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Crimes took place behind a house near Hunting Lodge Road and Birch Road By Kyle Constable Staff Writer

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Sixth time’s the charm? UConn travels to Cincinnati in search of first win of 2013 SPORTS/ page 12 EDITORIAL: more emphasis on reading, literacy could improve society Efforts to decrease crime should focus on creating a solid economy.

State police are investigating reports of two sexual assaults that took place near the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus on Friday, Oct. 11, according to police officials. The crimes allegedly occurred in a forested area behind a house located near Hunting Lodge Road and Birch Road, in Mansfield. They did not take place at Carriage House Apartments or Celeron Square Apartments, contrary to rumors circulating on campus, according to UConn Police Deputy Chief Hans Rhynhart. At 12:03 a.m., the state police received a 911 call and responded to the site of the crime, which consisted of “a large party with numerous intoxicated college students running into the woods and backyard from the scene,” according to an Oct. 15 state police press release. The UConn police acted as a liaison with the state police as law enforcement officials

responded to the scene, according to Rhynhart. The state police’s press release indicated that two black males were responsible for the alleged crimes, one of which was a completed sexual assault and the other was an attempted sexual assault. Rhynhart said incidents like these are not unique to UConn and frequently occur at other college campuses around the country. “What we see here now is indicative of what we saw 10 years ago,” Rhynhart said, indicating that there has not been an uptick in sexual assaults on campus. “It’s very similar here as it is at (other major academic institutions).” Not all things have remained as static as the number of sexual assaults at UConn and other academic institutions, however. UConn Police Chief Barbara O’Connor said in her 30 years of service on college campuses, she has seen sexual assault awareness become more commonplace. “In the course of my career, I’ve seen changes and trends

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At 12:03 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, police received a 911 call to respond to “a large party with numerous intoxicated college students running into the woods and backyard from the scene,” according to a police press release.

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Musician Fred Ho is known for his “avant-garde” and electric musical record.

By Sten Spinella Campus Correspondent Revolutionary musician Fred Ho, who is enduring the final phase of his colorectal cancer, has donated his life’s work to UConn. It is impossible to pinpoint Ho’s musical influences or to assign him to a genre simply because, on both counts, he has so many. He plays the Baritone Saxophone in an unsettling, rhythmic and engaging way – the instrument carving Ho a niche in Jazz, and even Swing music. Yet, he has been commis-

sioned by such Classical music institutions as the Tanglewood Festival of Contemporary Music and the American Composers Orchestra. Ho has wide ranging interests, as evidenced by his “avant-garde” and eclectic musical record. Everything Ho creates, be it his plays, his music, or his writing, has intense political persuasion behind it. When speaking about the 1960s American Civil Rights Movement he said: “The proper response to unjust laws is to break them.” His

humor is apparent in his music as well. Take, for example, his work titled: “The New World Odor, the Huge Farts of Red Meat Eating Imperialists Foul the Earth.” Music is only another way for Ho to creatively express his political beliefs. He is foremost an activist. While at Harvard he began the East Coast Asian Student Union, and he is deeply invested in both the Black Power and Black Arts movements. As he wrote in the introduction of his “Tribute to the Black Arts Movement”: “I came to identify with the black struggle in drawing parallels… for the struggle of Asian/yellow peoples as a whole in the U.S. society to end racism, injustice, and inequality.” Ho noticed the intrinsic link between black arts and black rights, and wondered: “Where is our Asian Malcolm X? Or Langston Hughes? Or John Coltrane?” Diagnosed with stage three-b colorectal cancer in 2006, Ho has not stopped creating. He refers to his newest musical piece, “Sweet Science Suite”, a tribute to Muhammad Ali, as his last work. All of his previous material can be found at UConn’s Thomas J. Dodd Research Center. This includes his “essays, articles, poetry, music, commentaries, critical reviews, speeches, video recordings and musical recordings,” according to the Research Center. Cathy Schlund-Vials, an Associate Professor of English and Asian American Studies at UConn and the director of the Asian American Studies institute, has met and spoken with Ho before. She explained how UConn acquired Ho’s work:

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displaced by fire

By Domenica Ghanem Campus Correspondent

The Greek community has come together to support the members of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) who occupied a house that caught fire last weekend. When the residents of the house on Willington Hill, known as the Bungalow, Nick Wytas, Stephan Chassagnoux, Mark Stefanczyk and Zach Carriker, got a call from their neighbors about the fire they dropped everything and drove straight to the house. When they arrived, they were not expecting to see as much damage as they did. “There were at least 25 emergency vehicles there,” said Chassagnoux, a 7th-semester international business management major. “Everything I own is covered in soot.” Every station of the Mansfield Fire Department was present, as well as aid from the UConn, Willimantic and Willington fire departments. The residents lost clothing, computers, books, other school supplies and personal items. “After a terrible weekend there’s been so much love,” said Chassagnoux. “It gives you a whole other perspective.” The UConn community, especially Greek Life, has come to the immediate aid and support of the residents that lost their house. The men received help from the Students First Fund at UConn, a division of Student Affairs sup-

ported by private donations that gives aid to students who experience an unanticipated hardship. The office of off-campus student services has also been a great help to the students. The response from the Greek community has also been helpful. Fraternities and sororities across campus have pitched in to give the men whatever supplies they need. “I am absolutely blown away by how loving and supportive people are after a traumatic event,” said Wytas, a 5th-semester psychology major. They have received bags of school supplies from OFSL (Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life), clothing from the mothers of sorority sisters, personal checks and gift cards from fraternities and sororities, money from their national headquarters, toiletries and other supplies from their homecoming partners, Alpha Epsilon Phi. Both the IFC (Interfraternity Council) and TKE alumni have set up fundraisers for them. Friends and family also gave donations and support. The men said that this experience changed their lives and they are thankful for all the positive things that have come out of this negative experience. “We’ll be in competition for homecoming and games and sports and things,” said Chassagnoux, “but when it comes down to real life, these organizations, and what Greek life is really

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What’s going on at UConn today... Class Ring Day 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Student Union Need a momento to keep and treasure following your UConn days? Come by and check out the class rings, hosted by Jostens.

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Connecticut Archaeology Fair Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wethersfield, CT Local archaeological societies, historical societies, and universities will have displays highlighting past and current excavations and research. View and touch real artifacts!

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Ride maker says Conn. fair mishap preventable

HARTFORD (AP) — An amusement ride accident at a Connecticut fair that injured 12 children and an adult last month could have been prevented by routine maintenance, an official with the successor company of the ride’s manufacturer said Thursday. The mishap occurred on the Zumur swing ride at the annual Oyster Festival in Norwalk on Sept. 8. A drive system that spins the ride’s hanging swings suddenly froze, sending riders hurtling into each other and the ride itself. Thirteen people were brought to hospitals with minor injuries, and five others declined treatment at the scene. Crews later took apart the ride’s hydraulic motor and discovered that a metal shaft that helps spin the ride had broken. The shaft, about 16 inches long and 2½ inches in diameter, was attached to a gear that was hooked into another gear that helped propel the swings. Jeff Roth, vice president of administration for Chance Rides Inc. of Wichita, Kan., told The Associated Press that company determined that the shaft broke because the teeth on the gears had worn over the years and the gears hadn’t been readjusted as they should have under manufacturer specifications. Chance’s predecessor, Chance Manufacturing Co., made the ride in 1983. “It wore out over 30 years,” Roth said. “Had it been kept properly adjusted, the accident wouldn’t have happened.” The ride that broke is owned by Stewart Amusement Co. of Monroe, Conn. The company’s owner, Richard Stewart, said Thursday that his crews followed manufacturer specifications on maintenance and readjusting the gears wasn’t part of those specifications, to their knowledge. “Once those things are set in place, they shouldn’t have to be adjusted,” Stewart said, referring to the gears. Stewart said he planned to call Chance Rides to discuss the problem. Roth said Chance Rides is sending out bulletins this week to owners of the remaining Zumur rides, advising them to check the gears and shafts in the motors for any problems using ultrasonic testing equipment. Roth says his company believes there about a dozen Zumur rides remaining in the U.S. and another three in other countries. State police officials inspected all the Stewart Amusement rides at the festival before it opened and found only a few minor problems, but none with the Zumur, according to a state police report on the inspections. The minor problems included a need for more fencing around one ride and loose blocking in another. Stewart has no history of any safety violations, state officials said. And there were no similar problems with any Zumur ride in the past, Roth said.

UConn receives grant for sports exchange By Marissa Piccolo Campus Correspondent

The Global Training and Development Institute (GTDI) and Husky Sport Program are teaming up for the second year in a row after receiving a $225,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau and Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This initiative from ECA’s SportsUnited Division will fund Sports for Social Change as an international sports exchange program. The program aims to increase the professional capacity of individuals who manage sports programs for communities and schools, such as UConn’s Husky Sport. Husky Sport, like many youth sports programs, aims to teach positive life decision-making in areas of “healthy nutrition, relevant and transferable life skills such as respect, communication, and leadership, exposure to varied sports and physical activities, and academic opportunity and excellence,” according to the Husky Sports mission statement. The ECA focuses specifically on fostering sustainable development globally and supporting cross-cultural leaning. It hopes, through issuing this grant, that being exposed to another culture’s youth sports programming will help participants gain a deeper level of understanding that will influence their approach and planning in the future. All parties involved in the exchange will benefit by sharing their expe-

riences, challenges, successes and observations and analyzing youth sports culture with a cross-cultural perspective. At the end of the program, the grant will be used to launch a newly crafted sports-based development project for hundreds of youth. Especially after a successful pilot program with Hong Kong Baptist University last year, UConn and all supporting groups are very optimistic looking forward. This year, UConn will participate in the exchange with the University of West Cape in Capetown, South Africa. Ten participants will be selected from UWC and another 10 from UConn in coordination with the Centre of Excellence for Sports Science and development (ICESSD) and the U.S. Embassy of South Africa. The two-week program will focus specifically on the role of sports in community development and peace. UConn students support the program as well, and are excited to see where it leads. Big Brother, Big Sister mentor Erin Puglia, a first semester political science major is familiar with personal and social development programs, “Even though I just started as a mentor, I have already seen the numerous lasting benefits for the children,” Puglia said. “The program is extremely valuable for the children involved as they develop, with both personal and social benefits.”

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ThinkitDrinkit will bring affordable nutrition to Storrs

By Sten Spinella and Alban Murtishi Campus Correspondents

ThinkitDrinkit is set to open in Storrs Center this winter, joining a variety of new shops coming to UConn. Wayne Gryk, the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of ThinkitDrinkit is an entrepreneur in the sport and drink industry and a self-proclaimed “health nut.” His business offers “customized and personalized nutrition, using a process called Nutrigenomics,” Gryk says. This means that, “no two people have the same nutritional needs, and this is based on age, lifestyle, and genetics.” Nutritional genomics, or Nutrigenomics, as defined by the Center of Excellence for Nutritional Genomics (CENG) at the University of California, Davis, as: “the study of how foods affect our genes and how individual genetic differences can affect the way we respond to nutrients (and other naturally occurring compounds) in the foods we eat.” The company has been operating for three and a half years, and it moved into the Hartford Colt Building in February of this year. David Kania, a founding partner, acquired the building. Gryk said “Storrs Center is a logical fit,” because “the whole idea of this is to bring affordable nutritional testing to a mass market.” Gryk emphasized the distinct connection between athletics and UConn students. The innovative idea is put to use when a student first walks in the ThinkitDrinkit door. The student would “choose from several tests, athletics for example, take a swab or urine test, then wait a few days for the results, and we use those results to design a drink.” The drink can be made at ThinkitDrinkit, and a two week bulk version of the product is available for purchase. The business model for ThinkitDrinkit is a retail store style. There will be a café area and the customer can expect a casual

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ThinkItDrinkIt will offer ‘nutrigenomics,’ which is a personalized and customized nutrition

environment. Evelyn DeDominicis, a nutritionist for ThinkitDrinkit, believes the expanding business has nutritional integrity: “When I learned all ingredients must be non-GMO (genetically modified organisms), with no artificial sweetners, preservatives, or colors, I made my decision. Those are not a part of my philosophy on nutrition.” DeDominicis was the first hire of Gryk and David Kania, whom she met at a networking lunch and “clicked” with, she said. She was practicing nutrition at a Crossfit gym at the time. As a ThinkitDrinkit nutritionist, DeDominicis “researches a lot of ingredients and develops formulations,” she said, adding: “I blog about nutrition for the company and customize solutions for customers.” As an example, she spoke in

reference to different age groups, including toddlers, students, adults, elderly people and their diverse nutritional needs. “If you are a student, maybe you’re fatigued and don’t have enough energy to study for your exams, I work to create a beverage that suits your needs. Or maybe, based on different lifestyle factors, you’re more likely to develop heart disease. I would attempt to prevent that.” Aside from the opening of the new store, ThinkitDrinkit is involved in other ways on campus. The company, in partnership with Kappa Phi Lambda and Pi Delta Psi, is volunteering for the Huskies Fight Hunge event on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The money from the event goes toward the charity Feeding Children Everywhere.

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Physics Nobel Laureate gives lecture

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This photo taken Oct. 4 is from the Katzenstein Lecture in the Physics Department’s annual lecture series given by a nobel laureate. This year’s talk was by Professor David M. Lee from Texas A&M. His lecture was titled “Searching for Quantum Effects at Low Temperature”

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting Out of the Darkness, a walk to raise money for suicide prevention Saturday at UConn. The walk will begin at 10:30 a.m. Registration starts at 9 a.m. outside of Jorgensen. Online registration is also available through the event website. According to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention website, online registration closes on Friday afternoon, but interested walkers can sign up in person on Saturday. According to this website, AFSP is the leading nonprofit organization in the United States, dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.” This impact is the reason most people are doing the walk. A lot of people know someone who has committed suicide. This walk is to help prevent that from happening. “Every 40 seconds someone dies form suicide, every 41 seconds someone has to make sense of it,” stated a Health Education Flyer regarding suicide. The statistics are high for suicide. It is the second highest killer of college-age people in the U.S. “The walk is important because almost everyone who walks has lost someone to suicide. It is really about getting people to get together. It helps to heal,” said John Kissane, coordinator of the walk. The whole effort to prevent suicide is shown through this walk. “The money that is raised goes towards high schools, colleges and to make films [regarding suicide]. It is about keeping suicides down,” Kissane said.

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Musician’s work at Dodd center from SAXOPHONIST, page 1

“The archive came to UConn by way of Roger Buckley (Founding Director, Asian American Studies Institute) and Angela Rola (Director, Asian American Cultural Center). They had gone to New York to attend one of Fred’s shows, and they were struck by the power and magnitude of his work (as one of the top Asian American fusion musicians in the nation). This occurred in the 1990s, and they developed a close relationship to Fred. Given the unique nature of the archive, which is relevant to Asian American and African American history, they thought it would be ideal to house it at UConn (to ensure that it would be used by scholars and students). I believe the archive first came in 1998/1999.” Access to Ho’s work in the Dodd Center is unfettered and encouraged. Schlund-Vials added: “For me, Fred Ho is not only a reminder of the very powerful politics that brought Asian American studies into being; he is also someone who is a significant race/class public intellectual.”

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New conference discusses workplace health

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By David Wiegand Campus Correspondent

UConn brought students, professors, professionals and researchers from various fields under the same roof for a Health, Workplace and Environment conference Thursday. The tables were filled with people of all ages, and there were displayed a multitude of signs, unveiling some of the research done and giving plenty of information to conference-goers from the authorities on health and environmental design. Among the ideas presented were “treadmill workstations” and the addressing of “work-family conflict.” Dr. Pouran Faghri, the chief coordinator of the event, oversees a prodigious amount of

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research for the university and manages several programs for the UConn community. She holds several prominent titles at UConn, not the least of which are the Director of the Graduate Program in Allied Health and Coordinator of the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion and Health Education in the Department of Allied Health Sciences. Being extremely well-educated on the subject, Dr. Faghri was able to shed a considerable amount of light on the general state of health in the workplace environment, while the other speakers focused more on discussing the granularities of such a project. She emphasized the importance of the actual work environment, and not just the lifestyles of employees, as the key concept for discussion.

She said the event asked of its attendees to “look at the workplace” and “address the workforce” in order to solve the real problems. Towards the end of her speech, emphasizing the importance of little changes in the “grassroots” of the workplace, she made it known that “there should be room for small-scale projects alongside the major ones.” She said that the panel discussion in the last half of the conference was headed by “a good group of speakers” and that the conference really did its job at examining and “promoting health in the New England workspace.” Dr. Faghri says this is the first year the program is taking place, and she plans to continue the tradition in the coming years.

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President Susan Herbst spoke at a conference to discuss health, workplace, and the environment on Thursday.

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UConn coordinator says goal is to ‘eradicate’ sexual assault on campus from SEXUAL, page 1

in crime,” O’Connor said. “There’s a trend to acknowledge that (sexual assault) is a problem, to acknowledge that we need to treat it differently.” Part of UConn’s mission to address crime on campus involves ensuring sexual assault education is prevalent throughout a student’s time on campus, according to Elizabeth Conklin, UConn’s Title IX coordinator. “We must address what’s called ‘primary prevention,’ and that’s the goal of programs like Men Can Stop Rape, like discussions of consent in orientation and with freshmen.” Conklin said. “Our ultimate goal is to eradicate sexual assault on our campus.” Conklin, who is a member of UConn President Susan Herbst’s Task Force on Civility and Campus Culture, said the task force plans on presenting a thorough plan in December that would make primary prevention education more prominent in the lives of upperclassmen, something she believes is currently lacking. One of the major concerns raised by both O’Connor and Conklin was the nature of most sexual assaults on campus. While the common belief is to associate such actions with “stranger-grabbing,” Conklin said what is more commonly seen is “acquaintance assaults,” where someone the victim is familiar with com-

mits the crime. O’Connor also highlighted statistics showing only a marginal number of sexual assaults are reported, saying that students avoid reporting such assaults for various reasons, including fear of revealing their sexual activity. A study from the Justice Department published in 2000 indicates that only 5 percent of completed or attempted rapes on college campuses are reported. The university’s annual security and fire safety report showed only 13 reported cases of sexual assault on or near the Storrs campus in 2012, but the number of actual sexual assaults might be far higher, according to O’Connor. Beyond the addressing the issues of rape and other forms of sexual assault, the university has had to address appropriate communication on such issues at the Storrs campus over the past two years. The university’s student-run television station, UCTV, aired a sketch in January 2012 in which a female student ran to one of the university’s blue light emergency phones while being chased by a sexual assailant. The emergency responder on the other end of the call proceeded to insult her, calling her several profane names before the assailant reached the female student and choked her. In April, UConn senior

Carolyn Luby received rape threats after sending an open letter to the university saying the new husky logo would promote violence. The letter never received a response from Herbst or any other university officials, despite the incident receiving coverage from statewide and national publications. This month, rapper Timeflies’ performance at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts included a reference to the infamous “rape trail” on campus, which was met with cheers from the audience of UConn students. Herbst issued a statement Tuesday night, saying that the positive response from students at the event “in no way represents the mindset or culture” of UConn. There was also some concern about the wording of the email alert sent to UConn students following the report of the sexual assaults. Individuals raised concerns about unintentional victim blaming in the email at a recent meeting of Herbst’s task force. “At the end of the day, the perpetrator is responsible for (the crime),” O’Connor said, justifying the wording of the email. “But I have a responsibility to educate and prevent future victims.” O’Connor said she believed the only way to address the issue was to include prevention tips with the email, despite

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any unintentional connotations such an action might carry. “I’m to the point where I’m going to do what I think is best for this community – and I’m going to be subject to some criticism – but nothing I saw in that email … was victim blaming.” Conklin added that the wording of crime alert emails can at times can be misinterpreted; but as a result of federal requirements, those communications have to be written in a format with specific details of a crime. “The police worked very hard to make that as sensitive as possible,” Conklin said. “Federal law requires us as an institution to provide crime tips.” These bumps in the road have been the challenge for the university, but Conklin believes the best is still to come in terms of what UConn can do to address sexual assault. “There’s a lot we’re doing right,” Conklin said. “We have been recognized by (Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services) and by the legislature, but absolutely, there are things we could do better.” The state police are investigating the sexual assaults at this time and encourage anyone with information to contact Troop C in Tolland at 860-896-3200.

about, they just came together instantly, no matter who they were and made some form of donation or support. Any past bad feelings, everyone leaves all that aside and tries to help anyone out.” They said that professors have also been very accommodating and understanding with exams and classes. Stefanczyk, a 9th-semester political science major, and Chassagnoux are currently staying at Northwood Apartments. Carriker, a 7th-semester physiology and neurobiology and anthropology double major, and Wytas are staying in Shippee Hall. They are not sure what will happen to the Bungalow, which has been occupied by members of TKE for three years, but they will not be able to move back. “It’s just good to know you’re in good hands with a community that will help in any way they can,” said Chassagnoux. The residents would like to personally thank the 911 callers: Leah Murphy, Doug Hendrix, Andrew Stipicevic, and Wiley Skewes. No one, including responders and residents, was injured during the fire. The Mansfield fire department said that the fire started in the rear corner of the basement at floor level. The cause of the fire is still under investigation but Mansfield Deputy Chief and Fire Marshall Fran Raiola said that it was accidental in nature.

To celebrate Connecticut Archaeology Awareness Month, the Friends of the Office of State Archaeology are hosting an archaeology fair at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center in Wethersfield, Conn. Starting at 10 a.m. and running until 3 p.m., the fair will feature the work of UConn professor and Connecticut State Archaeologist, Nicholas Bellatoni. The fair will also highlight the work of local universities, historical societies and archaeological societies in on going investigations around the state as well as research and excavations of the past. The displays will allow guests to touch artifacts under the supervision of archaeologists, who will be available to answer questions. Four lectures will also take place throughout the event, including one by UConn professors Bellatoni and Stuart Miller. There will be door prizes and hands on activities for children of all ages. The event is free, but a suggested donation of $5 is recommended at the door. For more information visit the Connecticut Archaeology Center webpage at: http:// www.cac.uconn.edu/mnhcurrentcalendar.html.

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To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Work through an intermediary, for greater impact. Let a partner negotiate. Discover hidden treasure by spending time at home. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Reason and emotion argue to a standstill. Get quiet, and meditate on it. Study. Take on more responsibility without compensation, and you’ll be amply rewarded later. Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Anticipate resistance, and, if there isn’t any, fly ahead faster. A prepared response gives confidence. Communications from a distance provide clarity. Consider the bottom dollar. Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Travel’s not advised today. Don’t confront authority directly, but be prepared to defend your position. Budget for future plans, and then reach for them. You’ve got the power.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- You may find yourself in a maze of confrontations, contradictions and disparities. In the end, it’s your imagination that carries you in the right direction. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- There’s plenty of room for misunderstandings now, but nothing you can’t handle with your sense of humor. You can easily diffuse the situation. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Avoid confusion in interactions by creating the necessary structure. Sometimes the best strategy is to keep quiet. You’d rather play than work now. Spending time outdoors rejuvenates. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Don’t try out a new idea yet. Even though a loved one is anxious for home improvements, don’t take out any loans. Learning is tons of fun, and cheap. Business heats up. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Think of a new service to provide. Focus on work now and be wonderfully productive. Don’t get distracted by other people’s anxieties. Offer food and comfort. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- You’re lucky in love now, and you like it. Enjoy some good social time while you can, as things are going to get very busy soon.

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Symphony commemorates historic events with impeccable performance

By Zarrin Ahmed Staff Writer

A full house enjoyed a performance of the Symphony Orchestra Thursday night at Von der Mehden Recital Hall, which features music that commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address Emancipation Proclamation and the Protestant Reformation. Students, faculty and parents trickled into the recital hall as early as an hour before the show and continued to come in even after the performance started. In the overcrowded house, audience members were standing and sitting at the back of the hall waiting patiently. The show began quickly, the seats on stage filling up with musicians before conductor Harvey Felder took his place in the front of the orchestra. Felder is currently the Music Director of the Tacoma Symphony. He made his Carnegie Hall debut in 1991 during the “Carnegie Hall at 100” celebration, leading the American Symphony Orchestra. Felder has many credentials in the music field and on Thursday night he led the Symphony Orchestra through two pieces. Felder described the first piece, “Don Quixote, Suite for the String Orchestra” by Georg Philipp Telemann, as “vivid and dramatic.” The piece follows almost a sarcastic type of style, he explained, capturing the essence of the story of Don Quixote. This includes Quixote’s adventures, his awakening and even his epic battle against the windmills. The song followed exactly that description, with the Overture embodying Quixote’s adventures before waking up from his dreams. In the second movement, “Awakening of Don Quixote,” the music was

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Alcohol: How those nights of socializing might pack on the pounds

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Thursday evening, the UConn orchestra commemorated the 150th anniversaries of the Gettysburg Address, the Emcancipation Proclamation, and the Protestant Reformation. Conductor Harvey Felder led the muscians in an exhilarating performance of pieces such as “Don Quixote, Suite for the String Orchestra” and “Fanfare for the Common Man”

dreamy, flowing gently. This was followed by an excited movement of rapid succession of escalating notes and staccato – “His Attack on the Windmill.” Chatter and the tuning of instruments, along with the movement of people on and off stage filled the auditorium with a jumbled variety of noises, soon overcome by the beginning of the orchestra’s next song. Before the second song, Lincoln Portrait by Aaron Copland, Felder gave a brief description of the history behind the music. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address and the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in January. “Thus forever changing

America,” Felder said. “We started a new journey, a new path toward equality for all who inhabited this country.” Felder noted how the song aimed to capture the words of Abraham Lincoln, and would feature a narrative reading by Scott Ripley, Professor of the Dramatic Arts, at the end. The song begins softly, flute and horns imitating patriotic sounds that evoked feelings of peace rather than war. Dramatic and high-pitched violins and violas were added, accompanied by the booming of woodwind instruments in the back and loud drum beats. Ripley made his way to the front of the orchestra toward the end of the song, speaking while instruments hummed in the

Noted Science Fiction and Fantasy author Gregory Frost comes to Co-op

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Science Fiction and Fantasy author Gregory Frost came to the UConn Co-op Thursday. An American who is based out of Pennslyvania, Frost is the author of the Shadow Bridge series Fitch’s Brides and Attack of the Giants among other works.

background, and in periods not marked by speech, the orchestra burst out in explosive notes after parts that spoke of saving the country. After the intermission, graduate student director Paul McShee conducted “Fanfare for the Common Man” by Aaron Copland, which began with the pounding of drums and cymbals, and the flaring of trumpet horns. Before the last song, a member of the orchestra invited the audience to a reception in the music building after the show. The orchestra finished with a song dedicated to the Reformation, one that encompassed the feelings of Martin Luther and his concern for the future of his faith and reli-

gion. It captures the historical events of the Reformation and features a common thread of two ideas fighting. Felder described each part of the song: how the Catholic section of the song begins strong while the Protestant side eventually gains volume and stands in equality eventually. Influenced by Bach, the composer featured the sounds of Germany and Northern Europe. Felder thanked everyone for coming and invited the audience to the Orchestra’s concert in December which will feature works from visionaries, heroes and dreamers, including Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.

By Alex Sferrazza Staff Writer

origin story. While not destined to be a literary masterpiece, this first piece of the “Zero Year” storyline manages to cover a lot of ground in the span of a single issue, without feeling rushed or condensed. The issue is enormously respectful of Batman’s established character history and ends up retreading a lot of previously covered ground. Notably, only the Joker’s origin has been significantly altered. No longer a tragic victim of circumstance, Issue 24 firmly establishes the character as a criminal from the get-go. Writer Scott Snyder shows his strength in soliloquies delivered by Bruce Wayne and Alfred Pennyworth, which establish the underlying sense of optimism in the face of darkness that drives Batman’s mission. The art in the issue is a refreshing change. Often, drawings appear “rough” and “unpolished” but rather than serve as a distraction for readers, they appear unique and have a sense of “age” that isn’t often found in the perfectly polished comics of today. That said, sometimes drawings of characters appear “off model” in comparison to their depictions in the rest of the issue, providing an irritating, minor distraction. In the end, Issue 24 of “Batman” doesn’t tread much new ground, but rather gives readers a fresh look at an iconic character’s origin. Despite a few minor hiccups, the issue stands as a great success and a great starting point for new readers to jump into the “Batman” mythos.

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The Dark Knight reborn in Issue 24

After months of hype and speculation, the first issue of the “Batman: Zero Year” story arc has officially begun. Considering that this represents DC Comics’ first major attempt to rework the Dark Knight’s iconic origin story since Frank Miller’s landmark graphic novel, 1987s “Batman: Year One,” the creative team behind “Zero Year” has some understandably high expectations to live up to. The first part of this new chapter in the “Batman” mythos is titled “Dark City,” of which Issue 24 consists of part one. Showing a 25-year-old Bruce Wayne, shortly after becoming Batman, Issue 24 packs a huge amount of backstory into a single issue. The story follows Batman’s efforts to stop Gotham’s notorious “ Red Hood Gang”. Following a somewhat slowpaced intro to the comic, we see Batman have some of his earliest encounters with Commissioner Gordon and the Gotham City Police, and what can now be assumed as the canonical first appearances of both the criminal who will one day be known as the Joker and Edward Nygma, a.k.a. The Riddler. The comic gets off to a bit of a slow start, but after the pace picks up the issue is full of action-packed, nostalgia-inducing scenes expertly balanced with quieter moments providing character exposure. For those not in the know, the DC Comics’ universe had its continuity somewhat rebooted a few years back, re-launching new volumes of all their major titles under this new timeline. Issue 24 does such a fantastic job of re-introducing audiences to Batman, its somewhat puzzling as to why DC waited over two years to re tell the character’s

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A health column on alcohol may seem like an easy way out with regards to the diatribe that could so easily be recycled from DARE programs and RAs. However, the fact is, I cannot change the recreation habits of college with simple calls for the consideration of your future liver health. Nor do I want to preach to you about the societal harm your relaxation habits are causing. Rather, it would be more appropriate for me to shed light on some of the misconceptions that may exist regarding the alleged health issues of alcohol, especially when put in the context of healthy eating. One of the largest misconceptions regarding alcohol is the amount of calories each drink contains. 12 ounces (a can) of beer contains about 150 calories. While this may not seem like an exorbitant amount, think of the consequences over the course of a night. 8 beers would result in 1,200 calories. For a college aged male this equates to about one half your daily calories. And while you may be saying, “I only drink light beer” you would only be saving yourself 400 calories and still defeating the best attempts at a healthy lifestyle. Recent news stories may have sought to dispel the myth that beer leads to a “beer belly” in that beer has no magical fat creating properties; the fact remains that when you consume (drink) more calories than you burn they will be deposited as fat. As for other types of drinks you may enjoy, they provide no relief for the calorie dilemma that alcohol brings to the table. Five ounces of wine, while providing some healthy antioxidants, provides just as many calories as 12 ounces of beer. Labeling one alcoholic beverage as better than the others is a logical fallacy. So the next time you decide to take a Tour de Franzia, don’t consider it an athletic feat as a beer belly could just as easily be a wine gut. Similarly a 1 1/2 ounce shot of hard liquor supplies 100 calories. This combined with mixers that are often high in calories as well leads to a drink that may be worth the walk to Carriage (to burn off some of the calories). Popular drinks at bars, like Long Island Ice Teas, or other drinks that combine multiple types of alcohol can lead to calories counts over 200. While this may shed new light on your alcohol consumption in terms of your weight management goals, the fact remains that drinking in moderation is still fine. Where the problems are introduced is when binge drinking overloads your system with both alcohol and calories. When you couple this with the common practice of eating an extra meal late after a night of drinking the reason behind weight gain in college becomes a lot less mysterious.

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By Zarrin Ahmed Staff Writer

Author Howard Mansfield took a small group on a tour through his book, “Dwelling in Possibility: Searching for the Soul of Shelter,” during a book talk at the UConn Co-op on Thursday afternoon. When the Co-op holds book talks, they are usually located on the first floor near the main entrance doors. This area was formerly home to bookshelves, now moved to a new location in Storrs Center. Due to this confusion, audience members trickled into the conference room on the second floor, where the book talk was held, to hear the author speak. Howard shared a few kind words with Suzy Staubach, Manager of General Books at the Co-op, about her book “Guy Wolff: Master Potter in the Garden.” They discussed the books and Howard shared his newfound enthusiasm for pottery because of Staubach while waiting for the audience members to join them. Though the group was small, merely seven members, the friendly nature of all the audience members filled the spaces. Staubach began the talk by first apologizing for any confusion of the setting and explaining how the store was moving before introducing Mansfield by pulling numerous reviews that praised his books. Mansfield kicked off his book talk by referencing Staubach’s book and the handson quality of pottery discussed

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Author Howard Mansfied came to the Co Op Thursday discuss his book “Dwelling in Possibility: Searching for the Soul of Shelter”

in it, relating that to the purpose of his own book. He told the audience how he asked himself and tried to answer two questions throughout the book: what qualities are missing in the house and how we can regain them. Mansfield said his first thoughts in the creation of the book were manifested when

he and his wife were looking to buy a house in New Hampshire in the 1980s. He explained how most people know whether a house is right for them or not within the first 30 seconds of seeing it and that is because it’s a gut feeling. “All houses are mysteries and struggling to live the life we

do,” Mansfield said. “Domestic is…strange.” Mansfield shared how his experiences with sheds of all kinds, visiting neighborhoods that were bombed in Europe and volunteering in a relief effort for Katrina are the significant aspects of his book, of which all of his observations

and conclusions stem. Before these experiences, he spent some time working as a census worker and wondering about the houses that he surveyed. “Each home was a mystery,” he said. “Just what were people doing in there? Are the people dreaming well?” He argues that a good home is a place where you can daydream. Pulling on historical references and demonstrating how the home has become de-centralized by technology (for example, colonials used to gather around the fire and share the same space, which is now de-centralized by centralized air, which allows for people to be in separate rooms rather than together), Mansfield explained how important “a space in which things can happen” is. Mansfield took on a tone that was sarcastic and humorous to make points and share facts that he found incredible, speaking animatedly throughout the entire talk. While he volunteered for Habitat for Humanity in the ruins of Hurricane Katrina, he learned that people do what they can to restart their lives and that we can’t tall anything from what we see on the outside (some people were dressed properly, in police uniforms and business suits, though their houses were gutted). His strong use of imagery in his chapters painted pictures that showed the audience important aspects of building a home and what it means.

Zarrin.Ahmed@UConn.edu

Book offers juicy peek inside Johnny Carson’s life

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This image provided by Eamon Dolan/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt shows the book cover of Henry Bushkin’s “Johnny Carson,” which offers a peak inside the late TV host’s life.

(AP) — Hell hath no fury like a lawyer scorned. “You must never, ever repeat a word from last night,” Johnny Carson told Henry Bushkin

after sobering up from a barstool confessional. Bushkin gave a lawyerly assurance to “The Tonight Show” host, saying in part, “I would lose my

license if during your lifetime I repeated it to a soul.” Maybe Carson’s head hurt too much to catch that little caveat. Had he

noticed the words “in your lifetime,” the entertainer might not have been so keen on hiring a 27-yearold lawyer who likely would outlive him and might one day reveal his personal and professional blemishes. Is Bushkin’s writing about his famously private client an act of betrayal tinged with revenge? Carson did fire him after nearly two decades of devoted service. Putting that matter aside, few books like “Johnny Carson” have been more engrossing. It’s not just a juicy peek inside a celebrity’s life from the view of a hangeron. Bushkin’s memoir is also a well-written corporate tale that reveals the tough business of staying America’s favorite latenight host, full of stories of money, sex and skullduggery, peppered with plenty of laughs. Bushkin began handling Carson’s affairs in 1970. Carson needed additional legal advice on how to execute a pre-emptive strike on his second wife (there would be two more). Bushkin writes that he proved himself by joining Carson, who was armed with a .38-caliber handgun, and a few others in a raid on the love nest shared by Mrs. Carson and athlete turned sportscaster Frank Gifford. Packing heat didn’t protect Carson’s emotions:

He wept when he realized that he was indeed losing another wife. Not that Carson had to worry about being lonely — just being careful. Sometime around 1970 his skirt-chasing earned him a beating from a mobster’s entourage and a contract on his life. Bushkin says some highlevel talks allowed Carson to walk the streets of New York again without fear of being killed for hitting on the wrong guy’s girl. Family and finances were sore spots for Carson. His mercilessly cool mother remained unfazed and unappreciative of his incredible success. He had his own problems relating to his three boys. When son Rick landed in a mental hospital for two weeks, Bushkin writes, Carson refused to drive across town to visit. Pleading that the publicity would not be good for either Carson, he sent Bushkin instead. In Bushkin’s telling, Carson was too trusting of managers and other financial advisers, making him an easy victim of bad deals. He had other weaknesses, too. Mrs. Carson 3.0 was willing to sign a prenuptial agreement designed to protect Carson’s fortune. But he balked at the last minute, saying it was a terrible way to start a marriage. “This romantic gesture,” his lawyer says, “would cost Johnny $35 mil-

lion.” Bushkin’s memoir adds shading and detail to the portrait of Carson already established. The master of the talk-show medium was often uncomfortable with individuals. In the right mood, he could be witty, generous and fun to be around — and, in a flash, turn cruel and cold. Late-night TV’s naughty Midwesterner was also a roving husband, unpredictable when drunk, a four-pack-a-day smoker prone to obscenity-laden rants. When he drove a car he usually carried a handgun for protection, the book says. Carson fired Bushkin over a business matter, the lawyer says, and litigation ensued. All these years later Bushkin seems torn between reveling in their friendship and taking an opportunity to get even. He tries to absolve himself of wielding a literary dagger by imagining that Carson, who he says was suspicious of flattery and sentimentality, would have been happy with this book because it’s accurate. Imagine instead that self-serving statement in the hands of one of Carson’s late-night characters, Carnac the Magnificent. The envelope he tears open might well reveal this answer: “Fat chance.”

Director Michael Bay attacked on ‘Transformers’ set in HK

HONG KONG (AP) — Hollywood director Michael Bay was attacked and slightly injured Thursday on the set of the fourth installment of the “Transformers” movie series currently filming in Hong Kong, police said. A Hong Kong police spokeswoman said two brothers surnamed Mak who own

a shop near the movie set approached Bay and demanded 100,000 Hong Kong dollars ($13,000). When Bay refused to pay, they assaulted him, she said. The brothers also allegedly assaulted three police officers who were called to the set. The spokeswoman said Bay suffered a minor injury to

his face but declined medical treatment. She spoke on customary condition of anonymity. The two men, aged 27 and 28, were arrested and face charges of blackmail, assault and assaulting police officers, she said. Paramount Pictures gave a somewhat different account

of the incident, which it said occurred on the film’s first day of production in Hong Kong. It said in a statement that a man allegedly under the influence of a narcotic substance rushed onto the set wielding an air conditioning unit and swung it at Bay’s head. It said Bay ducked and

wrestled the air conditioning unit away from the man. Police arrested the man and two companions, and no one on the set was injured, Paramount said. “Transformers 4: Age of Extinction” is partly set in Hong Kong. It stars Mark Wahlberg and is to be released next June.

Oil woes may soon vanish

The spike in gas prices this past summer caught many drivers by surprise, as it marked the highest cost-per-gallon in the past two years. Those of us who rely on cars to get around certainly were not happy with the extra toll on our wallets, but the constant flux in gas prices has become something expect. The prices this summer were high, but we can all remember two years ago, when the cost of a gallon also topped out at over $4. It is easy to assume that the erratic rise and fall of gas prices is simply the nature of the market. An article in the New York Times last week was a surprising read for many American drivers. The article claimed that we are on the brink of an age of stable oil prices, and a lowering of oil prices in the near future. One energy scientist was quoted as saying that oil prices will stabilize at $100 a barrel (as compared to $145 a barrel this summer). The article admits that while “bumps” in prices may very likely occur again, overall the next several years should see very steady international oil prices because “the world now has sturdier shock absorbers than at any time over at least the last decade.” This is largely due to the global decrease in oil demand due to the worldwide economic recession, coupled with an increase in supply as oil production has expanded in Canada, the U.S., Iran, and Saudi Arabia. The new fracking technologies in the United States have opened the door to enormous amounts of previously inaccessible oil fields, and this technology is poised to spread to other countries, “particularly in non-OPEC countries with large untapped shale fields like Mexico, Argentina, China, Australia and Russia.” The article explained that the U.S. continues to consume 20 percent of the world’s oil supplies, but overall our consumption is decreasing. Our current use, 18 million barrels a day, is over 2 million barrels less than our peak consumption in 2005. Furthermore, as previously mentioned, the U.S. is undergoing a huge expansion in domestic production. Currently pumping out 7.6 million barrels a day, many forecasters agree that we will be producing nine million barrels a day by 2020, and some even say that the number will be closer to 12 million. New sources include drilling in Texas, Oklahoma, North Dakota, Louisiana as well as off-shore drilling. These changes, according to a Reuters article published Oct. 11, have experts claiming that the U.S. will overtake Russia to become the world’s top oil producer in 2014. The article was issued just days after the U.S. purportedly lost its title as top oil importer, a designation that now belongs to China. Many people are working hard to move our society away from oil consumption. Burning oil pollutes our air, earth and water, and the toll on our health and our environment is obvious. For now, however, oil is here to stay. We should continue to strive for alternative forms of energy, (and more importantly, find ways to optimize energy efficiency and reduce our consumption), but realistically we will all be depending on fossil fuels in major ways for years to come. It is important to stay informed so that our reform efforts remain realistic, informed and rooted in fact!

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More emphasis on reading, literacy could improve society

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n the United States we measure our country by the GDP, the stock market, unemployment and a host of other figures. Iceland sees another number as important to its country- literacy rate. While the U.S. and Iceland both have literacy rates of 99 percent according to the CIA World Fact Book (the U.S.’s is contested, the definition of ‘literate’ is not very strict), a recent BBC article stated that Iceland has more writers, publishes more books and reads more books per capita than any other country in the world. In Iceland, one in 10 people will publish a book. Nearly every Icelander reads one of two major newspapers every morning. Public benches have barcodes that you can scan with a smartphone to hear a story. Writers are highly respected, some even earn a salary as opposed to money up front in a book deal. There is even a word in their language for the flood of books published around Christmas. Part of this stems from Iceland’s long literary tradition dating back to the island’s Viking settlers in the ninth century. The classical sagas they wrote in the 12th and 13th centuries remained popular and have been a huge part of Iceland’s national identity. The telling and retelling of these stories led to Iceland being very literate even when it was poor and controlled by neighboring powers. According to its official website, literacy has been nearly universal since the end of the 18th century. Iceland’s emphasis on literature and literacy has made it a strong country. While the U.S. is a literate, educated country, it’s obvious that our emphasis is nowhere near as strong. A study done in April from the U.S. Department of Education and the National Institute of Literacy found that 14 percent of US adults can’t read and 21 percent read below a fifth grade level. That study included Americans who don’t speak English or have a low level of English proficiency, so its results were lower than most studies usually produce. Literacy is very hard to define and measure, and there’s a debate about what the threshold for functional literacy should be. Another statistic released in the study was the percentage of prisoners who are illiterate 63 percent. While most of the U.S. can read to some extent, we don’t read for pleasure or information the way other countries do. The statistic about incarceration and literacy illustrates an important point. Reading in just about any form helps hold a society together. Those who do not read are often disenfranchised. The U.S. would benefit from focusing not just on basic literacy but higher quality literacy as Iceland does.

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y wife looked horrified. ‘That’s not a hand towel, that’s a face towel!’” Seth Meyers recalled at his stand-up comedy performance on campus at the Jorgensen Center on Wednesday night. “I said, ‘If I can’t use my hands, how do I get it to my face?’” The visit from Meyers, the most famous current “Saturday Night Live” cast member, came at a particularly interesting time for the television industry. The predominant entertainment talk these days is about how now represents the “golden age of television.” When both critics and regular viewers alike express this sentiment, they are usually referring to scripted dramas and comedies. Last month’s series finale of “Breaking Bad” was widely considered the g r e a t e s t episode of any television series ever made. By Jesse Rifkin In the past Associate Commentary Editor few years, “Mad Men,” “Homeland,” “Game of Thrones” and others have routinely been considered among the best television series of all time. What has been much less discussed – but is in my opinion no less significant – is that the past few years have also heralded the golden age of late night television comedy, a genre that Meyers will surely improve even further in February when he begins hosting “Late Night” on NBC. Over the summer I read the book “The Late Shift” by New York Times entertainment reporter Bill Carter, about the shakeup in late night comedy talk shows in 1992. Two things struck me. First

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was how limited the viewing options were. In 1992 there was only one major host, Johnny Carson, one host who came on afterwards in David Letterman, and Arsenio Hall was a factor but a comparatively minor one on the up-and-coming Fox network. Second was how comparatively mediocre the quality was relative to today. If you watch YouTube clips, Johnny Carson was actually not that funny. Carson was historically very important, as comedians much more humorous and clever would cite him as an influence for decades to come, not to mention that Carson basically invented the now-standard format of the late night show. But his program in retrospect is widely considered secondrate when reevaluated by today’s standards. If it were premiering in 2013, it might not even be renewed for a second season. Now we have Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Conan O’Brien, Craig Ferguson, David Letterman, Bill Maher, Jimmy Kimmel, Chelsea Handler and more. Just last week, Alec Baldwin premiered “Up Late” on MSNBC to stellar reviews, and later this month Pete Holmes premieres “The Pete Holmes Show” on TBS. And it’s only going to get better. Jay Leno – by far the weakest link in the bunch – will finally retire from “The Tonight Show” in February, by domino effect freeing up a spot for Seth Meyers, whose show will be very funny if his Wednesday performance at UConn was any indication. Carson Daly, another of the weakest links, is about to end his tenure on “Last Call.” Why has this steadily upward trend occurred over the past decade or two? Primarily because the audience is much more fragmented now, with viewership split into various factions. It used to be that Carson was the only comedy option at 11:30 p.m. Now at 11:30 p.m., you can watch Kimmel on ABC, Colbert

on Comedy Central, O’Brien on TBS, Letterman on CBS, Hall on Fox and Leno (soon to be Fallon) on NBC. I believe it is exactly this competition that has raised the quality so much over the past two decades. You have far less incentive to improve when competitors are at risk of overtaking you, a maxim that applies across almost all areas of life, not just television. At the same time, fewer viewers per show increases quality because more viewers forces a program to regress to the lowest common denominator. Derek Thompson in his article for The Atlantic entitled “It’s the Golden Age of TV - but Why, Exactly?” wrote of broadcast executives, “Your job is to develop as many shows as possible that attract a wide audience. The formal term for most of these shows is ‘produced for a mass audience’ but the common term is ‘relentless crap.’” This is why nine of the last 10 Emmy Awards for Best Variety Series went to Stewart’s “Daily Show” even though the program never leads in viewers, while last year’s most watched scripted show “NCIS” wasn’t nominated for anything. Can this upward trend in late night quality be maintained in the future? I think so. Now you even have networks traditionally averse to such programming getting in on the act, such as Fox News with “Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld.” That forces everybody to change their game. When Kimmel moved up from 12:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. last year, going head to head against Leno and stealing away most younger viewers, within months the 63-year-old Leno was out, to be replaced by the 39-year-old and much funnier Fallon. That was not a coincidence.

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America is a republic, but it doesn’t represent you

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here is a growing sentiment on both sides of the political spectrum that the government is growing increasingly beholden to an infinitesimally small yet astronomically wealthy fraction of the American citizenry. Although this phenomenon is in fact happening, at By Dan Gorry a frighteningly Staff Columnist increased pace since the 1980s, the reality of the matter is that America’s representative democracy was designed exactly to impose, and even facilitate the maintenance of, this woefully undemocratic status quo. The Founding Fathers were enamored with the humanist principles of the Enlightenment period in Europe; whole sections of the Declaration of Independence are ripped straight from John

Locke’s “Tabula Rasa,” and the whole of Enlightenment theory is centered around ancient Greek theorem, namely that of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Socrates’ student Plato was a vehement proponent of a sort of prototechnocracy in which “golden souls” would be chosen from youth to rule over the lesser “silver” and “bronze” citizens as Philosopher-Kings, and he goes on to argue against democracy by stating that the poor masses would be the winners through a system in which diversity is supreme and the people would be free to live their lives as they wished. Plato’s pupil Aristotle elaborated upon his mentor’s distrust of democracy by stating, “In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme.” Aristotle thought this was inherently unjust and that

only two solutions existed: the more preferable path of reducing poverty or a reduction in democracy. We don’t have to guess which choice the Founding Fathers made as James Madison so openly opined. “The primary function of the government is to protect the minority of the opulent from the majority of the poor.” Madison’s “Federalist Papers” co-author John Jay was even more didactic in his protection of the wealthy as demonstrated by his blunt quip. “The people who own the country ought to govern it.” It’s worth noting that Madison and Jay were considered liberals of the time, but Hamilton and his conservatives were more than happy to oblige in turning the state into an aegis for the affluent. A century later, John Dewey, one of America’s greatest political philosophers, warned that America’s system of industrial feudal-

ism would always turn politics into “the shadow cast on society by big business,” and his omen remains true to this very day. Nearly all of the public safety nets and regulations installed under FDR’s New Deal, the state policy which gave birth to the Golden Age of the American middle-class, have been utterly dismantled, and the few that remain, such as Social Security, are under constant attack by America’s industrial feudal elite through their puppet politicians. Laws like North Carolina’s House Bill 589 exponentially increases money that private industry can pour into political campaigns, TARP took $700 billion from the recession-ravaged citizens and gave it to the very financial institutions that caused the Crisis of 2008, and the Supreme Court decided in is Citizens United case that corporations are people with

inalienable rights that supersede those of actual humans. The only truly bipartisan issue in Washington, and even on a state level, is the vigilant protection, not of the 1 percent or even .01 percent, but of the 400 American households who own more than 50 percent of the net wealth of the entire United States. Take the current issue of healthcare for example: since the early 70’s a consistent super-majority of voters have been in favor of setting up a national healthcare plan that operates similarly to Medicare, yet nothing even remotely resembling healthcare reform materialized until the recent Affordable Care Act. So why, in spite of decades of majority favor, did it take nearly half a century for healthcare reform to become even remotely possible? The reason is because private industry, namely the Big Three auto manufactures,

could no longer afford private healthcare insurance for their employees after the housing bubble burst. Rather than relocate their operations to Canada, they ratified the ACA through their Democrat representatives, but the reform has been ardently opposed by other sectors such as financial institutions and hightech industry; financial institution’s employees are paid enough to afford their own private insurance whereas high-tech industry is heavily enough subsidized by the state to provide for their own employees. Their resulting clash shut down the government and cost citizens $24 billion. The American Republic is not broken, it was designed to function this way, and it is oppressing the majority exactly as intended.

 Daniel.Gorry@UConn.edu  7th-semester political science

Americans need to start talking about the Federal Reserve

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t’s about time that our leaders, both in politics and the media sit down for an honest talk on about the subject of monetary policy. It might not make for good one liners like taxes or regulations do, but it’s important. By Devin Keehner monetary Staff Columnist policy is the function by which we create our money. Monetary policy in the United States is handled by the Federal Reserve System. The Federal Reserve is a central bank. They decide how much money the Treasury should create, and just as importantly what should be done with that money. Primarily it buys up shortterm treasury notes, or government debt through a

process called open market operations. This can serve to increase the base monetary supply, and to keep short term interest rates low. You see the Fed, as it’s called, has the authority to create money. When this money is used to by government debt, or debt of any kind really, it increases the money supply. Now, instead of government bonds, banks have money that they can lend. This increase in the supply of money naturally drives down interests rates. Interest is the price of money. In this way money functions like anything else. If we take all other things to be the same, and the supply of widgets is increased, prices would naturally fall. This cheap money as it’s called can then be loaned out to consumers, and then be used to buy houses,

» LETTERS TO THE EDITOR In response to ‘Seminar teaches students how to finance all expenses of law school’ The article “Seminar teaches students how to finance all expenses of law school” published on Oct. 17 talks about the Financing Your Legal Education seminar and how it breaks down direct and indirect expenses. However, what law schools tend not to tell prospective students is that the financial burden may not be worth it for many and that the heavy debt loads are difficult to pay off, especially with bleak job prospects post-graduation. Many law school financial aid officers will give canned lines about how there are always great opportunities out there for intelligent and hardworking law graduates, but this is hardly the case. To get into a good law school in the first place, you need to be intelligent and hardworking, so not everyone is going to leave a winner. In fact,

according to the ABA Journal, only 64.4 percent of all 2012 law school grads were able to secure a job requiring bar passage, the requirement to be a practicing attorney. The national median salary for law school graduates (of those reporting salaries) was $61,245. Salaries may be even lower since those who tend not to do well after graduation do not report their job details in alumni surveys. However, despite this meager return, according to U.S. News and World Report, the average law student is graduating with $100,584 in debt. While there are some that are “lucky” enough to land big firm jobs and big firm salaries, let it be known you would be working surgeon hours, and that many burn out in 1 or 2 years. So any prospective law student should be asking themselves: is it worth it to take on $100k worth of debt and lose 3 years worth of wages, to make as much as I may have made with 3 years of job experience post-

or start new businesses. This process also makes it easier for our government to run up deficits. The proceeds from those deficits going towards jobs programs like Obama’s Stimulus Package. Sounds great right? Well there are problems, and not just a couple. Inflation for one. If the money supply increases faster than the economy grows then we get inflation. Inflation is a rise in the price of goods and services. At low levels inflation can be negligible, even beneficial according to some schools of thought. Too much inflation can cause economic chaos, and even destroy a nation’s currency. If inflation is paired with a stagnating economy, or stagflation for short, as we saw in the late 70’s, central banks can be left helpless. Another

major problem presented by centralized banking is the risk of male investment, or even asset bubbles. We saw this in the lead up to the Great Recession. The money produced by the fed made its way into the housing market. These cheap loans led to an increase in the demand for housing. This increase in demand led to an increase in price. The cheap money kept flowing and the cycle continued. Eventually the housing bubble burst, and here we are five years later. These problems have led many to take a hawkish position on printing. Maybe using the printing press to bolster the economy isn’t such a good idea. However, the results of too little printing can be just as damaging. The late great economist Milton Friedman

grad, for less than a 2 in 3 chance to actually be practicing law? If not, take that money and start a business instead or put a down payment towards a nice home.

UConn students love to walk while texting, reading, and gazing about vapidly, and this can endanger innocent bicyclists. I can’t say how many times I’ve nearly collided with errant pedestrians who aren’t looking ahead of them and are occupying the sidewalk with their aberrant flailing. This brings me to my second point: 2) Restrain your flapping limbs. I endeavor to always pass pedestrians at a safe distance, but if your arm, leg, or other appendage brazenly swings into my path, I will strike you. This hits on my third point: 3) No sudden movements. If you see a bicyclist approaching and feel the need to move your carcass out of their path, do so slowly and predictably. Often, standing perfectly still is the best strategy for survival. Most importantly: 4) Check your six. The most dangerous maneuver a pedestrian can execute is what I call the “rogue dash”– when a sauntering person sharply deviates from a given path and cuts in front of an oncoming bicyclist. I realize my bike (and visage) is stunning, but you must resist the urge to sacri-

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In response to “Bicyclist etiquette to follow at UConn” As an ex-pedestrian, I appreciate Ms. McWilliams’ recent article on bicycle safety, “Bicyclist etiquette to follow at UConn” on Oct. 14, and agree that we must work collectively to make UConn safer for all humans in motion. As a bicyclist, the news that “every day someone sees bicyclists get hit by a car” perturbs me greatly, as I would personally like to avoid untimely death in the near term. While the previous article focused on steps bicyclists can take to promote safety, we should next address the same topic for pedestrians. Here are my suggestions: 1) Watch where you’re walking.

was quoted as saying. “The Great Contraction is tragic testimony to the power of monetary policy.” You see the Great Depression was primarily of monetary origins. If you thought it was greedy bankers or speculators you’re wrong, and you’re probably a high school history teacher to boot. The economic reality is that the Federal Reserve tightened monetary policy at precisely the moment it should have been engaged in the production of money. As banks started to fail, as they sometimes do, the Federal Reserve did nothing to mitigate the crisis. As banks collapsed deposits were destroyed. The monetary supply actually shrank. “The quantity of money in the United States fell by onethird in the course of the fice yourself beneath my glorious wheels. In conclusion, I urge all pedestrians to join with bicyclists in building a safer UConn. Sometimes, while gliding around campus like a young god, I pass a pedestrian and we share a fleeting smile – and I am filled with hope for a future where we can turn our collective scorn on the true pariahs of public safety: motor scooter drivers, unicyclists and skateboarders. David H Andrew Beanery needs campus support to remain independent of Dining Services Since 2011, I have had the pleasure of working at The Beanery Cafe located in the center of campus at the William Benton Museum of Art. It is no coincidence that I, along with the rest of my co workers, brag about being part of the team for UConn’s unique alternative to Dining Services’ uniform cafés. In fact, for years the Beanery has proudly stood apart from Dining Services, offering our very own menu and style – our signa-

contraction,” said Friedman in his work, The Role Of Monetary Policy. Wages and prices fell, and the economy slowed as a result. As recently as 2002 current Fed Chair Ben Bernanke said, “I would like to say to Milton and Anna: Regarding the Great Depression. You’re right, we did it. We’re very sorry. But thanks to you, we won’t do it again.” I’m not calling for a return to the gold standard. I’m not saying we need to print less money. I’m not saying we need to print more money. To be honest I’m not even remotely intelligent enough to make that kind of call, and the scary part is, I’m not sure anyone is.

 Devin.Keehner@UConn.edu  5th-semester communications ture focus on art and comfort. However, I am now afraid that that unique service to the students and faculty of UCONN is being jeopardized in the name of profit and conformity. Dining Services is threatening to turn the Beanery into another of its cafés. I am alerting the students and faculty of this university for very simply one reason: the administration is robbing us all of the alternative that so many our customers have preferred for years. If you are a customer of the Beanery, if you support diversity and an alternative Dining Service cafés, or at least support the idea of the job we have done merging coffee with art, please show your support by making your voice heard. Please contact the administration, USG or just come into the Beanery on your spare time to support this issue. UCONN Senior and Beanery w o r k e r, Anthony Naples

who is your favorite spongebob character? – By Zarrin ahmed

“Patricio.”

“Patrick.”

“The Nematodes.”

“I’ve never watched it.”

Arantxa Fetta, 9th-semester journalism and anthropology major.

Cristobal Ortega, 8th-semester journalism and photography major

Melissa Collins, 7th-semester journalism major.

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Bruins beat Panthers in first match up vs. former goaltender SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Bruins weren't going to let playing against their former goalie Tim Thomas affect their game. Thomas wasn't so sure he could feel the same way. Reilly Smith scored the game-winning goal with 59 seconds left in the third period and the Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Thursday night. Smith backhanded the puck into the net between the legs of Thomas after a faceoff in the Panthers' zone. The goal spoiled Thomas' first game against his former team since joining the Panthers as a free agent. "I, of course, tried to approach it just like any other game," Thomas said. "Having said that, it was a big game for me coming back after a while and then, obviously, facing your former team and a lot to-do around it. I was a little bit nervous today, but not too bad." Thomas fell to the ice in disappointment when Smith's goal went in while the Bruins celebrated. "Got close at the end there. We didn't want that to happen," Smith said. "It's a great feeling to score and help the team get a win." Dougie Hamilton and Daniel Paille also scored goals for the Bruins, while Tuukka Rask made 27 saves. Jesse Winchester and Kris Versteeg scored for the Panthers and Thomas stopped 37 shots. Thomas overcame a shaky first period to turn in a solid game until giving up the goal B BYO

in the final minute. "It hurts the way it ended up," Thomas said. "I really wanted to guys in front of me to be rewarded after coming back in the third period after the way we started out." The 39-year-old Thomas, who spent his first eight NHL seasons with Boston, returned to the lineup after suffering a groin injury on Oct. 8 that forced him to an early exit after giving up two goals on five shots in a 2-1 loss at Philadelphia. Thomas helped the Bruins win the Stanley Cup in 2011. The two-time Vezina Trophy winner also won the Conn Smythe Trophy that season as playoff MVP. Thomas followed that by going 35-19-1 with a 2.36 goals-against average and five shutouts in 2011-12, then sat out the 2013 lockout-shortened season. "It was an awesome time there (in Boston)," Thomas said. "I don't know what else to say. This is a new chapter in my life; it's a new chapter in the Bruins' thing for them." Trailing 2-1, the Panthers tied it at 2 with six minutes left in the third on Winchester's goal. After the Panthers won a faceoff in the Bruins zone, Nick Bjugstad took a shot on goal. Rask blocked the shot, but lost control of the puck. It drifted in front of the crease and Winchester took a couple whacks at it before poking it in. "I didn't want to cost us the game," Rask said. "I made a

mistake there and they tied it up ... the guys came up big after that." Florida closed to 2-1 in the second period after Versteeg took a pass from Jonathan Huberdeau in the right circle and wristed it past Rask at 12:32. Boston went ahead 1-0 on Paille's goal in the first. Paille skated in from the left circle and his wrist shot went high into the net at 3:45. It was a quick goal, but it turned out it wasn't going to be that easy against Thomas. "He's a tremendous goalie. We had 40 shots and it still took us until that last minute," Paille said. "It was nice to get a couple early on him and have that lead but he bounced back and made it that much harder to get that third one." The Bruins took a 2-0 lead later in the period on Hamilton's power-play goal. Hamilton took a pass from David Krejci just inside the blue line at the point and fired the puck past Thomas at 12:47. Hamilton, a healthy scratch the past two games, notched his first goal of the season, aided by Zdeno Chara playing in front of the crease to screen Thomas. "It's good to get the win but I had a lot of excitement and adrenaline in the first period being back in," Hamilton said. "We've been talking to try to get it up and make them save it with their hands and if they can't see it that's pretty tough. Z creates that goal." WE DEL IVER !

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The team also welcomes a new face, in the form of recently appointed assistant head coach T.J. Natal. The team hopes that his previous experiences on the coaching staffs of the LSU Tigers and Tulane Green Wave will lend itself to his new position at UConn, where he is working with the sprinters on the team, Goldberg said. Although it could be considered informal, Saturday’s meet should serve as an indicator of how the star seniors will perform, and of the direction that new assistant coach Natal is going in.

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Women's XC to race in Adidas Invitational By Eddie Leonard Campus Correspondent

The UConn women’s cross country team is heading to Wisconsin this Saturday to race in the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational. The race is scheduled to start at noon at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course. The Adidas Invite started four years ago but has quickly made itself known as one of the nation’s premiere collegiate meets. Unlike past races, this race is a 6-kilometer race. It will be the largest race of the year for UConn, with 37 teams competing. “This is our first big race of the season. It is a good race to have right before championship season,” sophomore Emily Durgin said. “It will be good to see how we stand up against the top teams of the country.” Head coach Amy Yoder Begley will be racing six runners in Saturdays race: Durgin, Abby Mace, Brigitte Mania, Laura Williamson, Kat Vodopia and Emily Howard. UConn will also have the opportunity to compete against conference foes this weekend. “We are very excited to race against Louisville, who is also in the AAC. We are looking forward to competing against them before the Conference Championships,” Durgin said. “We are hoping to have a good showing and a big meet. We have been running hard all week and we are ready to show that it has paid off.” Durgin, Mania and Mace have all raced the course before. They look to provide veteran leadership to the rest of the team as they prepare for Saturday. “The most challenging part of the race will be the start. There are 36 other teams racing six to seven racers,” Durgin said. “We will have to focus on not getting lost in the crowd during the first 600 meters.”

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Peyton Manning's return causes dilemma in Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jeff Saturday is torn. It was here, in Indianapolis, where he got a legitimate chance to make an NFL roster. It was here he earned five Pro Bowl trips, won two AFC titles and a Super Bowl ring, and became one of the city's favorite players. It is here where he still lives and works, returning after one final NFL season in Green Bay, and it is here where he will always be known for snapping the ball to Peyton Manning. Choosing sides for Sunday night's showdown between Manning's Broncos and his former team, the Colts, is a real struggle. "There's a love for your home city because you want them to get the win," Saturday said. "But my friendship with Peyton makes it tough." Saturday finds himself in good company this weekend as Indy prepares to welcome back the man who turned a basketball town into a football power. In some ways, it's like Manning

never left. The city's northwest side remains the home of Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St.Vincent. Manning returns each spring to host the hospital's biggest fundraiser. Downtown there is Lucas Oil Stadium, the house built by Manning and a finalist to host its second Super Bowl. Indy's season-ticket waiting list is at about 8,000, a drastic improvement for a team that spent the first third of Manning's career trying to avoid blackouts almost on a weekly basis. And there are still plenty of blue No. 18 jerseys at home games, some trimmed in Colts' white and others in Broncos' orange. Fans here will likely revere Manning forever. "He changed the culture of football in Indiana. This was such a basketball state for so many years, and the Colts were kind of an afterthought. Watching him go from a kid to who he is now, I just think it will be really neat

(Sunday)," said Dom Battinau, who played college football in Indy and now lives with his family in suburban Greenwood. "The fact that we're blessed with Andrew Luck, I think, helps temper that (loss) a little bit. So you want to see him (Manning) throw for 400 yards and seven TDs and see the Colts win because I'm a Colts fan first." It's a common refrain in Indy even though some interpreted this week's comments from team owner Jim Irsay as a "cheap shot." The truth is, Irsay understands exactly what Manning meant to this city and franchise, erasing the image of being a league-wide afterthought by making the Colts a perennial Super Bowl contender. Manning understands, too, which is why he explained during his final news conference in Indy, in March 2012, that the decision to part ways with the Colts wasn't his or Irsay's. It was simply a perfect storm — Manning was due a $28 million bonus after missing

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nolan Ryan is leaving the Texas Rangers again, stepping away from his CEO role 20 years after ending his Hall of Fame career as a pitcher. In what the team had called a retirement, Ryan said Thursday that he is resigning as chief executive of the Rangers in a move effective at the end of this month. He is also selling his ownership stake in the team to co-chairmen Ray Davis and Bob Simpson. "It closes a chapter of my life in baseball," Ryan said. "I feel like it's time for me to move on to other things. It's been a decision that weighed on me heavily, but I feel like it's the right decision. ... At this point and time, it's the correct thing for me to do." Asked about the difference in the team announcing that he was retiring and him calling it a resignation, the 66-year-old

Ryan paused and then said he wouldn't be the CEO of another major league team and called this perhaps the "final chapter" of his storied career in baseball. Ryan's older son, Reid, became president of the Houston Astros earlier this year. Nolan Ryan dismissed any speculation that he's leaving the Rangers to join his son and another of the teams he pitched for and worked for in the past. The move takes effect Oct. 31. Ryan became the 10th president of the Rangers in February 2008 when he was hired by former owner Tom Hicks. Ryan added the title of CEO three years later. He was also part of the ownership group that acquired the team in August 2010, months before its first World Series. Ryan's departure comes less than a year after ownership gave

general manager Jon Daniels and chief operating officer Rick George new presidential titles and took the president's title from Ryan. Davis insisted the change in Ryan's title earlier this year was just that. "From a corporation standpoint, Nolan's authority didn't change at all," Davis said. "On all major decisions on baseball, Nolan made all final decisions." Ryan said the title change wasn't a factor in his decision. "I don't look at it from that perspective," Ryan said. "I just look at it from where I am in life and what I want to do going forward and that's what really drove my decision." George left in July to become the athletic director at the University of Colorado. Daniels attended the news conference at Rangers Ballpark, but left without speaking to reporters.

By Scott Carroll Staff Writer The UConn volleyball team will take to the road this weekend as they take on the Temple Owls Friday and the Memphis Tigers Sunday. The Owls (13-4, 4-1 the American) finished 1-1 in their first tournament of the year, getting swept by Buffalo at the Buffalo Invite The Owls would go on to completely sweep the Patriot Invitational and defeat NJIT in an overtime set. Temple would go 2-1 in their next two tournaments, the Penn Invitational and the Temple Invitational, with a 2-3 loss to Penn and a 1-3 loss to Hofstra. Temple’s only conference loss came against Louisville in a 1-3 loss. Temple is led is offensively

by senior Gabriella Matautia, who has accumulated 237 kills so far in the 2013. Caroline Gratton and Emily Carlin have also reached triple digit kills for the Owls this season as they have garnered 134 and 107 respectively. The Owls are led defensively by sophomore Alyssa Drachslin, who has compiled 271 digs for Temple this season. Three other Owls have reached triple digit digs for Temple; Matautia has made 176 digs, Sandra Sydik has 150 and Elyse Burkert has reached 114. The Huskies will travel from Philadelphia to Memphis to take on the Tigers. The Tigers (9-10, 1-4 the American) are currently on a four-game losing streak and has gone 1-5 in their last six games, with their only win coming against Cincinnati in that span.

Memphis is led offensively by freshmen Catlin Lilly who has made 229 kills thus far in the season. Her teammates senior Viktorija Teivane and junior Lauren Hawkins have each reached triple digits as well with 195 and 169 respectively. The Tigers are led defensively by Aleksandra Petronijevic with 408 digs. Teivane has reached 219 digs this season and Michaella Moss has scooped 180 digs this school year. The Huskies come into this weekend looking to improve on a 10-10 overall record, as well as a 1-4 conference record. UConn will play in Philadelphia at 7 p.m. Friday night and 2 p.m. in Memphis on Sunday.

This weekend marks the second regatta of the season for the UConn women’s rowing team, which will take place at the Head of the Charles in Boston. The Head of the Charles regatta has been around since 1965 and is a two-day event that features over 9,000 participants. This is, in fact, the world’s largest two-day rowing event, as competitors from all around the world come to compete in 55 different race events. “From the athlete’s standpoint [the Head of the Charles] is the highpoint of the fall racing season,” coach Jennifer Stanford Wendry said. “This race is also the time that our Varsity eight will be racing directly against national teams from various countries along with the top collegiate teams in the country.” With over 300,000 spectators expected to be in attendance, UConn has a chance to show their improvement and compete against some of the best boats

of the boat, as they use verbal commands to tell the rowers about navigation, steering, speed, timing and fluidity. The main job of the coxswain is to ensure the safety of the rowers in the boat and motivating the rowers as well as steering straight to minimize the distance of the race. The Head of the Charles, according to Wendry, is a “coxswain’s race.” “There are many twists and turns in the Charles River course and a boats ability to succeed ultimately falls in the hands of the coxswains,” Wendry said. “[…] If a coxswain steers the course perfectly the results will show and the crew will be happy with where they place. ” Following their first regatta of the year, the Huskies can use the Head of the Charles as a measuring stick to see where they are at this year. When talking to captain Chelsea Zabel about her nerves this week she said that, she is “actually more nervous for

gest regatta we go to in the fall. We race right on the Charles River in the heart of Boston and the atmosphere is amazing.” Nerves should not be a factor this weekend though as the Huskies have been working harder than ever. In regards to their work ethic she noted that, “All our boats have been prepping this week – up earlier than usual to keep our line ups so we can have ultimate teamwork and movement together on Saturday, weight training, swinging out on the indoor rowing machines, boat dinners, coaches meetings. We’re ready to compete.” Coach Wendry also felt very confident about this week of practice as she said, “We've had some great practices lately so a perfectly steered course matched up with our crews rowing as well as they have in practice will produce great results.”

Nolan Ryan, CEO of the Texas Rangers for 20 years, retires

Volleyball plays the Owls and the Tigers in two away games

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the entire 2011 season with an almost unprecedented injury for a quarterback and Indy had the No. 1 pick and a chance to rebuild with the best quarterback prospect since Manning in 1998. Fans who didn't want to see him go are eager to see him return. "A lot of people still root for him, so I think there will be a big pro-Manning presence," said Gary Knight, a 43-year-old season-ticket holder since 1984. "But I'd be surprised if there were any boos." Collegial reunions of this sort are a rarity in the NFL. When Brett Favre returned to Green Bay, with the dreaded Minnesota Vikings, Packers fans felt betrayed. Few expect Manning to be treated rudely Sunday night. Despite the brewing storm over Irsay's comments, which he first made months ago, even the Colts owner doesn't want to hear boos for what he has called the most beloved player in franchise history. A pregame tribute is planned.

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Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, center, celebrates his second quarter touchdown pass s with teammates Ryan Lilja (65) and Jeff Saturday (63).

Women's soccer finish on top after a hard-earned win in OT against the Bearcats By Kyle Constable Staff Writer

UConn sophomore Stephanie Ribeiro was the hero in Storrs Thursday night. The UConn women’s soccer team continued its momentum from last weekend’s win over Temple by picking up a 1-0 overtime victory against Cincinnati at home, marking the first time UConn has won at least 10 regular season games since 2010. Ribeiro, who finished the game with four shots, had the one shot that counted the most, scoring in the 96th minute to give the Huskies the win. The game started out sluggishly, with the first half consisting of back and forth play by the Huskies and Bearcats. There were frequent exchanges of possession and no offensively dominant team. “They were a lot better than we thought,” Ribeiro said of the slow start. “In the second half we got more opportunities, we were passing better.” In the 15th minute, senior midfielder Jennifer Skogerboe had her first major opportunity of the night. She drilled the ball from the far side of the box, but Cincinnati goalkeeper Natalie Smith saved the shot. At the half, the game was scoreless, with UConn leading Cincinnati 6-3 in shots. However, the Huskies’ offense was unleashed in the second half, firing off a dozen shots that just missed the target. Skogerboe continued her

strong offensive perfor- after shots,” Skogerboe said. mance with a shot in the “You wish you could finish 58th minute, but Smith made them all, but obviously you the save. She tried again in can’t. As long as we’re getthe 67th minute, but waited ting the chances, one of them too long while driving into is bound to go in.” the box, resulting in a shot Neither the Huskies nor deflected by a Cincinnati the Bearcats could connect defender. before the end of 90 minutes Two minutes later, fresh- and the game was sent to man forward Rachel overtime. Hill’s shot on a pass from Two close plays less than Skogerboe just missed on the a minute into the overtime near side. period kept the Huskies on Back-totheir toes, but it back shots was UConn that in the 73rd would eventually minute from come out victorid e f e n d e r s “They were a lot ous. Gabrielle Ribeiro stole better than we the ball from Charno and thought. In the a Liana Hinds Cincinnati were both second half we defender, passing miraculousto Skogerboe. got more oppor- itSkogerboe ly saved by brought tunities, we were the ball farther up Smith. C h a r n o ’s field, passing passing better.” the shot from it back to Ribeiro, the edge of who then posithe box was herself to -Stephanie Ribeiro tioned saved by place the gamethe diving ending dagger in goalkeeper, the net. and Hinds The players built followed it on the animation with a shot from far beyond of their coach, Len Tsantiris, the box that an outstretched who was far more vocal Smith somehow managed to Thursday night than in prestop. vious games. Hill fired off two more “I get them going, I have shots in the 77th and 79th to,” Tsantiris said. “They’re minutes, but could not con- too young.” nect. The win was also UConn’s With just five minutes sixth clean sheet and secremaining in regulation, ond overtime victory of the junior forward Riley Houle season. made a play, driving into the UConn’s next matchup box, but held the ball for too pits the Huskies against conlong. Despite the error, she ference rival Louisville on still managed to get the shot Sunday at noon in UConn’s off, and a miraculous block final home game of the seaby a Cincinnati defender at son. the goal line kept the game scoreless. “We were just getting shots Kyle.Constable@UConn.edu

Rowing competes in Head of the Charles Football looks to shake jitters for next game in the world. this race because it is our By Matthew Kren In rowing, the boat is led by biggest fall race. Head of the and bring down nation's sixth-ranked defense Campus Correspondent a coxswain who is in charge Charles in Boston is the big-

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collegiate game. He completed 15 of his 43 throws on However, part of the prob- the afternoon for 149 yards. lem, Weist admitted, was of “Definitely in the first half, his own making. a couple balls sailed on me,” “I could probably call Boyle said. “That was defimore runs,” Weist said. “I nitely just nerves and anxmean, that’s what it comes iousness. Just being happy to down to…going through the be out there and just having game film, you always look the fans support me as much back and say, ‘What could I as they did – it was definitehave done better?’ ly a little bit of nervousness “I make the of being on the players evalufield.” ate themselves, I The hope for make the coaches the Huskies now evaluate themis that the true selves and I evalufreshman is past ate everything that those nerves and I did – every step ready to take on that I did in that a stout Cincinnati Preview game. You know, defense on the and there’s times road. where I probably could have The Bearcats have the stuck with the run more and No. 6 defense in the counnot depended on a freshman try when it comes to yards quarterback or receivers that allowed and have a top-five were inconsistent.” defense against the pass. Though he showed glimpsPerhaps their biggest es of his athleticism and strength is in the middle of accuracy, Tim Boyle was the field, where they possess largely hit-or-miss in his first a linebacker core that Weist

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feels is as good as any. “What concerns me is they have experience, they’ve proven that they’re very solid linebackers – a very solid defensive front obviously by their statistics,” Weist said. “I know Nick Temple, Greg Blair, Jeff Luc – I mean I know those guys, they’re solid players.” Two of those linebackers – Temple and Blair – were on the field for last year’s 34-17 win over UConn. Entering Saturday, the Bearcats hold a 7-2 lead in the series between the two teams and have won three of the last four matchups. The Huskies have said that they will wear helmet stickers bearing the No. 77 for the game in honor of Ben Flick, a freshman Cincinnati offensive lineman that was killed in a car crash last month. Kickoff is set for noon Saturday and the game can be seen on ESPNU.

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Oct. 26 UCF TBA

Nov. 8 Louisville 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 16 SMU TBA

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Nov. 23 Temple TBA

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Oct. 26 Cincinnati 7 p.m.

Oct. 22 Yale 7 p.m.

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The number of career rushing yards for Ansonia High School running back and UConn commit Arkeel Newsome, a Connecticut record.

-Detroit Red Wings General manager Ken Holland on defenseman Niklas Kronwall, who was carried off the ice on a stretcher after being rammed into the boards.

Men’s Soccer (6-2-4) Tomorrow Louisville 7 p.m.

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Nov. 2 SMU 7 p.m.

Women’s Soccer (9-6-0) Oct. 20 Louisville Noon

Oct. 24 Rutger 7 p.m.

Oct. 27 Memphis 7 p.m.

Field Hockey (12-1) Oct. 23 Old Dominion Noon

Today Oct. 20 Georgetown American 2 p.m. 1 p.m.

Volleyball Today Temple 7 p.m.

Oct. 26 North Carolina 1 p.m.

Nov. 2 Temple Noon

Oct. 27 Louisville 1 p.m.

Nov. 1 Houston 8 p.m.

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Oct. 20 Memphis 2 p.m.

Oct. 25 Cincinnati 7 p.m.

Women’s Hockey (1-4-0) Oct. 25 Oct. 26 Rensselear Rensselear 2 p.m. 2 p.m.

Nov. 1 Vermont 2 p.m.

Nov. 3 Maine 2 p.m.

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Boston Red Sox fan Shaylan Spurway sports a fake beard before Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Detroit.

Men’s Hockey (0-0-0) Today Minnesota State 8:05 p.m.

Tomorrow Nov. 2 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Minnesota Sacred Union Army State Heart 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 8:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m.

Men’s Tennis Today Regional Champ. All Day

Tomorrow Regional Champ. All Day

(3-2) Oct. 20 Regional Champ. All Day

Oct. 25 CT College Invite All Day

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TORONTO (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes used a three-goal third period to rally for a 3-2 victory on Thursday over the Toronto Maple Leafs, who lost goalie James Reimer to an injury. Ron Hainsey scored the game-winner for the Hurricanes. It was Toronto’s first loss since Oct. 8. Hainsey’s goal was controversial because he banked a pass off the boards in his defensive zone that appeared to be icing. No Hurricanes player touched it, but Carolina forward Radek Dvorak beat Leafs defensemen Morgan Rielly and Cody Franson to the faceoff circles. Because of the new hybrid icing rule that was instituted for the season, the linesman waived off icing. Goalie Jonathan Bernier did not play the puck, and it deflected off the boards and off his right skate and into the net. The NHL had hybrid icing during the preseason, and it was put into effect when the players’ association voted to approve it after the test run. Bernier allowed three goals on 14 shots in the third period after stopping the first 23 he faced in relief of Reimer, who left the game 32 seconds in with an apparent head injury. Leafs winger Josh Leivo accidentally collided with Reimer as the goalie was trying to cover the puck outside the crease. For a while, it looked as if Reimer’s injury would not cost the Leafs against the Hurricanes, thanks to more timely offence. Joffrey Lupul scored his sixth goal of the season 2:30 into the second period after his shot went in off Hurricanes defenseman Andrej Sekera. Leivo scored his first career goal 6:47 into the second by picking a corner on Carolina goaltender Cam Ward. But the Hurricanes began carrying the play in the second period as well, outshooting the Leafs 28 to 14 combined in the second and third periods. Carolina defenseman Ryan Murphy scored a power-play goal at 2:54 of the third on a shot that went off Dave Bolland’s stick and past Bernier. The Hurricanes tied the score at 2-2 when Eric Staal beat Bernier with a wrist shot from the middle of the ice at 6:48 into the third period, after defenseman Justin Faulk kept the puck in at the blue line and found Carolina’s captain wide open between the faceoff circles. Staal’s shot went past a sliding Carl Gunarsson and found the corner over Bernier’s left shoulder. The comeback was complete at the 13:04 mark on the goal that was credited to Hainsey.

Nets retire Kidd’s No. QB Rivers plans on 5, then beat Heat 86-62 Chargers above .500 NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets retired coach Jason Kidd’s number, then gave him an 86-62 preseason victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Brook Lopez scored 14 points for the Nets on a night that peaked with the pregame. Kidd’s No. 5 was lifted to the Barclays Center rafters during a ceremony a few minutes before the tip, honoring him for leading the franchise to its greatest NBA success. The game itself could have used the jolt Kidd provided when the Nets acquired him in 2001. Except for a few LeBron James highlights, it was typical exhibition play, with starters resting and subs misfiring for much of the night. James and Chris Bosh each finished with 16 points for the Heat. The Nets believe their acquisition of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, along with a number of other moves, has given them a roster that can compete with the Heat in the Eastern Conference. All that could really be told from this game was that the Nets appear to have a better back end of their bench. Miami managed just 12 points in the second quarter,

when it went mostly with reserves and fell behind 44-28. Dwyane Wade sat out for the Heat and Deron Williams is still sidelined by a sprained ankle for the Nets, but the exhibition at times had a playoff feel to it thanks to the rivalry among some of the veterans. James was dribbling quickly up the floor in the first quarter and Pierce simply threw his shoulder into James for a foul that stopped the fast break. Garnett played only 10 minutes. Kidd led the Nets to consecutive NBA Finals as a player and became the sixth member of the franchise to have his number retired. A few former teammates attended the ceremony, while taped messages from Kenyon Martin, Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson were shown during breaks in the game. Key reserves Ray Allen and Chris Andersen also sat out for the Heat, while the Nets remained without Jason Terry and Andrei Kirilenko from their bench. The teams will meet again in Brooklyn on Nov. 1 in the Nets’ home opener.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is clear. Unlike his knack this season for checking out of plays at the line of scrimmage, Rivers isn’t checking out of the team’s hotel this weekend. “Once in Jacksonville,” Rivers said, “I’m in Jacksonville.” The Chargers visit the Jaguars on Sunday, and even if Rivers’ wife, Tiffany, gives birth to their seventh child, the QB isn’t bailing. Rivers will be focusing on getting the Chargers (3-3) above .500 for the first time this season. Even with the Chargers gaining momentum with an upset victory against Indianapolis on Monday night, Rivers doesn’t want to hear that the Jaguars are winless. “I don’t believe in momentum, unless we’re starting a game an hour after the game we just played,” Rivers said. “It’s a new week. They all stand alone. We’ve just got to go play well again. Approach this game with the same mind-set that we had. The same feeling that we had of backs against the wall and all that we knew as far as where we were in the season last week at 2-3. We’re only one week removed from that.” But Rivers seems light years from the last two seasons, when he threw a combined 35 intercep-

tions. This year he’s run rookie coach Mike McCoy’s no-huddle offense with precision, throwing 14 touchdowns with five picks. Three times this year Rivers has reached 400 passing yards in a game, the same number of times he hit that mark in his first nine seasons. Much of Rivers’ success comes from reaching the line of scrimmage quickly, surveying the defensive alignments and putting the wheels in motion for a positive play. For the most part, Rivers’ thought process has been keen. There’s been a hiccup or two, but McCoy said that’s to be expected. “That’s the quarterback’s job,” McCoy said. “Win, lose, it doesn’t matter, Phil is going to make more good decisions than bad. You live with the quarterback’s decision. “The reason a play might not work may be more than just the quarterback. Was the route run at the wrong depth? Was the protection poor? There are a number of things that go into it, but it always comes back to the quarterback, win or lose. He has the freedom to check plays whenever he wants. We have given him that freedom. He’s a great quarterback and he knows this system as well as anyone.”


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SIXTH TIME’S THE CHARM?

UConn travels to Cincinnati in search of first win of 2013

By Scott Carroll Staff Writer

The UConn men’s hockey team will kick off their 201314 campaign this weekend as they travel to take on the No. 18 Minnesota State Mavericks. The Huskies return a strong senior class including, leading goal scorer Brant Harris with 15 goals and senior Sims Jordan who had 31 points for the Huskies last season on 21 assists and 10 goals. Senior Billy Latta also returns after he accumulated 18 points on 11 assists and seven goals last season. Harris will miss the first six to eight weeks with an MCL injury. Latta has been suspended one game and sophomore Patrick Kirtland two games for a violation of team rules. Also in this potent senior class is returning goaltender Matt Grogan who recorded a 14-4 record and 610 saves last season. UConn brings in seven freshmen this season, including Boston native Ryan Segalla, the 119th pick in the NHL Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Segalla is the first draft pick to play hockey at UConn. The freshmen won’t be the only new faces on the Huskies’ bench this season as UConn has a new head coach in Mike Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh has joined the team after 18 years on the Boston College bench as an assistant to BC head coach Jerry York. Cavanaugh helped the Eagles win four national titles as well as reach 10 Frozen Fours and nine Hockey East Tournament titles during his time. Cavanaugh will be coaching a Huskies team that exceeded expectations last year, going 19-14-4 and being defeated in the semifinals of the Atlantic Hockey League Tournament. “My expectations are basically what the team’s goal is and that is to win an Atlantic Hockey League title,” said Cavanaugh. “[…] So if that’s their expectation, that’s my expectation… They believe they can do it and so do I and that’s what we’re going to work for.” The Huskies’ journey towards the Atlantic Hockey Association crown will start in Mankato, Minn. as UConn takes on the Mavericks in a double header on Friday and Saturday night. Last season, MSU finished 24-14-3, a record high in wins for the school. The Mavericks also went to NCAA Tournament for the second time in their 17-year Division I history in 2013. The Mavericks return two studs this season. Sophomore goaltender Stephon Williams was 14th in the country last year in winning percentage and ranked sixth in wins with 21. Returning junior Matt Leitner tied for ninth in the nation last year in points with 47, second most by a sophomore. The Mavericks also return Mike Hastings, the 2012-13 WCHA Coach of the Year, behind the bench in his second year as head coach. MSU hasn’t had the easiest start as they have dropped their first two games of the season to Providence, losing 5-1 and 3-0. “Knowing their coach, Mike Hastings, he always has a team that competes hard and works hard,” said Cavanaugh. “It’s going to be a battle. It is going to be a major battle for us going out there on the road without an exhibition game. We’re going to have to play very well to win.” The puck drops on the Huskies’ season at 8:05 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night.

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By Matt Stypulkoski Associate Sports Editor

Last week, the UConn football team spoiled Homecoming with a loss to South Florida. This week, T.J. Weist is hoping the Huskies fare better in a homecoming of his own. The former wide receivers coach at Cincinnati will return to Nippert Stadium Saturday for the first time since leaving for a position at UConn before this season. 0-5 “It’ll be interesting,” the interim head coach said of coaching against his old colleagues. “[…] But when it’s time to snap that helmet on, set your jaw and go to war, it’s time. Those guys are the opponents, they’re 4-2 the enemies, so that Sat., 12 p.m. never changes.” Nippert Stadium, And for a winless squad (0-5, Cincinnati, Ohio UConn 0-1 American Athletic Conference), that kind of focus will have to be laser-sharp if they hope to end their skid against the Bearcats (4-2, 1-1 American Athletic Conference). Though the running game was much improved in the 13-10 defeat to USF, it still ebbed and flowed and disappeared for much of the second half when the Huskies desperately needed a drive. Over the course of the first half, 23 rushes produced 162 yards. In the final 30 minutes, 14 attempts yielded 45 yards.

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UConn quarterback Tim Boyle admitted his nerves got the best of him during his collegiate debut game against USF. Boyle, Weist and the Huskies look to gain their first win as they travel to play Cincinnati. The Bearcats are undefeated at home and are the No.6 defense in the country.

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Field hockey starts stretch of away games By Erica Brancato Staff Writer

The No. 2 UConn field hockey team will take on Georgetown and American this weekend to start a series of four away games as they approach the end of the regular season. “We have no control of our conference schedule, as those games are assigned by the conference office. Of course, we would like to play all our games at home, but good teams need to be ‘road warriors’ and play well on the road,” head coach Nancy Stevens said. “There are positives about traveling for road games. We are able to keep the team together. Hotels are much quieter than college dorms. The meals are served at optimal times and the food is excellent. Traveling also allows teams to spend time together and bond as a group.” On Friday, UConn will play Georgetown in its fourth conference match up. The Hoyas have struggled this season, as they are 2-11 thus far and 0-4 in the Big East. “Georgetown is trying to build

a competitive program. We respect every team we play,” Stevens said. “Even if we dominate play and outshoot an opponent, that is never a guarantee that you will score a lot of goals.” Despite Georgetown’s record, the Huskies are taking this game as an opportunity to enhance their stick skills and the team’s ability to score. “We have been emphasizing the importance of getting more from attacking red zone penetrations. Another point of emphasis has been to put more shots on goal,” Stevens said. “Shots that go over the goal or wide of the goal are turnovers and a wasted opportunities.” The Huskies have matched up well against the Hoyas in past seasons. In 2012 the UConn beat Georgetown 4-1, while in 2011 they dominated the Hoyas 10-0. On Sunday, the Huskies will take on American University. The Eagles have been a solid and stable team so far this season. They have defeated several dominant teams such as Boston University, Holy Cross and Lafayette. American will be a challenge for the Huskies this weekend.

Stevens and the team recognize their abilities and are ready to take on the challenge. “American University has an outstanding team with lots of talented players,” Stevens said. “We scheduled this non-conference game because we need good competition to make us better. They have a number of strong seniors who will bring talent and experience to the match. We match up well where they are strongest. One key will be the style of play they chose to use against us. We have seen several games in which they’ve changed tactics from playing very direct with long passes to playing more of a ball control passing style. We will be ready for both.” The Huskies have a good mindset going into this weekend. They will use these opportunities to play a mixture of teams to enhance their skills and overall ability to play consecutive games. The Huskies look to keep up the team’s momentum and continue to play their best field hockey to close out the season. “Looking at our results against two top 20 teams this past weekend,

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UConn forward Marie Elena Bolles was named Big East Offensive Player of the Week on Monday. Bolles will be a dominant force on the Huksy lineup in this weekends games.

our team is playing their best field hockey of the season,” Stevens said. “We just need to keep pushing the tempo and challenging our opponents to run with us. Most teams

find this [speed kills] a difficult task.”

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Men’s soccer looks to keep momentum up By Mike Peng Staff Writer

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UConn junior forward Allando Matheson has had four goals in the Huskies past two games.

With only three American Athletic Conference matches remaining this season, the UConn men’s soccer team (6-2-4, 2-0-3 the American) currently sits second place in the conference standings and just three points behind their Saturday opponent, Louisville (9-2-1, 4-0-0 the American). The Huskies will travel to Kentucky hoping to close the gap between them and the seventh-ranked Cardinals and inch closer to a ninth conference title since Ray Reid-era began in 1997. UConn is coming off two of its best offensive performances of the season, in which they scored a combined seven goals against Memphis and Columbia. Junior forward

Allando Matheson has four of Louisville has won seven those goals in that stretch, put- out of its last eight contests. ting himself in a tie with fresh- Sophomore forward Ricardo man forward Cyle Larin for Velazco has led the way for his most goals on the team this team offensively with 16 points season with five. this season on five goals and Defense has been sparkling six assists, while junior goalfor the Huskies as well, as the keeper Joachim Ball anchors team has not allowed a goal in the Cardinals defense. Ball three matches. With junior goal- made a career-best seven saves keeper Andre Blake out with an against the Hoosiers, recording injury for the first two during his seventh clean sheet the seathat period, redshirt sophomore son. The Deutenberg, Germany Jacob Wagmeister has stepped native has played every minute up by posting back-to-back in all of Louisville’s 12 matchclean sheets. Blake returned in es this season and has conceded the team’s last match against only six goals. Columbia and picked up right In an effort to promote colwhere Wagmeister left off, legiate soccer, the National recording a clean sheet the 30th Soccer Coaches Association of his career as well. of America will broadcast this The hosting Cardinals, have match on NSCAATV.com. also had a tremendous season Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. so far. With the team’s lat- at Cardinal Park. est victory, a 3-0 road victory over the defending NCAA champion, Indiana, on Tuesday, Michael.Peng@UConn.edu


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