The Quinnipiac Chronicle

Editor Speaks Out: TV commercials lack variety

Posted on 16. Apr, 2008 by Kendra Butters.

It seems like when something works for one company, brand or product, others will mimic it in order to get the same results. I’ve noticed it recently when Bud Light decided to make Bud Light Lime. This was in response to Miller making Miller Chills, which apparently I missed the memo that they were actually selling.

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Bellush’s big hit secures sweep of FDU

Posted on 09. Apr, 2008 by Kendra Butters.

The Quinnipiac University softball team swept Fairleigh Dickinson this past weekend, taking both games from the Knights, after winning the second game in dramatic fashion 3-2.

With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Emily Bellush stepped up to the plate for the Bobcats.

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Bobcats fall to OSU in Great West opener

Posted on 02. Apr, 2008 by Kendra Butters.

The Quinnipiac Men’s Lacrosse team faced its toughest challenge of the season against nationally-ranked Ohio State on Saturday. The Bobcats were not quite up to the task, suffering their first loss of the season, falling 18-7 to the No. 19 ranked Buckeyes.

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Students promote ASB, Shack-a-Thon

Posted on 02. Apr, 2008 by Kendra Butters.

When many QU students were soaking up the sun on the beach during spring break, another group of students was soaking it up on top of a roof in Chatham County in North Carolina.

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What’s on your YouTube?: Conan vs Stewart and Colbert.

Posted on 27. Feb, 2008 by Kendra Butters.

The battle of late night TV is on. When Stephen Colbert claimed that he gave popularity to Republican Presidential nominee Mike Huckabee, Conan O’Brien had heard enough and retaliated back. It then turned into a war of words, with Conan claiming “I made Huckabee.

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Obstacles don’t stop ESPN’s Steele from achieving dreams

Posted on 14. Nov, 2007 by Kendra Butters.

Sage Steele of ESPN spoke to a filled-to-capacity room in Tator Hall about the trials and tribulations of not only making it as a journalist, but as a female in sports journalism.

“You’re a girl in a boy’s world,” Steele said. “But be in it for the right reasons or don’t do it.

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Editor Speaks Out

Posted on 31. Oct, 2007 by Kendra Butters.

In a front page article in the Oct. 24 issue of The Chronicle, President John Lahey is quoted saying: “The electronic version [of The Chronicle] would come out at the same time as the hard-copy version so at least dinosaurs like me who read the hard copy version get an opportunity to read it before the external world hears about it.

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Editor speaks out: Kendra Butters

Posted on 10. Oct, 2007 by Kendra Butters.

As the great Peter Griffin of Family Guy once said, “Ya know what really grinds my gears?” Well, before I get into it, though, let me set the scene.

Moving into Hill for my junior year of college was an extremely exciting time for not only me, but also many of my roommates and friends.

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Hall Wars helps freshmen interact, serves a good cause

Posted on 19. Sep, 2007 by Kendra Butters.

Three hundred and fifty freshmen participated in the all-day Hall Wars event that took place Saturday, Sept. 8 on the quad.

Additionally, there were over 200 volunteers from the student programming board, residence hall council and members of Greek life, particularly Sigma Phi Epsilon, the event’s sponsor.

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When Yankees and Red Sox fans are forced to live together

Posted on 12. Sep, 2007 by Kendra Butters.

It is something you are born with. It’s like a natural instinct that becomes stronger with time. It is the loyalty you have to your team, which for some is tried the moment they walk into their dorm room freshman year and realize they’re living with the enemy.

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Day of Silence promotes diversity at Quinnipiac

Posted on 25. Apr, 2007 by Kendra Butters.

The Quinnipiac University campus got a little quieter last Wednesday when about 50 students participated in the Day of Silence, co-sponsored by Gay and Lesbian and Straight Supporters and QU Democrats.

“All of us took a vow of silence to echo the silence that gay and lesbian and transgender and bisexual allies go through everyday because of harassment, prejudices and discrimination,” said Nicole Therrien, president of Quinnipiac University Democrats.

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Dean leaving post at end of month

Posted on 10. Apr, 2007 by Kendra Butters.

Cheryl Barnard, the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, is leaving Quinnipiac April 30 after spending 17 years in the position. She will be promoted to a new title: Dean of Students, at St. Joseph College in West Hartford.

Barnard began her career at Quinnipiac July 1, 1990 and said that during that time she has been able to watch the university evolve.

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Album Review: Anais Mitchell | “The Brightness”

Posted on 04. Apr, 2007 by Kendra Butters.

Why it doesn’t rock: “The Brightness” is the Righteous Babe debut for Anais Mitchell. The indie/folk style and childlike voice of Mitchell works on some songs, but quickly gets old in others.

Mitchell’s voice sounds like a bad show tune singer attempting to sing indie style songs in a coffee shop on open mic night.

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TREOS among bands to rock WQAQ concert

Posted on 28. Mar, 2007 by Kendra Butters.

Hundreds of students listened to musical performances by The Receiving End of Sirens (TREOS), Men, Women and Children, Brazil and Quinnipiac’s own Stone Quarries Saturday night in Alumni Hall at WQAQ’s annual spring concert.

According to WQAQ co-music director DJ Bernat, there were close to 400 people in attendance.

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