April 16, 2009

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You have been working on your resume by inserting all the experience and knowledge you have in the fi eld that you are interested in, but do not forget to include transferable skills!

Transferable skills are those skills which you have been learning constantly while excelling in your school work, at your job, or even during your spare time. Things such as the ability to work well with others, communication skills (both written and oral), and computer knowledge all fall under this category. They are the skills you may take for granted and are certainly not on your transcript.

When you are constructing a resume for a specifi c employer, it is vital that you make the connection between each skill and the job position for which you are applying. Just listing the skills

is not enough. These skills are transferable to any job out there, but do not leave it up to the reader to read between the lines. Your resume and cover letter should be an example of how clear and precise your ideas are written. Clearly explain to employers that the skills you have gotten from any job, internship, volunteer position, or even hobby pertain to the position for which you are applying. In an article by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D entitled“Examples of Transferable and Applicable Skills in Cover Letters,” this example is given:

“As a former caregiver to three active youngsters, I certainly know the importance of good time management. I’ve gained that skill, along with exemplary leadership, organizational, and communications talents

By Susan Volovski Staff

Readers Theater will present The Norwich Nine at the Student Center Theater on Sunday, April 19th at 7:30 PM. The play looks at Civil War soldiers who died at Andersonville Prison Camp in Georgia and were reburied in their hometown of Norwich, CT.

The play is a collaboration between Eastern’s Communication, History and Performing Arts departments. Research was conducted by Barbra Tucker of the Connecticut Studies Department. Performing Arts Chair Ellen Brodie is directing the play, which was written by Eastern

Communcation Professor Dr. Edmound Chibeau along with Eastern alum, Matt Hulten.

Students and alumni from all three departments worked with their professors on the play. The idea for the collaboration came from Vice President of Student Aff airs, Rhona Free.

The work off ers an insight into the motivations and expectations of soldiers, politicians and mothers of the Civil War. The running time is just over one hour and the play is free to students

with a valid Eastern ID.

“I am removing the water, and I do that until it’s done,” said Ron Wenzel, a maple syrup maker in Hebron, CT. As he spoke, his warm wooden sugar shack fi lled with steam and the sweet smell of maple.

“It’s not a cake, it’s not a pie, it’s not a turkey,” he stated, referring to the fact that there is no defi nite amount of time that the sap boils before becoming syrup.

Wenzel started tapping trees with six buckets at his boyhood home in Rocky Hill. He boiled the sap out on an outdoor pit and in his fi rst season, made about a pint. In 1988, he purchased a 2x4 evaporator and went from six buckets to 150. Then, in 1996, his 2x4 evaporator became much too small to handle all of the sap. His wife said he needed to get a new evaporator or cut down on the number of buckets.

“So what do you think I did?” he asks.

He got a new evaporator, and built the current

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Transferable Skills: An Asset for Resumes

Eastern to Perform Play About Civil War Soldiers

Maple Festival In Hebron

sugar house that stands in the woods behind his Hebron home.

Wenzel is not the only maple producer in Hebron. There are so many, actually, that Hebron hosts a yearly maple festival.

On March 14 and 15, the streets of Hebron were fi lled with demonstrations, foods, and people. From maple cotton candy and maple ham sandwiches, to face painting and pie eating contests, to tapping and syrup-making demonstrations, the 19th Annual Hebron Maple Festival was a success.

Just a short drive from the downtown events, visitors could see the sugar shacks, like Ron Wenzel’s, where syrup is made. During the festival, Wenzel and other sugar house owners allowed visitors in to watch the sap boil into syrup.Wenzel taps the trees from the adjacent Hartford Neighborhood Centers Inc. “Camp Hi Hoti” from President’s day weekend until the fi rst week of March.

Ron Wenzel discusses the process of converting into syrup.Christine Smith

NewsWalking in Willi................3

SGA Elections.................3

New Mascot......................3

OpinionPrepare to Arrange.......4

Police Log..........................5

Grind My Gears................5

A&EThe Watchmen ............. 6

A Haunting .....................7

Bad Monkeys.................7

Sports“Marketables”...............10

Kings of the Hill.........11

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The Haunting in Connecticu t has now become the Haunting in Southington. The Southington home that the newest spring Blockbuster, A Haunting in Connecticut, is based off of has now become a battleground between residents and curious sightseers. Residents of the home are now fi nding it diffi cult to carry on with their daily activities without running into someone looking around from across the street, hoping to catch a glimpse of the atrocities that supposedly lie inside.

As claimed in the recent fi lm, the home was indeed a funeral parlor in the early 20th century. Certain rooms in the home are much bigger and more spacious, as they were previously designated for former events. There is even a dumb-waiter shaft, which was, presumably, used to hoist coffi ns to and from the basement area. However, the home is not as much of an attraction as hoped by people who travel to the house expecting to witness some thing near the horrifi c events depicted in the fi lm.

“It’s just been really, really stressful,” said Susan Trotta-Smith, an owner of the home for the past 10 years.

For a while before the recent fi lm, The Haunting in Connecticut, was even released, people began showing up in front of the home to “ooo” and “ahh.” Most will take pictures, staying off of the actual property, especially since there is a “no trespassing” sign, but in terms of others, the houses’ owners a much less fortunate. Rude visitors have as much as rung the doorbell to ask questions, scaring the children with their claims that the home was haunted, according to Trotta-Smith.

“Its been a total

that would contribute to our mutual success when I join your management trainee program.”

The job seeker creatively pointed out how her babysitting skills have prepared her for such a career as manager. Transferable skills can be found everywhere. Some of the most important you may not even think to consider, such as: working with people, problem-solving skills, self-motivation, editing, interviewing, setting goals, and even cooperating. Maybe you took a class solely devoted to critical thinking. Job searching is the time to bring this up. You may not have realized it while signing up for that elective course you were interested in, but many times those courses are the perfect tool for helping you convince an employer that you are that person who has the extra needed skills. It is especially great if those skills were acquired in a class/subject you were enthusiastic about, since having and maintaining high energy is a transferable skill. The lesson to learn here is that every class you have taken to the hobby you have in your spare time has the potential to showcase important skills that every employer is looking for.

If you are trying to come up with transferable skills that employers want and you have, search for “transferable skills” in any online search engine.

change from a very quiet house in a very quiet neighborhood to looking out the window and seeing cars stopping all the time. It’s been very, very stressful and sometimes worrisome.” The owners of the popular home are not the only ones stressing over unwanted visitors. Police are now regularly patrol the street to ensure the security of the property. The excess of cars that now drive in the once quiet neighborhood also disturbs neighbors.

“It’s disgraceful,” said Katherine Altemus, who

By Katie BakerStaff

believes the whole movie is a hoax, is an across the street neighbor, “None of the haunting took place, and now it’s ruining the lives of that wonderful young family that lives there.”

The family that started it all, the Snedeker family moved into the home in the late 1980’s and after a few caused a commotion, claiming the place to be haunted by evil spirits. They had moved there in order to be closer to the facility where the oldest son would receive cancer treatments. The family contacted Ed and Lorraine Warren, who investigated the home. After a 1988 séance in the home, involving the Warrens, the home has been clear of any evil spirits.

The Southington house can compare most accurately with the house that the popular fi lm from the late 1970’s, The Amityville Horror. In the 1970’s, owners of the Long Island, New York home claimed it was haunted after just a month of residing there. The situation was highly publicized and specialists sent to investigate. Despite the fact that nothing was ultimately found, the claimed “haunting” of the home became such a popular topic that it was fi rst made into a fi lm in 1979 and later remade in 2005.

In case you were one of the people curious to know if any of the events that took place

By Christine SmithStaff

we are role models and leaders on campus. We should portray ourselves as such.” Senior Jane* agrees. “It’s irresponsible…It would disappoint me if they do that [drink and come back to campus] because I respect the authority they [RAs] have.”

While some believe that drinking among RAs is inappropriate, others have diff ering opinions. “As far as I know,” says Senior, Jennifer Paradis, “you are not allowed to consume alcohol on campus…

there is no rule against coming back drunk… You can act your age as long as you are not driving or putting others at risk.” Paradis is correct. According to Kimberly Silcox, of the Judicial Offi ce “They [RAs] are just like any other student. Anyone who is over 21 has the legal right to drink off campus.” Silcox states that while Eastern is a dry campus, students who are of age are allowed to drink off campus, as long as they do not violate any other rules.

“We would hope that they would not drive. If they do and are stopped by the police that falls into additional violations…this applies to any student.”

Certain students agree with this rule. Howe

states, “It is their right to have fun, just because they took on that responsibility should not stop them from doing what they want…I do not think anything should be done to stop it.” Paradis concurs, “You are held to a diff erent standard. If you want to go out with your friends…it [being an RA] shouldn’t restrict your life.”

Silcox agrees, “The student code of conduct applies to all students. We do not single out…any subgroup.” For more information on Eastern’s code of conduct, check the student handbook on the student aff airs page of the Eastern website.

*name changed to conceal identity.

Eastern is a dry campus, but it is not uncommon to hear about Resident Assistants (RAs) getting drunk off campus and coming back to school. “I have defi nitely heard of it,” says Sophomore, Ryan Howe.

However, some students around campus feel as though RAs should behave on a higher level. RA Kyle Rockett states, “RAs should always conduct themselves with integrity and dignity, being that

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Many students stay on campus and never experience what Willimantic has to offer. Some are afraid to take a walk into the town that was once deemed the heroin capital of the country, and some think that only a complete dearth of activities awaits them there. Now, though, students can participate in the new Walking in Willi tours, sponsored by Eastern’s Office of Community Service. These tours run from 3 PM to 4 PM each Wednesday. These tours show students why Willimantic was rated the forty-third most attractive dream town in the United States. The guided tours allow students to discover what Willimantic has to offer, and it’s not a short list. Participants

learn about the gorgeous Victorian houses and the history of the frogs that can be seen all around town. They are taken to restaurants like Don Taco, Opus, and Main Street Cafe. They also learn the locations of useful resources, like the post office, public library, and the Willimantic Food Co-Op, the closest place for students to shop for delicious local groceries, vitamins, and homeopathic remedies. They stop at other businesses as well, such as the Bench Shop, the Frog View Market, and the Windham Arts Collaborative. Students also see the beautiful Garden on the Bridge, which is taken care of by the Garden Club of Windham. Students go to Jillson Park,

a great place to relax in the spring weather. After walking around for a bit, students are driven to Hosmer Mountain Soda Company, where they are treated to a complimentary soda and a tour of the business. As Martin Sagendorf of the Office of Community Service says, “If there’s an interest, people can find a gold mine of

college activities in Willimantic.” Take time out of your University Hour to learn about the people and opportunities of the community that is now your second home. E-mail Martin Sagendorf at [email protected] to sign up for a Walking in Willi tour. You won’t be disappointed.

in the film are in any way real, you will be gravely disappointed if you choose to make the trek to the Southington home. All you’ll find is a quiet neighborhood and a family much too eager to claim that the only things they find going bump in the night are annoying thrill-seekers.

By Kate HarnerStaff

Walking in Willi

Standing over the long, steaming evaporator in his tan work shirt and blue jeans, he reminisced, “It has taken me twenty plus years to get it where it is now, and I am quite happy with it…I like this.”

Submitted by the SGA Elections Committee:

It ‘s that time of year again, Spring has sprung, sunglasses, sunscreen, sundresses and yes the Student Government Association (SGA) elections. We would like to introduce you to the 2009-2010 candidates who will be speaking on behalf of you. Express your opinions and ideals by voting for your choice senators and executive board in the upcoming elections running from April 26-April 29. In your Eastern e-mail account, there will be a link to a webpage to vote online for the candidates. Keep your eye out for promotion fliers and information regarding the candidates’ perspectives on the concerns that are most closely linked to your own. The candidates for the senate positions are: Audriana White, Corrine King, Daniel McCue, Levar Mitchell, Wiley Dawson, Alex Wilde, Ibraheem Adebanjo, Matthew Grosjean, Jennifer Paradis, Chirstopher Chobot, Judy Frankel, Carline Charmelus, Latatiana Tubbs, Marci Reisman, David Porter Price, Ogo Chukwuogor, Marlana

Carroll, and Clarence Freycinet. These people are responsible for 5000 students’.

Next, the executive board positions. The candidates who are running for the position of Treasurer of SGA. The Treasurer advises the BAM committee and oversees the budget (among other things) the students are as follows: Wiley Dawson, Levar Mitchell and Daniel McCue.

The secretary’s job is to check attendance, assist with new senators’ application forms, takes minutes and does the general paperwork for SGA. Matthew Reisman is running for this position. The position of the Budget and Management Chair is a person with whom the clubs and organizations on campus are closely linked. This person is in charge of the Funding Request Packets and runs the Club Council meetings. The candidate for this position is Nicholas Zeni. The duties of the Vice President include supporting the SGA President and is a liaison between the committee chairs,the senate and the SGA President. The candidates are: Audriana White and Corrine King. The President, is the direct voice of the student body. The President is a liaison between the Eastern Connecticut State University campus community and administration. Mita Lad is running for this position.

SGA Elections

Best of Luck to all the candidates and don’t forget to voice your opinion by voting. The winners will be announced in the Campus Lantern’s April 30th issue so be sure to pick up an issue. Here from the candidates accepting their position on TV22 on April 30th at 7PM.

As the semester progresses, grumblings of a new school athletic logo continue to swirl. As the speculations continue, so does the rumored list of possible candidates. Many have heard the rumor that the school’s blue cat athletic logo will be replaced with a new more appropriate logo. It’s become apparent through the student body that the blue cat does not best convey a “warrior.” Edward Osborn, Director of University Relations, further explained the irrelevance of a blue cat symbolizing a “warrior.” “Eastern’s blue cat logo never gained traction—it didn’t receive any popularity. It’s a fictional character; there is no such thing as a blue cat.”

The initial problem with the logo was that nobody could relate to it, it didn’t signify any substantial meaning. Eastern athletics have never printed the blue cat onto their uniforms; it was merely a mascot that showed up to basketball games. It wasn’t abundantly clear to the student’s of Eastern how a fictional blue cat represented the pride and fierceness of a warrior. It garnered about as much popularity as a late night showing of Carson Daly. A warrior logo is supposed to represent all the intangibles of a competitor and a winner. Mascots that stick and gain popularity tend to coincide with the school’s name and nickname. For instance, the bull that represents the University of Texas has become a staple among college athletics—when you hear of the Longhorns, you immediately have an image imprinted in your head. Another Connecticut school—UCONN, has a husky that is printed on nearly every type of memorabilia found on the campus of Storrs. A college mascot is supposed resemble their name and school’s gain recognition in this way. These caricatures can be marketed and can be profited from. Merchandise and uniforms become more attractive when there is a catchy logo. Dr. Osborn is hoping the aforementioned marketing success that other schools have

profited from will happen with Eastern’s new athletic logo. “We worked with a number of graphic design companies to best convey the “Warrior.” They ranged from men in suits of armor, to depictions of primitive tribes. In sharing these with coaches and student-athletes alike, two concerns were expressed—one, each different “warrior” was time-specific, dating itself to a specific period in history. Secondly, our female coaches and athletes were concerned that all of the examples shown were male.” While there were a few hurdles in the overall process, Dr. Osborn is sure the new logo will bode well with students, athletes, and alumni alike.“It’premiliminary stages has been well-received by student athletes and coaches. We are currently putting the finishing touches on the design and will be announcing a rollout even shortly at which time the new athletic logo will be introduced to the campus community.” Finally, the blue cat will be ousted; so now the question looms—what will be the new athletic logo? Hopefully, it will be something a little more enticing than a blue cat. Assuming all the work that has been put into this transition, the new mascot will represent everything a student-athlete here are Eastern strives for—excellence, dedication, and perseverance.

By SGA Elections CommitteeContributor

Eastern’s New

MascotBy Zach Brennan

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Opinion

Scheduling classes is stressful. There’s the LAC requirements, the requirements for your major, and if you’re double majoring, forget about trying to keep track. No worries; there are ways to de-stress this situation.

For example, pick up a copy of the LAC Tier requirements. The catalog given out at the beginning of the school year is also helpful. This lists and describes all of the classes needed to complete a specifi c major. The catalog also displays the recommended course schedule for each year here at Eastern.

Going to the ECSU website is a good idea as well. Go to your E-Web account and fi nd “look up classes.” Here, you can look at the times of day that each class you’re interested in is being taught, along with the names of the professors who teach them. If you’re “iff y” about the professors, you can go to www.ratemyprofessor.com and check them out.

Using all three of these resources can make the class selection process much easier. Using the catalog and the LAC packet along with the website listings will guarantee that you’ll get a lot accomplished in a short amount of time.

Before your scheduled date for registration, you should have a list of classes you would like to take with some extras, just in case these are fi lled before you register. Have a couple diff erent schedules drawn out so that when it comes time to enter in the CRN numbers, you can have your choices ready. This gives you the option to move classes around in case some are fi lled and some are not.

You have the best chance of getting the classes that you want if you try to register at 12:01am .

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The Little Store That Could…But Couldn’t

as a barista at Starbucks, I have also become involved in my customers’ lives. Seeing them every shift I eventually not only memorize their orders but know some parts of their lives. They are beautiful people who have not only supported us but have fought for us to stay open through letters sent to the corporate offi ces. I deeply thank them for their eff orts and their support over the past year. Their politeness and kindness are unmatched.

I was given the option to transfer to another Starbucks, but I know it won’t be the same. No store will ever match the fun or spirit North Windham brought to the community. My fellow Baristas and I loved serving our community and will be sad to leave on May 8th, our last day open. I hope to see some of you in the store before we close.We would be glad to serve you.

As I’ve been told all my life, all good things must come to an end, and that is still relevant to me now. My beloved job at Starbucks North Windham is coming to an end, and it is not by choice. The corporate Starbucks offi ces in Seattle have decided that our little store isn’t up to their money making standards and we need to close after only one year of being open.

I’m sure many are wondering why I’m so torn up about it, so much so that I wrote this article. Well, over the course of the past year, Starbucks has become my home of sorts, and my coworkers have become my family. We see each other through good times and bad, and I know that I can truly be myself without fear of judgement when I’m around them. They are all good people, and I hope they know that I will miss them dearly.

Throughout my year

By Jackie RussoStaff

This unpredictable Spring weather is getting on my nerves. Everytime I look outside, something diff erent is going on. In the morning, it is bright, sunny, and cloudless; by lunchtime it is pouring rain. One day it is warm and everyone gets excited because it feels like summer is on its way. We get antsy in class, just wanting to go outside; some of us don’t even go to class. Then, for the next week, it is cold, rainy, windy, and the weather reporter tells us that there is a chance of snowfall. If I could, I would make a machine that could control the weather. I would call it: The Perfect Weather. Whenever I felt like it, I could make it snow, or I could make the sun shine for days on end. Don’t worry, though. I would take care of the vegetables, fruits, and other various plant life. The rain would come just

enough times a year, so that those little farmers can keep their food growing strong. For those who love to dance in the rain, I guess I could squeeze a few more rainy days in there for you. The snow would come enough so that kids all over would get at least six snow days per school year. It would be just enough so that they wouldn’t have to make up that many days in the summertime.In the summer, the sun would be so warm, making beach days and poolside bums happy. This machine would be working throughout every season. Do you have something that you feel is so inconsistent that a machine could help in regulating it? What is the “something” and it’s machine you would like to create? Make a name for it and submit your idea to the lantern. You can be published in the next Campus Lantern Issue.

TheP e r f e c t

Weather

By Sarah DuvaulStaff

By Jackie RussoStaff

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Grind My Gears

Claps & Slaps

Got something to complain about 150 words or less?Sumibt your annoyance

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Arrest

4/4/09Laurel 624

Amanda Lee Altieri–Disorderly Conduct; released on $500 non-surety bond. Court date: 4/6/09.

4/10/09Kramer School

Police are actively investigating an attempted strong arm

robbery between 1:00 and 2:00 am. No injuries reported.

4/10/09Tingley Street

Police are actively investingating an incident

reguarding two student who reported a strong arm

robbery. No weapons or injuries reported.

Police LogAlarms

4/2/09724 Laurel

Cause: cooking, PD reponse only

4/4/09127 Nutmeg

Cause: Cooking, FD responded

4/9/09Nutmeg 434

Alarm Fire: Cause: shower related. PD response only.

4/12/09Constitution 307

Alarm Fire: Cause: unknown. PD response only.

4/13/09WSA-High Rise

Alarm Fire: Cause: cooking. WFD responded; PD responded.

A slap to mandatory art classes

A clap to only fi ve more weeks of school

A slap to last week’s rainy weather

A slap to the Webb Hall printers for not working

A clap to the internet being fi xed in Mead Hall

A slap to not many employers show-ing up to the reverse career fair

A clap to all of the Easter Egg Hunts that went on last weekend

A slap to computers that work fi ne one day and don’t turn on, the next day

By Daniel McCue

I can be impatient and impulsive and that can be the best and worst part about me but even I learned to take a break and smell the roses. Well, I’m not a big fan of roses but you get the picture. I have seen so many drivers always in a rush. Sometimes I often check my mirrors to see if maybe cops are chasing them. People complain that there is never enough time in a day but doesn’t everyone get the same hours? If there are people out there that are able to manage the same number of hours as the next and you are the one complaining that you have no time then perhaps it’s really something you need to fi x. Take driving for an example, why are these people

driving 85 miles an hour as oppose to a nice easy 70. Did you know that you only save approximately 4 minutes an hour if you are going 85 instead of the actual speed limit 65? And that you save on average 3 seconds if you run a red light. So make sure you take your time and just enjoy the nice weather that we are fi nally having or at least watch the other people rush from Point A to point B and accomplish nothing more than having to then proceed to point C.

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A&E

The world looked up and shouted “Save us!” and they delivered “The Watchmen.” The day of the caped crusader reigns again in the latest superhero fi lm. “The Watch-men” was based originally off the graphic novel, writ-ten by Alan Moore and Da-vid Gibbons in the 1980’s. The screenplay for the fi lm was very closely written in accordance with the novel. N o n - i n t e g r a l scenes were excluded for the fi lm. Those scenes included the man who ran the news stand who discussed the front page horrors with the other, non-included man, who read the comic book “The Black Freighter.” Leaving these characters and scenes out of the movie ultimately made it easier to follow for the viewers. The story is told through the diary of Rorschach, the member of the heroes whose mask is an ever chang-ing ink –blot. The story begins with the brutal murder of the Comedian, the fi nal, practicing member of the original group of superheroes in New York who have since retired. Rorschach

investigated his death and con-tinued on to bring his murder to the attention of the other mem-bers of the most recent group of heroes, “The Watchmen”.Throughout the course of the story, he tells the history of the original superheroes in New York, called “The Minutemen”, since the 1940s and shows the public’s growing distrust for them.

What was also inter-esting was how it fl irted with the history of the time period in which the story took place. It was the time of the Cold War, when Nixon was President of the United States, and when the Russians were threatening the world with nuclear bombs.The history of the original eight “Minutemen,” or original group of super heroes, was also ex-plained briefl y and periodically

“Watchmen” Review

By: Katie BakerStaff

throughout the fi lm. The book, which for-mer hero, Hollis Mason, had ap-parently written in the graphic novel version of “The Watch-men”, had no part in the fi lm. All information the Mason char-acter had included in his book was dispersed in scenes such as the opening of movie or in the memories of the promi-nent characters such as Dan

Dreiberg or Dr. Manhattan. The movie’s musical selection was very good. The orchestra music throughout the fi lm was well suited for the story line. However, the ending number, performed by the band, “My Chemical Romance”, seemed a little off as it had an out of place pop style, while the rest of the movie fi lled itself with timeless classic rock. It was rather disappoint-ing that the song recorded by the “Smashing Pump-kins”, that was used in the previews of the fi lm, was

not included as one of the mu-sic numbers during the movie or the credits that followed. It probably would have been a better choice than the song by “My Chemical Romance”. The graphics and com-puter-generated images were as out of this world as Dr. Manhat-tan, himself. As one of the most important characters, Dr. Man-hattan was a science experi-ment gone wrong. In the graph-

By: Michael RouleauStaff

Vanna: A New Hope

In the increasingly tasteless scene that has begun to engulf bands of the hardcore and metal genres, Vanna’s soph-omore full-length, A New Hope, has provided just that; hope. Where today’s typical, generic “metalcore” band (if you will), follows the current trendy for-mat as simply defi ned by break-downs, singing choruses, and screaming verses; A New Hope does remains loyal to these as-pects but develWalker, just to name a couple. In comparison to Curs-es, their last full length released in 2007, this one still has the

hugely hardcore infl uence as highlighted by aggression and dissonance, but there is a clearly evident punk vibe in the mix. Perhaps this is due to the com-bination of the band going back to their Massachusetts, “punk-ish” routes, and the acquisition of new drummer, Chris Camp-bell. Guitarist/vocalist Evan Pha-makist commented, “I’d like to think this new record is like the perfect mix between our last two releases but with the sound we always wanted, and the skill it took time to earn”. As far as other notice-able diff erences between the two full lengths go; A New Hope employs a length of diff erent vocal techniques. For example, deep screams; unchartered territory for lead vocalist Chris Preece, in respect to Curses. Also, gang vocals are used sparsely throughout for added intensity and dynamic. Perhaps the most noticeable diff erence in my eyes is the approach taken for me-lodic vocals. The choruses are so catchy and uplifting, they’ll surely leave you unconsciously chanting them whether you’d like to or not. Songs, Into Hell’s Mouth and Safe To Say for ex-ample (along with pretty much every song), exhibit these beau-tiful choruses of which I speak. I would have to say the vocal work all together; including the singing, screaming, lyrics, and the application of each; is the most impressive part of the al-bum. Vanna’s music won’t blow you away with excessive technicality and guitar shred-ding. The true measure of their tunes is in the writing. There is a faultless balance of disso-nance and melody, brutality and gracefulness, and harsh screams layered seamlessly with clean singing. The result of this col-laboration is twelve intelligent, fl uent, respectable tracks that should surely be appreciated by any contemporary hardcore/metal fan. To put it simply, A New Hope is just a good, solid release by a consistently good, solid, fi ve-piece band. Thankful-ly, there is hope and this album screams it out loud.

ic novel version of the story, he glowed a bright, fl orescent blue and was supposed to be capable of teleporting himself to other planets, such as Mars. Through-out the duration of the movie, Dr. Manhattan did, indeed, glow a bright shade of light blue. The glowing of this character, as well as his ability to raise a metal con-traption from Martian rock dur-ing the movie, was very impres-sive to watch. Nothing seemed unbelievable about the scenes and I defi nitely felt as though he really was standing on Mars. If you’re up for a new super hero fi lm where men and women run around in spandex suits and billowing capes, the Watchmen is perfect for you. Be sure to check it out at your local theater and be ready to run in the night along side the heroes and save the city.

“Street Fighter 4” ReviewBy: Andrew Young

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One of the few cer-tainties in life is that we were all children at one point, and what’s more, many of us played “Street Fighter 2” during that time. Childhood gave us all the blessing of ignorance because we knew nothing about the world outside. That’s part of the reason why I look back on the 90’s with a fond smile. I say partly because the other reason is that SF2 was such a damn good game. Released in 1991, it was the fi rst game to ever set an example for the way a fi ghting game should be played.

Well here we are nearly 20 years later with “Street Fight-er 4“, and what a breath of fresh air this is. Fighting games are slowly becoming a rare breed these days but back in the 90s, they were as dominant as fi rst person shooters are today. So it’s nice to not only see a fresh new fi ghting game to play, but one that has a nostalgia factor as well. Of course all the origi-nals are present and just like you remembered. Ryu, Guile, E. Honda, and even Blanka to name a few. The newer charac-

ters also make a great addition to the roster such as a Mexi-can luchador with a frying pan named El Fuerte, an American biker named Rufus, and a French martial artist named Abel. SF4 isn’t an easy game so for that reason it may not ap-peal to everybody. It is, how-ever, the kind of game where the better you are at it the more enjoyable it becomes. So Xbox 360 and Play Station 3 owners, I recommend this game to you, especially if you enjoyed the original as a child.

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Slamming doors, terri-fying apparitions and one horrif-ic story. On Friday, March 27, the film “The Haunting in Connecti-cut” opened in theaters. Loosely based around a television docu-mentary, “A Haunting in Con-necticut,” released in 2002, the film was a roller-coaster ride for all those who dared to watch it. The movie showed a

A Haunting In The TheatresBy: Katie Baker

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family with a teenage boy, Matt, stricken with cancer. They moved to the Connecticut home to be closer to the hospital where the boy would receive treatment. That is when their troubles begin.The movie was horrifying as you watched the boy, suffering from cancer, now suffering with what he feared were hallucinations

Matt Ruff’s book, “Bad Monkeys”, was extremely well written and of a genre all its own. Part thriller, part comedy, part outlandish concoction, I lit-erally could not put it down.

The story is based around Jane Charlotte, a mem-ber of a secret unnamed orga-nization, in jail for killing the wrong person. Charlotte’s job is to fight evil while working for “the organization” in a division called the “Bad Monkeys”. Her outrageous life story causes the police to send her to the psy-chiatric wing of the prison, and there she relays her entire inter-action with “the organization” to her psychiatrist, Dr.Vale. While her recant is fast paced and thrilling, comedy is interspersed throughout. The story is so well written, it is like Jane is having a genuine con-versation, not only with Dr. Vale, but also with the reader. By the end of the book, it is as though the reader knows Jane, has be-friended her, and has practically lived alongside her, experienc-

Book Review: “Bad Monkeys”By: Christine Smith

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ing all of the things she expe-rienced. Ruff used description well and his wit in the story is exceptional.

Not only does the au-thor use humor in unpredictable ways, but he also uses references from everyday life in a way that one would not typically foresee. While the book is fiction, these everyday references could make you question how fictional it is. Might there be secret organiza-tions fighting (or worse, creat-ing) evil, unknown by both the public and the government? Bad Monkeys is a mind-bending book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With an ending that could never have been predicted, this book makes one question ev-erything and causes one to con-stantly wonder who or what is really watching.

from his treatments. He contin-ued to see dead men moving about the house, either dead or with bizarre inscriptions written over their entire bodies. As the movie continued, Matt, as well as his younger brother and sis-ter, and cousin Wendy, began to experience apparitions and slamming doors. They uncov-

ered information that, not only was their house a former funeral parlor, but where the parlor owner’s son, Jonah, held popu-lar séances. Watching the film, you are not kept at the edge of your seat, but curled up inside it, cov-ering your eyes, terrified of what could possibly come next. The

plot was well written, as it took viewers through one terrifying scene to the next. It made the story it told seem realistic and horrified that anything of this nature could happen, let alone in a small Connecticut suburb. The intent of the film was to scare, and it most definitely suc-ceeded.

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Is there anybody more marketable than Tiger Woods? His sponsorships off the course trump any type of cash he makes while golfi ng. His Nike, Buick, and other endorsement deals are worth an estimated $110 mil-lion—essentially meaning he is a very rich guy. What makes him so marketable? His infectious smile and complete dominance in a sport that so few have ever dominated has led to his infi nite popularity. His popularity is so rife that he could auction off his sweat-soaked sock from the 2004 Master’s on eBay to someone for a inordinate sum of money. Th ink I’m joking? Th e core of an apple which Tiger bit into was sold on eBay—people are THAT infatuat-ed with him; you can’t blame them either, he has single-handedly in-jected adrenaline into a sport that was once synonymous with “re-tired old farts.” Is there anybody happier than Nike? Th is has to be one of the single greatest invest-ments ever. It’s not as though Ti-ger hasn’t rightfully earned every penny of the checks he cashes, he has infl uenced an upcoming gen-eration of athletes in a myriad of ways—kids are now having their parents trade in their Louisville Slugger for a set of Nike clubs. Known as the “King” of the hardwood, LeBron James has successfully conquered every stage he’s been on—and he’s only 24 years old. All signs point to him winning his fi rst MVP award this year, edging out Dwyane Wade. King James has rejuvenat-

ed a once fl oundering franchise in the Cavaliers into a legitimate title contender, has also won an Olympic gold medal this past summer, and of course has had perhaps the funniest TV com-mercials called “Th e LeBrons.” Like Tiger, LeBron has done fairly well fi nancially off the court, signing a $90 million over seven years BEFORE he had played in an NBA game—now that’s saying something about your projected marketability. What more could you ask for in a player? His age, achievements, and most impor-tantly, the unquestionable simi-larities to the revered and legend-ary Michael Jordan make him the most marketable baller of his generation. Th e most marketable female on the planet is six foot tennis sensation, Maria Sharapo-va. Remember how marketable Anna Kournikova was? Well Sharapova matches the sex ap-peal of Kournikova, but can ac-tually PLAY tennis. She attracts both male and female audiences for completely diff erent reasons. Guys watch her because…well, you know why. Females watch Sharapova because they fi gure, “Wow, her outfi t is so cute, I’m sooooo going to play tennis.” She is endorsed by Nike, Canon, and Motorola—just to name a few; and like Tiger and LeBron, she makes way more in endorse-ments than actually playing her respective sport. With Roger Federer los-ing his “unbeatable” label, Rafael Nadal is now the undeniable No.1

tennis player in the sport. Th e left y from Spain is just 22 years old and has quickly eclipsed Federer as the most marketable tennis player. His unique playing style in which he uses his quick footwork combined with a sneaky power game makes him the most enjoyable tennis player to watch. While it’s possible that Federer still makes more than Nadal in endorsements, it will soon change. At just 25 years old, David Wright has quickly be-come the face of baseball be-cause of his “good guy” image and knowledge for the sport. He is the new-age version of Derek Jeter--the ladies want him, and the guys want to be him. His nickname is “Hol-lywood,” given to him by his teammates because of the la-dies that swoon over him. His action on the fi eld is equally as impressive as the action he could get off of it, as he has made the All-Star game three times in just four full seasons. He recently was given .5% ownership of Vitamin Water before it was sold to Coca Cola for $4.1 dollars—a net worth of $20 million. Many athletes try to appear to be role models, but seemingly screw up with D.U.I.’s and steroid allegations, yet David Wright has stayed clean and has infl uenced kids in the best way possible.

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Th e 2009 college bas-ketball season brought much ex-citement this year. It started and ended with the same team in the number one spot, North Caroli-na. Tyler Hansborough and ACC player of the year Ty Lawson led the Tar Heels to a Championship, the second under Coach Roy Wil-liams. If the team of the year was North Carolina, then the player of the year was Blake Griffi n of Oklahoma. Griffi n took down every award possible from Big 12 player of the year to the Wooden Award. Griffi n was a pivotal force for the Sooners elite 8 run aver-aging a double- doubles with 23 points and 14 rebounds a game. Th e best conference this year hands down was defi -nitely the Big East. Despite the collapses of preseason top 10 teams Georgetown and Notre Dame, the Big East got seven teams into this year’s NCAA tournament. Th ree of those teams Louisville, Pittsburgh, and Con-necticut all got number 1 seeds,

all those teams and Villanova made the elite 8 with Connecti-cut and Villanova making it to the Final Four. On to the biggest surprise and that team is the Kan-sas Jayhawks. Th e Jayhawks lost all fi ve starters from their 2008 national championship team, de-spite that they still won the Big 12 regular season title. Led by guard Sheron Collins and the very de-

serving coach of the year Bill Self, Kansas found themselves as a 3 seed for this year’s tournament. Despite bowing out in the Sweet 16, the Jayhawks are a preseason favorite heading into next season. Th e biggest disappointment is the UCLA Bruins. Th e Bruins were coming off their third straight fi -nal four in 2008 and were return-ing Josh Shipp, Darren Collison, and Alfred Aboya. However, they struggled throughout the Pac-10 season, and were embarrassingly eliminated in the second round this year at the hands of Villano-va. Now, with losing all three of these players and freshmen Jrue Holiday declaring for the draft , the Bruins could be in for another tough season. And that is a wrap on the 2009 college basketball sea-son. Th e Tar Heels convincingly won the national championship and will be hungry for a repeat next year. Th e upcoming weeks should be very interesting to see who declares for the NBA draft .

Many teams will be infl uenced by who stays and who goes; this will help shape the preseason polls. Also, keep an eye open on the musical chair situation on the coaching scene. Th is is shaping up to be one of the most active coaching carousels in years. Th is summer will play a major role for allowing us to get ready for the 2010 college basketball season.

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A Different Aspect of BaseballA Look into How New Stadiums Cost More

MoneyBy Michael Gambina

Staff It’s that time again. Baseball season is here with a bang, and anyone who is a base-ball fan knows that both the New York Yankees and Mets have of-ficially opened their brand new stadiums for the 2009 Major League Baseball (MLB) season. Yankee Stadium and Citi Field took years to build and the com-bined cost of both new stadiums at the completion of both projects was estimated at over $2 billion. However, just like it is no secret to New Yorkers, or the rest of America for that matter, the country is in a recession and baseball ticket prices are through the roof due to the new luxurious amenities created within the ball-park. Yankee Stadium has always been more than just a ballpark, especially in years gone by. Each decade it seems to become more famous, and is often viewed by baseball fans like a museum. The New York Yankees are the most winning and decorated team in all of professional sports, so in that respect they deserve to have a new stadium that cost over $1 billion to build. But the truth of the matter is, even if the new sta-dium is as spectacular as critics and fans are making it sound, it is still just a ballpark, or at least that’s all it should be. Last time I checked, baseball was not exactly “a rich man’s sport,” and ticket prices used to be somewhat affordable. Although each year tickets tend to get a little more expensive,

transportation costs increase, and the price of food and beverages continues to rise dramatically, baseball has always been a sport that the average man could afford and enjoy. Unlike a classy, dainty sport such as tennis, baseball has always been “America’s pastime,” and is more or less a backyard sport. In most cases the average baseball fan thinks of baseball as a relaxing, yet competitive sum-mer game, with a lot of spitting, hotdogs, beer, and sunflower seeds. Now, when Yankee fans at-tend games they will have the op-tion to get a hotdog, nachos and cheese, and a soda, all with no napkins, or dining at the “Hard Rock Café at Yankee Stadium,” or at “New York Yankees Steak.” Ac-cording to the official site of the New York Yankees, “NYY Steak is an upscale steak house with a menu that features USDA prime dry aged beef, fresh seafood, and a variety of premium wines.” Sure it sounds great, but it almost makes you feel like you’re out at a night on the town, not at a ball game. These upscale restaurants will deter the overall “feel” of a baseball game. Baseball has also always been a sport where at any time you could spontaneously pur-chase tickets, also known as “the cheap seats,” for a very small sum of money. However, “the cheap

seats” are now limited, if not done away with completely. There are approximate-ly 4,000 fewer seats in the new Yankee Stadium compared to the old Yankee stadi-um. The amount of seating at Citi field compared to Shea Stadium, the former ballpark of the NY Mets,

has been decreased by about 14,000 seats as well. Some of the obvious reasons for why the organizations may have done this are that there is a lower supply which calls for a higher demand, and also, for business and advertising purposes. In other words, it looks better when the cam-eras show the stadium from different views and all the seats are filled. When the Team Marketing Report released its annual survey recently it stated that the average price of a Yankees ticket is $72.97, a major league high. This is a

76.3% increase from last year’s $41.40. The Yankees also top the majors in average price for premium seats at $510.08, followed by the Chicago cubs at approximately $250 less than that of the Yankees. Hal Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees or-ganization recently told the press that if any businessman new that the economy was going to take such a downfall, including him, they would have done things differently. However, although the econ-omy is in a recession, he also mentioned that the Yankees are still selling a large amount of tickets as planned. This could be because it is a new and incredible stadium which everyone is anxious to see. Or maybe because the Yan-kees have a new fan base that enjoys premium steak and fancy wines at Gate 6. Or it could possibly be, because no matter what the price, people can’t keep their eyes off the pinstripes.

“Baseball has always been a sport the aver-age man could afford

and enjoy.”

MANSFIELD, Conn. - Behind standout starting pitching from senior lefty Shawn Gilblair and junior righty Will Musson. the Eastern Connecticut State Uni-versity baseball team snapped a two-game losing streak with a 6-1, 11-4 Little East Conference doubleheader sweep of Rhode Is-land College Monday evening at the Eastern Baseball Stadium.Gilblair (4-1) gave up only one hit in eight innings of the opener and Musson (5-0) surrendered only three hits in seven innings of the nightcap as No. 1 nationally-ranked Eastern (21-5, 5-3 little east) extended its winning streak over Rhode Island (16-10, 2-6 little east) to ten in a row. Now 24-7 lifetime, Gil-blair carried a no-hitter and a 6-0 lead into the seventh inning be-fore senior centerfielder B.J. Doy-an singled through the box on a 1-0 pitch with one out. Gilblair finished with double-digit strike-outs (11) for the second straight start. He walked three and hit two batters. Gilblair also became the 15th player in program history with as many as 200 hits when he singled and scored in the third in-ning of the opener. After allowing two un-earned runs in the second on two passed balls, a wild pitch and in-field single, Musson gave up only

one hit - retiring 17 of his final 19 batters - before departing after seven innings with a 10-2 lead. He struck out seven and walked two. In the doubleheader, junior shortstop Travis Bass reached seven times with four hits and three walks, scored six runs and stole two bases. Junior third baseman Melvin Castillo, junior centerfielder Joe Cous-ineau and sophomore right-fielder Jim Schult all had three hits. Castillo drove in five runs with a ground ball and single in the first game and doubled and tripled in the nightcap. Schult also walked twice and Cousineau walked once. Freshman catcher Steve Cammuso had a two-out, bases-clearing triple in the top of the second of the opener. Junior second baseman John Parke’s 14-game hitting streak ended in the first game. Senior catcher Jordan Amorin, senior shortstop Josh Cardoso and Doyon collected all six of Rhode Island’s hits on the day. Each had two singles. The left side of the Rhode Island infield of senior third baseman Jeff Costa and Cardoso, handled 23 chances with just one error.Eastern visits Bridgewater State College in a non-conference game Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

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