Suffolk Scoop

Suffolk Scoop http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop a community newspaper blog by Suffolk University journalism students Fri, 23 May 2008 01:53:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en First round of NHL playoffs http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/29/first-round-of-nhl-playoffs/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/29/first-round-of-nhl-playoffs/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:52:35 +0000 Jonathan Doodian http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/29/first-round-of-nhl-playoffs/ BOSTON — As all NHL players knows, the playoffs are a long and grueling process, extending from the start of April to mid-June if you make it to the Stanley Cup Finals. All rounds of the playoffs are best of seven series. The players will hook, grab, and really try anything within the rules of the game to reach that final series. For some teams, their playoff pushes began back in February and have been playing at an extremely high level since.

The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs featured very strong teams, all with a chance to make that final push. The match-ups in the Western Conference were Detroit Red Wings/Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks/Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild/ Colorado Avalanche, and the Dallas Stars/ Anaheim Ducks. (more…)

]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/29/first-round-of-nhl-playoffs/feed/ “Salamander” editor speaks http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/27/salamander-editor-speaks/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/27/salamander-editor-speaks/#comments Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:41:38 +0000 Jess Huckins http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/27/salamander-editor-speaks/ BOSTON — Jennifer Barber sits at her computer in the cramped Salamander office, located in Suffolk University’s Fenton building. Her computer monitor shows some open windows, most of which seem to be emails – proof that she’s always working hard. As the literary journal’s founder and editor-in-chief, she has to be.

Jenny Barber

Jennifer Barber. Photo by Kindra Clineff

Salamander publishes fiction, poetry, and memoirs for a national and international audience. It celebrated its 15^th anniversary last year. Before coming to Suffolk University a few years ago, Barber ran it out of her home. She began thinking about founding a literary journal while she was in graduate school, but it took her about 10 years after completion of her graduate studies to make her dream a reality. (more…)

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]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/27/salamander-editor-speaks/feed/ Writing as resistance: A lecture by Dr. Bryan Trabold http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/27/writing-as-resistance-a-lecture-by-dr-bryan-trabold/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/27/writing-as-resistance-a-lecture-by-dr-bryan-trabold/#comments Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:27:45 +0000 Jess Huckins http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/27/writing-as-resistance-a-lecture-by-dr-bryan-trabold/ BOSTON — Most Americans would probably agree that the First Amendment is an integral part of our society. The freedom to express ourselves, to say and do and write what we want within the limits of the law, is what makes America what it is. How would we feel if that right was taken away?

Dr. Bryan Trabold. Photo courtesy of the University of Wisc.

Dr. Bryan Trabold, professor of English at Suffolk University, lived in Cape Town, South Africa, from 1998 to 1999. His study of the Apartheid through the eyes of two South African newspapers of the 1980s, the Weekly Mail and the New Nation, helped to solidify his dedication to honesty through media and bringing the truth to the masses.

Trabold’s lecture, “Writing Space and Resistance in Apartheid South Africa,” which took place at Suffolk University’s Sawyer Library Poetry Center on March 25^th, centered around the two newspapers and their rebellion against censorship. The newspapers used unique tactics to publish information that the South African government wanted to hide. They attempted to balance upholding the law with sharing information that they felt citizens had the right to know. (more…)

]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/27/writing-as-resistance-a-lecture-by-dr-bryan-trabold/feed/ HD Studio brings new opportunities to Suffolk http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/27/hd-studio-brings-new-opportunities-to-suffolk/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/27/hd-studio-brings-new-opportunities-to-suffolk/#comments Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:18:59 +0000 Rachel Pelkey http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/27/hd-studio-brings-new-opportunities-to-suffolk/ BOSTON — As a freshman, Lindsay Pelzar came to Suffolk University as an enthusiastic media major. Although skeptical about the lack of media equipment, Pelzar gave Suffolk the benefit of the doubt in hopes for a better future.

“As a media major, the absence of a studio here was a weakness for the school in my eyes,” Pelzar said. “But I chose Suffolk in hopes that the future would bring new developments.”

Luckily, she was right.

On February 25, 2008, Suffolk University’s Department of Communications and Journalism proudly announced the grand opening of its brand new HD studio. Located at 73 Tremont St. next to the Suffolk Welcome Center, the state-of-the-art studio looks out onto one of the busiest streets of downtown Boston. (more…)

]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/27/hd-studio-brings-new-opportunities-to-suffolk/feed/ An uphill battle http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/26/an-uphill-battle/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/26/an-uphill-battle/#comments Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:57:18 +0000 Jonathan Doodian http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/26/an-uphill-battle/ HUNTINGTON, NY — Like most boys from Long Island, NY, Stephen Doodian plays lacrosse. Over the last decade and a half, lacrosse has grown on Long Island tenfold and has given many of its youth the opportunity to play Division 1 in prestigious colleges across the United States.

Doodian is no exception to that. He has used lacrosse, and his schooling to be accepted into the Class of 2012 at Hobart and William Smith College in Upstate New York.

“I just love playing lacrosse, it drives me in so many parts of my life and I am extremely lucky to have some talent in this beautiful game. Also, being a defenseman let’s me knock some guys around, which is always fun,” said Doodian, with a smile.

“Extremely lucky to have some talent” is being modest considering all the hard work that Doodian has put into his talent. From an early age of playing soccer, hockey, basketball and baseball, and excelling at all of them, Doodian decided to put all of his thoughts and effort into the game of lacrosse.

This decision hasn’t been an easy one for Doodian. “Because I am only 5’9,” which is on the shorter side for defensemen, I have had to work harder on my footwork, and speed since that is my advantage over guys who are 6’2” or 6’3.”

And harder he did work. Waking up early on weekends in the summer to work on game-like situations and his speed, staying after practice with coaches working on key fundamentals of the game, or just watching the game and learning how different players at higher levels performed, Doodian is a pure perfectionist. Nothing will make him happy unless it is done right.

For much of his early career, Doodian had been underrated because of his size, missing out on some elite travel teams in the Long Island area. But this never stopped his determination to play at that elite level, if anything it drove him more to work harder to reach his goal.

When it came to high school, it again seemed that Doodian would be short-changed because of his height. But that wasn’t the case. Luckily, he attended St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington, NY, a school that offered three lacrosse teams at the freshman, junior varsity, and varsity level. This allowed Doodian time to grow, get stronger and become faster for the varsity level.

Starting on varsity his junior and senior year, Doodian began getting looks from some major D1 lacrosse schools including Duke, Hobart, Gettysburg, Loyola, and UPenn. His senior year, he led the St. Anthony’s team as Defensive Captain and was named to the “First Team All Catholic Team” on Long Island.

Unfortunately, this wasn’t enough for the D1 teams to take him seriously, as they were more concerned about his height than his skill. Most teams stopped talking to Doodian once they got commitment from their “taller” recruits, except for Hobart.

Hobart, really lacking a good core defenseman, offered Doodian acceptance if he agreed to do a post-graduate year at a good prep school. This again would give him time to grow and get stronger.

Doodian, now a post-graduate student at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT, is currently playing on the varsity lacrosse team at Hotchkiss on scholarship. Respectively, Doodian has started every game and is a strong defensive leader of the very talented Hotchkiss Bearcats team.

As promised, he received his official acceptance letter from Hobart this past January. He will attend this September and looks to make a strong argument to start as a freshman in the upcoming ’09 season.

]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/26/an-uphill-battle/feed/ Suffolk’s BLC helps students http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/24/suffolks-blc-helps-students/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/24/suffolks-blc-helps-students/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:24:26 +0000 Nicholas Panagiotou http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/24/suffolks-blc-helps-students/ BOSTON — Having trouble in a class or two? Need accommodations for your learning disability? Where do you go? Stop by the second floor of Donahue. The Ballotti Learning Center is there, and where you can find help.

The Ballotti Learning Center (BLC) is an on-campus resource focused on helping all Suffolk students reach their highest academic potential. The BLC offers programs and services designed for students who want to improve their GPA, learn new study techniques, better understand particular subject material, and utilize their time more effectively. (more…)

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]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/24/suffolks-blc-helps-students/feed/ Goodwin amplified http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/goodwin-amplified/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/goodwin-amplified/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:18:21 +0000 Ted Karczewski http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/goodwin-amplified/ BOSTON — It was dark out when Keith Goodwin’s career was on the line. Growing up in a business where record labels signed and abandoned him several times, life had spun full circle again.

With the new formation of his band Good Old War, Goodwin controlled the stage with an authoritative presence. His modest personality caused his voice to quiver over the amplifier. He picked up his guitar, rested it on his right leg and bellowed a loud note. The crowd was silent. Everyone was paying attention. Fan approval meant life or death for Goodwin and his new project. (more…)

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]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/goodwin-amplified/feed/ An unsung hero at Suffolk University http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/an-unsung-hero-at-suffolk-university/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/an-unsung-hero-at-suffolk-university/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:00:30 +0000 Nhi Tran http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/an-unsung-hero-at-suffolk-university/ BOSTON — In three weeks, her hectic schedule will no longer be the same. Her roles as president of program council, residential assistant, orientation leader and scholar will be passed onto another student. She will no longer be a Suffolk University student but a Suffolk University alumna.

]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/an-unsung-hero-at-suffolk-university/feed/ College students are staying past their welcome http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/staying-past-their-welcome/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/staying-past-their-welcome/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:24:41 +0000 Lauren Gondert http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/staying-past-their-welcome/

BOSTON — It’s not often that you hear someone say “after college, I want to move back in with my parents,” yet that is what most college students are faced with upon graduating.

Known as Boomerang kids, adultolescents, and B2B (Back to Bedroom), the number of adults who return home after college has steadily increased since the 1970s. The high cost of housing and the unavailability of jobs with good benefits are causing young adults to find it more and more difficult to avoid the trap of moving back home with their parents. (more…)

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]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/staying-past-their-welcome/feed/ Young women pay attention to surroundings http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/young-women-are-having-to-pay-attention-to-those-around-them/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/young-women-are-having-to-pay-attention-to-those-around-them/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:55:43 +0000 Brooke Faber http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/young-women-are-having-to-pay-attention-to-those-around-them/ BOSTON — Sara Smith, a 19-year-old sophomore at University of Massachusetts Amherst had just transferred to the University’s Boston location. Excited to come to the city, she quickly picked up some necessities for her first apartment and moved in with a friend from her home state of Connecticut, Sherry Johnson.

Smith immediately felt safe and at home, but that soon changed. (more…)

]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/young-women-are-having-to-pay-attention-to-those-around-them/feed/ The Big 2-1 http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/the-big-2-1/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/the-big-2-1/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:45:30 +0000 Brooke Faber http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/the-big-2-1/ BOSTON — She has been waiting 20 years, 364 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds for this very moment. Three, two, one, here it is. Now her life is exactly what she wanted it to be.

Caitlin Anne Julia Sullivan is now officially a 21-year-old junior at Suffolk University. Born February 13, 1987, she felt like she was never going to turn 21. (more…)

]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/the-big-2-1/feed/ International students part of Suffolk community http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/international-students/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/international-students/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:13:35 +0000 Amber Owens http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/international-students/ BOSTON — There are many international students at universities across the United States who have left behind families and friends in order to make a better life for themselves through resources offered in U.S. schools. Building a new life in the U.S. proves to be difficult for many of them, but most hope to earn degrees and be first generation graduates from college.

Paco De Aubeyzon, a sophomore at Suffolk University from Peru, says he is very thankful his parents were able to give him the opportunity to come and study in the U.S. Therefore, he hopes to do the best he can while studying here. “I hope that when I get my degree from the business school here that I’m able to find a well paying job that I can be proud of.” (more…)

]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/23/international-students/feed/ Growing popularity of fake IDs http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/22/growing-popularity-of-fake-ids/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/22/growing-popularity-of-fake-ids/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:28:13 +0000 Tori Carroll http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/22/growing-popularity-of-fake-ids/ BOSTON — Criminal impersonation and forgery have one thing in common…they are both crimes millions of college students are committing. More and more underage college students are purchasing fake identification cards or even another person’s license. What they do not realize is that they are committing an actual felony which could put them in jail.

Binge drinking and “bar hopping” is the typical scene for the average under-age college student. This is more common in urban areas where many bars and clubs are located. Suffolk University, Boston College, Emerson, and Northeastern University are some of the major colleges in which students own fake IDs. (more…)

]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/22/growing-popularity-of-fake-ids/feed/ Tough start for club hockey team http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/21/tough-start-for-club-hockey-team/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/21/tough-start-for-club-hockey-team/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:21:46 +0000 Jonathan Doodian http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/21/tough-start-for-club-hockey-team/ BOSTON — The Suffolk Club Hockey Team is off to a rough start in their second season after dropping their second straight game out of the last three. The Rams played the Berklee Icecats, who played a fundamentally sound game.

Unfortunately, the Rams were missing many key players due a scheduling mistake made by the league. With only eight skaters and a goalie, far below normal for a team to keep a competitive edge, Suffolk looked tired and unfocused in the second period. (more…)

]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/21/tough-start-for-club-hockey-team/feed/ New artist in Boston http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/21/new-artist-in-boston/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/21/new-artist-in-boston/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:16:21 +0000 Jonathan Doodian http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/21/new-artist-in-boston/ BOSTON — The music industry isn’t an easy industry to break into. It takes time, money, and pure determination for any artists to make their mark. Trying to make this mark is Matt Lowell and his band. But with a new four-song EP due out this summer, the band hopes to make an impact.

The band consists of Matt Lowell on lead vocals and guitar, Sam Wagner on drums, Garret Lynch on bass and Mark Cocheo on guitar. These four artists go under the name of Matt Lowell. (more…)

]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/21/new-artist-in-boston/feed/ Hair-pullers: Suffering in silence http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/19/hair-pullers-suffering-in-silence/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/19/hair-pullers-suffering-in-silence/#comments Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:02:21 +0000 Jess Huckins http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/19/hair-pullers-suffering-in-silence/ BOSTON — When I was in high school, I never left the house without a pair of tweezers nestled comfortably in my purse. The fear that I would need them but that they wouldn’t be there greatly outweighed any anxiety or embarrassment I felt regarding the reason for carrying them; all that mattered was that they were easily-accessible when I felt the urge to pull.

In tenth grade, I was diagnosed with an impulse-control disorder called trichotillomania, commonly referred to as “TTM” or “trich.” This psychological condition is described by the American Psychiatric Association as “the recurrent pulling of one’s own hair with the potential for considerable hair loss.” As a 15-year-old struggling with depression, social anxiety, and a group of friends who related to and supported her destructive behavior, a diagnosis like this was not particularly surprising – I actually sort of wanted there to be something wrong with me so that I would have a reason, an excuse, to feel what I felt and do what I did. (more…)

]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/19/hair-pullers-suffering-in-silence/feed/ Stress — You are not alone in America http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/18/stress-you-are-not-alone-in-america/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/18/stress-you-are-not-alone-in-america/#comments Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:08:14 +0000 Nhi Tran http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/18/stress-you-are-not-alone-in-america/ BOSTON — Millions of Americans share the same psychological symptoms of experiencing irritability and anger, feelings of nervousness, lack of energy, and emotional outbursts every day. Americans live in a society that is constantly changing, incredibly fast paced, and competitive.

Every day, people are challenged with the responsibilities of work, family, school and personal relationships, as well as sudden changes in their lives, such as the loss of a job, a loved one’s death, a new relationship, or the birth of a child.

The high expectations and constant change in this society have caused great physical and mental stress on a person interfering with personal lives, professional lives, sleep patterns, eating habits, and health.

]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/18/stress-you-are-not-alone-in-america/feed/ Questioning the customs of Valentine’s Day http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/18/questioning-the-customs-of-valentines-day/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/18/questioning-the-customs-of-valentines-day/#comments Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:28:47 +0000 Lauren Gondert http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/02/14/questioning-the-customs-of-valentines-day/ BOSTON — Every year on February 14th, millions of Americans exchange sugary candy, colorful flowers, and squishy stuffed animals in order to show loved ones just how much they care. College students are skeptical about the importance of Valentine’s Day, yet many still participate in the traditional customs that come with this classic day of love. Sometimes referred to as the most romantic day of the year, and other times as “singles awareness day,” there is no question that this holiday is certainly controversial.

“Valentine’s Day is overrated,” said Dennis Gabriel, a single sophomore at Suffolk University. “I never actually did anything for Valentine’s Day, I don’t think it’s a big deal. I guess if you have a boyfriend or girlfriend you’ll go along with it, but, I don’t know, it’s just another reason to do things, just another excuse to celebrate.” (more…)

]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/18/questioning-the-customs-of-valentines-day/feed/ Hair actor Bryan Daley is no stranger to performance http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/18/hair-actor-bryan-daley-is-no-stranger-to-performance/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/18/hair-actor-bryan-daley-is-no-stranger-to-performance/#comments Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:23:23 +0000 Nicholas Panagiotou http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/18/hair-actor-bryan-daley-is-no-stranger-to-performance/ BOSTON – “I was always being annoying and singing Disney songs.” And so began 19-year-old Bryan Daley’s theatrical journey.

Daley, a sophomore at Suffolk University, is currently performing in the Suffolk Theater Department’s production of Hair: the American Tribal Rock-Love Musical. Hair depicts the era of the Vietnam War, and the youthful hippies who fought so hard for their bohemian lifestyle and against the war. Daley’s role, Berger, is a challenging role, one that is both dynamic and extremely demanding.

“Berger is a big cynic, but very sincere at the same time,” said Daley. (more…)

]]> http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/18/hair-actor-bryan-daley-is-no-stranger-to-performance/feed/ A heartfelt ‘Thank You’ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/18/203/ http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/18/203/#comments Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:18:01 +0000 Rachel Pelkey http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/suffolkscoop/2008/04/18/203/ BRIGHTON, Mass. — After five years of making music, The Wandas recently took their musical career to the next level. Over a span of two days, the four band mates worked together to create their very own music video for their latest single, ‘Thank You Note.’

The upbeat lyrics describe how the band received family, friends and new people into their Brighton home. Keith McEachern, Brent Battery, Pete McElholm and Ross Lucivero welcomed anyone and everyone into their home to take part in their debut music video.

As soon as I walked in the door I was warmly welcomed by McElhom, the band’s lively drummer. Though I only came to cover the shoot, he convinced me to be an extra in the video along with 100 others. (more…)

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