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USG begins enforcement of mandatory office hours for senators to reach out to student body

By Kathleen McWilliams Senior Staff Writer The Undergraduate Student Government passed legislation last session that made weekly office hours mandatory for senators. At this week’s meeting the group had an informal discussion on how to implement these changes and effectively use the prescribed time to reach as many constituents as possible.

Senator Rachel Conboy was the first to speak up and said that even if the senate didn’t implement a plan for senators, just being in the office would be a step in the right direction.

“Well I think even if we don’t have a set plan for senators that just being in the office is good. They [senators] will actually get to meet people and see how funding affects student groups,” Conboy said. “It’ll make it more of an open environment.

As much as I like doing my homework there that isn’t what the office is for.”

Senator Christian Caceres agreed with Conboy and noted that the office hours will allow for more students to understand the intricacies of USG and see where their money is going.

“It’ll mean more transparency for USG,” Caceres said.

The introspective session aimed to dig deeper into how the senators can reach out to students and better serve their purpose on campus.

However, as Senator Kevin

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Ed Courchaine answers questions at Wednesday’s USG meeting. This week’s meeting focused on transparency for the student body in relation to USG. In order to increase transparency, senators will have mandatory office hours.

Alvarez said, part of the battle is getting students informed on what USG does and how it can help students.

“One of our biggest problems is that people don’t know what we do and don’t know we’re an avenue to the administration,” Alvarez said, proposing more social media as a better way to get students

on the same page a USG. USG President Ed Courchaine announced that the group’s new website will launch soon and will be a great improvement from the current site.

“Our website, if you haven’t been to the new under construction website, do it. When it launches, which I heard

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it will be very soon, it will be very helpful,” Courchaine said.

After comments from the senators, Senate Speaker Shiv Gandhi, brought up ideas that could transform USG’s reach.

Gandhi proposed something along the lines of “What Do You Want Wednesdays” where senators would canvass

the campus and speak to students as they walk to class or eat their meals.

“It can be going to a dining hall, or riding the buses for an hour, where we can interact with our constituents. This one hour is an hour for you to be focused on USG work and our primary focus should be our constituents,” Gandhi

said.

Gandhi announced that the group has two weeks until the office hours go live and that senators should think creatively about how to connect with their constituents.

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Esther Miller, a past victim of clergy abuse, points at her perpetrator, Michael Nocita, pictured far left, during a news conference announcing a $13 million settlement of behalf of 17 survivors who were sexually abused by five different perpetrators in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Wednesday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nation’s largest Roman Catholic archdiocese has agreed to pay $720 million to clergy abuse victims over the past decade and released internal files that showed Cardinal Roger Mahony shielded priests and ordered a surrogate to withhold evidence from police, yet Mahony and other archdiocese leaders are unlikely to face criminal charges.

With the final $13 million settlement of existing old cases announced Wednesday, Mahony has emerged from the scandal with his reputation tarnished, but his place in the church intact — even after being publicly rebuked by his successor for internal church files showing that he and others worked to protect priests, keep parishioners in the dark and defend the church’s image.

By settling the cases, the archdiocese avoids a trial in which Mahony would have been publicly questioned under oath about what plaintiffs’ lawyers said was an attempt to thwart a Los Angeles police investigation.

The archdiocese said in a statement Tuesday that the church had settled the cases to “provide sup-

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UConn has been working with Cigna through the Extend Intern partnership to renovate the Extend Intern Lab in the Information Technology Engineering building. The renovated lab was displayed on Wednesday at a grand opening reception. The senior leadership team from Cigna was in attendance, as well as the Global CIO, Provost, Dean of Engineering and many professors from the university.

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Facebook to buy WhatsApp Justice for victims in question $19 billion tech deal enlarges social media platform

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WhatsApp and Facebook app icons on an iPhone in New York. On Wednesday the world’s biggest social networking company, Facebook, announced it is buying mobile messaging service WhatsApp for up to $19 billion in cash and stock.

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is buying mobile messaging service WhatsApp for $19 billion in cash and stock, by far the company’s largest acquisition and bigger than any that Google, Microsoft or Apple have ever done.

The world’s biggest social networking company said Wednesday that it is paying $12 billion in Facebook stock and $4 billion in cash for WhatsApp. In addition, the app’s founders and employees — 55 in all — will be granted restricted stock worth $3 billion that will vest over four years after the deal closes.

The deal translates to roughly 9 percent of Facebook’s market value. In comparison, Google’s biggest deal, Motorola Mobility, stood at $12.5 billion, while Microsoft’s largest was Skype at $8.5 billion. Apple, meanwhile, has never done a deal above $1 billion.

The price stunned Gartner analyst Brian Blau. “I am not surprised they went after WhatsApp, but the amount is staggering,” he said.

Facebook likely prizes WhatsApp for its audience of teenagers and young adults

who are increasingly using the service to engage in online conversations outside of Facebook, which has evolved into a more mainstream hangout inhabited by their parents, grandparents and even their bosses at work.

“This is a bet on the future for Facebook,” Blau said.

“They know they have to expand their business lines.

WhatsApp is in the business of collecting people’s conversations, so Facebook is going to get some great data.”

In that sense, the acquisition makes sense for 10-year-old Facebook as it looks to attract its next billion users while keeping its existing 1.23 billion members, including teenagers, interested. The company has said it will develop a “multi-app” strategy, creating its own applications that exist outside of Facebook and acquiring others.

“Facebook seems to be in acknowledgement that people are using a lot of different apps to communicate,” said eMarketer analyst Debra Aho Williamson. “In order to continue to reach audiences, younger in particular, it needs to have a broader strategy...not put all its eggs in one basket.”

Facebook said it is keeping WhatsApp as a separate service, just as it did with Instagram, which it bought for about $715.3 million in two years ago.

WhatsApp has more than 450 million monthly active users. In comparison, Twitter had 241 million users at the end of 2013.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says WhatsApp is on path to reach a billion users.

“The services that reach that milestone are all incredibly valuable,” Zuckerberg said.

WhatsApp, a messaging service for smartphones, lets users chat with their phone contacts, both one-on-one and in groups. The service allows people to send texts, photos, videos and voice recordings over the Internet. It also lets users communicate with people overseas without incurring charges for pricey international texts and phone calls. It costs $1 per year and has no ads.

The deal is expected to close later this year.

Shares of Menlo Park, Calif.based Facebook slid $1.12 to $66.94 in extended trading after the deal was announced.

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s House speaker said Wednesday he will work to halt the introduction of keno, a bingo-style game that was authorized by the legislature last year as part of a deal to balance the state budget.

Democratic Rep. Brendan Sharkey of Hamden said before a conference of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns in Cromwell that the revenue from the game is no longer needed.

“Keno was a late addition to the budget last year as a way to help fill a budget hole, but now the revenue is not needed so I don’t see a reason to go forward with it, particularly when it hasn’t even started,” Sharkey said. He noted there was never a “groundswell of support” for keno.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said last week it was not his idea

to bring keno terminals to the state and suggested he would sign a bill to repeal the legislation if one reaches his desk.

A bill to repeal keno has been introduced by Sen. Andrea Stillman of Waterford.

State Senate President Donald Williams, D-Brooklyn, said Wednesday that he has never supported keno and he shares many of the concerns raised by Stillman and Sharkey.

“Because of Connecticut’s improving fiscal outlook, we can now begin to have a conversation about budget options,” he said.

Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, R-Fairfield, who originally opposed including Keno in the budget, said he was not surprised Sharkey and Malloy “had a change of heart shortly after a political poll found that the vast majority of Connecticut

residents oppose their plan.”

McKinney is a GOP candidate for governor.

The budget deal in the General Assembly last year relied on $31 million in projected revenues from keno over two years. Today, the state has a projected $500 million surplus.

The game is available in supermarkets, gas stations, convenience stores, bars and restaurants in neighboring states, and Connecticut had batted around the idea of introducing it locally for years.

Because both the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Tribes contend they have exclusive rights to such games at their casinos under a compact with the state, the budget bill authorized the tribes to each receive 12.5 percent of keno’s gross operating revenues.

Bingo-style game Keno halted as possible Conn. budget solution

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port to the victims through the healing process.”

During a deposition unsealed Wednesday, Mahony acknowledged he told an underling not to give police a list of altar boys who had worked with the Rev. Nicolas Aguilar Rivera. He testified he wasn’t trying to hinder police, but didn’t want the boys to be scarred by the investigation and that he felt the altar boys were too old to be potential victims of the Mexican priest.

Police later found that 25 of Aguilar Rivera’s alleged victims were altar boys and the other victim was training with the priest to be one, said Anthony DeMarco, a plaintiff attorney.

It’s not clear what impact Mahony’s action had on the investigation, though at the time, police complained that the archdiocese wasn’t fully cooperating.

The priest is believed to have molested 100 additional children in Mexico both before and after his stint in Los Angeles, DeMarco said. He was defrocked in 2009 after attorneys in Los Angeles filed the first of their lawsuits.

Mahony, who retired as head of the archdiocese in 2011, was admonished last year by Archbishop Jose Gomez for his handling of the abuse crisis, but he has avoided criminal prosecution, despite investigations by the Los Angeles County district attorney and the U.S. attorney’s office.

With only a three- to five-year period to bring obstruction of justice charges after a crime — depending on a federal or state court venue — it’s unlikely he or other church administrators would face charges now for cases that date back more than a decade, said Lawrence Rosenthal, a criminal law professor at Chapman University and a former prosecu-

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tor.

In other cases, church leaders accused of shielding pedophile priests from prosecution have faced criminal charges.

Prosecutors in Philadelphia won the conviction of a monsignor after a change in state law gave prosecutors more time to file charges and seek evidence. A state appeals court last year, however, threw out the conviction and said he never should have been charged.

In Missouri, a judge found the Kansas City bishop guilty last year of failing to report child abuse to the state, making him the highest-ranking U.S. Roman Catholic official to be convicted of a crime related to the child sexual abuse scandal. He was sentenced to probation for the misdemeanor and remains head of his diocese.

A Los Angeles federal prosecutor involved in a 2009 grand jury investigation wrote that documents showed “the possibility of criminal culpability” by members of the archdiocese leadership, but a criminal conspiracy case was “more and more remote” because of the passage of time.

The newly disclosed testimony by Mahony deals mostly with Aguilar Rivera, who fled to his native Mexico in January 1988 after Mahony’s top aide, Monsignor Thomas Curry, tipped him off about parent complaints and warned that the church would call police.

Aguilar Rivera, who was 46 at the time, remains a fugitive and is believed to be somewhere in Mexico.

In the deposition taken a year ago, Mahony explained why he told Curry not to share a list of altar boys with police. Allowing police to question altar boys at the two parishes where Aguilar Rivera worked during his 10-month stint in LA “could be very traumatic

to those servers to all of a sudden be sitting in front of a policeman being interrogated,” the cardinal said. “And we had no suspicion at that time of any other victims and nobody among the altar servers.”

He denied under questioning from plaintiff attorneys that his motivation in holding back the list was to protect the priest and delay the investigation.

J. Michael Hennigan, an attorney with the archdiocese, said Mahony was in Rome on Wednesday and was not available to comment.

Hennigan said Mahony was “very vigorous” in trying to get Aguilar Rivera brought back to the U.S. for prosecution after he fled.

Mahony wrote to his counterpart in Aguilar Rivera’s diocese and urged him to contact police.

In his testimony, Mahony also defended Curry, the vicar for clergy, for telling Aguilar Rivera that the church would need to contact police and that the accused priest was “in a good deal of danger.”

The complaints came in on a Friday and Curry met with the priest Saturday morning. Police weren’t notified until Monday. By then, Aguilar Rivera was gone.

Mahony also testified about a 1986 letter he wrote to the director at a New Mexico center treating the Rev. Peter Garcia for pedophilia, warning that the priest couldn’t return to Los Angeles in the foreseeable future.

“I believe that if Monsignor Garcia were to reappear here with the archdiocese, we might very well have some type of legal action filed in both the criminal and civil sectors,” he wrote.

“Was I interested in having a big civil upset here for the archdiocese? No, I was not,” he said.

“But I was not encouraging him to avoid criminal prosecution.”

Instagram photo leads to suspension

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A second Wisconsin National Guard member has been suspended in an investigation stemming from a photograph showing soldiers clowning around by an empty flagdraped casket, a Guard spokesman said Wednesday.

Sgt. Luis Jimenez was suspended because of comments he posted on social media defending the photo, which was taken at a guard training facility, spokesman Maj. Paul Rickert said.

“He has been suspended from his duties as a funeral honors team member until the investigation is complete,” Rickert said.

Jimenez’ comments have since been taken down, but in a screen shot confirmed

by Rickert he defended the woman who originally posted the photo.

“She isn’t disrespecting anyone,” Jimenez wrote of Spc. Terry Harrison. “... It’s actually a selfless commitment she has made. These practice sessions are very long. It’s good to let loose a little. When your job constantly asked you to be serious. And no there’s no one in the casket.”

Jimenez was Harrison’s task leader, or supervisor, in the Madison, Wis.-based 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment. Harrison also was suspended.

No public telephone number for Jimenez could be found.

Rickert said he would pass on a message from The Associated Press seeking comment.

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This photo posted to the instagram account belonging to Spc. Terry Harrison shows a dozen soldiers clowning around a casket draped in a flag at a National Guard training facility in Arkansas.

The photograph shows soldiers mugging for the camera around the empty casket.

It shows 14 men and women posing, some lightheartedly.

Two pairs of men hug playfully, another man has his back turned and is pointing off in the distance, and a kneeling woman flashes a peace sign.

The caption reads, “We put the FUN in funeral — your fearless honor guard from various states.”

The photo, which originally was posted on Instagram, has sparked a furor online, drawing angry comments from peo-

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ple calling the picture disrespectful of veterans and those killed in action.

Rickert wouldn’t say whether any other Wisconsin soldiers would be reprimanded, saying he couldn’t comment while the investigation was ongoing.

Gen. Frank J. Grass, head of the National Guard Bureau in Washington, D.C., said Wednesday he ordered the investigation to what he called a “disgraceful incident.”

“This image is in very poor taste and clearly does not

represent the values of the National Guard,” he said in a statement. “I am confident the Army National Guard will quickly resolve this matter and take swift and appropriate action. Funeral duties are sacred and America’s fallen deserve nothing less than our deepest respect.”

Attempts to reach Harrison by phone and email have been unsuccessful. The National Guard has taken steps to protect her after she received death threats through social media and other means, Rickert said.

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Pot store employee Sam Walsh informs a first time customer about different strains of marijuana, a white board listing prices and sales tax, inside the retail shop at 3D Cannabis Center, in Denver. Gov. John Hickenlooper announced a plan to start spending nearly $100 million in marijuana tax money, the first signal of how much Colorado is reaping from recreational pot sales and what it plans to spend the money on.

Colorado’s legal marijuana market is far exceeding tax expectations, according to a budget proposal released Wednesday by Gov. John Hickenlooper that gives the first official estimate of how much the state expects to make from pot taxes.

The proposal outlines plans to spend some $99 million next fiscal year on substance abuse prevention, youth marijuana use prevention and other priorities.

The money would come from a statewide 12.9 percent sales tax on recreational pot. Colorado’s total pot sales next fiscal year were estimated to be about $610 million.

Retail sales began Jan. 1 in Colorado. Sales have been strong,

though exact figures for January sales won’t be made public until early next month.

The governor predicted sales and excise taxes next fiscal year would produce some $98 million, well above a $70 million annual estimate given to voters when they approved the pot taxes last year.

The governor also includes taxes from medical pot, which are subject only to the statewide 2.9 percent sales tax.

Washington state budget forecasters released a projection Wednesday for that state, where retail sales don’t begin for a few months.

Economic forecasters in Olympia predicted that the state’s

new legal recreational marijuana market will bring nearly $190 million to state coffers over four years starting in mid-2015. Washington state sets budgets biennially.

In Colorado, Hickenlooper’s proposal listed six priorities for spending the pot sales taxes.

The spending plan included $45.5 million for youth use prevention, $40.4 million for substance abuse treatment and $12.4 million for public health.

“We view our top priority as creating an environment where negative impacts on children from marijuana legalization are avoided completely,” Hickenlooper wrote in a letter to legislative budget writers, which must approve the plan.

The governor also proposed a $5.8 million, three-year “statewide media campaign on marijuana use,” presumably highlighting the drug’s health risks. The state Department of Transportation would get $1.9 million for a new “Drive High, Get a DUI” campaign to tout the state’s new marijuana blood-limit standard for drivers.

Also, Hickenlooper has proposed spending $7 million for an additional 105 beds in residential treatment centers for substance abuse disorders.

“This package represents a strong yet cautious first step” for regulating pot, the governor wrote. He told lawmakers he’d be back with a more complete

spending prediction later this year.

The Colorado pot tax plan doesn’t include an additional 15 percent pot excise tax, of which $40 million a year already is designated for school construction. The governor projected the full $40 million to be reached next year.

The initial tax projections are rosier than those given to voters in 2012, when state fiscal projections on the marijuana-legalization amendment would produce $39.5 million in sales taxes next fiscal year, which begins in July.

The rosier projections come from updated data about how many retail stores Colorado has (163 as of Feb. 18) and how much customers are paying for pot. There’s no standardized sales price, but recreational pot generally is going for much more than the $202 an ounce forecasters guessed last year.

Mason Tvert, a legalization activist who ran Colorado’s 2012 campaign, said other states are watching closely to see what legal weed can produce in tax revenue.

“Voters and state lawmakers around the country are watching how this system unfolds in Colorado, and the prospect of generating significant revenue while eliminating the underground marijuana market is increasingly appealing,” said Tvert, who now works for the Marijuana Policy Project.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Clothing chain Gap says it will raise the minimum hourly wage for its U.S. employees to $10 in 2015.

The San Francisco company said Wednesday that the minimum wage for workers at all of its brands will be raised to $9 an hour in 2014 and $10 an hour in 2015.

Gap said the increases will affect about 65,000 store employees.

Gap Inc.’s stores include Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy.

President Barack Obama applauded the move by Gap, noting that in his State of the Union address last month, he had asked

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(AP) — In what may be the first college donation of the new electronic currency, a Bitcoin entrepreneur has donated $10,000 worth of the digital money to a Washington state liberal arts college.

The University of Puget Sound said on Wednesday it had received a donation of 14.5 coins of the currency, which it has converted into more traditional dollars.

Nicolas Cary graduated from the university in 2007 and now runs Blockchain, which supports the online currency market. The 27-year-old CEO said he wanted to make the gift in the money that is central to his life and career.

He believes the donation is the first Bitcoin gift to a U.S. college or university.

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rency affiliated with no country or bank. Peer-to-peer trading began in 2009.

Sherry Mondou, vice president for finance and administration at the University of Puget Sound, said administrators were a little uncertain how to handle the gift, as they had no policies on digital currency.

“But we greatly welcomed Nic’s thoughtful initiative and felt it would serve us well to learn to engage with the e-commerce world,” Mondou said.

The donation was made in support of a $125 million alumni fundraising campaign, money meant for scholarships, academic programs, buildings and other projects.

(AP) — Coffee prices surged again Wednesday as traders worried that dry weather in Brazil will affect that country’s crop and hurt supplies.

Natural gas futures were also sharply higher because of the severe cold weather in the U.S. and concerns over supplies.

The actively traded May contract for coffee beans soared 17.8 cents, or 12 percent, to settle at $1.73 a pound. Wholesale coffee prices haven’t been that high since October 2012.

Coffee futures had also risen 12.6 cents on Tuesday.

In energy trading, U.S. crude for April delivery rose 74 cents at $102.84 a barrel. The last time the price of oil was above $103 was in October.

April natural gas gained 19.7 cents to $4.95 per 1,000 cubic feet. Very cold weather in the eastern part of the U.S. has boosted energy prices. The National Weather Service said more snow is ahead for resi-

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Wholesale gasoline for April slipped 0.4 cent to $3 a gallon and heating oil for April rose 2.7 cents to $3.07 a gallon.

Gold for April delivery fell $4, or 0.3 percent, to $1,320.40 per ounce.

Silver for March delivery fell 4.8 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $21.85 per ounce. Copper for the same month closed flat at $3.29 per pound.

Platinum for April was also unchanged at $1,424.50 per ounce. Palladium for March dropped $1.75, or 0.2 percent, to $735.40 per ounce.

In other trading of agricultural products, wheat for March delivery climbed 8.25 cents, or 1.3 percent, to $6.2025 a bushel.

Corn for March delivery rose 4.25 cents, or 1 percent, to $4.5375 a bushel and soybeans for the same month fell 6.75 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $13.5425 a bushel.

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Staff who keep UConn functioning during snow storms deserve a thank you

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he snow has been hard on all of us over the past few weeks, but for the people who shovel the sidewalks, plow the roads and keep our dining halls open and buildings clean, winter weather is especially challenging. We would like to commend them for the job they’ve done keeping our university running smoothly.

Dealing with the snow at UConn is a big job. The university has more than 50 miles of sidewalks and roads to be cleared after every snowstorm. Snow removal crews usually have to come in as soon as it starts snowing and stay until the job is done. That can mean getting up at 4 a.m. or staying through the night if that’s what it takes to get the roads clear. We may feel like snow removal is taking forever at times, but the UConn facilities staff is hard at work during that time.

The dining hall staff also deserve thanks for keeping us well-fed during blizzards. We can always count on the dining hall to be open, even during the worst weather, and usually it’s impossible to tell that dining services is dealing with the challenges of snow. Their emergency staff stays on campus if necessary so we can have hot meals all through a snow storm.

The custodial staff has also been keeping our buildings clean and comfortable. Snow, mud and dirt in many combinations all end up inside and make their jobs much harder this time of year.

Many other UConn employees from various departments have been working hard to make sure the university stays open and runs smoothly. The police and fire departments, administrators, maintenance staff and countless other UConn employees have gone above and beyond to make sure everything is in working order.

There’s so much involved in the operations of the school, even without weather hazards, that a relative lack of problems on campus is a real achievement. There have been plenty of inconveniences, but overall, we’re pretty well taken care of during the winter. We have the UConn staff to thank for that.

UConn has officially beaten the number one team in college basketball.

And more importantly, Syracuse is no longer the number one team in college basketball.

The UConn maintenance people must be hockey fans, cause it’s an ice rink on campus right now. Who needs pond hockey when you can have Fairfield Way speed skating?

I feel like the women’s basketball team doesn’t even get enough appreciation because we expect them to destroy everyone so: Great job girls, you’re killin it this year.

What would happen if someone actually sponsored the InstantDaily?

To follow up on yesterday’s InstantDaily, I’d like to commend Latvia on a well-played game against those Canadians.

We beat Florida. We also beat BC, who beat Syracuse.

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Conspiracy theorists detrimental to libertarian movement

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fter every major tragedy, conspiracy theorists such as Alex Jones, founder of InfoWars.com, are bound to spew claims about how the event must have been a government conspiracy. These assertions are patently ridiculous and deserve no serious attention.

More importantly, they do active harm to those who expose actual government wrongdoings.

For quite some time prior to Edward Snowden exposing it to the press, there was ample evidence of the existence, if not the extent, of the NSA phone surveillance.

Libertarians, like me, frequently tried

By Gregory Koch to expose this.

However, it Weekly Columnist was almost invariably dismissed as “just another libertarian conspiracy theory” like how the 9/11 terrorist attacks were an inside job or the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a false flag operation by the United States government to gather public support for gun control. However, unlike the other ridiculous “conspiracies,” there was ample evidence to support the one about the NSA’s activities, and it was later confirmed to be fully true. Had conspiracy theorists such as Jones not discredited the libertarian movement with their ridiculous theories, more people would have taken us seriously about the NSA. Instead, it took several years before people finally believed our claims.

Furthermore, many of the same peo-

ple who make up these false flag stories also claim that terrorist attacks happen because of America’s intervention in the Middle East. While this is probably not the only factor, it is likely one of many contributing to the terrorists’ activity.

However, this argument makes no sense coming from the same people who claim every “terrorist attack” is really a false flag by our government. After all, it is either the terrorists attacking us or our own government. It is not possible for it to be both simultaneously. In this case, the ridiculous conspiracy theory argument discredits the legitimate argument against interventionism. Furthermore, it discredits all sane people who advocate for non-interventionism by lumping them in with the loony conspiracy theorists.

Additionally, supporters of these ridiculous theories tend to gravitate toward libertarian politicians such as Ron Paul. This in turn discredits those politicians and prevents people from taking them seriously. Paul’s supporters are known for being especially crazy with their beliefs. Many of them believe, among other things, that every terrorist attack ever was an inside job or that an “Illuminati conspiracy” controls the world. Paul himself probably does not believe these absurd assertions, but because his supporters do, that makes him look crazy. This may be one of the reasons he has ran for president on numerous occasions but none of his campaigns have been remotely successful.

Finally, and perhaps most troublingly, since many conspiracy theorists are libertarians, their activities discredit the entire libertarian movement. This is a quickly-growing movement in the United States that could someday become very large, but in order for that

to happen, it needs to be taken seriously. As long as well-known libertarians such as Jones are claiming that everything (and in some cases almost literally everything, including mundane events such as the blackout at the Super Bowl last year) is part of a vast conspiracy involving some combination of the government, the Illuminati and the Jews, few people are going to take libertarianism seriously. Furthermore, the “Jewish conspiracy” theories are downright anti-Semitic, which does even more harm to the general libertarian movement.

There are many libertarians who are quite sane. Most of us do not believe the ridiculous theories about vast government conspiracies. However, there are a few libertarians who do believe these claims, and they damage the entire movement. Furthermore, they prevent hard-working and reasonable libertarians from successfully exposing the few government conspiracies that actually exist. The libertarian movement had been exposing government surveillance for years before Snowden came along, but few people took us seriously due to the work of Jones and other loons.

What these consistent conspiracy theorists do is essentially cry wolf about conspiracies. As a result, people are less likely to take libertarians seriously in general, especially when there is a real conspiracy to expose. These conspiracy theorists are causing significant harm to the libertarian movement and to freedom in general.

 Gregory.Koch@UConn.edu  8th-semester actuarial science  @gregoryakoch

Boehner is an incapable Speaker of the House

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peaker of the House John Boehner should either resign his position as the top House Republican or the members of his caucus should launch a coup to replace him.

There, I said it. And it seems to be something that countless conservatives believe s h o u l d happen,

By Paul DaSilva but object to launchStaff Columnist ing a public campaign to make it happen. In fact, a group of 25 Republicans disgruntled with Boehner’s abilities as their leader sought to unseat him on the day of his re-election as Speaker, but called off their plan when one unnamed member decided at the last minute that he no longer wanted to be a part of the coordinated effort.

In hindsight, I genuinely wish that that effort would have been successful. And here’s why: To borrow the quintessential Jane Austen phrase, “it is a truth universally acknowledged” that Boehner has virtually no control over his caucus. He is continuously unable to garner a majority of his caucus for the most consequential pieces of legislation. Six times since he

told his caucus in 2012 that he is “not interested in passing something with mostly Democrat votes,” has done just that, most recently last week, when he permitted a floor vote on a “clean” debt ceiling hike. That bill passed with a mere 12 percent support among Republicans, relying on 193 Democrat votes.

Thus, I ask: if the minority party is responsible for the passage of every single significant bill, what is the effective purpose of a majority party? Presently, out of a 232-member caucus, Boehner seems to think he is the only House Republican whose opinion is relevant on legislative matters. For Boehner, it seems to matter not what the wishes are of the vast majority of his caucus. An effective leader would not betray 88 percent of his followers, but instead, work with them on acquiring their support for key pieces of legislation.

In order for a leader to be effective, he must have earned the respect of his followers, and his followers must be willing give deference to him at critical times.

Unfortunately for Boehner, he has failed to earn respect, and the result is the dynamic that is currently playing out in Congress: some matter needs

urgent attention (like the debt ceiling), Boehner tries to persuade fellow Republicans to get on board, Bohener fails, and thus resorts to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi so that the bill can pass just in time to avert a crisis scenario.

Let’s examine legislative immigration reform as further proof of the sheer impotency of Boehner to move his caucus. On Jan. 30, House leadership circulated a list of immigration principles within the caucus, and Boehner was publically optimistic regarding the prospects of successful passage of reform.

The next day, President Obama told CNN’s Jake Tapper that he was not ruling out the GOP’s ideas, and said he was “encouraged” by the proposal. And then, in a widely unexpected move, Boehner conceded that “it’s going to be difficult to move any immigration legislation” due to the “widespread doubt about whether this administration can be trusted to enforce our laws.” So, within a week, the Speaker unveiled a thoughtful proposal for a central political issue, was publically sanguine that the House could pass reform by the conclusion of this year, and then essentially ruled out any hope that such reform could pass.

Any effective leader would not allow himself to be so utterly embarrassed and, more importantly, would have been more keenly aware as to the positions of his caucus. This is precisely the reason why it is my strong belief that Boehner can no longer serve as Speaker.

Ideally, he should resign his position, setting up an open race for the seat. Let there be a strongly contested race, and may the best choice— one who will be more closely aligned with the beliefs of his fellow Republicans and who will be able to negotiate with the president, having the full trust of his members behind him—win.

As a passionate conservative who desperately wants to see a cohesive opposition party that can articulate and defend a particular belief, I do not see any other way this can be accomplished without a leader. And this is why I heartily believe that Boehner must be replaced with someone who would have the esteem of his colleagues.

 Paul.DaSilva@UConn.edu  2nd semester political science and economics

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Film tells story of unconventional philosopher

Following the theme of “Aftermath: Human Rights and the Consequences of War,” the Human Rights Institute screened the film Hannah Arendt.

Those who have taken a European History class will remember Arendt as a philosopher whose unconventional ways of explaining the Holocaust shocked the world. A German Jew, Arendt relocated to France in the early days of the Nazi’s regime and was interned there until she was granted an exit visa to the United States. While in the U.S., Arendt rose to fame as a scholar on remembering the Holocaust, not as an anomaly in human history, but as an event that was allowed to happen by

Vegetarianism and Veganism

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system consisted of filling trains with Jews and sending them to concentration camps, Parkeh said. From her perspective at the trial Arendt began to see that the Holocaust did not happen because of Hitler’s psychosis, but because people refused to think critically, to reflect and develop a conscious, said Parekh.

Parkeh explained how Arendt watched Eichmann’s trial and formulated the “banality of evil” philosophy by asserting that Eichmann was not a monster and that the Nazi’s could not have killed as many Jews had the Jewish elders not been complicit with the Nazis. While Parekh told students and faculty that these truths are painful, she also encouraged attendees to escape the limitations of how we understand tragedy.

“I encourage you to keep in mind how difficult it is to think about human rights in unconventional ways,” Parekh said.

At the root of the film, Parkeh said, was the quest for understanding why the Holocaust happened and why it was allowed to happen.

The film was a beautifully created portrait of Arendt that focused not only on her discovery of the “banality of evil” but one her role as a female intellectual during the ‘50s and ‘60s.

She is hindered by her husband’s ill health, perturbed by a former lover becoming a Nazi apologist and yet she overcomes it all. The film depicts her sticking by her ideas, even when they were fervently challenged.

fortable clothing for both men and women that was ever designed. Silk, lace, beads, A-line dresses, soft jackets, Harem pantaloons, Lampshade tunics and other billowy yet flattering designs were the work of legendary artists such as Paul Poiret.

His inspiration was found in the silhouettes of common Russian peasant garb, and finally began to free women from the confines of the corset. Men wore suits, which changed in only subtle ways over time, until around the ‘60s, when wearing a suit every day became slightly less common. Watching “Downton Abby,” viewers are offered a fantastic opportunity to observe the beauty of Edwardian fashion in action, and to envy the manner in which women were able to dress themselves on a daily basis. Now, or soon, at least, we will be able to appease that envy.

It is true, that “Downton Abby” has inspired the growth in sales of the frilly, the classical and the ultrafeminine, but most of all, it has contributed to the major increase in the very flattering and beautiful, yet more masculine equestrian style clothing. This means buttery leather boots, high wasted, slightly loose fitting and sub-

tly patterned trousers, sporty jackets, tucked in shirts, dark and/or warm tones and palatably rich looking scarves.

These looks are opulent and soft, while giving off a feeling of grace, innate style and confidence. This style comeback will provide women with a unique opportunity to embrace both their feminine and masculine sides, while enjoying an extremely wide range of style, texture and combo options with which to express themselves.

Ralph Lauren is at the helm of this well pioneered return to class and taste on the field of retail battle, and after H&M’s failed attempt to pull a similar stunt with the ‘70s, RL could not have chosen a better era with which to piece our shattered expectations back together. Shoppers can rest easy in the knowledge that this is one fashion redo that they may unabashedly and wholeheartedly embrace.

Our generation may be having a difficult time coming up with a completely new and entirely original fashion moment, but at least in this instant the fashion gods have reached into the holy closet, and have managed to pull out an old dress that still fits.

It seems to me that in the last decade or so, vegetarianism and veganism (and variations thereof) have picked up a lot of steam and popularity as dietary restrictions. Everyone seems to have a friend or at least know someone that is vegetarian or vegan. A lot of negativity exists in popular discourse about vegetarianism and veganism, from criticisms of nutrition and taste, to irritation with the stereotypical “vegetarian/vegan on their high horse.” In today’s column, I want to dispel any myths about the two, and just generally talk about my own experiences with vegetarianism/veganism. Full disclosure: I am neither a vegetarian nor a vegan, so if I get anything wrong, feel free to correct me.

First off, vegetarianism and veganism have been criticized for supposedly not providing all the nutrients a human being needs to survive. Protein is usually the main nutrient brought up, but sometimes calcium is also used. Well, obviously, vegetarians and vegans can take supplements for both of those things, but even without them, they can still get the nutrients they need. Protein can be found in legumes and nuts, and quinoa is known for having protein in it that is structurally no different than the protein you’d find in meat. And as for calcium, vegetarians can consume dairy products, and vegans can always chow down on dark, leafy vegetables, which contain a myriad of important vitamins and minerals alongside calcium.

Another criticism of vegetarianism and veganism is that proponents of the two often (snottily) assume the moral high ground when they talk about it. People often think of the phrase, “Meat is murder!”

Frankly, if we’re being honest, the meat and dairy industries can be brutal. Animals are frequently kept in living spaces that are too small and kept in too close proximity to each other. The preparation process before slaughter is often unnecessarily painful. In the case of the dairy industry, cows and chickens are often given hormones so that they will produce more milk and eggs respectively. So while the snottiness of some vegetarians/vegans may not be justified, they do have a point. The food industry is certainly not as humane as it could be, though there are of course companies that are free-range, organic, humane, etc.

My own experiences with vegetarianism and veganism have been mostly positive. I grew up in a quasi-Buddhist household, and while my family isn’t full vegetarian, we did eat vegetarian meals with relative regularity. When prepared correctly, vegetables can be exceedingly delicious, and while not comparable to meat, still not poor choices for entrees. I’ve been to a couple Buddhist temples where they offered vegetarian meals, and I’ve been more than happy with their meals. It doesn’t have to be Asian cuisine either – there’s a feminist vegan restaurant in Bridgeport called Bloodroot that, while pricey, serves vegan food that is absolutely phenomenal.

In closing, I guess I’d say that vegetarianism and veganism should not be judged based on a few people that might take their dietary restriction as a carte blanche to act holier-thanthou. It definitely has its merits.

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ordinary people who did not resist. However, as Northeastern University philosophy Professor Serena Parekh said, Arendt’s philosophies on the Holocaust, while considered unusual and insensitive at the time, were some of the first scholarship done in the field.

“After the Holocaust there was very little scholarship on it,” Parekh said.

According to Parekh, Arendt was one of the first to fill that void with her first book, “The Origins of Totalitarianism.”

While this scholarly work attempted to explain totalitarianism, her most famous book that remains a bestseller, “Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil” made the most waves.

When Arendt learned that

UConn club encourages female higher education

By Kathleen McWilliams Senior Staff Writer

At UConn, when you hear “She’s the First,” don’t assume love at first sight. She’s the First UConn is the first Connecticut university chapter of the global organization that sponsors girls in developing countries to be the first in their families to graduate high school.

“She’s the First UConn is a nonprofit organization that supports girls’ education in the developing world,” said Alyssa Davanzo, a 6th–semester journalism and communications major and the president of the UConn group. “Our goal is to give the young women we sponsor the chance to be the first in their families to graduate from high school, a level of education that many children in impoverished countries have difficulty reaching in their lifetime.”

Davanzo has always valued education and her inspiration to start the group came from a lifetime of her father reminding her that with education anything is possible.

“My dad’s biggest piece of advice for me when I was growing up was that if I studied hard and challenged myself enough in school, I could be happy for the rest of my life,” Davanzo said. “He explained that through hard work comes opportunity and through opportunity comes experience.”

Sponsoring a girl who would be prevented from obtaining an

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Those who have taken a European History class will remember Arendt as a philosopher whose unconventional ways of explaining the Holocaust shocked the world. A German Jew, Arendt relocated to France in the early days of the Nazi’s regime and was interned there until she was granted an exit visa to the United States.

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education under normal circumstances, breaks the cycle of poverty and allows for increased opportunities for a better quality of life, Davanzo said.

“Through experience comes the discovery of self and passion; happiness is threaded throughout the journey,” Davanzo said. “That journey is what She’s the First gives to the girls who are sent to school through sponsorship. I am passionate about helping women achieve the education that they rightfully deserve.”

The UConn branch of the organization has been active since last fall and since then has already completed several projects, including “We’re the First,” a photo campaign where members of the group photographer women at UConn and asked them what they are the first to do. Their fundraising efforts, however, all go to sponsor a girl in Guatemala. The money they raise allows her to go to school and the group plans to continue their efforts through the spring semester.

“This awareness campaign is on-going,” Davanzo said. “Also, we can’t wait to host an arts festival fundraiser in the new Co-op on Mar. 28 that features several a cappella groups, acoustic performers and Poetic Release performers.”

Students interesting in supporting She’s the First can attend meetings every other Wednesday from 5-6 p.m.

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the Israeli government had kidnapped Adolf Eichmann, a former Nazi transportation official, in Argentina and brought him to stand trial in Israel, she asked The New Yorker to allow her to travel there and cover the story. The results of her reporting in 1961 were compiled into a 1963 book that defined her most famous principal, “the banality of evil.”

“Adolf Eichmann was a completely unremarkable individual,” Parekh said. “He never killed anyone; he claimed to have no anti-Semitic feelings.”

Yet, as Parkeh pointed out, Arendt was sitting at his trial in a country that had not existed at the time that Eichmann was efficiently managing the German transportation system. Of course, in the 1940s the transportation

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The Edwardian Era resurfaces

By Alexandra Bell Campus Correspondent

Elbow-length glove sales are skyrocketing, elegant brimmed hats are flying off the shelves, lace and tulle gowns and shirts hang teasingly on all the best racks, men’s spats are sneaking back onto the runway and an army of equestrian chic is quickly gaining upon us.

After the disaster of the attempted ‘70s’ comeback on the retail stage, this can only be seen as a blessing from the holy wardrobe.

However, this joyful fashion moment, like every other, had an inspiration. “Downton Abby,” the elegant and provocative series on PBS, has become explosively popular, and style-wise is providing the most tantalizing fashion muse since “Mad Men”.

Several big names, including Ralph Lauren, will be providing us with rich and textured “Downton Abby” inspired styles. Many of these were presented during fashion week, and promise to surpass expectations once they hit retail stores.

The series stretches from the Edwardian era up until the beginning of World War I. This span of time provided some of the most beautiful, and thank heavens – com-

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None of Phantogram’s songs from their newest album, “Voices” have gained popularity on Spotify, and it’s probably not just because the album was released this week.

Before anything else is said, listen to “When I’m Small” by Phantogram. The artist isn’t bad at all, and the song shows how much potential the duo has. But that’s to save them from the review that follows.

Consisting of vocalist and guitarist Josh Carter and vocalist and keyboardist Sarah Barthel, the group was formed in 2007 and is an electronic rock duo. They hail from New York and are rumored to write and record in a barn upstate.

The name Phantogram lends itself to an optical illusion in which two-dimensional objects appear to be three-dimensional. Originally called Saratoga Everywhere, the two high school friends reunited after college and failed music careers. After signing with BBE they changed their name. Since then, they’ve released a studio album, four EPs and five singles, three of which were collaborations with Big Boi from Outkast. Their songs have been featured in TV shows “Skins” and “Shameless,” and the movie “Hunger Games: Catching Fire.”

There’s been some stir about “Black Out Days” and “Fall in Love” off the album (even on Facebook). Overall, Black Out Days isn’t that bad, but parts of it clawed at my skin, especially Barthel’s singing. “Fall In Love”

The name Phantogram lends itself to an optical illusion in which two-dimensional objects appear to be three-dimensional. Originally called Saratoga Everywhere, the two high school friends reunited after college and failed music careers.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Leonardo DiCaprio is poking his head out of a poolside room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

It’s afternoon, and a swarm of media outlets is lined up outside, chatting with Oscar contenders after the Academy Awards’ annual luncheon for nominees.

Nominated for lead actor for his role as an excess-obsessed stockbroker in “The Wolf of Wall Street,” DiCaprio stands to gain plenty of attention if he’s viewed, but he goes unseen.

Still, he can’t conceal his curiosity. “What’s going on out there?” he asks with childlike intrigue, lowering his brow. “Why are there only two people on pool floats?”

Turns out, they’re models hired to liven up the background of an entertainment show’s feed.

“That’s corny,” DiCaprio says with a laugh. But surely the 39-year-old actor understands the allure of overdoing it.

Decadence is what fueled “Wolf,” a film that’s gained him two Oscar nominations for acting and producing. DiCaprio has been nominated for three other Academy Awards, starting with a supporting actor bid for playing a teen with autism in the 1993 drama, “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.” He’s been overlooked each time.

This could be his year. Is he frustrated he hasn’t won?

“Here, I’ll show you the card they gave me today” (at the luncheon), he says, rummaging through his pockets after setting aside the electronic cigarette he says he puffs to “relieve the stress of life.” He retrieves a small white card he calls “that little football chalk-up” listing his film stats.

Leaning in, he points to the portion that reads: five nominations, zero wins. With a heavy chuckle he looks up and says, “Zip!” With the card back in his pocket, DiCaprio adds: “It’s quite interesting. People think I feel I’m overdue for something ...” He stares at the ground for a moment, collecting his thoughts. “Anyone wants to be accepted by their peers, but the truth is every year is unique and everyone is just going to vote for who they think is worthy.”

Nominated for lead actor Oscars for “The Aviator” and “Blood Diamond,” DiCaprio has

lost to Jamie Foxx and Forest Whitaker (he lost the best supporting actor statuette to Tommy Lee Jones). This year, he’s up against Christian Bale, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bruce Dern and Matthew McConaughey, who is considered DiCaprio’s biggest threat for his portrayal of a rodeo-loving Texan with HIV in “Dallas Buyers Club.”

“We haven’t seen Leo and McConaughey paired off in any award show,” says Tom O’Neil, editor of the awards prediction site goldderby.com. “The assumption is Leo can’t do it.”

But this wouldn’t be because he lacks skill. DiCaprio, whose first big film role was opposite Robert De Niro in 1993’s “This Boy’s Life,” has starred in a number of films that gained Oscar attention, including two best picture winners: “Titanic” and “The Departed.” ‘’Gangs of New York,” ‘’Catch Me if You Can,” ‘’Revolutionary Road,” ‘’Inception,” ‘’Django Unchained” and last year’s “The Great Gatsby” have also earned Academy attention.

“It’s as if the old men in the Academy look at someone like Leo and say, ‘You have the money, the fame, the babes, but here’s one thing you can’t have,’” adds O’Neil. “We’ve seen a history of it. Paul Newman didn’t win until he was past the age of 60. Often, if you are old or if you let yourself go to hell like Matthew McConaughey did in ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ by losing a lot of weight, the Academy awards you.”

Many major Hollywood talents have endured Oscar snubs.

Neither Alfred Hitchcock nor Stanley Kubrick ever received directing trophies. At the risk of gaining comparisons to the late actor Peter O’Toole, who was nominated eight times without a win, DiCaprio could go home empty-handed again.

“The thing about it is no matter what film he’s in, even if you didn’t like the movie, you leave the theater and go, ‘That guy just never misses,’” says DiCaprio’s “Wolf” co-star Jonah Hill, who is nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar. “Watching Leo work on ‘Wolf,’ I understand how brilliant he is at what he does. He didn’t miss a single moment of that character.”

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home.” According to an interview by TimesUnion.com, Carter described the band’s sound as “lots of rhythms, swirling guitars, spacey keyboards, echoes, airy vocals.” Very true of the ending of the song, but everything ends up sounding like over synthesized, well, everything.

The album may be good for some background noise. If you don’t pay too much attention to the music, it’s quite enjoyable.

Songs to listen to: “The Day You Died,” “Never Going Home.”

The rise of smaller music labels

By Ellie Hudd Campus Correspondent Many music fans know the basic structure of the major record companies and the labels they own. Perhaps the best-known record company is Universal Music Group, which owns major labels such as Interscope, Geffen, Motown, Def Jam, Capitol, Polydor, EMI and Verve.

Another major corporation is Sony Music Entertainment, which owns RCA, Epic and Columbia Records. Rounding out the “big three” is Warner, which owns Atlantic, producer Diplo’s “Mad Decent” label, Warner Bros., Rhino, Sire Records and Epitaph, to name just a few. The vast majority of “Top 40” and other popular artists are managed by one or more of these labels, which combined with the fact that the same songwriters often lend their skills to many major artists, is likely a major cause of phenomena like the “pop-punk chord progression” and the general sense that popular music is decreasing in variety.

Smaller labels, however, are on the rise, using social media to reach fans who might otherwise never have heard of their label.

One commonly used social media music-sharing site is SoundCloud, where artists can upload sounds that can be downloaded or shared. Artists have also used SoundCloud as a route to gaining traction on Facebook, which has an app that allows artists to provide free downloads only to those who “like” their pages. Several of the artists on these smaller labels have mobilized quite a following, largely through their social media use and by providing free downloads to gain necessary exposure.

Perhaps one of the most successful independent record labels is Bella Union.

Owned and run by former musicians, Bella Union boasts an incredible lineup

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of modern indie acts, including Department of Eagles, Explosions in the Sky, Beach House, M Ward and Fleet Foxes. Explosions in the Sky is an entirely instrumental act drawing from classical to electronic influences.

Record label Soulection is arguably one of the fastest-growing labels in social media terms. Sango, an electronic artist on the label, is quickly growing in popularity since his set of The Weeknd remixes entitled “More Balloons.” Sango has quickly amassed almost 50,000 followers on SoundCloud.

Fellow Soulection artist Lakim is also growing in popularity for his urban electronic hip-hop, and labelmate Ta-ku, famous for his “Songs to Break Up To,” has been garnering a lot of success as well.

Pretty Lights Music is also using the Internet to gain traction with followers, though a 2014 Grammy nomination for headlining artist Pretty Lights certainly did not hurt. The label, founded by electronic artist Pretty Lights (best known for “Finally Moving,” the first of several recent songs to sample Etta James’ “Something’s Got a Hold On Me,”) has a policy of giving all of its music away for free. Though Pretty Lights (the artist) is now well-known within the mainstream, he is still active within his label, which also represents electronic artist Gramatik, who has seen a massive increase in popularity over the past year.

Rounding out this short list of successful independent labels are Ghostly International and Cascine.

Ghostly plays host to acts like School of Seven Bells, popular electronic and remix artist Com Truise, and rising star Tycho, while Cascine boasts rising electronic artist Chad Valley, indie band Keep Shelly in Athens and remix artist Kisses.

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Monday morning I picked up the paper and read Matt Gantos’ column on ‘90s Nostalgia. It’s always a fun time to read what Matt has to say about the decade of our childhood and I often find myself pleasantly reminded about the things I loved and the fads I missed growing up. This week Matt wrote about his first punk experience, Blink-182, and it made me think about what defines punk.

I’d never considered Blink-182 that edgy in comparison to the punk bands I listen to, like The Clash and The Ramones.

The way I see it, punk is less of a genre and more of a culture. Within American culture, for example, there are many different types of music, and within punk culture, there are many diverse sounds. The overarching theme of punk music is rebellion and a desire to flout authority. This all may be sounding very anarchist, but punk does have roots in politics. When punk music became prevalent in the early 1970s, New York City and London were plagued by social issues.

The decades of war in the United States had free thinking individuals questioning the country’s leadership and the wealth divide in Britain had young adults, like Sid Vicious, wondering what the point of it all was. Particularly in New York, punk was seen as a musical expression of the grime, crime and disease that was rampant in the city. The cutesy lofts of Greenwich Village did not exist in 1973 and it is from this filth that punk music was born.

That said, punk music is extremely diverse. The Ramones have a distinctly rock and roll edge with their four piece band and exploitation of 1950s socks hop music.

Their sound is cut clean, without actually being very clean.

Bands like The Ramones are very vanilla when it comes to profanity, but the grit that led the way to the grunge movement is there in the caustic guitar riffs and shouts. On the other hand, no one could compare the music of The Ramones to the discography of Siouxsie and the Banshees. While the Ramones dominated in the ‘70s, Siouxsie and her scarily clad band ruled the ‘80s with synthetic harmonies and grating guitar parts.

Her music still embodies the punk culture, but has a very different sound. The Ramones, the Clash, the Damned and the Velvet Underground were the vanguard for the punk movement and their distinctive style allowed for groups like Siouxsie and the Banshees to develop a punk sound that fit their generation.

For our generation punk music has really been pushed underground with the emergence of Indie labels and bands.

Indie labels allow artists to pursue whatever sounds they want whether it is soft grunge, scream or pop. Some Indie music definitely has a punk vibe to it, but I’m not sure that I would classify much of it as “punk.” The Gin Riots, a band out of England, have songs with a distinctly punk vibe, but they also don’t sound 100 percent punk. It’s a fine line to walk for sure, but the crazy experimental screeching guitars and brooding lyrics commenting on modern society give it a punk edge.

If you’re looking for more classic punk you can do no wrong checking out “London Calling” by The Clash, “Sonic Reducer” by the Dead Boys or “Rip Her to Shreds” by Blondie.

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

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Connecticut hardcore quartet band Cop discusses the music scene

By Brian Richman Campus Correspondent

In the first installment of my series of underground Connecticut bands, I sat down with Dan Manning and Andrew Restrepo of fledgling Connecticut hardcore quartet, Cop. BR: Being a new and up and coming band on the UConn music scene do you guys feel as if you have to prove yourselves at all?

AR: We don’t really focus on proving ourselves, we really just want to play music and have fun with our friends.

DM: Yeah, with any new band you obviously have to put effort forth to get your foot in the door in terms of getting shows and getting people at your shows and whatnot. We’ve all been, to one degree or another, involved in punk and hardcore music for a good amount of time so it’s not something that we are completely foreign to.

BR: Your style of music is particularly brutal and aggressive. How have crowds reacted to your onslaught of sound?

DM: Kids hit each other, but I mean they don’t hit each other to hurt each other. It certainly has a cathartic level to it.

AR: There’s this whole etiquette behind hardcore scenes, it’s not just about hurting everyone around you.

It’s that adrenaline and that emotion and that energy that gets fostered within you and it makes you want to react.

It’s a reaction to the music that is being played.

DM: One thing that a lot of people, at least that I’ve noticed, seem to forget is that there is a sense of community when you’re doing it so even when you are pushing someone or bumping into someone or jumping on someone. It’s

that you know they are going to take care of you, if you fall or hurt yourself. I mean if you fall someone will help you up, no one is legitimately trying to hurt one another, like nobody is throwing fists and punching each other in the face.

BR: I know at your last show some kid went down hard and literally everybody around him immediately stopped and went down to help him.

AR: Yeah, that’s exactly what we mean with the hardcore scene being a community.

DM: Which is great because it’s aggressive music but you’re experiencing the aggression together.

AR: It’s not a selfish aspect, so to say.

BR: How would you describe your relationship with music? Where did it all start for you guys?

DM: Let’s see, in third grade I played the viola and then from fourth grade to last year I played the trumpet in the symphonic school bands.

And then in seventh grade I picked up the bass and then a year or so later I was like, ‘I’m gonna teach myself how to play guitar.’ But concerning the music I’m into now, The Clash was the first punk band that I was ever really into and then it just took off from there.

AR: I, let’s see, since fifth grade I was always into pop punk bands like Blink-182 or Sum 41, bands like those but I never made the effort to learn any music. I took drum lessons when I was in fourth grade but I quit because I didn’t want to go to the classes because they were annoying. I taught myself how to play guitar around eighth grade and from then on I’ve been in garage bands and

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stuff just progressing from there. And now I’m in a band.

BR: What is your experience like playing show around the UConn area?

DM: There are a few secret DIY venues around UConn, to be left nameless, but in Willimantic there’s this venue called Willimantic Records, well I mean it’s a record store that they turn into a venue.

But before that there was this punk house called The Handsome Woman that used to have a lot of really cool shows but that got shut down for security reasons, I guess the police found a Facebook event one day and they saw that like 60 people were RSVPing, despite the fact that only, like, 10 or 15 people actually showed up. They thought they were shoving like 60 people in this basement and they were like ‘This is a fire hazard’ so they came over and were like ‘You can’t be doing this’ but then they were like ‘We can help you find another venue’ but it just never worked out but luckily the guy from Willimantic Records and other people around UConn stepped up which was cool.

BR: I know you have played shows with mellower CT bands like Hanging Hills and MILK. How do you guys like playing with bands like that?

DM: I mean, we’ll play any show at all. Honestly, we’ll play with folk bands, with, like, weird electronic bands.

Just any environment where people will be open to hearing us make weird sounds is more than welcome for us.

AR: We’re not gonna be squares about the whole specific genres of music we’ll play with, like Dan said, if there’s some EDM band or something we’ll play with them and both Hanging Hills and MILK are great bands, I just want to say that. But yeah any kind of venue is just

meant to have fun with your friends if the music sounds good. Don’t subject yourself to only one genre, open your mind.

BR: Would the mellower bands influence your set at all? Like if you were playing with other hardcore bands would you guys try to play extra hard?

DM: I don’t know, I mean, I think in a hardcore show the crowd is going to be a little more receptive of it, which is cool.

AR: I feel like that’s part of our representation as a band, to always keep a consistent stage presence. Like our singer, Greg Menti, said that his goal is to scare people, so we strive to scare people at every venue, even if it’s a hardcore venue. If it’s a bunch of hardcore people, we’re going to try to scare them, if it’s a bunch of people who are more into indie rock or mellower music then we’re going to try to scare them, despite what kind of music we assume they’re into, we’re going to hone our stage presence and try to project that.

BR: It’s the consistent emotional reaction that you are trying to get out of the crowd.

DM: Yeah, we’re a pretty high energy band, from what I can tell at this point. In a hardcore setting it would be more aggressive with the crowd, like not punching and spitting on people but like, you can shove me when I’m playing guitar, I’ll shove you back, but in a mellower setting the focus would be more on having fun.

AR: It’s kind of a weird question because we never plan that stuff out. The plan is to be ourselves. Be yourself.

Be independent. Be an individual. Just project your stage presence the way you want to, despite whoever is watching.

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3 Doors Down bassist facing vehicular homocide and DUI charges

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Todd Harrell, a founding member and bassist for 3 Doors Down facing a vehicular homicide case in Tennessee, was arrested Tuesday night on a DUI charge in Mississippi, according to police.

Harrell was found “slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle” by officers responding to a citizen’s call about an impaired driver, D’Iberville police Chief Wayne Payne told The Associated Press.

“On arrival our officers made contact with the driver and there were signs of his being impaired,” Payne said.

Harrell was charged with a second-offense DUI involving a substance other than alcohol, Payne said, and police got a court order to take a blood sample from him.

“We don’t know what the substance is at the time. We sent the sample on to the crime lab for testing,” Payne said.

Payne said Harrell was released on a $1,789 cash bond set by Municipal Judge Albert Fountain. No date has been announced for Harrell’s next court appearance.

Police said Harrell was driving a family member’s SUV. It was unclear whether Harrell has an attorney in the latest case.

The DUI arrest is Harrell’s second in D’Iberville since July 2012, when his Cadillac rearended another vehicle. Harrell was later found to be driving under the influence of prescription drugs and was convicted.

He lost his appeal in Harrison County Court on Jan. 8. In sentencing, the jail time was waived if Harrell could go six months without any further legal problems and enrolled in victim impact and substance abuse programs. It was unclear whether Harrell enrolled in the courtordered programs.

Harrell also faced several charges in Nashville, Tenn. He’s accused of driving impaired in an accident resulting in another driver’s death in April 2013.

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Harrell spent several days in jail and was freed on $100,000 bond. Then, that spring, Harrell checked himself into a drug treatment facility.

Harrell was accused of driving under the influence and causing the fatal April crash in a Nashville suburb. Police say Harrell admitted to drinking and taking prescription drugs before the wreck.

Police say Harrell was under the influence when he was speeding down the interstate and clipped the back of a pickup. The driver of the truck, 47-year-old Paul Shoulders Jr. was killed.

Harrell faces multiple charges, including vehicular homicide by intoxication, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, violation of the implied consent law and possession of contraband.

Harrell’s arrest in Nashville caused him to bow out of the band’s world tour.

In 1999, Harrell was arrested in Pascagoula, Miss., on a charge of public intoxication, records show. Harrell, police said, was drunk and used profanity when talking to officers. It’s not clear whether he was convicted on that charge.

Harrell, former guitarist Matt Roberts and lead singer Brad Arnold formed the band in Escatawpa, Miss., in 1996.

Roberts left the band in May 2012 with health problems.

The band is known for songs such as “When I’m Gone” and “Kryptonite.”

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Ponchos make rolling out of bed even more effortless as you are wrapped in a blanket all day. These days you can find ponchos with feathers, fringe and fur to add different textures and layers to your look. It’s fine to drape a poncho or cape over another sweater or longer dress. During class, you can throw it over your legs or keep it on your shoulders and they are not as bulky to keep in your seat as a jacket.

The warmth of tights, even in the windiest wind is extremely surprising. Knee high or thigh high socks can add color, flavor and insulation when worn on top. Margaux Léa Ancel, a sophomore studying photojournalism, usually wears her twotone black tights with fierce leather shorts and a statement necklace.

The words “oversized sweaters,” or “fitted cardigan” over a “swingy dress” may also direct your attention to certain items in your closet.

Substituting tights for jeans is a winwin; you have to wash them less, black is simpler to match and not wearing pants is underrated.

Dark lips contrast our lightening skin. Luscious plum lips are an instant attraction, especially if you are smiling. From her song, “How to Be a Heartbreaker,” UK Pop singer Marina and the Diamonds would agree: “Boys they like the look of danger/We’ll get him falling for a stranger, a player.” We do not have to go as dark as Lorde so that we look witch-y but a little change up goes a long way.

Let us not forget the artless benefit to wearing leggings under other pants. We remember this option when sledding, but it makes a 20-minute walk more bearable.

Plus, you are wearing two pairs of pants so if ever during the day you get bored… shed!

You do not have to ignore the rest of your closet during the winter; most items can be winterized and layered.

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

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Today's Birthday (02/20/14). Put in the work and reap rewards this year. Your creative powers crackle through August, so play full out for incredible fun. Streamline routines and pare down the unnecessary to save energy. Reorganize.

Balance career and home responsibilities with dedication to your schedule, including time for yourself. Romance heats up over summer and autumn. Fill your home with love.

To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 7 -- You're in the midst of a financial breakthrough, with increasing value.

Stretch yourself mentally, and follow your passion. Your mind and heart agree. Don't let this windfall slip through your fingers, and remember to say, "Thanks".

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Rely on your partners today and tomorrow. Start a new phase in your relationship. Compromise and come to an agreement.

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Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Concentrate on your work today and tomorrow. There's plenty coming in! Get creative with it. Provide great service. Others appreciate the material you're sending. Get something you want for your home. Relax afterwards.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- For the next two days, you score big with creative output. Practice.

It's getting fun! There's more money coming in. You have lots of emotional support. Provide love. Your credit rating's going up. Invest in your business.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Enforce household rules today and tomorrow. It gets easier, with practice. Accept compliments graciously. Get into practical and domestic tasks. Clean your workspace, and de-clutter. Learn from an engineering type. Play with long-range plans.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- You can learn what you need today and tomorrow. Allow your dreams to run wild. You're sharp as a tack. Articulate your vision.

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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Focus on finances for a few days. It can be quite lucrative. Use your cleverness. Expand your idea base and find ways to monetize them. You're an inspiration to others. Make long-term plans, and share.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- You're becoming more confident. Reject a far-fetched scheme in favor of a practical solution. Use what you have to achieve a dream. Travel intrigues. Inspire, rather than demanding or issuing orders. Soon the whole neighborhood is involved.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Slow down and consider options. Complete projects now.

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- It could get emotional over the next two days. Travel's favored, too, despite strong feelings. Continue with your planning.

Accept more assignments. Extra paperwork leads to extra profits. The action is behind the scenes.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- Career matters claim your attention today and tomorrow.

Committing and assuming more responsibility brings peace of mind. Your actions carry you farther than imagined. Keep the pedal to the metal. Stock up on provisions for the future.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Rebellions flare up. Advance your own agenda with perfect timing.

You're in the groove. By now you should know how much you can spend. Keep cash stashed away. Save through private connections. Trust love.

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

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David Ortiz wants 1-year contract extension FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — David Ortiz hopes to get a one-year contract extension "pretty soon" and Boston Red Sox owner John Henry would like to fulfill his designated hitter's desire to retire as a member of the team.

Whether a new deal will be completed during spring training remains uncertain.

"I think it's going to be OK," Ortiz said Wednesday.

"Conversations are good. My bosses are more than happy to talk about what we're talking about. They're trying to get this out of the way so it doesn't begin to be a distraction.

"The contract situation thing is going to be taken care of at some point. When, I don't really know. Hopefully, pretty soon."

About 90 minutes later, Henry was more restrained when asked if he expects a speedy resolution.

"I don't know that it will get done, but I think it's good

to have the conversation at the beginning of spring training," he said. "The sooner it's resolved, in one way or another, the better it is for everyone."

Henry said he and other Red Sox owners would be in town by Thursday. Fernando Cuza, Ortiz's agent, has been in Fort Myers this week.

Ortiz, 38, is in the final year of a $26 million, twoyear contract as he enters his 12th season with the Red Sox. He began last spring training with a heel injury that hobbled him early in the season. But he finished with a .309 batting average, 30 homers and 103 RBIs. In the six-game World Series victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, he batted .688 and was the MVP. "He's meant so much to this franchise, to New England, for so long," Henry said.

"He has helped carry us to three world championships,

so I know where he's coming from. He wants to finish his career here and we should try to make that happen."

The Red Sox could be wary of Ortiz having problems with his health or production at his age. But he's looking forward to another outstanding season.

"Last year was a tough year for me and I survived through it and now I feel great," he said. "I feel way better than last year."

In 11 seasons with the Red Sox, Ortiz is batting .292 with 373 homers and 1,191 RBIs. That averages out to 34 homers and 108 RBIs per season.

"I think I'm one of the greatest ever to wear this uniform," he said. "I don't like to talk about it, like to sound like that, but sometime you got to let 'em know. And I think it's very disrespectful for someone out there to be saying that I'm greedy, that all I want to talk about is

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game, All–Star numbers to say the least.

A lot of critics did not expect the Thunder to be as good as they have been without Westbrook in the lineup. However, Durant flourished in the lineup without Westbrook, averaging 35 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 6.3 assists, propelling him to the top of the MVP ladder.

So one of the biggest questions looming over the heads of NBA fans is how will Westbrook’s return affect the red hot chemistry of this Thunder team?

Westbrook took over 100 more shots than Durant last season, which frustrated Thunder fans that want to see the Durant we saw in January all the time. However, those fans should try to remember when the Memphis Grizzlies rolled out four straight wins over the Thunder in the playoffs last year when Westbrook was injured. That series showed that Durant

needs Westbrook despite all controversies.

If Westbrook returns and plays his game, Durant will probably not win MVP, but the Thunder will have a much better chance at winning the NBA Finals. I am sure the so– called “Slim Reaper” would rather be holding the Larry O’Brien trophy anyway.

As far as Thursday’s game, I expect Westbrook to return like Kobe Bryant did last season. Remember that Kobe?

The one that passed every opportunity he had, even on an open break like Rajon Rondo. Yes, that will be Westbrook on Thursday night because he doesn’t want to be the one to hold Durant back from unleashing on LeBron. But don’t worry, just like Kobe, Westbrook will be back to normal in a few games, jacking up his normal yet questionable shots.

I have Miami winning on Thursday by five due to some matchup problems

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Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz takes batting practice during spring training baseball practice Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Fort Myers, Fla.

contract. When am I going to talk about contract? When I retire?"

He's more upset with people who criticize him, citing "haters" who "talk trash" on radio — than he is with the Red Sox. Ortiz's desire for a oneyear extension "is certainly something we should listen

to and consider," Henry said.

After slumping in the AL championship series against the Detroit Tigers, Ortiz went 11 for 16 with two homers and six RBIs in the World Series. His .688 batting average and .760 on-base percentage were the second highest in Series history.

coming to an end. The Yankees as we know it will be forever a memory as Derek Jeter plays his last game this season.

Although players come and go and retire after every season, you can’t help but wonder if the Yankees will go back into their playoff-less slump like before the “Core Four” arrived. This particular group put the Yankees on the map and gave the Bronx Bombers part of the reputation they have today.

Like fans in the past were able to talk about Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio, after this 2014 season we can tell stories of the legendary “Core Four.” It’s too early to tell if the Yankees will sink or float, but they sure have big shoes to fill.

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Will Westbrook's return help or harm the Thunder? Chong's double-double Oklahoma City Thunder fans are the closest things to the Seattle Seahawks’ 12th Man that the NBA has to offer. The Miami Heat will find that out as they will be heading into a jam packed Chesapeake Energy Arena on Thursday night.

Thursday’s game features a plethora of eye-catching headlines. The most obvious being the MVP duel between LeBron James and Kevin Durant. However, the storyline that may affect the outcome of this duel is the return of Russell Westbrook.

Westbrook has missed almost two months due to a third surgery to repair his torn meniscus.

Westbrook has only played in 25 games this season. In those games, however, he averaged 21 points, seven assists, and six rebounds a

the Thunder face in transition. Kendrick Perkins does not match up well against this fast-paced Miami team.

That is why Scott Brooks benched him last time they played. Also, the last time these two teams played the Thunder shot lights out on their comeback pursuit. They hit 16 3-pointers, including two bank-shots from Derek Fisher, who shot 5-for-5 from downtown. The Thunder are good but they are not that good. I also hardly expect Ibaka to score 22 points again, which will force Brooks to play into the Perkins mismatch. Regardless of the final score, it will be an exciting game. I definitely expect there to be a stretch where James and Durant exchange buckets back and forth on multiple possessions as if they are the only two players on the court.

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throughout – Stewart had more field goals (eight) than the Knights (seven) in the first half.

But while this may have been just another routine blowout win, it did mark the extended return of Brianna Banks from a lingering ankle issue.

Banks had missed two straight games and three of the previous five before Sunday’s game against USF, in which she played just the final 1:56 because Auriemma lacked confidence in her readiness to play.

“Brianna Banks probably can play as many minutes as she wants,” UConn coach Geno Auriemma said. “So when she doesn’t play at all, that’s what she deserves. And when she plays 25 minutes, that’s what she deserves.”

On Wednesday, the junior guard checked in with 11:28 left in the first half and managed 25 minutes. She tallied four points, three rebounds, five assists and three steals.

Wednesday also marked the return of Saniya Chong as a presence on the floor for the Huskies.

Entering the night, the freshman hadn’t scored in 60 minutes of playing time dating back to the first half against SMU on Feb. 4.

Just like Stewart and Hartley, she dispatched that quickly. A layup 6:23 in broke the draught and Chong went on for nine points on 4 of 6 shooting in 17 minutes in

the first half. In the opening half, she also set a new career-high with seven rebounds, breaking her previous mark of six, which she accomplished twice (at Penn State on Nov. 17 and vs. UC Davis on Dec. 5).

“I think it was very important [to break the draught],” Chong said, “because we have limited players. All of us just have to work extra hard. You have to play your part and your role on the team.”

She finished the night with 17 points, 10 rebounds and chipped in with three assists and two steals.

“I would definitely say [I was more proud of] the 10 rebounds,” Chong said, “because my coaches are always drilling me about being aggressive, being aggressive. So I though coming out here, doing the 10 rebounds, hearing that and actually me getting in there and boxing out, I think that was pretty amazing.”

UConn, which has four games left in the regular season, continues its home stretch on Saturday at Houston – the game will be the 1000th of Auriemma’s career.

In his 29th season as head coach of the Huskies, Auriemma is the seventh-winningest coach in women’s basketball history with 866 wins.

Tip-off is scheduled for 5 p.m.

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Boston College stuns No. 1 Syracuse 62-59 in OT SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Olivier Hanlan and Patrick Heckmann hit 3-pointers in overtime, Lonnie Jackson made four straight free throws in the final 26.2 seconds, and lowly Boston College stunned top-ranked Syracuse 62-59 on Wednesday night, ending the Orange's unbeaten season.

Boston College (7-19, 3-10 Atlantic Coast Conference), which had lost five straight, rallied from a 13-point second-half deficit to pull off the improbable upset.

Syracuse (25-1, 12-1) travels to No. 5 Duke on Saturday night.

The loss leaves No. 3 Wichita State, which was playing at Loyola of Chicago on Wednesday, as the lone unbeaten in Division I. The Eagles came to town with heavy hearts and a good dose

of determination. Longtime basketball media contact and sports information assistant Dick Kelley died last week after a two-year battle with ALS. His funeral was Tuesday and the Eagles, who often visited his apartment, were wearing "DK" patches on their uniforms.

The Eagles, whose only conference wins this season were over Virginia Tech, beat a No. 1-ranked team for the third time and first since the 2008-09 season.

Syracuse, which had won its last two games by a combined three points, shot a season-low 32.2 percent from the field including going 2 of 12 from 3-point range.

Tied at 50 after two halves played at Boston College's deliberate pace, Hanlan and Heckmann

hit from long range to give BC a 56-52 lead with 2:56 left, but Tyler Ennis's driving layup knotted the score at 56 with 2:09 to play.

A free throw by Ennis gave the Orange a one-point lead, but Heckmann's backdoor layup put the Eagles back in front with 43.5 seconds left.

After a timeout, Ennis threw a pass toward C.J. Fair in the right corner that sailed out of bounds.

After the officials initially ruled it was Syracuse's ball a video review with 32.5 seconds left re-affirmed the call. It didn't matter when Fair missed a drive and Jackson sealed the victory with his clutch free throws.

Hanlan finished with 20 points and Jackson had 10. Ryan Anderson had nine points and 14 rebounds, but the Eagles won it

by going 11 of 22 from behind the arc. They committed 15 turnovers, three after halftime.

Fair finished with 20 points on 7-of-23 shooting and had 11 rebounds. Ennis had 14 points and six assists and Jerami Grant finished with 11 points.

Syracuse won 58-56 at Pittsburgh a week ago and 56-55 over North Carolina State in the Carrier Dome on Saturday night — as the Orange had walked a tightrope much of the season.

Grant's spinning layup on a drive through the lane gave Syracuse a 50-48 lead with 77 seconds left in regulation, but Hanlan tied it with a layup 30 seconds later.

After a timeout, Ennis missed a layup attempt but snared his own rebound and Orange coach Jim Boeheim called a timeout with 20

Stewart and Hartley reach milestones in win

By Erica Brancato Staff Writer

HARTFORD – Although it seems as if the No. 1 UConn women’s basketball team continuously break records in almost every game they play, history was made in Hartford as both Bria Hartley and Breanna Stewart reached milestones in their careers. Both Hartley and Stewart led the Huskies in their last game at the XL Center to their 33rd straight win as UConn defeated Central Florida 83-35.

A mere 42 seconds into the game Stewart was able to catapult her way to the top to sit with some of UConn’s legends as she scored her 1,000th point.

She joins Svetlana Abrosimova, Maya Moore, Hartley and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis as UConn players to score 1,000 points as a sophomore.

“That kid can score,” Hartley said. “She can score in so many ways and its just great that she can go out there and she got it as a sophomore. I’m really proud of her and like I said she’s playing really consistent this year and I hope she can keep it up.”

To add to that, it only took Stewart 63 games to reach the 1,000 mark making her the second quickest player following

Abrosimova and Rebecca Lobo.

Stewart consistently proves her star power and presence on the court despite being such a young player. This milestone is just another notch in her belt considering she still has a few years to show what else she can do.

“It looks so effortless that you don’t even realize that she’s doing what she’s doing and the points just keep piling up,” said head coach Geno Auriemma.

“You realize she really hasn’t played a lot of college games so for her to be where she is right now after having played so few college games I think that’s just a testament to her talent… She’s just scratching the surface right now.”

Bria Hartley also joined an elite group of Huskies as she gained her 5,000 rebound of her career to reach 1,500 points, 500 rebounds and 500 assists. Moore and Diana Taurasi were the only two players to be able to accomplish this before Hartley.

“I don’t know if I came here and thought I would be in that category [with Moore and Taurasi] you kind of hope to be but you don’t necessarily know if you are going to do it,” Hartley said. “I know Diana was one of the players I looked up to and Maya being here and playing

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Boston College players celebrate after defeating Syracuse 62-59 in overtime following an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014.

seconds left to set up a final shot.

But Rakeem Christmas missed a hook in the lane just before the buzzer to force overtime.

Miami and OKC square off for potential Finals preview

By Spencer Mayfield NBA Columnist

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UConn's Bria Hartley (left) holds the ball during a game against UCF Wednesday night at the XL Center in Hartford. Hartley reached a personal milestone during UConn's 83-35 win.

with her was awesome. To be in a category with them is awesome I’m glad I could be in it.”

Hartley has been on fire her senior year after she struggled for a large part of last season with a tough ankle injury. Her confidence and ability come at the perfect time for the Huskies as they have been dealing with numerous setbacks between unwanted injuries and sickness.

“It’s like dream really big that way you can meet them or even go past them,” Hartley said. “I think I just came here and I wanted to be a really great player.”

Despite Hartley being considered an “under the radar player” at the beginning of the season,

she has surely gotten people talking with the past few games she has had. With 88 points in the last five games and a total of 51 steals this season, she consistently leads the team in both the backcourt and frontcourt.

Hartley is destined to go out with a bang.

“You look at Bria and its hard to pick out real real real highs for her because she’s been so consistent,” Auriemma said. “You just look at her entire career and she’s like Derek Jeter, you know? I mean she came in as a young kid and you can count on her in every game.”

Erica.Brancato@UConn.edu

BC was called for two shotclock violations in the final 5 minutes, squandering a chance to win it in regulation.

Tonight LeBron James and the Miami Heat will take on Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder in a game that will be a possible NBA Finals preview. This nationally televised matchup will also be an opportunity for Durant and James to kick-start their case for MVP in the second half of the season.

Although Miami tends to downplay regular season games, the Heat cannot deny that this game would be a statement for whichever team that wins. Oklahoma City has the best record in the NBA, which includes a 17-point victory in Miami where Durant scored 33 points. The Thunder own the best record in the league despite Russell Westbrook not playing a game since Christmas Day. With Westbrook rumored to be back in the lineup tonight, there is no denying that the Thunder are a force that Miami should be taking seriously.

Westbrook’s return to the lineup also makes for an interesting storyline because most critics of Oklahoma City claim that Durant is better without Westbrook in the lineup, which simply is not the case. Sure, Durant can put up monster stats when he is the only star

on the court but Westbrook is one of the premier point guards in the league and has shown that he is an offensive threat that teams must respect and think about.

Westbrook’s ability to handle the ball can give other teams problems.

They have to respect his ability to take the ball to the basket, which allows him to dish to Durant in spots where he wants to get the ball. Yes, Westbrook will often take more shots than the “traditional” point guard, but his style of play fits exactly with what Oklahoma City is trying to accomplish.

For the Heat to win this game they will have to do a better job from behind the arc than they did the first matchup. Miami shot an abysmal 3 for 19 from 3, which is a recipe for defeat on any night with this team. Meanwhile the Thunder shot an impressive 16 for 27 in the game. You can expect a much better defensive effort from the defending champs this time around and ultimately a closer game.

This game may not come down to the back and forth battle between Durant and James that we are all hoping for, but you can believe that both players are going to want to win this one badly.

Spencer.Mayfield@UConn.edu

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Feb. 23 SMU 2 p..m.

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Reds, Homer Bailey agree on $105M, 6-year deal

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What's On TV NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat, 8 p.m., TNT OKC’s Russell Westbrook (left) could make a possible return for the first time since injuring his right knee on Christmas.

Westbrook averaged 21.3 ppg, 7.0 apg and 6.0 rpg in the 25 games he has played so far this season.

Thunder’s Kevin Durant leads the league with 31.5 ppg while Heat’s LeBron James follows two spots behind with 26.8 ppg.

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NCAA Basketball: North Carolina vs. No. 5 Duke, 9 p.m., ESPN A week after a snowstorm postponed their schedule tilt, longtime rivals Duke and North Carolina are set to square off in Chapel Hill for an ACC showdown.

Duke freshman Jabari Parker (right) leads the Blue Devils with 19.2 ppg and 8.7 rpg while Marcus Paige paces the Tar Heels with 17.2 ppg.

UNC stands 1.5 games behind Duke in the ACC and four games behind conference-leading Syracuse.

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Starter Homer Bailey agreed to a $105 million, sixyear contract on Wednesday that avoids arbitration and will help the Cincinnati Reds with their cash flow by deferring some of the salary for short periods.

The deal includes a $25 million mutual option for 2020 with a $5 million buyout.

Bailey was the final major league player left in arbitration this year and reached the agreement a day before his scheduled hearing in Florida.

He made $5.35 million last season and had asked for $11.6 million in arbitration.

The Reds had offered $8.7 million, their biggest gap among their players in arbitration.

The 27-year-old Texan was coming off a season that included his second no-hitter.

Bailey gets salaries of $9 million this year, $10 million in 2015, $18 million in 2016, $19 million in 2017, $21 million in 2018 and $23 million in 2019. In an unusual twist, much of the annual salary will be deferred until the November after each season.

Bailey will be paid inseason amounts of $3 million this year, $4 million next year, $11 million in 2016, $12 million in 2017, $14 million in 2018 and $15 million in 2019.

If he is traded, his new team would have to pay all of the salary amounts during the season. Also, the $5 million buyout would be paid when either side decides not to exercise the option rather than having it deferred until November 2020.

The Reds planned to discuss the deal on Thursday.

Bailey declined to comment on the agreement after a workout on Wednesday.

Teams won two of three cases that went to hearings, with the Indians beating pitchers Vinnie Pestano and Josh Tomlin and pitcher Andrew Cashner winning his case with San Diego. Owners have a 293-215 margin since arbitration began in 1974.

Bailey went a career-best 13-10 with a 3.68 ERA in 2012, completing his breakthrough season by throwing a no-hitter in Pittsburgh on Sept 28. He followed that with the 16th no-hitter in franchise history last June, a 3-0 win over San Francisco at Great American Ball Park.

Bailey went 11-12 with a 3.49 ERA last year, leaving him in line for a big salary increase in arbitration or a long-term deal. The Reds’ rotation includes five players under the age of 30 — Johnny Cueto (28), Mat Latos (26), Bailey (27), Mike Leake (26) and left-hander Tony Cingrani (24).

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Workers find more loose plates in Assembly Hall

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — An inspection of the roof and ceiling at Assembly Hall on Wednesday found more places where melting snow and ice had loosened steel plates inside Indiana University’s basketball arena.

Athletic director Fred Glass said workers found two or three additional spots where the plates appeared to be damaged, but were in no imminent danger of falling.

Glass said the building was safe and that he planned to attend the women’s game against Michigan on Wednesday night.

The comments came a day after an eight-foot long, 14-inch wide, 50-pound metal plate fell from the building’s ceiling about six hours before the Hoosiers were supposed to play No. 15 Iowa. The debris damaged some empty seats in the northwest corner and prompted school officials to postpone the game for safety reasons.

On Wednesday, Glass said engineers were still trying to find a solution.

“Last night it looked like it was purely cosmetic,” Glass explained, referring to the function of the steel plates. “It looks like now there might be some other utility to it. So that’s part of what they’re doing is sorting out the fix.”

Workers roped off the building’s four corners after Tuesday’s accident.

Glass then told reporters the court area was safe and that the men’s game could have been played Tuesday night if the building wasn’t expected to be full of fans.

School officials are still working

with Iowa to reschedule the game before a 72-hour deadline expires.

If that happens, the Big Ten could then determine when, and possibly where, the game should be played.

Glass isn’t worried about beating the deadline.

“We’re confident that we’ll reach a mutually acceptable time and date within the 72-hour window that we have to do so, and we’re confident that game will be here at Assembly Hall,” he said.

Indiana (14-11, 4-8) has lost three straight. The Hawkeyes (19-6, 8-4) are in third place. The Hoosiers aren’t scheduled to play at home again until March 2 when Ohio State visits.

Meanwhile, the work continues.

On Wednesday, a 135-foot crane was moved inside Assembly Hall so workers could get an up-close view of exactly what happened and what can be done to make one of college basketball’s most iconic venues safe.

Glass said the loose plates would be fixed and he expected the work to be completed before Indiana hosts its next men’s game, March 2 against Ohio State.

“The plates will probably be removed under any scenario,” Glass said. “The issue is, will they go back up in a more secure way, and that’s part of what they’re thinking about.

So we’re not going to leave them up there loose. They’ll either come off and stay off, or they’ll be adhered in a way that the engineers are 100 percent confident they won’t come down, huge snow load or not.”

Indiana officials knew the building, which first opened in 1971-72, needed work.

» INSIDE SPORTS TODAY

P.9: Red Sox DH Ortiz wants 1-year extension / P.10: BC stuns No. 1 Syracuse in OT / P. 11: Reds, Bailey agree on $105M, 6-year deal

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ONE HISTORIC KNIGHT

The last one

Stewart and Hartley join exclusive clubs in Huskies win

Erica Brancato The New York Yankees went on a 14-season playoff drought after they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1981 World Series. The Bronx Bombers snapped that drought in 1995 when the team finally returned to the postseason. Something else happened in 1995 that would change Yankees history forever: the birth of the “Core Four.”

Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada who we know as the legendary “Core Four,” all made their major league debuts as Yankees. Besides Pettitte’s few seasons in Houston, the “Core Four” has been together through it all. Each of these players were key factors in the late 1990’s Yankees dynasty that won four World Series in five years from 1996-2000.

With five World Series championships and 16 playoff berths in 18 years, the “Core Four” remains the best and most iconic group in Major League Baseball.

Pettitte made 438 career starts and won 219 games as a Yankee, while Posada had 7,150 plate appearances in the regular season as well as 492 in the post season. You can’t forget about Mo, the greatest closer in the history of baseball. I’ll be telling my grandkids one day that I’ll never forget where I was when Rivera broke down on the mound as both Jeter and Pettitte escorted him off the field in his final home game. Every baseball fan shed a few tears when reality set in that he was gone for good. History was changed forever.

As Jeter walked to the mound to get Mo, I knew I would completely lose it when Jeter retired. After he signed the one-year contract with the Yankees, in the back of my mind I knew it was over, but I managed to convince myself he would be back again for a few more years. Once the announcement came out that Jeter would officially be retiring after the 2014 baseball season the mourning set in.

Baseball hadn’t even started and I was choked up thinking about it.

We grew up with the “Core Four.” We had Jeter, Mo, Bernie Williams, Alfonso Soriano and Posada to name a few. They were the Yankees we all knew and loved. They were the players that got me into loving sports, and now it’s

» BRANCATO, page 9

By Matt Stypulkoski Associate Sports Editor HARTFORD – It didn’t take long for history to be made Wednesday night.

Within the opening minutes of a 83-35 win over UCF, both Breanna Stewart and Bria Hartley etched their names alongside some all-time Husky greats.

Stewart, who entered the night two points short of 1,000 in her career, got her bit out of the way first with a jumper just 42 seconds in. Hitting the milestone in 63 games makes her the secondfastest UConn player to accomplish the feat, tied with Svetlana Abrosimova and Rebecca Lobo, and behind only Maya Moore (55 games).

She finished the night with 23 points, 13 rebounds, which tied a career-high, and a careerhigh seven blocks.

Hartley, who needed three rebounds to notch 1,500 points, 500 rebounds and 500 assists, took a bit longer with the task. It still came quickly, though, as the senior guard grabbed the aftermath of a Stewart block just 4:06 in to join the club. She became the third to do so – alongside only Moore and Diana Taurasi.

“You can tell that Bria’s feeling confident, that I’m feeling confident,” Stewart said. “And to be able to kind of share the individual success with each other is fun.”

Beyond that, though, the night was just more of the same for top-ranked UConn (27-0, 14-0), which continued its demolition of the American Athletic Conference. Through 14 games the league’s inaugural season, the Huskies have won by an average of 37.4 points.

The Knights, which handed UConn its largest deficit of the season when they took a 7-3 lead in their first meeting, led again in this game at 2-0, but quickly went downhill from there. Without Briahanna Jackson, who scored 28 points against the Huskies on New Year’s Day but has since left STEVE QUICK/The Daily Campus the team, UCF (10-16, 3-12) struggled to score UConn’s Breanna Stewart (30) holds the ball during the Huskies’ game against the UCF Knights Wednesday night at the XL Center in Hartford. Stewart scored her 1,000th career point during the contest and helped the top-ranked UConn improve to 27-0 with a 83-35 win.

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Rolling Huskies look to sweep Owls in Philly

By Tim Fontenault Sports Editor Since losing to Louisville on Jan. 18, the UConn men’s basketball team is 6-1 with an average margin of victory 23.3 points.

The hot streak began on Jan. 21 with a 90-66 win over Temple. On Thursday, the No. 21 Huskies will go for the season sweep of the Owls at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.

UConn’s 90 points at the XL Center was the thirdhighest total of the season (101 against Detroit and 95 against Maine) and the most the Huskies (205, 8-4 American Athletic Conference) have scored in a conference game.

“To get 90 points, I don’t care who you’re playing – we’ve played Division II

teams and haven’t scored 90 points,” UConn coach Kevin Ollie said after the Jan. 21 win. “Temple has some great players over there, and a lot of pride. I love (Temple) coach Fran Dunphy to death and I think he’s going to get that team back going in the right direction.”

The Owls (7-17, 2-10) have not changed direction since that game.

Temple is 2-5 in the seven games since, however the second win came in the Owls’ last game, a 71-64 upset over then-No. 23 SMU. Temple’s win over the Mustangs came without leading rebounder Anthony Lee, who was sidelined with a knee injury. Lee, who averages 14 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, is listed as day-to-day.

In the first contest between UConn and Temple, Lee was obsolete. He scored 14 points but was held without a rebound as UConn powered its way to a 45-25 edge on the glass.

last in the conference with a margin of minus-2.6 per game.

UConn enters the game in the midst of a three-game winning streak and riding the momentum of one of its best, most trying performances of the season, an 86-81 overtime win over then-No. 20 Memphis.

Shabazz Napier, the reigning AAC Player of the Week, led the 7-17, 2-10 20-5, 8-4 Huskies in scoring Liacouras Center, Philadelphia with a career-high 34 points, moving into 9 p.m. ESPN2 eighth on the all-time scoring list with 1,688.

The Huskies rebounding Next on the list is Kemba was its biggest weakness Walker, who has 1,783. at the start of the season, Ryan Boatright also made but they are now averaging history Saturday, becoming 36.5 rebounds per game and the 48th player in UConn have a margin of plus-two. history to reach 1,000 career Meanwhile, Temple ranks points. The junior scored

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21 in the win and now has 1,020 for his career.

Despite climbing to 47th on the all-time scoring list, Boatright has had trouble scoring at times this season.

Saturday was the first time he reached 20 points all season, and he had not scored more than 15 since dropping 19 in the Dec. 31 loss at Houston.

“He might not be shooting well,” Ollie said after UConn’s win over Memphis on Saturday, “but I can never question his heart and his effort and his enthusiasm to win...Ryan has one of the biggest hearts I’ve ever been around.”

Thursday’s game tips off at 9 p.m. and will air on ESPN2.

Timothy.Fontenault@UConn.edu

Which team deserves the No. 1 ranking in college basketball?

Florida

By Dan Madigan Campus Correspondent Although the AP poll has Syracuse as No. 1 in their rankings, whether they actually are the best team in the country is certainly up for debate after losing a Boston College team with only six wins. Despite their two losses, the No. 2 team in the country, Florida, has a strong argument for being the best team in the country.

Ever since losing to UConn after Shabazz Napier’s late game heroics over two months ago, Florida has not lost and has beaten high caliber teams like Kansas, Kentucky and Memphis.

Scottie Wilbekin and UF beat stiff foes...

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» POINT/COUNTERPOINT

Dan: Syracuse has certainly had a knack to win close games like their wins against Pittsburgh and North Carolina State, but their loss to Boston College is abysmal. There is no way a team with a serious case for being No. 1 in the country can lose a game against a Boston College team that has won twice since November.

Florida, on the other hand, has lost only two games, both to ranked teams away from home.

Matt: Every team is going to lose against unranked teams, that is just how college basketball works. Last night, they weren’t able to pull it out and suffered their first loss of the year. They were off to the best start in school history and are still a very good team and very dangerous. C.J. Fair and Tyler Ennis have been great all year and ‘Cuse will continue to go to them in the future when games are on the line.

Dan: Syracuse has certainly played many talented teams in a

great conference, but this loss certainly hurts their case as No. 1 in the nation. Florida’s backbone consists of seniors Scottie Wilbekin and Patric Young, and these two have helped lead the team during tough road games and have played well enough to prevent Florida from losing to a team as bad as Boston College. This experience will not only help them now but also in March as they plan to make a deep run in the tournament.

Matt: Come Monday, although the loss hurts, I still think some writers who have votes in the national poll will vote for Syracuse. Their one loss is better than Florida’s two losses. Florida barely escaped Auburn last night as well so I think some writers will see that and still see Syracuse as a better team. Their stifling zone defense stumps a lot of teams and their play from Ennis and Fair will take this team far come March.

Wichita State

By Matt Zampini Campus Correspondent Despite the loss, I still believe a case could be made for them to be the No. 1 team in the country.

Wichita State now stands as the only undefeated team in the country, Syracuse is now right behind them with one loss and Florida, Arizona, San Diego State and St. Louis have two losses. One bump in the road for Syracuse should not determine a team’s worth.

Matthew.Zampini@UConn.edu

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