2.26.16

Page 1

DW

FRIDAYSUNDAY FEBRUARY 2628, 2016 | DAILYWILDCAT.COM |

DAILYWILDCAT |

SCIENCE

NEWS

High-rises cast long shadow

WILDCAT WEEKEND

Construction, bad resident behavior agitates nearby businesses

WHAT’S INSIDE

NEWS: Recipe and health tips from health guru, Dr. Andrew Weil p. 2

ARTS & LIFE:

See the future with our head to head Oscars picks, p. 10

OPINIONS: UAlerts should be alerting about real crises, p. 9

SPORTS:

After transfer and elbow injuries, pitcher JC Cloney ready to roll at UA, p. 17

.

/DAILYWILDCAT

BY NICK JOHNSON The Daily Wildcat

NASA ARTIST CONCEPT OF OSIRISREX.

Live long and prosper A key component in supporting OSIRIS-REx , the SPOC team helps gather data and plan trajectories BY RENEE CONWAY The Daily Wildcat

The secret to life could be locked in the stars. The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft aims to discover more about life on Earth by sampling near-Earth objects. The OSIRIS-REx mission has facilities across the nation, including some at the UA. These facilities consist of teams comprised of an array of different types of scientists, engineers and managers. Each team focuses on a certain aspect of the mission. The mission’s objectives are to return and analyze a sample of asteroid Bennu, map the asteroid, document the sample site, measure the orbit deviation caused by nongravitational forces and compare observations to ground-based observations, according to the OSIRIS-REx webpage. The OSIRIS-REx mission aims to have a deeper understanding of the properties of Bennu and gain a higher understanding of its importance in

relation to life on Earth. But none of this could be accomplished without the help of the Science Processing and Operations Center team. The SPOC team’s work aims to allow a spacecraft to work more quickly on-site, which could change the project’s timeline from decades to days, while concurrently allowing the spacecraft to gather more specific samples. “A lot of the high precision, navigation, and science operations’ flight dynamics decisions is a new philosophy of executing a mission that hasn’t been tried before,” said John Kidd, a SPOC science operations planning engineer. Kidd said that since Bennu’s discovery in 1999, ground-based observations have led them to believe Bennu is in orbit around the sun. Bennu is also thought to be relatively carbon-rich compared to other asteroids.

OSIRIS-REX, 7

For businesses and community centers on the northwest corner of campus, the addition of new highrise apartment complexes to their immediate skyline has been a lessthan-welcome one. With the new Hub On Campus Tucson 2 opening this fall, and another act of vandalism from residents directed toward the Islamic Center of Tucson, business owners began to express their concerns. Melody Gregory, the general manager for Mama’s Hawaiian BarB-Cue, one of the two businesses living in the shadow of the highrises, said there is reason to worry about the construction of the new complex. “There is a little concern, especially for the cars in our parking lot,” Gregory said. “When the first tower of Sol y Luna was completed, we had windshields broken by residents who were throwing cactuses off of the 15th floor. We’ve also had eggs thrown.” Gregory said she is hopeful that these types of problems will not happen again when the new complex opens its doors. Not everyone sees the new apartments as a problem. Maria Mazon, owner of Boca Tacos y Tequila, said the new living spaces shouldn’t be too much of a problem and might actually serve as a benefit. “I don’t see the apartments as a negative thing,” Mazon said. “It will bring more people into the restaurant.” While not everyone can agree about the new apartments, most say they are unsatisfied with the construction. “It’s been annoying. I’ve had tires

HIGH-RISES, 4

DAILYWILDCAT C M ONLINE // NEWS: Read the benefits of holding a spot in ASUA office // ARTS: Watch community chatter on Oscars


Health guru wants you to eat well BY AKSHAY SYAL

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

NEWS

1 pound cauliflower, trimmed, in bite-size chunks

Editor: Sam Gross

news@dailywildcat.com News Tips: (520) 621-3193 twitter.com/dailywildcat

Extra-virgin olive oil 3 to 4 cloves garlic, mashed

NEWS TO NOTE

Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup chopped, flat-leaf parsley

Three killed and

1/4 cup stale bread crumbs

14 injured during shooting at Excel Industries in Kansas

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or more to taste) 2 tablespoons drained capers Dashes of ground nutmeg (optional)

FBI order to crack iPhone is ‘equivalent of cancer’

Preheat oven or toaster oven to 375 degrees Farenheit. In a bowl, mix garlic and enough olive oil to coat the cauliflower. Add cauliflower and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Spread cauliflower evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for 13-15 minutes, until just tender and lightly browned.

The Daily Wildcat is always interested in story ideas and tips from readers. If you see something deserving of coverage, contact news editors Sam Gross and Lauren Renteria at news@dailywildcat.com 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 7,000. 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.

Requests 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 approved grievance policy, readers may contact Brett Fera, interim director of Arizona Student Media, in the Sherman R. Miller 3rd Newsroom at the Park Student Union.

• • • • •

take to take control of their health is to speak up regarding the lack of healthy dining options on campus, according to Wiel. When faced with the limited dining selections on campus, Weil had some advice on how to eat healthy. “I would strongly recommend sticking to broiled meat such as fish or chicken, along with a salad with an oil and vinegar dressing,” Weil said. “I would also avoid deep fried foods, sweetened beverages and try to find restaurants with smoothie options.” Weil’s anti-inflammatory diet recommends three to five servings of grains per day; however, they must come from whole and cracked grains such as quinoa, brown rice or steel-cut oats. As a result, students are advised to stay away from many of the refined grains found in on-campus menu items. In addition, Weil recommends students carry around snacks such as nuts, dark chocolate—at least 70 percent cocoa—and crystallized ginger to keep themselves satiated. Ginger, a powerful anti-inflammatory, has been scientifically proven to reduce muscle pain and soreness after exercise. Dark chocolate, on the other hand, has been shown to reduce blood pressure, improve insulin sensitivity and protect the skin from sun damage. For students who like to cook, Weil said it is essential that students incorporate powerful spices such as garlic, ginger and turmeric into their spice cabinets. Turmeric has been shown to possess strong anti-inflammatory properties. In 2006, Dr. Randy Horwitz, of the AZCIM, found a significant reduction in symptoms upon administering turmeric to rats who had rheumatoid arthritis. RA is a disease involving chronic joint inflammation. To introduce students to his anti-inflammatory diet, Weil shared a healthy recipe from his latest book, “Fast Food, Good Food.” His recipe for roasted cauliflower can be found in the accompanying sidebar. Check out Weil’s website for more. — Follow Akshay Syal @DailyWildcat

THE DAILY WILDCAT

NEWS TIPS: 621-3193

CORRECTIONS

• • • • • • • • •

directions

 Apple CEO says

move to toughen sanctions on North Korea

Dr. Andrew Weil, world-renowned alternative health guru and founder of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the UA College of Medicine-Tucson, has quite an impressive track record. Weil was on the cover of Time Magazine in 1997 and 2005, and was also voted one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2005. Weil, a Harvard Medical School alumnus, is a pioneer in the world of alternative medicine. He created his own food pyramid, the AntiInflammatory Food Pyramid, which is the foundation for a revolutionary diet designed to implement foods scientifically shown to reduce inflammation in the body into one’s diet. “I had been following medical research from time that had suggested chronic, inappropriate inflammation is the root cause of a number of very serious disease including cancer, cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disease,” Weil said. “Anything you can do to contain inflammation is your best shot at optimum health and longevity.” Weil decided to create his anti-inflammatory diet because he said he was not pleased with the quality of the mainstream American diet. “The mainstream diet is strongly proinflammatory,” Weil said. “We get the wrong kind of carbohydrates, the wrong kind of fats and not enough of the protective elements that are mostly in fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices.” When looking for an inspiration for his diet, Weil turned to the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes consumption of plant-based foods, fish and olive oil. “I used the Mediterranean diet as a template because we have a great deal of scientific evidence of its health benefits,” Weil said. According to Weil, he tweaked the Mediterranean diet by adding Asian and Japanese influences. So, how can students incorporate Weil’s antiinflammatory diet into their own diets to lead a healthier lifestyle? One of the biggest steps college students can

ingredients

Feb. 26-28, 2016 • Page 2

 U.S. and China

The Daily Wildcat

CONTACT US

VOLUME 109 • ISSUE 63

Editor in Chief editor@dailywildcat.com

Editor-in-Chief Dominic Baciocco editor@dailywildcat.com

Digital Managing Editor Brenna Bailey digitaled@dailywildcat.com

Print Managing Editor Alicia Vega managinged@dailywildcat.com

News Editors Lauren Renteria & Sam Gross news@dailywildcat.com

Arts & Life Editors Emma Jackson & Alex Furrier arts@dailywildcat.com

Sports Editors Ezra Amacher & Matt Wall sports@dailywildcat.com

Opinions Editor Graham Place opinion@dailywildcat.com

Science Editors Bailey Bellavance & Lizzie Hannah science@dailywildcat.com

Copy Chiefs Bridget Grobosky & Emily Hedges copy@dailywildcat.com

Data Editor Patrick O’Connor

Photo Editor Tom Price photo@dailywildcat.com

Assistant Photo Editor Sydney Richardson

Videographer Alex Guyton

News Reporters Amanda Oien Isaac Rounseville Gabriella Vukelic Sebastian Laguna Ava Garcia Michelle Jaquette Elisabeth Morales Nicholas Johnson Andy Alvarado Chastity Laskey Julian Lewis Esquer

Chloe Durand Samantha Cherukuri Taylor Brestel Mariel Bustamante Kincaid Rabb Gretchyn Kaylor Ernesto Fierro-Laredo Zhamilya Rizatayeva Kelsey Ropte Erica Szpylczyn Jonathan Terry Hannah Djavadi

Arts & Life Writers Alex Guyton Victoria Pereira Casey Aldava Alec Kuehnle

Sports Reporters Ryan Kelapire Kyle Hansen Chris Deak Justin Spears

Brandon James Hunter McAdams Noah Sonnet Ivan Leonard Ross Wilson Ryan Wilson Seth Pines Gia Trevisan Columnists Martin Forstrom Gregory Castro Ashleigh Horowitz Graham Place Cooper Temple Patricia Ross Justice Amarillas Daniel Geffre

Janae Tompson Science Reporters Alexandria Farrar Natalie Robbins Kaitlyn Fletcher Pearl Lam Varuska Patni Steve Preston Priyanka Hadvani Julianna Renzi Connie Tran Mikayla Mace Arturo Bradic Copy Editors Joanna Daya Stevie Walters

CORNER

DW

HEALTH

News Editor news@dailywildcat.com Opinions Editor opinion@dailywildcat.com Photo Editor photo@dailywildcat.com Sports Editor sports@dailywildcat.com

Alec Kuehnle Cullen Walsh Isabela Hutchings Daniel Crespo Christina Newman Gretchyn Kaylor Jake Jaworski Photographers Tyler Baker Alex McIntyre Sydney Richardson Brandi Walker Jesus Barrera Courtney Talak Sabrina Colonna Zi Yang Lai Nick Smallwood

Darien Bakas Jenna Pimentel Justice Amarillas Devon Laudadio

Advertising Account Executives Spencer Lewis Logan Simpson

Jacqueline Mwangi

Designers Laurel Reisch Julia Leon Leah Gilchrist Sela Foster Chloe Durand Brook Grobosky

Advertising Designers Jonathan Benn Jazlyn Guenther Octavio Partida

Assistant Marketing Manager Jonathan Quinn

Cartoonists Will Zandler Elizabeth Robertson Arielle Settles

Classified Advertising Symone Gittens Anna Yeltchev Accounting Jacky Chau

Marketing Manager Trevor Sherman

Marketing Associates Sarah Spillman Aaris Bynum Alex Morrison Devon Walo Skyler Devine Brianna Stutz

Arts & Life Editor arts@dailywildcat.com

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


The Daily Wildcat • 3

News • February 26-28, 2016

Campus group shames body shaming BY Devon Walo

The Daily Wildcat

It’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week and UA students are doing their part to help spread awareness. The student-led Body Smart Initiative, a group focused on “enhancing self worth and positive body image,” hosted its annual Body Smart Day on the UA Mall on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event intern and public health senior Ashley McHale said it made sense to plan Body Smart Day during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. “We are cutting down fat-shamming and fat talk and really embracing who we are and all of the things our body can do for us,” McHale said. Numerous student-led groups such as Pride Alliance, FORCE and Greek Life set up tables on the Mall with different activities for students to partake in that enhanced self-worth and encouraged positive body image. “I know a lot of us on Body Smart have either experienced things with eating disorders or experienced things with people who are very close to us, which kind of empowered us to speak up and do something about it,” McHale said. Students were able to write what beauty meant to them on a white board, take a photo with what they wrote, which would be featured

ARIZONA

jen pimentel/The Daily Wildcat

The Student Health Advocacy Committee tent on the UA Mall on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Campus groups will be spending time on the UA Mall this month in an effort to help improve students’ body images.

on Body Smart’s Facebook page, as well as sign a banner that wrote #IAmBodySmart to show support. Students also had the option to write hope notes, or positive messages, in return for one that was already written by another student. Volunteers from Counseling and Psychological Services were conducting body image screenings as well. Students filled out a survey regarding how they felt about their

PRIMARY

YOU DECIDE

bodies and were given a score on their selfperception. CAPS counselors were available to talk about nutritional habits or personal issues, according to event intern and public health junior Charlotte Musgrove. “I think it’s way too normal to hear people talking about needing to lose weight, or that their too fat to do something, or they’re not happy with their body and I feel like it has

VOTE MARCH 22 OR CAST YOUR BALLOT EARLY

FEB. 24 - MARCH 18 240 N. Stone Ave. • 724-4330

— Follow Devon Walo @DwaloWalo

tomorrow exchange buy * *sell*trade sell*trade

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE ELECTION

at the County Public Service Center (Pima County Recorder’s Office)

become this norm and that’s what we’re trying to end,” Musgrove said. “It shouldn’t be normal to hear those things and everyone should be confident and comfortable in their skin and not be worried about that stuff.” Both McHale and Musgrove were in charge of putting on Body Smart Day with 15 volunteers and interns. “Our mission is to enhance self worth and positive body image among all UA students. We’re not just targeting females, it is a very prevalent issue in males too,” Musgrove said. “We want to make sure that we are gender neutral and help and reach out to everybody.” McHale said it was important for them to get Body Smart’s name out there because there are people on campus who do not know who the group is. “I think the majority of those people who don’t know who we are need to know who we are,” McHale said. The Body Smart team will be holding a table event outside of the Student Recreation Center on Sixth Street and Highland Avenue on Tuesday, March 8. McHale said they would put motivational words such as beautiful, handsome, strong and enough, for people to walk under as they enter the Rec Center so they “feel empowered.”

EASTSIDE: 6212 E. Speedway • 885-8392 NEAR UA: 2001 E. Speedway • 795-0508 Buffalo Outlet in Nogales, AZ: 441 N. Grand Av. • 520-287-9241

BuffaloExchange.com


4 • The Daily Wildcat

News • February 26-28, 2016

Ya-Hooo! WE’RE SERVIN’ UP: • 12oz. T-bone Steak, Fresh-Grilled on the Patio • Baked Potato with Sour Cream and Butter • Vegetable and Roll • 16oz. Fountain Drink ZI YANG LAI/THE DAILY WILDCAT

HUB AT TUCSON, an apartment complex popular among UA students, on Sept. 14, 2015. Neighboring buisnesses and cultural centers have been having issues with high-rise apartment complexes in the area.

TODAY!

HIGH-RISE

Friday, February 26th

Student Union Memorial Center, 3rd Level, East

Lunch: 11am - 2pm Dinner: 4:30 - 7:30pm

and

CHICKEN

WAFFLES

FEB. 29 THROUGH MAR. 11

Nosh @ Psu cactus grill @ SUmc highland market

Enjoy delicious chicken and waffles, served with blackberry lemonade in a take-home mason jar.

Follow Arizona Student Unions:

@arizonaunions |

arizonaunions |

@arizonaunions |

.com/arizonaunions | union.arizona.edu

FROM PAGE 1

popped by nails that have fallen from the construction site,” Mazon said. “Parking has also been a problem. I asked the workers repeatedly to stop parking in our parking lot, seeing as we only have about ten parking spots as it is. They finally stopped when I started towing them.” Gregory said business at Mama’s has also taken a hit since construction started. Although they aren’t thrilled about the new apartments. They remain hopeful the tenants of the new building will not be unruly. Those not upset with the high-rise apartments, however, are upset with the residents. The complexes have made efforts to quell some of the bad behavior by removing unruly tenants. This happened following multiple acts of vandalism towards the Islamic Center. “GMH Capital Partners and its affiliates will not accept any action that involves throwing anything from any of the balconies or residencies at any of our properties for any reason whatsoever,” wrote GMH Capital Partners in a letter to its residents following the vandalism. The letter also said Sol y Luna, which GMH Capital Partners owns, will be offering sensitivity training to its residents, as well as creating an open dialogue with the Islamic Center of Tucson. “We, as a company and as a property, do not tolerate violence towards humans of any race, creed or color,” said Bruce Pilarczyk, senior vice president of marketing at GMH Capital Partners. As a further precautionary measure, Sol y Luna changed its video surveillance. Prior to the most recent act of vandalism on the Islamic Center, Sol y Luna’s surveillance cameras were motion-activated. Now, they are on constantly. — Follow Nick Johnson @dailywildcat


DW

The howl of the Mexican Gray Wolf The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service is strengthening Mexican gray wolf population through it’s Mexican wolf reintroduction project

SCIENCE

BY NATALIE ROBBINS The Daily Wildcat

Since their initial release into Greenlee County in Northern Arizona, Mexican gray wolves are expanding both their habitat ranges and their population numbers, thanks to the Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Project. Eleven wolves were released into the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area in 1998, which expands into parts of both the Gila and Apache national forests. Now, the latest population estimate of wolves is around 110. A new environmental impact statement, which was just completed, will allow the wolves to expand their habitat across Arizona and out of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. “With that expansion, our fieldmonitoring efforts will also expand and likely evolve from intensively monitoring and managing a small population to more oversight and management of a larger population,” said John Bradley, public affairs specialist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. “Luckily technology is on our side … As the population increases, it normally would get more difficult to monitor on a daily basis. However, GPS and other technologies are making it easier to understand movements, pack dynamics and behavior with less on-the-ground effort from field staff.” Historically, Mexican gray wolves lived in Southern Arizona, so there is a chance that wolves could begin to repopulate around areas near Tucson. If we do see reintroduction of wolves in the greater Tucson area, however, they would likely have migrated from

Feb. 26-28, 2016 • Page 5

Editors: Bailey Bellavance & Lizzie Hannah science@dailywildcat.com News Tips: (520) 621-3193 twitter.com/dailywildcat

BREAKTHROUGHS

DARIEN BAKAS/THE DAILY WILDCAT

SARAH RINKEVICH stands in the ENR2 building on Wednesday, Feb 10. Rinkevich was a key player in the reintroduction of the Mexican gray wolf to Northern Arizona.

Mexico. The border fence between the U.S. and Mexico is not contiguous in the mountains, therefore there is an opportunity for the wolves to migrate to and from Mexico. “We expect that as the population increases, wolves will expand into and occupy areas that contain suitable habitat,” Bradley said. “Whether habitat is or is not available surrounding the Tucson area will be the primary driver.” The reintroduction of the wolves has also allowed unique

partnerships with American Indian tribes throughout Arizona. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service endangered species biologist Sarah Rinkevich first began working on bridging the gap between Native American tribes and the Fish and Wildlife Service as apart of her Ph.D. project at UA . The White Mountain Apache Indian Tribe was interested in determining how many wolves there were on their reservation. “I thought this would be a great Ph.D. project, a population estimate, which is what I am very interested in,” Rinkevich said. “It took me two years to get tribal council approval.” Rinkevich also conducted interviews with tribal members to get their side of the story about the feelings of the tribe toward the wolves alongside the population estimate she was working on. “I interviewed 32 tribal members who knew about the wolf, and they gave me the rest of the story,” Rinkevich said. “The wolf is very culturally important. Every species on the landscape is important culturally. There were

songs about the wolf, and some people had what was called ‘wolf medicine.’” Rinkevich was able to gather information about the traditional ecological science of Arizona that cannot be found in a traditional textbook. “What I got out of those interviews [come from] when I sat down some of the tribal members [and they] first asked me which wolf I wanted to talk about,” Rinkevich said. “They were like, ‘Do you want to talk about that wolf from Mexico or do you want to talk about the old wolf?’ and I am like ‘Tell me about the old wolf.’ What they are documenting is that there was probably at least two subspecies of wolves precontact.” With partnerships thriving and populations increasing, the Mexican gray wolf has a bright future. For now though, the only place to see a Mexican gray wolf in Tucson is at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

— Follow natalie robbins @natpatat11

Astronaut Scott Kelly was spotted wearing a gorilla suit aboard the ISS

18,300 people apply to be astronauts for NASA

Chilean

astronomers release a high definition 182-millionpixel image of the Milky Way Galaxy


6 • The Daily Wildcat

Science • February 26-28, 2016

Howard F. Schwartz (CC BY 3.0)

Sunflower plants showing symptoms of Verticillium wilt infection caused by Verticillium dahliae in the field. Crop decimation is sure to increase as the temperature and amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere continue to rise.

Too much CO2 could be a problem BY steve preston The Daily Wildcat

While an increase in carbon dioxide concentration may be beneficial to plant growth in isolation, the rise in temperature that comes with it creates problems, according to Russell Monson, a Louise Foucar Marshall professor at UA. Earth Transformed is a UA science lecture series dedicated to bringing the public upto-date on Earth’s current climate change issues. Feb. 8 was the series’ third installment, which was led by Monson. The focus of the talk served to bring awareness to the role that carbon dioxide plays within Earth’s ecosystems, as well as the harmful effects that its increased presence in the atmosphere has created for life on our planet. “CO2 is a small molecule with a big attitude,” Monson said. “Its presence in the atmosphere is actually at a relatively low concentration, only about 400 molecules [for every] million, but its got

this unbelievable impact that its had on the Earth system.” Carbon dioxide is one of the most fundamental building blocks for life on Earth. Despite the negative effects we have seen on the natural environment, due to it’s increase in concentration, it is still responsible for the existence of all living things. “The carbon dioxide actually enters all of the ecosystems here on Earth through the process of photosynthesis,” Monson said. When undergoing photosynthesis, plants use the energy from the Sun to convert carbon dioxide into sugars. “These sugars lay at the foundation of basically all food webs on Earth,” Monson said. “Either we eat plants that made the sugars or we eat animals that ate plants that made the sugars.” Many experiments have been carried out which show that, in an isolated occurrence of increased carbon dioxide concentration, plants have a positive response in both their health as well as their growth capabilities. These observations lead some scientists

to believe that the rise of carbon dioxide levels in Earth’s atmosphere would actually have a positive impact for life on our planet. One of those being a man by the name of Sherwood Idso, president of the Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change. It was noted, during the lecture, that Idso said that doubling carbon dioxide content in the atmosphere produces a tremendous “greening of the planet.” This theory, however, falls short due to its disregard for the rise in temperature, which is caused by the increase of carbon dioxide as well as other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. When rising temperatures are taken into account, it has been seen that a number of ecosystems did not respond well. For many farmers, it’s clear to see a decrease in positive yield from their crops. “When you start showing yield curves for various kinds of crops and the temperature goes up, the yields go down,” said Joaquin Ruiz, dean of the UA College of Science. Not only do more crops fail, but Ruiz

also said that the ones who do make it to harvest tend to produce less protein. Monson went on to say how occurrences such as decreased snowpacks, as well as drought and increased temperatures, inhibit an ecosystem’s ability to take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. Trends such as these suggest that not only is more carbon dioxide being put into the atmosphere due to human activity, but that increases in global temperatures are causing ecosystems to lose their abilities to balance carbon dioxide levels naturally. In recent years, global awareness of climate change has increased dramatically. Researchers are learning about how it is effecting our planet, as well as steps that can be taken to slow down the process. Surely with the knowledge we have and are continuing to gain about how ecosystems react to these changes will serve to help us find solutions to these pressing problems. — Follow Steve Preston @stevepreston626


The Daily Wildcat • 7

Science • February 26-28, 2016

OSIRIS-REX FROM PAGE 1

“We actually don’t know a whole lot about Bennu very concretely,” Kidd said. Scientists have also predicted the rotational axis, size and density of Bennu, among other things. “What does a carbonaceous asteroid actually look like when you get up close?” Kidd said. The OSIRIS-REx mission is particularly challenging for the SPOC team because Bennu’s environment is unknown. Bennu has a radius of approximately 250 meters, which makes navigation to the asteroid very unpredictable and extreme. “We expect to recalculate the spacecraft orbit several times over the course of the mission,” Kidd said. The data that the OSIRIS-REx mission gathers will help answer questions about where we came from. According to Kidd, there are still a number of open-ended theories regarding the origin of water and life on Earth. The mission to Bennu hopes to add insight to these questions. Bennu may contain molecular precursors to the origin of life and Earth’s oceans, according to the OSIRIS-REx webpage. The asteroid also has a high probability of impacting the Earth in the late 22nd century. The mission also hopes to find what kind of trace elements, if any, are on Bennu, so that it could possibly be mined for resources. Knowing the asteroid’s properties, such as density and mass, is important for determining how to respond to a possible future collision threat. One side of the SPOC team focuses on science processing. This part of the team builds software that will process data

gathered from the spacecraft and build things like maps, which will help the science team analyze the data efficiently. “We take the data coming down from the spacecraft and we turn [it] into images, mostly, and other maps and spectrometer data, and that sort of stuff,” said Austin Cummings, an OSIRIS-REx systems programmer. The team is currently working on a website that will grab and analyze the data gathered, according to Cummings. The operations side of the SPOC team plans out the steps of the missions using calculations to find the correct trajectory for the spacecraft at any given time. The calculations are uploaded to the spacecraft so that it can collect data to be analyzed later by the science processors. The SPOC team’s work isn’t just for OSIRIS-REx, though. The team’s work can be applied to other missions in the future. For example, there are companies that are looking at mining the asteroid belt for water, carbon materials and rare metals. Their work can also be applied to NASA’s ARM mission, which plans to take a large sample of the moon. Despite the challenges and anxieties that the SPOC team has faced, the mission has made a lot of progress. Cummings said he is about 50 percent nervous, 50 percent excited about the launch date. “I always go up and look at the [countdown clock and think], ‘that used to say 900 days and it felt just like yesterday,’” Cummings said. OSIRIS-REx is expected to launch in September 2016.

Spaces filling fast for Fall 2016! RATES AS LOW AS $544 WALK OR BIKE TO CLASS P R I VAT E B E D R O O M S & B AT H R O O M S

F U L LY F U R N I S H E D A PA R T M E N T S ALL UTILITES INCLUDED INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY LEASES R O O M M AT E M AT C H I N G AVA I L A B L E

— Follow Renee Conway @reneefconway

The Daily Wildcat When the world outside gets too hectic, grab a Daily Wildcat

Apply online today at

ENTRADAREAL.COM ENTRADAREAL.COM 1 West University Blvd 520.624.6764

Where students love living.® AMERICANCAMPUS.COM

Rates, amenities & utilities included are subject to change. Electricity up to a monthly cap. Limited time only. See office for details.


DW

OPINIONS

Feb. 26-28, 2016 • Page 8

Editor: Graham Place

opinion@dailywildcat.com News Tips: (520) 621-3193 twitter.com/dailywildcat

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

CONTACT US The Daily Wildcat accepts original, unpublished letters from all of its readers. Email Letters to the Editor to opinion@dailywildcat.com 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

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Muslim students are valuable

L

ast Tuesday, I read an article in the New York Times with the following headline: “University of Arizona Students Hurl Insults, and Litter, at Mosque in Tucson.” I work closely with a number of Muslim students in my role as Intensive English Program Coordinator at UA’s Center for English as a Second Language. Many of our students pray at the Islamic Center. The majority of these students go on to be Wildcats, contributing their cultural perspectives to UA classrooms and enriching our campus. Thinking about the level of hate and ugliness in a person that would lead them to do something like throw trash at a sacred place like a mosque, or to call these individuals terrorists, made a shiver run through me. When I then

considered the fact that some of those on the receiving end of this kind of hate might be the same terrific students I work with daily, I felt my teeth clench and my hands ball into fists. Why? Because I know that, on the whole, the UA is not an ugly place filled with ugly people who do ugly things like throw trash at mosques and drive by individuals who just prayed calling them terrorists. Yet, there it was in front of me, in black and white. That conflicted feeling followed me to CESL’s annual International Festival, which took place on the UA Mall last Thursday. If you happened to be walking by, you got to see students from all over the world showing pride in their countries and cultures. Our students danced to traditional music, shared cultural artifacts from their

countries and answered questions from UA students, elementary school students from Tucson and members of the UA community. With the New York Times article still fresh in my mind, you can imagine my repulsion at the presence of a couple of hate-filled individuals on the mall shouting obscenities at our Muslim students, spouting blatant lies about the message on the Saudi Arabian flag (no, it absolutely does not say “death to non-believers”), and saying that our female, non-Muslim teachers were tacitly granting permission to become “Muslim sex slaves” by actively participating and celebrating with these students. Those were some of the less offensive remarks. What’s the acronym you see so much on message boards these

days? “smh?” It really is hard to imagine someone saying these things, let alone believing them; but here we are. I was afraid the shame I felt after reading Tuesday’s article was about to be confirmed in the form of unopposed hate speech on our beautiful campus. Happily (very happily), the reactions of the CESL faculty and staff, our CESL students and, most impressively, UA students walking by the event were swift and resolute. UA students didn’t stand by idly allowing lies and bigotry to dominate that space. They stood up to the bullies either literally or by engaging with CESL students and showing genuine interest in what they had to say and show about their cultures. To those of you who confronted these

MUSLIM STUDENTS, 9


The Daily Wildcat • 9

Opinions • February 26-28, 2016

Students need to know when actual crises happen at UA BY jessica suriano The Daily Wildcat

A

shooting occurred at Campbell Avenue and Second Street on Monday night, yet not one UA student received a school-wide alert about it. In fact, many students did not hear about the incident until the next morning. Considering both the incident’s proximity to campus and the imminent danger involved, the complete lack of notifications is unacceptable. This is not the first time information about dangerous situations on or around campus has been withheld from students. When the body of a student was found at the Henry Koffler building last month, students relied on Twitter and the online feed of the Daily Wildcat to hear about it. Even then, many students were not aware of the situation until long after it occurred. Yet, three UAlerts were sent out Feb. 17 for a brief power outage. The second notification was sent only eight minutes after the first and the third was sent only nine minutes after the second. How could the UA respond with such immediacy to a power outage that lasted a total of 17 minutes, yet fail to inform its students that three suspects involved in a shooting were still at-large near or on campus? At the time of this column’s writing, police were still searching for the suspects of Monday’s shooting. This means there is still a real danger present to our campus. Students need to be informed about potential threats to their safety. The university should be obligated to immediately notify its students should any more developments occur. Students need to know what areas to steer clear of, whether it’s safe to leave their dorms or the libraries, whether there is still an armed suspect in their vicinity and whether there is any threat to their safety as soon as the university gets any information.

Yes, it is still important for students to be informed of events like power outages, but it is more important they are informed of events in which there is potential risk to their lives. On the UAlert website, the description given for the service says, “UA Alert is a free service that delivers emergency alerts to registered UA students, faculty and staff.” An armed shooter and a deceased fellow student are much more pressing emergencies than a power outage so short that most students weren’t affected. Under the UAlert website’s Frequently Asked Questions tab, the answer to a question about what types of events activate UAlert says, “UAlert will be activated in cases of violent activity, including: active shooter, immediate threat to the UA community, including offcampus events.” Apparently, this system is not functioning properly, because both of those triggers were present during Monday’s shooting. Yet students received zero communication from the UAlert system. The UAlert system should not only act as a response to students being in danger, but it should also act as a means of prevention. Students should be notified as soon as any threat to campus arises, which would allow students to avoid putting themselves in harm’s way in the first place. The UAlert program was created with the intention of keeping students safe. With how unpredictable events around a university campus can be, such a program needs to be seamless. The university has a responsibility to do everything in its power to improve the system and keep students who depend on it safe. Students should not have to learn about crises through concerned parents’ and friends’ text messages or through social media apps. We deserve to hear about threats to our university from our university, and we deserve to hear about them promptly.

— Follow Jessica Suriano @suriano_jessica

Get out of that slump BY stephanie shaw The Daily Wildcat

S

ophomore slump” is a phrase many, if not all, college students have heard. When the excitement and nervousness of freshman year wears off and the realization that you still have three more years at your university sets in, this so-called slump usually begins. Countless articles from different news outlets, from BuzzFeed to the New York Times, have come out with ideas to combat this blasé feeling. Too often though, the most obvious and basic ideas go unshared. The simple, do-able act of sharing a smile with those you encounter can help brighten your days and your life. It seems silly at first and many would argue that the complexities of college stress cannot be undone with a simple physical gesture. That may be true, but students do not realize they can be their own worst enemies. Drowning in anxiety over upcoming tests and becoming a hermit for days while trying to cram might sometimes seem like the only option. But if, on that walk to class or the library, you look up from your cellphone into the world and smile at other people, you might just sense relief. A USA Today article offered three ways to combat the slump: interning, seeing your advisor or getting involved with something you aren’t already a part of. Though the

muslim students from page 8

tormenters, as well as those who stopped by to express interest, my sincerest thanks to you. One particularly memorable student was ex-military, a man who’d spent time in the Middle East. He came to our students’ aid with gusto, going toe-to-toe with one of the biggest loudmouths on the mall yesterday. I

author means well, all three suggestions seem like they would bring more stress than relief. While interning and getting involved are wonderful ideas, a more direct daily fix is required to combat such a constant, looming sensation. Often times, this feeling hits students early, even during freshman year. It seems as though only the glorified moments of the first year of college are what the majority of people like to share. They tend to avoid bringing up the piles of homework and occasional boredom that plague many students. As cliché as a positive attitude is, it is not to be overlooked. Whether in your first year at the UA or struggling to get through your last semester as a senior, certain aspects of your day are universal. From scientists to monks, overwhelming evidence proves that smiling can boost your mood. Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh has a philosphy. “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy,” Hanh says. You don’t have to be a Buddhist to believe this. A recent study done at the University of Kansas showed that the act of smiling alters your stress response and decreases perceived levels of stress in the body. So even though those upcoming exams might not be reschedule-able, the overwhelming anxiety that comes with them is. — Follow Stephanie Shaw @stephsshaw

just wish I would have gotten his name and shook his hand. To him and all others who showed true UA spirit yesterday, I think I can safely speak for our students and our center when I say thank you. We hope to see all of you again at future CESL events. Go Wildcats! — Steven Randall is the Intensive English Program Coordinator at the Center for English as a Second Language

VOTER TURNOUT MATTERS! MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD AT THE POLLS!

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

PRESIDENTIAL Preference Election on March 22!


DW

ARTS & LIFE

Feb. 26-28, 2016 • Page 10

Editor: Alex Furrier

arts@dailywildcat.com News Tips: (520) 621-3193 twitter.com/dailywildcat

POP CULTURE IN THE NEWS

 Drones to

protect air above production of next ‘Star Wars’ film

‘Game of Thrones’

author George R. R. Martin says plot twists to appear in future books, not TV show

Oscars 2016: And the winner is . . . BY ALEX FURRIER & ALEX GAYTON The Daily Wildcat

Though many are not happy about it, the Academy Awards are seen as the ultimate mark of quality in the film industry, just beating the MTV Movie Awards in terms of prestige. Amidst racial controversy comes the 88th Academy Awards on Sunday, hosted by Chris Rock, and we’re here to give you the rundown on what to expect from the #OscarsSoWhite Academy Awards. Arts editor Alex Furrier and senior reporter Alex Guyton go head-to-head over who should win, and who will win, in the major categories.

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

Who Should Win:

This is a weird situation where the supporting acting categories seem to be closer races than the leading roles. For once, Leonardo DiCaprio is not stuck in a loaded field of heavyweight nominees. While he gave a truly “Oscar-worthy” performance full of screams and anguish, DiCaprio fully deserves this one. A large part of “The Revenant” was a one-man show, a responsibility that was placed squarely on the shoulders of its leading man. The physical taxation of shooting in the biting cold would almost be enough for a win, but it’s the turmoil and struggle that plays on his face is what brings it home. On a side note, I would have no qualms with Michael Fassbender winning for “Steve Jobs,” even though he should have been nominated for “Macbeth” instead.

 ‘Mein Kampf’

now a bestseller in Germany after years of being out of print

According to O.J.

Simpson, Cuba Gooding Jr.’s head is ‘too small’ to play him on ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson’

Joe Biden and

Lady Gaga paired up to present at Academy Awards

Kim Kardashian claimed to have broken the Internet, but that moment will truly arrive when Leonardo DiCaprio’s name is finally called Sunday in his longawaited win for Best Actor. I agree with you, Alex. The “Leonever-winning-an-Oscar” memes will finally be put to rest when DiCaprio takes home the gold. I can’t wait to see what the “Leo-finally-winning-anOscar” memes will look like.

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

Who Should Win:

As leader of the Brie Larson fan club, this one is a no brainer. If she somehow doesn’t win, expect an unofficial boycott of the Academy Awards from me, complete with a Twitter rant and an appropriate hashtag. Seriously though, Larson deserves this one and I will be a human sad emoji if she doesn’t win.

I agree with you again, Alex. Are you accepting new members into your fan club? She, along with young co-star Jacob Tremblay, was heartwrenching in “Room.”

Who Will Win: As someone who considers Jennifer Lawrence one of the best young actresses, God help me if she repeats her Golden Globe Award win as rags-toQVC-riches Joy Mangano. She haphazardly dropped in and out of a Jersey accent throughout the entire movie. The academy awards Brie Larson.

I definitely agree with all that. Lawrence is great, but she needs to try something new before she makes it back onstage. Larson made a pretty clean sweep of this category across the awards circuit, so I would be shocked if someone else usurps her.

BEST DIRECTOR

Who Should Win: I’m surprised it’s taken this long for my irrational love of the “Mad Max” films to come out. My vote here is for George Miller, but I think the academy’s goodwill was largely spent just putting him among the nominees. Action and comedies still have a second-tier art stigma at the Oscars, but Miller created a masterpiece of adrenaline with “Mad Max: Fury Road.” Not to mention Miller had to fight to make the film as far back 1997. All those years of hard work certainly paid off in the final product and it would be nice to see the academy recognize that.

Prior to “The Big Short,” Adam McKay directed “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” and “Step Brothers.” Let that sink in for a moment. In his Academy Award-nominated film about the global economic meltdown of 2008, he not only relays complex financial concepts effectively to the audience, but does so with side-splitting laughter.

Who Will Win: Alejandro González Iñárritu because, as we learned from the “The Revenant,” the world is a cruel place that exists to crush your dreams, specifically dreams that involve the director of “Happy Feet” winning best director. This is a two-person race between Miller and Iñárritu, and I believe the academy gives the nod to the director of “Mad Max: Fury Road.” Miller is 70 years old and he came in and directed circles around every other contender with “Mad Max: Fury Road.” The action is just bonkers. Also, Iñárritu won last year for “Birdman” and the academy doesn’t like to repeat.

BEST PICTURE

Who Should Win: “Mad Max: Fury Road” or “Room.” Why? Those were two of my favorite movies from 2015. It’s as simple as that. Will they win? No; but that’s OK. It’s nice to see great movies that don’t fit into the traditional Oscars mold get some love. The fact that a big-budget action film and a small, character-driven indie flick are among the nominees gives me hope. “The Big Short” is the only movie on the Best Picture list that I saw twice and did so gladly. When I had heard that a friend hadn’t seen it yet, I was the one who suggested we go, even though I had seen it already. It was the most enjoyable time I had at a theater in 2015.

Visit dailywildcat.com for the rest of our staff ’s predictions.

— Follow Alex Furrier @badjazzmaverick and Alex Guyton @GuyTonAlexAnder


The Daily Wildcat • 11

Arts & Life • February 26-28, 2016

It all makes sense now: Life advice from drunk people on 4th Avenue BY KELSEY ROPTE

Monica Yrigoyen:

Megan Mitchell:

‘Twas a Friday night on Fourth Avenue, and everyone was drinking. When asked what their life advice was, they started thinking .

“Just be good to other people because what goes around comes around.”

“Perception. We see everything through our own eyes and also perceive people through our own eyes and we throw off our own perception onto people. You may think you know somebody but it’s always coming through yourself. So always remember that. Whenever you think someone is mad at you, you don’t know if they are really mad at you unless you open conversation and ask them. That’s really good life advice guys. Something you have to learn. You never know somebody until you actually talk to them.”

The Daily Wildcat

Jasmine Walls:

“I don’t know, just live it.” Joel Valdez:

“Ride your life wave.” Mike Wilkins:

”Stay on the right side of the grass.”

Emily Martinez:

“Honestly just keeping pushing forward ... when there is obstacles that you know come about. You know, you don’t need to beat yourself up about it just keep going forward.”

Disclaimer: All participants gave consent the next day, when sober, to publish comments.


12 • The Daily Wildcat

Arts & Life • February 26-28, 2016

Pop culture reboots: yay or nay? BY vicky pereira The Daily Wildcat

Take one look at the list of movies and TV shows that either premiered in 2015 or will in the next year, and the number of reboots and remakes will send you into a full-blown nostalgia attack. Genres from science fiction to action to comedy have rifled through archives and pulled out the films and series too good to forget. Instead of reairing the classics, though, production companies are revamping these tried-and-true stories to capitalize on the original fans’ long-term loves. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Fuller House” are some of the more obvious reboots and series continuations that come to mind, but there are many more. “Independence Day: Resurgence,” “The X-Files,” “10 Cloverfield Lane,” “Zoolander 2,” the return of “Twin Peaks,” the list goes on. For original fans, the news that something is going to be remade or continued can cause both celebration and concern. Seeing beloved characters return to the screen and experiencing a new version of a favorite story is always an amazing feeling—when the revamp is done correctly.

Netflix

Promotional still from the show “Fuller House,” a reboot of the classic “Full House,” premiering on Friday, Feb. 26. “Fuller House” is the latest in a long line of reboots capitilzing on nostalgia.

But every film or show runs the risk of not doing justice to the source material. After all, films and TV shows aren’t chosen to be rebooted if they originally failed. Shows return and movies are remade because people loved them. The relatable and iconic characters, exciting and unique plot lines, and that

ineffable something is what makes these products more than just stories. Recreating that initial magic is close to impossible, which is why reboots often come with negative connotations. Just like everything in life, a reboot is never going to please everyone. Even the best things will have haters.

This is why nostalgia is a risky business for the media industry: If done well, you can win big at the box office, but butcher it and a huge audience will never let you live it down. Not only are reboots difficult to execute properly, but they carry the stigma of being unoriginal. If I had a dime every time I heard someone say “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was just a remake of the very first “Star Wars” movie, I could fund the next installment in the series. Nothing is original, no plot, character, setting or conflict will ever be completely original. Creativity draws on the collective human experience, which has been developed over tens of thousands of years. This shared experience is why people can relate to the art of others and how one story can profoundly affect millions of people. Don’t knock the reboot before you try it, because if you think “Twin Peaks” can’t be as good as the original, “The Incredibles 2” is just a money maker or “Independence Day: Resurgence” won’t be original enough, you just might miss a chance to enjoy a great story along with a little bit of nostalgia. — Follow Vicky Pereira @vguardie917

Old faces, new places in “X-Files” return BY jonathan terry The Daily Wildcat

After a 13-year “commercial break,” as director Chris Carter puts it, “The X-Files” returned to the airwaves. Even without Vince Gilligan, the keystone writer, director and producer for the original and the man behind “Breaking Bad,” the new season of “The X-Files” attracted 20.3 million viewers just three days after its premiere. Right off the bat, the series appears to take itself less seriously than prior seasons. Fox Mulder, as opposed to being a charming young man obsessed with truth, is a crusty, recovering alcoholic eager to debunk even the smallest conspiracy. Throughout the first few episodes, Mulder stumbles back into his familiar character, while slowly realizing that the Internet’s explanation of reality isn’t always correct. In a way, Mulder serves as an anchor to the real world, often pointing out the absurdity of the

cases to which he’s assigned. This mild, comical surrealism allowed the series to get back on it’s feet by letting the audience know that the show is not taking itself too seriously, or at least not right out of the gate. Unfortunately for “X-Files” veterans, the season started off slow. In the first episode, “My Struggle,” Dana Scully and Mulder’s relationship was depicted as rocky, to say the least. The first half of the season is largely based on the resurrection of their romantic relationship, with the focus being on their estranged lovechild. This forces the monster mysteries, government conspiracies and aliens abductions to take a backseat. That’s not to say that the season didn’t have the typical mashup of stand-alone monster episodes. In episode three, “Scully and Mulder Meet the Were-Monsters,” our beloved FBI agents face the familiar challenge of stopping a reptilian forest monster. An impressive guest cast of

mid-range comedians, including Kumail Nanjiani and “Flight of the Concords’” Rhys Darby, surprised the audience. Halfway through the season, the show begins to resemble its former self. “Founder’s Mutation” follows the story of a street artist with a style reminiscent of the infamous Banksy, who, oddly enough, recently posted “X-Files” inspired fan art on a wall up the street from the United Kingdom’s Government Communications Headquarters. The episode’s street artist struggles with his identity and the supernatural powers that emerge from his artwork. Longtime viewers have come to expect this sort of surrealism from the show and were relieved to find that it hadn’t been abandoned. By the sixth and final episode, “My Struggle II,” the storyline had been fully resurrected. The episode picked up where the first episode, “My Struggle,” left off: a Noah’s arc-style apocalyptic virus outbreak that leaves our heroes

fox

Still from the premier trailer for season 10 of “The X-Files,” a six-episode reboot of the 1993 show. “The X-Files” returns to the small screen after a 15-year “commercial break.”

in an intense life-and-death struggle. The season ended in an epic cliff-hanger, with Scully standing under the beam of a UFO on the brink of abduction. With an ending like this, it’s expected that the series will continue. Whether you’re a longtime “X-Files” fan, season 10 will leave you entertained and wanting more. The series’ resurrection contains all of the aspects that made it so successful in the

first place: comedy, surrealism, modern conspiracies and the always-elusive alien encounters. All we can do now is cross our fingers and hope that Fox gives the green light for another go with Mulder and Scully.

— Follow Jonathan Terry @jonsmind


The Daily Wildcat • 13

Arts & Life • February 26-28, 2016

Peace festival aims to bring people together BY VICKY PEREIRA The Daily Wildcat

The Bandshell at Reid Park will be the most peaceful and musical place in all of Tucson on Saturday afternoon. The 34th annual Peace Fair and Music Festival is spreading the love with five hours of musical acts, fun activities and numerous charity organizations. There are dozens of groups and organizations around Tucson striving to make the city and the world a better place to live in. Groups like Veterans for Peace, Sustainable Tucson, No More Deaths and many more will be present at the fair. The event is known as the largest gathering of peace, social justice and environmental activist groups in Arizona. Every year, the day is a celebration of all the wonderful things happening in Tucson and a place for members of the community to find information about the groups that are making these things happen. It’s also an afternoon to enjoy local music, participate in a raffle and spend some time with friends and family. The event is free and everyone in the community is invited. The party begins at 11 a.m. with music from One HeartBeat, a local world beat percussion band known for sharing their music at all sorts of charity events. The rest of the day’s music lineup includes Tucson’s Raging Grannies, the Gamelan Orchestra, BAM! and several others,

JEFF MILLER

ONE HEARTBEAT plays at the Peace Fair and Musical Festival in Reid Park on Feb. 22, 2014. The festival combines live music with oppurtunities to learn about altruistic Tucson organizations.

making for a music-filled afternoon. The closing ceremony is at 3:40 p.m., with Quynn Elizabeth Shamanic Group. Each year the fair has a theme that reflects a bigger issue facing the world; this year’s focus is the migrant crisis. Compassion for Refugees and Migrants: All One World is what this year’s fair is all about. “I’m really down with the Pope’s message about building bridges instead of walls,” said Mary DeCamp, the fair coordinator and

secretary at Tucson Peace Center. “With the climate change and the dislocation that occurs to various people, we’re going to see ever more need for compassion towards refugees and migrants.” The Owl & Panther Project, a Hopi Foundation project, is one of the organizations that will be at the fair. The project focuses its efforts on assisting refugees. According to its website, “Owl and Panther is an expressive arts project designed

to help refugee families relocated to Tucson who have been affected by trauma and torture.” The fair is coordinated by the Tucson Peace Center, which consists of a small group of citizens who connect the activist groups in town and spread the word about events and efforts that are happening. Each month the Tucson Peace Center puts together a calendar of all the meetings, concerts, presentations and happenings occurring within a network of over 70 local activist groups in an effort to keep the community informed. When it comes down to it, the Peace Fair & Music Festival is a place where people who want to do something to better the world can meet and enjoy one another’s company while spreading a message of peace and love. DeCamp believes in the strength of community and likes that the fair is a place for people to learn what others care about while sharing their passions. “This is a way to increase the resiliency of the social fabric: to make more connections, to care more about each other, to focus on the positive,” DeCamp said. “I really do care deeply about Tucson and about our community and about what we can do, individually and collectively, to make it the best it can be.”

— Follow Vicky Pereira @vguardie917

Printing the news, sounding the alarm, and raising hell since 1899

ARIZONA DAILY

WILDCAT Download

FREE

from the app store The Arizona Daily Wildcat is the UA’s main source of campus news. The award winning Wildcat is produced by students who are in touch with what you need to know.

30+

CRAFT BEERS O N TA P

L A R G E B O T T L E

S E L E C T I O N GROWLERS FILLED AND BOTTLES TO-GO MON-WED: 2PM-10PM T H U R - S AT: 1 2 P M - 1 2 A M SUN: 11AM-10PM

dailywildcat.com 150 S KOLB RD. P H O NNational E: 520-20 7-8077 2013 Online Pacemaker award arizonabeerhouse.com

f b Associated . m e / a Collegiate z b e e Press r h o u s e

Hate waking up early for class?

APP. FEE waived with this AD

All our HOMES are only a few BLOCKS to campus!!

OUR UNITS FEATURE:

Washer & Dryers | Dishwashers | AC | Large Bedrooms | Private Parking

See why a house is better and less$$ than living in an apartment!

HURRY!! Closeout specials!! ONLY 12 houses LEFT! 2751 N. CAMPBELL AVE., TUCSON AZ WWW.CASABONITARENTALS.COM

CALL US!: 520-398-5738


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.

Classifieds • February 26-28, 2016

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.

Achieve, inc. hirinG for day, summer and home-based positions working with adult/children teaching life, social & job skills. 579-8824 www.achieveinc.org Ad sAles pArt time national publisher looking for bright & money motivated students. must be proficient with msoffice, internet and email. prefer marketing/journalism/senior year students. hours flexible. can be contacted at: jobs@oser.com or 721-1300 commerciAl/ residentiAl property management, development, maintenance helper needed. Flexible schedule. Need vehicle. terrydahlstrom@gmail.com. mAke A splAsh, become a SWIM INSTRUCTOR! No experience needed; training provided. Apply at SunshineSwimSchool.com. nAtionAl opticAl Astronomy Observatory NIGHT OBSERVING PUBLIC GUIDE- Do you have a strong knowledge and passion for astronomy and would love to share it with the public? Join the Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor Center team and support our array of night programs. Apply today to our Part Time Public Program Specialist opportunity at www.tiny.cc/kittpeakpps occAsionAl dAytime childcAre needed for mellow 11 YO son. Provide friendly supervision of homework and simple rehab exercises on days when he cannot attend school. Pleasant home near Tucson Mall. Call 520-3955201 after 3pm. pArt time AccoUntinG/ billinG AssociAte data entry, payment entry, bill payment. organizational skills a must. must be proficient with Quickbooks, ms office, internet and email. prefer accounting/business/senior year students. hours flexible. can be contacted at: jobs@oser.com or 721-1300

NOTICE

RATES

14 • 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.

reseArch interns wAnted internet research, phone calls, and data entry. organizational skills a must. must be well spoken & proficient with msoffice, internet and email. hours flexible. can be contacted at: jobs@oser.com or 721-1300 wAnted GymnAstics And Cheer Instructors. Come be a part of a winning team in a vibrant environment. Wages range from $9-$25 hour! rcsooter@gmail.com

!! 1blk from UofA. Reserve your apt for Summer or Fall 1bdrm from $675. 2bdrm from $820 (available now). 3bdrm from $1325, Furnished or unfurnished, remodeled, new A/C, Pool/Laundry, 746 E. 5th St. By appt, 520409-3010. !! walk to the UofA homes. studio, 1,2,&3 bd homes. $495-$1395. Available June and July. no pets. 520-7432060. visit us at tarolaproperties.com !!!fAmily owned & Operated. Studio, 1, 2, 3, & 4 BD houses & apartments. 4blks north of UofA. $400 to $1,500. Some with utilities paid. Available now & August. No pets, security patrolled. 299-5020, 624-3080. www.uofahousing.com !!!Utilities pAid walk to UA. Studio $430, Adams/ Mountain. 1 room studio special sublet $380. No kitchen, refrigerator only. No pets, quiet, security patrolled. www.uofahousing.com 299-5020 or 624-3080 2bedroom 2bAth, A/c and fireplace. $735. Also 2Bedroom, A/C, washer/dryer. $750. Call REDI 520-623-5710 or www.azredirentals.com 3bedroom 2bAth, A/c covered patio. $925. Also 3Bedroom 3Bath, washer/dryer. $995. Call REDI 520-623-5710 or www.azredirentals.com

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.

4bedroom hoUse, A/c, fenced yard $925. Also 4Bedroom washer/dryer, fenced yard. $1400 Call REDI 520-623-5710 or www.azredirentals.com sAm hUGhes plAce RESERVE EARLY luxury condo 3BR 2BA, security system, washer dryer. breathtaking mtn views w/shaded patio. exercise rm same floor. 2parking spaces. $2600/mo available June 1. 520-299-5920 jptucson@aol.com stop by deerfield VILLAGE APARTMENTS TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR NEW HOME! RATES FROM $477 & UP TO 1MO FREE! 520-257-3992 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

lArGe stUdio 1blk from UofA. $395. Walled-in yard/off-street parking. Recently renovated. Large backyard. Easy maintenance. Available now. Call 520325-6971.

!!!!! brAnd new 4BR 4BA Homes at My UofA Rental available for fall 2016! Only $695 per bedroom! Close to campus/ AC/ Washer & Dryer in each/monitored security alarm system/high speed internet & expanded basic cable/furniture available upon request! Call for a tour today 8841505! Or visit our website at www.myuofarental.com !!!!! my UofA Rental Pre-lease one of our 4 and 6BR Luxury units for August 2016 starting at $625 per bedroom on up. Just minutes to the University of Arizona/AC/ Washer & Dryer in each/monitored security alarm system/high speed internet & expanded basic cable/furniture upon request at a minimal price! Call for a tour today 884-1505! Or visit our website at www.myuofarental.com !!!!! my UofA Rental Pre-leasing has begun for Fall 2016. Come take a look at our studios, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 bedroom classic homes for rent! Great prices and great locations! Visit our website, www.myuofarental.com or call today for a tour 884-1505! !!!!!! 6 blks from UofA. Available August 1st. Large 3bdrm/2bath, $1500. Remodeled, fireplace, Washer/Dryer, large fenced yard. By appt 520-409-3010.

smAll stUdio in quiet neigborhood with all utilities included, $375/mo, small patio, on bike trail. Within 4 miles of UA and 2 blocks of 2 bus lines. 520-393-3948

!!!!!A home to remember. 1, 2, 3, 4 bedroom homes located close to the UofA. All amenities included. Reserve your home for next school year. www.collegediggz.com 5203334125

!! walk to the UofA homes. studio, 1,2,&3 bd homes. $495-$1395. Available June and July. no pets. 520-7432060. visit us at tarolaproperties.com

******wildcat properties is renting for 2016. over 25 properties to choose from. 1-6 bedroom homes avail. All within walking distance to UofA. check us out at www.wildcatrentalproperties.com or call 520-870-1572 for more info.

!!! individUAl leAse - $510 EVERYTHING INCLUDED - All utilities, cable, Internet!!! Beautiful house, furnished common areas, student community, close to campus. 520-747-9331, www.universityrentalinfo.com/lp-bedroomleases.php

1 1/2 blocks from Main Gate Square. 3BD/ 3BA, parking. Rent Negotiable. University Blvd./ Jacobus. Open house daily, 3PM6PM. 520-381-9373


The Daily Wildcat • 15

4bedroom 3bath 2car garage. modern luxury home built in 2015. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances. brushed nickel plumbing and electrical fixtures. colored concrete floors. 2bedrooms are master suites with private bathrooms. Available August 1, 2016. 520-404-8954. rsrentalhomes@gmail.com. www.UofAArearentalhomes.com new hoUse. 3br, 2ba. New kitchen, stainless steel with granite, central air, very private. Washer/dryer. Must see. Available January. $1400 for entire apartment. 222 E. Elm. House #2 885-5292, 841-2871

AvAilAble now! 2bedrooms in 4bedroom 4bath home with Pool and Spa. Near UofA. Common area shared with 2male students. 575-613-2828

Arizona elite painterswe provide residential drywall and painting services. save 20% off any service. free estimAtes. learn more about us at www.Arizonaelitepainters.com call 520867-0362

new 2015 scooter won on PRICE IS RIGHT! 170CC Hooligan 0 miles, 2 year warranty, Flat black, 100+ MPG Park right by your classroom for cheap 60+ MPH gets there quick $2750 C/T/E (928)715-2013

READ!

The Daily Wildcat

4 2 6 8 1 3

scooter- kimco people 50. $900. EZ Parking can be yours!! Come and get it!! John 245-2702

By Dave Green

6 7 7 9

9 6 3

5 4

8 1

8 7

Difficulty Level

The Daily Wildcat

1bedroom, wAter pAid, patio. $450. Also 1Bedroom saltillo tile, fenced yard. $625. Call REDI 520-623-5710 or www.azredirentals.com

sAm hUGhes townhome 3BD/2BA 1BLK from University. Quiet, convenient and green. No appliances. Details and pictures at windsorlux.com 620-6206

UltimAte pAintbAll event Starts @$35 All Inclusive with 500 paintballs. 10% DISC w/school ID. Group Discounts. RSVP 520-448-1100 www.disruptivepaintball.com

W

Editing writinG And editinG services including proofreading and basic editing, copy editing, content editing and writing. Competitive rates. Email: info@inkedediting.com Website: www.inkedediting.com

Arizona elite cleaners we provide maid, house cleaning and landscaping services. save $30 off initial service. learn more about us at Arizonaelitecleaners.com call 520207-9699

We cover ALL kinds of news.

4 1 2 9 6 1

2016 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

2-3 br, 1BA + Arizona Room. $1100. Ideal for family or grad students. A/C; fireplace; W/D; mountain views; beautiful fenced yard; pets ok; 0.5 mile from UMC/ UA on bike route. Pictures: http://tucson.craigslist.org/apa/5393287958.html Address: 1440 E. Silver St. alonhome1@gmail.com; (202) 2888030

Don’t cr umple me up, please!

Classifieds • February 26-28, 2016

2/26


16 • The Daily Wildcat

Comics • February 26-28, 2016

TIRED OF THE DESERT HEAT? THE DAILY WILDCAT WILL COOL YOU OFF.

Elizabeth Robertson

ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT


The Daily Wildcat • 17

Sports • February 26-28, 2016

GO

US

FOLLOW

Elbow injury can’t stop ‘Cats pitcher JC Cloney BY Ross Olson

The Daily Wildcat

Arizona baseball’s Friday night starting pitcher, JC Cloney, is finally where he’s supposed to be in his baseball career after health problems forced him to forfeit his first year of Division I baseball. Cloney was recruited to play at Long Beach State out of high school, but never played a game because of elbow injuries. Cloney admitted the experience was troublesome, but ultimately affected him in a positive way. “It was rough. I learned a lot about myself,” Cloney said. “It made me a better person today than I was back then.” Cloney transferred to a junior college in Santa Clarita, California, for two years where he excelled so much that his recruitment to Tucson became the first order of business for Arizona baseball head coach Jay Johnson. “I knew he was good. The day after I was hired, I was on a plane and the first person I met with was him,” Johnson said. “It was right during the draft and I wanted to make sure we got him here.” It didn’t take Cloney long to prove why Johnson thought so highly of him. In his first start as an Arizona Wildcat, Cloney went seven innings while allowing only one run with nine strikeouts and no walks in a win over Rice University. The lone run he allowed came on a solo home run. Cloney is a pitcher who doesn’t overpower anybody, but will keep the hitters off balance with his deception and his defense work. He acknowledged utilizing his defense, as well as throwing early strikes to why he was successful in his first outing of the year. “[There’s] good defense behind me, so

I wasn’t afraid for contact,” Cloney said. “That’s a big thing we’ve worked on this year, executing two out of the first three pitches to be strikes and force contact early.” Johnson praised Cloney for hurdling the obstacles early in his career, as well as for taking initiative with the team despite being his first year at UA. “He’s very mature and really has, since he’s shown up, has been an immediate leader and a good mentor to the younger guys,” Johnson said. “He’s kind of [a] seasoned veteran who’s been through some adversity in his college career and has handled it really well.” Cloney will get the start Friday night against Tulane University as the Wildcats travel to San Diego to participate in the Tony Gwynn Classic. The tournament features high level competition with teams like Nebraska, San Diego State, Kentucky and others. “The tournament’s an unbelievable opportunity,” Johnson said. “We are going to play all-regional caliber teams at a neutral site. I’m looking forward to some great competition.” The Wildcats are coming off a tough loss to Lamar by a score of 13-5 on Monday night. The UA beat Rice by two games out of three last weekend, capturing Johnson’s first series win as head coach. If Cloney and the Wildcats can emulate the way they played in the first series of the season, then the Wildcats have a great chance of winning the Tony Gwynn Classic this weekend. The Wildcats open up the tournament against Tulane on Friday in San Diego. — Follow Ross Olson @dailywildcat

TWITTER! A U d l i W o G @ A U d l i W o G @ A U d l i W o G @ ON

Emily Gauci/Arizona Athletics

Portrait of JC Cloney. Cloney transfered and overcame elbow injuries to solidify his starting role in Arizona’s rotation.


18 • The Daily Wildcat

Sports • February 26-28, 2016

PEACE CORPS WEEK

in partnership with Coverdell Fellows

Victoria Pereira/The Daily Wildcat

Arizona pitcher Danielle O’Toole (3) winds up to pitch against Santa Barbara in Tucson on Sunday, Feb. 14. The Wildcats have faced adversity, most recently losing Eva Watson to injury for four to six weeks.

SOFTBALL from page 20

Wednesday, February 24th Student Showcase 9:00am - 5:00pm UA Mall in front of Student Union

Friday, February 26th Peace Corps Fair 11:00 am - 3:00 pm UA Student Union, North Ballroom

grad.arizona.edu.peacecorps

competition. One of the things Candrea has harped on so far this season is the consistency of his young team. The Wildcats suffered a tough injury over the weekend. Junior Eva Watson will be out four to six weeks with a knee injury. Watson is a very important piece to the Arizona lineup and is leading the team in batting average at .552 and is second in runs scored with 12. Losing someone with Watson’s ability to get on base and cause headaches on the base paths is not an easy problem to solve. Armed with a number of young players, someone on the Wildcats will have to step up. “I think one of the great things about this game, someone goes down you have someone else who can step in and take advantage of the opportunity,” Candrea said. Mauga hit her 50th career home run of the weekend in the loss to No. 25 Texas A&M. She became the fastest player in school history to achieve the feat. She has been adjusting to pitcher’s game plans this year more than she ever has. “I’m not getting any of the pitches that I like, so I have to be smarter in the box,” Mauga said. “It’s a work in progress. I have to be patient I am working on it right now.” Danielle O’Toole is the clear ace for Arizona moving forward. The redshirt junior has started six of the 11 games so far and has started 5-1. Her lone loss came at the hands of Texas A&M, after a 2-0 start against ranked opponents LSU and UCF. O’Toole dominated LSU throwing a complete game shutout that included eight strikeouts. O’Toole only gave up one earned run over five innings against UCF. She is looking forward to this weekend and the competition in Tuscaloosa. “They’re going to have a large crowd, and I’m really hoping that we can adjust well to it. I think last year in Louisiana it was a

problem we had not faced yet,” O’Toole said. Improved consistency is going to be the key for the Wildcats in the upcoming weekend. The team has the confidence to compete against and beat high ranked opponents, but have also played down to their opponents when playing against inferior competition. Taylor McQuillin suffered her first loss of the season to Central Michigan. Mcquilin will likely get a start versus a ranked opponent this weekend, either No. 14 Tennessee or No. 4 Alabama, and the Wildcats need a strong performance from the freshman. A bright spot for the team thus far has been players stepping up both at the top and bottom of the lineup. Freshman Tamara Statman has swung the bat well and has two home runs on the year. Statman will have a chance to fill the second spot in the lineup as a replacement for Watson. Nancy Bowling has also stepped up both in the circle and at the plate. The redshirt junior had career highs in hits and RBIs in a game with four a piece against UCF. Bowling threw 9.1 innings at the Mary Nutter Classic, allowing only five baserunners throughout the tournament. All of her appearances came in relief, and Bowling figures to be the top arm out of the bullpen for Arizona. Having a consistent arm like Bowling’s out of the ‘pen can prove to be very valuable this season. The team seems confident with its performances against top competition this weekend and wants to build on those solid performances. “We just need to keep doing what we’re doing, swinging the bat and playing as a team,” Bowling said. The Wildcats believes they can compete with anyone and they are ready for the challenge in Tuscaloosa this weekend.

— Follow Chris Deak @ChrisDeak12


The Daily Wildcat • 19

Sports • February 26-28, 2016

Trio springs UA tennis to success Coming from different backgrounds, Arizona women’s tennis athletes Lauren Marker, Shayne Austin and Samantha Czarniak boast success on and off the court

The Daily Wildcat

What do a senior from California, a nationally ranked junior and a junior transfer from Brazil have in common? As different as these players may seem, they came together at Arizona to jumpstart the Wildcats to a stellar start this spring. Shayne Austin , Lauren Marker and Sam Czarniak make up the core group of players on the Arizona women’s tennis team who have dominated all opponents in their way. These upperclassmen are giving it their all this season to pursue excellence in the competitive Pac-12 Conference. To further understand what makes these athletes so dominant, one must start with the mastermind who put all three players together on the same roster. The Mastermind: Vicky Maes An Arizona alumna and highly decorated college tennis player herself, Arizona women’s tennis head coach Vicky Maes has created a coaching style of developing her players year in and year out. It has produced fantastic results on the court, which has been seen considering the Wildcats record of 8-2. An undefeated home record so far doesn’t hurt either. Always spoken highly of by her players, the trio is the first to admit that Maes has transformed its game to the highest level. “Coach Maes is so dedicated to everything this team does,” Marker said. “She will always put in extra hours for all of her players; she’ll do everything and anything for us.” The senior Austin also commented on the final result she gives to players at this program. “She’s a coach that knows exactly how to help her players and what areas they need to improve,” Austin said. “Being here for almost four years now, I see the work she

puts in and how it translates with us on the court.” Maes sees talent all around her and her ability to connect one-on-one with her players is a huge reason for her success. But a deeper understanding of each member of the dominant trio is needed to grasp the importance of these players. The unstoppable Marker If there is one player on this team that needs no introduction, it’s Marker. As a team captain and nationally-ranked player within the top 50 nationally, her work ethic is second to none. She possesses the greatest ability an athlete can have: making the teammates around her better. Czarniak praised her team captain in many ways. “Lauren inspires everyone with her hard working ability,” Czarniak said. “She always gives 100 percent and [is] always fighting, which we all take note of and try to do as well.” Marker has been nearly unstoppable this season, posting a 9-1 singles record and an even more impressive 7-2 doubles record. Maes already believes that Marker might be one of the best players she’s coached. “Anytime you play No. 1 on a Pac-12 team, you’re going to be great,” Maes said. “She works harder than anyone I know and she still has a whole other year to get even better. She definitely could leave here as an All-American.” Austin as the heart and soul The heart and soul of the Arizona team has come from none other than Austin. “The person that has elevated this team so far is Shayne,” Maes said. “She wants her last year to the best it can be, and she is doing everything she can to make that happen.” Austin won’t go out without a fight during her senior year.

FREE DElivERy

When you order online

Not valid with other coupons or offers. $10.00 minimum does not include

24.99

$

FAMily MEAl DEAl

2 Med. Subs/Wraps, 2 Sm. Subs, 4 Sides & a Two-Liter Soda Not valid with other coupons or offers. Mother Lode & extra. Expires 6/30/16. Coupon Code: FMD24

University & Tyndall in Maingate Square

4280 N. Oracle Road

Oracle and Limberlost behind BJ’s Brewery

$10.99

Make ‘em Large Subs for $3 more Not valid with other coupons or offers. Mother Lode & extra. Expires 6/30/16. Coupon Code: 2MD1099, 2LG1399

delivery fees or taxes. Expires 6/30/16. Coupon Code: FREEDSP

760 N. Tyndall Ave.

2 MEDiuM SubS/WRAPS

FOR

BY Noah Sonnet

$1 OFF

Any Medium or Large Meal

Not valid with other coupons or offers. Expires

6/30/16. Coupon Code: 1OFFMEAL

Order Online

(520) 620-6400 (520) 690-0600 SilverMineSubs.com Tucson Daily Wildcat 4.92x2.57 4c Ad Generic 12-15.indd 1

1.13.16 10:02 PM

Nick Smallwood/The Daily Wildcat

Arizona women’s tennis athletes junior Lauren Marker and senior Shayne Austin exchange words of luck before a match against San Diego in Tucson on Friday, Feb. 12. Austin, Marker and Samantha Czarniak make up a trio that has dominated opponents this spring season.

She currently has a 7-2 singles record and a doubles record alongside Marker of 7-2. “[Austin] and I are really good friends off the court, and that makes it so much easier to communicate on the court,” Marker said. “We’re just really comfortable with each other and having that bond makes us so good.” The duo’s ability to capture that doubles point is why Arizona’s record is as solid as it is. Czarniak’s energy ignites ‘Cats An undefeated singles player and a transfer from Texas Tech, Czarniak has all the qualities of a Wildcat and is one of the most valuable players on the team.

The passion and emotions she brings to practice and matches creates an inspiring atmosphere that the program uses in moments of doubt or uncertainty. “She brings energy. She’s always pumped up,” Marker said. ”You can hear her anyway on the court, which is great to have. It’s rare you have [a] teammate that gives so much energy in a team match regardless of her own individual performance.” The Brazil native, Czarniak, has taken the team by storm and, just like her fellow teammates, gives everything she has to get better and make her team better. — Follow Noah Sonnet @texaslad32

cracke d! My screen got Give us a call, we can help.

• Warranty and out-of-warranty Apple® service • Serving the U of A since 1980 • No appointment necessary • Fast. Reasonable. Professional.

SIMUTEK

3136 E. Fort Lowell Rd. • SE corner Fort Lowell & Country Club • 321-9077

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple, Inc. Registered in the US and other countries.


DW SPORTS

Feb. 26-28, 2016 • Page 20

Editor: Matt Wall

sports@wildcat.arizona.edu News Tips: (520) 621-3193 twitter.com/dailywildcat

SCORE CENTER

NCAAM: No. 22 Utah dominates Sun Devils at home, 81-46

NFL: Johnny Manziel’s domestic violence case sent to grand jury

NBA: Curry’s 10 3’s and 51 points leads Golden State by Magic

WILDCAT WATCH

NCAAM: Arizona @ Utah, Saturday, Noon, ESPN

Sean Miller demands court storming reform BY EZRA AMACHER The Daily Wildcat

BOULDER, Colorado — As the seconds ticked down toward a Colorado upset victory over No. 9 Arizona on Wednesday night, members of the Buffaloes’ student section, the C-Unit, lined the baseline in preparation of a court storming. When Arizona guard Allonzo Trier missed a 3-pointer with five seconds to go, clinching a Colorado victory, members of the CU student section wasted little time hurrying onto the Coors Event Center court in jubilation. Immediately following Arizona’s 75-72 loss to Colorado, UA players and coaches were guided through a herd of Colorado supporters toward the team locker room. From the vantage point of press row, which is located between the Colorado bench and the hallway leading to team locker rooms, fans were seen engaging with Arizona players and coaches. As the two teams shook hands, Arizona center Kaleb Tarczewski had to be held back from Colorado fans. One fan wearing a Denver Broncos sweatshirt visibly yelled at and touched Arizona head coach Sean Miller and Wildcat players as the team entered the locker room hallway. After the loss, Miller spoke about the need for better policing of court stormings, particularly in the Pac-12 Conference. “Eventually, what’s going to happen in the Pac-12 is this: An

Arizona player is going to punch a fan,” Miller said. “And they’re going to punch the fan out of selfdefense.” The head coach lamented the fact that he has brought this issue up to the league. “When it happens, only when it happens, will everybody take a deep breath and say, ‘We have to do something to protect both teams,’ so that when the game

ends, that we have a deep breath to be able to leave the gym,” Miller said. “Or at least shake the other team’s hand and then get to our locker room.” Miller’s plea has fallen on “deaf ears,” since Arizona is the only program that continually faces court stormings following defeats. “Three consecutive years, anytime we lose a game on the road, it’s the same,” Miller said.

— Follow Ezra Amacher @EzraAmacher

Wildcats prove consistent mentality

GYMNASTICS:

Arizona vs. Washington, Saturday, 4 p.m.

NIGEL AMSTOCK/ CU INDEPENDENT

COLORADO FANS storm the court following Arizona’s loss to the Buffaloes on Wednesday, Feb. 24, surrounding the players and, in some cases. Miller blasted the conference and demanded reform for court storming to protect his players.

“Some are more under control, some aren’t. If more teams had the court stormed on them, I wouldn’t be the only guy who is bringing it up.” Arizona found itself in the perfect storm Wednesday night: a sold-out Coors Events Center crowd of 11,309, the third-largest crowd in the building’s history. Given the surroundings of the game—Colorado needed a win over a ranked program like Arizona to solidify its NCAA Tournament chances—and the fact that Arizona is perceived as a nascent rival to the Buffaloes, the chances of a court storming were high. Miller’s address focused less on the issue of court storming itself and more on the protections (or lack thereof ) in place to help Arizona players get to the locker room safely. “I don’t know what other conferences are doing, but if there is a fine, I’m pretty sure that there wouldn’t be people just storming over the bench within five seconds of a victory,” Miller said. “It’s tough because not everybody is going through it, and because of that nobody really cares except me. From this point forward, I care. And we’re almost at a point where our guys have to protect themselves.” Miller was told by a reporter that Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott was in attendance Wednesday. “He doesn’t care,” Miller said.

BY CHRIS DEAK

The Daily Wildcat

The Arizona Wildcats softball team wrapped up their weekend in Palm Springs, California, finishing 2-3 to bring their record

to 8-3 overall. The team scored two big wins over No. 4 LSU and No. 15 Central Florida. They also lost to two unranked opponents in Central Michigan and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, dropping the team’s rank from No. 9 to No. 15 in the USA Today poll. The weekend featured the Wildcats scoring 19 runs against ranked UCF, while being shut

down by the likes of unranked CMU and Cal Poly. Arizona softball head coach Mike Candrea was surprised with the outcomes of the games against the unranked opponents. “I was a little shocked we did not do as well as we did against some teams that were inferior,” Candrea said. “We played well against the good teams and did not play well against the teams

that we should beat.” Outside of an incredible 19-run performance against UCF, the bats were quiet for the Wildcats over the weekend, scoring no more than four runs in any other game. The bats will have to be much more consistent over the weekend in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with three games against ranked

SOFTBALL, 18


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.