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TNH NEWSROOM POLL: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHAKESPEARE PLAY? Meghan P ieger was the top UNH INSIDE Founder and producing director of performer in both the beam and ‘Shakespeare Behind Bars,’ Curt Tofteland, oor routine at the Ann Arbor Regionals on Saturday. THE NEWS spoke in the MUB Wednesday. Page 10 Page 16 SCOPE PRESENTS... UNH Dance Company hosts annual concert

SCOPE continued on Page 3 Alumna poised to be 1st-ever female Air Force combatant commander

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LARY GRAY By MICHAEL VALOTTO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

From March 30 to April 3, the UNH Dance Company held its annual concert, an elaborate performance that had people young and old fi lling the seats of the Paul Creative Arts Center (PCAC) every night of the week. The night was split into two performances; a jazz, tap, aerial (JTA Company) performance entitled COURTESY PHOTO “Magic” and a one-act ballet “Les Esclaves” inspired by famous ballet “Le Corsaire” performed by the Ballet UNH alumna Lori Robinson ‘81 has been selected to be the rst Company. ever female combatant commander in U.S. Air Force history. Professor of Theater and Dance Gay Nardone, who has been dancing since the age of 3 and dancing professionally since the age of 17, directed “Magic.” Nardone has been directing and choreographing perfor- By ASHLYN J. CORREIA ate confi rmation) by President DESIGN EDITOR mances at UNH since 1982. Obama, she was studying for her “The kids have been great here… I have seen absolutely no difference in spirit in who they are, they are classes like any other Wildcat. very different from other places… we have very strong dancers,” Nardone said. Before Gen. Lori Robinson According to Gen. Robin- “Magic” was performed by 26 dancers accompanied by a playlist of intense drums and vocals. was breaking barriers by being named as the fi rst female com- ROBINSON DANCE batant commander (pending sen- continued on Page 3 continued on Page 3 2 Monday, April 4, 2016 INDEX The New Hampshire Contents Calorie counting and its effects NH Notables celebrates 35 years

4 6 UNH Eating Concerns Mentors suggest that the dining halls remove Members of the New Hampshire Notables, an all-female a cappella group, what they describe as inaccurate calorie counts from the nutrition fact celebrate its 35-year anniversary. An all-day celebration with alumnae and cards. current members was held Saturday. UNH takes 6th at Ann Arbor Purrier shines at relays

16 16 Danielle Mulligan scored a team-best 9.850 on the uneven bars in a Elinor Purrier sets a UNH school-record at the Colonial Relays in Vir- sixth-place fi nish for UNH at Ann Arbor. ginia this past weekend. 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Spencer tal Age: The Ionic Temple ect, Field House - Jerry [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] of Messa on Lesbos in Azumah Strength Center, Greece, Murkland Hall 12 - 1 p.m. Room 115, 7:30 - 9:00 • Queering the Spirit Lunch Corrections If you believe that we have made an error, or if you have questions about The New Hampshire’s journalis- p.m. Discussion #6, MUB, tic standards and practices, you may contact Executive Editor Sam Rabuck by phone at 603-862-1323 or • Yoga Class for Students, Room 158, 12:40 p.m. by email at [email protected]. Wildcat’s Den, MUB, 12 - • Psychology Colloquium 1 p.m. Series, Theatre II, MUB, The next issue of The New Hampshire will be on 3:40 - 5 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2016 The New Hampshire NEWS Monday, April 4, 2016 3 SCOPE lands Chase Rice to perform 2nd spring concert By Zerina Bajramovic “Whisper,” in February, which cember of last year. Staff Writer will be featured on an upcoming “It’s an extra treat for the album. The Platinum-certified students. We’re so lucky to have The Student Committee on single, “Ready Set Roll” was re- three concerts,” Chabot said. Popular Entertainment (SCOPE) leased in 2014 on his album “Ig- “We’re super excited for this op- has confirmed a second spring nite the Night.” He is also well portunity. It’s a great way to round concert Monday during the day, -known for being a co-writer of out the spring semester and have a just two weeks after announcing Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise.” lot of fun.” rap star Future. Chase Rice will “This process was interest- Tickets will go on sale this be finishing his cross-country tour ing. We were approached by our Thursday at 8 a.m. on Mubtickets. on the UNH campus. agent. They were the ones that com and it will be the same pro- The country singer will be actually approached us. They re- cess as the Future concert. performing at the Whittemore ally wanted to come to UNH,” According to Chabot, some Center on Saturday, May 7 as said SCOPE’s publicity director details are still up in the air, but part of his College Days Country Amanda Chabot. there will most likely be a promo- Nights: The Chase Rice Back to Rising stars Lacy Cavalier event later in the week. College Tour just a week after the and Jon Langston will be the michael Valotto/Contributing first concert on April 29. show’s openers. Langston’s self- (Left to right) Hannah Beck ‘16, Mary Beth Marino, Gay Nardone, Rice released his single, titled album was released in De- Nicole Verrier ‘16 and Melissa Handley ‘17 pose in the Johnson Theatre after the final Dance Company show on Sunday. DANCE down using their own strength for have the intent to purchase new continued from page 1 minutes on end. slaves. Driss Dallahi, a student at One after another the fright- UNH, dancer of nine years and ened women are made to dance. one of the central performers in When the King Sultan divides Nardone said her inspiration the show said, “before this show, the women in half for the two came from her own life experi- I have never done aerial stuff on slave traders, that is when the lone ence. stage… I feel really relieved; It’s Mama Slave (Julia Fraser) takes “I’m getting old… it started just really a lot of stress, worrying action. just about age… playing around about if everything is going to go In her own interpretation, with seasons and time, and as time right. Then, afterwards it’s a sigh Fraser said, “I’m kinda the slave ticks by you get older,” she said. of relief.” who has already been used, I’m “It’s a wonderful dance fam- Just as much effort and time the older slave who has seen so ily,” said lecturer in theatre and goes into the ballet. much and been through so much.” dance Mary Beth Marino, who “It’s a really lengthy process,” Fraser was accompanied by co-choreographed “Magic” along said Susan Endrizzi, the choreog- Luke Thompson, (The Slave), with Nardone. Marino is an alum- rapher of “Les Esclaves”and the- whose character played the savior na of UNH and former student of ater and dance, with nearly 200 in the performance and frees the Nardone. “I never left,” she said. hours of practice prior to a week captive women heroically. In Nardone’s notes within the of performances. “I have been training since brochure she says, “Sarah (Rachel The ballet, “Les Esclaves” September for this performance… White) remembers and relives was set in the Middle East and in- but only started doing ballet since the seasons of her life. Under the corporated human trafficking, an I was eighteen,” Thompson said. magical spell of the timekeeper issue of the past and present. As- “The inspiration comes (Driss Dallahi) and his three En- saf Benchetrit, the director of “Les from ‘Le Corsaire,’ which is a chantresses, she experiences the Esclaves” and assistant professor story about slavery, but around the joys and losses of passing time.” of theatre and dance wanted to in- idea of a love story and slavery “Magic” was separated into corporate these two ideas. is enough, it is such a big issue,” four scenes and one closing scene. The story was presented in Benchetrit said. The performance incorporated one act, set in a dark kingdom For Benchetrit’s next show, aerial dance, a style where fabric, ruled by the wicked King Sultan he said he has ideas. triple trap and lyra are hung from who runs the trafficking of the “Cinderella… but taking our the rafters where the dancers twist women. own concepts and playing around and contort their bodies up and The ballet unfolds as slave with it,” he said. traffickers from distant kingdoms Photos courtesy of Lary Gray (Top) JTA performs “Magic,” incorporating jazz, tap and aerial said Lt. Col. Thomas Lee, com- Commander of Pacific Air Forces dance styles. (Bottom) Ballet Company performs “Les Esclaves.” ROBINSON mander of AFROTC Detachment stationed out of Joint Base Pearl Both companies make up the UNH Dance Company. continued from page 1 475-UNH. “As our Air Force Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. continues to lead the way on di- “Gen. Robinson’s remark- versity initiatives, General Robin- able abilities as a commander son’s success is very important to and strategist have been proven son’s official U.S. Air Force biog- Seniors, our Air Force and especially for over more than three decades of wn’s started...! raphy, she graduated from UNH women and minority Airmen.” dedicated service to the U.S. Air the countdo with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Zais Hall is not only home to Force,” said Secretary of Defense English in 1981. both Army and Air Force ROTC Ash Carter in a Department of De- “We are very proud that the for the university, but also houses fense press release. “Her deep op- first female [combatant] com- the UNH’s ROTC Hall of Fame. erational experience will enable 2016 WILDCATSEND OFF mander selected to lead U.S. Robinson was inducted into the the men and women of NORAD COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION Northern Command in its defense hall of fame on Nov. 6, 2009. Ac- and NORTHCOM to continue of America’s homeland is our cording to the UNH ROTC’s of- building upon the excellence they IMPORTANT DATES very own fellow Wildcat, Gen. ficial webpage, “each inductee is have demonstrated under Adm. Lori Robinson,” said Mark W. honored with a glass etching, cer- William Gortney’s strong and Huddleston, president of UNH. tificate, and plaque.” steady leadership in this critical “We’re honored to see her rec- “As a female in the Air Force, command.” ognized by the president of the it’s incredible to have someone Robinson has received many Apr. 12 Commencement Fair United States. She is a great inspi- like her paving the way in such a distinguished awards and decora- { Apr. 21 Senior Slice Night ration to us all.” male-dominated profession,” said tions during her 34 years in the After completing UNH’s Air Brie Belisle, a UNH student cur- Air Force, including the Distin- May 8 Register for Commencement & Honors Force Reserve Officers Training rently serving in the Air National guished Service Medal with one Corps in May 1981, and earning Guard. “She is definitely someone oak leaf cluster, the Defense Su- Convocation Ceremonies the rank of Second Lieutenant, I look up to.” perior Service Medal and the Le- May 14 Lobster Bake Robinson entered the Operational Robinson’s official Air Force gion of Merit with two oak leaf Air Force in 1982. She then con- biography lists many different po- clusters. May 16 -18 Cap & Gown Pickup tinued her military education by sitions as an air battle manager in “We, as a detachment, defi- completing the Basic Air Weap- May 20 Commencement Rehearsal & Honors the Air Force including deploying nitely follow her career and we Convocation ons Controller School at Tyndall as the Vice Commander of a 405th have a great deal of pride that she Air Force Base in Florida. Air Expeditionary Wing in South- is a Detachment 475 Screaming May 21 COMMENCEMENT ! “She’s is a trailblazer…for west Asia, Vice Commander of Eagle and UNH Wildcat,” Lee her to be the first female four-star Air Combat Command at Lang- said. to command a combatant com- ley Air Force Base, Virginia, and #wildcatsendo unh.edu/main/wildcat-sendo mand takes on a bigger meaning,” 4 Monday, April 4, 2016 NEWS The New Hampshire Experts say calorie counting is potentially harmful By ETHAN HOGAN are widespread on campus. STAFF WRITER “Eating disorders, eating concerns, body image issues; Most people think of calo- major concerns at UNH” said ries as a way to gauge how Pelletier. healthy a food item is. Whether “A lot of people are inter- you are dieting or just trying to ested, a lot of people of people eat healthier, calories are what contact us concerned about their most people look to when decid- friends and how to deal with that, ing on which foods to eat. Jes- because it’s kind of just become sica Pelletier of Eating Concerns accustomed to culture not to ac- Mentors (ECM) said that listing cept your body and love your the calories on cards next to the body so a lot of people don’t food at dining halls is actually come forward to get help,” she doing more harm than good. added. Pelletier said that removing They’re not ac- the calorie tags at the food sta- “ tions will make eating at the din- curate in the din- ing halls a more safe and com- fortable experience for students ing hall, because with eating disorders. when you produce Understanding that many students use the calorie list- in mass quantities ings as a dieting tool, Pelletier warned that the calorie informa- everything is inac- tion is not accurate for that pur- MICHAELA BURKE/STAFF pose. Some nutrition experts have suggested calorie counters (above) could be inaccurate. curate.” “They’re not accurate in the Jessica Pelletier dining hall, because when you Committee. portant point to consider in the calorie cards at one of the din- Eating Concerns Mentor produce in mass quantities ev- “It’s helpful for some peo- discussion of the calorie cards. ing halls. erything is inaccurate. You can ple who are overweight and ob- “You can take double or you “I hoping to have a dining ask the chefs and cooks in the sess because they have to really can take even less so it’s accu- hall picked and ready to go for According to Pelletier, when back, they don’t measure every- monitor how much they are tak- rate for the serving size but it’s the fall,” said Counts. students with eating disorders thing out and the students work- ing in to help them lose weight,” not accurate for what everyone The process to roll out this see the calorie listings, they may ing there don’t portion when they said Counts, adding, “but for puts on their plate, ”said Counts. plan has proven to be difficult be driven away from eating the cut it,” said Pelletier. some people who have an eating Counts also stressed that for Counts and ECM. Waiting on food. Pelletier suggested that stu- disorder… it can be really de- the plan is to remove the tags at the approval of several adminis- “If you talk with people who dents who are dieting could look structive because they will look the dining halls but students will trators and organizing meetings have gone through it, it’s a big up the calories online instead or at the caloric intake and be like still be able to look up the calorie are some of the obstacles Counts trigger for them,” Pelletier said. through the UNH app. ‘oh no, that’s not okay, I can’t counts online. has encountered in the process ECM works with students to To advocate for the remov- have that at all.’” Counts has been meeting so far. help them with their eating disor- al of calorie listings, ECM has Counts, who also happens with dining services administra- ders or their body image issues, worked with Emily Counts the to be passionate about nutrition, tors and is hoping to experiment and Pelletier said the problems chair of the Health and Wellness said that serving size is an im- with the idea of removing the PLEASE RECYCLE ME! The New Hampshire NEWS Monday, April 4, 2016 5 Vietnamese feast takes UNH on a delicious journey By ZERINA BAJRAMOVIC Vietnam, started his presentation during Lunar New Year. sizzling rice pancakes, Hue beef of fruits.” Sweet, sugar-based STAFF WRITER Friday evening in the MUB En- Rice, noted Nguyen, is a noodle soup, and chargrilled water or coconut milk soup with tertainment Center by explaining Vietnamese comfort food. “Ev- pork with vermicelli are other fruits, seeds, jelly, and tapioca is Vietnamese iced-coffee and why Vietnamese food is consid- erything can be eaten with rice popular street foods. a commonly eaten dessert. These avocado shakes were served in ered to be one of the healthiest and I’m not kidding. I’ve had it Hue beef noodle soup, or soups can be served either hot or addition to the usual snacks and cuisines in the world. with banana and mango,” Nguy- Bun Bo Hue is a “cousin of Pho” cold. refreshments during Hieu Nguy- “Vietnamese cuisine has a en said. He also referred to cara- said Nguyen. The difference is Nguyen identifi ed his favor- en’s Cultural Connections pre- combination of fi ve fundamen- melized catfi sh in a clay pot as a that is contains a stronger fl a- ite food as broken rice, which sentation: “Vietnamese Cuisine: tal tastes,” Nguyen said. These “must try.” vor because it’s more spicy and received its name from the fact A Delicious Journey.” are: bitter, salty, sour, spicy, and Braised pork with eggs is made with a thicker type of that the rice grained are liter- sweet. cooked in coconut water and noodle. ally beaten in order to be broken Vietnamese cui- The presentation was split stir-fried morning glory with As for drinks, Nguyen into small pieces before being “ into six sections, which included: garlic are other comfort foods in focused mainly on Vietnam- cooked. As broken rice is a com- sine has a combina- classic Vietnamese food, com- Vietnam culture. Morning glory ese iced-coffee because it was mon street food, it can be pur- fort dishes, street food, drinks, is also known as water spinach served at the event. It was chased as a late-night snack after tion of ve funda- dessert, and unique fruits. or Ong Choy. “It’s extremely French-roasted coffee poured midnight. mental tastes.” All of the sections were easy to grow, but it’s very expen- over condensed milk and served The presentation received presented with explanations and sive in the US,” Nguyen noted. with ice. Sugar cane juice is an- positive reactions from the audi- Hieu Nguyen pictures of the food, along with The Banh Mi Vietnamese other popular beverage noted in ence. All of the cups of avocado Cultural Connections some fun-facts. sandwich, of French infl uence the presentation. shakes and iced-coffee were According to Nguyen, Pho because of the baguette it’s Fruit-based desserts are consumed and many people had Series Speaker is the most popular classic Viet- served on, is a very popular popular and include unique foods questions for Nguyen about his namese food. Banh Chung, or street food according to Nguy- such as: mangosteen, rambutan, own favorite foods, proper ways Nguyen, an international sticky rice cakes, are another en. star apples, and durian, which to eat certain foods, and the art student from Ho Chi Minh City, classic, and are usually eaten Spring rolls, broken rice, Nguyen referred to as “the kind of using chopsticks. Archaeology program to take close look at mill community By KATHY McCORMACK and a fi sh hatchery. It also in- complexes,” said Richard Bois- multiple, competitive needs and outh townships. ASSOCIATED PRESS cluded homes, a boarding house, vert, state archaeologist. hopefully coming up with a solu- The fi eld school takes place stores and a schoolhouse. He said another goal is to as- tion that’s good for everything.” July 18-July 29. CONCORD ‚ A once-thriv- Today, soil and vegeta- sist the state Parks Department, Old photos and news ac- A second fi eld school, to run ing 19th century mill community tion now cover the mostly stone which wants to make improve- counts describe successive mills, June 19 - July 1 and July 5 - July in the state is a focus of this sum- foundations that are left; some of ments to the nearby Livermore the hatchery, and tannery that 15, is revisiting a Native Ameri- mer’s archaeology fi eld school them are believed to be buried. Falls Recreation Area, a popular were damaged by fi re or fl ood. can site near Squam Lake in Hol- program run by New Hamp- A study done of the area in De- beach in the summertime. The study said Livermore Falls derness. That site, explored last shire’s Division of Historical cember takes inventory of what’s “We want to make sure that provided waterpower for the summer, is up to 4,000 years old. Resources. there now. happens in a way that doesn’t mills and other industries for Students will focus on studying The Livermore Hollow in “We’re using this as a lab- damage the archaeological re- nearly 200 years, contributing different periods of occupation Holderness and Campton was oratory to show students how sources there,” Boisvert said. to the economic development of and on isolating specifi c activity the site of pulp mills, a tannery we map and investigate historic “It’s a matter of accommodating Holderness, Campton and Plym- areas. NH Brief Carbon leak sparks police investigation

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CONTACT BRIAN DUNN AND ZACK HOLLER manchester.unh.edu/courses [email protected] #UNHManchester 6 Monday, April 4, 2016 NEWS The New Hampshire New Hampshire Notables celebrates 35 years at UNH By ALEX BOSTIC and cherish the Notables for how CONTIBUTING WRITER close-knit the members are. “When I joined the Nota- UNH’s original all-female bles, I found my place at UNH,” a cappella group, the New said Notables and UNH alumna Hampshire Notables, recently Ali Coes, “I knew when I joined celebrated 35 years on cam- the ‘notes, I knew it was going pus. On Saturday April 2, the to be great, it’s really a family.” group held the 35th Anniversary Coes joined the New Hamp- Alumni Show, hosting a full day shire Notables Alumni group, of events which included a lun- the “Afternotes” two years ago, cheon, reunion highlights at the and also spoke of the continued Elliott Alumni Center and cap- feeling and family that still ex- ping the day off with a late-night ists even after her graduation. ensemble of a cappella perfor- The Afternotes also performed mances in Murkland Hall. on Saturday. The New Hampshire No- The 35th Anniversary show tables have been around since also included performances by 1980, and, according to its Wild- the UNH’s other all-female a catLink page, the group has cappella group, “Maiden Har- tapped into New England’s a mony,” UNH’s a cappella groups cappella scene and gained a good “Not Too Sharp” and “New reputation outside of the region Hampshire Gentlemen,” and, of as well. For instance, in 2011 course, the Notables themselves. COURTESY PHOTO the group’s cover of the song The Colby College a capella Current members and alumnae of the all-female a cappella group the New Hampshire Notables “Telephone” by Lady Gaga and group, the “Colby 8,” also made pose for a picture during their 35th anniversary alumni show April 2. Beyoncé began being sold on the an appearance, opening the show national album, “VoicesOnly.” in front of around 150 students, which included all past and pres- friends and audience members, with great help from our alumni, The album is a collection of the alumni and parents and featured ent notables performing “Carry talked of the months of prepara- I’m so glad it was a success,” nation’s best collegiate a cap- the classic song “I Take a Look on My Wayward Son” by Kan- tion and planning and the growth said Irvine. pella performances. at My Enormous Penis,” which sas. of the Notables. The Notables host two However, aside from the instantly got the crowd cheering. Coordinator for the 35th “This was the fi rst time shows annually for UNH, with group’s reputation, long-stand- The Notables sang four Anniversary Show, sophomore we got all the alumni together, the upcoming spring perfor- ing membership and 35 years songs to wrap up the show, but Notable Colleen Irvine, amid which was really nice. The show mance being scheduled for May of music, most alumnae identify then added a surprise addition, fl urried congratulations from took months of planning but 1 in Murkland Hall. Fitbit users discuss product bene ts, suggest changes By KATIE BINETTE Fitbit, Friedman and Park pio- balance within their busy sched- year for their healthy lifestyle ef- ment, you don’t necessarily have CONTRIBUTING WRITER neered a whole new movement ule. forts. to be walking for it to count it as towards wearable technology. “Fitbit really makes me real- The brand has also created a step. So if I happen to be sitting, All over the world, indi- The company has eight ize how active or not active I am challenges for those who would yet moving my arms it counts it as viduals are changing their eating, wireless wristband choices cur- and it makes me motivated to fi t like a competitive edge. steps.” sleeping, and exercise habits to rently on the market that include more activity in my day,” said “My favorite feature is the Some users have offered al- become healthier. On any given unique features such as step English major Rachel Bento. “Ev- stepping challenge,” said Bento. ternative solutions that would im- day, you can fi nd people tapping a counters, sleep trackers, heart- ery day I just want to beat my last “There are so many fun ways prove accuracy. wristband or syncing a Fitbit app beat monitors, clocks, alarms record.” to get you off of your feet and it “I would make the bracelet to check-up on their daily goals. and even caller ID. The trend has even started makes fi tness fun.” on your ankle,” said Bento. “If it Fitbit is a wireless wristband “We design products and reaching corporate businesses, While there are many suc- was on your ankle then everything that sensors one’s lifestyle habits experiences that fi t seamlessly which offer incentives for em- cesses related to Fitbit’s existence, will be accurate.” throughout the day. Since Eric into your life so you can achieve ployees who use the trackers on a individuals have also found faults Regardless of the fl aws Friedman and James Park created your health and fi tness goals, daily basis. in the practicality of the Fitbit. associated with the device, it the device in 2007, over 30 mil- whatever they may be,” reads Liberty Mutual, a nation- “I would like it to be a little has become one of the leading lion Fitbit trackers have been sold. Fitbit’s mission statement on the wide insurance company, offers more accurate,” said Ashley Gro- technologies around the world, The Fitbit has become a growing company website. a health and wellness program, gan, assistant general manager for surpassing the Apple Watch in trend since 2013, and continues to The trackers are especially in which employees who choose the Brewster Bulldogs Hockey popularity as a piece of wearable grow every day. convenient for college students, to use a Fitbit will receive mon- Team. “Since you typically wear it technology, according to TheS- With the creation of the who are looking for that healthy etary benefi ts at the end of each on your wrist it tracks any move- treet. TNH Plane crash kills 1 on freeway where it once landed safely By BRIAN MELLEY Diego County near Fallbrook. Nokes guided the high- stranger to unusual landings. CHP ASSOCIATED PRESS The driver of the car had pulled performance $500,000 plane to a spokesman Parent said he’s aware over to synchronize the Bluetooth smooth landing and safely taxied of three other planes that have LOS ANGELES — A small device on his phone, Parent said. off the road without injuries. come down on that stretch of free- plane that made headlines when it The impact crumpled the Nokes went on to fl y the way about 50 miles north of San landed safely on a Southern Cali- back of the car, fatally crushing plane every day for fi ve years Diego in the past decade. fornia freeway years ago crashed Antoinette Isbelle, 38, of San Di- without incident before selling it. Nokes said the freeway is a on the same stretch of road, slam- ego in the back seat and injuring He said it had been rebuilt several popular route for fl ying because ming into a car and killing a wom- three others in the vehicle, author- times since he sold it. there are fewer fl ight restrictions an in the vehicle. ities said. “It was crazy,” Nokes told than along the Interstate 5 corri- Five others, including the pi- “The plane went completely The Associated Press on Saturday. dor. lot and his passenger, were injured into the trunk and pushed the rear “Everything worked out so beau- The crash caused major in the crash on a stretch of Inter- bumper almost into the rear pas- tifully. It was almost a humorous backups throughout the day on state 15 that has been the scene of senger seat,” said John Buchanan, thing. Unfortunately, it doesn’t al- the freeway that runs from the several emergency landings. spokesman for the North County ways turn out that way.” Mexican border through Las Ve- Witnesses said the single- Fire Protection District. When Nokes heard about the gas and Salt Lake City to Canada. engine plane appeared to be hav- Pilot Dennis Hogge, 62, and crash, he unsuccessfully tried to The Federal Aviation Admin- ing problems before it banked and his female passenger suffered reach Hogge. He didn’t realize istration and National Transporta- came down Saturday, California major injuries, Parent said. The Hogge had been injured. tion Safety Board will investigate Highway Patrol Offi cer Chris driver suffered moderate injuries, He described Hogge as a the crash, FAA spokesman Ian Parent said. One man said he and his other two passengers were good man, an outstanding pilot Gregor said. didn’t hear the plane’s engine as it expected to survive their injuries. and a master plane builder. passed overhead. The plane was once owned “It’s just horrible to hear The Lancair IV landed on its by major league catcher Matt about,” said Nokes who spent 11 SEND YOUR ORG’S belly and skidded about 250 feet Nokes, who made a noteworthy years in the majors, mostly with before striking the rear of a black landing on busy I-15 when the the Detroit Tigers and New York ANNOUNCEMENTS TO Nissan Altima that was stopped engine quit on its second fl ight on Yankees. [email protected] on the shoulder of the road in San Feb. 18, 2000. The stretch of freeway is no The New Hampshire NEWS Monday, April 4, 2016 7 Nourish UNH sponsors its In Brief No joke: Alaska city temporarily renamed 3rd annual Nutrition Expo JUNEAU, Alaska — On programs for at-risk youth, April Fool’s Day, the capital of foundation executive direc- By KIERA HOOD grams and clubs like Women’s viduals from Durham businesses Alaska was going by the name tor Amy Skilbred said. Mattel CONTRIBUTING WRITER Studies, Campus Rec, Outing expressed interest in the idea of of card game UNO, not Juneau. also was providing hundreds of Club, and American Red Cross sustainability and more effi cient No joke. decks of cards to residents. According to EatRight.Org Club. Durham businesses like ways to ‘Go Green’ for foods. It was a play on words City Manager Kim Kiefer March is considered the ‘Nutri- The Juicery, and Young’s Res- Among them was Young’s Res- and part of a promotion with made clear that the name swap tional Month,’ and UNH cele- taurant, were also involved in the taurant owner, Ken Young who game and toy maker Mattel would be for one day only. She brated the occasion with its third Expo, handing out food samples, was proudly standing behind his Inc., which is drawing attention said the promotion is a way annual Nutrition Expo on March fresh fruit, and juice samples. ‘Green Giant’ 2013 Award and to new wild cards in its UNO to draw attention to Juneau, a 31. At the expo, students, fac- Tasting one of the small serving guests samples of chips game by partnering with the tourist destination known for ulty, and other Durham residents cups of green juice and holding a and salsa and French toast, all of mountainous city. the Mendenhall Glacier, whale had the option to explore the nu- piece of fresh fruit, UNH senior which attracted many people due Juneau’s website on Fri- watching and its outdoor life- trition services available here at Daniel Stevens walked around to the delicious smell. day said “Welcome to UNO!” style. UNH and the Durham commu- the Granite State Room, enthusi- “This Expo is a great way and featured a new logo. The She called it a fun spoof. nity. Located in the Granite State astically learning and appreciat- to connect with students and lis- city’s Facebook page also pro- “I just think it’s a win for Room of the MUB, the Expo was ing the information on the food ten to what they have to say and moted the change, and a banner everybody,” Kiefer said. “And thriving on Thursday with people industry. “I didn’t know that what they want, which will ulti- fl ew outside a downtown mu- I think it’s important for us to interacting with informational ta- there were this many food based mately help us make ourselves nicipal building. sit back and laugh once in a bles, games and raffl es, and free organizations on campus,” said better at the restaurant,” Young Mattel made a $15,000 while.” food samples. Stevens. “I like that it teaches said. “I want to get the message donation to the Juneau Com- Michael Backus, 20, who Sponsored by Nourish everyone about sustainability out that things are changing for munity Foundation in honor of works at a coffee shop, said the UNH, a health services nutrition and where we are in the food the better in the food industry.” late Mayor Greg Fisk, who died temporary name change was peer education group, the UNH chain.” “We are starting to work on last year shortly after taking of- cool. Nutrition Expo is an annual event “It’s interesting because we adding super foods, which are fi ce, company spokeswoman “I’ve never heard of any- that helps provide a “diversity of can learn about how far back our more nutritional options, to our Candice Jacobson said. thing like that,” he said. “I like information about the different food goes,” said the zoology ma- menu,” Young said, “and what a The money will go toward it.” foods and other great nutrition jor, “just like chocolate in a fac- better way than to have students options available in Durham,” tory…we want to know where sample some of it right here.” State nds cancer cluster near glassmaker said wellness intern for Health our food comes from and this is During the summer months, Services Stephanie Schmeltzer. a perfect event to learn about all all of the produce that is served PORTLAND, Ore. — pected to fi nd. Some of those great nutri- of this.” Stevens mentioned his at Young’s Restaurant, according Oregon health offi cials say During the 15 years for tional information options were appreciation for the local busi- to Young, is locally grown in his they’ve discovered a small, which it has data, the state available at the various tables nesses and restaurants and their own backyard, and he is working statistically signifi cant cluster found a total of 22 bladder that were compacted in the Gran- efforts to provide products that on bettering his organic practices of bladder cancer diagnoses cancers diagnosed among ite State Room. Such tables in- are locally grown. to satisfy his customers. in two North Portland neigh- people living in two Census cluded UNH organizations, pro- Like Stevens, many indi- borhoods near a glassmaking tracts immediately surround- business. ing Uroboros Glass. The state The Oregonian reports expected to fi nd 15 cases. Apps make it easier for students to order food it’s the fi rst time the state’s Bladder cancer is associ- investigation of community ated with the oral ingestion of By BRENDON BURNS manager of Wildcatessen, es- merlin, co-founder of Push For concerns about poisonous arsenic, which the company CONTRIBUTING WRITER timates that about half of the Pizza said the costumers even heavy metals in the air has un- has said it formerly used. student body uses Tapingo for get a free slice of pizza when covered a noteworthy cluster. State health offi cial Ka- Mobile food ordering appli- purchasing food at their restau- they download the app on the Between 1999 and 2003, trina Hedberg cautioned cations, such as Tapingo and Push rant. LeHoullier also stated that spot. doctors diagnosed 12 people against drawing conclusions, For Pizza, have proven to solve he believes this trend is due to “Pizza is one of the most with bladder cancers in North saying it isn’t possible to at- common frustrations of waiting costumers being uncomfortable commonly ordered foods from a Portland, more than twice the tribute the cancers to any spe- in line or calling on the phone waiting in big crowds late at mobile device,” said Summerlin. number state researchers ex- cifi c exposure. for UNH students. Instead, with night. “Other big companies have done the apps students are able to grab “People who wouldn’t have the hard part of convincing a lot their craving of Wildcatessen in a come, are coming because they of stubborn pizzerias that online matter of minutes. ordered ahead,” said LeHoullier. ordering is the future. It’s what’s “People don’t want to wait “People want [their food] quick allowed us to successfully scale LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY? for their food and Tapingo elimi- and they want it now.” and create a business model with nates that for them,” said UNH Thomas Gruen, professor our specifi city.” TNH IS LOOKING FOR CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS! student Ryan Foley. “Why would and chair of marketing in the Pe- Due to the fact that Tap- I rather wait in line at D-HOP be- ter T. Paul College of Business ingo orders get fi rst priority in hind hordes of drunk people when and Economics, believes this food production, complications I can just open my phone, order, trend to be based off loyal cus- with timing can be an issue. and pick up my food in no time? ” tomer convenience, especially in Other applications such as Push Tapingo also allows ex- terms of the delivery service of- For Pizza state that the biggest hausted students returning to their fered. Gruen stated that users of problem they face is the chain of dorms from night classes to have the application joined the trend communication within the pizze- a suffi cient meal. Foley said he after they heard how the app ria because most orders are sent uses Tapingo once a week, while works and why. via fax; to combat this problem, UNH student Talia Matrumalo “When new technologi- the company tries to shift a lot said that she usually orders from cally start, a lot of people start of their pizzerias to using tablets mobile food apps one or two to get involved with them and for receiving orders. times a week, but sometimes even then they tend to drop off,” said “One issue I have is the app as much as four to fi ve times a Gruen. “There is a little bit of a stops working around a half hour week. bubble right now that will shake before the restaurant closes and “This app is very useful itself off and the truly good apps that is frustrating because if I to me due to the fact that I have that offer a lot of value will pre- were able to order then I would classes from 6-9 p.m. multiple vail and be sustainable.” be able to be in and out,” said times a week and by the time I’m Other mobile ordering ap- Matrumalo. “But since I can’t, I out of class the dining halls are plications such as Push For Piz- have to go in and they have to all closed,” said Matrumalo. “The za eliminate the inconvenience wait until I get there to make my last thing I want to do is wait in of ordering pizza on the phone order, which would be closer to line to eat.” and allow users to simply order a the closing time then if I were Richard LeHoullier, retail pizza in a few taps. Cyrus Sum- able to use the app.” THE NEW HAMPSHIRE 8 Monday, April 4, 2016 NEWS The New Hampshire The class of 2016 plans for what’s next By ADAM COOK he has it all figured out. velopment and family studies, is dious and took a lot of effort,” “I’m excited and anxious STAFF WRITER “I’m going to get in touch going to be continuing her edu- said Durkee. “I was very ner- for graduating,” Chamberland with a family friend who said he cation at UNH in pursuit of her vous while I waited to hear back said. “I’m excited for the real Another school year will would set me up with a medical Master’s degree. from the university letting me world, but am still anxious be- soon be coming to an end, and device sales job,” Lynch said. “I decided to enroll in the know if I was accepted.” cause of the uncertainty of the another batch of seniors are pre- Lynch joked around about University of New Hampshire’s Although Durkee has a real world.” paring to move on and join the the idea of getting a job, but graduate program because I feel plan to continue her education, Chamberland has been a real world. However, a common when asked what would happen like I could get a better job with she has not applied for any jobs resident assistant or community problem is not all seniors have if his potential job falls through, a Master’s versus a Bachelor’s,” yet and does not have an idea assistant for the past three years an idea of where they will be go- he started to be more serious. Durkee said. of what she is going to do after he has attended UNH. Working ing or what they will be doing “Realistically I would look at this position has fortunately after receiving a degree. at some of the law offices around I’m excited for the real world, but am led him to multiple job offers On Saturday, May 21, my hometown,” Lynch said. “I “ with the Housing Department at UNH’s graduating class of 2016 would look at Fidelity, and a still anxious because of the uncertainty of UNH. will be outside on Memorial pharmaceutical company one of “The Housing Department Field listening to Richard Haas, my friends works for in Boston the real world.” has been very generous and in- the president of the Council on who said they are hiring.” fluential part of my time here Foreign Relations, as he delivers Although Lynch is a sociol- Ricky Chamberland at UNH,” said Chamberland. “I the commencement speech. ogy major with a minor in justice UNH senior wish to continue down this path All of the students listening studies and philosophy, he chose in student affairs.” to Haas’ speech hope to have a to look for jobs in the pharma- It is a difficult task to get school. She said that she will be- Chamberland does not plan, whether it be beginning a ceutical and medical sales fields accepted into UNH’s graduate gin searching for a job once she know which offer he will be tak- job, medical or law school, or because of the salary. program and continue school- is closer to receiving her Mas- ing, but he does have opportuni- going to graduate school. Unfor- “There is so much more po- ing. According to the univer- ter’s degree in early childhood ties due to people he has met in tunately, not everyone has start- tential for salary growth in those sity’s website, requirements to education. the past. ed thinking about what they are fields,” Lynch stated. “I am hold- apply to the graduate program Other students have been As the end of May is quick- going to be doing. ing out for more money.” include a personal statement es- lucky enough to have multiple ly approaching, these students “The future should be Lynch is hopeful that his say, proficient GRE test scores, options for jobs after graduation. will soon take the next step in nervous about me,” said Tom lead in medical sales will turn three letters of recommendation, Ricky Chamberland, a senior creating their future. Lynch, a senior sociology major out to be a job. prior college transcripts, an ap- studying economics and justice with a minor in both justice stud- Unlike Lynch, some stu- plication fee and any additional studies with a minor in forensics, ies and philosophy. dents are planning on pursuing requirements that the particular is fortunate enough to have a few PLEASE DOYOUR PART Although Lynch has not be- further schooling. Jennifer Dur- department asks for. offers on the table before gradu- RECYCLE ME gun job hunting, he believes that kee, a senior studying human de- “The application was te- ating in May. Alaska cancels standardized testing after Internet problems

By HEATHER ruptions and concerns with the HOLLINGSWORTH validity of the test results in can- ASSOCIATED PRESS celing its tests for the year. Federal rules call for state ed- KANSAS CITY, Mo. — ucation departments to administer The Alaska education depart- standards-based tests for students ment said Friday that it was in grades three through eight and canceling its computer-based once in high school, but they also statewide student assessments say the tests are to be high quality, amid Internet problems at the valid and reliable and of adequate University of Kansas where the technical quality, according to test developer is based. Alaska’s interim education com- Standardizing testing is on missioner, Susan McCauley. hold in more than a dozen other “I do not believe at this point states because of the problems. that this assessment meets those The university’s Center for federal requirements,” McCauley Educational Testing and Evalu- said in an interview. There is no ation provides general end-of- way for the state to come up with a year assessments for students different test that it can administer in Kansas and Alaska. It also yet this year, she said. offers testing for students with At the University of Kan- significant cognitive disabilities sas, Perie said efforts were being in those states and 14 others — made to move servers off campus, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Mis- at least until the damaged cable is sissippi, Missouri, New Hamp- repaired. She said she hoped the shire, New Jersey, New York, issues would be resolved by Mon- North Dakota, Oklahoma, Utah, day. Vermont, West Virginia and Wis- “We will be working all consin. weekend,” she said. “We are do- Issues arose Tuesday when ing the best we can under a hor- a backhoe severed a major fiber rible situation.” cable. Testing was canceled for Two years ago, a cyber- the rest of the day before resum- attack caused widespread prob- ing Wednesday but was again lems after test designers re- suspended Thursday afternoon solved internal technical glitches because of service disruptions. that had previously slowed test- Students also experienced prob- taking. No student information lems Friday morning, causing was compromised, but the test- testing to again be suspended. ing was so disrupted that Kansas Marianne Perie, the center’s didn’t report 2014 scores to the director, said the suspension is federal government. causing “huge problems,” espe- Following the attack, the cially for larger districts. testing center moved its servers, “They have very specific which had been off campus, onto schedules about which students the campus so they would be can go in which lab at which better protected. Perie said the time and this outage has really center would again review the messed up their schedule,” she situation again before determin- said. ing the best location for the serv- Alaska cited technical dis- ers going forward. The New Hampshire NEWS Monday, April 4, 2016 9 Predicting political polls: e money behind predicting elections By ALEX BOSTIC PredictIt also predicted the es, our main objective is to fi nd that the company does little to the market can be wrong. But CONTRIBUTING WRITER Michigan primary accurately. out more (accurate) information. prevent. But to PredictIt, which it’s generally right. And I want The site, which was cre- [PredictIt] is an educational, pre- was created by the non-profi t to make a distinction, none of Within the scope of predict- ated only 16 months ago, turns diction market project.” University of Wellington in New this is insider trading or trad- ing political elections, polls such every election, decision, or hap- In the last few days before Zealand and is based in D.C., ing on nonpublic information,” as those from Gallop can only penstance into a simple yes or no the March 8 primary, Sanders the business goal is not to make said Kilbride. “Most students of go so far. Take the Michigan situation, where users then raise “shares” in Michigan went up, profi ts or secure fairness but sim- the market know [the market] is democratic primary for example, bets for or against a situation and much past Clinton’s; the PredictIt ply to make a clear and accurate much smarter than them; the me- in which Hillary Clinton was fa- buy multiple “shares” against the market was making a very clear prediction model based around dia, really, is affl icted with the ‘to vored to win by 21 points before dollar at a price the user and the prediction that the polls and pun- markets, and insider trading only catch a trader’ mentality.” the election. On the evening of market set, much like the New dits did not see. makes that model more accurate. For those who use the po- March 8, most political pundits York Stock Exchange, but at a litical trading site, it’s simply an and poll-readers were comfort- miniature scale. It’s a prediction Oh it’s a ton of fun, to use pointless interesting way to profi t off the ably settling in to watch the wave market, which means it was de- “ U.S.’s crazy elections. of votes cascade towards Clin- signed to trade around specifi c political knowledge to make actual mon- “Oh it’s a ton of fun, to use ton’s campaign. But instead, Ber- outcomes of events which make pointless political knowledge nie Sanders won; Clinton’s mo- up the market; in this case a pure- etary gains, it’s awesome.” to make actual monetary gains, mentum began to dry up simply ly political prediction market. it’s awesome,” said sophomore because of Michigan’s unpredict- This is PredictIt’s fi rst presi- Connor Courtwright UNH fi nance student and Predic- ed outcome. This is just the sort dential election season, and in the Sophomore UNH fi nance student and PredictIt user tIt user Connor Courtwright. “I of thing that can change political state of New Hampshire, there actually made a good amount of tides. And it did, in both barrels. were over 770,000 trades of dem- And the Michigan polling To UNH fi nance professor money off of Michigan, and New But again, there is only so ocratic shares prior to the vote. bundle made ripples in the elec- Richard Kilbride, the market al- Hampshire, though I personally much polls can do, and some- On March 8, Michigan had over tion. Not only did Michigan light ways knows best. do not support [Sanders].” times they can be at odds with two million trades. a fi re under the Sanders cam- “The market itself is a poll- There will undoubtedly be political news and reports. According to Brandi Travis, paign, it undermined the subse- ing and voting machine,” said more polls and pundits that will There is one organization Chief Marketing Offi cer at Pre- quent elections whose polls and Kilbride. mess up, like the Michigan pri- that is the fl ip side of the coin dictIt and parent company Ar- pundits predicted Hillary Clinton He also explained that the mary, and provide a nice boost to when it comes to polls—Predic- istotle Inc., these shares, called to win. Up until Michigan, Clin- market predicts election out- a candidate’s campaign. But like tIt, which can turn the incessant contracts, have a ceiling to them, ton was winning 64 percent of the comes through value (of shares) always, there are two sides to a media analysis, polls, incredulous which ultimately leaves the com- voted states, but she went on to fl uctuations, but should not been coin, and PredictIt can help you political speeches and the Ameri- pany with little profi t. only win 53 percent of the states seen as superior to polls, just dif- pocket that coin afterwards. can election process into what it “We’re actually currently that voted after. And most recent- ferent to them. And when asked For most, like Kilbride says, really is: a game. PredictIt is the not making money,” Travis said ly, Sanders has won 5 of the last about the PredictIt concept and politics is more noise than sig- largest political trading system with a laugh. “There’s a 850 dol- 6 states. prediction markets as a whole, he nal. But for those who see the in America. And for those who lar limit per contract (per each PredictIt is legal, vetted by gave a thumbs up. mosaic of policies, speeches, use it, PredictIt tosses the entire singular “yes or no” bet). And we the CFTC (Commodities Futures “I think it’s a fabulous [po- buzz words and contorted ver- political syndicate into a com- charge a fee of only 10 percent Trading Commision), but there litical] barometer, and usually batim as clear signals, politics partmentalized machine that only profi t and 5 percent withdrawal are still risks of insider trad- politics is more noise than sig- may actually get to be worth its reads back two words: yes or no. but that’s to help pay for expens- ing, which, according to Travis, nal. But I can also tell you that weight in gold. Scooter rental system in development for UNH community By CARLOS MARTENS and faculty. ing to better the community and “We obviously can’t have pus by the summer of 2017, with CONTRIBUTING WRITER “Parking is a nightmare here enlightening the youth of the im- people taking off with the scooter plans to expand nationally after on campus,” said UNH junior Ju- portance of going green. for hours on end, so we are still initial testing. A proposal to provide Dur- lie DeGregorio, “I either have to “I can’t say much now, but I calculating a time limit of us- ham and the neighboring towns pay a lot of money or be lucky to can promise you that these scoot- age, based either on distance or with an electric scooter rental fi nd a convenient parking spot for ers will look and function like the time,” explained Estrada. “We system has been put into motion. just one 50 minute class.” future,” said lead computer engi- want to provide something that is Inspired by the bicycle rental sys- The team currently working neer Eduardo Estrada. “We are effi cient, eco-friendly and conve- tems sprouting up in major cit- on the design and prototype con- currently working on the proto- nient.” ies around the world, the aim is cepts for the project is composed type design and it is rather excit- When asked about the idea to have scooter rental stations in of computer engineers Eduardo ing.” of scooter rentals for campus such towns as Newmarket, Dover, TNH Estrada and Chris Yellick, who By obtaining membership in commuting, UNH senior and and Durham. For UNH commut- both work for Spectex, a materi- the scooter rental program, indi- commuter Molly Anderson said, ers, this plan will provide a green als and manufacturing company viduals will be able to sign up for “[The rental program] sounds fun, WE HAVE AP alternative for getting to campus. based in Rochester.. The project daily, weekly, monthly or yearly and it will defi nitely open up more And with costly parking fees and is currently funded by Ted Fuller, memberships. They will then be options for the unpredictable lives inconvenient commuting issues, an investor who is dedicated to allowed access to a scooter for a of college students.” these scooters will provide a wid- environmentally friendly methods specifi c amount of time, which The goal is to have a working STYLE er range of options for students of commuting, while also aspir- has still yet to be determined. prototype on for the UNH cam-

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UNH brings founder of ‘Shakespeare Behind Bars’ to MUB By TOM Z. SPENCER guys, who society would call the CONTENT EDITOR dregs, the lowest of the low.” The inmates are identified For four centuries, the works by their first names in the docu- of William Shakespeare have mentary. There is Hal, who plays entertained audiences in venues Prospero. Hal was in jail for kill- ranging from royal courts to pris- ing his wife. on cells. Tofteland is aware of the UNH hosted a man who violent pasts of his actors, but brought Shakespeare’s plays to it doesn’t disturb him. “I have the latter on March 30 at 7 p.m. worked in houses of correction Curt Tofteland, founder and pro- for 21 years, and never felt threat- ducing director of the program ened or in danger,” Tofteland said. Shakespeare Behind Bars, spoke As for what performing in MUB theatre II before what he Shakespeare does for the prison- described as “a great crowd with ers, Tofteland described his expe- terrific questions.” rience as “bearing witness to the Shakespeare Behind Bars is transformational change in human a program that organizes prison beings from who they were, and inmates to perform Shakespeare who they are, and who they wish plays. The program began in 1995 to be.” in Kentucky. Now Tofteland runs The prisoners in the docu- seven of these programs in two mentary found this transformation prisons. He works with over 100 when performing “The Tempest,” prisoners a week. a major theme of which is for- The program was the subject giveness. of an award-winning documen- “I was drawn to Prospero tary by Philomath Films called not because he’s the title charac- Shakespeare Behind Bars, which ter or anything, but because he is premiered at the Sundance Film the one who has to work through Festival in 2005. There was a the forgiveness,” said Hal in the screening of this documentary at documentary. UNH a week prior to Tofteland’s One anecdote that stands out visit. in Tofteland’s mind as an indica- Tofteland, as seen in the doc- tion of what Shakespeare comes umentary sporting a blonde goatee to mean for the prisoners was that and ponytail, cuts a theatrical and of Billy Wheeler, an inmate who literary figure. His actors, burly played Julia in a production of inmates in tan jumpsuits, (one of “Two Gentlemen of Verona.” One whom was dismissed from the month before the performance, cast when he had to serve solitary the board offered Wheeler parole. confinement after getting a prison But Wheeler did not want to dis- tattoo), do not. appoint his friends and cast mates, Yet in the film, Tofteland so he turned down the offer in or- reminds us that in a sense, they der to perform the show, and was are true to Shakespeare’s own granted parole after that. company, who performed during Shakespeare Behind Bars a time period when actors were has been operating for 21 years. maligned as bawdy pickpockets, It is currently accepting requests thieves and winos, and like the for public performances of a prison cast: were all male. production of Twelfth Night by “I think (Shakespeare) would the Luther Luckett Correctional be proud,” Tofteland said. “I think Complex on the program’s web- he would learn a lot with these site. The New Hampshire NEWS Monday, April 4, 2016 11 Activists try to calm fears over transgender bathroom access By DAVID CRARY Transgender Freedom Project that their arguments on bathroom ac- agreement that a key plank of activists to block any recur- Associated Press will share the personal stories of cess — contending that allowing future strategy should be enlist- rences of the Houston and North transgender people. The other, the transgender people to use public ing more transgender people to Carolina setbacks. On Thursday, NEW YORK — Stung by Trans United Fund, is a political bathrooms based on their gender share their personal experience as Griffin sought to personally setbacks related to their access advocacy group that will engage identity would expose women and — a tactic that was successful deliver a letter of protest to Mc- to public restrooms, transgender in election campaigns at the fed- girls to discomfort and possible for gays and lesbians during the Crory, he insisted on being ac- Americans are taking steps to eral and state level, pressing can- molestation. campaign to legalize same-sex companied into the governor’s play a more prominent and vo- didates to take stands on transgen- Those arguments helped marriage. office by a local transgender ac- cal role in a nationwide campaign der rights. carry the day among Houston vot- “In most parts of this coun- tivist. to curtail discrimination against “We welcome the support of ers and North Carolina lawmakers try, people don’t know a trans The Human Rights Cam- them. our allies,” said Hayden Mora, a despite the fact that such prob- person,” said Kasey Suffredini, paign’s director of research and veteran transgender activist who’s lems have not materialized in any a transgender attorney who’s public education, Jay Brown, We welcome the director of Trans United. “But it’s significant way in the 17 states director of the new Transgender said he’s already seen an im- “ crucial that trans people build our already banning anti-transgender Freedom Project. “The work in pact as more transgender people support of our al- own political power and speak discrimination in public accom- front of us is to put a face on who step into the political spotlight. with our own voices.” modations. the trans community is. That’s He cited recent developments lies, but it’s crucial From a long-term perspec- “All the people who lost the the way that we win.” in South Dakota, where Gov. tive, there have been notable gains marriage equality fight, they’ve The project, undertaken by Dennis Daugaard met with sev- that trans people for transgender Americans in re- now decided that trans people an advocacy group called Free- eral transgender people and build our own po- cent years — more support from are fair game,” said Mara Keis- dom for All Americans, has a later vetoed a bill that would major employers, better options ling, executive director of the first-year budget of about $1 have restricted transgender stu- litical power and for health care and sex-reassign- National Center for Transgender million, with plans to expand dents’ bathroom access at public ment surgery, a growing number Equality. “They’re going to claim thereafter. schools. speak with our own of municipalities which bar anti- trans people are sexual predators, Nationwide success “will Brown also cited a new transgender discrimination. but the public is quickly going to not happen overnight,” said Suf- survey released by the Human voices.” But there were two setbacks learn that’s just nonsense.” fredini, suggesting a 10-year Rights Campaign Foundation Hayden Mora in the past five months that ham- The outcome in Houston timeframe was plausible. — it found that 35 percent of mered home to transgender peo- prompted many post-mortems “What happened in North likely voters know or work with Veteran transgender activ- ple the challenges that they still among LGBT activists — What Carolina, as terrible as it was, a transgender person, twice as ist and director of Trans face. went wrong? How should the has really galvanized people,” many as two years ago. United Last November, by a deci- bathroom-access argument be he added. Asked about the impatience sive margin, voters in Houston countered in the future? In the aftermath of the North among some LGBT activists Two such initiatives are be- repealed a municipal nondiscrim- “It’s been an alarming wake- Carolina legislature’s action, in regard to transgender rights, ing launched this week — evi- ination ordinance that provided up call since November,” said Dru several LGBT leaders headed to Brown replied, “Public educa- dence of how transgender rights protections for LGBT people. On Lavasseur, Transgender Rights the state to join in protests and tion isn’t something that happens has supplanted same-sex marriage March 23, North Carolina Gov. Project director for the LGBT- plot strategy for trying to over- overnight.” as the most volatile, high-profile Pat McCrory signed a hastily rights group Lambda Legal. “We turn the new law. “We’ve had some incredible issue for the broader movement of drafted law that barred Charlotte need to prioritize bringing trans- Among them was Chad victories in the past few years as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans- and other cities in the state from gender people into the movement Griffin, president of the Human a movement, so it’s hard to take a gender activists. implementing similar ordinances. in leadership positions, with trans- Rights Campaign, a national loss,” he said. “But that’s part of One initiative is a public In both cases, conservatives gender voices leading the way.” LGBT group that has been under the movement — we take steps education campaign called the opposed to the ordinances focused There has been widespread pressure from some grass-roots forward and some steps back.” Rihanna, Shonda Rhimes, Clinton appear at Black Girls Rock! By MESFIN FEKADU cans and black women in particu- trendsetter added. “Role model is awards, you are more history than Black Lives Matter founders Associated Press lar, so a gathering like this filled not the title they like to give me future. But your slates are blank, Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza with so many powerful, strong ... (but) I think I can inspire a lot your paths are clear and your and Opal Tometi; “The Hunger NEWARK, N.J. — Pop star women is a rebuke to every single of young women to be themselves stories are whatever you decide Games” actress Amandla Sten- Rihanna and TV mogul Shonda one of those barriers,” Clinton and that is half the battle.” they’re going to be.” berg, who has received praise Rhimes were among the hon- said. “All of our kids, no matter The Barbados-born singer Grammy-winning R&B for being vocal about cultural orees at this year’s Black Girls what zip code they live in, deserve also thanked her mother and singer Monica brought her appropriation; and Danai Gurira, Rock! event, where Hillary Clin- a good teacher and a good school, grandmother for being strong daughter onstage at the end of the “Walking Dead” actress and ton made an appearance and told a safe community and clean water black women and excellent role her performance. Other perform- playwright behind Broadway’s the audience “my life has been to drink.” models. ers include Brandy, Andra Day, “Eclipse,” starring Oscar winner changed by strong black women Clinton spoke before intro- “Hopefully one day I’ll be Jazmine Sullivan, Marsha Am- Lupita Nyong’o, who also attend- leaders.” ducing Beverly Bond, who found- raising my own little black girl brosius, Corinne Bailey Rae and ed Black Girls Rock! The Friday night event was ed Black Girls Rock! in 2006. who rocks,” she said. Imani Uzuri. Debbie Allen, Kelly Row- taped at the New Jersey Perform- Another who earned loud ap- Others did just that: Rhimes, Gladys Knight, who per- land, Cissy Houston, Erykah ing Arts Center in Newark. The plause was Rihanna, the final hon- the creator behind TV hits “Grey’s formed a medley of her hits as Badu, Tatyana Ali and Teyonah special will air on BET on Tues- oree of the night. Anatomy,” ‘’Scandal” and “How the audience stood up and danced, Parris also attended. day. “Thank you so much for cel- to Get Away with Murder,” was also honored. Tracee Ellis Ross, star of The Democratic presidential ebrating us in a world that doesn’t brought her daughter to the event “It is the best award, the ABC’s “black-ish,” hosted the candidate earned cheers when celebrate us enough,” she said on- “to sit in a room with you and feel greatest trophy that I’ve ever re- event and kicked it off with a she called black women “change stage. the energy that’s here.” ceived,” she said. “More than hilarious and impressive dance makers and pathmakers and “The minute you learn to “Because she and you are a Grammy. More than so many number, channeling Rihanna, ground shakers.” love yourself you will not want the ones who count, the ones who other awards that I’ve gotten that Beyonce, Queen Latifah, Chaka “There are still a lot of bar- to be anybody else,” the Gram- matter,” said Rhimes. “It’s the I appreciate.” Khan, Janet Jackson and her riers holding back African Ameri- my-winning singer and fashion minute someone starts giving you Other honorees included mother, Diana Ross.

The New Hampshire is looking for photographers... Passionate about photography? Want to get your photographs published? Contact Allison Belucci at [email protected] 12 Monday, April 4, 2016 NEWS The New Hampshire Lawyers say police interpreter tainted case in girl’s death By LINDSAY who also mangled the reading of skeptical. when the girl tried to run away, was also convicted of child kid- WHITEHURST his Miranda rights, attorney Her- “There’s not a shred of evi- and said that 21 blows to the napping. Associated Press schel Bullen said. dence now that your client was child’s body and signs of strangu- The defense has also brought “He was treated very roughly, going to testify inconsistent with lation show he intended to kill her. up what they call problems with SALT LAKE CITY — A he’s frightened of authority to start what he said at his confession,” Met had been in the U.S. just the evidence, including an ap- Burmese refugee found guilty of with, he’s in a brand new country,” he said. “We should do the trial all a month. He said at a 2014 sen- parent drop of blood that wasn’t killing a 7-year-old girl from his he said. over again just on the possibility tencing hearing that he loved the investigated but could have im- Utah neighborhood was badgered While prosecutors acknowl- that he might?” girl and played with her, and he plicated his roommates. by a police interpreter in an inter- edged problems with the interpret- No deadline was immediate- was at his aunt and uncle’s house But the state contends view where he acknowledged an er, they say the conviction should ly set for the high court to rule in when she was killed. there is overwhelming evidence accidental role in the girl’s death stand. The basic elements of Met’s the case. His lawyers also argue that against Met, including her blood and his conviction should be over- story made it through the language Authorities say Met kid- trial Judge Judith Atherton blun- on his jacket and male DNA turned, his lawyer argued before barrier and the judge tossed out napped, raped and killed Hser Ner dered when she handed down a found under the girl’s finger- the Utah Supreme Court on Fri- the full police interview before his Moo, a Burmese refugee who had prison sentence of life without nails. Tests found it could not day. trial, said Assistant Attorney Gen- fled to the U.S. with her parents in parole in the case. Bullen argued have belonged to his roommates. Esar Met, now 29, was new eral John Nielsen. 2008. that the proper starting place The victim’s mother Pearlly to the country and had a deep fear The trial judge did decide she Her battered, tiny body was for sentencing was a lighter 20 Wa spoke to reporters outside of authorities after the destruction would allow parts of it to come in found inside the South Salt Lake years to life, and that the deci- the courtroom Friday, thanking of his home village and experi- if Met decided to testify, and his apartment he shared with four oth- sion should have been left to the police and prosecutors who have ence in refugee camps, making lawyer argued that decision helped er Burmese men. jury since the aggravated murder worked on the case. him particularly vulnerable to the keep the defendant off the stand. Prosecutors called it a sexual charge originally carried the pos- “God bless America,” she aggressive volunteer interpreter Justice Deno Himonas was assault that escalated into a killing sibility of the death penalty. He said. PD: Knife found at O.J. Simpson’s home not murder weapon By JOHN ROGERS Police Capt. Andy Neiman said Simpson was acquitted of a bungled 2007 Las Vegas hotel victims suffered. Associated Press Friday. “We have confirmed, we stabbing to death his wife and robbery in which the former foot- A lawyer for retired Officer have determined, there is no nex- Goldman on June 12, 1994, out- ball star tried to retrieve sports George Maycott has said the con- LOS ANGELES — After us,” he said. side her condominium, which was memorabilia he said had been struction worker gave his client nearly a month of testing, Los An- Police revealed last month not far from the estate. stolen from him. After the items the knife after meeting him on geles police detectives have con- they had recently discovered the Over the years, police have were seized from memorabilia a film set where the officer was cluded a knife found at the former knife had been in the possession examined several knives, but have dealers held at gunpoint, he was providing security. estate of O.J. Simpson was not of a retired Los Angeles police of- never found one they could con- convicted of robbery and kidnap- Attorney Trent Copeland the weapon used to kill Simpson’s ficer for more than a dozen years. nect to the killings. ping. He is eligible for parole next said his client, who by then had ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson The officer said he received it Simpson, meanwhile, has year. retired, attempted to hand the and her friend Ronald Goldman from a construction worker who steadfastly maintained that he did Investigators previously said knife over to the LAPD, but he in 1994. told him he had found it while not kill his wife and her friend. it was unlikely this knife was the was told there was no need be- Investigators ruled out the working on a crew tearing down He is serving a sentence of 9 murder weapon, noting it was too cause Simpson had been acquit- knife after weeks of forensic tests, Simpson’s old Brentwood estate. to 33 years in a Nevada prison for small to inflict the damage the ted. Stay up to date and like us on Facebook. Putting out twice a week since 1911 Chicago police ‘confident’ selfie shooting video is no hoax By MICHAEL TARM why.” Associated Press Among the theories inves- tigators are considering is that CHICAGO — Chicago in- the shooting might have been vestigators have no reason to in retaliation for taunting rival question the authenticity of a so- street-gang members live online. cial media posting that seems to Another possibility is that the man show a man taking a selfie video taking the selfie was taunting ri- being struck by gunfire, a police vals after straying purposely into spokesman said Friday. another gang’s territory, Gugliel- The video, which police mi said. found during a now-standard In gang-related shootings, in- online search following a shoot- vestigators typically search social ing Thursday on the city’s South media sites for clues when a call Side, shows a man chatting into comes in. In this case, they found a camera on a street during day- the video on Facebook, Guglielmi light hours when what appear to said. be shots ring out. An apparent “More and more of these in- gunman is seen stepping over the cidents either originate or escalate cameras lens and extending his from some type of activity that is arms as he fires more than a dozen on a social media platform,” Gug- times. lielmi said. The term police use “We are confident (it) isn’t for the phenomenon, he said, is a hoax,” Anthony Guglielmi, the ‘cyber-banging.’ police spokesman, said in a brief In the video, the man smiles statement emailed Friday after- as he looks into the camera, turns noon. around with the camera focused Guglielmi said the 31-year- on him and talks about a small old victim was in critical condi- store behind him. Some people tion in hospital. He added the can be seen standing on a side- man was known to police and that walk nearby. A few seconds be- detectives were waiting to speak fore shooting starts, he says, “I with him. Investigators were ex- can’t be out here without the store ploring whether the man videoing being open.” He adds, “I need himself was targeted in retaliation somewhere to duck and hide for for previous violence, he said. cover.” The gunman fled and no suspect He glances to his right a split is in custody. second before the first sounds of There is no indication the gunfire. man was hit inadvertently or that After about 30 seconds of si- it was a case of mistaken identity, lence, people can be heard talking said Guglielmi, the police depart- about rushing to the hospital. And ment’s communications director. then a woman is heard crying and “He was certainly targeted,” screaming, “Oh my God, no! ... I he said. “We are trying to find out don’t believe this!” The New Hampshire NEWS Monday, April 4, 2016 13 Clinton, Sanders opposing views on biomedical research By KEN THOMAS of what science and technology cacy groups note that Sanders co- its and higher stock prices. There power for what’s today typically Associated Press can do and I think everyone in the sponsored bans in 2003 and 2005 must be proper oversight over this called “regenerative medicine.” country ought to be worried about that included criminal penalties industry.” Initially, they were derived by NEW YORK — Democratic that,” said Dr. Harold Varmus, the for conducting the research and Some advocates for stem cell using leftover embryos from in presidential candidates Hillary Nobel Prize-winning former NIH opposed alternatives that would research said that overlooked the vitro fertilization clinics. Clinton and Bernie Sanders were director under President Bill Clin- have allowed the cloning of em- potential benefits of finding pos- Therapeutic cloning is an- on opposing sides of certain types ton. bryos solely for medical research. sible cures to Alzheimer’s, Lou other method of deriving those of biomedical research while they “I am quite concerned about Clinton, meanwhile, co- Gehrig’s and other fatal or dis- cells. served in Congress, differences his stance on these issues,” Var- sponsored legislation in 2001 and abling diseases. Exactly what types of stem that have gained notice by scien- mus said. “This is a litmus test. It 2002 in the Senate that would “Sanders and (then Republi- cell research to allow, and how tists and advocates on the fore- was 10 years ago — it’s still a test have expanded stem cell research can House Majority Leader Tom) to fund it, have been debated not front of stem cell research. that he failed in the view of many and co-sponsored a bill in 2005 DeLay — some unlikely group only on the national level but Clinton has pointed to her of us.” that would have banned human — were just unyielding and they in a number of states including advocacy for groundbreaking Sanders’ campaign policy cloning while protecting the right were part of the religious right’s Wisconsin, where researchers medical research, from her push director, Warren Gunnels, said in of scientists to conduct stem cell attempt to shut down this whole played key roles in some early for more dollars as a New York a statement Saturday that Sand- research. critical new frontier of therapy discoveries. Wisconsin holds its senator for the National Institutes ers “strongly supports stem cell Sanders said following a vote for chronic disease,” said Robert presidential primary on Tuesday. of Health to her long support research, including research on in 2001 that he had “very serious Klein, chairman of the California Federal law prohibits tax- for stem cell research that could embryonic stem cells. He un- concerns about the long-term Institute for Regenerative Medi- payer funding of research that eventually lead to regenerative derstands that stem cell research goals of an increasingly powerful cine. harms embryos so that early medicine. holds the possibility of remark- and profit-motivated biotechnol- “It’s fine to say you’re for work was done with private Sanders, a Vermont senator, able discoveries, even cures, for ogy industry.” In a later vote, he stem cell research but you vote money. But those types of cells has supported stem cell research many illnesses — from Parkin- warned of the dangers of “owners against it and you vote against can reproduce indefinitely in lab in the Senate. But advocates son’s and diabetes to Alzheimer’s of technology” who are “primar- all therapeutic application, it dishes, “lines” used for a variety within the scientific community and arthritis.” He noted that Sand- ily interested in how much money doesn’t mean anything to say of research projects. cite his voting record in the early ers supported 2006 legislation to they can make rather than the bet- you’re for it,” Klein said. “Fine, After much controversy, the 2000s in the House when he re- lift funding restrictions on embry- terment of society.” he votes for it years later when Bush administration declared peatedly supported a ban on all onic stem cell research. Gunnels said that “therapeu- it’s more popular and the pres- that taxpayer money could be forms of human cloning, includ- While serving in the House, tic cloning is a good thing, but sure is off. We needed leadership used for research using certain ing one called therapeutic clon- Sanders voted to ban therapeutic only with proper oversight and then.” already-created embryonic stem ing intended to create customized cloning in 2001, 2003 and 2005 regulations. The reality is that the Embryonic stem cells are cell lines and President Barack cells to treat disease. as Congress grappled with the corporate biotechnology industry master cells that can turn into any Obama expanded the number “We were looking for signs ethics of biotechnology and sci- is motivated almost exclusively tissue of the body and research- that qualify, a move that sur- that he is going to be a supporter entific advances. Patient advo- by their quest for short-term prof- ers hope one day to harness that vived court challenges. PepsiCo CEO asks North Carolina governor to repeal law STAFF REPORT approved in February that would Bern pharmacist Caleb Bradham. biological sex. state’s chances to host major col- Associated Press have extended protections to gays PepsiCo’s annual shareholder District of Columbia Mayor lege athletic events and lesbians as well as bisexual meetings have been held in New Muriel Bowser and Boston’s city A rally was held early Friday RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — and transgender people while Bern in the past several years. council also this week banned night in front of the Legislative The CEO of PepsiCo, Inc., has at hotels, restaurants and stores. Separately Friday, the ven- government-connected travel to Building to support transgender joined the growing list of com- Charlotte also would have allowed ture capital arm of Google’s par- North Carolina as a sign of op- people and to oppose the law. Sup- pany heads and municipal offi- transgender people to use the re- ent corporation confirmed it won’t position to the law. Similar travel porters of the new law held prayer cials voicing opposing to North stroom aligned with their gender invest in North Carolina startup bans have been issued by the gov- vigils Thursday night in multiple Carolina’s new law that prevents identity. businesses while the law is in ernors of Washington, New York locations in eastern North Caro- specific anti-discrimination rules Also on Friday, Pepsico CEO place. GV spokeswoman Jodi Ol- and Connecticut and by other cit- lina. One was held across from the for LGBT people for public ac- Indra Nooyi sent a letter to Mc- son cited written comments by ies. Executive Mansion, where Mc- commodations and restroom use. Crory calling on him to consider CEO Bill Maris in which he asked Minnesota Gov. Mark Day- Crory lives. The Human Rights Cam- repealing the measure when the his firm’s partners to flag possible ton sent a letter on Saturday ban- Supporters of the law say paign and Equality North Carolina General Assembly convenes in North Carolina investments be- ning state employees from non- hundreds of businesses support released Friday the names of an- Raleigh later this month. cause he’s “not comfortable de- essential travel to North Carolina the law and have signed on to their other 10 company executives that Nooyi said she was taken ploying dollars into startups there because of the law. He directed own letter praising McCrory and have signed on to a letter criticiz- aback by the law as well as Mc- until the voters there fix this.” The all state workers to stop all nones- the legislature. ing the law and seeking its repeal, Crory’s decision to sign it so move was first reported by Re/ sential travel to North Carolina for McCrory and a key lawmaker bringing the number of names to quickly. She said the measure is code, a tech-focused news site. conferences or other official state this week suggested some changes more than 120. New executives “completely inconsistent” with the The new law blocked Char- business until further notice. are possible to the law. But Senate include those from Hewlett Pack- way her company treats its work- lotte’s rules and prevented other NCAA President Mark Em- leader Phil Berger, has no appetite ard Enterprise, Qualcomm and ers, and that it undermines efforts local governments from approv- mert says he has spoken to North for them because “an overwhelm- EMC Corp. to advance North Carolina’s long- ing similar ordinances. And gov- Carolina’s governor about the ing majority of North Carolinians The law, approved by the term interests. ernment agencies of all kinds state’s new law excluding LGBT we’ve heard from support” the Republican legislature and GOP Pepsi-Cola traces its roots must now require people who use people from antidiscrimination law, spokeswoman Shelly Carver Gov. Pat McCrory, responded to a to North Carolina, where it was multi-stall public restrooms to use protections, making clear if it re- said in a release. The General As- Charlotte City Council ordinance created in the late 1890s by New the one that corresponds with their mains in place it will affect the sembly reconvenes April 25. Passenger flight leaves Brussels for the first time since attacks By BISHR EL TOUNI ing Sunday — Brussels Airlines what happened and more time to June or beginning of July, in time was set up outside the terminal Associated Press flights to Athens and Turin, Italy. get over the pain,” Feist said as for the summer vacation season. to screen travelers’ IDs, travel The three flights were a test run the flight for Faro took off. “But However, traffic may take documents and bags before they BRUSSELS — It was an for a European aviation hub that we will never forget.” time to return to its previous were allowed to enter a specially emotional send-off on Sunday for used to handle 600 flights a day Damage was extensive pace. Delta Airlines said on Sat- built area for check-in. a Brussels Airlines plane heading and plans to slowly climb back to when double suicide bombs ex- urday that it was suspending ser- A drop-off parking area to the Portuguese city of Faro — normal capacity. ploded near its crowded check-in vice between Atlanta and Brus- outside the terminal was closed the first passenger flight to take Arnaud Feist, the CEO of counters 12 days ago, killing 16 sels until March 2017. down and authorities said there off from Brussels Airport since Brussels Airport Co., said at a and maiming people from around “This is a very symbolic, would be no rail or public trans- suicide bombings on March 22 Saturday news conference that the world. Another bombing that also a very emotional moment port access to the airport for the ripped through its check-in coun- the three flights were a “sign of day on a Brussels subway train for the airport community,” foreseeable future. ters and killed 16 people. hope” following “the darkest killed 16 other people. Both at- airport president Marc De- The bombers entered the Airport officials suggested days in the history of aviation in tacks were claimed by the Islam- scheemaecker said at the cer- check-in area with suitcases the first flight out was a symbolic Belgium.” ic State group. emony. “We are turning a page, packed with explosives and victory over those who sowed On Sunday, he thanked em- Feist said Belgium’s biggest a page full of blood, but we have nails, and the resulting blasts death and hate, but said it would ployees for their courage, soli- airport would gradually climb to rebuild this airport and we collapsed the airport’s ceiling be months until full service is darity and the “impressive work to 20 percent of capacity in the will do so.” and shattered windows. back. carried out in so little time.” coming days, able to process 800 New security measures at The attacks have prompted Security at the airport was “We are more than an air- passengers an hour — maximum the airport aimed to minimize the a wider discussion among avia- tight with new check-in proce- port ... We are a family more capacity for the temporary struc- chances of any repeat attacks. tion authorities in many coun- dures for passengers in temporary bound together than ever,” he tures. He said Saturday that he Police on Sunday conducted tries over whether to impose rou- structures. said at a ceremony at the airport. hoped full service at the airport spot checks of vehicles before tine security checks at the entry Two other planes were leav- “It will take time to accept could be restored by the end of they arrived. A large white tent to airport terminals. UNH New Hampshire The Nation The World Opinion University of New Hampshire 132 Memorial Union Building Durham, NH 03824 Phone: 603-862-1323 Who Run The World? (UNH) Email: [email protected] ho runs the world? Some Academy Award is such an impres- have a defi nitive answer. However, TNHdigital.com might say the president sive feat and mark of accomplish- Robinson, Lee and MacMullen twitter.com/thenewhampshire of the United States, the ment that is not easily done. Just have demonstrated a high level of WUnited Nations, Wall Street bankers look at how long it took Leonardo success that should reassure all Executive Editor or even the mysterious “illuminati.” DiCaprio, a terrifi c actor, to win students, but especially women Sam Rabuck Beyonce´ makes her argument via his fi rst Oscar. What you may not who will be graduating in May, the title and lyrics of her 2011 chart- know is that Lee graduated from that achieving success starts with a Managing Editor topping pop song “Run The World UNH in 1992. Now that’s pretty degree from UNH. Allison Bellucci (Girls).” But the recent accomplish- cool. ments of some UNH alumnae sug- Current NBA columnist for Boston If we had the physi- Content Editor gest Queen B might have been on ESPN.com and former Globe sports reporter Jackie Tom Z. Spencer to something. cal space on page, I MacMullen graduated from UNH United States Air Force Gen- News Editors Business Consultant in 1982. According to UNH’s eral Lori Robinson, who graduated would write about Elizabeth Clemente Julia Pond website, she has received recogni- from UNH in 1981 with a degree Tyler Kennedy tion for her abilities and successes the dozens, if not in English, was recently nominated Business Manager in her fi eld, including national to lead the U.S. Northern Com- hundreds, of other Sports Editor Lieu Nguyen awards for investigative writing, mand. If confi rmed by the Senate, feature writing and received the Brian Dunn she would become the fi rst woman UNH alumnae that Advertising Assistants New England Women’s Leader- in United States history to be the CJ Carroll ship Award in 1997. She is also a Design Editors head of a combatant command. have been recognized regular on ESPN’s “Around The Michaela Burke Austin Cote If you haven’t already, be sure to Horn.” Oh, and MacMullen could for their talent, abil- Ashlyn Correia check out Ashlyn Correia’s front- play ball, too. Staff Photographer page story on Gen. Robinson. She was a member of the ity and success that Arts Editor China Wong As a staff, The New Hamp- Wildcats’ women’s basketball team Abigael Sleeper shire is tremendously proud of places them atop while studying at UNH, and, ac- Contributing Editor Gen. Robinson’s accomplishments cording to the university’s website, their respective elds. Staff Writers Stef Khairallah and collectively feels that this type MacMullen served as the team’s Zerina Bajramovic of achievement refl ects well on our Contributing Writers captain during her senior year. If I were a member of the university, thanks to her courage, Hadley Barndollar With her awards for journalism, UNH admissions committee, the Katie Binette competence and success in the Air Raoul Biron leadership and athletic prowess, it’s successes of these alumnae are cer- Alex Bostic Force. Adam Cook no surprise she was inducted into tainly something I would consider Brendon Burns However, Robinson isn’t the Sam Donnelly the UNH Hall of Fame in 2001. promoting to prospective students. Kiera Hood only UNH alumna to be recog- Mark Garbino If we had the physical space Let the success of these Carlos Martens nized for her hard work, talents on page, I would write about the women, and all UNH alumni for Ethan Hogan Ryan Pagliaro and achievements in her respective dozens, if not hundreds, of other that matter, soothe any anxiety you Kyle Kittredge fi eld. Michael Valotto UNH alumnae that have been rec- may be experiencing as a senior Mark Kobzik 2014 UNH commencement ognized for their talent, ability and looking to accomplish your dreams Gabrielle Lamontagne speaker Jennifer Lee wrote and Multimedia success that places them atop their and achieve success. co-directed “Frozen,” which won Kelsea Campbell respective fi elds. They may not actually “run the 2013 Academy Award for Best Lia Windt Obviously, the question of the world,” but UNH alumni defi - Animated Feature. Winning an “who runs the world?” does not nitely have a lot going for them. 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in the 1,500 while Gajewski set “It was a good effort, we falling behind to the Univer- being 68 degrees, no wind, warm T&F a new PR in the 800 before her covered a lot of bases, good ef- sity of Maine’s 149.5 points. and toasty,” Boulanger said on CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 relay run. fort from the young kids, es- The ‘Cats saw some impressive the difference between outdoor Back up in Maine, the pecially like Brett Hoerner and performances including seven track and indoor track. The men’s team achieved fi rst place Billy Ulrich going one-two in the fi rst place fi nishes and four teams did the jumping events bers of that team include with 145 points, pulling ahead 1,500” head coach Robert Bou- new personal records. Jessica indoors this weekend due to the Lauren Perrodin, Alyson Messi- of Maine’s second place of 132 langer said on his team’s perfor- Hackett (100-meter), Samantha weather. na, Danielle Gajewski and Elinor points. The fi rst place fi nish mance. Blais (1,500), Hannah Kimball “We took a break between Purrier. overall can be attributed to ten Another large factor that (5,000), and Emileigh Glode seasons and now we’ll try to However, that was not the fi rst place individual fi nishes on contributed to the team’s win (400 hurdles) all set new person- progress towards conference only new school record on the the day. Three athletes also set was Junior Michael Shanahan. al bests while capturing fi rst for which is only fi ve weeks away. day. The 1,500-meter relay team personal bests while capturing Shanahan continued to be a dom- their events. It was a good way to start off fi nished in 18:34.27. This relay fi rst place. Brandon Allen set a inant force in the throwing circle Other fi rst place fi nishes with everyone,” Boulanger said team consisted of Laura Rose new personal record (PR) in the after coming off a spectacular in- include Shelby Strickland in the of both teams. Donegan, Cassandra Kruse, 100-meter race with 11.50 sec- door season. Shanahan captured high jump (5.4 feet), Emily Wer- The ‘Cats will look to build Shannon Murdock and Elinor onds. John Cox returned to ac- fi fth in the shot-put, second in nig in the discus (129.59 -feet) on last weekend and put out some Purrier. Aside from the two relay tion to set his new PR in his fi rst the discus throw and fi rst place and Carly Orlacchio with a throw terrifi c performances at home teams, Purrier set a new school place fi nish in the 800 with a time in the hammer throw. Shanahan of 113.09 feet in the javelin. next weekend on Saturday, April record for the 800-meter race on of 1-minute 58.45-seconds, and contributed 14 points total on the “Early in the season you’re 9 at the Reggie Atkins Track & Friday with an impressive time freshmen Brett Hoerner raced the day. talking weather conditions, 44 Field Facility. UNH will com- of 2:06.63. Donegan also took 1,500 to a time of 4:00.81 for a The women’s team placed degrees and slight rain, so op- pete against Holy Cross, Maine an individual fourth place fi nish new personal record as well. second with 130 points in Maine, posed to being in a building that’s and UMass Lowell.

but returned for the team’s con- 48.900 was achieved on the un- the addition of at least four incom- cess during her tenure, which GYM ference meet two weeks ago, and even parallel bars, which included ing student athletes who all have includes 33 Regional Champion- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 competed again at Regionals. a 9.850 by freshman Danielle the ability to be all arounds,” she ship appearances in the 35 years The talented sophomore scored a Mulligan, the team’s top individ- said. “We should continue to im- that the NCAA has hosted wom- 9.775 on beam. Bondanza scored ual score. prove, and the experience gained en’s championships. ney Bondanza also stood out a 9.750 on the vault, which was Coach Goodspeed described by this year’s team competing at “It gets more diffi cult every as she stepped in on vaulting, and the fi rst of her collegiate career, the season as a “roller coaster,” NCAA’s will be invaluable.” year, and we are extremely proud has hit solid routines on bars and replacing All-EAGL First Team but said the team will learn and Goodspeed, a 37-year vet- of this team’s accomplishments,” beam after the early season loss of vault performer, sophomore Eliz- grow from its experiences. eran as head coach, is very appre- she said. Casey Lauter.” abeth Mahoney, who was out with “All but two of the 24 rou- ciative of her staff, and credited For more information on Lauter hadn’t performed an injury. tines performed at Regionals will that to being a signifi cant reason gymnastics, visit UNH athletics since Feb. 7 due to a leg injury, UNH’s highest team score of be back for next season, as well as for the program’s consistent suc- at unhwildcats.com.

Several Wildcat players have WLAX contributed in the past two wins CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 against America East opponents. FOR WOMENS LAX With the bulk of the conference schedule coming up, Albrecht be- The team has now put to- lieves the team is hitting its stride gether two consecutive winning at the right time. THE ROAD AHEAD efforts, and Albrecht attributes the “I believe the team is start- success to the team’s confi dence ing to come together as a team and on fi eld execution. as we hit conference play. They APRIL 9; 6 P.M. “Confi dence is a big thing to are starting to fi gure out their own have during conference play but strength and weaknesses as well VS. UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT it is something built, not on the as their teammates’ strength and wins that we have had, but on the weaknesses,” Albrecht said. “Not small wins on the fi eld of execut- everyone can do everything in ing game plan, executing funda- a game, but if everyone contrib- PRIL P M mentals, competing and gelling utes their piece of the puzzle we A 13; 4 . . together as a team,” Albrecht said. can have a great combination out “I believe that we are starting to there.” AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY do those things during games and The Wildcats face another if we keep on focusing in on those tough test on Saturday when they small wins then we will keep on return home to take on the Uni- getting better as a team, which is versity of Vermont Catamounts in APRIL 16; 2 P.M. our ultimate goal during the sea- the “All ‘Cats Wear Pink” game son.” starting at 6 p.m. AT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

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CARROLL COURTESY PHOTOS GYMNASTICS ‘Cats 6th at Ann Arbor Regionals By MARK GARBINO 9.825 in each of the two events, placing her in 11th and 15th overall respectively. STAFF WRITER “I’ve been a little shaky on beam the last couple of meets, so to be able to go out there and hit clean, and just be able to be confident in my skills was rewarding for me to be able The Wildcats’ season came to a close Saturday night after a sixth-place finish at the to say I hit my last beam routine of the season,” she said. “For floor, it was a lot of fun. I NCAA Regional Championship in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The meet featured six of the top didn’t feel any pressure from anybody else; I was very calm going into it, so being able to programs in the country, and UNH was joined by Auburn University, Stanford University, shine on my last routine was awesome as well.” the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University and Pennsylvania State Univer- The team has faced many obstacles throughout the season, including injuries and sity. illnesses, but head coach Gail Goodspeed has taken notice of the gymnasts who have “I think the team did well as whole,” said junior Meghan Pflieger, one of UNH’s top stepped up in the wake of adversity. performers in the meet. “We had a couple mistakes, but we really pulled through.” “Lia Breeden stood out with a 9.8 on both beam and floor after a week of illness Pflieger paced the Wildcats on both the balance beam and floor exercise, scoring a and limited practice,” she said. “She gave it everything she had to hit both sets. Court- GYMNASTICS continued on Page 15 WOMEN’S LACROSSE TRACK AND FIELD Wildcats escape OT thriller Record-breaking By BRIAN DUNN SPORTS EDITOR weekend For the first time this season, the Wildcats have a winning streak. By RYAN PAGLIARO Krissy Schafer’s game-tying goal with six seconds left in regulation against Binghamton knotted the CONTRIBUTING WRITER game at eight apiece and forced overtime in Vestal, N.Y. Only 62 seconds later, sophomore midfielder Car- ly Wooters scored the overtime winner for UNH, and completed the come-from-behind win against the The weekend proved to be a busy one for the ‘Cats as they kicked Bearcats by a 9-8 final score. The Wildcats have now won two consecutive games and hold an undefeated off their outdoor season with a bang. Both teams split up and sent a 2-0 America East conference record. few athletes to the Colonial Relays in Williamsburg, Virginia, while the Despite the pressure that mounted in the late minutes of the game, head coach Sarah Albrecht was im- bulk of the teams competed at the tri-meet against Bates College and the pressed with the effort her team put forth in the waning minutes. University of Maine at the Maine campus. “I was proud of our team for showing patience, poise and trust in each other to do their jobs,” Albrecht The ‘Cats sent junior Drew Piazza and senior Brendan McCarthy said. “It’s what made a difference for us in the final minutes against a scrappy team.” of the men’s team, and their top squad of women athletes to represent The Wildcats played from behind the entire game until Schafer’s game-tying goal to end regulation. UNH at the Colonial Relays in Williamsburg, Va. Piazza placed second The uphill climb started when Bearcat midfielders Valerie DeNapoli, Callon Williams and Olivia Batista in the 800 with a time of 1:48.90, while McCarthy placed 29th in the put the ‘Cats in a 3-0 hole in the first six minutes. Rebecca Sennott got on the board seconds after to make 5,000 finishing in 14:55.56. “Drew opened up at 1:48 and he would it 3-1, then the battle for momentum began. Both teams traded off pairs of goals with neither team allowing have liked to run faster but it should get him to Jacksonville, and Bren- more than a two-goal advantage. The half concluded with Binghamton carrying a slight edge over UNH in dan ran 14:55 which is his best run in two years…so it’s a good sign the score column, 6-4. with those two,” Boulanger said about his competitors. UNH continued to chip away for the majority of the second half, but Binghamton would not relinquish The women’s team fared well in Virginia as well, finishing 12th its lead easily. Eleven second half turnovers on the Bearcats’ part allowed the Wildcats an opportunity to with 34 points against a total of 43 teams. Some of the best performanc- draw even. Wooters and Schafer made sure UNH made good on its chance and for the first time this season, es came from two of the relay teams. The sprint medley relay team set the Wildcats won a game in which they didn’t hold a single lead. a new school record of 3:56.75, taking second place in the meet. Mem-

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