The Daily Campus: November 10, 2011

Volume CXVIII No. 52

» INSIDE

Students voice concerns at Off-Campus Housing Fair

By Stephen Underwood Campus Correspondent

Dance groups raise money Dance groups performed at ‘Alima for IRC’ to raise money for a good cause.

FOCUS/ page 7

READY TO RUMBLE

Huskies finish exhibition season in dominant fashion.

SPORTS/ page 14

www.dailycampus.com

Thursday, November 10, 2011

As UConn’s enrollment continues to increase, so too does the demand for off-campus housing. In return, UConn’s Off-Campus Housing Services annually holds its Off-Campus Housing Fair each spring and fall semester.

The fair, held yesterday, allowed local landlords and tenants to talk about their rental charges and allowed students to make informed decisions. Also, town and school organizations were present offering safety tips and travel information for students. Such tips ranged from how to deal with a burglary to information about your automobile.

Upon entrance, students were given resource guide pamphlets, along with information packets on off-campus student services. Many were also given free T-shirts and giveaways just for walking through the door.

Ashley Trotter, program coordinator, said, “The annual Off-Campus Housing Fair is an opportunity for all students

to find their options, essentially being a big resource fair, which allows students who are thinking about living off campus to explore their options and receive information.”

Those in attendance included UConn State Police, Offices of Student Services and Advocacy, Department of Wellness and Prevention, Colonial To w n h o u s e Apartments and many other organizations. These services set up booths and offered students information and tips on off-campus housing costs, safety and contract information.

Trotter said, “We get a lot of questions on off-campus housing, and this provides an outlet for students to alleviate their concerns.”

Many students cited their varied perspectives on the fair and the factors that made it most helpful. While some students cited the information provided others noted the ability to actually talk to people face-to-face as most helpful.

Kelsey Barringham, a 7thsemester sociology major, said, “I’m glad UConn has

ARI MASON/The Daily Campus

Students broswe displays and meet with landlords and tenants of off-campus housing at the fair in the Student Union Ballroom.

this opportunity, it provides real face-to-face time to clarify information. You can go online and get information but this is so much more helpful.”

Throughout the fair, giveaways, food and raffles were also distributed, making the

Career Night explores job opportunities for students

EDITORIAL: OBAMA’S ‘SUPER COMITTEE’ FAILIN TO SERVE THE PEOPLE Obama’s ‘super committee’ is not fixing America’s ailing finacial situation.

COMMENTARY/page 4 INSIDE NEWS: HERMAN CAIN ACCUSER SAYS HE HAS ‘COMPLETE AMNESIA’ The woman who has accused Cain of groping her says he is lying about not remembering her.

NEWS/ page 3

» weather Thursday Rain

High 62 / Low 39 friday/saturday

High 50 Low 32

High 54 Low 36

» index Classifieds 3 Comics 5 Commentary 4 Crossword/Sudoku 5 Focus 7 InstantDaily 4 Sports 14

The Daily Campus 11 Dog Lane Storrs, CT 06268 Box U-4189

RACHEL WEISS/The Daily Campus

Caitlin Finch, regulatory compliance specialist at Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, gives studetns advice on securing a job.

By Michael Corasaniti Campus Correspondent With the opportunity to meet representatives from several different career fields, graduate school programs and Study Abroad programs, hundreds of students flocked to the annual College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Career Night at the Wilbur Cross Building Wednesday evening.

With stands set up across the Wilbur Cross Reading Rooms, Career Night allowed for students to meet UConn alumni and others who have made a career in the field of agriculture and natural resources in an informal setting.

At the same time, the evening had a professional feel, as graduate and undergraduate students were encouraged to share their resumes with over 70 career representatives. Some of the businesses represented were Bigelow Tea, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, the Peace Corps and Vermont’s Lutz Children’s Museum, along with many others.

“It’s a way for alums and career representatives to come back to connect with current students and discuss the many career opportu-

nities that are out there for them,” said Pam Chudzik, Director of Alumni Relations for the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. “We’re lucky enough to have approximately 75 career representatives here tonight that come from many fields, representing everything in the department from veterinary sciences to food services to dietary sciences.”

In addition to the numerous businesses opportunities represented at Career Night, students were also able to meet with representatives from the many different fields of agriculture, including environmental sciences, health care genetics and occupational therapy.

“The prospects of finding a job after graduating can seem to be pretty low sometimes,” said Chris Wood, a 7th-semester environmental conservation major. “At events like these, it’s good to see what’s out there in the sense of agriculture.”

Students of all academic levels attended Career Night, ranging from area high school students to UConn graduate students. Stands offered not only career opportunities, but also information on agricultural programs at UConn and

on graduate school opportunities across the country.

“It’s definitely good to look at all the graduate schools represented here and see what’s out there beyond UConn,” said Brittany Sauer, a 5th-semester occupational therapy major.

Over the years, Career Night has proved to be successful in gathering a crowd of students looking to learn more about their department.

“I went last year and found that it’s a really good experience,” said Kaleigh Flock, a 3rd-semester animal science major. “It’s definitely helpful finding out the different careers offered in the field.”

After hundreds of students passed through by the end of the evening, Career Night proved a success for students, in the agricultural department or not, looking for more information on opportunities available to them in their field of study.

“We’re so happy to have so many people come back to represent what this department stands for,” Chudzik said. “It was so exciting to have many new businesses represented this year.”

Michael.Corasaniti@UConn.edu

event both fun and informative.

“The fair allows students to put a face on the property they are considering, and gives students more information,” Shannon Wannagot, a 7th-semester communications

disorder major said. “It is a very helpful event for many students considering off-campus housing.”

Stephen.Underwood@UConn.edu

Rainbow Center Lecture discusses the difficulties of the gifted and GLBT

By Christine Peterson Staff Writer It is one thing to be gifted or to be identified as gay, lesbian, bi or transsexual (GLBT), but it is another to be both in this modern-day society and face the emotional and social issues that arise from it. This week’s “Out to Lunch” lecture, hosted by the Rainbow Center, featured Shawn Cherry, who is currently conducting research on the parallels between being GLBT and gifted or talented (G/T).

The presentation, titled “Twice Different: Meeting at the intersection of G/T and GLBT,” addressed the problems that gifted and talented GLBT students face every day of their lives, and the magnification of the problems for those who are both.

Cherry began with some shocking statistics, revealing that 50 percent of GLBT youth attempt suicide and 30 percent of all teen suicides are committed by people who identify as GLBT. These figures put into perspective the real problem that these ostracized groups suffer from.

Cherry’s lecture dealt not only with GLBT students, but also with those who are categorized as gifted and talented.

In schools, the average G/T population is between 5 and 20 percent; the GLBT population ranges from 1 to 10 percent. It is the intersection that Cherry focuses on: the 0.05 to 2 percent of the student population that fits into both of these categories, thus “twice different.”

Cherry explained that very little is known about this population because of the difficulty in finding research subjects.

Cherry discussed the “old paradigm” of what it means to be gifted. Being labeled as such meant one had a high I.Q, that one was elitist and naturally gifted with this intelligence, and of course the only way to quantify it was through testing. This

is a severely dated definition, and the “new paradigm” reveals that there are many different types of giftedness, which can be examined through what one produces. A person can be gifted in one area and not another, an example of the true diversity of the G/T group.

Even with the revised definition, though, people still believe that because the students are gifted and smart, they do not need any help at all.

“But it ends up being that the gifted and talented population needs more help, not because they are less well-adjusted, but they are just dealing with so much more,” Cherry said.

Three of the most common issues that G/T students suffer from are “advancement over age peers, internal asynchronies and membership in groups with special needs.” These gifted students suffer isolation in school because of these issues that need addressing.

Cherry introduced the class in his presentation to a Polish psychiatrist named Kazimierz Debrowski, who worked with gifted children and adults and proposed the theory of “overexcitabilities” and the five subcategories attached to it: intellectual, imaginational, emotional, psychomotor and sensual. The first three are more commonly thought about, but the ideas of psychomotor and sensual giftedness are less common.

Psychomotor overexcitabilities could describe someone’s talent for sports, while sensual describes the gift of heightened senses like taste and smell.

With all of these overexcitabilities, G/T students tend to experience things with a heightened intensity, sometimes occurring in just one area.

“They are often categorized by curiosity, asking probing questions, problem solving and theoretical thinking. When a normal student sees something and has a thought, a gifted stu-

» LECTURER, page 2

What’s on at UConn today...

Blood Drive!

10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

South, Rome Commons, Community Room You can save up to three lives by donating blood on Nov. 10 and 11 in the South Community Room. For more information and to schedule your appointment, please visit http:// redcross.uconn.edu/

Letters to the Troops 11 .a.m to 5 .p.m Student Union, Commuter Lounge, Room 108 The Commuter Student Association is sponsoring a Letters to the Troops event. Stop by to write a card or letter to the men and women who risk their lives every day for our freedom.There will be free cookies and coffee.

Gender and History Visiting Scholar 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

BPB, Room 131 J. Kēhaulani Kauanui, Associate Professor of Anthropology and American Studies at Wesleyan University, will be speaking as part of the Visiting Scholars in Gender and History Program.

LGBTQ Alternative Spring Break Info Session 8 to 9 p.m.

Rainbow Center, Student Union, Room 403

The trip takes place during spring break, and participants travel to Hartford/New Haven to work with LGBTQ groups in the area and more.

- KIMBERLY WILSON

The Daily Campus, Page 2

DAILY BRIEFING » STATE

Conn. superintendents propose school improvements

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A group representing Connecticut superintendents is proposing preschool for all children starting at age 3, all-day kindergarten statewide and renewable five-year teaching contracts in place of open-ended tenure.

Those ideas and dozens of others were among more than 150 proposals introduced Wednesday by the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents, which is sending the recommendations to the General Assembly to consider in its 2012 winter session.

The group’s report comes after two years of study and is intentionally broad with no firm cost estimates or deadlines, though its director says getting all of the changes in place would likely take at least 10 years.

Conn inmates help with storm cleanup in host

Connecticut prison inmates have been helping a few towns in northern Connecticut clean up debris from the October snow storm.

Somers First Selectman Lisa Pellegrini said a crew from the nearby Willard-Cybulski prison spent last Sunday picking up tree limbs, raking leaves and cleaning storm debris from municipal property around town hall.

She says another crew will be coming out this weekend to clean the over 50 cots that were used at the town’s shelter.

Correction Department spokesman Brian Garnett says the department provides supervised minimum-security inmates on a weekly basis to its host towns for maintenance work.

» NATIONAL

Idaho lab accident may stem from damaged container

All 16 workers exposed to radiation at the Idaho National Laboratory were allowed to go home following the incident, which officials Wednesday said likely resulted from decades-old plutonium powder that escaped its damaged stainless-steel shell.

After a follow-up lung scan Wednesday, one worker still tested positive for radioactive material in the lungs and was receiving extra attention at the lab’s medical facility. Seven of the employees tested positive for external skin contamination, and six had positive nasal swipes.

All 16 workers will undergo weeks of testing, including urine analysis to evaluate their level of exposure. Plutonium, if it remains in the body, can cause cell damage.

Lab health director Sharon Dossett said none of the exposed workers was exhibiting outward symptoms of radiological exposure. They were allowed to go home because they posed no threat to others, she said.

New arrest in Texas wrongful conviction case

Michael Morton spent nearly a quarter century in prison for his wife’s murder before authorities realized they had the wrong man and set him free. Now police believe they have finally found the real killer.

The man suspected of beating Christine Morton to death in her bed in Austin in August 1986 — and linked to the slaying of another woman under chillingly similar circumstances while Morton was wrongly imprisoned — was arrested Wednesday, Morton’s attorney, John Raley, told The Associated Press. It’s the latest twist in a case that has prompted a separate investigation into the former prosecutor turned judge. Morton’s attorneys claim the prosecutor withheld evidence at Morton’s trial that could have led police to the suspect decades earlier and prevented him from striking again.

NYC health club member sues over breakfast promise

A lawyer says there’s no such thing as the free breakfast promised by a high-end New York City health club, and he says he should get more than $200,000 for the missing meals.

Richard Katz says in a fraud suit made public Wednesday that the Setai Club told him in December 2009 that his $5,000-a-year membership included a “full complimentary breakfast.” The suit says the free fare stopped flowing in August 2010, and the club wouldn’t return his money.

Club representatives and Katz didn’t immediately return calls Wednesday night.

He’s demanding $230,000 in damages over the breakfasts and $500,000 for what he calls a libelous comment by a Setai worker.

The club is a block from Wall Street. Its website boasts amenities including “complimentary breakfast” at a chic neighboring eatery.

The Daily Campus is the largest college daily newspaper in Connecticut with a press run of 8,500 copies each day during the academic year. The newspaper is delivered free to central locations around the Storrs campus. The editorial and business offices are located at 11 Dog Lane, Storrs, CT, 06268. To reach us through university mail, send to U-4189. Business hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

The Daily Campus is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

All advertising is subject to acceptance by The Daily Campus, which reserves the right to reject any ad copy at its sole discretion.

The Daily Campus does not assume financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertising unless an error materially affects the meaning of an ad, as determined by the Business Manager.

Liability of The Daily Campus shall not exceed the cost of the advertisement in which the error occurred, and the refund or credit will be given for the first incorrect insertion only.

Thursday November 10, 2011

News

Lecturer talks homophobia, bullying and harassment at Rainbow Center

from RAINBOW, page 1

dent will have ten,” Cherry said.

But these overexcitabilities, coupled with the recognition of being GLBT, lead to certain social and emotional characteristics. Simply being GLBT, students face developmental challenges that heterosexual, non-gifted peers do not, leading to alienation. Falling into both categories though might cause a gifted student to recognition they are GLBT much quicker than their peers. In relation to Debrowski’s theory of overexcitability, these students might then start analyzing all of the ways they are different.

Cherry cues in on the fact that addressing these issues in high school is too late. Some of the examples he provided of gay teen suicides were as young as 13. Cherry stresses thus the need for programs that could help cater to students that fall into both of these categories.

Here at UConn, we have one of the best gifted and talented programs in the state.

Not helping these students causes the common issue of homophobia and prejudice of

ARI MASON/The Daily Campus

Lecturer Shawn R. Cherry discusses the difficulties gifted and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students face with studets in the Rainbow Center.

anyone labeled as “different.”

“Homophobia locks everyone into rigid gender-based roles and discourages close, intimate friendships with members of the same sex,” said Cherry.

In addition to this, bullying and harassment occurs for both G/T and GLBT students. Not surprisingly then, the students

do not want to go to school and suffer from serious underachievement.

“For educators it shouldn’t matter what your sexual orientation is, or your beliefs; you should just be helping to nurture these students who need it,” Cherry said.

This lecture, Cherry explained,

» POLITICS

Accuser says Herman Cain has ‘complete amnesia’

CHICAGO (AP) — A woman who claims Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain groped her when she went to him for help finding a job accused Cain on Wednesday of having “complete amnesia” in saying he did not remember her. Sharon Bialek, who spoke to reporters outside her suburban Chicago home, said when asked about Cain’s comments that he didn’t know her that he was lying.

“The man has complete amnesia, and I really believe that he believes in himself,” she said. “Pathological liars usually do those kinds of things.”

Bialek said she was “so proud” of another of Cain’s accusers, Karen Kraushaar, for coming forward by name. Two other women who say Cain behaved improperly toward them have not been identified publicly.

Bialek has said she approached Cain after he gave a speech at a Chicago-area tea party event several weeks ago.

She denied reports that she hugged him at the event, saying instead that she grabbed his arm and whispered in his ear.

She told WMAQ-TV in Chicago in an interview broadcast Wednesday evening that Cain told her at the Tea Party event that he remembered her.

At a news conference in New York on Monday, Bialek said Cain made a sexual advance one night in July 1997, when she went to Washington to meet him and ask for help finding work. The encounter allegedly occurred while the two were in a car.

“Instead of going into the offices he suddenly reached over and he put his hand on my leg, under my skirt toward my genitals,” she said. “He also pushed my head toward his crotch,” she added.

AP

Sharon Bialek, a Chicago-area woman, with her attorney Gloria Allred, right, addresses a news conference at the Friars Club, Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, in New York. Bialek accused Republican presidential contender Herman Cain of making an unwanted sexual advance against her in 1997.

Cain, a businessman and former National Restaurant Association executive, has insisted that he did not sexually harass anyone.

He has denied Bialek’s allegations and said Tuesday that he didn’t know who she was until her news conference. His campaign has sought to undercut Bialek’s credibility, sending a statement Tuesday that brought up her court battles in Cook County and reports of her involvement in a paternity case and a personal bankruptcy filing.

Bialek has primary custody of her 13-year-old son.

The father of the boy is West Naze, an executive with News Corp.-owned News America Marketing. Both parents have battled in court over child support payments and custody. Naze did not return several phone calls seeking comment.

“My whole intention in this whole ordeal was to do just that, to make sure that there’s a

voice,” Bialek said Wednesday.

“And if I had to be the first one, so be it. I totally hope it doesn’t damage my reputation, but if I have to, fine.”

Bialek is the youngest of four sisters, said her brotherin-law, Mark Smith. In an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday, Smith called the firestorm after Bialek came forward Monday “really overwhelming.”

“I don’t like the way people are looking at my sister-in-law, looking at her finances and all that,” he said. “She’s not looking for a penny. She’s just looking for an apology from Mr. Herman Cain.”

Joel Bennett, Kraushaar’s attorney, has said he hopes to have all four women appear at a joint news conference. Bialek said Wednesday morning that she hadn’t decided whether or not to join the conference, saying she had to consult with her attorney, Gloria Allred. Allred did not return messages seeking comment.

was to open people’s eyes to the reality that the “twice different” population suffers from.

The G/T and GLBT students exist as a group that suffers a severe lack of attention, which, through his work, Cherry hopes to change.

Christine.Peterson@UConn.edu

Ohio poll worker jailed in voter nose bite claim

CLEVELAND (AP) — A poll worker suspected of trying to bite off the nose of a voter during an Election Day argument surrendered to sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday.

James N. Williams turned himself in at the Justice Center, which houses police headquarters and the courts, and was jailed to await possible charges, police spokesman Sgt. Sammy Morris said. The case was investigated as a suspected felonious assault.

Williams, 53, is accused of trying to bite off the nose of a voter who helped a campaign volunteer in an argument over signs posted near a Cleveland polling place on Tuesday.

The head-butting and nosebiting landed voter Greg Flanagan, 49, in a hospital for treatment, authorities said, and he was still feeling dizzy hours after his release.

“I’m glad that he turned himself in because that’s the first right decision he’s made in the last 24 hours,” Flanagan said after hearing of Williams’ surrender.

Williams, of Cleveland, was an Election Day rover, checking for voting problems. The elections board said he had a clean record in eight elections since 2006 but won’t be rehired.

There’s no listed home phone number for Williams, and he couldn’t be contacted in jail.

The police incident report said Flanagan tried to intervene in an argument about whether a campaign sign was too close to the polling place.

“Measure the distance if you are concerned, and don’t be an ass,” Flanagan said, according to the police report.

“What did you say?” the election worker asked, and Flanagan repeated the substance of his comment, the police report said.

Corrections and clarifications Front Desk/Business: Fax: Editor-In-Chief/Commentary: Managing Editor/Photo: News/Sports: Focus/Online:

(860) (860) (860) (860) (860) (860)

486 486 486 486 486 486

-

3407 4388 6141 6119 6118 6110

Melanie Deziel, Editor-in-Chief Mac Cerullo, Managing Editor Brendan Fitzpatrick, Business Manager/Advertising Director Nancy Depathy, Financial Manager Brian Zahn, Associate Managing Editor Nicholas Rondinone, News Editor Amy Schellenbaum, Associate News Editor Arragon Perrone, Commentary Editor Ryan Gilbert, Associate Commentary Editor Purbita Saha, Focus Editor John Tyczkowski, Associate Focus Editor Brendan Albetski, Comics Editor

Matt McDonough, Sports Editor Colin McDonough, Associate Sports Editor Jim Anderson, Photo Editor Ed Ryan, Associate Photo Editor Demetri Demopoulos, Marketing Manager Dawn Tarabocchia, Graphics Manager Joseph Kopman-Fried, Circulation Manager Nicole Butler, Online Marketing Manager

This space is reserved for addressing errors when The Daily Campus prints information that is incorrect.

Anyone with a complaint should contact The Daily Campus offices and file a corrections request form. All requests are subject to approval by the Managing Editor or the Editor-in-Chief.

Thursday, November 10, 2011 Copy Editors: Nicholas Rondinone, Alisen Downey, Ariel Brand, Ryan Tepperman News Designer: Kimberly Wilson Focus Designer: Lily Feroce Sports Designer: Andrew Callahan Digital Production: John Levasseur The Daily Campus 11 Dog Lane Storrs, CT 06268 Box U-4189

Thursday, November 10, 2011

The Daily Campus, Page 3

News

China’s exports weaken, import growth rises

» BUSINESS

Italian president tries to calm anxious markets amid uncertainty

ROME (AP) — With markets tumbling around the globe, Italy’s president promised emphatically that Silvio Berlusconi will step down soon as premier and lavished honors on a leading economist, who instantly became Berlusconi’s presumed successor.

Across the Ionian Sea, the debt crisis in Greece deepened Wednesday with the breakdown of talks aimed at creating a power-sharing government to prevent the country from slipping into bankruptcy. The collapse came just minutes after the prime minister delivered a farewell speech to the nation.

The chaos reverberated around the world, and investors pulled money out of Europe.

The Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 3 percent, the euro slipped 2 percent against the dollar, and Italy’s key borrowing rate spiked at a dizzying high of 7.4 percent.

Investors fear Italy might follow Portugal and Greece into

begging for a bailout from its partners in the euro. But Italy’s €1.9 trillion ($2.6 trillion) debt is far too great for Europe to cover.

On Tuesday, Berlusconi announced he would step down after Parliament passes a series of economic reforms to stave off financial ruin in Italy. But there was growing fear he doesn’t have the will or the clout to push the measures through. And some worry the wily premier will try to stay in power.

On Wednesday, with the markets in turmoil, Italian President Giorgio Napolitano in effect put Berlusconi on notice that he and the world’s markets are expecting Berlusconi to keep his word and leave soon.

Parliamentary whips feverishly worked out a timetable to ensure that the Italian Senate would give final approval Friday to the package of measures, aimed at stimulating growth and reining in debt,

AP

From left, Interior Minister Roberto Maroni, Reforms Minister Umberto Bossi and Ministry for Simplification Roberto Calderoli talk at the lower chamber, in Rome, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011.

according to state TV. It said the lower house would do the same on Saturday, meaning Berlusconi could be out before the weekend is over.

Berlusconi’s top political aide, Angelino Alfano, con-

firmed the scenario, saying on a TV talk show Wednesday night that Berlusconi would resign sometime between Saturday and Monday, as soon as the economic reform law is passed.

» NATIONAL

Judge tosses charges in Kansas abortion case

AP

A group gathers outside the Shawnee County Court House in Topeka, Kan., Tuesday, Oct 11, 2011, before a Topeka city council workstudy session.

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A judge Wednesday dismissed the most serious charges against a Kansas City-area Planned Parenthood clinic accused of falsifying records and failing to follow abortion law after a prosecutor revealed that state officials had destroyed key evidence.

Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe told the judge he had no choice but to ask that 49 of 107 charges against the clinic be dismissed because documents central to the case were destroyed.

Meanwhile, authorities in the state capital of Topeka, at the request of Attorney General

Derek Schmidt, plan to investigate the records shredding to determine if any laws were broken. The documents were reports on individual abortions performed in 2003, filed by Planned Parenthood’s clinic in Overland Park with the state health department, as required by law, and copies held by the attorney general’s office under Schmidt’s predecessors.

District Judge Stephen Tatum dismissed 23 felony counts of falsifying such reports, as well as 26 misdemeanor charges thatthe clinic had failed to maintain its own copies, as required by law.

Prosecutors wanted to compare

Classifieds Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Classifieds Dept.

U-189 11 Dog Lane Storrs, CT 06268

For more information: www.dailycampus.com

tel: (860) 486-3407 fax: (860) 486-4388 for rent

ON CAMPUS HOUSING The Nathan Hale Inn is now reserving Spring and Fall housing.

Excellent location, housekeeping, privatebath, pool & spa, fitness center, high speed internet, includes all utilities. Parking option available.

Contact missy.diloreto@ihrco.com 860-427-7888 http://www.nathanhaleinn.com

for rent

LOOKING FOR OFF CAMPUS HOUSING? Check out the UConn Off-Campus Student Services Website at www.offcampus.uconn. edu for more information on Housing, Roommates, Sublets and More!

(860)486-3426

MOOSUP, CT: Clean, quiet, spacious rooms,

in court copies of the documents the state had with those Planned Parenthood produced later when the clinic was under investigation.

Prosecutors allege the documents didn’t match, suggesting the clinic didn’t keep proper records and created false ones when compelled to produce them.

Fifty-eight misdemeanor charges remain, accusing the clinic of performing illegal abortions and failing to follow a state law restricting late-term abortions.

The case stems from an investigation by Phill Kline, a Republican abortion opponent, focusing on abortion clinics when he was Kansas attorney general

and later as Johnson County district attorney.

A Planned Parenthood attorney said the charges always were baseless and blamed the problem with the records on Kline, who filed the criminal case in 2007.

Howe disclosed last month that the health department had shredded its copies of the reports in 2005, in what Planned Parenthood described as a routine destruction of documents. Howe said in court Wednesday that the attorney general’s office, under Democrat Steve Six, also destroyed its copies in April 2009 — 18 months after the criminal charges were filed in Johnson County.

The district attorney said his office has partial copies of the same records, but they haven’t been declared authentic in the court record, and he can’t establish a proper chain of custody.

“The legal hurdles are insurmountable,” Howe told Tatum.

The dismissed charges alleged that Planned Parenthood had failed to maintain its copies of the reports, then produced falsified versions when compelled to do so in 2006 by a judge during an ongoing investigation of abortion providers by the attorney general’s office.

Planned Parenthood attorney Pedro Irigonegaray said in court that the clinic’s set of reports didn’t match the health department’s set exactly because clinic employees made hand copies, not photocopies. The information contained in each set was the same, he said.

BEIJING (AP) — China’s export growth fell in October amid weak U.S. and European demand but its trade surplus with the United States widened, possibly fueling frictions with Washington.

Exports rose by a still-robust 15.9 percent to $157.5 billion, though that was down from September’s 17.1 percent, customs data showed Thursday.

Imports gained 28.7 percent to $140.5 billion, up from the previous month’s 20.9 percent.

China’s global trade surplus for the month narrowed to $17 billion from $27.1 billion a year earlier.

But the surplus with the United States widened by 11.1 percent to $20 billion despite weak American consumer demand due to high unemployment.

That might fuel demands by some American lawmakers for possible sanctions on Chinese goods to compel Beijing to ease exchange-rate controls and other curbs that critics complain give China’s exporter an unfair advantage and hurt foreign competitors.

Navy to promote itself during historic hoops game CORONADO, Calif. (AP) — The fighter jets are gone from the flight deck, and in their place is a gleaming basketball court surrounded by bright green bleachers — a stark contrast to the gray, 95,000ton Navy warship that buried Osama bin Laden at sea.

Friday’s historic North Carolina-Michigan State basketball game aboard the USS Carl Vinson couldn’t have come at a more opportune time for a Navy facing deep defense cuts.

Officials plan to seize the spotlight to showcase the Navy and its awe-inspiring, multibillion-dollar aircraft carriers to the more than 3 million viewers expected to watch the Veterans Day game on ESPN. The country’s basketballfan-in-chief, President Barack Obama, will be onboard for the game.

With the war in Iraq officially over and the one in Afghanistan winding down, the military is almost certain to shrink. All branches of service are feeling pressure to tout the importance of their missions and their equipment.

Navy officials say they know a basketball game will not change the budget debate, but it can’t hurt efforts to get the American public excited about their branch of service as its chiefs lobby Congress to avoid cuts that could jeopardize its future military strategies.

The role of the Nimitz-class supercarriers in modern warfare has been part of that discussion with critics questioning whether anti-ship weapons have turned them into white

Rates:

$3200 for 6 months (due @ signing). Avail Dec 15th. Heat and hot water included. Shared kitchen and bath. 860208-7098

help wanted

Join us for a Sort Observation M, T, Th @3p. 350 Ruby Road Willington CT 06279 860-684-1628 services

help wanted

FEDEX GROUND Now Hiring Part-Time Package Handlers. All Shifts 5 days a week M-F: 2p-6p,6p-10p, 10:30p-3a, To Apply:

SPRINGBREAK HEADQUARTERS! Early booking pricing Punta Cana, Mexico, Cancun, Jamaica, Cruises.

Deposit holds your trip!

TRAVELPLANNERS

elephants that are too expensive to risk losing in a war. In 2015, the Navy plans to add to its fleet the Gerald R. Ford, the lead ship of a new three-ship class of supercarriers. Each is expected to cost about $9 billion.

Capt. Bruce H. Lindsey, the Vinson’s commanding officer, said viewers Friday will get a firsthand look at just how important carriers are to military operations, from sending aircraft into Iraq and Afghanistan, to supporting relief efforts during disasters such as the earthquakes in Haiti and Japan. The program will feature snippets about Naval life aboard the 1,092-foot floating airport.

“It’s an awesome opportunity to showcase Naval aviation and your Navy,” he said.

The Navy wants to show Americans how their tax dollars are being spent, said Rear Admiral Dennis Moynihan, the Navy’s chief spokesman.

“It’s their aircraft carrier, they have paid for it,” Moynihan said. “They are the shareholders, and it’s important they understand how we are spending those dollars in the Navy ... it is sort of a report to shareholders.”

Critics say the United States now has too many carriers, and the Navy can do the same missions with smaller, more economical vessels.

With 11 carriers, the U.S. Navy has more than the rest of the navies on the planet combined, said Christopher Preble, a Navy veteran and foreign policy expert at the Cato Institute.

Most are Nimitz-class vessels, the world’s largest warships.

Policies:

For ads of 25 words or less: 1 day............................................................................ $5.75 3 consecutive days........................................................ $15.25 5 consecutive days: ...................................................... $26.50 10 consecutive days:..................................................... $48.00 1 month:..................................................................... $88.00 Semester:.................................................................. $215.00 Each additional word: ..................................................... $0.10 Additional Features: Bold ..................................... ...........$0.50

for rent

The data reflect the continued relative strength of China’s economy, which expanded by 9.1 percent in the three months ended September, while Europe’s debt crisis and high U.S. unemployment hurt demand for Chinese goods.

Other economies are looking to China to help drive global growth, though its high trade surplus means fewer of the gains are shared with other countries.

China’s import strength is a boost to exporters of iron ore and other commodities such as Australia and Brazil, Asian suppliers of industrial components and Western producers of factory equipment and consumer goods.

China’s trade surplus with the 27-nation European Union, its biggest trading partner, fell 10.3 percent from a year earlier to $13 billion.

China’s trade surpluses with its major Western export markets often are larger than its global surplus because the country runs large deficits with other countries that supply oil and other raw materials.

Classifieds are non-refundable. Credit will be given if an error materially affects the meaning of the ad and only for the first incorrect insertion.

Ads will only be printed if they are accompanied by both first and last name as well as telephone number. Names and numbers may be subject to verification. All advertising is subject to acceptance by The Daily Campus, which reserves the right to reject any ad copy at its sole discretion. The Daily Campus does not knowingly accept ads of a fraudulent nature.

services

1254 Storrs Rd. 860487-2030 ddvacations@gmail.com. classes

BARTENDING! Make up to $300 a day. No experience necessary.

Training available.

(800) 965-6520 ext.

163

miscellaneous

K ILLINGTONCOLLEGE SEASON PASS $329 save $20 now only $309** with code. Contact your campus representative for code. jake. gawlak@uconn.edu (860)983-8613 www.killington.com/ campus_pass

Page 4

www.dailycampus.com

Thursday, November 10, 2011

The Daily Campus Editorial Board

Melanie Deziel, Editor-in-Chief Arragon Perrone, Commentary Editor Ryan Gilbert, Associate Commentary Editor Michelle Anjirbag, Weekly Columnist Tyler McCarthy, Weekly Columnist Jesse Rifkin, Weekly Columnist

» EDITORIAL

Obama’s ‘super committee’ failing to serve the people

T

he recently appointed bi-partisan deficit-cutting committee, known to some as the “super committee,” seems to be having trouble reaching any kind of solution to the country’s ailing financial situation. They’re tasked with fixing the problem that has been at the forefront of Americans’ minds for a long time, yet the entire committee seems to be marked by only one thing: inactivity.

Much of the reason for this is the fact that we are on the verge of a major presidential election. With experts already predicting that this will be a grueling race, republicans and democrats alike are refusing to give a single inch for fear that any weakness will be used against them during the race or claimed as a victory for the opposing party. Particularly with economic issues, the two parties tend to quickly draw lines in the sand based on philosophy. The GOP doesn’t want to approve anything that will raise taxes and the Democrats don’t want to back down on an opportunity to prove that their economic methods work. However, the whole point of a bi-partisan committee is to find a way to compromise for the good of the American people. This is not what we’re seeing.

Americans cannot afford to be caught in the middle of this campaigning process right now. It isn’t right for our elected congress to be so indecisive as a result of mere party politics. It is time for someone to give the super committee, as well as our government as a whole, a massive wake up call. It is time for someone to remind them that their duty is not to a party but to the American people. Now more than ever we’re in desperate need of bi-partisan leadership and compromise but those tasked with bringing it are too cowardly to work against the grain of a political philosophy for the fear that someone will later use it against them. Everyone is so afraid of becoming the outcast that they won’t stand up for what is right when they need to.

This mentality is unacceptable in those who are in charge of the prosperity of our nation and its people.

While our leaders pine for re-election from a country full of voters who they are turning their backs on with their indecisiveness, we the people of the United States of America sit and wait for a solution that apparently won’t come until after the 2012 elections.

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.

I wonder if me and my 3 friends were the first people to trip on acid in the classroom building.

The joy of getting the last open space in a lot is quickly lost once you realize the space is under a light, and when you get back your car it’s covered in bird poop.

Lady. Bugs.

The ladybugs are back! And they are EVERYWHERE!!!

My roommate just said “Students today. Huskies tomorrow.” I’m not sure if she’s misquoting the UConn motto or inviting me to the bar.

One of the cofounders of Farmville studied comp sci at UConn… I wonder where he got the inspiration from.

You can tell its someones first and last time in homer when they turn around and stare at anyone talking loudly...ON THE FIRST FLOOR! The only reason I still have aim is to try and get into the Instant Daily.

So saw a ZAMBONI on the road this morning... at least UConn’s prepared for the end of the world. I’ll be at the bar for my roommates 21st. Bring it on 11.11.11.

Just an PSA to all of you in Husky Village, Busby, and Charter Oak... The band has rehearsal indoors today, so revel in the extra 2 hours of quiet!

To the Gourmet Chefs at Putnam Dining Hall: Grits are not an equal substitute for oatmeal. Please do not use it as one.

That awkward moment when your professor’s fly is wide open and you can’t focus on anything else.

If older women who go after younger men are call cougars, are older men who go after young boys called Nittany Lions?

Send us your thoughts on anything and everything by sending an instant message to InstantDaily, Sunday through Thursday evenings. Follow us on Twitter (@ InstantDaily) and become fans on Facebook.

Crazy question: Is college worth it?

I

f I had a dollar for every time I read a headline with those four words in it, I might be able to pay for a semester’s worth of tuition. It’s a legitimate question, though, and one all of us should ask ourselves.

As tuition continues to rise and the job market remains in disorder, high school and college students should think about what they want out of college and whether colleges can really offer it to them. A new book that came out earlier this year suggests that if you don’t have any initiative,

By Ryan Gilbert or aren’t willing to Associate Commentary Editor apply yourself, college probably isn’t worth it.

“Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses” is the culmination of a four-year study that followed 2,300 students at 24 colleges and universities across the country. The study found that, of the students surveyed, more than a third saw no improvement in critical thinking throughout their entire tenure in college.

Why did the students learn so little? Well, the study also found that students aren’t studying much: 35 percent of students said they studied on average less than five hours a week, and 50 percent said they didn’t have a course that required 20 pages of writing in their previous semester.

According to the study, students today are studying half as much as students did decades ago. In my opinion, much of the blame for this falls on the universities. They are making it easy for us to indulge in laziness by failing to demand that students study more. Professors

have become slaves to the course evaluation and the “everybody is an A student” culture, which results in grade inflation.

Students today can get a B for producing C work, and pass a class with an effort level that 25 years ago would have earned them a failing grade. Not every student should be an A student. Those who receive an A should be the best of the best.

“Not every student should be an A student.

Those who receive an A should be the best of the best.”

The highest grade should signal excellence, encouraging students to work harder to make themselves more attractive to employers and anyone else who values high achievement.

However, as the grade distribution suggests, an A has become the norm.

If everyone is an A student, where is there room for improvement? If you can get an A with minimal effort, where is the incentive to try harder, to push your limits, to really learn and develop intellectual skills along the way?

Lacking an alternative way to recognize excellence, the university offers no such incentive. So, if you want to get anything out of college, you’re going to have to expect more of yourself than your professors do. You’re going to have to put in your own effort and find your own measures of improvement.

And this gets us back to my main point: Is college worth it? Employers recognize that students are coming out of college illprepared to enter the workforce. The supposedly “better” colleges and universities say they place more emphasis on critical thinking than teaching students job market skills, such as web development, IT training and graphic design. So, they build curricula around courses that are meant to improve writing and argument development.

Yet, as “Academically Adrift” suggests, they are not even doing a good job at that.

What we have, then, is a university culture that doesn’t prepare students to meet the demands of the job market or one that encourages students to improve their basic cognitive abilities.

College is worth it if the return is greater than the investment. Is it worth four, six, or eight years of your life, as well as all the expense? That’s up to you.

As total student loan debt crosses the $1 trillion mark, students are still running to banks and the government to take out loans. Students are putting in a huge amount of time and money to buy little more than hope and opportunity, attending institutions that do not always provide the intellectual enrichment they promise.

It should be no surprise, then, when they cannot find a job and have trouble paying off their debts. If you want to make sure you get a return on your investment and assure yourself that college is worth it, ask yourself, “Will I be able to take the initiative and expect more of myself?” God knows the university won’t be doing that for you.

Associate Commentary Editor Ryan Gilbert is a 7thsemester journalism major. He can be reached at Ryan.Gilbert@UConn.edu.

We must not let history fade as our elders grow older

M

y grandmother has been kind enough to send me a letter every week of my life for about the past 15 years, and I only began to write in response to those letters after I started my first semester at UConn last year. Naturally, our correspondence typically deals with the mundane

By Chris Kempf experiences of our daily Staff Columnist lives and news from other members of our family.

But recently I’ve begun to ask her questions that I had never thought to ask before. What did she think of President Eisenhower? What did she remember about growing up during the Great Depression?

What was her impression of anti-war protests of the 1960s, of John F. Kennedy and his assassination, of Nixon and the Watergate scandal? Part of my curiosity is motivated by the knowledge that her very long life is coming to an end, but it is spurred on more strongly by my desire that the unique and diverse experiences of the life she led never

QW

be forgotten.

The fact that within another decade or two there will be no human living on the Earth who lived through the Great Depression, as my grandmother did, or fought in World War II, or suffered through the Holocaust is one that we likely do not consider very often. If an acquaintance or a family member who had experienced such monumental events in human history passed away, we were likely to think that there were many others left who could tell the same tales of human nature, of human frailty and courage that we had grown used to being told.

But there comes a day when we look for someone else to give testament to life in the increasingly distant past and find, as we did on Feb. 27 of this year when the last American veteran of World War I, Frank Buckles, died, that there are none left, that the secrets of history which they harbored are lost forever.

So much of the study of history, to this very amateur historian’s mind, is about under-

standing how people lived and thought across boundaries of language, culture and time. Sometimes those frontiers, such as the one between me and my grandmother, are easily crossed. Sometimes those frontiers are thousands of years wide and cannot be crossed without years of intensive study. In fact, our knowledge of certain people or events extends only so far.

Wherever a book was burnt or memory failed someone, the limits of what it is possible for humans to learn may have been set. But we can learn nothing if we choose to let books burn and memories fade.

We all have the power to transcend the limitations of memory. Consequently, I think we all have a responsibility, while the opportunity still exists, to learn as much as we can about the past from those who lived through it.

So long as a piece of writing, a video or audio recording or an oral history remains intact, remembrances of times past will endure long after the person who remembered them dies.

History is not just about ancient kings and empires.

The most valuable lessons we learn are often generated by the experiences of our parents and grandparents, of the people dear to us. That is why I urge you, for the benefit of your own understanding of the past and for the sake of the generations to come, to make a phone call, write a letter to or talk in person with someone you love or admire.

Ask them about their childhood. Ask them about their family. Ask them about politics, their religious beliefs, their education, anything.

You may even find yourself developing a more personal connection with the person with whom you will come to share stories and lessons and confessions. But do so with the knowledge that their existence is finite, and that there will come a day when the questions you ask will go unanswered.

Staff Columnist Chris Kempf is a 3rd-semester political science major and geography minor. He can be reached at Christopher.Kempf@UConn.edu

uick

it “B ig

announcement from H erman C ain today . H e ’ s leaving the T ea P arty and joining the T&A party .” –J ay L eno

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Comics

The Daily Campus, Page 5 I Hate Everything

by Carin Powell

Side of Rice

by Laura Rice

Toast

by Tom Dilling

Froot Buetch

by Brendan Albetski and Brendan Nicholas

Horoscopes

by Brian Ingmanson To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 6 -- A recipe for financial frustrations or emotional sensitivity: Take it slowly with comfort food and good company. Add some homemade lemonade. Don’t force anything.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Exceed expectations. As Dr. Seuss would say, “Oh, the things you can think!”

Figure out finances. They don’t have to be stressful. You might find some money.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Listen to an elder. Learn new skills and attract new friends. Make sure you keep your schedule, and your promises.

Reward yourself with a fun evening.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Don’t let your phone disconnect you from being with your friends in person.

Separate fact from bias. Make sure you understand the request before moving forward.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Don’t believe rumors until you’ve checked the facts. The Full Moon and Jupiter are both in your career house, bringing new, expansive opportunities.

Craft some plans.

Monkey Business

by Jack Boyd

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- You’re the star of your own adventure flick. What rivers will you cross; what mountains will you climb; what evil will you vanquish? No formulas. Redefine “success.”

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Stay objective, even as others lose their emotional rationality. Listen to the context of what’s going on, rather than the content of the words spoken.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Find the right partnership and play your cards well for a possible income increase. Don’t go crazy while shopping.

Just get the basics. Hang on to those chips.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- You’re entering a yearlong power phase in your career, so expect a raise in status and income (but don’t count those chickens yet). Smile, and keep providing great service.

#hashtag

by Cara Dooley UConn Classics: Back in My Day, Comics Were These Comics Super Glitch

by John Lawson

Happy Dance

by Sarah Parsons

Stickcat

by Karl, Jason, Fritz & Chan

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 5 -- Love is more important than money now. Refrain from impulsive actions.

There could be some disagreement regarding priorities. Compromise is golden.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 6 -- You’re inclined to want to find out more. Pay special attention to the details, and build a solid foundation. Choose a partner with complimentary skills.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Changes are for the better. The learning is great. Now’s a perfect time to write letters beneath the moon. A solution to an old problem becomes obvious.

Eggsalad

by Elliot Nathan

Got something you want to see in the comics?

Send us your ideas! <dailycampuscomics@gmail.com>

The Daily Campus, Page 6

» INTERNATIONAL

Russia races to rescue Mars probe from Earth orbit

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian spacecraft on its way to Mars with 12 tons of toxic fuel is stuck circling the wrong planet: ours. And it could come crashing back to Earth in a couple of weeks if engineers can’t coax it back on track.

Space experts were hopeful Wednesday that the space probe’s silent engines can be fired to send it off to Mars. If not, it will plummet to Earth.

But most U.S. space debris experts think the fuel on board would explode harmlessly in the upper atmosphere and never reach the ground.

The launch mishap was the latest in a series of recent Russian failures that have raised concerns about the condition of the country’s space industries.

The unmanned $170 million Phobos-Ground craft successfully got into orbit, propelled off the ground by a Zenit-2 booster rocket just after midnight Moscow time Wednesday (2016 GMT Tuesday) from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. After separating from its booster, 11 minutes later, it was supposed to fire its engines twice and head to Mars.

Neither engine fired. So the spacecraft couldn’t leave Earth’s orbit, flying between 129 and 212 miles above Earth. And that orbit is already deteriorating, according to American satellite tracking.

The Federal Space Agency said the probe’s orbit and its power sources could allow it to circle the Earth for about two weeks. That jibes with calculations made by NASA. “From the orbits we’re seeing from the U.S. Space Surveillance Network, it’s going to be a couple weeks before it comes in,” NASA chief debris scientist Nicholas Johnson said Wednesday

AP

In this Nov.2, 2011, photo distributed by Russian Roscosmos space agency on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, the unmanned Phobos-Grunt probe is seen on the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan.

afternoon. “It’s not going to be that immediate.”

The craft was aiming to get ground samples from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons, and return them in a daring expedition hailed by eager scientists, who said it may include bits of Mars that may have been trapped on its moon.

Federal Space Agency chief Vladimir Popovkin said the system that keeps the spacecraft pointed in the right direction may have failed. The Russian rescue effort was being hampered by a limited earth-to-space communications network. Even before the problem, flight controllers were forced to ask people in South America to scan the sky to see if the engines on the spacecraft fired.

Turkey: quake kills at least 3, dozens trapped

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Wednesday night, killing at least three people and leaving dozens trapped in the rubble of toppled buildings damaged in the previous temblor, which had killed 600 people.

About 20 buildings collapsed in the provincial capital of Van following a 5.7-magnitude quake, according to media reports.

In a grim replay of scenes from last month’s quake in the same region, men climbed onto piles of debris and frantically clawed at twisted steel and crumbled concrete in an attempt to find survivors.

Voices could be heard calling for help from under the debris, and at least 10 people were pulled alive from the rubble in early rescue efforts, according to Turkish media.

Rescue workers used the glare of high-powered lights to work through the night.

State-run TRT television said at least three bodies were recov-

Thursday, November 10, 2011

News

ered and more than 50 people were believed to be trapped in the rubble of a hotel.

Deputy Prime Minister Besir Atalay said the quake toppled a hotel, a school and a number of mudbrick homes. He said rescue teams are being sent to the region from the capital, Ankara, and other areas.

Hurriyet newspaper and other media said the quake brought down two hotels and 16 other buildings, most of them structures that had been damaged in the earlier, 7.2-magnitude quake in the province of Van. Workers have been clearing debris from that disaster for more than a week.

Reports said the collapsed hotels were being used by journalists and aid workers involved in recovery efforts following the earlier quake.

Ozgur Gunes, a journalist with Cihan news agency, was staying at the hotel but had just left the building when the earthquake struck Wednesday night. He said

there were journalists working in the lobby at the time.

“There were some small cracks, but we were told that there was no structural damage,” he told Sky Turk television.

The Turkish Red Crescent immediately dispatched 15,000 tents and some 300 rescue workers, TRT said. There was no damage in the town of Edremit, the quake’s epicenter.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake measured 5.7. Turkey’s Kandilli seismology center said it struck at 9:23 p.m. (1923 GMT, 2:23 p.m.

EST).

About 1,400 aftershocks have rocked the region since the massive earthquake on Oct. 23, which killed 600 and left thousands homeless. Many residents had been living in tents, despite the cold, too afraid to return to their homes. At least 2,000 buildings were destroyed in the stronger temblor and authorities declared another 3,700 buildings unfit for living.

Options for Iran oil sanctions face economic risks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — With Iran angrily defiant about a U.N. report accusing it of developing nuclear weapons, Western powers and allies faced complicated questions Wednesday on how to further tighten pressure on the oil giant without shaking the fragile world economy.

The path toward possible new sanctions also quickly confronted a huge roadblock as Iranian ally Russia said it would oppose any new measures in the U.N. Security Council and rejected any military options as risking “grave consequences” to global security.

The sharp push back reflects the increasing difficulties for Western leaders to find ways to rattle Iran. So far, four rounds of U.N. sanctions have apparently failed to stop secret nuclear tests that brought Iran to the brink of mastering the process for atomic weapons, according to a U.N. watchdog agency report released Tuesday.

Iran claims the evidence in the report is baseless and says its nuclear program is only for energy and research.

The two opposing narratives where on vivid display Wednesday.

In a speech broadcast live on Iranian TV, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed that Iran won’t retreat “one iota” from its nuclear ambitions, which include the process to enrich uranium.

About the same time in Paris, French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said the world cannot accept a nuclear-armed Iran and pledged that France would support boosting sanctions to an “unprecedented scale” if Iran stonewalls investigations. Israel, meanwhile, called on the world to stop Iran’s nuclear program, but did not repeat its warnings of a military option.

“There is lots of talk about how to slap new punishments on Iran,” said Patrick Clawson, deputy director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

“Where it would hurt is oil. That,

AP

In this image provided by the Presidency Office, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, second right, shakes hands with an unidentified army colonel as he arrives at the Shahr-eKord, during his provincial tour, in central Iran, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011.

however, is a tough call with the world economy teetering.”

Iran’s oil exports — among the biggest in OPEC — are undoubtedly the Islamic Republic’s most vulnerable spot as its key revenue source, but also represent a possible no-go zone for new sanctions.

“You’d want to impose the last big sanction on Iran to cut the revenue once and for all, but there would be detrimental consequences” by driving up oil prices and rattling world financial markets already uneasy over Europe’s debt crisis, said Jamie Webster, a senior analyst at the Washingtonbased consultants PFC Energy.

An indirect option is seeking U.S. and European bans on dealings with Iran’s central bank, which handles the country’s oil commerce around the world. But that, too, could drive up oil prices — now approaching $100 per barrel — by raising the costs of transactions in Iran’s main markets in Europe and Asia, including Security Council member China, which depends on Iran for about 10 percent of its growing fuel needs.

“There seems to be no appetite from the Obama administration to do anything to drive oil prices higher,” said Helima Croft, a geopolitical analyst with Barclays Capital. “An oil

embargo seems absolutely off the table.”

Oil prices jumped 25 percent from the middle of February to March, when a rebellion in Libya cut off that country’s 1.5 million barrels of daily oil exports.

Iran currently produces about 3.6 million barrels per day, or about 5 percent of the world’s total output.

“Who else wants to do an embargo at this point?” Croft said. “Certainly not the big consuming countries. Do you think the Chinese want an embargo?

Do you think the Indians want one, or the South Koreans?

Absolutely not.”

China also has booming commercial ties with Iran — becoming Tehran’s main trading partner two years ago — and would likely oppose any tougher sanctions.

Beijing officials did not publicly comment on the report by the International Atomic Energy Agency in a likely sign that it will wait for Washington and Moscow to signal their intentions.

Russia — which built Iran’s only major nuclear reactor — left no doubt where it stood.

It first shut the door on any new U.N. sanctions. Then Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov sharply condemned talk of possible military action on Iran as “illegitimate.”

THIS DATE IN HISTORY

1969

BORN ON THIS DATE

On this day in 1969, “Sesame Street,” a pioneering TV show that would teach generations of young children the alphabet and how to count, makes its broadcast debut.

www.dailycampus.com

The Daily Campus, Page 7

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Dance groups raise money Dance groups performed at ‘Alima for IRC’ to raise money for a good cause

techno beats.

Perhaps the most touching, powerful and intense song on the album is “Never Let Me Go.” The song’s lyrics are striking, as are the immense dynamics rising and falling into a perfect flow of pure music. Just like Adele, Florence and the Machine will continue digging their musical footprint so that it is engraved forever. I, for one, am ecstatic that music like this finally has some recognition.

Elmira.Fifo@UConn.edu

Rebecca.Radolf@UConn.edu

ZARRIN AHMED/The Daily Campus

Several UConn dance groups performed upbeat and energetic routines Wednesday to raise money for refugees around the world at the SUBOG event “Alima for IRC.”

Next up was the UConn Allstars, who wasted no time in establishing their prominence and skill in stepping.

“Their sharp and precise movements held conviction and power,” said Kaitlynn Driscoll, a 1st-semester business major.

“I was pretty amazed, actually.

They were so in sync. Watching them, I realized that it wasn’t just their steps and claps that matched up, their head movements, facial expressions and attitudes were all in sync too, which added up to a great performance.”

Their routine included a section where the stage split

By Tom Teixeira Staff Writer Drake is one of the biggest artists of 2011.

His music appeals to a massive audience.

Tracks like “I’m On One,” “Over” and “Ashton Martin Music” were all mainstream hip-hop successes. “Best I Ever Had” was a favorite among high school girls, while “Houstalantavegas” and “Marvin’s Room” satisfy listeners looking for a pure R&B sound and mood. Given his widespread success and popularity, it should come as no surprise that his upcoming release “Take Care” might be 2011’s most anticipated new album.

Given the state of music in 2011, it should also come as no surprise that “Take Care” leaked online last Sunday, a week and a half before its official release date on Nov. 15.

Like everything else stored on computers and shared via Internet, music can be stolen, leaked and shared online.

Kanye West was one of hip-hop’s first well-documented victims of online leaking.

West was set to release his debut album “College Dropout” in February 2004. At the same time, online sources for both sharing and downloaded music were becoming more available and more popular.

West’s effort was nearly compromised in the fall of 2003 when “College Dropout” leaked online. With his album available for

into sections. The performers stepped different choreographies simultaneously, but also danced to remixes of “Rolling In The Deep,” “Pon de Floor,” and “Who Run The World.”

The UConn B.A.I.L.E. group performed bachata and salsa after the Allstars. They brought tricks to the stage like lifts and slides, while swaying to the smooth Spanish music. Alima UConn ended the first half of the performance with a belly dancing routine in which all the dancers wore hip scarves that jingled to their movements.

They opened the second part of the event with a dance to

“Hush Hush, I Will Survive” choreographed by Michaela McCormick. The UConn Capoeira then took the stage, showcasing a martial arts form created years ago by slaves in Brazil disguised as dancing. The members stood in a line, playing instruments and creating music, while other members took turns showing their skills and even fought with one another. Surya, a UConn club that emphasizes on traditional Indian dance, also delivered a performance of Indian/American fusion.

The Chordials, a UConn a capella group, created their own music by beatboxing and harmo-

nizing, projecting their voices throughout the entire theater with the sole use of a microphone.

They ended their performance with The Killers’ “When You Were Young,” using hand movements to liven things up. UConn IRISH got the crowd clapping in unison with their Irish stepdancing and the tapping of their shoes. Alima UConn closed the show with their sister chapter, Alima URI, with a dance choreographed by Rama Ly. Overall, the show raised over $170, all of which will go to the IRC.

Zarrin.Ahmed@UConn.edu

free on the Internet, West went back into the studio and remixed, reproduced and remastered much of his music.

Seven years later, his latest release, “My Dark Twisted Fantasy,” leaked almost a month before its scheduled November release date. Again West swore he would remix, remaster and reproduce the album’s tracks, but in this case he simply didn’t have the time. In 2010, West could only sit back and learn to accept the leak as a sad reality (from his perspective) of modern music.

West is not alone in dealing with leak problems – Wiz Khalifa’s debut album “Rolling Papers” leaked two weeks before its March release. Big Sean’s “Finally Famous,” Beyonce’s “4,” Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter 4” and REM’s “Collapse Into Now” were all anticipated 2011 releases that were released online weeks before they hit shelves. Despite their leaks, all of the above albums were commercially successful.

What’s more, artists recently seem totally indifferent to the phenomena. In response to his album’s leak, Drake tweeted Sunday night, “Listen, enjoy it, buy it if you like it... and take care until next time.”

Whether to the artist’s benefit or harm, it has become clear that album leaks get people talking about music. Drake’s name, album title and track titles have been on Facebook newsfeeds, Twitter trending

boards, music websites and top search lists all week. So with that, the question must be asked: is the recent trend in music a sad reality of the modern world or a curious, yet effective marketing tactic?

Consider this summer’s two major rap releases: Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Watch the Throne” and Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter 4.” “Watch the Throne” was carefully kept private until its release, while “Tha Carter 4” was leaked. Despite fan’s ability to download “Tha Carter” for free online before the album came out, it outsold “Watch the Throne,” moving nearly a million copies in its first week of release.

Never has album leaking’s use as an effective publicity stunt, whether intentional or accidental, been more evident than this past Monday morning.

On Sunday night, students were listening to Big Sean, Taylor Swift, Bon Iver, LMFAO and Jay-Z. Online, people were talking about Wale’s “Ambition” or Coldplay’s “Mylo Xyloto.”

But by Monday morning, music fans woke up, checked their Facebook newsfeeds, Twitter timelines and favorite websites to learn that Drake’s “Take Care” had leaked. By midday, “Take Care” was playing on millions of computers, iPods and car stereos around the world.

And still, many of these people will buy “Take Care” despite already having it. I remember buying “My Dark Twisted

Fantasy” despite having listened through it countless times in the weeks prior to its release. I think my thought process went something like, “This music is incredible, it might seem obvious, but not throwing this guy some cash for what he’s given me with this album would be like, well, stealing...”

We live in a world in which we can testdrive albums before they come out. Yet the same motivations for buying music apply today as ever. If the music is good, people will buy it.

Years ago, people heard something on the radio, liked it and took a chance on a purchase as the only way to hear more music by a band or artist on demand. Today, consumer motivation for buying music is a little different. In a world where we can listen to whatever we want, whenever we want, buying becomes less an act of necessity or want than an act of respect. Buying music has become a sort of tribute from fan to artist. The act of buying has become a way for fans to give musicians “props” the same way “liking” them on Facebook or attending their show might. Despite changes in both technology and culture, the basic idea expressed in Drake’s Sunday night tweet that held true 50 years ago still holds true today. If the music is good, if people cannot only listen to an album, but truly enjoy it, plenty of people will go out and buy it.

Thomas.Teixeira@UConn.edu

Florence’s second album changes up sound from their first

Florence and the Machine’s second studio album is another testament to the band’s talent.

The indie pop group, which first gained recognition in the United Kingdom, splashed onto American soil with their hit “Dog Days Are Over.” In their second album, “Ceremonials,” Florence and the Machine brings back all the fantastic rock and pop vocals but with a little

Dieting in college: Is it possible?

One of the topics that comes up over and over on a college campus, where the air is sexually charged and everyone is looking to either get laid or find their soul mate, is dieting.

I’ve heard of some mythical college students around here who have lost weight, usually during the summer, but have managed to nonetheless. Yet the concept is always a conundrum to me considering the lifestyle we lead.

I’m not saying it’s impossible, but it’s definitely harder than if you were at home. With an eating and drinking schedule that is entirely designed to work against you, it can be hard to see the pounds drop off even when you can manage to haul your butt to the gym five days a week.

First off, the food in the dining halls is not made for the health-conscious person.

They offer alternatives to the baked ziti and mashed potatoes, such as steamed vegetables and baked chicken, but those options look like crap sitting next to buffalo chicken wings. Inevitably, eating dry, overcooked meat week after week is going to get old, and you’re going to turn to the fattier choices. It’s science.

What’s even worse is that your eating schedule gets thrown for a loop. In high school, you ate breakfast before you left for the bus (hopefully), had a scheduled lunchtime and ate whatever your mom stuck in front of you during dinner, which was also usually within a certain window.

Not the case here.

You have four classes on one day, you’re running around like a crazy person from the Physics Building down to Arjona, and suddenly it’s 2 p.m. and all you’ve eaten is three Ritz crackers before you ran out of your dorm. Whoops. If you even step foot in a dining hall, you’re going to eat as quickly as you can and grab whatever looks edible. Noodles mixed with tuna salad? It’s going onto your plate, next to the mayonnaise-covered apple and raisin-mix…or whatever the hell it is.

So on top of a completely unpredictable eating schedule and you not wanting to eat tasteless steamed vegetables five days a week, you have a whole world of desserts waiting for you that never existed before at home. There’s red velvet cake, five different types of ice cream, peanut butter cookies and everything else under the sun. Seriously, how are you not supposed to eat all of this when you get to school? Part of the problem is that there is so much variety at the dining halls that you end up trying everything…including a huge bowl of Cracklin’ Oat Bran for dessert.

Add in a lifestyle that condones drinking four days of the week, and suddenly your 45 minutes on the elliptical don’t seem so productive anymore.

It’s not impossible to stick to a healthy diet in college, don’t get me wrong, but it does force you to reevaluate how you make your food choices when all the decisions are truly put in your hands. At best, try to get onto a regular eating schedule, and decide certain days you’re going to eat dessert and other days you’re not. If Sundae Bar is on Sunday Nights, go hogwild. Go easy on the frozen treats the other days of the week.

Drake’s 2nd album leaks before its release date

By Elmira Fifo Staff Writer

» GIRL VS FOOD

By Becky Radolf Staff Writer

By Zarrin Ahmed Campus Correspondent The Alima International Dance Association and SUBOG hosted “Alima for IRC,” a fundraiser that featured various UConn dance groups in an effort to help refugees across the globe.

The International Rescue Committee was founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein.

The organization responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives, as well as offering lifesaving care and lifechanging assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. They respond to emergencies within 72 hours, working toward lasting solutions and depending on donations to operate.

The event emcee was DJ Manni, who introduced the Alima UConn group onto the stage. True to the meaning of their name, “those who are skilled in music and dance” in the Arabic language, Alima kicked the fundraiser off with an upbeat routine, choreographed by member Twila Hinds, to the tune “Welcome Back.” The Alima UConn was followed

by Alima URI, a chapter that traveled from the University of Rhode Island to perform at the event. Their dance, choreographed by Rama Ly, began with three women dressed in colorful clothing with wraps around their bodies, moving their feet in a marching-like rhythm. Another set of five ladies took the stage after them, dancing in energetic steps while showcasing their athleticism by doing splits.

Tracy Morgan – 1968 Brittany Murphy – 1977 Miranda Lambert – 1983 Josh Peck – 1986

softer tone.

The songs in this album lean more toward a blend of rhythmic pop and soul, moving away from the harder rock vibe they exuded in their first album. Songs such as “Seven Devils” emit a very intense and powerful sound that is more fitting to baroque pop.

Another unique aspect of the album is the inclusion of really orchestral and classical instruments infused with the consistent drum beats. The sound of violins creates a mystical balance to the French horn,

harp and several horn instruments. Something noteworthy about the music is the choral vocal backing that gives songs such as “Leave My Body” and “Spectrum” an intensity and clarity. The combination of Florence and the Machine’s voice and the synchronicity of the chorus makes for an ethereal sound that is calming at times and intense at other points. This is best illustrated by their hit “What the Water Gave Me.” The soulful sound is apparent through the lyrics “It’s always

darkest before the dawn” in “Shake it Out,” and “I don’t want your future I don’t need your past, one bright moment is all I ask” from the song “Leave My Body.” The strength of the lyrics is evident in that they don’t follow regular mainstream “party” lyrics. In contrast, the lyrics of the songs are darker and deal with matters of the heart and soul. Florence and the Machine is a refreshing break from the monotony of auto-tuned, dance pop songs that conceal their lack of originality with overwhelming

The Daily Campus, Page 8

FOCUS ON:

MUSIC Billboard Top 10 Albums

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Focus

Album Of The Week

Want to join the Focus review crew?

Come to a Focus meeting, Mondays at 8 p.m.

Your name could be on next week’s Music page!

Torches

Mac Miller delivers a playful debut A world tour of music: Europe

1. “Mylo Xyloto,” Coldplay 2. “Stronger,” Kelly Clarkson 3. “Christmas,” Michael Buble 4. “21,” Adele 5. “Clancy’s Tavern,” Toby Keith 6. “Bad As Me,” Tom Waits 7. “Clear As Day,” Scotty McCreery 8. “Own The Nights,” Lady Antebellum 9. “Duets II,” Tony Bennett 10. “Come To The Well,” Casting Crowns Week of Nov. 5, 2011

Upcoming Shows Toad's Place, New Haven 11/10 Mike Posner & The Brain Trust 9 p.m., $22 11/21 The Ready Set 6 p.m., $18 Webster Theater, Hartford 11/14 Puddle of Mudd 7 p.m., FREE 11/17 Weatherstar 6 p.m., $12 Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, Providence, RI 11/18 All Time Low 7 p.m., $65 11/25 The Wailers 9 p.m., $69

This Day in Music 1955 Elvis Presley attended the fourth Country Music Disc Jockey Convention in Nashville, Tenn.

1967 The Beatles filmed three promotional films for their new single ‘Hello Goodbye’ at the Saville Theatre in London.

www.mateophoto.com

Mac Miller performed live at the 2011 XXL Freshman Live concert at B.B. King Blues Club in New York City on March 22, 2011 for all of his loyal fans.

By Jamil Larkins Campus Correspondent We have seen some monstrous album drops this year. Among the heavyweights, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Drake, on paper it almost seems impossible to compete in such a market.

But new artists have developed a formula to fight against these veterans and pave their own way into the industry.

This plan that many new artists have mastered is comprised of giving away plenty of free music, heavy blogging and Twitter activity, and constantly performing and touring. One of the biggest beneficiaries of this scheme has been 19-year-old Mac Miller. With over 1 million followers on Twitter, Miller has gained a cult following of high school and college kids. The Pittsburgh native has had plenty of success already, and a debut album is the one thing he needs to make the jump from Internet sensation to polished artist. What a coincidence: “Blue Slide Park” came out this week.

To most other artists, being sandwiched between releases by Wale and Drake is a recipe for a debut album’s suicide.

Luckily for Miller, his fans are loyal, young and very impressionable. Now onto the music.

With Miller, listeners have come to expect a certain consistency from project to project. His lyrics have always been heavily focused on girls, partying and tales from high school. “Blue Slide Park”

is no different, which isn’t necessarily a good thing. At only 19 with no real industry experiences yet Miller is in a unique situation. What else is he going to make songs about other than buying sneakers and drinking?

In the song “Frick Park Market,” Miller says, “I got my own stickers now so literally I’m everywhere, 100 different shoes still feel the need to cop a fresher pair.”

Blue Slide Park Mac Miller 11/8/11 16 tracks

6.5

/10

Not the most eloquent of lyrics, but this is the essence of what Miller has built his career on: self-promotion, connection to fans and trend setting.

There is nothing too outstanding about the lyrics as a whole on “Blue Slide Park,” but Miller’s delivery and track presence have always been his strongest attributes and a diversion from his immature songwriting abilities. Check

In 1971, Lester Bangs wrote an essay entitled “James Taylor Marked for Dead,” in which he cited the Troggs as

what they felt. There was no shame, no front, no carefully calculated persona: just genuine reflection on the human condition from the minds of teenagers.

Forty years later, Summer Camp has mastered that same

Welcome to Condale

U2, Public Enemy and the Sugarcubes all appeared at Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego, California.

Summer Camp 11/8/11 12 tracks

9.0

/10

2007

Courtesy of Thisdayinmusic.com

advocate for Mac Miller as a rapper. But I’ve always commended his choices in production. He has a good ear for picking beats to complement, and sometimes carry his rhymes. “Blue Slide Park” features some really heavy beats that carry a smooth transition from track to track.

Some of the more rugged beats are con-

» LYRICS, page 9

‘Welcome to Condale’ is entertaining and honest

By Julie Bartoli Senior Staff Writer

one of the greatest bands of their time. His reasoning had nothing to do with album sales or artistic ability; it was based on the fact that the Troggs were revolutionary by being completely unrevolutionary.

They were your average protopunk outfit with one distinctive quality – they said exactly

craft.

Despite the recent popularity of boy-girl duos (Jenny and Johnny, Sleigh Bells, Cults, Big Deal), Elizabeth Sankey and Jeremy Warmsley hold their own on their first fulllength album.

“Welcome to Condale,” released Tuesday, is 12 tracks

of “80’s” reminiscent synthpop, underpinning youth anthems that haven’t been explored this coherently since “I Can’t Control Myself.”

The setting is Condale, a made-up California suburb that everyone has all visited at some point or another. The characters are two Condale natives who can’t decide whether they’re in love or hate each other subject matter.

Thus probably rings familiar.

In order, the songs play as a tug-of-war for control. Our protagonists try their best to look detached but come off as desperate and lonely.

“Brian Krakow” (a wellplaced “My So-Called Life” reference) opens with Warmsley claiming, “I don’t wanna be your friend/you’ve got plenty of them.” But by “Last American Virgin” he’s pleading, “You and me, we’re the same/I know we both fantasize,” as Sankey callously shrugs off his come-on.

“Down” is an infectious cut with claps, guitar crunch

» EUROPE, page 9

SoundBite

By Ronald Quiroga Campus Correspondent

» MUSIC REVIEW

1992

The mother of Kanye West died after complications following surgery at the age of 58.

out the title track “Blue Slide Park” for an example of turning sub-par lyrics into deliverable rhymes. Following suit with plenty of rap releases lately, some of the songs are dedicated to that one girl from an artist’s past that he can’t let go.

“Missed Calls” is a prime example of such reflective crooning, so listen up if that’s what you’re into.

I’ve never been, and still am not a huge

Europe seems like a refuge for electronica. Some of the world’s premier DJs and house artists have risen from the likes of England, Spain and Italy. Edward Maya, the genius behind “Stereo Love” and “Desert Rain,” was born and educated in Europe, growing up in Romania and going to music school in the capital city of Bucharest.

Cassius consists of a pair of house-music producers from France. The producers, Phillipe Zdar and Boom Bass (Hubert Blanc-Francart), have a background in hip-hop and disco.

Therefore, their songs infuse many different elements and provide their listeners with a unique, all-encompassing experience.

Cassius has released 7 EPs and LPs since 1995 and has contributed to works by many other artists, such as Phoenix and Cut Copy. The team recently gained some international recognition because Kanye West and Jay-Z used a sample of

and Shangri-La-esque backup vocals. “I Want You” is a nod to the Elvis Costello piece with the same name and better fill.

It’s all overwhelmingly honest. Summer Camp somehow filtered the teenaged psyche into lyrics, and then sang about it in a manner so unabashed it would have put the Replacements to shame.

There’s nothing narcissistic about “Condale.” Sankey and Warmsley weren’t trying to appear cavalier, they were using hindsight to highlight the process of coming into oneself.

Forty years ago, Reg Presley shamelessly admitted, “You’ve got me so that my nerves are breakin’… ‘Cos when I’m with you I can’t control myself.”

Tuesday, Elizabeth Sankey confessed, “I need you/And I think that if you thought about it you’d know you need me too.”

Julie.Bartoli@UConn.edu

TIME Mag’s 100 Best Songs Ever - So apparently TIME magazine decided to do the impossible and compile the 100 best songs ever, choosing several songs per decade starting in the 1920s to the present. There are some very surprising choices and plenty of obvious ones. It’s worth a look.

Drake Album Leaks - Drake is coming out with his sophomore album, “Take Care,” next week.

Although several songs have been revealed over the last few weeks, nearly the whole album leaked on Monday. According to PitchFork. com, Drake said, “Oh man the night this leaks, it’s gonna be so crazy!”

A$AP Rocky - After landing a $3 million record deal, Harlem rapper and newly sign Sony/RCA talent A$AP Rocky released his first big mixtape last week. After only officially releasing three songs during the course of the summer, Rocky was picked to have a $1 million deal in excess of what Drake received just two years ago. He has very serious Southern swag.

Lana Del Rey - Gorgeous indie singer Lana Del Rey has revealed a slew of soulful tracks since the beginning of fall. Rey’s soft vocals and lofty backing instruments set a delicate ambiance amidst raw, often sexual lyrics. Look for “Video Games” and “Blue Jeans,” along with the Balam Acab and Joy Orbinson remixes of the first.

Future Islands - BaltimoreRetro rock synth-poppers Future Islands are addicting and a sweet little find. With several albums already out, including “In Evening Air” released early last summer, they have an incredibly developed sound. Although they are peppy enough to get you moving, their velvety vocals and entrancing rhythmic synth-percussion section help you to relax.

Ronald.Quiroga@UConn.edu

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Lyrics could use some improvement from MAC, page 8 trasted by Miller’s playful and cheery lyrics, creating a pretty unique sound. Examples of this come on both “Smile Back” and “Loitering.” This album definitely lacks the “golden era” hip-hop sound that Miller has backed for his entire career. “Party on Fifth Ave” fits that role perfectly, but songs like “Up All Night” and “Man in the Hat” find Miller trying too hard to soften his sound and appeal to the crossover audience.

Debut albums are supposed to be an introduction to the complete background of the artist, and this was accomplished by Miller bringing listeners back to his home.

You could say that this album lacks the content needed to compete with veteran artists.

You could also say that Miller sounds too similar from track to track. Any previous judgments you had about the immaturity of the young rapper could be backed up with some of the songs on “Blue Slide Park.” But this release is way bigger than just the music. This album is a statement for upcoming independent artists worldwide. However, many scans this album racks up will be a direct representation of the hard work and commitment to independence that the Miller camp has. It is indeed possible to be successful without a major label deal. Hundreds of concerts and millions of YouTube views later, Mac Miller finally breaks through with what could be one of the most commercially successful independent rap albums in a long time. He introduced the snapback hat to suburban kids all across the country, so expect the fans to repay him with a high number of first week album sales.

Jamil.Larkins@UConn.edu

The Daily Campus, Page 9

Focus

Europe offers some great music Four Year Strong makes new sound from DOWNBEAT, page 8 their song “I Love You So” on “Watch the Throne.”

One of the most popular proponents of electronic music is Audio Bullys. The group is based in London and is made up of two artists, Simon Franks and Tom Dinsdale.

Audio Bullys generates piles and piles of dance tunes that have engaging beats and unforgettable hooks. “Higher Than The Eiffel” is the group’s newest, most creative album.

Its debut LP, however, is the most critically acclaimed. The record, “Generation,” is virtually dubstep-free and very sentimental. Many of the tracks are ballads that have been tweaked with stringed instruments and synthesizers.

On the other side of the modern music spectrum is a traditionally inspired German band known as Corvus Corax. The group uses bagpipes, organs and primitive drums to recreate medieval music. It also employs unusual harmonies that sound ugly and painful at first. But once the ear becomes habituated to them, they are engaging and melodic.

“Corvus Corax” comes from the Latin nomenclature for the raven. The group members reinforce their identity even further by dressing up as mythical creatures for their performances. And though their costumes are bizarre, with some including feathers, horns and wooden beaks­, they do add to the enter-

tainment factor.

Finland is a hotspot for female pop singers, and Chisu, due to her smooth, impassioned voice, stands above the rest.

Chisu, whose name is actually Christel Sundberg, is an expert at subtly rolling her consonants.

In the song “Sabotage,” she blends her words and notes together to construct a fine veil of music. While Chisu’s Finnish words are unintelligible to those who don’t understand her language, she is still effective with her sprightly vocals.

Her lyrics are often backed up by intriguing instrumental compositions that match the tone of the song in a skillful fashion.

Finally, the (International) Noise Company is a Swedish rock band that really knows how to jam out. The vocalists sing and yell about how radical political policies are beneficial to the world. Their hoarse laments are often dangerously close to screamo dissonance.

But the mellow background parts on the choruses soften the dense tones so that the band sounds more like Spoon than Lamb of God. Dennis Lyxzén, the lead singer of the band, said that he wants the Noise Company’s music to hybridize Elvis Presley and Che Guevera. Lyxzén’s lyrics are directed toward the stereotypical rebel, but his rock and roll productions speak to all admirers of guitar-crushing, cymbal-crashing artists.

Purbita.Saha@UConn.edu

Early bird? Need $$$?

Be a delivery driver for The Daily Campus!

For more info, email dccirculation@gmail.com

By Sam Lee Campus Correspondent One word can describe listeners of Four Year Strong: devoted.

The band has built up a cohesive, dedicated fan base over the years.

For the first time this April, there was a schism in the world of Four Year Strong.

“In Some Way, Shape, or Form” is the band’s first album since cutting synth player Josh Lyford. The first two singles dropped before the album, “Stuck in the Middle” and “Falling on You,” seemed to cause a divide in fans. Four Year Strong’s facebook page was filled with comments for and against the new sound. The band has evolved from its pop punk, synth-heavy, earlier work to what seems to be a natural progression to a mix of post-hardcore and punk. The fifth track, a song dedicated to the group’s loyal fans their fans, has the lyrics, “We’ve said it before and well say it again, rise or die

trying.”

This has been the band’s mantra, and it seems as though this album embodies that saying, responded to all the naysayers. This album still sounds like Four Year Strong, despite the loss of a member and the experimenting with new genres. The “it” child of the 2010 Vans Warped Tour is geared to be a headliner in most tours, as they were at the 2011 AP Tour. I dare say they will even become as much a staple in the alternative scene as the 2009 undiscovered talent A Day to Remember.

“The Security of the Familiar the Tranquility of Repetition,” a song titled after a line from the movie “V for Vendetta” stands out among all the tracks. It’s energetic from the start, and the mix of guitar and melodic singing compliment each other to bring the whole track together. This song seems like a hidden gem in the album. It seems as though the future singles and set list choices are easily distinguishable in this album and this

is not one. It seems to be the most genuine, and it was well produced.

Sadly though, their first official music video from the album for “Just Drive” is at an odd tempo; not slow enough to relax but not fast enough to be energetic. It’s an uncomfortable lull. The breakdown of the guitar mixed with the delivery of slow lyrics adds to the songs discourse and it seems to have no resolution.

I’d say overall this is a great album for fall and worth getting and keeping on repeat. The band has come out stronger than ever ready to do big things. The overall feel of the album is a new the beginning, and their future is brighter than ever. This album is exactly what I expected from a band with such passion and drive.

I would give this album a 9 out of 10. Just about the whole CD can be listened to non-stop, but I wouldn’t be shocked if after a few listens you skip over “Just Drive.”

Sam.Lee@UConn.edu

Angels and Airwaves pull off another good album

By Zarrin Ahmed Campus Correspondent The modern rock supergroup Angels and Airwaves pulled off every pop/rock trick in their latest album “Love: Part Two,” which was released Nov. 8.

There’s no doubt that Angels and Airwaves holds great talent, from Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge on guitar and vocals, Box Car Racer’s David Kennedy as guitarist, 30 Seconds to Mars’ Matt Wachter as bassist, keyboardist and backing vocalist and new drummer Iian Rubin from Nine Inch Nails. The band wasted no time in showcasing its musical abilities, releasing three albums, a sci-fi film, a documentary and a graphic novel within five years. “Love: Part Two” is their fourth studio album and continuation of “Love,” which was released in 2010 with the band’s feature film, “Love.”

The album opens up with “Saturday Love,” which

begins with a building orchestral sequence, giving way to DeLonge’s known style of singing and hints of punk-rock in the guitar chords. It’s followed by “Surrender,” heavy on drums and violins with slow tempo parts scattered throughout. “Anxiety” is upbeat and dynamic with emphasis on a melodic piano tune. The next couple of songs, “Crawl” and “Moon as My Witness” are slower in pace, producing an almost ethereal sound (giving tribute to the movie “Love,” which centers on the effects of isolation and loneliness when an astronaut becomes stranded in space, emphasizing the importance of human connection and love). The soundtrack picks up again with “Dry Your Eyes,”“The Revelator” and “One Last Thing” with fast tempo drum beats, high-pitched guitar riffs and piano harmonies. “Inertia” holds a darker feel to it, aided by heavy power chords, foreboding keyboard tunes and low chanting in the

beginning. “Love: Part Two” returns to its mostly upbeat tone with “Behold a Pale Horse” and closes with “We Are All That We Are,” a track that sums up the album nicely as a universal and somber message that “we are all that we are, holding on until we fall apart.”

“Love: Part Two” is a product of the ambitious route A&A is taking, with influences from Muse, Radiohead, Pink Floyd and DeLonge’s primal punk roots. The album gives listeners a sound that plays more to atmosphere than bombast, given that it’s primarily a soundtrack. Overall, the album showcases the lyrical genius of DeLonge, usually with grave and depressing lyrics masked by the fast tempo of the music surrounding it. Yet it holds a special place for giving meaning to the good and happiness that does exist in humankind (again, a tribute to their film, “Love”).

Zarrin.Ahmed@UConn.edu

The Daily Campus, Page 10

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Focus

Taylor Swift big winner at CMAs NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A giddy Taylor Swift won her second entertainer of the year award and rising sibling act The Band Perry was the night's top winner as The Country Music Association Awards celebrated the young women of country music on Wednesday night.

Swift was rewarded for an amazing year during which she brought country music to the Far East, scored hits all around the world and continued a run that's made her country's hottest young star for several years. She's just the second woman to win the award twice, joining Barbara Mandrell.

"This is thanks to all the fans who filled the stadiums and arenas all over the world this year," said Swift, who leaped from her seat with her hands in the air and jumped for joy. "I am so happy we had so many to play for this year.

You have made my year."

It was a melancholy song about dying young that ran hard against the tried-and-true country radio formula that had everyone's attention most of the night, though. "If I Die Young," written by Kimberly Perry, won song and single of the year and the band picked up new artist of the year as well.

Technically the band, which includes Perry's brothers Neil and Reid, won two awards since song of the year

goes to the writer, who was Kimberly Perry alone. But the message was the same nonetheless.

"If I Die Young" is one of the few country songs that managed to crossover into the pop world.

"We sort of feel like we are part of the country evangelism scene and we love to hear country songs on pop radio," Kimberly Perry said.

"It proved to be a song with really long legs."

Crossover appeal proved to be the theme of the night.

Jason Aldean, who won his first major CMA award when his platinum-selling "My Kinda Party" won album of the year, also won musical event of the year for his duet "Don't You Wanna Stay" with Kelly Clarkson. And Kenny Chesney won music video of the year for his duet "You and Tequila" with Grace Potter.

That theme also carried over to the stage where stars from different genres came together for some of the CMA's strongest performances. The show also featured plenty of sexy dancing, belching smoke special effects and, at one point, acrobats spinning down from the ceiling on lengths of unspooling fabric.

Lionel Richie had every star buzzing on the red carpet before performing duets from his new country album with Rascal Flatts, Darius

Rucker and Little Big Town.

He posed for a picture with Miranda Lambert and gave advice to Lady Antebellum on the red carpet.

Gregg Allman joined fellow Peach State natives Zac Brown Band on "Georgia on my Mind," Natasha Bedingfield, in a dress that featured a fluffy red skirt, joined Rascal Flatts on stage to perform their duet "Easy," and that was just the start of genre shuffling.

Blake Shelton and Kenny Loggins opened the show with a high-energy version of Loggins' hit "Footloose."

Later, Glen Campbell, one of country's biggest crossover pioneers who is now battling Alzheimer's disease, was given a musical tribute when Vince Gill, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley sang three of his songs.

Richie, who will soon issue a country duets album, hadn't performed on the CMAs since 1986 when he appeared with Alabama. He noted the show has changed dramatically over the decades, as has country music.

"It's Cirque de Soleil ... it's full-on production," Richie said. "This is off-the-chain, this is the Oscars of the music business, the CMAs." Lady Antebellum won vocal group of the year for the third straight time and Sugarland took its fifth straight vocal duo of the

year award. And Shelton and his wife Lambert repeated as male and female vocalists of the year.

"Congrats to my hubby, too," Lambert shouted from the stage to Shelton. "It's going to be a good night tonight, baby!" The camera cut to Shelton, who rubbed his hands together and smiled devilishly.

It wasn't the night's only funny moment.

Hank Williams Jr. appeared during the opening skit with hosts Paisley and Carrie Underwood, who lampooned his recent troubles with ESPN and his "Monday Night Football" theme song.

Paisley brought out an acoustic guitar and began his own version of "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight."

"Are you ready for an awards show?" Paisley sang before Underwood warned him he might draw Williams' ire. Williams got into trouble for using an analogy to Adolf Hitler in discussing President Barack Obama.

As they spoke, Williams quietly walked up behind the hosts to the roar from the crowd. Asked if he wanted to say something, Williams said, "No," to the delight of the audience.

It was just one of several laugh-out-loud moments for the hosts, who trotted out Barbies of McGraw and Hill

AP

Taylor Swift accepts the award for entertainer of the year during the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn.

after Williams left the stage.

"I can't wait until after the show," Paisley said to Underwood. "Can we play with them now?"

The two made the dolls kiss and before checking to see if the McGraw doll was ana-

tomically correct. "There's nothing there," Paisley said in amazement.

The camera cut to McGraw and Hill, who raised her arms and mouthed the words, "I know," receiving the night's biggest laugh.

Navy to promote itself during historic hoops game

CORONADO, Calif. (AP) — The fighter jets are gone from the flight deck, and in their place is a gleaming basketball court surrounded by bright green bleachers — a stark contrast to the gray, 95,000-ton Navy warship that buried Osama bin Laden at sea.

Friday's historic North CarolinaMichigan State basketball game aboard the USS Carl Vinson couldn't have come at a more opportune time for a Navy facing deep defense cuts.

Officials plan to seize the spotlight to showcase the Navy and its aweinspiring, multi-billion-dollar aircraft carriers to the more than 3 million viewers expected to watch the Veterans Day game on ESPN. The country's basketball-fan-inchief, President Barack Obama, will be onboard for the game.

With the war in Iraq officially over and the one in Afghanistan winding down, the military is almost certain to shrink. All branches of service are feeling pressure to tout the importance of their missions and their equipment.

Navy officials say they know a basketball game will not change the budget debate, but it can't hurt efforts to get the American public excited about their branch of service as its chiefs lobby Congress to avoid cuts

that could jeopardize its future military strategies.

The role of the Nimitz-class supercarriers in modern warfare has been part of that discussion with critics questioning whether antiship weapons have turned them into white elephants that are too expensive to risk losing in a war. In 2015, the Navy plans to add to its fleet the Gerald R. Ford, the lead ship of a new three-ship class of supercarriers. Each is expected to cost about $9 billion.

Capt. Bruce H. Lindsey, the Vinson's commanding officer, said viewers Friday will get a firsthand look at just how important carriers are to military operations, from sending aircraft into Iraq and Afghanistan, to supporting relief efforts during disasters such as the earthquakes in Haiti and Japan. The program will feature snippets about Naval life aboard the 1,092-foot floating airport.

"It's an awesome opportunity to showcase Naval aviation and your Navy," he said.

The Navy wants to show Americans how their tax dollars are being spent, said Rear Admiral Dennis Moynihan, the Navy's chief spokesman.

"It's their aircraft carrier, they have paid for it," Moynihan said. "They

are the shareholders, and it's important they understand how we are spending those dollars in the Navy ... it is sort of a report to shareholders."

Critics say the United States now has too many carriers, and the Navy can do the same missions with smaller, more economical vessels.

With 11 carriers, the U.S. Navy has more than the rest of the navies on the planet combined, said Christopher Preble, a Navy veteran and foreign policy expert at the Cato Institute.

Most are Nimitz-class vessels, the world's largest warships.

The amount of money needed to build a carrier could be used to build more than a half-dozen destroyer ships, Preble said.

"I'm a huge basketball fan, and I think it's good for the sailors who are going to get to see a good game and it will be neat for the players," he said.

"But I don't think the Navy will be able to use this to sell the idea as to why it needs aircraft carriers."

The game will be watched by a prime Navy recruiting market — young people. Magic Johnson and James Worthy will serve as honorary captains for their alma maters at the game, attended by 7,000 mostly active-duty military personnel off the coast of San Diego.

Obama will have the seat of his

choice, but he won't be arriving on a jet like then-President George W. Bush did when he made an arrested landing in a fixed-wing aircraft on the USS Abraham Lincoln in 2003.

Bush used the ship as a setting to announce the end of major combat operations in Iraq under a banner hung on the warship reading "Mission Accomplished." Opponents criticized it as a publicity stunt.

Morale Entertainment Foundation approached the Navy last summer with the idea of a carrier basketball game and offered to foot the bill.

The Navy agreed on the condition the event not interrupt its scheduled deployments or compromise national security, Moynihan said.

Sailors prepared for the upcoming deployment of the Vinson in a few weeks while workers built the basketball court and arena on the flight deck of the floating fortress docked at the Navy base in Coronado with sweeping views of downtown San Diego.

A second basketball court is being built in the hangar deck in case of rain — which is in the forecast.

North Carolina's Tar Heels prepared its freshmen players for the opener by having them dance a routine on the deck while wearing life preservers. Both teams will wear camouflage uniforms.

Walter Chatlin III, a sailor from Houston who was deployed when the Vinson buried bin Laden at sea, watched forklifts carry the basketball court's floor boards Tuesday and said it all seemed surreal.

"I'm an operations specialist so seeing you know, seeing the jets land on the flight deck all through the deployment, and now we're going to have a college basketball game on it, seems pretty cool," he said. "We need some R and R time ... We need to get a little break before we get deployed again."

The ship is named after former U.S. Rep. Carl Vinson, a Georgia Democrat known as the father of the two-ocean Navy because of his success in pushing through bills that greatly expanded and modernized the Navy's warship fleet during his time in Congress from 1914 to 1965.

He was chair of the House Armed Services Committee when Congress authorized the procurement of the first nuclear-powered aircraft carriers starting with the USS Enterprise in the late 1950s.

Carriers became the backbone of U.S. sea power after WWII, ferrying military might around the world in crises and conflicts in such places as Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Kosovo and Afghanistan.

Brian Grazer steps in as Academy Awards producer

AP

In this image released by NBC, actor Eddie Murphy appears on the "Today" show to promote his new movie "Tower Heist" on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 in New York.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brian Grazer has stepped onto the Academy Awards merrygo-round.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday that the veteran producer has signed on to produce next year's Oscar show after previously named producer Brett Ratner abruptly resigned.

Ratner departed the show Tuesday following uproar over a gay slur, and the host he chose, Eddie Murphy, resigned earlier Wednesday.

Academy president Tom Sherak said Grazer will join co-producer Don Mischer, who was named producer alongside Ratner in August.

Mischer, who co-produced the 2011 telecast, said in a statement that he is "thrilled to welcome Brian Grazer as my partner and that we will be collaborating to produce an outstanding show."

Grazer said, "Don is a legend, and I am excited to work with him."

The 60-year-old Grazer has been nominated for four Academy Awards and won for 2001's best picture, "A Beautiful Mind."

His appointment comes

after a tumultuous few days for the academy that included Ratner's use of a gay slur and frank discussion of his sexual exploits, an apology from the 42-year-old director, his resignation a day later, then Murphy's exit on Wednesday after accepting the hosting job in September.

Ratner left amid criticism of his use of a pejorative term for gay men in a question-andanswer session at a screening of his action comedy "Tower Heist," which opened last weekend and stars Murphy and Ben Stiller.

Murphy's exit deprives Oscar organizers of a top star for an often thankless job that's tough to fill, since some past hosts have found little to gain from the gig and plenty to lose if they do a poor job as emcee of Hollywood's biggest party.

The two sides departed with cordial words, though.

"I completely understand and support each party's decision with regard to a change of producers for this year's Academy Awards ceremony," Murphy said in a news release from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. "I was truly looking forward to being a part of the show that our produc-

tion team and writers were just starting to develop, but I'm sure that the new production team and host will do an equally great job."

Ratner had apologized for the gay slur, saying his comments had been "hurtful and stupid."

Murphy himself has a history of homophobic humor in his early standup years. His 1983 comedy special "Delirious" includes a segment in which Murphy jokes about being afraid of homosexuals and worrying that gay men are staring at his butt.

Academy President Tom Sherak bid Murphy farewell graciously.

"I appreciate how Eddie feels about losing his creative partner, Brett Ratner, and we all wish him well," Sherak said.

Still, losing Murphy is a blow to a ceremony that has struggled to pep up its image amid a general decline in its TV ratings over the last couple of decades and a rush of hipper awards shows that appeal to younger crowds, such as the MTV Movie Awards.

Oscar planners have sought to shorten the sometimes interminably long show and have tried new ways to present awards in hopes of livening

things up.

They also have experimented with unexpected choices as hosts, which worked nicely with the song-and-dance talents of Hugh Jackman three years ago but backfired at last season's show, when perky Anne Hathaway was paired with lackluster co-host James Franco.

When the academy picked Murphy in September, it marked a return to the traditional funnyman as host, a formula that delivered some of the best-remembered Oscar pageants when Bob Hope, Johnny Carson and Billy Crystal ran the show.

It is now up to Mischer and Grazer to select a host to replace Murphy.

Organizers still have plenty of time. The show is more than three months away, and much of the work in staging it has to wait until Oscar nominations are announced Jan. 24, anyway.

There's also no great rush to name a new host. The academy did not announce Hathaway and Franco as hosts until the end of November last year, while the announcement on Jackman three years ago did not come until mid-December.

The Oscars are set for Feb. 26.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

The Daily Campus, Page 11

Sports

» NBA

NBA owners, players talk long into the night

AP

Union executive director Billy Hunter speaks during a news conference as Player's association president, Derek Fisher, right, and other NBA players look on Tuesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — NBA owners and players were engaged in another marathon negotiation session Wednesday, meeting for more than 11 hours in an attempt to end the lockout.

Talks were still going past midnight, seven hours after the dead-

line Commissioner David Stern set for players to accept the league's latest proposal or have it replaced by a much harsher one that would drive the sides even farther apart.

He has set other deadlines during the work stoppage, and players said they wouldn't be intimidated

into taking a bad deal by his threat.

They said Tuesday they wouldn't accept the current proposal as configured and suggested another negotiation session.

It became another marathon in a 132-day stalemate that recently featured a 16-hour meeting. But

lengthy talks often have meant little to no progress, though there was motivation to push through and get something done this time.

Failure to make a deal likely would increase the calls for the union to decertify so the players can file a lawsuit against the league

in court, a risky and lengthy tactic that likely would doom the 201112 season. Union officials have downplayed the idea, but players might have no other leverage once the more severe proposal is put into play.

The current offer calls for players to receive between 49 percent and 51 percent of basketball-related income, though the union said it would be impossible to get above 50.2 percent. Players were guaranteed 57 percent of BRI under the previous collective bargaining agreement.

Though they called this deal unacceptable, they might not see another one nearly as favorable.

The next proposal would call for a 53-47 revenue split in the owners' favor, essentially a hard salary cap and salary rollbacks, which the league originally sought but had taken off the table. Both proposals were sent to union executive director Billy Hunter on Sunday.

The meeting featuring small groups from both sides was arranged Wednesday morning.

Stern and Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver were joined by Spurs owner Peter Holt, the chairman of the labor relations committee, and lawyers Rick Buchanan and Dan Rube. Besides Hunter and president Derek Fisher, vice presidents Roger Mason Jr. and Maurice

Evans, economist Kevin Murphy and attorney Jeffrey Kessler represented the union.

Kessler took part just hours after saying he regretted telling the Washington Post that owners are treating players like "plantation workers" during the ongoing lockout. He said he planned to call Stern and apologize.

Besides the revenue split, the sides still are divided on elements of the salary cap system, mostly relating to the spending rules for teams that are over the luxury tax level. Players want those teams to remain options for free agents, whereas the league thinks talent would be more evenly distributed throughout the league if payrolls were more balanced.

Players indicated after their meeting Tuesday that they would be open to reducing their BRI take if owners made some changes on the system issues. Players offered to go to about 51 percent Saturday, with 1 percent going into a fund for retired player benefits.

But the league has placed as much importance on the system as the split, making it difficult to find compromise on the handful of items that remain unsettled.

Owners believe there won't be the competitive balance they desire until payrolls are more equally balanced.

» NHL

Rangers top Senators for 5th straight win

OTTAWA (AP) — Marian Gaborik scored twice, Derek Stepan had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to five with a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night.

Henrik Lundqvist stopped 29 shots for New York (8-3-3), which hit the road for the first time since a 4-1-1 homestand.

The Rangers haven't lost since Oct. 29 when Ottawa rallied from three goals down in the

third period and won 5-4 in a shootout.

Gaborik, who extended his point streak to four games, and Stepan scored 2:17 apart to put the Rangers up 2-1 midway through the second period.

Stepan assisted on both of Gaborik's goals, including the Slovakian right wing's second of the game that gave New York a short-lived, two-goal lead 8:30 into the third. Artem Anisimov earned his second

assist of the game on the goal.

Nick Foligno drew Ottawa within one 1:18 later, but the Senators' comeback attempt fell short. Milan Michalek scored his 10th goal and Craig Anderson made 16 saves for Ottawa, which lost its fourth in a row.

Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson missed his fifth straight game because of a concussion. Ottawa is 1-3-1 since losing Alfredsson, who was injured on a hit to the

head by Rangers forward Wojtek Wolski in the previous meeting between the teams.

The Rangers' fortunes have headed in the opposite direction since the hit, which drew a minor penalty for Wolski but no supplemental discipline.

Rangers agitator Sean Avery fought Zenon Konopka 2:50 in, and Senators defenseman Jared Cowan and New York's Andre Deveaux also received fighting majors 13:16 into the second.

Hayes drops 24 on Pace from READY, page 14 That defensive pressure continued in the second half. Within the first four minutes of play, the Setters were called for two shot clock violations, as a result of the high-pressure UConn defense.

In the first 10 minutes of the second half, the Setters only scored 11 points to the Huskies’ 24.

The Huskies’ ball movement improved in the second half. As a team, they had 11 assists in the second half and started to get the ball into the paint for better shots.

The Huskies, who concluded exhibition play last night, have a couple of challenging tests in the next month against Stanford and Texas A&M, both of which are at home.

Auriemma noted that UConn does not have the powerful impact player like it had last year with Maya Moore. This year’s squad does not have somebody who can come in and clean up any mess that the Huskies are in. As a result, everybody out there is going to

have to do do what they do well.

“We got a lot of work to do,” Auriemma said.

Freshman Kaleena MosquedaLewis pulled her calf during Thursday’s 89-30 exhibition win over Assumption. She was not dressed up for last night’s game and did not play. Junior guard Caroline Doty, who has been out for two weeks with an ankle injury, also did not play.

Auriemma said that Doty will definitely practice on Friday and play on Sunday for as long as she feels she can. Mosqueda-Lewis is going to be looked at on a day-today basis, but should be set to go for Friday’s practice.

“We will look drastically different when Kaleena and Caroline get out there,” Auriemma said.

This Sunday marks the start of the Huskies’ regular season schedule. UConn will take on Holy Cross in Gampel Pavilion at 2 p.m.

Daniel.Agabiti@UConn.edu

The Daily Campus, Page 12

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Sports

» WOMEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING

Huskies to take on Quakers

By Krishna Scully Staff Writer On Sunday, Nov. 13, the UConn women’s swimming and diving team will compete in a home meet against Penn at 12 p.m.

During the 2010-2011 season, the women’s team fell to the Quakers by a score of 171.5 to 126.5.

Junior Caitlin Gallagher was first in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:04.80, finished the 200-yard breaststroke in 2:20.44 and the 200-yard IM in 2:07.82. She was also part of the winning 200-yard medley relay.

Sophomore Danielle Cecco won the 1-meter diving with 264.83 points and the 3-meter event with

282.15 points.

Freshman phenom Shelby Fortin won three different events and will be one of Penn’s top athletes to watch. Kristi Edleson also won an event, and both were name First-team All-Ivy for their efforts.

Fortin became the first female swimmer in Penn history to win three events in a single Ivy League Championships, and the fifth to win an event at the championships. The freshman was named first-team All-Ivy after winning the 200-yard free, 500yard free and 1,000-yard free all in record-breaking fashion. Fortin finished the 200 in 1:47.06, the 500 in 4:43.27 and demolished the 1,000 record by 15 seconds with a time of 9:45.17. Kristi Edleson also earned first-team

All-Ivy recognition for her victory in the 1,650-yard free. She won the event in a record time of 16:38.19.

UConn’s Caitling Gallagher recently received her own honors, as she was named Big East Swimming and Diving Athlete of the Week. She captured four first-place finishes with a 182.5109.5 victory over Army on Nov. 5. She led all competitors in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:04.75 and finished the 200 breast in 2:19.11. Gallagher competed on the winning medley relay team, swimming the breaststroke leg in a time of 29.01. The senior also finished first in the 100 butterfly in 57.78.

ROB SARGENT /The Daily Campus

Krishna.Scully@UConn.edu

The UConn swimming and diving team will take the pool this weekend against visiting Penn beginning Saturady at noon.

» MEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING

UConn faces Penn at home Can the Patriots snap their two-game

By James Huang Campus Correspondent The UConn men’s swimming and diving team will take on the Penn Quakers in a home meet at the Natatorium this upcoming Saturday starting at noon. The team currently has a record of 2-2 after its most recent meet against the Army Black Knights ended in a loss. Therefore, the Huskies are looking to get back on track against the Quakers.

The Huskies have been victorious in all of their home meets so far, which includes both their non-scoring meets and their scoring meets.

For non-scoring meets, the Huskies kicked off the 2011-12 season at home with the Husky Invitational. Sophomore Keith

Piper won the 100-yard back- his 200-yard breaststroke time stroke in 52.82 seconds and the to 2:08.76, and Sawyer Franz 200-yard backstroke in 1:54.76. lowered his 400-yard-IM time Freshman Sawyer Franz won to 4:11.11. Junior Grant Fecteau both the 400-yard-IM and 500- won the one-meter and threeyard freestyle with times of meter diving events.

4:13.52 and 4:42.01. In addition, The Quakers, meanwhile, are freshman Lachezar Shumkov generally a strong swim team. won both of his events with Last season, UConn won an times of 58.97 in the 100-yard away meet over the Quakers by breaststroke and 2:10.33 in the a score of 175-125. The Quakers 200-yard breaststroke. have not yet started their regular Those times improved in season, and their match against UConn’s wins over Villanova the Huskies will only be their and Georgetown in the Big East second so far. The team overall Quad Meet. Junior Karim Zayed has changed a fair amount from won the 100-yard freestyle with last season, but has a mix of a time of 47.28 seconds and freshmen, sophomores, juniors the 100-yard butterfly in 51.54 and seniors. seconds, while Keith Piper lowered his 200-yard backstroke time to 1:53.67. For newcomers, Lachezar Shumkov lowered James.Huang@UConn.edu

Stypulkoski: Oilers' sudden success stems from fruitful off-season from THE, page 14 leading Edmonton in points so far this season, three of them have been drafted in the first round by the organization since 2008.

Taylor Hall, who is fourth on the team with nine points, was picked up in the 2010 draft.

Jordan Eberle, who is third with 11, was drafted in 2008. And Ryan Nugent – Hopkins, who is second on the team with 12 points, was taken just this year as the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.

In addition to the team's success in drafting premier talent over the past few years, Edmonton’s success can also be credited to a number of other successful pickups in the past few seasons and in particular, just this past offseason.

Of the 26 players listed on

the Oilers’ roster, 17 have been acquired between 2009 and 2011, 11 of which were picked up by Edmonton just this year. In fact, only seven of the players on the roster have been with Edmonton since before 2007.

With that in mind, it would seem that despite its poor results the last few seasons, the Edmonton front office has been building a winning team for several years in the making, and that the crop of players brought in just this year was the finishing touch on a roster overhaul.

This overhaul could possibly last for a while as well, given that all but six of the players on the Edmonton roster are under the age of 30.

One of those rare over-30 players for Edmonton is Ryan Smyth, who spent most of his first 12 seasons in the league with the

Oilers. He then played in Long Island, Colorado and Los Angeles the past four-plus seasons before being brought back by the organization this off-season.

The addition of Smyth has proven to be huge for the Oilers, as he leads the team with 14 points and seven goals so far this year. And having a 16-year veteran on a squad of mostly young talent to provide some leadership can only be helping the team succeed.

While it remains to be seen if Edmonton can keep this success going for the remainder of the season, one thing seems almost certain – the pieces are in place for the Oilers franchise to possibly relive some of its Gretzky glory years.

Matthew.Stypulkoski@UConn.edu

» MLB

Reyes meets with Marlins

MIAMI (AP) — Jose Reyes toured the Florida Marlins' new ballpark as a potential pillar for the franchise.

The Marlins courted the All-Star shortstop Wednesday with the tour and lunch on South Beach, team president David Samson said on his weekly radio show on WAXYAM. "We're interested in making our team better," Samson said.

"To be interested, you have to be interesting, and you have to meet and get to know each other."

The Marlins are also pursuing left-hander Mark Buehrle, who took the ballpark tour Tuesday, Samson said. In addition, owner Jeffrey Loria and a contingent of team officials plan to visit the Dominican Republic on Thursday to watch a private workout by highly regarded Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes.

With the new stadium scheduled to open in April, the perennially thrifty Marlins are expected to increase their payroll from $57 million this year to about $80 million in

2012, which will allow them to be active in the free-agent market.

Along with the ballpark, new manager Ozzie Guillen might make the Marlins a more attractive option for free agents. Buehrle pitched for Guillen the past eight seasons with the Chicago White Sox. Buehrle and Reyes are two of the top free agents, and competition for them is expected to be stiff. Buehrle went 13-9 with a 3.59 ERA in 2011, his 11th consecutive season with at least 10 victories and 30 starts.

Marlins officials first met with Reyes in New York last Thursday, shortly after the free-agent signing period began. Reyes won the NL batting title this year with a .337 average and led the majors with 16 triples despite two stints on the disabled list.

"I would certainly count him among our priorities," Samson said.

Reyes has spent his entire nine-year major league career with the New York Mets. If he joined the Marlins, they

would likely move 2009 NL batting champion Hanley Ramirez to third base.

"Hanley will be a Marlin," Samson said. "He is the most important piece of our team, no matter who we sign. He'll be in the lineup April 4, and it's up to Ozzie where to play him."

The 26-year-old Cespedes played for Cuba in the 2009 World Baseball Classic and is projected to be ready for the majors. He's expected to receive a multiyear contract worth more than $25 million.

"He can flat-out hit," Samson said.

Samson said the Marlins have not talked yet with Cespedes' agent. When asked whether they've contacted the agent for free-agent slugger Albert Pujols, Samson declined to comment.

The Marlins will unveil a new logo and uniform at the ballpark Friday, when the franchise will officially become the Miami Marlins.

Samson estimated there's only a 1 percent chance of signing Reyes in time for that events.

losing streak Sunday against the Jets?

from WILL, page 14 game losing streaks under Tom Brady is a completely moot point. The past Patriot teams have absolutely nothing to do with the current team. The teams in the past didn’t lose three games in a row because it would be incredibly hard to do so with the best talent in the league. The team we’re talking about right now is very far from those teams. I know I said it already, but for emphasis, they are the single worst defense in the league. If you ask me, that means they are certainly capable of dropping three straight.

You also mentioned you’d be shocked if they dropped the third one against the Jets, but the Jets are undefeated at home and I think the opposite can be said: The Jets should be shocked if they lose their first home game against a rival like the Pats.

Mac: Darryl, don’t be naive.

Obviously past success can’t predict future outcomes; we Patriot fans understand that better than anyone after what happened in the Super Bowl a couple of years ago. But to say that the Patriots’ history is a completely moot point ignores the fact that it’s been a decade since the last time

the Patriots lost three games in a row. Last time I checked, Tom Brady is still the Patriots quarterback, Bill Belichick is still on the sideline and Wes Welker is still going to be catching passes over the middle. The defense sucks, but the team has already made a big move in cutting Albert Haynesworth loose, so maybe a shakeup is all they need (OK, that’s just wishful thinking). Either way, the team can’t play any worse, so if they can’t get it together for a game like this, then next week you can say I told you so.

Darryl: While the Pats trend of not having a threegame losing streak is very impressive, that doesn’t mean it’s just not going to be broken. Streaks get broken. Tom Brady may still be the QB, but he has been rattled over the last two games against two good defenses, and his job doesn’t get easier against the Jets. To add to that, Welker may not be catching passes over the middle this week because, as everyone knows, he’ll be on the infamous Revis Island. Lastly, if you are hoping cutting Haynesworth is going to make that atrocious defense start playing, then

don’t hold your breath.

Mac: Luckily the Patriots will have Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez to speed boat around the island.

The Jets may have a tough defense, but they excel at shutting down wide receivers and bringing pressure, and the Patriots tight ends are the perfect weapons to counter those strengths. Beyond that? I don’t know, Darryl.

Normally I’m big on stats, but there aren’t really any good stats I can turn to, because you’re right, the defense is garbage and the team has been playing like garbage. So why should anyone believe that the Patriots are going to win?

Because if the Patriots can’t remember who the hell they are and keep Rex Ryan’s big mouth shut, then they don’t deserve to wear the uniform.

Period. They know that, and they’ve always responded.

Just think back to a couple of weeks ago when the Jets were the ones struggling. They did lose three in a row, but then they remembered who they were and came back strong.

I expect in a game like this, both teams are going to bring their A game, so I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

Callahan: Pujols should stay with Cardinals; others need to take a hike from SHOULD, page 14 $200-300 million.

This includes his current team – the World Series champion Cardinals.

Now, if there were ever a prime time to take a hometown discount, this would be it. St. Louis rode out a magical postseason run that concluded in a series where, excluding his superhuman performance in Game 3, was won largely in spite of the 31-year old. Those 31 years however, absorb the better part of Albert’s focus as they tell him this is the final time he will be able to score a big contract.

Thus, he rejected the Cardinals’ $160 million offer during Spring Training and now teams with fatter wallets are ready to throw their weight around. Even their hated rivals to the north, the Cubs, are expected to be in play for Pujols. But the right play for the game’s best player is to stay at home.

He should cement his legacy by staying with a single franchise, take the “discount” and enjoy his deification in the city of St. Louis.

Verdict: STAY. Mark Emmert, NCAA Commissioner The NCAA czar’s act has officially worn thin – and then some. By enforcing flawed academic mandates, punishing current student-athletes for the transgressions of past ones and acting like a ghost while TV contractors obliterate conference alignment, Emmert’s ineptness now shines like a Sahara sun.

His yearlong tenure is more

aptly described as a yearlong nightmare for college sports and while it’s quite possible regionalism may never had survived, it sure would have liked someone fighting for it. You know, instead of a commissioner paying selective and suspect attention to scandals (where the hell has he been on Penn State?).

As the head of arguably one of the most corrupt organizations in the entire country, Emmert continually perpetuates these things and boasts about nonsense accomplishments. These self-promoted changes made over the last year are on the same level as boasting about a good vacation night spent in Baghdad.

Congrats, you’ve survived another day and a manmade Hell will still be waiting for you in the morning, The time has come and the decision is an easy one.

Verdict: GO. Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach The man appears to have a mission for mediocrity. Since taking ove as head coach back in 2003, the former All-Pro linebacker has directed the Jaguars to a combined 67-69 record. In fact, the last time they were celebrating a winning record in Jacksonville, the final installment of the Harry Potter series had just been released – in print – and George W. had more than a year left in office.

Simply put, his firing has been long overdue. His thoroughly conservative strategies on both sides of the ball matched with a deficiency in team speed have

failed the franchise. Owner Wayne Weaver stated before the season began that Del Rio would be history if the playoffs weren’t reached in 2011.

Yet even when the perennial AFC South champion Colts have lost Peyton Manning and concurrently all their marbles, the Jags still wallow at 2-6.

Now sitting in their bye week, Del Rio should be the first of any NFL head coach to be shown the door midseason. There will be no better time to implement change and see what the Jags can do with half a season still left.

Mr. Weaver, I think it’s safe to say– “Hit the road, Jack.”

Verdict: GO. UConn Athletics I’ll ruin the surprise here for you right off the bat: There’s no decision, UConn should go… to the ACC. In a few years this current conference will look nothing like the Big East, particularly to UConn fans who will bid adieu to rivals Pitt, Syracuse and now West Virginia.

But unfortunately the travel agency trying to move UConn to the ACC is tied down by some serious baggage, having gotten in bed with Boston College. So, things get a bit more complicated, and “Should I go?” now becomes “What in God’s name do I have to do to go and how can I make that as fast as possible?”

Verdict: GO! GO! GO!

Andrew. J.Callahan@UConn.edu

TWO Thursday, November 10, 2011

PAGE 2

What's Next

Home game

Away game

The Daily Campus, Page 13

Sports

The Daily Question Q : Where does Joe Frazier rank among boxing’s all time greats?

A : “Top five, easily. It’s a sad week in sports.”

–Joanne Johnson, 7th-semester biomedical engineering major.

» That’s what he said

Nov. 26 Rutgers TBA

AP

- Florida Marlins team president David Samson on courting Jose Reyes.

Dec. 3 Cincinnati 12 p.m.

Home: Gampel Pavilion, XL Center Tomorrow Nov. 14 Columbia Wagner 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 17 Maine 7 p.m.

McCombs earns Big East honor

Jose Reyes

» Pic of the day

Men’s Basketball (0-0) Nov. 24 UNC Asheville 7 p.m.

Nov. 20 Coppin St. 1 p.m.

By Mac Cerullo Managing Editor

Where’s Mayweather?

Women’s Basketball (0-0) Home: Gampel Pavilion, XL Center Nov. 13 Holy Cross 2 p.m.

Nov. 15 Pacific 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 21 Stanford 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 25 Today Fairleigh Pace Dickenson (exhibition) 7:30 p.m 7 p.m.

Men’s Soccer (16-2-2) Tomorrow Big East Tournament semifinals Louisville, 5 p.m.

Field Hockey (17-2) Saturday, Nov. 12 NCAA Tournament first round Princeton, 2 p.m.

Men’s Ice Hockey (3-4-1) Nov. 12 AIC 7:05 p.m.

Nov. 16 Sacred Heart 7:05 p.m.

Nov. 19 Yale 7 p.m.

Nov. 25 Air Force 7:05 p.m.

Nov. 26 Air Force 7:05 p.m.

Women’s Ice Hockey (1-9-2) Nov. 12 Providence 1 p.m.

Nov. 19 BU 3 p.m.

Nov. 20 Vermont 2 p.m.

Nov. 25, 26 Nutmeg Classic 4 & 7 p.m.

Men’s Swimming & Diving Nov. 18, 19, 20 Pitt Invite All Day

Nov. 12 Penn Noon

Women’s Swimming & Diving Nov. 12 Penn Noon

Nov. 18, 19, 20 Pitt Invite All Day

Volleyball (14-13) Nov. 12 Rutgers 2 p.m.

Nov. 13 Seton Hall 2 p.m.

TBA Big East Tournament TBA

Men’s Cross Country Nov. 12 NCAA Northeast TBA

Nov. 21 NCAA Champs.

TBA

Women’s Cross Country Nov. 12 NCAA Northeast TBA

Nov. 21 NCAA Champs.

TBA

Tweet your answers, along with your name, semester standing and major, to @DCSportsDept. The best answer will appear in the next paper.

» QUICK HITS

Home: Rentschler Field, East Hartford Nov. 19 Louisville TBA

Will both the men’s and women’s basketball teams be ranked in the top five at season’s end?

The Daily Roundup

“To be interested, you have to be interesting, and you have to meet and get to know each other.“

Football (4-5)

Next Paper’s Question:

AP

Manny Pacquiao listens during a news conference, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, in Las Vegas. Pacquiao will fight Juan Manuel Marquez for the WBO welterweight championship on Saturday.

Freshman running back Lyle McCombs was named Monday to the Big East Conference Weekly Honor Roll.

McCombs helped lead the Huskies to a 28-21 win over Syracuse last Saturday, rushing for 152 yards and a touchdown in the win. McCombs is second in the Big East with 918 yards rushing on the season, averaging 102 per game.

Three UConn players were named to the Naismith preseason watch list on Monday as sophomore guard Jeremy Lamb, junior forward Alex Oriakhi and freshman center Andre Drummond were picked as contenders for the prestigious award.

The Naismith Award is presented annually to the national player of the year. UConn is among five teams to have two or more players named to the list. North Carolina and Kentucky each led the way with four athletes on the list each.

On the women’s side, freshman forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis did not play in last night’s exhibition against Pace University to rest her strained calf. Mosqueda-Lewis is expected to be ready for the season opener Sunday against Holy Cross.

The No. 5 men’s soccer team will make its way down to Red Bull Arena in New Jersey this weekend looking for its first Big East Tournament title since 2007. The Huskies will face No. 14 Louisville in the semifinals tomorrow at 5 p.m., and should they advance, they would face the winner of No. 21 St. John’s and Villanova on Sunday.

Earlier this year, the Huskies beat the then-No. 8 Cardinals 1-0 on the road in overtime, lifted by junior forward Stephane Diop, who scored the decisive goal 1:02 into the second overtime.

UConn is coming off a 3-1 win at Rutgers in the Big East quarterfinals. The Huskies trailed the Scarlet Knights 1-0 until midway through the second half, when the team scored three unanswered goals, including two within a span of eight minutes. Senior midfielder Tony Cascio recorded a goal and an assist in the game.

The No. 5 field hockey team will face Princeton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Sherman Complex.

The Huskies beat Princeton 3-1 earlier this season. Sophomore forward Anna Jeute scored two goals in the game and senior back Rayell Heistand added one for her fourth goal of the season.

The more you know.

Michael.Cerullo@UConn.edu

» NCAA FOOTBALL

Paterno, Penn State president out

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State President Graham Spanier, a family sociologist and therapist who led the mammoth university system for 16 years, saw his tenure as one of the nation’s longest-serving college presidents end Wednesday because of a campus child sex abuse scandal.

Spanier, among the highestpaid college presidents in the country, had come under fire over the past several days for his handling of allegations that a Penn State assistant football coach, Jerry Sandusky, had sexually abused at least eight boys over more than a decade. He was fired Wednesday night for failing to tell authorities about an allegation of child molestation in a campus locker room shower.

The sex abuse scandal also claimed long-serving head coach Joe Paterno, who had announced Wednesday that this would be his last season in Happy Valley but wasn’t given the chance to continue coaching, and two other top administrators, who stepped down earlier this week after being charged with perjury in the case.

The ousters of Spanier and Paterno were announced Wednesday night by university

trustees.

“It is in the best interests of the university that a change in leadership (must be made) to deal with the difficult issues that we are facing,” John P. Surma, vice chairman of the university’s board of trustees, said at a press conference.

Sandusky, considered Paterno’s likely successor before he retired in 1999, was charged last week with molesting eight boys over a 15-year period. He has denied the charges.

A grand jury report said at least two of the assaults were witnessed on campus — and one of those was reported to Spanier.

But the university president did not tell authorities about the reported attack on a young boy, which a football team graduate assistant claimed to have seen in 2002. The graduate student’s accusation was passed up the chain of command to Spanier, but he said the seriousness of the encounter was not conveyed to him.

The grand jury report said Spanier described the episode as “Jerry Sandusky in the football building locker area in the shower ... with a younger child and they were horsing around in the shower.”

AP

Penn State coach Joe Paterno looks on before his team’s game with Northwestern on Oct. 22.

Spanier said in a statement Wednesday night that he was “stunned and outraged to learn that any predatory act might have occurred in a university facility” and would have reported a crime if he’d suspected one had been committed.

“I am heartbroken to think that any child may have been hurt and have deep convictions about the need to protect children and youth,” he said. “My heartfelt sympathies go out to all those who may have been victimized.”

The investigation is continuing. State Attorney General

Linda Kelly said Monday that Paterno is not a target of the inquiry into how the school handled the matter, but she refused to say the same for Spanier.

State police Commissioner Frank Noonan earlier this week criticized school officials’ handling of the allegations, saying “a football coach or a university president or the guy sweeping the building” had a moral responsibility to call police if they suspected a child was being sexually abused. He also said Penn State had “a culture that did nothing to stop it or prevent it from happening to others.”

» INSIDE SPORTS TODAY

P.13: Joe Paterno fired at Penn State. / P.12: Men’s and Women’s Swimming take on Penn. / P.11: NBA labor talks continue late into night.

Page 14

Thursday, November 10, 2011

READY TO RUMBLE

Should I stay or should I go?

www.dailycampus.com

Huskies finish exhibition season in dominant fashion

By Dan Agabiti Senior Staff Writer

Andrew Callahan

The UConn women’s basketball team finished its exhibition schedule with an 85-35 win over the Pace University Setters. The Huskies finished their preseason schedule 2-0, with their other win coming against Assumption.

Senior guard Tiffany Hayes led the Huskies in scoring with 24 points on 10-18 shooting. She also contributed eight rebounds on the night.

The Huskies came out dominating the Setters on the defensive end, as the Setters were unable to get a shot off until there were five seconds or less remaining on the shot clock. In spite of the defensive domination, the Huskies were unable to establish any kind of offensive flow early on.

UConn took bad shots when players were wide open in the paint, and coach Geno Auriemma was not pleased about it.

By the end of the first half, the Huskies had a 36-21 lead over the Setters, despite shooting poorly from the field. UConn went 1-11 from beyond the 3-point line. The only three came from freshman guard Brianna Banks.

UConn handled Pace on the boards, outrebounding the Setters 27-18 in the first half.

Hayes led the Huskies in scoring in the first half with 10 points. She also came down with five rebounds.

That defensive pressure continued in the sec-

We’ve all had to ask ourselves the question at some point.

Someone breaks wind on the bus you’ve taken to class, an awkward family get-together reaches new levels of Hell with old baby videos, a first date suddenly showcases his or her talent for digging for nostril gold, etc.

In fact, the whole Western world was forced to ponder 30 years ago by The Clash, who spun the phrase into a No. 1 rock hit.

Now, this is the part where I tell you sports are no different than everyday life in dealing with this problem, particularly during these next few months.

So, here’s a look at some key sport figures who, if they aren’t vibing Mick Jones and asking the same question somewhere, certainly should be: Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals 1st baseman The Dominican Republic native is currently occupying a position that more than 99 percent of the sports world would happily take up: the No. 1 free agent in baseball. The problem is that close to one percent of all franchises can afford his price tag, rumored to be upwards of

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

85

35

» CALLAHAN, page 12

The Edmonton Surprise

ASHLEY POSPISIL/ The Daily Campus

» HAYES, page 11

Junior guard Kelly Faris goes up for a layup against last night at the XL Center in Hartford. The Huskies return to action Sunday at Gampel Pavilion.

» WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

By Matt Stypulkoski NHl Columnist

Huskies try to balance offensive attack

There have been several surprises in the NHL so far this season, but the Edmonton Oilers’ early season success is the biggest.

For the past two years, the Oilers have been not only the worst team in the Northwest Division, but the worst team in the entire league, finishing with just 62 points in both seasons.

Yet just 14 games into the 2011-2012 campaign, Edmonton is the third-best team in the league, trailing Pittsburgh and Dallas by just one and two points respectively. Even more impressive, their 9-3-2 record gives the Oilers 20 points on the season, nearly one third of their total in both of their past two seasons with 68 games still to play.

In fact, much of the Oilers’ early success this season can be attributed to the fact that the team has been terrible for so long. Of the top four players

By Dan Agabiti Senior Staff Writer

Decisions, decisions...

At the end of the first half, UConn had only made one 3-pointer out of their 11 attempts. But it’s not so much a matter of missing the early three’s like the Huskies did, rather than why those shots were taken in the first place.

The Huskies outmatched the Setters in the paint, yet in spite of that were not committed early on to getting the ball into the post.

“That would have been the easy way out for us,” coach Geno Auriemma said.

When asked over the PA system what he was looking for in the second half, Auriemma said plainly, “A game of basketball to break out.”

In the second half, UConn

» STYPULKOSKI, page 12

settled down a bit and started three’s or simply stop taking running more of its signa- them. Against better oppoture offense, dominating the nents, the Huskies are not paint and cuting to the bas- going to come down with as ket. The lead jumped from many rebounds as they did 15 points to 21 in just a few against Pace. After the game, minutes because of Auriemma admitUConn’s change in ted that they’re offensive pace. not as good in the But the Huskies paint as they were shooting woes in years past. continued in the Auriemma said second half. They he has no probonly shot 2-10 lem with his team from beyond the taking 20 or more arc in the second 3-pointers in a Notebook half and 3-21 on game. He knows the night. Luckily, that they are going they were able to dominate to make more than three in the the post all game, otherwise it next game. would have been a long night Money in the Banks offensively.

While much of the attenGoing into non-exhibition tion lately has been given to games and the tougher part freshman forward Kaleena of its schedule, UConn either Mosqueda-Lewis, many needs to start making more people have forgotten about

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

freshman Brianna Banks.

Banks entered the game off the bench and provided an instant spark for the Huskies in the first half. The 5-foot9 guard’s speed and cutting ability gave the Setters all kinds of problems last night.

As soon as the Huskies snagged a rebound on the defensive end, Banks was sprinting down the court in transition, looking to create a fast break and an easy bucket.

In only nine minutes of play she scored seven points, including UConn’s only 3-pointer of the first half.

She finished the game with 10 points and two rebounds.

For most teams in the nation, she’d be starting, so having her come off the bench is a huge advantage for the Huskies.

On the defensive end, she

was equally as valuable.

Banks maintained her assignments and did not look at all out of place on defensive rotations.

Auriemma was pleased with the spark she’s provided thus far, but says she still has a lot to learn.

“She’s got to learn that when coach says to be more aggressive. It doesn’t mean to shoot three’s every time she touches the ball,” Auriemma said.

Incoming Freshmen Last night, UConn’s recruiting class for 2012 was announced. Players include Moriah Jefferson, Breanna Stewart and Morgan Tuck, all three of whom have a high level of experience playing against top-notch competition.

Daniel.Agabiti@UConn.edu

Who will win the Patriots-Jets game on Sunday night?

Patriots

By Mac Cerullo Managing Editor Why should anyone believe the Patriots are going to win this weekend? After all, the Patriots have the worst defense in the NFL and have just looked brutal in the past couple weeks, right?

Well, history has shown that the Patriots are more adept at bouncing back from slumps than any team in the past decade. A Tom Brady led team hasn’t lost three games in a row since 2002, and if they can’t find a way to right the ship and keep Rex Ryan’s big mouth shut, then they should all just quit. They know that, so I expect a stronger effort, and a Patriots win, this Sunday night.

Will Brady and the Pats return to form...

AP

Michael.Cerullo@UConn.edu

» POINT/COUNTERPOINT Darryl: The Jets offense is starting to click, and their defense looked as good as it ever has under Rex Ryan last week, despite playing against a solid offense in Buffalo. New England is just not playing on that level right now.

The Patriot defense is the worst in the entire NFL in yards per game and yards per play, as well as being the third most penalized defense. I could go on and on with the poor defensive stats, but you get the point. You may say the Pats will win the game with their number one passing offense in yards per game, but the Jets are fifth in pass defense and third in interceptions, which will amplify the fact that Brady has thrown four INTs in his last three games and the offense as a whole hasn’t been up to speed lately. So both sides of the ball considered, the Jets have the advantage.

Mac: Considering how poorly the Patriots have looked recently, that’s not much of a statement to make. The Patriots will have to make adjustments, straighten things out on offense and patch things up defensively in order to win this weekend. That’s a fact.

But the reality is the Patriots have never lost three games in a row during Tom Brady’s career, and there is a reason for that. The team has always proven to be adept at bouncing back, focusing and preparing for the next opponent. It’s bad enough that they let themselves get beaten at home by the Giants; I’d be shocked if they let the same happen this weekend, especially against a rival like the Jets.

Darryl: The point of there being a lack of historical three-

» CAN, page 12

By Darryl Blain Campus Correspondent

Jets

The Jets are going to win this weekend, and there certainly isn’t a shortage of evidence to support it. The Patriots have been a sinking ship lately, losing their last two games and having their offense looking a bit more stale than usual. The Jets are going to be hungry after dropping their first matchup in New England, and there is no way they are going to let the Pats come into their home stadium and take one with first place on the line. As Rex Ryan would say, “here come the Jets.”

Darryl.Blain@UConn.edu

AP

... or will the Jets keep rolling at home?