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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CLUB
Student Government approves $7,275 proposal to fund new digital patient system for EMS Club Joshua Clark Editor-in-Chief
The Student Government Association invested heavily in the Emergency Medical Services Club on Tuesday. The Senate approved a finance proposal brought to the floor by Matthew Carlin, vice president of finance, for the $7,275 required to fund their license to the AmbuPro software. The software, which also requires hardware purchases, dramatically improves the service that the EMS Club provides by moving them away from carbon copy forms to a fully-featured software application. The software works by allowing the EMTs on site to plug in patient information, vital signs, condition, and any other information that they find necessary. They can also look at prior interactions with patients, which will help treat them better at the scene. Michael Tryon, faculty advisor for the EMS Club, spoke to the Senate about the necessity of the new software. He said that the software was im-
portant to the work that EMS does because it moves them away from the paper forms. Tryon also praised the EMS Club for working to get the proposal down from over $15,000 to $7,275. During the questions part of the motion, there was concern that the amount of the proposal would “break the bank.” Ryan Losco, junior class president, asked about the financial solvency of the Finance Committee account and if there would be any possibility of looking at the reserves if the account runs out of money. Carlin answered by saying there was plenty of money in reserves and that tapping into that could be considered if the occasion were to arise. Losco, representative-at-large Alex Doming, senior class representative JJ Terlaga, sophomore class president Scott Seskevich, and senior class president Rich Darrach all commended the work that the EMS Club does. They were supportive of the proposal. Terlaga led the Senate into a round of applause. Senators fired off questions back and forth to Tryon, EMS chief Chris
SCAN TAKEN FROM FORM COURTESY OF EMS CLUB
The now-former system of taking information about patients on the scene. Sorge, and IT director Alan Blair. A couple of the questions dealt with the necessity to move to the electronic system. Tryon said that the electronic system was more effective for the EMTs, especially when there are patients who have been served by the club before. Also, the paper forms are a security risk, he said. Blair, who has experience in hospital data security, spoke about how
‘9 to 5’ was a performance you shouldn’t have missed Nathan Benoit Voice Reporter
On Oct. 25, Westfield State University presented the musical 9 to 5. I really enjoyed the musical. This show was funny, entertaining, and the music was catchy. The production was performed by none other than our very own Musical Theatre Guild. I never saw or heard of 9 to 5 before, so I was not quite sure what to expect, but this performance definitely out did my expectations. I thought the way they transitioned from talking into singing was superb, like when Vi-
olet was teaching Judy how to work in the office. It is hard to do, and some musicals, such as High School Musical, are not good at it. The story was pretty interesting, revolving around three girls working at an office run by a misogynistic boss that treats them unfairly. I liked how all three of their stories connected in the song “I Just Might” because it really made us feel for the characters. Everybody in the show sang beautifully and the solos were flawless. The show was also comedic, which worked perfectly – for example, when Violet’s son gave her cannabis or when they needed to tie up their boss.
One character that made everyone laugh was Roz, who was Hart’s assistant. When Roz sang “Heart to Heart,” I swear the whole crowd was laughing because Roz was obsessed with Hart. Every musical needs a love story, and the relationship between Joe and Violet fulfills that need. It was funny how Joe was so awkward with her, and it helped with Violet’s character development as well. Overall, this musical was fantastic, and I will definitely give it a 10 out of 10 because the music and singing was great and the story kept me interested.
the university could be fined many millions of dollars if the paper forms went missing. The Senate voted unanimously to allocate the money to the EMS Club, which was followed by a lengthy round of applause. The proposal helped pay for the software and the expenses related to the software license. To use the software, two ToughBook laptops and one desktop unit were required to be purchased. Westfield Fire donated two ToughBooks and the Westfield State IT Department found one desktop for the club to use, which brought the costs down dramatically.
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Student Ambassadors throw a well-attended Halloween party for ICE program students
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The attendees at the party, which was thrown by the Student Ambassadors for the ICE program students. Interim president Liz Preston was in attendance.
Joshua Clark Editor-in-Chief
The Student Ambassadors threw a Halloween party for the students in the Westfield State ICE program on Monday in the Owl’s Nest. Complete with hot chocolate, Dunkin’ munchkins, and other desserts, attendees were treated to pumpkin decorating and a showing of Hocus Pocus. Everyone was encouraged to show up in costume and there
were certainly plenty of which to speak. The attraction of the event was the donut eating contest. Participants were lined up in front of a donut, which is tied onto a string. The donuts were suspended in the air by Ambassadors president Sarah Varghese and Al Fava. The participants could not use their hands to eat the donut, but rather they had to use their mouth to grab a hold of it and eat it. It was a hit; many of the at-
tendees participated and had fun doing so. One attendee said that party was a fun and had an inviting atmosphere. “There were so many people there that were enthralled in all of the activity,” he said. He added, “While I did not participate in the donut eating contest, I was cheering on those who did.” The ICE program is in its second year at Westfield State. ICE, which stands for Inclusive Enroll-
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University of Mass. Amherst After suspending all study abroad programs in Israel in August, the University of Massachusetts’ International Risk Management Committee has decided to resume programs to the Middle Eastern state once again for the spring semester. This decision comes following “the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel” and the revised travel advisory from the U.S. State Department.
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High demand for affordable housing is now motivating Syracuse University students to begin searching for next year’s housing earlier than usual, spurring competition between students trying to get the best housing and landlords trying to persuade them to invest. With high demand for housing options, and some leases being signed earlier than usual, students now face pressure to act quickly.
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Harvard University Several Harvard affiliates are leading the effort to combat Ebola, both in labs and on the ground, and Harvard’s new travel restrictions are unlikely to affect their work. Harvard’s travel restrictions to areas of West Africa, announced last weekend, will help ensure safety without stifling the efforts of University affiliates to combat the Ebola epidemic on the ground, those familiar with the subject said late last week.
ment, takes students with special needs from area high schools and allows them to participate in Westfield State classes and activities. Westfield State students are asked to be ICE mentors, and they guide the students through their time at Westfield. Many find their experience to be rewarding and have continued to the second year. More information on the ICE program can be found with Lyndsey Nunes, program coordinator, in her office in Parenzo 214 or via email lnunes@westfield.ma.edu.
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crime log On Oct. 21, a liquor law violation occurred at 7:13p.m. in Davis Hall. The case was referred to Student Conduct. On Oct. 23, criminal harassment occurred between 12:01a.m. and 1:41p.m. in Lammers Hall. The case is closed. On Oct. 23, counterfeit money was discovered at 12:00p.m. in the Horace Mann Center. The case is under investigation. On Oct. 23, a rape, assault to rape, and indecent assault and battery occurred between the hours of 10:00p.m. and 12:15a.m. in the Apartment Complex. The case is under investigation. On Oct. 23, a liquor law violation occurred at 4:00p.m. in Davis Hall. The
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case was referred to Student Conduct. On Oct. 24, a liquor law violation occurred at 12:04a.m. in the Dining Commons. The case was referred to Student Conduct. On Oct. 24, a drug law violation occurred at 4:11p.m. in Lammers Lot. The case was referred to Student Conduct. On Oct. 24, a drug law violation occurred at 10:26p.m. in Juniper Park Lot. The case was referred to Student Conduct. On Oct. 24, a liquor law violation and a drug law violation occurred at 11:08p.m. in South Lot. The case resulted in an arrest. On Oct. 25, a liquor law violation occurred at 12:24a.m. in Scanlon Hall. The case was referred to Student Conduct. On Oct. 25, a liquor law violation occurred at 12:42a.m. in Scanlon Hall.
The case was referred to Student Conduct. On Oct. 25, a liquor law violation occurred at 2:38a.m. in Dickinson Hall. A trespass notice was issued. On Oct. 25, a liquor law violation occurred at 8:28p.m. in Courtney Hall. The case was referred to Student Conduct. On Oct. 25, a liquor law violation occurred at 7:44p.m. in University Hall. The case was referred to Student Conduct. On Oct. 25, a liquor law violation occurred at 8:00p.m. in Courtney Hall. The case was referred to Student Conduct. On Oct. 25, a liquor law violation occurred at 8:44p.m. in Commuter Lot. A trespass notice was issued. On Oct. 25, a liquor law violation occurred at 10:13p.m. in Landsdowne Place. The case was referred to Student Conduct.
On Oct. 25, a liquor law violation and a drug law violation occurred at 11:14p.m. in Scanlon Hall. The case was referred to Student Conduct and a trespass notice was issued. On Oct. 25, a liquor law violation occurred at 11:35p.m. in New Hall. The case was referred to Student Conduct. On Oct. 26, a liquor law violation occurred at 2:05a.m. on Courtney Hall Road. An arrest was made. If you would like to read the crime log, you can find it online at westfield. ma.edu. Click on Departments at the top, locate Public Safety, and then click Crime Log. The Department of Public Safety is required to keep and publish a regularly updated crime log in accordance with the CLERY Act.
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Japanese studies expert, Harvard professor Ted Gilman to speak at Westfield State From Press Release
Westfield State University will host Theodore “Ted” Gilman on Monday, November 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Scanlon Banquet Hall. Gilman will present his lecture “Pacifist No More? Japan’s Right Turn under Abe.” Gilman will discuss Japan’s “reinterpretation” of the war-renouncing Article 9 of the Constitution under current Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and its impact on Japan’s relations with its neighbors and the United States. Gilman is the executive director of the Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies at Harvard University.
He sends more than 80 undergraduates to Japan annually to take courses, do internships, study Japanese language, and conduct independent field research. He has published a book titled “No Miracles Here: Fighting Urban Decline in Japan and the United States,” and he has lectured on the topic in Europe, Asia, and North America. Gilman is a central player in the Sanriku Project, an ongoing effort to bolster redevelopment in the Minami-sanriku-cho community. Hugh Jo, Westfield State assistant professor of political science, said Gilman’s lecture is relevant to modern day Asia.
“The topic is timely and pertinent to the recent developments in Northeast Asia,” said Jo. “Japan’s relaxation of the constitutional prohibition on the use of force has been greeted with anxieties in the region. Japan continues to overlook/whitewash its wartime atrocities during World War II, and is engaged in territorial disputes with its neighbors.” According to Jo, this conflict could also impact the U.S. economy. “A military conflict in Northeast Asia could well affect the United States’ economic and security interests,” Jo said. “The United States relies heavily on the region for the
supply of consumer goods; the U.S. is also bound with Japan and South Korea by mutual security defense agreements.” The event is free and open to the public. The Guest Lecture Series is supported by funding from the Academic Affairs budget to enhance student learning and service to the larger community. An advisory committee with representation by the faculty and librarians, staff, and students review proposals and recommend selection of proposals for the year. For more information on upcoming speakers in the Guest Lecture Series, please visit http://www.westfield. ma.edu/speakerseries.
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opinions & editorials
Advanced genetics deteriorate individualism Ben Stohr
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s studies in both genetics and biology continue to advance, the idea of genetic modification is beginning to surface. There might come a day when the question of having a child is not only when to have it but who exactly you would like to have. Maybe humans will eventually have the opportunity to create a child with specific desirable traits as if he or she was a character in a video game. So whom would you create? A friend recently showed me an essay prompt for her “Ideas that Change the World” course at UMass Amherst. It read, “If you could genetically modify specific traits for your child to have, what would they be and why?” A sarcastic remark with a phallic undertone may have been my first response, but upon further reflection, I realized this was a much deeper question than I thought. What are the ideal traits for a person living on planet earth? What characterizes the term ideal? I decided to get some input from some students on campus and ask them the prompt. One freshman, who chose to remain anonymous, said how he was going to school to be a gym teacher. He started by saying he would want, “A good athlete… a fast kid that can jump… he can be strong too.” He added shortly after, “But I would want him to be a good kid too, nice and funny.” Interestingly enough, when asked to only pick one trait, he hesitated and picked a “nice personality,” but would hope he would be “athletic regardless.” Another student on campus, who is undeclared, said that she would, “want them to be smart… book smart… to get into a good college.” When asked about specific looks, she said, “I would want a blonde-haired blue-eyed child; those babies are the cutest.” After thinking about just one trait to pick, she said, “I don’t know, I don’t think I could ever design a kid… as long as
they were smart, I would love them… It would be really sick to have a really intelligent kid.” Professor Harry Seymour teaches sociology here at Westfield State. I asked him for his input on the topic, and his response was quite interesting. “I have no desire to manipulate… to make a more perfect human being, it is difficult to define what that means.” He did add, however, that he would approve of, “screening for problems that are genetically related, like disease.” He closed out his statement by saying that “the notion of superior is where we fall because there is too much value in diversity.”I sat and I thought hard about the question, then tried to visualize the ideal heir-tothe-throne that is my collegiate self. I think I would want a boy, but what would he look like? What would he excel in? These questions weren’t as simple as I thought. He has got to be good-looking, right? Based on my twitter feed’s constant peer retweets of accounts like “@girlcode”, “@ tweetlikeagirl”, and “@everygirl”, I could say a mix of Leo DiCaprio, Channing Tatum, and Matthew McConaughey might get some attention in the female department. My genetically
modified legacy would be a mancrush to all, a lady-killer (in the suave romantic sense, not the OJ Simpson, literal sense of the term). But how good-looking is too good-looking? It then occurred to me that this might attract some people who only like my son for his looks. So I changed my mind to a perfectly under-the-radar looking guy. Not too handsome, not too ugly. Not too tall, not too short. If his looks were a set of data, he would be the median. Someone that would just fit in the mix without much initial judgment. It would be the psychological advantages that would bring my median child to the spotlight. He would have excellent focus and critical thinking skills. He would be very literate, tech savvy, and sport a high IQ. All of these things would ensure an almost guaranteed success in practically any field of his choosing. But how smart is too smart? If my modified son was so much smarter than all of his peers, he might become isolated and alone. In anything sci-fi, it always seems to be the “evil scientist who knows too much” that becomes the bad guy and tries to take over the world. Even Bradley Cooper in Limitless nearly went insane after
becoming one of the smartest people around, so maybe a genetically enhanced super-genius is not exactly what I am looking for. So my son would instead be about average when it comes to brainpower. Through all this thinking I was left with an average-looking guy with average brainpower. What a lame outcome. I could have made anyone, and I made someone quite forgettable. Maybe this is because there is no such thing as a truly desirable trait. Maybe there is no such thing as the perfect human being, considering imperfections and errors are what define us as a species. In my opinion, these genetically enhanced beings would ironically end up being the furthest thing from human. History shows that humans have generally taken the good with the bad and built off their strengths instead of dwelling on their weaknesses. To my knowledge, Albert Einstein never tried being a supermodel or tried playing professional basketball, nor did LeBron James try his hand at a doctoral degree in astrophysics. Everybody has something to bring to the table, and we do not need advanced genetic treatment to prove that.
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THE CONSERVATIVE VIEW
Russian unannounced flights alarm NATO Matthew Carlin
Asst. Managing Editor This past Tuesday and Wednesday, a Russian military aircraft flew into NATO airspace with near radio silence and no pre-submitted flight plan. The increase in both the size and military scale of the aircraft has raised alarm amongst NATO officials, who are already on edge from the recent escalation of hostilities between Russia and Western Powers. Normally this increase in “military exercises” would be received with less scrutiny, but due to the continual support of Ukrainian Rebels and other provocations, NATO is justly alarmed. According to CNN, multiple squadrons of Russian bombers and tanker aircrafts flew under the disguise of in-border military maneuvers and were detected/monitored over sections of the Baltic, North, and Black Seas. According to an unspecif-
ic press release from NATO, an “unusual level of air activity over European airspace” was detected because of the Russian aircraft. One of the main causes for the escalated concern was that none of the aircrafts filled the customary flight plans or kept contact with the aviation authorities of the respected zones. NATO officials declared this as a “potential risk to civil aviation” as a result of air traffic control having no ability to detect the aircraft and guarantee non-interference with the civilian flights. An official from our government spoke to CNN regarding recent interactions between our aircraft and Russian pilots as “problematic.” NATO reported that Norwegian F-16s were scrambled and intercepted eight Russian aircraft over the North Sea. Though most of the Russian aircrafts turned and headed back to Russia, two bombers
continued on their undisclosed flight path. The bombers were later identified and intercepted by Portuguese fighters. Members of the Royal Air Force (RAF) were scrambled as two more Russian planes were detected heading towards the Atlantic. Though the flight path they took suggested they were heading back toward Russia, as of our press time there was no report that they landed in Russia. Speculation is that Russia will be increasing unannounced air exercises over European airspace. Though none of the planes have committed provocative behavior besides radio silence, NATO officials are still weary of the increase activity. If my understanding is correct, this is coming alongside a nearing election in the eastern, rebel Ukraine that is unrecognized by the EU and US; however, because of Russia’s inability to withdraw military forces from beyond their borders, eco-
nomic sanctions are expected to stay in place and increase in severity. My issue with this recent unexpected military flight is that NATO seemed as if they were caught off-guard. In my opinion, which is normally a good one, NATO should be on alert for unusual military activity from Russia. It is the simple idea that if you are in a hostile relation with a nation that can be unaffected by territoriality – the idea that, if a nation was to invade, they would be inflicted with unacceptable losses – you should be on high alert 24/7 until the situation defuses. I understand that the current situation in Ukraine has raised considerable concerns from all parties involved and that this sort of conflict needs to be sorted out. In fact, this needed to be solved yesterday. This does, however, raise another alarming question: Are the sanctions on Russia worth it? If Russia is still able to mobi-
This week, we found out that columnist emeritus Cory Garwacki ‘14, passed away this past Sunday. Cory was a member of the writing staff for The Westfield Voice throughout his time at this university. Although we are sad, we are glad to have known Cory. People grieve in different ways, and so if students find that they would like to write and publish their pieces about Cory, please send them to us via email. We offer our condolences to Cory’s family in this difficult time. Joshua Clark and Andrew Burke, Co-Editors-in-Chief and the rest of The Westfield Voice staff
lize its military and spend millions on the fuel costs for these aircrafts, the sanctions seem to be too weak. In theory, if you put on sanctions, it should be to disable whatever threats the offending nation posses; however, if Russia (who is considered a threat in Ukraine) only has military power as a threat, would it not be wiser to cripple its ability to mobilize? If anything, this debacle has illustrated to Russia that NATO is poorly prepared for any hostile action it wishes to take and that the international sanctions are clearly not a deterrent to the Kremlin. While the situation continues to escalate, we here in the US must decide what would happen if Russia entered in open hostilities in both Ukraine and the European Union. I believe it is better to be prepared than to be left scrambling and scratching our heads when we are caught off-guard like NATO.
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from the editor’s desk westfield.ma.edu is not nearly as good as old.westfield.ma.edu
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et’s face it. The new university website is deplorable. It is almost comically disastrous. Navigating to anywhere on that website requires a treasure map and a guest appearance from Nicholas Cage. When the team came from New City to help the university design its new website, I was initially excited. My thoughts were, “Anything that can be done to that website would be an improvement.” Numerous groups sat in on sessions with the team from New City to discuss our opinions of the university and what we wanted to see from the new website. We were promised that those ideas would make it into the new site and that it would leaps and bounds better. We all left those meetings highly encouraged. At the end of one of those meetings, I got to talk to one of the people as they were packing up their belongings. He asked me what some of my problems with the old site were. I told him that it took forever to find something. I gave him the example of when I was putting the fall semester final exam schedule in this newspaper. It took me twenty minutes of searching on the website before I gave up and googled it. He replied back with an affirmation that my concerns were heard loud
and clear. Imagine my surprise when I navigate onto westfield.ma.edu two or three months later and find what we were left with. One of the biggest gripes of my focus group was that it took forever for a current student or whoever to find anything. New and improved for Fall 2014: an even longer wait time! When I was putting together the Orientation Guide for the first issue of this year, it took me about a half-hour to find where the marketing office had their website. I must have looked under a dozen different links. When I finally found the “A-Z Offices and Departments” link, it felt like the semester already passed. While it is true that the websites are supposed to be designed with the prospective student in mind, the new website does not win over the graduate school applicant in me no more than the old website does. Then again, maybe I am biased. If you are feeling nostalgic, or wanting to get some actual work done, and you want to visit the old Westfield State website, you can log onto old.westfield. ma.edu. Most of the links still work and I find its usability is much better than the new website. Joshua Clark is a senior history major and the editor-in-chief of The Westfield Voice.
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LADIES LIFESTYLE
Simple dorm room DIY projects Gina Muller
Layout and Design Editor Dorm rooms are usually not the most exciting places to live. Each room has the same furniture and can be very impersonal. I am always finding ways to put a personal touch in decorating my room and finding new ways to make it unique. Your dorm room is your home away from home, so it is important to make it a place where you feel comfortable and happy. Do-ityourself projects are a great way to decorate because you can choose the colors, designs, and sayings. Here are two simple projects that are easy and inexpensive. Painted TV Tray Table Over the summer I found an old TV tray table that was going to be thrown out. I thought I would repurpose it and use it in my dorm room. I needed a small table anyway, and this was a great opportunity to recycle something that I already had in my house. This project took me an afternoon to complete and was very sim-
ple to make. I chose a light pink for the top of the table and white for the legs. I already had the paint I used at my house, however, at most hardware stores there are paint samples you can buy that are inexpensive. Also, at most hardware stores in the paint department, there is an area with discounted paints. Most of the discounted paints have either been opened or have slight imperfections but are fine to use for small DIY projects.
Materials:
- Table - Paint - Brushes - Paint Mixer - Large piece of cardboard or newspapers
Instructions: 1. Wash the table outside
and paint the table surface 6. Let the first coat of the table surface dry and paint a second coat. 7. Touch up any imperfections
your drawer. Also make sure the command strips that you use are not the Velcro kind because they will not be strong enough.
Materials:
- Knob (with a flat back) - Command strips
Instructions: 1. Cut the command strip to fit the backside of the knob 2. Place the table on top of the cardboard or newspapers and let dry 3. With the table face down, start painting the legs of the table then paint the underside of the table
4. Let the first coat dry and then repeat step 3 5. Stand the table upright
Drawer Knobs The desk and dresser drawers in my dorm room have no knobs or handles and opening them can get annoying at times. I thought it would be fun to add my own knobs to my drawers to make it easier to open the drawers as well as give my room a more personal touch. This project was very simple and took only a few minutes to complete. You can choose any knobs that you like, but make sure they have a flat back. Some knobs have a screw on the back that will get in the way of you trying to put them on
2. Stick to the desired spot on the drawer.
THE LIBERAL VIEW
2014 Feminist Fair conveys important messages
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The 2014 Feminist Fair was held in the Ely lobby this year. Students worked on multiple display boards that described gender equality in television, advertisements, and social media. Gender equality has made great strides since the movement began.
Erika Hayden Voice Columnist
This year the Feminist Fair was held again, hosted by Dr. Shoba S. Rojgopal and her Ethnic and Gender Studies students. There were posters raising awareness for breast can-
cer, such as the Ray of Hope Foundation and the 11.6 million dollars they have raised locally in Western Massachusetts in the last 20 years. They also displayed some of the injustices towards women and the LGBQT community in the past that have been since ingrained in our
culture. Feminism is a global movement. For thousands of years, women have faced inequality and are still suffering today. One group said that 90% of women felt pressured by beauty standards and have been influenced since age 14 or younger. One table showed how in the last few years gender equality has been incorporated in media. An example was the Netflix series, Orange is the New Black. Vinnie Daponte, a senior studying ethnic and gender studies, said that this was his third year at the Feminist Fair. To him, it is important because he realizes that women still have not reached economic equality to men. “Feminism is for the rights of women, and women earn only 70 to 80 cents for every dollar that men earn [for the same job],” he said. Other topics the stu-
dents covered were Asian stereotypes in movies and TV shows (as well as video games), women portrayed in post-colonial cinema (based on the course provided here), and body issues. One table provided “100 actions to improve your self-esteem,” including tips to help others, maintaining a healthy body to feel good, and expansion in the community service. Belitza Perez, also a senior and ethnic and gender studies major, said that she needed feminism because, “It is the fact that people need to be aware of injustice even if it’s subtle.” She uses the example of having someone assume a girl would want something pink because it is associated with femininity. Caitlyn Allen, a psychology and ethnic and gender studies double major, said, “My experience is that people who are not involved with the EGST classes or haven’t taken any yet don’t have the
knowledge of these issues and how it connects to everything else.” It is true that when you limit half the world population’s voice, a community is missing out on the talent and service they can provide for the community. Some students are hopeful for the progression of women. Rosemarry Torres, a senior and ethnic and gender studies and Spanish double major said, “Many women may be forced to be silent in their actions and words, but their thoughts cannot be overpowered.” Before writing this article, I heard a group of guys laughing, saying they wish they could slam another man down and make him feel like Ray Rice’s wife. Comments like that are why we still need feminism and prove that it still has a long way to go before we can reach the equality women deserve.
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arts & entertainment quick hits top 10 singles 1. All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor 2. Shake It Off - Taylor Swift 3. Bang Bang - Jessie J 4. Black Widow - Iggy Azalea Ft. Rita Ora 5. Habits (Stay High) - Tove Lo 6. Don’t Tell ‘Em - Jeremih Ft YG 7. Animals - Maroon 5 8. Stay With Me - Sam Smith 9. Hot Boy - Bobby Shmurda 10. Don’t - Ed Sheeran
top 10 albums 1. Anything Goes - Florida Georgia Line 2. Old Boots, New Dirt Jason Aldean 3. Ride out - Bob Seger 4. rose ave. - You+Me 5. Partners - Barbra Streisand 6. In The Lonely Hour - Sam Smith 7. Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf - The Game 8. People Keep Talking Hoodie Allen 9. Songs of Innocence 10. Sweet Talker - Jessie J
box office 1. Ouija 2. John Wick 3. Fury 4. Gone Girl 5. The Book Of Life 6. St. Vincent 7. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day 8. The Best Of Me 9. Dracula Untold 10. The Judge
upcoming releases 1. ABCS Of Death 2 2. All You Need Is Love 3. Before I Go To Sleep 4. God The Father 5. Horns 6. Big Hero 6 7. Interstellar 8. Missionary 9. Maps To The Stars 10. The Great Invisible
COLLEGE MUSIC JOURNAL
WSKB Rocks CMJ’s Music Marathon
Jake Lehan
Voice Reporter The bright lights, estranged streets, and classic tourist destinations frequent the travels of your average NYC patron, but during College Music Journal (CMJ), the city opens its doors to tens of thousands of students, music makers, movers, and shakers for an unforgettable experience like no other. CMJ writes the charts; artists that make waves at CMJ will champion next year’s headlines. Last week ten student board members, one alumnus, and two faculty advisors from WSU’s own WSKB Radio Club made their annual journey to NYC to test the waters at College Music Journal’s Music Marathon for a cultural event that dwarfs any summer music festival or concert. This is truly a marathon. For 25 years, WSKB
has been sending a contingent of rockers and music geeks to CMJ to represent and engage with the cutting edge of the music industry. CMJ’s Music Marathon maximizes five relentless days and nights of back-to-back shows and panels that could change the lives and eardrums of everyone involved. The Marathon combines the awesome potential of 80+ venues with more than 1,400 artists from around the world. The schedule for live music shows begins in the afternoon and late night acts are scheduled to play even beyond four in the morning for those hearty enough to keep listening. Members of WSKB are encouraged to make the most of this opportunity by mingling and networking with music industry professionals, bands, labels, and promoters with a chance to make lasting professional connections.
During the days NYU allows CMJ Badge holders to attend panels with topics of discussion like: “Social Activism in the Music Community,” “Reinventing the Steel: Finding Metal’s next Big Bands,” and “Big Names & Beach Balls: Music Festival Marketing,” just to name a few. Of course, there were also a few dozen panels, roundtables, mixers, and workshops revolving around college radio, band management, production, publicizing and promotions, graphics arts, and social media. Some lucky WSKB members even got invited to attend a session at Engineer Room Audio with the band Highs and got a genuine insider’s look at how things work in the music business. When the sun sets on the city that never sleeps, music halls and venues alike fill to capacity with eager enthusiasts in search of the next big name to hit the scene. In this setting, music is the lifeblood that fuels the dreams of champions. Keep your ear to the pulse; WSKB 89.5 listeners should keep their ears open for CMJ 2014 favorites, which you are likely to hear on 89.5 FM in coming weeks and months, including: The Kills, Faded Paper Figures, Highs, Zella Day, Cold War Kids, Foster the People, SKATERS, Fat White Family, Bad//Dreems, The Kickdrums, and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
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The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down Anne Fadiman. New York: Farra, Straus and Giroux, 2012, 355pp, $15. (Paper). ISBN:978-0-374-53340-3 Bri Dotson
Voice Contributor
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down is a novel by Anne Fadiman that showcases the battles of a Hmong family and how their cultural differences clash with the American Medical System. The book revolves around the conflict of Lia Lee’s epilepsy treatment; the Lee family wants to treat their daughter, Lia, with traditional Hmong epileptic remedies and rituals, whereas the Merced Hospital doctors want to treat Lia with Western Medicine. Although this book won the National Book Critics Circle Award for General Nonfiction, it is not a strong choice for First-Year Students. Fadiman’s use of Hmong terminol-
ogy, her tedious explanations about Lia’s epileptic conditions, the continuous movement between Lia’s struggles in and out of the hospital, and Fadiman’s personal experience with the Lee family left me uninterested in reading further. The first chapter starts off with Lia Lee’s birth, and the reader learns about the Hmong traditions and practice of giving birth to a child. Right off the bat, Fadiman throws out Hmong terms that you are expected to learn and apply to the text immediately. This includes: txiv neeb, which is a “…shaman who was believed to have the ability to enter a trance, summon a posse of helpful familiars,” (Fadiman 4). The word dab is used quite
often in the novel, which is a “malevolent spirit.” There are many other Hmong terms used, including: nrhuj nrhawv, lis loos, qeej, and roam yeeb. These terms are used frequently, which complicates the text, especially for a firstyear student. It was difficult reading a chapter that used an abundance of the Hmong language. While I was trying to read at a normal pace, I would have to stop and go back to the first chapter and look up the meanings again. After looking up the definitions of the complicated Hmong language, I would have to re-read the whole page just to make sense of it. Throughout the text, Fadiman could have restated the meanings of the words to make the reading a little bit easier. The novel centers on Lia’s struggle with the Hmong traditions contrasted with American healthcare traditions. Another factor that this novel difficult to follow was how the chapters were scattered and did not focus on the plot at all. It would go from chapter eight (Fadiman getting a makeover by Foua to get a husband) to chapter nine (Lia’s daily schedule to follow) without any correspondence. Reading such different chapters consecutively made my mind wander all over the place and wonder what the real purpose of this book was. As a first-year student, I was expecting a novel that was more organized and that followed a coherent plot. Another reason I do not suggest that this novel be read by first-year students because it is very uninteresting, especially for college students. The majority of young adults tend to read teen fiction novels or sports magazines. After reading this book, it seems to me that the target audience for this novel is middle-aged people. It focuses on medicine and culture, which are topics that
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college students do not usually read for leisure. The content of the chapters was extremely boring; I felt like every time I read, I was reading the same thing over again about how MCMC’s (Merced Community Medical Center) medicine made Lia sick and that she was going to die any second. For example, in chapter thirteen the novel reads, “I was sure she was dying,” (Fadiman 176) and in chapter fifteen, “For more than two years, her doctors had been waiting for her to die, and her parents had been confounding them with their ability to keep her alive” (Fadiman 210). Reading chapter by chapter made the novel much more tedious than it needed to be, which caused the book to be uninteresting. Although The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman got great reviews by The New York Times and The New Yorker, I strongly believe that this novel is appropriate for a different audience because there are interesting topics discussed like cultural traditions and medical terms. This would appeal to other people but definitely not young adults who are interested in more popular and trending topics such as teen romance and mystery. Especially for a first-year student, I do not recommend this novel because of the challenging Hmong terminology, scattered chapters, and confusing story line.
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The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures: BY Anne Fadiman New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2012, 355pp, $15.00. (Paper). ISBN: 978-0-374-53340-3 Meghan Keefe Voice Contributor
In Anne Fadiman’s debatably interesting yet tedious cross-cultural nonfiction, The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures, a first-year read for students entering their freshman year at Westfield State University, Fadiman recounts her own experience with the Hmong culture with a view into their lives, history, and personal accounts. A not-so-fully recommendable novel, subtitled A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, And the Collision of Two Cultures, it seems to sum up the narrative piece to a whole. A Hmong Child, American doctors, and a collision between the Hmong and American culture each have their own opening and closing in this firstyear read and invite readers to gain insight on cultural barriers and learn about the preexisting cultural differences. College students read about highly educating and debated subject matter that is discussed regularly. Readers are also dragged into a piece that dulls various elongated subjects. Fadiman’s, The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, is a differentiating read in which the journalist personally drew me in with the epitome of cultural barrier controversy and conflicts, yet lessened my own interest with her tendency to switch between the captivating story of a Hmong family and their severely sick daughter Lia Lee and the monotonous background information on Hmong history. The vividly-written piece by Fadiman introduces the story of Lia Lee, a Hmong child who was put in the hands of American doctors, and the effects of Western medicine in an effort to treat her severe case of epilepsy, rather than her own traditional Hmong family. Lia’s parents, Foua and Nao Kao Lee, dispute with the doctors quite often regarding how Lia’s illness should be treated.
This puts Lia through a set of preexisting rituals of the Hmong culture to bring her to health. Fadiman tells readers how the cultural barriers among Western and traditional Hmong medicine, beliefs, rituals, and practices affect curing Lia Lee’s epilepsy. These cultural barriers also lead to Lia’s parents’ refusal to potentially cure her with Western Medicine. The American culture saw a cure through western medicine, whereas the Hmong saw a cure through spiritual practices rather than medical. As the nonfiction of the Hmong Lee family routes outward, they do not only find a cultural collision with the medical treatments, but the American doctors find error in the spiritual practices and the Hmong culture itself. The disagreement between the two seems to drag on through the story as the one foreign culture living amidst the American culture creates tension and miscommunication, and Fadiman portrays a refreshing reminder of how difficult existing cross-cultural barriers conflict. The Hmong family brought Hmong culture to Lia Lee in the hospital, and when scared they fled with their beloved child, removing Lia from modern medicine. This upset the American doctors and their efforts; however, Fadiman continued the narrative by explaining why the Hmong family and their people did what they did, which lengthened the book with deep family history, heavy research of her own, and detail-oriented information, creating a setback for readers such as myself. While focusing on how Lia Lee suffered from her severe epilepsy throughout her time among the Americans, Fadiman also wove in the history of the Hmong people and their struggles. It almost seemed as if Fadiman was trying to weave two books into one, which took away from the main story. While Fadiman could have proceeded her novel with a summation of the history in short, she dulled the book and
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Lia’s story with her historical addition; however, a Hmong history so broad with the specificity to the issues concerning their culture created a background to Lia and her family’s beliefs and brought an image of understanding the Hmong culture. In Fadiman’s The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, as Lia’s illness ends the narrative, leaving Lia Lee still alive yet brain dead, Fadiman concludes her own experiences with the Hmong family, addressing her theme of the issue of cultural and professional ignorance to her audience.
Although the narrative had a few setbacks, such as heavy research and a lengthy historical background, the life-teaching nonfiction sets a foot in the door of Fadiman’s audience. This narrative of a Hmong family who faces cultural collision teaches a valuable lesson on culture that specifically targeted college-level reader. Fadiman ended the narrative with a sense of equality between cultures and gave her audience a cultural experience that could potentially change peoples’ viewpoints, including my own.
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KNOWING TO COOK
On Friends and Food Reyan Quicheman Voice Columnist
For the readers of this column, what you are about to read may conjure images of a broken record or one of those annoying tenhour loop videos found on the internet. I am, once again, talking about how food brings people together. Hopefully, however, I’ll be able to put a different spin on the reappearance of this ever-present theme. The main reason I bring up friends and food is because I received a complaint from a friend of mine last week, which read along the lines of: why haven’t we been in your column yet? Looking back over the past eight weeks, I realized she was right. So often had I written about friends and family in previously published editions that it became, as stated, a running theme; however, this semester, I have been rather lackadaisical in writing about friends and family mainly because I sought not to be repetitive. Well, as the great chef and television personality Jacques Pepin once said: “You learn through endless repetition until it belongs to you.” He was speaking of technique in terms of handling the preparation of food, but I think the quote can apply to writing as well. There are several running themes throughout this column that are about more than just food. I have often been told by those who read this column that it is written in a way that
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is more akin to that of a lifestyle column. In many ways, that statement is true. I try to convey to you what I feel to be important in life, and I do that through food. Food is a connecting point for every human being on the planet. Food forces us to share more than just a meal; it forces us to share an experience. I have often heard it said from those of older generations that some of their fondest memories involved sitting around the dinner table and sharing a meal with their loved ones. So, in many ways, you could argue that the main theme of this column is love. I would not counter or disagree with you in any way. As I have been taught throughout my whole life: food is love. It is always important to remember that food is more than just a means of sustenance. As many know, I am involved in the Student Theatre Association’s
production of Freakshow by Carson Kreitzer. I am working with extremely talented actors and designers, all of whom bring great energy to the show. Now, while this may seem like a non-sequitur or a shameless promotion of the show, I assure you that only the latter is true. My point in bringing this up is that it is always important for a cast and crew to bond whilst working on a show, and what better way to do that than through food? While all of us have been extremely busy with a multitude of different things, we are still managing to find those small windows of free time to bond as a cast. I have been told, mainly by my friends Hannah and Courtney, that another Chopped style challenge is on the horizon. This time around they have vowed to give me more obscure and challenging ingredients. I am not wor-
ried; in fact, I am looking forward to it. Even if the ingredients are strange, it is always a joy to have friends actively engaged in the cooking process, even if they are just watching. Having friends over for food is always fun. It can be a little stressful when there are too many people in the kitchen, but overall the experience is one to be savored. I love cooking and I love my friends. Having them over for a meal gives me an impetus to cook and cook well, because there is nothing like a good meal shared with good friends. As promised, here is a simple recipe for this edition: Bell Pepper Pasta. Enjoy! As always: Buona Tavola and Mangiare Bene! And Happy Halloween!
fine - ½ an onion, chopped fine - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 6 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half - Pasta (any kind will do) Olive Oil - Salt & Pepper - Basil - Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions: 1. Bring a pot of water to boil. 2. In a sauce pan, over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook until the onions and garlic are soft. 3. Add salt to the boiling water then throw in the pasta. 4. In the sauce pan, add tomato, basil, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for the length it takes the pasta to be al dente. 5. Once the pasta is al dente, remove it from the boiling water and BELL PEPPER PASTA add it to the sauce. Mix (Serves 1) thoroughly. Ingredients: 6. Serve immediately - 1 bell pepper, chopped with good bread.
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OWLS FOOTBALL
Owls drop homecoming game to Bridgewater
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The Owls fell to 4-3 on the season with Sunday’s loss to Bridgewater. They face Fitchburg on Saturday.
Michael Barry Voice Reporter
This year’s Annual Homecoming football game was a fight to the very end as the Westfield Owls lost a heartbreaker to conference the rival Bridgewater State Bears 27-23 on Saturday. Westfield came into the game with a record of 4-2, and a conference victory would have given them a crucial push in the MASCAC standings as they head towards the end of the season.
With the added pressure of playing on Homecoming during Westfield’s Alumni Weekend, the pressure was on the Owls to perform. The game was scoreless after the first quarter as both teams failed to find its stride and put points on the board early on. Other than a lone interception by Joey Mespelli on the Westfield 22 yard line during the Bears’ opening drive, every offensive possession in the first quarter ended in a punt.
The Bears struck first with a two-yard touchdown run by Alex McLaughlin, giving Bridgewater State a 7-0 lead. The Owls answered back with 2:03 left in the half from a nine-yard touchdown run by quarterback Steve Guercio. Guercio finished the game with an impressive 374 yards passing, a career high for the senior. The second half began as slow as the first one did with both teams failing to score. It wasn’t until 4:20 left in the
third quarter when Bridgewater’s Matthew Greene scored on a 95-yard touchdown reception to put the Bears up 14-7. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter that the momentum began to pick up for both teams. The Owls received the kick off from Bridgewater State after their third quarter touchdown. Guercio showed grace under pressure as he led the Owls in a 75-yard touchdown drive that ended in a six yard touchdown pass to senior tight end Peter Knowles. Westfield completed a gutsy two-point conversion after the touchdown to put them a 15-14 lead, their first of the game. Bridgewater’s offense took no time in responding to the Owls’ touchdown. Unlike Westfield’s long possessing drive, the Bears scored quick with a 90 yard heave to receiver Matthew Greene. Bridgewater attempted a two-point conversion and failed following the touchdown, making the score 2015 Bears. The Owls wasted no time as the offense orchestrated another lengthy touchdown
drive. A 33-yard touchdown pass to Colby Bestek to put the Owls ahead 23-20. Just three plays into the following Bridgewater drive, quarterback Danny Higgins threw a crucial interception to Westfield freshman Jordan Brown on the BSU 43-yard line. With the lead and possession at the end of the game the Owls were in perfect position to run the clock out. However, the Westfield gained just 43 yards on 41 rush attempts, which ultimately led to their demise. After a disappointing seven-play drive Westfield was forced to punt the ball back to Bridgewater with 2:57 left to play on the game. Starting at their own 14yard line, the Bears marched down the field on an Owls defense that had no answer for Bridgewater’s passing attack. With just 41 seconds left Higgins hit Greene in the end zone for the third time putting the Bears up 27-23 and sealing an Owl defeat. With the loss the Owls fell to 4-3 on the season. Westfield plays their next game at Fitchburg State this Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Women’s soccer continues strong season against MCLA WSU Athletic Department Senior midfielder Sarah Sypek (Hampshire Regional/ Westhampton, Mass.) scored a pair of goals and assisted on another to lead Westfield to a 5-1 win over Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in women’s soccer at Alumni Field on Saturday. Westfield is now 10-2-2on the season and is riding a 10 match unbeaten streak. The Owls are 4-0-1 in conference play. Sypek netted the first goal of the match in the 25th minute, running on to a through ball from Ashleigh Chretien on the left side and firing a hard shot that glanced of the hands of MCLA goalkeeper Katy Daly (Cairo-Durham/ South Cairo, NY) and into the top of the net for a 1-0
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Westfield lead. The Owls’ Amanda Grant (Westfield/Westfield, Mass.) tallied just 1:47 later, getting a through ball from Sypek on the left side, and firing a shot low to the far side netting for a 2-0 owls lead. Christina Buonopane
(Stoneham/Stoneham, Mass.) scored her first goal of the season in the 31st minute to goive Westfield a 3-0 edge at halftime. Ashley Bovat (Westfield/Westfield, Mass) and Sypek added goals for the Owls in the early stages of the second half to give
Westfield a 5-0 lead. MCLA finally got on the scoreboard in the 81st minute, with Natalie Caney (Belchertown/Belchertown, Mass.) scoring on a penalty kick after a foul in the penalty area. Caney’s boot was high to the left side and out
of reach of Westfield reserve goalkeeper Lauren Clark (Whitman/Whitman, Mass.), who played the final 27 minutes of the match, making two saves. Anne Stack (East Longmeadow/East Longmeadow, Mass.) started and played the first 63 minutes in goal for the Owls, but did not face a shot on goal. Westfield out shot MCLA 24-7, held a 12-5 edge in shots on goal, and a 5-1 advantage in corner kicks. Daly played all 90 minutes in goal for the Trailblazers and made seven saves. MCLA drops to 3-10-1 on the season and 1-4 in the MASCAC. Westfield will face Worcester State in a key MASCAC game next Saturday at noon in Worcester. MCLA will play Bridgewater next Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
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2014 Fall Sports Intramural Champions
Highly Skilled 3v3 Champions - Splash Bros
Skilled 3v3 Champions - Zip ‘Em Up West
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Andrew Burke, Jacob Smith, John Jango, Justin Rush
Jeff, Steve, Anthony, Kenny, Brett
Volleyball Champions - You Lift Bro
1-Pitch Softball Champions - Hit It or Quit It
Volleyball - Ain’t No Volleyback Girls
Jose, Rachel, Jose, Zach, Julian, AJ, Alex, Rohy
Wes Allain, Kevin Rooney, Andrew Kinney, John Patsos, Bryan Cedrone, Kam Grahm, Chris Sampson, Tim Randall, Joe Alibrandi, Matt Ferelli Drew Dumas
Nicole Denaro, Jenn Dunphy, Jess Lunde Colleen Duffy, Morgan Marino, Katherine Skordinski, Marinna Gosselin, Caitlyn Roy, Mari DelRosso, Kristen Dooley, Ryan Gantreau, Carly Prunier, Sammi Ryan, Meggie Fiore, Amanda Pages, Caroline Smart
Broncos Come To Town New England faces toughest test of season against Peyton Manning and Denver at home Nic Odell
Voice Reporter Tom Brady threw for 354 yards and five touchdowns as the Patriots steamrolled their way to victory, defeating the Chicago Bears, 51-23. Brady completed 30 of 35 passes in one of the best games of his career, with the five incompletions being dropped passes. Patriots rookie quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo came in to relieve Brady towards the end of the game. Bears quarterback Jay Cutler completed 20 of 30 passes for 227 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Matt Forte carried the ball 19 times for 114 yards, but no touchdowns. With the loss, the Bears drop to 3-5 on the sea-
son, including losses in four out of their last five games. Less than five minutes into the game, the Patriots struck first with a six yard touchdown pass from Brady to Gronkowski. From there, the Patriots never looked back. The Patriots went up 17-0 about midway through the second quarter following a Tim Wright touchdown pass from Tom Brady. After Forte’s 25 yard touchdown catch from Cutler, Brady answered back by hitting Rob Gronkowski for the second time of the night to put the Pats up 24-7. The Patriots defense was also spot on throughout the night. Linebacker Rob Ninkovich recovered a fumble and ran it in for a touch-
down to give the Patriots a 38-7 lead just before the half. Shortly after, on the Bears’ ensuing drive, Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis picked off Cutler’s pass for the last play of the first half. In the second half, the Patriots continued to dominate. Brady threw a 46 yard touchdown pass to Gronkowski to open up the second half. After Martellus Bennett caught a 20 yard touchdown pass from Jay Cutler that made it 45-15 following the ensuing two-point conversion, Stephen Gostkowski made a 27 yard field goal to open up the fourth quarter. Soon after, Alshon Jeffery caught a touchdown pass from Cutler to make it 48-23 Patriots after another two-point conversion.
Patriots rookie running back Jonas Gray was the team’s leading rusher, carrying the ball 17 times for 86 yards. Shane Vereen was held to a mere five carries for 22 yards. Patriots wide receiver Brandon LaFell finished with 11 receptions for 124 yards and a touchdown. Alshon Jeffery finished with five receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown for the Bears, while Martellus Bennett finished with six receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown. With the victory, the Patriots have now won 13 straight games against NFC North opponents, including seven of their last eight against Chicago. Brady is now 99-16 at home includ-
ing playoff games. His quarterback rating of 98.8 in the game is the highest for him since Week 11 of the 2007 season. With the loss, the Bears fall to 3-5 on the season. The Bears have a bye next week, but hope to bounce back against the Green Bay Packers on November 9. With the win, the Patriots improved to 6-2. This week, they host Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, who stand at 6-1 after defeating the San Diego Chargers 3521. The last time the Patriots and Broncos met in the regular season, the Broncos blew a big lead, allowing the Patriots to win the game in the final minutes. The game starts at 4:25 PM EST and will air on CBS.
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James and Cavaliers hope to win for city of Cleveland Jon Rebmann Sports Editor
LeBron James, alongside newly acquired Kevin Love and Cleveland star Kyrie Irving, are heavily projected to win the NBA title this year. James returned to Cleveland this offseason after leaving the Miami Heat following their NBA Finals loss to the Spurs. James made the move in the offseason after opting out of his contract with Miami. Cleveland was more than excited by the return of their hometown hero. Following his departure, he faced much criticism from Cavalier Nation, resulting in fans burning his jerseys and despising the man they once loved. Now, the Cavaliers have little to worry about, as James is in the prime of his career, winning four of the previous five MVP awards before being edged out by Kevin Durant last year.
Four years later with a better supporting cast, James is returning home. James is from Akron, Ohio, where he played for the St. Vincent-St. Mary, leading the Fighting Irish to three state titles in four years. Unfortunately, he was unable to bring a ring to his beloved Cleveland faithful due to lack of a supporting cast, resulting in his departure from the Cavaliers in 2009. In Miami, James flourished in a star studded team. James went on to win two titles for Miami, and he returns to his hometown in hopes of bringing his beloved fans their first major sports championship since 1964. After signing James, the Cavaliers revamped their lineup. Love, who was acquired as a result of a trade that included 1st overall picks Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett, will be a great addition to the now star studded roster, adding
defense and size to this now all-around team. Although the Cavaliers are heavily favored, the battle for the East will not be an easy one as the Chicago Bulls revamped their roster with the addition of former AllStar Pau Gasol. The Bulls are also looking forward to the return of star Derrick Rose, who has missed the majority of the past three seasons as a result of previous injuries. The Bulls seem to be Cleveland’s biggest test coming out of the East, whereas the Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets also look to be potential threats. Chemistry will be a determining factor in Cleveland’s championship run. Because of the drastic changes to the roster, it will be some time before the team will be able to click, unlike the majority of top teams coming out of the East, many of whom have been playing together for years.
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Kevin Love will play for Cleveland this season, hoping to make the playoffs for the first time and win an elusive NBA championship.
The Cavs face their first test of the season on October 30 at home against the New York Knicks. It should make for a good game as Lebron James goes up against fellow
superstar Carmelo Anthony. The game will begin at 8:00 PM EST and will air on TNT. *The Cavaliers began their season before this article was published.
UNC faces serious punishment for ‘paper classes’
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North Carolina is currently being investigated by the NCAA for creating fake classes that athletes attended in order to keep them academically eligible throughout their time at the university.
Jon Rebmann Sports Editor
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is universally known as being one of the top schools in the country, known not only for its superb academics but for its dedication to excellence in athletics as well. With the recent allegations of “paper classes” taken by hundreds of student athletes, the university has tarnished its long and well-built reputation, not only by academic standards but also athletically. According to the Wainstein report, over an 18 year period, as many as 3,100 stu-
dents are reported to have signed up for these classes, primarily those in the African American Studies Department, with nearly half of these students being athletes. Since then, the University has come into question regarding its academic integrity. As a result of these allegations coming to light, five faculty members said to be involved or have prior knowledge of the misconduct have since been fired, one has been demoted, and three more have been otherwise disciplined. With all of the recent allegations, it’s easy to wonder
how and why these athletes were even admitted into a school with a 26.7% acceptance rate in 2014, considering the fact that the clear majority of these athletes are unable to meet the minimal requirements that they have to go so far as to make up classes that, in reality, don’t even exist. Needless to say, who’s to blame here? The majority of officials will likely put the blame on Julius Nyang’oro, the professor who ran the majority of the paper classes that students enrolled in. Although the professor ran the classes that were under investigation, the majority
of the blame should go to the NCAA, not only for failing to recognize the issue when it was first brought to light five years ago but also for failing to discipline the student athletes or the university. Since then, many former athletes, including Michael McAdoo and Rashed McCants have publically come out and stated that they had skipped classes and instead focused solely on basketball. As is the case for many of the football players during the reported time of the scandal, many athletes were often unable to keep up in the classroom, which raises the question: How does this happen? As previously stated, many athletes were unable to keep up in the classroom. Although athletes must have a 2.5 core GPA in high school to become eligible for Division I athletics, many athletes barely meet the requirements in high school and are often unprepared for the more rigorous coursework when they come to college. With the University of North Carolina being a much more predominantly demanding school in terms of academics, many students who already barely make the minimal requirements of admittance fall even more behind and in turn are forced to take these paper classes just to stay el-
igible. As a result, most students remain eligible and earn their degrees without learning much of anything in their time at college, which not only hurts the student athletes but the professors, the school, and any other student athletes who work hard to maintain their grades and receive the education they work hard for. The only way we will be able to solve this issue is to make the academic requirements more demanding for student athletes. Many athletes show a lot more leniencies when they are admitted, and therefore the minimal requirements need to be raised in order to gain admission to the school. By doing this, students will work harder in the classroom in high school and become more prepared for college. The NCAA also needs to raise the eligibility requirements while students are at college, therefore when student athletes get to college, they will need to emphasize their classwork at a much higher standard than now. Hopefully, student athletes will finally be held to the standards that all students are held to in college, and in turn prevent incidents such as this from happening again.
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horoscopes games & leisure maze May the stars be ever in your favor
Aries (March 21-April 19): The winds of change are coming. Wear a parka. Taurus (April 20-May 20): You’ve been feeling very content and secure in your latest relationship. Don’t get ahead of yourself. Gemini (May 21-June 20): There has been change brewing for the better at your place of employment. Keep your head down; there are no good changes in store for you. Cancer (June 21-July 22): That empty void in your life is starting to get the better of you. Try starting a new hobby, such as knitting scarves or getting an ant farm. Leo (July 23-August 22): You’ve always had a green thumb. Maybe get some Maybeline for that. Virgo (August 23-September 21): I know that Halloween is your favorite holiday but try and lay off the candy this year.
Libra (September 22-October 23): Don’t fret too much over your costume this year. It’s scary enough if you just go as yourself. Scorpio (October 24-November 21): The stars have not been in your favor lately, Scoprio. This week will be no different. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Avoid all Leo’s who have blatantly threatened you in the past. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): I know you have been sick of your long history of long-distance relationships, but no one in proximity to you will ever be interested in you. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Your love life has been fishy lately. Suggest to your partner that they stop wearing fish oil as perfume. Pisces (February 19-March 22): The stars are very hazy in regards to your future, Pisces. They are either confused or disinterested in your life. Probably the latter.
Halloween
APPLES
FULL MOON
SCARECROW
BATS
GHOSTS
SCARY
BLACK CAT
GHOULS
BROOMSTICK
GOBLINS
SCREAM SKELETON
CANDLE CANDY
GRAVEYARD SKULL JACK O LANTERN SPIDERS
CEMETERY
MASK
TOMBSTONE
COFFIN COSTUME
MUMMY
VAMPIRE
NIGHT
WEREWOLF
DRACULA
PUMPKIN
WITCHES
FRIGHTENING
ZOMBIE
Across 1. These are found in the corners and ceilings of a haunted house. 7. A witch’s pet. (5-3) 11. Bloody and gross. 12. A monster made from bones. 14. A monster from Egypt. 16. Another word for scary. 18. She wears black clothes and rides a broom. 21. It looks like a mouse but much bigger. 22. What kids wear on Halloween. 24. The creature that makes cobwebs. 25. Have a ghost inside. 27. The Cyclops has one. 31. What you get on your skin when you are scared. 32. These slam shut or creek open. 33. Witches ride this.
34. Vampires hate this. 35. Another word for strange. 38. October 31st. 39. What a ghost says. 40. A big black bird. 41. A monster with stitches on his face. 45. What children carve. 46. The month of Halloween. 48. Sharp teeth. Down 1. What children get at Halloween. 2. Flying animal found in haunted houses. 3. The kind of bullet you need to kill a werewolf. 4. A place with many tombstones. 5. Where you get goose bumps. 6. The weather around haunted houses. 8. The walking corpse. 9. The color of blood. 10. Dracula. 13. You can hear these in the hall-
ways of a haunted house at night. 15. Little animals with long tails. 17. This wears a patch and has a sword. 19. This wears bright colorful clothing. 20. A big black pot that witches use to make potions. 23. The kind of light that vampires hate. 26. The monster __________ the stairs. 28. What vampires drink. 29. The time when werewolves come out. 30. What kids say on Halloween. 31. Something that haunts houses. 36. A monster that changes from human to wolf. 37. Makes me scared; gives me the ___________. 42. A monster from space. 43. The opposite of good. 44. Frighten. 47. A night bird.
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