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Malloy was on campus on Monday to talk about the $1.5 billion Next Generation program.
By Miles Halpine Campus Correspondent Gov. Dannel Malloy visited the University of Connecticut on Monday to praise the benefits of the Next Generation Connecticut program, which provides $1.5 billion to UConn for the funding of many projects. These projects including $538 million for construction
and renovations of new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) facilities, $70 million to move the Greater Hartford campus downtown and $10 million for housing at the Stamford campus. “With the vision of making Connecticut home to the best-educated, most-skilled and productive workforce,” Malloy said, joined by UConn President
Lecture at Rainbow Center to address hateful speech By Marissa Piccolo Campus Correspondent The Rainbow Center will feature Kelly Garrett on “Free Speech and Hate Groups: Where do we draw the line?” as a part of the center’s weekly “Out to Lunch” lecture series this week. The lecture series focuses on queer studies and takes place every Thursday starting at noon and lasting until approximately 1:30 p.m. in Room 403 of the Student Union. As usual, the event is free of admission and open for all to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring lunch. “Free Speech and Hate Groups: Where do we draw the line?” will focus on first amendment rights, what truly constitutes as free speech, and
the gray areas that arise. The lecture will discuss how to handle speech that is devaluing of the LGBTQ community and advocates hate. It aims to constructively address hateful speech and groups not just in the college environment but beyond. Kelly Garrett is currently the Director of LGBTQ Center at Brown U n i v e r s i t y. After receiving her M. Ed in Social Justice Education f r o m University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Garrett worked as Assistant D i r e c t o r of LGBT Affairs at the University of Michigan before moving to Brown. Her professional career reflects her commitment to providing support and developing leadership in LGBTQ students specifically.
Susan Herbst, other UConn officials and various state lawmakers. “We are investing in STEM at our flagship university to assemble a critical mass of scientific personnel, attract the best and brightest students and prepare them for 21st century jobs, and position UConn as one of the leading research institutions in the nation.”
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On Tuesday, Oct. 22nd, the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Northeastern Connecticut hosted a candidates night to give an opportunity for residents and voters alike to meet the people running for election. With just two weeks left until Mansfield voters head to the polls, the LWV held an event in the Audrey P. Beck Municipal Building which began at 7:00 p.m. and lasted a little over two hours. The candidates discussion was moderated by Sondra Astor Stave, a member of LWV, who started the event with rules and then the first round of candidates. Each round consisted of candidates running for a different board, commission or council. Prior to the beginning of each round where members of the audience were allowed to ask the candidates questions, each candidate speaking during the round was provided time for a 30 second selfintroduction. The first round included two candidates–both Democrats, one of which being UConn education professor Casey Cobb–running for Region 19
UNESCO Conference on Tues. focuses on violence against women
“‘Free Speech and Hate Groups: Where do we draw the line?’ will focus on first ammendment rights, what truly constitutes as free speech, and the gray areas that arise.”
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On Tuesday, UConn held the UNESCO Violence Against Women Conference. This photo shows Zainab Hawa Bangura of Sierra Leone who was a special representative as the secretary - general on sexual violence. She serves as the chair of the interagency network UN Action Against Sexual Violence in conflict. Bangura was among a range of distinguished international and national practitioners and scholars to address the issue of violence against women.
Board of Education positions. Some of the concerns mentioned by residents included the graduation rate for students at E.O. Smith High School as well as residency requirements and special education. The second group of candidates was for the Mansfield Board of Education where three candidates were present and included two Republicans and one Democrat. These questions regarded topics ranging from class sizes and the condition of buildings at Mansfield’s three elementary schools. The next selection of candidates was for the Planning and Zoning Commission with eight people in attendance that are running and included alternates. Concerns discussed by members of the audience consisted of issues like downtown development and wetlands. At this point during the night, Mark Sargent, president of UConn College Republicans and a 5th semester political science and economics major, asked a question regarding an increase in UConn enrollment to which one Republican candidate said
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Bake sale coming to library By Fatir Qureshi Campus Correspondent
The UConn Lawyers Without Borders (LWOB) Student Group is hosting a bake sale in the Homer Babbage Library on Wednesday from 11a.m. – 4p.m. The event will feature a variety of fall themed goods such as crisp apple cider, rich pumpkin bread and an assortment of muffins. Proceeds from this event will go on to assist various Lawyers Without Borders causes both internationally and at a university level. UConn LWOB allows students with an interest in humanitarian aid and international law to interact with the global socially concerned organization, UConn LWOB Students involved are able to help support this organization both through research assistance and fundraising. According to the club’s Chief Operating Officer Marie Mackie, the scope of Lawyers Without Borders projects include work and development in a multitude of different countries such as “Albania, Ghana, Liberia, Tanzania, Namibia, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Haiti and Colombia.” The range of legal issues dealt with by LWOB are equally diverse, ranging from political problems, such as electoral violence and corruption, to social issues, such as succession and inheritance rights and domestic violence. Later this year, UConn LWOB is planning to attend both an Amnesty International Conference in Boston and a U.N. conference.
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What’s going on at UConn today... Board of Trustees Meeting 9:30 - 11 a.m. Rome Ballroom Open to the public. President Susan Herbst will address the board and the committees will present.
Clothesline Project 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fairfield Way The Clothesline Project is a traveling visual display of t-shirts made by survivors and secondary survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence to raise awareness about the prevalence of these violations of human rights.
Rarely Kosher: Studying Jews of Color in North America 1 - 2 p.m. Dodd Center, Room 162 Lewis Gordon, Dept. of Philosophy, Faculty Colloquium
The Hill Film Screening 7 - 9 p.m. Laurel Hall, 102 This recent documentary chronicles the controversial demolition of a struggling neighborhood in New Haven for the construction of a new school. – ANNIE PANCAK
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Men accused of cheating Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun
HARTFORD (AP) — Two men arrested earlier this year on cheating allegations at the Mohegan Sun casino were charged Tuesday with carrying out the same scam at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, police said. Police and casino security officials said one man would distract a dealer while the other swapped tiles to improve his hand in a game known as pai gow. After they were arrested in June at Mohegan Sun, Connecticut state police said they retraced their steps and discovered they had done the same thing at Foxwoods, another giant casino a few miles away in southeastern Connecticut. Chaoyu Wu, 32, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Tan Guo Yu, 39, of Boston, were charged Thursday with cheating, fourth-degree larceny, and conspiracy to commit cheating. They had been charged previously with third-degree larceny and cheating. Both men were released on bond. Neither could be reached for comment. Arraignment is scheduled for Nov. 7 in New London Superior Court. The men carried out the scam at Mohegan Sun three times before they were arrested, said Jay Lindroos, the casino’s surveillance director. The casino didn’t learn about the first time in May until after the fact, but when they returned to the casino, security workers followed them to their vehicle and provided the license plate number to state police, he said. Surveillance workers at Mohegan Sun recognized them on the day they were eventually arrested in June. “Our surveillance officers were doing their routine surveys and spotted them doing their illegal activity,” said Joseph Lavin, director of public safety for the Mohegan Tribe, which owns and operates the casino. Casinos including the rival Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods increasingly share intelligence to stay ahead of cheaters and card counters.
Death row inmate challenging new Conn. law
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Supreme Court for the second time has heard arguments that last year’s repeal of the state’s death penalty should also apply to the inmates currently on death row. The court heard oral arguments Tuesday in the appeal of Daniel Webb, who is awaiting execution for the 1989 kidnapping and murder of bank vice president Diane Gellenbeck in Hartford. The state Legislature abolished capital punishment in 2012, but only for future crimes. That compromise was reached after lawmakers and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy made it clear they would not approve a law that applied retroactively. Webb’s lawyers argue that putting him to death would violate his constitutional rights to equal protection by treating him differently than other murder defendants. “It doesn’t make any sense, having decided that you are not going to kill anybody, for precisely the same or even worse crimes, to continue to execute people,” Webb defense attorney Michael Sheehan said outside the courtroom. Sheehan spent little time discussing that point in court, relying instead on his briefs and arguments made by attorneys in the pending appeal of Eduardo Santiago. Santiago’s death sentence was recently set aside, and the Supreme Court is deciding whether there should be a new death penalty hearing. The court’s decision in that case will decide the issue in Webb’s case, said Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Harry Weller. Weller said the state believes there is no problem holding Webb and the others on death row to the law as it existed when their crimes were committed. “People before the (new) public act are not the same as people after the new public act,” he said. Webb is one of 10 inmates on death row in Connecticut. He was convicted of capital felony for abducting the 37-year-old Gellenbeck from a downtown parking garage and shooting her to death near a golf course as she ran from an attempted sexual assault. In a 2012 interview with The Associated Press, Webb said he’s hopeful the courts will decide the new state law should apply to him. “If you are going to abolish the death penalty, abolish the death penalty,” Webb said. “I don’t think you can have a law that has double standards. Abolish means abolish, doesn’t it?” The only person executed in the state since 1960 was serial killer Michael Ross, who was put to death in 2005 after he voluntarily gave up his appeals.
Conn. woman struck, killed on I-91 in Mass.
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts state police say a Connecticut woman walking on Interstate 91 in Longmeadow has been struck and killed by a tractor-trailer. State police say 22-year-old Shamonica Bates of Hartford was struck on the southbound side of the highway at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday near the Connecticut state line. Police say their preliminary investigation suggests Bates was with five other people from Connecticut in a 2006 Nissan Maxima when she got out of the car, which was parked on the shoulder of the highway. Police said she walked into the truck’s path and was fatally injured. A portion of I-91 was closed during the investigation, but has since reopened.
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Speaker series raises awareness of human trafficking By Catherine Han Campus Correspondent “This is not an issue; this is not a cause. This is somebody’s child– this is a human being,” said Robert Morris, president and co-founder of Love146, a nonprofit organization that combats child slavery. These words set the tone last night for UConn’s Love146’s Speaker Series event raising awareness for human trafficking that featured Morris, social activist Jessica Minhas, and actress AnnaLynne McCord. With approximately 100 people in attendance in the Doris and Simon Konover Auditorium at the Dodd Center, the event also featured performances from New Haven’s Sound Effects choir. All three speakers exhorted the audience of UConn students, staff, and faculty to become aware of the serious global issues involving slavery and human rights abuses. According to the International Labor Organization, there are conservatively estimated to be 21 million people currently in the 32 billion dollar slavery industry, with 4.5 million in forced sexual exploitation and 5.5 million child victims. “In this business, you will find opposition,” said Jessica Minhas, who has worked with the U.S. Department of Defense and has accepted a Nobel Prize on behalf of the Blind Project, which has worked to improve the lives of sextrade survivors. She spoke about how when she was approaching her junior year in college, she had no idea what she wanted to do with her life until she traveled to Southeast Asia and saw with her own eyes the reality of human trafficking. However, when she came back, she said that it took time for her to develop her voice amidst a society apathetic to her cause, but once she did, she was ready to take risks. “Be bold and go forth,” she said, encouraging students to take action. Speaker AnnaLynne McCord, known for her work on popular TV shows like 90210 and Nip/Tuck, spoke of her personal battles and
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Approximately 100 people went to Love146’s speakers last night. This photo shows social activist Jessica Minhas.
how they inspired her to speak up for those without a voice. Coming from a complicated history that included abuse, rape, and thoughts of suicide, she said that her struggles have helped her empathize with victims of the sex trade and made her even more determined to fight for human rights. “I was raped,” she said. “Someone took something from me that they did not have the right to have. Why should people continue to take things that they do not have the right to have?” She urged students to talk about the issue and to stop “pushing it under the rug,” saying that it was something that was necessary to change society. Robert Morris concluded the night with a collection of personal experiences from his work through Love146, sharing stories about the children he had met over the years. The number in his organization’s name, he said, was the number of a girl that was for sale in one of the first brothels he entered as an undercover observer. “There was still a fight left in
her eyes. I don’t know what happened to her, but I still see her eyes at night before I go to sleep.” He also talked about the way to go about conducting such humanitarian work, warning the audience not to only be attracted to the rescue aspect but to know that it is recovery that requires the most time and effort. Audacity, thought, personal engagement and tenacity are all important parts of the operation. He encouraged students in particular to think vocationally and consider how they could use their skills to raise awareness for causes they were passionate about. The night concluded with a question-and-answer session and the opportunity for students to meet with the presenters. The message, however, was clear. As McCord said, “With privilege comes specific obligation. It’s not about money, it’s not about color, it’s not about religion or location– we are all one race, and that is the human race.”
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Sailor sentenced in abuse case
GROTON, Conn (AP) — A military judge sentenced a Connecticut-based Navy hospital corpsman on Tuesday to 22 years in prison for sexually assaulting minors and possessing and producing child pornography. The Day of New London reported that Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Tristan Thomas, 31, of Cincinnati had pleaded guilty to 22 of 26 counts against him under the military’s criminal code. Under a pretrial agreement, the full sentence of 70 years will be suspended after 22 years. His two-day court-martial was held at the Naval Submarine Base at Groton, where he served aboard the USS Springfield. Most of the charges related to a two-year sexual relationship Thomas acknowledged with a girl that began when she was 14, and a three-year relationship with a 15-year-old. There were other victims between the ages of 13 and 16 in the case. One victim and her father addressed the court. The girl said Thomas took advantage of her and “took my childhood from me” at a time when she was having problems at home and school. She said she later attempted suicide. Thomas apologized to her, her family and the other victims. He said he was sexually assaulted in his youth, but said that didn’t excuse his behavior. He said being away from his own 5-year-old son “is the cross I will have to bear for causing pain to so many other children and grief for their families.” The military prosecutor has asked that Thomas be sentenced to life without parole. His defense lawyer said Thomas is “not a monster” and sought a 13-year sentence. Also speaking on Thomas’ behalf were two people he served with on the Springfield and his father, mother and sister. Thomas has served 11 years in the Navy, including 18 months in Afghanistan. He will be demoted to the lowest pay grade and dishonorably discharged.
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Lt. Gov., Nancy Wyman also spoke at the event saying, “the emerging bioscience industry and STEM fields play to all of Connecticut’s strengths, and Next Generation CT will allow us to take advantage of those assets.” UConn President Susan Herbst called the event a “truly historic occasion, both for UConn and for all of us in Connecticut who believe our flagship university has a vital role to play in the state’s economic vibrancy and competitiveness.” After the signing, Malloy went around the room to view various projects in the STEM field that have been created by students at UConn. Some of the projects included a Rain Garden iPhone app and a collaboration between the UConn Digital Media and Design and the UConn School of Agriculture on a project regarding trees falling on power lines. Michael Daniels, the student representative on the UConn Board of Trustees, said “it’s going to change the way that people look at a UConn diploma
in the future. “For the students coming here in the next few years – in the next few decades – there are going to be a lot more opportunities.” USF Chief of Staff John Giardina, said “as far as improving the research on campus ... bringing top quality equipment and facilities at the campus, we really support that. “But at the same time, we want to make sure that pay increases on students is handled in a way that makes sure that the student quality of life on campus either stays steady or in the best case would increase.” Other dignitaries and officials who spoke include UConn Provost Dr. Mun Choi, state senators Donald Williams Jr. and Tony Guglielmo as well as state representative Gregg Haddad. Both Williams, who serves as president pro tempore of the state senate, and Haddad represent Storrs along with the rest of Mansfield. Guglielmo represents a nearby district. Both he and Haddad are UConn graduates.
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“it seems to me like UConn does whatever they want.” The last round was the longest with eleven candidates, including Betsy Paterson who is currently serving as Mansfield’s mayor, for the town council. Topics that arose included budget woes, management of the town, Storrs Center and taxes. A question brought up from the audience about a nuisance policy regarding students having loud parties was answered with mixed feelings but most agreed that it was an issue either way. Once the Candidates Night officially ended, a few people commented on how well they thought the discussion went. Astor Stave, who moderated the entire event, said “I’m disappointed that more different people didn’t ask questions… [but] the audience was about what we had anticipated.” Mark LaPlaca, an incumbent Democrat running for Mansfield Board of Education and chair of Mansfield’s Democratic Town Committee said, “the format was a little bit hard, somewhat limited, but...I think our candidates did very well [and] spoke to the issues.” Tony Lent, who serves as chair of the Mansfield Republican Town Committee, said “I think we did very well. We answered the questions honestly and I think that we probably opened a few eyes about the student issue [regarding the nuisance and noise policy].”
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 14-foot oarfish that washed ashore in Southern California last week was ready to become a mommy. The serpent-like fish was dissected Monday. H.J. Walker of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography says marine biologists found the healthy female was ripe to spawn: Its 6-foot-long ovaries contained hundreds of thousands of eggs. Walker says the fish had lost its tail somehow while
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Texas dad alleges bullying in 91-0 football game (AP) Texas high school coach Tim Buchanan benched his starters after only 21 plays, kept to a conservative ground game and even allowed the clock to run uninterrupted after halftime to hasten the final whistle. Still, his Bearcats won 91-0. Now the coach is facing formal accusations of bullying. The impressive victory for undefeated Aledo High School, a football powerhouse in suburban Fort Worth that has put up similar numbers against other schools, has forced an investigation after a parent from the opposing team filed a bullying complaint. The complaint, which must be investigated under state law, says Buchanan should have done more to prevent the lopsided score. “It wasn’t good for anybody,” Buchanan said of the Friday win over Western Hills in a Class 4A matchup. “I’ve sat and gone over and over and over it on what we could have done differently. The score could have very easily been 150 to nothing.” Western Hills coach John Naylor told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that he disagreed with the bullying allegation, which Buchanan said suggested his coaches “should have
made their payers ease up and quit playing that hard.” Naylor did not immediately return a call from The Associated Press seeking comment Tuesday. Under state law, Aledo’s principal must investigate the complaint and prepare a report. The complaint was filed with the school district, which the law requires to provide bullying complaint forms on its websites. The University Interscholastic League, the governing body for high school sports in Texas, only has a mercy rule for sixman football that ends a game when one team gets ahead by 45 points by halftime or later. There is no mercy rule for 11-man football, though coaches can agree to end a game early, UIL spokeswoman Kate Hector said. Buchanan said Tuesday he wasn’t aware of that option. There were about 1,500 fans still in the stands at the end of the game, most of them Aledo’s, he said. About 5,000 were at the Bearcats’ stadium in Aledo at the beginning because it was a recognition night for band members’ parents. A cold front that brought rain added another reason to leave when the game started to get out of hand, Buchanan said.
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DENVER (AP) — Two Colorado cantaloupe farmers who pleaded guilty to charges related to a deadly listeria outbreak have agreed to meet with family members of people who died and to donate any money they may collect from a related lawsuit to victims and their families, a lawyer said Tuesday. The comments by defense attorney Forrest Lewis came in federal court in Denver as Eric and Ryan Jensen entered their pleas to six misdemeanor counts of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce. The 2011 listeria outbreak traced to the tainted fruit caused 33 deaths and sent scores of people to hospitals. “This is a complex case and there’s a lot to be explained,”
Lewis said while discussing the pleas. “These young men are stepping up because it happened on their watch.” A statement from the Jensens’ attorneys says the brothers were shocked and saddened by the deaths, but the guilty pleas do not imply any intentional wrongdoing or knowledge that the cantaloupes were contaminated. Both brothers acknowledged in court that they had processed and shipped tainted cantaloupe in July and August of 2011. “We were in charge of the operation,” Eric Jensen said. The federal charges carry penalties of up to six years in prison and $1.5 million in fines. A sentencing hearing has been set for Jan. 28. Lewis said in court that the brothers have no criminal record.
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While blowouts are not uncommon in Texas high school football, Aledo has racked up several of them this season, due in part to being placed in a new district that has not been as strong in football. The Bearcats’ average victory margin in four district games is 77 points. The University Interscholastic League bases its realignment decisions on enrollment and geographic location to minimize travel time, a move aimed at reducing class absences. When Aledo was placed in a different district before last season, its travel time to the furthest location was cut from two hours to about 35 miles, Buchanan said. Buchanan’s team, which is averaging 69.3 points a game with a 7-0 record, ran just 32 plays but scored on about every third one during Friday’s game. Aledo rushed for 391 yards. It scored eight touchdowns on the ground, two each on passes and punt returns, and one on a fumble recovery. “It certainly didn’t seem like they were trying to run up the score in this case,” Hector said. Western Hills had 79 yards rushing and 67 yards passing.
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California’s new domestic violence law more supportive
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n Friday, Oct. 11, California lawmakers passed important legislation which protects the jobs of victims of domestic violence and outlaws discrimination in the workplace due to their situation. The measure was lobbied for by Carie Charlesworth, who was put on leave in January 2013 following an incident at her place of work, Holy Trinity School in El Cajon, California. Her ex-husband, Martin Charlesworth, appeared in the school’s parking lot and caused a lockdown at the school as a result. Carie has a restraining order against her former husband because of physical abuse and had informed the school’s principal of the situation. Later, in April, she was notified that her contract would not be extended into the upcoming 2013-2014 year “in the interest of the safety of the students,” which had been compromised by the “unfortunate and challenging situation.” Her four children will also prevented from returning to Holy Trinity School as students. While one can sympathize with the situation the school was put in and understand that the safety of their students was their priority, Carie Charlesworth should not be penalized for the situation. It is gratifying that the state of California took action to protect Charlesworth and others like her when Holy Trinity School and the Catholic Diocese of San Diego would not. Instead of victim-blaming and forcing Charlesworth into becoming an unemployed mother, the school could have increased security at the school or assisting in relocating Charlesworth and her family to so that she could work at a new school in the diocese. Both of these would have continued the assurance of safety at the school while supporting the victim. According to a 2011 study from the Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center’s Project SURVIVE, 40 percent of victims in California have been fired from their jobs due to suffering from domestic violence or fear this happening. Another 2006 study from the Legal Momentum Women’s Legal Defense and Education Fund reported that half of domestic violence survivors had lost a job partly because their domestic violence background. Both of these studies were reported by Huffington Post. California made a vital update in caring for its victims and for allowing for their success in the future. Instead of stripping away the rights of victims forced in these situations, more states should follow California’s lead in protecting survivors of domestic violence.
The ‘Ultimate iPhone’ and how it applies to everything else
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esterday Apple announced the new iterations of its tablet offerings, the iPad Air and the new iPad mini with a retina display. For the most there was nothing that was truly revolutionary. The devices were thinner, lighter and faster than their predecessors as has been the case for the past few years with Apple on the hardware front. Despite not having anything to do with the smartphone, this continues the idea of the “ultimate iPhone”. The idea, which has been around By Kayvon Ghoreshi since the first few years of the Commentary Editor iPhone, essentially says that Apple created a feature filled “ultimate iPhone” and then stripped away certain features so as to release yearly iterations of incremental improvements. As an example, the iPad mini was released when the iPad already had a retina display. However, the retina display was saved until the second generation of iPad minis. From a business perspective, this makes perfect sense. If you release the absolute best phone or tablet you can, where do you go from there? Apple doesn’t start the process of building a new iPhone or iPad right after the latest one is released. These devices are planned and developed years in advance. Apple even commented on how they’ve been working on the iPad Air for
years so it was likely being worked on right around the same time as the third and fourth generation iPads. This strategy isn’t unique to Apple. Take Sony’s PlayStation. About halfway through the life cycle of the PS2, Sony introduced a newer version that was slimmed down. The same thing happened during the life cycle of the PS3. These new consoles were smaller, lighter and had a few minor tweaks, but for the most part were the same devices. This move helped reinvigorate sales when they began to lull, similar to what minor updates do for smartphones. The only real difference is that the time it takes to reach that lull is much shorter for a smartphone than for a video game console. This concept doesn’t just apply to technology. Look at the entertainment industry. Yves Guillemot, CEO of Ubisoft, said in an interview with Kotaku that iterations of the popular “Assassin’s Creed” series were already planned through 2016. As someone who has played through the entire series thus far, it shows a striking parallel to the iPhone and iPad. “Assassin’s Creed” has come a long way since the first entry, but other than the jump to the second installment, the series has had years of relatively minor annual refinements to get to that point. The same idea exists for movies. Franchises, particularly of action movies, are often planned years in advance with each subsequent film trying to up the ante, while more or less remaining the same. Taken 3 was recently announced. Should we expect something drastically different from Liam Neeson killing a bunch of bad guys in a spectacular fashion? Probably not. It will, however, probably have different set pieces for when Neeson’s character does inevitably
take down a horde of bad guys. You can even apply this idea to sports. A football team likely has a lot of options within their offensive and defensive playbook. However, they aren’t going to use every look in the first week of the season. According to CBS, following their victory over the Washington Redskins in the first game of the season, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick said they “probably showed 60 percent” of their offense in that game. It makes no sense to play your entire hand so early in the season which is why teams tend to save certain offensive plays, trick plays or defensive coverages for later in the season. It also doesn’t make sense to assemble a team, in any sport, that will be good for one season. Instead, teams are usually built with the intention of improving and having sustained success over multiple seasons. On a more general and abstract level, the idea of the “ultimate iPhone” puts emphasis on the marathon, not the sprint. Regardless of the effects it may have on the process of innovation, it is in the best interest of companies like Apple or Ubisoft to manage years of incremental progress as opposed to having a few good bursts before burning out. We encounter this perspective of planning for the long term in sports, politics, entertainment, education and almost every other aspect of our lives. And although it may seem slow and tedious, it is also usually in our best interest.
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Let them play: Don’t boycott Sochi Olympics
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ruce Kennedy may be the best javelin thrower to never compete in the Olympics. In 1972, Kennedy was the best javelin thrower in Rhodesia, a small African nation which is now known as Zimbabwe. However, African nations threatened to boycott the Olympics in Munich that year if Rhodesia was allowed to compete. This was because the Rhodesian government had a policy of racial separation similar to apartheid South Africa. Kennedy was already in Munich when the International Olympic Committee disqualified the By Gregory Koch Rhodesian Staff Columnist delegation. In 1976, Kennedy was again unable to participate for Rhodesia, as the team was once again suspended. By 1980, Kennedy was a world-class athlete and had become an American citizen. He planned to represent the United States at the Olympics in Moscow. However, the United States boycotted these Olympics and so Kennedy once again could not participate. Ironically, the oppressive Rhodesian government had fallen, and the country was allowed to participate in the Olympics under its new
name, Zimbabwe. By 1984, Kennedy was past his prime and did not make the U.S. Olympic team. According to the Los Angeles Times, Kennedy’s best throw in 1980 was 287 feet. This would have been good enough for an Olympic bronze medal in an event long dominated by communist European countries. It would have sent a powerful message to the Warsaw Pact powers while at the same time allowing Kennedy to realize his dream. Instead, Kennedy was punished for the sins of political leaders not once, not twice, but three separate times. Now, various groups are calling for a boycott of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia as a result of Russia’s notorious anti-gay laws which ban even speaking in support of homosexuality. Furthermore, Russia plans to enforce these laws during the Olympics. Like the 1980 boycott, this will mainly hurt the athletes who represent their countries, rather than hurting Russia itself. It would send a much more powerful message against Russia’s horrific laws if nations send their best athletes, including openly gay ones like New Zealand short track speed skater Blake Skjellerup, to compete in Sochi.
It is true that Russia’s laws and practices treat homosexuals as less than human. It is true that this needs to change. Other nations should put pressure on Russia to change these laws. However, a boycott is not the way to do so. If Skjellerup performs well in Sochi, then some Russians will realize that perfectly productive and normal human beings can be gay. Although Skjellerup is probably not good enough to win a medal, he competes in a sport that is notorious for unpredictable results, so it is plausible that he will wind up on the medal podium. Just as Kennedy could have medaled in a sport dominated by the communists, Skjellerup may have a chance to smash Russian stereotypes and win a medal in his sport’s biggest competition. None of this will happen if New Zealand boycotts the Olympics and Skjellerup is forced to stay home. The 1936 Olympics were held in Berlin, in Nazi Germany. There was significant pressure to boycott these Olympics due to Hitler’s policies. Hitler’s policies were far worse than Russia’s law, but only Spain ultimately boycotted. These Olympics featured American Jesse Owens winning four gold medals in track and field. Owens was African-American, which
made him less than human in the eyes of the Nazis. Owens certainly didn’t fit in with the “Aryan purity” idea of the Nazis, and by competing and dominating he sent a powerful message. Had the United States boycotted, this would never have happened. All athletes, regardless of sexual orientation, dream of competing in the Olympics. It is not their fault that Russia’s government passes oppressive laws. Furthermore, the athletes who would be impacted are not Russian and have no responsibility whatsoever for the government or its policies. By preventing them from competing in Sochi, their life dream has been denied. Many of them will never get another chance. Most athletes cannot extend their peak to cover two Olympiads and will be past their prime by the 2018 Olympics. Athletes in a few sports, like figure skating, will be too old to compete at all. Boycotting the Olympics will hurt the athletes far more than it will hurt Russia. While Russia must be pressured to repeal its anti-gay laws, an Olympic boycott is not the way to do it.
Gregory.Koch@UConn.edu 7th-semester actuarial science @gregoryakoch
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Transformation of urban India and artistic diversity celebrated in new installations By Zarrin Ahmed Staff Writer Convergence: Contemporary Art from India and the Diaspora and Framing Photography are two new exhibits that opened at the Benton on Tuesday afternoon. The reception and opening of the exhibits will be held this Sunday from 3 – 5 p.m. In the pamphlet for the exhibit, curator Kathryn Meyers outlines the gallery and presents the history of her interest in Indian art and the campus-wide initiatives to bring Indian culture into curriculum, especially with the presence of the India Studies Program, which began in 2004. In order to teach and share her love of India and her own learning process, Meyers put together this exhibit with the help of other faculty members like Betty Hanson, Elizabeth Mahan and Cathy SchlundVials, whom she thanks in the beginning of the book. The purpose of the handout isn’t to take away from the gallery exhibit itself, but to enhance the audience’s knowledge behind each artwork displayed at the Benton. It holds dense historical and biographical information about the exhibit, including the basis for the term “convergence.” As a response to art from the other parts of the world being unseen in the Western world, new artists are beginning to integrate art inspired by their homelands with responses to their locale and the issues around them. The new exhibit features artwork from those that are India-based and are artists of Indian origin that are
I was taken on a journey into the 1900s, viewing numerous perspectives of quiet moments that represent America. This wasn’t during my photojournalism class yesterday, either; it was when I spent an hour at the Benton moving through their two new exhibits. The phrase “two new exhibits” isn’t tossed around lightly. Under the direction of Nancy Stula, the Benton has taken up a new method of displaying artwork. Out of the three galleries in the building, one of the galleries will continually rotate through works from the Benton’s personal collection while the other two will host exhibits. With the arrival of two new exhibits, it’s as if the museum has had a makeover in content. Vastly different, the two exhibits showcase the photographs from the 20th century and contemporary art from India and the diaspora. For those who aren’t veterans or frequents of the museum, perhaps the new changes in the galleries don’t mean much. Spending an hour at an art museum isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, nor would some call it relaxing. I’ve enjoyed looking at art for a while now, but haven’t figured out, until today, how this appreciation could be felt and experienced by all students at UConn. Running into an old friend from high school at the exhibits, I was curious why he was there and what he liked the best. He is an environmental studies major and pointed me to a painting by William Lois Sonntag, a Hudson River Valley painter. The Hudson River School is an American art movement that focused on natural landscape paint-
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The William Benton Museum of Art’s latest exhibit, “Convergence: Contemporary Art from India and the Diaspora,” brings the culture of India and the history of its urban development and transformation to Storrs.
now living elsewhere, hence the attribution to the diaspora, or dispersion. The first exhibit brings together 15 contemporary artists “who employ diverse creative approaches to explore issues of identity and the continued power of place in our global world.” As a part of this exhibit, there are four events tied to its opening. The first is a screening of the film “The Namesake” on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in Laurel Hall. After that is a gallery talk with art professor Kathryn
Benton’s exhibit appeals to students of all interests
By Zarrin Ahmed Staff Writer
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ings seen through the scope of Romanticism. English and art majors will probably understand what this means and where it comes from, but for everyone else, these painting feature the vastness of American landscape in the 1800s where human beings are painted small and almost unnoticeable compared to the hills, mountains, and valleys of the country shortly after its founding. As an environmental scientist, my friend related with the human beings inside the painting, commenting on how the landscape can’t be mastered by humans but only worked with. I told him my perspective of the painting is greatly different, since I viewed the piece as a part of an exhibit, which was necessary for a story, as a journalist. Just speaking to him about this one piece opened my eyes to how students from all different majors can relate to art works in unique ways. Art isn’t just for artists. It’s made for communities and for expression, and when all parts of a community come together to express and share views, there’s a lot of room for growth and exploration of understandings. These exhibits at the Benton speak out to every person, something that I think is vastly underplayed and mot utilized to the fullest the way it should and could be. If you ever find yourself stuck around the Student Union for an hour between classes, or waiting for a meeting, I’d suggest popping into the Benton and allowing yourself to connect to artwork – stories and movements – that speak to you.
Meyers. Visiting Scholar from MIT Miloon Kothari will give the Radha Devi Joshi Lecture on Nov. 14 about the Urban Transformations of India. The last event is a panel discussion about the exhibit and a special gallery tour on Nov. 19. “Framing Photography” features photographs in America from the 19th century, a period where the camera was still fairly new. It focuses on the relevance of photographic portraiture helping the shape of an image of an individual and thriving nation. It con-
sists of works from renowned photographers like Edward Steichen, Imogen Cunningham and Aaron Siskard, as well as regional photographers from around Connecticut, such as Reenie Barrow. These photos represent a multitude of emotions, eras, subjects and movements. Artist Norman Wilfred Lewis wanted to break from its stagnation in too much tradition with his abstract depictions of faces. James Van der Zee captured pride in work, neighborhoods and racial and cultural identity
with his photos of parlor shops amongst other places. Roger Kingston wanted to capture the American vernacular in “those moments that make up the greater part of every life.” With descriptions and bios of each photograph and artist in the exhibit, as well as a reproduction of a stereoscope and an ambrotype in a glass case, there are many things to learn about in this new exhibit. The exhibits will be on display until Dec. 15.
Zarrin.Ahmed@UConn.edu
Students fight back
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Students learn self defense at the Student Union Theater. The event aimed to present the principles of self defense with a humourous twist. The event was hosted by SUBOG.
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In light of recent events, I think it is imperative that we discuss the significant impact of rape culture on our society—in particular, on our college campus. Within the past year, we have seen the university ignore the cries of sexual assault victims, and even become known for the flippant response to rape itself. It was only a few days ago that a performer rapped about the infamous “rape trail” on the UConn campus, only to have students respond enthusiastically to him. What does it say about our university, that we would react with such glee to such a terrible moniker? Rape culture dictates that rape itself has less to do with the assailant and more to do with the victim—the victim is usually described as being the one who is to blame, instead of the assailant. Victims are commonly seen as being at fault because of their clothing, previous interactions with their assailants (which may or may not have been positive), as well as the idea that a verbal ‘no’ is the only requirement for sexual assault. However, the requisite for consensual sex is verbal, enthusiastic agreement to coitus—one that cannot be given if the person in question is intoxicated, unsure, afraid of disagreeing, or gives any indication that they are uncomfortable with proceeding to have sex. There seems to be an unfortunate habit of victims not getting the help that they seek. Carolyn Luby, who became infamous last year for her rejection of the new aggressive UConn mascot, was sent threatening emails and sexually harassed to the point where she felt unsafe on campus, only to be told to simply wear a hat and lie low. More recently, Kylie Angell’s assaulter was allowed back on campus after making an appeal. Angell was also insulted by the campus police, who employed the age-old habit of victim-blaming (HuffingtonPost’s direct quote that was used: “Women need to stop spreading their legs like peanut butter or rape is going to keep on happening ‘til the cows come home”). In what world would that be appropriate to say within hearing of a trauma victim, whether or not it was directly addressed to her, especially from those that are meant to protect us all? Luby’s fearful premonition that the mascot would only promote more aggression and ambivalence towards rape seems to ring true. What is worse is that the students don’t appear to realize just what their responses mean, and how much weight they carry. A commenter on Huffington Post’s article on the Timeflies concert indignantly responded that “to condemn us for a three second response to a rap lyrics is ridiculous.” However, I believe that to not analysis our responses is to insult us all—we are all intelligent members of society, capable of knowing what is right and what is wrong, and of knowing why we support what we do. If cheering in response to the “rape trail” is not indicative of student support of flippancy towards rape, then what is it?
Imaani.Cain@UConn.edu
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assassination games ever developed. The game was originally released in 2012 and stars Corvo Attano, the Lord Protector of Empress Jessamine Kaldwin and her daughter, Emily. When he is framed for the murder of the Empress during the midst of a deadly plague and Emily is kidnapped, Corvo joins up with a group of rebels in order to take revenge on those actually responsible for the Empress’ death, rescue Emily, and restore her as the rightful heir to the throne of the Empire of Isles. The setting relies on a “chaos” meter in game. The more violently you act (one can actually proceed through the entire game without killing anyone), the more chaotic the game world becomes; higher levels of chaos spread the plague, and the environments to deteriorate more quickly. This allows for a completely different experience each time you play. “Dishonored” is currently available for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.
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» GAME NEWS
Pokémon: How much is too much
By Zachary Lederman Staff Writer
A little over a week ago, Pokémon X and Y were released, and with them came a gaggle of 68 new Pokémon. There’s now a total of 718 official Pokémon, nearly five times the amount we started off with in 1998, with more likely on the way in the coming months through official Nintendo events. But what are these new Pokémon really bringing to the table? Are they making the games better, changing nothing, or just making it worse? To sum it up, do we have too many Pokémon? Most people know of the original 151 Pokémon. Virtually every one of them is iconic in their own right, from the starter trio of Charmander, Bulbasaur and Squirtle, to Ponyta and of course, Pikachu, the series mascot. But how many can actually name, or even identify, most of the remaining 567? Except for the most hardcore fans, I doubt that too many can even come close. Sure, most people can probably name the legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo, Arceus and Entei, or pseudo-legends like Garchomp, Metagross and Tyranitar, but how many could readily identify what Reuniclus, Swanna or Drifblim are? The sad fact of the matter is that each new Pokémon does little more these days than devalue the worth of their predecessors and make the games continually more difficult to
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Pokémon recently added 68 new Pokémon during the release of the X and Y edition of the game bumping the total up to 718 official characters.
balance. The great thing about each of the original 151 was that every Pokémon, even if they were in the same evolutionary line, was unique and interesting, and offered something different in either the way they were designed or the way that they battled. You don’t see that nearly as much anymore. Many of the Pokémon are starting to seem like carbon copies of earlier designs (like every single early game bird Pokémon), or they’re just flat out poorly designed. I mean, Vanillite is literally just an ice cream cone with a face. How is that a Pokémon? Or what about
Dwebble? It doesn’t even look like a Pokémon, but rather just a regular animal. Let’s look at the legendary Pokémon as well. When the series started, we had exactly five legendary Pokémon: Mewtwo, the legendary bird trio, and Mew, who was only accessible through events or cheating. Obtaining any of these felt epic because they were unique and difficult to find, let alone catch. Compare this to the 26 legendary Pokémon added in generations IV and V. Yes, 26 new ‘legendary’ Pokémon in the span of two generations. Where’s the uniqueness? Where’s the
difficulty? You can barely walk through a cave without tripping over one, and going to any Nintendo event will see your DS bombarded with mystery gifts containing others. What does it mean to be ‘legendary’ anymore in this series? I love the games you make, Game Freak, and I will continue to play each new installment of this wonderful series, but you guys need to consider how many new Pokémon you add each time.
Zachary.Lederman@UConn.edu
»GAME PREVIEW
‘South Park’: The stick of truth to hit shelves in December By Alex Sferrazza Staff Writer
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It has been a very long road indeed for “South Park: The Stick of Truth.” Ever since its announcement in Game Informer almost two years ago, details on the RPG have been hard to come by with only a few trailers presented in the time since. Not helping the game’s case was the bankruptcy of the title’s original publisher THQ, but thankfully Ubisoft picked up the title. After years of anticipation, last week attendees at the NYCC (myself included) witnessed a behind closed doors gameplay demonstration of the title in action. Finally after observing the actual title, I can confirm that “South Park: The Stick of Truth” really is everything you could have hoped to see
in a “South Park” game. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the studio behind some of the largest RPG titles of the past decade (“Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2–The Sith Lords”, “Fallout: New Vegas”), and personally written by the creators and “South Park” show runners Trey Parker and Matt Stone, “The Stick of Truth” aims to provide the definitive “South Park” video game experience. While viewing the actual game in action it’s remarkable to see just how good the title looks. Cinematics and cutscenes predictably look as if they were scenes straight out of the TV show, but its amazing to see just how well the title shifts from a cutscene to actual gameplay. The actual over-world and characters are rendered
exactly as they appear in the show, and often you won’t be able to tell the difference between gameplay and cutscene; it looks that good. As far as the actual gameplay is concerned, the title adopts a format that can most easily be compared to “Paper Mario” and “Mario and Luigi.” The over world is traversable in a 2.5D format similar to those games (as opposed to a fully 3D playable area one would find in “Skyrim.” Battles are initiated when your character touches an enemy in the over-world. Traditional turn based JRPG combat ensues with some action elements, again akin to those seen in the Mario titles mentioned above. What must be stressed about the title is just how damn funny it is. You won’t go ten seconds without
cracking up. One particular highlight of the demo was witnessing Cartman coughing up “blood” only to see him open a ketchup packet for the effect. However, the humor is extended beyond the cutscenes. The particular battle scene we witnessed featured a narration by stuttering Jimmy Valmer in between each attack scene, in which Jimmy uttered some classic lines in the form of a medieval serenade. Rest assured, both “South Park” fans and fans of old style RPGs are in for a real treat when this title drops. “South Park: The Stick of Truth” is headed to Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC on Dec. 10th.
Alex.Sferrazza@UConn.edu
» THEATER
Playwright contest winner named, next stop B’way
NEW YORK (AP) — A sophomore from New York University has emerged from a frazzling and frenzied two-day playwriting boot camp to win a shot at penning a short play for Broadway. Devin Mojica, a 19-year-old New Yorker who is working toward a drama major at Tisch School of the Arts, on Monday beat out five other alumni of the Urban Arts Partnership writing programs to get the chance to write one of the six short pieces that will be performed as part of the “The 24 Hour Plays” next month by a host of celebrities including Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Gina Gershon and Zachary Levi. All six student candidates had just six hours Monday
afternoon at the Partnership’s offices downtown to each write a 3-minute, 3-person play that was then performed that night before industry professionals and a panel of judges. Some of the actors who pitched in to perform included Frankie Fiason, Rachel Dratch and Eddie Kaye Thomas. Mojica, who won with his play “Naughty List,” a comedy set in an anger management class, next will be mentored by a master playwright and be ready to write another short play during a marathon writing and creating session Nov. 17-18 at Broadway’s American Airlines Theatre. “It’s pretty crazy,” Mojica said in a phone interview. “Now it’s going to be 700 audi-
ence members watching. It’s a little bit different.” He said being in the fire of creativity was the best part of the process and wants to do that wherever his career takes him. “Creating art is so much more important that the paycheck, although I would like to stress that I’d love the paycheck,” he said. “The fact that we can all fit in a room and come up with these great works of art is the best thing. There’s nothing like it in the world.” That contest puts Mojica’s work alongside five other short plays by the likes of David Lindsay-Abaire, Jonathan Marc Sherman, Lynn Nottage, Theresa Rebeck and Rachel Axler. The stars expected to act in their works will be Jamie
Chung, David Cross, Fisher Stevens, Natalie Dormer, Rachel Dratch, Gaby Hoffman, Zosia Mamet, Rosie Perez, Julia Stiles and Amber Tamblyn, among others. Next month, the pressure will be on as the playwrights gather at 10 p.m. on Nov. 17 and must pen a 10-minute play by 7 a.m. the next morning. The celebrity actors will then rehearse the work for the next 12 hours. At 8 p.m. on Nov. 18, the plays will be performed for a live audience. Mojica is undaunted. “Maybe it’s because I’m in college, but I think the best writing happens between 12 and 6 a.m.,” he said, with a laugh. “I don’t actually start homework after 12 a.m.”
Nintendo announced this week that they are ending production of the original Wii console in Japan, bringing to a close the era of Nintendo’s most successful home console since the Super Nintendo. The system has its share of ups and downs during its life cycle. Love it or hate it, you can’t deny one thing: the Nintendo Wii has forever changed the video game industry. Announced in 2005 under the codename “Revolution,” Nintendo had its fan base in a frenzy over the promise that the company’s next major home console would not attempt to face Microsoft and Sony’s future systems head on, but would start a revolution. While the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 revisited the same design philosophy applied to each and every console generation up to that point – improved graphics and processing power – Nintendo, having fallen to third place in terms of market share with the GameCube console decided to go in a radically different direction. Their new console would feature hardware comparable to that seen the prior generation. The decision to forego any major technological improvements was made in an effort to undercut the exuberant cost of their competitor’s consoles, and to focus the attention of both the press and consumers on the system’s true innovation, motion control.
“Their new console would feature hardware comparable to that seen the prior generation.”
The “Revolution,” which would be given its official title “Wii” only days prior to E3 2006, featured an entirely original controller design that more closely resembled a television remote control rather than a game controller. The “Wiimote” featured two major innovations each involving motion control. First of all, the controller could be pointed directly at the screen and serve as a cursor, particularly useful in the case of shooter titles where combat was as simple as pointing and shooting. Most significantly however was the ability to use real world gestures to mimic actions on screen, such as swinging the controller like a tennis racket in a tennis game and like a golf club in a golf game. Years later, the introduction of the “Wii MotionPlus” accessory provided for true 1:1 motion control where even the slightest tilt or gesture of the controller could be replicated on screen as seen in titles such as “The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.” By focusing their efforts on unique gameplay innovations, Nintendo hoped to distinguish themselves from their competi-
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
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Esteemed children’s author visits UConn
By Jingyuan Fu Campus Correspondent
Author Rita WilliamsGarcia presented how she came to write her renowned novel, One Crazy Summer, at UConn on Oct. 22. “They’re here!” A student called out at 3:52p.m. A sudden, almost tense silence immediately fell. “Or maybe not,” the same person said, seconds later, when the group seemed to pass right by the classroom. Nervous laughter, but the same group opened the door after a moment’s hesitation. “I’m not Rita,” Pegi Deitz Shea, another children’s author in attendance, said, and the audience laughed again. She proceeded to tell them what they had already been told: that Williams-Garcia’s train was late for her 3:30
appearance, but that she would come very soon. Sure enough, the children’s author arrived minutes later, and her presentation, “The Road to One Crazy Summer,” began. “From looking at me,” she started, “You can tell that I’ve been around for a while.” On her PowerPoint, a slide displayed Elvis Presley and Little Richard, segregated music icons of the 1950s and 1960s. Williams-Garcia spoke of her life as a child living in racially tumultuous times, using the “Little Rock Nine” as an example. “Emotion doesn’t lie,” she told the audience as she discussed how her memories and emotions as a child affected her writing career. Williams-Garcia went on to talk about her early aspirations to be a writer, which seemed to stem from both
her tendency to daydream in all occasions and a desire for more money. Her work as a young child, done either in journals or on her sister ’s typewriter, were done in accordance with the Writer’s Rita Handbook that she enthusiastically read. Despite a period of rejection slips, she achieved success first in a magazine with the story “Ben-ji Speaks.” The author then movedon to the main focus of the presentation: her creative process in writing One Crazy Summer, her most famous novel. Williams-Garcia
emphasized the importance of research, and described how her investigations of the Black Power movement as an adult confirmed what she remembered from her childhood. In the novel, she emphasized the involvement of Williams- children within the movement Garcia by depicting the “crazy summer” that three children spend with their mother, is a poet working with the movement. She also explained how the exploration of names within the story ties with similar African-American fascination with names during the 1960s. Williams-Garcia ended her presentation expressing her conflicted feelings
“Emotion doesn’t lie.”
on African-American culture today. “I am glad that some aspects of it can be shared to the world,” she said, “But at the same time, some parts of it has been appropriated into other areas when it really should be preserved, and I’m less comfortable with that.” The audience, which was made up mostly of English majors and faculty working in the English department, seemed entertained and interested in Williams-Garcia’s presentation. Professor Katharine Capshaw Smith, who planned the event, seemed especially pleased. “We are tremendously fortunate to have a premier African American writer visit UConn. She is a witty, insightful, provocative writer and her work is the material we will still be studying fifty years from now.”
Jingyuan.Fu@UConn.edu
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Kim Kardashian, Kanye West are engaged
NEW YORK (AP) — Marriage is coming after the baby carriage for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Kardashian’s publicist, Ina Treciokas, confirmed Tuesday that the couple are engaged. E! News first reported that West proposed to Kardashian Monday — her 33rd birthday — in front of family and friends at the AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. Kardashian gave birth to the couple’s first child, daughter North West, in June. A photo posted on Instagram shows a screen at the stadium that reads “PLEEEASE MARRY MEEE!!!” — in typical West font — above a blackclad orchestra. Another shows Kardashian showing off a diamond ring with a smiling West behind her. The Kardashian clan has a series of reality shows on E!, but the network said Tuesday it did not have cameras at the stadium to capture the moment. Khloe Kardashian seemed to celebrate on Twitter when she wrote: “Tears of JOY!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!!” She also tweeted: “Wow!!!!! Am I dreaming??!?!” Kimye were quiet on Twitter. Kardashian was previously
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tors, traditional philosophy. When the holiday season of 2006 came around, the Xbox 360 was plagued with bad press regarding the console’s ridiculously high hardware failure rate and the Playstation 3 was little more than a laughing stock due to its absurdly high $499 price point, Nintendo’s gamble was poised to pay off. The launch of the Nintendo Wii was highlighted by two of the greatest launch titles in history: “The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess” and the system’s killer app “Wii Sports.” In a dramatic turn of events, the comparatively underpowered Wii began to outsell the competition at a staggering pace, eventually granting Nintendo it’s first lead in the industry’s market share since the days of the Super Nintendo. Sooner rather than later however, the console’s reputation would face a dramatic decline.
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Singer Kanye West and girlfriend Kim Kardashian attend Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation 2012 Angel Ball cancer research benefit at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. Marriage is coming after the baby carriage for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. E! News reports West proposed to Kardashian Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, on Kardashian’s 33rd birthday, in front of family and friends at the AT&T Park.
married to NBA player Kris Humphries. Their divorce was finalized in June after they were married for 72 days in 2011. Her first marriage was
to music producer Damon Thomas in 2000. West is currently on a tour with Kendrick Lamar. “The Yeezus Tour” will visit the
SAP Center in San Jose on Tuesday night. Earlier Monday, he attended the Hollywood Film Awards in Beverly Hills, presenting Steve McQueen
with the Hollywood Breakout Director Award.
Holocaust survivor to make symphony debut with Ma BOSTON (AP) — A 90-year-old Holocaust survivor will make his orchestral debut with renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma on Tuesday to benefit a foundation dedicated to preserving the work of artists and musicians killed by the Nazis. Ma and George Horner, a retired doctor who lives near Philadelphia, embraced warmly in a small room at Boston’s Symphony Hall on Tuesday afternoon before a brief rehearsal. Ma thanked Horner for helping the Terezin Music Foundation, named for the town of Terezin, site of an unusual Jewish ghetto in what was then German-occupied Czechoslovakia. Even amid death and hard labor, Nazi soldiers there allowed prisoners to stage performances. On Tuesday night, they will play music composed 70 years ago when Horner was incarcerated. “It’s an extraordinary link to the past,” said concert organizer Mark Ludwig, who leads the foundation. Horner played piano and accordion in the Terezin cabarets, including tunes written by fellow inmate Karel Svenk. On Tuesday, Horner will play two of Svenk’s works solo — a march and a lullaby — and then team up with Ma for a third piece called “How Come the Black Man Sits in the Back of the Bus?” Svenk did not survive the genocide. But his musical legacy has, due in part to a chance meeting of Ludwig, a scholar of Terezin composers, and Horner, who never forgot the songs that were written and played in captivity. Still, Ludwig found it hard
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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, right, greets Holocaust survivor George Horner in a rehearsal room at Symphony Hall Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 22, 2013, in Boston. The 90-year-old pianist will make his orchestral debut with Ma Tuesday night, where they will play music composed 70 years ago at the Nazi prison camp where Horner was imprisoned.
to ask Horner to perform pieces laden with such difficult memories. “To ask somebody who ... played this in the camps, that’s asking a lot,” said Ludwig. Yet Horner readily agreed to what he described as a “noble” mission. It didn’t hurt that he would be sharing the stage with Ma — even if he thought Ludwig was joking at first. “I told him, ‘Do you want me to swallow that one?’” Horner recalled with a laugh. “I couldn’t believe it because it’s a fantastic thing for me.”
Ma said before the performance that he hoped it will inspire people to a better future. “I grew up with the words, ‘never again,’” said Ma, who was born 10 years after the end of World War II revealed the scope of the Holocaust. “It is kind of inconceivable that there are people who say the Holocaust didn’t exist. George Horner is a living contradiction of what those people are saying.” He said Horner was able to survive “because he had music, because he had friends, because the power of
music could fill in the empty spaces.” “To me George Horner is a huge hero, and is a huge inspiration,” Ma said. “He is a witness to a window, and to a slice of history, that we never want to see again, and yet we keep seeing versions of that all over the world. I hope we are inspired by that and we keep that memory forever.” The program features additional performances by Ma and the Hawthorne String Quartet. In a statement, Ma said he’s glad the foundation is “giving voice through music to those
whose voices have been tragically silenced.” Horner was 21 when he was freed by Allied soldiers in 1945 after serving time at Terezin, Auschwitz and Buchenwald. His parents and sister perished in the camps. And though his back still bears the scars of a Nazi beating, he remains spry and seems much younger than his 90 years. When Horner found out about the duet with Ma, Ludwig said, “He was so excited, to me he sounded like a teenager.”
NEW YORK (AP) — Two of the three women held captive for a decade in a Cleveland house are collaborating with a Pulitzer Prizewinning team of Washington Post reporters for a planned book about their ordeal. In a statement issued Monday to The Associated Press, an attorney for Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus said they will work with the Post’s Mary Jordan, a Cleveland native, and her husband and fellow reporter, Kevin Sullivan. No meetings with publishers have been scheduled, although interest would likely be based on the popularity of another kidnapping survivor’s memoir, Jaycee Dugard’s “A Stolen Life.” Negotiations for the book will be handled by Washington-based attorney Robert Barnett, whose clients have included President Barack Obama and Amanda Knox. “Many have told, and continue to tell, this story in ways that are both inaccurate and beyond the control of these young women,” said James Wooley, the attorney for Berry and DeJesus. “Our clients have a strong desire for privacy, but it is a reality that confronts them every day. Gina, Amanda and their families have decided to take control and are now interested in telling the story of what happened to them.” Wooley said in his statement that he had known Jordan for years and contacted her about the project. Jordan told the AP during a recent interview that she was drawn to the “resilience” of Berry and DeJesus and was eager to help them tell an “amazing story of overcoming adversity.” In 2003, she and Sullivan won a Pulitzer for their series about the Mexican criminal justice system. Berry, DeJesus and Michelle Knight were all 20 or younger when they were kidnapped between 2002 and 2004 by Ariel Castro, a former school bus driver. They were rescued from Castro’s house on May 6 when Berry broke through a screen door and called 911. Investigators said the women were bound, repeatedly raped and deprived of food and bathroom facilities. Castro was sentenced Aug. 1 to life in prison plus 1,000 years after pleading guilty to 937 counts, including kidnapping and rape, in a deal to avoid the death penalty. He hanged himself in his cell in September.
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Today's Birthday (10/23/13). Fun and creativity energize this year. Your muse for talents and romance blesses you this spring and summer and could carry you to distant shores. Expand boundaries, and explore new flavors. Share your expression. Embrace a golden opportunity. Partnerships grow, and a rise in romantic status follows the spring eclipse. Enjoy abundance. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
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Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 7 -- For the next month, save more than you spend. Focus on resources and planning. Some things are still out of reach. Don't tell everyone what you've got. Get your affairs into order. Rejuvenate romance with poetry, art and magic. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- You can plan for the future while managing current changes. Learn to delegate. Expect the temporary opposition of a partner. Don't make assumptions. Get extra efficient. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -There's plenty of work this month with increased income, so stash it in a safe place. Postpone a family gathering temporarily. Opposites attract. An old flame reappears. There was a reason the spark went out. Keep your focus. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Save enough to get the highest quality. Organize creative efforts. You're exceptionally lucky. A female shows you what really matters and is very pleased that you get it. Allow extra time in the schedule.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 6 -Express your true feelings gently at work. Focus on gathering information and disseminating it wisely this month. Education becomes a priority. Wait until the directions are clear, and papers are in order. Organization saves time. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Things don't go exactly as planned. Keep some of your treasure hidden. Research new structures and practices for more efficiency around daily routines. Keep enough supplies on hand. Delegate unwanted tasks. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -Navigate a conflict of interests. You're in charge this month, with spotlight and megaphone. Ask for help. Postpone gathering with friends (unless it's to accomplish something in teamwork). You're extra powerful. Use it to benefit your community and family. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Avoid a delicate subject. Follow through on old promises and do the financial planning for the next month. Opposites discover a magnetic pull. Take care not to provoke jealousies. Watch out for hidden agendas. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Listen carefully to another opinion. Get festive this month, as social life and status rise together. Think of somebody who needs you. It's better to save than to spend, now. Gracefully mediate a controversy by listening to affected parties. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 6 -- Have fun advancing your career agenda. Notice the effect on your partner. Don't overlook someone who cares. Career matters may take up your time and effort, but you can squeeze in some love. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- You meet people with strong will power. List all the possibilities you can imagine, especially what you'd like to learn. What collaborations can you invent? Travel gets easier this month. Schedule carefully.
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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Tempers are short, especially at work. Go for quiet productivity. Your family needs you around. Use this time to invest in home, family, land and real estate. Moderate a disagreement. Love inspires love.
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McCurry: Rivers streaking, Tennesse skidding and Richardson trade a mistake from NFL, page 12 From one under-appreciated quarterback to another, it’s about time that this column recognizes Chargers QB Philip Rivers for his sizzling start to the year. Rivers has been special this season and, like I said last week, San Diego is a sneaky playoff contender. They’re 4-3 at the moment, and really they’re a play or two away from being 5-2 or 6-1. In the opening week, the Chargers blew a 28-7 third-quarter lead to the Texans, a nightmarish collapse that took the ultimate turn for the worst when Rivers was intercepted by a diving Brian Cushing, who got up and returned the ball for the gametying score. San Diego’s other two losses are to the Titans and the Raiders, and considering they still have to face the Chiefs and the Broncos twice each, they can’t afford too many more slipups to inferior squads. On Sunday, against the most inferior squad of them all, the Jaguars, Rivers made it clear he wasn’t horsing around. He threw just four incompletions (Brandon Weeden throws more than that in warm-ups) and, thanks to a much-improved
Ryan Mathews, the Chargers were able to coast to a 24-6 win. Incompletions have been a rarity of sorts for Rivers—no QB in the NFL has a higher completion percentage than his 74 percent mark—and his quarterback rating is second to the great Peyton Manning. Rivers has thrown for over 400 yards on three occasions already, including in statement victories over the Eagles and Cowboys. All in all, Rivers is most definitely my midseason Comeback Player of the Year. 4. Tennessee went from contenders to pretenders faster than you can say “Ryan Fitzpatrick.” Eventually, if you want to be good you have to “beat good,” and that’s something that Tennessee has failed to do the last three weeks. After a surprising 3-1 start featuring home wins over the Chargers and Jets, the Titans were unable to cash in one any of the three resume-padding opportunities against the Chiefs, Seahawks and 49ers. The fact that starting QB Jake Locker went down with an injured hip against the Jets, and made backup Ryan Fitzpatrick start against Kansas City and Seattle, certainly didn’t help matters. Still, the
same issue that has plagued Tennessee over the years has come back to haunt them in 2013: a dull, lackluster offense. Chris Johnson seems to be as far removed from his 2,500 total-yard, 16-TD 2009 season as Peyton Hillis is from his days on the Madden cover. Locker has shown a few flashes of stardom—he has nine TD’s (eight passing, one rushing) thus far and didn’t throw his first interception until Sunday—but he’s fragile and doesn’t exactly possess an elite core of receivers to throw to. While the Titans were very much in the ballgame versus the Chiefs and Seahawks, they didn’t score against the 49ers until the 4th quarter, at which point San Fran had built a 27-0 lead. Progress has been made this season but, even in the top-heavy AFC, Tennessee is significantly more “pretender” than “contender.” 5. The Colts never should have surrendered a firstrounder for Trent Richardson. Since the Colts decided to riskily send a first-round draft pick to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for the underachieving 2012 third-overall selection, Trent Richardson, their record stands at 4-1. And, if this were college basketball, Indianapolis
would have a spectacular RPI, as three of those wins have come against the league’s elite: San Francisco, Seattle, and Denver. Richardson, though, has done next to nothing in that span to help his team prevail, and his consistent subpar play has affirmed my beliefs that the Colts’ front office jumped the gun in acquiring him from the Browns. I can already hear the arguments directed my way: “He’s only 22 years old,” “He can put up close to 500 pounds on the bench press,” or, “He’s still learning the offense.” While I’m not equipped to label him as a bust so soon, Richardson will never be an impactful runner in the NFL. For his career (yeah, I know it’s only 22 games), he’s averaging 3.4 yards per rush. He has yet to go over 60 rushing yards in a game this entire season. He is 11th in the NFL in rushing attempts (106), but somehow is only 24th in yards 10.22 Men’s Soccer Preview per game (under 50). On the average Sunday, I gain more distance travelling back and forth between the couch and the fridge than Richardson does on the field. Once Vick Ballard and Ahmad Bradshaw suffered season-ending injuries, the Colts panicked in the process
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San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers celebrates during an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013.
of finding a backfield complement to Donald Brown. They could’ve signed someone like Peyton Hillis, Willis McGahee, or Brandon Jacobs for a small fee and put the ball in the hands of the best young QB in the league more often. Instead, they bounced their first-round pick, a pick that most likely would’ve resulted in a much-needed offensive lineman, and sent it to the all-too-happy Browns in exchange for Trent. Ironically, the ageless Reggie Wayne was
lost for the season on Sunday night. If the Richardson trade hadn’t been completed, perhaps Indy would’ve inquired about someone like Greg Little or Hakeem Nicks, probably for a mid-to-late future pick. Because of the mistake to grab Richardson, the idea of adding a receiver mid-season is a pipedream now. So is the theory that Mr. Richardson is going to turn his career around.
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Kobe's health crucial to Lakers' season Heat looking for 4th straight Finals trip LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant has spent half of his life in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, and he's not comfortable sitting on the sideline while his teammates play without him. Yet Bryant's health is just one concern surrounding the Lakers as they begin a season of profound transition. Dwight Howard's decision to take less money to sign with Houston last July removed a cornerstone of the Lakers' rebuilding plan and put their short-term future into flux. Bryant's torn Achilles tendon last April also left Los Angeles without its top player for the short term, with no firm idea when he'll return.
Pau Gasol and Steve Nash will attempt to hold the team together until Bryant is back to something close to full strength. "It's really important for us to embrace these low expectations, try to find a chemistry and build ourselves into a team that has some confidence," Nash said. "Let's not talk about championships right now." The 16-time NBA champions are nobody's pick for a title, even with a roster featuring three likely Hall of Fame players. But in transition, the current Lakers see opportunity. Coach Mike D'Antoni is hoping the Lakers' new roster is more suited to his style of
play. Several free-agent signees — Nick Young, Wesley Johnson, Chris Kaman, Jordan Farmar, Shawne Williams — are hoping to play their way into a longterm job after burning out with other franchises. "We may not be as talented at the top like last year, but I think we got younger, more athletic with more shooters who can space the floor," Nash said. "I think it looks as though we've gone from a favorite to being a noncontender, (but) we've still got the opportunity to build a really great team if we can find a way to play that can be really successful."
MIAMI (AP) — Anytime an NBA franchise is trying to do something only previously done by the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, that's rarefied air. That's what the Miami Heat are trying to reach this season. After going to the NBA Finals in each of the past three seasons — winning the last two titles — the Heat now aim to join an exclusive club. Only the Celtics, from 195766 and again from 1984-87, and the Lakers, from 1982-85, have made at least four consecutive trips to the championship series. "It would mean everything, man," said Heat forward LeBron James. "First of all, it means that I'm doing my part
and I'm helping our team get better. It would mean everything to our team. That's what we're here for. We work our tails off every day. If it can pay off with another Finals appearance, we'd represent the Eastern Conference the best way we can." Miami was taken to the limit twice in last season's playoffs, needing to prevail in Game 7s to beat Indiana in the East finals, then topple San Antonio in the NBA Finals. Ray Allen's dramatic 3-pointer to save the Heat in Game 6 against the Spurs will forever be the stuff of highlight lore. They put together a 27-game winning streak in the regular season a year ago, the second-longest in NBA
history. All that, the Heat say, is pretty much pushed aside now. "This has been a very competitive camp," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "Guys are in here, working, every single day." They're doing so with a singular goal of winning it all. "When you put this kind of talent together, there's always people on the outside trying to figure out ways why it shouldn't work," Heat guard Dwyane Wade said. "When you're on the inside and can put it together and show them that it can work, it's a great feeling. For us to be able to go to the Finals three straight times and hopefully go again, what more can you ask for?
Stypulkoski: NFL's challenge Durant ready system needs some improvement for new season from CHALLENGING, page 12 challenge system may in fact do the opposite. By, quite literally, putting the fate of each incorrect call in the hands of the head coaches and their discretion as to whether or not throwing the little red flag is a good idea, the system may actually enhance the role of the human element and error. At the very least, it stretches the human element into a realm of the game – video replay – that would seem best left to the technology. In fact, the league indirectly acknowledges the ridiculousness of its own system twice in each game – the final two minutes of each half. As any NFL fan knows, those final two minutes end the use of coach’s challenges and instead resort to the booth review, which is automatically instituted on any close play. Essentially, the league is saying that within those two, two-minute windows, halting the use of the little red flags is the more accurate, efficient way to go. Which begs the question: why are the final two minutes of each half more important than the first 28?
Why, when NFL games are often decided by one score, one point, one play, is there a premium placed on only four of the 60 minutes? In a sport and a league where the margin for error is minuscule and the deciding play can come at any time, it is inexcusable not to get the calls right when doing so would require little extra effort. Heck, it might actually require less effort. No longer would each team need a coach in charge of monitoring replays and deciding when challenges should be used. Instead, the league’s designated replay official for each game would take over that responsibility for the full length of the game. Consolidation and efficiency at its finest. But perhaps the most mind-boggling aspect of the NFL’s replay system is this: the NFL can’t get something right that even the notoriously broken college football world has managed to perfect. Getting outsmarted by the bozos responsible for the BCS? Now that’s just sad. Wave the white flag, NFL. It’s time for those little red flags to be surrendered.
Matthew.Stypulkoski@UConn.edu
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant isn't about to let last season's playoff disappointment affect his mindset this season. Nor is the Thunder forward adjusting his expectations for a team that is two seasons removed from reaching the NBA Finals. "We're very confident that we can (win the championship)," Durant said. "We're not going to come in and say, 'We can't win it all; we don't have enough.' We're a confident group of guys." Few would have questioned Durant's expectations a year ago when Oklahoma City — fresh off an appearance in the NBA Finals — was viewed across the league as a team on the rise. Of course, that was two knee surgeries ago for point guard Russell Westbrook. Oklahoma City, even with Durant once again leading the way, enters this season with a certain degree of uncertainty — thanks in large part to curiosity about the health of Westbrook. The Thunder, who led the Western Conference with a 60-22 record last season, are expected to be without the All-Star for the first few weeks of the season as he recovers from surgery to remove a loose stich on Oct. 1. He underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus and appeared on track for a full recovery before the second surgery — a setback Oklahoma City general manger Sam Presti said was minimized because of Westbrook's positive outlook and already strengthened knee. Oklahoma City is accustomed to overcoming doubt, having finished with the West's best record last year even after the trade that sent James Harden to the Rockets. That was thanks in large part to Durant's 28.1 points last season, as well as Westbrook's 23.2 points and 7.4 assists per game.
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Men’s Soccer (7-2-5) Oct. 26 Cincinnati 7 p.m.
Lincecum agrees to two-year contract with Giants
“We’re all going to be rooting hard to bring back the World Series Cup back to Boston like we did in 2004 and 2007.”
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Nov. 2 SMU 7 p.m.
Women’s Soccer (10-7-0) Oct. 24 Rutgers 7 p.m.
Oct. 27 Memphis 7 p.m.
Field Hockey (13-2) Today Old Dominion Noon
Oct. 26 North Carolina 1 p.m.
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Oct. 25 Cincinnati 7 p.m.
Oct. 27 Louisville 1 p.m.
Nov. 1 Houston 8 p.m.
Nov. 3 Yale 2 p.m.
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Nov. 8 USF 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.
Nov. 6 BU 7 p.m. AP
Boston Red Sox players take batting practice as a rainbow appears in the sky above Fenway Park Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, in Boston. The Red Sox are scheduled to host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday.
Men’s Hockey (0-2-0) Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Union Army 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m.
Nov. 2 Sacred Heart 7:05 p.m.
Men’s Basketball Nov. 4 Oct. 30 Southern CT Concordia 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
Nov. 8 Maryland 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 15 Nov. 12 Holy Cross Bentley 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m.
Nov. 14 Detroit 7 p.m.
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Ilgauskas to have his jersey UConn baseball looks to renovate J.O. Christain Field retired by the Cavaliers By Dalton Zbierski Campus Correspondent
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tim Lincecum is staying put with the San Francisco Giants just as he hoped, reaching agreement Tuesday on a $35 million, two-year contract through the 2015 season. The deal is pending a physical, which had yet to be scheduled. Lincecum has a full no-trade clause in the new deal. General manager Brian Sabean said when the season ended that among his top priorities was bringing back the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner, who also indicated he cherishes familiarity and wanted stay with the only club he has known. He pitched the Game 5 clincher in the 2010 World Series at Texas, then shifted to the bullpen and became a reliable reliever during the Giants’ 2012 run to their second title in three years. He pitched a no-hitter July 13 at San Diego. Sabean wanted to lock up Lincecum’s deal before he hit the open market in free agency. The 29-year-old Lincecum just completed a $40.5 million, two-year contract that paid him $22 million this past season. The Giants, who missed the playoffs at 76-86, already took care of their first order of business by signing right fielder Hunter Pence to a $90 million, five-year contract before the season ended. He played every game this year. Lincecum, the 10th overall draft pick by San Francisco in 2006 out of Washington, has had losing records in each of the past three seasons but manager Bruce Bochy has expressed encouragement with the pitcher’s progress to make changes to not only his delivery and mechanics but also his between-start routine and fitness. After his final start of the season Sept. 26 against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers, the four-time AllStar reflected on the idea of a possible departure. Many thought he might listen to his hometown Seattle Mariners if they came calling. The Giants didn’t let that happen, knowing someone would sign Lincecum in a hurry despite all the ups and downs. “I’ve just been one of the most fortunate pitchers in this organization just to be a part of so many things,” said Lincecum, who won the Cy Young in 2008 and ‘09. “To have the guys around me, Barry Bonds, Randy Johnson, big names, Buster Posey coming up, Pablo Sandoval. The names just don’t end. To be here to witness all the things they’ve done, and be there for also the team things, it’s been pretty special for me.” Lincecum went 10-14 with a 4.37 ERA and 193 strikeouts in 32 starts this season. The right-hander joined Hall of Famers Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry and also Kirk Rueter as the only Giants in San Francisco history to win at least 10 games in six straight seasons. With fans unsure whether he would return beyond 2013, his supporters held signs during his last start such as, “Timmy Don’t Leave” and “SF Loves You!” He tipped his cap — a rare gesture for him. “It was pretty special,” Lincecum said at the time. “Just to be in that kind of like situation today, you kind of really see what’s going on and the emotions that are tied with it. I’m still trying to figure out how to handle it.”
Coming off the success of a Big East championship and three NCAA Tournament appearances in four years, UConn baseball is heavily levying for funds to renovate their facilities at J.O. Christian Field. While plans are still in their preliminary stages, upgrades would include a turf field and stadium with a capacity holding several thousand people. “There’s no secret facilities are important in recruiting and we have some fantastic training facilities year round. The guys can develop and get better,” said head coach Jim Penders. “For the 18-20 home games a year it’d be nice to have some chair backs and a good 1500-2000 person facility would be fantastic.” The stadium enhancement could potentially follow in the wake of the UConn Basketball Development Center’s completion next year. Players and coaches within the program are optimistic former Huskies will have an impact on bringing about the change. “Hopefully we can get a few alumni in the major leagues to start giving back a little more and maybe that’s how we can get the money,” said senior RHP Anthony
Marzi. The benefits of new facilities would be obvious. Underclassmen are hopeful they will still be in uniform when the project is completed. “It would be awesome for these facilities to be completed while I am still here. In my opinion it would attract a larger fan base to come out and support the team and make it more fun and exciting to come out and watch a game,” said sophomore first baseman Bobby Melley. “It would make us better, fuel our motivation,” added sophomore pitcher Christian Collelleti. While upperclassmen will in all likelihood fail to see the facility enhancement occur during their time on campus it did not lower the enthusiasm. “I think it’d be awesome to come back to a stadium and watch a game from the stands and see all the new batting cages and new facilities and new locker rooms. I hope that it comes soon,” said Marzi. “Everyone on the team contributes to the success and the next step is new facilities so it’s meaningful to contribute. When you come back and see it you can tell those guys we helped you get this, it’s worth it.”
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By Scott Carroll Staff Writer
Zydrunas Ilgauskas was a nightmare for guards and sportscasters for years as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite never attaining a true star power and only being named to two NBA All-Star Games, “Big Z,” as he’s lovingly referred to, will have his jersey retired by the Cavaliers. Ilgauskas was drafted by the Cavaliers in 1996 with the 20th overall pick and spent 13 years with the franchise. He would make the 2003 and 2005 All-Star Games. Ilgauskus also led the league in offensive rebounds in 2005 with 299, this would be the only statistical category he would lead in. The Cavaliers have retired numbers in the past. Cleveland retired No. 7 for Bingo Smith who helped the Cavaliers capture a 1975-76 Central Division Crown. No. 22 was retired for Larry Nance, a three time all-star. No. 25 was retired for Austin Carr who is better known as “Mr. Cavalier” and No. 43 was retired for Brad Daugherty, the first pick in the 1986 NBA
Draft, selected to five all-star teams and held the Cavaliers’ points scored record until 2008 when he was surpassed by LeBron James. Ilgauskus wasn’t just selected for his on court prowess, but also for his conduct off the court. “He was a hard-working competitor who persevered, was dedicated, inspiring, and was a great teammate,” said Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant. “As good as he was on the court, he was just as good off the court and in our community.” This couldn’t have been truer than in 2009 when Ilgauskus pleaded with the city of Cleveland to direct unclaimed class action settlement money to deserving nonprofit organizations. Ilgauskus joins Shaquille O’Neal as another great big man of the last decade to have his name hung in the rafters of their respective franchise. While he might not have had the flashiest of careers, he represented the franchise and city in the way it deserved.
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Challenging the coach’s challenge
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
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HUSKIES PREVAIL AT YALE
Huskies top Bulldogs in final nonconference match of the season By Mike Corasaniti Senior Staff Writer
Matt Stypulkoski Some coaches flippantly drop it on the field. Others valiantly let it fly 30 yards in a referee’s direction. Bill Belichick keeps it in his sock. Ah, the red challenge flag: the most senseless tool at an NFL coach’s disposal. Throughout the last few years, as baseball has reluctantly withheld from instituting instant replay, we’ve heard the same tired – albeit correct – lines in argument. “The whole point is to get it right.” “Mistakes hurt the integrity of the game.” “The human element shouldn’t be a factor with the technology we have today.” And yet, throughout the process, fans, writers, analysts and insiders everywhere have pointed to football as a shining example of how replay can help ensure accuracy when calls are made. There’s only one problem. The NFL has it all wrong. Since 1999, the King of Sundays has been telling its minions on the sidelines that whenever they feel a call is in doubt, that little red flag is there as a lifeline. Throw it and the play will be reviewed. Get it right and the call will be overturned in your favor. Get it wrong and you’ll lose an ever-precious timeout for wasting our time and making viewers sit through the exhaustive minutelong delay. Oh, and by the way, you only get two tries – well, three if you get both of the first two right – so choose wisely and use sparingly. For 14 years, the NFL has had its coaches playing a game within a game. While coach’s challenges may indeed lead to the correction of some improper calls and help with the efficacy of officiating, the process is still a nonsensical ruse. If the whole point of replay is to get the calls right, improve the integrity of the game and remove the human element, then the challenge system fails on all three counts. Frankly, the system makes it all too easy for blown calls to be missed or just surrendered by the victimized coach. Such was the case in Sunday’s Jets-Patriots game when New England, amidst a drive that was approaching midfield, was handed about seven yards on a “catch” that saw the receiver get just one foot in bounds. While Rex Ryan didn’t challenge the call, which very clearly would have been overturned – it’s unclear whether he didn’t notice the referee’s error or decided that small chunk of territory was not worth using a challenge to defend – the point remains the same: a call was made incorrectly, yet it was not reversed due in large part to the challenge system. The mistake did not affect the Jets – the Patriots punted two plays later – seven yards can very easily be the difference in keeping a drive alive and lead to points that shouldn’t be. Every week, small mistakes like this rather innocuous example at MetLife pile up around the league and go relatively unnoticed and undisccussed. That doesn’t mean, however, that they aren’t an issue. Even minor mistakes that are made and left uncorrected hurt the credibility of officials and the league in a viewer’s eyes. How can a system that’s purported to promote accuracy be taken seriously if it only works part of the time, on select occasions? If the whole point of instant replay is to remove the human element from the game where technology can fill in the gaps, the
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UConn junior midfielder Adria Beso dribbles between two defenders during a match this season. Beso was credited the assist in freshman forward Cyle Larin’s game-winning goal against Yale Tuesday night. The Huskies improved to 7-2-5 on the season with the win and have two matches remaining.
The UConn men’s soccer team was top dog in New Haven Tuesday night where they beat the hosting Yale Bulldogs 1-0 in their final non-conference match of the season. The Huskies (7-2-5, 2-0-4 The American) broke through in the 64th minute when freshman Cyle Larin headed in the deciding goal off of an Adria Beso assist. The goal was Larin’s team-leading seventh goal of the season. UConn had several other opportunities throughout the match created by the likes of forward Allando Matheson and defender Sergio Campbell, but was unable to extend its lead despite dominating offensively. The Huskies also had three corner kick opportunities in the match while not allowing a single Yale corner kick. Yale (3-8-1, 2-0-1 Ivy League) was stymied the entire match offensively, only getting off one shot the entire match thanks to a Jacob Peterson shot that went wide in the 30th minute. The lone shot was the least UConn’s defense has allowed all season. Despite now extending their unbeaten streak to nine consecutive matches (UConn has gone 5-0-4 since Sept. 21), the Huskies came into Tuesday’s match still left out of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Top 25 poll. UConn received 21 votes on its behalf, the fourth most among teams left out of the poll, but not enough to vault the Huskies back into the rankings. UConn dropped out of the rankings after three consecutive draws in late September and early October. A welcome sight came for the Huskies, though, with 12 minutes remaining in the first half. Senior forward Mamadou Doudou Diouf came in for Larin, Diouf’s first appearance since Sept. 17 at Syracuse after a leg injury sidelined the captain. Diouf was able to get off one of UConn’s eight shots in his first game back. UConn returns to Storrs this Saturday for its final regular season match of the season. The Huskies will take on the Cincinnati Bearcats at Morrone Stadium at 7 p.m.
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Cardinals, Red Sox set to renew October rivalry BOSTON (AP) — Lance Lynn squeezed through a door leading into the Green Monster, shimmied along a cramped space behind the famed leftfield wall and peered out a tiny metal slot in the Fenway Park scoreboard. “A little snug for me,” the burly St. Louis pitcher said. Plenty of Cardinals got their first look at the centuryold ballpark during a workout Tuesday, a day before they opened the World Series against the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox saw a neat sight, too. As they took batting practice at dusk, a giant, vibrant rainbow formed high in the sky beyond center field. Slugger David Ortiz noticed. “Oh, yeah,” he said. “It’s a Dominican thing.” Something special always seems to happen when the Redbirds and Red Sox meet, from Stan the Man vs. the
Splendid Splinter, to Gibby vs. Yaz, to Pedro vs. Pujols. Now, they’re set to meet for the fourth time in “that Octobery kind of air,” as Cardinals Game 1 starter Adam Wainwright described it. Jon Lester will oppose him Wednesday night, facing a lineup that got a late boost. Allen Craig, who hit a major leagueleading .454 with runners in scoring position but hasn’t played since Sept. 4 because of sprained left foot, is set to return. “I feel like I’m in a good spot,” said the cleanup man, who will be the Cardinals’ designated hitter. Boston was listed as a slim favorite in the matchup between teams that tied for the big league lead in wins. The clubs haven’t met in the regular season since 2008, and Red Sox speedster Jacoby Ellsbury was looking forward to this
pairing that some are billing as the Beards vs. the Birds. Dustin Pedroia, Mike Napoli and many of their scraggly Boston teammates figure to get a good look at the Cardinals’ crop of young arms, led by postseason ace Michael Wacha and relievers Trevor Rosenthal, Carlos Martinez and Kevin Siegrist. Ortiz is the link to the Red Sox team that swept St. Louis in the 2004 Series — Boston never trailed at any point — and ended an 86-year championship drought. The Red Sox are trying to win their third crown in 10 years. St. Louis is aiming to AP take its second title in three Boston Red Sox players stretch before a workout at Fenway Park, Tuesday, Oct. 22, years and third in eight sea- 2013, in Boston. sons. defensive catcher in baseball, “Some of us have some pret- said. Matheny was the Cardinals’ charged with trying to stop ty bad memories of being here in 2004, and we’re looking catcher that year, backed up Ellsbury and a Red Sox team to kind of right that ship,” St. by rookie Yadier Molina. Now that runs a lot in the postseaLouis manager Mike Matheny Molina is considered the best son.
for the Eagles. Before we get rolling, I leave you with a single joke. Question: What was the most common word on Josh Freeman’s school transcripts? Answer: Incomplete. 1. The Bengals are the toughest squad to figure out in the NFL. After seven weeks, Cincinnati is sitting pretty at 5-2, and I still have absolutely no idea what to make of them. Can Andy Dalton get the Bengals to where they eventually want to go? Could they ride wide receiver A.J. Green and a punishing defensive line deep into the playoffs? Will the torn Achilles suffered by starting cornerback Leon Hall be devastating? Altogether, the Bengals are a total enigma to me. They got a marquee victory over the Packers in Week 3, only to follow that up with a stinker against Brian Hoyer and the Browns. After another huge win at home, this one over the
Patriots in Week 5, they needed overtime to escape against former practice squad QB Thad Lewis and the Bills. On Sunday in Detroit, Cincinnati won their second road nail-biter in as many weeks, again by a 27-24 margin. The verdict is still out on Dalton as to whether or not he fits the mold of a franchise gunslinger, but in the wins over the Bills and the Lions he tossed six touchdown passes. Green, a top-five receiver in the NFL, has also come alive lately after failing to eclipse the 61-yard mark in Weeks 2 through 5— he has 258 yards and two scores the last two Sundays. Defensively, Cincinnati must adapt to not having Hall, but the front four causes absolute havoc. Defensive tackle Geno Atkins (four sacks) is in charge of a boisterous defensive line, which also features Carlos Dunlap (also four sacks), Michael Johnson, and Domata Peko. The Bengals have bowed
NFL Quick-Five: Things learned after Week 7
By Mike McCurry NFL Columnist
“Quick-Five” for Week 7 of the NFL may not resemble a buffet spread, but it indisputably satisfies your craving for a widespread recap of the action from this past Thursday, Sunday, and Monday. Oh, you already forget what went down on Monday? Lucky you. We make note of two quarterbacks that deserve some more loving, a trade that isn’t looking all too sweet for one side, as well as the hardest football team to decipher in the entire league. This hardly needs to be rewritten, but as always, “Quick-Five” lives for your feedback, arguments, agreements, cusses, and criticism. I’m ready for it, kind of like how Case Keenum was kind of ready to play quarterback for the Texans, and totally opposite from how “ready” Matt Barkley appeared to be as QB
out of the playoffs to Houston in 2011 and 2012, but this year I believe they’ll finally get over that hump and advance past the wildcard round. 2. Matt Ryan is quietly putting up a sensational year, considering the circumstances. If this is how Matt Ryan is going to perform for the entirety of his prime, sign me up immediately. At 28 years old, Ryan is playing the best football of his life. He had a career season last year, throwing for over 4,700 yards and 32 TD’s, and through seven weeks in 2013 he has been just as impressive. He’s completing passes at a 70 percent clip, only has three interceptions, and is averaging close to eight yards per attempt. For those who aren’t the biggest Ryan supporters, their main argument has always been the sheer crazy talent of the Falcons’ weapons: Julio Jones, Roddy White, and Tony Gonzalez. With Jones out for the year
and the normally Ironman-like White sidelined as well, what do the Ryan detractors have to say now? In a win over the Bucs on Sunday, Ryan went 20 of 36 for 273 yards and three TD’s, and keep in mind he really only had one receiver who didn’t require a nametag in practice that week. That man is Harry Douglas, who exploded for seven catches and 149 yards—Douglas caught one of the touchdowns, while backup running back Jacquizz Rodgers was responsible for the other two. Despite missing two bonafide options in Jones and White, Ryan is still putting points up in bunches. If the Falcons defense had a pulse and their overall record was a bit better than 2-4, he’d be right in the thick of the MVP discussion. 3. Philip Rivers is currently my pick for Comeback Player of the Year.
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