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The University is developing plans to build a technology park on North Campus. The first building is expected to be completed in 2015.
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UConn Technology Park in development
By Michael McGuigan Campus Correspondent
In order to meet the changing needs of Connecticut’s business community the University is working to develop a state of the art Technology Park in North Campus. The first building of the Technology Park will be completed in 2015, according to the UConn Office of Economic Development (OED). This building will be named the Innovation Partnership Building and provide 125 thousand square feet of space “to address needs in Connecticut’s manufacturing spheres,” the OED said. $170 million in state issued bonds will pay for the initial construction of the Technology Park. One of the questions commonly asked about the technology park is “why do we need it?” The UConn OED answers on its website that “Translating faculty and student research to commercial technology by collaborating with entrepreneurs and partnering with the private sector will strengthen our state’s economy, particularly in northeastern Connecticut. The UConn Technology Park will cement our reputation as
one of the country’s top 50 UConn resources,” according National research universities to the OED. This makes it diffifor providing intellectual cap- cult to encourage companies to ital for industry partnerships work with UConn faculty due that include collaborations with to the difficulty that can arise faculty and stuin determindents and faciliing who ties to grow our owns propresearch base. erty rights. The park will also U C o n n provide employavoids this ment opportunidifficulty ties for students by makand expand the ing it so “IP research with (Intellectual which they can Property) be involved, resulting while helping to from collabretain high-tech orative work talent in CT and by a faccreate high payulty member ing jobs in the and indusregion. try scientist A major conis jointly UConn Office owned.” cern for businesses choosing The of Economic i n to work with spiration Development for UConn’s faculty members from universiTechnology ties like UConn Park comes is who owns the intellectual from similar initiatives in other property from work created in states such as North Carolina’s collaboration with University Research Triangle Park (RTP). faculty. According to a 2006 paper “UConn owns inventions by the Research Triangle made by its employees while Foundation, “Of the several working under a grant or hundred research and science contract to UConn, or using » TECH page 3
“UConn owns inventions made by its employees while working under a grant or contract to UConn, or using UConn resources.”
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Hartford police have linked a recent shooting to the 2009 stabbing death of UConn football player Jasper Howard. WVIT-TV reports police have charged 24-yearold Rasheem Grimes with assault in the Nov. 4 shooting of Hakim Muhammad. Muhammad had recently been released from prison after serving time on charges stemming from the fight that led to Howard’s death. Police say Grimes is the brother of John Lomax III, the man who stabbed Howard and was upset that Muhammad had cooperated with police. A group of football players, including Howard, squared off with Lomax, Muhammad and others after a schoolsponsored dance on Oct. 18, 2009. Prosecutors say Lomax and Muhammad went to a car and came back with knives.
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UConn football player Jasper Howad, pictured above, was stabbed in 2009. Police have connected a Hartford shooting with his death.
Howard, of Miami, Fla., was fatally stabbed in the abdomen. It’s not immediately known if Grimes has a lawyer.
Campaign season starting on campus By Jackie Wattles Staff Writer February 28 will mark the beginning of “Elections Week,” an event showcasing the candidates running for various representative offices at UConn. This semester, Undergraduate Student Government, Graduate Student Senate, Undergraduate Student Representative to the Board of Trustees, Co-op Board of Directors, and Student Director for the UConn Foundation Board will all be holding races. Next Thursday, the verified candidates will convene in the Student Union’s North Lobby for a debate. Candidates will also put their best election foot forward by handing out fliers, running advertisements, and showcasing their policies before voting begins on March 7. USG will be holding the largest election: president and vice president, comptroller, and 30
open senate seats. The official candidates are posted on the elections.uconn. edu website, but students still have the opportunity to campaign as write-in candidates. Shiv Gandhi, the speaker of the USG Senate and candidate for USG President, said this is a common way people win elections. “Even now we have a lot of vacant senate seats,” Gandhi said. “If nobody runs, the seats stay empty.” Vacant USG Senate seats are not uncommon, and this semester does not seem to be attracting many more candidates. For example, there are 11 vacant seats representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, but only eight candidates have been officially declared. Voting begins on March 7 at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on March 11.
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Aerial ropes course coming to Mansfield By Griffin Colopy Campus Correspondent
Mansfield will soon be home to a new aerial ropes course, possibly as soon as this spring. According to Curt Hirsch, the Mansfield zoning agent, Mansfield resident Lynn Stoddard and her husband Christopher Kueffner, plan on building a rope challenge course in the woods off the south side of Storrs Road (Route 195). Mansfield Zoning Commission documents put the location of the course about a quarter mile from Baxter Road and approximately three miles away from the University of Connecticut Storrs campus. Stoddard says the project will consist of five separate courses with varying degrees of difficulty. Each of the five courses will
be made up of 10 rope-based elements such as wobbly bridges, zip-lines and platforms, all of which are mounted on trees and suspended in the air. According to Stoddard, the most difficult of the five courses will have rope structures as high as 60 feet off the ground. “You really need to be in good shape for the high one,” she said. The course is perfectly safe, according to Stoddard, who said it follows all guidelines set by the Association for Challenge Course Technology. Stoddard said there would be mandatory safety equipment and safety lessons where climbers learn how to operate the equipment. The aerial rope course is educational as well as physical, said Stoddard. The couple worked with the National Resource
Conservation Service, which is concerned about the environa branch of the United States ment as well as staying active.” Department of Agriculture, to According to the Mansfield map out the Z o n i n g different vegDepartment etation in the statement of use area. form, the projThere will be ect spans more signs that teach than 10 acres of people about forest but affects forest ecology about 1.25 acres and conservawith structures tion as well as that will cause trails through no harm to the the woods for trees. those who’d Hirsch said rather walk there was very than climb, little work for said Stoddard. Lynn Stoddard him to do on “We thought the project since Mansfield resident almost none it would be a good way to of it is in an help preserve enclosed space. the forest and promote physical However, the proposed parkactivity,” Stoddard said. “We’re ing lot will be built near an
“We thought it would be a good way to help preserve the forest and promote physical activity,”
inland wetland so he needed to make sure it followed the Inland Wetland guidelines. After passing these guidelines the project gained the Zoning Commissions initial approval. Kueffner has experience with outdoor projects such as this. He also owns the Merrow Corn Maze at 3 Merrow Road. The maze is used to grow corn for livestock, as well as to teach the public about energy conservation, according to their website. Stoddard said she expects a lot of business to come from UConn because of how close the course is, in addition to the recent construction of Storrs Center, which should bring more interested people. Kueffner and Stoddard plan on reaching out to student organizations such as fraternities,
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UConn Physics Colloquium 4 to 5 p.m. Gant Science Complex, P-38 Professor Nora Berrah, from the Western Michigan University Department of Physics, , will present: “Probing Matter from Within Using Ultra-Intense and Ultra-Fast X-Rays from the LCLS Free Electron Laser.”
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Malloy, UConn president seek Stamford expansion
STAMFORD (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and University of Connecticut President Susan Herbst have announced a plan to expand the university’s Stamford campus by adding programs, faculty and student housing. The Hearst Connecticut Media Group reports (http://bit. ly/13l7M6t ) that Herbst said Wednesday the university wants to attract resident students to join those who commute to the Stamford campus. She says that will require university residences. Malloy, a former mayor of Stamford, said the location of the residences or timeline for building them has not been set. The state is seeking public-private partnerships for the project. The state’s capital budget is $5 million for Stamford campus housing over two years. The Stamford project is part of a state initiative to boost science, technology and engineering at UConn.
After snow, Bridgeport cars towed, owners furious
BRIDGEPORT (AP) — About 400 car owners will have to pay Bridgeport $74,000 in parking and towing fees from the Feb. 8-9 snow storm that buried much of the Northeast. The Connecticut Post reports (http://bit.ly/YcUDuL ) that city officials say it’s the price for defying snow emergency parking rules, blocking streets from plows and isolating neighborhoods. But many residents say Bridgeport did a poor job communicating those rules and that officials should be more understanding when enforcing the regulations. Sonia Moncrieffe told Mayor Bill Finch and the city’s public works staff at a recent hearing that they are shameful. Her husband said no one knocked on his door to allow him to move the car before it was towed. Finch said crews need to move quickly because the city spends $175 an hour for equipment.
Conn. bill allows court advocates in animal cases
HARTFORD (AP) — Some Connecticut lawmakers want animal advocates allowed in court to act on behalf of an animal that’s part of a criminal or civil case. On Thursday, they urged support for a bill that would permit an advocate in cases where an animal’s welfare or custody is the subject of a court proceeding, including animal cruelty cases. Last week, state police arrested two men in connection with the shooting of two cows at a North Stonington farm. They were charged with cruelty to animals and other crimes. One of the cows had to be euthanized. The owner of the cows, Asa Palmer, said such cases need to be taken more seriously by the courts. Rep. Diana Urban said acts of animal cruelty can be a sign of future violence against people.
Caregiver arrested in Conn. woman’s disappearance
WEST HARTFORD (AP) — A West Hartford caregiver has been arrested after an 88-year-old woman disappeared while in her care and was later found lying in a snowbank. Investigators say Salomat Nishonova waited two hours to report the woman missing to her family and lied to police about when she had last seen the woman. Authorities say the elderly woman suffered from dementia. A camera filmed her leaving the West Hartford senior housing complex around 3 a.m. Thursday. She was suffering from hypothermia and cuts to her hand and foot when she was found several hours later. Nishonova is charged with reckless endangerment and interfering with an officer. It was not immediately clear whether she has an attorney.
Police: Conn. woman leaves kids in car to shoplift
SOUTH WINDSOR (AP) — Police say a Manchester woman accused of shoplifting left her two young children locked in a car while she went into the store. Authorities say officers who responded to the call from store security at a Gap Kids in South Windsor found that the woman had locked the children in the car without leaving the engine running to keep it warm on Wednesday when temperatures were near freezing. Twenty-six-year-old Sharmerra Canty is charged with risk of injury to a minor and larceny. She was released on $5,000 bond. A phone number for Canty could not be found. South Windsor police said arrangements were made for a relative to take custody of the children, who are 1 and 3 years old.
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Friday, February 22, 2013
A long history surrounds Jonathan By Patrick McGowan Campus Correspondent He is one of UConn’s most well known figures, attends many sporting and school events, and his face is on the floor of Gampel Pavilion. Jonathan the Husky was selected as UConn’s mascot by a student poll in 1935. The job of taking care of Jonathan has been done by the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity since 1970. On a normal day, Jonathan will wake up and go for a walk with two members of Alpha Phi Omega’s Husky Committee, the 15-person crew whose job it is to take care of him. “Monday through Friday a handler goes to his host family and takes him for a walk,” said Meghan Colletta, co-chairman of the Husky Committee. “Sometimes he’ll need a walk around dinnertime too because he’s really active.” If he is going to a game or an event, two members of Alpha Phi Omega will pick him up, deck him out in his UConn vest, and take him to the venue. The location of Jonathan’s host family is a secret to all but a few members of Alpha Phi Omega, since rival schools have been known to steal mascots prior to big games. “There is a maximum of 20 people who know where he is,” said Colletta. Even in the busy life of a university mascot, however, Jonathan does find some time to
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Jonathan the Husky tailgates at a football game in this Sept. 20, 2008 photo. Jonathan the Husky has been UConn’s mascot since selected by students in 1935.
relax. “He listens to 95.7 most of the time. I’ll walk in and he’ll be listening to Justin Bieber and playing with his toys,” said Colletta. When it comes time for Jonathan to retire, a new Jonathan can come from a variety of places. Some have been donated, such as the current Husky, Jonathan XIII. Others have been purchased, but regardless of where he comes from, certain specifications must always be met. “There can’t be any wolf in his lineage three lines back, he has to
be at least 75% Siberian Husky, and if he is not pure Siberian Husky, he can only be Samoyed or Akita,” said Colletta. “They don’t have to have blue eyes, but they are a plus.” Special training is also required to learn how to deal with large crowds, something that the current Jonathan is very good at. “He really does know he’s famous,” said Colletta. “We call him sassy, because he does what he wants, when he wants.” Not all Jonathans have been the right fit for the job. Jonathan V, who served in the early 60’s,
Lecturer points to racism in Harry Potter
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Nature of science fiction discusses race in unseen ways By Christopher Kelly Campus Correspondent Eric Hamako from the University of Massachusetts Amherst came to speak to UConn students and faculty Wednesday about the increasing popularity of racist movies. Racism in this case is referring to stereotypes or what “Psychology Today” calls “empirical generalizations.” These generalizations stem from what may be or may have been true for a number of people, but do not extend to every member of a group. Following this understanding of stereotypes, Dictionary.com defines racism as, “a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one’s own race is superior and has the right to rule others.” Hamako, who has a master’s degree in mass communication from Stanford and is half-Japanese and half-Jewish, lectures on the position of multiracial Americans in society. His lecture, “Harry Potter and the Mistaken Myth of the Mixed-Race Messiah,” addresses the polar opposite of the overt racism that was so prevalent in pre-Civil Rights Movement America: mass media subtle projections of stereotypes. “Sci-fi, fantasy movies talk in code so that you can talk about mixed-ethnics without
realizing you’re talking about satanic-like villain being vanit” he said. quished by a good messiahHamako sees society’s views like hero. Hamako takes this of multiracial people as based a step further by interpreton the “old-view” and the “new ing the heroes and villains of view.” The “old” mixed-race most movies as being in some view was filled with negative form mixed-race; to use the stereotypes; hybrid degeneracy, Harry Potter example, Harry dysfunctional and Voldemort family oriare both gin, pollutmixed-blood. ing whiteness Voldemort repand threats to resents the old communities view and Harry of color and represents the whites are all new – vanquishtraits his preing the inconvevious audinient old racist ences have view. proposed as After prefalling in this senting numercategory. The ous examples “new” mixedof multiracial race view is and messianic full of posihints throughout tive stereoHarry Potter, types; mixedEric Hamako which he conrace people cedes were University of likely not made are “best of both worlds,” Massachusetts on purpose, but open-minded, have instead kinder, more become a funattractive and damental part of allegedly “the end of racism” Western storytelling, Hamako This is a point that Hamako concluded by inferring that does not support. the worries of society stem He advised, “We should from anxieties about race and, always ask, ‘if mixed-race is “Hollywood movies are trybetter, better than what?’” ing to resolve people’s anxiet Most Western stories, ies by pitting stories about the Hamako believes, are based off old mixed-race against the new Christian models, most impor- mixed-race.” tantly the Messianic story. Many movies feature an evil Christopher.Kelly@UConn.edu
“Sci-fi, fantasy movies talk in code so that you can talk about mixed-ethnics without realizing you’re talking about it.”
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became frightened and skittish in the presence of many people, and had to be retired early. Jonathan is one of the most recognizable symbols of the University, and in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy, Jonathan and Alpha Phi Omega made the trip to Newtown to visit some of the children along with the men’s basketball team. “The kids and moms were so excited to see him and pet him,” said Colletta. “They all knew who he was.”
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sororities and the Student Union Board of Governors at UConn to involve students. According to Stoddard, this will also mean job opportunities at the course for UConn students who are interested. “Our course is different from other outdoors courses because no one needs a reservation,” said Stoddard. “Anyone can show up at any time.” Hirsch said some minor concerns have been raised about the traffic and noise the course will generate but there have been no official objections. Stoddard said they have received great feedback from the community and believe it’s something Mansfield needs. “The biggest obstacle has been financing,” said Stoddard, who estimates the cost of engineering and construction to be approximately half a million dollars. According to Stoddard a lot of this money is going toward evaluating the 10 acres of land and removing dead or dying trees. Despite the financial challenge, Stoddard said she expects the course will be up and running by either spring or, at the latest, by summer. “We’re super excited, this is great for the community and we’ve been really happy with the response,” Stoddard said. According to Stoddard they haven’t decided on a name for the course yet and suspect it may be something like Upper Limits, “But we’re open to any ideas,” she said.
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Friday, February 22, 2013
Peterson screams, then gets 38 years
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Drew Peterson — the swaggering Chicago-area policeman who gained notoriety after his fourth wife vanished — lost his characteristic cool in court Thursday, screaming out his innocence before a judge sentenced him to 38 years in prison for the murder of a previous wife. “I did not kill Kathleen!” Peterson shouted, leaning into a courtroom microphone and emphasizing each of the five words. Without missing a beat, his dead wife’s sister, Susan Doman, shouted back, “Yes, you did! You liar!” before the judge ordered sheriff’s deputies to remove her from the courtroom. For years, Peterson had casually dismissed and even joked about suggestions he killed his third wife, Kathleen Savio, or that he was behind the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson. His sudden explosion of fury Thursday as he stepped up to address the judge who would
sentence him for Savio’s 2004 death left spectators gasping. Lead state prosecutor James Glasgow said it exposed the real Drew Peterson — the one more than capable of murder. “We all got an opportunity to see a psychopath reveal himself in open court,” Glasgow told reporters shortly after Thursday’s hearing. “That shrill ... screech. ... That’s the guy that killed Kathy.” Illinois does not have the death penalty, and the 59-yearold Peterson had faced a maximum 60-year prison term. Judge Edward Burmila gave him four years’ credit for time he has served since his 2009 arrest. After starting his statement with the startling scream, Peterson went on for 30 more minutes, continuing in mostly hushed tones, crying and trying to regain his composure at times. His voice quivered and his hands were shaking as he reached for a glass of water. “I loved Kathy. She was a good mom,” he said, tearing up. “She did not deserve to die. But she died in an accident.”
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Drew Peterson’s defense team from left, Joseph Lopez, David Peilet, and Steve Greenberg, talk to reporters after Will County Judge Edward Burmila rejected their retrial motion for Peterson, and then sentencing Peterson to 38 years in prison for the 2004 murder of his third wife Kathleen Savio Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Joliet, Ill.
Savio’s death was initially ruled an accident, after neighbors found the 40-year-old aspiring nurse’s body in a dry bathtub at home. It was Stacy
Peterson’s 2007 disappearance that prompted authorities to take another look at Savio’s death and eventually reclassify it as a homicide. Drew Peterson
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy leapfrogged the General Assembly and his own task force Thursday, announcing a package of gun control proposals in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, including a ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines, universal background checks and expansion of Connecticut’s assault weapons ban. The Democrat, who has expressed frustration with the pace of the General Assembly’s promised bipartisan response to the Newtown massacre and questioned whether a legislative task force can even reach a deal on gun control, riled Republicans who said Malloy was offering nothing novel. Some accused him of trying to grab headlines on the same day Vice President Joe Biden was in the state speaking at a Danbury gun violence prevention forum and, in the process, making it more difficult to ultimately pass a bipartisan agreement. “There’s nothing new here. We’ve literally heard every one of these things,” said House Minority Leader Lawrence Cafero Jr., R-Norwalk. “These are exactly the kind of things we’ve been discussing and talking about since we came into session.” Malloy had encouraged his own Sandy Hook task force to work deliberately, giving them until mid-March to produce some preliminary recommendations about guns, mental health and school security changes in light of the shooting that left 20 first graders and six educators dead on Dec. 14, and promising to understand if they need more time. In fact, state lawmakers had given themselves a speedier time frame, planning to come up with a package of reforms for a vote by late February. Legislative leaders now predict a vote will happen in early March. “If we’ve got a complete package ready to vote on by the first, second week of March, that’s by
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At Caracas’ military hospital, the only outward signs that President Hugo Chavez is a patient inside are the motorcades that come and go and the soldiers standing guard, some of them wearing red berets. A poster with a large photo of Chavez smiling sits atop the Dr. Carlos Arvelo Military Hospital, but it has been there since long before the socialist leader was admitted upon his return from his latest cancer treatment in Cuba. Some of the president’s supporters shout “Viva Chavez!” and “He’s back!” as they drive past the hospital, which this week has become the new center of attention in Chavez’s 21-month-long cancer struggle. The government provided an update on Chavez’s condition Thursday night, saying that he remained at the hospital and that “the medical treatment for the fundamental illness continues without presenting significant adverse effects.” Information Minister Ernesto Villegas read the statement on television, saying that a “respiratory insufficiency” that arose in the weeks after the surgery “persists and its tendency has not been favorable, thus it continues to be treated.” The government has said Chavez is breathing through a tracheal tube. “The patient remains in communication with his relatives, with the political team of his government and in close cooperation with his medical team,” Villegas said, adding that Chavez “keeps clinging to Christ, with a maximum will to live.” The government hasn’t released a single photo of Chavez since his arrival in Caracas on Monday, and that has led some Venezuelans to question whether he’s actually in the hospital. Others insist he is there, just out of sight while undergoing treatment. “There, where you see that
is also a suspect in the disappearance of Stacy Peterson — who was 23-years-old when she vanished — but he hasn’t been charged in her case.
parks operating in the United States today, RTP is the only one that ranks among the largest and successfully growing parks along a number of leading indicators, including the total size of the park, number of employees, buildings/square footage available, employee and company growth.” This success is something UConn hopes to achieve with the development of its own Technology Park. According to the OED surrounding communities will benefit as a result of the Technology Park due to increased taxes paid by individuals who work in the park. According to the town of Mansfield the average income in Mansfield is $61,897, whereas the national average income in a tech park is $75,000 according to the UConn OED. This makes it so surrounding towns, such as Mansfield’s standard of living are likely to go up as a result of the tech park.
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All eyes on Venezuelan Malloy unveils his own Conn. gun control hospital, no sign of Chavez
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Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy speaks at a gun violence conference in Danbury, Conn., Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013. The conference was held near Newtown, Conn. where 26 lives were lost in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, was organized by members of the state’s congressional delegation is to push President Barack Obama’s gun control proposals.
no means anything but a success,” said Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, R-Fairfield. “I think all sides are working towards that.” Malloy was unapologetic for pushing his gun ideas early, and said that focusing on the timing of his package rather than the substance “is right out of the NRA playbook,” referring to the National Rifle Association. “What I’m trying to make sure is, that we’re keeping our eye on the ball and I believe that this document, this discussion, this approach, keeps our eye on the ball,” he said. Malloy’s five-point proposal was welcome news to gun control advocates, who applauded and cheered before he spoke with reporters Thursday afternoon. Unlike other proposals to ban high-capacity magazines, Malloy’s plan gives individuals with magazines that can feed more than 10 rounds until Oct. 1 to sell them out of state, turn them over to local law enforcement or permanently modify them so they no longer hold more than 10 rounds.
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His package also requires people who lawfully purchased military-style, semi-automatic weapons prior to the proposed ban until Oct. 1 to register them with the state police and obtain a permit and certificate of possession. Robert Crook, a state gun rights advocate and executive director of the Coalition of Connecticut Sportsmen, said most of Malloy’s ideas were expected, adding that the magazine limit will turn semiautomatic weapons into useless paperweights. The only unexpected thing, Crook said, was the governor unveiling his plan now. “I was just amazed that he preached the committee process and that special task force stuff and suddenly he reversed,” Crook said. “I’m not sure if that’s politics or he just thought they were going too slow or what it is. I’m just quietly amazed, that’s all.” Other parts of Malloy’s proposal would: — Expand permits to cover more guns. — Make individuals convicted of any offense involving a firearm, the use of force or threat
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A man hangs a banner showing a picture of Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez outside the Military Hospital, where Chavez is allegedly receiving treatment, in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013. The banner reads in Spanish “Chavez is not a man, he is a people who advances. We will live and triumph.”
balcony, the president is there,” said Juan Carlos Hernandez, a street vendor who pointed to the ninth floor, where Chavez is said to be staying. Hernandez, who sells snacks from a stand with a parasol, said he used to work as a military police officer and provided security at the hospital from 2004 to 2006. He said the ninth floor has a special wing with various rooms where important people are typically taken for treatment, including generals and other military officers. The special wing of the hospital has its own private elevator, Hernandez said. “The patients are more protected because not everybody passes by.” Caravans of SUVs escorted by troops on motorcycles have arrived and left in recent days, carrying officials including Vice President Nicolas Maduro and National Assembly President Diosdado Cabello, who are among the few who say they have seen Chavez at the hospital. Among the luxury vehicles bringing visitors was a metallic green Bentley, and those stopping by the hospital have report-
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Comics
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Lazy Girl by Michelle Penney
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Delta Epsilon Psi sponsored Chai Time this week, where students were able to enjoy some tea and discuss pertinent contemporary issues affecting the South Asian community.
by Brian Ingmanson
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Horoscopes
by Brian Ingmanson
Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Draw upon hidden resources. Provide excellent service. Accept a generous offer. You’re gaining authority. Review priorities and contemplate your next move. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- A spiritual advisor keeps you on the right path. Share your experience with somebody to whom it would make a difference. Your friends are really there for you. Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Consider new opportunities in your career, perhaps by completely reinventing your goals. Make time to help others. What goes around comes around. Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Travel and romance both look good for the next two days. Expand your options. There’s no shortage of information. Learn quickly from a loved one. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- There’s action and change going on at work. List options, review considerations and choose. Use top quality materials. Have someone else write your bio. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Brainstorm brilliant ideas with your team of hotshot experts. Unleash imagination. Write a love letter to your future self. Let friends teach you. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Add some passion and spice to your workplace. The place is bustling with busy innovation. The impossible looks easy. Explore streets you seldom visit. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Make something beautiful with plenty of love. Your intuition is getting recognized. Love is a growing possibility over the next couple of days. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Getting in touch with your spiritual side clears your mind. It’s easier to clear up family issues. Play with long-range plans. Maintain optimism. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Fun is in the air. Now’s a great time to let go of old upsets and create new possibilities with loved ones. They help you achieve the next level. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- A to-do list helps with tasks. Start by checking off projects closest to your heart. At the end of the day, delegate or erase those you’re never going to do. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- You’re in a time crunch, as you race around getting things done. Luckily, you’re good at this. It gets easier as the day goes by. Have fun with it.
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New insight to colonial life
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Michelle Coughlin, an independent scholar, presented her research into colonial times through the study of Mehetable Chandler Coit’s diary at the Women’s Center on Thursday afternoon. The diary enteries show a more liberal depiction of the time that could be over looked.
By Zarrin Ahmed Staff Writer Independent scholar and former editor Michelle Coughlin presented a reconstruction of the life of Mehetable Chandler Coit at the Women’s Center on Thursday, demonstrating how research into early American diaries is providing new insight into American life. Titled “One Colonial Woman’s World,” the book and presentation Coughlin created was based on her initial research into early New England diaries. She said she was disappointed to find only a few diaries by women, but reasoned that this was due to the fact that early women either did not have the time or education to pursue journal-keeping. When she first read a few journal accounts published by Coit’s great great granddaughters in
1895, she began her research into Coit’s life. Tracking the published records to Yale, Coughlin found that the university held two letters written by Coit herself and 20 more written by Coit’s relatives. The donor of the letters was Elizabeth Anderson, who Coughling found was still alive at the age of 95. After writing a letter, she discovered that Anderson had forgotten where she placed the diary, but she called Anderson’s nephew in Long Island, who told her that he had the journal. The diary, Coughlin said, contained a variety of poems, medical remedies and recipes that were not included in the published version of the diary. These entries were arranged thematically rather than chronologically and documented external events in brief words, lacking much emotion. This is because Coit, like other Puritans,
Evening with Gronk canceled
By Focus Staff
Rob Gronkowski’s Feb. 28 lecture at Jorgensen has been cancelled, SUBOG announced yesterday afternoon on Jorgensen’s website.
When SUBOG announced this year’s spring concert featuring Kendrick Lamar and Steve Aoki last week, ticket information wasn’t available yet. That has changed now, and here’s how to get your tickets. General admission (floor) tickets will run $25 for students and $35 for guests; actual seats in Gampel will cost $15 for students, $25 for guests, with 5,000 total tickets allotted. Just like the last few years, tickets will be given out via a time slot lottery for UConn students. For the ability to buy up to four tickets to the show, lottery tickets will be given out in the Student Union mall 10 a.m.-4 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday and in Student Union room 307 on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Lottery numbers will be randomly assigned time slots in groups of 50 (as in tickets one through 50 will have their own slot, a different one
tions. Coughlin saw this as evidence that although the Puritan lifestyle was strict, they did want rehabilitation and believed in second chances. Coit held relationships with people from Newport, R.I., and East Hampton, N.Y., which showed that Coit was linked to a wider world. She also quoted political works, demonstrating that she engaged with ideas of personal and political freedoms. Though much emotion was exempt from the diaries, the letters that Coughlin was able to read gave a glimpse into the personality of Coit. The diary itself, however, is one of the earliest references to early New England life that uncovers a few unknown truths about Puritan life and the life of women.
Zarrin.AHmed@UConn.edu
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SUBOG is trying to reschedule the lecture for later in the semester. If it is rescheduled, all tickets from Feb. 28 will be honored; if it is not rescheduled, all tickets will be refunded.
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focused greatly on how God works in the world by recording events outside of their own emotions. She pointed out a shift in diary writing that the audience found interesting: though we consider diaries a place to pour out emotions and thoughts, they were used for life records for a long time. Coughlin discovered things about Puritan life that most people tend to either overlook or not associate with the people and religion. For example, most of the recipes in the journal were of desserts and alcoholic beverages. In fact, Coit’s father was punished for illegally selling beer without a permit and for allowing singing and fiddling to occur at midnight. Coughlin also went on to explain that even though he had to pay fines, he was appointed constable shortly after and was in charge of preventing the selling of alcohol illegally and disrup-
for tickets 50-100, etc.); each timeslot will cover an hour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 7 and 8. Remaining tickets, if any, will go on sale March 8 through March 29. Tickets won’t be available the day of the show. Timeslots will be posted for all numbers March 4-6 in the Daily Campus, the Student Union and SUBOG’s website. Students can only line up on March 7th and 8th at the Student Union Box Office during their timeslot (unless they miss theirs, after which they can buy at any time) and can only purchase four tickets total. Students cannot buy more guest tickets than student tickets; while credit cards will be accepted, SUBOG would prefer cash and Husky Bucks. Tickets will not be made available to the public at any time. All guests must attend with UConn students possessing valid IDs, which will be checked.
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This 1977 image by 20th Century-Fox’s Film Corporation shows, from left, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill in a scene from “Star Wars” in 1977. Having recently purchased the “Star Wars” franchise, the Walt Disney Co. is shifting the films into hyperdrive.
By Alex Sferrazza Campus Correspondent In what was arguably the most surprising / not that surprising showbiz announcement in years, The Walt Disney Co. announced the development of “Star Wars: Episode VII,” a theatrical sequel to 1983’s “Return of the Jedi”, immediately after going public with the news that the mouse house had agreed to purchase George Lucas’s production company Lucasfilm Ltd. Since that time various facts and rumors have been scattered across the interwebs. Here’s what we know so far: The film is tentatively scheduled for a target release in 2015 although it is possible that the film will be released at a later date. The screenplay is being written by Oscar winning screenwriter Michael Arndt, known for his acclaimed work in films such as “Little Miss Sunshine” and “Toy Story 3.” The director for the film is (thank God) J.J. Abrams, a fanboy favorite who has directed blockbuster films including “Mission Impossible: III,” “Super 8” and 2009’s “Star Trek,” as well as produced some of TV’s biggest dramas including “Lost,” “Fringe” and “Alias.” “Star Wars” creator George Lucas will serve on the production side as well in the role of creative consultant. John Williams, the Oscar winning composer of all six previous “Star Wars” films has expressed interest in returning to score the film. However this is far from set in stone. Director J.J. Abrams has worked with composer Michael Giacchino on most past projects, (Giacchino also provided the music for the
Disney Parks “Star Wars” attraction “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue”). Williams, on the other hand, has only composed four film scores in the past six years and has not provided the music to a non Spielberg directed film since 2005’s “Memoirs of a Geisha,” not to mention the maestro’s age (Williams recently turned 81 this month). All main actors from the original trilogy (Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher) have expressed interest in reprising their roles, (with many reports heavily suggesting that Ford is already a lock). According to a recent interview with Hamill (Luke Skywalker), the characters of Luke, Han Solo and Princess Leia are currently in the script and that meetings have been arranged between the actors and the studio. Hamill went on to say that if he or his costars decline to return, they will not be recast and will instead be written out of the script. Since he has not met with the writers yet, Hamill assumes at this point that the sequel trilogy will feature the offspring of the original trilogy’s main cast with Luke Skywalker playing a role in the same vein as Obi-Wan Kenobi did in the original trilogy. Other “Star Wars” actors have also expressed interest in reprising their roles including Billy Dee Williams, Ewan McGregor and Samuel L. Jackson. Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) will likely feature in the plot. Back in 2004, reports surfaced that Mayhew’s contract for “Revenge of the Sith,” contained clauses contracting the actor for additional films should a sequel trilogy ever be made. While the dark side still clouds many mysteries behind “Star Wars: Episode VII,” all will be revealed soon enough. Let’s just hope Jar-Jar’s not in it.
Alex.Sferrazza@UConn.edu
An important concept in creating a Green Economy is the elimination of waste. For most of us, the act of throwing material away is such an ingrained activity that we have never questioned it. Since childhood we have been taught to simply toss unwanted objects into a waste bin, after which they will magically disappear. The reality, of course, is that all of our waste – and there is a lot of it – ends up in landfills or is burned, if it isn’t simply released into the environment as litter. None of these endpoints are desirable for a healthy environment. Perhaps surprisingly, the largest overall contributor to landfills is not plastic packaging or paper wrapping – its actually food scraps. According to the website for the film Dive!, a documentary about food waste, in America we toss out an astonishing 96 billion pounds of food every year. Of course, the first priority in handling food waste is to prevent generating it in the first place, through efforts like efficient distribution and allocating leftovers to soup kitchens. However, there is also much that can also be done with the waste that is currently being piling up in landfills. As the saying goes among Green Economy advocates, “waste is a verb, not a noun”. This means that waste is not a necessity – it occurs only when we fail to utilize the products that we generate. A Green Economy would be comprised of “closed loops”, where the “waste” of one economic process would be the “food” of the next process. In 2011, the Connecticut legislature took an exciting step toward creating just such a closed loop with food waste. The law requires that all commercial food producers (mostly restaurants and grocery stores) that produce over 104 tons of scraps annually must send the waste to a food waste-to-energy facility. Paul Sellew, CEO of just such a facility in Massachusetts, called the Connecticut law “the best regulatory policy we have seen in the U.S.” The law has already gone into effect in theory, but the food producers will not need to comply until the state builds two new facilities for handling the waste. The timeline for the construction of these facilities is not clear, although it seems that plans are still in the early stages. Despite this, the state stands to reap huge benefits from redirecting tons of waste out of landfills, and using a previously unused material as a new source of free electricity. Luckily, it seems that there were intelligent lawmakers behind the drafting language of the Connecticut bill. A 2011 article in The Connecticut Mirror explains: “Instead of just mandating recycling, it stipulates that within six months of food waste recycling facilities actually being up and running, grocery stores, food processors, wholesalers and distributors within 20 miles of them would have to begin separating their food scraps and taking them there. That of course guarantees that whoever builds a food waste recycling facility will have the product to support it.” We can be proud of our state for taking the lead on closing the food waste cycle - and can take this opportunity to encourage our representatives to take further steps toward a no-waste economy.
Kelsey.2.Sullivan@UConn.edu
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Drink Of The Weekend
The Oscars
Friday, February 22, 2013
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Jessica Chastain, as Maya, a member of the elite team of spies and military operatives who secretly devoted themselves to finding Osama Bin Laden in Columbia Pictures’, “Zero Dark Thirty,” directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
By Brendon Field Campus Correspondent This year’s Oscars, to be presented Sunday, have more hotly contested awards than the last three or four combined. Here are my predictions for each of the major categories.
Best Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis (“Lincoln”) is the clear favorite, and he absolutely deserves it. However, he has already won twice, and only two people have won three times or more (Katherine Hepburn and Jack Nicholson). Dark horses are Joaquin Phoenix (“The Master”) and Bradley Cooper (“Silver
Linings Playbook”). Phoenix was the most praised part of “The Master.” Some voters may swing his way after it was shut out of Best Picture and Best Director, but not enough, this one will go to Day-Lewis. Best Actress: Jessica Chastain (“Zero Dark Thirty”) and Jennifer Lawrence (“Silver Linings Playbook”) look to be fighting for this one, after they both won the Golden Globe. But I think Emmanuelle Riva (“Amour”) who played a stroke victim struggling to maintain her relationship as well as her will to live will pull out a surprise victory. That is the type of role the Academy adores, not to mention she’s the oldest Best Actress nominee in Oscar history. Best Supporting Actor: Originally this was a lock for Phillip Seymour Hoffman (“The Master”), but Tommy Lee Jones (“Lincoln”) entered the picture in November. Then Christoph Waltz (“Django Unchained”) won the Golden Globe. As for Robert DeNiro (“Silver Linings Playbook”) and Alan Arkin (“Argo”), they’re both too awesome to ever be ruled out. From what I’ve read, there seems to be a lot of affection for “Silver Linings Playbook,” and seeing as it has nominations in all four acting categories, the Academy may be inclined to give it at least one win. This would the most ideal place, so I’ll go with DeNiro. Best Supporting Actress: Anne Hathaway. Best Director: For once, this one
Lesser known, not less
By Joe O’Leary Focus Editor
By now, the biggest Oscar categories have been dissected thoroughly by critics. The second biggest have too. But there are a few left whose remains haven’t been picked too thoroughly, and some people may have Oscar pools or ballots they’re entering to win some cash. Hopefully, these picks will help you get paid. However, as always these are educated guesses about an arbitrary award handed out based on 5,000 votes, so they might not be perfect. Best Animated Feature: OK, OK, I know, this one’s been done before. But 2012 was a great year for animation, and it shouldn’t be forgotten so soon. While “Brave” wasn’t Pixar’s best, it was a sweet mother-and-daughter fairy tale that was beautifully animated. It’s got two stablemates from parent company Disney: “Wreck-It Ralph” and “Frankenweenie.” “Ralph” has a legitimate shot at the award as Walt Disney Pictures’ latest picture captured some old-school storytelling magic while making a modern-meets-
classic gaming reunion full of surprises. Unfortunately, “Frankenweenie” and its fellow stop-motion nominees “ParaNorman” and “The Pirates! Band of Misfits” only serve as a sad reminder of last year’s financial failures, though all three (especially “Norman”) are legitimately good films. Best Foreign Language Film: So… I don’t know a lot about this year’s foreign films, but when I try to pick this category based on research I’ve never picked it right. “Amour” has the advantage of its Best Picture nomination, but that seems too obvious. “No” from Chile has Gael Garcia Bernal, who I have heard of before, so it’s in the running. The Norwegian “KonTiki” is a historical adventure, up the Academy’s alley. “A Royal Affair” has the guy playing Hannibal in the new “Hannibal” NBC TV series. It might be out of the running. But “War Witch” is the clear winner as it is “from” Canada but was shot in the Congo. Two countries for the price of one! Best Animated Short Film: I’ve been following this
one for years. It’s a shame Don Hertzfeldt’s “It’s Such A Beautiful Day” didn’t make it in, but apparently this one’s chosen by a very, very strange group of voters. Disney’s “Paperman” and The Simpsons’ “The Longest Daycare” aren’t sure things, as the other three- “Adam and Dog,” “Fresh Guacamole” and “Head over Heels”- have their own unique styles that could win a more contested vote. “Paperman” does have the advantage. It’s on Youtube and aired in front of “Wreck-It Ralph” in theaters. It’s absolutely fantastic in 2D, but the false-2D animation style truly pops best in the third dimension. Best Original Score/Song: These celebrate one of my favorite parts of film, the music. The scores for “Anna Karenina,” “Argo,” “Life of Pi,” Lincoln” and “Skyfall” all cohered to their respective films’ styles, but all five were wonderful (they make great study/work music, too). My favorite was Mychel Danna’s fantastic soundtrack to “Pi.” It’s diverse, dramatic and
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doesn’t depend on who will win Best Picture, kind of. Steven Spielberg (“Lincoln”) is the favorite. The last time he won was “Schindler’s List” and “Lincoln” is certainly his best film since. But Ang Lee could win for “Life of Pi,” which was very innovative stylistically and visually. It’s a toss up, but I’ll go with Spielberg because “Lincoln” has a higher chance of winning the grand prize, and that always seems to be a criteria. Best Picture: “Argo” has the momentum, the accolades, the admirers and everything needed to take this one home, except a directorial nomination for Ben Affleck. The last time a film won Best Picture without being nominated for Best Director was 1989 and, prior to that, 1932. “Lincoln” is definitely a favorite, as the Academy loves historical films and its political message is relevant. “Zero Dark Thirty” could win if wasn’t clouded in controversy, which the Academy prefers to avoid. “Silver Linings Playbook” is the heartwarming charmer, which has been slowly acquiring buzz over the last two months. “Amour” and “Les Miserables” are longshots, but not long enough to be completely ruled out. If there’s one thing the Academy likes to do, it’s play it safe, which is why I think Best Picture will go to “Lincoln.”
Brendon.Field@UConn.edu
Bests of Best Picture
By Maurilio Amourim Campus Correspondent
The Departed: When I think of Oscar snubs, the first person that comes to mind is Martin Scorsese. Most of his movies are on the top 250 IMDB list, but almost all of his movies have been robbed of a Best Picture award to a movie that neither went on to be a critic or fan classic. Finally, justice was served in 2006 with “The Departed.” Leonardo DiCaprio plays an state police officer who is undercover in Jack Nicholson’s Irish mob. At the same time, Jack Nicholson raised Matt Damon like a son and sent him to be his inside man in the state police when he grew up. Eventually, the two find out there is a rat on both sides and they begin to look for each other. An ensemble cast, great directing and an impressive script all come together to make this one of the greatest films ever. Gladiator: Russell Crowe plays Maximus, a Roman general who is betrayed, left for dead after the murder of his
family, and then taken for a slave and sold into the gladiator games. I don’t believe that the story is actually true, but “Gladiator” works as a somewhat accurate depiction of ancient Rome. Filled with intense action scenes, an outstanding cast and plenty of quotable lines, it’s really hard not to like “Gladiator.” Not to mention that Maximus is one of the coolest movie characters ever and could beat King Leonidus from 300 in a fight any day of the week. Godfather 1 & 2: The Godfather series is one that needs no introduction. They are often referred to as the greatest films ever made and they are among my personal favorites. Al Pacino plays Michael Corleone, a WWII veteran who is pulled unwillingly at first into his family’s organized crime business, then quickly rises to the top of it. This story of how a good man became evil has only become more and more popular as time has gone by. Schindler’s List: When I
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Multitalented Seth MacFarlane hosts
By Alex Sferrazza Campus Correspondent
Seth who? Exactly. Until this past year, unless you were a super fan of MacFarlane’s hit television program “Family Guy,” odds are you have never heard of the TV funny-man. A former Cartoon Network animator, MacFarlane became television’s youngest producer when “Family Guy” went on the air in 1999. Following the success of the show, MacFarlane went on to become TV’s highest paid television writer helming “Family Guy,” “American Dad” and “The Cleveland Show.” 2012 was a big year for 39-year-old MacFarlane. His traditional pop album “Music is Better than Words” was nominated for two Grammy awards. However, MacFarlane made his biggest splash in 2012 when he made his motion picture directorial debut with “Ted,” a film that MacFarlane also costarred in along with Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis (who also provides the voice of Meg Griffin on Family Guy). The story of a man and his best friend, a foulmouthed teddy bear, the film was a runaway success, making over half a billion dollars worldwide, going on to become the highest grossing original R rated comedy in history. The Academy Awards has been in a bit of a slump as of late. Following Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin’s brilliant co-hosting effort at the 2010 ceremony, Hollywood’s biggest awards show has fallen flat two years in a row. In an attempt to attract a younger view-
ing audience, 2011 gave us the abysmal showing of James Franco and Anne Hathaway, which was widely panned and considered one of the worst hosting efforts in history (yes, even worse than David Letterman’s 1995 gig). In an attempt to bring back the laughs, longtime host Billy Crystal was called upon to host the 2012 ceremony. Crystal bombed in what was undeniably the weakest of his Oscar hosting gigs. The effort would have been criticized even more had it not been for 2011’s even more flailing performance. And so, Seth MacFarlane, mostly a behind-thescenes man, will get his shot at the spotlight during this Sunday’s ceremony. What to expect? If his hilarious Oscar promo ads are any indication, expect things to get offensive. Probably not at the level of Ricky Gervais’s 2011 Golden Globes, but still a bit edgy. Don’t forget, next to “South Park,” “Family Guy” arguably features some of the most offensive humor on TV. This year’s Oscars will pay tribute to recent musicals such as “Dreamgirls,” “Chicago” and “Les Miserables.” A noted singer and fan of musicals (MacFarlane’s favorite film is “The Sound of Music”), expect a vocal performance from the funny man to close out the show as well. MacFarlane is also expected to voice “Ted” who will present an award with Mark Wahlberg. For better or worse, MacFarlane’s effort is shaping up to be a must see event.
Alex.Sferrazza@UConn.edu
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Seth MacFarlane, the multitalented entertainer will host the 2013 Oscar Awards cermeony this year.
NBA’s high fashion culture
The NBA has always produced some of the biggest superstars in sports. Jordan, Shaq, Magic, Bird, Lebron, Kobe and Dr. J are just a few of the household names that the NBA has produced in the past 30 years. I’d even argue that among team sports, the NBA also produces the most marketable and media-friendly stars. The nature of the game and the small structure of teams allows each player to construct their own individual persona, both on and off the court. So why have current NBA players taken this spotlight and opportunity to mean that they can dress as ridiculously as they want? If you’ve paid any attention to basketball in the last 5 years or so, you’ll have noticed that player apparel off the court has continually gotten tighter, more expensive, and more “experimental.” This new fashion identity was kickstarted mainly by players like Dwayne Wade, Russell Westbrook, Tyson Chandler, James Harden, and Lebron James. Whether arriving to the arena before games begin or during a post-game press conference, this new wave of NBA talent has been caught sporting red framed glasses, combat boots, capri pants, denim vests, and leather sweatpants among other garments. What started this affinity for high fashion and new trends among the NBA elite? David Stern, then and current commissioner of the NBA, was never a huge fan of “hip-hop” culture. To be fair, he is very traditional in his values and his ideal image for the NBA. Stern is very concerned with the NBA’s publicity and keeping it as professional as possible (The Pacers-Pistons brawl in 2004 definitely didn’t help any). In 2005, Stern imposed a dress code for all players, stating that they must be in business or conservative attire, before, during (if injured), and after games. Any violators of this dress code are subject to a fine by the league. So no boots, no jerseys, no hats, no jewelry, and no sneakers, all of which were a huge part of the style of many players during that time. The player who proved to be most integral to this controversy was Allen Iverson, who had very strong words for the commissioner. “The dress code is not who I am and doesn’t allow me to express myself,” Iverson said. NBA players needed to break out of the boring business suits that Stern had backed them into wearing, so naturally they found alternative ways to express themselves. As sports and entertainment culture are closely intertwined, NBA players were drawn to higher, “flashier” fashion choices. Players in the NBA began to resemble musicians such as Kanye West in their style choices. From Kevin Durant wearing a spiked Givenchy t-shirt to Lebron James wearing a pair of En Noir leather sweatpants, NBA players have become inspired by other fashion-forward celebrities to craft their own style. People have gone on record to say that Knicks center Tyson Chandler’s style as resembling both Willow Smith and a spoken word poet. Whether hit or miss, players have found a way to circumvent David Stern’s stranglehold on the league’s image by experimenting with high-fashion. Who knows how much longer polka-dot suit jackets will remain a staple in the league for superstar players, but one thing’s for sure: reporter Craig Sager will always treat his courtside apparel choices like it’s Halloween.
Jamil.Larkins@UConn.edu
Friday, February 22, 2013
Predictions Actors’ best work for lesser wins Best Picture know awards from BEST, page 6
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holds the aura of the film’s most engaging scenes, such as its climactic shipwreck. That’s personal preference, of course. The Best Song… well, when you see Adele on a list of candidates for an award, she’s probably going to win. Seth MacFarlane got a nomination for “Ted” in exchange for hosting, “Les Mis” made a new song so they’d get an extra nomination to put on the DVD cover, and I have no idea what “Chasing Ice” is. “Pi’s Lullaby” from “Life of Pi” has a tiny chance. But it’s tiny. Adele all the way. Best Sound Editing/Mixing: Editing is making what’s recorded perfect in post. Mixing is the actual creation of the sound. These categories are really inconsistent, so I have no real clue which will work best. All of the nominees except “Skyfall” are nominated for Best Picture as well, meaning there’s no way to know which way the Academy will go. Sorry, you’ve gotta throw darts at a board for this one. Best Cinematography: I know next to nothing about cinematography, but Roger Deakins needs to win this one for “Skyfall,” and if he doesn’t it’ll be a shame. Best Visual Effects: These five are all blockbusters with budgets over $100 million. All of them made at least $400 million dollars worldwide. This is a fight to the death, as each of the five has strengths and weaknesses. “The Hobbit” may get upset by its mediocre hype. “Life of Pi” rode Richard Parker’s visually spectacular behind to its eleven total nominations, though “The Avengers” was the biggest film of all time. “Snow White and the Huntsman” was generally seen as a style-oversubstance summer actioner, but its style was done well. My dark-horse favorite behind “Pi” is “Prometheus,” the madcap insane sorta-kinda-prequel to “Alien” that instead, went off on an unpredictable, ridiculous and sometimes striking tangent.
Joseph.O’Leary@UConn.edu
think of Liam Neeson, I immediately think of him punching people, wolves, droids or demanding that somebody give him his family back. However, his best performance was as Oskar Schindler, a German who saved many Jewish lives during the Holocaust. Shot in black and white and with gritty realism, ‘Schindler’s List” shows an uncensored look at the horrors of the Holocaust and the tragedies that many suffered. Since chances are most people do not know anybody still around to give a firsthand account of the awful things that happened, this is really a must see if for nothing more than to actually witness the awful things we have read about in history. Rocky: Like Liam Neeson, nobody thinks of Sylvester Stallone’s best film when his name comes to mind. His career has only really gone
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downhill since this movie and the unnecessary amount of sequels it spawned. “Rocky” is the story of a underdog club boxer who gets a chance at the heavyweight championship of the world and gives it his all. Everything about this film is inspiring. I can’t even hear the music or watch part of it on television without suddenly feeling the urge to get up and go for a run. Some of the sequels were okay too, but I wouldn’t get carried away in watching all of them. Notable Mentions: “Silence of the Lambs,” “Platoon,” “American Beauty,” “The French Connection,” “The Deer Hunter,” “Crash,” and “The Hurt Locker.” My Ideal Pick for 2013 Best Picture: “Django Unchained” or “Zero Dark Thirty.” Neither will probably win, but I think they deserve it.
Maurilio.Amorim@UConn.edu
Holland Taylor plays ‘the thrill of a lifetime’
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This theater image released by The Hartman Group shows Holland Taylor as former Texas Gov. Ann Richards during a performance of “Ann.”
NEW YORK (AP) — Don’t you dare bring Holland Taylor a vodka martini. What she wants is gin and vermouth, preferably in a threeto-one proportion, “as they were designed.” Oh, and not stirred. She wants them “shaken brutally.” “I, of course, am doing it right,” she says with equal parts humor and certainty, and perhaps a dash of brutal honesty. Like the cocktail, she’s refreshing and charming. Both of those attributes are lately being poured into a role Taylor calls “the thrill of a lifetime” — playing Ann Richards, the late Texas governor and hero to the left. Taylor, perhaps best known for playing the feisty grandmother on the CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men,” wrote and stars in “Ann,” a one-woman play about Richards
that debuted on Broadway this month after years of traveling and reshaping. “I was compelled to write the play, and I was compelled to have it run my life for almost six years,” Taylor says over a bunless burger before the appearance of said martini. “I mean, I literally have almost no life. I left everything behind for some later day.” The silver-haired, silvertongued Richards, a one-term governor, was a longtime champion of women and minorities in government. She died in 2006 at age 73 after battling cancer. She electrified the 1988 Democratic National Convention with a keynote speech in which she joked that Republican presidential nominee George H.W. Bush had been “born with a silver foot in his mouth.”
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UNITE Greek life across country
By Rachel Dobin Campus Correspondent
UNITE announced at its meeting on Wednesday that they will be starting an expansion committee in hopes of expanding the group to other colleges throughout the nation. UNITE is an umbrella group off of the Panhellenic Council at the University of Connecticut. According to the group’s website, UNITE discusses issues that sorority women face on a daily basis, including body image, suicide prevention, stress relief, fostering positive relationships, being kind and more. Currently, UConn is the only school that has a UNITE program. However, Alexandra Martini, a 4th-semester marketing major and president of UNITE, hopes to change that with the help of UNITE’s executive board. “Greek life has a bad stigma in a lot of places. Topics that are highlighted in our meetings is what can bring the community together, and that’s how we separate ourselves from the negative stereotypes out there,” Martini said. Martini explained that Greek life at other schools tends to be very competitive. Often sororities are not friendly with one another and are not welcome within each other’s homes. Here at UConn, however, that is not the case. “I visited my friend at another school and wanted to visit the Theta house. My friend, who wasn’t in Theta, told me we couldn’t go to that house because her sorority is not friendly with them. That shocked me,” said Madison Love, a 4thsemester journalism and communications major and member of Kappa Alpha Theta at UConn. Love explained that a situation like this would never occur at UConn. Sororities on this campus are friendly with one another, which unfortunately is not the case at all schools. As of now, UNITE is contacting other schools in Connecticut including Quinnipiac University
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and the University of Hartford. They plan to make a public relations video as well as record a meeting to show other schools what commonly takes place, according to Martini. This Wednesday for example, the meeting was led by Carroll Mailhot, a Mary Kay make up consultant. Mailhot told the room about Kay’s inspiring story. Kay was a successful business woman who worked in direct sales while raising three children on her own. Her sales were consistently higher than the sales of the men she worked with. However, she never got promoted, while the men often did. Sick of the sexism she faced, Kay left Stanley Home Goods, the company she worked for. Kay decided to open up her own business, which people called her crazy for at the time. In 1963, she began her company with only $5,000. It was founded on the golden rule of praising people to success and on the principle of placing faith first, family and then career. Now Mary Kay is recognized by Fortune Magazine in the top 100 best companies to work at and is included in the top 10 best companies for women, according to Mailhot. “There are three requirements to a successful career: you must have desire to succeed, have the knowledge to do so, and you must apply yourself,” said Mailhot. The meeting focused on empowering women, which is Mary Kay’s mission statement. Mailhot also spoke of the importance of surrounding yourself with positive people who make you feel good. Those who attended the meeting received a free Mary Kay facial product sample and got to watch Mailhot do a make up demonstration on five volunteers from different sororities. UNITE meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Women’s Center Program Room of the Student Union.
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Popular cruise lines should be under stricter regulations
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ast week, the cruise ship Triumph, owned and operated by Carnival Cruise Lines, suffered a series of mechanical malfunctions which caused it to lose all engine and main power in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. The ship was en route to the Caribbean for what was intended to be, for many, the vacation of a lifetime. The power failure to the ship was so complete that the Coast Guard was called in to tow the vessel from the open waters of the Gulf back to Mobile, Alabama, turning a four-day cruise into a sweltering, fetid five-day ordeal which ended last Thursday. Passengers described in harrowing detail the demoralizing and dangerous effects of food shortages, overflowing toilets and rooms flooded with sewage for all four thousand aboard, but especially for the very young and elderly. In the final days of the cruise, basic law and order aboard the ship reportedly broke down, with fights breaking out over alcohol and access to limited emergency power supplies. The prospect of being trapped in a floating city without basic sanitation or sufficient food supplies seems terrifying, especially when so many of us could have been in the same position as the passengers of the Triumph: 3 percent of the US population – almost 10 million people – took a cruise in 2011. Malfunctions and disasters aboard cruise ships are not unheard of, though a debacle like the one witnessed last week is hardly a likely occurrence. The average cruise goes off without a hitch, and its passengers enjoy themselves thoroughly. But there is currently too much trust placed in the cruise industry to ensure their ships’ safety, good mechanical operating condition and quality of service for passengers. This is due to the fact that many cruise ships, registered in small countries like Panama or the Bahamas to avoid U.S. regulations, pass in and out of many governmental and regulatory jurisdictions over the course of a single cruise. Currently leading the main investigation into the Triumph affair is the Bahamas Maritime Authority, not the U.S. Coast Guard. What little information is gathered by U.S. authorities, moreover, very rarely comes to the attention of consumers because of its burial in Coast Guard regulatory databases. To fix the problems revealed by this incident will require, unfortunately, what is bound to be a confused, multi-jurisdictional and less-than-comprehensive regulatory effort. But the U.S. should also determine, through its own policy, that a rapidly-expanding, environmentally harmful and mechanically precarious industry must submit to more comprehensive regulations if it wishes to retain the privilege of docking at U.S. ports. The Daily Campus editorial is the official opinion of the newspaper and its editorial board. Commentary columns express opinions held solely by the author and do not in any way reflect the official opinion of The Daily Campus.
The new Big East should at least accept the TV offer from ESPN and not put their games on the NoBody Cares (NBC) Sports Network. This wind is the reason that this is the only time it’s acceptable to see half the people on campus walking backwards. Now that I think about it, everyone was facing the same direction today!! I wonder what they’d call this place if they ever had to change the name from UConn for some reason. Still windy. Is it wrong that “no conflict with the UConn Huskies” is a major criteria for where I’m going to choose to get my PhD? That’s a rhetorical question of course. The dumbfounded look on the new student’s face when I told her there were no elevators to help her move her stuff upstairs in Holcomb was priceless. I tried to get up during class to go to the bathroom and my TA stopped mid-lecture to exclaim, “Why are you leaving? Minus five points for Gryffindor!” Needless to say, I sat back down. Is it bad that my only real long-term goal in life if to get verified on Twitter? Just tryna be official.
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Afghanistan ‘Car Guantanamo’ puts cumbersome DMV process in perspective
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f navigating the bureaucracy of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles has made you frustrated, consider yourself lucky. Waiting in line at the DMV might be a complete waste of time and money, but you never have your car arbitrarily impounded by the DMV or have to pay a bribe in order to safely run the bureaucratic gauntlet. Although the fees you pay might seem like extortion. Azam Ahmed’s reporting for Monday’s edition of The New York Times reveals just such a situation to be occurring in Kabul, Afghanistan, an By Chris Kempf ancient city currently struggling Weekly Columnist to manage the burgeoning population and their cars. In the absence of a regulatory bureaucracy, the task of policing the city’s crumbling roads – overwhelmed by traffic more than twenty times its intended capacity – falls to the local police. When drivers run afoul of the traffic police, Ahmed writes, their cars are impounded and held in a notorious guarded lot known as “Car Guantánamo.” Extricating one’s vehicle from ”Guantánamo” is an uncertain affair, involving bribery, paperwork and contact with dozens of government officials. To many Afghans, this impound lot is an emblem of their dysfunctional government. Unpredictability exists in the average Afghani’s relationship with the state to rule we Americans have never had experience. When we pay our taxes, we expect to pay the amount prescribed by law and have the privilege of inspecting that law should we suspect that we’ve been swindled or
treated unfairly. We can take our government or its agents to court in search of legal redress if we believe we have been wronged. Enjoyment of a predictable, rational relationship with the state is important to our modern understanding of democracy. Thus a great challenge facing Afghanistan’s democracy is the construction of a state that respects the rule of law. It is likely easier, for a political leader to refrain from calling his supporters to arms upon losing an election than it is for the thousands of Afghan policemen, soldiers and low-level functionaries to regard asking for bribes as a betrayal of the trust of the people vested in them through their offices. For the latter to occur, a few elections, even free and fair ones, will likely not be enough. Respect for the rule of land that developed, which took place over centuries of organic political and economic development in Europe, must be accomplished within a generation if the Afghan state is to unclog its congested streets, educate its millions of illiterate citizens and defeat lingering insurgency once U.S. forces withdraw. This is not to say that kleptocracy – rule by thieves and grafters – is destined for political disaster. Russia, Italy, India, China and many other countries devote significant portions of their gross national products to corruption, bribery, black market trade and extortion, yet they remain relatively stable on the whole as societies. But the model
» LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Daily Campus Ignoring Key Issues in Hagel Nomination Fight This letter is being written in response to the article “Republicans Wrong to Filibuster Chuck Hagel Nomination,” which was published on Thursday, February 21. However, the article seemed to ignore the fact that there are indeed legitimate reasons that Hagel should not be confirmed as the Defense Secretary, even dismissing criticism that should draw concern.
First and foremost, Hagel does not have the executive experience to run an organization as large and prominent as the Pentagon. Hagel’s service in Vietnam and being the president of a nonprofit organization to help veterans is commendable, there is no denying that. However, this alone does not qualify someone for becoming the secretary of defense. Being in charge of the Pentagon would put a lot of pressure on someone, and if they do not have executive experience to back it up, they will flounder. If you watched the nomination hearings, you would see that Hagel’s responses were often fumbled
of the democratic, capitalist nation state became the only viable and accepted means of social organization after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Adopting this model, however, has been proven to be messy and expensive, as our state-building experiments in Iraq and Afghanistan have proven – democracy is much more than a computer program that can be downloaded to society’s hard drive. As the state becomes more responsible for regulating transactions in the national marketplace, as in Afghanistan, officials newly entrusted with power are likely to abuse it for personal gain, having both a limited sense of respect for the government’s authority and of duty toward the citizens they serve. The great political challenge of this century will be to figure out how to assemble the machinery of society into a functioning, legitimate state in shorter intervals of time. In the end, we should view the DMV with the same pride and reverence with which we regard our electoral democracy, for both reward our patience and attention with the certitude of death and taxes, the cornerstones of any modern democratic state. When you have something this good, why wouldn’t you want to share it with the world?
“Extricating one’s vehicle from “Car Guantanamo” is an uncertain affair, involving bribery, paperwork, and contact with dozens of government officials.”
Weekly Columnist Chris Kempf is a 6th-semester political science major. He can be reached at Christopher.Kempf@UConn.edu.
and confused. It is obvious that he was affected greatly by the pressure- which is not the sort of quality that you look for in the Defense Secretary. The article hammered Republicans for asking about his past speaking engagements as they were “unrelated” to the process. However, it is entirely false that it was unrelated to the hearing. What the Republicans were after was not where he spoke or how much money he made, but the content of his speeches. Knowing the content of his speeches is important when deciding on a nominee as it reveals the policy that he would support when it comes to dealing with other countries. The article also defended Hagel’s position on Israel, ignoring the complicated
nature of the issue at hand. It is true that Hagel should be serving the political interests of the US, but our support of Israel is more complicated than the Daily Campus lets on. It does not matter whether Hagel does support Israel. What matters is that worldwide he is seen as someone who does not. Obama’s relationship with Israel is seen as strained at best. Confirming someone that is seen as Anti-Israel would only compound the strain in the US-Israeli relationship. It is important to appear to others as having a united front with Israel, as it is a powerful deterrent for war in the region. The Republicans are right to filibuster the nomination, as Hagel really does need a second look. -Bianca Sousa
Blue Versus White
Two writers argue their points of view on separate sides of the same issue. See the debate on page 9 in this issue of The Daily Campus.
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Friday, February 22, 2013
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» LEAVE THEM BE
Names like ‘Redskins’ are Politically correct debates have offsensive to all parties involved no place with sports teams
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ecently, there has been renewed controversy over the name of the Washington Redskins football team. Vincent Gray, the mayor of Washington, D.C., called for the Redskins to change their name before being allowed to return to By Gregory Koch Washington (they curStaff Columnist rently play their home games in the suburb of Landover, Md.). Some people have agreed with Gray, calling the name offensive and demanding to be changed, while others have argued for its retention. This controversy has led to broader debate about whether any Native American inspired team names should be allowed, or whether names such as Indians and Braves should be abolished as well. The term “Redskin” is inherently offensive to Native Americans and therefore the Washington football club should be renamed. In addition to using an inherently offensive, racist term, the Redskins have a logo that perpetuates racial stereotypes. It features a dark-skinned man with a feathered headdress and war paint. It essentially depicts the “Redskin” as a savage war beast, exactly how they are portrayed in negative stereotypical roles. If the nickname was not bad enough, this logo just makes things worse. However, abolishing the logo is a necessary, but not sufficient, step. The whole name needs to go. Some people might disagree and argue that the name “Redskin” is not offensive. However, I am sure that if a
sports team tried to use the nickname “Yellowskins” in reference to Asians, they would be widely decried as racist. This would be especially true if they featured as their logo a stereotypical Asian man with squinty eyes and a pointy hat. However, as long as they were using terms offensive to Asians, it would be racist. Similarly, if a team tried to use the nickname “Blackskins” and have a stereotypical Uncle Tom caricature as their logo, they would be widely decried as racist against African-Americans. There is no way those two nicknames could exist today. This is why I am surprised the Redskins nickname has lasted so long. It is just as racist to call a Native American a “Redskin” as it is to call an Asian a “Yellowskin” or an African-American a “blackskin” or a European a “whiteskin.” This is a totally different situation from generic nicknames such as “Braves,” “Indians” or “Chiefs.” None of those terms are inherently offensive. On the other hand, the term “Redskins” is inherently racist and should be eliminated. Of course, others might accuse me of being “politically correct” and tell me to stop being oversensitive. However, this is not just a case of being politically correct. Although reaction to generic, inoffensive nicknames such as Indians, Braves and Chiefs may be construed as oversensitivity and political correctness, the use of an inherently offensive name is something completely different. Similarly, I have no problem with San Diego State University taking the nickname Aztecs.
However, if they instead took a nickname that was inherently offensive to Mexicans or Latinos, I would call for it to be changed, as would most decent people. “Aztecs” is neither offensive to the indigenous people of Mexico nor to the present day population in general. It is a word that is used to describe a historic group of natives. However, a nickname that was as racist a term as “Redskin” would be inappropriate. When it comes to the Redskins’ name, it is not just “politically correct” to call for the name to be changed – it is flat-out correct. The club’s nickname will be 80 years old this coming season, dating back to 1933 when the team was still located in Boston. At that time, racism was far more prevalent than it is today, and it could have been considered acceptable to have a racist nickname. However, society has changed and today we no longer tolerate racism – we criticize it when we see it. The use of such a racist nickname by a sports franchise should no longer be considered acceptable. For their inaugural 1932 season, the Redskins were known as the Boston Braves. Even if they returned to that moniker instead of using one that has nothing to do with Native Americans, it would be acceptable. However, whatever they decide to replace it with, the Washington football club must change its name.
Staff Columnist Gregory Koch is a 6th-semester actuarial science studies major. He can be reached at Gregory.Koch@UConn.edu.
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ports teams in America have often used Native American imagery as their mascot or namesake – from the high school to professional level – for as long they have existed. Native American culture is as American apple By Anthony Naples as pie. Native Staff Columnist Americans, as a people, have been historically portrayed in our society as a strong, brave and rugged group, which is the reason so many teams choose such Native American imagery to associate with themselves. I am sure most people would agree there is nothing wrong with professional sports teams using names such as ‘Indians,’ ‘Blackhawks’, and ‘Braves.’ Athletes and teams often pay homage to the tribal mindset and wish to be thought of as warriors. However, this becomes a controversial issue when, in the Washington Redskins’ case, a professional team uses a derogatory term as its namesake. While I agree that the term Redskin is questionable, I am not sure that alone justifies sufficient reason to pressure the team to change its name. Let me first say I am in no way attempting to be insensitive to Native Americans. I understand the bloody history involving the uprooting of their people as well as the contemporary importance in melding our cultures while still retaining an appreciation for their unique traditions. However, when I see people who aren’t Native Americans
angrily calling for the organization to change its name, I see one more instance in a long pattern of Americans becoming over sensitized to political incorrectness. I have never heard somebody use the term redskin in conversation and I don’t think it is because people are consciously aware Native Americans find it offensive and therefore substitute a different word. ‘Redskin’ has simply fallen out of our vocabulary. This does not necessarily mean that the term is no longer derogatory, but it does speak to the fact that the term is no longer plaguing the marketplace of ideas with its’racist connotations. The point I am trying to make is that I am not even sure this was an issue before somebody mentioned it. When the Redskins first named themselves 60 years ago, there is no way they would have chosen an overtly racist term. It is simply not logical to name your team, which is a commercial enterprise, using a term that most people found blatantly derogatory. It’s just not a good business practice. Therefore, I don’t think the team’s name was originally intended to be offensive nor do I believe for the reasons I stated above that the name has become increasingly offensive. In reality, the term is meagerly offensive to a small group of Americans. And while I sympathize with those Americans, I don’t believe the term is egregious enough for a private enterprise to be forced to change its name
(i.e. pressured by the city of Washington DC). I think we have advanced as a society to the point where we should not take anybody who uses a term in a derogatory manner seriously. However, there is a difference in using a derogatory term in a manner that is dismissive of its original intent and using a term derisively. The name of the Washington DC football team was never intended to be used negatively and those who are claiming it is so hurtful that not changing it would be a gigantic transgression against an entire people are grasping at straws. While we should strive to make all subgroups of our diverse society happy, some people become too preoccupied with political incorrectness. These are the same people who consider calling those who formed this nation, “The Founding Fathers,” sexist. The Washington Redskins should retain their name until they themselves feel they should change it. Would I personally feel better if they decided to go with something more neutral? Sure. But unlike many, I’m not going to play the political correctness card on an organization that never intended to offend anyone. If we are going to become more accepting as a society, it is going to be through earnest discussion about more important issues, not the name of a football team.
Staff Columnist Anthony Naples is a 6th-semester political science major. He can be reached at Anthony.Naples@UConn.edu.
» TOTALLY RAD/TOTALLY BAD Campus hasn’t blown away yet
Why isn’t Geno’s open yet? Storrs: The Windy City
Totally bad
Snow still hasn’t melted...like at all.
Geno Auriemma
Totally rad
Totally saw it coming
What is your favorite memory of your freshman year? – By Troy Caldeira
“Joining the Photography Club”
“Performing for UConn’s Step and Dance Team, the UConn All-Stars”
“The Sam Adams concert”
“Playing my banjo at the Folk Music Club”
Allison Battista, 2nd-semester education major and Spanish minor
Saul Alvarez, 4th-semester theater major
Shanyn Strub, 4th-semester theater studies major
Levi Alpert, 4th-semester theater studies major
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Friday, February 22, 2013
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» MEN'S HOCKEY
» WOMEN'S HOCKEY
Coming down the stretch Terriers up next for Huskies
By Tim Fontenault Staff Writer With four games to play, the UConn men’s hockey team has a chance to move into the top four in the Atlantic Hockey standings as they travel to West Point, N.Y. for a two-game series this weekend with Army. The Huskies (14-13-3, 11-102 AHA) are in a three-way tie for fourth place in the AHA standings with 24 points, but tiebreakers currently have them in position to be the No. 5 seed in the AHA Tournament. Elsewhere in the AHA, thirdplace Mercyhurst is playing a home-and-home series against No. 16 Niagara, who are No. 10 in the PairWise Rankings, the system used to seed teams in the NCAA Tournament. If both UConn and Niagara sweep, the Huskies will climb into the top four. A top-four finish could be a big advantage for the Huskies. Finishing in the top four earns UConn a first round bye in the AHA Tournament and homeice advantage in the quarterfinals. Should the Huskies finish between fifth and eighth, they
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will have to play in the first round, but will have home-ice advantage. The Huskies had to play on the road in the first round of last year’s tournament and lost a three-game series to Air Force. UConn wants to avoid that situation this season. “If you get a bye, obviously that’s big, and just being at home is just so much better for the playoffs,” senior defenseman and captain Alex Gerke said. UConn has been one of the hot sides in Atlantic Hockey lately, posting a 5-2-1 record over their last eight games. The Huskies have shown an exceptional ability to recover in big situations, particularly this past weekend, when UConn recovered from a 4-1 loss at home to Holy Cross to beat the Crusaders 4-1 the next day in Worcester, Mass. in an important position battle. Army, meanwhile, has been struggling for most of the season. The Black Knights are winless in their last 10 games in the conference. Their last win in conference play was a 5-0 victory over Robert Morris
on Jan. 4. UConn has struggled offensively in AHA play, scoring only 59 goals, but lately the Huskies have been able to rely on outstanding goaltending from senior Matt Grogan, who has secured the starting position over senior Garrett Bartus in recent weeks. Grogan replaced Bartus in consecutive games early in the season and he rewarded Interim Head Coach David Berard’s faith in him by posting the best goals against average and save percentage in the conference. On the offensive end, captain Sean Ambrosie, the team’s leading scorer with 26 points, is one point away from becoming the 27th player in UConn history to reach 100 career points. Since UConn became a Division I program in 1998, only four players have reached 100 points. The Huskies and Black Knights will play tonight and tomorrow, with both games scheduled for 7:05 p.m. WHUS 91.7 FM will broadcast both games live.
Timothy.Fontenault@UConn.edu
» WOMEN'S TRACK
UConn heads Regionals next for Huskies to tourney By Jack Mitchell Campus Correspondent The UConn club men’s ice hockey team is tournament bound. The Huskies, who finished the regular season with a record of 20-6, will play Endicott College in the first round of the ACHA Northeast Regional tournament on Saturday. If victorious, UConn will play again on Sunday against a yet to be determined team. Earning two wins this weekend will earn Coach Chris Myers’ squad a spot in the ACHA National Tournament. “We have played Endicott twice [this year], the first game of the year and back in October. We won both,” Myers said. “Both games were physical and penalty-filled. They will try to get the puck deep and go to work on our defense. I expect it to be a hard fought game.” Throughout the season, the catalyst for the Huskies’ offense has been a talented trio of forwards: Miles Winter, Rui Encarnacao and Paul Cinquegrana. Winter and Encarnacao each finished the regular season with 40 points, while Cinquegrana wasn’t far behind with 38 points on the year. In UConn’s first meeting with Endicott on Sept. 28, Cinquegrana led the way with a hat trick, while Encarnacao chipped in a goal and two assists of his own. Not to be outdone by his teammates, Winter added two points on two assists in a 10-2 drubbing of the Gulls. The Huskies once again emerged victorious in their second meeting with Endicott on Oct. 13, winning the more closely contested matchup 5-4. “I think we are pretty calm,” said Myers, when asked about his team’s state of mind heading into tournament play. “We understand its going to be a good game and we just need to be ready come puck drop. We have been practicing the past couple weeks and should be prepared for the game. The goal is to get to the national tournament, so we need to have one more good weekend.” Myers, who has led the Huskies to the postseason in his first season as head coach, was quick to credit the talent and leadership of his team over the course of the long season. “Its been a good season up to now, and a lot of the credit goes to the team,” Myers said. “We have some talented kids, and they have lead by example, which makes everyone better. I expected that we would have a competitive team after tryouts, because of our depth at forward. There’s definitely some good teams in our league, so I knew that each game would be a challenge. But getting to the nationals would be a nice surprise, as everyone has been committed and worked hard all year.” The Huskies will take the ice at 3:20 p.m. on Saturday at the Danbury Arena in Danbury, Conn.
Jackson.Mitchell@UConn.edu
By Spencer Oakes Campus Correspondent
After placing second in the Big East Championship meet last weekend, the UConn Women’s track and field team is heading to Boston to take on the rest of the New England region. The Huskies, currently ranked 1st in the Northeast region and 23rd nationally, have historically been unstoppable in the New England Championships. The winners of seven straight New England Championships, the team is currently the favorite to win their 8th straight championship. In last year’s New England Championships, the Huskies were dominant in capturing five first place finishes. One to keep an eye on is senior Ana Groff, who enters the meet with two New England Championships in the 500-meter run. Groff, who won the event in both her sophomore and junior seasons, finished 11th in the Big East Championship.
According to Coach Bill Morgan, this weekend’s meet is important for a few athletes as they attempt to move up in the rankings. Senior Victoria Flowers, who is currently ranked 11th in the weight throw and 20th in the shot put, is one of those athletes. Coach Morgan thinks Flowers is capable of moving up the list and will be competing to do so this weekend. The other athletes who are looking to use this weekend’s meet in order to better position themselves in the national rankings are junior high jumpers Natasha McLaren and Ilva Bikanova. When asked what he is looking for from his team this weekend, Morgan made it clear that every event is key. “I’m looking for the intensity and passion requisite to being a champion,” Morgan said. “There’s a pride in being part of an exceptional team, and taking joy in each other’s work.”
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Match relocated to Hartford
By Mike Peng Campus Correspondent The UConn men’s tennis team will play hosts to the Georgetown Hoyas in their first Big East conference match of the season today at noon at the East Hartford Racquet Club. The UConn Tennis Courts have yet to be plowed since the snowstorm, hence the change of venue. The Huskies (1-2) will look to bounce back after dropping two matches to the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles and the University of Central Florida Knights at the end of their road trip to the Sunshine State last weekend. “We played two teams that, on paper, were better than Georgetown,” freshman Mark HoSang said. “So we are all eager to play the Hoyas on Friday and hope our experiences in Florida
will lead us to a win.” Coming into the contest, Georgetown is reeling from a 0-5 start to their season. The Hoyas suffered their latest loss in Philadelphia, Pa. last week to the University of Pennsylvania Quakers, dropping their road record to 0-4. Freshman Zac McEntee said he felt “really well” in practice this week and the team is ready for the big matchup. “They are a good team and it will be a battle,” McEntee said. “We just have to fight hard and compete at our highest level. If we do that, I like our chances.” In the last meeting between UConn and Georgetown, the Hoyas were victorious by narrowly squeezing by the Huskies, 4-3, back in April of 2010 in Washington, D.C.
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By Scott Carroll Campus Correspondent
The UConn women’s hockey team will conclude their regular season this weekend with a double header against the Boston University Terriers. UConn will play at Boston on Saturday and at home in Freitas Ice Forum Sunday. Boston University is currently tied for first in Hockey East with Boston College with a conference record of 16-2. The Terriers have Hockey East’s fourth leading scorer in Marie-Philip Poulin, who has recorded 40 points this season, 14 coming via goals. Boston University’s goaltender, Kerrin Sperry, ranks second in both save percentage and winning percentage. Boston University ranks as the fourth best women’s hockey team in the nation. They are hoping to continue on their three-game winning streak after coming in last in the storied Boston Beanpot. UConn will be hoping to snap a seven-game losing streak and win their first game in 14 tries. They have played Boston College once this year, in January. They were able to control most of the
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Freshman forward Brittany Berisoff handles the puck during a UConn women's hockey
game early as Brittany Berisoff beat the goalie for the first goal of the game. After the Terriers scored a goal, the Huskies answered back with a goal of their own off of a rebound shot by Kayla Compero. The Huskies would lose control of the game and give up three consecutive goals to the then sixth-ranked team in the nation. Elaine Chuli would finish the game with 31
saves as the Huskies fell. The Huskies will look to end their season with a bang by carrying their first period energy throughout the entire game. UConn will take on the Terriers in Boston at 3p.m. Saturday and again at home Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the Freitas Ice Forum.
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Men's track off to New England regionals By Nick Danforth Campus Correspondent The UConn men’s track and field team will continue their championship season this weekend at the New England Championships in Boston, Mass. The Huskies have won seven consecutive New England titles and 18 of the past 19. A strong team performance last weekend led to an indoor Big East Championship, and the Huskies are hungry for another. “We are looking to bring back more hardware,” senior Tim Bennatan said. “I’m not saying it should be cake, but we’re saving room for dessert.” Bennatan was part of the 4x800 relay team that took first place
at the Big East Championships and set a track record. Bennatan also took fourth place in the 1,000 meter run. The only individual title for UConn at the Big East Championships came from Darnell Cummings who sprinted to a personal best time of 6.76 in the 60 meter dash. The two first place titles were just part of 20 top five finishes the Huskies had at the meet. Following the meet, head coach Gregory Roy, associate head coach Rich Miller and assistant coach Nick Stenuf were named the 2013 indoor Big East Coaching Staff of the Year. It is the eighth time that Roy’s staff has earned the honor. Despite the modesty, it is clear
that Roy and staff have been an integral part of the team’s success, something Bennatan and Cummings were quick to point out. “First off, I’m going to say they deserve a raise,” Bennatan said. “The coaching staff is simply outstanding. I’m not going to lie, running isn’t all that fun, but the coaching staff makes it enjoyable and exciting. They really get the best out of us every day." Cummings agreed with Bennatan. “Our coaches have taken us through big steps in all of our careers to help us become the best runners we can be,” Cummings said.
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This weekend marks the opening game of the 2013 season for the UConn women’s lacrosse team. The Huskies will be traveling to New Rochelle, NY. to play Iona Saturday. UConn finished last season with an overall record of 10-6 and were undefeated at home. To improve on their record this year, the team has been relentlessly practicing a wide range of skills to enhance their performance on the field. “Every year we want to be better than the last. To improve our record from last year, we need to take care of the little things,” head coach Katie Woods said. “We have to stay in the moment, and play at our level every day.” This year, UConn was picked No. 6 in the Big East Conference Preseason Coaches Poll. The Huskies were tied in sixth place along with Louisville each earning twenty-six points in the poll. “I think being chosen sixth adds an extra motivation to the girls,” coach Woods said. “We want to be the best and compete for a Big East Championship, so we have a lot to prove.” Although UConn lost their top offensive player, M.E. Lapham, the team seems very comfortable. Lapham, who graduated in 2012, had 48 goals and 14 assists breaking the UConn scoring record. She was also named All Big East First Team and ranked eleventh all time in the Big East with 84 points in league play. “We have some large shoes to fill with the graduation of M.E. but I think players are stepping up,” coach Woods said. “ It’s an exciting time to see how our offense develops and gels over the next couple months.” UConn has tremendous confidence in their upcoming season, and is eager to prove their dominance in the conference despite their loss. The team has eight of the top ten scorers returning this season, along with senior goalie Brittney Testa, who started in 31 of 32 straight games for the Huskies. UConn also has junior Lauren Kahn who was awarded All Big East Second Team in 2012 returning as a midfielder this season. Out of 16 games this 2013 season, the Huskies have a total of seven home games. The most significant part is that four of the seven home games will be played back to back later on in April. Having four home games in a row is extremely advantageous for the team not only mentally but physically as well. “Home games are always a good thing… there is nothing like playing on your home field,” coach Woods said. “We love welcoming teams to our turf and Storrs, Connecticut – there’s no other place like it on earth. There are countless home field advantages.” The past two seasons UConn has defeated Iona 10-7 and 18-11. Although UConn played Iona at home last season, they hope the familiarity will allow them to prosper even on the away turf. UConn will be put to the test this weekend in hopes to start the season off with a win.
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» SOFTBALL
Huskies travel to Florida for tournament
By Kyle Constable Campus Correspondent After rain muddied up the schedule in Miami last weekend, the UConn softball team is hoping for sunnier skies in Boca Raton, Fla. this weekend at the Florida Atlantic University Strike-Out-Cancer Tournament. While originally scheduled to play five games, the Huskies only played four due to inclement weather in last weekend’s tournament at Florida International University. They successfully defeated Morehead State, split a pair with Binghamton and lost one to Florida International, giving them a 2-2 record to start off the season. At this weekend’s tournament the team will face five teams over the span of three days, barring any additional weather complications. First up in the tournament are Towson (4-6) and Florida Atlantic (3-6), with the games currently scheduled to take place later today. On Saturday, they will face Northern Illinois (3-2) and Big East-rival Providence (0-0). The tourna-
ment will conclude on Sunday when the team takes on North Florida (8-3). The last time UConn and Florida Atlantic met, the Huskies fell 3-0 in a tough loss at the FAU Tournament last season. However, the last time UConn and Providence met, Connecticut walked away with a 10-0 victory after a fiveinning mercy rule win last April in Storrs. All eyes will be on freshman Alyson Ambler, who had an impressive performance on the mound in Miami. Ambler played a pivotal role in both of the team’s wins last weekend, pitching 8.0 innings to give the team their first win as well as relieving Saveriano and earning the save in their second win. The Huskies will also be hoping for a strong performance again from junior Maddy Schiappa at the plate. Schiappa went 9-for-14 (.643) at FIU last weekend, the best of anyone on the team. Coach Karen Mullins indicated last week that the first three tournaments in February would serve as an opportunity for the team to find a level
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Sophomore pitcher Lauren Duggan swings during a UConn softball game played on the campus of the Univeristy of Connecticut.
of cohesiveness that will give them success throughout the season. Mullins believed that finally having time playing on the grass would help get the team “in sync,” and as they played more games their overall performance would improve. The forecast for this weekend shows nothing but warm temperatures and clear skies in
the Sunshine State; so weatherbased postponements should be virtually non-existent. The Huskies are anticipating that these predications will be matched in reality as they look to continue into their second weekend of the season.
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Senior night for UConn
Friday, February 22, 2013
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‘BAZZ BEATS BEARCATS Napier scores 27 points in UConn’s overtime win
By Tyler Morrissey Associate Sports Editor For the seniors on the UConn women’s basketball team, this Saturday when Seton Hall comes to town will be the last time they take the court at Gampel Pavilion as the home team. UConn’s senior class is made up of three players, including one of this year’s top scorers, guard Kelly Faris. Heading into Saturday’s game, Faris is fourth on the team in total points scored with 272 on the season. She averages 10.5 points and 5.2 rebounds a game for the Huskies. UConn head coach Geno Auriemma knew that Faris was going to be a special player the moment he saw her play at Heritage Christian High School in Indianapolis. In high school, Faris led her team to four straight titles, which was one of the things that impressed Auriemma the most. “Any time I see a 5’10 or 5’11 kid playing center for their team and they win a state championship, I go you know what, she’s going to be pretty good,” said Auriemma. In addition to the exceptional guard play from Faris, the Huskies will also see the departure of guard Caroline Doty after this season. Doty has experienced many ups and downs during her time as a Husky, which included a torn left ACL in 2009. This season, Doty has demonstrated strong leadership skills both on and off the court and it will be something that her teammates will miss about 5’10” guard. “It takes a special person to deal with what she has to deal with and I can’t even imagine going what she went through,” said Faris. “Having the issue multiple times and having to sit out and watch and be a coach, that’s hard. She’s taken on that leadership role really well and she’s been put in tough position but she’s really grasped it and just went with it.” UConn’s third senior is center/forward Heather Buck. Buck has also faced difficulties during her career in a Husky uniform. During her freshman year she was redshirted after missing the first five games with mononucleosis. In 2011 Buck injured her hand in a tough game against Baylor which was one of the many challenges she had to overcome to contribute to this team. Despite these challenges, Buck has never lost motivation and has been there for her teammates when they needed her, especially Doty, since the two of them have been at UConn the longest of anyone else on the team. “She’s unbelievable for what she went through between having mono her freshman year and having to redshirt,” said Doty. “Being able to have her by my side for all five years has been great.” Once the senior night festivities are wrapped up the Huskies will have the task of defeating a Seton Hall team that has posted a 9-17 overall record on the season. The Pirates are coming off a 72-56 victory over Providence, in a game where senior guard Brittany Morris scored a careerhigh 27 points. The victory over Providence was just Seton Hall’s fourth victory in the Big East conference, where the Pirates have struggled mightily this year. Seton Hall lost four straight games in conference play before losing five straight games in the Big East from Jan. 30 to Feb 16. Tip-off for senior day between UConn and Seton Hall is at Gampel Pavilion at 4 p.m. The game will be televised live on SNY.
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By Danny Maher Staff Writer
In the last game of the season at the XL Center, the UConn Huskies defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 73-66 in overtime. Junior Shabazz Napier scored 11 of his 27 points in overtime to lead the Huskies to their eighth Big East win and an 18-7 overall record. “It was a grind-it-out game and we proved that we win these types of game, once again,” Head coach Kevin Ollie said. UConn scored just 18 points in the second half but matched the total in five minutes of overtime to send the Hartford crowd home happy. Cincinnati junior Justin Jackson set the tone early with a baseline dunk on the first possession of the game. UConn junior Niels Giffey responded with an aggressive drive to the basket and lay-up as he got fouled. He made the free throw and UConn cut the Cincinnati lead to one. Cincinnati’s second-chance opportunities were the theme for the night. The Huskies worked endlessly for 35 seconds on defense only to have Cincinnati center David Nyarsuk grab an offensive rebound and kick it out to senior Cashmere Wright for a three-pointer. The Bearcats held their biggest lead of the first half when Giffey fumbled a rebound out of bounds, which led to a long jumper from JaQuon Parker to give Cincinnati a 9-5 lead.
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UConn guard Shabazz Napier goes up for a layup during a UConn basketball game played against Cincinnati at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn.
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DeAndre Daniels comes through after being benched
By Thomas Souhlaris Staff Writer Although junior guard Shabazz Napier was relatively quiet in the second half, scoring only five points after hitting three 3-pointers in the first half of UConn’s 73-66 win against Cincinnati on Thursday night, he made sure that his presence was known in overtime. Napier nailed three 3-pointers and sunk a pair of free throws to give him 11 points in the extra period, which elevated the Huskies to a 73-66 overtime victory. “Whenever we need a big shot, he’s right there,” Head Coach Kevin Ollie said after the win. “He’s a leader that has no fear of failure and that’s a great thing.” Napier finished the contest with a game-high 27 points (7-14 FG, 6-9 3FG, 7-8 FT), along with three assists and two rebounds.
This isn’t the first time Napier this season. Napier, however, has stepped up in overtime for doesn’t “look for individual the Huskies this season. In awards.” Instead of being conUConn’s five overtime games, sidered for the annual award, Napier has 46 points on 9-14 Napier thinks that UConn shooting from the floor, includ- should be “Big East Team of ing 8-12 from behind the arc. the Year.” The junior guard is 20-22 from “Without my teammates, I the free throw line wouldn’t be scorin bonus basketball, ing and I wouldn’t leading the Huskies be doing much,” to a 4-1 record when Napier said. “This games are tied after team is just tremen40 minutes. dously intertwined “He likes the big with each other.” moments,” Ollie DeAndre Steps said of the Huskies’ Up leading scorer. “It’s With freshNotebook a physiology with man guard Omar him. It’s a mind Calhoun dealing state. In overtime he thinks he with a wrist injury, it seemed can make the shot, and I think imperative for sophomore forhe just wills himself to make ward DeAndre Daniels to have a them.” positive impact on the offensive Ollie believes that Napier end in order for UConn to defeat deserves Big East Player of the Cincinnati. Year recognition for his play Thursday night did not start
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favorably for Daniels. On the opening possession, Daniels made a poor defensive gamble leading to an uncontested Cincinnati layup. After the defensive gaffe, Daniels turned the ball over on UConn’s subsequent offensive possession, which caused Ollie to bench his starting forward just 1:11 into the contest. “He took me out and said I needed to lock in and focus, so that’s what I did,” Daniels said. After riding the bench for almost four minutes, Daniels returned to the game and things turned around quickly for the Huskies. The Los Angeles native blocked four shots in the first half and ended the night with 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3FG, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and a steal. Daniels’ plus-minus on the night was +11, which means the Huskies scored 11 more
points than the Bearcats when the sophomore forward was on the floor. Ollie believed Daniels’ positive attitude after his benching was a sign of maturity. “The toughness he showed was great,” Ollie said. “I pulled him in the first minute, but he took it like a man and that’s what this team is all about,” Sophomore guard Ryan Boatright doesn’t believe Daniels would’ve handled the adversity the same way last season. “A lot of us have really matured since last year and DeAndre did a great job handling that with his attitude,” Boatright said. “More praise to him because he came back in and made a difference when he could have hung his head down and caught an attitude.”
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Wawa Classic up next for UConn
By Matthew Stypulkoski Staff Writer Once again, the UConn baseball team heads south while the winter continues. The Huskies will travel to Orlando, Fla. to participate in the UCF Wawa Weekend Classic this weekend and are scheduled to face off against UCF, Troy and Texas Tech in the tournament. Coach Jim Penders’ team is coming off a 1-2 opening weekend, and an especially disappointing finale performance Sunday. “We got beat [last Friday] night, we came back, I liked our fight on Friday night,” Penders said. “On Saturday, I was really excited about our ability to pitch; we pitched really well and we didn’t drive in many runs, but we pitched it really well. And then on Sunday, it was like everything blew up. It was like we got worse in 13 hours. We struggled to do anything right, I did not like our energy at all.” But Penders said that the Huskies have had a strong week of practice, and he is
confident that they will bounce back well toughness that is beneficial down the line heading into their second weekend of play. during the season. “We’re playing three really good teams During the opening weekend, starting and really good programs. They’re not just pitching was volatile for Penders, as ace good teams; they have a history of success Anthony Marzi gave up seven runs before so we expect three really good battles. he could record an out in the fourth inning. All three of them can really, really pitch. Carson Cross and Brian Ward, the other two They’re aggressive teams, we starters, fared better and allowed know they’re going to put a lot a combined eight runs – five of heat on us. They’re all from earned – over their 12 innings. the South, they’ve been on fields “Marzi just wasn’t himself,” a lot longer than us.” Penders said. “He was up in the Despite the fact that they will zone, and he got hit around in be competing against teams with that one big inning – it seemed the inherent advantage of living they had seven runs in about PREVIEW like in warm-weather climates and three minutes, it was over that being able to practice outdoors fast.” on a regular basis, Penders refuses to use The bullpen, on the other hand, was the that as an excuse to be ill-prepared early on Huskies biggest strength through the first in the season. three games. UConn relievers yielded just Having to practice indoors, in fact, can four runs – three earned – in 18 innings be used as an advantage, according to pitched over the first three games of the Penders. He feels the mentality it requires season. to be able to practice indoors and then perThe strength of his relievers was reassurform in live-game situations can build up a ing to Penders, who knows he can use them
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as a big advantage if that kind of pitching continues. “If our bullpen pitches the way that it did this past weekend, we only need four or five innings out of our starters to put together a nice ballgame on the mound,” Penders said. That strong pitching will need to continue for UConn against the Knights, Trojans and Red Raiders, all of whom are off to good starts so far this season. UCF took two out of three against Siena before dropping a 5-3 game to No. 17 Florida last weekend. Troy has started their season off a perfect 4-0 after a sweep of Florida A&M, and Texas Tech is also 4-0 after wins against BYU, Northern Colorado and two against Northern Illinois. The Huskies are slated to take on UCF at 7 p.m. on Friday, Troy at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Texas Tech at 11 a.m. on Sunday. All three games can be heard live on WHUS.
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