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UConn barking mad in infringement case The Morgan School in Clinton, Conn. issued cease-and-desist letters from UConn lawyers
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ONE MORE FOR LEN Huskies battle Rutgers in Big East first round. SPORTS/ page 12 EDITORIAL: KENT STATE SHOULD BE COMMENDED FOR OPENING OF MUSEUM Kent State University opens museum that honors victims of Kent State Massacre. COMMENTARY/page 4 INSIDE NEWS: GRADUATE STUDENT ISSUE Stories about graduate school.
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By Michael Sin Campus Correspondent UConn officials were barking mad when they found a high school in Clinton, Conn. had copied the logo for Jonathan, the beloved Husky mascot. The Morgan School had been issued with cease-anddesist letters from UConn’s lawyers, and was initially asked to remove the Clinton Husky logo from wherever it may currently appear and to create a new logo which was distinctly different from UConn’s Husky. After negotiations, the university allowed The Morgan School’s mascot since 1953 to stay, but the design still had to be changed. The famous Husky mascot has been a symbol of UConn since 1934, and has also been federally trademarked for the past two decades. “We’re not looking for changes overnight, and there’s going to be no legal proceedings,” said UConn Associate Athletic Director of Communications, Michael Enright. “We’re looking for them to eliminate it from uniforms and so forth … and basically come up with a new logo that doesn’t serve as copyright infringement.” Enright said the schools are working together so that Morgan doesn’t have to spend a lot of money to eliminate the logo everywhere immediately, and that the goal was to phase out the logo as regular maintenance is done. Superintendant of Clinton Public Schools Jack Cross said The Morgan School had already made progress, having removed the logo from the school website, fliers, brochures and the few ath-
letic uniforms on which the Husky was printed on. However, The Morgan School’s largest problem is the large Husky symbol in the middle of their new turf field at the Indian Rivers Recreation complex. Cross believes it will cost about $20,000 to remove it, and the field will not require major maintenance for the next eight to 12 years.
“It’s not about bullying, it’s about upholding federal trademark laws. Just because UConn is bigger and financially better off than The Morgan School, it doesn’t mean they aren’t entitled to defend their trademark.”
-Rob Turnbull Biology major
“That would be a costly endeavor to replace right now because of the way the field is done. We’re having that conversation with the idea that perhaps we could come up with a memorandum of understanding,” said Cross. 1st-semester biology major Rob Turnbull says that the university’s wishes are tough, but fair. “It’s not about bullying, it’s about upholding federal
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UConn’s Jonathan mascott at the Nov. 26, 2011 women’s basketball game against Buffalo.
trademark laws. Just because UConn is bigger and financially better off than The Morgan School, it doesn’t mean they aren’t entitled to defend their trademark.
Although they’re a smaller school, it shouldn’t make a difference,” said Turnbull. Many students at The Morgan School have started work in developing a new
Husky logo that will distinguish itself from UConn’s Jonathan.
decided to continue research in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology was the difficulty of finding stable employment on her four-year degree alone. She also said that although UConn has “standardized assistantship pay across the departments,” TA positions at various other universities may have “one, two, even three classes per week” and yet have the same pay disproportionate to number of classes. For her, the actual cost of tuition for graduate school was far less important than whether or not the position received federal funding—one such position that she applied for disappeared when it was denied
such funding. Rubina Javed, a 1st-semester graduate student in agriculture and resource economics, agreed that funds for assistantships and similar positions are limited. “I applied late, and most money had been exhausted,” she said. This in turn limited her in class selection, making it unaffordable to take more than two courses this semester, since she wants to avoid taking on debt. As for the presidential candidates and their plans for education
financing, Javed pointed out how important their solutions were to her voting decisions. To her and her fellow graduate students, tackling school costs is a paramount issue in this election season. The Project on Student Debt is an annual publication and study by the Institute f o r College Access and Success, a non-profit organization that aims to “pave the way to successful educational outcomes for students.”
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Student debt averages $28,783 for 2011 Conn. graduates
By Cole von Richtofen Campus Correspondent According to the Project on Student Debt, the average Connecticut graduate student in 2011 carried a debt of $28,783 – and this isn’t even including for-profit “private” institutions. While students nationwide graduated with an average of $26,500 in 2011 (a five percent increase from 2010), Connecticut colleges and universities were ranked fifth in graduate debt nationwide. The study, which aimed to illustrate barriers to higher education for policymakers, noted that while last
year’s graduates had generally entered college before the economic collapse, the recession of 2008 had significantly increased the gap between college costs and what students could afford to pay. However, “research continues to show strong economic returns on investments in college degrees,” despite this, according to the study. The Project also discussed the job market, noting that 37.8% of working graduates had jobs that did not require a college degree. 2nd semester UConn graduate student and Graduate Student Senator Hayley Kilroy commented that one of the reasons that she had
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» GRADUATE STUDENT ISSUE
Many options await seniors By Olivia Balsinger Campus Correspondent
As seniors begin picking classes for what may be their last semester at the University of Connecticut, they may be thinking about one certain question: what to do after getting their diplomas on graduation day? There are a plethora of different routes students who have just graduated may choose to pursue. Students may decide to attend a graduate institution and receive a higher degree in his or her respected field. They may choose to start a career right away, getting their foot in the door. They may choose to do something completely different and new with their lives, volunteering to teach English in a different country or working for Teach for America. The “Post-Graduate Statistics” page on the Career Services website, career.uconn.edu, lists statistics about what students decide to do after college. For instance, in 2010, out of the 4,606 students who graduated, 1,304 responded to a poll asking what their plans were after graduation–80 percent were
to be employed full or part time, 33 percent would be attending graduate school, and nine percent would be neither employed nor in graduate school. Nancy Bilmes, the Associate Director of Career Services, believes that there are many different paths to success that students can take. Graduate school, she said, is a good path to go down if necessary to achieve a career goal. “Usually students know what they want to do and if it requires a graduate degree, then I think it is beneficial for students to attend a graduate school,” said Bilmes. “For example, if a student wants to become a lawyer, then it is advantageous to go to law school.” Other students choose to take a year or two off before deciding to apply to graduate school. “I think it really depends what field you are going into,” said Austin Milan, a 7th-semester kinesiology major. “I’ll be taking a year off, hopefully working at Dana Farber, doing cancer research before attending either PA or medical school. In my opinion, taking a year off in the science field gives you an advantage because it gives you a year to
get another experience under your belt.” Bilmes agrees that there is an advantage to getting work experience before attending graduate school. “If students are not sure what they want to do, it is beneficial to get some work done before,” she said. “There are some graduate programs that require you to have work experience beforehand, so having this ‘real-world’ experience can really help you.” Some careers do not even require graduate school, allowing students to start working right away after graduation. “I am going into the workforce to work for a public accounting firm and not going to graduate school because I’ll have enough credits where I won’t need to,” said Ashley Desjardins, 7th-semester accounting major. “I need 150 credits to be a Certified Public Accountant, and it doesn’t matter if all is from undergrad credit or part is from masters. Someday, however, I might consider getting a Masters of Business Administration degree.” Another option for students is to expand their boundaries and take
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The Nathan L. Whetten Graduate Center on UConn’s Storrs campus is a resource for students who are nearing graduation.
the year after they graduate to see the world, volunteer, or just have an experience different from anything they had ever done. “I think post-graduate service, such as Teach for America, is great and gives opportunities to students who either do not know what they
or want to do, or who want to give back,” said Bilmes. “They develop many skills from these programs that they can use in the future.” Career Services offers many supportive services for students including resume review, practice interviews and career fairs.
“We encourage students to use Career Services because we offer excellent opportunities for students to learn how to work their resumes, connect with employers and start the process of finding a career that best suits their needs,” said Bilmes.
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Changes in GRE will impact graduates
By Emily Vasington Campus Correspondent In high school, the SAT loomed over us as the ultimate test that would decide our futures (or it was believed). As it turns out, the SAT was just the beginning. Those applying to grad school must complete the GRE, or Graduate Record Examinations. The exam has two parts: the general test and the subject test. Much like the SAT, the general test is broken down into three sections, which are verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing. The subject tests focus on specific disciplines and are available in eight fields of study: literature in English, biology, chemistry,
biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, computer science, mathematics, physics and psychology. Most students take the computer-adaptive version of the GRE. For the quantitative and verbal reasoning portion, the exam adapts the level of difficulty of its questions based on if you got a right or wrong response to the previous question. In August 2011 the GRE revised its general test so that the exam would better reflect the thought process required of students in business and graduate school. The new test lasts four hours, one hour longer that the older version. The scoring methods have also changed. The verbal reasoning and quantita-
tive sections of the exam used to be scored from 200-800 with 10-point increments. Now they are scored from 130-170 on a one-point scale. The GRE score distribution aims to be a bell curve with the average person getting a 150. The writing section has maintained its scoring scale from 0-6, with half-point increments. Educational Testing Services (ETS), the organization behind the GRE, touts the exam’s new features on its website, such as access to free online preparation software. Other benefits include a new test-taker friendly design, where within a section you can preview and review questions, mark questions to return to later, and change or edit questions.
Both business schools and graduate schools accept the GRE, and for those considering more than one degree, it may be used for admissions decisions for master’s, MBA and Ph.D. programs. Dennis Rouelle, a career counselor in the Department of Career Services, highly recommends that graduating students take the GRE, urging students to “get a practice exam, and [prepare] it until they get it right.” The results of the GRE are valid for five years, so students who take the exam while still undergraduates can use those scores even if they wait a few years before applying to business or graduate school.
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Teaching assistant not the easiest job
By Abdullah Hasan Campus Correspondent According to UConn’s teaching assistant application, TAs must undertake two teaching experiences, devote at least 21 hours a semester with individual students and attend tutorial sessions with their assigned professors. For these and other responsibilities, the assistants receive a stipend of approximately $19,400 (according to the 2007-2008 academic year), a tuition waiver and highly subsidized insurance waivers. Unlike many of her colleagues, Amanda Holesinger, a graduate teaching assistant pursuing a Master’s in communications, must balance her academics while also teaching 100 UConn students. Her typical day on campus lasts from nine in the morning to nine at night. On days like these, Holesinger
has to teach four classes in a row, hold office hours and attend her own classes. Balancing all of these responsibilities forces her to sacrifice many of the activities regular graduate students get to pursue since most do not have to spend their entire day on campus. In addition, there are traveling restrictions on TAs, requiring them to stay one week before and after the semester—which cuts into Christmas break. For Holesinger, however, academics always come first. “Your students are important,” Holesinger said. “But academics are what you need to focus on.” She went on to say that her supervisors understand this. Nevertheless, balancing her role as a student and teacher has not been an impossible task. Despite the time commitment, Holesinger does not feel like she has too much on her hands.
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Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Sandy lashed precarious shantytowns, stranded travelers and downed power lines with heavy wind and rain Wednesday as it roared across Jamaica and then headed for an overnight landfall in eastern Cuba and go on to threaten the Bahamas and possibly Florida. Sandy’s death toll was at least two. An elderly man was killed in Jamaica when he was crushed by a boulder that rolled onto his clapboard house, police reported. Earlier Wednesday, a woman in Haiti was swept away by a rushing river she was trying to cross. The storm hit Jamaica as a category 1 hurricane then strengthened as it spun over open sea toward Cuba. U.S. forecasters said it had maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 kph) late Wednesday and might grow into
Conn. pediatrician sentenced for child porn
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut pediatrician has been sentenced to five years in prison for possessing and distributing child pornography. Todd Parrilla of Stonington was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Hartford. He also was fined $10,000 and will face lifetime supervised release after his prison term. The 49-year-old doctor pleaded guilty in June to receipt and distribution of child pornography. He had a pediatric practice in southeastern Connecticut. Prosecutors said there was no evidence he had abused children or that any of his patients were among the images. Parrilla was arrested last year. Authorities said they found images he had posted on a filing-sharing Internet site, and later found more than 100,000 images and more than 10,000 videos depicting child pornography on his home computer equipment. Parrilla’s attorney has said he’s “intensely remorseful” and committed to treatment.
Waterbury woman charged in sexual abuse of beagle
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman has been arrested after police determined her dog suffered severe internal injuries as the result of sexual abuse. The female beagle was euthanized on Monday after 38-year-old Dawn Dempsey of Waterbury brought it to a veterinarian. Police told WVIT-TV (http://bit.ly/WIKit5 ) that Dempsey initially lied and said she had found the dog wandering the neighborhood, but later admitted owning the animal. Reached at home on Wednesday, Dempsey told The Associated Press that a male relative has acknowledged abusing the dog. She said the abuse happened while she was at work and she had no idea it was occurring. Police say another arrest is expected. Dempsey is charged with cruelty to animals and is due in court on Oct. 31
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Ore. scientists make embryos with 2 women, 1 man
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists in Oregon have created embryos with genes from one man and two women, using a provocative technique that could someday be used to prevent babies from inheriting certain rare incurable diseases. The researchers at Oregon Health & Sciences University said they are not using the embryos to produce children, and it is not clear when or even if this technique will be put to use. But it has already stirred a debate over its risks and ethics in Britain, where scientists did similar work a few years ago. The British experiments, reported in 2008, led to headlines about the possibility someday of babies with three parents. But that’s an overstatement. The DNA from the second woman amounts to less than 1 percent of the embryo’s genes, and it isn’t the sort that makes a child look like Mom or Dad. The procedure is simply a way of replacing some defective genes that sabotage the normal workings of cells. The British government is asking for public comment on the technology before it decides whether to allow its use in the future. One concern it cites is whether such DNA alteration could be an early step down a slippery slope toward “designer babies” — ordering up, say, a petite, blue-eyed girl or tall, dark-haired boy. Questions have also arisen about the safety of the technique, not only for the baby who results from the egg, but also for the child’s descendants. In June, an influential British bioethics group concluded that the technology would be ethical to use if proven safe and effective. An expert panel in Britain said in 2011 that there was no evidence the technology was unsafe but urged further study. Laurie Zoloth, a bioethicist at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., said in an interview that safety problems might not show up for several generations. She said she hopes the United States will follow Britain’s lead in having a wide-ranging discussion of the technology. While the kind of diseases it seeks to fight can be terrible, “this might not be the best way to address it,” Zoloth said. Over the past few years, scientists have reported that such experiments produced healthy monkeys and that tests in human eggs showed encouraging results. The Oregon scientists reported Wednesday that they have produced about a dozen early human embryos and found the technique is highly effective in replacing DNA.
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TA job demands time and dedication from TEACHING, page 2 “It has taken some getting used to,” said Holesinger, smiling. “But I don’t feel like anything has fallen through the cracks.” Holesinger chose to be a teaching assistant because she wants to teach after she gets her PhD. The position has given her a head start by developing the necessary skills to teach during her Masters that students would normally acquire when pursuing a PhD. “They won’t have to teach me how to teach when I get there,” said Holesinger. “The opportunity to teach these classes is certainly good to get experience.” For Holesinger, these benefits are reasonable, but not the best. “I can’t imagine living on this salary with a family. I certainly have to think about money, but I don’t feel like I am in any danger of not being able to eat.” When asked if she regrets her decision to become a teaching assistant, Holesinger quickly replied, “Absolutely not! It certainly has been a great experience and I don’t regret being a TA.”
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Kent State should be commended for opening up museum
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n May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard opened fire on a crowd of unarmed student protesters at Kent State University. Four students – Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Knox Schroeder – were killed. Another nine were wounded, including one student who was paralyzed for life. This event, which became known as the Kent State Massacre, shocked the entire nation. Last Saturday, October 20, Kent State University officially opened the May 4 Visitors Center, a museum that gives visitors an opportunity to learn about the infamous event. The creation of this museum is a laudable decision on the part of the university and we thank everyone who contributed to make it a reality. A lot of thought was put in to the center’s content, with many groups working together to ensure that it both explains the event and puts it in a larger historical and social context. On a broad level, the student protest was about getting the United States out of the Vietnam War. Specifically, however, it was sparked by President Nixon’s announcement of the U.S. invasion of Cambodia. Many students opposed this expansion of the already unpopular war and decided to make their opposition heard at their university through a series of rallies. The first protest was held May 1, and it was followed by a great deal of tension between students and authorities. After a spurt of vandalism, including the breaking of store windows and an unidentified person setting fire to the campus ROTC building, the governor decided to crack down. He called in the National Guard, and during a press conference called the protesters, “worse than the brown shirts... the strongest, well-trained, militant, revolutionary group that has ever assembled in America.” This tension reached its peak on May 4, when about 2,000 students assembled in the center of campus. Officials decided to disperse the crowd, but many students resisted by throwing rocks at the police. When tear gas proved ineffective due to the windy day, guardsmen with rifles and bayonets approached the crowd, which fled to another part of campus. There are disputed claims about what exactly happened next, but 67 rounds were fired into the unarmed crowd in a span of 13 seconds. Of the four students killed, Krause and Miller were participating in the protest, while Scheuer and Schroeder were simply walking to class. The closest of the four was 265 feet from the guardsmen, casting doubts on the soldiers’ claim that they felt threatened. The killings and injuries led to a national outcry when over four million students went on strike and many universities were closed for the rest of the year. Many argue that the massacre turned public sentiment against the Vietnam War and ultimately led to its conclusion. Colleges or other organizations are sometimes hesitant to draw attention to past tragedies, especially when they are as politically charged as the Kent State Massacre. We commend the university for investing the time, money and manpower in creating the new May 4 Visitors Center and we hope it serves to educate the public on the tragedy and its global impact. The Daily Campus editorial is the official opinion of the newspaper and its editorial board. Commentary columns express opinions held solely by the author and do not in any way reflect the official opinion of The Daily Campus.
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The perks of being afraid of the dark
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ctober is my favorite time of the year. It brings cooler weather and the leaves change to vibrant colors but, above all else, it has Halloween, which has always been my favorite holiday. This isn’t just because it’s an excuse for the small child in me to start eating inordinate amounts of candy or because I can dress up like Captain America in the only socially acceptable occasion for a grown man to carry a shield for an extended period By Tyler McCarthy of time. No, the Commentary Editor real reason that I love October 31 is that it’s the one time of the year when everyone enjoys a good scare. It’s a holiday that allows me to revisit one of my favorite childhood memories that made me fall in love with the horror genre in the first place. Every Friday night in the 90s, my parents, my older brother and I would gather around the television, flip to Nickelodeon and watch the best 90s kid’s show ever, “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” It is my theory that the people of our generation who flock to new and promising horror movies, shows and stories, do so out of a blind nostalgia for their love of “Are You Afraid of the Dark?,” “Goosebumps” or whatever your particular childhood go-to scares were. For those of you who don’t know, “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” was a
children’s show about a group of teens that called themselves “The Midnight Society.” They would sneak out of their houses at night and meet at a bonfire in the woods to share ghost stories that the viewer would see in live action. The stories stemmed mostly from spins on public domain fairy tales or urban legends but they were all tailor-made to frighten small children in the most socially appropriate way possible. I’m sure my parent’s can remember many a sleepless night of me being afraid that the green vampire or Zeebo the clown would emerge from my closet or under my bed, straight from the screen to my nightmares. While my parents might regret letting me watch such scary material at such a young age, I thank them for it. That thrill that I got from watching these clever stories play out eventually led my brother and I to sneak off and watch some of the more adult horror stories like “Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Friday the 13th.“ I was the only kid on my block to have seen the first four “Halloween” movies before the age of ten, a fact that seemed much cooler at the time. In fact, Vulture recently posted a few concept posters as a fun, but fake, idea to remake old “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” episodes into R-rated movies.
The show was not a way to frighten children but expose them at a young age to just how thrilling the horror genre can be. Through the mass of cute, cartoony lollipops and sunshine dreck that is usually produced for children came a show devoted to showing kids the wonders of the paranormal, the absurd and the science fiction. As the years went on, the show was unfortunately subject to a lot of watering down as showing skeletal monsters and murderous clowns became less and less acceptable for children. It was eventually pulled off the air in early 2000. The problem with today is that a show like that would be immediately dismissed as fostering a generation of twisted serial killers, or something equally as asinine. The only possible negative outcome for a young generation is that they learn how much fun it can be to turn out the lights, get together with friends or family, pop in a DVD and dare a story to scare them once again.
“No, the real reason that I love October 31 is that it’s the one time of the year when everyone enjoys a good scare.”
Commentary Editor Tyler McCarthy is a 7thsemester journalism and English double major. He can be reached at Tyler.McCarthy@UConn.edu.
Senseless act of violence does not define ‘my people’
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n the Tuesday of Oct. 9, Malala Yousafzai, 14, decided to go to school, something she’s been doing for years. However, she’s been defying the Taliban’s decree that forbids girls from getting an education. Nonetheless, Yousafzai continued to go to school in order to promote education on behalf of all girls. On By Omar Allam her way back Staff Columnist from school, Yousafzai was shot in the head and neck, point blank. One week later, almost 3,000 miles away, an elderly woman approached a student at the Chem Cafe and brusquely asked, “Why do your people support such actions?” in regards to a video of the shooting the student was watching. I was this student. Stunned, I couldn’t collect my thoughts to answer her, and seeing my bewilderment and failed efforts to come to terms, she left. I thus write this commentary to answer her question, from the point of view of “my people.” Being raised Muslim and of Middle-Eastern descent in America, I was not surprised by the stereotyping that I had faced. Nonetheless, her question threw me off, as never would have I expected that one would ask why “my people,” condone
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violence especially towards children. By “my people,” did she mean Muslims, MiddleEasterners or Pakistanis? Or was she simply generalizing? Nonetheless, I will try to answer her question from the perspective of all three. Contrary to my inquirer’s belief, thirdworld countries, especially in the Middle East, do believe in peace and e q u a l i t y. Mohammed Badr, a political science student at the British University of Egypt in Cairo, explains that MiddleEasterners do not condone violence, but rather support equal opportunities for everyone. However, this idea of equal opportunity is new, only rising to prominence during the Arab Spring; up until then the government had stifled this notion to maintain its potency. Prior to these uprisings, opportunity and justice was something never heard of. It is only
after the revolution that the idea of equal opportunity for everyone (including women) became the ideal. Middle-Easterners are peaceful. However, the media tends to focus on “groups in the Middle Eastern world that tend to act violently,” Badr points out. “These groups do not represent the peaceful majority.” In addit i o n , UConn’s Muslim Student Association denounced this act of violence in a public announcement stating, “As Muslims, we condemn these actions; it is the act of extreme violence, and there is nothing in Islam that justifies using violence in regards to solve a dissimilarity in opinion, especially towards children.” Furthermore, the MSA stated that in Islam, “Women have rights and equal opportunities…especially the right for an education.” Simply put, Muslims do not condone violence.
“An elderly woman approached a student at the Chem Cafe and brusquely asked, “Why do your people support such actions?”
Safwan Shaikh, a political science and education double major at UConn and also a native Pakistani, explains violence and acts of terror are the norm in Pakistan. He emphasized that the Taliban does not speak for all of Palestine, despite being composed mainly of one religious or ethnic group, and that they are “not religious as they are cultural...with the Taliban, it’s their way or no way, they try to get their way no matter what,” which often results in twisting Islamic ideals to justify their actions, stated Shaikh. However, Shaikh was not surprised when he heard about the death of the young child. In Pakistan, violence is a never-ending issue. Children and innocent civilians are constantly being killed, whether it be by the Taliban or American drone strikes. Yousafzai is just one of many, affirmed Shaikh. So when asked why Pakistanis support violence, the truth is they don’t. To the individual who had the audacity to ask me, “Why do your people support such actions?” I say, “my people” don’t. Staff Columnist Omar Allam is a 1st- chemistry and English double major. He can be reached at Omar.Allam@UConn.edu.
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Graphic novels with history Gia Bao Tran explains the inspiration behind his award-winning graphic novel By Zarrin Ahmed Staff Writer Gia Bao Tran, author of the award-winning graphic memoir Vietnamerica, shared an inside look with students and faculty about how his book came to be through a series of decisive events. After a brief introduction by the Director of the Asian American Studies Institute, Cathy SchlundVials, Tran explained that his presentation would address why he decided to pursue the creation of Vietnamerica. “It wasn’t like I woke up one day and rolled out of bed and was like, ‘Oh! I’m gonna draw a 300 page comic about my parents’ lives,” said Tran. “There was a series of events that, at the time that they were happening, I didn’t realize it would lead to this ultimately, but were all integral in basically getting to this point.” He said his journey to connect to his roots began when he first started drawing comics at the age of ten. While his parents went out of their way to tell him stories in hopes of instilling pride in his heritage, including enrolling him in a Vietnamese language school and only allowing him to play with other Vietnamese kids, their efforts were lost on Tran. He went to the University of Arizona as an astrophysics major, mostly to satisfy his parents’ wishes. In order to make room for fine arts classes during the school year, Tran took astrophysics classes in the summer before switching his major to fine arts at the end of his junior year. This was the first out of three stages of the “story before the story.” The second stage began when he went to Vietnam after college. It was the first time he accepted
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The cover of Gia Bao Tran’s award-winning graphic memoir, “Vietnamerica.” The memoir is a series of illustrations depicting the lives of Bao Tran’s parents. Bao Tran completed the book in 2010, and it has already won a variety of awards including the Top 10 Graphic Memoirs of All Time by Time magazine.
his parents’ offer to travel and this time he observed his parents’ interactions with the people they met in Vietnam. Overhearing interesting conversations, Tran realized a lot he didn’t know about his parents’ lives in Vietnam. Though he knew the history of Vietnam, hearing these personal stories added to the human side of the past. The final part of his presentation revolved around the family legacy. After the 2001 trip to Vietnam, one of his grandmothers passed away. It
wasn’t until then that he realized that the stories she had were now inaccessible. This made him think about all that he didn’t know. “To better understand who I am, I need to better understand who my parents were,” he said. After discovering that he had a brain hemorrhage in 2004, Tran had an epiphany. He decided that there would never be enough time in his life for him to do everything that he wanted, but there would be enough time for the important
things. He decided to finally ask his parents about their pasts in Vietnam. He completed the book in 2010 and it has already won awards for the Top 10 Graphic Memoirs of All Time by Time, Gold Medal in Sequential Art by the Society of Illustrators, Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2011 by the Library Journal, and more. Sampling Literature by Asian Americans (SLAAm) book club features the work of Asian
American writers. The club reads and discusses a book chosen by a club member each semester and hosts a private discussion and dinner with the authors. SLAAm, along with the Asian American Cultural Center and the Asian American Studies Institute sponsored the event. After a question and answer session, Tran spoke to fans, autographed books and joined the book club for dinner.
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Wonder Woman documentary Rolling Stones 50th screening called ‘very inspiring’ anniversary tour
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Students were treated to a screening of the documentary “Wonder Woman: The Untold Story of American Superheroines” Wednesday evening at the Dodd Center. The screening was another in a series of special events being organized by the UConn Women’s Center, which is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary on campus. The documentary presents a discussion of the roles of female heroines in American popular culture since the introduction of the “Wonder Woman” comic book in 1941. The first one-third of the film dealt with the creation of the documentary’s titicular character, Wonder Woman, arguably the genesis of all modern female action heroines. The remainder of the film followed the progression of female heroines throughout the media from television to comics to film from the 1950’s forward to the present day. Wonder Woman is again credited for a rise in female heroines in 1970’s television. Hit shows such as “Charlie’s Angels” and “The Bionic Woman” were made possible due to the success of the seventies “Wonder Woman” television show starring Linda Carter. The rise of “tough” female action stars is credited in the film to have begun with Sigourney Weaver’s performance as Elena Ripley in 1986’s “Aliens” and Linda Hamilton’s character of Sarah Conner in 1991’s “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (both directed by James Cameron). Other female icons that were also touched upon included “Thelma and Louise”, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, and Captain Janeway from “Star Trek Voyager”. While the documentary begins with discussing the creation of Wonder Woman and the char-
It’s the swinging 60s all over again! The Rolling Stones are finally returning to the stage, kicking off on a tour in honor of their 50th anniversary as a band. However, there are only four dates booked as of now. Two of them are in London, which were reportedly sold out only hours after they were released, and two will be at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. this Dec. 13 and 15. But don’t worry, fans, Keith Richards spilled to CNN that the band regularly begins a tour with only a few dates, but once they start rolling they can’t stop. More stops will hopefully be added later on. And hopefully they add them soon, because this will be one for the history books. Former band members Mick Taylor and Bill Wyman are expected to make special appearances. In addition, Richards further hinted to CNN that the second night might have some added surprises, including guests such as Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. However, he said these are only possibilities. If you can’t make it to this show, it will be available on pay-per-view for those who wish to view from home. I expect many will, as ticket prices are absurdly high. The best tickets out there are currently $800, and I can only imagine what they will be going for on alternative sites such as StubHub. Hopefully the Stones will play “Doom and Gloom,” their newest single that will be released on Nov. 12 on their latest greatest-hits album, “GRRR!.” But just because they put out a new single does
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Kelsey Edwards, the producer of “Wonder Woman: The Untold Story of American Superheroines,” during the Q&A session after her film screening.
acter’s impact on subsequent feminine heroes, the film begins to push issues of feminism as a whole, which the film says are still adversely affected by the portrayal of heroines and women in entertainment media. Quite interestingly, some of the most controversial anti-feminism characters to have garnered controversy in recent years have come from video games such as “Tomb Raider.” Disappointingly, the film doesn’t even mention the subject of feminism in gaming at all. 5th-semester anthropology major Kathryn Sanders concurred “I would have liked the film to have touched on other aspects of media like video games,” she said. Varun Khattar, a 1st-semester undecided/ACES Pre Med major said, “I thought the film was inspiring and I feel like more people should have the opportunity to view the film. I’m surprised more people didn’t show up.” Producer Kelsey Edwards, who has been working on the film for over five years, was on hand to
present the film to the students in attendance and followed the screening with a short Q&A during which she was asked about the lack of video games from the documentary. “We didn’t deliberately leave (video games out) and this was a concern for the film’s directors and mine. We wished to end the film at a ‘where are we now’ point (with video games being a fairly new medium). Actually, we are working on a video game component for the film with the working title ‘Wonder City.’“ An actual game, “Wonder City,” will “address issues of feminism in respect to video games,” according to Edwards. The documentary was extremely informative and anyone interested in comics, feminism, or pop culture in general would be advised to view the production. The film is currently being shown across the country at film festivals but it will be broadcast on PBS on March 25, 2013.
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not mean Jagger and Richards are going to hit the recording studio once again. Apparently, this is was a Jagger-solo demo that the band helped finalize. In fact, even the beginning riffs of the song are played by Jagger, who rarely plays guitar. From the sounds of “Doom and Gloom,” the aging band has not lost its touch and remains in the know on today’s sociopolitical issues, which are evidentially heard in the song. You don’t hear music like this today. The Rolling Stones know how to bring rock and roll back. And thank goodness for that. This tour has been in the works for almost a year, as many members were on the fence, particularly Mick Jagger. Jagger’s sole condition to pursue this tour was an apology from long-time musical partner Keith Richards. There has been bad blood ever since Richards’ 2011 memoir, “Life,” tore Mick Jagger apart with a stream of insults. That was one condition. Another was that the band must remain sober and clean long enough to ensure they could make it through a full tour. If you are a big enough fan that this round of shows can’t fulfill your Rolling Stones 50th anniversary celebrations, then perhaps you should tune into HBO’s new documentary “Crossfire Hurricanes,” airing Nov. 15. The film, which is less than two hours, manages to illustrate the band’s history from the earliest days at the Marquee Club to the present. So check out the Rolling Stones this winter, and if you are interested, The Who, Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney are also planning winter tours.
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I wouldn’t say that I’m a hardcore nerd, though I do think I have a respectable amount of nerd in me. Possibly the nerdiest (and incidentally, the most enjoyable) thing I’ve ever done is play Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). As you all may have gathered from my previous article, I love the fantasy genre, so D&D is naturally right up my alley. I also felt that I didn’t properly explore the subject, so today’s article should be taken as an addendum to last week’s piece with a focus on D&D. Oftentimes committed dungeon masters (DMs, the people who tell the stories for the roleplaying games) will create long, overarching epics for their players to participate in. Unfortunately, college life is demanding, and it’s difficult to have a session every week to keep the narrative flowing and the players interested. A possible solution to that problem is the concept of oneoffs, where instead of having the aforementioned long, overarching epic, the DM writes short, self-contained stories that go from beginning to end within the time period of one session. This method solves the inherent problem of sweeping epics, and also allows players to try out new characters and styles of play if they so choose. So how does one write shorter fantasy stories? What can be used as inspiration? This weekend, I plan on running a D&D session inspired by Halloween. There are many classic Halloween scenarios that one could use for a D&D story: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Dracula and Frankenstein are just a few possible options. Running off those ideas, there are plenty of classic Halloween tropes to draw ideas from as well, like haunted houses, murder mysteries and ghost stories. Other holidays can offer a plethora of cool ideas to riff on as well – I remember reading a Penny Arcade article about a D&D interpretation of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens with Ebenezer Scrooge as an undead lich. Fantasy has a tendency to run away with itself and get out of control if you let it. That’s only natural considering the subject matter. To keep the story short, make sure that there is only one defining conflict and few, if any, subplots that your players can chase after. Making sure that the world is contained is equally important. It ensures that your players have no reason or would not want to venture from the area where events are taking place. Finally, a note about characters. Characters within a short narrative, much like the areas within them, must have contained and defined roles. In the context of a D&D game, they should rarely overshadow the players. In the context of a short story in and of itself, characters should still have those roles. The protagonist is probably going to benefit from having a foil, and the other characters are unlikely to be round characters. I consider writing D&D adventures to be beneficial to my writing style. I like the sound of my own voice and tend to ramble on, so practicing shorter stories is definitely a challenge I’d recommend to writers.
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Taylor Swift’s transition is ‘a bit rough’ By Cole von Richthofen Campus Correspondent If you’re expecting a song-bysong breakdown Taylor Swift’s new album, “Red,” full of exboyfriends and drama, you’re better off going to TMZ. Aside from her radio singles, I was previously unfamiliar with the young singersongwriter’s earlier works, which I understand were considered pop-country. I can assure you, that this record is anything but country. It’s hard to believe that “T-Swift,” as she is sometimes called, has changed so much – and released four albums – since her 2006 debut. Now 22, the test will be on Taylor as to whether she (along with the similarlyinfluential 18-year-old Justin Bieber) can age well. “State of Grace” gives Swift an unusually adult, progressive-rock sound, with the drums placed as far forward as her voice in the recording. The high-energy track starts the album well, but you have to wonder why the backing band is so heavily emphasized. Though known for selling out
arenas (she played sold-out shows two days in a row at Gillette Stadium during her last tour), never before has Taylor Swift strayed into the genre of arena
about being in and out of relationships. “I Knew You Were Trouble” is surprising, to say the least; the voice layering effects and
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pop-rock that U2 and Muse are so well known for, so I applaud her for being one of few American artists to do so in recent years. The title track, “Red,” is not terribly interesting. This is not to say that it is bad, but the casual listener will likely skip it midway through the track. The followup “Treacherous,” however, is inarguably a bland song centered around an equally weak metaphor
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Cascada/Kelly Clarkson-style electronic beat are completely unexpected. “22” continues this electro-pop thread, mixed up with a bit of punchy lyrics (a la Alanis Morissette). Both are incredibly production-heavy, and “22” in particular sounds like it’s out of the late 1990’s or early 2000’s. The pair is among the most notable tracks on the album and are certainly worth a listen.
Equally notable is “The Last Time,” which features Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody. The duet is a breakup song with a welcome twist; Swift and Lightbody’s voices blend well into a simple yet lovely addition to the album. The other duet song, “Everything Has Changed” (feat. Ed Sheeran) may do well to introduce the British Mr. Sheeran to American audiences, but the track doesn’t help Swift’s album much. If anyone doubted Swift’s trend from country towards pop, “Starlight” will prove them wrong; the opening sounds like a track originally written for Katy Perry, but Swift comes across as annoying rather than catchy. Most of the other tracks on “Red” follow in this vain and are therefore not worth mentioning. As with most transitional periods, Taylor Swift’s changeover from teen country pop to adult contemporary pop is a bit rough on “Red,” and only time will tell whether her appeal will last into her midtwenties.
‘m.A.A.d City’ is a masterpiece
Long awaited and highly anticipated, rapper Kendrick Lamar’s newest album “Good Kid, m.A.A.d City” finally dropped this Monday, it’s a work of art. “Good Kid, m.A.A.d City” isn’t rap. It’s poetry. Every song links to convey an ongoing story, flowing like chapters in a novel. Kendrick Lamar paints a past full of struggle, complete with old voicemail messages from his mother and father, along with audio recordings of memories with fellow neighborhood adolescents. Listeners get a glimpse into the Compton MC’s life while experiencing his loves and losses. In an odd way, Kendrick has remained fairly “under the radar” on the rap scene; nevertheless, this has slowly changed since the release of “m.A.A.d City.” Well known, highly reputable rap artists are overflowing with praise for the EP, many naming Lamar “The Reincarnated Pac.” His lyrical complexity and substance are unmatched. A unique vocal quality and delivery sets him apart and put him on a level all his own. K-Dot interludes with “Sherane, AKA Master Splinter’s Daughter,” an extensive spoken-word (and rapped) piece that familiarizes listeners with the themes of the album: struggle, sin, and forgiveness—along with a tale of a “hoodrat” girl, Sherane. Kendrick’s voice is haunting and produces a surprisingly dark opener. Any
doubts of his speed or cleverness are crushed by “Backseat Freestyle,” a humorous but alltoo honest improv rap session that showcases Lamar’s best qualities. In “The Art of Peer Pressure,” he identifies the constant battle of thug life against truth to oneself. Background voices of his friends, discussing drive-bys and simply “getting by,” open listeners’ eyes to the desperation and reality of innercity struggle, something that Lamar knows all too well. “Consequences from evil will make your past haunt you. We tryna conquer the city with disobedience. Quick to turn it up, even if we ain’t got the CD in,” he raps. This is yet another line in which Kendrick’s introspection effortlessly shines through his words. Kendrick recognizes the results of his success- including its addictive nature. He clarifies, “I’m trying to keep it alive and not compromise the feeling we love. You trying to keep it deprived and only co-sign what radio does” (“B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe”). However, he reaffirms “Money trees is the perfect place for shade and that’s just how I feel,” on “Money Trees,” which features Jay Rock on a melancholy but infectious beat that will stick in your head for days. “Poetic Justice” is the quintessential slow jam of the album, featuring a collaboration with Drake and sampling a classic Janet Jackson throwback. Kendrick scopes in on a special female who differs from the usual basic girls who seek his attention. There is an apparent
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Cover of Kendrick Lamar’s major label debut, “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City,” released on October 22, 2012. The highly-anticipated concept album tells the story of Lamar’s life.
obstacle between them: possibly emotional brokenness on her part, as implied in his line “call me crazy, we can both be insane. A fatal attraction is common, and what we have common is pain.” These lines are heartfelt, making “Poetic Justice” arguably the best on the album. There is a veil of gloom over GKMC. Maybe it’s the result of too much reality for one EP. Still, Kendrick’s messages are fueled by an underlying sense of hope that simply can’t be felt until the rawness is felt first.
This album is pure gold for the hip hop treasure hunter; every single song is complete with beats that linger in your ears long after listening and lines that leave a refreshing aftertaste of candor. Sure, K-Dot may very well be an “acquired taste,” but once he’s hit your ears it’s hard to stop listening. Kendrick Lamar is an artist of words and each song is his painting. From start to finish, “m.A.A.d City” educates and elevates.
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‘We Don’t Even Live Here’ deserves a listen
Kendrick Lamar’s debut studio album “Good kid, M.A.A.D City” may be at the forefront of hip hop albums released this week but don’t overlook the middle finger in the air anarchism of “We Don’t Even Live Here,” the fourth full length of the Minneapolis rapper P.O.S. The Warped Tour veteran has built a career out of the anger of his rebellious archetypes, combing the anti-corporate fury of punk rock with raw beats that elevate his outcries for mutiny. “We Don’t Even Live Here” finds P.O.S. at his angriest; he’s an outcast who’s ready to start a rebellion if you’re
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willing to accept his fiery sermon. The album’s main thesis is that P.O.S. is being undermined by the mainstream, government and other high profile authorities and it’s clear from the opener “Bumper.” Pounding double time bass drum blasts and shaky high hat hits are eclipsed by P.O.S.’ distain toward fake rappers and arrogant people who “cant even look in my eyes, nah, they on some nonsense, we on some nonstop.” “F*** your stuff” sports a massive chorus of anti-materialism. “My whole crews on some sh**, scuffin up your Nikes, spitting on your whip, kicking out your DJ, rock it and then we dip.” P.O.S.’ flow (which is always on point during the course of the album) is more tongue in cheek than Tyler the Creator, as if he has a giant smile on his face while he causes petty havoc. It makes for an anthem that remains accessible due to P.O.S.’ amiable disposition. He’s an angry punk kid, not a delusional psychopath. “How We Land” features a sugarcoated chorus reminiscent of B.O.B’s “Nothing on you” and
a celestial bridge thanks to Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, whose hypnotic vocals add a new dimension to P.O.S’ sound. It’s the most pop– oriented song found on the album, and one that could spark interest from the mainstream, even if P.O.S. would rather set himself on fire than be heard on the radio. The production values of Kanye West’s trustworthy engineer Andrew Dawson are best found on the slow-burning firecracker “Lock-Pick, Knives, Bricks and Bats” and the grimy “Get Down.” The latter employs a grungy dance beat, slimy synths that ooze with second-hand smoke and spilled cheap beer. The former has some of P.O.S.’ most memorable lyrics to date: “goon-ish with a new-ish set of rules and a sharper set of teeth, I’m a lion with the eyes on the meat, Trying to find it in any of ya’ll, highly motivated, you can hear it in his speech.” The intensity in his voice and the ominous synths surround him builds for a visceral experience. While the album is consistently angry and passionate, songs like “All Of It” and “Weird Friends” fail
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to impress. The choice in aggressive dance beats that pulsate with thick synth pads doesn’t correlate well with P.O.S.’ rhyming style, making for songs about being on the outside of the fringes cartoony caricatures. Even though these moments failed to grab me, P.O.S. still makes these instances interesting by building a distinct sound of fury. While “We Don’t Even Live here” isn’t as expansive or dynamic as “M.A.A.D City,” it will be an interesting and explosive listen if you have even an ounce of cynicism in you.
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THE DOWNBEAT
35 Years Later By Julie Bartoli Senior Staff Writer
On October 20, almost 35 years ago, Lynyrd Skynyrd was flying from Greensville, S.C. to Baton Rouge, La. The band was in the middle of their most successful headlining tour, and their fifth studio album “Street Survivors” was released only three days prior. Unfortunately, their Convair CV-300 ran out of fuel. Pilots tried to execute an emergency landing but were unsuccessful. The plane crashed in a forest in Gillsburg, Miss., killing Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines, along with assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick and pilots William Gray and Walter McCreary. Naturally, Skynyrd disbanded. In 1987, they reunited for what was supposed to be a one-shot deal, but it soon became apparent that they had no plans to break up. This caused a slew of legal problems—Ronnie and Steve’s widowed wives sued surviving members for breaking an agreement formed after the plane crash. Even worse, the reformedby-default Lynyrd Skynyrd lineup endured rapid-fire changes. Members have died, left, or simply been pushed out of the group. There’s a certain lack of moral and loyalty that juxtaposes everything the pre-crash Skynyrd exemplified. It’s not like the group is making anything with genuine merit. They’ve released nine albums, all of which received lukewarm reviews and sales. Yet, they still continue to tour and make albums. My question is—why? I think the 1977 plane crash should have put a permanent end to Lynyrd Skynyrd. The band was at its peak; it’s not as if they had anything left to prove. We know it wasn’t a monetary issue, either, because post-crash sales of “Street Survivors” alone were enough to keep surviving members well taken care of for the rest of their lives. But, for some reason Gary Rossington, Billy Powell, Leon Wilkeson and Artimus Pyle chose to reassemble, tour and make mediocre albums under the Van Zant’s band name. It all suggests an utter lack of respect for Van Zant and the Gaines family. It also comes off as exploitative, as if the survivors were trying to capitalize on what was left of the Skynyrd enterprise. In Chuck Klosterman’s novel, “Killing Yourself to Live: 85% of a True Story,” he argues that dying is the best way to embed yourself in music history, permanently. I don’t agree with this burn out-or-fade-away mentality when post-death reunions come into play. On that note, I hope that a hundred years from now, Skynyrd will be remembered from their heyday, pre-1977. Everything that followed the crash—the constant lineup changes, the mediocre records, the legal scuffles— don’t deserve to be attached to the band name. If we look at it from their perspective, this was the band they inadvertently died for. Thus making the new Skynyrd enterprise seem like the ultimate act of disrespect.
Julie.Bartoli@UConn.edu
Thursday, October 25, 2012
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» CD REVIEW
Godspeed You! Black Emporer’s new album ‘among the best of the year’
By Zach Fisher Campus Correspondent
“’Allelujah,” which serves to be a very refreshing release within the somewhat stagnant third wave Leave it to a band like scene. Godspeed You! Black Emperor to Since both “Mladic” and “We outdo Radiohead at its own game. Drift Like Worried Fire” were In 2011, Radiohead’s “King of both tracks that Godspeed has perLimbs” made a big stir as a gueformed live for many years prior rilla release, being announced to the release of this album, one only a week ahead of time. For may get the impression that the the year 2012, Godspeed’s latother two tracks are just filler in est album, “’Allelujah! Don’t order to provide a buffer between Bend! Ascend!” the album’s made a similar epics. In the impact when the case of “Their band legends Helicopters’ ’Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend! simply showed Sing,” I would up a concert with argue that it is Godspeed You! Black Emperor a fresh batch of a legitimately 10/22/12 new CDs. This well-done 4 tracks release being ambient/drone Godspeed’s first track that fits studio album in the album ten years only nicely, and is /10 Photo courtesy of Amazon.com added to the in good line sense of general with the genmystique. eral flavor of From just looking at the track still captures a politically and the band. For the closer, “Strung listing, it was already clear that emotionally charged sound. Like Lights at 3 Printemps the band’s latest album is the Although Godspeed was one Erable,” my opinions aren’t quite spiritual successor to their 2000 of the bands that made third as kind. Although I still enjoyed release, “Lift Yer Skinny Fists wave post-rock possible with the track and I think it works Like Antennas to Heaven.” “Antennas to Heaven,” it has well as a discrete piece, I would “’Allelujah” is dominated by always been the defining act of have liked a stronger close to the two monolithic, twenty-minute the second wave and has always album. Godspeed’s definitely a tracks, “Mladic” and “We Drift remained loyal to its roots. The band more interested in the fade Like Worried Fire,” which are band continuously pays intimate than the bang, but I feel they both stylistically and structur- attention to tension atmosphere, could have left the listener a better ally similar to the four pieces rather than soundscaping it as the gift at the end. “’Allelujah! Don’t Bend! on “Antennas to Heaven.” The third wave does, although aesmain structural difference is that thetically pleasing, it can come Ascend!” is a strong release from “’Allelujah” opts for two shorter, off as superficial and lacks the a legend on the scene, which interlude-style pieces, as opposed same fire. Godspeed is a band that should be a surprise to no one. It’s to two additional epics. However, still knows how to make the cre- surely among the best of the year. it does retain a similar overall scendo more than simply a postaccessibility in the same sense as rock trope. Such is the case with Zach.Fisher@UConn.edu “Antennas to Heaven.” Both “Mladic” and “We Drift Like Worried Fire” capture a combination of their apocalyptic tones. The grandiose lock-ins of “Antennas to Heaven,” and even some dark, metallic energy reminiscent of “Soundtracks for the Blind”-era Swans appear on the album. The music may be instrumental, but the strength of the composition and performance
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COMICS Vegetables and Fruit by Tom Bachant and Gavin Palmer
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The newest classroom building on the UConn Storrs campus, Oak Hall, was officially dedicated Wednesday with a small ceremony in the building’s inner quad.
Kevin & Dean by Adam Penrod
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Horoscopes Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -Things are still in a state of flux, but you have the power to set everything right. Take responsibility and bring completion. Somebody else’s crazy idea could inspire.
by Brian Ingmanson
Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 5 -Not everything is what it seems ... wait for what develops. Money doesn’t enter into it. Focus on keeping old commitments. There’s an interesting development. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Your quick wit is appreciated, especially your brilliant ideas. Follow a hunch, and try something different. Expect surprises. Keep it practical and realistic. Don’t push too hard. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -Your reputation precedes you. Be careful about what you post online. Get farther than expected, but cut no corners, or there’ll be trouble later. There could be a financial surprise. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -Continue to explore unknown lands and infinite possibilities. Keep a positive attitude. List what you need, and then ask for it. Spend only to invest in your future. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 5 -- A breakdown provides a great opportunity for rebirth. You come up with a brilliant solution. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. After the dust clears, you see the true benefits. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -There’s an unexpected development at work. There could be a mistake, so take care. Listen, don’t argue. Turn your attention to others. A brilliant insight is available.
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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Think of it as a game. Find out what your sweetheart wants. Costs could exceed the budget. Work and make money now, and nail your deadlines. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Love is the priority for the foreseeable future. Emotions reign if you let them. Confusion is rampant now. It’s time for fun and games. Keep cool. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Don’t make assumptions; have faith. Share behind closed doors. Put in the extra effort. There will be unexpected changes. Discover a profitable item or service. There’s a surprise. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- Don’t spend money you don’t have yet. There could be an unexpected cost (or bonus). Catch up on reading now. You’re exceptionally focused today and tomorrow. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 6 -Someone has a brilliant, creative idea. Let your partner negotiate. Be gracious to a jerk. Unusual fears could arise. Make the best of it. A blinding insight inspires.
Thursday, October
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The players' union and the four players suspended in the Saints' bounties case filed motions Wednesday to have former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue removed from hearing their appeals. They asked in U.S. District Court in New Orleans that Tagliabue recuse himself because of a conflict of interest, and also asked for a neutral arbitrator to be appointed by the court. The NFL said it would oppose Tagliabue stepping aside. Commissioner Roger Goodell removed himself from hearing this set of appeals and appointed his predecessor last week. But the players and their union contend Tagliabue should be disqualified because of his employment by a law firm that has handled bounty-related matters for the league and represented Goodell in Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma's defamation lawsuit against him. The hearings are scheduled for next Tuesday, subject to any court rulings. The players association has concerns about "ethical and legal" issues involving Tagliabue hearing appeals by Vilma and defensive end Will Smith, Browns linebacker Scott Fujita and free- agent defensive end Anthony Hargrove. Fujita, meanwhile, will be placed on injured reserve later this week by Cleveland and will miss the rest of the season. His suspension originally was three games, then was reduced to one by Goodell after a first set of player appeals. Vilma was suspended for the entire season, but played last Sunday while the appeals process is in motion. Smith has a four-game suspension and Hargrove got eight games, subsequently reduced to seven. But he was cut in preseason by Green Bay and does not have a team. The union also contends that such "pay-for programs" exist-
By Scott Caroll NCAA Football Columnist
Players oppose Tagliabue appeal Bowl-eligble Duke off to surprising start Did you know that Duke has a football team? It’s acceptable if you didn’t. Other private, traditionally basketball schools don’t have teams that compete at the Division I level, such as Georgetown, Marquette and Xavier. However, Duke does compete at a Division I level and became eligible for its first bowl game since 1994 season, when most freshmen were born. There have been three presidents, 11 American Idol winners and 15 seasons of “ER” since the last time Duke made a bowl game. That year, Duke made the Hall of Fame Bowl and lost to Wisconsin 34-20. The Hall of Fame Bowl changed its name to the Outback Bowl after its final game. Yet after last week’s game against bitter rival North Carolina, the Duke Blue Devils became bowl eligible for the first time in 18 years. The Duke Blue Devils defeated the Tar Heels 32-30 on a late touchdown grab by Jamison Crowder on fourth down with only 19 seconds left in the game. The stadium’s sell-out crowd exploded and poured onto the field in Durham. This kind of emotion is normally reserved
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Saints' Jonathan Vilma leaves the field after this team defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday.
ed when Tagliabue was commissioner, with his knowledge. "We have advised the union that we believe there is no basis on which former Commissioner Tagliabue should recuse himself and we will oppose any request that he do so," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in an email. "The appointment is consistent with the CBA and past practice, and there is no question that Commissioner Tagliabue is fully qualified to hear these appeals." Last week, the NFL and the union discussed the possibility that Tagliabue would step in if
Goodell recused himself from hearing the appeals, and the union also suggested "several outsiders" who could be used in place of Goodell. After Tagliabue was chosen by Goodell, Vilma said: "I think it's a good first step for Paul to be the neutral arbitrator. We expect that he is going to do things in a neutral capacity, which would be to allow us to cross-examine some of the witnesses, allow us to see more of the evidence — if there is more evidence — and be able to have a fair hearing."
for basketball season where the “Cameron Crazies” have made their presence known for years around the ACC. It took the Blue Devils 18 long years of being the ACC doormat to get to this point for their program, but what’s working this year for the Blue Devils? First, it has been a down year for the ACC Costal Division this year. Virginia Tech, Miami and Georgia Tech haven’t been playing as well as usual. In fact, none of these schools are above .500 on the year and Miami is the only one of those team other than Duke to have a winning record in the conference. Duke has also been very lucky with their scheduling this year. The Duke Blue Devils stand at 6-2, with their only two losses coming to a ranked Stanford team and Virginia Tech. Other than those two teams, the Duke Blue Devils haven’t played any stiff competition in the early going. Most of their toughest games have been slated to occur during the last 4 weeks of the season. The Blue Devils play the Florida State Seminoles next week and then the Clemson Tigers the following week. The Clemson Tigers will travel to Durham, North Carolina for the match-up and it would be nice to see the Blue Devils
pull off another upset in front of the home crowd. After the matchups against the ACC’s two best teams, the Blue Devils will play Georgia Tech and Miami, presumably for the ACC Costal Division crown and a shot at the ACC Championship game. This would be terrific for a team that had a 22-game losing streak 5 years ago. Duke should not let this be its peak. Much like Connecticut, they are primarily a basketball school. UConn was able to use their high status as a top tier basketball program to attract athletes from different sports to come as well. The Huskies eventually found themsleves in the Fiesta Bowl, the first BCS Bowl game in school history. However, much of that culture has been lost since 2010. Duke needs to keep its staff on board and create a culture that will not fade. It needs to continue to be competitive and give their fans something to be excited about week after week. Duke has a chance to make this a defining moment for their program and not just a blip on the radar of their school’s history. Let’s see if it can make something special happen and turn Duke into more than just a basketball school.
Scott.Carroll@UConn.edu
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Sports
» MEN'S SOCCER
Huskies open Big East No. 3 UConn falls to Providence tournament with Rutgers
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Flo Liu takes aim at the ball last week at home. He recorded two shots at Providence.
By Danny Maher Staff Writer The No. 3 UConn men’s soccer team was upset by the Providence Friars 1-0 Wednesday afternoon. The
loss knocks the Huskies to 13-2-1 overall and 5-2-0 in Big East play. Providence sophomore forward Marcus Ugarte scored the game’s only goal in the 55th minute. He received a
pass from teammate Keith Jecewiz and fired a shot past UConn goalkeeper Andre Blake into the lower right corner from six yards out. Connecticut’s best opportunity came in the 36th minute when senior Max Wasserman found the head of Sergio Campbell off a corner kick. Campbell was able to redirect the past but went wide of the left post. Freshman Nick Zuniga played meaningful minutes for the first time all season and he made the most of his opportunity. Shortly after Campbell’s failed attempt, Zuniga came out of a traffic jam in front of the Providence goal with the ball but his shot went over the crossbar. Zuniga nearly tied the game off a corner kick with ten minutes remaining. His first shot was redirected by the Friar goalkeeper and his follow-up shot from the six-yard box was denied by a sliding
Providence defender. Wednesday’s game marked the third time the Huskies have trailed all season. Their most recent minutes spent behind came in a 3-2 defeat on the road against Marquette two weeks ago, their first loss of the year. The rematch between the Huskies and Friars is set for this Saturday at 4 p.m. Eight Connecticut seniors will be honored before a sold out crowd at Morrone Stadium as part of the Senior Night festivities. Providence will be fighting for a spot in the Big East tournament, as they are tied with Seton Hall with six Big East points each. The game can be heard live on 91.7 FM WHUS or streamed online at whus.org. All post-season games are scheduled to be covered by WHUS as well.
Daniel.Maher@UConn.edu
Callahan: Never underestimate simply playing Catch from THE MEANING, page 14 sun-soaked days will forever be imprinted in my mind; the conversations that were carried back and forth with the baseball helped me grow as a person, as modern day discussions do for many kids nowadays; the skills I was able to grow helped me play a game that touched my childhood and currently shapes the lives of millions. On the surface, playing Catch is fun. Below that, catch facilitates this kind of bonding interaction and teamwork. There’s no doubt about it. Ask anyone ever associated with Little League. But, still there’s more. At its very essence, the pastime symbolizes simplicity, sharing and steadiness. Repeated, uncomplicated engagement in a comfortable setting. It underscores the importance and significance of the littlest of things. Taking the time to throw the ball around can be the equivalent of giving a smile here or holding a door there. Those kinds of things have made all our days some time or another. Catch furthers the notion of
being able to gain enjoyment from partaking in an activity that can’t be done on one’s own. It teaches that the simplest acts can also do the greatest good. There’s no time frame, no requirements, no nothing. Just Catch. * * * Thud. Then, thump. Thud. Then, thump. Thud. Then....crack! “...stabbed by Foulke. He has it. He underhands to first, and the Boston Red Sox are the world champions!” Now as good a game I’ve talked up so far, the times I’ve spent playing Catch are not amongst my happiest memories. Truthfully, if that were the case, it’d be a little sad. Scratch that—pathetic. But, the leisure pursuit did help set up the moments I can count as those in which I’ve come to pure bliss. I’ll now venture a guess that fellow Red Sox faithful would often tend to agree. Back in 2004, the Sox of course triumphed over 86 years of treacherous misfortune and misguided management to claim
the World Series title. I didn’t cry or anything of that nature, but I wasn’t alone in experiencing happiness to the point of near-tears during their remarkable playoff run. All of the comebacks and walk-offs; the defeat of the Evil Empire and triumphs of courage; the heroics, they captivated me. Then, after the final of four victories over the helpless Cardinals, I stood in awe of what I perceived then to be true miracle. This was all made possible because in the years before, my father and my friends had stood a few paces out often enough with glove in hand ready to have a quick game of Catch. Had they not have, I possibly could not have cared less about group of 40 men jumping around like school girls who’d been asked to the prom by Justin Bieber. I may have just dismissed whatever “adversity” a sports team named after socks overcame in one of the greatest seasons sports has ever seen. Thanks to the game of catch, I can appreciate the wonder of baseball. Thanks to Catch, men can make a living off baseball.
Thanks to the the glove and mitt, millions of underprivileged kids around the world can develop a chance to escape poverty. While it may be the smallest of acts, playing Catch can lead to a great deal of grand things. It’s a concept that is millenia old, but will never grow old on us. Nowadays, people always want to know the immediate meaning of a big upset, monumental collapse or sometimes, a whole season. Right after the Tigers or Giants win this year’s World Series, I guarantee it will happen again. So in the meantime, I pose to you – what is the meaning of a forgotten pastime comprised of a small act of togetherness and a potential spark of great things to come? To you, what can the meaning be of playing Catch? Thud. Then, thump. Thud. Then, thump. Thud. Then… Follow Andrew on Twitter: @ACallahan24
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Who wins the 108th Fall Classic– Giants or Tigers?
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Pablo Sandoval hits a home run in the third inning of Game 1 of the World Series last night.
from WHO, page 14 this. Luckily for the Giants, however, he doesn’t pitch every day. Although it was six years ago, Verlander’s numbers in the World Series (0-2, 5.73 ERA) are also concerning. If Verlander can’t get the job done in Game 1, this puts immense pressure on the rest of Detroit’s pitching staff and could nullify the Tigers’ potent lineup.
Mike: Matt Cain has indeed had an impressive season, but he will not take the mound until Game 3. Detroit, on the other hand, will have Verlander and Doug Fister going for Games 1 and 2, opposing Barry Zito and Madison Bumgarner, who has pitched only eight innings so far this postseason while posting an ERA of 11.25. By the time the series shifts back to Detroit, the Tigers could very
well be up 2-0. As far as the offense is concerned, the Tigers shouldn’t have to worry much as they possess Miguel Cabrera, the Triple Crown winner and the presumable AL MVP. Cabrera, along with a proficient support cast that includes the likes of Prince Fielder, Delmon Young and Austin Jackson, should give the Detroit pitchers plenty of run support. TJ: The Tigers have an incredible offense that will only get more dangerous next season when Victor Martinez returns. Teams have to be able to field the ball this late in the season, however, and that could end up catching the Tigers by the toe. Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder weren’t brought in for their defensive prowess, and asking cement-footed Delmon Young to play the outfield at AT&T Park isn’t doing Detroit any favors. The Tigers’ most glaring weakness right now might be at the end of their bullpen. Jose Valverde has been awful in the playoffs and manager Jim Leyland’s confidence
in the closer is at an all-time low. Mike: One of the great things about the Tigers is their depth. Teams don’t get to this point of the season without a solid bench to complement the star players. For Detroit, those players could very well be the likes of Andy Dirks and Avisail Garcia. Leyland is an accomplished and experienced manager and he will find a way to mix and match the lineups according to each game. As for the bullpen, Phil Coke has done a splendid job in replacing Valverde in the ALCS. Not to mention Detroit still has Octavio Dotel and Joaquin Benoit in there as well. Valverde has saved 110 games over the last three seasons, famously saving all 49 of his opportunities in 2011. Chances are he will get a shot at for redemption in the Fall Classic, and if he fails, Leyland won’t be hesitant to close games by committee. The Giants are a very worthy opponent, but there are just more signs pointing to a fifth championship for the Tigers.
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Jen Skogerboe moves with the ball last Saturday against Providence at Morrone Stadium.
from ONE MORE, page 14 enough for fifth in the National Division. The Scarlet Knights weren’t guaranteed a playoff spot because only the top four teams in each division receive an automatic bid to the 10-team tournament. Although they had more points in the conference than the Huskies, the Scarlet Knights have to play the game on the road because they’re considered one of the two “atlarge” teams that made the postseason. UConn stumbled to the finish line this season, going 1-3-1 in their final five games. The game they tied, however, was against the No. 18 Marquette Golden Eagles, who will host the winner of this game in Wisconsin on Sunday. On the other hand, Rutgers finished the season 4-0-1 and hasn’t lost a game since Sept. 30, when they lost in overtime to Syracuse.
UConn did not face Rutgers in the 2012 regular season. The last time the two teams met was in 2010, with Rutgers shutting out UConn, 2-0. That season, an 8-8-2 UConn team topped Louisville in the first round of the Big East tournament before upsetting Notre Dame in the days follow. The wins secured the Huskies bid into the NCAA tournament, which was short lived in a 1-0 loss against Hofstra. The Huskies hold a dominating 14-2-4 record against the Scarlet Knights all-time. UConn has an incentive to get by Rutgers and Marquette, since the Big East semifinals and finals will be held next weekend at Morrone Stadium. The Huskies’ match against the Scarlet Knights begins at 7 p.m. and can be heard on 91.7 WHUS FM or online at whus.org.
Thomas.Souhlaris@UConn.edu
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Away game
Nov. 9 Michigan State 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 4 UMassLowell 1 p.m.
Nov. 7 Holy Family 7 p.m.
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Points scored by Danielle Schulmann, the most for a UConn women’s soccer player in a season since 2004.
» That’s what he said –Injured Giants closer Brian Wilson on playoff beards.
Nov. 16 Wake Forest 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 13 Vermont 7 p.m.
Women’s Basketball (0-0) Nov. 3 Indiana Univ. (PA) 7 p.m.
Stat of the day
Where are they now?
“It’s facial hair. You either have it or you don’t. There’s only a 50 percent chance you’re going to have a beard,”
Men’s Basketball (0-0) Nov. 1 American International 7 p.m.
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Nov. 11 Nov. 18 College of Texas Charleston A&M 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
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By Nick Danforth Campus Correspondent
Play ball.
With the opening of basketball season less than a week away, it seems appropriate to bring up one of UConn’s best and most important players. It is easy to keep track of former Huskies like Ray Allen, Richard Hamilton, Rudy Gay and Ben Gordon since they have all accomplished big things in the NBA. However, not all players who excel at UConn can carry that success over to the NBA. One of those players was Khalid El-Amin. El-Amin grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and led Minneapolis North High School to three straight state titles. In 1997 he was named a McDonald’s All-American and Minnesota Mr. Basketball. El-Amin then took his talents to Storrs, where he excelled as the starting point guard. He averaged 16 points and more than four assists per game, doing well enough to be named Big East Conference Rookie of the Year, setting the UConn single-season scoring record for a freshman. As a sophomore, El-Amin’s individual statistics declined but he, along with Richard Hamilton, led the Huskies to their first ever National Championship win with a 77-74 win over heavily favored Duke in the title game. The win cemented UConn’s place as a national power. El-Amin was named to the All-Big East first team his junior year, averaging 16.0 points, 4.4 assists, and 1.7 steals, leading the Huskies in all three categories. He also shot 93.4 percent from the free throw line, setting a Big East record. El-Amin left UConn after his junior season and entered the NBA draft. Although El-Amin had been a standout in both high school and at UConn, he was looked at as a risk because of his poor size. The Chicago Bulls drafted El-Amin in the 2nd round the 2000 NBA Draft, No. 34 overall. He played in 50 games for the Bulls his rookie season, averaging 6.3 points and 2.9 assists while playing less than 20 minutes per game. El-Amin never played another game in the NBA after leaving the Bulls following his rookie season. However, his professional career was far from over. Since 2001, El-Amin has played with nine different teams in countries all over the world including France, Israel, Turkey, Ukraine, Lithuania and Croatia. His most memorable stint was with Azovmash Mariupol of the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague, where he won the 2006 Ukrainian Championship and was named the MVP of both the regular season and the playoffs. In 2012, El-Amin signed with Le Man Sarth AP Basket, a French professional team.
Nov. 22 Wake Forest 6 p.m.
Football (3-5) Nov. 3 USF TBA
Nov. 9 Pittsburgh 8 p.m.
Dec. 1 Cincinnati TBA
Nov. 24 Louisville TBA
Men’s Soccer (13-2-1) Oct. 27 Providence 4 p.m.
Oct. 31 Big East Tournament
Field Hockey (16-1) Oct. 27 Syracuse 1 p.m.
Nov. 2 BIG EAST Semifinal 5 p.m.
Volleyball Oct. 27 Rutgers 2 p.m.
Oct. 28 Seton Hall 2 p.m.
Nov. 2 BIG EAST Semifinal 7:30 p.m.
(14-10) Nov. 2 Marquette 8 p.m.
Nov. 4 Syracuse 2 p.m.
Nov. 7 Georgetown 11:30 a.m.
San Francisco Giants’ Barry Zito throws during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball’s World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco.
Men’s Hockey (0-1-0) Tomorrow Holy Cross 7:05 p.m.
Oct. 27 Union 8 p.m.
Nov. 2 Niagara 7:05 p.m.
Nov. 9 Nov. 3 Sacred Niagara Heart 7:05 p.m. 7: 05 p.m.
Women’s Hockey (1-5-1) Tomorrow Syracuse 7 p.m.
Oct. 27 Syracuse 3 p.m.
Nov. 2 Northeastern 7 p.m.
Khalid El-Amin (1998-2000)
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Buckeyes’ QB Braxton Jeff Green eager to show says he’s fine after injury Celtics what he can do COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — When Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller first was hurt in Saturday’s game against Purdue, he didn’t know what to think. He’d never before been thrown down on his head and neck. “I didn’t know what it was,” he said of his injury. “I was just a little bit dizzy from the hit, whiplash. So they sent me to the hospital to see what it was.” Tests determined that Miller, a sophomore who ranks among the top rushers in the nation, did not have a concussion or any other serious injury. He was cleared to return to practice immediately. The only lingering problem has been a slightly sore neck. “No. 5 is doing good,” coach Urban Meyer said after Ohio State’s Wednesday practice. “Full-speed practices really yesterday and today. Sore neck, but today’s much better. He lifted (weights) and he’s good to go.” Miller was tackled from behind by Purdue defensive back Josh Johnson late in the third quarter of No. 9 Ohio State’s home game. He was thrown hard to the turf, had difficulty getting up, and then had
to be carted off the field. “It was just one of those type hits you clench your eyes,” Miller said. The ninth-ranked Buckeyes trailed 20-14 when he left. Backup Kenny Guiton threw an interception and the Ohio State offense surrendered a safety, but Guiton led a last-minute, 61-yard drive that resulted in a touchdown pass and two-point conversion pass with 3 seconds left to force overtime. The Buckeyes (8-0, 4-0 Big Ten) ended up pulling out an improbable 29-22 win. In the hospital, Miller was trying to find out how his teammates were doing. “I just kept asking the nurse. (She’d say), ‘I don’t know. We’re working on you,’” he said with a laugh. “I just kept asking and they finally told me.” Miller has been receiving daily rehab of massage, stretching, ice and anti-inflammatories for a sore neck. Other than that, he says he’s 100 percent. Meyer said Miller is not under any limitations for Saturday’s big showdown against Penn State (5-2, 3-0). He is listed as the starter. “I’d say I’m full go,” Miller said.
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — The Celtics gave up plenty to bring Jeff Green to Boston, trading away Kendrick Perkins in a midseason deal that broke up the starting lineup from the 2008 NBA champions. They’ve had little to show for it — until now. “I just think he’s more aggressive,” coach Doc Rivers said after the Celtics played back-to-back exhibition games this weekend and Green was the leading scorer in both. “He’s comfortable in his game. He understands how to score, how he can score through our offense. The other part: He’s happy, honestly. The guys like him; he likes them. “He’s comfortable here now,” Rivers added. “I think last year, even though he didn’t play, it probably did a world of good for him just being around the guys, and they accepted him. I think all that helped him. And he’s got a chance to be just terrific.” Green struggled to fit in during his first half-season after coming to the Celtics in February, 2011, and he missed all of last year after an aortic aneurysm was discovered during a routine training camp physical. But now, with a full
training camp and a healthy heart, Green is impressing his coaches and teammates. “Jeff’s always had talent. He’s always had high expectations,” point guard Rajon Rondo said after practice on Wednesday. “It’s no different this year with us.” Green is the leading scorer on the Celtics so far this preseason, with 111 total points, an average of 13.9 per game. He is No. 2 on the team in rebounds to first-round draft choice Jared Sullinger and second to Rondo in minutes played; he also leads the Celtics in blocked shots in the preseason. Rivers isn’t putting a lot of stock in statistics during the exhibitions, but he said the likes what he sees. “The guys have confidence in him,” Rivers said. And Green doesn’t understand the fuss. “This is the first time you guys even saw me play. That’s why everyone’s doing that,” he said after practice on Wednesday. “I came into the situation when the team was already solid. They’d been here five years; it was tough to pick my spots. It takes time when you come to an organization like this.”
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ONE MORE FOR LEN
The meaning of playing Catch
Huskies battle Rutgers in Big East first round By TJ Souhlaris Staff Writer
One more win. That’s all UConn women’s soccer Head Coach Len Tsantiris needs for career win No. 500. In order to reach the milestone, however, his team will have to upend the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at home at Morrone Stadium in the first round of the Big East Championships on Thursday night. If Tsantiris and the Huskies beat Rutgers, Tsantiris would become only the second coach in NCAA Division I women’s soccer his8-7-2, 4-5-1 tory to reach 500 wins. North Carolina head coach Anson Dorrance, who has over 700 wins over the span of 30 seasons with the Tar Heels, reached the career mark in 1997. UConn qualified 12-6-1, 5-5-1 for postseason play Tonight, 7 p.m. last weekend against Providence when mid91.7 FM WHUS fielder Linda Ruutu launched a buzzer-beater whus.org in the second period of extra time, giving the Huskies a 2-1 victory. UConn went 4-5-1 in Big East play, which netted them 13 points and fourth place in the American Division. Rutgers (5-5-1 in the Big East) was able to reach the Big East Championships by amassing 16 points in Big East play, which was good enough
Andrew Callahan Thud. Then, thump. Thud. Then, thump. Thud. Then, thump. Thud. Then.... “... and the Giants have taken Game 1 of the World Series!” * * * Twelve years ago, I would’ve been tremendously ticked about missing as much of the opening game of the World Series as I did last night. Livid as a little guy could be; Like I had just been declared grounded from now until next year’s Fall Classic. But frankly this year, I can hardly tell you a thing about this Tigers–Giants matchup. That’s just the way it is after a whole summer spent unfortunately divorced from the sport. You’re better off asking Martha Stewart about wrestling or Mila Kunis about ugly. Yet, after taking the time to ponder the series for a bit and observe a couple innings (I’ll take Tigers in six, by the way), I began to remember. The drama, finality and history all flooded back. The fans that wave rally towels torturing ADD TV viewers and the droning voice of broadcaster Joe Buck that eggs on everyone to nod off. Then, staring at Justin Verlander and Barry Zito fire pitches in to their respective catchers, I recalled my favorite thing yet: That we are just like these players in that we all, at some point or another, got started with a simple game of catch. Sure, I don’t know as much as I used to or suit up for nine innings anymore, but in this way, baseball will never be far away. * * * Thud. Then, thump. Thud. Then, thump. Thud. Then…. Crash! “Well, you’re certainly grounded now.” Along the lines of sitting down and reciting your ABCs, playing catch is, of course, a simple thing. And like it happened for so many others, catch was introduced to me first by my dad. For this, I owe him countless tosses of thanks. It sounds silly, but just like the game helped bring major leaguers great fortune, catch has brought me an incredible deal as well. Excluding the two weeks of cleaning and pulling weeds up to compensate for a one-time broken window, I can’t repay it. Memories of tossing the ball on sun-soaked days will forever be imprinted in my mind; the conver-
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Freshman Liana Hinds battles for possession last Saturday in the Huskies’ regular season finale at home against Providence. UConn won in overtime, 3-2.
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Huskies slotted as no. 4 seed in American Division
By Peter Logue Staff Writer AMERICAN DIVISION 1. Marquette. 9-0-1 Big East, 13-2-2 overall. The Golden Eagles finished the regular season on an absolute tear, and have cemented their place as the team to beat entering the playoffs. Except for a 1-1 tie against UConn, they were perfect in conference play, outscoring opponents 29-1. They have an automatic entry into the quarterfinals, where they await the winner of UConn/ Rutgers. 2. USF. 6-2-2 Big East, 10-5-2 overall. The Bulls will have to bounce back from a 4-0 thrashing from Marquette in their regular season finale, their second loss in conference play. They will host the Louisville Cardinals on
Sunday afternoon. 3. Syracuse. 6-3-1 Big East, 9-6-2 overall. The Orange are 1-5-3 in their previous five road games, and they will have to travel to South Bend to face Notre Dame in the quarterfinals. 4. Connecticut. 4-5-1. 8-7-2 overall. The Huskies faced a late season slide, winning only one of our their last five games. However, the one win came in dramatic fasion in the season finale against Providence when Linda Ruutu scored in the final seconds of double overtime to clinch the No. 4 seed for UConn. They will host Rutgers on Thursday night with a chance to advance to the quarterfinals, as well as give head coach Len Tsantiris his 500th win of his storied career in Storrs. The teams last met
back in 2010 in Piscataway, a 2-0 loss for the Huskies. NATIONAL DIVISION 1. Georgetown. 8-1-1 Big East. 14-2-2 overall. The Hoyas were the most dominant team in the Big East all season before being stunned by Villanova in the regular season finale, 1-0. The Hoyas are led by Daphne Cortez, the conference’s most prolific scorer, who is currently leading the Big East in goals (16) and points (38). 2. Notre Dame. 8-1-1 Big East, 12-4-2 overall. The Irish claimed a share of the National Division title when they won a double overtime thriller against Depaul in the season finale on Sunday. They have earned a first round bye and will next play again in the quarterfinals. 3. Louisville. 5-3-3 Big
East, 10-4-3 overall. The Cardinals also ended their regular season on a thrilling note, defeating Cincinnati in double overtime. Junior forward Charyn Corral was named the Big East Offensive Player of the Week for her efforts in the victory, which included a goal and an assist. They will travel USF on Sunday for their first game of the postseason. 4. Villanova. 5-4-1 Big East, 7-8-3 overall. The Wildcats are riding the momentum from handing Georgetown its first conference loss in the final game of the season. They will host Depaul in the first round Thursday afternoon. AT LARGE 1. Rutgers (National Division) 5-5-1 Big East, 12-6-1 overall. Rutgers had to fight its way into the postseason, and earned a spot by
winning its final three games in convincing fashion, outscoring opponents by a combined score of 10-0. They will travel to Storrs to face UConn Thursday night. 2. DePaul (National Division) 3-6-1 Big East, 8-9-2 overall. When Depaul lost to Notre Dame in double overtime of its season finale at home, they thought that they had lost their spot in the playoffs. However, only a few hours later, UConn helped them out by beating Providence in the final seconds of double overtime, allowing Depaul to clinch the final playoff spot. DePaul will try to take advantage of this new life when it travels to Villanova Thursday.
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Who will win the World Series? `
Giants By TJ Souhlaris Staff Writer After taking the pennant from the St. Louis Cardinals’ grasp, The San Francisco Giants are going to win the World Series. San Francisco has the experience after keeping the same nucleus that won the Commissioner’s Trophy in 2010. The Giants have won six straight elimination games so far this postseason, so even if the Tigers push them against the wall, they’ll know how to react. The Giants might not have the pop in their bats that the Tigers possess, but with an extremely effective pitching staff and a great defense, the Giants are going to win their second World Series in three years. Can the Giants pick up yet another title..
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» POINT/COUNTERPOINT TJ: The Detroit Tigers are a deserving representative of the American League, but the Senior Circuit Giants are going to be hoisting the Commissioner’s Trophy for more than a few reasons. First and foremost, in the most bizarre of ironies, the Giants earned home-field advantage when suspended San Francisco outfielder Melky Cabrera led the National League in a beat down of the American League in this year’s All-Star Game, where AL starter Justin Verlander gave up five runs in the first inning. And this spells trouble for the Tigers, who were only 38-43 in road games this year, which was the worst road record of any playoff team; 21 of the last 26 World Series winners had home-field advantage. Mike: While it’s true that Verlander is the one to blame for
ruining his own team’s chance for home-field advantage, one would have to realize that this was back in July, and Verlander did not attack the NL squad with his usual M.O. Verlander has been dominating in the playoffs so far, as he is 3-0 with a microscopic 0.74 ERA. Meanwhile, the Giants have yet to find an established ace in their rotation this October. TJ: As far as the Giants finding an ace, meet Matt Cain. Cain (16-5, 2.79 ERA, and a stifling 1.04 WHIP in 2012) put up very similar numbers to Verlander during the regular season, and made sure the Cardinals weren’t recovering from the Giants’ early offensive onslaught in Game 7 of the NLCS. Verlander is the best pitcher on the planet and no sane person would question
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Tigers
The Detroit Tigers will most likely win the World Series because they possess the superior pitching staff and offense in comparison to the San Francisco Giants. Detroit pitchers have posted a minuscule 1.74 ERA as a team while holding the opposition’s batting average to just .176. Their offense also has a .271 AVG, .317 OBP, .399 SLG and .716 OPS, all of which are higher than the numbers of the Giants. Over a seven game series, the Tigers will win their fifth World Series.
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...or will Miggy and the Tigers win it all?