Bout that time eh chaps?
May 8, 2009
Righto.
So, end of senior year. While I try to hold back the happy tears of leaving this place I will miss it. Casey and I are handing over the reigns, hopefully those who got the message will do something with the site. For TUGC- Go easy, step lightly, stay free.
I’m outie 5,000
~Sean
Check out Sean’s new blog, Single/White/Geek, for the future news on this CSC Grad.
Reminder…
March 31, 2009
The Wreckreation Nation episode that was filmed at Colby-Sawyer will air tonight on the Discovery Channel at 10. Check it out!
Breaking News: Video of David Cook’s CSC Cancelation
March 30, 2009
Here’s the video of David Cook’s cancelation of his shows at Colby-Sawyer College and Southern Connecticut.
So do I have to refund the money I sold the ticket for? Heres a sentence I never thought I would say in my life: David Cook owes a lot of people at Colby-Sawyer a lot of money.
David Cook Cancels Colby-Sawyer Show
March 29, 2009
So guess what? David Cook isn’t coming to CSC after all. The American Idol winner has been called away because of a “family emergency” in the middle of his tour, leaving both fans of Cook and Colby-Sawyer students who planned on him as our “Big Act” for this year disappointed.
Talk to the hand 'cause the face ain't showing up.
Cook fans are probably more upset that their hero is a no show. CSC students however will be upset that, for the second year in a row, they have lost another opportunity to be belligerent at a concert on campus on a weeknight.
Since I was planning on not attending the show in the first place, I’m more disappointed in the student group that got him to come here in the first place- CAB.
Why is it CAB who is to blame? Because even when they were on a budget, got a once-in a lifetime chance of luck, promenaded around showing off that they got David Cook (at a discount price), tried to show how awesome they are and the gods still tell them how much they suck and shit all over their lives.
CAB. Next time you get a big act, much like I pointed out in my earlier post, make sure you get someone that is a.) good b.) still a good band even if you’re on a budget (Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, Any comedian from SNL, etc.) and c.) has a high probability of showing up.
I’m not going after David Cook, if it is a family emergency I totally understand. I am however going after our horrendous Campus Activities Board. The same one that screwed up their budget so badly last year that we did’nt have a Big Act and this year lucked out and couldn’t (or didn’t) think of an alternative if the act had to back out at the last minute.
And they say The Courier doesn’t know what they’re doing.
Fuck you CAB. You really grind my gears.
~Sean
EDIT: For those yelling at me for placing the blame on CAB remember that when they usually plan the Big Act they send out a survey or have a table at lunch for a week that tell us to vote on our top favorite act that they have picked from. I do not remember seeing that at all during the Fall and never during the beginning of Spring term so I feel that CAB did not do their research in the first place when they picked David Cook to come here. The student body did’nt pick David Cook- CAB did.
Jordan kills it
March 24, 2009
This weekend Jordan took an 80’s costume to a level that will cost many thousands of dollars in psychotherapy money. 
CSC Holding It Down On Ellen
March 12, 2009
Colleen Curley (‘10) representing CSC. Maybe the rot could use her newly won appliances.
Hitting The Old Dusty Trail
March 6, 2009
First off, seeing that the theme of Sean’s article below on the “god hates fags” people, and the title being “in response to casey” might bring me some negative press. Isn’t something like this covered in Media Law? I forget, maybe I’ll ask the T.A. (Oh wait, thats who wrote the story). Please read the article and see it has nothing to do with me before someone sets my house on fire or something.
Anyway, Im off to the West coast for the week trying to shop around my one man play (kidding). I’ll try and update the blog as I can but I will probably be too busy high-fiving palm trees, hugging 80-degree air, and dry humping luscious green grass. From the Underground Charge staff, safe travels.
-Casey
In the news…
February 26, 2009
Click Here for a cool New York Times article about the Discovery Channel’s coverage of Ski Joring at CSC.
***Update- Didn’t realize you had to have some Times password to read this so I’ll paste it below. Is this illegal? Quite frankly, we here at Underground Charge Enterprises welcome an investigation.
Beat The Clock
February 18, 2009
I know I mentioned this in the Takeout Manifesto, but just incase you didn’t want to read 1,500 words on takeout food (go figure), I thought I would repost this part due to its absurdity.
Screwie Lewiez Beat the Clock Deal: Starting this week, on Wednesdays and Thursdays (CSC students and faculty only—bring your I.D.’s), order any one topping small pizza between 2:00pm and 5:00pm and pay the price of whatever time you pick it up. That means, if you pick up the pizza at 2:45pm, you pay $2.45. Doesn’t work with delivery—you have to call ahead and order it: (603) 526-6600.
The Takeout Manifesto
February 18, 2009
When I arrived at Colby-Sawyer in the fall of 2005 I was ready to dive into all of the amenities that accompany college life; binge drinking, deciding when (or when not) to go to class, and those 3am pizza deliveries that I had heard so much about. Midway through my first month I realized something was missing. I was missing class whenever I wanted (awesome), drinking like I was about to go on the Letterman Show, but my late night food fix quest was inept.
My sister went to Providence College, and during visits we would routinely get thanksgiving-esque feasts at 4:30am delivered. Why not Colby-Sawyer? This is a college, right? Sometime during that first semester I conceded that New London was an old money town with a college in it, not a college town with old money in it. Actually, they should put that on their website. Anyway, this meant that the late night orders were out of the realm of possibility. But what about in the middle of the day? Even then there was nothing. You could go to the Rot (yikes), the Lodge (an upgrade but can get repetitive), or Pizza Chef (if you like cardboard—not that there’s anything wrong with that). Fast forward 3 ½ years later.
My, how far we’ve come.
While we are still not where we should be—from a take out standpoint—the improvements on food alternatives in the New London area have been undeniable. Also, I live off campus now and refused a CSC meal plan, so I feel I am in a position to rank these places since I rely on them for suvival. Lets break it down in style.
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The Heavy Hitters
Pizza Market
474 Route 11 Sunapee, NH
(603) 763-3400
Delivery- (Yes)
Tagline- “Home of the Biggest Oversized Pizza Pies Around: Double the value of your money”
It’s hard to argue with them. If they delivered to third world countries Brad and Angelina wouldn’t have to adopt anymore. The pizza is that big. Forget that it takes them at least 90 minutes to deliver; it’s well worth the wait. They also have great subs and calzones. Give them a ring tonight and tell them The Underground Charge sent you. They’ll have no idea what your talking about.
Cost: Moderate-high, but worth it
The Green Jacket- The buffalo chicken calzone
Marzelli’s Deli
889 Route 3 Newbury, NH
(603) 763-2222
Delivery- (No)
Tagline- “Home of the NY Wedge!”
Less than a mile from Mt. Sunapee—less than a mile from my heart. I forget when I first discovered Marzelli’s. I remember someone saying something about getting food, then I blacked out and only remember the distinct feeling of satisfaction. Yea, Marzelli’s doesn’t deliver, but who cares. An old-school deli with everything. I have never had a bad meal there. Never. Even 4 out of 5 dentists recommend it. Your welcome.
Cost- Pricy, but worth selling drugs for
The Green Jacket: Chicken Parm on Facia
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The Little Engines That Could
Screwie Lewiez
420 Main Street (chill)
New London
(603) 526-6600
Delivery- (Yes)
Tagline: “…making America better one pizza at a time”
If your going to play the America card, you better know what your doing. Formally The College Café, “420”, Snyder’s Tavern, the Vancouver Grizzlies (woops)—Screwie Lewiez (or Screwie Lewis’ as I like to call it) is growing on me. When they first opened this fall I didn’t give it much hope, seeing as the take-out graveyard that building has become. Turns out I was right. In a two week span last semester I was told the following things while trying to place an order: “We are out of dough”, “We don’t have any sub rolls today”, and “I don’t think we have pepperonis”. Not a good sign. Apparently the first owners gave up and handed it over to some people who know what their doing. Now, it seems to be holding its own.
Cost: Not sure I like the part on the menu that says, “Just because the price is cheaper elsewhere, doesn’t mean it tastes better.” Just seems bad for business. But, still not very expensive at all.
The Green Jacket: The Beat the Clock Deal. Starting this week, on Wednesdays and Thursdays (CSC students and faculty only—bring your I.D.’s), order any one topping small pizza between 2:00pm and 5:00pm and pay the price of whatever time you pick it up. That means, if you pick up the pizza at 2:45pm, you pay $2.45. What a country. Doesn’t work with delivery—you have to call ahead and order it. I’m guessing this either works, or forces the owners to remortgage their house. Can you even sell pizza’s for $2 legally?
The Lodge
Colby-Sawyer Campus
Near Tennis Courts
(603) 526-3772
Delivery- (Sometimes?)
Tagline: “Won’t make you poop like the Rot!” (Just kidding)
Say what you want about the lodge, but to quote Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men, “…deep down in places you don’t talk about at parties you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.” What would we do without the lodge? Sure the food has taken its tips and turns over the years, but it’s always been there for you. That time you napped through dinner? That time you were so disgusted with the Rots effort that you stormed out? That time you hung out with Michael Phelps and for some reason got really hungry? The rot has always been there for us. Why not return the favor once in a while.
Cost- Who cares, Mom and Dad put money on the card!
The Green Jacket- R.I.P.- The Super Sampler. Fed 15. You will be missed.
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The Connecticut’s
(Every passing second is another chance to make fun of the worst state in the country…)
Pizza Chef
Actual photo of Pizza Chef's Italian Sub
394 Main Street
New London
(603) 526-9201
Delivery- (Of course not, that would make them too much money)
Tagline: I guess tag lines didn’t come with their generic menus.
When I was working with guys from the discovery channel a few weeks ago, I was asked to take them somewhere quick for lunch. Normally, I would avoid The Chef, but it was a pretty big crew and they didn’t want to travel far (Hey! There’s a tagline for them: “For when you have a lot of people and don’t want to go far, settle for our delicious cardboard”) So we went there, and one of the camera men looked up at a picture hanging over the register of a steak and cheese sub. Don’t get me wrong, it looked like a good sub, but that’s the problem with Pizza Chef. They have an art gallery of pictures of various food in there, none of which even comes close to resembling anything that Pizza Chef offers. It’s like they goggled “meatball sub” and threw the picture up there. The guy never said if he liked it or not, but when they gave it to him and he responded , “…no, mine is the steak and cheese,” its probably not a good sign. Good old pizza chef, catering purgatory since 1340.
Pwned
Cost- More than I generally like paying for feces
The Green Jacket- I guess their pizza is OK.
China City
276 Newport Road
New London
(603) 526-2868
Delivery- (No)
Tagline- “The only Chinese food place in the world that charges you for fortune cookies” (Again, kidding. Kinda)
Talk about a monopoly. China city is the only Chinese place in town. If you own a restaurant and your largest customer group is college students, is it a good sign? What if that same group of students collectively referred to you as China Shitty? Is that a good sign? Not the best food in town but you could do much worse. Probably a once or twice a semester thing. Anymore than that and you run the risk of contracting SARS.
Cost- Pricey for Chinese food, which makes the “pay for your fortune cookies” thing even more ridiculous. Way to alienate your customers in a struggling economy! Can’t wait until you’re a Plaster Fun-time in 6 months.
The Green Jacket- Chicken fingers, but has anyone ever really screwed those up?
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The Top Prospect
Nonnis
247 Newport Road
New London-Across from the Pharmacy
(603) 526-2265
Delivery- (No)
Tagline: “Food just like Mama used to make”
Pretty new place. I went there a few weeks ago and was pretty impressed. We sat down which was not really what this post is about, but the waitress said that they do have a takeout menu and the pizza is really good. It’s hard to tell if they will last considering nothing has made it more than a year in that location, but apparently they have a few other places around the state so their doing something right. Like a good prospect, a lot of potential here. Give it a try. No promises.
Cost- Sitting down got kind of expensive, but take out looked reasonable.
The Green Jacket- Get the pizza, who are you kidding.
Did I miss a place? Am I wrong about something? Post your thoughts in the comment section below. Or dont, and be a jerk.
-Casey
