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West Virginia is on the verge of leaving the Big East to join the Big 12, according to a New York Times report. According to the report, West Virginia has applied and been accepted to join the Big 12 to replace Missouri, who are expected to announce within the next couple days their intention to join the SEC. The move is not yet official because West Virginia will have to work out some legal issues first. Regardless, West Virginia’s departure will serve as yet another blow to the stabil-
ity of the Big East. Despite the loss, UConn President Susan Herbst was optimistic about the Big East’s future outlook. “The Big East is working on excellent expansion plans that will make us very strong, and will also make any future departures unproblematic,” Herbst said. “I am not concerned about any particular schools leaving since our master plans are bold, and will carry us effectively into the competitive long-term of college athletics. We are working in a careful, considered way, and all will be well.” The loss of West Virginia raises serious doubts about the Big East’s future as a viable
BCS football conference. The Mountaineers were consistently among the league’s most successful programs, and one of the few to be consistently ranked in the Top-25 over the past few seasons. The Big East has now lost three schools to other conferences this year, with Syracuse and Pittsburgh leaving to join the ACC. Texas Christian University, who was slated to join the Big East next season, also changed course and joined the Big 12 as well. The five remaining Big East football schools are UConn, Rutgers, Louisville, Cincinnati and South Florida. Big East commissioner John
Marinatto has stated his desire to expand the conference to 12 teams in football. Reportedly, the six preferred teams prior to West Virginia’s defection were Central Florida, Houston and Southern Methodist in all sports and Boise State, Air Force and Navy as football only members. To fill the void left by West Virginia and still reach 12 teams, the conference will have to find another school. A likely candidate would be Temple, who brings a rising football program with a historically successful basketball program and the Philadelphia television market. Another possibility, reported by The Boston Globe, would be for the Big East to merge with
the Mountain West Conference and Conference USA, who have already announced their intention to merge, to create an ocean spanning football “superconference” that could see UConn traveling as far as Hawaii to play conference opponents. The hopes of such a plan would be that such a move would maintain the Big East’s BCS automatic qualifier bid while opening the door to the Mountain West and Conference USA, which do not have automatic bids. The Big East would continue to function in all other sports as its own entity.
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Lecture looks at stereotypes of Asians
NCAA president: UConn will not be ineligible
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STEEL CITY SHOWDOWN UConn plays Panthers in critical Big East matchup tonight in Pittsburgh.
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Tyler Olander, sophomore from Mansfield, cheers after the Huskies became NCAA champions on April 4. The NCAA President Mark Emmert said Tuesday UConn will not be barred from the tournament for academic ineligiblity.
Herbst: Men’s basketball is improving academically HARTFORD (AP) – Connecticut’s president says the school has turned the corner when it comes to the academic performance of its men’s basketball team, and has a plan in place to ensure better results in the future. Susan Herbst told The Associated Press that Tuesday’s report showing a poor graduation rate for the national champion men’s basketball program did not come as a surprise. The report puts the program’s graduation success rate at 25 percent, well below the 68 percent single-year rate for all of the nation’s men’s basketball teams, and the 66 percent four-year rate for those teams. It is among the lowest in Division I. The school began working on an academic improvement plan for the program last spring after the team scored
a dismal 893 on the NCAA’s annual Academic Progress Rate, which measures the academic performance of student athletes. UConn lost two scholarships as a result of the score, which was well below the NCAA minimum score of 925. “This takes constant vigilance,” Herbst said. “In a program like ours, a highly competitive program, students are going to have a lot of options. They have a lot of pressure on them and it’s up to the university to support them.” Herbst said she has made improving the academic performance of the program a top priority after taking the job in June and has put in place an advisory committee of top faculty to ensure improvement. The basketball improvement plan calls for the school to:
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Slight scare in Storrs is over
By Matt McDonough Sports Editor
After a report on Monday night indicated the defending national champion UConn men’s basketball team may be ineligible for the NCAA tournament this March, NCAA President Mark Emmert told reporters on Tuesday it was a miscommunication, according to The Hartford Courant’s Dom Amore. The NCAA will vote on a plan late this week that, if approved, would create higher academic standards. Schools with an Academic Progress Rate lower than 900 would miss the next NCAA tournament, according to USA Today. It was reported by the Courant and USA Today that Emmert told the Knight Commission on Interscholastic Athletics the Huskies would miss this season’s tournament
if the plan was implemented by the weekend. “There was ‘miscommunication’ in the story that went out [Monday],” Emmert said in a conference call regarding improvements in the Graduation Success Rate. UConn had a score of 893 in the APR last spring. The poor score resulted in a loss of two scholarships and a deduction of coach Jim Calhoun’s salary. The rate, calculated through a math formula involving players’ academic standing and graduation rate, could potentially hurt the Huskies in 2013. If approved, the plan would most likely go into effect for the 2013 NCAA tournament, according to the Courant. UConn President Susan Herbst, however, told the Associated Press that the school is on its way to improving its APR.
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Many Americans are familiar with Asian stereotypes that are portrayed in the media and everyday life. However, the Kappa Phi Lambda (KPL) sorority gave a presentation to students on how to identify the problems of these stereotypes and why they affect Asian Americans in everyday life. Taking place in the Rainbow Center, the presentation discussed the common Asian stereotypes. Giving examples such as the “math nerd,” “pingpong master,” “rice eater” and even “Kung-fu master,” KPL presented material on why it’s important to identify these stereotypes and try to put a stop to them. “This event is meant to identify what types of obstacles the Asian-American community faces,” said Teri Chung, 3rd-semester political science major and co-cultural chair of KPL. “At the same time, we have the strength to change it.” There was a “MADtv” clip shown of how Asians are commonly stereotyped, which included being very good at math and their driving skills. The hostess of the presentation explained to the audience that the media doesn’t help with the stereotypes, as it continues to show them in this light in many TV shows. KPL’s previous campaign, “Where we came from,” was promoted in the spring semester of 2011, before transitioning into the 2011 fall semester with a new campaign, “The Strength Within.” This new campaign advocates being secure about yourself and not allowing stereotypes to bring you down. The presentation continued with a quick activity, where groups of students were assigned a stereotype commonly heard about Asians and had to create skit representing each example. After each group’s presentation, which included a few humorous spin-offs, there was a group discussion on how to prevent more stereotyping. There was also a YouTube video showing what it means to be Asian in America, with people from different countries in Asia talking about their individual cultures.
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What’s on at UConn today.. “A Century of Sex Education” Noon to 1:30 p.m. Rainbow Center This week’s Out to Lunch lecture is about how sex ed has influenced our culture. Speaker Joleen Nevers is UConn’s health education coordinator and a certified sexuality coordinator.
“On Puppets” Forum 4 to 5:30 p.m. UConn Co-op Conference Room Kenneth Gross, author of “Pubbet: an Essay on Uncanny Life” and Liza Lorwin will talk about their lives with puppets and puppet theater.
The Last Ride 1 to 4 p.m. Student Union, Rm. 104 As a Halloween tradition, students can be taken on a simulated coffin ride and burial in the Student Union.
Countdown to Commencement 1 to 4 p.m. Rome Ballroom Seniors can pick up their UConn Senior T-shirt and participate in giveaways.
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Norwalk man pleads guilty to sex trafficking
BRIDGEPORT (AP) – A Norwalk man accused of bringing a 14-year-old girl from Connecticut to New York and Atlantic City to work as a prostitute has pleaded guilty to a sex trafficking charge. Federal prosecutors say 23-year-old Theodore Briggs, also known as “PeeJaye,” pleaded guilty Tuesday in Bridgeport. He faces between 10 years and life in prison at sentencing. Authorities say others were involved in taking the girl out of state late last year but Briggs kept most if not all the money that the girl received for having sex with men. The U.S. attorney for Connecticut, David Fein, credited the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations and Norwalk police for the investigation.
Malloy: Minor issues with Conn. jobs bill remain
HARTFORD (AP) – Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and legislative leaders on Tuesday worked on the final details of a bill that is supposed to help grow jobs in Connecticut, one day before it’s up for a vote during a special legislative session. The Democratic governor said he is confident that a bipartisan agreement will ultimately be sealed on the jobs bill. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers were scheduled to resume closed-door talks with Malloy later Tuesday. “We’re going to have a bipartisan piece of legislation ...,” Malloy said about the bill, which spends $516 million over two years on everything from small business assistance to repairing bridges. “People have asked me to think about some things, I’ve asked leaders of the various caucuses to think about things so we can put this thing to bed.”
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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Students hope to solve environmental issues By Andrew Flynn Campus Correspondent Last Saturday a group of individuals came together in UConn’s Bishop Center to discuss what they considered some of the biggest issues facing society. Sponsored by Idealists United, The Human Rights Institute, EcoHouse and USG, UConn’s first Environmental Justice Forum lasted six hours and included over 60 like-minded people. The event focused on education in environmental and social issues in local and global communities and what can be done about them. “By learning with and from their peers,” read the program, “attendees will leave with a renewed sense of how they can instigate action towards local and global environmental justice.” Issues on the table included the environment, energy, food and women in social justice. Kicking off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, students woke up to coffee and a rousing discussion of what “Environmental Justice” consists of. Contrary to popular belief, the environment is a lot more than just rainforests and rivers, and even now, in the 21st century, “the environment” is still something that affects people
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regularly. Led by representatives from various campus organizations, smaller groups of students were engaged in a diverse collection of discussions that encompassed both local and global issues. One workshop session discussed local environmental inequality, and how Connecticut air pollution has an impact on local health and is directly related to income levels. Another talked about transition technologies and sustainable communities as the world begins to transition away from increasingly expensive and depleted fossil fuels. Food was also a hot topic, with discussions taking on the issues of global food security and food culture and justice in cities. Engineers Without Borders talked about environmental engineering in developed countries to better the quality of life for those who are scientifically undereducated and underfunded to take on these problems. A separate discussion focused on the environmental and social issues facing women today. These educational and engaging discussions were broken only by a midday lunch and keynote speaker Stephen Ferketic, a UConn alum and current Emory Law student who led community conservation efforts in Cape
Town, South Africa and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as an undergrad studying abroad. He was a warm and energetic speaker, and invited students to begin working for environmental and social justice, capitalizing on the great resources that UConn has to offer. Ferketic advised students to connect with professors, offering his tried and tested query as a tip: “May I please work on a project to ensure that your research is put into practice?” His voice offered a reminder that advocacy doesn’t have to wait until graduation. It can be easier to do now and can offer a wealth of leadership experience and new friendships. Before leaving, the attendees reconvwened to reflect and put together action plans, exchanging contact information and setting up meetings. “I was so inspired as I facilitated the action planning,” said Brenna Regan, a 7th-semester environmental justice major, copresident of Idealists United and Forum organizer. “The goal of the forum was to not only learn but to act and, by the end, everyone was ready to commit to do something to make change in this community.”
Ideas were bounced around, and the group tried to figure out how stereotypes begin. One idea was that people simply like to label, and that’s where many stereotypes originate. Another cause of stereotypes, the group said, is the media for continuing its portrayal of “typical” Asians. Students shared stories on situations they have faced in which they were made fun of because of these stereotypes. The group also mentioned how it’s the same type of situations occur for other ethnicity groups. Another example brought up was that even in Hollywood, there is typecasting in which they look for the stereotypical Asian to play certain parts. One main concern was how to create a solution to this problem, especially on campus. “I think this event was really great and it brings to attention the underlying issues of our community,” said Marissa Sounanthanam, 3rd-semester undecided major and events coordinator for KPL. “It makes us more aware and pushes us to do something about it.” James Le, 7th-semester accounting major, said, “The event was very insightful.”
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paths…hopefully someone in this room will become a major player,” Giordano said. Giordano walked students through the possible career options of laboratory technician, toxicologist, industrial hygienist, product steward, environmental engineer, remediation expert, safety engineer, radiation production specialist, process safety management, EHS generalist and EHS manager. For each possible career he explained in detail the different associated responsibilities. For various careers, Giordano displayed salaries, particularly the median salary of an EHS manager that ran as high has $200,000 a year. He also presented job offerings found on Monster.com for each salary he presented. Giordano also laid out possible career paths in the EHS field such as starting as a lab technician and working up to an EHS manager. There were a mix of people in
the audience, including both alumni and students. Maggie Chase, a 5thsemester environmental engineering major, said, “I had an internship in EHS. I wanted to hear more about it…and it’s always nice to hear from a UConn alum.” John Able, a 1986 UConn alum who works in the EHS field, brought his daughter, Emma, a junior in high school, said, “I thought maybe [Emma would] be interested… [Giordano] did a great job of covering the subject.” Giordano advised students interested in pursuing a career in EHS to look into opportunities on campus, such as working with departments responsible for lab safety or greenhouse gas emission regulation. He also encouraged students to volunteer with EHS organizations and be open to learning on the job. Recounting an early experience of when he was asked if he knew how to complete a certain task he had volunteered
for while he was doing volunteer work, Giordano said, “Do you know how to do it? No, but I know how to read, and I will teach myself how to do it.” In addition to discussing future careers, Giordano lectured students on undergraduate education paths, as well has post-graduate work that would prepare students for careers in EHS. He was joined by Paul Bureau from the Department of Allied Science, the Department of Agriculture and the Center for Continuing Studies, who discussed the UConn undergraduate Occupation Safety and Health concentration in Department of Allied Sciences and the Center for Continuing Studies. The master’s degree program in the Center for Continuing Studies is not currently accepting students, due to current evaluation of the rigor and demand of the program.
Conn. construction worker Attorney speaks about working in environmental health dies from fall injuries
STAMFORD (AP) – Police say a Connecticut worker has died after falling up to 60 feet at a Stamford construction site. Stamford police Capt. Richard Conklin said the man, who is in his 30s and from Danbury, was working on a roof at the under-construction Chelsea Piers sports complex when he fell around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday. He landed on pavement and died at the scene. Police and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) were investigating, including whether gusty winds might have been a factor in his fall. The Chelsea Piers project sits on land once occupied by the Clairol hair products company. It is near another complex where Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Tuesday that NBC Sports planned to lease space.
Hartford names Robert Rupp its chief risk officer HARTFORD (AP) – The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. on Tuesday named Robert Rupp its chief risk officer. Rupp, 58, will take the role on Nov. 2. He replaces Lizabeth H. Zlatkus, who is retiring Oct. 31. Rupp most recently served as head of enterprise-wide market risk at BNY Mellon. Before that, Rupp was managing director of risk management at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Earlier in his career, he oversaw fixed-income trading, sales, syndicate and banking groups at the former Chemical Bank, which combined with Chase. Previously, Rupp was a partner at the law firm Kutak Rock and a staff attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Hartford provides of insurance and wealth-management services for consumers and businesses.
Hunger-striking prisoner fights force-feedings HARTFORD (AP) – Attorneys for a British prisoner who lost more than 100 pounds during a hunger strike asked the Connecticut Supreme Court on Tuesday to prevent prison officials from forcefeeding him, saying that the practice violates his free-speech rights. The prisoner, William Coleman, stopped eating in September 2007, claiming he was convicted on a fabricated rape charge. He has since begun accepting liquid nutrition and returned to a healthy weight, according to his lawyers, but he appealed to the high court for the ability to continue the protest as he chooses. Coleman’s lawyers say it is the first time a high court in any of the 50 states has taken up a challenge to prison force-feedings. “He has a right to be free from the unwanted interference in his bodily integrity,” attorney William Murray told the seven-judge panel.
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Attorney Vincent Giordano presented images of manmade environmental disasters, such as the explosion of the BP oilrig that led to the oil spill, and general environmental neglect to commence his lecture on careers in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Giordano, a UConn alumni, has worked for General Electric for 20 years, with previous experience in the Environmental Protection Agency. His goal for this lecture was that students would come away with a greater understanding of EHS. At the end of his introduction, he said that anyone who wasn’t interested could get up and leave. Of the 13 audience members present, no one moved. “I was hoping they would understand the varied opportunities that exist in the world of EHS, as well as the potential career
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Lecture explores timely topic: corporate personhood
By Jimmy Onofrio Staff Writer Activist and former Green Party presidential candidate David Cobb brought his “Ending Corporate Personhood” speaking tour to the Konover Auditorium of the Dodd Center Tuesday night to a crowd of roughly 30 students, faculty and members of the community. Cobb described himself as a “proud, patriotic and pissed off American citizen.” His goal is to show people that the American ideals of liberty, justice and equality are neither uniquely American ideals, nor true principles of our society. He was adamant in pointing out that he is not anti-corporation, calling the system of shareholder investment and return “genius.” At the beginning of the presenta-
tion, Cobb asked of the audience, “How many people believe ‘We the People’ have the power in this country?” Not one person raised his hand. He then said that while this is a sad state of affairs, the fact that we are willing to admit that to ourselves is a step in the right direction. “The most important thing we can do is tell the truth to each other,” he said. Social constructs like ideology become reality when people believe in them and act on them. Cobb pointed out that while we have countless political ideologies in this country, nobody in 21st-century America identifies himself as a monarchist. No one in this country takes the idea of the divine rights of kings seriously, because as a people we stopped believing in their authority during the Revolution. Cobb then offered a brief lesson on the Constitution, and how it
relates to people and corporations. The Constitutional definition of personhood is “the ability to assert rights.” He created a list: where people have rights, governments have duties, people are free and sovereign, governments are subordinate anwd accountable, and so on. He argued that, because of the way corporations provide public needs but are only accountable to a small group of shareholders (“quasi-private”), corporations should fall under the government side of the chart. “Corporate personhood is not just illogical, it is the lynchpin of the ruling elite,” Cobb said. He explained this in more depth with a history lesson on the modern corporation, beginning with imperial joint-stock companies. He pointed out that the 13 original colonies were chartered as corporations. The charter of the Massachusetts Bay Trading
Company said that it was accountable, even as a quasi-government, to its shareholders and not the people living on its land. In this sense, Cobb said, the American Revolution was not just a political revolt against oppression, but also an economic revolt against that corporation as a state with legal authority. “Lectures like this are important because while I feel like I learn from the ‘Occupy’ movement, here is an intelligent, highly educated person breaking it down in simple terms and showing how the court decision [Citizens United] affects us,” said Logan Place, a 5th-semester political science and economics major. More information can be found at www.movetoamend.org
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Obama waits for GOP race to end ‘Survivor’-style
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Barack Obama says he’s waiting for the Republican presidential field to narrow itself down ‘Survivor’-style before he starts paying attention to the contenders running to replace him. “I’m going to wait until everybody is voted off the island,” Obama said, referring to the popular reality show in which contestants are voted off in each episode. Obama made the comment in appearance on NBC’s “Tonight Show,” his second stop on Jay Leno’s show as sitting president and fourth appearance overall. Obama taped the appearance in Los Angeles Tuesday morning before heading to San Francisco to raise money for his re-election campaign. In excerpts released ahead of the show’s airing Tuesday night, Obama also tackled more serious matters, including the killing last week of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The president said Gadhafi had his chance to loosen his 40-year grip on power and peacefully transition to democracy. “We gave him ample opportunity, and he wouldn’t do it,” he said. “I think it obviously sends a strong message around the world to dictators that people long to be free, and they need to respect the human rights and the universal aspirations of people.”
When asked about GOP opposition to his decision not to keep U.S. troops in Iraq beyond the end of this year, Obama said: “It’s shocking that they opposed something I proposed.” The president also tackled questions about Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, the NBA lockout and his favorite junk food during the interview. Obama’s appearance came in the midst of a three-day West Coast swing heavily focused on raising money for his 2012 campaign. During a quick stop in San Francisco Tuesday afternoon, Obama sought to draw a distinction between his economic plans and those of his Republican rivals, who he said are only interested in cutting taxes for the wealthy and eliminating regulations. “It’s not as if we haven’t tried what they’re selling. We have. And it didn’t work,” he told a 200-person crowd, each of whom paid a minimum of $5,000 to attend. With his poll numbers sagging and enthusiasm among some of his supporters waning, the president reminded backers that his administration has had significant accomplishments, from overhauling health care to ending the military’s ban on gay service members. But he acknowledged that change
hasn’t always been easy to come by. “It’s not as trendy to be an Obama supporter as it was back in 2008,” he said. “We’ve had setbacks, we’ve had disappointments. I’ve made mistakes on occasion.” From San Francisco, Obama was headed to Denver for two more fundraising events. The Western tour is one of Obama’s busiest donor outreach trips of the season. In Los Angeles Monday, he turned to celebrities, including actor Will Smith and basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, to bring in money, and mingled with Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas over canapés at the movie star couple’s home. Celebrities are tried and true fundraising draw, particularly for Democratic presidents. Both the president and the stars bask in their reflected fame and the endorsement of stars can be a useful asset. California ranks as Obama’s top donor state, and he raised about $1 million in the Los Angeles area alone during the last two fundraising quarters, according to an Associated Press review of contributions above $200. Not that he needs the votes in California, a solidly Democratic state. However, Sacramentobased Democratic consultant Roger Salazar said the presi-
dent, echoing national trends, is less popular now in the state than he was when he was elected. “Democrats by their nature are going to give the president the benefit of the doubt,” said Salazar, a veteran of California and national political campaigns. “But they want him to do something about it. They
want to see some movement.” Obama is promising some movement. He has been promoting his $447 billion jobs bill, which has been broken up into its component parts in hopes Congress can pass some of them. He’s also focusing on steps his administration can take without congressional approval, includ-
ing an initiative announced Tuesday to offer millions of student loan borrowers the ability to lower their payments and consolidate their loans. Earlier this week, the administration unilaterally created new rules to allow homeowners who are deeply underwater on their mortgages refinance at lower rates.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A federal court is being asked to grant constitutional rights to five killer whales who perform at marine parks — an unprecedented and perhaps quixotic legal action that is nonetheless likely to stoke an ongoing, intense debate at America’s law schools over expansion of animal rights. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is accusing the SeaWorld parks of keeping five star-performer whales in conditions that violate the 13th Amendment ban on slavery. SeaWorld depicted the suit as baseless. The chances of the suit succeeding are slim, according to legal experts not involved in the case; any judge who hews to the original intent of the authors of the amendment is unlikely to find that they wanted to protect animals. But PETA relishes AP engaging in the court of public In this Nov. 30, 2006 file photo, killer whale Kasatka leaps out of the water. In an unprec- opinion, as evidenced by its proedented lawsuit, PETA is accusing the SeaWorld marine parks of keeping five of its star- vocative anti-fur and pro-vegan performer killer whales in conditions that violate the Constitution’s ban on slavery. campaigns.
The suit, which PETA says it will file Wednesday in U.S. District Court in San Diego, hinges on the fact that the 13th Amendment, while prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude, does not specify that only humans can be victims. Jeff Kerr, PETA’s general counsel, says his five-member legal team — which spent 18 months preparing the case — believes it’s the first federal court suit seeking constitutional rights for members of an animal species. The plaintiffs are the five orcas, Tilikum and Katina based at SeaWorld in Orlando, Fla., and Corky, Kasatka and Ulises at SeaWorld San Diego. Tilikum, a six-ton male, made national news in February 2010 when he grabbed a trainer at the close of a performance and dragged her underwater until she drowned. Captured nearly 30 years ago off Iceland, Tilikum has enormous value as a stud and has fathered many of the calves born
at SeaWorld parks. The lawsuit asks the court to order the orcas released to the custody of a legal guardian who would find a “suitable habitat” for them. “By any definition, these orcas are slaves — kidnapped from their homes, kept confined, denied everything that’s natural to them and forced to perform tricks for SeaWorld’s profit,” said Kerr. “The males have their sperm collected, the females are artificially inseminated and forced to bear young which are sometimes shipped away.” SeaWorld said any effort to extend the 13th Amendment’s protections beyond humans “is baseless and in many ways offensive.” “SeaWorld is among the world’s most respected zoological institutions,” the company said. “There is no higher priority than the welfare of the animals entrusted to our care and no facility sets higher standards in husbandry, veterinary care and
enrichment.” The statement outlined the many laws and regulations SeaWorld is obliged to follow, touted the company’s global efforts to promote conservation of marine mammals, and said the orcas’ performances help give the public a better appreciation and understanding of these animals. SeaWorld and other U.S. marine parks are governed by the Marine Mammals Protection Act, which allows public displays of the creatures if permits are obtained and the facility offers and education/conservation programs for the public. Overall, under prevailing U.S. legal doctrine, animals under human control arewconsidered property, not entities with legal standing of their own. They are afforded some protections through animal-cruelty laws, endangered-species regulations and the federal Animal Welfare Act, but are not endowed with a distinct set of rights.
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NASA shows commitment to future exploration
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ecently, NASA announced it is considering plans to build fuel depots in outer space, providing the ability to fuel ships that are already in orbit. Prior to this, the only way for a NASA space shuttle to have fuel would be to carry it up on a rocket, which gave them a finite supply and made the design of rockets expensive and overly cumbersome. These fuel depots will not only change the way we look at space travel, but also open the doors for more ambitious long-term exploration. NASA is already discussing plans for another visit to the moon, as well as putting a man on an asteroid within the next two decades. The New York Times even reports that plans to have a man on Mars could be possible as early as the 2030s. With this new development at NASA, it reaffirms our country’s commitment to a space program and to the idea of exploration. This is a decision that, in this economic climate, should be taken very seriously. With every dollar and cent of federal funding being placed under a microscope, NASA’s plans to find more cost-effective ways to explore the universe shows a bold commitment to the United States’ attitude toward the future. When everyone seems to be calling for penny-saving measures across the board, this project proves that, as a country, we feel that the betterment of humanity through knowledge is still a top priority, one which we won’t turn our backs on no matter what the circumstances may be. Those who may say the money could be better spent elsewhere are missing the bigger picture. The spirit of exploration is not something that should ever be placed on the backburner. Human beings should be constantly striving to better ourselves. Simply exploring Earth and saying, “We know enough,” is the epitome of short-sightedness and the foundation of losing our edge as intellectuals. As a world leader, it is important that the United States and NASA lead the charge for space exploration. NASA has and always will represent human beings working at their finest. Centuries ago, it was men like Christopher Columbus asking questions about the make-up of our world. Today, astronauts and scientists have turned this spirit toward the stars. Finding out what lies beyond our solar system, and what potential there is for humanity once we’re not restricted to planet Earth, may sound like a wild dream out of Star Trek. However, those in charge have determined that these are questions worth answering, and should be applauded for recognizing the obligation of the best of humanity to strive for exploration and understanding. 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.
Thanks for nearly giving all of Connecticut a heart attack, Mark Emmert. The Instant Daily is like sex, because even though getting in is always great, you never forget your first time. My friend just told me he likes to think of the rook as a guy running around wearing a castle hat. #idkhow2hashtag Yesterday felt more like Winds-day than Tuesday. To the person who yelled, “WHOS IN THERE??!!’ to the dish room in north, we’re not aliens. We’re surprisingly students. Just like you. Without the stupid. Sitting up on the 4th floor of Homer and looking down at all the happy people out in the sun, I realize what Rapunzel must have felt like. Awful. Turns out my roommate doesn’t eat tomatoes, either. Maybe it has something to do with the kid that [legit] has a case of ketchup in his room? Just in case you didn’t notice from the sweat you broke indoors while doing nothing today, UConn turned the heat on. I’ve taken to standing outside dining halls asking to be flexed in. An all-time low, or the best idea yet? You know you’re a senior when you cant decide between taking meaningful classes or taking badminton. Someone tell the schools in the Big 12 that West Virginia just scored again.
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Romney economic plan is mixed bag
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itt Romney’s written plan to revive the economy totals 160 pages. Fortunately, this column will be shorter. The likely frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, Romney recently released on his official website the document “Believe in America: Mitt Romney’s Plan for Jobs and Economic Growth.” Of the 160 pages, the two most important pages list Romney’s descriptions of several executive orders he would sign and bills he would submit on his first day as president. These By Jesse Rifkin policy proposals represent a mixed bag Weekly Columnist for America and the economy. One order “directs all agencies to immediately initiate the elimination of Obama-era regulations that unduly burden the economy or job creation, and then caps annual increases in regulatory costs at zero dollars.” Reasonable regulations are vital, as the relative lack of regulations in banking and financial sectors played a significant role in creating our current economic troubles. However, federal regulations have gone overboard in some areas. The mention solely of “Obama-era regulations,” though, demonstrates a seeming unwillingness to examine regulations instituted under fellow Republican George W. Bush, some of which were just as burdensome. Another order would “implement a process for rapid issuance of drilling permits to developers with established safety records seeking to use pre-approved techniques in pre-approved areas.” This seems like a reasonable domestic energy policy. Still, the 2010 Deepwater
Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico proves just how disastrous even a single lapse in safety can be. Under Romney, “rapid issuance of drilling permits” should be swift without being rushed or negligent. With the nation’s oil lobby being so powerful and usually supporting Republicans, could Romney remain vigilant? Still another order “reverses the executive orders issued by President Obama that tilt the playing field in favor of organized labor, including the one encouraging the use of union labor on major government construction projects.” These executive orders indeed benefited labor unions immensely. One order required that non-unionized federal contractors, if replacing a unionized contractor on a project, offer jobs to the unionized employees of the previous contractor. Another required that employers with federal contracts worth a certain amount post workplace notices regarding their employees’ right to join unions. While government should protect workers’ rights, as protected under the freedom of assembly clause in the First Amendment, government should also seek the most cost-effective uses of taxpayer money. Unionized workers, however, are frequently less cost-effective. Reversing Obama’s orders could prove beneficial, provided collective bargaining rights are not eliminated completely, as seen in certain private sector unions this year in Wisconsin. Perhaps the most discussed order would “[pave] the way for Obamacare waivers for all 50 states. He [Romney] will then work with Congress to accomplish full repeal.” However, Obamacare was partially modeled after Romney’s similar 2006 plan enacted as Massachusetts governor. It is difficult to know how he truly stands on the issue, and whether he is simply pandering to the ultra-conservative Tea Party vote. Romney then names five bills he would submit on his first day. (Executive orders are enacted automatically, while submitted bills
must be approved by Congress to take effect.) One bill “immediately cuts non-security discretionary spending by 5 percent, reducing the annual federal budget by $20 billion.” A major problem: “non-security discretionary spending” entails merely 19 percent of the federal budget. If Romney increases spending in any of that remaining 81 percent – as he would likely do for military expenditures – it would likely offset cuts elsewhere. Another bill “reduces the corporate income tax rate to 25 percent.” Among developed industrialized nations, our 35 percent rate trails only Japan. However, we also have among the most vibrant corporate economies in the world, seemingly indicating that our high corporate tax rate is not damaging our competitiveness too significantly. I appreciate that Romney actually offers a specific target number, rather than politicians who just generalize in saying “We should lower taxes.” Another bill “implements the Colombia, Panama and South Korea Free Trade Agreements.” Romney’s economic plan was written in September, and last week Obama passed exactly those agreements. Sorry, Mitt. Of course, now that Obama passed the agreements, Romney will probably oppose them. Ultimately, Romney’s plan combines positive and negative elements. On the whole, though, it is too timid in some areas (only considering cutting 19 percent of the budget, for example) yet too stubbornly strong in other areas (sustain historically low tax rates on the rich no matter what). Rarely does his plan achieve the golden mean of being “just right.” If elected president, Mitt Romney would not be all that bad. He would just be mostly that bad.
Weekly Columnist Jesse Rifkin is a 3rd-semester political science and journalism double major. He can be reached at Jesse.Rifkin@UConn.edu.
Religion helped jumpstart science as we know it today
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enjoy a good “Family Guy” episode. But the jokes seem a bit uneducated. In the episode “Road to the Multiverse,” Stewie brings Brian to an alternate reality where Christianity never existed, “which means the dark ages of scientific repression never occurred, and thus humanity is a thousand years more advanced.” Throughout By John Nitowski the rest of the scene, Staff Columnist we watch as civilization masters medicine, genetic modification, light speed travel and anti-gravity. When Brian asks, “What happened to all the Renaissance art Christianity inspired?” Stewie shows him the Sistine Chapel decorated by John Hinckley (who put a collage of Jodi Foster on the ceiling). I laughed. Until I actually had this conversation in real life. I have to ask a different question: how would humanity have made all of those scientific advances without religion? The Church didn’t repress science during the Dark Ages. There simply wasn’t any science to repress. What the Dark Ages did do was build the infrastruc-
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ture for science to make those advances. Without Christianity (or any other religion to take its place) we wouldn’t have universities, hospitals or ethics. Allow me to explain. The two oldest and most prestigious schools in the United States, Yale and Harvard, were built primarily as religious schools where students studied the Bible. Only later did it transform into schools of law and medicine. Any of Europe’s major universities, including Oxford, were also schools dedicated to the study of religion first and foremost. In centuries past, one could be expelled for even mentioning or suggesting atheism. Injustice? Yes. But now the pendulum has swung the other way. Religion is thought of as a private matter and has no place in “serious education.” That is, unless one wants to become a religious official. UConn offers a religion minor, but it is strictly limited to Judeo-Christian studies. Students interested in Eastern religions have to pick a different school to attend. Medical science grew out of the university system. After all, restoring the body has been a primary goal of religion for centuries. Whether it was a Catholic
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monastery, a Muslim school or a Buddhist temple, the study of herbal medicine and surgery has been paramount. I’m not suggesting bringing the Bible back into the operating room and bloodletting patients again, but let’s give credit where credit is due. It’s called “Red Cross, Red Crescent” for a reason. Besides providing an avenue for pre-scientific understandings of the world, religion’s primary goal has been to provide ethical action and discourse between human beings. It was Confucius who first laid out the golden rule, “What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.” Jesus, the Buddha, Muhammad and any religious leader worth his or her salt has said the same thing. Where has atheistic ethics been rooted until very recently? Capitalism, Social Darwinism, Communist revolution, eugenics, etc. Washington Gladden, an American pastor, declared, “He who battles for the Christianization of society, will find their strongest foe in the field of economics. Economics is indeed the dismal science because of the selfishness of its maxims and the inhumanity of its conclusions.” Gladden’s words can be seen today with the
state of the American economy, the ecological decimation of Tibet, the sweatshops in Asia and Africa, all traced to the field of economics, which looks solely at inhuman numbers. Ethics not included. But what about the Crusades? The Jihads? The Sri Lankan Civil War? True, the list of religious atrocities is extensive. But so is the list of atheist ones. We shouldn’t have to live in a world where only one opinion, be it atheist or religious, is allowed or credited. Science and religion have worked in tandem for centuries. For example, Dmitri Mendeleev created the periodic table after dreaming of the elements falling into place, and August Kekule came up with the chemical structure for benzene after envisioning a snake eating itself in his fireplace, to name just two. A diversity of opinion produces the best society, as it allows different avenues of thinking. Religion gave us hospitals. Science gave us medicine. Could one exist without the other? Staff Columnist John Nitowski is a 1st-semester agricultural resources and economics major. He can be reached at John.Nitowski@UConn.edu
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Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- If you follow the instructions (and your instincts) carefully, you succeed on your first attempt. Use imagination. Focus on love, and give it away. It comes back ten-fold. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Perfection’s possible through collaboration. Explore the idea of new partnerships, and be open to a surprising turn of events. Set down strong roots. Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is a 9 -- There’s a lot of energy in the air. Manage it well and your productivity will be off the charts. Get ready for more. Take an active role in your environment. Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- You’re lucky in love today. Home, friends and family delight. Do your inventory and pay bills, and then reward yourself by sharing quality time. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- It’s time to act on the lessons you’ve learned in the past. Your family is there for you when you need them. Move quickly. You’ve set up all the pieces.
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- A creative challenge launched now could be quite lucrative. Your learning abilities are on the rise. Study hard while you play, but remember: no pain, no gain. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- You’re learning to be successful. Continue reinventing yourself. Provide well for family. Love is the important thing. Be patient with someone who isn’t. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- A whole world of possibilities await. Choose the ones that light you up, for yourself and others. There’s no time for holding grudges. Dive into action wholeheartedly.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Get serious about your strategy (but not too serious). Your typical sense of adaptability gets special appreciation now. Slow down to contemplate from a different perspective. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Get clear about finances. Do the paperwork. A good suggestion from an unlikely source leads to a profitable venture. Social networking pays (in more ways than one). Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Your growing expertise is attracting attention. Ignore this, and plow on. Minimize distractions to focus on getting the job done. This leads to success. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Clean up after your creative bursts of expression. Old ideas come into renewed prominence. Limitations ease. A dream is close to reality. Endings prompt new beginnings.
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Gadhafi buried in secret site in Libyan desert
MISRATA, Libya (AP) — Flamboyant and grandiose in life, Moammar Gadhafi was buried in secrecy and anonymity, laid to rest in an unmarked grave before dawn in the Libyan desert that was home to his Bedouin tribal ancestors. The burial ended the gruesome spectacle of Gadhafi’s decaying corpse on public display in a cold storage locker at a Misrata warehouse for four days after he was killed in his hometown of Sirte on Oct. 20. The location of the brutal dictator’s grave site was not disclosed by the interim government for fear of vandalism by his foes and veneration by his die-hard supporters. Gadhafi, 69, was buried Tuesday along with his son Muatassim and former Defense Minister Abu Bakr Younis after the military council in the city
Italian gov. on the brink as EU plan stalls MILAN (AP) — The Italian government and a broad European plan to save the euro were both at risk on Tuesday, with Premier Silvio Berlusconi locked in a high-stakes battle with coalition partners to muster support for emergency growth measures demanded by the European Union. Markets are looking to the EU’s grand plan — promised in time for an EU summit on Wednesday — for a turnaround in the debt crisis that will avert a potential global recession. But the plan risked being delayed, yet again, as governments failed to agree on details. Berlusconi’s government, meanwhile, showed little sign of meeting the EU’s demands for reforms, a prerequisite for the grand plan to go ahead. The summit of EU leaders, meant to be a confidence-building day, risked going down as another failure in Europe’s fight to stem its 2-year-long debt crisis. EU officials say they will not present their comprehensive plan if Italy doesn’t agree to new economic measures they demanded Sunday. But Berlusconi has been unable to get his key ally in parliament, the Northern League, to swallow an increase in the pension age. The Northern League says it will alienate its constituency of workers in the productive north. Northern League leader Umberto Bossi conceded the government is at risk. “Let’s say the situation is difficult, very dangerous,” he told reporters in Rome. The head of Berlusconi’s People of Freedom Party, Angelino Alfano, suggested Berlusconi’s party had reached a deal with the Northern League — but no details were announced and the premier’s office remained silent. “We hope to have identified a point of balance with the League that allows us to give a response to the European Union also on pensions,” Alfano said during the taping of an evening talk show, the news agency ANSA reported. Berlusconi has survived scandals, court cases and dozens of confidence votes, but experts say the economic plan he needs to get approved will be one of the most critical tests yet of his grasp on the country’s leadership. “Berlusconi has an immovable object at home which is Bossi and the Northern League, and an unstoppable force abroad which is the European Union, so he’s in a very, very difficult position,” said James Walston, a political science professor at American University in Rome. A Cabinet meeting to draft the emergency growth measures ended Monday evening in silence — a clear indication of discord within the government majority. The EU wants Italy to raise its standard pension age from 65 to 67, change the legal system to encourage investment, and pass other reforms to improve growth. All are measures that have been talked about for years in successive governments, but there has been little political will to see through the unpopular decisions.
of Misrata ordered a reluctant Muslim cleric to say the required prayers. Libya’s new leaders hope the funeral will allow the country to turn the page on the four-decade Gadhafi era and the bloody eightmonth rebellion against him. Still, the book cannot be closed completely, with unanswered questions remaining about his slaying, and his son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, still at large. Under international pressure to investigate the circumstances of Gadhafi’s death, the interim leaders of the National Transitional Council issued a statement late Tuesday saying they “disapprove” of any prisoner being hurt, let alone killed. It was the first time the new leadership spoke out against Gadhafi’s killing. “Regardless of the hatred that Libyans held for Moammar Gadhafi and his regime because
of the suffering he inflicted, and how he soiled their reputation for four decades, we did not want to end this tyrant’s life before he was brought to court, and before he answered questions that have deprived Libyans from sleep and tormented them for years,” the statement said. The three bodies were moved under cover of darkness late Monday by the city’s military council. They were taken from the warehouse area to a school in Misrata where suspected regime loyalists are being held, said Mohammed al-Madani, a Muslim cleric and one of the detainees. About 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, alMadani and another detained cleric were ordered to pray over the bodies, which had been wrapped in shrouds, with their faces covered. Al-Madani told The Associated Press that he initially refused, but felt he had
no choice and quickly said the required Muslim prayers. A Gadhafi nephew and two sons of Abu Bakr also participated in the prayer, said Ibrahim Beitalmal, a spokesman for the military council. The nephew was later identified as Abdel Rahman Abdel Hamid, son of a Gadhafi sister and in detention since trying to escape from Sirte in September. The bodies were then put in coffins, handed over to authorities and driven to another location for burial, which took place at around 5 a.m., according to al-Madani and Beitalmal. Libya’s interim government has said it would not reveal the location of the grave, but a Misrata official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not allowed to disclose details, said the site was in the desert. Libya’s uprising, which began in mid-February and quickly
turned into a civil war, has decimated Gadhafi’s family. Three sons — Muatassim, Seif alArab and Khamis — have been killed. Gadhafi’s wife, Safiya, fled to Algeria with their daughter Aisha and sons Hannibal and Muhammed. A senior official in neighboring Niger said Gadhafi’s son Seif al-Islam, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court on war crimes charges for his role in trying to crush the uprising, was trying to flee there to join other regime loyalists. The escape of the Westerneducated son, once seen as a likely successor, raised the possibility of attempts to direct an insurgency against Libya’s new rulers, though it’s not clear if exiled loyalists have the drive, money and support to do so. Rissa ag Boula, an adviser to Niger’s president, said the
younger Gadhafi is getting help from ethnic Tuaregs, a tribe that was among Gadhafi’s strongest supporters. He said Seif al-Islam appeared to be poised to cross into Algeria in order to make his way to Niger. It would be the same route that his brother al-Saadi Gadhafi and more than 30 other Gadhafi loyalists had used in September. Al-Saadi Gadhafi — not wanted by the international court but subject to U.N. sanctions — is held under house arrest in a gated compound in Niger’s capital. The son of a Bedouin tribesman, Moammar Gadhafi took power in a military coup in 1969 and ruled Libya with an eccentric brutality, turning the country into an isolated pariah, then an oil power courted by the West, and then back again. At home, he imposed his whims on an entire country.
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‘Severed Head’ rolls at Co-op chat Sexual handicaps in a college world By Holly Battaglia Campus Correspondent
This past weekend, I had one of those experiences where I drank alcohol, and then thought that everything I said and did was the best thing I had ever thought of. I woke up in the morning to realize that my actions and words were actually just exceedingly idiotic and at times offensive. My disregard for social norms on that particular night prevented me from talking to babes in an appropriate manner – something I cannot appreciate. Excessive drunkenness is just one example of self-handicapping when it comes to sexual prospects. Here are a few more:
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A modest audience came out to the Co-op to hear Violet Haberdasher preview her new book. The book is an untitled piece affectionately known as “The Severed Head Book,” in reference to a gruesome scene in the novel’s first chapters.
By Jamie Dinar Campus Correspondent Violet Haberdasher took the UConn Co-op stage Tuesday night at a reading, which featured her new book, an untitled piece comically referred to as “The Severed Head Book.” As of now, it is a “temporary young adult piece,” Haberdasher said, adding that that could change. She also jokingly mentioned, clearly giving away a lot of detail, that “the main character is a dude.” The work gets its “Severed Head” nickname from the first chapter, which Haberdasher
read. One character is tormented throughout the story because a decapitated head lands in his lap during a roller coaster ride. The book is centralized around the idea of “personal tragedies,” Haberdasher said. “Severed Heads” should be out in stores anywhere between 12-18 months. However, when it is out, it can be found under the author’s real name, Robyn Schneider. Although famous under her pen name, Violet Haberdasher, Schneider reserves that name for books with a younger audience. She doesn’t want 11 to 12-year-olds reading books that reference funneling beer and
Halloween dorm decor for the budget-conscious By Kim Halpin Staff Writer Halloween is quickly approaching and the best way to embrace the spirit is to decorate your dorm room. Even on a tight college student budget, you can add great touches of the spooky and whimsical before Halloween passes. First and foremost, a word against decorating with carved pumpkins. Although it might be a fun afternoon to go and pick pumpkins, they can turn into a hassle in dorm rooms with the quantity of seeds to pull out. Once they’re finished, you still aren’t allowed to put a candle inside due to fire regulations, and you end up with simply a rotting gourd. Your roommate will not thank you for that. Ideally, you should catch a ride to the Willington dollar store or the CVS at the four corners. If you can’t get there, the Co-op has a surprising selection. A dollar can stretch a long way here when it comes to buying ribbon or sparkling garland to string around the room. With two rolls, you can make an entire boarder around the top of the walls, which helps make your probably small area feel more spacious and decorative from floor to ceiling. Fake spider web cotton is great for covering a greater area for less cost. Try covering an empty corner you have or draping it over the back of your door. Then you can add just a few simple plastic spiders to finish the look. Also, for just a few dollars, you can pick up wall hangings or posters to add some colorful background. The Co-op sells plastic scenes that can be hung in the window or to cover your door, and the Dollar Sore currently has
3D hanging cut outs of owls or bats for just a dollar each. There are always a variety of “do-it-yourself” options with left over craft supplies from that project your professor made you get too creative with. No matter which colors you have, cutting out witches, ghosts or pumpkins could be a great way to use up that old paper and fill in the white patches on the wall. Some small finishing touches could be softer lighting, like from desk lights rather than overhead lighting and adding Halloween sounds. It’s easy to find old Halloween favorites like “Monstermash” online or you can try a Halloween movie on television. It never hurts to have a horror story in the background to set the tone. If it’s a more whimsical atmosphere that you’re going for, ABC Family has great seasonal and more family friendly movies all week long. The last thing you are sure to need is a great big bowl of candy. Using the old pumpkin buckets that you used to go trick-or-treating with is a festive and free bowl to use for the candy. There are plenty of candy sales currently going on at CVS, Wal-Mart and grocery stores. Buying the larger bags are normally better deals, and you can split them among your friends. Grab some chocolate in eyeball wrappers for a scary and interesting candy dish. Buying supplies to decorate your room for Halloween can start to add up quick. But if you plan before hand and look for pieces that can stretch to fill more space, it doesn’t have to be so costly, and your friends will love it.
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sexual intercourse. When asked about advice on choosing a pen name, she recommends to “make something up marvelous. It’s the best game ever.” The name Haberdasher is more commonly used for her series, the “Knightly Academy,” which is written for a younger crowd. It follows the lives of two knights who live in a knight boarding school in Victorian Age England. Although it is for a younger crowd, some complex themes are hidden within its context. The two main characters, for instance, are a Jewish knight and an Indian knight. Rather
then just reading about their various adventures in the Middle Ages, the “Knightly Academy” is more about building relationships and self-discovery. “The Secret Prince” is the second edition to the “Knightly Academy” series, which she read Tuesday night. Soon, Haberdasher hopes it will be made into a graphic novel. She loves this idea because it will help her illustrate the elegance of the Victorian era’s robes and dresses. Haberdasher is currently writing a script, and hopefully it will be something that Haberdasher/Schneider fans will be able to purchase in
the near future. “Although the ‘Knightly Academy’ series is medieval and set in an alternate universe, I feel like it is still so relatable,” said Grace Glennon, a 3rdsemester nutrition major. “Her characters in her books are so real. It’s almost like it could be anyone… if just anyone could be a knight.” Fans were delighted and laughing as Haberdasher read for her second time at UConn. “I can’t wait for her new book,” said Glennon. “I just hope it comes out sooner then later.”
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J.Cole rocks Worcester
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Rapper J.Cole performed to a sold-out crowd at the Palladium in Worcester, Mass. last weekend. Cole recently celebrated the debut of his album, “Cole World: The Sideline Story.” The concert’s audience was diverse and fought all night for a space close to the stage.
By Jamil Larkins Campus Correspondent Recently, I decided to venture out of the huge metropolis of Storrs and take an adventure. Regardless of how much I love UConn, I always find the time to escape the vicious winds and Thursday night ambulance sirens. I’m not a native New Englander; even in my third year at school, I learn new things about the area everyday. Whenever I get the chance to experience a new city in the area, I jump right on it. It was a cool night in Worcester, Mass. On the bill for the evening was rapper J. Cole making a stop on his “Cole World” tour. Still riding on the high of his debut album “Cole World: The Sideline Story,” reaching No. 1 in the country, Cole has been
selling out most shows on this current tour. Worcester was no exception, which I soon found out. I quickly became acclimated with the city of Worcester involuntarily due to the hour-long wait to get inside the Palladium. As the brisk night got colder, anticipation grew as the line inched inside. I already felt out of place wearing a UConn crewneck sweatshirt in a city that I’ve never been to before, but everyone’s thick accents drew a division in diction as well. At 8:15 p.m., with the first opening act on stage, I finally stepped inside the Palladium. Inside the venue had an amphitheater vibe, with elevated levels from the pit on the floor to a second level overlooking it all. This would be a great attribute that would enable everyone in attendance to see the main
stage, if the show wasn’t sold out. People were constantly jockeying for position to get the best view of the stage. Once I finally settled in, I got a chance to take a look at the (lack of) diversity in the crowd. I’ve never been to a concert where everyone, for the most part, was in the same peer group. This J. Cole show attracted a swarm of collegeaged kids from all around New England. Through the opening acts, featuring some local talent from around New England and radio DJs Hustle Simmons and Jack Frost, the show was ready to begin. The lights dimmed, a J. Cole logo appeared in lights above the stage, and the crowd began to chant. J. Cole slowly strutted onto the stage and the
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1) Not demonstrating chivalry to the full extent In medieval times, gentlemen would physically lay themselves down on top of puddles in the streets so that ladies could walk on top of their bodies and not get their feet wet. There is another variation of this practice in which the man simply lays a coat on top of the puddle, but it seems less effective. In present times, this type of chivalry is unheard of and would probably be a bit strange to see around campus. However, there are many ways in which you, regardless of your gender, can demonstrate similar courtesy in your everyday life. The key is to treat people respectfully. There’s nothing wrong with holding the door open for someone you are fond of, or offering to pay your way on a dinner date. It shows that you care about the other person, and that is important.
2) Dressing like a bum My last boyfriend, admittedly, dressed like a complete hooligan for a period of time at the beginning of our relationship. I found his cutoff jeans with cats drawn on them to be rather endearing, but it was a little too plebeian for my taste. It was not long before I started slowly phasing out his wardrobe, taking him to purchase blazers, sweaters and even real pants. The point of this short anecdote was that if you want to get it in, or perhaps date someone, it is crucial to dress in a way that is conducive to such things. Most girls prefer guys who dress like men, not little boys. If you are a guy and you’re trying to be taken seriously by girls, do not wear swim trunks with the liners cut out and think that this counts as pants. On the contrary, you should strive to wear the tightest possible pants without appearing lewd or compromising comfort. Blazers, sweaters, collared shirts, corduroys and even sweater vests are all safe bets. If you are a girl, the only rule is to wear flattering clothes that are appropriate for the given occasion. As long as you don’t look like a complete tart, nor could you be mistaken as someone’s mom, your clothes are probably OK.
3) Not having an excellent bed Whether you live in a dorm, apartmen, or house, there are ways to make your bed as nice as possible. Obviously, if you have the option of doing so, get a bed that is as big as possible. If this is not an option, and you’re stuck with a twin bed, there is still hope. When I lived in a dorm, I discovered that you can order satin sheets in a variety of colors for twin XL beds, and they fit perfectly. My sex life improved immensely after purchasing black satin sheets halfway through my sophomore year. If satin sheets are not your thing, obviously try to get sheets with the highest thread count possible. Sheets with a thread count of 500 or more are generally soft enough. As for blankets, the best ones are down comforters or duvets. The point is that you already spend a good portion of your time in bed, and having nice bedding will make other people want to join you.
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1. Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (PS3) 9.0 2. Dance Central 2 (X360) 8.5 3. World of Tanks (PC) 8.0 4. Rocksmith (X360, PS3) 8.0 5. Kirby’s Return to Dreamland (Wii)) 7.5 6. Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad (PC) 7.5 7. Sideway: New York (PS3) 7.5 8.Rugby Challenge (PS3) 6.5 9. Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge (X360) 6.5 10. Game of Thrones: Genesis (PC) 4.0
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The storyline and fluid presentation of “Batman: Arkham Asylum” make it an instant classic. Aside from some technical glitches, this revamp of a video game classic raises the standard for other games of its kind.
By Jason Bogdan Staff Writer In a blink of an eye, “Arkham Asylum” changed Batman from being the laughing stock of video game adaptations to the absolute pinnacle of licensed games. It had a fantastic story, excellent presentation, and gameplay that made the player feel like he or she really was Batman. In a way, the idea of a sequel is unnecessary, since the potential for the franchise has seemingly peaked. Yet, developer Rocksteady Studios still went and made
“Batman: Arkham City,” trumping the previous game as the absolute greatest Batman video game ever made, all over again. The plot of Arkham City revolves around a truly awful idea of, well, an Arkham City. Hugo Strange has managed to transform a portion of Gotham into a city-wide prison: an absolute cesspool where gangs of villains are always at war, political prisoners are mysteriously put in to die and crimes are conducted as far as the eye can see. Batman finds himself in this hellhole,
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-An unforgettable story that manages to include all of my favorite Batman villains in an engaging campaign from beginning to end. The ending is just…wow. -Everything about the presentation is just absolute, Bat-perfection -Beating up and stealthily handling entire groups of foes is not only excellent gaming, but also the best representation of what it means to be in the Caped Crusader’s shoes
The Bad
-Sadly, there are some glitches and bugs that could use a downloadable patch or two -It’s not really a fault of the game per se, but the Catwoman sections of the game are only a free download to people who buy a new copy of the game. In other words, you might save $5 for a used copy, but you’ll have to pay for a $10 download to play as the character to get specific Riddler trophies.
Costume Quest Halloween is just around the corner, so why not play the game that’s all about the holiday? Last year brought “Costume Quest” for PS3 and Xbox 360, a quaint little downloadable game that had the fun of trick-or-treating for people of all ages. It was developed by Double Fine, who used great, comedic writing that went along with a simple, but fun RPG style. And just in time for this year’s All Hallows’ Eve, PC gamers can now download the game on Steam.
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racing against time to figure out what is going on behind the barbed wire while many lives, including his own, are at risk. Without spoiling anything more, I’ll just say this much: Arkham City has one of the best Batman storylines I’ve ever experienced, in any format. The new area gave way for an open world environment compared to the constrained asylum, and it’s an undeniable improvement. With great glide controls, the Caped Crusader can zip around the environment on his missions like a dream. It allows many side missions to be readily available, and literally hundreds of Riddler challenges and trophies are hidden. It could take months to 100 percent complete this game with all the tasks to be done here, but it sure is fun, no matter how much of this game you’ll play. The masterful combat from Asylum hasn’t been turned upside down. But that’s OK. It didn’t need to. The controller scheme that composes a dance of fist-fighting has simply been improved, making it more fluid and fun than ever. The arsenal of gadgets for the world’s greatest detective has also been extended to include
such marvels like freezing grenades, alongside the return of the Detective Vision that’s as useful as ever in Batman’s adventure. The Unreal Engine 3 has aged quite a bit, but that didn’t stop Rocksteady from using it to make Arkham City an absolute beauty, from the freezing-cold city to the superb designs of everyone’s favorite characters including Penguin and Two-Face. The soundtrack is an amazing tribute to the intense music of the Christopher Nolan films, all topped off with stellar voice work. Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill seem to have been born to voice Batman and Joker. I’ll admit that the game isn’t pitch-perfect. There were a few sound glitches in my PS3 version, and just a couple environment bugs. But that’s it. Everything else about this game is such a great representation of all things Batman, and is an absolute blast to play. “Arkham City” is more than just my favorite Batman game. I can say with no regret that it’s the best licensebased game I’ve ever played, period.
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Halloween gaming classics that have survived By Brendon Field Campus Correspondent Since their beginning, video games have had elements of horror and monsters. With Halloween just around the corner, here are some games to get you in the holiday mood. One of the first popular Halloween-oriented games is “Castlevania.” This side-scrolling action game was released in 1986 for the NES. The game had players fighting through Dracula’s castle, while encountering all the horror clichés en route, from Frankenstein to the Grim Reaper. The game has aged very well and is considered a classic. It spawned a massive series of sequels all of which retained the original elements: a whip, a dark atmosphere and relentless difficulty. The best in the series is easily “Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.” In this installment, you play as Dracula’s son, Alucard fighting in another castle, to which Dracula gave some
serious renovations. This game, in addition to incorporating RPG elements, is the biggest and largest in the series. Many exploratory elements were added, borrowing from the popular “Metroid” series. The core gameplay still focused on fast-paced violence and mystical power-ups that never seem to end. “Symphony of the Night” is available on Xbox Live Arcade for only $10. You can’t have Halloween without hoards of zombies, and the gaming world doesn’t fail to satisfy. Zombies have only increased in popularity over the last gaming generation, and can be found in popular titles such as: “Left 4 Dead,” “Dead Rising,” “Plants vs. Zombies,” “Resident Evil 5” and “Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare.” But my personal pick goes to a little game called “Zombies Ate My Neighbors.” Released in 1993, the game is an arcade style, birds-eye view action game in which the player must battle the undead, amongst other monsters,
to save the local civilians, who seem completely unconcerned that they’re about to be killed by zombies. The tongue and cheek manner and strong creativity makes “Zombies Ate My Neighbors” a blast to play, and a rarity amongst zombie games. It includes a two-player feature which cleverly forces the players to work together to survive yet compete against one another for a higher score. “Zombies Ate My Neighbors” is available on the Wii Virtual Console for only $8. While many monster games are about fun, there are also games that are truly meant to scare the player into oblivion. Notable examples include: “Dead Space,” “Clock Tower,” “Cursed Mountain,” “Limbo” and “Amnesia: The Dark Descent.” One of the most renowned series in the survival horror genre is “Silent Hill.” These games feature various characters roaming the desolate town of Silent Hill, which acts
as a gateway to an alternate world full of demonic creatures. “Silent Hill 2” is sometimes called the scariest game ever made, and when a game features demonic infants, how can it not be? 2009 sought the release of “Silent Hill: Shattered Memories.” This installment was a reimagining of the original game, with an alternate plot and characters. The gameplay changed between two modes. The player would spend the day investigating Silent Hill, looking for clues and solving puzzles, then at night one had to run from fleshy demons looking for an evening snack. What makes “Shattered Memories” extremely scary is the fact that there are no weapons or means of defense. All you can do is run, and it delivers this overwhelming sense of panic, especially when the nightmare sequences occur seemingly at random. “Silent hill: Shattered Memories” is available for Wii
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There are numerous horror video games out there, but whoever said that “Resident Evil” and “Silent Hill” are the only appropriate titles to play around Halloween? Once in awhile, there are moments where game developers express their love for All Hallows’ Eve by incorporating easter eggs, downloadable content and world levels that puts everybody in the candy and costume spirit. Here are a few examples of video game moments that celebrate Halloween for the fun of the holiday. 1.“Red Dead Redemption” (Undead Nightmare DLC) It was exactly one year ago when Rockstar released a rather unique piece of downloadable content for “Red Dead Redemption.” Undead Nightmare had some neat, zombie-based extras for the multiplayer, but the gem of the package was the single-player campaign. Essentially an alternate ending to the story, it brought a consistently entertaining version of the Old West with zombies that suddenly invaded. It was funny, more challenging, took out the morality choices for plenty of undead bashing, and is something that all RDR owners should have on their hard drive. 2.“Infamous 2” (Festival of Blood DLC) This week, a new piece of DLC is coming out for “Infamous 2” that is all about vampires. It seems to be on the same page of Undead Nightmare, where it includes a spoof of a single player campaign. The expansion pack also includes new characters, powers and a new feature for the user generated content mode where players can create comic book cutscenes for their levels. 3.“Super Mario Land 2” (Pumpkin Zone) Spooky levels have been prevalent in Mario games for many years now, but the Pumpkin Zone world in the second GameBoy game of the series was particularly special. Not only were there ghost goombas, but also goombas wearing Jason Voorhees’ creepy hockey mask, too. Flying leeches, witches, and the standard Boos also made an appearance in a great zone that had an excellent, Halloweenflavored soundtrack. 4.“Bully and Animal Crossing” (Oct. 31) Both of these games work on a yearly schedule, so it’s not surprising that both had sugar-fueled parties on Oct. 31. There’s nothing that could top the drunk Santa at Christmas in Bully, but wreaking havoc with eggs and stink bombs in the preppy university was also great stuff. For the Animal Crossing games, pumpkin-dressed beings invaded the player’s town of friendly animals in a celebration that gave you the opportunity to get plenty of candy and Halloween-themed furniture.
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5.“Kingdom Hearts” series (Halloween Town) One of the Disney movies that has gotten the most recognition in “Kingdom Hearts” is–as a result of the film’s massive popularity in Japan–“A Nightmare Before Christmas.” Indeed, most of the games have the appearance of Jack Skellington and his mischievous friends. What was most notable about the Halloween Town levels were just how well recreated they were in polygon form. The awesome style of the Tim Burton film was represented in prime condition whenever “Kingdom Hearts” included it as themed world.
and Playstation Portable. For an ideal game to play on Halloween, look no further than “Costume Quest” for the Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network. “Costume Quest” is about two kids trick-or-treating on Halloween, one sibling is kidnapped by a ferocious monster because they were dressed up as piece of candy corn. The remaining children must now battle the demons of the underworld to win their friend back and of course acquire half their weight in free candy. The game is a turnbased RPG that also incorporates many adventure elements. During battle, the children become whatever they’re dressed up as, such as a robot or a ninja. There are plenty of costumes to unlock and the game contains a lot of variety. But there is also an action puzzle element when out of the battle system, also involving the specific costumes. “Costume Quest” is an endlessly fun and surprisingly enduring RPG that embodies everything most kids and adults love about Halloween.
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from CONCERT, page 7 crowd’s noise became deafening. He kicked off the show with his verse from the Kanye West collaboration “Looking for Trouble.” If you ever needed help in deciding whether or not you were a fan of J. Cole, then I guarantee that seeing his live show would solidify your decision to become a supporter. With no hypeman necessary, Cole controlled the crowd with the savvy of a seasoned veteran. I’m sure he learned a thing or two from Mr. Carter. Cycling through all the standout tracks from his newest album, the entire crowd sang along as Cole floated around the entire stage. The longer tenured fans kept the show alive as J. Cole also performed songs such as “Before I’m Gone,” “Blow Up” and “You Got It” from his mixtape “Friday Night Lights.” At one point, when the music slowed down, J. Cole peered down at his wrist, and the bass from “Mr. Nice Watch” caused the Palladium to erupt. A man of many talents, J. Cole added a bit of diversity to his performance as he took to the keyboard to play his most popular song, “Lights Please.” After about an hour on stage, J. Cole saluted the crowd and the stage lights dimmed. Many people in attendance began to leave the arena once Cole was no longer in sight. Being a seasoned concert veteran, I didn’t forget one of the essential rules of a concert: don’t leave until the house lights come on. I looked to my friend TJ who came to the concert with me and laughed, because we now had a much better view for the encore performance. “Nobody’s Perfect” was the highlight of the encore followed by “Farewell,” Cole’s salute to everyone still in attendance. With a polished live show, the number one album in the country, and a passion for his fans, it is clear to see why J. Cole is consistently mentioned among the best new artists in music. I came to Worcester with high expectations, and this show definitely exceeded anything I could have predicted. Cole world, no blankets.
Jason.Bogdan@UConn.edu
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Fashion designer Ralph Lauren, left, and wife Ricky Lauren attend “Lincoln Center Presents: An Evening With Ralph Lauren” at Alice Tully Hall on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011 in New York.
NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion designer Ralph Lauren talked about success, comebacks and humble beginnings with Oprah Winfrey at Lincoln Center in front of a sold-out crowd packed with celebrities like Michael J. Fox, Tracy Pollan, Naomi Watts, Jessica Alba, Uma Thurman and Martha Stewart. The Monday night event was a joint benefit between the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention and the Manhattan performing-arts complex, raising a total of more than $7 million. Winfrey, wearing a red custom-made Lauren gown, introduced her friend of many years as an “extraordinary man,” adding, “In so many ways he designed the fabric of America the way we know it.” A photo montage then hit on all of Lauren’s classics: the wide ties he wouldn’t change when he was launching his business in the 1960s–even when Bloomingdale’s asked him to–along with the polo shirts, Westerninspired fringe jackets, banker suits, slinky satin gowns, “Great Gatsby”-styled sportswear, and all the cozy cashmere. He doesn’t chase trends, said Lauren, founder of the Polo brand, but he’s not into old things, either. He prefers styles that
“age well.” Actress Watts said she remembers as a teenager, she couldn’t wait to get her hands on one of those famous collared polo shirts with the pony emblem. She’s since graduated to the cable-knit crewneck sweaters — and the black beaded gown she was wearing at the event. “He’s been famous for so long. I grew up following him,” the British-born Watts said. “Ralph Lauren is a great American icon, and he’s here along with another great American icon. It’s my pleasure to be here.” Many of the opening-segment photographs showed Lauren, his wife Ricky, and their three children living the genteel life that his styles have come to represent. They were pictured against idyllic backdrops of beautiful beaches, charming farms and the Rocky Mountains, alternately surrounded by horses, sports cars and famous faces. “He has the life we all wish we had,” said Winfrey. “He’s living it.” Lauren, 72, who was born Ralph Lifshitz, said he doesn’t apologize for enjoying and embracing his success, reminding the crowd that he came from humble beginnings in the Bronx with an
aspiring artist father who sometimes took house-painting jobs to pay the bills. “You are what you are. I’m living proof if you work hard enough, you can accomplish something in this country.” Prabal Gurung, an up-and-coming designer with a lot of buzz, said he was inspired by Lauren. “What really resonated with me was that he did plan this was all going to happen. He did it all because he wanted to.” And Lauren’s not done yet. It’s drive – with mixed feelings of fear and excitement (resulting in sweaty palms before each collection debuts on the runway) – that keep him and his juggernaut of the company that bears his name going. The brand, Lauren said, has more growth to do in emerging markets such as China and Russia. Things haven’t always been good, with Lauren saying twice in its four decades the company came back from the brink of failure. But a comeback can be even sweeter than initial accomplishment, he added. Frank Sinatra was one of his childhood heroes because he did just that. “He had a big drop in his career, lost his audience ... but he made a comeback. He came back.”
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Toss Up? Who are NCAA favorites besides UConn?
By Ryan Curto Campus Correspondent
North Carolina: It is impossible to believe that there was a single student on this campus not filled with joy after the National Championship game last March. Kemba Walker and the rest of the UConn basketball team was able to pull of an improbable run and bring the National Championship back home to Storrs. It is hard to believe that a new college basketball season is already upon us, but it is now time to hit the hardwood. With a lineup once again filled with top-tier talent, the Huskies are once again in considered to be a championship contender. This is tremendous news to the UConn fans that can imagine nothing greater than repeating as national champions. However, with a preseason ranking of fourth in the nation, there are clearly other teams that can contend for a national title. Possibly the most powerful and well-
rounded contender for this year’s national title is the North Carolina Tar Heels. One of the main reasons the Tar Heels will be a contender this year is due to the amount of returning talent they have. Tyler Zeller and Harrison Barnes led the team last year in scoring. Both averaged 15.7 points per game and combined for 1,161 points in the 2010-11 season. Zeller is now entering his senior year, while Barnes could potentially be more of a driving force in the Tar Heels’ success. Last year was Barnes’ first season at college. Coming into only his sophomore year, Barnes now has the experience of playing at the collegiate level and should continue to perform at a high level. Other returning players such as John Henson, who led the team in rebounds last year, also will help the Tar Heels contend for a national title. The players that the Tar Heels recruited this offseason will be another major reason to their ability to contend for the title. The Tar Heels
recruited two McDonald’s All-Americans this offseason. James McAdoo and P.J. Hairston will both be key factors toward North Carolina’s success this year. McAdoo was listed as the sixth-highest recruit in the nation on the ESPNU Top 100 list. Close behind him was Hairston, who came in at No. 13 on the list. With two of the top 20 recruits, it is hard to deny the fact that North Carolina will be competing for the title this March. With old talent returning to the Tar Heels this year, they will have the experience needed to make a run in March. Likewise, the freshmen that have been recruited have clearly shown ability to play basketball at a very competitive level. While the 20,000plus students at UConn are getting ready to support the Huskies on another journey toward a title, it is hard to look around contenders such as North Carolina.
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By Dave Marinstein Campus Correspondent Ohio State: It’s the end of October, and as the college football season has just surpassed its halfway point, Dick Vitale begins to clear his vocals. The start of college basketball is right around the corner, and here in Storrs, we’re coming off of a magical year. With the basketball team shocking the world a season ago by pulling off a national championship win, UConn fans are looking forward to a season in which a trip to the Final Four is possible once again. But, besides the obvious talent and expectations for this year’s Huskies, there are other teams around the nation with serious championship ambitions – one of which is a team that was a favorite to win it all last year, the Ohio State Buckeyes. Just a season ago, the Buckeyes occupied one of the first three spots in the AP Top 25 Poll week after week. They had an extremely talented team, and field another one again this season. Although the team lost
sharpshooter Jon Diebler to graduation, Ohio State returns its two top scorers in Jared Sullinger and William Buford. Buford averaged 14 points per game and shot 44 percent from three-point range for the Buckeyes during his junior year. He’s the lone senior on this year’s squad, and will be expected to produce and lead for this team. Jared Sullinger had an incredible freshman season. He averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds starting at center for the Buckeyes, and was named a First Team All-American. In addition, he was named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Freshman of the Year. Although the team graduated three out of its five starters from last year, including Diebler, center Dallas Lauderdale and forward David Lighty, coach Thad Matta did a great job recruiting for this season. As one of the better coaches in the nation, Matta seems to put a quality team on the floor each year. This was a big year in particular for the Buckeyes in terms of recruits. Just two years ago, forward DeShaun Thomas was a McDonald’s All-American
before entering his freshman season in Columbus. He came off the bench last season, but he will be the expected replacement in the starting five for Lighty. Matta recruited two more McDonald’s All-Americans for this season in point guard Shannon Scott and center Amir Williams. Expect Williams to start in place of the graduated Lauderdale at center and for Scott to start off backing up second-year guard Aaron Craft. Playing in the Big Ten is no easy task for any team. It’s one of the better conferences in the nation and always fields multiple Top 25 teams. This season, the Buckeyes can once again be considered the favorite to win their conference. It’s never easy to win with such a young team but the Buckeyes will rely on Buford and Sullinger, along with the tactics of their coach, to have a successful season once again. The expectations are high in Columbus, Ohio, and the Buckeyes will work to meet them.
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Epstein officially joins Cubs, explains decision
CHICAGO (AP) — Theo Epstein knew it was time to move on, even though it meant leaving the team he loved. After nearly a decade as general manager in Boston where he won two World Series titles, Epstein decided change would be a good thing. "After 10 years, no matter how passionate you are, you see the same issues, day after day and you are around the same people day after day," Epstein said. "You are around the same landscape day after day for 10 years and eventually you will benefit from a new landscape and fresh problems." Fresh problems? There are plenty of those in Chicago. Epstein was introduced as the new president of baseball operations for the Cubs on Tuesday, going from one team that ended its long championship drought while he was at the helm to one desperately searching for a title after more than a century of futility and frustration. "I think it's equally as big a challenge,"
Epstein said Tuesday. There is so much work to do, from building a strong minor league system and sharp scouting to putting together an evaluation system that is on the cutting edge. All while trying to win with moves that make sense. "I didn't use the world rebuilding and I wouldn't. I think that is just a buzzword in baseball that leads people down the wrong path," Epstein said. "The best way I can describe it is there are parallel fronts — the job of building the scouting and player development foundation that is going to serve well for the long haul and treating every opportunity to win as sacred." The 37-year-old Epstein left the Red Sox with a year left on his contract as general manager. The teams made the announcement Friday night, but held off on the news conference until Tuesday, a travel day for the World Series. Epstein got a five-year deal worth a reported
$18.5 million. The Cubs and Red Sox still have to hash out compensation for Epstein and a Major League Baseball spokesman confirmed that Commissioner Bud Selig has set a Nov. 1 deadline or else he will mediate the issue. With that pending, the focus was squarely on Epstein, with nearly 100 media members attending his inaugural news conference and "Cubs Welcome Theo Epstein" splashed across the famous Wrigley Field marquee at the corner of Clark and Addison on Tuesday morning. The Cubs haven't won a World Series since 1908 and one of Epstein's first decisions will be deciding the future of manager Mike Quade, who has a year left on his two-year deal. Chicago was 71-91 last season and the team Epstein inherits will not be nearly as talented as the one he took over with the Red Sox in 2002. "I need to get to know Mike Quade better. I had a great conversation with him on the phone. We're going to get together over the next week," Epstein said.
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Theo Epstein, left, kisses his wife, Marie Whitney, at Wrigley Field.
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Cherington introduced as Sox GM
BOSTON (AP) — The atmosphere in the Red Sox clubhouse must improve. The track record on free agent signings is "not good enough." And the team's stunning collapse was "painful" for fans. Ben Cherington admitted all of that on Tuesday. Now, as Boston's new general manager, he must work on a daunting array of tasks left behind when Theo Epstein departed to become president of baseball operations of the Chicago Cubs. "My eyes are wide opened that there are going to be tough days that come with this job," Cherington, who joined the Red Sox in 1999 as a mid-Atlantic scout, said at his introductory news conference, "but there's so much enormous upside." The franchise sank to a new
low with the worst September collapse in baseball history. The Red Sox began the month in first place in the AL East and with a nine-game lead on the Tampa Bay Rays for a wildcard berth. But the Rays won that spot on the final day of the regular season. Then, reports came out about problems in the clubhouse. A Boston Globe story said starting pitchers Josh Beckett, Jon Lester and John Lackey drank beer and ate fried chicken there during games in which they weren't scheduled to pitch. Will the team ban beer in the clubhouse during games? "There's a lot that goes into a good clubhouse culture," said Cherington, who spent the last three years as Epstein's assistant. "We're going to hire a manager. That's a very important
step. And he's going to work with us on any changes that we feel are necessary." One of his immediate priorities is settling on compensation from the Cubs for signing Epstein with one year left on his contract. "I'm sure Theo and I will get a chance to talk about it in the coming days. There was an agreement from both sides that we were to receive significant compensation," Cherington said. "So the question is: can we agree on what significant compensation means?" Cherington, 37, also must replace Terry Francona, whose eight-year run as manager ended two days after the season. He has "a short list" of candidates and expects to begin interviews soon, although he noted that Francona wasn't hired until after Thanksgiving in 2004.
Walker, Allen and Gordon back in school to finish their degrees from HERBST, page 1 ensure that athletes who leave early are academically eligible when they depart; require nine credit hours of summer school for returning players to ensure they are progressing toward graduation; provide more academic support services to incoming freshmen in the summer before they enroll and that fall; cut down on the number of transfers; and encourage players who leave early for a professional career to come back and finish their degrees. "Like any adults who have gone to college long ago and come back, they have families, they have careers, it's not that easy to come back and finish," Herbst said. "But we're working on that. We want everyone who has gone to UConn, athlete or not, to eventually come back and complete. It's getting a lot easier now and it's a high priority of mine to work it through distance learning. So through coming to campus and distance learning I
think we can help people come back and finish their degrees." Former UConn stars Ben Gordon, Ray Allen and Kemba Walker are all enrolled in classes this semester during the NBA lockout. Scott Burrell and Donyell Marshall both completed their degrees in the summer of 2010. The graduation rate is based on data for students who entered school between 2001-2004. Under NCAA guidelines they have six years to graduate. Improving graduation rates and the APR could be a key in Connecticut's ability to win an invite into a conference such as the Atlantic Coast Conference, which features top-flight academic institutions such as Duke, Virginia and North Carolina. The school has made no secret of its desire to join the ACC. Messages seeking comment also were left for UConn coach Jim Calhoun and interim Athletic Director Paul Pendergast, but a spokesman said Herbst would speak for the university.
She said because of the improvements being made, the team's APR this year will be well above any NCAA threshold that would trigger sanctions. A UConn official, speaking on condition of anonymity because the number isn't official yet, said the score would be approximately 975. "It really is terrific and shows a massive improvement," she said. "There is no question that it needed work." Herbst also said she supports a proposal that would prevent teams with a low APR from participating in the NCAA tournament. But she also said she's confident that such a rule won't be implemented until schools such as Connecticut have a chance to show they have made improvements. "We just need time to prepare, and I think that's true for a lot of institutions," she said. "We need to get the supports in place so they can meet any new standard. I have no doubt that we'll have that chance."
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Shootouts not the right way to end an NHL game By Matt Stypulkoski NHL Columnist
The shootout might be the most exciting, suspenseful and fun way to end any game. But I hate it. To me, despite the glamour and allure of NHL superstars going in uncontested against a goalkeeper, there is absolutely no worse way to end a hockey game. As much as I understand the distaste in America for ties – in fact, in hockey circles a tie is often compared to “kissing your sister” – I would much rather a game be left unsettled than finish by way of a shootout. Yes, I know the casual fan is often attracted to the game by the shootout, and the incredible dekes, dangles and saves that lend themselves to making the perfect highlight reel. In fact, there is no disputing that shootouts are incredibly exciting. Personally, I have hoped for games to go into shootouts because of how fun they are to watch. But as a way of deciding a
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game, shootouts are terrible. Hockey is the ultimate team game. All five players on the ice play offense, all five players play defense. Shifts are usually not more than a minute long, so teams routinely roll three lines, and occasionally put out the fourth line as well, giving all or almost all of the 20 players on the roster substantial playing time throughout the game. That can’t be said for any other sport. In football, the offense and defense are two separate units entirely. In baseball, batting and fielding are done by eight players, while others share the pitching responsibilities. In basketball, sure, all five men play on both sides of the ball, but rarely do all of the 12 or so players touch the court in a game. But in hockey, almost every single player matters to every single game. Which is exactly why the shootout is a terrible tiebreaker. After three 20-minute periods and a five-minute overtime, nothing could be less of an indicator of who is the better team than the shootout.
For a sport that is the ultimate test of the entire team, deciding a game based on nothing more than the individual talent of three of your team’s players plus the goaltender is ludicrous. It says nothing about who was the better team on that given night-it just shows us which team was more talented. As much as I also disagree with the league’s current overtime period, at least the NHL’s rationale for implementing the four-on-four overtime – though not the most authentic way to decide a hockey game – can be justified as a way to try to find a conclusion to the game in a somewhat prompt manner, while still keeping the things that are fundamental to the sport in play. The shootout, on the other hand, is seemingly indefensible. I mean, how many times since the institution of the shootout have we seen scenarios like this: a team – let’s say the Devils – takes on a team with similar talent at the top of its lineup to take the penalty shots, but the opponent
is deeper and overall a better team than New Jersey. But the Devils have Martin Brodeur in net, and they do not. Because Brodeur is so difficult to beat in a shootout, the Devils win, even though their opponent was the more talented team top to bottom. Does that seem like the right way to end a game? I know that everyone in our society always wants things to be black and white, with a clear and distinct outcome, and that nobody likes to watch things end in a draw – if they did, soccer would be far more popular in the U.S.– but that’s no excuse for ruining the integrity of a team sport. So, the shootout must go. As much as it sucks to kiss your sister, it’s far worse to play 65 minutes of hard-fought hockey and then sit on the bench watching, waiting and hoping that your three biggest stars and goalie can lift your team to victory. That just isn’t what hockey is about.
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Panthers' goalie Jose Theodore celebrates after stopping the final shot of s shootout Oct. 15.
Jeff Hathaway's salary will be $1 at Big East position By Eric Ploch Campus Correspondent
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Former AD Jeff Hathaway, seen here at the pep rally on April 5, has a new position.
The Jeff Hathaway saga seems to keep going. After retiring as the UConn athletic director late this summer after an in-house review of his work and progress, Hathaway has been signed on as the Big East conference’s consultant to the commissioner, John Marinatto. During the end of Hathaway’s tenure at the university, he served as the chair of the men’s basketball selection committee. Rules designed to keep the selection process within college athletics members dictate that all committee members must be affiliated
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Blue Jackets pick up first win
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — James Wisniewski made his long-awaited Columbus debut after serving an eight-game suspension, and rookie Ryan Johansen scored his first career goal and added an assist to give the Blue Jackets their first win of the season, 4-1 over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. R.J. Umberger had a goal and an assist, rookie John Moore scored his first NHL goal and Derek MacKenzie had one into an empty net for Columbus, which entered as the only winless club at 0-7-1, the
worst start in team history. Grant Clitsome added a career-best three assists and goalie Steve Mason, who was shaken up on Detroit's first goal and left for a few minutes, rebounded with a sturdy performance and 30 saves. Wisniewski, who played a game-high 27 minutes, 21 seconds, was suspended for the remainder of the preseason and eight regular-season games for a hit to the head of Minnesota forward Cal Clutterbuck in an exhibition game on Sept. 23.
Huskies and Pitt play on ESPN in primetime game from STEEL, page 14 The players definitely have execution on their mind going into this nationally televised contest on ESPN at 8 p.m. “You want to play every game the same,” McEntee said. “But definitely a night game on national TV gets everybody fired up.” With only five games left in the regular season, UConn has the same record it had last year at this point, 3-4, and a better Big East record than it had through two conference games at 1-1. Last season the Big East champions began conference play 0-2. The Huskies will try to have a second half surge for the third straight season. “I think it does just because in the past we’ve been a second half of the season team,” said Adam Masters. The Huskies’ defense forced three interceptions and only
allowed one touchdown against the Bulls. But coach Paul Pasqualoni knows UConn will have its hands full against Pitt, especially at the running back position. Ray Graham carries the ball for the Panthers and averages 134 yards per game, making him the second-leading rusher in the nation. “If this guy gets past the second level of the defense, there is a chance the ball is going all the way to the end zone, regardless of the field position when the ball was snapped,” Pasqualoni said. “The other thing that I admire about the guy is that he can make multiple people miss on one play. He’s got 30 catches for over 200 yards, so he’s not only their most productive back, but he’s also the second–leading receiver on the team.” At the quarterback position for Pitt, Tino Sunseri has gotten the bulk of the snaps. The junior
has passed for 1,204 yards, five touchdowns and seven interceptions. Pasqualoni is focused on stopping Sunseri. “We’re going to deal with a highly competitive, real capable guy,” Pasqualoni said. “We’re dealing with a tough guy at the quarterback position this week.” Sunseri may not be as quick and elusive as B.J. Daniels was, but Pasqualoni said he can still make a big play on the ground. “Certainly, if we can gain control of the run game and force them to throw the ball and drop back, the containment of the quarterback will help us,” Pasqualoni said. “Tino can get outside the pocket and run for the first down. He’s not quite as elusive as B.J. Daniels, but he’s very capable of pulling the ball down and breaking a tackle to make a first down.”
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UConn hopes to finish undefeated on Morrone pitch, Wasserman only focused on being No. 1 at the end from UCONN, page 14 “It doesn’t really matter,” junior defender Max Wasserman said. “It’s cool to be recognized, but realistically I’d much rather be No. 1 at the end of the season than all year. No. 1 at the end of the season is what we’re shooting for.” “No one remembers how you start a season,” O’Brien said. “Everyone remembers how you end the season.” For practice this week,
UConn took Sunday off, had a “pretty hard” training session Monday and a “lighter” one Tuesday, according to Wasserman. The overall message coach Ray Reid and Deeley presented to their team has been to finish scoring opportunities. “Our main focus is to just get the ball in the back of the net,” Wasserman said. “We’re just trying to get our attackers on the same page. It doesn’t really matter who scores.” The Huskies haven’t lost at
home this season, going 8-0-1 so far. “Our home games are where we want to play,” Wasserman said. “With this being the last game at home for the regular season, it should definitely be a good game.” The Huskies and Golden Eagles face off tonight at 7:30 at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. “Hopefully we get a good crowd,” O’Brien said.
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with a specific university of FBS or FCS conference. With the Big East afraid of losing a vital spot as the committee’s chairperson, Hathaway was signed on by the conference to avoid being kicked off the board. The NCAA committee is already desperate for members after former Big 12 Conference commissioner Dan Beebe left with two years remaining on his selection committee term. The committee is a 10-member group made up of a 6-4 split amongst FBS and FCS schools respectively. The other schools or conferences represented include the University of Texas-San Antonio, the Big Sky conference, the West Coast
Conference, Xavier University, Southern Methodist University, Utah State and now the Big East conference. A few major questions come into play for Hathaway, though. As a member of the committee represented by UConn, he was forced to leave the room when UConn’s selection discussion was occurring. Is it possible he could now be forced to leave when talks go on dealing with any Big East Conference program? Also in question are what responsibilities, if any, Hathaway will have in the conference or if it was simply just a decision to keep its selection committee representative, and consequently the chairperson.
One thing for certain is Hathaway’s salary from the Big East, $1. That’s correct, the Big East’s consultant to the commissioner will be paid $1 according to UConn’s spokesman’s Mike Enright after receiving a letter from Hathaway’s lawyer. Not too much worry for Hathaway, though. According to Sports Illustrated his separation contract with the university says that his Big East salary will be deducted from his $700,000 salary while at UConn, and will be worked into their agreement and Hathaway’s retirement from the school.
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Ennis: Skiing resurfaces in Roner's life from HANGING, page 14 for ski-BASE jumping. To him, it's about looking for the lines that don’t work, rather than the ones that do. It’s about finding that outlet where the only guarantee is leaving the snow beneath you. Roner makes these things seem as nonchalant as a hobby. In winged suits, he launches off cliffs, bridges and moonlit towers. “BASE jumping was just something I liked to do. Now it’s become half my job.” Though BASE jumping and “Nitro Circus” have become the majority of his career, skiing is still what he thrives in. To Roner, skiing is a small world amidst more mainstream action sports communities like “Nitro Circus.” Being part of that has allowed him to showcase what skiing is as
a sport, to eradicate the negativity associated with it and replace haters with respecters. He has been able to see his fellow adrenaline junkies and cast members come full circle in their understanding of the sport. Ironically, performing all these feats off the snow has allowed skiing to resurface into Roners’ life. “It’s reaffirmed how much I love skiing, why I do it and why it’s my passion,” Roner said. Before “Nitro Circus” began, he was entirely engulfed in the snow, consumed and in love. But he doesn’t need to tell us—we can see it in ink. At 17, when Roner was more gung-ho about skiing than tricycles, he got a Nordic ski-man tramp stamp—a tramp stamp that has its own facebook fan page
with over 300 likes. This is new to him. “Aren’t I lucky? Hey, it is what it is. You have to be able to laugh at yourself. If you cant, everyone else is.” (We’re still laughing at you.) But this coming winter, for the first time in three years, Roner will be able to take the [training] wheels off his skis and devote himself entirely to filming for the highly successful and innovative Teton Gravity Research company. We won’t be laughing when he is ski BASE-jumping off 200-foot cliffs. As he puts it best, “There’s just something fun about skiing into dead-man’s air.” You can follow Danielle on Twitter @ennismenace11
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McDonough: Otto, Baldwin and others will provide no treats, only tricks, this Halloween
from GOON, page 14 mask or makeup—just act selfish and territorial. Then apologize a couple days later, even though the damage is already done. The ACC: I’m not sure how someone can pull this costume off. Maybe make a very extensive map out of your body. But make sure you look for the ACC-themed costume lurking in the shadows around campus. I’m not entirely sure yet if the ACC is a scary, exclu-
sive-looking costume, or if it’d be like Casper the Friendly Ghost, and eventually someday we’ll all don ACC attire, even when its not Halloween. NCAA Compliance Officer: Some people dress up as sexy cops, but I would not want to be caught alone with someone in this costume. Any little mistake, like sharing candy corn with your roommate, could get you into deep trouble. Try not to take any free rides, text your friends too much or let your friends
borrow any expensive clothing for a costume idea because the NCAA big wigs will apprehend you faster than it takes Syracuse and Pitt to leave the Big East. Those are all the costume ideas I have. If you don’t want to be scary, then dress up in a cute, cuddly, loveable and more importantly, successful costume: Jonathan the Husky, of course.
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Home: Rentschler Field, East Hartford Nov. 5 Syracuse Noon
Nov. 19 Louisville TBA
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Dec. 3 Pittsburgh 12 p.m.
Men’s Soccer (13-1-2) Today Oct. 29 Marquette Seton Hall 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
The Daily Question Q : “Who is the best coach in college basketball?” A : “Tom Moore.”
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“Will you watch Game 6 of the World Series tonight?”
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» That’s what he said -New Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein on the challenges he faces with Chicago after bringing two titles to Boston.
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John Lackey to have Tommy John surgery
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Do or die time
Big East Tournament TBA
Field Hockey (15-1) Oct. 28 Rutgers 3 p.m.
Nov. 5 Big East Tournament TBA
Oct. 30 Princeton 2 p.m.
Men’s Ice Hockey (2-2-1) Tomorrow Holy Cross 7:05 p.m.
Oct. 29 Nov. 4 Army Mercyhurst 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m.
Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Mercyhurst AIC 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m.
Women’s Ice Hockey (1-5-2) Oct. 28 Syracuse 7 p.m.
Oct. 29 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Syracuse Northeastern Northeastern Providence 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m.
Men’s Swimming & Diving Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Big East Big East Quad Meet Quad Meet 4 p.m. 10 a.m.
Nov. 5 Army Noon
Nov. 12 Penn Noon
Nov. 18 Pitt Invite All Day
Women’s Swimming & Diving Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Big East Big East Quad Meet Quad Meet 4 p.m. 10 a.m.
Nov. 5 Army Noon
Nov. 12 Penn Noon
Nov. 18 Pitt Invite All Day
Nov. 4 Nov. 6 West Virginia Pittsburgh 7 p.m. 2 p.m.
Nov. 12 Rutgers 2 p.m.
Volleyball (11-12) Oct. 29 Notre Dame 2 p.m.
Oct. 30 DePaul 2 p.m.
Oct. 28, 29, 30 Connecticut Championships All Day
Women’s Tennis Oct. 28, 29, 30 Connecticut Championships All Day
Men’s Cross Country Oct. 29 Big East Champ. TBA
Nov. 12 NCAA Northeast TBA
Nov. 21 NCAA Champs. TBA
Women’s Cross Country Nov. 12 NCAA Northeast TBA
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St. Louis Cardinals’ Yadier Molina, left and Tony La Russa wait for relief pitcher Jason Motte to enter the game during the eighth of Game 5 of baseball’s World Series against the Texas Rangers Monday.
Men’s Tennis
Nov. 21 NCAA Champs. TBA
Golf Oct. 30, Nov. 1 Kiwah Island All Day
Rowing Oct. 29 Head of the Fish All Day
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BOSTON (AP) — John Lackey will undergo reconstructive elbow surgery and miss the 2012 season, the latest setback in his rough year with the Boston Red Sox. General manager Ben Cherington made the announcement Tuesday during a news conference at which he was introduced as the successor to Theo Epstein, who left to become president of baseball operations with the Chicago Cubs. Lackey, a right-hander, was 12-12 with a 6.41 ERA in the second year of a five-year, $82.5 million contract. The Boston Globe reported after the season that he and fellow starters Josh Beckett and Jon Lester drank beer and ate fried chicken in the clubhouse during games in which they were not pitching. Cherington said the Tommy John surgery would be performed, probably by noted orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum, but he did not know when. Lackey had elbow soreness during the season and had an MRI in May or June, Cherington said. He had another one after the season and was examined recently by Yocum in Los Angeles. “John Lackey pitched through circumstances this year that I don’t think any of us in this room can fully understand,” Cherington said, “and he got beat up for it a little bit along the way. This guy was dealing with some stuff both on the field and off the field that were really difficult. “I thought he showed tremendous toughness pitching through that.” Late in the season, Lackey filed for divorce. His wife has breast cancer. In May, after a bad outing, Lackey said, “Everything in my life sucks right now, to be honest with you.” Fans and the media were critical of his pitching. But Cherington hopes Lackey can be a much improved pitcher in 2013. “I talked to him the other day and he’s really excited about the future, certainly anxious about the surgery and getting that done and the rehab,” Cherington said, “but (he) knows that he’s a much better pitcher than what he showed in 2011 and I believe he’s going to be a much better pitcher than what he showed in 2011 and we look forward to having him as part of the staff, likely in 2013.” The usual rehabilitation period from Tommy John surgery is at least 12 months. Lackey will be the third Red Sox pitcher to undergo the operation this year. Right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka had it on June 10, one day after lefty reliever Rich Hill had the operation. Matsuzaka could be ready by the middle of next season, the last of his $52 million contract. The Red Sox also paid $51.1 million to his team in Japan, the Seibu Lions, for the right to sign him.
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UConn field and ice hockey teams having success in Storrs
Deals cast small shadow over exciting World Series this fall
By Andrew Callahan Senior Staff Writer Over 70 hours ago, they were all done: one team had just clinched a Big East title, another picked up its first win of the season, and last and sadly least, the third had suffered a 5-0 defeat. Yet, as the month of October winds down, each of the men’s and women’s hockey squads and the No. 4 field hockey team have reason to smile. In a double–overtime thriller last weekend, the now–conference champion Huskies took down No. 6 Syracuse 3-2 in a battle of top-10 teams. Extending their winning streak to nine games, the field hockey team continued to prove itself as one of the best the nation has to offer. Sophomore Maria Elena Bolles scored the game–winner to notch UConn’s 12th regular season championship since 1996. Now, the UConn women’s hockey team will get its own shot at the Orange this weekend. The Huskies would’ve been forced to do so still winless had it not been for their 3-0 shutout of Maine last Saturday. Following
a disappointing 4-3 loss at the hands of the Black Bears Friday, the Huskies surged to victory behind the efforts of sophomore goaltender Nicole Paniccia. Paniccia, the Hockey East Defensive Player of the week, recorded 52 saves and allowed just a single goal in over five full periods of play. The Ontario native now owns a 2.35 goals against average and a .981 save percentage. Saturday’s win over Maine was her first career shutout. Roughly 100 miles north, the men’s hockey team found itself on the wrong end of a shutout against No. 13 Merrimack. However, the Huskies now sit at 2-2-1, and young, promising talent from years past has developed into present day producers. Sophomores Brant Harris and Cole Schneider top the team’s points and goals charts, while junior captain Sean Ambrosie sits behind them in third. The Huskies open up their home schedule this Thursday against Holy Cross at the Freitas Ice Forum beginning at 7:05 p.m.
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By Jimmy Onofrio Staff Writer St. Louis and Texas are trading blows in an exciting World Series that has seen its share of both explosive offense and great pitching, but most fans are likely missing it. Other teams in the league have already begun to tweak their rosters for next season, both on the field and in management. New York, Boston and Philadelphia, the three highest-spending teams in baseball, will evaluate where they fell short and see if more money can solve the problem. Before the postseason has even concluded, a number of deals have already been made. Theo Epstein: Epstein, who was general manager of the Boston Red Sox for nine seasons, finalized his contract with the Chicago Cubs this week. After the Red Sox missed the playoffs two years in a row, Epstein moved on to another cursed franchise. The Cubs have not won a World Series since 1908, but Epstein is optimistic about his
new team. “It truly feels great to be a Cub today,” he said at a press conference on Tuesday. Also on Tuesday, the Red Sox announced Epstein’s replacement, senior vice president Ben Cherington. He has been with the team in various positions for 14 years, and was Epstein’s assistant for the last three. His first task will be to hire a new manager to replace Terry Francona. Philly Pitching: Philadelphia announced Monday that it will decline its options for starter Roy Oswalt, who went 9-10 in 2011, and closer Brad Lidge, who spent much of the season injured and earned two saves for the team. While GM Ruben Amaro said the team would look at resigning the players, their contracts did not reflect the value of the players to the organization at this point. After a big offseason last winter, the Phillies lost to the Cardinals at home in Game 5 of the National League Divisional Series.
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P.13: Lackey to have Tommy John surgery. / P.12: Shootouts aren’t good for hockey. / P.11: Epstein officially introduced with Cubs.
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STEEL CITY SHOWDOWN
What’s a goon to a goblin?
UConn plays Panthers in critical Big East matchup tonight in Pittsburgh
By Colin McDonough Associate Sports Editor
Colin McDonough Does anyone else miss experiencing Halloween as a kid? It was magical, exciting and most of all scary. I miss seeing people dressed up in frightening costumes that capture the true Halloween spirit. Luckily, there are a few costumes hitting the market this year that are not only sports-related, but also terrifying if you run into them while out and about on Halloween. Otto the Orange and the Pitt Panther: These costumes come in a pair, kind of like the plug and socket. It’s fitting for Halloween because Otto looks like a big round pumpkin, only with an uglier face than a Jack O’ Lantern. The Pitt Panther is also creepy, with its beady eyes and sharp teeth. If you run into this pair when you’re trick-or-treating, don’t be too alarmed. By Sunday they’ll suddenly be gone. Otto and the Panther’s quick, sly, disappearing act is more frightening than anything they’ll do to you in person. Baldwin the Eagle: This bird’s talons aren’t that scary, but he can totally ruin your plans one night this weekend. If you’re trying to get into the bar or a party you better hope Baldwin isn’t guarding the door. Even if you know 11 out of the 12 people who live at the party house, if the Boston College mascot doesn’t want you in, you won’t get in. You pregame harder than Baldwin parties, “and play better basketball too,” but he still can deny you access to his party. Isn’t that crazy? Geno DeFilippo: You don’t want to dress up in this costume. It’s closer to pathetic than scary. If you dress up as the Boston College athletic director you’re likely to be found on the side of North Eagleville or Hunting Lodge Road sitting on the curb alone in the middle of the night. Someone can pull this costume off without a
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Hanging with Erik Roner By Danielle Ennis Action Sports Columnist I recently got a chance to speak with professional skier and BASEjumper Erik Roner, who is learning how to balance his dangerous lifestyle with the new responsibility of parenting. You may recognize the name from “Nitro Circus,” the MTV show in which Travis Pastrana and friends travel the world performing reckless and risky stunts on dirtbikes, bodyboards and everything in between. Roner took a break from roller skiing off megaramps with his traveling hooligans and began bragging to me about his “mean” no-handed back flip on a tricycle. Tricycles are for kids, like his one year-old son, Oscar, who has already been on “Nitro Circus Live.” Roner wants to immerse his son into the world of stunts and skiing. “He’s traveled on 25 different planes already,” Roner said. He’s even put him on the mountain, using the skis legendary Daron Rahlves learned on as a kid. “I hope he doesn’t remember learning. When people ask, I want his response to be ‘what do you mean, learn how to ski? I ski. I’ve always skied,” Roner said. We can be sure Oscar will attain the fearlessness that Roner is often associated with. But, surprisingly, Roner is quick to discard the label. “I have a lot of fear. I get scared all the time. There’s something about scaring myself that I really like.” He makes this clear in his thrill
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The UConn football team made plays down the stretch and executed in most facets of the game to beat South Florida 16-10 in the Huskies’ last game. In tonight’s game against Pittsburgh, UConn’s plan to win the game is to execute. The offense scored nine points and no touchdowns in the Homecoming win, but 3-4, 1-1 the defense stepped up to close out the game. Kashif Moore said the key for the offense to get back on track against Pitt is to execute. “It comes down to being penalty-free, just executing our plays no 3-4, 1-1 matter what plays are Tonight, 8 p.m. called,” Moore said. Johnny McEntee ESPN agreed with Moore and also said that they need Heinz Field to play better in the red zone and score touchdowns instead of field goals. “You can’t have any sacks or penalties,” McEntee said. “I think everybody really needs to make sure they’re on their own assignments and execute.” Moe Petrus added, “It’s going to come down to execution on the offensive line.”
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Isiah Moore looks upfield after receiving a pass in UConn’s 38-31 loss to Western Michigan at Rentschler Field in East Hartford on Oct. 1.
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Huskies take on Golden Eagles in final home game
By Gregory Keiser Staff Writer
“This is their first opportunity to win a Big East regular season championship,” freshman goalkeeper Greg O’Brien said. The No. 5 UConn men’s soc- “They’re going to come out flycer team will battle Marquette ing.” Sophomore forward tonight in what will be its last Mamadou Doudou regular season game Diouf has tallied a at Joseph J. Morrone team-high eight goals Stadium. for the Huskies, while Marquette has been somewhat of a vs. Marquette senior midfielder Tony Cascio leads the team surprise team in the Tonight with six assists. Big East. The Golden 7:30 p.m. Freshman forward C. Eagles started the Norty leads the Golden season 1-4-1, but Morrone Eagles in scoring with now hold a record Stadium nine goals. Senior midof 8-6-1, including a fielder Calum Mallace 6-1 record in the Big East. In fact, the Golden Eagles holds the team’s high in assists are in position to win the Big with six. “Usually when they play us East Blue Division outright, currently owning 18 points to the they play pretty cagey. They second-place Huskies’ 14. The wait for the opportunites to Huskies could win a share of the counterattack and break out on Big East Blue Division with a us,” assistant coach John Deeley win tonight, a win at Seton Hall said. Against common opponents, Saturday and a Marquette loss Marquette beat Providence to Pittsburgh Saturday.
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3-1, Notre Dame 1-0 and West Virginia 2-1, lost to Georgetown 3-2 and tied Michigan State 1-1. UConn defeated Michigan State 2-1 and Providence 2-1, lost to West Virginia 2-0 and tied Notre Dame and Georgetown in scoreless matches. The Huskies, particularly their offense, has struggled as of late, scoring only one goal total in their past three matches. Their latest game, Saturday’s 0-0 draw with No. 24 Georgetown, was one in which the score didn’t tell the tale of the game. The Huskies dominated play, but simply failed to capitalize on any of their scoring chances. “I think we played pretty well in the tie game,” Deeley said. “Confidence of the group is still pretty high.” With the tie and loss to West Virginia on Oct. 18, UConn dropped in the polls from first in the country to fifth.
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Goalkeeper Andre Blake kicks the ball away during a 0-0 tie against Georgetown on Oct. 22.
Huskies end season with loss at Providence
scored two in the final 10 minutes to clinch their spot in the tournament. UConn graduates five seniors, The UConn women’s soccer team ended their 2011 sea- including goalkeeper Jessica son with a 2-1 road loss to Dulski, forwards Alexandra Providence Saturday afternoon. Garufi and Shufelt and defenders Samantha Kelley They finished with and Wilkinsona record of 7-8-2 (4-5Maitland. 2) Big East, falling Dulski ended the short of making the day with three saves Big East tournament and finishes her final for the first time since season with five shutthe tournaments start outs and 79 saves. in 1993. The UConn offense On a weekend will return its three where seven Big East teams were fighting » Notebook leaders in the 2012 season. Redshirt for the last four spots junior Danielle in the Big East tournament, the pressure was on for the Huskies. Schulmann ends with 15 points Although they entered the match on seven goals and one assist. with a 27-1-1 series history with Sophomore Devin Prendergast the Friars, Providence came out has nine points on four goals and an assist and freshman standout on top. Senior forward Jessica Riley Houle tallied seven points Shufelt gave the Huskies the on three goals and an assist. advantage with a 1-0 lead off an assist from Redshirt senior Courtney Wilkinson-Maitland, but the Friars came back and Danielle.Ennis@UConn.edu
By Danielle Ennis Staff Writer
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Senior goalie Jessica Dulski, seen here during a 2-2 tie against Cincinnati at Morrone Stadium, and the Huskies finished their season with a dissapointing 7-8-2 record. Dulski and the rest of the UConn seniors will move on.