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Controversial UCTV show stirs uproar By Purbita Saha Focus Editor
HEART TO HART Comedian Kevin Hart wins over Jorgenson with personal stories. FOCUS/ page 7
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
The UConn community is embroiled in a debate over rape culture and free speech after a show depicting violence against women aired on the student-run TV station. The show “Shenanigans” first premiered on UCTV in October. Each episode consists of a 13-minute-long comedy sketch that caricatures college-related situations. The fifth episode, which aired on Nov. 10, follows a distressed woman who is trying to run away from a masked perpetua-
“It looks like the station has taken down the video...a healthy discussion is taking place in its wake...That’s not a bad outcome.” Susan Herbst UConn President tor. She runs to two of UConn’s code blue phone kiosks designated for emergency services
and tries to make a call to the police. Instead, she is verbally assaulted by the operators with a variety of sexual epitaphs and hateful expletives. UCTV released a formal apology on their web site on Tuesday. “Please keep in mind that the views expressed on any UCTV program do not reflect the opinions of UCTV, its board of directors, its members, or the University of Connecticut. On March 1st, 2012, UCTV will release an updated version of our Broadcast Policies and Procedures on our web site,” the statement said. UCTV’s General Manager
Mateo Gonzalez said in an interview that the station respects the students’ right to protest. He also said that he personally understands their need to discuss the dialogue from the offending episode, and will be proactive by working with campus organizations on any future issues. University officials were also quick to respond to the recent uproar over the UCTV program. President Susan Herbst conveyed her opinion in a brief statement on Wednesday. “I haven’t seen the video, but it’s always important to foster a culture of respect and under-
UConn honors Black History Month
By Olivia Balsinger Staff Writer
CAPITOL punishment Lamb, Huskies drop fourth straight, fall to 14-7 SPORTS/ page 14 EDITORIAL: CHANGES IN POLICIES SHOULD NOT BE REACTIVE New Child Abuse Reporting Policy needs to protect student interest. COMMENTARY/page 4 INSIDE NEWS: RAINBOW CENTER LECTURE ADDRESSES ELDERLY Lecturer discusses problems LGBTQ elderly face. NEWS/ page 2
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Last night marked the kickoff of the first annual Innovation Question contest, a business prototype competition originating at California Polytechnical State University, that facilitates students putting their business plan ideas into action. The program functions in two phases: the actual contest, and an incubation period intended to successfully convert applicants prototypes into companies. The first place winner will receive $15,000, the second place $10,000 and third place $5,000 in addition to their incubation period to further ensure their successful transition from idea to revenue-generating company. Carson Chen, co-founder and
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UConnPublic server to be replaced By Olivia Balsinger Staff Writer
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Students gathered at the International Center on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 in honor of Black History Month. The International Center spot-lighted African-American culture this week.
culture, but the many men and women who have paved the way for American Americans within society. It is important to remember, however, that the fight for freedom did not begin in America – black history Month is a time to remember the struggles that occurred even centuries ago in Africa.
The Civil Rights movements represented a breakthrough for African Americans, and those who have paved the way for the African American community should, and are recognized during this month. These movements brought about much needed and pivotal changes for the community, such as an end
to the Jim Crow laws that kept African-Americans from voting and becoming educated in some states. Some of the pivotal leaders in the movement include Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. The celebration for these
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Students present business models at Innovative Quest competition
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Besides the hoards of candy hearts, the couples who never seem to stop ogling each other in light of the holiday and those who broadcast their status as “forever alone,” the month of February is good for something else as well – Black History Month! In order to celebrate this wonderful month of the year, the International Center hosted a special coffee hour specifically in honor of Black History Month. The event took place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the International Center in the Student Union and about 60 students were in attendance. It was part of the coffee hour series that the center hosts on a weekly basis. “It is vital that we learn about each other as the world becomes interdependent,” said Robert Chudy, the director of the International Center, in reference to the hosted coffee hours. “Globalization and internationalization are the terms you will continue to hear. One can no longer thrive on isolation. Every culture has something to offer the world.” The cultures that were spotlighted this week, the African and African-American cultures, offer a great deal to the world. Black History Month is a time to celebrate not only a thriving
standing on a college campus,” Herbst said. “When something crosses a line between just being plain old bad taste to something that is deeply offensive, it’s important that students speak up and talk about that.” “It looks like the station has taken the video down and apologized to the students it may have hurt and a healthy discussion is taking place in its wake about the seriousness of sexual assault. That’s not a bad outcome,” said Herbst. Michael Kirk, UConn’s senior media relations specialist, agreed that those with dissent-
president of Innovation Quest, presented to eager students in a standing room only CUE room, highlighting particularly interesting past winners. “When you’re stimulated by going to a top university, they tell you you’re going to be successful,” Chen said. “This is how.” Winning ideas have ranged from SanTasti, a beverage intended to cleanse the palate for wine enthusiasts, to H2O-2-GO, a selfcontained water purifying system intended for disaster relief. Another company to come out of Innovation Quest was Grinds Coffee Pouches, an instant coffee product that mimics the design of chewing tobacco. The company has enjoyed tremendous success: it is sponsored by the MLB and endorsed by San Francisco Giant’s
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A speaker at the Innovative Quest competition presents to students who entered their business models in the contest on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2012.
The New Year is a time for change – we’ve all heard the expression “Out with the old and in with the new.” It’s time for a new year and new resolutions that may or may not be broken within the first week and…a different internet source for UConn students? That’s right. Starting on February 13, UConn students at the will no longer have access to the UConn-Public server, instead required to use the UConn-Secure network. Why the change? As stated in the mass email sent to all students enrolled in the university to their school address, “Briefly, to improve wireless network security and reliability, we will be decommissioning the UConn-Public network and implementing a wireless network that will be specifically designed to support guests without official University NetIDs.” There are many benefits to switching to a network completely supported by UConn-Secure. One benefit is that the SafeConnect Guest Registration portal will be replacing the current Guest Registration system which, according to the website, wireless.uconn.edu, “will provide users the ability to provision their own accounts when they arrive on campus.” The website explains how users “will no longer need to visit an area with an accounts kiosk or have accounts provisioned by a faculty or staff member prior to arriving.” The switch will additionally help prevent those not associated with the UConn network from directing the traffic in an unsafe manner or eavesdropping on work. “Maybe it is just part of the name, but I feel as though being in a network that is named ‘secure’ will help protect the privacy of students here at UConn,” said Stefanie Zassman, 2nd-semester PrePharmacy major. Additionally, the UConnPublic network currently is quite restrictive in what websites students, staff and faculty can access. The guest network, however, will allow all users to have full access to the
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What’s on at UConn today... International Students Tax Preparation Sign-up 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SU, 307
International Student Organization Meeting 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. SU, 307
Sign up for a free tax preparation session at the International Center. For further information regarding this event, please contact Robert Chudy at robert.chudy@uconn.edu.
The International Student Organization encourages group discussion, debates and team work by getting people involved in their weekly meetings.
Navigating the Internship/ Co-Op Fair 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. CUE, 134
Chuck D: Race, Rap, Reality 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. SU Theater
Interested in obtaining an internship but aren’t sure where to start? Check out this information session. For more information, contact Career Services at career.services@uconn.edu.
Chuck D, founder of rap group Public Enemy, is coming to UConn to lecture on his experiences with race, rap and reality.
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Man in brain-eating case held in Conn. on $1M
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Florida man charged with hacking a homeless Connecticut man to death with an ax and eating his brain was ordered Wednesday to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Tyree Lincoln Smith, 35, stared blankly as he stood with his hands chained behind his back during his arraignment in Bridgeport Superior Court on a murder charge. It was his first court appearance since he was returned to Connecticut on Tuesday following his arrest last week in Lynn Haven, Fla. The Connecticut Post (http://bit.ly/xAOpNn) reports that the judge ordered the evaluation at the urging of Smith’s lawyer, Joseph Bruckmann, and ordered him to remain in custody in lieu of $1 million bond. The next hearing was scheduled for Feb. 14. Smith, a Floridian who grew up in Ansonia, Conn., is charged in the Dec. 15 killing of Angel Gonzalez, whose body was found on the third floor of an abandoned home in Bridgeport.
Conn. doctor accused of rape appears in court
MANCHESTER, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut doctor has made his first court appearance on charges he raped a patient at his East Hartford medical clinic. Fifty-two-year-old Edwin Njoku was arraigned Wednesday in Manchester Superior Court on charges including first-degree sexual assault, fourth-degree sexual assault, unlawful restraint and bribing a witness. Several supporters of the doctor attended the hearing. A judge continued Njoku’s bail at $825,000. His lawyer, William Gerace, calls that amount “outrageous” and says police made a spectacle of Njoku’s arrest Tuesday. The charges came after a woman said Njoku raped her in an examining room at the Christus Medical Group in October and later tried to get her to drop the complaint.
Yale issues report on sex misconduct complaints
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Yale University officials say 52 cases of sexual assault, harassment and other misconduct were brought to their attention in the last six months of 2011. The Yale Daily News reports that university officials on Tuesday night released Yale’s first-ever report compiling all sexual misconduct complaints reported around the New Haven campus. Yale President Richard Levin said in an email to the Yale community that the number of complaints “is a matter of deep concern.” He said university officials will not tolerate sexual misconduct. Federal Education Department officials have been investigating a complaint by students that Yale has a sexually hostile environment and has failed to adequately respond to sexual harassment concerns.
Conn. Democrats to unveil anti-price gouging bill EAST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Senate Democratic leaders are unveiling a bill that attempts to protect consumers from price gouging following storms. Senate President Donald Williams said lawmakers want to build upon an existing law that bans price gouging of gasoline and home heating fuels. They would add weather-related services and products, such as snow rakes and snow removal services. Williams said record prices were set last year for such items and services, when Connecticut was hit hard by numerous snow storms. He said similar legislation passed the state Senate last year, but not the House of Representatives
Conn. seeks to cut red tape in school decisions HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s governor and education commissioner say they want to simplify the teacher certification process to help the state recruit and keep high-quality educators, including by creating a “master teacher” certification. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor said Tuesday they think the state needs to remove much of the bureaucracy that makes it difficult for local districts to improve their schools. They also want to change some requirements that local districts face for reporting data, which superintendents have said is cumbersome, expensive and time-consuming.
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Rainbow Center lecture addresses elderly By Robert Fullam Campus Correspondent LGBT aging was the topic of discussion at Out to Lunch, a weekly lecture series held each Wednesday in the Rainbow Center. Speaking was Hilary Meyer, the director of the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging. The NRC is a project of SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) and other organizations, which aims at supporting LGBT older adults by providing training, technical assistance and educational resources. Meyer started off the lecture by explaining the unique position that LGBT older adults find themselves in. Older members of the LGBT community suffered from the stigma in a less tolerant past as well as the current environment, they are forced to rely on a family of choice for care and face unequal treatment under the law for services that other aging Americans receive. Meyer pointed out that “LGBT elders are unique in their position because they have many more experiences than younger folks. If you think about it, these people were around when there was a huge stigma on being LGBT. It was still a psychiatric disorder until ’73, and same-sex sexual acts could be criminal until 2003. They’ve led very different lives.” According to statistics, there are 1.6 million LGBT elders, who are largely closeted, they lack social support and fear accessing community and health services. Further compounding their isolation,
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Hilary Meyer spoke at the LGBTQ Out to Lunch lecture series on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Meyer discussed the problems that plague elderly members of the LGBTQ community.
twice as many LGBT elders are likely to be single and four times more likely to have no kids, eliminating another form of support and assistance that heterosexual couples benefit from. Meyer identified three key areas where LGBT elders need help: financial security, good health/healthcare and access to community and social services. It is their legal standing that places them in an unfavorable position, making them more likely to live in poverty, as well as receiving less Social Security and other benefits. This is due to where they qualify on a long term Medicaid plan, including things such as survivor benefits from a partners pension, to inheritance laws and estate taxes. Their relationships not being recognized on par with opposite
sex couples extends to healthcare, where nursing homes fail to accommodate their needs, do not choose who their caregivers are and do not make possible the visitation rights/medical decision making of their partners. This failure in the system was illustrated by a hypothetical situation where a opposite sex couple and lesbian couple go through certain scenarios, with the opposite sex couple benefiting from higher combined Social Security, medical decision making and even being able to keep the home through spousal protection in Medicaid. Meyers put it bluntly: “When George dies, Maria gets the home, the nest egg, the income and the support. When Ellen dies, Rita gets none of these things.” Recommendations to solve the problem include repealing
the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) to grant benefits from federal programs to LGBT elders, pushing for inclusion of permanent partners in the legislature to eliminate the disparities in Social Security, Medicaid and other medical practices, as well as inheritance laws. Continued funding for LGBT elder programs will help better educate the public and allow more research to be done. Haley DiDomizio, a 4thsemester communication disorders major said, “I think this lecture was really informative. It laid out a comprehensive and descriptive plan on addressing the older LGBT community, something that’s both important for those outside the LGBT community as well as those in it.”
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GOP race turns to Nevada UConn to make internet amid caucus turmoil connection changes
LAS VEGAS (AP) — This was supposed to be the Nevada GOP’s year of redemption, a chance for Republicans to have a prominent role in picking a challenger for President Barack Obama four years after bungling its first attempt to turn the state into a major player in presidential politics. But 2012 has not gone as planned. It’s now anyone’s guess as to how soon a Nevada victor will be declared after Saturday’s caucuses. Voting in all but one caucus — a special, late-evening one for Jewish voters in Clark County that is expected to draw fewer than 300 people — will end by 3 p.m. Pacific time. Most of Nevada’s counties will be through with voting by noon. But the state GOP doesn’t plan to release any results until 5 p.m., which could raise questions about the validity of the count. It also won’t release results from Clark County, the state’s most populous and home to more than half of all Republicans, until after 7 p.m. The special caucus itself has the Mitt Romney and Ron Paul campaigns inquiring with the state party about the possibility of voter fraud. Nevada Republican officials have said they will ensure that no one votes twice. But concerns remain that the procedures and the delay in reporting the results will diminish the attention
the contest receives from East Coast-based media outlets, given the three-hour time difference. “We need to look like we know what we are doing,” said David Buell, chair of the Washoe County GOP, who has called on party leaders to release the results as they trickle in. The Nevada GOP last week announced a partnership with Twitter and Google in hopes of allowing the party to release results instantly on the Internet. In contrast to this year’s plans, the results of the 2008 caucuses were largely known before sunset. The caucus count is just the latest bit of trouble for a GOP contest that has been plagued by a year of missteps and party turmoil, prompting Republicans here to lower expectations just as the contested nominating fight turns to Nevada. Party officials say they expect no more than 60,000 voters — out of 468,000 registered Republicans in Nevada — to participate. That would be 16,000 more than the number that voted in 2008’s non-binding contest. There are 28 delegates to this summer’s Republican nominating convention at stake that will be awarded proportionally. Most of the candidates have largely ignored Nevada until now, after focusing hard on the four East Coast states that voted in January. Nevada will be in the spotlight for a mere four days.
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GOP race likely far from over despite Romney win
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The race for the GOP presidential nomination probably is far from over. Front-runner Mitt Romney’s rivals — chief among them Newt Gingrich — are refusing to bow out despite his resounding Florida victory. New rules for awarding delegates to this summer’s Republican nominating convention give even losing candidates little incentive to drop out. And so-called “super” political action committees have proven they can keep even the most cash-strapped campaigns alive by accepting unlimited donations from individuals to run ads on their behalf. “All of them have earned the opportunity to keep going,” said David Azbell, an Alabama Republican consultant said of the candidates. “We’re only four primaries in for goodness sake.” Indeed, some 46 states have yet to vote and only 6 percent of the delegates have been won. “I understand that people are concerned about how long the primary process is dragging out,” House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Wednesday. “I think everybody just needs to realize that this will resolve itself.”
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ing opinions should engage in public discourse on the situation. He said in his statement that UCTV did the right thing by taking the video off of its web site, since it is a student-funded organization. Students who were concerned about the situation and its implications organized a rally on Wednesday evening in the Women’s Center. Their agenda was to create a plan of action and find a way to move forward. Prior to the meeting however, individuals expressed their opinions on the Facebook page for the event. One user said that she was embarrassed to be a Husky, while another said that there was no point in making a war out of words. The meeting started off with open discourse on why the “Shenanigans” sketch is conducive to rape culture. Both victims and supporters of victims spoke out to denounce the vulgar language from the show. They said that such media portrayal of violence discourages those who are assaulted from reporting their experiences. One woman even said that she was offended by the student response to the episode. According to her, many people at UConn are still naive about rape culture as they didn’t show any disapproval toward the
broadcast. Volunteers from the Connecticut Sexual Assault Center were on hand to dispense advice and talk to individuals at the meeting. Meanwhile, the new student group Revolution Against Rape was on hand to unite potential activists. Six representatives from UCTV were also present to relay an apology and offer their support through methods of mitigation. They did not however, say whether “Shenanigans” will continue to be broadcast on the station or not. Production Manager Chelsea Miller said that she is hosting office hours tomorrow from 12:30-5 p.m. in Student Union room 321. Furthermore, the creator of the UCTV show “Make Your Own Damn Sandwich” said that she is working on writing an episode in response to “Shenanigans.” “Comedy is a great way to combat assumptions,” she said. Some of the prevalent ideas at the meeting included: having university-endorsed education to diminish sexual assault on campus and endorse respect for women, and having a faceto-face discussion with the individuals responsible for the sketch. Protestors did not want to force an apology from the “Shenanigans” staff. They did however, want student media
outlets to take responsibility for their content by adjusting their policies and having their representatives undergo sensitivity training. While they stressed that censorship is not necessary, they said that responsibility and appropriateness are required from organizations such as The Daily Campus, WHUS and UCTV. After much discussion, members of the rally appropriated themselves to various tasks and committees. Some students will be working with the UCTV board to create a public service announcement, while others will get in touch with President Herbst to engineer further action. Additionally, a protest was planned for Monday afternoon. Marissa Dubecky, a 8thsemester English and women’s studies major, and Clorasteen Wilson, a 8th-semester economics major, are in charge of putting together Monday’s demonstration. “We had a great turnout tonight,” said Dubecky, “and we hope that everyone that was here takes individual initiative.” “Although this discussion was emotionally draining, we feel like that we might have a chance to end rape culture,” Wilson said.
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» BUSINESS
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Competitors create Black history celebrated at business models coffee hour
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“Put a plan together and make a process, try to see if it has life, that’s called execution. That’s what Innovative Quest brings.”
manager Bruce Bochy. “Put a plan together and make a process, try to see if it has life, that’s called execution,” said Chen. “That’s what Innovation Quest brings.” UConn will be the first school that Innovation Quest has targeted outside of Cal Poly with intentions of expanding further across the country in the coming years. Innovation Quest had existed at Cal Poly for nine years before expanding east. “It’s cool that we’re the first school on the east coast that has a chance to participate,” said Justin Morgan, a 10th-semester physics major. According to Chen, the program has created 250 jobs. Keith Fox, the UConn alumnus largely responsible for bringing Innovation Quest to Storrs, said he hopes to do that here in Connecticut as well. “We’re here to help you create your own companies and ultimately jobs here in Connecticut,” Fox said. Participants will have about two months to create and design a prototype to submit to a both academic and industrial judging panel that will evaluate them on innovation, commercial potential, pushing the edge of a hot market, benefit to mankind and multidisciplinary attributes. For groups that already competed in StartUp Weekend: Storrs, this should be nothing new. Nadav Ullman, an 8th-semester consumer behavior
Carson Chen Co-founder and president of Innovative Quest major and StartUp Weekend winner, seemed confident. “It was interesting to see the past winners, but I think we’ll be good,” Ullman said. “The examples [that Chen presented] were mostly mechanical and technical prototypes, but assume most will be apps though.”
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Inc. and its early backers raised $1.9 billion in 2004. The final amount will likely change as Facebook’s bankers gauge the investor demand. Joining corporate America’s elite would give Facebook newfound financial clout as it tries to make its service even more pervasive and expand its audience of 845 million users. It also could help Facebook fend off an intensifying challenge from Google, which is looking to solidify its status as the Internet’s most powerful company with a rival social network called Plus. The intrigue surrounding Facebook’s IPO has increased in recent months, not only because the company has become a common conduit —for everyone from doting grandmas to sassy teenagers— to share information about their lives. Zuckerberg, 27, has emerged as the latest in a lineage of Silicon Valley prodigies who are alternately hailed for pushing the world in new directions and reviled for overstepping their bounds. In Zuckerberg’s case, a lawsuit alleging that he stole the idea for Facebook from some
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leaders and for African American history hosted by the International Center included an assortment of cookies, chips, cheeses, as well as an assortment of drinks and beverages. Traditional African music played in the background as students of all ethnicities and backgrounds chatted. “The International Center is hosting this coffee hour as part of our efforts to help internationalize the University community by sponsoring a country theme; in this case, the African continent coffee hours,” said Chudy. “Internationalization just does not happen in the class room and many lessons can be learned just by people meeting in a social settings and discussing food, language, music and art.” Continued Nirupa Dissanayake, 4th-semester Actuarial Science major and exchange student from Sri Lnnka, “The International Center is great place to meet new friends and explore all there is about another country in the world.” For students interested in participating in an event with the International Center, they will be hosting a Superbowl Party on Sunday, beginning with a pregame party at 4 p.m. Students can also visit the International Center in the Student Union or contact Robert Chudy at Robert.chudy@ uconn.edu for more information.
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Facebook to go public, raise $5 Billion
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook made a much-anticipated status update Wednesday: The Internet social network is going public in a stock offering that could value it at as much as $100 billion, eight years after its computer-hacking CEO Mark Zuckerberg started the service at Harvard University. That means anyone with the right amount of cash will be able to own part of a Silicon Valley icon that quickly transformed from dorm-room startup to cultural touchstone. If its initial public offering of stock makes enough friends on Wall Street, Facebook will probably make its stock-market debut in three or four months as one of the world’s most valuable companies. Facebook, which is now based in Menlo Park, Calif., hopes to list its stock under the ticker symbol, “FB,” on the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq Stock Market. In its regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Facebook Inc. indicated it hopes to raise $5 billion in its IPO. That would be the most ever for an Internet IPO, easily surpassing Google
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Changes in policies should not be reactive
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ecently, the UConn Board of Trustees approved the UConn Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Policy, which vastly increases the number of UConn employees who are required to report any cases of child abuse and neglect. While the proposal was reported to be under discussion for over a year, according to an article in last week’s Daily Campus, it is also clear that the approval of the policy was precipitated by the events that occurred at Penn State. This new policy is admirable, but it should not have taken a sex abuse scandal elsewhere for the policy to have been changed. As we all endeavor to improve the reputation and quality of this university, the administration would be remiss to not take a close look at any other policies that could be updated to better serve the UConn community and the community at large, before another scandal occurs. Too often institutions are reactive, choosing to examine what policies are on the books only after a tragedy occurs. We need this school to show that it values the student community by making sure that the policies on the books will protect the students and truly serve this community’s best interests. We realize that this kind of in-depth examination of every rule, policy and mandate will be a time-consuming and arduous process. But we still believe that the university administration would be prudent to make this endeavor a priority. With everything we want this university to be, we have to think and act proactively. We have to anticipate the ways in which old policies may now be outdated. We have to anticipate how society has changed, and what new policies might be necessary to ensure the integrity of the institution, and the safety of all students and other members of this community. We condone the passing of this new, updated policy regarding the mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect. However, we strongly urge the Board of Trustees and the administration at large to comb through all facets of UConn policy to ensure that everything is as up-to-date, thorough and effective as possible. The Daily Campus editorial is the official opinion of the newspaper and its editorial board. Commentary columns express opinions held solely by the author and do not in any way reflect the official opinion of The Daily Campus.
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Changing attitudes reflected in society
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few weeks ago, I saw a very revealing movie. “Weekend” is anything but a silly romantic comedy. Plenty of skin was shown, but that was not the most revealing feature of the film. I found the portrayal of gay people much more motivating. The main characters, Russell and Glen, meet at a club one night, and what’s expected to be just a one-night stand becomes something else, something much more special. That weekend the two men drink, tell stories, have sex and get to know each By Ryan Gilbert Associate Commentary Editor other. It’s a brief chance meeting that will resound throughout their lives. The film is an honest and unapologetic love story between two guys. “Weekend” has a 94 percent “certified fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and many of the nation’s top critics considered it to be one of 2011 best films. I found it outstanding that these characters were portrayed as normal human beings, friends and workers, silly or wise, in relationships or searching for one. Their homosexuality was a fact, not an issue. Is Hollywood trying to push a gay agenda on right-thinking Americans, as some people claim? I think it’s the other way around: Hollywood is trying to sell products. So movie producers, like makers of cars and toys, try to appeal to their potential customers by creating products that fit their ideas. Today in America, the majority idea is “gay is OK.”
The biggest political issue around homosexuality these days is same-sex marriage. In the 1980s, polls showed that about 10 percent of Americans supported samesex marriage, while over 70 percent were opposed. Since then public opinion has been shifting gradually and constantly. Right now, we seem to have reached a tipping point. In August, Fox News asked, “Should gays and lesbians have a constitutional right to get married?” 52 percent said “yes” and 46 percent said “no,” with 2 percent unsure. Gay marriage is the political issue with the greatest opposition. In all polls, about 10-15 percent more people are in favor of legalizing civil unions. Even more, about two-thirds of all Americans, support hate crimes protection for gays and outlawing discrimination in housing and jobs. But even when a majority is supportive, Hollywood has been reluctant to take a stand on controversial political issues. What matters is not just overall support, but support in the particular demographic that buys a product. For silly romances with youthful stars, the key demographic is age. And age makes a major difference in attitudes toward homosexuality. In a 2008 Newsweek poll, when 55 percent of Americans were still opposed to same-sex marriage, responses were widely divided by age. Among those over 65, 69 percent were opposed, but among 18- to 34-year-olds, a majority was in favor. Since then, young people have become even more supportive. A likely explanation is that older people do not know anyone their age who is openly gay, so their opposition to homosexuality is an ideological abstraction. Young people are much more likely to have friends or relatives who have come out; being antigay means being against their friends, or possibly their family.
Geography makes a difference, too. The states with the greatest support for any issue involving homosexuality are here in the Northeast, while those with the least support are in the South. These poll results show that the controversy about same-sex marriage or civil unions is not mainly about the sanctity of marriage. Those who oppose same-sex marriage are also more likely to defend the right to discriminate against homosexuals in all areas of civil life. They don’t want gays around at all. Although the Westboro Baptist Church proclaims “God hates f*gs,” and more mainstream Christian fundamentalists such as Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell echo this sentiment, I don’t think the opposition to gay rights is mainly about what God wants. The age and geographic distribution of anti-gay opinion is exactly the same as the opposition to civil rights for African Americans in the 1960s or to workplace equality for women in the 1970s. At that time, those who wished to continue discriminating against blacks and women also defended their ideas with quotations from the Bible and assurances that this was what God commanded. Maybe God changed his mind about civil rights. More likely, Americans changed their minds about what was right and moral, led by young people who recognized the irrationality of race and gender discrimination. Once again, young people, who know gays and who know gays are people just like them, are leading the way to a more just society.
Associate Commentary Editor Ryan Gilbert is an 8thsemester journalism major. He can be reached at Ryan.Gilbert@UConn.edu.
An alternate way of viewing Steve Jobs
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f you’re reading this, chances are you own an iPod, MacBook, or even an iPad. When I was first accepted to Rider University, the school I transferred from back in 2009 I was excited that my student discount let me buy a MacBook Pro for a thousand dollars and came with a free iPod Touch! It was a lot of money for me, but still a lot cheaper than By John Nitowski buying one from Best Staff Columnist Buy for the sole purpose of having a laptop. Then I started looking into Buddhism and learning about “mindfulness.” Then I learned about Steve Jobs’ death and how he was a Buddhist too. Then I learned about the body count that it took to make Apple products. Simply put: it is disgusting. Between 2009 and 2011, fourteen workers in Apple factories in Chengdu and Shenzen, China have killed themselves. The death toll could have been worse if it weren’t for the people who failed in their attempts or were stopped by friends beforehand. It’s safe to say that most people in America have some
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aspect of their job they simply don’t like. But when was the last time someone was driven to suicide solely because of the company’s policies? So what’s it like to work in an iPod factory? First, the legal overtime limit in China is 36 hours a month. Their pay slip might show a possible 98 hours of overtime. They are made to work two weeks without a single day off. They are also banned from talking and are forced to stand for twelve straight hours. Other reports have indicated up to 24 and 36 hour shifts without a break. After standing for so long, their legs could swell and bow so “walking” would become “waddling.” When a group of sociologists wrote a letter to the Apple Factory demanding that the working conditions be more reasonable so their employees aren’t driven to suicide, the factory responded by putting a mandatory anti-suicide pledge in employment contracts and netting around the building to catch any jumpers. A sign on the wall proudly reads, “Work hard on the job today, or work hard to find a job tomorrow.” How does this relate back to Steve Jobs? After all, it’s wrong
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to speak ill of the dead. The problem is, it should also be wrong to speak well of the dead in this case. To do so serves to neglect the tragic deaths of every factory worker, and if not their deaths, than the pain and suffering of each one that enters. In the first quarter of 2011, Apple made six billion dollars in profit. Was it worth the suicide of 14 people? Steve Jobs doesn’t deserve the adoration he receives. The lengthy biography describing his artistic bent credited to his interest in Buddhism (some say his interest in Buddhism was because of his artistic bent) is a failure to understand the philosophy behind the religion as Steve Jobs failed to understand. One Buddhist monk described his religion in two words: “Practice mindfulness.” It’s easy to let Steve Jobs off the hook by saying he was too high up and too far removed to know what people on the ground floor of Apple were doing. But as a Buddhist, he should have been mindful of the suffering his art was causing and perpetuating. So our best look at Jobs is simply one of ignorance that is possible to forgive. As one student said, “he let his passion
obscure his vision.” The problem with this view is its inaccuracy. In a conference based around the company’s ethical practices in 2010, Jobs said, “I actually think Apple does one of the best jobs of any companies in our industry, and maybe in any industry, of understanding the working conditions in our supply chain.” Clearly, Jobs was not ignorant of the practices his company engaged in. He wasn’t breaking Buddhism’s primary rule of mindfulness; he was breaking its sacred mantra of compassion. It’s impossible to overstate the ways in which Apple has changed the world. Computers were once the realm of the nerd or simply tech savvy. But Apple made the 21st-century accessible to your grandmother. It certainly made listening to music a lot easier, but we can’t let our desired First World convenience obscure our necessary Third World compassions. When my laptop and iPod finally kick the bucket (I might get another year of use) I won’t be buying Apple. Staff Columnist John Nitowski is a 2nd-semester English major. He can be reached at John.Nitowski@UConn.edu.
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Froot Buetch by Brendan Albetski and Brendan Nicholas
Horoscopes by Brian Ingmanson To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Good news about your objectives. The money’s promising. Gather information. Get together to devise a family plan. Keep communication channels open. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- You have no problem getting your message across, and the response is encouraging. Consult a loved one for advice and support, and choose your path. Add music. Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Stay in touch with your networks, and let them know what you’re up to. Check your work privately, and release it when it’s ready. Cash flow improves. Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Write down your unedited thoughts. The bad ideas need to get out so the brilliant ones pop up. Service is the key to your success. Synchronize schedules. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Extra work puts brass in pockets. Send support to someone who’s leading the way. Others look to you for entertainment. Don’t worry, you’ll figure it out.
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -It’s easier to work on projects that require concentration now. Your thoughts may wander and that’s fine. You feel more balanced and assured. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Expect change in the workplace. It’s for the better. Stick to practicalities, and meditate for balance. Friends help you understand. Ask, “What can I provide?” Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- It’s easier to deal with financial planning and to negotiate contracts now ... and a good time to ask for money. The worse you can get is a “no.”
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -Today is an 8 -- You get a deserved acknowledgement ... accept it gracefully, and don’t forget to send kind words the other way. The money’s improving, too. Begin writing or recording. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 9 -- You’re exceptionally powerful in your communications now. How will you use the power of your word? A blog, book project, podcast or video could be interesting. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- You’re exceptionally creative, charming and good looking now. Take advantage and make it happen. Be true to yourself, and the money will follow. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- It’s a perfect day to generate new contacts and communicate with old clients. Listen to their concerns and provide value. Work from home, if possible.
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Egypt soccer fans rush field after game, 74 dead
CAIRO (AP) — At least 74 people were killed and hundreds injured after soccer fans rushed the field in the seaside city of Port Said Wednesday following an upset victory by the home team over Egypt’s top club, setting off clashes and a stampede as riot police largely failed to intervene. It was a bloody reminder of the deteriorating security in the Arab world’s most populous country as instability continues nearly a year after former President Hosni Mubarak was swept out of power in a popular uprising. The melee — which followed an Egyptian league match between Al-Masry, the home team in the Mediterranean city, and Al-Ahly, based in Cairo and one of Egypt’s most popular team — was the worst case of soccer violence in Egypt and the deadliest worldwide since 1996. One player said it was “like a war.” In Cairo, fans angered that another match between Al-Ismaili and Zamalek was halted because of the Port Said violence set fire to the bleachers at the main stadium in the Egyptian capital, authorities said. No injuries were reported and employees said firefighters extinguished the blaze before it caused much damage. The clashes and ensuing stampede did not appear to be directly linked to the political turmoil in Egypt, but the violence raised fresh concerns about the ability of the state police to manage crowds. Most of the hundreds of black-uniformed police with helmets and shields stood in lines and did nothing as soccer fans chased either, some wielding sharp objects and others hurling sticks and rocks. Security officials said the ministry has issued directives for its personnel not to
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Egyptian fans rush into the field following Al-Ahly club soccer match against Al-Masry club at the soccer stadium in Port Said, Egypt Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Dozens of Egyptians were killed Wednesday in violence following a soccer match in Port Said, when fans flooded the field seconds after a match against a rival team was over, Egypt’s Health ministry said.
“engage” with civilians after recent clashes between police and protesters in November left more than 40 people dead. The violence also underscored the role of soccer fans in Egypt’s recent protest movement. Organized fans, in groups known as ultras, have played an important role in the revolution and rallies against military rule. Their anti-police songs, peppered with curses, have quickly become viral and an expression of the hatred many Egyptians feel toward security forces
that were accused of much of the abuse that was widespread under Mubarak’s regime. Egypt is not immune to soccer violence. In April, the ineffectiveness of the police force also was on display when thousands of fans ran onto the field before the end of an African Champions League game between local club Zamalek and Tunisia’s Club Africain. The hundreds of police on duty at Cairo International Stadium could not stop the violence then either.
that it should be Afghan-led,” she said. “It should be Afghanowned. It should be Afghandriven and Afghan-backed.” She said the Afghans should determine the way forward and then nations in the region and the greater international community should back the plan. “This is the way the direction should be seen, rather than the other way around where others determine the direction, and the Afghans, we feel, are sometimes left to follow,” she said. While she didn’t mention the United States, Afghan officials have complained privately that the peace effort has so far been dominated by American efforts and U.S. talks with Taliban representatives. Rumors have swirled for days that Karzai’s government was seeking direct talks with the Taliban in Saudi Arabia — a move seen as Karzai’s attempt to take charge of the peace effort. A statement Wednesday from Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid rejected those reports as “baseless.” The Taliban calls the Afghan government a puppet regime.
The insurgency, however, has agreed to set up a political office in the Gulf state of Qatar and has acknowledged having preliminary discussions with the U.S. “Before the negotiation phase, there should be trust-building between the sides, which has not started yet,” Mujahid said. U.S. intelligence officials acknowledged Tuesday that to build trust with the Taliban, the United States may release several Afghan Taliban prisoners from the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. No decision has been made. Karzai was angry that Qatar had agreed to host a Taliban political office without fully consulting his government, according to a senior Afghan official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the issue publicly. Karzai prefers Saudi Arabia or Turkey, where he believes he would have the upper hand in guiding the talks, the official said. The Afghan government fears that the U.S., eager to wrap up a decade in Afghanistan, will try to impose a political settlement with the Taliban, the official said.
Taliban deny they are ready for Afghan peace
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban dismissed reports they are preparing to talk peace with the Afghan government, and a NATO report leaked Wednesday shows captured insurgents full of confidence they will seize power after international troops leave. While both were setbacks to President Hamid Karzai’s quest to broker peace with the Taliban, his government got a big boost from Pakistan’s top diplomat who declared her nation’s support for an Afghan-led reconciliation process. Still, steps toward finding a political resolution to the 10-year-old war continue to be bogged down in discussions among the U.S. and its partners over venues, agendas and conflicting interests. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said she was visiting Kabul to deliver the strong message that Pakistan would stand behind any peace initiative that was widely supported by all ethnic groups in Afghanistan. “Our only prerequisite to be supportive of an initiative is
Activists quickly scheduled rallies Thursday outside the headquarters of the Interior Ministry in Cairo to protest the inability of the police to stop the bloodshed. Many gathered outside Al-Ahly club in Cairo, chanting slogans against military rule, and hundreds filed into Cairo’s main train station to receive the injured arriving from Port Said. In Port Said, residents marched early Thursday, denouncing the violence and saying it was a conspiracy by
the military and police to cause chaos. Army tanks and armored vehicles joined police patrolling near hospitals and morgues. Police were not to be seen in the streets after the violence and were unavailable to break up fights that followed. The tension also spread to the nearby Suez province. About 500 protesters, including soccer fans and activists, gathered outside the main police headquarters to protest what they called police negligence.
Mexico: suspects tried twice to rescue Gadhafi son
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Prosecutors said Wednesday they broke up not one, but two Indiana Jones-style plots to “extract” the son of late dictator Moammar Gadhafi from Libya and bring him to Mexico as his father’s regime crumbled. The plan to sneak out al-Saadi Gadhafi involved piles of stolen passports, white-knuckle flights with pilots who refused to land in war-torn Libya and luxury homes bought under false names in Mexico, Assistant Attorney General Jose Cuitlahuac Salinas said. He said it was led by a Canadian woman, a Danish man and two Mexican suspects who were charged this week with attempted immigrant trafficking, falsifying documents and organized crime. Salinas said the group hired pilots to fly from Mexico to Kosovo, from there to the Tunisian capital of Tunis and on to Libya in July, but that attempt failed to extract the dictator’s son. “They weren’t able to do it out because the pilots refused to carry out a secret landing,” Salinas said. The ring then allegedly made arrangements for a second attempt, hiring pilots and a plane. But Mexican authorities were tipped off to the scheme by a series of anonymous e-mails and arrested the four suspects in November, before the second flight could take off. The suspects were detained in November and held under form of house arrest until last week, when they were formally charged. Because they have not been ordered held over for trial, they have not entered pleas, nor do they have lawyers of record.
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Heart to Hart Comedian Kevin Hart wins over Jorgensen with personal stories.
Wiz Khalifa to headline 2012 Spring Concert
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By Jessica Boris Campus Correspondent The SUBOG concert committee delivered with a big name. Wiz Khalifa is going to be performing at Gampel Pavilion for the spring concert on March 31. Some UConn students may have been disappointed with the fall concert being canceled due to snow and the lack of a winter concert, cancelled because of the conflict created by Barstool Blackout at the XL center in Hartford. Instead, the SUBOG concert committee put the money they would have spent on a winter concert towards the spring concert to book a renowned rapper. “It’s going to be a good concert. The concert committee was really excited when they found out. Everyone I’ve told has been ecstatic,” said Ben Spiegel, concert committee chair and 8th-semester student. “I think after looking at all the possible options, we made the best choice.” Spiegel said that the factors that went into choosing the performer included picking a date that the artist could come, adhering to the concert budget and seeing who was available. They also made sure to choose an artist that UConn students had requested. “I’ve had friends who have gone to see Khalifa live. They said he does an excellent job performing for the crowd,” said Stephany Lopez, security chair and 6th-semester student. “Students will have a good time listening to great music.” The concert was officially announced at Kevin Hart last night, but rumors started circulating about Wiz coming as early as Tuesday night. Spiegel wasn’t concerned about the leak and said that the buzz just shows how excited people are. “I was very excited to hear the news that Wiz is going to be performing at our school,” said Andrew Kavanah, a 6th-semester student. “Ever since I heard the song “This Plane” I’ve been hooked on his music, I hope he performs that song at Gampel. Its also great that we have an artist coming to UConn that everyone will enjoy.”
Stand-up comedian Kevin Hart filled the Jorgensen Center for Performing Arts with laughs during his sold-out show, where it was announced that artist Wiz Khalifa would perform in the Spring Concert. Within three hours after tickets went on sale a couple weeks ago, Hart’s show sold out. Students began picking up tickets as early as 11 a.m. on the day of the show to avoid the lines, and showed up an hour before it started. No seat was empty in the auditorium. “I’ve been a [Kevin Hart] fan for a long time, so when I heard he was coming I waited an hour to get tickets and kept refreshing the page. They sold out in three hours after they went on sale,” said Maria Canela, 2nd-semester pre-pharmacy major. “It was the
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Comedian Kevin Hart performed to a sold-out crowd, Wednesday. His show contained anecdotes about his family, re-enactments and impersonations.
Study Abroad offers Summer Olympics program Also: Students can no longer study in ‘unstable countries.’ By Chelsea McGarry Campus Correspondent
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Students learn about Study Abroad programs at the Study Abroad Fair, Wednesday.
The Office of Global Programs/Study Abroad has implemented new programs from “The Search of the Vikings” to the Olympics; however, it does not allow students to study in Mexico, Egypt, Kenya or Haiti due to safety concerns. The United States Department of State issued a travel warning for Mexico on March 22, 2011. A travel warning is deemed necessary when extended hazardous con-
ditions exist, or when the U.S. government’s capacity to aid its citizens in another country is less than ideal due to an embassy shutting down. Drug wars, revolts and violence are all factors that the Department of State considers when giving such warnings. The Study Abroad Office must then alter the availability of certain programs, such as with the University of Monterrey, Mexico, in order to ensure the safety of students and faculty. “I think that it is a good move by the University of Connecticut, not allowing
students to travel to unstable countries such as Egypt and Mexico at this time,” said 2nd-semester physiology and neurobiology major, Zaimah Abbas. “It shows that the university cares about their students and their safety, but still can offer opportunities to study internationally.” While there are only four countries on restriction, there are over 300 programs offered by UConn. A variety of new programs were added in 2011 to the list of possible destina-
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Starr does not shine in ‘Ringo 2012’
By Julie Bartoli Senior Staff Writer
They say not to judge an album by its cover. Ringo Starr is an exception to that rule. Any casual Beatles fan could give you a rundown on “Ringo 2012” just by looking at the cover. Starr is pictured sporting sunglasses, chains, a suit jacket over a hoodie, and giving the peace sign for posterity. It’s an awkward attempt to show the new, hip, Ringo Starr, while emulating his Beatles persona. We’re left to assume that this is an album driven on misplaced nostalgia and confusion. Unfortunately, we’re right. “Ringo 2012” is another installment in Starr’s post-“Goodnight Vienna” race to stay relevant. It’s 9 tracks (only 6 originals) from an artist with nothing to prove. “Anthem” is a clichéd 5-minute spiel about the importance of peace and love;
a topic the Beatles already flipped inside out. Starr himself brings nothing new to the subject, and his vocal line moves slower than the instrumentation. “Wings” is a cover of a song from Starr’s 1977 album, “Ringo the Fourth.” Thus, he’s essentially paying homage to himself. He does this not once – but twice, including a cover of “Step Lightly,” from 1973’s “Ringo.” Plus there’s an unnecessary rendition of Buddy Holly’s “Think it Over,” with a sloppy intro and forced Caribbean background. “In Liverpool” is the one track with heart, describing pre-Beatlemania memories from when the band was still reckless and naïve. It’s moving in an amateur, self-conscious way, but it doesn’t redeem the album. Somehow Starr has become significantly worse with time. I respect his love for music – he always struck me as the one Beatle who played because he truly couldn’t imagine life without it. But everything since 1974 is lacking.
Starr isn’t putting his whole heart into these projects, and is instead releasing fleshed-out attempts and moving too fast for his own good. “Ringo 2012” plays like a handful of outtakes from “Y Not” and “Liverpool 8.” It’s artless, soulless, and has no impact. Starr needs to sit back and truly consider what he has left to say, if anything at all. I understand music is Starr’s first language, and a hiatus could be difficult. Thus, as a gift to my favorite Beatle, I’ve compiled a list of things he can do instead of immediately returning to the studio: 1. Stand up comedy 2. Watch his son Zak pretend to be a member of The Who. 3. Listen to Zak talk about that time he was almost a member of Oasis. 4. Play “(500) Days of Summer” and rewind the part where Zooey Deschanal says Ringo is her favorite Beatle. 5. Build a time machine. Seriously, make us proud, Ringo.
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The best restaurants of the world
Food, as a concept, is an entity with infinite possibilities. New creations, new combinations and new ways to present it are all ways that restaurants can put themselves on the map. But only four have earned themselves three Michelin stars. Michelin stars are announced in the annual Michelin Red Guide,” the bestknown and oldest European restaurant award book. So, what kind of chef prodigy do you have to be to earn a spot on the three-star list? Well, to give you an idea, Gordon Ramsey’s restaurant in Chelsea, England is one of the four. At his restaurant he serves a banana parfait with peanut butter mousse and a chocolate sandwich, with caramelized bananas on top. That doesn’t sound freaking delicious at all. However, the Michelin Red Guide doesn’t just throw stars at whoever can throw the most money at farmers to get the highest quality ingredients, and then charge hundreds of dollars on a single dish. Restaurants considered for Michelin stars must offer items priced below a strict economic standard, so there’s a chance peons like you and me might be able to eat there one day. Even if the price of the fare doesn’t stop you from eating at these places, the fact that there’s a whole ocean between us and them might. Luckily, the United States has an award system, and they’re called the James Beard Foundation Awards. Nicknamed “The Oscars of Food,” the awards are voted on by hundreds of culinary professionals deciding on different categories. If you guessed that the best restaurant in America is probably somewhere in the food capital of the country, a.k.a New York City, well, you’d be right. Run by chef Daniel Humm, it offers a fixed dinner menu for $125. Although it offers dishes you’d expect from the best restaurant in America, like foie gras and lobster, you get to pick the main ingredient in your fish from a list of foods on the fixed menu, and the chef will design your meal from there. Imagine a restaurant that brings your dream meal to life, and you’re in the ballpark of how awesome this restaurant is. Finally, there is Restaurant Magazine’s 50 Best Restaurants in the world, and the coveted No. 1 spot in 2011 went to Noma. Located in Copenhagen, Denmark, the restaurant has two Michelin stars, but has won No. 1 with Restaurant Magazine two years running. It serves traditional Nordic/Scandinavian food (whatever that consists of), but the menu is unfortunately in Danish. Restaurant Magazine, however, describes it as having a “fanatical approach to foraging” and is “the entire package, from its ingredient ingenuity to its flawless execution.” Maybe the day will come along when you’re lucky enough to eat at one of these restaurants, but don’t be discouraged if that dream is not in your immediate future. Hartford magazine compiles an annual list of the best restaurants in Connecticut, and that’s a good jumping off point if you truly want to scope out the best of the best. Hey, you’ve got to start somewhere.
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MUSIC Barstool Playlist “Raise Your Head” Alesso “No Beef” Afrojack Feat. Steve Aoki “Levels” (Skrillex remix) Avicii “Feel so Close” (Nero remix) Calvin Harris “Titanium” (Alesso remix) David Guetta Feat. Sia “Volcano” (Dragonette remix) Zeds Dead “What Did I Do” Kele and Sander Van Doorn Feat. Lucy Taylor “Invisible” (Dirty South remix) Skylar Grey “Don’t Give Up On Us [Enough is Enough]” Avicii Feat. Yolanda Selini “Believe It” (Cazette’s Android Sound Hot remix) Spencer Hill and Nadia Ali “Come With Me” Dead Meat Feat. Polina Steve Aoki “Pressure” (Alesso remix) Alex Kenji, Starkillers and Nadia Ali - JESSICA BORIS
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Conscious rap looks to make a comeback By Tom Teixeira Staff Writer Turn on your favorite hiphop radio station this morning and you are likely to hear loud, obnoxious beats teamed with simplistic lyrics about two rich men who “ball so hard.” You might get a Canadian singing about his pride in some girl or if you’re really lucky, you might catch a hook made from the rapid repetition of the word “ass.” If you were to observe America’s hip-hop scene based on the Billboard Top 10, you might diagnose the beast with heart failure. However, a deeper inspection of hip-hop in 2012 will show that rap isn’t only about Maybachs, money and weed. Hip-Hop was born from the hearts and minds of people
like Gil Scott Heron, Heavy D, KRS-One, NWA and Public Enemy. These MCs rapped hard and with purpose. Their efforts brought hip-hop from bus stops and local clubs to stadiums and recording studios. In the 90’s, the likes of Tupac, Nas, Lauren Hill, Common, Mos Def and Oukast continued the tradition. What is the correlation between these artists you might ask? Where is Jay-Z? Biggie? Wayne? The short answer is that they don’t belong on this list. This list is reserved for conscious rappers. Whether they spoke on black pride, economic distress, racial inequality, gender roles or family struggles, these artists rapped to bring political and social problems to light with the belief that through music, they might be solved.
Gotye’s latest album a refreshing pop record By Trevor Begnal Campus Correspondent The last time the public was given music by the Australian singer Walter De Baker, who goes by the stage name of Gotye was back in 2006 with his record “Like Drawing Blood.” Though his track “Heart is a Mess” found a good amount of attention from the general public, it was his album itself that never really settled. Some could blame the public for not being able to appreciate the type of music Gotye was releasing or some would say Gotye didn’t master the sound he was trying to convey. After going through his most recent effort, “Making Mirrors,” I would have to say he may have finally found that middle ground. “Making Mirrors” is easily unlike any pop record that has been released in the past 12 months. With clear influences of Cee Lo Green, Phil Collins and Beck, Gotye uses funk, electro, pop and
psychedelic sounds to create a refreshing pop record that will give him the notoriety he clearly deserves. Opening with the title track or intro “Making Mirrors,” I don’t know if it was a conscious decision or not to make one of the strongest tracks only 50 seconds long. However, it was because of this that I felt like a toddler franticly waving his hands begging for more Cheerios. In my case, it clearly wasn’t Cheerios, but Gotye had received my full attention and I was anxious to hear more.
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Kendrick Lamar (above) and Big KRIT (album, below) are part of a generation of performers that rap about the evils, values, dreams and hypocrisies they see every day.
Though not popular as it once was, conscious rap seems to be making a comeback and 2012 could serves as launchdate for the sub-genre’s resurrection into mainstream. While the last generation of up-andcoming rappers, people like Drake, Wiz Khalifa, Nicki Minaj, and Big Sean, largely followed the examples of their predecessors by rapping about money, women and swag, the next group up might break the mold. Inspired by Tupac’s bluesy “Keep Ya Head Up” or Outkast’s honest, southern ballad “Da Art of Storytellin,’” a few promising artists could catapult conscious rap back into relevancy. We must however, remain cautiously optimistic. We have seen artists try to do this before. Kanye West and Lupe
By Trevor Morrison Campus Correspondent
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New York City into a wealthy family and attended Fordham University before dropping out to pursue a career in music. She soon adopted the name “Lana Del Rey” and released a three-track EP titled “Kill Kill” in 2008. Though she released a self-titled album in 2010, she bought back the rights and plans to re-release it later this year. “Born To Die,” her 16-track debut album, was produced by Stranger Records. It opens with “Born To Die,” a slow and sad song that lacks any luster in lyrics and is overcome with melancholy violins. Unfortunately, many of her songs hold this depressing tone, and I found myself excited those rare moments her songs didn’t remind me of sorrowful things. “Off to the Races” was one of the songs I was initially
enthusiastic about because of the upbeat drum patterns. However, I was disappointed as soon as I heard her voice try to keep up with the tempo. It was high pitched and kind of annoying to listen to – it reminded me of listening to my 12-year old cousin trying to sing. Del Rey is much better off sticking to slower songs with her lower tones. Even so, her more leisurely songs like “Video Games” and “Summertime Sadness” seem to drone on without a change in tempo and lack any sort of excitement. She tries to pull off the heart-broken, nihilistic, party girl in songs like “National Anthem” – something that would work well if she didn’t have terrible lyrics like “I said we can party later on, he said yes” and if she didn’t sound distressingly similar to Ke$ha.
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Fiasco, who still dabble in the conscious rap genre, stayed true to their intellectual sides in their early work before being crushed by the pressures of the record industry. Two of the future’s biggest artists, like Lupe in 2006 and Kanye in 2004, look to
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Cohen’s velvety tone, rich songs captivate The legendary singer songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen has returned to the music making game with his newest album Old Ideas, the first album of his since 2004’s “Dear Heather.” This is my first experience with Leonard Cohen and what I can say is that he is an extremely skilled songwriter with a knack of creating sparse soundscapes that are characterized by choral arrangements, jazzy percussion and orchestral productions. The songs really only need his brilliant verses and voice to carry them along; the instrumentation is just icing on the cake. His voice reminds me of a Tom Waits kind of drawl, staying very low and relaxed but not yelping without abandon like Waits. Cohen’s voice instead massages the listener’s ears with his honest, velvet-like drones that sound like they can only come from a man who has seen the world change for better and for worse. The relaxed atmosphere that is created in this album really puts the listener at ease though, knowing that
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Cohen is all right with this being his swan song of sorts. It almost feels like you’re being transported, watching a past version of Cohen play at smoky bars in New York City in the late 70s. He has recognized that he is old (77 years!) and that he is going to die, but I don’t think that matters to him. You see Cohen on the cover sitting in a lawn chair, reading without a care in the world, knowing he’s led a successful life. That’s some unbridled confidence that everyone should strive for. A bit of information on the lyrical part on the album, this album starts out with the song “Going Home” which features the
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Del Rey’s ‘Born to Die’ disappoints
By Zarrin Ahmed Campus Correspondent The self-proclaimed “gangster Nancy Sinatra,” singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey does not impress with her latest album, “Born to Die.” Dropped on Jan. 31, “Born to Die” has received mixed reviews; many are just not sure about what they think of her music. Before she even released a single, Del Rey’s viral “Video Games” video leaked almost half a year ago and stirred up a buzz from tens of millions of viewers who were intrigued by the idea that her musical influences ranged from Britney Spears to Kurt Cobain back to Elvis Presley. Needless to say, many were just not sure what to expect from her. Elizabeth Grant was born in
Her album is padded with okay songs like “Blue Jeans,” “Dark Paradise,” “Radio” and “Carmen.” “Blue Jeans” has interesting guitar sounds, jazz drums, and an ethereal feel, similar to “Radio.” “Carmen,” the Coney Island Queen, though it has a fascinating subject, still doesn’t have meaningful lyrics. The music itself in “Diet Mountain” and “Million Dollar Man” mask Del Rey’s voice enough to be considered enjoyable. To be fair, Del Rey’s music is very eerie and trippy. If you weren’t focusing on the lyrics or singing, but rather the music, then the album is perfect background to feel as if you’re floating. However, the content was very disappointing.
Zarrin.Ahmed@UConn.edu
Bad girl, broke child
“Don’t go screaming if I blow you with a bang.” The world’s favorite high-top wearing, machine-gun toting female singer is back with a new single and soon-to-be released music video. Can we get a hip, hip, M.I.A.? Maya Arulpragasam has way more on her resume than just “Paper Planes” and ugly maternity wear. The Sri Lankan fusion artist is a symbol for modern rock and a partisan for politically charged music. Her songs have been both lauded and derided by global audiences for their inflammatory nature. The singer’s acronym is ironic, as it denotes the standard military phrase “missing in action.” But M.I.A. is hardly ever missing in action. She analyzes a broad spectrum of social issues through her music. This spectrum includes racial profiling by officers of the law, the London riots and illegal sex trafficking. She confronts her critics by turning the tables on them in publicized rants, and stirs up the masses with her seemingly insensitive comments. In an interview with Papermag she said that she is the opposite of John Lennon in that she doesn’t preach, “give peace a chance.” Instead she likes to stir things up by singing “give war a chance.” M.I.A. was born in a white-collar neighborhood in London during the late ‘70s. A few months later, her father relocated her family to one of the capital cities of Sri Lanka, where he joined a movement to stop discrimination against the Tamil ethnic group. The Tamils had been oppressed since the British colonized the small Southeast-Asian island, and wanted to be autonomous so that they could set up their own political system. Their dissenting actions led to the creation of the powerful militant group, the Tamil Tigers, which eventually led to a civil war for 26 years. Once M.I.A.’s father became an activist for the Tamil free state, her family immediately became involved in the most violent situations in Sri Lanka. Her mother took her and her siblings into hiding as her father worked to mediate peace between his party and the government. M.I.A. has described the conditions that she and her family lived in as frugal and unnerving. In the song “Shells,” she talks about how she and her classmates had to hide under desks while the Sri Lankan national army fired bullets into the windows of their convent. Eventually, M.I.A.’s mother moved back to London with her children. Her father, meanwhile, stayed in Sri Lanka and is now estranged from the family. M.I.A. started exploring the music scene by listening to U.K. radio during her youth. She quickly became a big fan of the American rap group Public Enemy and the British punk band The Clash, and started to paint cover art and do video for local musicians that she knew. Electronic artist Peaches was the first to coax M.I.A. into using a synthesizer to arrange and compose patterns. From there she began creating demo tapes in her apartment by using a three-piece studio. Three of her initial tracks, “Galang,” “Sunshowers” and “Fire Fire,” became instant hits via the Internet. DJs loved the dancy vibe that backed the singles, while intellectual listeners embraced their combative themes
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KRIT, Lamar are not alone in rapping about social issues
from CONSCIOUS, page 8 build upon underground success with major label releases. Compton, Calif. rapper Kendrick Lamar and Mississippi native Big KRIT are two artists who received critical recognition and praise in 2011 for their respective independent albums, “Section.80” and “Return of 4Eva.” Their respective 2012 studio debuts, “Good Kid in a Mad City” and “Live From the Underground,” have the potential to bring conscious rap back into the realm of
popular music, a combination lacking since Lupe Fiasco’s 2006 classic “Food & Liquor.” Lamar, who is 24, is primarily concerned with providing listeners with the abstract concept of what it means to be “a product of the late 80’s.” “Section.80” touches on common topics like race, gender, and poverty, but also jumps into more complex issues. Many tracks comment on the evils, values, dreams, hypocrisies and hopes of present society as Lamar sees. Lamar’s best tracks include “Hiiipower,” “Keisha’s Song,”
“Kush and Corinthians,” “F*ck Your Ethnicity,” and “No Make-Up.” Big KRIT is in many ways, a different breed even than Kendrick Lamar. A Meridan, Mississippi rapper and producer, KRIT’s music is genuinely Southern and always packs soulful sounds and themes. KRIT often questions modern religion, politics, and his favorite and most abstract topic, morality. In music and lyrics, he resembles the great Southern duo Outkast and shares their two greatest assets. KRIT pos-
sesses the unique ability to criticize and even scorn, while still communicating a great feeling of compassion for people. His ability to tell stories through not only song, but through an entire album, makes both of his tapes not only unique, but deeply meaningful. Some of KRIT’s best tracks include “2000 & Beyond,” “They Got US,” “Children of the World,” “Another Naive Individual Glorifying Greed and Encouraging Racism,” and “The Vent.” Lamar and KRIT, though introduced here, aren’t the
only two young rappers aspiring toward mainstream success through conscious rapping. J. Cole and XV, though less focused on typically ‘conscious’ topics, possess the ability to produce explosive music. XV’s “Pictures On My Wall” tells the tale of a young boy who survives frequent bouts of domestic violence through the therapeutic escape that is music. J.Cole’s parenthood drama, “Lost Ones” can attest to his potential to move toward the conscious faction of rap. The year 2012 could be a big one for conscious rap as some
of hip-hop’s coveted rookies start to produce widely distributed albums. Big KRIT, Kenderick Lamar, and XV all aim for success with major label debuts that may cement their presence among Phonte, Saigon, Mos Def, Big Boi, Common, and Lupe Fiasco on the now re-growing conscious rap front. But as with all young artists, two questions remain: will they fail or triumph, and if they triumph, will they sell out or will they stay true to their roots?
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First half of Gotye’s album » STUDY ABROAD MIA’s next is better than back half Summer 2012 application album to deadlines are March 1 come out this summer
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The next stand out track and a personal favorite would be Gotye’s recent single “Somebody I Used to Know.” With the help of the New Zealand native Kimbra, Gotye tells the tale of the common break up. With lines like “You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness,” it’s near impossible to not have some connection to the song. The following track, “Eyes Wide Open” is also one of the highlights of the record. Vocally sounding the best he sounds throughout the entire record, Gotye tackles his issues with over consumption and society. The fact that a pop track that isn’t about going to a club and getting drunk proves that Gotye continues to push himself to not follow suit of his contemporaries. Once you get through your first listen of Making
Mirrors, you will come to realize that the first half of the record is much stronger and cohesive then the second half. What saves “Making Mirrors” is its closing track “Bronte.” Inspired by the passing of a family pet, Gotye uses a simple drum beat and minimalistic production to close out an experimental record. Few times Gotye seems to stray off from his original ideas and although those tracks may not be considered as strong as the others, they show his ambiguous to be different from the rest of the pop acts out there today. Gotye’s sophomore effort Making Mirrors may not be known as of greatest albums to be released in the past twelve months but it certainly does its job of pushing of the boundaries of what pop music should sound like.
Trevor.Begnal@UConn.edu
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tions that students can choose from. There is now the UConn Environment and Agriculture of China program, UConn Mediterranean Diet and Tuscan Cuisine in Florence, UConn Exploring the Blue: Maritime Culture at Sea Through Literature, History, and Policy, UConn in Search of the Vikings (in Iceland) and the UConn Summer in London: Olympics Program. Also available is a new internship track for upper level business and economics majors at UConn in London. “Students are traveling all over the world,” said Dr. Dorothea Hast, assistant director of the Office of Global Programs, Study Abroad. “With UConn’s induction into Universitas 21, an international network of some of
the most prestigious universities on four continents, UConn undergraduates have unparalleled opportunities to study abroad for a semester or for an academic year, conduct coursework in their major or minor and receive full credit and grades.” UConn’s Study Abroad Program guarantees each student who attends a Universitas 21 (U21) institution a scholarship between $500-$1,500. Students pay the same as UConn tuition no matter which school they choose, as long as it is a part of the U21. Every fall and spring semester, there are Study Abroad fairs, such as the Feb. 1, 2012 Spring Study Abroad fair, which was filled with tables representing at least 70 of the 300 programs that UConn students can choose from. Students can attend informa-
tional sessions and the study abroad website is frequently updated with new programs, information and contacts to set up meetings with study abroad advisors. Applications for Summer 2012 are due March 1, 2012, and Fall 2012 applications are due by March 15, 2012. Emma Stockmann, 8thsemester psychology and Spanish major, who studied abroad in Granada, Spain said, “Studying abroad in general is something that I would recommend to everyone. It’s a once in lifetime chance that I wouldn’t change for anything. I would do anything to go back.” For more information, visit the UConn Study Abroad website: http://studyabroad.uconn. edu.
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Time slots for buying tickets Hart’s act covered topics to be announced Feb. 9 like laundry, drinking
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Wiz Khalifa certainly is a big name artist. If you haven’t heard of him you’ve likely been living under a rock. Wiz’s first big song was “Say Yeah” off his mix-tape “Grow Season.” The song reached number 20 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Tracks. However, Khalifa didn’t attain mainstream fame until his hit “Black and Yellow.” Since then he’s been one of the biggest names in rap music. 3LAU will be opening for Khalifa. He is a house, mash up dj. Before the spring concert on March 31, 3LAU will be performing with R3HAB at the Webster in Hartford on Feb. 19. Tickets are $25 not including fees. The Facebook event already has over four hundred people attending and buses from UConn will be available through Adam Boyajin. Needless to say, the UConn population will likely be excited about the opener as well. There will be 5,000 tickets available for students purchase. SUBOG will be selling concert tickets using a time-slot lottery.
Students can pick up their lottery tickets in Student Union room 204 Feb. 6 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Feb. 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A UConn student ID is necessary to obtain a lottery ticket. Each lottery ticket guarantees four concert tickets. These can be divided among groups consisting of three UConn students and one non-student, or two UConn students and two non-students. Time slots to purchase concert tickets will be announced on Thursday, Feb. 9 on the SUBOG website, in The Daily Campus, in Student Union room 204 and at the Student Information Center. Tickets will be sold from the Student Union Theatre Box Office for cash or Husky Bucks only. General floor admission will be $25.00 for students and $35.00 for guests. All other seats will be $15.00 for students and $25.00 for guests. Remaining tickets will go on sale Monday, Feb. 20 through March 30, for as long as they remain available.
Jessica.Boris@UConn.edu
from HART, page 7 best $20 I’ve spent since I’ve been here. Since all of the material was new, it was really good.” Host and comic Joey Wells began the show by introducing himself and getting the crowd pumped with a roll call – seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen, fifth year seniors, graduates, those in relationships, etc. He centered his jokes on things college students could relate to such as laundry, being broke and getting drunk. Before introducing two other opening acts, there was a very important message from SUBOG. Rumors that Wiz Khalifa will perform for the spring concert this semester were confirmed. Will Spank performed next for the crowd, spitting jokes that ranged from reading in elementary school to cheating (and getting caught) on tests. Up next was a half hour special from comedian Na’im Lynn, a native of Los Angeles. Lynn talked a lot about relationships and how
he got his nephews “angry birds” – a witticism that got the whole crowd clapping. Before Hart even came on stage, the audience was on its feet applauding. He began his performance with events from his life, telling the audience that he’d do “an hour of explaining [himself].” Hart explained his divorce to the crowd, including the events before and after the divorce was finalized. He admitted to a lot of things such as lying about stupid things and getting wrapped up in his own lies, cheating, one of his biggest fears involving homeless people’s hands and much more. He did a series of re-enactments of the craziest things that have happened in his life, including impersonations of men who didn’t speak English, women who were crazy and himself. “I was laughing the whole time,” said Pahole Almonte, a 2nd-semester history major. “I could relate to the whole “crazy girl with suspicions” – I mean
I’ve never locked myself in a trunk, but I could still relate. He really commits to his jokes and acts them out.” For part of his show, he told men what not to do from his own experiences and explained to the women in the crowd that men wait for that one chance to make women look stupid. He centered a lot of his content on his two children, his daughter Heaven Leigh Hart and his son, Hendrix Hart. “It was hilarious – definitely worth the money and the wait. I started liking him this summer,” said Stephanie Brew, a 2nd-semester biology major. “I liked that he was talking about his life. He told us the truth, and didn’t cover anything up.” Hart received a second standing ovation after his performance and urged students to check out his recently released movie, “Laugh At My Pain.”
Zarrin.Ahmed@UConn.edu
from BAD, page 8 and copious historical references. Since her debut in 2003, the singer has moved to a non-independent label, released three albums, embarked on four tours and been nominated for Academy and Grammy awards. She has also been admonished by the Sri Lankan government for sending aid to Tamil refugees. M.I.A.’s fourth album, which is yet to be named, is slated to be released this summer. The music video for the first single “Bad Girls” will be coming out tomorrow.
Purbita.Saha@UConn.edu
‘Old Ideas’ a fine intro to Cohen’s talent from COHEN’S, page 8 chorus of “I’d love to speak with Leonard; he’s a sportsman and a shepherd; he’s a lazy bastard living in a suit.” This statement from Cohen is claiming that he’s been a lazy man in his lifetime, which isn’t true at all. He’s released many albums along with other literary works, so I’m pretty sure he’s starting this closing work with a bit of humor, to sweeten the bitter tea. The other lyrics focus around his life and what he feels about everything that has occurred. In conclusion, my first interaction with Cohen has been quite a favorable one. I learned about his supreme songwriting abilities, his deep, husky voice and that his career was one of legends. If you’ve never listened to Cohen before, this would be a good starting place for you.
Trevor.Morrison@UConn.edu
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'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead of suicide LOS ANGELES (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; "Soul Train" host Don Cornelius was the arbiter of cool, a brilliant TV showman who used his purring, baritone voice to seduce mainstream America into embracing black music and artists. But the "love, peace, and SOUL!" he wished viewers as he closed each show for decades escaped him as his life descended into marital trouble, illness and, finally, a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound on Wednesday. Police said they went to his Mulholland Drive home around 4 a.m. after receiving a call from one of his sons, who became concerned after being contacted by his father. Cornelius, 75, was found shot and was pronounced dead an hour later at a nearby hospital. Authorities ruled out foul play, but have not found a suicide note and are talking to relatives about his mental state. To music-hungry viewers, he was a smooth, sharp-dressed man who got them dancing to the hottest tracks going. The pop world's biggest stars recalled him as much more: A cultural groundbreaker who advanced African-American music and culture; a black entrepreneur who overcame racism by strength of will; a visionary who understood rap's emergence but criticized its rawness. Aretha Franklin, an early "Soul Train" performer, called him "an American treasure." "God bless him for the solid, good and wholesome foundation he provided for young adults worldwide," she said, "and the unity and brotherhood he singlehandedly brought about with his most memorable creation of 'Soul Train.'" Donald Cortez Cornelius was born Sept. 27, 1936, in Chicago. After high school, he served as a Marine in Korea. Cornelius was working as an insurance salesman when he spent $400 on a broadcasting course and landed a part-time job in 1966 as announcer, newsman and DJ on WVON radio. That's where lis-
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In a 1995 file photo, producer Don Cornelius celebrates his 25th season of the syndicated music show "Soul Train."
This March 6, 2006 file photo shows Don Cornelius at his office in Los Angeles. Cornelius shot himself to death Wednesday morning at his home in Los Angeles, police said.
teners first heard the distinctively measured and rich Cornelius rumble. Cornelius began moonlighting at WCIU-TV when Roy Wood, his mentor at WVON, moved there, and won a job producing and hosting "A Black's View of the News." When the station wanted to expand its "ethnic" programming, he pitched a black music show, and "Soul Train" was born. "You want to do what you're capable of doing. If I saw (Dick Clark's) 'American Bandstand' and I saw dancing and I knew black kids can dance better; and I saw white artists and I knew black artists make better music; and if I saw a white host and I knew a black host could project a hipper line of speech, and I did know all these things," then
est music, fashions and dance moves. "His reach is just amazing, and personally he was such a charming man," she said, calling Cornelius a role model and "a great interviewer who knew how to connect to artists" and had "the best voice in the world." With that voice, he helped bring the best R&B, soul and later hip-hop acts to TV. It was one of the first TV shows to showcase African-American artists including Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Barry White. "You have to dream," Cornelius said in a 1995 interview. "I dreamed everything. I used to introduce Marvin Gaye in my living room. So when the time came that I was going to really introduce guys like Marvin Gaye and Steve Wonder,
it was reasonable to try, he said. "Soul Train," which began in 1970, followed some of the "Bandstand" format with its audience and young dancers. But that's where the comparisons stopped. Cornelius, the suave, ultra-cool emcee, made "Soul Train" appointment viewing. "There was not programming that targeted any particular ethnicity," he said in 2006, then added: "I'm trying to use euphemisms here, trying to avoid saying there was no television for black folks, which they knew was for them." Debra Lee, who is chairman and chief executive of Black Entertainment Television, was one of those youngsters who tuned in to the show. She said she would finish her chores early so she could check out the lat-
I had done it before." "Soul Train" had a whimsical cartoon train and whistle that opened each show. And Cornelius would close each show with his sign-off: "Love, peace, and SOUL!" drawing out the pronunciation of the last word with his deep voice. The show, with his sharp eye for talent, became the cornerstone of his entertainment empire. He acted as independent producer-host-salesman to bring "Soul Train" into partnership with Tribune Entertainment Co., which became the show's distributor in the 1980s. The show chugged gradually onto TV screens nationwide: Only a handful of stations initially were receptive. Johnson Products Co., maker of Afro Sheen and other hair-care goods,
was its major sponsor and the first black-owned company to sponsor a national weekly TV show. Years later, major advertisers including Coca-Cola and McDonald's joined. "Soul Train" aired nationally from 1971 to 2006. Asked why it endured, he told The New York Times in 1995: "There is an inner craving among us all, within us all, for television that we can personally connect to." He stepped down as host in 1993, and sold it to MadVision Entertainment in 2008. "Don Cornelius was a pioneer & a trailblazer," Earvin "Magic" Johnson wrote on Twitter. "He was the first African-American to create, produce, host & more importantly OWN his own show." Though "Soul Train" became one of the longest-running syndicated shows in TV history, its power began to wane in the 1980s and '90s as American pop culture began folding in black culture instead of keeping it segregated. By that time, there were more options for black artists to appear on mainstream shows. And on shows like "American Bandstand," blacks could be seen dancing along with whites. But even when Michael Jackson became the King of Pop, there was still a need to highlight the achievements of African-Americans that were still marginalized at mainstream events. So Cornelius created the "Soul Train Awards," which would become a key honor for musicians. The series also spawned the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards and the Soul Train Christmas Starfest. Along the way, however, Cornelius became estranged from a changing music scene that clashed with his relatively conservative taste. But while he suggested violently or sexually explicit gangsta rap should be labeled "X-rated," Cornelius said the focus should be on eliminating poverty and violence from low-income black communities.
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Huskies look to race to greater success By Michael Corasaniti Staff Writer The men’s and women’s track and field team will continue down their roads to the Big East Championship when they compete at Penn State and in New York City, respectively, this weekend. After their second straight team victory last weekend at the Joe Donahue Collegiate Indoor Games in Boston, the men are excited to head off to State College, Penn for the Sykes-Sabock Challenge Cup for hopefully a third straight team win. For one, sophomore mid-distance runner and Pennsylvania native Chris Daily is excited to run at such a competitive meet in his home state. “For me individually, I’m excited to go because I’m going back,” Daily said. “The track is great there.”
But as is the sentiment around the entire team, the athletes are all staying focused on returning to glory atop the Big East conference. “For the team we’re really just looking forward to getting in the best position for the Big East championships. Things are looking good now, it’s just time to start sharpening up the blades.” Dailey grabbed a top-five performance earlier this year at the Great Dane Classic in New York City with a 1:04.84 finish in the 500m, good for fourth place. Along with Daily, the Huskies will be relying on a wide array of talent for a shot at three straight team wins. Among the leaders will be senior captain Kyle Duggan, first in the pole vault at the Joe Donahue Collegiate Indoor Games, Noel James, second in the high jump at the Great
Dane Classic, and junior Joe Clark, dominant in the mile all season. After impressive outings at the Penn State National Invitational and the Terrier Invitational in Boston, the women’s team will be competing in New York City at the New Balance College Invitational. “This is a big meet with a lot of good teams coming in,” said freshman distance runner Lindsay Crevoiserat. “Track is so individually based, but with us working towards the Big East and the DMR team trying to qualify for nationals, it’s really a team effort. Nobody wants to let the team down.” After placing second in the mile last weekend with a time of 4:42.42, Crevoiserat will help lead the Huskies in the DMR as she will cover the 1200m leg in the race. Also helping out the
Huskies’ cause in New York this weekend will be junioe Ilba Bikanova (second overall in the high jump at the Penn State National Invitational), junior Angelica Gilsenan (first place in the pole vault at the Terrier Invitational) and AllAmerican Celina Emerson (fifth in the 200m and second in the 400m at the Great Dane Classic). The meets for this weekend will begin Friday and will be the second to last competitions for both teams before the Big East championships in Boston for the men and New York City for the men. Before then, the women’s team will be competing in the Valentine Invitational in Boston and the men’s team will compete in the Rider/Lafayette Invitational in New York City.
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The Huskies travel this Friday for meets in New York City and Penn State. Both the men's and women's teams are coming off very successful showings from last weekend.
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» NCAA FOOTBALL
The future of UConn football in focus Will the Giants pressure Brady again?
By Darryl Blain Staff Writer The UConn football team announced yesterday, during their first ever National Signing Day event at Rentschler Field, that the incoming class will be composed of 25 new players. The highlighted recruit of the class is, without question, quarterback Casey Cochran. Cochran is a two-time Gatorade high school player of the year in Connecticut, won state titles for New London and Masuk High, and is quite possibly the most high-profile quarterback recruit at UConn since Dan Orlovsky, who is currently in the NFL playing for the Indianapolis Colts. Orlovsky also happens to hold the school records for most pass completions (916), pass attempts (1,567), yards passing (10,706), touchdown passes (84), interceptions (51), total plays (1,710) and total
yards (10,421). He also joins five other quarterbacks on the depth chart, including incumbents Johnny McEntee, Scott McCummings, Michael Nebrich and junior college transfer Chandler Whitman. Coach Paul Pasqualoni has already stated there will be an open competition for the starting job, despite the fact that McEntee already has some experience under his belt. Other highlighted recruits include linebacker Jazzmar Clax of Freehold, N.J., defensive end Brendan Battles of North Eastham, Mass, and – interestingly enough – son of former Red Sox shortstop by the same name, Ricky Gutierrez. You may remember his father on the World Series team in 2004. Gutierrez also appears to be a pretty decent receiver who Pasqualoni has been clear that he is excited about. Clax was recruited as a linebacker, but could start off playing both sides of the ball, doubling as
a fullback on offense. Battles played both end and quarterback as a senior in high school, but is definitely more proficient on defense. He recorded 70 tackles last year and 2 sacks, and was named to ESPN Boston’s all-star team. Pasqualoni was also happy that he was able to address the team need of a kicker that arose with the graduation of David Teggart. The answer: West Palm Beach native Bobby Puyol. Puyol was 22-27 with a long of 54 (his school’s record) and had a touchback percentage of 82 percent throughout his high school tenure. This year’s class consisted of nine 3-star recruits, according to rivals.com. While the new recruits look realistically promising, there are gaps. Pasqualoni’s only regret of the class: not signing more interior defensive linemen and corners.
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» NCAA BASKETBALL
No. 8 Kansas routs Oklahoma LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Missouri on Saturday. — Thomas Robinson had Romero Osby scored 19 20 points and 17 rebounds points, Steven Pledger had 17 in another performance sure and Andrew Fitzgerald finished to burnish his player of the with 14 for the Sooners (13-8, year credentials, leading No. 8 3-6), who were within 34-31 Kansas to an 84-62 at halftime before blowout of Oklahoma Kansas hit its stride. on Wednesday night. The Jayhawks The junior forward Kansas haven't lost to 84 had four assists and a Oklahoma in the last couple of blocks for Oklahoma 62 nine meetings, and the Jayhawks (18-4, the last 10 at Allen 8-1 Big 12), who responded to Fieldhouse, where they have their first conference loss last won 19 straight overall. They Saturday at Iowa State by out- have also gone 225 games scoring the Sooners 50-31 over without consecutive defeats, the course of the second half. the longest streak in the nation. Tyshawn Taylor had 21 Duke is next at 110 games. points, Jeff Withey added 15 Kansas had its meager halfand Travis Releford had 12 as time lead despite making one Kansas tuned up for a high- field goal in the final 5:34. profile showdown at No. 4 The game nearly got out
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of hand much earlier, when Elijah Johnson hit consecutive 3-pointers and Taylor — after some encouragement from coach Bill Self — carved into the lane for an acrobatic layup. Robinson's putback moments later gave the Jayhawks a 30-19 lead. Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger wisely called for a timeout, and his Sooners embarked on 12-2 run. Cameron Clark's basket started it and Pledger added a deep 3-pointer from the wing. The hot-shooting Pledger, who had 30 points in a win over Kansas State last weekend, capped the spurt with another 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in the half, drawing the Sooners within 32-31.
from WHO, page 14 line has also proven itself time and time again. Last week against one of the best defensive lines in the league they kept Eli alive long enough to pull off the upset. They have also been a crucial part in the maturation of Eli Manning who has set a single season record with 15 fourth quarter TD passes this year and led the Giants on a late fourth quarter drive to beat the patriots in week 9 proving once again he’s on Brady’s level. In a matchup of elite quarterbacks, this could come down to who has the ball last. Justin: In the post season the Giants O-line has allowed Eli to get sacked 8 times, and be knocked down another 24 times. The O-line has no doubt suffered against legitimate pass rushers. Vince Wilfork will likely be the Giants’ biggest problem on Sunday. If Wilfork can create the holes he did in the Raven’s game, Eli will once again find himself on the ground for most of the game. You’re right, this game will likely come down to the last few minutes, but Brady knows a thing or two about late game comebacks. In fact, Brady’s first two Super Bowl rings were earned with late 4th quarter drives. Nate: Even though the offen-
sive line didn’t play its best game, the Giants still came out on top and the Patriots don’t have the weapons that the 49ers possess. The line just has to give Eli ample time to get the ball to his versatile wide receiving core. Hakeem Nicks has caught four touchdowns this postseason and Victor Cruz broke a number of records for the Giants in the regular season. Jake Ballard and Mario Manningham are also viable targets for Manning. The maligned Patriots secondary will have trouble keeping up with every target Eli has at his disposal. Justin: The Giants receivers are very good, I can’t argue against the advantage they will have against a weaker Patriots secondary. Moving McCourty to safety has improved the defense a little but in order to win, Sterling Moore and Kyle Arrington will need to be physical on the line and disrupt the receivers’ routes. They only need to make a few stops and force turnovers, of which they are more than capable. In fact, the Patriots were second in the NFL during the regular season in forcing interceptions, catching a total of 23 picks. Nate: When it comes to the secondary of the Giants their numbers aren’t as impressive as the Patriots. The Giants’ secondary
picked off 18 passes but that was without starter Terrell Thomas (torn acl) and promising rookie Prince Amakamura for half of the season with a broken foot. Amakamura started off shaky, but has come on strong as of late. Veteran Corey Webster led the team with six picks and comes up with a big play when the Giants need one. Safety Antrel Rolle is another heady vet that always makes the right decision on the field. Rolle led the team in tackles in the regular season so he’ll be key in shutting down the pats run game and preventing big plays from Wes Welker and the Pats lethal tight ends, if Gronkowski plays that is… Justin: The Giants’ secondary is not as bad as it looks on paper, but they won’t stop Gronk. The Raven’s did a good job keeping him out of the endzone by using 6-foot-2 Jimmy Smith on coverage. The Giants don’t have a cornerback with Smith’s size. It may only be the difference of a few inches but in a matchup of Gronk’s size those inches mean a lot. The Giants will have to dig deep and use double coverage to hold him down. If they do somehow find a way to hold Gronk to a less than spectacular game, expect big games from Wes Welker and Aaron Hernandez.
» NBA
Durant leads Thunder over Mavs
DALLAS (AP) — Russell to 8-for-38 shooting from the Westbrook scored 33 points, field in the second half as the Kevin Durant added 23 points Thunder bounced back from and 13 rebounds, Monday night's 112and the Oklahoma 100 road loss to the City Thunder beat Los Angeles Clippers 95 that snapped a fourthe Dallas Mavericks OK City 95-86 on Wednesday Dallas winning streak. 86 game night. Jason Terry had James Harden 26 points for the had 10 points off the bench short-handed Mavericks, who and Serge Ibaka anchored the snapped a three-game winning Thunder defense with a career- streak. high 10 blocked shots. Dirk Nowitzki went 2 for Oklahoma City limited Dallas 15 from the floor and finished
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with eight points for Dallas in his third game back after a four-game absence to deal with a sore right knee and conditioning issues. He had 10 points in each of his first two games after returning. Oklahoma City has won two of three meetings between the teams this season. The Mavs won a five-game series with the Thunder in last season's Western Conference finals before Dallas went on to its first league title.
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Home grown: DJ Joey Franchize 76ers create own method for success
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Philadelphia 76ers' Evan Turner (12) is congratulated after scoring and drawing a foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game.
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A mainstay at UConn football, men's and women's basketball games, DJ Joey Franchize is shown here at the XL Center in Hartford.
By Colin McDonough Associate Sports Editor Written with contributions from Matt McDonough D.J. Joey Franchize has great memories growing up in Hartford and watching the UConn men’s basketball team. “[I grew up] watching Ray Allen, Scott Burrell, Clifford Robinson, you know a lot of the classics,” Franchize, 24, said. “I remember watching Rip Hamilton and the whole national championship for the first time. Seeing the first national championship meant a lot to me. Khalid El-Amin was one of my favorite players growing up.” Franchize is not only a sports fan, but has been a disc jockey for nine years, spending the last four at Hot 93.7, Hartford’s Hip Hop and R&B radio station. Prior to the UConn football season, he had an idea. He talked to David Kaplan, UConn’s Director of Video Services, about playing music at UConn football and men’s basketball games. “It’s always been a vision of mine to kind of incorporate music and sports, those are my two loves,” Franchize said. “I salute UConn athletics and the whole
department [for] having me here. It was an idea I had. I brought to the table, to David Kaplan, he actually liked the idea and here we are.” Franchize was stationed above the Dog Pound student section at Rentschler Field during football season. At basketball games at Gampel Pavilion his table is across from the student section, while at the XL Center it’s next to the lower student section and band. But even if you can’t see him, you can still hear him. Franchize encourages fans and students to get loud for the Huskies, or drops a song during a timeout for people to dance to. Franchize has joined Big Red as one of the faces shown on the scoreboard after big runs by UConn. Franchize not only works on the radio, but travels across the state to different events, bars and clubs. But he said that nothing compares to UConn games. “It’s a great feeling for the simple fact that the city is really behind this team, this school and this program,” Franchize said. “And to be associated with that and feel the love from thousands of people as compared to a club, there’s no comparison. This is a family atmosphere and I love it.” Although he cheers on the play-
ers on the court, Franchize has developed his own following as well. He said he takes pictures with families at some of the games. “Kids come up to me and are excited to meet me, its surreal,” Franchize said. During football and basketball season, Franchize has been run ragged across the state. On a Friday night he may work all night at a nightclub in New Haven and have to be at the Rent or XL Center the next morning for a game at noon. “Pretty active, yes, very active,” Franchize said. “But you know what I love it.” As a Hartford native and lifelong UConn fan, he said there’s nothing like being a part of a championship-caliber program. “I’m glad I can help contribute to that, and inspire some of these players with their favorite songs when they come out,” Franchize said. Down the road, when Franchize reminisces watching this generation of Huskies, he’ll have fond memories from both being on the turn tables and keeping thousands excited.
Colin.McDonough@UConn.edu
Callahan: Super Bowl XLVI is no '07 rematch
from GROUNDHOG, page 14 and never will be. These are two totally differnt football teams. Gone is over 70 percent of the 2007 Giants roster and 86 percent of that 18-1 Patriots team. Think about that. In addition to roster makeover, chunks of both coaching staffs are now elsewhere As a combined result, the Patriots’ offense has changed from a downfield passing attack to an intermediate style with more no-huddle. Their defense comparatively also went from top-5 to second worst in the league. On the other sideline, the Giants don’t blitz as often and are much more explosive offensively with the best three-receiver set in the NFl. Eli Manning tossed for nearly 5,000 yards and is backed by a two-headed monster in the backfield. This is the unit that has kept them in games, a complete reversal of 2007. Thus, there is no real rematch, no real revenge. Even for the few Patriots that remain and felt the worst pangs of any from that loss, the revenge factor is absent. “I’ve been asked about that game for several days now,” Belichick said at his press conference on Sunday night. “Really, all the games in the past, I don’t think really means too much.... This game is about this team, this year.” “I think our team is different than what it was in December. I think the Giants are a different team than we played in November.
I think they’re a different team than they were in December…So to take it back to years and years before that I don’t think it has too much bearing on anything” Maybe he’s just stonewalling reporters like he always does. But, isn’t winning another Super Bowl further cementing his Hall of Fame status enough? And if he is to direct part of the focus of his entire team to revenge, whom exactly is he trying to fire up – the seven guys left from that year? Meanwhile Tom Brady, when asked about what’s to gain from the Patriots’ regular season meeting with the Giants by Boston sports radio station WEEI, said “It will have absolutely zero impact on the game.” Ultimately, Belichick and Brady are right. There are significant differences when even comparing their loss three months ago to Sunday’s showdown. The Patriots’ passing game and defense have improved, and they’ve tightened up their play. Back in November, New York was missing two of its biggest playmakers in Ahmad Bradshaw and Hakeem Nicks. Their defense is also playing at a higher level and a more multiple style than it did mid-season. However, there were two significant elements I failed to mention earlier, which return from four years ago almost completely intact: fans and media. The people who promote, pay for and have the largest hand in making the Super Bowl the national holiday it’s grown into. People who, despite not having any sort of direct impact upon the
outcomes of games, such as Super Bowl XLII, still feel the incredible sting or immeasurable bliss. Now, Connors eventually broke from his spell and awoke to see the sunrise of Feb. 3 after overcoming his various character shortcomings. He gains a greater human understanding and of course, more or less lives happily ever after. The players, coaches and teams have broken from the Groundhog Day of reliving Super Bowl XLII because they gained an understanding long ago that spending time enveloped in the past isn’t going to help them prepare for what lies ahead. They’ve been affirming it all week and correcting anyone who proposes otherwise. So, to break from our own Groundhog Week, fans have to realize and overcome the fact there is no rematch this weekend and there is no revenge in play. They’ll have to turn off the TV and a blind eye to all that say ‘Here comes round two.’ There just isn’t one coming. But there is a Super Bowl. A great one, just hours away. While fans have no say in what happens on Sunday, the way you and I feel about potentially watching our favorite team win on sport’s biggest stage – a true treat – is all ours. So what if it’s different this time around? For as a remade Phil Connors once declared during his own Groundhog Day, “Anything different is good.” Amen to that.
Andrew.J.Callahan@UConn.edu
Huskies drop to below .500 in Big East from CAPITOL, page 14 Oriakhi came on to commit three of UConn’s six first-half turnovers. Even Lamb had a tough game, shooting 1 for 9 at in the first half and 4 for 18 for the game. The lone spark for the Huskies was Drummond, a freshman
who was unstoppable for the first 4 minutes. He dominated the paint for eight quick points to give UConn a 13-7 lead. Then the Huskies went cold, missing 13 straight shots and 17 of 18. Georgetown took advantage, albeit slowly, meandering its way through a 24-8 run that really didn’t get going until the
final minutes of the half. A layup and a 3-pointer from Thompson, and a jumper and a layup from Sims helped put the Hoyas up 31-21 at halftime. Thompson’s 3-pointer gave Georgetown a 13-point lead early in the second half, and only then did UConn start to show signs of an organized offense.
In the current NBA climate, the premium placed on winning is greater than ever. Teams looking for instant results demonstrate no hesitation in trading away draft picks, core players, and young talent to acquire desired superstars. This type of practice occurs most commonly on big market teams, who feel a greater pressure to assemble an all-star cast than smaller market teams. Yet, as the NBA moves towards multiple power teams, one big market team, the Philadelphia 76ers, is attempting to buck the trend. Utilizing a nucleus of developing players with a few veterans sprinkled in, the 76ers have taken a unique road to success. Entering Wednesday’s showdown with the Chicago Bulls, the 76ers find themselves atop the Atlantic Division, four and a half games ahead of the Boston Celtics. More importantly, Philadelphia’s team statistics illustrate that their success is no fluke. Offensively, the 76ers rank eighth in points, averaging 97.5 points per game, which combined with its assist rank of sixth, display well-rounded attack. On the defensive end, the 76ers set the league standard, ranking first in points against, yielding an impressive 86.1 points per contest.
Without question, the 76ers have the quantifiable statistics to support their early season play, but what truly drives the 76ers? For starters, the 76ers epitomize the word “depth.” The 76ers have eight players who play more than 25 minutes per game, with another three who play more than 11. Of these players, more than seven average double digit points, with Lou Williams leading the way at 15.3 points per game, which speaks volumes about the team. Consider this: Lou Williams is the 36th leading scorer in the NBA, which officially gives the 76ers no superstar scoring threat. Instead, the 76ers have created a highenergy, balanced offensive which allows each player to get their looks. In turn, the 76ers rarely get stagnant on offensive, to which much of their early season success can be attributed to. Moving forward, the dynamic 76ers roster is equally important to the team’s success. From a veteran standpoint, the team is led by Team USA’s Andre Iguodala and power forward Elton Brand. Iguodala’s maturity has played an integral role in the 76ers’ new found success. No longer does he attempt to create highlight reel dunks or blocks, but instead, Iguodala has played within the flow of the offensive and tempo of the game. Surprise to none,
Iguodala’s game has elevated as a result, as seen through last week’s triple-double against the Detroit Pistons. Rounding out the rest of the team’s core, the 76ers’ roster includes Jrue Holiday, Thaddeus Young, Lou Williams, Spencer Hawes, Jodie Meeks, and Evan Turner, all of whom are under 25 and will impact the 76ers for years. All in all, the 76ers have indeed found a new route to winning. By essentially creating its own “fountain of youth” mixed with veteran leadership, the 76ers serve as the ultimate balanced attack. More critically, the team gives a dedicated effort night in and night out, and actually plays defense, which for most players and teams alike, is a lost art in today’s game. However, aside from these clear positives, one simple concept highlights why the 76ers will be dangerous down the stretch: improvement. Illustrated most vividly by Iguodala, point guard Jrue Holiday and former no. 2 overall pick, Evan Turner, the 76ers are committed to getting better on a daily basis. Equally important, is the commitment to getting better together, which cannot be said for every team. Undoubtedly, the playoffs are always difficult for a young team, but take notice– these 76ers are growing up quick.
Christopher.Zielinski@UConn.edu
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» That’s what he said –New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on the defensive line of the New York Giants.
Home: Gampel Pavilion, XL Center Feb. 6 Louisville 7 p.m.
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New York Giants’ Osi Umenyiora stretches during practice, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.
Significant fundraising progress has been made towards the new Basketball Development Center at Memorial Field, and now the athletic department is looking ahead to upgrading the school’s baseball, soccer and softball facilities. The department announced the creation of Stadium Enhancement/Construction Fund, which will raise money to upgrade or rebuild those sports’ facilities. Preliminary renderings of what the new facilities might look like have been released, but the department said that the projects are still in the early planning stages. “As we continue to aggressively raise funds for our Basketball Development Center, we are also doing the same to support our men’s and women soccer, baseball and softball programs,” interim athletics director Paul Pendergast told UConnHuskies.com. “All four of these programs have enjoyed national success over the years, but our on-campus playing venues have fallen behind that of our peer institutions.” As of now, the department has raised $16 million towards the basketball facility, all through private donations. Women’s basketball senior Tiffany Hayes earned Big East Player of the Week honors after her monstrous performance in back-to-back games. Hayes led the Huskies to wins over Syracuse and South Florida, averaging 34 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in those contests. She also shot 70 percent from the field, and her 68 combined points between the two games was the most in UConn history, surpassing Kerry Bascom’s record of 65 points during the 1990-91 season. Men’s hockey goalie Garrett Bartus earned AHA Goalkeeper of the Week honors, and broke several UConn records over this past weekend. Saturday’s 3-0 win at Holy Cross marked Bartus’ fourth shutout of the season, a school record. He also became UConn’s Division I career saves leader. Women’s track senior Heather Wilson took home first in the 800m race at the Penn State National Invite last weekend. She finished with a time of 2:06.12, with junior Brigitte Mania finishing just behind in fourth with a time of 2:06.56. “We hit the whole spectrum of performances this weekend but will focus on the exemplary ones like Heather Wilson and Brigitte Mania today,” women’s track coach Bill Morgan told UConnHuskies.com. “Probably one of the finest 800m races contested in the country with everyone below 2:07 and within one second of each other with Wilson winning in her dramatic stretch run, it was just fantastic.” The more you know.
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Super Bowl abounds with unsung heroes INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — For every Drew Brees and Ray Lewis, there is a David Tyree or Larry Brown. Not only do superstars win Super Bowls, super nobodies are heroes, too. And there are plenty of candidates for Sunday’s title game between the New York Giants and New England Patriots. “Look at a guy like Sterling Moore,” said Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich, a good candidate himself to leap from obscure to acclaimed. “If Sterling doesn’t make that play against Baltimore, we obviously would not be here. It’s the play that got us to the Super Bowl.” Moore, a rookie free agent cut by the Raiders and picked up for New England’s practice squad in October, might have been best known for missing a tackle on Torrey Smith’s 29-yard TD reception earlier in the AFC championship game. Then he stripped the ball in the end zone from Ravens receiver Lee Evans on what would have been a winning touchdown. “Everybody else is tweeting me and texting me that I’m going to go down in history for that play,” Moore said.
“I don’t think I understand. But we have another big game on Sunday, so if I come out here and screw this game up it means nothing.” Nothing sets Giants fans to celebrating more than highlights of “The Catch.” Tyree’s remarkable reception — with the ball flush against his helmet — came on a desperation pass from Eli Manning on the winning drive in the 2008 Super Bowl, an upset that shattered the Patriots’ unbeaten season. Even though Tyree had an earlier touchdown catch in the 17-14 win, he was hardly a prime candidate for a central role in Big Blue lore. He mainly was a specialteamer — a good one, too — and usually the fifth option in the passing game. That is, if he made it onto the field as a receiver at all. “David Tyree showed that anybody can play that role, you just need the opportunity to do it,” said Devin Thomas, who, basically, is this season’s Tyree, with the same roles on special teams and offense. “For me, special teams might be the way to make that happen with a return, maybe a hit, a fumble.” Thomas recovered the
muff and the fumble on punt returns by San Francisco’s Kyle Williams in the NFC championship game. Before that, he was a bust for the Redskins after being drafted in the second round in 2008, and almost an afterthought in the Meadowlands for much of this season. “Every play is my chance to be a hero,” he said Wednesday. “I think I always take that outlook onto the field, but it’s also something I get the opportunity to share with my teammates: Any of them can be a hero, too.” Two relative unknowns ended up winning Super Bowl MVP honors thanks to key interceptions. Tampa Bay free safety Dexter Jackson grabbed a pair of passes from Oakland’s Rich Gannon, merely the league’s 2002 MVP, in the Bucs’ 48-21 romp that year. Dallas cornerback Larry Brown had two picks, returning one for the clinching touchdown, in the Cowboys’ 27-17 Super Bowl victory over Pittsburgh in 1996. His teammates included Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin, and in the secondary alone, Deion Sanders and Darren Woodson.
Brown parlayed that performance into a big-money free agent deal with Oakland, and faded into obscurity soon after. Actually, players say planning a hero move is not a good idea. “You can’t try too hard,” Patriots fullback Lousaka Polite said. “All you can do is focus on the task at hand, whether you’re at fullback, linebacker, on the line, or the quarterback. Do the best job at what you do and if you help the team win, great. Nobody is totally responsible for winning.” But someone can be responsible for making critical plays. “Nah, it doesn’t really come down to one play, or it shouldn’t,” said Giants middle linebacker Chase Blackburn, who spent half the season unsigned and contemplating a career as a middle school teacher. “Not even if it’s one man taking on somebody and stopping him at the goal line. You can’t say one guy won the game.” Still, being an unsung hero has lots of appeal for Blackburn. “Sure,” he said, “because it means we won the game.”
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Groundhog Week
Lamb, Huskies drop fourth straight, fall to 14-7
Andrew Callahan For most of us, today will pass like many Groundhog days before it – Phil comes out, people flip out and Mother Nature does what she will anyway. But back in 1993, Hollywood actor Bill Murray repeatedly endured the pseudo-holiday for six weeks. As weatherman Phil Connors in his renowned comedy Groundhog Day, Murray awoke miserably to Feb. 2 over and over. Now, following the determination of this year’s Super Bowl matchup, Patriot fans have been channeling their inner Phil Connors. How do I know this? Well, come Sunday you can find me proudly sporting a No. 12 jersey and years from now repetitively telling bedtime stories ad nauseum about the guy whose name is on the back. Sorry I’m not sorry, kids. As for this moment though, I’m just like every sports fan; someone that’s heard little else over the last ten days outside of: Rematch. Revenge. 18-1. 2007. Perfection pulverized. And today, serving as just another twenty-four hour block of build-up, will feel a lot like the last week-plus has. Highlights and talk of Super Bowl XLII ever present until the wee morning hours when Billy Mays reaches out from the grave to plug Mighty Mendit on your TV. Thanks to a pair of charged fan bases and the simply enthralled media that’s invaded Indianapolis, we’re all living in a sort of Groundhog Week. For Pat Patriot’s sake, I mean if David Tyree flashes across my TV, computer screen or dream cycle one more time, I’m going to have a Giant stroke. Now, let’s hold on. It would indeed be remiss of the press and fans not to make mention of perhaps the greatest Super Bowl ever. The same franchises are back again after a mere four years have passed since that historic championship took place. When discussing their next meeting, it’s easy to talk about what great things took place before. But it’s difficult to highlight current story lines that just aren’t as enticing as the old ones. It’s also hard to headline the fact that this is a far different matchup this time around. Sure, the uniforms are the same. The quarterbacks and head coaches are back too. But those teams, the ones so discussed, compared to and referenced again and again, aren’t back and
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hollis Thompson regained his shooting touch with 18 points, and No. 14 Georgetown held Connecticut to season lows in scoring and shooting in a 58-44 victory Wednesday night, the Huskies’ fourth straight loss. Thompson went 7 for 15 from the field and grabbed nine rebounds. The Big East’s top 3-point shooter went 3 for 7 behind the arc, matching the number of 3s from his last three games combined. The Hoyas (17-4, 7-3), bouncing back from a subpar effort in a loss at Pittsburgh, led by 10 points at halftime and didn’t allow the Huskies to get closer than six the rest of the way. Henry Sims had 13 points for Georgetown and Jason Clark added 11. A layup and jumper by Clark and an emphatic driving dunk from Sims restored Georgetown’s momentum — and its double-digit lead — after UConn threatened to rally. Andre Drummond scored 18 points, and Jeremy Lamb had 14 for the Huskies (14-7, 4-5), who shot 30 percent from the field in their first game since falling out of the Top 25. UConn coach Jim Calhoun shook up his lineup after scoring only 48 points against Notre Dame on Sunday, starting freshman Ryan Boatright and sophomore Roscoe Smith in place of Shabazz Napier and Alex Oriakhi. Calhoun was hoping for more quickness and speed, but the Huskies didn’t score a fast-break basket in the first half and had only four for the game. Boatright didn’t score, and Smith had only two points. Napier, who went 0 for 7 from the field against Notre Dame, missed all nine of his shots.
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Georgetown’s Jason Clark dunks during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Connecticut, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Washington.
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UConn signs 19 players, 5 enrolled early EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut has landed 25 football players for its 2012 recruiting class, including the most highly touted in-state quarterback prospect since Dan Orlovsky. Casey Cochran, the two time Gatorade high school player of the year, signed with UConn in December and has been enrolled in school since January, along with quarterback Chandler Whitmer, a junior college transfer from Newman, Ga. Cochran, who won state titles while playing at New London and then Masuk High in Monroe, holds the state record for passing yards and completions. “There’s really not that much pressure on me coming to UConn,” Cochran said. “It’s a
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different kind of pressure. It’s so much faster, and the complexity of the offenses and the defenses, there is pressure that way. But I don’t know if I feel it just from coming from Connecticut and following in Dan’s footsteps.” Cochran and Whitmer are among five quarterbacks who will be on the UConn roster for spring practice. Coach Paul Pasqualoni said there will be an open competition for the starting job, which also will include returning starter Johnny McEntee, who will be a senior, and rising sophomores Scott McCummings and Michael Nebrich, who both saw action last season. “We’re excited about that entire group, all five of them,” Pasqualoni said. “We’re going to grind this thing out with all five of
them and it should be a lot of fun.” Nineteen players signed letters of intent on Wednesday. The recruiting class also includes five players who enrolled in school early, and a walk-on. Pasqualoni said he would have liked to have added another cornerback and an interior defensive lineman, but feels the team addressed key needs at quarterback receiver, kicker and linebacker. Pasqualoni said he did have to spend time on the recruiting trail explaining what he thought the future of the Big East would look like. “It was just a matter of just reassuring people that, ‘Hey this is not all doom and gloom here,’” he said. “It’s not as bad as some of the stuff you’ve been reading.
From my perspective, in the end, it’s going to be pretty darn good for the University of Connecticut and our program.” Receiver Ricky Gutierrez from Hialeah, Fla., is one of several skill players who have Pasqualoni excited. He is the son of former Major League Baseball player Ricky Gutierrez, and is 6-foot-1 with what Pasqualoni says are “enormous” hands. UConn landed him after he missed seven games in high school with a broken collar bone, and slipped under the radar of some of the major powers, the coach said. Gutierrez’s dad, who won a World Series ring with the Boston Red Sox, also loves the northeast, he added. Tailback Joe Williams from Allentown, Pa. is another player
who Pasqualoni says has a chance to be special. “You see this ten-six, ten-seven hundred-meter time, the guy weighs 205 pounds — holy mackerel,” he said. “When you’ve got that kind of speed, and you get to the linebacker level and somebody makes a mistake, you’ve got a chance to put the ball in the end zone from a long way out.” Several players could play on either side of the ball, Pasqualoni said. Jazzmer Clax of Freehold, N.J., who committed to UConn late, was recruited by many schools as a linebacker, but will start out playing fullback for the Huskies. Pasqualoni would not say how many prospects might see playing time as freshmen, but said all of them will get a chance.
Who will win the Super Bowl? New York Giants By Nate Zielinski Campus Correspondent The Giants are now riding on a high after beating the almost perfect Packers and outlasting the toughest defense in the NFC in overtime against San Francisco. But the Patriots had to survive a late drive by the Baltimore Ravens and had a prayer answered when Billy Cundiff botched a 31 yard field goal late in the fourth quarter. The two teams took very different paths to the Super Bowl, and the one coming out with a win will be the hot, pass-rushing New York Giants.
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» POINT/COUNTERPOINT Nate: Even though the two rosters for each of the teams were much different the last time they met in the Super Bowl one thing remains the same: the defensive line for the Giants is still the linchpin for their defense. Second year man Jason Pierre-Paul had an unexpected yet dominant season that included 16.5 sacks and a selection to the pro bowl. Veterans such as Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck, who played in the Super Bowl the last time these teams met, still bring pressure off the edge and have experience sacking Brady. The Giants sacked Brady five times in the last postseason matchup and forced a fumble. Without a doubt, whether or not Brady can handle the pass rush the Giants possess is a huge question for the Patriots and could be the deciding factor of the game.
Justin: Sure the Giants’ D-line is good, but can they get past Brady’s O-line? Despite the early loss of Dan Connolly, this Patriots O-line has played exceptionally. The Baltimore Ravens, who were third in sacks for the regular season, and the Denver Broncos, who were tenth, could barely get through to Brady in either game and combined for only one sack and five knock downs. Both Brian Waters and Logan Mankins were selected to the NFL Pro Bowl this year and Matt Light has had a career year at left tackle. Also, the Patriots will line up rookie Nate Solder in a tight end spot on key downs to help assure added protection for Brady. Nate: The Giants’ offensive
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By Justin Buzzotta Campus Correspondent
This Sunday will be the day every Patriots fan has been looking forward to since Feb. 3, 2008. They may not have the flash and talent of past teams, but they have the guts and the work ethic. Sunday is a chance for revenge. A chance for revenge for Brady, Belichick, Wilfork, Welker, Light and everyone else who was in Glendale, Arizona four years ago. A thirst for revenge will be the Patriots greatest weapon, nestled deeply in the hearts of the Patriots players, and that’s exactly what will lead them to victory.
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...or will Brady and co. take their 4th title?