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CLAS students learn about getting internships By Christine Peterson Campus Correspondent
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Wednesday’s internship lecture at the Homer Babbidge Library was considered by those in attendance to be very helpful in their efforts to find an internship. This lecture primarily dealt with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and internships that would benefit CLAS students; however, this seminar was also useful for anyone currently searching for an internship. Jennifer Grunwald of the UConn Career Services Center gave an informative
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Beginning in spring 2012, Human Development and Family Studies professor Dr. Steven Wisensale will be teaching a course called “Baseball and Society: Politics, Economics, Race and Gender.” Cross-listed in African-American Studies and Women’s Studies, the course will aim to use America’s national pastime as a vehicle for studying various aspects of American society over the years. There are similar courses offered at other schools around the country. Sport in general has often been used as a tool for studying society, but America’s long-standing relationship with baseball makes it an especially useful case study. “In many respects, baseball is a mirror image of our culture – where we have been and where we are today as a nation. I want to capture that in this course,” Wisensale said. The effect of baseball on race and gender roles, as well as families and socioeconomic classes, will be covered in the course. Major League Baseball as a business also illustrates many economic issues like the power of unions, collective bargaining, free agency and eminent domain, according to the proposal submitted to HDFS for review. The lack of a competing league makes the MLB an inter-
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Grunwald then listed the five steps to help find an internship: get organized, conduct research, network and take advantage of social media, establish a timeline, and create an organizational system. Grunwald stressed that students should start looking for internships at least six months before they’d start their internship. She went on to encourage students to conduct research. Grunwald asked the group why they wanted an internship position in the first place, adding
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Jennifer Grunwald from Career Services gives a presentation on how to secure internships as a major within the College of Liberal Arts and Science.
esting study as a market. One of the league’s defining moments was the breaking of the color barrier. On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first black player in the MLB when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers. His number, 42, has since been retired league-wide and is worn only by Yankees closer Mariano Rivera. Wisensale honored this legend when deciding on a course number, HDFS 3042. The fight against racism in baseball, the existence of the Negro League and ballpark segregation policies all point to the wider issues of the Civil Rights movement and continued fight for racial equality. Wisensale said the course will “study the extent to which baseball has succeeded or failed in addressing the ugly persistence of racism and sexism in American culture.” The course will work to promote the major goals of Human Development and Family Studies, namely an understanding of the forces that shape society and the importance of crosscultural appreciation. While unique in its approach, Baseball and Society will complement many of the other courses in the department and follow in the footsteps of other multidisciplinary courses at UConn, such as “Physics of Music.”
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Assistant men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie finishes the Husky Run on Wednesday afternoon. The event was attended by Kemba Walker and Hasheem Thabeet, who are in Storrs training during the NBA lockout.
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step-by-step plan that would help college students locate an internship that is right for them. The goal of the presentation was to provide students with strategic techniques for conducting internship searches. Students learned to be aware of their own motives of the employer that provides the internship position. Paid or not, internships provide real world work experience and may also be linked to an academic department. In addition, they offer ways for students to “confirm choice of major and career while gaining practical work experience,” Grunwald said.
Professor creates HUSKIES GO FOR A RUN! baseball and society class for spring
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A new genomic medicine laboratory will be built at the UConn Health Center, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Sept. 30, which he expects to bring in more than 6,800 jobs over a 20-year period. Malloy said the laboratory will focus on researching genomic medicine, or personalized medicine. He said this decision will solidify Connecticut’s research triangle consisting of UConn Storrs, Farmington and Yale University. “We have laid down our marker, and this immediate return on our investment will help attract other companies to do the same. We have the infrastructure, the talent and the drive
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to make Connecticut a leader in this emerging science, and I’m pleased to welcome Jackson Laboratory to our state,” Malloy said in a recent press release. Molecular and Cell Biology professor Rachel O’Neill, who uses genetics in her research, helped negotiate the project with Jackson Laboratory over the summer. “It’s a huge boost,” O’Neill said. “For the state of Connecticut, for UConn. It’s going to bring international recognition to UConn.” O’Neill said Jackson Laboratory, also known as JAX, is extremely renowned in the biological community, especially for genetics. Associate professor Andrew Pask, who also uses genetics in his HIV research within the Molecular
and Cell Biology department, said JAX will be at the forefront of genomic medicine. Personalized medicine is a way to diagnose and treat illnesses in which treatments are tailored to each patient’s unique DNA. O’Neill said that with genomic testing, it’s possible to determine the predisposition a patient has to any number of things. “Personalized medicine is the big push,” O’Neill said. She said many drugs have bad side effects for a number of consumers, but with genomic medicine these side effects will be reduced because patients will be given specific, effective medicine. “It’s not just about diagnosis, it’s about treatment,” said O’Neill.
Pask and O’Neill said genomic medicine is currently emphasized in the biomedical research community. O’Neill said genetics is already a key factor in medicine because every patient must list his or her family history, but the development of genomic medicine will allow more specificity. “It’s one path of medicine, but it’s going to be a very, very important one,” Pask said. Samip Shah, co-president of the Pre-Medical Society, said the new lab will improve UConn Health Center’s ranking among other schools. Shah thinks it will make undergraduate pre-medical students more competitive applicants for medical school because UConn will be seen as a science-focused school.
“At first, people underestimate what a state school and what UConn can do in terms of premedical students,” Shah said. “The project will make us a more research-intensive school.” O’Neill said both undergraduates and graduates will prosper from having a well-known lab associated with their school and available for conducting research. Students will be exposed to JAX lab early on to learn about the current research, and might eventually work for the lab, she said. “It’s very easy to anticipate JAX researchers at UConn in courses,” O’Neill said. Jobs will open up for UConn graduates in a number of fields,
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What’s on at UConn today... CHIP Lecture Series 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Ryan, 204 Kathy Sikkema, professor of Psychology, Duke University, will talk about “Mental Health and HIV Prevention.”
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Pratt & Whitney boosts its bet on jet engines
(AP) Pratt & Whitney is boosting its investment in jet engines for commercial planes, spending $1.5 billion to buy out Rolls-Royce from a joint venture that makes engines for the Airbus A320. At the same time, the move by Rolls essentially has the British engine-maker sitting out the current generation of planes and biding its time until later in this decade when the new generation comes along. Even though Rolls-Royce is leaving the joint venture with Pratt & Whitney, Rolls will continue to make portions of the A320 engines. The two companies also plan to start a new joint venture that would make engines for the planes that will eventually replace the A320 and Boeing’s 737. Pratt & Whitney is a unit of United Technologies Corp.
Man pleads guilty in Navy seaman’s death in state
NEW LONDON(AP) — A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and assault in connection with a 2009 bar fight that killed a Navy seaman who was stationed at the Groton submarine base. Thirty-seven-year-old Eduardo Rosario accepted a plea deal Wednesday in New London Superior Court that calls for up to 14 years in prison in the death of Michael Halpert after the fight in Preston. Rosario is to be sentenced Dec. 15. Police say Rosario punched Halpert several times, after Halpert and three other seamen accused him of stealing $15 from the bar’s counter. Authorities say Halpert died from a brain injury. Rosario’s lawyer, Kevin Barrs, says his client acted in selfdefense. Rosario pleaded under the Alford doctrine, meaning he didn’t agree with the allegations but conceded he’d probably be convicted.
Victim’s mother sues father of convicted killer
WEST HARTFORD (AP) — The mother of a man fatally shot outside a West Hartford bar has sued the convicted killer’s father for helping him elude authorities. The Hartford Courant reports that Adelyne Carone has filed a civil lawsuit in Hartford Superior Court against Frederick Zachs. Her lawsuit claims his actions caused her mental anguish and emotional and psychological distress. She is seeking unspecified damages. The 79-year-old Zachs of West Hartford pleaded guilty to harboring a fugitive and is serving a six-month prison term. His son, Adam Zachs, was convicted in the 1987 shooting death of Peter Carone after an argument. He denied the charges, posted a $250,000 bond after sentencing, missed a court date in June 1989 and wasn’t seen by authorities until the week of his capture in Mexico in February.
West Haven officer charged with DWI retires
WEST HAVEN (AP) — A West Haven police captain who was charged with driving while intoxicated and placed on leave has retired and is eligible for a nearly $77,000 annual pension. The New Haven Register reports that Board of Police Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Yarbor confirmed Tuesday that Capt. Burton Gifford Jr.’s retirement has been approved. He had 29 years on the job. The 52-year-old Gifford was arrested Sept. 28 after police say he swerved to avoid an oncoming car and hit a light pole in Farmington. Authorities say he registered a 0.198 percent blood alcohol level at the scene, more than twice the state’s legal driving limit of 0.08 percent. Gifford is scheduled to appear Oct. 26 in Superior Court in Hartford on charges of driving under the influence and failure to drive right.
Merrill urges state voters to register soon
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Secretary of the State Denise Merrill is urging Connecticut voters to register soon so they can cast their ballots in next month’s municipal elections. Two deadlines are fast approaching. Voter registration cards sent in the mail must be postmarked by Tuesday, Oct. 25 in order to qualify for the November elections. Eligible voters can also register in person at their local Registrar of Voters offices up until 8 p.m. on Nov. 1 to qualify to vote. Merrill said cities and towns across the state are facing crucial budgetary and educational issues. She said anyone who wants a say in the future of their communities should make sure they meet the registration deadlines.
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No verdict in home invasion trial on day 1
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A jury began deliberations Wednesday in the trial of a man cast by prosecutors as the mastermind of a brutal attack on a family inside their suburban home following weeks of grisly testimony that left some jurors fighting back tears. Joshua Komisarjevsky, a paroled burglar, could join his co-defendant on Connecticut’s death row if convicted in the attack, in which family members were tied up and left to die in a house fire. While Komisarjevsky has blamed his co-defendant for killing the family, prosecutors said Komisarjevsky was the leader. Jurors deliberated for about four hours and will resume on Thursday. A judge denied an effort Wednesday by Komisarjevsky’s attorneys to reopen their defense based on letters from co-defendant Steven Hayes claiming he had committed numerous murders in the past. They cited letters from Hayes saying he killed 17 people in the Northeast and committed dozens of drugged date rapes. A prosecutor called the letters unreliable. Authorities say Komisarjevsky and Hayes broke into a home in Cheshire, Conn., in 2007, beat Dr. William Petit with a bat, tied him and his family up and forced his wife to withdraw money from a bank. The house was doused in gas and set on fire, leading to the girls’ deaths from smoke inhalation. Hayes was convicted last year of raping and strangling Jennifer Hawke-Petit and killing her daughters. In his case, jurors deliberated for about five hours over two days before finding him guilty. He is on death row. Komisarjevsky’s trial began Sept. 19 and featured grim evi-
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dence, including rope used to bind the family and autopsy photos. After a little more than an hour of deliberations, jurors sent the judge a note asking, “When giving the verdict, do we need to specify if we have found him guilty as a principal or an accessory?” Judge Jon Blue said jurors don’t have to specify and that if they find him guilty of a charge, they don’t need to be unanimous on whether they believe he’s an accessory or principal. Blue denied a motion for a mistrial by Komisarjevsky’s attorneys, who said a prosecution expert sitting close to jurors rolled her eyes seven times in disbelief during defense closing arguments. Blue
did call jurors out from the deliberations room to caution them that any facial expressions by spectators are not evidence and should be disregarded. The letters came to light just before closing arguments Tuesday in New Haven Superior Court. Komisarjevsky’s attorneys say the letters could help their arguments that Hayes orchestrated the crime. But Blue said the claims were not corroborated and would actually hurt Komisarjevsky’s case because of claims Hayes makes in the letters about the Connecticut crime. Testimony is reopened to avoid miscarriages of justice, he said.
Websites are valuable tools for finding internships from CLAS, page 1 that the most common reasons range from improving skills and building a professional network to simply having fun. Once these motives were established, Grunwald brought up outside research and logistical concerns, such as whether or not an internship is paid and whether students would receive credit in school for an internship. What is important is what the employers are looking for. In surveys, the most common skills employers look for are communication skills, primarily verbal. It is not a bad idea to hype this up on a resumé. There were also differences between large businesses’ motives for having internships and those of small organizations’. Large corporations might be looking for a chance to “test drive” interns at a very low risk. They also may be looking to reduce labor costs (i.e. no benefits and limited liabilities). Small organizations might be looking for a way to level
the playing field with large competitors. Internships may also be used to add productivity to the bottom line. A student must also consider basic facts about an organization such as location, size and mission statement. Websites and search engines are helpful for this. UConn students can learn to use the internet strategically. There are hundreds of Internship sites, some of which cost money, so Grunwald recommends picking just a few. Specifically, she recommends two school websites, www.career.uconn.edu and www.interships.uconn.edu. Grunwald gave a short tour of the websites to show their benefits and easy navigation. Beyond search engines, students should consider joining a professional network in order to find the “hidden jobs market” or in other words, the internships and jobs that may be available but not posted on any website. Between 75 and 80 percent of all internships are unlisted, Grunwald said. LinkedIn was one network-
McMahon reaching out to women in 2012 Senate bid
SOUTHINGTON (AP) — There were no crowds waiting to greet Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon when she stepped into All-State Utility Supply Co. this week. Just a mother and daughter who work behind the counter. The stop in Southington was the first on McMahon’s statewide tour of women-owned businesses, and an indication of how the former professional wrestling executive plans to retool her latest Senate campaign in Connecticut after losing in 2010. This time, McMahon says she expects to meet with more voters one-onone, and she especially wants to meet with women — a demographic that strongly backed last year’s winner, Democrat Richard Blumenthal. “I think that as they get to know me and again are able to talk to me one-on-one or in small groups, they really do realize that I have shared a lot of their same issues, walked in their shoes,” McMahon told The Associated Press in an interview. “I am a mother, I’ve been a stay-at-home-mom, a working mom, and I know what that feels like when you go out the door and your child is sick or you’re at work and you’re trying to make it to that evening performance.” McMahon, one of at least four candidates so far vying for the GOP nomination, was the CEO of WWE, formerly known as World Wrestling Entertainment, until the fall of 2009. Her husband, Vince McMahon, now runs the Stamford-based company.
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ing website mentioned. It is similar to Facebook, but for professional networking. Users can create profiles, upload their resumés, and even have people post recommendations on their pages. The Husky alumni network is also available and is a way for students to reach out to alumni who want to help them get connected. The Career Services Center, located in CUE 217, offers a range of services, including résumé critiques, mock interviews and career counseling. There is going to be another Career Fair in the spring. Students in attendance found the seminar to be very beneficial. “I thought it was extremely helpful,” said Maggie Bahre, a seminar attendee. “I want an internship for the summer and I didn’t know how to use the search engines. I didn’t realize how early you should start looking for them either. This got me thinking I had to get on the ball.” Other comments resounded the same.
including science, facility management, research, business and accounting, O’Neill said. The total cost is projected to be $1.1 billion over 20 years. The lab is collaboratively funded by UConn, the State of Connecticut, Yale University and Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution based in Maine. Connecticut will put in $291 million, and Jackson Lab will put in $809 million. Earlier this year, the Bioscience Connecticut Initiative was launched to link the bioscience and research facilities at Storrs, Farmington and Yale. Additionally, the initiative aimed to boost the state’s economy with long-term growth and the creation of jobs. “The state made a compelling case to establish this lab here, and because of its ideal location between New York City and Boston, its world-class colleges and universities and its existing work in the bioscience field, it made perfect sense to come to Connecticut,” said Edison T. Liu, M.D., Jackson Laboratory’s president and CEO.
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John Edwards’ attorneys attack criminal case RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Lawyers representing former presidential candidate John Edwards are intensifying their efforts to have the criminal case against him thrown out, filing a pile of motions to augment their argument that prosecutors have no valid reason to put the former North Carolina senator on trial. The stack filed Tuesday came in reply to filings last month by federal prosecutors, who continue to pursue the charges of campaign finance violation. The case against the 2004 Democratic vice presidential nominee, lawyers James Cooney and Abbe Lowell argue, is both tainted by political calculation and based on incoherent legal theories that would turn the entire U.S. campaign finance system upside down if validated by a court. “It takes the government 65 pages to explain to the court why it should have been clear to Mr. Edwards that this conduct (assuming that it occurred as alleged) violated the federal election laws,” the lawyers wrote in response to prosecutors’ earlier filings. Edwards was charged this year with using about $1 million in undisclosed payments from his campaign finance chairman and a wealthy 98-year-old widow to cover up an affair during his 2008 run for the White House. The affair was with videographer Rielle Hunter, who later gave birth to his child. He has pleaded not guilty.
NY ‘Occupy’ protests evolved from magazine appeal
NEW YORK (AP) — Early this year, the editors of a Canadian anti-establishment magazine watched Egyptians demanding democracy in Cairo, and young Spaniards camping out in city centers to protest high unemployment, and wondered, “Why isn’t this happening in America?” So in an Internet posting in mid-July, Adbusters suggested a time — Sept. 17 — and a place — Wall Street — for people to make a stand. The editors didn’t organize any activists, or even visit New York, but thousands of people took their idea and made it real. “All of us had this feeling that there was this powerful wave of rage rising up in America that hadn’t found its expression yet,” said magazine co-founder Kalle Lasn, who came up with the idea for the demonstration with Adbusters editor Micah White. The Vancouver-based magazine audaciously called for 20,000 “redeemers, rebels and radicals” to flood lower Manhattan and occupy Wall Street for a few months. The crowds have been substantially smaller than that, and another key part of the original Adbusters call — that the protesters come up with “one simple demand” — has yet to materialize. But the demonstration has created a political buzz and inspired dozens more encampments across the U.S. On Wednesday, police arrested four people outside JP Morgan Chase offices where Wall Street protesters called in vain for a meeting with Chairman and
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Police arrest marchers from Zuccotti Park’s Occupy Wall Street, during a protest near One Chase Manhattan Plaza on Wednesday. The protest is now in its fourth week.
CEO Jamie Dimon. Protesters accused the police of rough handling. An Associated Press photographer witnessed police officers heading into the crowd of demonstrators to make the arrests. Meanwhile, about 700 members of the Service Employees International Union marched through the Financial District; the union, which represents 23,000 office cleaners, is gearing up for contract negotiations with the Realty Advisory Board. More protests are planned
Perry says Iran plot requires border security
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday an Iranian-backed terror plot coordinated in Mexico proves the U.S. must secure its southern border, an attempt to shore up his standing among Republicans on immigration. The Republican presidential hopeful used Tuesday’s announcement that Iranian forces had sought to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. to call for more border troops, improved fencing along the Mexican border and increased border patrols including the use of predator drone surveillance. Perry opened his speech to Republican activists in Indianapolis on Wednesday with a call for increased border security. He called allegations that Iranian forces sought to kill the Saudi diplomat “business as usual” for Iran. “We cannot have national security until we have border security,” Perry said. Federal officials said Tuesday
that one of the suspects coordinated with a man he thought to be a member of a Mexican drug cartel. He was a Drug Enforcement Administration informant. Perry focused the first three minutes of his speech Wednesday on the terror plot and border security, referring frequently to his prepared remarks and talking in a subdued manner. The one-time Republican presidential frontrunner eased up though as he reverted back to talking about energy policy and attacking President Barack Obama. Perry appeared to use the terror plot as a chance to pivot on his key stumbling point with Republican voters: immigration. Perry has slid in national polling since he spent the better part of last month defending his approval of in-state college tuition for illegal immigrants in Texas. Pam Casey, a dog-groomer from Indianapolis, said she initially supported Perry but switched to backing former Godfather’s
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in Toronto and Vancouver this weekend, and European activists also are organizing. “It has launched a national conversation. What’s wrong with a movement like that?” Lasn said. The magazine that sparked that conversation is not exactly a household name for many Americans. Adbusters, which
features provocative essays and spoof advertisements challenging people to reject consumer culture, has about 20,000 subscribers and sells about 80,000 copies at newsstands and independent bookstores, mostly in the U.S. It sells no advertising, and funds itself entirely through sales and donations. The Canadian roots of the
Entrepreneur saves beer By Cara Harvey Campus Correspondent The Student Entrepreneurial Organization hosted Dennis Nash, CEO of Control Station, on Wednesday evening as part of its ongoing discussion about entrepreneurship. Control Station is a process control product and solutions company that supports the needs of leading manufacturers across the process industries around the world. As Dennis Nash simply said, Control Station develops software that depicts the processes that companies need to develop their products. Dennis Nash, who got his MBA from UConn, shared many stories with the students and aspiring entrepreneurs. Nash was originally a history major, but quickly realized that he had a strong entrepreneurial drive. Nash followed his gut, and began working with what is today XM Radio, where he realized how much the product really matters in business. XM Radio inspired Nash, and he realized business was his strength. While telling students about his journey that eventually led him to become CEO of Control Station, Nash told students how crucial his mentor was in his
career. “Find a mentor. Mine? Christopher R. McCleary,” said Nash. Dennis Nash described his mentor as sharp, charismatic and funny. McCleary allowed Nash to make mistakes and learn from them. He said that mistakes and experience are what builds character and what makes a great entrepreneur. Nash told students one of his favorite anecdotes about when McCleary told Nash to fly to Haiti after Hurricane Andrew in 1993 so the satellite company could generate “good PR.” Nash undertook the experience and learned a great deal from McCleary. Nash told students that if they wanted to move upward from working in direct sales, and work in indirect sales, where they would be “calling the shots,” graduate school was crucial. Dennis Nash’s discontent with direct sales is what led him to UConn in 2002, and where he realized what is now a great invention idea that made Nash a lot of money. IBM had offered Nash a summer internship, but Nash quickly learned that the company did not pay well. He said he felt his presence made virtually no
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U.S. protest could rankle some, though Adbusters’ focus on New York is driven less by American politics than it is by Wall Street’s status as a center of global corporate power. The magazine launched its campaign simply. It created a website and designed a poster, featuring a dancer standing atop Wall Street’s famed charging bull statue while a riot rages in the background. It made some suggestions about what the protest’s one demand would be, but said the matter was best left to the people, to be decided by consensus at meetings leading up to the demonstration. The West Coast magazine was in no position to do any actual organizing. “We didn’t have a huge IT department. We didn’t have people on the ground in New York City,” explained White, who lives in Berkeley, Calif. The people who turned Adbusters’ idea into a real protest were a combination of veterans of New York City’s activist scene and newcomers who saw the magazine’s call circulating on Twitter and other social media. They didn’t share any particular political goal, but held a unifying belief that the country’s economic and political systems are rigged to benefit big corporations and the very rich. Many doubted that Adbusters’ call would be enough to create anything.
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Censorship has no place on a college campus
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t the University of Wisconsin-Stout, professor James Miller ran into trouble with the school administration when he placed a poster from the popular (but canceled) television show “Firefly” on his office door. Unfortunately for Miller, a quote on the poster was deemed too inflammatory by the administration. The quote in question read: “You don’t know me, son, so let me explain this to you once: If I ever kill you, you’ll be awake. You’ll be facing me. And you’ll be armed.” This quote was clearly Miller’s way of saying that he plans to be stern, yet fair, in his dealings with students; however, the university’s administration became offended by the poster before any of the student body had a chance to see it. The administration argued that the poster was promoting violence and was therefore unacceptable. Campus security was promptly instructed to remove it from the door, sparking a free-speech war between Miller and the administration. This disagreement eventually blossomed into a national debate in which many argued that the First Amendment was being violated. This is an important case for students, both here at UConn and across the country, because it exemplifies the fact that censorship and overreaction can happen anywhere, even on a college campus where the right to freedom of speech is supposed to be encouraged and protected. Although the situation was resolved at UW-Stout and Miller was allowed to redisplay his poster, it’s necessary to recognize how easily violations of free speech can be justified under the banner of public protection. This isn’t to suggest that the university was actively trying to be tyrannical. It would seem that they felt it was their duty to suppress any possible offensive or inflammatory material. This, however, is where the main problem lies. Too often, oversensitivity hinders people or forces them to put things under the microscope of political correctness. People are so afraid of ending up like Miller and possibly offending someone that they’re willing to censor themselves or others. Obviously it’s not prudent to allow anything and everything to be acceptable in a public setting – there is a line. However, that line is being drawn further and further away from a place of openness. If people like Miller don’t stand up for their right to free speech, the First Amendment will diminish to a point of being unrecognizable and heavily rooted in political correctness. That is not the same freedom that our country was based on. As students and future world leaders, it is important for this generation to be mindful of such cases and take small dignified steps in their personal lives to put a stop to oversensitivity. The Daily Campus editorial is the official opinion of the newspaper and its editorial board. Commentary columns express opinions held solely by the author and do not in any way reflect the official opinion of The Daily Campus.
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Discussion of sex should not be taboo
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ollege equals sex, whether you’re doing it, not doing it, thinking about it, talking about it, listening to others do it, shaming others for doing it, doing it alone, watching people you don’t know do it, dreaming about it or even trying to ignore everything having to do with it. (P.S. How’s that working out for you right about now?) Sorry I’m not sorry about being so honest, but to mince or parse words would be deceitful and futile. The first step toward success is acceptance, so By Ryan Gilbert let’s all do ourselves Associate Commentary Editor a favor and admit that sex is a central part of our lives right now, and that that’s OK. It’s actually more than OK – it’s mandatory. UConn is a top research university, so we should all feel free to study and probe deeply into the issue of sex (yes, pun intended). As college students, we are taught certain skills and then asked to perform certain tasks. Remember the SAT? OK, well, taking biology lab is to understanding an organism, as talking about sex is to understanding an orgasm. Pennsylvania State University’s independently published student newspaper, The Daily Collegian, printed its first sex column last week, prompting an intense and mostly cruel online response. Some commenters called the column, “Let’s Talk Sex, Hugs and Handjobs,” an example of “immature shoddy journalism” and a reason why “humanity is failing.” Some wrote that Kristina Helfer, the column’s author, should “visit an STD clinic” and that she “can only focus on sex and has had more partners
than she can count on fingers and toes.” The seemingly pensive and educated young woman, a junior at a consistently top-ranked public university, writes a frank column about the significance of sex during the years spent at college, and the online community reacts by sinking its venomous fangs right into her. Have we seriously not reached the point where a woman can write candidly and comically about sex without being called a reckless slut? Give me a break.
“The seemingly pensive and educated young woman ... writes a frank column about the significance of sex during the years spent at college, and the online community reacts by sinking its venomous fangs right into her.” The notion of sex as a taboo and forbidden subject is unhealthy, especially in a college setting. The Daily Collegiate’s adherence to “journalistic standards” was questioned and condemned by some of the commenters, who thought it was irresponsible for a college newspaper to include a sex column. Yet pretending we don’t have or think about sex is what is truly irresponsible. I praise The Daily Campus for consistently publishing its sex column, “Sex and the
UniverCity.” I commend the UConn Sexperts for “creating awareness about and promoting positive and responsible sexuality.” I admire the relatively easy access to contraceptives around campus. Doing otherwise would be as lazy as a sandy hand job. I’m not implying that every college student should have sex with every other college student, and that students should have sex every day in every way to figure out everything they like. I’m merely saying that thoughtful, intelligent conversations about sex should be had on campus, and a publication that aims to be the “voice” of students should include, dissect and promote those conversations. The risks involved with having sex are well-known and well-documented, which is precisely the reason we are justified in talking openly and honestly about it. “Let’s Talk Sex, Hugs and Handjobs” discusses the thrills and pleasures of sex and claims that it is the “most universal thing in the entire world.” “The thrill of having sex is like nothing else. It’s exciting, and everyone’s talking about it. College is the time when those whispers become a reality, when people take others’ virginity and roommates are sexiled,” writes Helfer. “And it’s about time we start talking about it. I’m not going to tell you to change your beliefs and go crazy, but it’s time to start being open. It’s time to break society’s chains (or not), and look at sex from a different perspective.” Maybe detailing personal sex-escapades or recommending particular Halloween costumes that will “most likely” get you laid isn’t the cleverest or most valuable approach to a sex column, but the intention and effect are still the same: let’s talk about sex, baby.
Associate Commentary Editor Ryan Gilbert is a 7thsemester journalism major. He can be reached at Ryan.Gilbert@UConn.edu.
Ignoring climate change has consequences
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live in EcoHouse. I’m not shy about it. After all, I sincerely believe that we, as a species, should protect the earth. But whenever I mention that I’m in EcoHouse, others usually assume that I’m some kind of tree-hugging hippy. I’ve even been accused of being a “fascist Eco-Husky,” for being concerned about By John Nitowski global warming. Staff Columnist After all, who cares? If it’s an eternal summer, we get to go to the beach year-round and we’ll always have sunny days. Global warming sounds like a paradise! It’s these kinds of misconceptions that cause me to be concerned. The term “global warming” is a catchy buzz-phrase. The truth is that with global warming occurring, some places will become warmer and some will become colder. Stopping global warming is much less about saving “cute polar bears,” and more about saving human beings. If you think about moving to a place where it only gets warmer, you’ve obviously never spent time on a farm. Plant life around the earth has adapted specifically to the seasons. Without a Fall Harvest
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or a Spring Flowering, worldwide agricultural systems would collapse and take centuries to stabilize. By then, billions would have starved to death and died of heat exhaustion or frost bite, not to mention the millions of displaced persons escaping the expanding ice caps or looking for fresh water to drink. The concept of “global warming” – or more accurately, “climate change” – is important because current human civilization has adapted specifically to Earth’s geography and climate. While it’s probable that humanity will survive the climate shift, it’s inconceivable that we will survive it without a significant drop in the human population. But what can we do? For such a daunting task, how can one person affect anything? Well, all of our little efforts will add up. There’s really no alternative that will supply our energy demand, so we need to lessen that demand. Turning off lights and biking or walking instead of driving are simple and direct ways to help. Supporting local farms, which will become more accessible and affordable if supported, is an indirect way, because doing so bolsters the local economy, which relies on
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far less fuel consumption than the vast majority of foods available at the supermarket. At UConn, eat at Whitney! Bolivia, which risks massive desertification if the climate shift continues unabated, passed a law in April granting the Earth natural rights, protecting her resources and climate from corporations willing only to consume them. People are turned off by the speculation of the climate shift problem and the Environmentalist movement. But economic-environmental collapse at the hands of human beings has happened before, only a few centuries ago, at that. As far as civilizations go, Rapa Nui, Easter Island was extremely prosperous and advanced for the size of their island: twice the size of Southington, Conn. They managed to expand their population to 9,000 in roughly a century – and without even the wheel. But somewhere between 1680, the year when archeological evidence says the population peaked, and 1722, when Europeans found the island empty and deserted, something drastic happened. For whatever reason, the islanders began carving enormous stone heads and (remember they didn’t have the wheel) began massive
logging campaigns to roll the stone heads all the way to the beach on fallen trees. The more heads they carved, the more trees they cut down. Once the forest was gone, there was nothing holding the soil in place. As a result, erosion destroyed the island’s agriculture. Famine led to civil war, which led to cannibalism. Eventually, Rapa Nui’s population dwindled to barely a fifth of its original size. Why did they build the stone heads? We still don’t know. Perhaps it was to please a God? Or a form of artistic expression? Or status symbols for rich islanders? We may never know. Archeologist Jo Anne Van Tilburg puts the Rapa Nui civilization in simple terms: “The price they paid for the way they chose to articulate their spiritual and political ideas was an island world which came to be, in many ways, but a shadow of its former natural self.” So please, don’t buy a hummer just to make a point, or as a status symbol, or litter on the principle of not believing in climate shift. If we’re forced to be roommates, let’s at least be courteous ones.
Staff Columnist John Nitowski is a 5th-semester agriculture and philosophy major. He can be reached at John.Nitowski@UConn.edu.
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Horoscopes To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
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Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Schedule your agreements, especially where finances are concerned. Charm customers with extra value, and reap longterm rewards. Be patient, and keep up momentum. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Give in to full self-expression; you’ve got the confidence and power. What will you create? Who will you be? You’ve got a blank canvas. Let your passions hold the brush. Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is an 8 -- There’s a tendency to overthink everything now. Don’t get stuck in your head. Get into a conversation with someone who can see beyond your view. Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Your charm is magnetic, and others gravitate to your orbit. Opportunities for romance abound and could even be overwhelming. Express your feelings. Art helps. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Your skills are garnering attention, both in your career and relationships. It’s easier to have intimate conversations. Get a sexy new outfit, and show off your moves.
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Even if you don’t hear about it, your ideas are gaining recognition. You’re not in it for the glory, though. Experiment with new concepts for inner satisfaction. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Discuss shared finances during the next few days. Review your money plan and goals. You’re worth more than you thought. Increase your income by playing your cards wisely. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -Now it’s easier to make personal decisions that were difficult before. Words come easily when it comes to love, even in the face of obstacles. Share your heart.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- The quickening pace leaves no time to waste. Concentrate on working to generate results. Use your personal magnetism to gain an advantage. You have plenty today. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Romance sparks for the next two days. Add fuel to the fire with a little mystery. You don’t need to reveal everything at once. Separation can make the heart grow fonder. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Home improvement satisfies. You’re very persuasive now and know just what to say to an influential female. Respectfully advance your career.
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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- You’ve got the memory and concentration for some serious study. Choose a topic that you feel strongly about, and accept rigorous coaching. Toss the ball to a teammate.
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Italy’s Berlusconi bids for future amid rebellion ROME (AP) — Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is bracing for a confidence vote in Italy’s parliament this week that will determine his political future amid a rebellion by some allies and growing discontent with his leadership at a time of financial crisis. Small anti-Berlusconi demonstrations erupted Wednesday in Rome, Naples and other cities in a sign the anger is spreading beyond Italy’s bickering politicians to ordinary citizens. Berlusconi will address parliament Thursday and likely defend his government’s record and relaunch its legislative agenda. The vote of confidence is expected Friday, said Fabrizio Cicchitto, a parliamentary whip for the governing party. If he loses, Berlusconi would be forced to resign. Berlusconi, a media tycoon, has been weakened by sex scandals, defections from his coalition and legal problems. He faces separate trials in Milan on charges of corruption, tax fraud and — in the most sensational case — paying for sex with a minor. He denies wrongdoing, claiming that he is the victim of politically-driven magistrates who want to oust him from power. The government’s rifts — including between Berlusconi and his powerful finance minister, Giulio Tremonti — have been exposed for weeks over austerity measures necessary to balance Italy’s budget and avoid contagion from Greece’s debt crisis. The government has modified the measures several times and drawn criticism for its lack of clear direction. In a blunt message Wednesday, President Giorgio Napolitano demanded “credible answers” from the Cabinet and parliament alike, pointing to “the undeniable display of acute tensions within the government and the coalition.” It was an unusual step from a highly respected and largely ceremonial figure — and one that added pressure on Berlusconi. The 75-year-old premier has dismissed any calls for his res-
ignation and vowed to serve out his five-year mandate, which expires in 2013. But his support in parliament has eroded. He suffered an embarrassing defeat Tuesday when a routine piece of legislation failed to pass the lower house by a single vote. Tremonti had missed the voting by a few seconds, but insisted later there was no political motive in his absence. In a sign of his displeasure over the failed vote, Napolitano reminded Berlusconi that it was up to him alone to “indicate the solutions that will lead to the necessary approval” of the annual state balance sheet. Berlusconi’s allies have dismissed Tuesday’s defeat as a freak incident, saying the confidence vote will show the government still enjoy the parliament’s support.
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s High Court on Wednesday rejected an appeal from a community of Irish Travelers to prevent their eviction from an illegal site where they have lived for a decade. The decision by Justice Duncan Ouseley clears the way for bailiffs to begin clearing the contested Dale Farm site, 30 miles (50 kilometers) east of London. Ouseley said that the Travelers had waited too long to challenge the eviction. “The conclusion has been reached time and again that this is just the wrong site for travelers,” Ouseley told the court, adding that it is up to residents to leave voluntarily. “If the removal becomes forcible it would be because of decisions made by the residents not to
comply.” The eviction battle has dragged on for years and provoked concern from the United Nations. The local authority says it’s a simple planning issue — the 86 families lack permission to pitch homes on the land. The Travelers, a traditionally nomadic group similar to, but ethnically distinct from, Gypsy or Roma people, call it ethnic cleansing — the latest chapter in a centuries-old story of mistrust between nomads and British society. There are estimated to be between 15,000 and 30,000 Irish Travelers in Britain, where they are recognized as a distinct ethnic minority by the government. Traveler evictions are relatively common across Britain — but
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Richard Sulik, left, leader of the Freedom and Solidarity Party and Parliamentary Speaker of Slovakia and Slovakia’s Prime Minister and vice chairman of the senior government coalition party, Slovak Democratic and Christian Union, Iveta Radicova, during a Parliament session in Bratislava, Slovakia, Tuesday.
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A man shows portraits of Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi and Bank of Italy governor Mario Draghi during a demonstration next to the Bank of Italy headquarters, in Rome, Wednesday.
But recently, Berlusconi has faced open criticism and a rebellion from some longtime members of his party, including two former ministers, who have expressed disappointment over the government. And longtime ally Umberto Bossi of the Northern League has suggested that Berlusconi’s government would not complete its mandate. Many Italians who took to the streets Wednesday sang the national anthem and yelled slogans against “the caste” — a term that has taken on the pejorative meaning of a corrupted, power hungry political class. The political turmoil comes as Italy is trying to resist being engulfed in Europe’s debt crisis. Last week, the Fitch ratings agency downgraded Italy’s sovereign credit rating, after downgrades from Moody’s and Standard & Poors, which have
UK High Court rejects Traveler eviction appeal few are as large, or as highprofile, as that at Dale Farm. Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave has come to the community’s support, and the U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination urged authorities “to find a peaceful and appropriate solution” to the crisis. The conflict over the settlement has raged since 2001, when Travelers bought and settled on a former scrapyard next to a legal Travelers’ site. The local authority waged a long legal battle to remove them. Tony Ball, leader of the local authority Basildon Council, welcomed the court’s decision and urged Travelers to comply with the judge’s ruling and leave Dale Farm in a peaceful manner.
all cited Italy’s anemic growth and high public debt. Italian Central Bank chief Mario Draghi, who takes over the helm of the European Central Bank on Nov. 1, urged the government Wednesday to act more quickly to implement reforms that can spur growth — beyond the austerity package that put Italy on the path to balance its budget by 2013. Otherwise, Draghi warned that the rising cost of borrowing to service national debt seen over the last three months will eat up “no small part” of the austerity package approved by Parliament last month. “The goal of relaunching growth is finally largely shared, but the adoption of the measures necessary so far have banged up against apparently insurmountable difficulties,” Draghi said in a speech.
BRUSSELS (AP) — Slovakia’s dramatic rejection of Europe’s expanded bailout fund has put in painful relief the trouble the 17-country eurozone has in making decisions, with small countries wielding power over matters critical to the whole continent and the wider world. Sixteen countries have already approved increasing the size and powers of the bailout fund, but under the eurozone’s current rules, when one country says no, the answer is no. In the case of Slovakia, a country of 5.5 million people has been blocking the plans of the entire eurozone and its 332 million citizens. Because of domestic political infighting, the Slovak parliament rejected the proposal to boost the bailout fund, triggering the government’s collapse on Tuesday. The main parties reached a deal on Wednesday to approve the fund by Friday, but the drama and brinkmanship have gotten European officials wondering if the eurozone can keep functioning in the current form. The European Union does have a way of influencing a single country’s political decisions. Great pressure can be brought to bear on recalcitrant leaders, particularly in situations — such as Slovakia’s — in which a vast majority are in agreement. But many observers think the eurozone’s decision-making process is far too slow and cumbersome to react to fast-moving market crises and has consistently left its leaders behind the curve as they have tried to extinguish the economic brush fires. A consensus is developing among experts that the euro currency cannot ultimately survive unless decision-making becomes more centralized and nimble. Jose Manuel Barroso, the president of the European Commission, the EU’s executive branch, has begun campaigning for the requirement of unanimity to be dropped.
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By Zarrin Ahmed Campus Correspondent Hoang Trinh and Eileen Semancik were named Homecoming King and Queen of 2011 at the annual Homecoming Pageant last night at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to the pageant and crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen, the event featured the Alma Mater Competition, in which one organization was chosen to sing at the Homecoming football game. The pageant had five contestants for each crown, the winners of which were selected based on three categories: costume, performance and evening wear, which was followed by questions. Devin Smith introduced the event and Genna Sperling emceed it. Sperling began by introducing the judges of the pageant. She then moved to announcing the candidates who were chosen by an election process that received over 3,500 votes. The male nominees were Hoang Trinh, Jonathan Abrado, Josh Andrade, Patrick Cooper and Zaque Blondib. The female contestants included Ahla Amin, Allie Fitzpatrick, Bre Gabriel, Eileen Semancik and Ramonita Garcia. Before the pageant began, two groups from the Alma Mater Competition performed. The first group was the Delta Zeta and Zeta Beta Tau. They sang the Alma Mater “Old Connecticut,” and performed their own song to the tune of “Killing Me Softly” by Lauryn Hill. The second group, consisting of Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Sigma and Phi Sigma Rho, also performed their own version of a different song: the Power Rangers theme. The costume portion of the evening was then held. Many of the contestants wore badges that represented the various houses they belonged to, as well as their extracurricular activities like volunteer work. Pi Beta Phi, Alpha Delta Phi, Kickline and Tau Kappa Epsilon performed the Alma Mater. Beta Theta Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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Hoang Trinh, the Asian Ameican Cultural Center candidate for Homecoming King, performed a dance for his talent at the Homecoming Royalty Pageant and was crowned Homecoming King at the end of the pageant.
and Delta Gamma sang after, including a rendition of “Oops I Did It Again.” The second portion of the pageant performances kicked off with a dance routine by Hoang. Ahla sang a compilation of songs, Jon sang and danced, and Josh danced to a number of songs. Allie gave a tour of UConn, Bre recited almost 200 numbers in Pi, and Patrick did a step dance. Eileen put on a science show inspired by Bill Nye, Zaque delivered a monologue and Ramonita danced with a partner, complete with lifts and dips.
The final two performances in the Alma Mater Competition were by Global House, which sang in different languages, and Kappa Kappa Gamma and Phi Kappa Alpha with a rendition of the Rugrats’ theme song. The last category of the pageant was evening dress and questions relating to the campus. The candidates wore tuxedos and dresses, while answering randomly chosen questions one at a time. The questions ranged from “How would you facilitate a fun and safe Spring Break?” to “What advice for freshman would you give?”
Before announcing the King and Queen, Genna declared the winners of the Alpha Mater Competition. In third place were Kappa Kappa Gamma and Phi Kappa Alpha. In second were Delta Zeta and Zeta Beta Tau. And the winners of the competition were Beta Theta Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Delta Gamma. The fourth runners up of the Homecoming Pageant were Abrado and Garcia; third runners up – Cooper and Amin; and second runners up – Andrade and Gabriel. Blondib and Fitzpatrick were the first runners up. Each
of the male contestants received a sash and a medal, while the ladies received a sash and a tiara. The King and Queen were both adorned in sashes and crowns. This event was sponsored by SUBOG Major Weekends. Chair Devin Smith said, “I like the pageant, because it lets you get to know the students from different organizations – you can see their pride and what they’re involved in. This year the crowd was great. They were very energetic and supportive.”
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Orchestra will per- Rustie’s ‘Glass Swords’ gives listenform at UConn ers something to look forward to
By John Tyczkowski Associate Focus Editor
The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra will come to UConn this week to perform the Brahms Violin Concerto, as well as several other pieces by Mendelssohn and Haydn. The orchestra will also premiere a new “Project 440” work. Orpheus will perform Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Jorgensen Centre for the Performing Arts, with a concert talk beforehand at 6:45 p.m. Their performance will feature Grammy-decorated violin virtuoso Gil Shaham, who will be soloing for the orchestra. Orpheus, whose name
comes from a famous musician and prophet in ancient Greek mythology, has performed all over the world from Brunei to Vienna, and performs annually at Carnegie Hall. Orpheus has also commissioned 34 original pieces and recorded over 70 albums, including the Grammy Award-winning “Shadow Dances: Stravinsky Miniatures,” according to the Jorgensen event press release. Tickets are on sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the Jorgensen Box Office for $40, $37 or $33, with some discounts available. Tickets and more information are also available online at jorgensen. uconn.edu.
The SoundBite
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Real Estate streaming new Album on NPR The indie all-stars hailing from the Garden State are releasing an album soon called “Days,” which is slated for an Oct. 18 release. National Public Radio’s music division, however, beat them to it! Get a free listen to the whole album on NPR’s website. Score. Jon Brion and Best Coast The mastermind behind the soundtrack for the Jim Carey film, “Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless mind,” and the band responsible for one of the best (no pun intended) albums of last year are joining forces! Brion will be producing Best’s Coast’s
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sophomore release. This can only mean great things for all of us. New Major Lazer: Original Don The duo behind one of the most electric songs in the last decade is back with a familiar, smooth reggae sample that seeps and builds into a massive Hardstyle breakdown. It’s really something you have to check out for yourself. Head over to the Major Lazer Facebook page for an earful. Boiler Room TKOL Release Party It seems that Radiohead has come down with restless leg syndrome or something. After headlining several American late-night television staples,
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By Ronald Quiroga Campus Correspondent With every trend in music comes the widespread and predictable sounds of an array of artists. Some of them get it right once in a while. A bandwagon effect then kicks in. It’s times like this that you begin looking for something more, something different. With Rustie’s debut album “Glass Swords,” we get a taste of a bright future, maybe not the complete revolution, but definitely something to look forward to. When you pop on your headphones, press play and jump into “Glass Sword,” you’ll most likely be taken aback. They’re not the dark, lowly sounds expected of a British producer, and not a minimalist, electro, Post-Burial type either. As its name indicates, the album is a big, shiny, synthizer-filled trip through the ‘80s to present day. The music resembles that of Phil Collins or Lionel Richie, minus the vocals and its hyped-up, expensive “upper.” “Glass Swords” is not subtle. Although it eases you in with the opening, at only two minutes and 21 seconds, sounds from the second track, “Flash Back,” shoot into the clouds with ascending keyboards, and a “retro-futuristic” type of percussion. British newspaper The Guardian described the record as “not...for the faint of heart. Or faint of mind. Old school rave, retro computer games,
sleek R&B, guitar feedback, shimmering synths … they attack you all at once. At different speeds. In different directions.” The true meaning of the album can be extracted from the third track. Rustie seems to take you through a kind of reliving of club music, starting with the almost perky light sounds of the opening two tracks. “Surph” places you somewhere in the early ‘90s, where beats per minute were super high, and the beginning of vocal sample became the go-to chorus accents for house music. “Glass Swords” is not supposed to be a house album. Glasgow native Rustie is a contemporary producer like
Hudson Mohawke, who is also from Glasgow, and Paris-based producer Onra, both of whom are heavily influenced by the electronic music of Western Europe, but have preferred to work within the genre of hiphop. At the heart of “Glass Swords,” and Rustie’s career in general, there is a hunger for rap and hip-hop beats. With a debut album of this kind of production and creativity, it seems reasonable for Rustie to follow in the steps of American Hip-Hop producers like Araabmusik, who enjoy mixing and double-dipping genres in most of their work. The album was released by Warp Records on Oct. 11.
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If there ever was a food battle that has been raging on for years, it’s the battle of the off-campus student versus the kitchen. I’ll admit that there are still showdowns that go on in my kitchen in which I end up less than victorious, but in my second year of surviving without a meal plan, I’ve come to terms with the fact that I truly need to learn to cook - at least at a basic level. Now, there are obvious staples to survive on, like eggs, canned soup and pasta, but I’d like to suggest some alternatives for an off-campus student’s diet, hopefully making your life in Celeron, Carriage or wherever you happen to reside a little more tolerable. One of the hardest parts about being off campus is that you have to turn foods that come in multiple servings into a meal for one person. Nobody wants to eat the same thing five times in a row, so you have to get creative with a few things to make different combinations. Enter the salad. I’m not just talking your basic salad with lettuce and carrots and cucumbers, although that can be quite nice, too. Anything you throw into a bowl and mix with other ingredients can be a salad, so get creative. If you happen to make pasta one night, take the extra noodles and throw them into a bowl with some Kalamata olives, feta cheese, sundried tomatoes and a little olive oil and salt, and you’ve got yourself a lunch to take to class the next day. Now, bring back that feta cheese, get a frozen package of spinach and make yourself an omelet with those two ingredients. My point is that with just a few ingredients, you can make multiple meals. My roommate has made it her mission to come up with as many variations of macaroni and cheese as possible. She uses Kraft macaroni and cheese and adds things like ranch dressing, barbecue sauce and hot sauce to create a different type of pasta every time she cooks. Barbecue sauce in your pasta may sound disgusting, but don’t knock it ‘til you’ve tried it. It’s pretty damn good, and it’s something you’d never expect to make. Another great way to make food last is to plan with your roommates to have nights when you all eat the same thing. My roommates and I always shop separately because we all eat very different things (not everyone can eat macaroni and cheese mixed with ranch dressing every night), but we have some nights when we agree on one thing. For example, pizza night. Get some pre-made crust – they even make whole-wheat crust now for those of you who want to keep it healthy – and everyone can choose their own toppings. My suggestion is to use caramelized onions, bacon, gorgonzola cheese and a little barbecue sauce. You’ll cry from the sheer deliciousness. Also suggest a taco night to your roommates, because it’s very easy to make that a vegetarian meal. Someone just has to supply refried beans, and another person can put out the guacamole, cheese, shredded lettuce or whatever else you want to put in your own special taco. It just takes a little experimenting to come up with a system that works for you. It can be overwhelming at first when your mom or dad isn’t around to put dinner in front of you, and if you really are facing an uphill climb, there’s always your on-campus friends to swipe you into a dining hall.
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1. “Cole World: The Sideline Story,” J. Cole 2. “Neighborhoods,” Blink182 3. “21,” Adele 4. “Duets II,” Tony Bennett 5. “The Whole Love,” Wilco 6. “Own the Night,” Lady Antebellum 7. “The Carter IV,” Lil Wayne 8. “Vice Verses,” Switchfoot 9. “Chickenfoot III,” Chickenfoot 10. “The Hunter,” Mastodon
“Red Rain” rubs off as far too clichéd with the violin kick and out-of-place Bruce Springsteen wail that forces its way into the chorus. “Don’t Give Up” makes me miss Kate Bush. But worst of all is the closer, “Salsbury Hill.” The jaunty Paul Simon-esque charm is exchanged for a theatrical piano churn mixed with a distracting violin line. The crossarmed tough guy on the cover of the 1977 45 sleeve with a leather jacket and contemplative look on his face is long gone. And this new character? He takes away from the original Gabriel’s authenticity. When Alex Chilton was still alive he couldn’t find it in him to touch upon his old songs. They no longer resonated with
Spanish is the most well established foreign language in the U.S. and yet Latino music has been buried under the hordes of indigenous artists that populate this country. At first, it was confined to urban clubs and dance halls that were frequented by immigrants from the Southern Hemisphere. But as the new age of music approached, Latino artists gained a foothold with the American populace. When Ricky Martin released his memorable single “Livin’ la Vida Loca” in 1999, Americans fell in love with the Spanish language. When Shakira unleashed her inner “She-Wolf” on the United States two years ago, Americans went nuts for the Spanish twist. The same thing happened again when Latin artists Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony and Juanes crossed over from Spanish to American audiences. To gain an international following, however, these musicians have dedicated themselves to the pop genre. The only exception is Anthony, who is famous for making salsa a prominent genre in the states. Latin music, on the other hand, consists of much more than just pop and salsa tunes. A closer look at the countries in South America shows that there is a diverse mix of rock, jazz and reggae present in this expansive music community. When Associate Focus Editor John Tyczkowski recommended the band Uchpa to me, he described it to be the Peruvian version of Blink182. His metaphor couldn’t have been any more precise. Uchpa has a punk style that is generally associated with the angst-ridden music that dominates a typical high schooler’s iPod. The lead singer seems to be whining at the top of his lungs as he sings in Quechua, a widely used language in the Andes region. The vocals are, however, more digestible when they are adapted to acoustic pieces, as they start to sound less like mosquito buzzing and more like bluesy crooning. Uchpa also has a fantastic sense of instrumental arrangement. Its songs feature cleanly executed layers of riffs and drum beats. The central guitar solos are very good, rivaling those of Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready’s. After salsa and nueva canción, reggae is one of the most popular types of music in South America. Gondwana is a band that I discovered recently, even though it has been in existence since the ‘80s. The group, hailing from Chile, has toured around Jamaica and the U.S. multiple times. Gondwana produces a smooth, jazzy sound that is paired with a typical reggae beat. Often times the band uses saxophone and trumpet solos to bridge vocals. The group makes Latin music that is inherently rooted in tradition, but also customizes it so that it remains relevant to today’s issues and trends. Brazilian guitarist Guinga is one of the most skillful composers that South America has to offer. His eight full-length
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This Day in Music 1958 Frank Sinatra started a fiveweek run at No.1 on the U.S. album chart with ‘Frank Sinatra Sings For Only The Lonely’.
1965 Recording at Abbey Road studios for the album Rubber Soul, The Beatles begin and complete ‘Drive My Car’ in four takes plus overdubs.
1979 Michael Jackson went to No.1 on the U.S. singles chart with ‘Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough’, his second U.S. solo No.1, a No.3 hit in the UK.
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Murs, a solo underground artist, puts all of his heart into his performances. Murs is used to flying solo because he traveled the world alone and created a hip-hop festival on his own.
By Jamil Larkins Campus Correspondent In recent years, being independent has cast a dreary shadow over any artist who has decided to test the rough waters of the music industry. From a business standpoint, being an independent music artist simply means that the artist is in complete creative control of his or her own work and promotion, with no contracts to fulfill or record executives to deal with. Murs has been an underground artist his entire career and has always bypassed the independent storm. He has traveled all around the world, built schools in Africa and singlehandedly created the only independent hip-hop festival in the country, Paid Dues, all without any radio or television exposure. Though he signed with Warner Bros. in 2008 to release “Murs for President,” he has since returned to his independent label roots to release albums with 9th Wonder, Terrace Martin and his newest album, “Love and Rockets, Vol.1: The Transformation.” When first listening to this album, one thing to immediately notice is that the essential set of components of a classic Murs album are perfectly in place. The first-person storytelling, relationship issues, social commentary and tribute to the genre have always been staples of Murs’ music and style. Throughout his career, Murs has proven himself to be one of the more down-to-earth rap artists because his lyrics are so relatable to everyday people. “Remember to Forget” tells of a past relationship gone wrong, while “Westside Love” shows a lighter side of love in the form of California girls. A firstperson, (hopefully) fictional anecdote in “67 Cutlass” is the story of two friends and their run-in with a cop after being pulled over for a drug bust. My favorite song on the album is “316 Ways,” in which Murs breaks down his
From the electric guitar riffs on “Let’s Go” to the rugged kick-snare on “S-K-I-B-E-A-T-Z,” this album has a more musical sound than listeners have heard on past Murs albums. A rap album as multifaceted as “Love and Rockets” doesn’t come around too often. Murs touches on a wide array of emotions and issues that the average person can relate to. The crisp production by Ski Beatz accents the smooth lyrics perfectly, revealing a duo that will hopefully pair up again in the future. “Love and Rockets” shows two main things. First, underground and independent artists are still making excellent music that people need to be listening
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What separates this album from any previous releases is by far the production, handled exclusively by veteran Ski Beatz. Ski is commonly known as the brains behind Jay-Z’s “Dead Presidents” and Camp Lo’s “Luchini,” but recently he has made a grand resurgence in the rap scene. Ski Beatz crafted this album with an even mix of sharpness and soul that Murs handles with equivalent versatility. Unlike many other producers today, Ski still uses a wide range of real instruments when recording.
to. Second, Murs is one of the hardest working artists in any genre, which is shown by his efforts on tour and his contributions to community service programs. “Love and Rockets, Vol.1: The Transformations” is a collection that can be played without skipping over any songs. The instrumentals guide listeners through the journey of this great new album from a hardworking veteran artist.
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Peter Gabriel covers himself poorly By Julie Bartoli Senior Staff Writer In February of last year, Peter Gabriel released “Scratch My Back,” a series of orchestral covers of hits by various artists.
Gabriel would step away from said orchestral arrangements and return to world music, or better yet the progressive rock stance that made him famous. Instead, he’s gone and done it again. “New Blood,” released Oct.
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current standing as the hardest working man in independent music. “Love and Rockets” officially came out Oct. 11, which is also National Coming Out Day. Included on this album is “Animal Style,” the story of a secret relationship between two inner city boys struggling with the taunting of classmates and the pressure of the culture around them. This is a compelling song. Murs took a huge risk in addressing both homosexuality and suicide in the context of a hip-hop song, the path less chosen by most. Though risky, it is handled perfectly, and the inclusion of this song on this day was a very timely statement.
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To put it sensitively, the album was poorly done, flat and overall uninteresting. One would then assume that
10, is a 14-track set of orchestral covers. But here’s the catch: this time Gabriel isn’t covering other artists’ work – he’s rein-
venting his own discography. I’m not sure where this fascination with self-created tribute albums began, but only a few months prior, Ray Davies also tried (and subsequently failed) to score some hits using this formula. It’s egocentricity at its finest. The results are always impersonal, empty and generally awkward. Gabriel now can be added to the ever-growing roster of artists following the trend. He claims he shelved new material he was creating in order to recreate. The album opens with “The Rhythm of the Heat,” a piece with far too sparse an arrangement, leaving the lyrics to stand on their own. Unfortunately, they can’t handle the pressure and the song folds into a tense, calculated mess.
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Gabriel’s New album not as good as others album falls flat somewhat when it comes to “The King of Limbs.” It’s better than I had originally thought, though it’s middling when compared to the band’s classic It’s been almost eight months since albums. I warmed up to the frenetic Radiohead released their eighth studio drums on songs like “Bloom” and fell album, “The King of Limbs,” to an in love with the mournful dance song “Lotus Flower,” but I couldn’t help but think TKOL RMX 1234567 the album was Radiohead still missing 10/11/11 something. 19 tracks Enter “TKOL 1234567,” the new remix album the /10 group has put out in lieu of any “King of unsuspecting, underwhelmed fan base. Limbs” era b-sides. It holds a staggering Upon release, the record wasn’t very 19 remixes and reworks, a huge increase well received; critics, myself included, from the original album’s eight tracks, thought it was short, too thin and that but its approach of “too much” wasn’t it pulled away from the majesty of their the right answer to fixing the original album’s “not enough.” previous release, “In Rainbows.” The main problem with the remix In the meantime, I’ve come around
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him. He fought to mature in his writing and playing, and he exemplified a true, honest artist. Simon is the exact opposite. He’s singing songs he wrote over 30 years ago, and he doesn’t emote because he’s not emotive. These pieces no longer affect him the way they did when they were written, and that’s easy to hear. It all sounds disconnected. With “New Blood,” it’s not a matter of measuring these songs against the originals. They pale in comparison. What’s troubling is the fact that Peter Gabriel, a visionary artist, had the opportunity to create something new, fresh and beautiful, and instead he toyed with his previous work. He cheapened his own catalog. Sure, the LP beats “Scratch My Back.” But that isn’t much of an accomplishment.
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albums are playgrounds for his experimental ways. Guinga is adept at mixing various genres, such as jazz, classical and Brazilian frevo, without making his music sound overdone and showy. While his work is mainly instrumental, he channels Frank Sinatra on a few songs by using sonorous tones and sultry words. Guinga has a brilliant mind that is trapped in a common man’s world. When he started his career as an artist in 1990, he also began practicing dentistry. And while he was becoming the Brazilian version of Carlos Santana, Guinga was also writing poetry like a stereotypical, heartbroken lover.
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from SOUNDBITE, page 7 they hopped back across the pond to take over London and the Internet for a few hours. They brought in several DJs, most notably Caribou and Jamie xx, to help them celebrate the release of their remix album, and streamed it via The Boiler Room. It was ridiculous. New The Weeknd Track: Initiation It may be getting cold outside, especially in Canada, but Torontonians The Weeknd have been hot all year long. The quasi R&B group has released two huge mixtapes this year and are gearing up to release their debut LP, “Echoes of Silence,” on Oct. 24. If it’s anything like this track, we may be looking at the album of the year.
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album’s execution is that 19 remixes end up being at least five too many. It appears that the band let many people have access to their original cuts, but the short album simply didn’t have enough of them to make 19 tracks a good idea. There are five reworkings of opening track “Bloom” alone, and while each takes a slightly different approach, only three are good enough to warrant their own existence. Sure, there are the good cuts (Jamie xx cuts the track like one of the low-fi cuts off the albums of his band, the xx, and “Bloom Blawan RMX” is nearly eight minutes and oozes style as it shifts the song’s rhythm four different ways), but the release is overstuffed. Only “Feral” and “Codex” get solitary remixes, and it’s hard to slog through so many repeat tracks, especially considering only about every other remix will catch your ear. The repetitiveness of the album kills any real chance it had at being a must-listen. Other songs’ remixes are crapshoots. While some attempts, like Modeselektor’s “Good Evening Mr.
Magpie,” make the song into a new beast, giving it a dark drumbeat swagger, others seem unnecessary or offbase. Take Caribou’s remix of “Little by Little,” which opens up the doubleCD release, for example. The remixers started with a slow, quiet song, known for a slinky guitar riff and Thom Yorke’s floating, wavering vocals, and added a loud cracking drumbeat, otherworldly vocals and random sonic explosions to create one of the most unsettling tracks of the year. “TKOL 1234567” is a niche release that’s only a viable purchase for Radiohead die-hards. For fans of the album, there are some absolute necessities (“TKOL Altrice Remix,” the album’s peak, mixes samples from all eight of the original album’s songs to form a Frankenstein’s monster of sound), but for the average music fan, it’s too easy to get lost as the same songs, slightly changed, keep repeating themselves.
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Former Mich. governor to host TV talk show NEW YORK (AP) — Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm will host a new nightly political talk show on Current TV as the progressive cable network continues its rebuilding of its prime-time lineup. “The War Room with Jennifer Granholm” will premiere in January at 9 p.m. Eastern time, following “Countdown with Keith Olbermann,” Current announced on Wednesday. The program will feature commentary by political insiders, opinion leaders and newsmakers. “I’m really interested in solutions,” Granholm said. “We’ll be taking a deeper dive to solutions to the most pressing problems out there. “Yes, I’m progressive,” she said. “I’m on the left end of the spectrum. But I’ve also had to be a pragmatic governor, and can explain what that’s like in dealing with a Republican legislature — and how important compromise is.” Granholm, a Democrat, was
the first woman to be elected governor in Michigan and served two terms beginning in 2003. She is a contributor to NBC’s “Meet the Press,” and recently co-authored “A Governor’s Story: The Fight for Jobs and America’s Economic Future” with her husband, Dan Mulhern. In that book they focus on how the changes forced on Michigan can be examples of what the nation must do to compete in a global economy. Asked about the Occupy Wall Street movement, which claims that 1 percent of the nation’s population is getting rich at the expense of the rest of America, Granholm said the protests are “a primal scream for somebody to do something. I think it’s really important for democracy that it’s happening, and I’m glad that Current has been covering it. It’s a very important movement for Current to be part of.” Granholm is now teaching at the University of California at Berkeley, near Current’s San
Francisco headquarters, from which her show will originate. Current Chairman Al Gore called her “one of the most insightful, intelligent and effective leaders that I have ever worked with,” adding, “The political process today is a very different game, and having someone who knows that from the inside, and understands the realities of the elective process, will be a unique advantage” for the network. “I sincerely believe if she had not been born in Canada, she would have been a leading candidate for president of the United States,” Gore said. Current began re-building its prime-time slate with last June’s premiere of Olbermann’s show, which had previously aired on MSNBC. Then, last month, the network announced that online talk-show host Cenk Uygur will bring his show, “The Young Turks,” to its prime-time lineup by year-end. “The Young Turks” is scheduled to air at 7 p.m. Eastern.
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Defense drops claim Jackson swallowed fatal dose LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Conrad Murray's defense on Wednesday abandoned a theory that it touted for over a year that Michael Jackson swallowed the drug that killed him, an abrupt shift in strategy that potentially undermines its case. The reason was clear: The defense had learned that its claim that the singer swallowed the anesthetic propofol while Murray was out of the room in June 2009 can't be supported with scientific evidence. The developments, along with a medical expert's repudiation of Murray's medical skills, suggested that the defense must recoup significant lost ground in its bid to acquit him of involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death. Murray has pleaded not guilty. It was not clear whether the defense would still argue that Jackson gave himself a dose of the drug some other way, such as injecting it into an IV tube that was sending the drug into him. "This is potentially devastating for the defense," said Manny Medrano, a former federal prosecutor who now practices criminal defense. Since the defense proposed in opening statements that Jackson may have selfadministered propofol, he said, "that will become the elephant in the room for jurors." Medrano said the 11th-hour switch shows "a lack of preparation and failure to really think the defense theory through." Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor and prosecutor David Walgren appeared stunned when attorney Michael Flanagan arose in a hearing outside the jury's presence and announced the defense's decision. "We are not going to assert at any point in this trial that Michael Jackson at any time orally ingested propofol," said Flanagan, who revealed he had commissioned his own study about
oral ingestion of the drug. He said the study concluded that it would not be absorbed into the body when ingested. The defense first offered the theory that Jackson swallowed the fatal dose at last year's preliminary hearing. Both in and out of court, attorneys suggested that the singer may have poured some into fruit juice and drank it. Experts have testified this week that the theory was unreasonable. Jurors have seen charts which note that a small amount of propofol was found in Jackson's stomach, but Flanagan told the judge on Wednesday the method of oral ingestion was not specifically mentioned in openings. Flanagan's recent questions to witnesses indicated that he might now say that Jackson swallowed pills on his bedside table, specifically the sedative lorazepam. If they do focus on the sedative, they would be challenging the coroner's ruling that propofol killed the singer. Moments after Flanagan's announcement, the jury was reconvened and a prosecution expert took the stand, saying that Murray was guilty of extreme deviation from the standard of medical care practiced by physicians. Murray was "responsible" for Jackson's death, said Dr. Alon Steinberg, a cardiologist from Ventura, Calif., who evaluated Murray's actions for the California Medical Board. "If all of these deviations didn't happen, Michael Jackson might have been alive," he said. Jurors listened and took notes as he enumerated six "extreme deviations" by Murray, including using propofol, a powerful anesthetic normally given through an IV in hospital settings, to treat insomnia. "I have never heard of it," he said. Dr. Nader Kamanger, a UCLA sleep expert, testified later Wednesday that Murray didn't appear to take
any steps to diagnose why Jackson couldn't sleep. He agreed that propofol shouldn't be used as a sleep aid. "It's beyond a departure from the standard of care into something unfathomable," he said. Kamanger, who walked jurors through a guide to various causes of insomnia, said Jackson should have been tested physically and psychologically before any drugs were given. He was to return for cross-examination on Thursday. Steinberg called Murray's behavior "strange" and said that the single most important thing he could have done to save Jackson was to call 9-1-1 when he found Jackson not breathing. "Every minute counts," he said, adding that even a five-minute delay in calling could be the difference between life and death. According to Murray's own statement to police, he waited at least 20 minutes before telling a security guard to call 9-1-1. In the meantime, he said, he was doing CPR. Steinberg said he was doing it wrong. Legal experts had questioned the defense decision early on to allow Murray to talk to police detectives. His three-hour interview was played for jurors earlier this week and it turned out that Steinberg's assessment came from that interview. Steinberg said he based his testimony and his evaluation of Murray for the board on "his own words." In an odd twist, this led Flanagan to suggest during cross examination that Murray may have lied when he said he was gone from Jackson's side for only two minutes. "Do you know for a fact Dr. Murray was gone longer than two minutes?" Flanagan asked. "No" said the witness, who stressed he was relying on Murray's account. When Steinberg said he believed Jackson was "savable" because Murray detected a pulse, the attorney
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Dr. Nader Kamangar gestures while speaking on the witness stand during Dr. Conrad Murray's involuntary manslaughter trial, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, in downtown Los Angeles.
asked, "How do you know that Dr. Murray checked the pulse?" "Because he described it," Steinberg said. Defense attorney Thomas Mesereau Jr., who won Jackson's acquittal of molestation charges and has been following the case closely, said it was a "very, very strong day" for the prosecution and the defense cross examination merely gave the expert a chance to reinforce his opinions. "But remember the trial isn't over till it's over," he said. "The defense hasn't called a single witness yet." Mesereau said the abandonment of the defense's central theory shows that "they're having a difficult time coming up with a viable explanation of why or how Michael Jackson would have caused his own death." The defense's announcement came a day after a coroner testified that it was unreasonable to believe that Jackson could have swallowed the drug. Defense attorneys have claimed that
Murray is not to blame for Jackson's death because the singer, desperate for sleep, probably gave himself an extra dose when he was out of the room. They also suggested at one point that Jackson could have injected the drug into his IV line. The coroner said that that was an unreasonable theory given that he was already groggy from sleep medication and the dose of propofol Murray had administered. Loyola Law School professor Stan Goldman said the lorazepam theory might be sufficient to give jurors an element of reasonable doubt. "I think the defense had a better argument that Jackson got up and took all these pills and that in combination with whatever else was in his system did him in," said Goldman. If the jury is looking to the defense for reasonable doubt and want to acquit Murray, he said, that might help. "It's not a lot to hang its hat on," he said, "but in a lot of criminal cases you have nothing."
Hilary Duff Hollywood hacking case victims include Johansson moving full speed ahead with life
NEW YORK (AP) — Although she's appeared in hit movies, starred on a Disney TV show and sold millions of records, Hilary Duff still feels like she has things to prove in showbiz. Duff says during her time on "Lizzie McGuire," the show she starred in for two seasons that made her famous, she "got to do so many fun things and be so physical with my comedy. I had no inhibitions. It was fun for me to be goofy." "Then I wanted to sing and that was new but I had so many fans by that point they were all supporting me so I was really confident. Now I'm a little older and I feel I need to re-learn some of those things. I have goals and aspirations but they kind of fall into what I've already accomplished. I feel like I still have work to do within things I've already dabbled in." One recent success she's had is in the publishing world. Duff's a best-selling young adult novelist with her "Elixir" trilogy. The second book, "Devoted" is now in stores. "To put a book out was huge," she said. "To hear people be like, 'I didn't want to give you much credit but I love this book.' It's an overwhelming feeling of gratefulness and relief." Besides writing, 24-year-old Duff is expecting her first child with pro hockey player Mike Comrie. The two married in 2010. She says she sees fans posting on Twitter that her pregnancy makes them feel old. "The truth is that I'm very young and things in my life have happened very fast. I guess, why stop now?" She doesn't know if the baby is a boy or a girl, but plans to take her husband, mom and sister (actress Haylie Duff) to the appointment to find out. Duff says the suspense is "killing" her and predicts it will be a boy. Although she's grown up in the spotlight Duff says being in the public eye can be hard while she's experiencing the ups and downs of pregnancy. "Being pregnant every day is a little bit different. Sometimes you're feeling great and sometimes you just like could cry at the drop of a hat. I handle it as best as I can I think."
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Florida man was charged with hacking into celebrity email accounts in a computer invasion scheme that led to the posting of private and revealing information, including nude photos of actress Scarlett Johansson, on the Internet, federal authorities said Wednesday. Christopher Chaney, 35, of Jacksonville, was arrested without incident as part of a yearlong investigation of celebrity hacking that authorities dubbed "Operation Hackerazzi." There were more than 50 victims in the case, including Mila Kunis, Christina Aguilera and actress Renee Olstead, authorities said. Others were named only by initials and investigators wouldn't disclose if they were famous, but said victims named in the indictment agreed to have their identities made public. "It helps get out the message that cyber-hacking is a real threat," U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte said of the case, describing those who engage in such activity as "scum." Chaney made his initial court appearance in a Florida courtroom Wednesday and was released on $10,000 bond. He was charged with 26 counts of identity theft, unauthorized access to a protected computer and wiretapping. If convicted, he faces up to 121 years in prison. An email left for Assistant Federal Public Defender
Maurice Grant II was not immediately returned. Celebrities and people in the news have long been targets of privacy invasion but concerns have redoubled in the Internet age. In Britain, publisher Rupert Murdoch closed down the News of the World this year after contentions that the tabloid routinely hacked into people's phones in the hunt for exclusive stories. The paper, which had published for 168 years, faced allegations of systematically intercepting private voicemail of those in the news — including a teenage murder victim. Authorities said Chaney was responsible for stealing nude photos taken by Johansson herself and were later posted on the Internet. Chaney offered some material to celebrity blog sites but there is no evidence that he profited from his scheme, said Steven Martinez, assistant director in charge of the FBI's Los Angeles office. "Celebrity information is highly marketable," said Martinez, who added his office continues to receive complaints about celebrities' having their personal information breached. Representatives for Johansson, Kunis and Aguilera did not immediately respond to calls and emails seeking comment. Chaney hacked Google, Apple and Yahoo email accounts beginning last November through February,
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Cameron Malin, left, FBI supervisory special agent, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr., right, and Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's Los Angeles office Steven Martinez, right, announce the arrest of Christopher Chaney, 35, of Jacksonville, Fla., accused of targeting individuals in the entertainment industry by hacking into their email accounts.
then hijacked the forwarding feature so that a copy of every email received was sent, "virtually instantaneously," to an email account he controlled, according to an indictment handed up Tuesday by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles. He allegedly used the hacker names "trainreqsuckswhat," ''anonygrrl" and "jaxjaguars911," and also used the victims' identities to illegally access and control computers. Chaney is accused of damaging email servers that caused losses of at least $5,000 per instance.
Authorities wouldn't say whether Chaney was able to access email accounts via cell phones, but he was able to figure out secure passwords to various celebrity accounts through information that had been made public. Chaney "mined through publicly available data and figured out passwords and security questions," Martinez said. A message seeking comment was left on an answering machine for a Christopher Chaney in Jacksonville. There was no answer at a telephone
listing for another Christopher Chaney. Investigators said they hoped the celebrity-infused case will jumpstart those who don't value online security enough to protect their personal information and create more secure passwords that can't be easily figured out by would-be hackers. "Taking these steps will go a long way in protecting yourself from the financial and emotional costs of having someone intrude on your private life and potentially steal your identity," Birotte said.
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Can the Bruins repeat or will the Flyers raise the Cup? from WHO, page 14 is why it hasn’t been done in so long. But you must look to what some defending Cup teams have done in their offseason as far as lineup changes. For example, the Chicago Blackhawks won the Cup in 2010 but then lost many key players in the offseason, including star forward Dustin Byfuglien. The Bruins, on the other hand, will return most of last year’s team. The only key loss will be the retirement of Mark Recchi. Boston has also picked up Joe Corvo and Beniot Pouliot to replace Tomas Kaberle and Michael Ryder. With most of the lines staying the same, it makes sense that the Bruins have the best shot at the Cup. Brendon: The top assist man on the Bruins in the playoffs with man advantage was Thomas Kaberle, who had five assists in those 25 games. Mark Recchi and Michael Ryder each logged two goals and two assists on the postseason power play, and are each gone as well. And Recchi led the Bruins in the 2010-11 regular season with 17 powerplay points, while Ryder tied Milan Lucic for third with 14. With those exits and so few newcomers, this leaves Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara, David Krejci and Lucic in the position to lead. And none of them had any more than eight goals or 15 points during the last regular season, nor any more than two goals or four points in the playoffs. With Flyers goalie Bobrovsky playing in a more comfortable backup role and Bryzgalov finally getting support on both offense
and defense, both goalies are poised to have stellar years. Tyler: The Bruins have a lot of young talent ready to make their mark. In last season’s NHL draft the Bruins picked Tyler Seguin in the first round. In his rookie year, he scored 11 goals and recorded 11 assists. During the playoffs, he scored three goals in just two games to propel the Bruins into the finals. Expect young center Brad Marchand to have another strong year following last season’s 21 goals in the regular season and 11 goals in the 2011 playoffs. As far as leadership goes the Bruins will have plenty of strong voices to lead the way in the locker room, such as Shawn Thornton and Nathan Horton, who the team rallied around when he was injured in the Cup final. As for the Flyers, the core of the team was torn apart with departures such as Mike Richards, Jeff Carter, Kris Versteeg and Villie Leino. The Flyers need to be on the same page and develop team chemistry or they won’t be going anywhere. Brendon: Giroux led the Flyers in scoring last season and seems ready to become one of the league’s top setup men. Few players in the league see the ice better than Giroux, and his fellow line men will reap the benefits of his amazing passing ability. With Pronger and coach Peter Laviolette presenting a united front, leadership has transitioned from a question mark to strength for the Flyers. You cannot win without good leadership and the Flyers will have that this year. Rebuilding years may be a thing of the past in Boston,
but 2011-12 will be a recovering year for the Bruins, who have 16 regular skaters plus Tim Thomas coming back on short rest from last year’s run. Tyler: Last season Tim Thomas was at the top of his game. After having offseason hip surgery, he posted incredible regular season and playoff numbers. His regular season save percentage was .938, followed by a remarkable .940 during the Stanley cup playoffs. Thomas also boosts a goals against average of 2.0, which is why he captured the Vezina Throphy for the regular seasons best goaltender. True, the long journey of the Stanley Cup may take a toll on one’s body, but Tim Thomas has proved to everyone that he is a fighter. When everyone said he was washed up, he won the Stanley Cup with incredible numbers. Not to mention the Bruins have a solid backup behind Thomas in Tuukka Rask, who had a .918 save percentage in the regular season. Brendon: The Flyers may find themselves spending less time shorthanded, as loose cannon Dan Carcillo is no longer on the roster and the overall team appears to be more disciplined. But when problems do arise, the defensive units will be ready. The major reason the Flyers ran out of gas during their 2010 Stanley Cup playoff run was the fact that the team was forced to cycle four defensemen for almost every game. The Flyers will be returning with a new and healthier team of veterans and newcomers. Thomas, while commendable for last season, cannot be counted on to stick around forever. Philadelphia
will have a much more solid core this season and the Bruins will have to face the mounting difficultly of keeping the magic alive. Philly can focus solely on redemption. Tyler: Tim Thomas won’t be around forever, but he is still the Bruins’ No. 1 goalie. This past summer, he was able to workout to his potential without worrying about his hip. The Flyers may be bringing back a few veterans but their new talent is still yet to be tested, and only time will tell if it will succeed. Meanwhile, most of Boston’s young guys experience in the playoffs, in multiple game 7’s and for Lord Stanley’s Cup. When you add up all the elements of this 2011-2012 Boston Bruins team the folks at TD Garden may have to make room in the rafters for a seventh championship banner. Brendon: The Flyers have much more room for improvement this year. With Progner back and leadership at an all-time high, these 20112012 Flyers look ready to go. Hockey is all about one goal. This year, I can bet the Flyers will make them when they count. The Bruins have to complete a task that no other NHL team has succeeded at in 13 years. Many players on the Flyers have playoff and championship experience too. The Flyers almost won the elusive Stanley Cup two years ago and they have had one of the most active offseasons in the NHL. I think this bold strategy will pay off, and you will see the Flyers making space for their well-deserved trophy next season. Everyone loves an underdog!
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when the ball was played, before fumbling the awkward ball into his net. The score marked the end of the freshman’s run at an NCAA record for consecutive shutouts, leaving his streaktwo matches short. The Huskies’ last chance to kill the match off in the 75th minute was thwarted by a double save by Providence keeper Jhojan Obando. As time dwindled down, Blake came out to snag a cross, but misjudged its flight and got caught under it. With Blake out of the picture, Providence won the header and appeared to have tied the match before Jean-Baptiste cleared the shot off the line and preserved the Husky win. “We are all brothers,” Blake said. “I help him [Jean-Baptiste] and he helps me. He knows when I go for a cross to come back to cover the line, I don’t even need to tell him it’s just what we practice.” The Huskies look to continue their undefeated season, Saturday at home at 7:30 when they face Pittsburgh.
Providence created three shots in the first half, though they were dwarfed by UConn’s 11. The Huskies picked up right where they left off in the second half with what could be the goal of the season. In the 58th minute, Diouf picked up the ball 30 yards from net, where he was given enough space to turn and face the goal before unleashing a leftfooted strike from 25 yards, which stayed just low enough to creep under the crossbar. “This was not the first time I scored like this,” Diouf said. “In high school, I have scored maybe six or seven like this. I just hit it like I do at practice”. Twenty minutes later, what looked like an innocuous Providence attack ultimately led to the downfall of UConn’s 961:32 shutout streak. Providence substitute Jimmy Petruccelli darted to the right side of the UConn box, where out of desperation he played a low cross almost directly at the near post. Goalkeeper Andre Blake came out of his goalmouth right Miles.DeGrazia@UConn.edu
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Huskies travel to Cornell for regional championships
By Michael Corasaniti Campus Correspondent After their strong performances at the Quinnipiac Invitational this past weekend, two Huskies will end the week with the annual men’s tennis regional championships this weekend at Cornell. The Huskies were supposed to face Bryant University for their third dual-match of the season on Wednesday, but decided to move the match back to the spring for scheduling reasons and to give more focus to those playing in this weekend’s tournament. For the regional championships, each school is allowed to send its top singles player and top doubles tandem to compete. UConn’s participants, senior captain Scott Warden and his doubles partner
freshman Jacob Spreyer, will journey up to Ithaca, NY, to battle teams from a pool of almost fifty schools from the northeast. “It’s the best of the best in the east,” said head coach Glenn Marshall. “We’ll be looking to see how we rank against some of the schools that we might not see in dual-match competition.” The two players are riding some pretty good momentum going into this weekend. In doubles, the pair has yet to suffer a bad outing this season. When flying solo, Warden has been doing the most a captain can do for his team. Most recently at the Quinnipiac Invitational, Spreyer dominated play to win his bracket, and Warden (as well as senior Matt Burns) made his bracket’s finals in singles before the duo went on to make the finals of their doubles bracket.
“We did very well. To be in the finals of three of the four singles brackets that were offered and then the finals of the one and two doubles was a very strong showing,” Marshall said. “With eight teams there that were all very competitive, the boys did very well.” The Huskies will return to team action next Tuesday, when they return to Hamden for their last dual match of the season against Quinnipiac. But with last weekend and the rest of the fall’s successes under their belts, Warden and Spreyer will look to make a strong run in the regional championships that begin this Friday and go until next week for those players and teams still in competition. “Scott and the doubles team have been having a great fall with real good play so I’m looking forward to seeing them play some of
the best competition we’ll see on the east coast,” Marshall said. Warden and Spreyer will see many familiar faces this weekend from the Big East and fall tournament action, as well as some of the tougher teams from the region, including Yale, Cornell and the rest of the dominant Ivy League. “Teams like the Ivies and Boston College are typically some of the strongest teams there,” Marshall said. “It’s very individual based, so it really depends on whatever draw the guys get.” Scott Warden and Jacob Spreyer will begin their play in the regional championships this Friday. The draws for which teams Warden and Spreyer will face in the tournament will be released later this week.
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This season the men's tennis team has been backboned by senior captain Scott Warden and talented freshman Jacob Speyer. The pair will head north to represent all the Huskies.
Men's club soccer up to No. 2
Zielinski: Tigers and Cardinals to meet in World Series
» CLUB SPORTS
By Brendon Prescott Campus Correspondent
Captain of the UConn men’s club soccer team Timka Turdubaev knows that team chemistry is the key to any victory. The team, therefore, prepares itself for the task at hand by chanting the well-known “UConn, UConn, UConn” chant before each match. In 2011, the Huskies have one goal: to win. So far, their mentality has paid off. UConn club soccer is 9-0 with a national ranking of No. 2, behind only the Penn State Nittany Lions, who have the same record. The Huskies most notable victory this year came against the Yale Bulldogs, a team that they tied last year. This year, they beat the Bulldogs by a score of 2-1 on Senior Night. “Yale was a great victory,” Turdubaev said. “The core of our team has been playing for two seasons. It is my responsibility to support my players and lead by action rather than words.
“We finished second in Pennsylvania Regionals last year and that makes us all the more hungry this season.” Turdubaev, a senior forward, leads the team in goal scoring with 10 on the season. Trailing close behind him are forwards David Ponce, Justis Ansah, and midfielder David Connoly. Striker Matt Waldman recently came back from injury and has had three goals and assists since his return. Coach Pedro Bicudo is in his first year of coaching, although he has had experience working financially for a second division Portuguese team in the past and was more than willing to share his knowledge of soccer with his players. Bicudo said that team chemistry is what allows them to accomplish their goals. “So much of our time goes into team bonding,” he said. “Everyone on the team is friends with one another. We have guys from all different places playing for us, yet we all seem to come together with no arguments and a shared love of the game.”
Bicudo stated that the team has come a long way from its humble start of the season. According to Bicudo, many of the early scrimmages were disorganized until the players began practicing. “Eventually we just gelled and after that everything fell into place,”Bicudo said. On the defensive side, junior Joe Wolanski believes that the key to team success is working together as a family. Most members of the team have been playing together since they were freshmen. “I don’t think it’s anything or anyone in particular that brings us together. We are a close group through playing soccer together, and every year we always seem to build these close bonds as our season progresses,” Wolanski said of the team. The Husky defense has allowed only five goals this season, compared to the 45 goals scored, and have had four shutouts. The Huskies upcoming schedule for the weekend features a game against Boston
College on Saturday and games against Boston University and UMass Amherst on Sunday. The 2011 Pennsylvania Regional Tournament will begin the following weekend on Oct. 21. Connoly stressed the seriousness of these last few regular season games. “We have some tough competition that will make or break the rankings for the regional tournament. This weekend will be a big test for us, but we love playing the higher ranked teams. It gives us the attitude that we are supposed to win,” Connoly said. Bicudo said that he is trying to make sure his team stays focused through these last few games. “We have to stay focused. I know they are confident but I have to keep telling them to focus on the next game as soon as we win. That’s the most important aspect of winning,” Bicudo said. Boston College is nationally ranked no. 16, and UMass is slotted at no. 3.
Brendon.Prescott@UConn.edu
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UConn prepares for New England Invite By Carmen Beatriz Angueira Campus Correspondent The UConn women’s tennis team kicked off the fall season on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Fairfield University Doubles Festival. The tournament had three Pools of Round Robin matches, in which UConn reached the semifinals in all of the pools. The following weekend the Huskies participated in the Quinnipiac Invitational, where sophomore Jennifer Learmonth, who finished the 2010-2011 season 7-21 in singles matches, advanced to the finals in flight “A” of the singles tournament. Learmonth defeated three opponents, one in tiebreaker and the other two in straight sets. She fell in the final 6-3, 6-0 to
Harford’s No.1 racket, Abby with 17-15, Marie Gargiulo, Liu, who went 4-0 in the who ended the 2010-2011 sintournament, also defeating gles season 6-3 and Lauren UConn senior Alex Gregory, Wilmarth, who finished the 6-1, 6-0. In doubles, 2010-2011 season the Huskies had two 8-21, all advanced tandems competing to the quarterfiin the “A” flight, nals in their spewhich advanced to cific flights. the second round. Last week the New England women competed The third tournament in which Invitational in two matches the w o m e n ’s bringing their Saturday team participated record to 1-1. in was the West Huskies Fairfield, CT The Point Invitational. faced tight Freshman Maxene matches against Weinberg won the UMass. The team championship of her conso- has a standing of 1-1 having lation flight, 8-1 over Kate beaten UConn and loosing to Donnelly, a senior from Fordham. UConn won two of Sacred Heart who finished the three doubles matches, but her 2010-2011 singles sea- fell in four of the six singles son 12-16. Huskies Alexa matches, bringing the score of Gregory, who wrapped up the encounter to 4-3. Against her 2010-2011 singles season Bowdoin, UConn won two
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of the three doubles and also won four of the six singles matches, which brought the overall score to 5-2. Gregory worked a 7-5 result at No. 2 singles in the first set before running through set two, 6-0. Weinberg came away with 7-5 and 6-3 scores to take No. 3. Wilmarth and Nutting won at tie-breakers to earn a victory at No. 5 and No. 6. Wilmarth won, 7-5, 3-6 (10-2). Nutting took her match with scores of 7-6 (3) and 6-2. Huskies will prepare for their next tournament this coming weekend at Sacred Heart, where they will be attending The New England Invitational. The tournament will be held in Fairfield, CT.
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Callahan: Huskies need a win to master their fate from LET, page 14 of them. Problem is– the Bulls have had two weeks to do the exact same thing. Any guesses as to who will be more prepared come 3:30 p.m. Saturday? But, hold on a second. There is a secret weapon of sorts that falls within the rules of play and can be used to muster superhuman performance. A weapon so devastating that it has helped spur on some of the greatest victories in American sport– USA Hockey’s 1980 victory over the USSR included. It is the weapon of words, or one damn good pregame speech. So, how ‘bout it Coach Pasqualoni– you game? Well, don’t worry because I came prepared. Take a second to press pause on that game film and give this a look. If you don’t like it just tell your men what’s worked for some people in the past; that they were born to be hockey players– or perhaps just something to that
effect. (Author’s Note: To a man, have your players and coaches take a knee. Place a firm, determined, unyielding look upon your face. Pace as felt necessary but in points of emphasis, stop to look straight back at and through your captivated listenership) Huskies. Men. Brothers. I once stood before you as new; as an unfamiliar coach with new methods; as an unknown man who came suddenly into your home here and changed things. But, through the course of time and practice each one of you and I came to know one another. We’ve come to share depths about ourselves and suffer through some downers collectively. And through this, grown together– something for which I would not trade anything in the world. Yet greater than this fact, is the reality that today, as sure as the sun is about to beat unrelenting upon you, I have come to know the character of this team.
This unbreakable band of men tied together and known by their courage, selflessness and admirable toughness; This unit for which I would exchange no other. Though, we are not finished. Every heart in this room beats to push harder and raise itself out of the hole we stand in as one. For to this point, out on that field you have taken crushing blows from our opponents and from fortune, but still you move on. Still you fight. Still you carry the flag of you and your brothers. For that reason, and that reason alone, victory is already within our grasp. But now, a well-rested group of men comes in here wishing to take it from you. They wish to hurt you. They wish to make this place, the stadium that you and the thousands of people out there call your house, their own. They wish to avenge their embarrassment from two weeks ago and strike you down with all they’ve got! So, today you must all stand.
Stand and defend what every teammate and every man holds dearest: brotherhood. Tackle. Run. Block. And fight for your brother. Fight until there is no fight left within you. Fight together until they are turned away and know this is the house of the Connecticut Huskies! Until they know is the house of men whose will they could not bend, whose resolve they could not shake and whose success is just around the corner. For on this very day, although it cannot be touched, heard or beckoned, History, awaits you. Brothers, let not this day be marked by defeat. Let not this day be marked by regret. Let the tongues of the fans who love you speak of this day as the day we make this season our own! Let history know its master! The choice lies before you. Let this day, be yours!
Andrew.J.Callahan@UConn.edu
from WORLD, page 14 rain interruptions, neither team has truly settled in and kicked it into overdrive. Arguably, the Rangers appeared ready to run away with the series, racing to a two to zero lead, but a hard-fought Tigers’ win, thanks largely in part to the lumber of Miguel Cabrera and the pitching of Doug Fister, has reinvigorated the Tigers. Aside from game 1, which was an oddity due to a lengthy rain delay, the storyline so far has been dictated by dramatic home runs. Specifically, game two spotlighted a walk-off grand slam by Nelson Cruz for the Rangers, while game three demonstrated a key long-ball by Miguel Cabrera to pace the Tigers to victory. The script for the remainder of the series will prove to be the inverse, as pitching will take center stage. Several marquee matchups remain, with C.J. Wilson and Justin Verlander facing off in Game 5, and Colby Lewis and Doug Fister for the Rangers and Tigers respectively squaring off in the potential game but more than likely game seven. As noted, the ALCS will most likely head to a game seven winner takes all matchup, but the winner of the series is clearer than one would think. Expect the Tigers to win in seven, as strong pitching and desired team play will drive Detroit to the World Series. You don’t think Verlander will really let the Rangers get the last laugh do you? Neither do I. Crossing over to the NL match-
up, the series is curently in a tight race with no dominant favorite grasping control. The Brewers seemed poised to roll over the Cardinals, with a deeper pitching staff and Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder continuing to do their best MLB Slugfest impressions. However, the Cardinals have erased the doubts, and have leveled the playing field with its own combination of hitting and pitching. Overall, the Brewers have been the tale of two cities; at home, they are virtually unbeatable, but on the road performances have been shaky, frequently resulting in losses. As the series plays out, a few things are certain: Ryan Braun will continue to hit, pitching matchups will be put under the microscope, and home field advantage will be essential. Expect an equally tight race in the NLCS, but in the end, the Cardinals will take flight and win the pennant. Undoubtedly, the Brewers will not go down without a fight, but the Cardinals, led by the fierce combination of Pujols, Holliday, and Berkman in the middle of its order, will match the Brewers offensively. Add the inspired play of the Cardinals’ supporting cast, and the fact that Chris Carpenter is scheduled to pitch game 4 and game 7, and a winning recipe exists. Cardinals take the series in seven, and punch their ticket to the World Series.
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Blake sets record in Men's Soccer's twelfth victory By Dan Agabiti Senior Staff Writer
came off of a through ball from Carloz Alvarez in the 25th minute, which Doudou Diouf placed on With the Huskies’ 2-1 win last the inside netting. His second goal night over Providence College, the was a shot fired from 25 yards out team’s unbeaten streak extended and found the top-right corner of to 13 games, but freshman goal- the net early in the second half. keeper Andre Blake’s streak of “I just kept my eyes down and consecutive games without con- took the shot,” Doudou Diouf ceding a goal ended at nine. said. “Thank God it went in. Blake had gone over 961 min- Sometimes, those shots soar and utes of play without letting in others [are] saved, but I had the a goal, a program record, until chance, I took it and it paid off.” Providence’s Jimmy Petruccelli Doudou Diouf knows that goals scored in the 73rd are crucial, especially minute. Petrucelli in games against Big shot from the right East teams that are side of the box and close to one another the ball deflected off in talent. of Blake’s hands and “We need to fight into the net. It was to try and get oura rare misstep in the selves wins,” Doudou freshman’s season, Diouf said. “We have which has otherwise to keep moving forNotebook been outstanding. ward [on offense] and “We definitely have the right when we get the chances, we have guy in the back for us,” Mamadou to take them.” Doudou Diouf said of Blake. Jean Baptiste is clutch Coach Ray Reid was quick to With just under 30 seconds reassure his keeper after the goal. remaining in the game, the “I just told him to keep playing Huskies held a 2-1 lead, when Providence placed a dangerous and to relax,” Reid said. For Blake, to be the owner of a cross into the center of the UConn streak of that caliber is a privilege. box. Blake came out to knock “It’s overwhelming to be hon- it away, but he missed the ball, est,” the Jamaican native said. leaving Providence forward Marc “I’m just so proud that all of my Cintron to deliver a clean header at the net. hard work has paid off for me. It appeared as though Cintron’s It puts some pressure on me, but that’s the pro life for you,” Blake shot was going to force the game said. “You just have to put those into overtime when UConn’s things behind you and get set to sophomore defender Andrew Jean-Baptiste deflected the ball keep moving forward. away right in front of the net. Doudou Diouf scores two. The sophomore forward out of Senegal scored two goals on the day for the Huskies. His first goal Daniel.Agabiti@UConn.edu
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Men’s Soccer (12-0-1) Oct. 15 Pittsburgh 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 18 West Virginia 7 p.m.
Oct. 22 Oct. 26 Georgetown Marquette 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
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Women’s Soccer (6-6-2) Tomorrow Pittsburgh 7 p.m.
Oct. 16 West Virginia 1 p.m.
Oct. 22 Providence 1 p.m.
Field Hockey (12-1) Oct. 16 Princeton 2 p.m.
Oct. 19 Boston U. 7 p.m.
Oct. 23 Syracuse 12 p.m.
Oct. 28 Rutgers 3 p.m.
Oct. 30 Princeton 2 p.m.
Volleyball (10-10) Oct. 15 St. John’s 7 p.m.
Oct. 29 Oct. 21 Oct. 23 Villanova Georgetown Notre Dame 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m.
Oct. 30 DePaul 2 p.m.
Men’s Tennis Oct. 28, 29, 30 Connecticut Championships All Day
Women’s Tennis Oct. 15 New England’s All Day
Oct. 16 New England’s All Day
Oct. 18 Quinnipiac 2 p.m.
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Oct. 28, 29, 30 Conn. Championships All Day
Men’s Cross Country Oct. 15 Conn. College Champ. TBA
Oct. 21 CCSU Mini Meet TBA
Oct. 29 Big East Champ. TBA
Nov. 12 NCAA Northeast TBA
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» QUICK HITS
“It’s our version of an all-star game”
Home: Rentschler Field, East Hartford Nov. 5 Syracuse TBA
“What will the key be for football to defeat South Florida on Saturday?”
» That’s what he said
Away game
Oct. 26 Pittsburgh 8 p.m.
Next Paper’s Question:
– Dan Shaiken, 5th-semester animal science major.
Football (2-4) Oct. 15 South Florida 3:30 p.m.
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Sports
The No. 1 UConn men’s soccer team saw its consecutive shutout streak come to an end last night after Providence freshman Jimmy Petruccelli snuck a weird-angle shot past UConn freshman goalkeeper Andre Blake in the 72nd minute. The Huskies held on for the 2-1 win, improving to 12-0-1 on the season and 3-0-1 in Big East play. The Providence goal was the first scored against UConn since Sept. 4 against California. During that span, UConn set a new program record with nine-straight shutouts, falling two short of the NCAA record of 11. Blake went a total of 961 minutes and 32 seconds without allowing a goal. Prior to the game, Blake earned Big East honors for the third consecutive week after being named Big East Rookie of the Week. Sophomore forward Mamadou Doudou Diouf scored both goals in the contest. He has now scored a team-leading eight goals on the season. The men’s basketball team held its annual Husky Run yesterday afternoon. Jim Rosenberger, a senior mechanical engineering major, won the 3.4mile race around campus with a time of 17 minutes and 20 seconds. Of the players, freshman DeAndre Daniels finished first with a time of 19:32, followed by sophomore Niels Giffey (19:45) and senior Ethan Waite (20:01). According to a report by the Hartford Courant, former UConn athletic director Jeff Hathaway is about to be hired by the Big East, which will allow him to remain the Division I men’s basketball committee chairman for the 2011-12 academic year. It’s still not clear as to which new job title Hathaway will take, though he has not been officially hired by the conference. This past Friday, the Minnesota Lynx swept the Atlanta Dream to win the WNBA Finals. The Lynx were led by former UConn star Maya Moore, who scored 15 points in the series-clinching win. Moore averaged 13.2 points per game in her rookie season after being drafted No. 1 overall this past April. The Lynx finished the season with a record of 27-7 and breezed through the playoffs. It marked the first championship in team history. The men’s hockey team opened its season last weekend with a two-game series at Bowling Green. The team dropped the opener 2-1, but salvaged a 4-4 tie in the second game on Saturday. Sophomore forward Brant Harris scored three goals on the weekend and was named the AHA Offensive Player of the Week. Last season, Harris scored eight goals and had 14 assists for 22 points overall. The No. 4 UConn field hockey team improved to 12-1 with wins over Georgetown and Virginia over the weekend. Freshman forward Chloe Hunnable scored three goals in those games, including two on two shots in the Huskies’ 10-0 blowout of Georgetown, as well as the tying goal late in the Huskies 2-1 win over Virginia. Hunnable also assisted on Marie Elena Bolles’ game-winning goal with three minutes remaining in regulation.
Michael.Cerullo@UConn.edu
» NCAA FOOTBALL
Recent violations ruining college football By Eric Ploch Campus Correspondent
The football program at Southern Methodist University has come full circle. In a time when programs like Ohio State and Miami fill the sports page headlines for their recent troubles, it becomes easy to forget SMU’s own troubles a little over 30 years ago. SMU was a powerhouse football program in the 1970s and 1980s, winning the 1981 and 1982 national championships, as well as three Southwest Conference championships. Little did the nation know that SMU would have and effect on the rest of the country for years to come. Throughout many of these championship years, the football staff and boosters at SMU were enticing football recruits with bribes and contracts. Many players were paid on almost a salary basis. Boosters gave the players money for bills and rent and, as ESPN’s “Pony Excess” described, incumbentcoaching staffs had nothing to do but follow the already existing system. When the NCAA got word of this (after already notifying SMU of major violations
in 1985) the association held a meeting to determine the Mustangs’ fate. The NCAA determined the death penalty would be issued, meaning that the football program would be disbanded for one year. This was a major hit to a once proud football team, a hit that would take nearly 25 years to shake off. Since the death penalty issuing in 1987, no other school has received the almighty punishment. But in today’s football landscape two schools have had the death penalty rumors come up. Ohio State and Miami, two of the top football schools in the nation could see the NCAA take harsh penalties against their program. Many believe that Ohio State’s problem started years ago when players began to receive improper benefits from local Columbus businessmen. The NCAA didn’t catch on until late last season when it was discovered that five Buckeyes sold memorabilia to a local tattoo parlor for their own benefit. Despite the reports, all five players, including star quarterback Terrell Pryor, were cleared to play in the Sugar Bowl against Arkansas. Instead, the NCAA handed
down a five-game suspension for each player in 2011. The issue seemed to be settled until The Columbus Dispatch reported that local car dealers had bought cars for players and/or had given discounts. This report was compounded in May when a former player, Ray Small, said that while he was on the team everyone sold memorabilia. Most damning of all, it was reported that coach Jim Tressel was aware of violations and had tried to cover them up to protect his players. Tressel resigned on Memorial Day with the NCAA still pursuing more details as to the actions of Ohio State. Probably the best thing to happen to Ohio State throughout this entire time period has been the news as to the University of Miami committing various violations over the past decade. During the close of the summer, Nevin Schapiro, most known for his $930 million Ponzi scheme, leaked information to the NCAA that for much of the previous decade, he had been lending out millions of dollars, as well as bribes and favors to members of the Miami football team. Yahoo sports reports that Shapiro gave players “cash,
prostitutes, entertainment in his multimillion-dollar homes and yacht, paid trips to highend restaurants and nightclubs, jewelry, bounties for on-field play (including bounties for injuring opposing players), travel and, on one occasion, an abortion.” Almost instantly rumors of the death penalty spread like wild fire, but such a wild accusation by Shapiro will result in a lengthy NCAA violations process that requires months and months of research and could go into next year. It took nearly 30 years for SMU’s program to recover, and it was only 2009 when SMU was back into their first bowl game since the death penalty was handed down. It will be interesting to see how two of the nations proudest programs, Ohio State and Miami, can deal with whatever their punishment may be down the road. One thing is for certain though, with schools like Auburn, Oregon and even BCS buster Boise State under careful watch and scrutiny by the NCAA, it doesn’t seem as if boosters and player benefits will stop anytime soon.
Eric.Ploch@UConn.edu
» INSIDE SPORTS TODAY
P.13: Blake and Hunnable take Big East honors. / P.12: Men’s club soccer reaches No. 2 in nation. / P.12: Men’s Tennis heads to Cornell.
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MEN’S SOCCER KEEPS ROLLING
Let this day be yours
No. 1 Huskies see scoreless streak end at 961:32
By Miles DeGrazia Campus Correspondent
Andrew Callahan
The undefeated and No. 1 ranked UConn men’s soccer team continued its winning ways Wednesday night, defeating Big East opponent Providence College 2-1. The Huskies were coming off their first blemish of theie 2011 campaign, a 0-0 draw with Notre Dame in South Bend on Saturday. Despite the setback, UConn rebounded well and earned a surprisingly hard-fought victory. Unlike so many previous matches UConn failed to dominate possession for the first 10 minutes and found few early chances. The first clear-cut opportunity of the match fell to Tony Cascio in the 12th minute, when Carlos Alvarez played a through ball to Nickardo Blake, who had his shot blocked. The spinning ball traveled to Cascio, who fired a shot over the bar. Cascio’s goal struggles continued in the 16th minute, when Mamadou Doudou Diouf set him free for a one-on-one with the Providence keeper, but his chip attempt traveled just wide. UConn finally breached the Providence defense in the 25th minute after Diouf capped off an attack created by Alvarez. The remainder of the half was played mostly in Providence’s end, but neither team created any noteworthy attacks. Despite strong defensive play throughout the season,
I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul. William Ernest Henley first took the liberty of stringing those words together back in 1875 in his poem entitled Invictus. Now, fast-forward 136 years and more than just a short month into their season, the UConn football team may not be able to stake the same claim. For simply put, if the Huskies follow up their poor showing at West Virginia with another stinker Saturday, the idea of post-season play could be just as history as Henley. A 2-5 record with an 0-2 mark in conference play do not set the table for a successful season, one that would need to see an almost undefeated finish to end with a bowl game. For even after the Bulls come to the Rent, UConn will have to take on 4-win Syracuse, Rutgers and Cincinnati, fire powered Pittsburgh and a tough Louisville team who’s yet to lose by more than one score. So, what’s there to do? Well, by now practices are over, players are well versed in what weaknesses plague South Florida and in exactly how to take advantage
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Behind two goals from sophomore forward Mamadou Doudou Diouf, UConn handed Providence a solid 2-1 defeat last night at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium.
» FOOTBALL
By Chris Zielinski MLB Columnist
Huskies prep for another battle with Bulls
With both the ALCS and the NLCS reaching pivotal points in each respective series, the pressure is officially on. Every atbat, every out, and every pitch is more critical than ever before, fostering much more managerial strategy and scrutiny. On the AL side, the matchup features the hard-hitting Texas Rangers against the gritty Detroit Tigers. Representing its counterpart, the NL matchup features the underdog turned favorite St. Louis Cardinals and perennial frontrunner Milwaukee Brewers. Both matchups guarantee to come down to the wire, and in the end, a surprising World Series matchup will emerge. Starting with the American League matchup, the series currently stands with the Rangers leading the Tigers by a game, with a two to one edge in the series. With the series being consistently plagued by rain
By Matt McDonough Sports Editor
UConn trailed West Virginia 10-9 at halftime, before falling apart in the second half and ultimately losing The UConn football team has 43-16. dropped two straight games. The most “We’re getting ready for the second recent defeat was last Saturday at half of the season,” said coach Paul the hands of West Virginia. It won’t Pasqualoni. “Obviously, Saturday was get any easier this Saturday, when a game where the turnovers really the Huskies welcome South affected us. We had a chance Florida to Rentschler Field. to go ahead in the third quar“They’re probably one of ter and the ball went from the most talented teams in our 13-yard line to their 12, the Big East,” said quarinstead of us being able to terback Johnny McEntee. go ahead up and get ahead “They have a really good of them at a point where we defense, but they’re beatcame out in the third quarNotebook ter.” able. If we work hard this week, I think we can come out with a win.” Quick Hits The annual Homecoming contest Blidi Wreh-Wilson will once again will kick off at 3:30 p.m. The Bulls, be out with an MCL injury. The injualthough unranked, received 11 votes ry, suffered in a 17-3 win at Buffalo, for the AP Top 25 this week. USF has caused the co-captain to miss (4-1, 0-1 Big East) was idle last week. two games so far. Saturday will be They dropped out of the rankings his third missed contest. Byron Jones after losing 44-17 at Pittsburgh on will replace Gary Wilburn at starting Sept. 29. cornerback. Jones has seen most of
FOOTBALL
» ZIELINSKI, page 12
his time at safety this season. Dwayne Gratz will start at cornerback opposite of Jones, while safeties Jerome Junior and Ty-Meer Brown round out the defensive backs. UConn has met USF eight times, going 4-4 against the Bulls. The Huskies have beaten South Florida two straight seasons. Two years ago, Dave Teggart kicked a field goal as time expired to lift UConn over the Bulls 29-27 on Senior Night. In last year’s regular season finale, Teggart kicked a 52-yard field goal in the game’s waning moments to give the Huskies a 19-16 victory, a share of the Big East title and the conference’s BCS bowl berth. The road ahead At 2-4, UConn sits in last place in the Big East conference. Although they only have an 0-1 conference record, the Huskies have the worst overall record in the conference. Louisville is the only other team in the Big East without at least three wins. The road
ahead is tough, and the defending Big East champions have a lot of work to do if they hope to return to a bowl game. Teggart acknowledged that if UConn loses three more games there will be no postseason. To ensure a bowl, the Huskies must finish at least 7-5. With a 6-6 season record, UConn would be bowl eligible. “A little bit, because we have to play with a sense of urgency,” Teggart said about whether the possibility of finishing the campaign without a bowl game is on the team’s mind. “As we go along here, the stakes get a little bit more higher. At the same time, we can’t play tight. We have to go out there and play loose. I feel as though our team is too good and we are overdue here for a couple bounces to go our way. There’s no reason why we can’t win the next half of the season and finish strong.”
Matthew.McDonough@UConn.edu
Who will win the Stanley Cup? Boston Bruins By Tyler Morrissey Campus Correspondent Every ice freezes in the winter, a new NHL season begins and once again Lord Stanley’s Cup will be back up for grabs. Last year the Boston Bruins captured their sixth Stanley Cup which ended a 39-year drought. That championship has the potential to be the first of many as this Bruins squad is destined to accomplish great things. With much of the Cupwinning team still intact and the reigning VezinaTrophy holder in net, don’t be surprised if you see Bruins captain Zdeno Chara lifting the Stanley Cup high above the ice again this June. Can Tim Thomas and the Bruins repeat...
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Tyler.Morrissey@UConn.edu
» POINT/COUNTERPOINT Tyler: Some people say that defense wins championships and that the Bruins are backed by a solid defensive front. Zdeno Chara came close to winning the Norris Throphy as the league’s best defensemen and it’s easy to see why given that he scored 14 goals and recorded 33 assists in the regular season. Dennis Seidenberg and Chara were a dominant defensive pair in the playoffs and should be patrolling the B’s zone this winter. Also, look for contributions from the Bruins second defensive pairing of Andrew Ference and Johnny Boychuk. Brendon: This season, the Flyers will be much more successful at not only doing what they usually do (making the other team shorthanded), but also killing teams on the other end with strong power plays. Though the
Flyers lost two important penalty killers this offseason, Mike Richards and Darroll Powe, the acquisition of Max Talbot, along with the continued progress of Claude Giroux and the reliability of Blair Betts will keep the Flyers shorthanded efforts a strength. The anchor of the Flyers defense and the new captain of the team was almost entirely absent from last year’s playoffs, appearing in only three games and seeing very limited action because of a hand injury. Now Chris Pronger has returned and is ready to lead the re-buffed Flyers to victory. Don’t forget the NHL is going on 13 seasons without seeing a repeat champion! The odds are against Boston. Tyler: Repeating as Stanley Cup champions is hard, which
» CAN, page 11
Philadelphia Flyers
By Brendon Prescott Campus Correspondent
Two seasons ago, the Philadelphia Flyers came within two wins of winning the Stanley Cup. Last year they were one of the league’s most dangerous teams and nearly finished first in the Eastern Conference. However, injuries and goaltending issues knocked the team out in the second round of the playoffs. This year, Paul Holmgren has made bold offseason moves to secure the Flyers’ position as one of the league’s most fierce contenders. Some criticize Holmgren for dismantling the team, but with Chris Pronger still at the helm, the Flyers will take the Bruins spot as champions.
Brendon.Prescott@UConn.edu
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... or will the Flyers new talent coast to a Cip win?