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EcoHusky studies students’ food waste

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Group looks at one dining hall per semester; Whitney fall ‘13

By Sandy Mueller Campus Correspondent EcoHusky is currently conducting a food waste study in the Whitney Dining Hall that will last through Thursday, according to EcoHusky offcials. “(We) started the studies so we could kind of get a baseline as to whether or not this is an issue,” said Shilpa Kolli, EcoHusky’s vice president of service. “Before we had done these studies, no one had done this at UConn so we had no idea how much food students were wasting.

We knew they were wasting because [UConn] has a buffet

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(Left) Pre-plated food sits on a counter in McMahon Dining Hall. (Right) The student group, EcoHuskey holds a meeting. EcoHusky is conducting a study at dining halls to see how much food is wasted.

style service at most dining halls.”

It is the third semester the

$2-3 million investment in brain research

By Katie McWilliams Senior Staff Writer

The University of Connecticut is looking at the future of brain research as the university plans to purchase and installation of a multimillion dollar functional magnetic resonance imaging scanner.

The fMRI, which tracks blood flow to the brain allowing brain researchers to see the patterns of brain activity, is expected to be installed in the next 18 to 48 months and cost between $2 million and $3 million, UConn spokeswoman Stephanie Reitz said.

“The exact time and the cost will depend greatly on the specific machine purchased, whether it’s installed in a current UConn facility or included as part of an expansion or new structure, and when the personnel are brought in to operate it,” she said.

Reitz added that the machine’s future location is not decided, but is a critical aspect of the planning process.

“Determining the placement of the new machine is an important process. It needs to be in space that’s appropriately sized for the staff and researchers, while also being completely stable and not subject to any kind of outside noise, vibrations, or other interference,” she said.

Researchers who will ultimately be the most affected by the purchase are being included in the decisions being made.

“UConn also wants to be sure that its faculty members are kept apprised at each step and that their voices are part of the planning process,” Reitz said.

The scanner is instrumental in the researcher’s advancement in brain research, a field in which UConn has taken a lead, President Susan Herbst said.

President Herbst said that such

an acquisition is not only necessary for the university’s brain research programs, but that it is also cutting edge technology that will empower researchers to solve prevalent health issues.

“It’s the future…It’s the key to solving mental illness,” said Herbst, “it is a critical machine to understand patterns of thought.”

Despite the university’s prominence as a research institution, researchers and faculty are travelling to other universities on a weekly basis to conduct their research. Yale and Brown are the closest locations with research devoted fMRIs. Researchers at the Myers Lab, an on campus laboratory dedicated to researching how sounds are heard and interpreted into meaning, are most affected by the lack of a scanner on campus.

Dr. Emily Myers’ research focuses on how the brain takes sounds and makes meaning, applying it specifically to brain and language disorders, such as aphasia. To conduct her research Myers must use a scanner and travels to her alma mater, Brown University, to use its scanner.

“It’s frankly embarrassing that we don’t have a scanner on sight,” Myers said. “Most of our peer institutions do.”

The grant that Myers received from the National Institute of Health and the National Institute of Deafness and other Communication Disorders is through Brown, not UConn.

Therefore, the money goes to Brown and isn’t available to UConn’s brain research program “Scanning is very expensive.

It’s typical to pay 700 to 800 dollars per hour,” Myers said.

The presence of the machine on campus would be beneficial to current researchers, Myers said,

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group has done it. Their goal is to get all the food waste statistics from all the dining

halls. “(EcoHusky) tries to do one (food waste study) per semes-

ter, so it took me a couple hours to sit down and plan

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UConn groups help typhoon victims

By Kyle Constable Staff Writer Two University of Connecticut organizations are partnering with a local nonprofit organization to provide medical and relief supplies to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

The UConn organizations, the Asian American Cultural Center (AsACC) and the Filipino American Students Association (FASA), hope to help in an area that has not received significant media attention but is still struggling to recover, according to AsACC Assistant Director Sheila Kucko.

The organizations are working with the Love for Life Foundation, an association of Filipino-American physicians based in Ledyard, Conn., according to its website. The Love for Life Foundation owns and operates a chari-

table hospital in Pampanga, Philippines, which is just outside of Tacloban City, one of the hardest-hit cities that has received significant media attention, according to Kucko.

The goal is to raise money for the Love for Life Foundation, which then will be used to purchase supplies at the hospital, according to Kucko. Additionally, AsACC is collecting clothing, nonperishable food items and blankets in collaboration with the Philippine American Association of Connecticut to send to the disaster area, according to an AsACC news release on Nov. 14.

The Love for Life Foundation, AsACC and FASA have chosen to focus their efforts on two specific outlying regions–Bantayan and Biliran–as these locations are close to the hospital and are currently failing to receive the necessary supplies

for relief efforts, Kucko said.

Oliver Sawi, a first-year Ph.D student at UConn, is organizing many of the efforts for AsACC and FASA. Sawi said that AsACC Director Angela Rola’s connection to the Love for Life Foundation was the primary motivator for working with the organization. However, the Love for Life Foundation offers another benefit that makes working with them more viable than other options–the opportunity to purchase medical and relief supplies directly in the Philippines. According to Sawi, the cost of shipping and the threat of stolen goods could have undermined the entire operation.

In the short term, Sawi said the goal is simply to bring medical supplies to a region failing to receive much media coverage, and thus, adequate aid. But in the long term,

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Caribbean food by Zeta Theta

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By Fatir Qureshi, Campus Correspondent While Thanksgiving is just around the corner, students can enjoy a hearty meal on campus just before the beginning of break. On Wednesday, at the H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center from 1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m, the Zeta Theta chapter of the Iota Phi Theta fraternity is planning to host a thanksgiving meal themed fundraiser.

The event, titled “Taste of the Caribbean: Thanksgiving Edition,” will feature a thanksgiving meal with authentic Latino cuisine. The food will be freshly prepared by the members of the Iota Phi Theta chapter.

The event is open to all who are able to attend and will feature a variety of foods. The event features Jamaican jerk chicken, which will be $5.00, and Pernil (Pork), which will be $6.00. Both meals come with Spanish white rice and potato salad .

What’s going on at UConn today...

Art from India and the Diaspora 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Benton Museum of Art Convergence: Contemporary Art from India and the Diaspora brings together fifteen contemporary artists. This exhibition was curated by Kathryn Myers, Professor of Art.

Trans* Day of Remembrance Discussion Panel 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Rainbow Center Join the Rainbow Center in recognizing Trans* Day of Remembrance 2013 through an educational panel of speakers who will tell their stories and facilitate a Q&A session.

COMM Internship Info Session 5 to 6 p.m.

Arjona, 105 Learn how to get internships and how to get COMM credit for it! We’ll be working with The Center for Career Development to show you the steps to finding an internship, looking at COMM internships, getting credit for them.

Inge Auerbacher 7 to 8:30 p.m.

SU Theatre Come listen as Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher shares her personal experiences, hardships and stories about growing up in a concentration camp.

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News

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Lab work offered to underclassmen

By Ellie Hudd Campus Correspondent First- and second-year science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students wishing to get involved with hands-on lab work typically find themselves seeking out these opportunities outside of their regular course schedule. For students who find that they benefit most from handson learning and applied knowledge, this can make the pursuit of a STEM degree a somewhat challenging endeavor, even for those most enthusiastic about their discipline.

However, a new course offering that will be taught by Karen Pelletreau and Thane Papke represents one opportunity to break this precedent within UConn’s Molecular and Cell Biology department. MCB 3895-003 will provide students with the opportunity to work almost entirely within a laboratory environment next spring. One of the primary goals in offering the course is “to get students involved in the STEM disciplines, in a laboratory environment,” Pelletreau said.

The course, which focuses on crowdsourcing antibiotics, is part of a project started by Yale postdoctoral student Tiffany Tsang, who works in a Yale lab under Jo Handelsman. This project, called “The Small World Initiative,” involves 25 universities across the

country offering this class during the Spring 2014 semester. The students in these classes will be working to characterize bacteria from soil samples from around UConn’s campus with the ultimate goal of potentially finding new bacteria that could function as antibiotics. Given the current antibiotic crisis, Pelletreau notes that students in the course will be “part of a collective effort to solve a problem,” and that “everything (students learn) will fall within this contextual framework.”

Though the class will be primarily conducted in a laboratory setting with an emphasis on “discovery-based” learning, it is categorized as a special topics class rather than an independentstudy type lab course. Traditional methods of assessing learning outcomes, such as graded lab notebooks and quizzes, will be used, and basic MCB methods such as essays and sterile technique will be taught. However, Pelletreau notes that the course is “process-driven,” and is “designed so that students have some ownership” in their lab experiences.

The class will meet in the spring on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and for an additional hour on Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m.

Given the exploratory nature of the course, as well as the fundamental goal of involving students in research early in their

Ph.D. student organizing effort for typhoon relief from UCONN, page 1

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This photo shows the pharmacy building which hosts several lab classrooms. A new course will allow for first and second year students to gain experience working in a lab.

college careers, preference for enrollment in the class is given to freshmen and sophomores.

Though the “pilot” round of the class is capped at 16 students, Pelletreau hopes to offer the course again in later semesters.

The prerequisite for the class is BIOL 1107, BIOL 1108 or AP Biology, and enrollment is by permission only.

This class represents an opportunity not just for the students enrolled, but for the university as well. One of the guiding exam-

ples for this class, the SEAPHAGE program, is now offered at over 100 schools and is sponsored by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. By enrolling as a pilot member of this program, UConn is setting an impressive precedent by putting itself on the front lines of scientific and educational innovation. This course offers one unique opportunity for students to, as Pelletreau puts it, “learn the scientific method and learn it well.”

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Sawi is planning something much bigger. He is currently talking with student leaders at Yale, Harvard, Brown and Columbia to organize a cooperative effort to “adopt” a school or an orphanage in the region to provide long-term support during the recovery.

While these support efforts in Connecticut are underway, repairs have to be made to the hospital in Pampanga, which was damaged during the typhoon, according to Kucko.

The hope is that by the time adequate money is raised, the hospital will be fully prepared to house the medical supplies and the region’s patients, Kucko said.

Sawi described the people in the Philippines as “brothers and sisters,” saying that even if he did not have family in the region, there would still be an obligation to do whatever is possible to help.

Sawi said that while some of his family was affected by the storm, all are safe at this time.

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Dancers showcase talent

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The UConn Dance Company and UConn Kickline performed in a showcase at Jorgensen on Tuesday.

Study on food waste in dining halls from ECOHUSKY, page 1

everything out,” said Kolli.

The study focuses on how much food is wasted per person in different dining.

“We study how much food is wasted per person at the dinner shift for each dining hall. This semester we are doing Whitney, last semester we did North, so we trying to get around to all of (the dining halls),” Kolli said.

The study helps the dining halls purchase food for the student body because they know how much is wasted compared to how much food is actually being eaten.

“I know they did this (study) last year in McMahon and they used the results to see how much waste is produced per person in that dining hall,” said 1st-semester EcoHusky member Molly Miller, who is also a campus correspondent for The Daily Campus. “They gave the statistics to the people that order the food for the dining hall to see how much less they should be ordering because now they know how much is wasted.”

The study not only affects the dining halls but also the students that are a part of the study because they are aware of how much they are wasting.

“Volunteers set up stations in (Whitney) to collect food scraps, quantify the average amount each student wastes in a given meal and promote smarter eating. Students were encouraged to take smaller portions,” according to EcoHusky’s website.

Volunteers are interested in helping to conduct the study as well as other environmental issues that can affect students at UConn.

“I joined EcoHusky and I was informed about the food waste study and they said they needed help to conduct the study so I came here to weigh the solid waste,” environmental engineering Ph.D. candidate, Amir Erfnian said. “I like to live green so whenever there is an environmental issue, (EcoHusky) needs some help, I try to my best to help.”

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Brain research investment has opportunities for students from $2-3 MILLION, page 1

and will allow the university to expand the number of students involved in brain research, as well as the offerings at the Speech and Hearing Clinic, which treats speech and hearing disorders.

“It would have a huge effect on my research,” Myers said. “ It would consolidate the process and I could add more students to the program and offer more clinical work.”

Stephanie del Tufo, a graduate student studying the neural basis of reading and speech disorders, said that while having the fMRI on campus would be more convenient, that the impact on her research process would be beneficially altered.

“You can’t tweak the paradigm because there are serious time con-

straints. You have to schedule time and pay for time,”del Tufo said.

Del Tufo, along with many researchers, travel each week to Yale University to do research in the Haskins Laboratories. While the 45 minute commute is not unmanageable, the training needed to use the scanner, which is solely available at Yale, and the process of renting and paying for time, dramatically decreases the productivity of researchers.

“The learning curve is drastically decreased for those time lags,” del Tufo said.

The scanner would also draw more talented researchers and faculty to the university, officials said.

“It’ll also help us immensely as we continue to recruit talented scientists and researchers, and help UConn continue to push

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into the ranks of the nation’s top public research institutions,” Reitz said.

With the acquisition comes the hope to cement UConn’s status as the leader in brain research.

“We’re taking a lead in this area, including the study of brain science. Acquiring an fMRI is one more example of how we can be a leader in this field,” Myers said.

Del Tufo also said that the acquisition would be important to UConn’s image as a leader in research.

“Having the access to these tools is the difference between being a good research institution and being cutting edge,” del Tufo said.

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UConn will invest $2-3 million on a new fMRI scanner to be installed in the next 18-48 months.

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UConn Foundation focuses on ‘Campaign for UConn’

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In this file photo members of the UConn Foundation have a booth on Fairfield Way. The foundation is a nonprofit group that collects money from donors.

By Ellie Hudd Campus Correspondent The UConn Foundation is a nonprofit 501c3 organization

responsible for securing donations from alumni and outside sources that help UConn sustain and enhance the services it provides as a university.

The organization was founded

in 1964 by then-UConn President Homer Babbidge. As a nonprofit, the Foundation has employees in every sector, from finance to information technology. The foundation also employs many of UConn’s students through the Phonathon program, when students reach out to alumni personally via phone calls to encourage annual giving to the university. The foundation manages 1,400 separate funds that serve specific purposes throughout the university, including faculty research, scholarships and more general discretionary funds.

Currently, the foundation is primarily focused on the Campaign for UConn, which is about 65 percent of the way to its goal of $600 million. About 40 percent of these funds have come from alumni donors, while corporations come in second at 19 percent.

In order to maintain donor privacy and best facilitate the most efficient donation process, the foundation has been exempted from the Freedom of Information Act,

which means the records of specific donors and their gifts are not available to the public. However, the private status of the foundation is crucial in its ability to facilitate giving by individuals who may not want to give to a government-run organization, as much of UConn’s funding is under state control. The foundation’s status as supportive to the university but also independent from it allows donors to direct where their money is spent if they choose to do so. Additionally, this status means that the state of Connecticut can regulate the foundation only as it can regulate any other nonprofit organization. If the foundation were an organization in which the state has a financial stake, it would be placed under much stricter regulation.

The foundation’s status also means that it is “not subject to regulations governing the sale or purchase of real property by the state,” according to the UConn Foundation website. Notably, in a move found controversial among

UConn students, the foundation recently raised $750,000 in gifts to purchase a Hartford mansion for UConn president Susan Herbst – who, in return, has been asked by the Board of Trustees “to focus a substantial amount of her time and energy on working with the foundation,” the website also said. The press release regarding this decision stated emphatically that “no funds designated for student, faculty, academic or other support at UConn were or will be used for this purpose.” However, the foundation also notes that the $750,000 was solicited “specifically for this purpose,” and that the expenses related to this purchase (i.e. the cost of maintaining the house and the expenses of residing within it, like water, heating and electrical bills) will require the foundation to continue to direct some of its fundraising energies toward this house. The Foundation bought this house as an investment in UConn’s pres-

ence in the state capitol and says that it will increase networking opportunities for UConn in that area.

Currently, the foundation is broadening its social networking horizons by holding a video contest designed to thank UConn’s donors, in the spirit of the upcoming holiday season. Three student finalists have been chosen and students at the university can vote by liking the Facebook page of their favorite video. The foundation also recently paired with the Center for Career Development’s “Careers for the Common Good” program to offer a panel on nonprofit careers, including those related to the foundation. For more information on the UConn Foundation and its work, visit foundation.uconn.edu.

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Transgender violence panel to celebrate New professor is leading scientist International Trans Day of Remembrance in genomics

By Trevor Phillips Campus Correspondent

By Abby Mace Staff Writer Genomic analysis expert George Weinstock, will serve as a professor and associate director of Microbial Genomics at the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine (JAX), part of the UConn Health Center in Farmington.

Weinstock was selected to join the research team at JAX for his dedication to microbial genomics as well as his diversified knowledge in genetics, molecular microbiology and human health and disease. Currently a leader of the Human Microbiome Project, Weinstock has created technologies to characterize the microorganisms that live inside the human body and affect human health.

Weinstock said he is eager to join a group of researchers at the forefront of genetics.

“It is an honor for me to join the Jackson Laboratory, one of the venerable institutions in the field (of) genetics,” he said in a press release issued

by JAX. “Genomic medicine is at the leading edge of the current era of biomedical science, and I am extremely excited to be a part of the Jackson Laboratory’s vision for this era.”

Weinstock’s career at JAX will perhaps be similar to his previous positions. He comes to Storrs from Washington University in St. Louis, where he was the associate director of the school’s Genome Institute and a professor of genetics and molecular microbiology. Prior to Washington University, Weinstock was a professor and co-director of the Human Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Weinstock’s research dates back to 1998, when he collaborated with the Institute

for Genomic Research in one of the first studies of bacterial genome. Together, they were able to sequence Treponema pallidum, a genome that causes syphilis.

For his efforts during his career, Weinstock has been distinguished as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a Human Genome Program senior fellow and a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology.

“George Weinstock is a giant in the field of human metagenomics,” said JAX Vice President for Research Robert Braun in the press release. “He fills a strategic goal for JAX to contribute to the understanding of how the human microbiota influences normal human health and disease. His contributions have and will continue to transform our view of human biology.”

The addition of Weinstock to JAX’s faculty comes at a time of significant improvements to the Farmington lab, as the construction of a new 183,500 square foot facility is underway and expected to open in October 2014.

JAX is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with three locations nationwide.

In addition to the UConn branch in Farmington, JAX maintains laboratories in Sacramento, Calif., and its flagship location in Bar Harbor, Maine. JAX aims to solve the problems of disease and improve human health through genomic research and empowerment of the global biomedical community, according to the institution’s press release.

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The Rainbow Center is hosting a panel on transgender violence today, starting at noon and running until 1:30 p.m. in Room 403 at the Student Union.

The occasion is the International Trans Day of Remembrance, an event to memorialize the victims of transgender violence all around the world. Panelists will talk about their own history with the transgender movement and the challenges they have encountered. A Q-and-A session will follow this discussion, giving members of the audience the opportunity to voice their own thoughts.

Anyone who is interested in learning more after the panel can stay for the 2 p.m. showing of “Still Black: A Portrait of Black Transmen,” a documentary examining the lives of six transmen as they discuss their experiences.

Headlining the event is one of the individuals featured in “Still Black,” the Reverend Louis Mitchell. According to transfaithonline.org, Mitchell has been a leader in the transgender community since the late 80s, having served as the executive director at the Oshun women’s drop center in San Francisco, a board member of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, and a founding member of Recovering the Promise Ministries, among other distinctions.

The International Trans Day of Remembrance is a ceremony held annually on Nov. 20.

According to transgenderdor. org, the occasion has its roots in a 1999 candlelight vigil held in San Francisco to honor victims of transgender violence.

From there the event has grown as a worldwide effort to inform the public about these hate crimes.

Lyn Alexander, a student worker in the Rainbow Center and a 7th-semester women’s, gender, and sexuality studies major, described the event’s goals, saying “the primary objective is to remember those we’ve lost, particularly those

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These photos show events hosted at the Rainbow Center. Today, the center will have a panel discussion on transgender violence.

on the transfeminine spectrum.”

This spectrum included individuals who have a body that might typically be identified as male, but who have a feminine expression or identity. Lyn explained that these individuals have too often been left out of the wider equal rights movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual

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and transgender people. This Day of Remembrance serves to memorialize specific victims, to help the public understand the severity of this problem and address the lack of media attention given to transgender problems.

Lyn used the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell as an example of this inattention, saying that

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“Transgender individuals can be left out of LGBT activism,” said Lyn. “Youth of color, transwomen have been pushed aside.”

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New mental health care regulations should ensure better care

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ccording to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in four adults is suffering from a diagnosable mental disease.

And many of these patients who are diagnosed with mental disease lost health coverage before the Affordable Care Act kicked in.

However, even though it is illegal to drop health coverage for patients with mental conditions, many mental health treatments are not covered by health insurances.

That is until two weeks ago…

Kathleen Sibelius, the U.S Health and Human Services Secretary, announced new regulations on the 2008 mental equity law.

In 2008, the George W. Bush administration signed into law the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. However, Bush left office in 2009 before officially forming rules that implemented the core part of the lawrequiring doctors and insurers to treat mental health as the same as physical health.

The law looked menacing in ink, but many health insurances were not forced to abide by the rule, according to the New York Times. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act had no teeth.

Before Sibelius announced new regulations, health insurance companies would often cover mental illness in a more limited fashion than physical health. Now these new regulations will require insurers to charge similar co-payments regardless if the treatment is for physical or mental health, according to CNN. By implementing new regulations in the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, mental health will receive more awareness and better treatment. Furthermore, more individuals will seek treatment instead of masking their symptoms, as it will be covered by their health insurance.

Most importantly, these new regulations highlight an important key to resolving a recent trend that has plagued American society. Shootings and violent outbursts are occurring at alarming rate and most of these mass causality incidents are caused by mentally unstable patrons of America’s health non-system.

By bringing this paper tiger to life, and allowing the opportunity for more individuals to seek help with their mental conditions is the best and the least we can do in the wake of the Newtown massacre.

“The personal toll for families and individuals is beyond their experience … this is a personal toll that we take on as a country to help people achieve the promise of recovery,” said Sibelius in regard to the Newtown shooting.

Given the intense retaliation Republicans and gun owners have responded with to attempts at legislating gun control, this new law is the best step in the right direction to reducing gun- and mental health-related violence.

Why Black Friday is becoming the Internet Explorer of made-up shopping holidays

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t Thanksgiving next week, Americans will likely be spending time with family, eating turkey and watching football. However, many might also head to retailers and camp out for the supposedly unbelievable deals available the day after Thanksgiving, which has come to be known as Black Friday. While the hype may lead you to believe in the crucial importance of this upcoming Nov. 29, the fact of the matter is that Black Friday’s relevance has

By Kayvon Ghoreshi been waning and will only Commentary Editor continue to do so this year and next.

Traditionally, Black Friday was thought of as the start of the holiday season and also the start of holiday shopping. However, as it has turned out, the day after Thanksgiving is completely arbitrary. This year, some retailers are starting their sales on Thursday evening, pushing Black Friday into Thanksgiving, but perhaps that isn’t as glaring as knowing that retailers started sales a few months ago. Walmart started their holiday layaway back in August. Toys ‘R Us had Black Friday-like sales starting in September and throughout October so as to help customers avoid the “Christmas creep.” Target had an online Black

Friday sale back in September. Why the push at times when no one is fathomably thinking about the holidays?

The problem with the holiday shopping season from a business perspective is that it isn’t long enough. Starting on Black Friday this year, there are only 25 days until Christmas unlike last year’s 31 day period. This narrows the window with which retailers can take advantage of the holiday shopping period.

However, it really didn’t take that long for retailers to figure out how arbitrary the date was. This wasn’t the summer solstice; the holiday shopping season could effectively start whenever they wanted it to. Hence, it is slowly becoming more commonplace for holiday campaigns to start before Thanksgiving and even before Halloween as evidenced by the Kmart September commercial with the tagline “Don’t let the holidays sneak up on you.”

In addition to losing its significance as the start of the holiday season, Black Friday is also losing its title as “the biggest shopping day of year.” Part of that reason is that the fluidity of the start of holiday shopping season has created multiple other days of sales as previously mentioned. Naturally, sales on those days could take away from potential sales on Black Friday. The other half is the rise of other big shopping days, such as Cyber Monday, which surpassed Black Friday last year. This year, the Adobe Digital Index is predicting that Cyber Monday will bring in $2.3 billion as compared to Black Friday which is predicted to bring in $1.6 billion. Thanksgiving Day and

Green Monday, apparently what the second Monday of December is called, are each expected to bring in over $1 billion.

Thanks to the Internet, consumers don’t need to wait in long lines, lose sleep or fear getting pepper sprayed and trampled by people trying to get their hands on a cheap gaming console. That is the allure of something like Cyber Monday. You don’t have to leave your house and can get almost all the same deals with a few clicks. The increase in mobile shopping also helps. Adobe is expecting mobile commerce to increase by 40 percent this year for the holiday season, meaning more people will likely be shopping during commercial breaks of the football game and not waiting in the cold at their local Walmart. Retailers such as Target, Sears, Amazon and Best Buy are all ensuring to have online and mobile offerings to account for this shift in consumer preference.

Like Internet Explorer, Black Friday isn’t going anywhere and it will stick around for the numerous people who, for some reason, get a kick out of doing things the hard way. But given the trends over the past few years, it seems the days of Black Friday’s prominence are behind it as other made-up shopping holidays have gained popularity and are not only making more than Black Friday, but also doing so with a better customer experience.

 Kayvon.Ghoreshi@UConn.edu  3rd-semester molecular and cell biology

Poor handling of cases by Office of Community Standards

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ecently, the Huffington Post ran a story about a witness to an assault who feared retaliation if she testified against the individual who committed the crime. She was told, “If you feel unsafe, then you shouldn’t testify at all.” If you have not seen this quote yet, you might think I am referring to the trial of Whitey Bulger, the organized crime leader from Boston who was sentenced to life in prisBy Gregory Koch on earlier Staff Columnist this month.

After all, Bulger and his henchmen intimidated many witnesses during their years in power.

Sadly, this quote comes not from Bulger and his fellow mafiosi, but from an administrator at this university.

Alyssa Palazzo was a student at UConn last October, when, in her words, “(she) awoke to screaming behind (her) oncampus apartment and witnessed the incident in which UConn running back Lyle McCombs abused his girlfriend while a group of young men stood by and watched.”

McCombs’ punishment from then-coach Paul Pasqualoni was to miss the first quarter of UConn’s next game. This is very minor punishment compared to the nature of the offense, in which McCombs

yelled at, spat at and hit his girlfriend.

Things went downhill from there. Palazzo offered to testify to the Office of Community Standards, but asked if her identity would remain private. She was told McCombs had the right to know his accuser. Palazzo said she feared retaliation since she lived in the same building as McCombs. When she addressed her concerns to an administrator from Community Standards, she replied with the aforementioned quote.

There were several feasible solutions to ensure Palazzo’s safety. The easiest one would be to move her to another residence hall and forbid McCombs from having any contact with her. It would be better to move McCombs to another dorm since he was the offender, but moving Palazzo would at least solve the problem without requiring much effort. However, Community Standards dismissed Palazzo’s safety concerns and refused to discipline McCombs.

Palazzo says she felt unsafe for the remainder of the year, fearing McCombs would retaliate against her for getting him in trouble.

“I couldn’t walk back to my apartment after an evening class,” Palazzo wrote. “I was afraid to go to the library at night; I couldn’t take the

trash out after dark.” Because of the administration’s inaction, Palazzo was put in a scary and potentially dangerous situation due to her testimony.

This is witness intimidation, plain and simple. Palazzo admits she was reluctant to testify out of fear for her safety, but ultimately decided to do so after remembering how terrified McCombs’ girlfriend seemed. Unfortunately, there may be other witnesses in Palazzo’s situation who chose not to testify rather than risk becoming a victim themselves.

If this were a criminal case, rather than being handled

by Community Standards, that administrator would be charged with obstruction of justice and likely sent to prison for the statement she made.

Instead, she got off without punishment, as did McCombs himself. Intimidating witnesses should not be allowed in any disciplinary proceeding, whether it is in a court of law or a university office.

Furthermore, just as legal authorities provide protection to witnesses who are concerned for their safety, the university should do the same in Community Standards proceedings. The administration should not have ignored Palazzo’s concerns, but attempted to resolve them so that she would feel safe in her own residence hall. A bare

minimum resolution would be moving her elsewhere on campus. Of course, this still would let McCombs off without any punishment, which is not right. The administration ignored Palazzo’s testimony even after she put herself in potential danger to give it. Instead, they should have investigated with their full power and disciplined McCombs rather than forcing Palazzo to move if she wanted to be safe.

Assault is a serious crime and McCombs should have been punished severely for it. Instead, his only discipline was missing 15 minutes of one football game.

Furthermore, witnesses to assault should not feel intimidated, either by the people they are accusing or by the UConn administration.

The administrator who told Palazzo not to testify if she felt unsafe should be fired for obstructing a community standards investigation, assuming such a charge exists. If such a charge does not exist, it should be created to ensure this never happens again. Witness intimidation is something we would expect from Whitey Bulger, not our own university.

 Gregory.Koch@UConn.edu  7th-semester actuarial science  @gregoryakoch

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Chamber music showcases student talent

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Left to Right: Peter Nowak on violin, Hannah Traver on violin, Spencer Morgan on viola and Matthew Rescsanski on cello perform in a quartet during last night’s UConn Piano and Strings Chamber Music Ensemble recital.

By Kevin Costello Campus Correspondent

On Tuesday, the UConn Piano and Strings Chamber Music Ensemble featured an array of musical talent. As the name suggests, students showed off their dedication and commitment to many different instruments.

The evening kicked off with an introduction from Sally Coo, coordinator of Chamber Music at UConn. She made a few remarks about the musicians, saying that all the students “worked tirelessly and with much commitment,” to bring to the stage the upcoming

performance. She then wasted no time in bringing out the first wave of musicians. The lights turned off in the hall and shone only on a black grand piano and a few music stands. There was much anticipation as the performers set up their respective places and shined their instruments. Each seat was then taken and the first musical notes were played. The audience was moved by the sounds of piano, violins, clarinets, flutes and cellos.

The instruments came together in a classically beautiful piece that put the audience right in the middle of a royal celebration. Each musician had a time to shine when the music

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slowed and gave way to solos.

The second performance featured a trio of violins, and another piano player. Jennifer Shames dazzled the audience with her elegant piano playing, which complimented the strong sound of violins perfectly. After that came the first appearance of the flute, bringing an entirely new sound to the stage.

In each performance, there were times of slow melody dominated by one instrument, and then a fast paced mix of every sound.

The audience could choose to follow one instrument’s progression or absorb the full sound. Among the pieces played were works by

greats Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Robert Schumann. These composers dominated the 18th, 19th and 20th century music scenes, composing irresistible displays of musical combination and variation.

The event was capped off by a dizzying display of talent in the finale that brought all sounds together. A 500-seat performance space, Von Der Mehden is used by students, staff and guest musician recitals. The hall hosts musicians on a large stage with lights that shine brightly on performers and not at all on the audience, thus creating the ideal setting for both

music playing and listening.

For those students interested in attending future events, Von der Mehden hosts a variety of events in the near future. A staff recital will take place on Saturday, November 23rd, featuring Kevin Bishop and Pabla Issa. Students are encouraged to relax and listen to the talent of performers. With finals on the minds of everyone at UConn, a musical escape will prove to be just what the doctor ordered.

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Panel discusses Indian diaspora caused by imperialism and slavery

By Kevin Costello Campus Correspondent

On Tuesday, the Konover Auditorium brought together a panel of scholars in an event titled Convergence: A Discussion of Diasporic Indian Art and Literature. The event discussed the impact that convergence has had on the diasporic Indian people.

The evening was moderated by Cathy Schlund-Vials, Professor of English and Director of Asian American Studies Institute at UConn.

One by one, she introduced the panelists, needing several minutes to cover the long list of accomplishments of each.

Among the panelists was Susan Bean, who plays an integral role in bringing Indian art to America. Bean is a researcher and writer who was a major player in bringing the first gallery of Indian Art to a museum in the United States.

Geetanjali Chanda, an India native, brought her expertise as a senior lecturer at Yale University.

Before the discussion began, it was first necessary for the audience to understand what “diaspora” means. Derived from the Greek word, diaspeirein, meaning ‘to scatter,’ diaspora refers to the displacement of any group of people from their original homeland. The word is used to describe the people that no longer call a place completely their own.

In the case of India, the diaspora came as a result of the heavy British influence in the 19th century. Indians were used by the British as indentured slaves, and over two million natives were forced to fight for the British and defend its empire. As

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Geetanjali Chanda, the senior lecturer at the Dodd Center’s lecture called “Convergence: A Discussion of Diasporic Indian Art and Literature, is a professor at Yale University

many natives were uprooted from their land, many stayed back to continue a culture rich in tradition. This proved to be the recipe of the Indian diaspora, the placement of some people into another culture, and the staying behind of others. Now the country is left with a scattered population, confused as to what culture they belong to, not knowing whether to conform or continue an old way of

life.

The problematic issues arise as these people create art. Due to their displacement, there is a huge gap between native Indian art forms and the works that were influenced by other cultures.

Chanda describes the issue as a “mapping problem,” where “mapping” refers to the tools used by outsiders to piece together their image of India.

Unfortunately, the people of

the West only see India as a reflection of movies and stereotypes. She, along with the other panelists, encourages those ignorant to the true culture of India to cross the gap that convergence and diaspora has created, and see the Indian culture as it truly is.

Hannah Luca, a junior here at UConn, reflected on the event. “In class, we read and talk about this, it’s interest-

ing to actually hear from expert in the field.”

Students can learn more about the topic and examine the art at the William Benton Museum of Art. The Benton features the exhibit, Convergence: Contemporary Art from India and the Diaspora, which runs through Dec. 15.

Kevin.Costello@UConn.edu

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Kiss and Tell: The do’s and don’ts

By Imaani Cain Campus Correspondent One of the consequences of living in a dorm, regardless of the people you interact with is, if you hook up with someone once, at least three other people will know about it. This, of course, isn’t meant to dissuade anyone from hooking up with the people they live with, but it does occasionally yield some negative effects.

What is it about students that make them unable to not kiss and tell? It’s likely linked to some patriarchal dominance factor: namely, that having sex isn’t really a success unless someone else knows about it. Women, of course, are encouraged to be more tight-lipped about their sexual dalliances in order to seem more desirable to men. This appears to fall under some odd merging of the Madonna-whore complex: women shouldn’t be prudes, but can’t be seen as being too slutty either.

Men, however, are actively encouraged to boast about their sexual exploits, which is perhaps why kissing-andtelling is so rampant in college. There is still enough of a taboo around sex to make any mention of it instantly scandalous.

For women, there is less bragging to be had. Many of my female friends frequently worry about the amount of people they’ve had sex with, and worry about reaching over 10 people in their college career.

“It’s just sort of bad,” said one of my friends. “It shouldn’t be, but that’s the way it is.”

To reach the infamous 10 is to suddenly be taken off of the market. The worry behind it is not centered on the fear of contracting sexually transmitting diseases or accidental pregnancies, but that their reputations will be ruined beyond repair.

In college, women aren’t meant to be virgins, but they aren’t allowed to be sexually free either.

As large as it is, UConn does make itself into a particularly irritating fishbowl at times. People are always fascinated with who’s having sex with whom. How else can you explain the fascination with celebrity and/or political sex scandals? What’s worse is that people are just as eager to blame someone for another’s indiscretions. However, a senior that I spoke to mentioned that, perhaps, college students aren’t having as much sex as they boast about.

“Everyone knows that guys usually lie about the sex they’re having,” she said. “You have to divide by three, and that’s probably the amount of people they’ve had sex with.”

Is this an outright rebellion against a long-gone puritanical age or perhaps the result of a prudish upbringing? Is the common practice of kiss and tell one that is truly innocent, or is it to increase one’s status?

Imaani.Cain@UConn.edu

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‘Mario Party’ Do you have friends? Do you want to lose all of them? Then I could not more strongly recommend playing “Mario Party” for the Nintendo 64 with them. If you don’t have a Nintendo 64, go ahead and play pretty much any installment of the frustrating series, because they’ll all have the same effect. In “Mario Party,” players can choose to take the role of any characters from the “Mario” series as they engage with their friends in an all-out friendly brawl.

The gameplay takes place primarily on a large playing board, where players can move around and interact with the various spaces, but upon the conclusion of the turn cycle, the fun begins.

Each round, one mini-game is selected for players to participate in, whether on teams or totally separate, with coins being rewarded to the victors.

Most of them are fun, but if you happen to beat your friends, watch out.

This game has ended friendships.

-Zach Lederman

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The Sony Playstation 4 is worth the wait and their best console product yet

By Alex Sferrazza Staff Writer Over a decade ago when that slogan was introduced it was impossible to know just how blurry the line between the digital and physical worlds would become. After years of technological improvements and a console generation that, despite a rough start, has produced a series of titles that have elevated the medium to heights unfathomable a decade ago, the Playstation 4 has finally arrived.

The video game industry has at long last truly entered the eighth generation of home consoles with last Friday’s launch of Sony’s Playstation 4. It’s been a seven-year wait for Playstation gamers to graduate to the PS4, the longest in the brand’s storied history. Has it been worth the wait? The answer is a resounding yes.

The first thing that strikes you when you first get your hands on the PS4 is just how compact the system is, an incredible fact considering the Sony engineers managed to fit a Blu-Ray drive, components twice as impressive as those seen in the PS3, and the power supply all in the box. A far cry from the original PS3’s infamous bulky

design, the PS4 is light and elegant, in a manner similar to the first PS3 slim only even more impressive. It would not be inappropriate to use the term “sexy” to describe the system. Its solid jet-black color and uniform prism design look like something straight out of “2001: A Space Odyssey.”

The system is incredibly quiet when being used without a disc, and even when one is inserted its still does a fantastic job of keeping the decibel limit to a minimum.

What is most striking about the PS4 is just how fast the system is. Everything from switching between app, games, movies and the Playstation Store is snappy.

Loading times are a fraction of what we’re used to expecting, and you can even play games while they are still being installed from the disc.

You no longer need to exit a game to check some of your settings.

Speaking of which, the interface is brilliant. The CrossMediaBar has been removed but the interface put in its place keeps the same principal design of laying out all

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The Playstation 4 is a step up from previous models and offers on of the best designs on the console ma

of your entertainment options on screen at once, only significantly simplified.

Most impressively, the number of ads seen on screen is kept to a minimal. Unlike the “Hong Kong” levels of excessive advertising seen on Xbox 360, with the exception of the Playstation Store itself, ads on your home screen are virtually nonexistent.

Of course the graphics output by the system look incredible.

Titles such as “Battlefield 4” and “Need for Speed Rivals” look almost hyper realistic, to

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tion console wars will officially commence. Will the PS4 be able to outdo Microsoft’s best efforts this generation or are we destined for another neck-andneck race for industry superiority? Only time will tell, but after a few days with the PS4 in hand, I can gladly report the Sony’s new system undoubtedly gives the company their best start in years.

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the point where you’d probably be dropping over a grand on a gaming PC for a similar visual experience. The system’s added power also keep frame rates high and consistent, with many titles outputting in native 1080p with few hiccups.

A fantastic feat of design and engineering, the PS4 is one impressive piece of technology. Time will tell if it will see the software support needed to match it. With the console’s primary competitor, Microsoft’s Xbox One about to touch down in a few days, the next genera-

Is there anything better than sneaking around like a ninja and assassinating your enemy before they even know you’re there? Gamers certainly don’t think so. Stealth action games have been a cornerstone of the video game industry since their inception, and it’s doubtful that they’re going anywhere. So let’s take a little stroll down memory lane and look at some of the best stealth action games.

No discussion of this sort can exist without talking about 1998’s “Thief.”

Originally released in 1998 by the nowdefunct Looking Glass Studios, “Thief” starred the young Garret, a master thief who is drawn into stopping the evil Trickster from destroying the world. The game was remarkable in that it not only allowed the player to control Garret from a third-person point of view, but focused on stealth aspects as opposed to combat.

The prevailing gameplay during that time was mainly firstperson shooters, so this was a rather large change. Despite being over fifteen years old, the game holds up surprisingly well, and is available on Steam for only a few dollars. If you have the time, don’t miss this one.

Next up is my personal favorite, 2012’s “Dishonored.”

It’s quite different than “Thief” in that it plays in first person and allows the player to focus on combat if they wish, but still relies heavily on stealth gameplay. The game grants the player a variety of different powers to get from point A to B without being seen, including a short-distance teleport, temporary mind-control of people and animals and the ability to distract enemies by

Sony’s PlayStation 4 console is an impressive piece of hardware to be sure. However, the company has outdone themselves with the totally redesigned DualShock 4 controller that is paired with the system. Sony’s DualShock line has served as the standard for the Playstation consoles ever since the first iteration replaced the Dual Analog controller on the original Playstation back in 1998.

U n s u r p r i s i n g l y, the same basic layout has been persevered for DualShock 4.

It’s incredible how light the DualShock 4 is, not bulky in the slightest. The controller also had a size reduction, with the handles being significantly shorter.

As a result, at first you might think the controller is too small but within minutes you’ll see just how comfortable it really is.

The shorter handles and slightly textured mold on the underside make gripping the controller for extended periods of time much more bearable.

Gone are the traditional start and select buttons. While the “Playstation Menu” button remains, the rest of the center of the controller is all new. A touchpad is the major addition.

The responsive touchpad proves to be seamlessly intuitive when implemented (such as swiping to view the map screen in “Assassin’s Creed”). It can also be clicked down to serve as an additional button and in some cases serves the same function as the old start button. An “options” button located to the touchpad’s right quickly brings up options in games while a “Share” button to the left will allow games to easily capture screenshots and

gameplay and upload them to the Internet, an extremely useful tool for certain gamers.

The accelerometer and gyroscope have been improved greatly rather than feeling shoehorned in like with the DualShock 3.

“Flower” in particular plays better than ever before as a result.

A speaker located below the touchpad is of fairly good quality (far better than that seen in the Wii Remote) and provides another extra dimension of immersion for titles that use the feature, such as “Resogun.”

DualShock 4’s joysticks retain their classic position at the bottom of the controller. This time around, they have had their surface area reduced and have been given an indent to allow for more precise control. The resulting product feels more comfortable to handle than any controller’s joystick since the Gamecube.

The D-Pad, square, circle, triangle and X buttons remain placed in the usual locations.

This time around however, the buttons are given a less “clicky” feel, so that it feels more natural every time you press them.

L2 and R2 buttons have undergone a redesign as well. While the flipper-like design seen on the DualShock 3 is retained to some degree, the buttons have had a significant reduction in size. Rather than getting in the way, this time the buttons are given a slight upward curve securing your grip and ensuring that “slipping” is kept minimum.

A micro USB port is used to charge the controller, allowing players the freedom to be creative in how they wish to charge the controller (standard

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‘Dishonored’ is a stealth game favored by gaming fans of assassin style game play.

summoning a horde of angry rats.

Unlike most stealth games, there are nearly infinite ways to accomplish your goals in each area and that’s what makes “Dishonored” so great.

The “Hitman” series is also worthy of being discussed.

The series focuses on Agent 47 and his many, many, many assassinations over the years.

Though, like “Dishonored,” you can choose to simply pull out your pistols and slaughter everyone in the area. The game encourages the player to accomplish their missions like a small knife, only killing when necessary, and utilizing tools such as poison and disguises to get the job done. At the end of each level, the player is rated on their performance and told if they were spotted and how many times.

Finally there’s the “Sly Cooper” series.

In these games, you take the role of “Sly

Cooper,” the latest in an ancient bloodline of thieves, as he sets about to steal various treasures and stop evil villains. Unlike the previous three titles, it’s a bit less serious in that you play as a cartoon raccoon with his turtle and hippo sidekicks, but all of the stealth action gameplay is present and accounted for. Unlike “Dishonored” and “Hitman,” combat is absolutely not emphasized in this one, as Sly can be defeated in just a single hit. Yes, you can still fight if you want, but it’s not easy. After all, Sly is a thief, not a warrior. Note that I’m going to ignore playing as Benny for now, because nobody liked playing as him in “Sly 2.”

You can pick up all three of the original “Sly” titles for the PS3 in the “Sly Collection” today.

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‘Battlefield 4’ adds excellent technical features

By Alex Sferrazza Staff Writer

Battlefield has been an incredible franchise for years.

However, with “Battlefield 3” in 2011, Electronic Arts and studio DICE brought to market a shooter that managed to steal attention from away from Activision’s blockbuster Call of Duty franchise. Gamers took notice and with “Battlefield 4” DICE has made a serious case for the series to become the new standard for competitive multiplayer shooters.

Regrettably, I must first address the campaign mode of the game, which stands as a predictably lackluster experience in comparison to the fantastic multiplayer suite.

Cookie cutter corridors litter much of the campaign, no different from every other shooter on the market. Characters are forgettable and their dialogue is as bland as a Jay Leno punch line. And clocking in at around six hours, it’s seriously on the shorter side of the single player spectrum.

“Battlefield 4” is a technical beast. The first use of DICE’s Frostbite 3 engine is an astounding success with gor-

geous visuals and textures, and less-than-expected frame rate drops.

Moving onto the multiplayer: this is what the next gen systems were made for.

Sixty-four player matches, running at a consistent 60 fps, on gigantic sized maps with destructible environments?

Oh, yes.

The biggest draw the game should have for new players in this.

Does taking out a skyscraper, dam or other structure during a match leveling the battlefield and forcing players to re-strategize.

Sound awesome?

The correct answer is yes.

While not always this impressive, the cataclysmic events really give “Battlefield 4” a wow factor unlike any other.

Beyond these events that can be triggered (some not as impressive as others) many of the environments are destructible to a degree unseen previously adding yet another dimension of realism to the title.

Not only do the larger maps in the game feature these incredible environments but

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‘Battlefield 4’ adds some excellent features to the franchise’s steady and predictable game play. The latest addition has a flawless multi-player suit and wonderful technical features.

they’re also littered with a plethora of land, air and aquatic vehicles providing a sense of variety unmatched by nearly every other multiplayer title on the market.

However, the game also does feature some smaller maps which play like your typical “Call of Duty” clone featuring next to none of the variety seen

in the larger maps.

Regrettably, the PS3 and 360 versions of the title only feature 24 player matchers, really depriving these players of the type of full scale battle experience that can be had on next gen consoles and PC. That being said, I don’t see why DICE was unable yet again to craft a single player experi-

ence on par with the incredible multiplayer suite. It’s not the worst I’ve ever played but it significantly undervalues my purchase of the product as whole. Gamers deserve better.

The multiplayer suite is also incredible, but unless you have a PS4 or high-end PC, you experience simply won’t be up to par on current generation

systems.

But if you’ve got money to spend, and don’t mind the knowledge that the single player mode isn’t all that great make no mistake, you’re purchasing the very best multiplayer title of the year, hands down.

Alex.Sferrazza@UConn.edu

Save the last humans ‘Chrono Trigger’ ages well in retro style ‘Resogun’

By Alex Sferrazza Staff Writer

“Save the last humans…”

Destined to become a meme, those imperative instructions echo through your DualShock 4’s speaker at the start of every game in “Resogun” and set the tone for the brilliant arcade shooter you’re about to play.

The retro arcade style shooter “Resogun” might just be the least hyped launch title for the Playstation 4. Despite being a downloadable title made on a budget, most likely a minor fraction of those allotted to other “AAA” launch titles such as “Knack” and “Killzone Shadow Fall,” “Resogun” is hands down the very best first party title in the PS4’s launch lineup.

Better yet, members of Sony’s PlayStation Plus service receive the game for free as long as they own a PS4.

The latest game from developer Housemarque, “Resogun” stands as a spiritual successor to the company’s previous efforts in the brilliant Super Stardust series, including “Super Stardust HD,” which still stands as one of the best downloadable titles ever to hit the Playstation 3.

“Resogun” is about as simple a title as you can get. Your goal is to shoot down enemies with your ship in order to clear levels. The usual arsenal of guns, bombs and a few powerups are at your disposal here.

It’s not a side scrolling shooter in the traditional sense. You’re placed on a cylindrical place that you can circle repeatedly.

It’s an odd concept but works great and helps distinguish the title from similar games. You can only shoot left and right, not up or down adding to the challenge.

Humans can be saved optionally to add an additional challenge to players. The boss fights at the conclusion of each level are a bit too easy, but at least they manage to explode in spectacular fashion.

The game gives players an incredible sense of speed and urgency similar to that seen in puzzle games. It may be easy enough to play but make no mistake, “Resogun” will challenge you significantly. Unless you keep moving at all times, chances are it’s game over.

The game clearly takes a significant amount of inspiration not only from the Stardust games, but from other classic shooters such as “Galaga” (more specifically, the recently released “Galaga Legions DX”).

Each of the stages, while similar, looks amazing. And when your screen is filled with enemies that you shoot down one by one, you’ll be amazed by just

how cool the game looks. While the core gameplay never varies too much, it’s the incredible HD aesthetics that make “Resogun” so much fun to pick up and play.

Games like “Resogun” also bring back that long forgotten video game staple, the high score.

The biggest incentive to keep playing “Resogun” isn’t typically to unlock more and more content, but to top your friends’ best efforts.

On that note, taking a cue from “Halo,” you can play co-op online with a friend that doesn’t alter the gameplay in any way but rather lets you enjoy the title together with a friend.

While all levels can be cleared in about an hour, you’ll constantly feel the urge to come back and try and top your high score. That said, if you don’t have Playstation Plus (a month of which is included for free with all new PS4s), the $14.99 asking price is a bit much for the amount of content. Fastpaced, incredibly cool looking and insanely addictive, “Resogun” makes one great old school shooter. If you have a Playstation 4 you should be playing this game right now.

“Resogun” 8.5/10

Alex.Sferrazza@UConn.edu

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cell phone chargers will come in handy for this). A headphone port on the controller will allow a variety of headphones to be used with the device, bringing the sound from the game into your ears and finally allowing you to play long into the night without disturbing others. (However, the device does not support Apple earbuds.) An included earbud mic can also be used to give basic voice commands and chat online.

With a variety of additions allowing developers to create a variety of great new games and fundamental design changes that improve the feel of the controller immensely, the DualShock 4 isn’t just the best DualShock yet, it might very well be the best home console controller ever and stands as a huge reason to make the leap to PS4.

Alex.Sferrazza@UConn.edu

AP

A memorial to Elvis Presley is displayed outside Graceland, Presley’s Memphis, Tenn. home.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The money-making enterprise called Elvis Presley has been sold.

Authentic Brands Group said Tuesday it has bought Elvis Presley’s intellectual property from CORE Media Group and is partnering with the founder of another company to operate the Graceland tourist attraction.

The purchase gives Authentic Brands control of Elvis Presley

Enterprises, which manages the licensing and merchandising rights to Presley’s image, name and likeness, in addition to a massive collection of music, photos, movies, television appearances and performance specials featuring the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

As part of the deal, National Entertainment Collectibles Association founder Joel Weinshanker acquires Graceland’s operat-

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‘Chrono Trigger’ is a time travel game that has transcended the test of time by remaining popular with modern game players.

To many people, the idea of time travel as a plot device can seem cheap. Indeed, in the last few years, time travel has spread like fungal spores among Hollywood films, from “Men in Black 3,” to the “Star Trek” reboot. Video games are no stranger to time travel being in their stories either, with famed titles like “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” and “Timesplitters.” But many years ago, in 1995, the most famous time-travel game was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System- “Chrono Trigger,” which remains an incredible experience today.

“Chrono Trigger” was developed by Squaresoft, which included some incredible staff like Nobuo Uematsu, the musical composer for many of the Final Fantasy titles. But one interesting inclusion in “Chrono Trigger’s” staff was none other than “Dragonball” creator Akira Toriyama, who did the character designs for the game. Today, “Chrono Trigger” remains one of the most-acclaimed videogames of all time, having re-releases on the Nintendo DS, the Wii Virtual Console and on iOS devices.

The story involves Chrono, a boy living in a fictionalized 1000 A.D. who wants to visit his

engineer friend Lucca at the millennial fair; she’s showing off a teleporter she built. But the demonstration goes awry, and soon, Chrono and his friends find out that the world will face a great cataclysm in 1999, at the hands of an interstellar monster known as Lavos. Can Chrono and his friends change the world’s fate?

In the technical sense, “Chrono Trigger” is incredible. Instead of random encounters with monsters like in Pokémon, you can see the monsters you’re going to fight before you get pulled into a battle. In this sense, you can simply walk past some monsters and avoid a fight altogether, though you’ll likely end up under-leveled for a boss fight. In addition, the images of the monsters and bosses are animated; this was quite an advancement from the static images used in Final Fantasy titles at the time.

The gameplay is simple enough that most people can pick it up, but not patronizing; there are some quite difficult fights you will face in “Chrono Trigger,” as many enemies have specific weaknesses that won’t seem obvious. But that just adds to the strategic fun you’ll have playing the game.

The characters are also completely charming. Most of them have relatively extensive backstories, and the backstories aren’t necessarily told to the player all

at once. Just when things seem dull, something that seemed vague before is fleshed out. The result in very extensive characters with backgrounds that are elaborate, but not needlessly convoluted. For the sake of spoilers, I can’t say too much about the characters, but I think many will find “Chrono Trigger’s” writing better than most games.

“Chrono Trigger” is also notable for having not one, but 12 ending sequences. Granted, most of them are nearly impossible to obtain unless you are playing a New Game Plus, where equipment and experience from a previous play through is carried over into a new one. Some of these endings require very specific criteria, but the overall idea is to reach and defeat the final boss at various points before you’re actually supposed to. Many of these endings are comedic; in fact, one of them allows you to meet the developers of the game.

Like an analog clock, “Chrono Trigger” is very well-crafted, even by today’s standards.

Whether you want to play it on the go on the Nintendo DS, or on the big screen by getting it on the Wii Virtual console, it’s about time you try out “Chrono Trigger.”

ing rights, according to a statement announcing the sale.

Weinshanker, Authentic Brands and the Presley family will partner in operating Graceland, it added.

A purchase price wasn’t disclosed. Also known as ABG, Authentic Brands Group is a New York-based intellectual property corporation that manages brands including Marilyn Monroe and Muhammad Ali. “This is an exciting day for Elvis and his fans,” Priscilla Presley, the singer’s former wife, said in a statement. “We look forward to working with the ABG team to further promote the legacy of Elvis. This is the opportunity the family has been envi-

sioning to expand the Graceland experience and enhance Elvis’ image all over the world.”

Presley’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, says she will continue to own the Graceland home and the original items inside it.

“The licensing and merchandising aspect of this business is not to be confused with the fact that the property will always remain with me and my family,” Lisa Marie Presley said.

Elvis Presley died at age 42 in Memphis on Aug. 16, 1977.

The Graceland home opened for tours on June 7, 1982.

Presley-related exhibits, restaurants and gift shops selling clothing and memorabilia are located across the street from the home.

More than 500,000 people visit Graceland each year, bringing in millions in tourist revenue for its owner and the city.

Elvis Presley Enterprises runs a worldwide merchandising and licensing business that keeps Elvis’ legend strong. In 2012, Elvis Presley Enterprises CEO Jack Soden said the licensing business generated about $32 million a year in revenue.

Plans to refurbish and modernize the tourist attraction had been put on hold, but they could be renewed now that the sale is complete. Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley both mentioned a possible expansion of Graceland in their statements Tuesday.

By Max Engel Campus Correspondent

Max.Engel@UConn.edu

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

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HOROSCOPES Today's Birthday (11/13/13). Creativity abounds this year, quite profitably. Write, record and document your expressions. This autumn and next spring prove especially fertile, with late next summer a perfect launch. Partnership grows and gets romantic. Career communications peaks with new opportunities around July 25. Work may include travel. Rest up next October for a busy winter season. Play.

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 9 -- You're on top of the world in a variety of ways. There are some interferences in romance. Invent something new in your relationship. Your self-confidence helps, but don't get arrogant. Try listening for what's wanted.

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UConn Classics: BACK IN MY DAY THESE USED TO BE COMICS.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 7 -- This week spins some good party days. Avoid excesses that could cloud your thinking, as tempers run a bit short now.

Relaxing is a priority. Plan a vacation, even just by scheduling time to do nothing.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Consider new opportunities; however, don't take a job you don't understand. Listen to your heart before saying yes. Until about the middle of next year, it's easier to save money. Take advantage.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 8 -- Travel is appealing, although it could be challenging. Expand your boundaries. Team actions move toward goals you set some time in the past. Be polite.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 8 -- Focus on what you love, and the money will come. Tailor your passion to the market. Track your finances to increase the bottom line. Reaching an agreement could seem like a balancing act. Divining fact from fantasy gets easier.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Everything works better together with a reliable partner now.

Supporting each other, you both get farther. Your romantic fantasies seem more achievable. But there's still room for misunderstanding. Listen more than speaking.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Do like the bees, and get busy collecting nectar. There's plenty of work to be done around the hive. Use safe cleaning supplies. It's not necessarily the best time for romance. Make long-term plans. Creature comforts are nice.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Home is where the heart is. The next two days are good for domestic projects. And your income seems to rise naturally, now that Neptune's direct. Trust your own good judgment. Keep in action, and pace yourself.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- An unexpected bonus arises. It's easier to achieve your goals.

You're getting smarter by the minute, but don't get cocky. There's a lesson here. Postpone romance until you get it. Write your musings.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Focus on making honest money. Your dreams are more achievable, now and for the next seven months. Complete one project, and then dream up new ones. Remain obsessed with details.

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- For the next seven months with Neptune direct, work and career flow forward. Decisions seem easier. Take care, but don't get stopped by old fears. Consider what you want.

Slow down and contemplate.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- There's room for conflict and disagreement but also for love and pampering. Find the balance you strive for. Things are falling into place. For the next few months, it's easier to understand abstract thoughts.

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A lecture by Dr. Jaqueline McGrath of the UConn School of Nursing raised awareness for the March of Dimes program.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

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France, Portugal rally for wins to reach World Cup

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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 3rd goal during the World Cup qualifying playoff match between Sweden and Portugal in Stockholm, Sweden, Tuesday, Nov.19, 2013.

(AP) – Cristiano Ronaldo scored a dazzling hat trick to lift Portugal into next year's World Cup at the expense of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Sweden, and France came back in remarkable fashion to overtake Ukraine for a berth in the 32-nation field for next year's tournament in Brazil.

Iceland failed to become the least populous nation to reach soccer's top tournament, losing to Croatia on a thrilling final night of European qualifying.

Greece, Ghana and Algeria also earned berths, and Mexico took a 5-1 lead into the second leg of its playoff against New

Zealand.

The final berth will be determined Wednesday night, when Uruguay defends a 5-0 advantage against Jordan. The draw is Dec. 6 at Bahia, Brazil.

Ronaldo's second international hat trick gave Portugal a 3-2 win at Stockholm and a 4-2 aggregate victory.

"It felt complicated for a moment after they scored," Ronaldo said. "We suffered a little bit and then, well, we scored two more goals."

Ronaldo, who scored in Portugal's 1-0 home win last Friday, scored off a pass Joao

Stypulkoski: It's never easy, but I love these Huskies from I LOVE, page 12

“…cause we support the Huskies, the Huskies, the Huskies…”

Frankly, it’s the least I can do for a team that’s given me so much. Two roommates, my closest friends and countless hours spent straining vocal chords – my college career has been largely shaped by this team. The road trips, the parties, the throat-throbbing support, it’s all just a little bit of payback for helping define these four years.

Of course, it hasn’t all been easy. Three straight years, the season has ended in tears for both the players and this core group of support I’m lucky enough to be a part of.

A PK loss to Brown in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2010. A devastating mistake in overtime of the conference finals against St. John’s in 2011. PKs again against Charlotte in the 2011 Elite Eight. A lastminute goal against Creighton at the same stage in 2012.

Including Sunday’s nine-round PK loss to UCF in the conference

finals, I’ve witnessed five soulcrushing, heart-wrenching losses in my time here. After the most recent one, I was reduced to sobs on my apartment floor alongside eight other tear-soaked friends.

No, with this team, it’s never easy.

This year’s NCAA tournament will be no different. For the past two seasons, the Huskies’ motto, “unfinished business,” has reflected that heartbreak. At some point, in order to finally make the elusive College Cup – soccer’s Final Four – this team will have to exorcise their late-season demons.

If they do, a trip to PPL Park in Philadelphia is in my future. “…and that’s the way we like it, we like it, we like it.”

So, hopefully, I’ll see you in Baltimore, boys. And Philly too.

Because I love ya. And I owe ya for letting me tag along on what’s been a helluva four-year ride.

Now do me a favor and keep it going, because I’m not ready for this journey to end just yet – unless of course there’s a national championship trophy sparkling at the end of the tunnel.

Matthew.Stypulkoski@UConn.edu

Moutinho in the 50th minute.

The 32-year-old Ibrahimovic tied the score in the 68th and put the hosts ahead 2-1 with a free kick three minutes later, leaving Sweden trailing on away goals.

Goals by Ronaldo in the 77th and 79th minutes sealed the homeand-home, total-goals series for Portugal, which will be going to its fourth straight World Cup. Sweden and Ibrahimovic will miss soccer's top tournament for the second straight time.

"Of course I'm disappointed. I wanted to play the World Cup," Ibrahimovic said. "We did our best. Unfortunately, we played against a better team — better than us, no doubt."

It was the 26th professional hat trick for Ronaldo, who has 23 for Real Madrid and one for Manchester United. His first three-goal game for Portugal was Sept. 6 at Northern Ireland.

"It just hurts right now," Sweden coach Erik Hamren said.

"It is a dream, an ambition that has died. It's hurting for everyone."

France overturned a two-goal deficit from the first leg and beat Ukraine 3-0 on goals by Mamadou Sakho and Karim Benzema followed by a 72ndminute own goal by Oleg Gusev.

Les Bleus, the 1998 world champion, played with a

man advantage after Yevhen Khacheridi was given a red card for fouling Franck Ribery in the 47th minute.

Sakho began the comeback in the 22nd minute with his first international goal, and Benzema tied the home-and-home, totalgoals series in the 34th with his third goal in his last four matches for France.

France went ahead in Paris when Gusev, who entered in the 64th minute, turned in a cross under pressure from Sakho. Les Bleus qualified for their 10th straight major tournament.

"It's the magic of football.

Four days ago we were bad, very bad," France coach Didier Deschamps said. "I've experienced some great moments but this one is special."

At Zagreb, Croatia won 2-0 following a 0-0 tie at Iceland last week. Dario Mandzukic scored in the 22nd minute, then was given a red card nine minutes later for a studs-up tackle against Johann Gudmundsson.

Mandzukic's goal came after Ivan Rakitic's cross was deflected into the penalty area by Ivan Perisic.

Darijo Srna added a goal in the 47th for Croatia, which won the home-and-home, total-goals series 2-0 and qualified for its fourth World Cup since becom-

ing an independent state in 1991.

Iceland has a population of about 320,000.

"Croatia deserved to win," Iceland defender Ragnar Sigurdsson said. "It was the better team, especially today, and there is no doubt it deserves to go to Brazil. We felt it might go better for us after Mandzukic was sent off, but we did not get any space on the pitch."

Greece reached its second straight World Cup and third overall, beating Romania on 4-2 aggregate with a 1-1 draw.

Kostas Mitroglou, who scored twice last Friday at Piraeus, gave Greece the lead in the 23rd minute. Romania tied the score in the 55th minute when a botched Greek clearance led to an own goal by Vassilis Torosidis.

In Cairo, Ghana qualified for its third straight World Cup, defeating Egypt on 7-3 aggregate with a 2-1 loss that knocked out the Pharaohs and American coach Bob Bradley. Trailing 6-1 from the first leg last month, Egypt took a 2-0 lead on goals by Amr Zaki in the 25th minute and Gedo in the 84th. Kevin PrinceBoateng scored for Ghana on a counterattack in the 89th.

Egypt has not qualified for the World Cup since 1990, and Bradley said he would leave if his team didn't qualify. Ghana

also eliminated Bradley's U.S. team in the second round of the 2010 tournament.

Algeria earned Africa's last berth, beating Burkina Faso 1-0 for a 3-3 aggregate tie and a victory on away goals. Madjid Bougherra scored off a scramble in the 49th minute.

Marc Janko scored in the 33rd minute after lax defensive marking, giving Austria a 1-0 exhibition win over the United States in Vienna. Hungarian referee Istan Vad failed to allow a goal for the United States when Geoff Cameron's header off Michael Bradley's corner kick deflected off an arm of Marko Arnautovic and appeared to cross the goal line in the 17th minute before it was swatted away by goalkeeper Robert Almer.

Defending champion Spain endured a miserable return to the scene of its World Cup triumph in 2010, losing an exhibition 1-0 to South Africa at FNB Stadium, formerly known as Soccer City.

Per Mertesacker scored on a header off Toni Kroos' cross that gave Germany a 1-0 exhibition victory that sent England to consecutive home losses for the first time in 36 years. England, beaten 2-0 by Chile on Friday, had not lost consecutive matches at Wembley since defeats to Wales and Scotland in 1977.

No. 2 Seminoles' backup QB tries to stay ready TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Backup Florida State quarterback Sean Maguire has gone from being an afterthought to one of the most valuable players on the Seminoles' roster in a span of 10 days.

He began the season as the No. 3 quarterback, but moved up when Jacob Coker had season-ending knee surgery last Tuesday. On Wednesday, the sexual assault investigation of Jameis Winston became public and Maguire's value increased exponentially.

One injury or one development in the case and Maguire is the starting quarterback of the undefeated, second-ranked Seminoles.

"It's a different mindset, obviously," Maguire said. "From being two plays away (to) one play away, it's a lot different.

"I just try to prepare myself a lot more."

Maguire, a redshirt freshman, got his first career snap two weeks ago against Wake Forest after Coker tore his meniscus. He started the second half against Syracuse with the No. 1 offense after the Seminoles led 38-0.

The situation allowed coach

Jimbo Fisher to give Maguire some much-needed game experience. Maguire completed 3 of 5 passes for 21 yards with a touchdown and an interception against the Orange.

"Very pleased with his first time out there in that situation with the (starters) in the huddle," Fisher said. "Very critical for him to get out there and do that."

Fisher and teammates rave about Maguire's confidence and competitiveness. Those qualities gave teammates faith in his ability while fans worried.

"Sean's been the same guy since he stepped on campus," running back Karlos Williams said. "He's been lifting, running, training, preparing himself filmwise physically and mentally to be in that position. Sean has always had that confidence to be like, 'I can make a play if it needs to be made.'

"He stepped in, he was very calm. During practice all that week, he was very calm. ...

Never rushed anything. It definitely showed (that) on the football field Saturday."

Maguire committed to Florida State before Winston was in the fold. Fisher was impressed by his athleticism and Maguire

showed a strong arm in few opportunities to throw the ball — he operated the run-based, Wing-T offense at Seton Hall Prep (N.J.). Maguire could have been relegated to a college career spent holding the clipboard — especially after Winston won the job before the season.

"He's very confident in his abilities," Fisher said of Maguire.

"Guys who are true competitors don't let other people affect where they go to school. If that's where (they) want to go, they go."

Maguire said he "talked to coach Fisher right after (Winston) committed, I told him I'm not going anywhere. ... I wanted to stick to my word."

Any concerns of sitting behind Winston for four years should have dissipated by now.

Winston is a Heisman Trophy front-runner that broke Phillip Rivers' record for the most touchdown passes by an ACC freshman. He will have the opportunity to go the NFL after the 2014 season and NFL experts expect him to be a firstround pick. Coker will be a senior in 2015, if he stays.

"He's a very underappreciated for his talent and potential," cen-

ter Bryan Stork said. "He's a guy that, if he's committed, he's committed. That's in his personality. I never once questioned if he was going to leave.

"He knows eventually if he stays true to the process, he'll get his chance. " Maguire is likely to get a significant amount of playing time against Idaho (1-9) on Saturday.

Winston has only played an entire game three times this season — against then-No. 25 Boston College, No. 7 Clemson and then-No. 7 Miami. The Seminoles have had at least a 38-point halftime lead in three of the last four games. The Vandals have only held one team to less than 37 points this year, and that's against 1-9 Temple.

"I'm excited, especially knowing you're going to get a lot more playing time," Maguire said. "First time's out of the way, so now I'm just going to get better and have fun out there.

"The only thing that's really different, I never really changed anything as far as what I do during the week. Except now I just get a lot more reps in practice.

So, obviously, it helps big time on the weekends."

Women's hockey scores another late goal, earns draw at Brown

By Ryan Tolmich Campus Correspondent

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The season may be young, but the UConn women’s hockey team is making a habit of finding late goals.

The Huskies already have two overtime wins on the season, despite winning only three games all of last season.

The Huskies were able to find yet another big time goal Tuesday, as Michela Cava was able to find the back of the

net with less than two minutes remaining to give the Huskies a 1-1 draw at Brown University.

Despite outshooting the Bears by a tally of 35-27, UConn found themselves down a goal late, as a Sarah Robson goal gave the hosts the lead early in the second period.

However, UConn showed the resolve and pride that have already come to describe the Chris MacKenzie led Huskies, as Cava’s last goal is a big time display of the Huskies’ fighting

spirit.

The Huskies were able to find the game-tying goal at the 18:22 mark of the matchup’s final frame.

Junior Kayla Campero was able to find Emily Snodgrass, who put a shot on goal. Her initial shot was stopped by Brown goaltender Aubree Moore.

However, an alert Cava was able to pounce on the rebound and give the Huskies new life.

The Huskies were the beneficiaries of a big game from

goaltender Sarah Moses, as the senior stopper, whose record improves to 2-3-1, stopped 26 shots on the evening.

With the tie, the Huskies find themselves with a 4-6-2 record, including a 1-2-1 conference mark. The Huskies will look to build off of Cava’s late game heroics as they head into a weekend home-and-home with conference rival Boston College.

Ryan.Tolmich@UConn.edu

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solely his fault. Sure, he might not even get to 1,000 yards, but when backup running back Bernard Pierce (who is no slouch) can’t find any lanes either, it’s a direct reflection on the offensive line. The defense has held their ground—Terrell Suggs and Elvis Dumervil have weekly field days on opposing quarterbacks—but you can’t replace the leadership that Lewis and Reed brought to the table overnight. The Ravens’ upcoming schedule consists of three consecutive home contests, all of which are very winnable: the Jets, Steelers, and Vikings. Now or never, I suppose.

3. You can never count out teams led by QB’s with multiple rings.

The Steelers and Giants started out a combined 0-10. For Pittsburgh, the lowest point was falling to Minnesota, 34-27, in London.

For New York, the low points have been a plenty, but one in particular was the 38-0 loss in Carolina. Yes, Ben Roethlisberger, Eli Manning and their respective squads were struggling mightily.

You’d be a fool to count out someone with two Super Bowl rings on their digits, however. Since the 0-4 hole, the Steelers are 4-2, and Big Ben has been a big reason why. He has just one interception in the four wins, and his 367-yard, four touchdown masterpiece this past Sunday versus the Lions have Pittsburgh right back in thick of things in the AFC. And it’s not only the wildcard that the Steelers are fighting for— with four division games remaining, it’s improbable but not impossible that they could win the AFC North.

As long as Roethlisberger stays hot, why not? Manning, meanwhile, threw 15 picks in the Giants’ six losses, many of which were terrible throws that had no business leaving the pocket. It’s not as if he’s in the MVP race suddenly, but Manning has cut down on the turnovers (two interceptions in the four wins) and is at least putting up a semblance of the numbers he should be with weapons like Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks, and Rueben Randle. With Roethlisberger and Manning under center, neither the Steelers nor Giants can be

taken lightly.

4. The Cardinals are flying under everyone’s radar.

Meet the Arizona Cardinals, the NFL’s version of the Portland Trailblazers at present time. As of Tuesday, the Trailblazers are 9-2, and it seems like their gaudy record is unbeknownst to anyone outside of Oregon. The Cardinals are 6-4, possess victories over the Panthers and Lions, and are contending with the 49ers and Bears for the second wildcard slot.

Huh? The same Cardinals with Carson Palmer at QB and a running attack that makes Trent Richardson look like a threat (Sorry Trent)?

I warn you, though. Before you buy a ticket and hop on the bandwagon, Arizona’s remaining slate is practically insurmountable. The next two weeks, they face two division leaders in the Colts and the Eagles. In Weeks 16 and 17, they travel to Seattle before closing out against the 49ers.

Let’s not say the Cardinals are real just yet.

5. No one wants to claim that 2nd AFC wildcard position.

We still have six weeks to go—which can take as long

ciate it, and winning Friday night you didn’t get a chance to enjoy it because we had another game Sunday. When we got home I think we were able to take a deep breath and look back and it was a heck of an effort. They are proud of themselves and I think that’s what’s most important. They are proud of themselves. They are proud of what they did.

They feel great about what they did, and we as coaches couldn’t be happier for them.”

Despite their impressive performance against top ranked teams, their matchup against Oregon tonight does not come at an ideal time because the Ducks play such a different type of game, Auriemma said.

“They have a unique style they are committed to and you have to deal with it,” Auriemma

said. “We saw a little bit of it when we went out there last year but you have a different cast of characters that are more in tune with Paul Westhead’s system and they run it. They are going to shoot their 40 threes whether you do anything about it or not. There’s nothing you can do about it, they are going to get their shots off. They take advantage of the fact that, generally speaking, people aren’t great at transition defense.”

Oregon has won two of their first three home games. The Ducks beat their first opponent CSU Bakersfield 131-91, but lost their last game against Sacramento State 97-85. This will be Oregon’s first away game after a tough loss and although the Huskies are aware of the Ducks’ three point shots,

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) walks to the sideline after a sack and fumble recovered by the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, in Foxborough, Mass.

as a century in the sports world—but I’ve already seen advertisements in the local newspaper selling a playoff position in the AFC. Seriously, are the Jets, Chargers, or dare I say even the Dolphins or Ravens going to step up and run away with a postseason berth? Honestly, it won’t even take that much—if the season

ended this second, the Jets, the same mediocre Jets that most recently got demolished

by Buffalo and are considering benching Geno Smith, would be in. That’s sad. Like, NFC East sad. What I love is because these squads are so pedestrian, the Steelers, Browns, and technically the Titans are still alive. It’s a

beautiful thing or an absolute joke, depending on how one looks at it. Either way, whoever does nab that 6-seed gets the grand prize of traveling to either New England or Indianapolis in the first round. Can you say “oneand-done?”

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prove their depth and keep their undefeated season afloat.

Breanna Stewart racked up 26 points against Maryland, while Saniya Chong, who didn’t perform her best against Maryland, bounced back against Penn State and scored 16 points. Players stepped up at the most critical time to perform their best impressing not only the coaches, but also themselves.

“It’s something we as coaches have talked about since Sunday, since the game ended. We talked about, let’s enjoy the experience that they did, what they were able to do Monday, Friday, Sunday,” Auriemma said. “You know, when you are in the middle of it, you don’t really appre-

they don’t seem very apprehensive.

“I never envisioned this.

When the schedule was put together, we knew it was going to be difficult. That many games in that short period of time, but at the time I thought, you know, it’s not that bad. We will get through it. And then when you have the two kids go down it changes everything in some ways,” Auriemma said.

“Tomorrow’s game, if we had Morgan and Kaleena, it would be real entertaining for the fans. 150-130, that would be a lot of fun. Unfortunately, I don’t know if we can play in that kind of game given what we have now, but I would love to have seen it happen. But they will be fine.”

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Pistons hold off Knicks for 92-86 win AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

(AP) — Josh Smith and the Detroit Pistons finally went up against a team they could handle defensively.

That would be Carmelo Anthony and the slumping, injury-riddled New York Knicks.

Rodney Stuckey scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half, and the Pistons beat the Knicks for the first time in eight meetings, 92-86 on Tuesday night.

Smith added 19 points for the Pistons, who had allowed at least 109 points to four of their previous five opponents. They held New York to 43 percent shooting.

"We're long, we're athletic," Smith said. "There shouldn't be a reason why we can't do that each and every night. Hopefully we're turning the corner and we're establishing ourselves on the defensive end."

Only one other team, the Boston Celtics, had been held under 90 points this season by the Pistons.

Detroit led 71-63 after three quarters and scored the first seven points of the fourth.

New York cut the lead to four in the final minute, but the Knicks couldn't reduce the deficit to one possession.

Anthony led the Knicks with 25 points. New York (3-7) has lost three in a row.

"We didn't do anything on the offensive end, and then we didn't get the stops we needed at the end. We put ourselves in a situation where we needed to get every stop down the stretch, and that's tough to do," New York's Kenyon Martin said.

"We're going to get this together. Teams go through slumps like that during a season, but we are doing it in November, so it gets magnified. We just have to figure out our problems on offense."

Greg Monroe had 16 points and 11 rebounds for Detroit, and Andre Drummond added 13 points and 11 boards.

New York guard Raymond Felton missed the game because of an injured lower

back and left hip area. Beno Udrih started at guard, his first start of the season.

Martin also got his first start of 2013-14 for the Knicks, giving them some size against Detroit's big front line. New York is already without Tyson Chandler because of a broken leg.

Neither team led by more than six in the first half.

The Pistons (4-6) were ahead 55-54 before going on a 7-0 run in the third quarter. Smith made a 3-pointer, and Anthony was called for a technical foul moments later — after he apparently thought he was fouled on a missed shot.

Stuckey made the free throw, and a 3-pointer by Kyle Singler made it 62-54.

"I think we lost our composure there in the third quarter," Knicks coach Mike Woodson said. "First quarter, we were really good offensively, but as the game went on, we gradually stopped executing and moving the ball. We played like a team

that was tired, but there was no reason for us to be tired.

Some of that is because of Raymond, but you can't use that as an excuse."

Stuckey started the fourth quarter with a fadeaway, and after Amare Stoudemire was called for a technical, Stuckey's free throw pushed the lead to 11. Stuckey added a 17-footer, and Drummond's dunk made it 78-63.

"My role is to come off the bench and just bring energy, and that's what I'm trying to do this year," Stuckey said.

Detroit's Brandon Jennings was bothered by an upset stomach early and scored only two points, but he had seven assists.

Stuckey shot 8 of 14 from the field.

"We kept the ball in his hands and he made plays for us," Pistons coach Maurice Cheeks said.

It was Detroit's first victory over the Knicks since March 18, 2011, when the Pistons beat New York 99-95.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.

(AP) — His arms finally free, Rob Gronkowski clapped when he saw the yellow flag in the end zone. The Patriots would have one more chance to win.

Seconds later, that chance was lost.

One day later, Bill Belichick wouldn’t discuss the officials’ decision to wave off a penalty on the final play when Carolina linebacker Luke Kuechly wrapped his arms around Gronkowski as Tom Brady’s pass sailed toward them.

There was nothing New England’s coach could do about the 24-20 loss to the Panthers on Monday night. Better to focus on his second straight prime-time challenge coming up Sunday night against the Denver Broncos.

“I don’t really have any comment to add about the offici-

ating or any of those calls,” Belichick said during a conference call Tuesday. “If you have any questions on that, you can talk to the league office and the officiating department. Let them give their explanation.”

With the ball at the Carolina 18 and a lineman bearing down on him, Brady didn’t step into the throw as he usually does.

The underthrown pass was intercepted by Robert Lester about 4 yards into the end zone. Gronkowski, a few yards behind Lester, couldn’t move toward the ball with Kuechly bear-hugging him.

Referee Clete Blakeman conferred for a few seconds with back judge Terrence Miles, who threw the flag.

Miles shook his head. Then Blakeman said there was no foul and the game was over.

Later, Blakeman told two pool

Football advice

By Matthew Kren Fantasy Football Columnist

the league against running backs, allowing 19.3 points to opposing backs, 3.5 points above the league average. Next week the competition is not as easy, as his Week 12 opponent is the No.2-ranked Jets.

New York only allows 11 points to opposing running backs, 4.8 points under the average. In the last three weeks, the Jets have allowed five, nine and 10 points as they have showed they can stop the run. Rice does not have an easy challenge this week in a season where he has been a disappointment to owners in every league. With a shaky offensive line and a quarterback who looks nowhere as good as he did last year, bench Rice this week against the stout Jets defense.

Players to Add: Bobby Rainey (Running Back, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Owned in only 2.3 percent of leagues, running back Bobby Rainey is coming off a 34-point fantasy performance. In Week 10 against the Dolphins, he had eight carries for 45 yards and a touchdown, an 11-point day. Against the Falcons in Week 11, he had 30 carries for 163 yards, two touchdowns on the ground and two receptions with one for a touchdown receiving. He is projected 16 points, 91 yards running, 15 receiving with a touchdown in Week 13 at the Lions, showing that Rainey may not just be another streaky player. Brian Leonard got the start in Week 12 at the Falcons, which will be his only start of the year since Rainey has now been pegged as the starter. Although Detroit is ranked 13th against the run, allowing about 14.4 points a game to opposing running backs, they have allowed 15 points or more to opposing backs six times.

With an inexperienced quarterback Mike Glennon, look for the Bucs to run the ball – with Rainey getting the majority of the carries – and put up another quality fantasy performance on the road in Week 12.

Player to Start: Eli Manning (Quarterback, New York Giants) The only “D” in Dallas is in the name and not on the field as the Cowboys have been dreadful this year on defense. “America’s team” is ranked 32nd in fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks, letting up 21.4 points, 5.9 points higher than the league average.

They have only held an opposing quarterback to single digits once and have allowed over 20 points on six different occasions. In a Week 1 win at home against the Giants, Dallas allowed 28 points to Manning in a game where he had three interceptions. The Giants and Manning started the season 0-6 with Manning throwing 15 interceptions, but now they are on a four game winning streak with Manning only throwing two interceptions. Giants fans and Manning owners are still waiting for Manning to have an electric passing performance with over 300 yards and several touchdowns, and this would be the week to do it. With the Giants at 4-6 and the Cowboys at 5-5, this is a chance for Manning to bring the Giants to second place in the division. This week at home, look for the second hottest team in the league to keep on rolling with Manning at the helm lighting up the last ranked cowboys.

Player to Bench: Ray Rice (Running Back, Baltimore Ravens) Fantasy owners who faithfully started a struggling Ray Rice finally rejoiced in Wekk 11, as he finally submitted a respectable performance: a 20-point day on the road in sloppy field conditions. In 10 games, that was only his third game in double digits and his fifth touchdown on the ground. He is the 28th ranked running back in terms of fantasy football only, averaging 7.1 points per game, which is not great for a 100 percent owned player. His previous opponent, the Chicago Bears, are ranked 26th in

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reporters that Miles had called defensive pass interference but the ball was uncatchable.

Dean Blandino, the NFL’s vice president of officiating, said he “wouldn’t say” the officials were wrong for not penalizing the Panthers for pass interference.

“They determined that in their judgment the contact occurred simultaneous with the ball being intercepted and that’s why the officials did what they did,” Blandino said on NFL Network. “Once the ball is touched you cannot have pass interference.”

Even if the penalty stood, the ball would have been placed at the 1 and the Patriots still would have needed a touchdown.

“I don’t make the calls or the rules,” Brady said. “I wish it wouldn’t have come down to

that. I think there were plenty of plays we could’ve made.”

The Patriots (7-3) will have to make a lot more of them against the Broncos (9-1), the NFL’s highest-scoring team, and Peyton Manning, who leads the league with 34 touchdown passes in 10 games.

The Broncos are averaging 39.8 points, 16 more than the Panthers and 14 more than the Patriots.

New England’s defense is battered with five starters missing Monday night’s game, three of them out for the season. And the Patriots have one fewer day than usual to prepare.

“It will be a challenging week, but every week in the NFL is challenging,” Belichick said. “We’ll just take the time and the opportunity that we have and try to make the most of it.”

Belichick, Patriots move on from disputed call, prepare for the Broncos

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks off the field following an NFL against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. Carolina won 24-20.

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Tomorrow Nov. 22 Boston Indiana/ College Washington 7 p.m.

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Dec. 2 Florida 7 p.m.

Women’s Basketball Today Oregon 7 p.m.

Nov. 22 Boston University 7:30 p.m.

The number of shots UConn men’s hockey goaltender Matt Grogan turned away in the first period against Boston University in a 4-1 loss.

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No. 6 Duke beats East Carolina 83-74

“We got the look that we wanted, we thought it was there, we didn’t execute it great.”

Away game

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Nov. 23 Nov. 24 Dec. 1 Monmouth St. Bonnies Ohio State 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

Football (0-9) Nov. 23 Temple 7 p.m.

Nov. 30 Rutgers Noon

Dec. 7 Memphis 1 p.m.

Men’s Soccer (11-2-6) 2013 NCAA Tournament Tomorrow Quinnipiac 6:30 p.m.

Field Hockey (19-4) Nov. 22 Final Four North Carolina Norfolk, Va.

Volleyball Tomorrow Memphis Noon

Nov. 24 Temple 2 p.m.

(12-17) Nov. 27 Louisville 7 p.m.

Nov. 29 Cincinnati 1 p.m.

Women’s Hockey (4-6-1) Nov. 23 Boston College 2 p.m.

Nov. 24 Boston College 2 p.m.

Nov. 29 Yale 1 p.m.

Nov. 30 Jan. 2 Quinnipiac/ Princeton RIT 7 p.m.

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France’s team coach Didier Deschamps, right, Mathieu Debuchy, center, and Franck Ribery, left, celebrate after defeating Ukraine during the World Cup qualifying match between France and Ukraine in Saint Denis, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013.

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What's On TV

NBA: New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers, 7 p.m., ESPN

The Knicks (3-6, 1-5 home) face the conference-lading Pacers (9-1, 3-1 away) for the first time since being ousted in last year’s Eastern Conference semifinals.

New York is off to a slow start despite Carmelo Anthony averaging 25.8 ppg.

The Knicks have won only one game at Madison Square Garden this season.

Pacers, led by Paul George, are off to the best start in franchise history and are looking to establish dominance in the EC.

NHL: Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 8 p.m., NBCSN Coming into this game, the Penguins (13-80, 26 pts) and the Captials (12-8-1, 25 pts) stand at first and second place, respectively, in the Metropolitan Division.

The Penguins have won their last four meetings against the Caps, but Washington has won three consecutive games and six straight at the Verizon Center.

Sidney Crosby leads the Penguins with 10 goals, while Alex Ovechkin has 17 for the Caps.

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Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Nov. 23 Nov. 29 Nov. 30 Niagara AIC Canisius Canisius Niagara 7:05 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 4:05 p.m.

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DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Rodney Hood scored a career-high 30 points Tuesday night to help sixth-ranked Duke beat East Carolina 83-74 in the NIT Season Tipoff.

Freshman Jabari Parker had 21 points and nine rebounds for the Blue Devils (4-1), who survived a tougher-than-expected fight from the underdog Pirates to improve to 24-2 all-time in the early season tournament.

Duke led by a single point with about 7 minutes left but stayed in front and did enough in the final 2½ minutes to turn away East Carolina (4-1).

The Blue Devils advanced to next week’s semifinals in New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Prince Williams scored 15 for the Pirates, who shot 40 percent but helped themselves by hitting the offensive glass for a 16-3 edge in secondchance points. East Carolina fell to 0-21 all-time against Duke, though the Pirates flirted with earning their first win against a ranked opponent in nearly 11 years.

Duke led by 18 points late in the first half after a hot-shooting start, but the Pirates didn’t let the Blue Devils put together a knockout run. Instead, the Pirates closed the gap to 11 by halftime, and then kept inching closer and closer after halftime.

East Carolina twice got within a point, the last coming on Williams’ free throws with 6:58 left, but never could push in front.

Duke helped itself by playing with composure down the stretch, hitting all eight of its free throws in the final 2:34 to stay in control. Parker also came through with a big defensive sequence with Duke protecting a 75-70 lead, swatting a leaner from Williams out of bounds and then stuffing a driving shot from Antonio Robinson.

Hood hit two free throws to make it 77-70, and East Carolina didn’t get closer than five again.

Duke finished 24 for 31 from the foul line, including 19 for 24 after halftime.

The Blue Devils beat UNC Asheville 91-55 on Monday night, getting 21 points and 10 rebounds from Parker while Hood finished with 18. The Blue Devils shot 57 percent in that one, the fourth straight time they had shot better than 50 percent to open Mike Krzyzewski’s 34th season in Durham.

The Pirates had a much tougher time in their first Tipoff game, needing to rally from 17 down to beat Norfolk State 76-74.

The road game against Duke marked a return to unfriendly surroundings for Pirates coach Jeff Lebo, who played for Dean Smith at hated rival North Carolina in the 1980s.

When Duke couldn’t miss to start the game, it looked as if Lebo’s Pirates were in for a miserable night.

The Blue Devils hit their first 11 shots and didn’t miss until nearly 9 minutes into the game, with Parker’s dunk and Hood’s driving basket giving them a 23-9 lead in that opening flurry.

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By Dalton Zbierski Campus Correspondent

In somewhat bizarre fashion, the UConn men’s basketball team migrated through the polls for a second straight week. Unbeaten on the season at 4-0, the Huskies began competition ranked 18th in the AP Top 25 and 20th in the USA Today Coaches’ Poll.

UConn tipped off the season on Nov. 8 at the Barclays Center against Maryland, where they dominated early, accumulating a 17-point lead more than midway through the second half. Maryland, however, would end the game on a 27-11 run. UConn fought off the late rally to escape narrowly with a onepoint victory. The Huskies’ late-game performance was negatively reflected in the rankings. Despite coming out on top, UConn dropped to 19th in the AP Poll and 20th in the Coaches’ Poll.

Last week, the Huskies handled their business in a much more efficient manner. They beat in-state rival Yale by 18 points on Monday afternoon, led by a triple double from

Shabazz Napier. On Thursday evening, they toppled Detroit, scoring triple digits en route to a 46-point victory. Napier again led the way, coming just two rebounds and two assists shy of his second triple-double in as many games.

On Sunday, UConn continued where they left off, quickly opening up a double-digit lead on Patriot League opponent Boston University. While the Terriers would fight back, UConn went on to win convincingly 77-60 as DeAndre Daniels’ 24 points topped all UConn scorers.

Last week’s effort redeemed the Huskies in the rankings.

As of right now UConn currently sits at 18th in both polls. This week, UConn travels to Madison Square Garden to take on Boston College and the winner of Washington– Indiana in two nationally televised, high-profile games.

As a top twenty team in the nation, the Huskies will look to continue inflicting damage as they play out the non-conference portion of their slate.

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By Scott Carroll Staff Writer

The stint of Chris Smith, brother of Knicks’ shooting guard J.R. Smth, in New York has screeched to a halt for now as he was demoted to the Knicks’ D-League team, the Erie BayHawks.

Many had questioned why Chris Smith had been included on the team’s opening day roster, as he was described as the worst performer in the Knicks’ summer league.

The Knicks acknowledged the rumor that J.R. Smith’s relationship with his younger brother had influenced their decision to sign Chris Smith after the summer league. Chris Smith is also represented by the same agency as Mike Woodson, Carmelo Anthony, Andrea Bargnani, Allan Houston and J.R. Smith. Some also believe that J.R. Smith could have leveraged for the signing of his brother during his contract negotiations to resign with the team this summer.

The Chris Smith deal was only part of a curious offseason for the Knicks who failed to keep up with their new crosstown rival, the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets

brought in former NBA All-Stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to start with their already starstudded lineup.

Perhaps in a move to keep up, the Knicks traded Marcus Camby, Steve Novak and Quentin Richardson to the Toronto Raptors for former first overall pick Andrea Bargnani.

Some have considered Bargnani a bust thus far in his career and scratched their heads at the move as the Knicks already had established 3-point shooters and the seven-footer isn’t known for his defensive prowess.

The Knicks have started off poorly thus far, going 3-6. The poor start has provoked trade rumors to swirl as the Knicks have eyed Rajon Rondo and Kenneth Faried. The Knicks don’t have a first round pick in the amazingly deep 2014 NBA Draft, meaning that in order to rebuild they would have to get rid of contracts to sign a superstar caliber player in the summer or make a blockbuster trade involving some of their young, promising players.

The Knicks have dug themselves into a hole. How will they get out?

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DUCKS VISITING A DYNASTY Women’s basketball looks to stay unbeaten as Oregon visits XL Center

By Erica Brancato Staff Writer After a series of away games that ended in a string of victories, the UConn women’s basketball team can breath a sigh of relief as they continue to prove they have depth despite their lack of numbers.

It was announced this weekend that Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis would be able to come back in three to five weeks from injury. MosquedaLewis and Morgan Tuck seem to be on the same timetable as they both recover from injuries. The two players will come back as the crucial part of the season gets rolling, allowing the Huskies to improve.

“It seems like year after year the standard answer is four to six weeks covers just about every injury, so after (Kaleena’s) initial evaluation it was pretty much resigned that it was going to be a month,” head coach Geno Auriemma said. “If its three (weeks) its great, if its five (weeks) its whatever it is. Just as long as Kaleena’s making progress then that’s all we can hope for.”

Despite the loss of two key players, the Huskies were able to step up and perform at their best against consecutive challenging opponents. They were able to prove their ability to come together, work as a team and make ends meet when they needed it the most.

“The coaches remind us. They tell us what we need to work on but they tell us what we did well at the same time,” senior guard Bria Hartley said. “We played some top 20 teams and we played them pretty well considering we don’t have Kaleena and Morgan. It definitely gives us a lot of confidence, but we know that we have to have the same mindset with every opponent we play. We won’t take anyone for granted.”

Both Hartley and Stephanie Dolson played excellent games that didn’t show up on the STEVE QUICK/The Daily Campus box score. The two seniors led the way to

Matt Stypulkoski “Big soccer game tonight, huh?”

“Aren’t you one of those kids that paints his chest at soccer games?”

“Hey, you’re the kid from Goal Patrol!”

For the past few years, I’ve fielded those questions and shouts walking around campus, getting a bite to eat and even while I’m at work. Apparently, after a while, yelling and screaming, chanting and singing, jumping and shivering, all while shirtless and painted, will get people’s attention.

Eventually, people recognize you as “that kid.”

That all ends now.

Well, not quite yet, but the end of the tunnel is rapidly approaching, and I see no light at the end. The journey just stops.

The “when” and “where” in that equation are yet to be decided.

Over the past four years, I’ve attended more than 40 soccer games. Like the mailman, I’m there rain or shine – I’ve got the blue bodypaint-tinted shorts to prove it ; cold or warm – I helped with shoveling after a snowstorm to help get the pitch ready in time for a match during my sophomore year.

Aside from The Daily Campus office, Morrone Stadium is my most-attended venue between the months of August and December.

During the course of that time, a few Goal Patrol chants and songs have always ranked among my favorites, but one has always stuck out above the rest. It’s not original, but it’s poetically accurate: “We love ya, we love ya, we love ya…”

On Thursday, when UConn takes on Quinnipiac in the first round of the NCAA tournament, chances are I’ll have spent my final moments helping to lead the pack of students behind the net inside that little stadium adjacent to the hockey rink.

Growing up sucks, but it’s inevitable. You can’t fight time.

You can, however, sometimes ask for a little more. That’s where I need a little help.

A win on Thursday night sets the Huskies up with a second-round away game against Maryland Baltimore County – a six-hour drive – on Sunday.

Doable.

Only the majority of those 40-plus soccer games have been played in Storrs. Yale, Harvard, Providence, Red Bull Arena – they’ve all been graced with my, occasionally extreme and always passionate, fandom for this team. UMBC deserves a spot on that list. “…and where you go we’ll follow, we’ll follow, we’ll follow…”

A win there would set up a Sweet 16 showdown, likely with top-ranked UCLA. Even if the Bruins don’t make it, Clemson and Elon are the other two options – and a bit outside the range of possibility for the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

No worries, my apartment is always good for a viewing party – as was the case this past weekend for the conference tournament in Dallas.

Ten or 12 people, some of my closest friends, jammed into a Charter Oak living room, streaming the game through a 50-plus inch TV. Wings on order, drinks on tap, we go all out for this team – even when we can’t be there.

» STYPULKOSKI, page 9

UConn’s Bria Hartley (14) dribbles up the court during a game against Stanford earlier this season at Gampel Pavilion. The top-ranked Huskies have four games scheduled this week and will host Oregon today at the XL Center at 7 p.m.

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NFL Quick Five: A look around the league after Week 11

By Mike McCurry NFL Columnist If NFL referees had a Hall of Fame, Week 11 of this season would probably never be displayed for visitors to see.

Between Redskins left tackle Trent Williams claiming that an official cursed him off at the line and questionable calls that played a major role in the 49ers-Saints and Patriots-Panthers outcomes, zebras around the league may want to pull a Brick Tamland and lay low for a while.

Despite the controversy surrounding the refs, I was able to stay focused on the action and conclude a few things about Week 11—five things, in fact, to make the “Quick-5” column complete.

Which hyped-up running back can we officially stick the “bust” label on? Who

is the most under-the-radar team in the NFC, one that has a legitimate shot to get to the postseason? Also, what two quarterbacks should never be counted out despite awful starts to the year? Get all the answers below.

1. The “bust” label can now be applied to Trent Richardson.

Richardson, the third overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, was by all accounts expected to go to the Browns and put up elite numbers right from the get-go. After a respectable rookie campaign, one that may have been blown up a bit due to Richardson totaling 12 touchdowns (he only averaged 3.6 yards per carry), experts predicted a splendid sophomore year for Trent. Two weeks in, Cleveland realized that it was time to put Richardson on the block and get a first-

round pick in return before it was too late. Flash forward to today: the bruising back, once destined to have a bust in Canton, now is simply a bust, period. Since joining the Colts, Richardson has yet to have over 60 rushing yards in a game. Heck, he hasn’t eclipsed the 60-yard plateau since Dec. 2nd. Trent is averaging 2.8 yards per rush in Indianapolis, and each of the last two weeks he has been outgained on the ground by quarterback Andrew Luck. Against the Titans, Richardson went for 22 yards on eight totes—an average of 2.8, meaning the guy is at least consistent— and saw his snaps snatched right out of his paws by Donald Brown, who scored two touchdowns. The book has all but been written on Richardson. It used to be hard not to rave about his potential

ceiling, but now all we’re witnessing is his floor. It’s not pretty, but it’s not likely to change, either.

2. The Ravens just don’t have that “it” factor this year.

I have already written off Trent Richardson. If the second AFC wildcard spot wasn’t so wide open, I’d have urged the fat lady to warm up her vocal cords for the 2013 Ravens as well. On Sunday in Chicago, Baltimore spoiled a 10-0 lead, plus tailback Ray Rice’s best performance of the year, and wound up losing 23-20 in overtime to the Bears. It marked the fourth time already this season that the Ravens have lost a game by less than three points— they were 5-3 in “close finals” on their way to winning the Super Bowl. They’re also 1-5 on the road, another telling sign that Baltimore’s champi-

onship hangover could extend long enough to knock them out of playoff contention.

Shall we blame Joe Flacco, who lost his favorite postseason weapon, Anquan Boldin, and also doesn’t have Dennis Pitta to throw to? Should we point our fingers at Ray Rice (three yards per run), normally one of the top runners in the NFL? Or, does this one come back to the defense, who might still be searching for their identity in the postRay Lewis and Ed Reed era?

Flacco is certainly deserving of some of the heat, as his 13:13 touchdown to interception ratio isn’t exactly stellar.

Then again, besides Torrey Smith, his top-two targets are the ancient Dallas Clark and the developing Marlon Brown. As for Ray Rice, his nightmarish season isn’t

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Rask and Bruins ruin Nash’s return to Rangers, 2-1 NEW YORK (AP) — Tuukka Rask made 43 saves — including a stop on a first-period penalty shot — and the Boston Bruins spoiled the return of New York forward Rick Nash in a 2-1 victory over the Rangers on Tuesday night.

Rask, playing on back-to-back days for the first time this season, denied Chris Kreider’s penalty shot and turned away everything else except for Derick Brassard’s power-play goal in the second.

Shawn Thornton and Daniel Paille, with his 10th career shorthanded goal, provided all the offense Rask needed in the second period as the Bruins (14-6-1) finished a 2-1 road trip after winning at Carolina on Monday.

Henrik Lundqvist stopped 20 shots, but most of the action was at the other end. The Rangers have only two goals in three games, splitting a pair of 1-0 decisions in the previous two.

New York has dropped three in a row at home.

Rask was still sharp in the third period when the Bruins killed a cross-checking penalty against Brad Marchand, who shoved Mats Zuccarello from behind into the boards in front of the Rangers bench.

Nash skated well and had several scoring chances in his return from a 17-game absence caused by a concussion sustained in New York’s third game of the season on Oct. 8.

The Bruins recorded only seven shots in the second — compared to 17 for the Rangers — but cashed in on two to take a 2-0 lead. Thornton broke the seal on the scoreless game at 4:58 when he sent a rising wrist shot over Lundqvist’s glove for his third of the season.

The Rangers (10-11) got a chance to get even a few minutes later when they went on their second power play against the vaunted Bruins’ penalty killers, successful in 33 consecutive short-handed situations. Not only

did Boston hold New York at bay, Paille gave the Bruins a 2-0 lead.

Ryan McDonagh tried to get the puck to Ryan Callahan just inside the Boston zone at the right point, but Paille broke up the pass and headed the other way alone, with Callahan chasing. Paille moved to his backhand and beat Lundqvist between the pads for a short-handed goal at 11:30.

New York got that one back with only a couple of seconds remaining on the power play when Brassard sent a floating wrist shot from the left circle into the top far corner at 12:31 for his fourth goal, ending Boston’s streak.

The Bruins were outshot 33-13 through two periods but stayed ahead because of Rask’s stellar play. Boston is 101-6-6 in games in which it has held a two-goal lead, including 11-0-2 this season, dating to the 2010-11 campaign.

Nash saw early action and

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Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask makes a save with New York Rangers’ Chris Kreider threatening in their NHL game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 19.

took part on the first power-play unit after big Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara was called for highsticking Zuccarello at 4:23. Nash had a prime scoring chance in the closing minutes of the first period when he came in on Rask for a partial breakaway, but was

denied.

New York held a 16-6 edge in shots during the first 20 minutes.

Boston’s Dennis Seidenberg left the ice with an undisclosed injury less than 5 minutes in and didn’t return, leaving the Bruins with just five defensemen.