1.26.15

THE DAILY WILDCAT Printing the news, sounding the alarm, and raising hell since 1899

DAILYWILDCAT.COM

MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015

IN THE NEWS Outbreak of violence in Egypt kills 18 Nuclear energy agreement set

by Obama and India prime minister

ISIS beheads hostage from Japan in video released Sat. Miss Columbia wins title of Miss Universe, Miss USA first runner up — The New York TImes

SPORTS

VOLUME 108 • ISSUE 82

YOU’RE BEING WATCHED New study shows college students are twice as likely to be stalked compared to the general public but less likely to report

BY HOLLY HALSTEAD The Daily Wildcat

A

ccording to UAPD’s 2014 Annual Campus Safety, Security and Fire Safety Report, there were two reported cases of stalking that occurred on the main campus in 2013.

Another study conducted at Sam Houston State University in Texas states college students are about twice as likely to be stalked in comparison to the general public.

The study states that 4.3 percent of college students say they have been stalked in the last 12 months, as opposed to only 2.2 percent of the general population that say they have experienced stalking in the same period of time.

Stalking is most common between former or current intimate partners, most frequently between the ages of 18 and 24, Sam Houston State University states.

Because of the increased number of stalking instances among college students compared to those happening to the general public, public college campuses face new mandates to assist victims and promote education on stalking, such as the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act, or the SaVE Act. The SaVE Act requires that instances of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking be disclosed in an annual campus crime statistics report, and it encourages education and prevention on college campuses.

The Oasis Program, a part of Campus Health Service, works with the UA to reduce sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking on campus. It offers presentations

STALKING, 2 PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY REBECCA NOBLE/THE DAILY WILDCAT

COLLEGE STUDENTS who are stalked may be less likely to report the crime, according to a study done by Sam Houston State University in Texas.

Generations brought 81 : 78 together at conference Women’s SPORTS

It’s time to give Dusan Ristic more playing time Page 6

Stan the Man has emerged for Arizona Page 6

ARTS & LIFE

‘Phantom’ still serenades after two decades Page 10

OPINIONS It takes superpowers to find a decent female superhero film Page 4

QUOTE TO NOTE “Fears of [Ted Cruz] cutting NASA’s budget are an overreaction. He might not have been the best person for the job, but that doesn’t necessarily make him a bad one.”

— Ashwin Mehra

hoops wins first Pac-12 game

BY CHASTITY LASKEY The Daily Wildcat

The Undergraduate Biology Research Program held its 26th Annual Conference on Saturday bringing students, faculty, alumni and the Tucson community together.

“This campus has a wealth of very incredible and talented students,” said Carol Bender, the director of the Undergraduate Biology Research Program. “We are able to use the research resources here and the incredible faculty mentors that we have to nurture that talent. I don’t know of any other place in the country that does it quite as well as our faculty mentors do. It takes a lot of effort to train a new scientist, and our faculty have been willing to put in the time because they not only see it as an investment but they enjoy doing it.”

The conference consisted of a keynote speaker, handson activities, an interpretive dance performance and a poster sharing session showcasing the hard work of more than 120 students.

The poster presentation session consisted of not only UA students but also a few NAU students, as well as one presenter from the local San Miguel High School .

This year’s keynote speaker was Dr. Parmi Suchdev, a UA alumnus who graduated in 1998.

Suchdev was a Flinn Scholar who was involved with the UBRP. He is now a medical epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Nutrition Branch, teaches medical students and residents at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as a pediatric hospitalist and is an associate professor of pediatrics and global health at Emory University .

He commented that the conference has been fantastic and has come a long way.

“I think the key thing is to get students interested in a science early on, and to really supplement their classroom training,” Suchdev said. “There’s

BY EZRA AMACHER The Daily Wildcat

science junior, presented a poster and said it’s inspiring to see someone like Suchdev who can reassure students that they can make it.

“It’s like paying it forward,” Edwards said. “They were in our shoes, and now they’re far in their careers. We want that confirmation that it’s possible.”

Edwards said one of the best parts about the conference is being able to network and meet

Behind a career-high 30 points from LaBrittney Jones, Arizona women’s basketball won its first Pac-12 Conference game of the season on Sunday by defeating Oregon 81-78 in overtime. The Wildcats (8-11, 1-7) rebounded to split the home stand after falling to No. 9 Oregon State 73-55 on Friday.

With under 10 seconds remaining in the overtime session, Charise Holloway hit a go-ahead 3-pointer to give the Wildcats the lead. In the final possession, Arizona’s defense forced the Ducks into a contested lastsecond look that went short.

The UA walked off the court with a victory for the first time in nearly a month.

“I have to commend our team,” UA women’s basketball coach Niya Butts said. “We made enough mistakes for me to be unhappy with, but as a team, we competed and made plays down the stretch.”

In the final minutes of regulation and into overtime, Jones knocked down a handful of key shots that allowed the Wildcats to stay in pace with Oregon.

The forward started for most of the season until Butts recently decided it would be better to bring Jones off the bench. The move paid off, as Jones brought a boost of energy on both sides of the ball.

“I like her aggressiveness with the way she comes out,” Butts said. “She was unbelievable today.

Unbelievable.”

Yet it was Holloway who had the ball in her hands as the clock ticked down in the closing seconds of overtime. Just a freshman, the shooting guard felt no hesitation

BIO CONFERENCE, 2

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL, 7

PHOTOGRAPHER NAME/THE DAILY WILDCAT

LEAD IN STYLE CUTLINE Eraessed mod elit, summodolor sequip enibh ex ea facidunt volorem zzrit vulla faccum ver senis nim augue facidunt accumsan veliqui tion Icitae endus

only so much you can learn in class. When you can actually apply what you learn, it’s great experience. I know when I was a student, it was so great to see people further along in their career and realizing these career paths are possible. That’s been my favorite part talking to students, and hearing where they want to go and really just encouraging them to take their passion to the next level.”

Lauren Edwards, a neuroscience and cognitive

Today

HI 68 LO 51

Tomorrow

HI 74 LO 49

Wednesday

HI 75 LO 49

2 • The Daily Wildcat

News • Monday, January 26, 2015

Protesters egging it on at Whole Foods

BY David Joseph Del GRANDE The Daily Wildcat

Local members of the animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere descended upon Whole Foods Market patrons on Speedway Boulevard this Saturday in protest of the mogul’s questionable practices, while intending to spark community conversation.

Following a private investigation DxE lead using undercover cameras, the group purported a Petaluma, Calif., egg supplier for the natural food supermarket was in violation of standards that legitimize certification regarding humane treatment of farm animals.

Katie Litchfield has been involved with the group for the past year and was inspired to join the platform because of the impact direct action yields.

“It’s proven effective, and we’ve done more than any other form of animal activism,” Litchfield said. “We are making big changes, and we are forcing the issue.”

She said confronting those in the general public who demand products, instead of battling the producer of goods, is the approach that will effect revolutionary change.

Litchfield further said DxE protests will at least begin a dialog and introduce animal rights to people who have not given thought to the issue.

“Whether their response is negative or positive, it doesn’t matter,” she said. “The main point is that they are talking about it.”

The grassroots protest platform based

PHOTOGRAPHER NAME/The Daily Wildcat

LEAD IN STYLE CUTLINE Eraessed mod elit, summodolor sequip enibh ex ea facidunt volorem zzrit vulla faccum ver senis nim augue facidunt accumsan veliqui tion Icitae endus dolupidestis maximus dolor solorro quae sam, sint pro velit

out of Northern California’s Bay Area was founded in early 2013 and, according to its website, has since expanded its reach throughout 70 U.S. cities and 17 countries.

The group has labeled itself an advocacy platform rather than an organization, because local chapters vying for membership simply need to adhere to the group’s basic founding principles.

Pamela Jay, director at Amity Foundation,

Buy sofritas, get free burrito

BY Brandi Walker The Daily Wildcat

The Chipotle Mexican Grill on University Boulevard will take part in a national promotion for customers who purchase organic tofu Sofritas today at any location in the U.S. or Canada. Customers can then use their receipts to claim free burritos, bowls, orders of tacos or salads on their next visit from Jan. 27 to Feb. 28.

The customer base of the restaurant near Main Gate Square is compromised mostly of students, at about 80-90 percent, according to John Hall, the restaurant general manager.

Hall said the promotion’s purpose is to open students’ eyes and change their conceptions of tofu.

supported the actions of the advocacy group.

Jay said progressive social change may take time, but protest movements appear to be a part of the community that she believes are unjustly absent.

“If they make a difference for even one person, it’s going to matter,” Jay said. “There has been a great silencing in our country, and we must make our voices heard. … We have accepted too much of what is unacceptable.”

Bio COnference from page 1

“It’s not this white, mushy, Jell-O-type stuff,” Hall said. “It can taste amazing.”

Sofritas were first introduced by Chipotle on Feb. 12, 2013, according to a press release, as an option for salads, tacos, burritos and burritos bowls.

Charlie Landa, a natural resources sophomore and Chipotle employee for nearly a year, said he expects more than 10,000 people to come in, mostly students.

Hall affirmed Landa’s weighty prediction.

“I expect to have lines out the door like normal,” Hall said. “I mean, it’s free food and college kids.”

— Follow Brandi Walker @brandimwalker

new people, including peers and faculty.

Bender said she was thrilled with the conference and student involvement throughout the year, particularly seeing how students took advantage of the opportunity to communicate their scientific findings.

“Much of science is publicly funded, and if we can’t share with the public what we’re doing, then why should they continue to support us?” Bender said.

“So, being able to communicate your findings to a general audience is a really important skill to cultivate, and it’s an important part of being a scientist. It’s one of their responsibilities.”

John Enemark, the UBRP External Advisory Group chairperson, said that the

Stalking

— Follow David Joseph Del Grande @dailywildcat

conference is intended to allow student to receive feedback, address questions and explain their experiments.

“It’s been a really good conference,” Enemark said. “Students are really excited and great at explaining their work. … They are getting experience at telling people at all levels about their work.”

Suchdev said that it has been “nice to see parents, kids and siblings” in attendance.

“I’m just very grateful that the UA has the amazing faculty and wonderful students that we have,” Bender said, “because we are able to bring those two together in a powerful program like this.”

— Follow Chastity Laskey @dailywildcat

UAPD re c as Natio ognizes January CO n Awarene al Stalking s you feel t s Month. Do hat stalk in problem on the U g is a A Have you ever felt u campus? nsafe?

from page 1

UNITY C MM

R TTE HA

that seek to educate and collaborate with the university community as well as provide services to survivors of such assaults.

“Stalking intersects with the other issues we deal with: sexual assault and relationship violence,” said Megan McKendry, a violence prevention specialist for Oasis. “It often happens in tandem with those crimes, so someone who is experiencing relationship violence may also be experiencing stalking.”

McKendry explained that stalking can happen before or after a sexual assault or to someone who was in an abusive relationship who has experienced stalking from their partner or ex-partner. McKendry added that Oasis is here to help anyone experiencing these types of crime.

Some of the services Oasis offers include two free individual counseling sessions and free group therapy, such as Female Survivors and LGBTQ. “We are here for anyone who is experiencing stalking, whether it’s part of an isolated incident or it’s a part of a broader pattern of victimization,” McKendry said.

“We want them to know that it’s not OK, and we support and believe in survivors.”

According to the University Herald, although college students are likely to experience stalking more frequently than the general public, only about a quarter of college victims file reports with police, whereas 32 percent of the general population file reports with the police.

Recently, technology has become a new and easily accessible way for stalkers to monitor their victims, and the University Herald says that one out of every four stalking cases uses some electronic device, whether it is a GPS to monitor their victims’ movements, audio or video recording, or social networks.

Jeff Smith, a skateboarder from Boston, Mass., calmly packed his Whole Foods’ purchase onto his Harley-Davidson, which he described as a humorous contradiction.

Smith praised the group for having beliefs and convictions but said he remained unimpressed.

“I think they could probably have something better to do on a beautiful Saturday,” Smith said. “I think it’s stupid. …

Ultimately, if you want to really stand up for something and make a difference, there are better ways to go about it.”

Because of short notification previous to this past weekend’s event, Whole Foods Market was not contacted for rebuttal against the claims.

According to an earlier article by the New York Times on claims by the protest organization, Animal Welfare Approved Program Director Andrew Gunther viewed the video evidence more as “very poor management” rather than “systemic failure.”

Litchfield said violence and cruelty are inherently present on every factory farm, regardless of organic certification. And, the corroborated evidence DxE released has been mistakenly marginalized by skeptical experts.

“No matter how humane they think the conditions were,” Litchfield said, “that’s just not the case.”

1.“As a male, I don’t really experience stalking like a female might.

1.

However, people are crazy. Stalking definitely could be a big issue on campus. But I do feel UAPD is correct to jump on the situation, because I would feel very uncomfortable being [stalked].” — Garet Clever, pre-health freshman.

2.

2. “I feel like campus is pretty safe in general, but there have been

times that I have noticed something’s a little off. Not stalking exactly, but I’ve heard stories. It really depends on how safe you are with your surroundings.” — Megan Bearden, undeclared sophomore.

3. “I’ve never personally had a problem with stalking, but I’ve had

a few friends that are girls talk to me about that issue. They said that they’ve felt uncomfortable on campus at times when they get unwanted attention from males. I wouldn’t say it was necessarily stalking, though. It’s more of just harassment on the spot, which isn’t any less serious. But I’d have to say I’ve never really heard of or experienced stalking in a truly serious manner.” — Tim Wells, political science sophomore.

4. “From personal experience, I have always felt safe on this campus.

I’ve been here until late hours, say 11 to 12 in the morning, and I’ve had no issues. I always feel safe, especially with the stations they have for emergencies where you can press the button. I have not heard of any issues of that nature, so I would say U of A has a pretty safe campus.” — Araceli Acosta, Spanish linguistics junior.

4.

3.

— Follow Holly Halstead @holly_halstead

News Tips: 621-3193 The Daily Wildcat is always interested in story ideas and tips from readers. If you see something deserving of coverage, contact news editor David McGlothlin at news@wildcat.arizona.edu or call 621-3193.

The Daily Wildcat is an independent student newspaper published Monday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters at the University of Arizona. It is distributed on campus and throughout Tucson with a circulation of 10,000. The function of the Daily Wildcat is to disseminate news to the community and to encourage an exchange of ideas. The Daily Wildcat was founded under a different name in 1899.

All copy, photographs, and graphics appearing in the Daily Wildcat are the sole property of the Wildcat and may not be reproduced without the specific consent of the editor in chief.

A single copy of the Daily Wildcat is free from newsstands. Unauthorized removal of multiple copies will be considered theft and may be prosecuted. Additional copies of the Daily Wildcat are available from the Student Media office.

The Daily Wildcat is a member of The Associated Press and the Associated Collegiate Press.

— Compiled by Brandi Walker

Editor in Chief Nicole Thill

Sports Editor Roberto Payne

Managing Editor Torsten Ward

THE DAILY WILDCAT Opinions Editor Jacquelyn Oesterblad

Assistant Design Chief Joey Fisher

Assistant Science Editor Amy Nippert

Assistant Sports Editor Matt Wall

Photo Editor Rebecca Noble

Copy Chief Nicole Prieto

Online Editor Britt Theodora

News Editor David McGlothlin

Arts & Life Editor Mia Moran

Assistant Photo Editor Kyle Hansen

Assistant Copy Chief Ashwin Mehra

Assistant Online Editor Katelyn Kennon

Assistant News Editor Ariella Noth

Assistant Arts & Life Editor Alex Guyton

Design Chief Jessie Webster

Science Editor Julie Huynh

Investigative Editor Christianna Silva

News Reporters Adriana Espinosa Holly Halstead David Joseph Del Grande ChastityLaskey Tirion Rose Morris Brandi Walker Amber White

Maddie Pickens

Science Reporters Laeth George Mikayla Mace John McMullen Amy Nippert Chelsea Regan Connie Tran Kimberlie Wang Jacob Witt

Angeline Carbajal Tanner Clinch Jordan Glenn Karen Lizarraga Sally Lugo Natalia Navarro Regan Norton Natalie Picht Sydney Richardson Brandi Walker

Copy Editors Joanna Daya Rachel Lowry Ian Martella Kaleigh Schufeldt Stephanie Torres Stevie Walters

Investigative Reporters Benny Sisson Annie Dickman Kethia Kong Columnists Lizzie Hannah Nick Havey Ashleigh Horowitz Trey Ross Jessica Terrones

Sports Reporters Ezra Emancher James Kelley Brian Peel Stevie Katz Justin Spears Zoe Wolkowitz Rose Aly Valenzuela Arts & Life Writers Lior Attias Victoria Pereira Anna Mae Ludlum Ivana Goldtooth Patrick O’Connor Alex Paletta

Photographers Tyler Baker Cecelia Alvarez Brittan Bates Shane Bekian McKenzie Colson Savannah Douglas Owen Forest Cooper Temple Jesus Barrera

Designers Emily Gauci Annie Dickman Ilse Rodriguez Julia Leon Meghan Fernandez Hannah Bloom Ryan Reyes

Graphic Designer Preston Baker Advertising Account Executives Spencer Lewis Logan Simpson

Video Editor Briana Sanchez

Octavio Partida Classified Advertising Leah Corry Katherine Fournier Katelyn Galante Kaedyn House Anna Yeltchev Accounting Samantha Motowski Jacqueline Mwangi

Advertising Designers Jonathan Benn Jazlyn Guenther Alyssa Dehen

for corrections or complaints concerning news and editorial content of the Daily Wildcat should be directed to the editor in chief. For further information on the Daily Wildcat’s Corrections Requests approved grievance policy, readers may contact Mark Woodhams, director of Arizona Student Media, in the Sherman R. Miller III Newsroom at the Park Student Union.

Contact Us Editor in Chief editor@wildcat.arizona.edu News Editor news@wildcat.arizona.edu Opinions Editor letters@wildcat.arizona.edu Photo Editor photo@wildcat.arizona.edu Sports Editor sports@wildcat.arizona.edu Arts & Life Editor arts@wildcat.arizona.edu

Newsroom 615 N. Park Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85721 520-621-3551 Advertising Department 520-621-3425

NATION & WORLD Preservation halts drilling

Tribune News service

WASHINGTON — The White House is proposing to designate the oil-rich coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a wilderness area permanently off limits to drilling.

The proposal sets up a showdown with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. She said the White House also intends to put much of the Arctic Ocean off limits to drilling in the new five-year offshore leasing plan to be released this week.

Murkowski described the moves as “a stunning attack on our sovereignty and our ability to develop a strong economy that allows us, our children and our grandchildren to thrive.”

“It’s clear this administration does not care about us, and sees us as nothing but a territory,” Murkowski said in a written statement. “I cannot understand why this administration is willing to negotiate with Iran, but not Alaska. But we will not be run over like this. We will fight back with every resource at our disposal.”

Obama’s proposal to designate 12.3 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness would require congressional approval, and there is no chance the Republicancontrolled Congress will agree. But there are heightened protections the Interior Department will start implementing on its own.

The proposed wilderness designation includes the 1.5-million acre coastal plain of the refuge, estimated to contain about 11 billion barrels of recoverable oil. Politicians have battled for decades about whether to open the area. President Bill Clinton vetoed a bill in 1995 that would have allowed drilling.

Obama announced the proposed wilderness designation on Sunday in a YouTube video. He called the Alaskan refuge an “incredible place, pristine, undisturbed,” that supports caribou, polar bears and fish. He said the Interior Department has put together a comprehensive plan to protect the area.

“I’m going to be calling on Congress to make sure they take it one step further, designating it as a wilderness so we can

Monday, January 26, 2015 • Page 3 Editor:David McGlothlin news@wildcat.arizona.edu (520) 621-3106 twitter.com/dailywildcat

Victory over Boko Haram, 200 killed tribune news service

PHOTOGRAPHER NAME/The Daily Wildcat

LEAD IN STYLE CUTLINE Eraessed mod elit, summodolor sequip enibh ex ea facidunt volorem zzrit vulla faccum ver senis nim augue facidunt accumsan veliqui tion Icitae endus dolupidestis maximus dolor solorro

make sure that this amazing wonder is preserved for future generations,” Obama said.

Environmental groups praised the proposal.

“This is a big deal,” said Cindy Shogan, executive director of the Alaska Wilderness League. “In the history of the Arctic Refuge, this is the closest that we have come to advancing wilderness for the coastal plain.”

But Alaska Gov. Bill Walker called it a blow to a state that’s already suffering a huge loss of revenue as a result of low oil prices. Walker said he “will consider accelerating the options available to us to increase oil exploration and production on state-owned lands.”

Murkowski, who has control over the

Interior Department’s budget in the Senate, threatened retribution for the wilderness proposal as well as the upcoming offshore oil and gas leasing plan. She said the leasing plan “will effectively ban development in large swaths of the Chukchi and Beaufort seas” in the Alaskan Arctic.

Murkowski said it’s not clear how the new restrictions will affect offshore Arctic areas already under lease by Shell, ConocoPhillips and Statoil.

“These decisions simply cannot be allowed to stand,” Murkowski said. “I have tried to work with this administration, even though they’ve made it extremely difficult every step of the way, but those days are officially over. We are left with no choice but to hit back as hard as we can.”

JOHANNESBURG — The militant group Boko Haram attacked a major Nigerian city early Sunday in what appeared to be its most ambitious attempt to gain territory.

But Nigeria’s military drove back the insurgents with an air and ground attack, killing about 200 fighters, according to military officials. It was a rare victory in the country’s fight against the militant insurgency.

Boko Haram attacked Maiduguri, the capital of Nigeria’s Borno State, on several fronts Sunday morning, triggering heavy fighting as the army scrambled to defend the city. Fighting raged through the night, according to local media. The attackers also took over the town of Monguno to the north, gaining control of a military base and ammunition store, and attacked several villages farther south, in Adamawa State.

Nigerian defense headquarters Sunday announced a 24-hour curfew in Maiduguri.

In recent months, Boko Haram has seized a significant amount of territory in northeastern Nigeria, raising its black flag over dozens of villages it has conquered around Maiduguri.

Boko Haram was founded in Maiduguri about 12 years ago, and the city remains an important symbol to the violent Islamist militia, which wants to establish an Islamic caliphate.

Nigerian military officials said they recovered two armed personnel carriers from Boko Haram, as well as many anti-aircraft guns and AK-47s.

The attack occurred shortly before Secretary of State John F. Kerry flew into Nigeria on Sunday, with elections just three weeks away. He met President Goodluck Jonathan and his main election rival, Muhammadu Buhari, in the commercial capital, Lagos, to urge both to accept the election result and to exhort their supporters to desist from post-election violence.

Violence marred the 2011 election, when riots broke out in the north as Buhari and his supporters contested the result. Angry northern mobs enraged by Jonathan’s win dragged Christians from their houses in northern towns and killed them. About 800 people were killed.

Nigeria, a country of 170 million, is roughly divided between Muslims, concentrated in the north, and Christians in the south. Jonathan is a Christian.

There are fears that a disputed result this time could fuel more violence in northern Nigeria and drive disillusioned northern voters toward Boko Haram.

Modernization of port brings economic hope tribune news service

MARIEL, Cuba — The deepwater port of Mariel, once the site of a massive exodus of refugees to the United States, may soon be the stage for a new chapter in Cuba’s history, one that flirts gently with global trade and free markets.

A $1 billion project to modernize the port and create a special economic zone will add Mariel as a stop on a global maritime highway that stretches from Asia to Europe.

And the outlook for Mariel’s natural harbor might grow brighter, if the U.S. and Cuba mend a diplomatic rupture that started more than half a century ago. That’s why the talks that began Wednesday in Havana have sent ripples as far away as Brazil, which is financing most of the Mariel port project, as well as China and Vietnam, whose similar experiments in free-trade zones four decades ago led to a trade boom.

The U.S. trade embargo remains the major stumbling block to the Mariel project. As long as the embargo, imposed in 1962, remains in effect, any ship that docks in Cuba cannot enter the United States for six months unless it has a U.S. waiver.

But there are several factors that befog the outlook for the deepwater port and free-trade zone. Cuba faces competition as a maritime

PHOTOGRAPHER NAME/The Daily Wildcat

LEAD IN STYLE CUTLINE Eraessed mod elit, summodolor sequip enibh ex ea facidunt volorem zzrit vulla faccum ver senis nim augue facidunt accumsan veliqui tion Icitae endus dolupidestis maximus dolor solorro quae sam, sint pro velit

transshipment hub. Moreover, Cuba faces new risks. For the second time in a generation, Cubans are watching with trepidation as a major patron stumbles. Before, it was the Soviet Union, whose collapse sent the socialist island into a tailspin in the early 1990s. Now it’s Venezuela, which totters as the price of oil, its major source of income, plummets.

Still, experts hail the Port of Mariel expansion and free-trade zone as an important step toward open markets, if not a break from the country’s one-party socialist system.

“It’s an intermediate step,” said Omar Everleny Perez, a researcher at the Center for the Study of the Cuban Economy at the University of Havana.

Perez noted the range of benefits for investors in the 180-square-mile special economic zone abutting the port, such as 50-year contracts, 100 percent ownership of assets and tax reductions, largely unprecedented in Cuba.

“There are a lot of incentives for the foreign investor, such as operating tax-free for 10 years and paying no tariffs on machinery,” Perez said.

Advocates say the Mariel special economic zone, 30 miles west of Havana, will be like the Colon Free Zone operated by Panama and has the potential to be a cheap alternative for companies looking to manufacture and ship products into the United States from an offshore location, in this case only 120 miles from Florida.

Cuba is finishing up the dredging of Mariel Bay to a depth of 58 feet, allowing new mega-ships to dock with an eye toward events in Panama and Nicaragua. In early 2016, Panama will complete a third set of locks on its canal, permitting much larger vessels to transit the isthmus, carrying up to 13,000 containers each. Nicaragua, for its part, has granted a 50-year concession to a Hong Kong-based company to dig a massive canal across Central America that would allow still larger ships, including supertankers, a shortcut passage.

“When these two canals are done, the one in Panama and Nicaragua, the Port of Mariel will be on the axis between Asia and Europe,” Perez said.

Monday Mega Market

ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT ARIZONA DAILY

Monday Mega Market

Wildcat Special!

Chili Cheese Dog Chili Cheeseburger Chili Cheese Fries

E. Broadway 3.99 WILDCAT ARIZONA DAILY WILD2043 (520) 622-4244 CAT ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT ARI 59¢ Hotdogs 20% OFF W/ CATCARD WEDNESDAY ZONA DAILY WILDCAT ARIZONA 5PM - 8PM DAILY WILDCAT WILDCATARIZONA ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT ARIZONA DAILY WILD INDIA OVEN LET USWILDCAT ARI CUISINE OF INDIA 10% Off CAT ARIZONA DAILY Lunch Buffet YOU! ADVERTISE 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

ZONA DAILY WILDCAT ARIZONA 20% Off DAILY WILDCAT ARIZONA DAILY Find our menu online Dinner Entrees CALL US TODAY! WILDCAT ARIZONA DAILY WILD www.azindiaoven.com 5-9:45 p.m.

2727 N. Campbell Ave. with student ID 520-621-1686 CATARIZONA CATARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT ARI 326-8635

$

*CATCARD can only be used with full priced items. Cannot be used with specials or other coupons.

HAPPY CRAFT $2.77 HOUR4-7:30 PM EveryBEERS Day!

OPINIONS

Monday, January 26, 2015 • Page 4 Editor: Jacquelyn Oesterblad letters@wildcat.arizona.edu (520) 621-3192 twitter.com/dailywildcat

Wanted: Women wearing capes

BY MADDIE PICKENS The Daily Wildcat

A

s 2015 kicks off, viewers are finally starting to see full lineups for the next few years of superhero films. Marvel Studios has updated their plans to include “Phase Three,” which should result in 11 new films set in their universe from now to 2019. DC Comics, meanwhile, is gearing up for at least 10 new films, set to finish releasing by 2020.

Within the past decade, Hollywood adaptations of traditional comic book heroes have enjoyed a steady increase in popularity. Familiarity with comics canon is no longer a prerequisite for enjoying the movies. With this changing demographic, however, comes a recurring question that has haunted the comic book industry for decades: Do these superhero universes suffer from rampant sexism and the objectification of women?

Beyond the issue of sexualization of female characters’ costumes, which is a popular and justified criticism of the industry, it is important to look at the broader identity of female characters within superhero worlds.

“The foundation of Marvel Studios is comics from the 1960s [aimed at] an audience of Caucasian boys and young men,” said Bradley Schauer, a UA professor of film studies. “So, the iconic characters reflect this demographic: White men are heroes, and women tend to be objects of desire more than characters for the audience to identify with.”

While the source material may not present fully dimensional female characters, that’s not an excuse for modern-day producers and directors. In many cases, directors have risen to the challenge admirably. There are, after all, strong female leads in most recent superhero films, many of whom become central to the title heroes’ success.

Several of these women — such as Black Widow in “The Avengers,” Agent Peggy Carter in “Captain America: The First Avenger” or Catwoman in “The Dark Knight Rises” — often subvert societal expectations or twist them in their favor, using their perceived weaknesses to manipulate men. They are often heroes in their own right; Virginia “Pepper” Potts overcomes the “damsel-indistress” trope to save the day in “Iron Man 3,” and Jane Foster’s knowledge of astrophysics is an integral part of the final fight in “Thor: The Dark World.”

However, these women often appear primarily as the token female characters in an almost entirely-male casts. A prime example is Peggy Carter, who now has her own TV show, an arguably bold and progressive move by Marvel.

As agent Carter is the only important female character on the show, and the only female character who defies stereotypes, she is relegated the title of Marvel badass.

These studios still haven’t produced movies centered entirely around female superheroes, though there are some in the works. Notably, DC Comics will introduce Wonder Woman in the upcoming “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” and she will have her own movie by June 2017. Marvel is planning to produce a movie centered on Captain Marvel, another female superhero, by 2018.

Another question arises, then: Why weren’t these films produced sooner?

The fault does not lie entirely with the industry. Comics consumers can be just as guilty of contributing to the blatant sexism regarding female superheroes.

A prime example is the reaction to the casting of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman. Many fans took to the Internet, crying out that her bust was too small, her waist not small enough or her frame too tiny to portray the Amazon convincingly. They conveniently ignored Gadot’s two years of service in the Israeli Defense Forces, her stunt work in the “Fast and Furious” movies or the fact that, in Gadot’s own words, “historically accurate Amazonian women actually had only one breast.”

The comic book industry, and resulting Hollywood franchises, has come a long way since the 1960s in terms of its treatment of women.

“It can be difficult for creators to think outside [conventions],” Schauer said. “But by drawing attention to ways that superhero [productions] can be more inclusive … we can start to revise our definitions of what a superhero story can be. That can lead to some exciting innovations.”

Hopefully, we can watch these innovations unfold in the coming decade.

— Maddie Pickens is an economics freshman. Follow her @maddieclaire149

Cruz won’t bruise NASA

BY ASHWIN MEHRA The Daily Wildcat

W

ith a new year comes a new Congress, and with a new Congress comes new reports of the incoming destruction of everything great about this country. Though when it comes to NASA, the fears seem founded on fact.

Over the last few weeks, the Internet has been awash with articles about how Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is the new chair of the Subcommittee on Space, Science and Competitiveness. The position involves oversight of NASA, and it seems everyone is afraid this is the end of NASA as we know it.

On paper, Cruz being in charge of NASA makes little sense, except to the Republicans who, like Cruz, deny the reality of science. The Huffington Post points out that Cruz believes there isn’t enough evidence to support climate change, something which most NASA scientists who study the subject will likely disagree with him on.

Cruz also tried cutting NASA’s budget in 2013 — and now he has more power to do so. NASA cuts could have far-reaching effects, including at the UA. It seems reasonable to be

scared — but only if you’re cherry- budget won’t help reach them. picking facts.

Cruz also isn’t the only one on Cruz may not be a crusader for the subcommittee, which itself science, but that doesn’t mean is under the domain of another he’s completely anti-NASA, either. committee.

In 2013, Cruz said he believes the “Those appropriations U.S. must stay a leader in space committees … they’re packed with exploration, something that people — you know, they’re not cannot happen without NASA. mindless advocates of space or He was also trying to cut the NASA, but … they’re technically agency’s budget at the time, but competent,” said Chris Impey, the that’s not unprecedented. After all, deputy head of the department former President George W. Bush of astronomy at the UA. “They announced a plan in 2004 to go understand what NASA’s trying back to the moon by 2020, only to to do, and they’re generally then slash NASA’s budget over the supportive.” next few years.

Cruz’s words That doesn’t seem to push mean Cruz will him into that follow the same direction. Even When it path, though. his 2013 attempt comes to For one, he can’t to cut NASA’s act unilaterally budget wasn’t an NASA ... to make cuts. attack on NASA Congress could still specifically: Cruz fears seem pass a budget that was supporting founded on cuts NASA funding, across-the-board but that’s far from cuts to reduce fact certain. government Cruz also expenditure. is somewhat And then knowledgeable about NASA, there’s Cruz’s own constituents to unlike climate change. In a Jan. consider: NASA has large facilities 14 interview with the Houston in Texas and a growing private Chronicle, Cruz said he believes space industry.

NASA should get back to exploring “With NASA … there’s also space and to manned space a pork element,” Impey said. exploration, as well as find a way to “Those people who are from get reach low-Earth orbit without California or New York or Florida Russian aid. These are not bad or Texas where big NASA centers goals, and him cutting NASA’s are, they’re not going … to oversee

cuts to those big NASA activities.”

If Cruz defies his words and constituents and cuts NASA’s budgets, it would have widespread effects. NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, which would replace the retired space shuttles, could see cutbacks and delays. Potential exploration missions might be pushed far into the future. The two largest missions at the UA, OSIRIS-REx and the James Webb Space Telescope, are both already funded, Impey said, but the UA could see fewer NASA grants and less money from some science departments.

A funding cut is no joke, and Cruz is, hopefully, smarter than that. Fears of him cutting NASA’s budget are an overreaction. He might not have been the best person for the job, but that doesn’t necessarily make him a bad one.

“Every one of us had looked up at the night sky and wondered what lies out there,” Cruz told the Houston Chronicle. “America has always led the way in space exploration, and we need to reclaim that leadership.”

Who knows? Maybe Cruz will be the one leading us there, but he most likely won’t be the one stopping us.

— Ashwin Mehra is a physiology senior. Follow him @Arvedui

Use the bag, spoil the climate Plastic bags do more than just threaten the environment — they pose a hidden cost to consumers as well.

Kaitlyn Elkind is an undergraduate codirector of the Associated Students of the University of Arizona’s Students for Sustainability and oversees “Breaking the Bag Habit,” a project started by UA students petitioning for a plastic bag ban. According to Elkind, U-Mart in the Student Union Memorial Center used $9,500 worth of plastic bags in the last year.

With the adoption of a plastic bag ban, the Arizona Student Unions would save close to $10,000 every year.

With all of the impending cuts from the state budget (thanks Gov. Doug Ducey!), Wildcat Country can use all the money-saving opportunities it can get.

However, this is not just about breaking the bag habit.

In general, banning bags is a forward thinking policy. Many municipalities, states and even countries have banned bags. These policies have helped to clean up oceans, reduce litter in storm drains, on trees and telephone lines and in landfills. Other options include placing a fee on plastic bags, which have been known to reduce plastic bags — especially in Ireland, according to reuseit.com — but, overall, they aren’t as effective.

Since plastic bags are not recyclable in blue city of Tucson barrels, the city has to add

BY MADDY BYNES The Daily Wildcat

W

hat’s that floating in the sky? It’s bird, it’s a plane, no wait … it’s a plastic bag! Plastic bags are convenient and easy to use but a hassle to store under the sink.

They’re so ubiquitous that we often fail to really see them at all. However, recently, there have been multiple environmental movements to reduce this commonplace image.

We might not think about them, but the serious and damaging impact plastic bags have on our environment can’t be ignored any longer. Worldwide consumption of plastic bags is estimated at a minimum of 500 billion plastic bags per year. According to Bag It, each of these bags takes between 500 and 1000 years to photodegrade, though the decomposition timeline impossible to predict with any certainty. Yet, average use time per bag is only 12 minutes.

Though these numbers are startling, it gets worse. The North Pacific Subtropical Gyre, also called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, is the most heavily studied ocean current on the planet. The garbage patch is an island of floating plastic, a plastic soup filled with billions of broken down pieces of plastic. According to Bag It, the ratio of plastic to food in the ocean is as much as 40:1. In other words, there is 40 times more plastic in the ocean than there is food for the animals that live there.

The Daily Wildcat Editorial Policy Daily Wildcat staff editorials represent the official opinion of the Daily Wildcat staff, which is determined at staff editorial meetings. Columns, cartoons, online comments and letters to the editors represent the opinion of their author and do not represent the opinion of the Daily Wildcat.

money to its budget to de-gunk plastic bags from the machines in its facilities. It also has to pay to take the bags out of storm drains, as well as erect a fence on the Los Reales Landfill to reduce the litter flying out.

We use plastic bags and throw them out on a large scale seemingly due to an odd societal mantra: out of sight, out of mind. We use plastic bags because they are convenient. Plastic is also lighter than paper, making them easier for companies to transport.

Overall, plastic bags are much easier for consumerism. You don’t have to think about anything to shop.

When it comes to plastic bags, the less we use, the better we are. Plastic bags do not entail the convenience we thought. They are unnecessary and quite costly.

Using a reusable bag or just asking to carry your bottle of soda home in your hand, purse or backpack are simple fixes, but their benefits to the environment are huge.

There’s a popular saying in the environmental movement: “Think global, act local.” Every person can help. By reducing what we consume, we reduce the amount of waste in the oceans and environment in general.

Average use time per [plastic] bag is only 12 minutes

— Maddy Bynes is junior studying political science and history. Follow her @madelinebynes

CONTACT US | The Daily Wildcat accepts original, unpublished letters from all of its readers •

Email letters to: letters@wildcat.arizona.edu

•

•

Letters should include name, connection to university (year, major, etc.) and contact information

Snail mail to: 615 N. Park Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719

•

Letters should be no longer than 350 words and should refrain from personal attacks

Monday, January 26, 2015

•5

POLICE BEAT

my!place

BY HOLLY HALSTEAD AND AMBER WHITE

Every Friday’s Your

The Daily Wildcat

LUCKY DAY!

All because of you

A UA student was cited and released for unlawful possession of narcotic paraphernalia on Jan. 20.

A University of Arizona Police Department officer was called to an apartment for a narcotics violation. The officer noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the apartment in question.

The officer knocked on the apartment door, and when the student answered, the officer asked him if he knew why he was there. The individual replied, “Because of this,” pointing to a bong and other drug paraphernalia that were sitting on his bathroom sink.

Upon a closer inspection, the officer also found ashes from burnt marijuana in an ashtray, a marijuana grinder, paper clips with burnt metal ends and prescription bottles with marijuana residue in them.

The individual was read his Miranda rights. He said understood them and agreed to answer the officer’s questions. The individual said he had purchased the marijuana off campus, bought a baggie of marijuana for $10 that day and had been smoking marijuana for two years.

He also said he had been smoking marijuana with his next door neighbor. The officer soon made contact with three suspects in the next room who all claimed they had never seen marijuana before and that they did not know what it looked like, despite one of the individuals having a greenish-colored tongue.

The officer collected the drug paraphernalia from the bathroom and cited the individual.

the Arizona NEW! AtStudent Union

6.6136 x 6.8125 Fridays 8am to 3pm

Gone, gone, gone

Executive Chef Omo brings his 4 Diamond Brunch to the Union. Join us for made-to-order omelets, griddled classics with an extensive toppings bar, savory meats and potatoes, pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and lots more.

All you care to eat, for a price that won’t bust the bank. See you on Friday!

A UA faculty member was interviewed on the phone by a UAPD officer regarding a bike theft on Jan. 19.

The faculty member said his bike was on the northeast bike rack at Steward Observatory and went missing later that day.

The bike was described as a blue “Specialized Crossroads” costing approximately $600.

Items attached to the bike were a saddlebag amounting to $28, a dog-running system amounting to $25 and a rear bike rack amounting to $25.

The bike was chained to the rack with a combination lock that went through the frame and the front wheel, but the lock was gone, too.

The faculty member provided the serial number of the bike, and it has been entered into the National Crime Information Center database.

He requested his victim’s rights and informed officers that he wanted to be a part of future judicial proceedings.

New Menus Every Friday!

Second Level, Student Union Memorial Center

TO FIND YOUR NEXT DATE 3.2443 x 3.75 3.2443 x 3.75

save the date!

Criminal Defense Attorneys Experienced and Effective Representation of Students

Steven P. Sherick & Adam N. Bleier steve@sherickbleier.com

adam@sherickbleier.com

Telephone No. (520) 318-3939 | Fax No. 520-318-0201 www.shericklaw.com

3.2443 x 3.75

3.2443 x 3.75

FRIDAY FEB. 6 in the Arizona Room 6-8PM FREE w/CatCard union.arizona.edu |

EVENTS

ArizonA Daily

Wildcat EVENT CALENDAR

MON.

26 JAN 2015

facebook.com/arizonaunions |

@arizonaunions

all over! ENJOY EVERY DAY

CAMPUS EVENTS

CAMPUS EVENTS

TUCSON EVENTS

Weight Watchers at UAMC. UMC, 12pm. University of Arizona Health Network staff, physicians, residents, Arizona Health Sciences Center staff and students are welcome to join the Weight Watchers at the UA Medical Center for a 10-week series from Jan. 12 through March 16, Mondays at noon. Meetings last 45 minutes, including 15-minute registration plus a 30-minute meeting.

The program includes food and activity plans.

health complications, surgical treatment for morbid obesity, including types of procedures, complications and shortterm and long-term outcomes.

American Indian Arts Exposition Gem Show 1300 N. Stone Ave, 10-5. American Indian artists and artisans selling original art, craftworks, and foods directly from the artists and vendors for the discriminating collector; music and dancers performing poolside on weekends at the Flamingo Quality Inn Hotel Ballroom.

This is an official event of the Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase, the largest event of its kind in the world.

Appointed Professionals Advisory Council Monthly Meeting. BIO5 Room 103, 3-5pm. Join us as Joaquin Ruiz, dean of the College of Science, shares an overview of his area focus and discusses current matters of interest to appointed personnel.

Surgical Weight Loss Informational Seminar UMC Dining Rooms E & F, 5pm. The informational seminar is for prospective patients interested in getting started in the surgical weight-loss program. Take the first step toward a healthier you and learn about obesity impacts on general health and potential

UA Science Lecture Series: Life in the Universe Centennial Hall, 7pm. This series explores our Universe at molecular, biological, planetary and cosmic scales to ask “What is life?” and how do we recognize it? To understand life in the Universe, we ask: What environments produce life and which attributes make something alive? How does life change?

TUCSON EVENTS Tucson Jazz Festival: Joey DeFrancesco Quartet with special guest Jimmy Cobb and Tucson Jazz Institute Ellington Band Fox Tucson Theatre, 11-5pm. The inaugural Tucson Jazz Festival promises to make musical history during 13 days of jazz music, food, master classes, and festival fun with free concerts on two stages and several indoor clubs downtown featuring more than a dozen local bands playing Dixieland to swing to blues and R&B.

Raptor Free Flight Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 10am and 2pm. Bring your cameras to see the Raptor Free Flight demonstration at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. This presentation puts you in the flight path as native birds-ofprey swoop and soar right above your head. The action takes place in the open desert to showcase the birds in their natural habitat. Different birds fly in each of the two presentations daily.

Complied by: Leah Corry

To sponsor this calendar, or list an event, email calendar@dailywildcat.com or call 621.3425 Deadline 3pm 2 business days prior to publication.

SPORTS SCORE CENTER King James lead Cavs over OKC

Monday, January 26, 2015 • Page 6 Editor: Roberto Payne sports@wildcat.arizona.edu (520) 621-2956 twitter.com/wildcatsports

MEN’S BASKETBALL

It’s time to play Dusan more

BY ROBERTO PAYNE

Cleveland Cavaliers 108, Oklahoma City Thunder 98

The Daily Wildcat

A

Coach K wins his 1,000 game No. 5 Duke 77 St. Johns 68

Miami Heat handle Chicago Bulls Miami Heat 96 Chicago Bulls 84

FIND IT ONLINE Track and Field

Wildcats get three firstplace finishes

TYLER BAKER/THE DAILY WILDCAT

ARIZONA MEN’S basketball center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) goes for a rebound during Arizona’s 69-51 win against Utah in McKale Center on Jan. 17. Advanced stats indicate that Tarczewski should see his minutes decreased.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

UA defeats Cal, sweeps Bay Area trip UPCOMING SCHEDULE MEN’S BASKETBALL 1/28 vs. Oregon

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 1/30 at Utah

MEN’S TENNIS

1/30 vs. San Francisco

WOMEN’S TENNIS

t the beginning of the season, no one would have given the following question any thought: Should Dusan Ristic start over Kaleb Tarczewski? The answer is still probably “no.”

However, 20 games into the season, Tarczewski’s erratic play — especially offensively — has forced the question into a more prominent light. Pure per game stats show Tarczewski is averaging 8.7 PPG and 4.9 RPG, and Ristic is at 3.4 PPG and 2.2 RPG. After coming from Serbia just a few years ago, Ristic is still learning the American game, while Tarczewski has been average this season for the Arizona Wildcats.

However, should Tarczewski see his minutes decreased and Ristic see his minutes increased? The answer is definitely “yes.”

Much like baseball, it’s tough to truly gauge a player’s importance or worth to a team without implementing advanced statistics.

Unlike baseball, there are far fewer advanced stats in basketball.

In this scenario, the advanced stats back up the claim that Ristic should be seeing more game action. For starters, let’s dive into per 40 minute averages, which is what a player would average over 40 minutes of action. Tarczewski has per 40 minute averages of 13.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 0.9 blocks, 4.7 fouls and a .582 field goal percentage, and Ristic is at 15.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.1 blocks,

BASKETBALL, 7

TYLER BAKER/THE DAILY WILDCAT

ARIZONA MEN’S basketball center Dusan Ristic (14) shoots during Arizona’s 69-51 win against Utah in McKale Center on Jan. 17.

Advanced stats indicate that Ristic should see an increase in playing time.

SWIMMING & DIVING

GYMNASTICS

Cal hands Arizona second loss of season

GymCats upset U-Dub in Seattle

BY NICOLE COUSINS The Daily Wildcat

Saturday’s swimming and diving meet against California wasn’t so much about the wins and losses as it was about the reunion of a group of girls who flat out know how to swim.

The No. 1 Cal Golden Bears handed No. 14 Arizona its second loss of the year — and the weekend after falling to No. 3 Stanford on Friday with a score of 157-143. But after the meet, it was all smiles for five Colorado natives who grew up down the street from one other.

Even though Arizona’s Bonnie Brandon, 20, and Lauren Stoeckle, 21, and Cal’s Missy Franklin, 19, Kelly Naze, 20, and Caroline Piehl, 21, left the comfort of their homes in Centennial, Colo., in college, they have all managed to stay in touch.

“It’s really nice,” said Brandon, who walked away with victories in

SWIMMING & DIVING, 7

1/31 vs. NAU

BY MATT WALL

The Daily Wildcat

COURTESY OF ARIZONA ATHLETICS

ARIZONA’S BRAD Tandy dives into the pool during Arizona’s 205-93 loss to California on Saturday. Tandy led the Wildcats to a victory in the 50-yard freestyle event.

GYMNASTICS

1/31 vs. Utah

TWEET TO NOTE Haters gonna hate hate hate hate hate, and the refs are gettting paid paid paid paid #ShakeItOffStanford #BearDown —@Fake_SeanMiller

Fake Sean Miller drops some Taylor Swift themed knowledge about Arizona men’s basketball’s recent victory over Stanford.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Stan has emerged as the Man

BY JAMES KELLEY The Daily Wildcat

twitter.com/wildcatsports twitter.com/wildcathoops facebook.com/wildcatsports

I

t’s fitting that NBA players and coaches were packed in Haas Pavilion on Saturday night to watch Arizona men’s basketball defeat California, because the Wildcats’ biggest and most NBA-ready star shined once again.

For the fourth game in a row, forward Stanley Johnson scored 19 points to lead the No. 7 Wildcats (18-2, 6-1 Pac-

12 Conference) to a 73-50 win in Berkeley, Calif., over the Golden Bears.

The reigning Pac-12 Player of the Week scored 22 against Colorado, 18 versus Utah and 19 at Stanford. This week, Johnson was also named to the midseason watch lists for the Oscar Robertson Trophy and the Integris Wayman Tisdale Award.

As Mugatu from the 2001 hit movie “Zoolander” would say, “He’s so hot right now.”

While the Wildcats have won four games in a row and six of their last seven, they are doing so with turmoil in the frontcourt.

At Cal, for the second straight game, starting center Kaleb Tarczewski and starting power forward Brandon Ashley were in foul trouble. The Wildcats even went through one stretch where they didn’t score for over five minutes against a Cal side that was beaten 79-44 to lowly ASU on Thursday.

Johnson, who was 5-for-10 from the field and 8-for-9 from the free-throw line, has become a constant the UA can rely on, as other Wildcats make cameos each game.

Meanwhile, Stan the Man continued to fill the stat sheets. He was one rebound short of a double-double, grabbing nine boards, three of which were offensive, and he also had two steals.

Johnson’s recent resurgence coincides directly with the UA’s renaissance. In the last two weeks, Arizona has re-emerged as the king of the Pac-12 after a surprising

COLUMN, 7

Arizona gymnastics defeated the No. 18 Washington Huskies 196.050195.950 on Saturday at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash. It was the road victory that the No. 22 Wildcats needed to jump-start their season, especially after already losing to a pair of top-25 teams on the road.

“It’s rare for visiting teams to come to Washington and win,” UA gymnastics coach Bill Ryden said in a press release.

“They have a quality program, and they compete exceptionally well at home.

For us to get a victory here is huge, and for us to get a 196 on the road this early in the season is huge. There was nothing that wasn’t successful for us tonight.”

The 196.050 mark is the highest score of the season for the Wildcats.

The GymCats began the meet strong on bars with a total team score of 49.025. Leading the Wildcats on bars was Allie Flores with a score of 9.850.

Coming in next were Gabby Laub and Lexi Mills, who both scored a 9.825.

On vault, Flores produced the high number for the Wildcats with a score of 9.875. Shelby Edwards and Jessie Sisler followed, both scoring a 9.775. Overall, the GymCats combined for a 48.900 team score on vault.

Leading the Wildcats on floor was Sisler, who produced a career-high of 9.900. Flores added a score of 9.850, while Howard and Shay Fox each had scores of 9.800. The GymCats produced a total floor score of 49.075.

Finishing the meet on beam, Sisler had the high score for the Wildcats with a 9.875. Flores added a 9.850, and Edwards produced a 9.825.

“Congratulations to the whole beam team, and congratulations to assistant coach Meredith Paulicivic,” Ryden said. “Beam was our biggest struggle last year, but they’ve really made vast improvements this year.”

The whole meet was neck and neck between the Wildcats and the Huskies, but Arizona prevailed in the end by just one tenth of a point. Flores tied her career-high in the all-around competition with a score of 39.425.

— Follow Matt Wall @mwall20

Sports • Monday, January 26, 2015

The Daily Wildcat • 7

Women’s Basketball

Johnson

in letting the game-winner fly.

“She’s a gamer, and she’s very confident in herself as a person and a basketball player,” UA point guard Candice Warthen said. “She’s a shooter, so she’ll jack up five 3’s a game if she has to.”

Arizona and Oregon both made 40 percent of their attempts, with Lexi Bando being the Ducks’ leading scorer at 20 points. Bando hit four of her team’s 11 3-point attempts.

At the end, the Ducks needed one more three to fall, but didn’t get it.

On Friday, the Wildcats held their own for most of the night against Oregon State, one of the best teams in the country.

Warthen had one of her best outings of the season as she led the team with 22 points and seven rebounds. The senior also moved into 19th place on Arizona’s all-time scoring list.

For a short while, it looked like Warthen might lead her team to a stunning upset.

The UA got off to a quick 11-5 start by knocking down some tough jumpers and being aggressive down low.

With four minutes to go in the half, Arizona still had a 1-point lead. However, the Beavers used a pair of 3-pointers to regain advantage and go into halftime up six.

In the second half, Oregon State proved to be too big to stop down low and pulled away in a hurry.

The Beavers shot 57 percent in the second half by continuously attacking the paint. On defense, they were just as dominant — blocking nine Arizona attempts overall.

From here, the Wildcats will hope to expand off the momentum of the Oregon win when they travel to play Utah and Colorado this coming weekend.

loss at Oregon State. He was held to seven points and three rebounds in Corvallis, Ore. The freshman phenom was also quiet in the UNLV loss, putting up 13 points but on 3-for-11 shooting, and he missed a potential game-winner at the end of the Sin City defeat.

It’s kind of troubling for the Wildcats that as a freshman goes, they go, but he keeps getting better. By March, he could be Arizona’s “Blue Steel,” leading them deep into the NCAA tournament like Derrick Williams in 2011.

Coincidently, Williams was in the Bay Area over the weekend to face Golden State Warriors.

“Some of their best players are young guys who are freshmen,” Williams said to the Arizona Daily Star. “They just gotta keep playing, trust coach [Sean] Miller and he’s gonna lead them in the right direction.”

Golden State Warriors coach and UA alumnus Steve Kerr, Warrior and former Wildcat Andre Iguodala and Golden State associate head coach Alvin Gentry were among the glitterati there to see future NBA player Johnson down the Golden Bears.

It won’t be long before Johnson joins them in the association, but the way he’s playing, it looks like he can extend his Arizona stay just a little longer into April.

from page 6

from page 1

— Follow Ezra Amacher @EzraAmacher

Basketball from page 6

6.3 fouls and a .571 field goal percentage.

The per 40 minute stats favor Ristic’s ability to score and rebound in his time on the court, while Tarczewski shoots a field-goal percentage just a bit higher than Ristic’s. The foul number is the biggest difference between the two 7-footers. Tarczewski’s 4.7 fouls per 40 minutes is not good, but Ristic’s 6.3 fouls per 40 minutes is much worse.

Ristic is obviously still learning the intricacies of the collegiate game, so he gets a pass right now in that regard. Come next season, that many fouls will not be tolerated.

Next up are more complicated rebounding stats such as offensive rebounding percentage, defensive rebounding percentage and total rebounding percentage. Each estimates the percent of available offensive, defensive and total rebounds that a player hauls in during his oncourt action. Tarczewski has an ORB percentage of 6.9, DRB percentage of 15.9 and TRB percentage of 11.5, while Ristic has an ORB percentage of 8.9, DRB percentage 21.1 and TRB percentage of 15.2.

Based on how sporadic Tarczewski’s rebounding has been lately, it’s not surprising to see Ristic come out on top of this metric. Most people who have regularly watched the Wildcats this year could tell you he was a more efficient rebounder based on the eye test.

What the advanced stats really show is how troublesome this season has been for Tarczewski, as the 7-footer has seen his ORB, DRB and TRB percentages drop every year since his freshman season. For someone who is so important to the team, that’s not a good sign.

Up next are turnover percentage and usage percentage. Turnover percentage estimates a player’s turnovers for every 100 possessions, while usage percentage estimates the percent of team plays a player uses while on the court.

Tarczewski has a TOV percentage of 19.3 and a USG percentage of 17.3, while Ristic has a TOV percentage of 7.8 and a USG percentage of 19.1.

Cecilia Alvarez/The Daily Wildcat

— Follow James Kelley @jameskelley520

Arizona women’s basketball forward LaBrittney Jones (24) shoots during Arizona’s 81-78 win against Oregon in McKale Center on Sunday. Jones and the Wildcats won their first conference game of the season.

Based on those numbers, Ristic is more involved and efficient within the offense. The usage percentage can be chalked up to Ristic playing with reserves and Tarczewski playing primarily with starters who control the ball more than he does. The turnover percentage is troubling, though. For Tarczewski to have a TOV percentage higher than his USG percentage signifies that when he does get the ball, he doesn’t make productive plays with a good chunk of his touches.

In today’s game where efficiency is highly valued, it’s tough to keep a guy like Tarczewski in for late game situations when he’s statistically more likely to turn over the ball than any other big man on the roster.

Bringing up the rear of this advanced stats parade are offensive rating and defensive rating.

Offensive rating is an estimate of points produced by a player per 100 possessions and defensive rating is an estimate of points allowed per 100 possessions. Tarczewski has an ORtg of 107.7 and a DRtg of 91.0, and Ristic has an ORtg of 113.8 and a DRtg of 91.6.

Looking at those stats, the trend of Ristic being better offensively than Tarczewski continues to show. On average, Ristic produces 6.1 more points per 100 possessions than Tarczewski. The biggest shocker throughout all of this is the nearly identical defensive rating. This is certainly not the case from the eye test, as Tarczewski is often praised for his superior defense compared to Ristic. Admittedly, I was once among those that favored Tarczewski defensively. Now, not so much.

It’s irresponsible to disregard advanced stats when considering Ristic vs. Tarczewski.

Pure eye tests are necessary in sports, but these advanced stats often show another side of players that can’t be seen just by watching basketball. In this case, advanced stats point to how Ristic needs to see more playing time, and Tarczewski needs to see less.

— Follow Roberto Payne @HouseofPayne555

Senior and defending national champion Bradley Tandy, 23, led Arizona’s swim team to its only event from page 6 victory in the 50y freestyle, finishing the 200-yard backstroke, 500y freestyle in 19.95. and 400y medley relay events. “I get to Arizona’s Rafael Quintero, 20, see them like three times a year, which swept the diving events, but it wasn’t is weird because Kelly [Naze] was my enough to close a very large gap. best friend in high school, and we went Despite a loss on both sides, the to [Cherry Creek] high school together. Wildcats are still looking toward We’ve just been together forever.” continuing to build Brandon and Naze team camaraderie weren’t the only for a strong finish high school duo to at the end of the face off Saturday. season.

Missy Franklin also “We raced two reconnected with an fantastic teams, and old Regis Jesuit High we get to race these School teammate, guys again in PacUniversity of 12’s,” UA head coach Missouri transfer Rick DeMont said.

Lauren Stoeckle.

“We are just trying Although Stoeckle to maximize with — Rick DeMont, has yet to compete everything that we UA head coach for the Wildcats since can, with what we’ve her move to Tucson got going.” in January, she was at A r i z o n a Hillenbrand Aquatic will see Cal again at the Pac-12 Center to cheer on her new — and old Championships Feb. 25-28 in Federal — teammates.

Way, Wash., and all eyes are sure to be “There’s so much history,” said back on the Fab Five from Colorado, Franklin, a four-time Olympic gold especially the rematch between medalist and world record holder Brandon and Franklin. in the 200-meter backstroke. “I’ve “Missy is so versatile; she can swim literally been swimming against all kinds of stuff,” DeMont said. “I Bonnie since I was like 10 years old.” really want to see [her and Brandon] Franklin claimed meet titles in going head-to-head in five weeks.” the 100y and 200y freestyle events.

Arizona travels to Austin on Friday She edged out Brandon in the 200y for a two-day meet against the No. 1 event, finishing with a time of 1:46.62. men’s and No. 5 women’s Texas teams Brandon started out slow but made and Southern Methodist University. a comeback in the final 50 to come within a second-and-a-half of her longtime, friendly rival.

The No. 3 Cal men’s team also — Follow Nicole Cousins defeated No. 14 Arizona 205-93. @cousinnicole

Swimming & Diving

We raced two fantastic teams

answers to your ques�ons about sex and rela�onships Check out “New Year, New You” on Wed., Jan. 28th.

Free stuff from 11am-2pm on the UA Mall!

Q

Is birth control actually free under the Affordable Care Act?

A. Yes, if by “free” you mean without a co-pay or out-of-pocket costs (which are now required to be paid by your insurance company). Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, insurance companies are required to cover contraception with no out-of-pocket cost to the insured. Of course, there are premiums that you, your parents, or employer pay(s) to maintain your health coverage.

When you pick up a birth control prescription at a pharmacy, you don’t pay anything. Your insurer pays it for you. Before the ACA went into effect, patients paid the co-pay (which might have been $10, 20, or even $50, depending on the insurance plan).

Plans in the Health Insurance Marketplace* must cover contraceptive methods and counseling for all women, as prescribed by a health care provider. These plans are required to pay for services without charging a copayment, coinsurance, or deductible when they are provided by an in-network provider.

DRACULA COUGH/SNEEZE

USING YOUR HANDS

GOING COMMANDO

Even better for many college students, the Affordable Care Act allows you to stay on your parents’ insurance plan until you turn 26.

COVERED CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS All Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptive methods prescribed by a woman’s medical provider are covered, including: • Barrier methods (used during intercourse), like diaphragms and sponges • Hormonal methods, like birth control pills and vaginal rings • Implanted devices, like IUDs • Emergency contraception, like Plan B® • Sterilization procedures • Patient education and counseling *EXEMPTED EMPLOYERS Health plans sponsored by “religious employers” (and companies that certify they have religious objections to contraceptive coverage) do not have to cover contraceptive methods and counseling. If your insurance plan is offered through an exempt religious employer, you may have to pay for contraceptive services on your own.

Have a question? Send it to sextalk@email.arizona.edu SexTalk is written by Lee Ann Hamilton, MA, CHES, David Salafsky, MPH, and Carrie Hardesty, MeD, CHES, health educators at The UA Campus Health Service.

www.health.arizona.edu

www.health.arizona.edu

at your service.

The Campus Health Service, located in the Highland Commons building, provides high quality health care, and a whole lot more!

General Medicine • Counseling and • Psych Services (CAPS) Urgent Care • Pharmacy • Women’s Health • Health Promotion (HPPS) • Sports Medicine • Lab Testing • Physical Therapy • Radiology • Nutrition Services • Oasis Program • Massage Therapy •

BURSAR’S ACCOUNT ALWAYS ACCEPTED • Appointments: 621-9202 • www.health.arizona.edu

Classifieds • Monday, January 26, 2015

CLASSIFIED READER RATES: $5 minimum for 20 words (or less) per insertion. 25¢ each additional word. 20% discount for five or more consecutive insertions of the same ad during same academic year.

CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE: An additional $2.75 per order will put

your print ad online. Online only: (without purchase of print ad) $2.75 per day. Friday posting must include Saturday and Sunday.

Free $25 visa gift card. Join a discussion at Cartel Coffee Lab. 210 E. Broadway Blvd. Monday, February 2, 2015. 7pm‑9pm on church, God, and religion. Partici‑ pants age 20‑25 needed, all are welcome. Free coffee eats pro‑ vided. RSVP to Crystal @520‑495‑ 7887 or email crystalr@vwcaz.org.

JuLia green voiCe & piano studio‑‑ private lessons for the professional musician.

Julia‑ trained‑ NYC by Jean Kraft Mezzo.

505‑350‑8543.

Come work with k-8th grade students in our after school or tutoring programs at La paloma academy.

Contact brendan ewald at 520-3700089 for the central campus or paul bummer at 520-2306891 for the south campus or visit lpatucson.org. heaLth Care assistant for educated arthritic woman. Part‑ time position available. Excellent healthcare experience. Tasks in‑ clude: assistance with daily rou‑ tine and exercise. Various shifts available including some after‑ noons, evenings and possible weekends. Call in the afternoons: Emma at (520) 867‑6679.

Looking for highly qualified teachers at La paloma academy k-8 charter school.

Contact paul bummer at 520230-6891 for the south campus or sean watins at 520661-4622 for the Lakeside campus or visit lpatucson.org.

READER AD DEADLINE: Noon, one business day prior to publication.

CLASSIFIED DISPLAY RATES: $11.75 per column inch. Display Ad

Deadline: Two business days prior to publication. Please note: Ads may be cancelled before expiration but there are no refunds on canceled ads.

COPY ERROR: The Daily Wildcat will not be responsible for more than the first incorrect insertion of an advertisement.

mad sCientists wanted!

Get paid $25 per class to teach af‑ ter‑school science clubs at ele‑ mentary schools all over the Tuc‑ son area. Teaching or performing experience is required. Apply at tucson.madscience.org renowned artist seeking female life models for new project.

Please call Sam Wisdom 298‑0091

student positions avaiLabLe You must be currently en‑ rolled as a full‑time student in an Engineering or Architectural pro‑ gram to qualify. Engineering dis‑ ciplines that are supported by M3 are: Civil/Structural, Electri‑ cal/I&C, Mechanical, & Mining.

Ideal candidates are students who are at least in their second semester Freshmen year through their Junior year. This is a part‑time position and requires a commitment of a minimum of 12 hours and no more than 25 hours per week to be worked dur‑ ing Monday through Friday, be‑ tween 7am‑5pm. Work schedule will revolve around scheduled classes and will change with each semester accordingly. Stu‑ dents begin in the Print Room do‑ ing a variety of tasks such as: Copying, binding, printing draw‑ ings, books and manuals along with delivery of interoffice mail, stocking paper and supplies, run‑ ning errands and miscellaneous tasks. Students will move from the Print Room to software and standards training, once trained students will be moved to a disci‑ pline. This is a paid hourly posi‑ tion. PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.M3ENG.COM. EOE

summer oF Your LiFe!!

Camp waYne For girLs- Sum‑ mer camp, Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania (6/20‑8/16/15). If you love children and want a car‑ ing, fun enviornment we need Counselors, Instructors and other staff. Interviews on U of AZ cam‑ pus Feb 2. Select The Camp That Selects The Best Staff! Call 1.215.944.3069 or apply www.campwaynegirls.com

!!!!!!! 1bLoCk From UA. Remod‑ eled, new A/C, furnished or unfur‑ nished. 3BD/ 2BA from $1250.

Pool/ laundry. 746 E 5th St. Shown by appointment 409‑3010 !!!!utiLities paid 4blocks to UofA. Mountain/Adams. giant stu‑ dio with kitchen $590/mo. 1room studio. No kitchen, refrigerator only. $410/mo. No pets. Security patrolled, quiet, ceiling fans. 520‑ 299‑5020/ 520‑624‑3080 www.uofahousing.com studios from $400 spacious apartment homes with great downtown location. Free dish tv w/top 120. Free internet wiFi. 884-8279. blue agave apartments 1240 n. 7th ave. speedway/ stone. www.blueagaveapartments.com studios from $400 spacious apartment homes with great downtown location. Free dish tv w/top 120. Free internet wiFi. 884-8279. blue agave apartments 1240 n. 7th ave. speedway/ stone. www.blueagaveapartments.com universitY manor is a beauti‑ ful community located minutes from UofA. Standard studios start‑ ing at $475/ month, also offering high end studio units with granite counter tops starting at $525/mo.

We are currently offering great move in specials with discounts for students/military.

Internet, W/S/T paid! Call Werth Realty, call us today to schedule a view‑ ing at 520‑319‑0753!

1323 n. 1st ave, walking dis‑ tance, 2Bedroom, 1Bath, stove, refrigerator, window covering, wa‑ ter and Wifi paid, $720/mo. 370‑ 8588.

4 bLoCks to UA. Large 1 bed‑ room duplex. $730/mo, discounts available. Carport, polished ce‑ ment floors, ceiling fans, security patrolled, quiet, no pets. 520‑299‑ 5020/ 520‑624‑3080. www.uofa‑ housing.com

1 bedroom gueshouse de‑ tached tiled throughout. A/C, appli‑ ances, carport, W/D hookup.

Fenced yard. Speedway/Swan. $595/mo includes water. Pets ne‑ gotiable. 520‑245‑8388.

3blocks to ua, sam hughes; newly furnished and painted large living area, bedroom, bath, swimming pool, hot tub; $600- $800. please call for more information. 520-850-0989

NOTICE

RATES

8 • The Daily Wildcat

Attention Classified Readers: The Daily Wildcat screens classified advertising for misleading or false messages, but does not guarantee any ad or any claim. Please be cautious in answering ads, especially when you are asked to send cash, money orders, or a check.

tinY studio, 3bLoCks to UofA. SAFE, spotless, furnished, AC, pri‑ vate courtyard. $475 including util‑ ities plus one month deposit. 9th and Martin. 404‑2875.

Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

***4-bedroom homes. One with pool. Walk to campus.

520.896.3393 1 1/2 bLoCks to the UA. 3BD, 2BA, 2car garage. Corner of Uni‑ versity Blvd./2nd Ave. 520‑289‑ 1875.

!!! uoFa student LuxurY rentals. Resort lifestyles with the very best amenities. Available Aug 2015. Visit www.uofarentalhomes.‑ com. Ask about a free flat screen tv.

2bd house, waLk to campus, covered patio, fenced $795.

ALSO 2BD 2bath, A/C, Arizona room, 1100sqft, washer/dryer $1250 REDI www.azredirentals.‑ com 520‑623‑5710

!!!!! 6bdrm 6.5 bath available immediately. Lease today for spe‑ cial. Just a few blocks from cam‑ pus. 5‑car GARAGE, all Granite countertops, large outside bal‑ conies off bedrooms, very large master suites with spacious walk‑ in closets and whirlpool tubs, high ceilings. pool privileges TEP Elec‑ tric Discount. Free high speed in‑ ternet and expanded basic cable.

Monitored security system 884‑ 1505 www.MyUofARental.com

2br/ 1ba house for RENT. NW of Grant and Alvernon. Central AC/heat, dual cool, W/D, SPA! $950 520‑400‑8845

!!!!! aLL inCLusive bedroom Leases in 5Bedroom, 2Bath houses in student communities convenient to campus from $499/bdrm– includes: internet, Cable, aLL utilities (limitations apply), Zoned a/C and Furnished Common areas.

RE‑ SERVE NOW FOR FALL 2015.

Call 520-747-9331 to see one to‑ day. http://www.universityrental‑ info.com/ !!!!!! avaiLabLe For January move‑in. Brand New 3 bedroom 2 bath house. Close to campus. Tile floors/ AC/ Vaulted Ceilings/ Washer Dryer/ Granite counter‑ tops/ Free Hi‑speed Internet, Ba‑ sic Cable, and Monitored Security System. $1875/ month. Call 520‑ 884‑1505. !!!!!! JanuarY move-in. Brand New Studio Guest House. Close to campus. Tile floors/ AC/ Vaulted Ceilings/ Free Hi‑Speed Internet, Basic Cable, and Monitored Secu‑ rity System. $625/ month. Call 520‑884‑1505. !!!!!! www.mYuoFarentaL. com Reserve now for August 2015 ‑ 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 Bedroom homes. Close to campus. 520‑ 884‑1505. !!!!!#1 reaL Homes. 1‑4 Bed‑ rooms.

High Tech Luxury to Quaint beautiful homes.

New homes in gated community. Move‑ in August. www.collegediggz.com info@collegediggz.com !!!!!a1a brand New Luxury 3‑4 Bedrooms homes semi furnished, in a gated community. Renovated Homes 1‑4 Bedrooms close to UofA. 520.333.4125 ****aaaa beautiFuL 6bedroom, 5full bath, house located on Edison and Fremont This home comes with 2 sets Wash‑ er/dryers, LARGE bedrooms w/‑ bathrooms, VERY SPACIOUS en‑ tertaining space, large dining area, and PLENTY of parking in your own, private lot! Please call 520‑398‑5738 to view this home! ***4 bedroom, 3 bath home lo‑ cated within biking/walking dis‑ tance to Campus. LARGE bed‑ rooms, FP, balcony, fenced yard, private parking, and extra stor‑ age. Please call 520‑398‑5738 to schedule a viewing.

3bedroom 3baths, 2storY home located close to Campus, Available August 2014. Large Bed‑ rooms with 2bedrooms that have bathrooms in them! W/D, A/C, 2car garage. $1,455.00 mo. Call 520‑398‑5738 for more details 4 bedroom 2 bath Luxury single Family homes. www.uofaarearentalhomes.com. Call today to schedule a showing and ask us about other 2-6 bedroom homes within walking distance available august 1, 2015, just north of campus. some home amenities include 2 car garage, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and concrete or tile floors to name a few. Ask our tenants about our excellent service. start impressing your friends today. rsrentalhomes@gmail.com. 520.404.8954 4bd house, private pool, saltillo tile, fenced, $1195. ALSO Available August, 4BD 2BA, A/C, Arizona room, washer/dryer fenced $1495. REDI 520‑623‑ 5710 www.azredirentals.com aaa Large houses 7bedrooms +, available for August 2015.

Great for Sororities or Fraterni‑ ties!! Lease early and get the house you really want! Wash‑ er/Dryers in every home, large en‑ tertaining areas, private parking, all within blocks from Campus!

Please call 520‑398‑5738 for more details and to schedule a viewing. beautiFuL Custom home 3bed 2bath on Tyndall & Lee. 14ft ceilings, granite counters, new home, walk to campus. $1725/mo.

Available for fall. See floor plan and pictures at www.uofadigs.‑ com Call John (520)429‑0396 bLoCks From uoFa, 3BD 2BA house, washer/dryer $900. ALSO 3BD 2BA Sam Hughes, wash‑ er/dryer, fenced, wood floors $1250 REDI 520‑623‑5710 www.azredirentals.com brand new 4bed/ 3bath home. w/ newly renovated 1bed/ 1bath guesthouse. Short walk from Main Gate Square. High ceilings. large rooms. Prime UA rental. Off street parking. Will rent homes together or separate. Available for fall or sooner. $2400 for 4bedroom. $800 for guesthouse. uofadigs.‑ com. Call John Lee 520‑429‑0396

Lease with option to buY Owner Will Finance Central Brick Charmer, Xlnt Investment, Google 4226 E Texas Circle Then Call or Text 520‑490‑8222 newLY buiLt in 2014/15 gated luxury 3bd 4bath houses for rent.

Only a few blocks from UofA. 520‑ 906‑6135. remodeLed house. 4bdrm/ 2bath. All appliances, washer/ dryer. Air conditioning. Private, 2 car garage, enclosed backyard.

Available August 2015. 1227 N. Tucson Blvd. $2200. Call Gloria 885‑5292 or 841‑2871. spaCious 5bedroom 3FuLL bath home for lease for August 2015. A/C, fireplace, W/D, private parking, fenced yard. Located just within blocks of Campus!! $2,800.00 Call for more info 520‑ 398‑5738 uaoFFCampus.Com - 3, 4 & 5 bedroom houses, 2015 school year.

Walk/bike to campus.

Newer, high quality, AC, wash‑ er/dryer, granite, stainless steel. verY beautiFuL, open con‑ cept. 2BD/1BA. 222 E. Elm #1.

Open kitchen, W/D, A/C, very pri‑ vate, secure, patio, energy effi‑ cient. $1150, available August 2015. 520‑885‑5292/ 520‑841‑ 2871 waLk to CLass, guesthouse, A/C, ceramic tile, fenced $450.

ALSO guesthouse, 900sqft, A/C, water paid, fenced, washer/dryer, $695. REDI 520‑623‑5710 www.‑ azredirentals.com

student seeking roommate. Lrg Townhouse. Utilities shared & internet paid. W/D, near UofA. Private hottub. Covered parking. $360/mo. Move‑in dis‑ count. Text/ call 520‑269‑8157 owner/agent.

FemaLe roommates wanted. Beautiful 4bdrm/2bath house 4blocks to UofA. Lee/Fre‑ mont. 1 or 2 bdrms available.

Quiet, responsible students. No pets. Regular rent $500/room, dis‑ count available. Security pa‑ trolled, security bars, totally re‑ modeled. W/D. Wood floors. 520‑ 299‑5020/ 520‑624‑3080 www.uofahousing.com

Free engLish Conversations: Native English volunteers help you practice. Email FriendSpeakTucson@gmail.com or text/call (520)286‑3433 for more information.

grant & siLverbeLL area. 3 bedroom 2 bath 2 car garage. all appl W/D, water and sewer in‑ cluded. Large back yard with pa‑ tio. 1,000.00/mo & deposit. avail‑ able now. 602‑677‑1211

Download KAMP’s newest cutting edge, space age Android app TODAY!

The Daily Wildcat

It slices, it dices, it plays the radio!

KAMP.Arizona.edu/Android-App

Relax this Week...

With a copy of the

Daily

Wildcat.

Comics • Monday, January 26, 2015

THE DAILY WILDCAT • 9

(520) 622-4300

536 N. 4th Ave

open 9am-2am

Next to Brooklyn Pizza Company

Delightfully Awkward by Elizabeth Robertson

SKY

BAR

Solor Powered Cafe by Day Astronomy Bar by Night

Latté/Mocha $1.50 Breakfast Calzone $4.75

Big Bang for a Buck from midnight to 12:15

$2 Vodka Drinks Fridays! $2 Whiskey Drinks Saturdays!

All Day Happy Hour Every Sunday & Monday!

All Classes $4 Schedule at

4thavenueyoga.com

Babydoll...

Everything I know about love I learned from reading the Daily Wildcat.

The Daily Wildcat is hiring cartoonists.

To apply, email editor@wildcat.arizona.edu

wildcat.arizona.edu

A haiku about studying for the LSAT: No no no no no No no no no don’t want to No no no no no

BLUEPRINT CAN HELP. 888-4-BP-PREP blueprintlsat.com 5+5 GUARANTEE New students are eligible for a $500 discount off of our classroom course along with a 5 point score increase guarantee. Call for more information.

Spring classes start April 4th!

E H T N E WH

S K A E R B S W NE YOU CAN COUNT ON THE

DAILY WILDCAT FOR IMPACTFUL ON-THE-SPOT COVERAGE

dailywildcat.com A day without the Daily Wildcat is like a day at ASU

ARTS & Life

Monday, January 26, 2015 • Page 10 Editor: Mia Moran arts@wildcat.arizona.edu (520) 621-3106 twitter.com/dailywildcat

the reel deal

by alex guyton

P

Purity in both cinematography and subject makes Oscar-nominated “Ida” a poignant film

oland has thrown its hat into the awards season ring with “Ida,” a 2013 film directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, which has accrued Oscar nominations for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Cinematography. Currently playing at The Loft Cinema, this small, intimate, black-and-white tale of a sheltered nun who must interact with the turbulent world and her wild aunt has just enough power to not be overly quiet.

Like the young nun from which the film derives its name, “Ida” is a quiet, observational film. All but the titular character’s face is covered by her habit; her wide eyes and unmoving mouth are the only portals into reading this young, enigmatic woman.

However, she does not start off as an enigma. Indeed, Ida, played by Agata Trzebuchowska, is quite the opposite: Her days are comprised of the straightforward, still rhythm of convent life in 1960s Poland. There is not much talking and even less smiling.

If it weren’t for the film’s native Polish language, it would be almost impossible to place

where in the world the convent is located. It is a bastion of religion, impervious to the outside world.

The girls are only shown outdoors when they erect and pray to a statue of Jesus Christ.

Our pure protagonist must venture beyond the insulated walls when she is instructed to go and meet her aunt, her last remaining relative, in order to take her vows. Before she can commit to a solitary existence forever, she must be exposed to a world that is not so structured and hushed.

The silence of the convent instantly gives way to the commotion of town life. From her vantage point inside a bus, buildings, people and cars rush by in a blur, accompanied by the noise of roaring exhaust.

Ida’s aunt, Wanda Gruz (Agata Kulesza), couldn’t be any further in character from her niece.

Gruz, now a judge and a former prosecutor, has some miles on her, unlike the nubile Ida. She smokes cigarettes and drinks heavily. When Ida arrives at her apartment for the first time, a half-undressed man is putting on

his pants.

It’s quickly established that the time outside of the convent is going to be particularly illuminating and challenging for Ida. One of the first bits of family background that Gruz shares with her is that Ida’s last name is Lebenstein, and that she’s Jewish — a particularly interesting religion for a nun.

As niece and aunt search for the truth about Ida’s parents, it becomes apparent how difficult it is to live in an ivory tower and then apply its principles to the real world. Surrounded by her fellow nuns, Ida had never faced any pushback, and she must be exposed to all the myriad vices, drugs, alcohol, sex and greed and still keep to her teachings. Drunk after a night out of fooling around, Gruz informs her niece that Jesus loved women of sin, like herself.

If there is one constant aspect of the film other than Ida’s absorbent gaze, it is the gorgeous cinematography by Łukasz Zal and Ryszard Lenczewski that gently draws in the eye. Every shot is framed simply and is uninflected. The absence of color

Who. What.

Wear.

Opus Film

highlights what is in light and what falls into shadow.

The last shot of the film shows Ida, still in her habit, walking down a dirt road. However, the camera is no longer stationary and on a tripod; it is handheld and mobile. Ida walks forward with an immediacy and presence she previously lacked, for she is now unsure of herself and her

world — forever altered.

B+

— Follow Alex Guyton @GuyTonAlexAnder

Man behind the mask

Gee Rinaldi,

fine arts sophomore Describe your outfit.

Boots and jeans is my aesthetic.

My parents bought me this T-shirt [from London].

Do you wear wigs often?

When my hair is gross, yeah.

How does your style make you feel?

I would dress very differently if I could afford it, more business formal.

Elizabeth Garcia,

Where are you originally from?

Florida. [Where I’m from,] it’s mostly churches and sex shops.

business sophomore at Pima Community College

‘Phantom’ celebrates fortuitous history

How would you describe your look?

I just picked whatever was clean today.

Do you have any style inspirations?

I like Ariana Grande’s style and Miley Cyrus. It’s a mixture of both, I guess.

BY ivana goldtooth The Daily Wildcat

Why purple hair?

It’s a crazy color I wanted to pick for the week.

How does your style make you feel?

I love fashion. I wear scrubs all week, so during the weekend, it’s my fun time.

What’s your favorite thing to wear?

Skirts, but it’s too cold to wear skirts right now.

Wikimedia Commons

A still of Lon Chaney in the 1925 movie release of “The Phantom of the Opera.”

Joseph DeBenny, architecture senior

Will you describe your outfit today?

I’m wearing a shirt I bought at Buffalo Exchange, same thing with the pants. And the shoes I bought in Liverpool, England, from a leather maker.

How would you describe your style?

“Eclectic” would be one word I’d use. “Found”; I just like finding things and wearing them as opposed to [looking] for them. I like darker colors, too.

How does your personal style make you feel?

I like to dress a little nicer than usual, and I try to feel a little more formal.

— Compiled by Mia Moran ­—Photos by Rebecca Noble

Twenty-seven years ago on Broadway, a musical opened its curtains for what would become the longest-running musical in history: “The Phantom of the Opera.”

Many people know “The Phantom of the Opera” as a household name, if not for the musical itself, than for the 2004 film adaptation. Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, who proposed the idea for the musical and eventually wrote its score, said in a 2006 Playbill interview on the then-upcoming Broadway production milestone that he had found the original 1910 novel by Gaston Leroux, “Le Fantôme de l’Opéra,” in a bookstore.

“I just wanted to write a high romance,” Lloyd Webber said in the 2005 documentary, “Behind the Mask: The Story of the Phantom of the Opera.”

“I hadn’t an opportunity — hadn’t found a subject before which I thought I could do that, and there [‘The Phantom of the Opera’] was.”

Lloyd Webber added in the interview with Playbill that he based the musical on Leroux’s novel, but he had taken liberties in fitting the story to suit his purpose.

“It never occurred to me that ‘Phantom of the Opera’ was the sort of subject that I’d want to do, because I just thought it was something that would be a bit jokey, until I read the book,” he said.

When one hears the music of the musical, there is something ethereal in its notes. In a promotional video with original London and Broadway cast members Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman (Phantom and Christine, respectively), the video, like the musical itself, shows the Phantom’s angelic singing voice seducing the leading lady with his song. The romantic and sexual elements have enthralled audiences across the world, evident in the 2005 documentary showing female attendees swooning over the masked figure.

“Everyone sort of points out the romance or the unrequited love, and that initially drew me in when I was younger, because I didn’t quite really see how dynamics were really working,” said Erin Walker, a UA senior studying sociology, music theory, history and criticism, who has seen the musical three times over the years. “And [I] thought that unrequited love was the saddest thing ever, but truth be told, it’s not that much of a love story between Christine and the Phantom.”

Walker added that despite its romantic content, the Phantom and Christine’s relationship is dysfunctional, as the Phantom brings forth several unhealthy traits spawning from his tortured past.

Jerrold Hogle, a UA English professor, said that the 1943 film version includes a twist that was taken out of Lloyd Webber’s version. The twist revealed that the Phantom — spoiler alert — was Christine’s father.

As mentioned, it was taken out because the crazed adoration would imply incest.

“It’s so interesting that Susan Kay sticks about twothirds of her book strictly to the original novel and fill in the details that the original doesn’t give you and then just takes off,” Hogle said. “I expressed my theory as to why she does that because she wants to satisfy the demand for Christine and the Phantom to love each other.”

But to have this ending is a departure of character for the two leading roles.

“But there is still that [interest,]” Walker said. “I also really just enjoy the music itself. I think it [has] beautiful melodies.”

Whether or not it’s the romance or the music that impress upon your mind, it’s clear “The Phantom of the Opera” will remain at the fore.

— Follow Ivana Goldtooth @goldiechik93