The Daily Campus: March 8, 2012

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Petkis and Patel elected USG leaders

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Students elected Stephen Petkis and Jigish Patel as USG president and vice president and approved a referendum supporting a student fee increase for USG in this year’s joint elections, but failed to approve increases for The Daily Campus and Nutmeg Yearbook. “[Jigish] and I are extremely excited to move past the campaign portion to work on the promises we made,” said USG President-Elect Stephen Petkis.

“We were really impressed with the campaigns everyone ran, it was a good group of guys and girls…we are really going to make sure we capitalize on the opportunity the student body gave us. “ Petkis and Patel received approximately 32 percent of the total votes with 1,028 votes, according election results.

“Congratulations to president-elect Petkis and president-elect Patel, I know all four tickets put a lot into the elections and had a lot of good ideas,” said USG President Sam Tracy. “I know they will do an awesome job representing students.”

In the joint elections, there were referenda for fee increases for several Tier III organizations.

The long-standing university institution The Daily Campus failed to get the majority, with 54 percent, a total of 1,815 students, having voted against the $3-per-semester student fee increase proposed to keep the paper viable beyond fall of 2014.

“Because all of us at The Daily Campus feel so passionately about the paper, about the work that we do and about the effort we put into creating an informative campaign, it’s disappointing that it didn’t turn out as we had hoped,” said The Daily Campus Editor-in-chief Melanie Deziel. “But this isn’t the last step in the process and we’re not ready to give up just yet. We’re going to continue campaigning to drum up support from the community until the Board of Trustees makes the final decision. We’re also examining ways to get the student body more engaged in our process so that, moving forward, they can feel as passionately about The Daily Campus as we do.”

Nutmeg Yearbook also failed to get a majority with 62 percent of participating student voters turning down their proposal for $2-per-semester fee increase, which they proposed to bring full color to the yearbook.

“We are not surprised that the major-

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Stephen Petkis was voted the USG president for the 2012-2013 academic year. Petkis and Vice President Jigish Patel received approximately 32 percent of the total votes.

we do until they leave,” said Nutmeg Editor-in-Chief Leah Pemberton and Assistant Editor-in-chief Gregory Bruno said in statement. “We understand that the student body lives for today, but we

ity of the students did not vote in favor of the Nutmeg Yearbook fee increase because the majority of the student body are not seniors. We also understand this because we are not able to supply our product until after the academic year is over; students never benefit from what

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Huskies top Mountaineers in epic comeback

SPORTS/ page 14 EDITORIAL: THERE IS GREAT VALUE IN ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAKS

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Alternative Spring Breaks provide unique opportunities for students and help for those in need.

COMMENTARY/page 4 INSIDE NEWS: BIGGEST SOLAR STORM IN YEARS RACES TOWARD EARTH A massive cloud of particles could disrupt power grids, GPS and airplane flights Thursday.

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Shabazz Napier scored a game-high 26 points, helping to lead the Huskies to a 71-67 overtime win over the West Virginia Mountaineers. UConn advances to the Big East quarterfinals today where the team will face No. 2 Syracuse. Full story on Page 14.

USG senate discusses lack of fee increases

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The USG Senate passed a resolution Wednesday in support of creating a Native American and Indigenous Studies Institute.

The resolution, introduced by Senator Colin Neary, requires USG to collect 1,000 signatures on a petition by April 27.

The resolution stated that the Institute will aim to improve the “intellectual and cultural retention of indigenous peoples, and will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the state of Conecticut and indigenous peoples.” Neary cited similar research centers at private and public schools around the country.

President Sam Tracy congratulated the winners of the USG elections held this week, Steve Petkis and Jigish Patel. He said that student turnout was around 20 percent, or about the same as last year. While this figure seems low, he said, it is “far above the average for student government elections across the country.” The initiative for a USG

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This exhibition consists of a selection of works giving historical perspective to the issues raised by Kristof and Wudunn.

student fee increase of $5 passed by a margin of 52 to 48 percent. Other fee-increase initiatives for The Daily Campus and the Nutmeg Yearbook failed by measures of 46 to 54 percent and 38 to 62 percent respectively. While the provost makes the official decision on the fee increase, Tracy said it is very rare for them to go against studentvoted fee increases.

Tracy also appointed Chief of Staff Corey Schmitt as the chair of a Constitutional Review committee. Schmitt appointed seven members to the committee: Ed Courchaine as Vice-Chair, Dan Massaro, Steve Petkis, Vijay Sekhara, Nate Mayo, Mark Sergeant, and Ian Schulman.

External Affairs Committee Chairman Ethan Senack reported on three meetings with members of the state government since the last meeting. The committee met with state representative Joe Courtney to discuss the bill he has introduced, which would prevent student loan interest rates from doubling. In an effort to get a local polling place on campus, the committee will be meeting

International Women’s Day 4 to 6 p.m.

SU, 307 Celebrate International Women’s Day, sponsored by the Office of Global Programs and The International Center.

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with Secretary of State Denise Merrill, President Herbst and local registrars in the near future.

The justices were still certifying election results for senators when the meeting began, and USG bylaws do not permit official business like resolutions to be passed without a justice present. During this period, Senate members participated in a sexual harassment workshop to promote understanding of consent, Titles VII and XI, and university policy relating to sexual harassment. On January 25th, the Board of Trustees passed a measure that requires faculty and staff to report instances of sexual harassment except in specific cases like Counseling and Mental Health.

Senator Ed Courchaine and the Funding Task Force answered questions about the revamped funding policy that will talk effect next year. The policy was not voted on, and this was a last chance for the full Senate to voice concerns to the task force before it is put to a vote.

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For students interested in staying in Storrs over the summer, either in an attempt to earn some money through an on-campus job or to get ahead by taking summer classes, good news awaits.

For the second summer in a row, UConn will offer halfpriced housing as part of its Summer Session in Storrs package deal.

According to a UConn Today press release, students who enroll in summer courses on the main campus in Storrs will have the choice of living in single rooms in Connecticut Commons, airconditioned suite doubles in South Campus or double rooms assigned as singles in West Campus.

“This summer, I had the experience of living on campus, and I really enjoyed it. I had different roommates than I had during the academic year and in turn these people became some of my good friends. It was nice to branch out,” said 4th-semester communication disorders major Keerthi Duvvuri.

Students who will be taking classes on the Storrs campus over the summer will also have the opportunity to buy one of many discounted meal plan choices, according to the UConn Today article.

The three different meal plan choices are a traditional meal plan, a basic meal plan with a limited amount of swipes into the dining halls each week, and a plan that offers meals Monday through Friday.

“The food on campus was easy to access this summer, and there were a variety of choices,” said 2nd-semester biological science major Caitlin Gonzalez. “I would go to the dining hall with my roommates from South and we would have a lot of fun.”

There are a variety of

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Conn. lawmakers revisit medical marijuana issue

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The latest attempt to legalize the medical use of marijuana in Connecticut appears to be gaining support in the General Assembly, with some critics saying they are now pleased to see this year’s bill addressing issues about how the program would be run.

This year’s version of the legislation, discussed Wednesday at a public hearing before the General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee, proposes a specific system for licensing medical marijuana producers in the state, dispensing the drug from a limited number of locations, and registering qualified patients with debilitating medical conditions.

“I think this may be the year,” said Rep. John Hetherington, R-New Canaan, the committee’s ranking House Republican, referring to the bill’s possible passage. “This bill takes care of a lot of concerns that I have had.”

Mohegan Sun announces refinance deal with lenders

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The parent company of the Mohegan Sun casinos announced Wednesday it has refinanced debt of about $1 billion, buying it more time, an analyst said, amid hopes that business will strengthen with an improving economy.

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, which owns casinos in Uncasville, Conn., and Wilkes-Barre, Pa., said it has negotiated with lenders the exchange of several notes, extending the due date for repayment to 2016 and 2018. The earliest notes were due next year.

Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum, chairman of the authority’s management board and Mohegan Tribal Council, said the deal is expected to win approval from investors.

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FDA weighs over-the-counter switch for key drugs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the most widely used prescription drugs, including those to treat cholesterol and high blood pressure, could be available over the counter under a new proposal being weighed by government regulators.

Food and Drug Administration officials said Wednesday they are considering waiving prescription requirements for certain drugs used to treat ailments like diabetes, asthma and migraine.

Driving the move is a wave of computer technology, including touch-screen kiosks found in pharmacies, designed to help patients self-diagnose common diseases.

FDA regulators told reporters that easing access to obtain certain medications could help address undertreated epidemics like diabetes. Of the more than 25 million Americans with diabetes, an estimated 7 million are not diagnosed and therefore do not receive treatment. Diabetes is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke.

“These are discussions that need to start happening as we think about people’s health needs and how to improve access,” said FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg.

The over-the-counter switch

is one of several FDA proposals aimed at increasing access to established drugs or speeding up approval of experimental medications.

After years of high-profile drug-safety cases in which the FDA restricted access to certain medications, the agency is increasingly highlighting its efforts help drugmakers get new innovative drugs on the market.

The shift comes as drug companies and their allies in Congress have pressured the agency to speed up approvals, complaining that U.S. requirements are more burdensome than those in Europe and elsewhere.

Some Republican-backed proposals in Congress would even change FDA’s mission statement, requiring the agency to encourage medical innovation and job creation. Since its creation, the FDA has traditionally evaluated medical products solely on their safety and effectiveness.

“The world is changing and we have to change to with it,” Hamburg said. “We’re not talking about abandoning standards for safety and efficacy, we’re talking about leveraging opportunities in science so we can do a more effective job as regulators and also improve the drug development process.”

Over the years, the FDA has approved the switch of several high-profile prescription drugs to over-the-counter use. In 2003, the FDA cleared Prilosec, an over-the-counter version of the blockbuster AstraZeneca heartburn drug Nexium. The FDA only approves such changes if studies show that patients can safely take the drug after reading the package labeling. Under the industry-backed proposal, drugmakers could use electronic questionnaires, diagnostic devices like blood pressure monitors and other computer-assisted technology to guide patients.

In some cases, patients would still need to see a doctor to obtain an initial prescription before getting over-the-counter refills. In other cases, patients would need to speak with a pharmacist but would not need a prescription to receive medication.

The agency also predicts a number of benefits from decreasing doctor visits.

“Eliminating or reducing the number of routine visits could free up prescribers to spend time with more seriously ill patients, reduce the burdens on the already overburdened health care system and reduce health care costs,” the agency states in recent federal notice about the proposal.

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“Taking a summer course freed up my schedule so that I could go abroad for an entire semester during the year,” said 8th-semester business major Ricardo Hernandez. “I really recommend taking summer courses because they are manageable and will eventually help you out during the year.”

Summer sessions last for either three or six week periods and will run between May and August this year. Registering for all classes and sessions began on February 27.

Beginning March 5, students will have the opportunity to register for the half-price campus housing through the Summer in Storrs 2012 housing application, available online. For more information, or to register online, visit the Summer Session website.

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Biggest solar storm in Jury picked for man charged USG funding approved by voters from USG, page 1 with home invasion years races toward Earth NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A jury has been selected for a man facing charges that he attempted to extort millions of dollars from philanthropist Anne H. Bass following a break-in at her Connecticut estate.

The jury was picked Tuesday in federal court in New Haven in the trial of Emanuel Nicolescu. His trial starts next week.

Prosecutors say Nicolescu and others invaded Bass’s house in Kent in 2007, brandishing knives. The attackers are accused of injecting Bass and a guest with what they said was a deadly virus, demanding money in exchange for an antidote. Authorities said the substance was harmless, likely an ink.

Nicolescu has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted extortion.

83-year-old man struck and killed in Farmington

FARMINGTON, Conn. (AP) — Police in Farmington shut down a section of Route 6 for several hours because of an accident that killed an 83-year-old man.

Authorities say the man parked his car on the side of the four-lane highway and was crossing the road when he was struck by a car shortly before 6 a.m. Wednesday. Police say they’re not sure why the man got out of his car. His name hasn’t been released.

Paramedics performed CPR on the man and rushed him to the University of Connecticut Health Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The driver of the car that hit the man was also taken to a hospital.

It’s not clear why.

Police closed Route 6 between New Britain Avenue and Hyde Road. The highway was reopened shortly before 9 a.m.

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Nursing home meth lab fire death ruled accidental

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A man killed by a methamphetamine lab fire at an Ohio nursing home was burned over 90 percent of his body, and his death was accidental, a medical examiner said Wednesday.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s office said it could not release further details about Shaun Warrens, 31, of Ashtabula. Warrens was hospitalized after the fire Sunday in a resident’s room at the Park Haven facility in Ashtabula, east of Cleveland, and he died Monday. Police have said he wasn’t a resident or employee at the facility.

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feel that the student body needs to understand that we supply something for them that is going to last forever.”

Though these organizations did not get the majority of the student voters, the $5-persemester fee increase proposed

by USG received approval by a narrow margin of only 136 votes, with 1,750 voters, or 52 percent of the participating voters.

“I am very happy to have seen the student body has put forward USG’s request for funding, we are going to put it right back to students through funding organizations,” Tracy said.

“This will allow us to better fund those groups, which are really the backbone of involvement at UConn, and we are really looking forward to working with students for years to come.”

The election ran from Monday

until Wednesday at 9 a.m., but nearly 70 percent of the votes came on Monday, with a meager 3 percent coming on Wednesday, according to numbers from Students Activities.

Despite numerous changes in the elections process this year, the voter turnout was 20.4 percent of the eligible students, which translates to 3,485 participating voters, according to statistics provided by Student Activities.

These numbers are close to the official numbers recorded during last year’s campaign, which ran during a longer period.

The elections, held online through a ballot powered by eBallot, had nearly 2 percent of eligible students, 317 to be exact, view the ballot but not submit a vote.

Consumers borrowed $17.8 billion more in January WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans stepped up borrowing in January to buy more cars and attend school.

Consumer borrowing rose by $17.8 billion in January, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.

That followed similar gains in December and November.

The gains for those three months were the largest in a decade and helped consumer borrowing climb to a seasonally adjusted $2.5 trillion. That nearly matches the pre-recession borrowing level.

The January increase was driven by $20.7 billion increase in category that mostly measures demand for auto and student loans.

It was the biggest increase for that category since November 2001.

Borrowing on credit cards fell $2.9 billion in January after four

months of gains.

Many economists believe the rise in borrowing is a sign that consumers are feeling more confident about the economy. But consumers are also borrowing more at a time when their wages have not kept pace with inflation.

The outlook for hiring has improved, which could boost consumer spending in coming months.

In January, companies added 243,000 net jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 8.3 percent, the lowest in three years. The economy has added an average of 200,000 net jobs per month from November through January.

Economists are predicting another strong employment month in February, forecasting the addition of 210,000 net jobs. The government reports Friday on February job growth.

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This extreme ultraviolet wavelength image provided by NASA shows a solar flare. An impressive solar flare is heading toward Earth and could disrupt power grids, GPS and airplane flights.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Earth’s magnetic field is about to be shaken like a snow globe by the largest solar storm in five years.

After hurtling through space for a day and a half, a massive cloud of charged particles is due to arrive early Thursday and could disrupt utility grids, airline flights, satellite networks and GPS services, especially in northern areas. But the same blast could also paint colorful auroras farther from the poles than normal.

Scientists say the storm, which started with a massive solar flare earlier in the week, is growing as it races outward from the sun, expanding like a giant soap bubble. When it strikes early Thursday, the particles will be moving at 4 million mph.

“It’s hitting us right in the nose,” said Joe Kunches, a scientist for the National Oceanic

and Atmospheric Administration in Boulder, Colo.

Astronomers say the sun has been relatively quiet for some time. And this storm, while strong, may seem fiercer because Earth has been lulled by several years of weak solar activity.

The storm is part of the sun’s normal 11-year cycle, which is supposed to reach peak storminess next year. Solar storms don’t harm people, but they do disrupt technology. And during the last peak around 2002, experts learned that GPS was vulnerable to solar outbursts.

Because new technology has flourished since then, scientists could discover that some new systems are also at risk, said Jeffrey Hughes, director of the Center for Integrated Space Weather Modeling at Boston University.

A decade ago, this type of solar storm happened a couple of times a year, Hughes said.

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House bill to allow Holocaust survivors to sue

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a plea for justice, a House panel pushed ahead legislation Wednesday that would allow thousands of aging Holocaust survivors in the United States to sue European insurance companies for benefits they estimate total $20 billion.

The Foreign Affairs Committee approved a bill by voice vote that would give survivors access to U.S. courts and force companies such as Germany’s Allianz SE and Italy’s Assicurazioni Generali to disclose lists of policies held by Jews before World War II. Among the policies are life insurance, annuities and even dowries that Jewish families purchased for their daughters, envisioning that they would receive the money upon turning 18.

In many cases, insurance company records and government archives are the only proof of existence of the insurance policies.

“This bill is the last hope for Holocaust survivors to obtain justice,” said Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., the committee chairman, whose district is home to many of the estimated 100,000 Holocaust survivors in the United States.

Among those attending the committee session was David Schaecter, 82, who survived the Auschwitz and Buchenwald death camps and is president of the Holocaust Survivors Foundation USA. “In very plain and ordinary language, what happed today is we got back some of the dignity taken away from us,” Schaecter of Miami said in

a telephone interview. “Anyone can sue anyone. ... We’re the only ones not allowed to sue.”

The legislation has lingered in Congress for about five years and the House Judiciary Committee still must consider the bill. It faces opposition from the U.S. State Department and the German government. Germany points to the billions of dollars in reparations and payments it has made to survivors and other victims of the Nazi regime. The International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims paid about $305 million, and an additional $200 million went to humanitarian programs for survivors.

The State Department told the committee this week that the legislation would force the reopening of longsettled Holocaust-era insurance cases

that were resolved through diplomatic agreements, restitution programs through other countries or international commissions.

The bill would “open the floodgates to litigation, undermine commitments made by the United States, and weaken our ability to achieve such settlements in the future,” the State Department said.

The department said the bill would deal a setback to the cause of bringing justice to Holocaust survivors and other victims of the Nazi era rather than advancing the cause.

Survivors estimate that the policies were worth about $600 million in 1938 and a calculation based on the savings bond yield, would put that amount at $20 billion today.

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DETROIT (AP) — More natural gas-powered vehicles will hit the market soon, as rising gasoline prices, booming natural gas production and proposed tax credits make them a more attractive option. But they’re a long way from being a common sight in U.S. driveways.

Starting in July, Chrysler will sell a Ram 2500 Heavy Duty pickup that runs on compressed natural gas (CNG). The truck has both gasoline and natural gas storage tanks, and the engine shifts automatically between the two, without the driver needing to push a switch. The truck can run for 255 miles on natural gas and the range is extended to 367 miles using gasoline.

Once the CNG tanks are empty, the vehicle shifts to gasoline. The dashboard has gauges for both fuels.

Chrysler will have competition. Late this year, General Motors Co. will sell natural-gas versions of two pickups — the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD. The GM trucks will run on gasoline and natural gas for 650 miles. Ford Motor Co. has offered natural-gas ready pickups and vans since 2009.

Natural gas is appealing for a lot of reasons. It comes from domestic sources, for those concerned about importing oil. It produces 30 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than traditional gasoline or diesel. And it costs less than gasoline because of abundant production and supplies in the U.S. Natural gas prices have dropped more than 23 percent this year, reaching a 10-year low on Wednesday. Regular gasoline prices have climbed 23 percent over the same period.

At the pump, drivers paid an average of $3.37 a gallon for gasoline in late January. That compared with $2.13 for compressed natural gas, according to government data.

But U.S. buyers have been slow to adopt naturalgas vehicles, which make up less than one-tenth of

1 percent of the vehicles on American roads. Even the newest trucks aren’t intended for average buyers.

They’re work trucks, capable of plowing snow and towing three tons or more. Chrysler will only sell its natural-gas Ram to fleet customers like local governments, utilities and construction companies. GM anticipates that 90 percent of its sales will be to fleets.

Here are some reasons that U.S. buyers have been slow to adopt natural-gas vehicles: Lack of fueling stations. There are around 1,000 natural-gas fueling stations in the U.S., but only half of them are open to the public. Most are operated by local governments or private companies to refuel buses and other fleet vehicles. California-based Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a natural gas provider backed by oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens, is planning a big expansion.

It aims to install natural-gas pumps at 150 truck stops nationwide over the next few years. But that pales in comparison to the availability of gasoline, which is sold at 117,000 stations in the U.S. That’s why natural gas is still primarily relegated to fleets, which can return to a central refueling station. Filling up at a CNG station is just like pumping gasoline, although the fuel is a highly-compressed gas, not a liquid.

Few choices. There is only one factory-built, natural-gas car sold in the U.S. It’s the natural-gas version of the Honda Civic. Around 13,000 have been sold since the car first went on sale in 1998, mostly to fleets. But Honda’s making a bigger push to sell them to individual buyers. Last year, the company expanded the number of dealers selling natural-gas Civics to nearly 200 in 36 states, up 50 percent from 2010. The company expects to build nearly 4,000 natural-gas Civics in 2012, double the number it initially planned thanks to strong buyer interest. But regular, gas-powered Civics remain the overwhelming favorite. Honda sold 27,000 gasoline-powered Civics in February alone.

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The Mexican-style chain rolls out the Doritos Locos Tacos shells at midnight on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at its nearly 5,600 restaurants nationwide.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Taco Bell hopes to turn orange Doritos cheese powder into green — as in cash from its latest invention.

The Mexican-style chain plans to roll out Doritos Locos Tacos at midnight on Wednesday at its nearly 5,600 restaurants nationwide.

The fast-food chain, a unit of Yum Brands Inc., calls the tacos that use shells made out of Nacho Cheese Doritos the biggest product launch in its 50-year history. It plans to introduce a Doritos Cool Ranch taco shell this fall.

Taco Bell said it plans to spend

up to $75 million to advertise the new tacos — about three times more than it typically spends to promote new menu rollouts.

The new tacos come as Taco Bell attempts to rebound from the bad publicity generated by a lawsuit a year ago that alleged the meat filling served at its restaurants didn’t have enough beef to be called that.

Taco Bell denounced the claim as false and spent millions to defend its filling and shore up its image.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Marines will lead the U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan this year, reducing by about half their numbers in the key province of Helmand as Afghans move fully into the combat lead there, a top U.S. general said Wednesday.

Helmand, which has seen some of the fiercest American and allied fighting over the past two years, is transitioning to Afghan control faster than most other Taliban-contested areas of the country. Yet to be seen is whether the Afghans will manage to stand on their own as the Americans thin out.

As evidence that Helmand remains dangerous for allied forces, six British soldiers were killed Tuesday when their armored vehicle was hit by an explosion — the biggest loss for British forces there since 2006.

Maj. Gen. John Toolan, who has commanded the U.S. Marine contingent in Helmand for the past year, told The Associated Press in a phone interview from his Camp Leatherneck headquarters in southwestern Afghanistan that the number of Marines is likely to shrink by 8,000-10,000 from the current total of 17,500 by the end of September. That is the target date for the overall U.S. force in Afghanistan to drop to 68,000 from the current 90,000.

Toolan is completing his Afghan assignment on Monday, to be succeeded by Maj. Gen. Charles Gurganus. He asserted that the Taliban have been greatly weakened in what has long been considered their heartland.

“The insurgency is under significant pressure,” he said. “A lot of its influence has been ushered to the periphery of the main population centers, and there is very strong momentum behind the transition” to Afghan control.

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There is great value in alternative spring breaks

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t’s almost time for spring break, the most looked-forward-to time of the spring semester. While this is the time of year in which many students choose to escape to warm destinations for some carefree mid-semester fun, many UConn students choose instead to spend their vacations in a more altruistic way, through Alternative Spring Breaks. Student commitment to these programs is admirable and speaks volumes to UConn’s commitment to a larger community.

Alternative Breaks are run through Community Outreach and groups such as the Rainbow Center, EcoHouse, the Honors Program and other Learning Communities. The Community Outreach web site describes alternative breaks as “service-learning experiences.” Through an immersion into a new area or culture, the programs facilitate a level of personal growth, to contribute to the Alternative Breaks philosophy of “Strong Direct Service, Reflection and Education.” The program sponsors week-long and weekend trips, partially funded

by USG. Some trips this year have included a weekend immersion in Boston with a focus on the effects of homelessness, a weekend immersion in New York City with a focus on the effects of HIV/AIDS and a weekend immersion in New London where students from both the Storrs and Avery Point campuses completed building a restoration work for Habitat for Humanity.

Over the week of Spring Break, students will be headed to Baltimore, MD, Niceville, FL, Atlanta, GA, the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma, New Orleans and LA, among other locations. Students will participate in relief projects and with organizations that promote public health awareness. They will head to Washington D.C. to discuss Urban Poverty and Political Action, and to Philadelphia, PA to learn about health care and health care issues. All of these trips are bound to expose students to a completely different world, and provide perspective on a variety of social issues.

Alternative breaks provide unique opportunities for students to participate in large-scale community service projects.

Though this year’s application deadlines have all passed, students who are interested in the time of experience provided by an Alternative Break can find more information on the Community Outreach website, through Student Activities.

UConn students should take advantage of these amazing opportunities to not only attain irreplaceable hands-on experience, but to make a tangible difference in the world they live in.

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America is great, but there’s no ‘best’

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s America exceptional? Listen to any politician and the answer must be a resounding, “Yes!” Apparently, one of the requirements to run for office is a willingness to say that America is the greatest nation ever, the most wonderful place on earth.

Republican contenders for their party’s presidential nomination have been polishing their exceptionalist credentials. Mitt Romney writes in “No Apology: The Case for American Greatness” that the U.S. is “the world’s leading nation.” Newt Gingrich writes in “A Nation

By Ryan Gilbert Like No Other: Why American Commentary Editor Exceptionalism Matters” that “America’s greatness, America’s exceptional greatness, is not based on that fact that we are the most powerful, most prosperous – and most generous – nation on earth. Rather, those things are the result of American Exceptionalism.” When he was still grappling for the nomination, Rick Perry’s campaign website said, “Rick Perry will restore confidence in the American Dream and American Exceptionalism.” His campaign book “Fed Up: Our Fight to Save America from Washington” proclaims that Americans are “a people blessed by the Almighty.”

President Obama offered a different view at a press conference in 2009: “I believe in American exceptionalism, just as I suspect that the Brits believe in British exceptionalism and the Greeks believe in Greek exceptionalism.” Romney criticized Obama’s statement in his book, saying it means that Obama

doesn’t believe in American exceptionalism at all. At last year’s Conservative Political Action Conference, Rick Santorum also stated that President Obama “does not believe in American exceptionalism.” It seems that, for conservatives, only Americans can rightfully be exceptionalists.

Throughout our history, Americans have claimed exceptional status for our country.

John Winthrop, the Puritan leader, thought of his version of America as a “City upon a Hill” and the Puritans of New England would serve as a model for the rest of the world. As a conscious creation of settlers from many countries, a new nation with an unprecedented Constitution, the U.S. was an exceptional nation.

“Our exceptional flaws should provoke us to seek corrections.”

But what about now, and since when does exceptional mean better?

As we might expect, the stronger the statements about America as the greatest nation, the more ignorance or disdain is displayed about the rest of the world. It is much more difficult to proclaim that the U.S. is best after getting to know another country. Living elsewhere makes you confront two uncomfortable truths.

The first is that other people’s ways of doing things might actually be better than our own.

The Germans and the Chinese have better train systems. The Dutch and the Scandinavians are far better at teaching lan-

guages to schoolchildren. Many peoples are more hospitable to strangers and we have the highest per capita rate of murders with firearms of any industrialized country. To say, “America is the greatest” begs the question, “At what?”

A second truth is that President Obama is right: People see their own country and culture as exceptional and exceptionally good.

It makes no sense to argue for American exceptionalism with a Nigerian or a Swede.

They might agree that our buildings are taller or our per capita income higher, but then ask, “so what?” Any claim that we are better people, more moral, happier or more just, will provoke an argument without end.

American exceptionalism is dangerous.

The desire to proclaim superiority leads to stupidity, such as Perry’s claim in “Fed Up” that the U.S. has “the best healthcare system in the world.”

It leads to attempts to hide any possible flaws, especially the most embarrassing ones, like our violent denial of Constitutional rights to black Americans through most of our history, our vicious oppression of gay Americans or our enormous prison population.

Exceptionalism of the “we are the greatest” variety is an adult form of the elementary school boast, “My dad can beat up your dad.”

Leaving arrogance and ignorance aside, it is worth thinking about what is exceptional about the U.S. Our exceptional flaws should provoke us to seek corrections.

Our exceptional virtues, such as our ability to challenge authority, our free press and our system of higher education can be sources of pride.

Commentary Editor Ryan Gilbert is an 8th-semester journalism major. He can be reached at Ryan.Gilbert@UConn.edu.

State is wise to invest funds in UConn

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onnecticut is facing a projected $20.7 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2012, despite the reluctant approval of a $1.6 billion concession package by unionized state employees last August.

Since his inauguration in January of 2011, Governor Dannel Malloy has been calling for “shared sacrifice,” and for many frustrated state residents, investBy Stephen Klinck ment in the University of Staff Columnist Connecticut appears frivolous and unwise. Men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun, a frequently cited example, is the state’s highest paid employee with an annual salary of $2.7 million. This figure is often characterized as the epitome of government waste. This convenient characterization of investment as waste, however, is false. It possesses the dangerous capacity to stifle the future growth of this emerging university.

If previous state leaders had succumbed to public pressure caused by a lack of understanding of the difference between investment and waste, the university would not be breaking records year after year for the number of applicants competing for atten-

dance at Old Connecticut. 40,000 prospective students would most certainly not have toured our campus this past year. Banners proudly showcasing our status as an institution ranked among the nation’s top 20 public research universities would not hang from the light poles in front of Gampel Pavilion.

In January of 1990, nine years before thousands of fans would line the highways of Connecticut to celebrate the university’s first national championship in men’s basketball, Jim Calhoun was on the cusp of catapulting UConn to the national stage. With a lucrative and nationally competitive salary as his impetus, Jim Calhoun aided tremendously in granting the university the national recognition we today take for granted. Often dubbed the “Dream Season,” the year did not simply result in a number one seed in that year’s NCAA tournament. It also paved the way for continued national athletic and future academic acclaim. Calhoun, through basketball, introduced the University of Connecticut to millions who had yet to be introduced. In doing so he laid the foundation for future investments in what would soon become a leading national university, both in athletics and

in research.

Dubbed UCONN 2000 and 21st Century UConn, these two unprecedented legislative initiatives have aided tremendously in our rise to national prominence.

Designed to rehabilitate the academic reputation of the state’s once-neglected flagship university, the $2.3 billion in much-needed infrastructure improvements have prevented thousands of academically well-qualified students from leaving the state. Countless Connecticut jobs have been created, and competition for admission has increased exponentially, with the number of applications received climbing more than 300 percent.

The results of this “government waste” have been remarkable. Before the new $57 million chemistry building opened in 1998, candidates for faculty positions often withdrew after a mere tour of the dilapidated facilities. Now modern and attractive facilities lure top researchers from traditionally prestigious universities at an ever-increasing rate.

The economic climate in which we currently live, however, has recently forced university officials to tirelessly justify every expense. When school officials used non-student funds to repair

winter storm damage to the president’s university-owned residence and upgrade its safety and security systems, university spokesman Michael Kirk and chairman of the Board of Trustees Larry McHugh were met with a level of hostility typically reserved for the tensest of cross examinations. This hostility is unwarranted.

Decade after decade the University of Connecticut has proven itself to be a wise and worthwhile investment of precious state funds. In 1995 we were given $2.3 billion and the seemingly insurmountable task of transforming a second-choice regional institution into a flagship university ranking among the top 20 public research universities in the nation.

We have now completed that task. It is doubtful, however, that we could have done it without the trust and support of the state of Connecticut. Looking forward, we must all recognize that we will no longer continue to progress unless the people who have supported us in the past continue to support us in the future.

Staff Columnist Stephen Klinck is a 2nd-semester business major. He can be reached at Stephen.Klinck@UConn.edu.

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Al-Qaida claims responsibility for Islamists could crown Egypt’s next president Yemen attack

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SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Al-Qaida claimed responsibility on Wednesday for a daring weekend assault on a military base in southern Yemen, killing nearly 200 soldiers, the bloodiest battle in a year of turmoil.

In the aftermath of the brazen al-Qaida attack, the U.N. envoy to Yemen warned Wednesday that the terror group has gained ground during the country’s political crisis.

Al-Qaida’s Yemen branch said in a statement posted on several jihadi websites that it carried out the attack in reaction to the military’s plans to sweep through its strongholds in the city of Zinjibar, the provisional capital of southern Abyan province.

The al-Qaida assault has stepped up pressure on newly inaugurated President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi to follow through on pledges to purge the army of officers loyal to his predecessor, Ali Abdullah Saleh.

For the third day, tens of thousands of Yemenis demonstrated in cities across the country, demanding that Hadi prosecute army commanders suspected of negligence or collaborating with al-Qaida in the Sunday attack.

In response to the protesters’ demands, the Yemeni interim government pledged to speed up restructuring the army and said that “negligent” army commanders “will be punished.”

Al-Qaida took advantage of last year’s uprising against Saleh to seize several towns in the south. Poorly equipped and trained Yemeni armed forces have failed to regain control.

The U.S. considers the Yemen branch of al-Qaida one of its most dangerous. U.S. aircraft have targeted leaders of the branch in the past.

U.N. envoy Jamal Benomar told reporters after briefing the U.N. Security Council Wednesday that the collapse of state authority in a number of areas around the country has benefited al-Qaida.

Benomar also warned of a growing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where he said the political turmoil has left a quarter of the

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people in the nation of 25 million without enough food.

Witnesses in the town of Jaar, located near Zinjibar, said that hundreds of families have fled the town, fearing new clashes between al-Qaida-linked militants and government forces.

Tawfiq Hashim, a teacher from Jaar, said militants have been distributing flyers urging residents not to leave their houses.

The International Committee of the Red Cross, which has a team treating the wounded in Jaar, said in a statement Wednesday that the situation in the town is “tense.”

The battle “left scores of people wounded or dead on both sides,” said Eric Marclay, the head of the ICRC in Yemen.

In the aftermath of the Sunday attack, military officials said death toll among government forces has reached 185.

Al-Qaida militants overran a base near the town of Zinjibar and shot soldiers in their sleep. Some of the bodies recovered

afterward were missing heads, and others were mutilated. Another 55 soldiers were reported captured with 32 attackers killed.

In its statement, al-Qaida gave different casualty figures: 100 soldiers killed and 73 captured. It said only two militants were killed. It was not possible to reconcile the two sets of figures.

The militants’ statement said they captured weapons, including a tank and Katyusha rocket launchers.

Saleh was replaced as president by Hadi last month as part of a U.S.-backed, Gulf Arab-initiated deal, which Washington hopes will allow Yemen’s central government to rebuild its authority and uproot the militants from the south.

Yemeni activists say the army is still packed with Saleh supporters chosen for loyalty rather than competence, who have been lax in taking the fight to al-Qaida and may even have struck local deals with the militants.

Israelis criticize PM’s Iran-Holocaust parallels

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli prime minister’s linking of Iran to Nazi Germany evoked ringing applause this week at a gathering of a pro-Israel lobbying group in Washington. Back home, though, it drew some heavy criticism.

The Nazi Holocaust of World War II is a delicate and charged topic in Israel, and many felt Benjamin Netanyahu’s repeated equating of the Nazis with the possible modern-day threat of a nuclear-armed Iran went too far.

In his speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Monday, Netanyahu introduced a Holocaust survivor Israeli Cabinet minister who traveled with him to Washington.

He also held up Holocaust-era documents that he said he keeps in his office desk: An 1944 exchange of letters between the World Jewish Congress, imploring the United States to bomb Auschwitz, the largest Nazi concentration camp, and the U.S. reply that it would not do so.

“As prime minister of Israel, I will never let my people live in the shadow of annihilation,”

6 UK troops killed in Afghanistan explosion KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Six British soldiers were killed after an explosion hit their armored vehicle in southwestern Afghanistan, Britain’s Ministry of Defense said. It was the biggest loss of life for British forces in the country since a plane crash in 2006.

The soldiers were on patrol in Helmand province at the time of the blast Tuesday evening.

British Prime Minister David Cameron said the deaths marked a “desperately sad day for our country.”

The attack is certain to fuel calls for the acceleration of a planned withdrawal of all U.S.-led coalition troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2014. The war has become increasingly unpopular in the United States and among its NATO partners in Europe.

Washington has also grown frustrated with the administration of President Hamid Karzai, who has been making increasing demands of America in order to sign a deal that will allow some troops to remain past 2014, mainly in a counterterrorism and training role.

Helmand has been the deadliest province by far for coalition troops since the Afghan war started over a decade ago.

Most of Britain’s 9,500 soldiers are based there, and the province also has thousands of U.S. troops.

Netanyahu declared.

“Today we have a state of our own. And the purpose of the Jewish state is to defend Jewish lives and to secure the Jewish future,” Netanyahu said to waves of applause. “Never again will we not be masters of the fate of our very survival. Never again.”

His parallels were clear: Just as the Nazis tried to exterminate European Jewry during World War II, Netanyahu implied that Iran’s apparent pursuit of nuclear weapons is part of a plot to wipe Israel off the map. “Never again” is the signature phrase of the Jewish pledge that the Holocaust must not be repeated.

Critics accused Netanyahu of both cheapening the memory of the Holocaust and unnecessarily escalating tensions at a time when the U.S. was urging restraint.

In debates on Israeli radio and TV stations and in newspapers, many pointed to the obvious difference — Israel as a sovereign Jewish nation with its own army did not exist during World War II, when Europe’s Jews were defenseless.

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CAIRO (AP) — A lineup of Islamists, retired generals, old regime figures and political newcomers are campaigning to become Egypt’s first president since Hosni Mubarak’s fall, but none of them may have the stature to tackle this nation’s enormous problems or stand up to the powerful military.

The May 23-24 elections are supposed to mark the final stage of the post-uprising transition to civilian rule and in the end, the Islamists will probably have the last word. They dominated parliamentary elections a few months ago and their newfound political power makes them the country’s kingmakers.

“The Islamists boast the nation’s best capabilities to mobilize the masses, but that has been somewhat weakened,” said prominent analyst Ammar Ali Hassan. “There is potential for a wide open race, but only if everyone plays by the rules.”

Whoever is chosen and the extent of transparency in the election will determine whether this country, where power has long been concentrated in the hands of the executive, can discard a legacy of authoritarian rule and become truly democratic or will continue to have a facade of democracy that thinly conceals an autocratic regime.

There is also a hope, especially among the liberal and secular youth who spearheaded last year’s democracy uprising, that the right candidate for the nation’s highest office could temper the two biggest centers of power in Egypt today — the military and the Islamists.

But those in the running so far have come under criticism for a lack of charisma, lack of a clear vision for the future of Egypt, being too beholden to the military or too closely associated with the old Mubarak regime.

The field was significantly depleted when Nobel Peace Laureate and pro-democracy leader Mohamed ElBaradei quit the race in January. He said at the time a fair election would be impossible under the rule of the military, which took power after Mubarak fell in February of last year.

Amr Moussa, who served Mubarak as foreign minister for 10 years before becoming the Arab League chief, is in his late 70s and does not appear to be in synch with the revolutionary mood gripping the nation over the past year. But he is popular among middle-class Egyptians. Moussa is a secularminded seasoned diplomat who is well known internationally — hardly the pedigree that the Islamist parties are looking for in a president.

Also at the forefront of the hopefuls is Abdel Moneim Aboul-Fotouh, a moderate Islamist who defied the nation’s largest political group — the Muslim Brotherhood — by quitting to run for president as an independent.

He is a doctor by profession and his chances depend on whether he can muster support that transcends political and ideological boundaries because he cannot rely on the Brotherhood for votes.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Members of the amorphous hacking group Anonymous claimed Wednesday to have taken down the Vatican website to protest everything from Catholic doctrine to the sexual abuse of children.

The site, www.vatican.va, was inaccessible for much of Wednesday afternoon and evening.

The Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi, confirmed the attack but declined to comment on its possible source. He said he didn’t know how long it would take the Vatican’s technicians to bring the site back up.

In what claims to be the “official” site of Anonymous in Italy, a statement posted Wednesday said the group

was attacking the Vatican to protest the execution of heretics and the burning of books during the Inquisition and more recently the sexual abuse of children by priests.

Statements purportedly authored by members of Anonymous are almost impossible to verify, given the leaderless nature of the group.

In August, the website of World Youth Day, the massive Catholic youth festival that was underway in Madrid, Spain, was attacked by hackers as Pope Benedict XVI arrived to take part. The website was up and down all day on the first day of the festival, Aug. 18, in what the festival’s organizers said was the result of “hacking attacks.”

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The naked truth about equality

‘Full-frontal feminism’ lecture encourages students to keep fighting against sexism

By Allie Ball Campus Correspondent

Students gathered in the Student Union Theater this past Thursday night to attend “Full Frontal Feminism: Sexism, Activism and Justice,” a lecture featuring feminist blogger and author Jessica Valenti and organized by SUBOG and the UConn Women’s Center.

A prominent activist, Valenti is the founder of Feministing.com, a blog describing itself as “an online community for feminists and their allies.” Though Valenti has left the site, it continues to be the most widely read feminist publication in print or online with an audience of over 6,000 readers per month. She has published three books to date, has appeared on popular television programs such as “The Colbert Report” and was interviewed by the New York Times Magazine.

She also recently appeared on The Guardian’s list of “100 Inspiring Women.”

Valenti began by asking how many people considered themselves feminists, and admitted surprise when a vast majority of the audience raised their hands.

She explained that, more often than not, people deny being feminists because the term carries many negative connotations for them; some examples offered by the audience included “man-hater,” “ugly” and “bra-burner.” However, she emphasized that the stigma surrounding feminism is part of a long-standing strategy meant to discourage women from getting involved and taking a stand against injustice.

“Women with power and strong voices is not something Americans are raised to be comfortable with,” said Valenti, in reference to anti-feminist backlash. “We’re hitting a nerve.”

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Feminist blogger and author Jessica Valenti spoke about the nature of modern feminism at the Student Union Theater Wednesday night. “Women with power and strong voices is not something Americans are raised to be comfortable with...We’re hitting a nerve,” the speaker said. Valenti talked about “rape culture,” the social view of rape as permissible on college campuses.

women are legally equal to men, what is there to fight for?

Valenti responded by highlighting current news topics, such as how a recent Congressional panel on reproductive rights did not include a single woman, and radio personality Rush Limbaugh’s recent comments when he called Georgetown student Sandra Fluke a “slut” and a “prostitute.” These instances, plus numerous others, dem-

onstrate that although women legally have all the rights of men, there is still rampant social inequality.

A particularly resonant element of this lecture was the discussion of rape culture and its role on college campuses. Rape culture is the social view of rape is permissible, and that it is up to women to protect themselves from this inevitable threat. In one memorable anecdote, she

explained that at some colleges, the only punishment for raping another student is an essay on sexual assault.

“You can see it at UConn too,” said 2nd-semester American studies major Kelly McArdle.

“Even with little things, like calling Hunting Lodge Road the ‘rape trail.’ It’s both sexist and threatening.”

However, students at UConn are working to improve the lives

of female students on and off campus. This past fall, UConn students participated in a campus “Slut Walk” as a part of the nation-wide movement to fight rape culture and put an end to victim blaming.

“Hate is aging out,” said Valenti, expressing her hope that today’s youth will continue the fight against sexism.

highlights the book “Half the Sky” by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn “China Blue” follows a pair of denim jeans from birth to sale, following its path from the daily lives of two teenage female workers to the vast U.S. marketplace. Providing perspective from both the top and bottom levels of the factory hierarchy, the film looks at the complex issue of globalization from the

human level.

It follows 17-year-old Jasmine, who left her home village for a factory job in the city, just like her friend and co-worker Orchid. Like an estimated 130 million migrant workers in China, most of whom are young women, they find factory employment assembling denim clothing for export overseas. They share a room with eleven other girls

and work every day from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., every day of the week. Jasmine’s excitement about being able to help her family dies as she is overwhelmed by long work hours and pay delays.

The new era of economic progress in China has created a new generation of entrepreneurs like Mr. Lam, a former police chief who is now the factory owner. In order to

secure business with a promising British buyer, Lam promises the clothing for cheap and on a tight delivery schedule. In order to meet these demands, he cuts the pays of the workers while making them work longer hours to get the work done. The primary concern of these owners is shipment. Though the interna-

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Film exposes trials of workers on other side of global market

By Zarrin Ahmed Campus Correspondent

The Half the Sky Film Fest began Wednesday with the films “Made in L.A.” and “China Blue,” both of which sent messages about factory workers, sweatshops and the influence of the Western market on international factories.

The films were tied into the UConn Reads initiative, which

Band of UConn students get funky

By Trevor Begnal Campus Correspondent Getting their start in West Hartford, the “Three Wheeled Fonk Cirkis,” a band consisting of two brothers and one of their cousins, is trying to revive the funk genre one music festival at a time.

When speaking to one member, Nicolas Balkun, a 22-year-old UConn senior, the obvious question had to be asked: “How did you guys come up with such an unusual name for the band?” Nicolas simply stated that it stemmed from their love for funk music and the fact that there were three members in their group.

Citing influences from Primus, Red Hot Chili Peppers and even James Brown, the Three Wheeled Fonk Cirkis focuses on its powerful blues riffs and the seemly present psychedelic sound in its songs to introduce a fresh sound that has been absent from the music industry for too long.

All of the members of Three Wheeled Fonk Cirkis have played their respected instrument since their early years in high school. In fact, one of their members, Steve Balkun is an alumni of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. With demos already pinned, the Three Wheeled Fonk Cirkis plans on releasing its first live album in couple weeks, which was recorded at one of its shows in Boston.

As for future plans, the band is beginning to play at numerous music festivals this spring and summer along the east coast. On stage is where the

band seems to feel most connected with its fans, but also each other. Often incorporating new songs, cover songs or just improvising, the Three Wheeled Fonk Cirkis uses its concerts to show the audience its craft.

Adding to their talent, the members of the Three Wheeled Fonk Cirkis, also formed a band called the Balkun Blues Brothers Band which exclusively plays blues music.

When talking about this other endeavor, Balkun stated it was like an alter ego to their original project. Even though the trio created this new project, it is clear the members of the Three Wheeled Fonk Cirkis is focusing on its current project and continuing to advance as much as possible. The band is performing in a music festival this summer in Maine to compete for a chance to perform at a larger festival in Massachusetts. Their latest show, just this past weekend, was at Pub 32 in Mansfield. Their next show is in Farmington on March 22 and the following on April 7 in Hartford.

There seems to be no slowing down for Three Wheeled Fonk Cirkis any time soon. With a busy schedule for this spring and summer on the road and an increasing fan base, this trio is successfully giving the recognition and revival funk rock deserves. For more information such as show dates, tracks or performance videos by the Three Wheeled Fonk Cirkis, check out their official page.

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String quartet to visit Jorgensen

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By John Tyczkowski Associate Focus Editor The Colorado Quartet will come to UConn this week to perform an all-Beethoven program of Op. 18 String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 95 String Quartet in F Minor and Op. 132 String Quartet in A Minor.

The Quartet will perform on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, with a concert talk beforehand at 6:45 p.m.

The Quartet’s violinist Julie Rosenfeld and its cellist Katie Schlaikjer are also part of the UConn School of Music faculty.

The Colorado Quartet has won both the Banff

International String Quartet Competition and the Naumburg Chamber Music Award. They are well known across four continents and are especially known for their musical integrity and their impassioned playing and finesse, according to the press release by Jorgensen for the event.

Tickets are on sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the Jorgensen Box Office, for $30 or $28, with some discounts available for students. Tickets and more information on discounts are also available online at jorgensen.uconn.edu.

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The most misleading food labels

Here’s a not-so-secret secret about the food industry: they will do freaking anything for you to buy their product.

I love food. I love it so much that I spend my days thinking of ways to talk about it in this column. But I hate food companies. Most of them are deceptive, manipulative and work closely with the FDA to get front-side labels and weird ingredients approved so that they can fool the consumer into thinking that what he or she is eating is good for them.

Don’t get lured into misleading words and phrases.

There are entire teams devoted to finding a way to convince customers that their food is healthy, and knowing what to look for can ensure you don’t get conned.

One of the most common things you’ll see on food boxes is the phrase, “lowfat” or “non-fat.” You’ll think to yourself, “Good Lord! I don’t want any fat in my food because that will be fat in my body! I better get this low-fat product because it will keep my body looking like Candice Swanepoel’s...or something close-ish to that.”

Au contraire, health-conscious buyer, “low-fat” is actually code for,“ we took out the good, unsaturated fats from this product and upped the sugar so it still tastes good.”

If you compare a low-fat product with its regular counterpart, you’ll notice that, while the total fat may have gone down a gram or two, the saturated fat has probably stayed the same and the sugar has gone considerably up. Not only is low-fat or non-fat usually not better for you, but you’re depriving yourself of the omega-3 fatty acids your body needs.

And don’t think “low-sugar” is any better. Generally, that just means the sugar they took out has been replaced with aspartame or sucralose (sold as Splenda). Now, everyone’s entitled to their own opinions about artificial sweeteners, but you should at least know what you’re getting yourself into before you purchase something you think is healthy.

Ever buy something that says “made with whole grains” or “whole-wheat?” Sorry to say, but you’re getting duped.

Foods like crackers, breads, cereals, etc. are all made with whole grains…to start off.

Those whole grains are broken down and refined, making whatever is in that box far different from the whole grain it started out as. If “whole grain” isn’t the first ingredient listed, chances are there aren’t many whole grains in that food at all.

Furthermore, if something totes a “whole wheat” label, it doesn’t make it whole wheat at all. The label needs to say “100 percent whole wheat” to truly be getting the nutritional benefits of it.

If that weren’t confusing enough, things that tote the word “light” on them, might actually not be “diet-friendly light” like you probably thought. Marketers use the word in hopes that people confuse it with a low-calorie option, when actually, they’re just referring to the color of the food. You’ll see this for a lot of breads and especially olive oil. Tsk, tsk, food corporations. We’re onto you.

Finally, phrases that tell you the food “may lower cholesterol” or “heart healthy” are just a bunch of phrases to blow smoke up your you-

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Springsteen makes a comeback One of the great things about Bruce Springsteen is that his new songs are always reminiscent of his older hits. In his newest album, “Wrecking Ball,” I actually found myself sitting in my library cubicle dancing a little.

The title track is a catchy tune that Bruce debuted at his three-night show at Giant’s Stadium two years ago. On the exterior it is a song about the demolition of the old Giants Stadium. If you really listen to the lyrics, however, it is a standard Springsteen ode to the sensitive subjects of life: war, the economy, revolution and living an imperfect life.

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The wrecking ball symbolically demolishes government policy, banks and politicians.

The repeated mantra “Hard times come, hard times go” is sure to be immortalized in Bruce history.

“We Take Care of Our Own” was the album’s first single, and perhaps the most recognizable as a Bruce Springsteen tune.

The song is one of the more politically charged songs, with a march- “Wrecking Ball” ing drum beat he sings out “Wherever this flag is flown we take care of our own.”

Springsteen is someone who is big enough that he could call out obvious issues that others

cannot voice on their own. He does not let anything get in his way to let his point across, and that is evident from “Wrecking Ball,” which is his 17th album.

Fans were skeptical. It is the first album since the death of saxophone-extraordinaire Clarence Clemons last June. He is, however, featured on “Land of Hopes and Dream.”

This gospel Amazon.com tune features a lengthy sax solo by the king, and it sounds as if Bruce is actually calling out to Clemons. Its heavenly aura is a perfect tribute to the former E Street Band co-founder and one of the highlights of the

but now we’re the first of the fashionably late.” “Holy Book” and “A Wild, Shameless Pain” are each less than two minutes long and explode with furious drum blasts and power chord bliss. The latter builds off a Pantera-esque riff, with double

Low Road Has No Exits” they take you on a collision course of spiraling riffs that can tear you to the bones.

Keith Buckley has never sounded better. In a recent webisode for the making of “Ex Lives,” he said: “Everyone

album.

“Jack of All Trades” is a surprising track. It starts with a soft piano song, then Bruce’s voice, rough and raw, comes in. This song emphasizes what the entire album is trying to portray: that sometimes the only person you can count on is yourself. One line that stands out: “Banker man grows fatter, the working man grows thin…

I’m the jack of all trades, darling. We’ll be alright.”

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band is touring worldwide, starting in two weeks until July, making multiple stops in the New York and New Jersey areas.

On Every Time I Die’s sixth album, “Ex Lives” the band stays true to the staples of their sound, which are: mathy metal guitar riffs, frenetic drumming and Keith Buckley’s signature cigarette smoke laced screams. They have perfected their decade old sound while continuing to create sharper songs. “Ex Lives” is their most focused album to date. Whereas their last record, 2009s “New Junk Aesthetic,” was uneven, half catchy and accessible songs, half forgettable misses, “Ex Lives” is a perfectly balanced meal, trading catchy choruses for a cohesive sound that never slips.

The album’s first track, “Underwater Bimbos From Outer Space” opens with Keith Buckley chanting, “I want to be dead with my friends.” The song erupts into a massive riff that spirals throughout the song. Keith Buckley sounds as angry as ever, declaring, “We’re the last of the lost,

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bass drums pounding in the background.

“Typical Miracle” starts off with an old western guitar riff that evokes the dirty southern guitar tones found on of 2007s “The Big Dirty.”

Guitarists Jordan Buckley and Andy Williams shine on “I Suck [Blood]” and on “The

is so meticulous about watching over their voice, and I think it actually detracts from the sincerity of it. It’s so finely crafted but there’s hardly any emotion in there. If I smoke and drink your gonna hear it on the record.”

His emotion and sincerity shines through on “Ex

claps. Production from top to bottom is well-crafted and artistically arranged: not one of “4Eva N A Day”’s 17 tracks is worthy of glossing over.

The speaker’s journey o his day, beginning with the album’s first track “8:04 AM,” a quick, spoken word piece over a piano.

The album finishes with the juxtaposition of the final skit, “5:04 AM” and “The Alarm.” A hookless, almost angry track that brings back into play a simple from “Wake Up”, the album’s second track. “The Alarm” asks the major questions and tests the beliefs that embody the album’s character

The album’s highlights include the jazzy, flute-driven “Yesterday,” a mellow, somber, and quiet track that musically establishes an atmosphere that not only fits, but enhances the song’s emotional verses. On the opposite end of the sensual spectrum, “4Eva N A Day (Theme)” teams two layered, looped, female soul vocal samples with bombastic and loud 808 drums and bass, a fast, repetitive hook, and ungodly flow. K.R.I.T. denounces his haters, celebrates his Southern heritage, exudes confidence,and justifies his character in well-written, furiously

family love, confidence, music and depression. Despite the character’s ups and downs, and many contradictions, he never becomes vilified. He professes deep love for his girlfriend on the poetic “Red Eye,” yet cheats in “Temptation.”

He preaches a “seize the day” philosophy on “Boobie Miles,” but begs liquor and weed to numb him in “Down and Out.” While denouncing and scorning material greed in “4Eva N A Day” chorus, he professes a love for money toward the end of “1986.”

K.R.I.T. creates an tremendously real and human character.

While the character’s behavior is often questionable and he undoubtedly makes major mistakes through the course of the day, his recognition and desire to reverse them makes him endearing. By the end of the album, we’re left with a character we both love and hate. Ultimately, I cannot help but sympathize for him and walk away from 4Eva N A Day appreciating the story of one man’s day in a small Southern city.

K.R.I.T.’s complicated and nuanced characterization throughout the tape impresses. His violent juxtaposition of the realist and romantic makes “4Eva N A Day” provocative, sincere and intensely life-like.

From start to finish, “4Eva N A Day” is a thematic, musical, and narrative artistic masterpiece.

Reminiscent of Outkast’s early work in theme, sound, depth, vision, and quality, “4Eva N A Day” is a near perfect concept album. No other hip-hop artist out there puts as much time, heart and soul into their music. The bottom line is this; the album might be the

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Lives.” During the slow burner “Revival Mode,” Buckley sings in clean vocals throughout the song, giving the song a haunting and daring new direction.

The chorus is slow by Every Time I Die standards. It almost has a ballad-like quality.

Buckley says he wrote many of the lyrics while he was on the road with his super group project “The Damned Things.”

They’re darker than anything he has every written. Through his music he describes his loneliness, addiction and existential angst. One-liners like “From the cradle to the grave, and it’s been a walk of shame” are sure to be screamed across pavilions in the near future.

I’ve been a fan of Every Time I Die for some time.

They’ve always written chaotic music with heart and I’m happy to report that they are evolving as a band without making any compromises. If that isn’t something to celebrate in today’s music industry, then I don’t know what is.

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KRIT’s latest album a ‘conceptual masterpiece’ Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T. exploded onto the hip-hop music scene with his 2010 mixtape debut, “K.R.I.T. Wuz Here.”

Trunk knocking beats and country-themes transitioned smoothly to politically charged verses over soulful samples. From top to bottom, “K.R.I.T. Wuz Here” satisfies; it was unique, honest and sounded great.

In 2011, K.R.I.T. dropped a classic mixtape with Return of 4Eva. His second free album raised the bar for the hip-hop mix-tapes and blew already high expectations for K.R.I.T. out of the water. His second project showed off a rare ability to make a musically aesthetic track that also packed a lyrical and thematic punch.

Monday at noon, K.R.I.T. released a third free album, “4Eva N A Day.” With unrealistic expectations, an already accomplished resume and no profit to be made, what could the project possibly entail for listeners?

“4Eva N A Day” is K.R.I.T.’s first attempt to make a concept album, a lofty goal for music’s most accomplished artists. From the album’s artwork, to its lyrics and musical sound, “4Eva N A Day” is a complex, realistic, conceptual masterpiece.

A more personal album than his other two, “4Eva N A Day” builds upon the themes and topics of his previous work, divulging into topics relevant to K.R.I.T. that deal with the everyday struggles and triumphs of a single day in the life.

The result is a jazzy, soulful sounding piece that is tastefully mixed with banging bass-lines and classic 808 snares, hats, and

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throughout his day.

In between rising and sleeping, K.R.I.T. takes us from the bedroom in “Wake Up,” through an existential moment on “Me and My Old School.” He brings us along on a drunk and high drive through the neighborhood in “Sky Club,” to the package store on “Package Store,” and from the strip-club and into the bedroom of his prostitutemistress on “Temptation” before finally returning to bed with his lover on the guitar driven sex track “Insomnia” (likely a tribute to Outkast’s “Funky Ride”).

delivered verses.

“Package Store” is a story rap about the speaker’s experience and observations during a late night visit to his neighborhood package store. The track’s lyrics, metaphors, toned down, guitar driven beat, and intense thematics make it a nearly perfect rap song.

K.R.I.T.’s ability to tell a meaningful, complex, and focused rhymed story is unparalleled by any other active rapper in America.

“4Eva N A Day” discusses topics like greed, addiction, fidelity, temptation, trust, romantic love,

Mosh pit etiquette

Word to the wise: If you’re going to a concert, don’t act like a jerk.

People pay up to hundreds of dollars to see their favorite artists perform. They don’t give up their hard-earned wages to see you flipping your hair back and forth or sucking the face of your significant other. I don’t want to detract from the fun, but there are some guidelines for politeness that every concertgoer should consider before jitterbugging it and rocking out as if there’s no tomorrow.

First of all, when singing along to a live performance make sure you know what’s coming out of your mouth. Don’t feel free to substitute your own words and make up lyrics along the way, especially if you’re belting into the ear of the person in front of you. If you don’t know the good stuff, then it’s best that you either clam up or mouth the word “watermelon” so that it seems like you’re a true fan. And please don’t try and turn instrumental harmonies into vocal parts.

There is a reason why trumpets, trombones and saxophones were invented. If the human voice were capable of making such a wide range of sounds, orchestras wouldn’t have to worry about going bankrupt, mainly because they wouldn’t even exist.

Secondly, adjust your level of brazenness to match the mood of the concert. If you’re on the floor at a belligerent rap show or a delirious techno festival, then feel free to push and shove your way to the best spot in the house. But if you’re attending a laid-back, indie-pop or folk performance, such aggressiveness is considered barbaric.

For these instances there’s the general understanding that floor space is first come, first serve. So don’t step on everyone’s leather oxfords and quilted loafers just so you and your friends can pose for some sweaty profile pictures in the front of the stage.

On the topic of pictures, please refrain from holding your iPhone up above the crowd and recording your entire concert. It’s okay if you snap a few shots as the band is coming out on stage and the lead singer is forcing some banter with the crowd. But blocking the view of the people behind you is pretty lame, especially when they’re already annoyed about the unnecessary volume of hair on your head.

Lastly, and most importantly, if you’re imbibing liquids of any sort, make sure you keep them to yourself. The guy next to me at Lupo’s last Thursday did the complete opposite by offering me multiple sips of his shoddy beer throughout the night. He then proceeded to dump half a can on my blazer, just as fun. started to play its hit single “We Are Young.” His apologies did nothing for me. I spent the rest of the night trying to make his life miserable by pushing him into a gaggle of annoying tween girls.

The moral of the story? When you spill on someone, run like hell.

There are no written rules on how to behave at a concert. Most venues are very lax, even when it comes to checking purses and bulging pockets. So take the designated freedom and capitalize on it, but don’t abuse it.

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Cut through marketing ploys by reading ingredient lists from THE MOST, page 7 know-what. Cheerios boxes are some of the biggest culprits, stating that they help with cholesterol, but they help just about as well as water does. And water doesn’t help at all. Cheerios won’t make your cholesterol any worse, but certainly eating bowls of it everyday won’t make even a slight impact. Oatmeal that claims it is heart-healthy is pulling the same prank.

The best thing you can do for yourself to not get suckered is to always read the ingredients of whatever you’re buying. Get informed, know what words like “maltodextrin” and “acesfulfame potassium” actually mean, so when you see it in your food, you can decide for yourself if it’s something you want to put in your body.

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Jimmy Buffett a step closer to NV casino license

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Jimmy Buffett is one step closer to sharing in the gambling revenue his Parrotheads deliver to his Margaritaville casino in Sin City.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday recommended the singer’s holding company be approved for a gambling license, setting up a final hearing later this month.

Board members questioned Buffett for about 15 minutes about two incidents in which he was accused of having drugs.

Buffett said that when the Jamaican military mistook his plane for smuggling drugs in 1996, they fired 115 shots and hit twice.

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tional retailers make ten times more profit than the factories, demands must be met or else these retailers will find the same products at a cheaper price elsewhere.

The strains this kind of work puts on the young women in the factory are innumerable.

To keep up with their coworkers and to avoid getting fined for falling asleep on the job, some girls sneak out of the factory to buy energy tea. But

when they are caught, their names are erased from attendance records and they are fined two days’ pay. Other workers clip clothespins on their eyes to keep their eyes open.

The factory’s idea of inspiring enthusiasm, especially after large rush orders come in, is to promote competent workers and fire useless ones.

They even hung up a sign that read “You don’t work hard today, you’ll be looking hard for work tomorrow.” The girls

aren’t allowed to quit; their boss doesn’t let them. Even if the girls wanted to complain to the Labor Bureau, it wouldn’t make efforts to help the girls.

At the end of the film, Jasmine wonders where these jeans go and if people her age buy them. She slipped a letter into one of the pant’s pockets, telling the reader about her and her life. In the length of the film, the women would have made 50 jeans and earned $1.25 altogether.

Kristof argues that women will move from poverty and low wages into manufacturing jobs that seen to have more opportunities. “China Blue” reports on the economic pressure applied by Western companies and the human consequences. The ending, which illustrates the journey of the jeans into an American store, where a worker puts the jeans on sale, makes the connection between the exploited work-

“Desperation Breeds …” kicks the album off with a melancholy and slow tune, simple guitar strumming and high pitched vocals. With the occasional drums and a pick up halfway through the song, it’s just upbeat enough to not bore.

er pitched vocals on select words. It wasn’t something I really enjoyed, but “Give It Away”, though similar in sound, made up for it with a catchy tune toward the end of the track.

“Eyeoneye” sticks to the same country sound with occa-

sing and jazz influences are easily heard in “Near Death Experience Experience,” one of the catchier songs on the album in my opinion.

Like “Polynation,” “Behind the Barn” is violin oriented.

“Sifters,” “Lusitania,” and “Fatal Shore” follow in Bird’s melancholy nature – slow and pained. “Orpheo Looks Back” and “Hole In the Floor” are a little more upbeat, though the violin parts in “Orpheo” are ones I could’ve done without.

“Hole In The Floor” is a pretty instrumental tune that’s relaxing but happy; something that reminds me of a sunny day out in the countryside.

The album ends with “Belles,” a purely instrumental piece that sounds like a lullaby. I’m sure if you’re looking for something soothing to put on repeat while falling asleep, “Belle” would do it for you.

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Andrew Bird showcases violin, vocal skills

By Zarrin Ahmed Campus Correspondent Andrew Bird stays true to his usual melancholy tunes in his seventh solo album, “Break it Yourself,” which dropped on March 6.

Bird began his studio album work with his talent in violin.

Trained in the Suzuki method since the age of four, Bird graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s degree in violin performance.

He self-released his first solo album in 1996 called “Music of Hair.” Bird was involved in the bands Squirrel Nut Zippers and Bowl of Fire before Bird officially emerged as a solo artist. He signed to Fat Possum Records which produced several of his albums. “Break it Yourself” was produced by Mom+Pop and announced as a follow up to Bird’s “Noble Beast” from 2009. He’s influenced by classical, bluegrass, jazz, swing, calypso and folk music.

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Showcasing his talent on violin in the next song, “Polynation” is a short stringed snippet. “Danse Caribe” takes on a more country tone with Bird’s low voice backed by high-

sional sharp notes and a small whistling sequence. On a slower note, “Lazy Projector” is no misnomer – its sluggish sound is accompanied by long bowed violin notes and a sorrowful whistle tune. Bird’s

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to step into ‘Sister Act’

NEW YORK (AP) – RavenSymone is all grown up – and going to a convent.

The former cutie from “The Cosby Show” will take over the lead part in Broadway’s hit musical “Sister Act” later this month, playing a nightclub-singer-turnednun.

The 26-year-old actress and singer says she’s in rehearsal almost every day of the week from “sun-up to sun-down” to “make sure I have everything down” when she takes over at the Broadway Theatre on March 27.

Raven-Symone says she fell in love with the musical the moment she saw it. “I was definitely one of the audience members dancing in the aisles,” she says. “I think it’s a wonderfully scored and directed and written musical. I’m very excited to be part of this.”

She takes over the role from Patina Miller, who earned a Tony Award nomination in the part and whose final performance is March 18. Whoopi Goldberg, who was the original Deloris Van Cartier in the hit 1992 film, is producing the musical.

While Raven-Symone did a guest spot with “The Boys Choir of Harlem” on Broadway when she was 5, she prefers to think of this as her Broadway debut.

“I want to do stuff I haven’t done before. I did it at 5 but I don’t remember that, obviously.

So I want to do it for real — a big, crowd-pleasing show as well as working with these great people.”

“Sister Act” opened on Broadway in April 2011 after a stint in London and was nominated for a best musical Tony last year. It has original tunes by songwriter Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater.

The musical’s plot is faithful to the movie: A nightclub singer accidentally witnesses a murder by her crime boss lover and flees to a convent to hide. The stuffy nuns come alive as she teaches them razzle-dazzle and rhythm while she, in turn, learns the value of sisterhood and self-sacrifice.

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Teenager petitions to change R rating for 'Bully'

Party like mad... Or at least like Mad Men might (AP) – Does Don Draper do finger food? Judging by the first four seasons of TV's popular "Mad Men" show it doesn't seem likely unless we're talking about a belt of bourbon with a couple of smoking hot Lucky Strikes on the side.

But since that hardly sounds appetizing, we've come up with something a little tastier to greet the return of "Mad Men" on AMC on Mar. 25.

First up are the drinks, which include a classic martini — made with gin, easy on the vermouth — and a rummy Hawaiian punch. The latter is a particularly appropriate choice since Hawaiian Punch, the juice product initially created in the '30s as a syrup ice cream topping, was the focus for a classic ad campaign in the 1960s that introduced the character "Punchy" and the tagline "How about a nice Hawaiian punch?" That's an in-your-face approach that might have come straight out of the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce agency.

And don't forget the old fashioned, ad exec Draper's drink of choice. This one's made with rye, the way Don did in season three's "My Old Kentucky Home," episode. We didn't vault over the bar counter to fix it, though.

For food, we went retro. Stuffed celery is a grown-up twist on the old "ants on a log" children's snack; this is something you can easily imagine the regal Joan Harris whipping up in her small kitchen.

We've also come up with an avocado and crab mini sandwich.

Avocado — both as a food and color — was a big hit in the 1960s kitchen; this combo brings in a hint of California, the "Tomorrowland" state where Draper goes to overcome his past.

And, finally, how about a cheese ball platter, the nutty classic that everyone cracks jokes about, right up until the plate's scraped clean of its creamy, cheesy goodness. It's just the thing for the season premiere, a two-hour special written by series creator Matt Weiner.

What will happen this season?

Who knows? The show creators are known for being stingy with spoilers. But it seems a safe bet these recipes will make for a perfectly swell party. ___ HAWAIIAN PUNCH Start to finish: 10 minutes Servings: 12 12 ounces light rum 6 ounces dark rum 4 ounces orange curacao liqueur 4 ounces lime juice 46-ounce can pineapple juice 16-ounce jar maraschino cherries (with the juice) 20-ounce can pineapple rings 1 orange, cut into wedges In a large punch bowl, combine the light rum, dark rum, curacao, lime juice, pineapple juice and the juice from the jar of maraschino cherries. Stir together. Garnish with the maraschino cherries, pineapple rings and orange wedges. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 260 calories; 0 calories from fat (0 percent of total calories); 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 38 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 5 mg sodium. ___ OLD FASHIONED Start to finish: 10 minutes Servings: 1 1 cube (or 1 teaspoon) sugar 2 maraschino cherries 2 slices orange 2 dashes bitters Splash of soda water 2 ounces rye whiskey Ice In an old fashioned glass, combine the sugar, 1 cherry, 1 orange slice, the bitters and the soda water.

Muddle the ingredients together in the glass until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the rye and a couple ice cubes. Garnish with the remaining cherry and orange slice.

Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 190 calories; 0 calories from fat (0 percent of total calories); 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 1 g fiber;

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Katy Butler hasn't forgotten what it was like to be bullied in the seventh grade, when a group of boys surrounded her, taunted her and broke her finger by slamming it into a locker.

Now 17, Butler has become the face of a campaign to change the rating of "Bully," a documentary that tracks victims and perpetrators of bullying in American schools. The film, set for release this month, has been rated R for its language content.

Butler, along with distributors the Weinstein Co., wants the rating changed to PG-13 so more young people can see it.

"This could change bullying and save lives," the highschool junior from Ann Arbor, Mich., said.

The Weinstein Co. appealed the R-rating, but the Motion Picture Association of America, which oversees movie ratings, declined to change it. That inspired Butler to start an online campaign on Change.org, a website that publishes community petitions and funded Butler's trip to Los Angeles.

The teenage activist collected more than 200,000 signatures in just 10 days and delivered them Wednesday to the MPAA's headquarters in hopes it might reconsider its decision.

Among the signatories is Ellen DeGeneres, who discussed the film on Wednesday's episode of her talk show.

"I can tell you after seeing this movie, the lessons that the kids learn from this movie are more important than any words they might hear — and they're words they already know anyway," DeGeneres said.

She introduced Butler, who was sitting in the audience, and told the teen: "Good for you. I'm proud of you."

So far, more than 224,000 people have signed Butler's online petition with the headline: "MPAA: Don't let the bullies win! Give 'Bully' a PG-13 instead of an R rating!"

Butler carted four boxes packed with papers containing the signatures she collected into the MPAA building in Los Angeles. Officials met with the teenager and her mother but have declined to revise the film's rating.

"Even though we think this is a wonderful film and very worthwhile film for people to see, our main purpose is to give parents information on the

0 mg sodium. ___ STUFFED CELERY Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 12 4 ounces cream cheese 1/4 cup French dressing 1 tablespoon grated onion 1 tablespoon chopped pickle 3 tablespoons chopped stuffed green olives Twelve 4-inch lengths celery Chopped fresh parsley, to garnish Celery leaves, to garnish In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, French dressing, grated onion, chopped pickle and chopped olives. Spoon the mixture into each of the celery ribs, then arrange them on a serving platter.

Garnish with parsley and celery leaves.

Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 60 calories; 50 calories from fat (80 percent of total calories); 6 g fat (3 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 10 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 150 mg sodium. ___ AVOCADO CANAPES

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CRAB

Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 12 12, 1/2-inch-thick slices baguette 2 tablespoons butter, melted Salt and ground black pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon chopped pimento 1 avocado, pitted and cubed 1/2 cup lump crab meat Heat the oven to 400 F. Brush each slice of baguette on both sides with some of the melted butter. Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet, then season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake for 6 to 7 minutes, or until toasted and lightly golden.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, hot sauce and olive oil. Gently stir in the chopped pimento, avocado cubes and crab meat.

Arrange the baguette slices on a serving platter. Top each with some of the avocado and crab salad.

Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 90 calories; 50 calories from fat (53 percent of total calories); 6 g fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 10 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 1 g fiber; 110 mg sodium.

'Downton' star gets another period project

___ CHEESE BALL PLATTER Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 12 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon grated shallot 1/4 c. chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped green olives 1/4 cup chopped black olives 1/4 cup chopped pimento 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced Butter crackers, to serve In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, shallot, green pepper, green olives, black olives, pimento, black pepper, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, onion powder and paprika.

Roughly form the mixture into a lump in the bowl and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 1 hour.

Using your hands, for the mixture into a ball. Roll the ball in the sliced almonds. Serve on a platter with vegetables and crackers.

Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number, does not include cucumber or crackers): 90 calories; 80 calories from fat (80 percent of total calories); 8 g fat (5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 20 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 1 g fiber; 115 mg sodium.

level of content," Joan Graves, chairman of the classification and rating administration, said in an interview. "She wants us to ignore the level of content because this is a good film, and we can't do that. We have to be consistent."

Graves said the organization often meets with individuals and groups seeking changes in film ratings, but this is the first time a teenager has spearheaded such a campaign.

"We always pay attention to groups who are trying to give us information about how they feel," Graves said. "Our whole goal is to rate films the way the majority of American parents would rate them."

Butler's mother, Anne Butler, has seen "Bully" and calls it "important and empowering," despite the profanity it contains.

"There's some language in the film, but the language is the language kids use every day at school," said Anne Butler, who is also the mother of a 13-year-old girl. "This is kids' language. It's not an adult situation with adult language.

This is what our kids see and hear every single day."

Katy Butler plans to keep collecting signatures in hopes of changing the MPAA's position.

"They didn't say it was their final decision," she said, noting the film won't be released until March 30.

Graves said a rating change would be unlikely.

"Filmmakers have a choice about how they react to our ratings," she said, adding that some have chosen to re-edit or bleep offending language to achieve a lower rating.

Participation in the MPAA's ratings system is voluntary, she said, and "there's also the possibility of sending a film out unrated."

Harvey Weinstein has threatened to withdraw his future films from the MPAA rating system. He and "Bully" director Lee Hirsch have declined to recut the film, saying such editing would minimize the harsh realities of bullying.

"To cut around it or bleep it out, it really absolutely does lessen the impact and takes away from what the honest moment was, and what a terrifying feeling it can be (to be bullied)," Hirsch said. "I feel a responsibility as a filmmaker, as the person entrusted to tell (these kids') stories, to not water them down."

AP

From top: Old Fashion cocktails made with rye, an almond-coated cheeseball, crab canapes and stuffed celery make great fingerfoods for a "Mad Men"-inspired party

LONDON (AP) — "Downton Abbey" star Dan Stevens has been spending twice as much time in the past.

Along with shooting the third season of the 1920s-set GoldenGlobe-winning TV show, he's been filming and executive producing another period project in London, playing one side of an Edwardian love triangle in the movie, "Summer in February."

The tight schedule means Stevens is the earnest Matthew Crawley amid the upper crust of Downtown Abbey one day — then a 1913 land agent who finds himself in a community of unconventional artists the next.

"It's been a bit of a headache, but fortunately they're not too far apart in terms of period, which is one good thing," Stevens told The Associated Press on the set of his new film in Twickenham, outside London.

Jumping between two sets is not something he'd do again, but "Summer in February" is a a passion project for the 29-year-old.

The film is based on a book by a teacher from his old school, Jonathan Smith, who also adapted the screenplay, and they had been talking about the project since the actor was a teenager.

"The book came out around the time that I met him and he always joked that if it got made into a film or TV show, that I'd make a good Gilbert," he said.

Based on a true story, Stevens' character is Gilbert Evans, a land agent for the Lamorna Valley estate in England's picturesque, southwestern county of Cornwall, which has become home to a group of artists.

Australian actress Emily Browning plays the object of his affection, Florence Carter-Wood, and Dominic Cooper is Evans' charismatic competition, A.J., who would go on to fame as artist Sir Alfred Munnings, one of England's best painters of rural scenes.

"These artist colonies at this time, the early 20th century, were strange little places really," Stevens said. "People dressed in period clothing, but often wearing them in quite unusual ways and behaving, not necessarily according to how people might ordinarily have behaved."

"That's been quite fun to explore, it's not a conventional period drama in that sense, it's more a love story," he adds.

As for how the drama is going at his other historical project, "Downton Abbey," Stevens says it's been exciting to be back — and that new addition Shirley MacLaine has just completed shooting her scenes.

When he finishes the new season, however, he's ready to move on from the past.

"I would like to do something modern and possibly funny," Stevens smiles. "I seem to have not had many laughs for a while, so that would be nice."

Thursday, March 8, 2011

2012 MLS Eastern Conference preview

By Miles DeGrazia Futbol Columnist Chicago Fire – After a horrible start to their 2011 season, (three wins in their first 25 matches) the Fire put together a late run and look to continue this into 2012. The core of the team is back again for 2012 and is supplemented by the additions of striker Federico Puppo who used to play for River Plate, and midfielder Rafael Robayo from Millonarios.

The Fire will rely on Sean Johnson, Logan Pause, Marco Pappa and Dominic Oduro to lead them back to the playoffs.

Columbus Crew – The Crew finished last season in ninth place but regressed after winning the Supporters Shield in 2009, and coming fifth in 2010. During the off-season midfielder Robbie Rogers moved on to Leeds United in England, but they brought in Universidad Católica attacking midfielder Milovan Mirošević while they continued to look for someone to replace Guillermo Barros Schelotto. Columbus should get into the playoff but a trip to MLS Cup may be too far for them.

D.C. United – D.C. United collapsed in their final nine matches last season going 1-2-6 to finish in 13th, just seven points off bitter rivals the New York Red Bulls. DCU kept most of their key players, as only Charlie Davies left the club to return to Sochaux. United brought a trio of players from other MLS sides with Robbie Russell, Maicon Santos and Danny Cruz. When DC re-signed Dwayne De Rosario, they made sure that they will continue

to improve and should be competing for a playoff spot come the end of the season.

Houston Dynamo – Houston hopes that they can replicate Sporting Kansas City’s success from last season when they open their new soccer specific stadium, BBVA Compass Stadium.

Starting the season with eight away matches may not be ideal, but if the Dynamo can keep their head above water during the long trip the extended time at home could give them the rest they need to have a great 2012 season. After losing striker Brian Ching to Montreal for a few months, the Dynamo eventually got him back. They will rely on him and Brad Davis to create and score goals so the team can return to the MLS Cup Final.

Montreal Impact – The Montreal Impact are the newest addition to MLS, becoming the 19th team in the league (third from Canada).

Montreal may be new to MLS, but the team has been around since 1992, playing in a variety of different leagues including NASL, USL, and the A-League. As is the case with most expansion teams, the Impact are a bit of a mishmash of players, but Donovan Ricketts, Sanna Nyassi, Justin Mapp, Siniša Ubiparipović and Justin Braun are all solid pieces to build around. The front office has made vague inferences about a big designated player that represents the French-Canadian city, and after a failed attempt at Nicolas Anelka the bar has been set high. If Montreal can find a DP of the quality of Anelka or Drogba, then a playoff appearance should be in the cards for them.

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Chris Z.: Iona went out and got a win when they had to and USF just did not from WHICH BUBBLE, page 14 However, plain and simple, Iona took care of business when it mattered. Far too often, teams with sub .500 regular season records earn berths undeservedly. Iona bucks this trend, reigning supreme over the MAAC with its 15-3 record, earning the regular season title. More importantly, Iona boasts key wins over Maryland, Nevada, and Saint Joe’s, adding to their resume.

Nate: When it comes to quality wins that bolster your

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team’s tournament resume, there is nothing that accomplishes it like a win against a top twenty team on the road in the Big East Conference.

That is exactly what USF accomplished when it played Louisville. Also, it took care of business in conference with a 12-6 record and at home with a 7-2 record, losing those two games narrowly by a combined nine points.

Also, they played Syracuse tough on the road, and leading early before falling to the one the best teams in the country by single digits. A

loss is never a good thing, but this game showed the experts that South Florida can hang with and possibly upset a top seed in the tournament.

Chris: All told, Iona and South Florida are two different teams, with two different stories. One epitomizes efficiency, while the other navigated the nation’s toughest conference admirably. Both may make it in, as well as neither, but realistically it will be one or the other. Who will it be? Only time and the selection committee will tell.

Diver Cecco advances to NCAA Zone Diving

By James Huang Campus Correspondent The UConn men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will be represented in the upcoming NCAA Zone Diving Championships by junior diver Danielle Cecco.

The meet will run Friday through Sunday in Buffalo, N.Y. Of the four divers from UConn to compete in the Big East Diving Championships,

Cecco was the only qualifier for the NCAA Zone Championships. She was also named the 2012 Big East Women’s Most Outstanding Diver. Cecco scored 288.80 points in the preliminary round, and took second place in the final round of the women’s 3-meter Diving Championship with a score of 309.95 points.

“We just came back from the Big East Championships a few weeks ago and we have

been practicing since then for this Zone Championship meet,” said Cecco. “I am happy with my achievements so far in the season and hope to do well at this Zone meet. I am hoping to win both events and qualify for the NCAA’s like I did last year but it will be tough competition, and anything can happen.”

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UConn to face 'Cuse for third time this season from NAPIER, page 14 UConn seems to be in the NCAA tournament as of now, but nothing is certain until Selection Sunday.

“I’m not going to politic, I’m just telling you, if you look at our record you say, well they only have 20 wins, yet we played some people,” Calhoun said. “We played some people, folks.”

Up Next UConn will get its third shot at No. 2 Syracuse in less than a month. The No. 1 seeded Orange will try to beat the Huskies for the third straight time today at noon.

On Feb. 11, Syracuse beat the Huskies 85-67 at the Carrier Dome. Two weeks later when the Orange came to Gampel

Pavilion, UConn came back from 17 down to tie it on two separate occasions. But Fab Melo made the gamewinner in the 71-69 loss for the Huskies.

“I think that last one, and at the Carrier Dome, we hurt them inside,” said Niels Giffey. “If we can keep doing that and finish strong inside and move the ball, we’ll have a real shot at them.”

Calhoun said the team isn’t thinking about five wins in five days yet.

“We’re thinking about playing one of the best, in my opinion along with Kentucky, the best team in the country tomorrow,” Calhoun said.

Quotable Jim Calhoun Yesterday was West Virginia’s last game as a

member of the Big East conference. The Mountaineers are moving on to the Big 12 conference next year. Calhoun talked about the addition of Temple to the Big East, and the loss of West Virginia.

“First of all I think Temple is a great addition,” Calhoun said. “I can’t get a word in edgewise with Rick (Pitino) praising Temple…That’s not against Rick, I don’t Twitter or Tweet or any of those things. You know what I’m talking about.”

Calhoun said he loved traveling to West Virginia to face the Mountaineers.

“I’m going to miss them greatly,” Calhoun said. “I’m going to miss Bobby, going to miss the competitiveness.”

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Callahan: Manning has accomplished some amazing things in his career from TIME, page 14 We should pay more attention to the end of this era and what it’s meant than we do to athletes who make messy exits, burn bridges and stir the pot.

Enough of the scandals, enough of the irrational selfcenteredness, enough of the tabloid headline making machines. Manning is a humble, giving, greatness-making machine whose on-field success is unprecedented, yet has amazingly been matched offfield by his charitable efforts.

The Peyback Foundation aids thousands of disadvantaged kids annually, as does the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent’s. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the former Tennessee Volunteer aided ever more people by delivering over

30,000 paid for pounds of water, Gatorade, baby formula, diapers and pillows. Manning the man, is a high-class character, and Manning the quarterback isn’t too shabby either.

Since being selected first overall in 1998, he’s collected four MVP awards, seven AFC championships appearances and a Super Bowl ring. Over the last decade and a half, Manning sent old NFL passing records into hiding and made touchdown passes the No. 1 export for Indianapolis. He was also named the player of the 2000s by Sports Illustrated and led prolific offenses that once punished units belonging to such defensive masterminds of Bill Belichick and Dick LeBeau.

The most impressive part of his career has been the remarkable consistency with which he has performed, something to be

aspired for in any area of work.

His most impressive marks stand as 11 Pro Bowl selections, 13 seasons with 25 or more touchdown passes and seven straight seasons with 4,000 or more yards. There are quarterbacks currently in the Hall of Fame that never even sniffed those numbers and will soon have shove over to make room for No. 18.

So while I once would’ve rather taken the torture 10 year-old me would’ve doled out instead of praise Peyton Manning, there’s never been a better time.

And there you have it punk, that’s the truth of it. Lest of course he goes to the Jets.

Then you can go ahead and take the last time he covered Sports Illustrated and make for a perfectly goodUCONN game ofDAILY darts.

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Peyton Manning bids farewell to Indy

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Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning collects his thoughts during a press conference where it was announced that he would leave the team.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP)— Bert Owens is just one of the countless Colts fans with broken hearts.

“I’m sad I didn’t get to relish his last games with us because I didn’t know they would be,” the 56-year-old Owens said after the Colts released Peyton Manning.

“It’s going to take some years for us to rise again.”

The dismay stretched from the streets of Indy to the governor’s office and beyond as Manning said goodbye, standing beside team owner Jim Irsay.

“I sure have loved playing football for the Indianapolis Colts,” Manning said. “For 14 wonderful years, the only professional football I’ve known has been Colts football.”

The move brings an end to a golden run in a city that Manning helped turn into an NFL power.

He changed the sports hierarchy here after Indy for decades was known simply as the home of the Indianapolis 500 and the capital of a state that prized basketball over all else.

“I think in terms of the sport and the state of Indiana, he made football relevant in Indiana,” for-

mer Colts executive Bill Polian said. “When he first arrived, Indiana was a basketball state.

The pecking order was IU basketball, the Pacers, and then the Colts. Now, although IU basketball is back, and we’re thrilled about that, and the Pacers are back, and we’re thrilled about that, the Colts and football are at least sharing top billing, and that’s all due to Peyton Manning.”

Just before noon, the Indianapolis Colts Grille downtown was packed with customers waiting to watch the Manning announcement, some asking for towels and tissues in anticipation of the bad news. General manager Mike Duganier said all 66 flat-screen TVs were tuned to the news conference at full volume and the entire restaurant watched in silence.

When Manning finished speaking, the restaurant broke out in applause. Duganier quickly changed the channel to Big East basketball to lighten the mood.

“We’re a Colts grille, not a Peyton Manning grille,” Duganier said. “We’re all Peyton

fans, but this is a restaurant by the Colts for Colts fans.”

Manning, who played his college ball at Tennessee and has family roots in Louisiana, has been a popular figure for years in Indianapolis. His work with kids became so prominent that St. Vincent Hospital renamed its children’s wing in his honor, and his imprint there is everywhere— autographed helmets, jerseys hanging, a painting of him in the lobby.

Manning shows up, too.

Employees raved about how he comes and just walks around, no reporters in sight.

“He’s contributed in ways people can see, like his children’s hospital, but he has also done so many things that he insists no one know about,” Gov. Mitch Daniels said. “There have been countless times that he has called me when we’ve had some kind of need and said, `Governor, I want to help,’ and he’ll do everything but associate his name with it. We are going to miss seeing No. 18 under center for the Colts, but I am happy to hear he will continue to call Indianapolis his home. It’s not a happy day.”

» MLB

Darvish impressive in his big league debut

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP)—Yu Darvish flashed a sizable assortment of pitches, a huge smile and even some nice leather in his debut for the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.

What he didn’t show was any nerves.

“I’ve thrown in so many games, you know?” he said through a translator.

Sure has. The 25-year-old right-hander was a dominant pitcher for seven years in Japan before the Rangers spent more than $107 million to acquire him this winter.

Darvish struck out three in two scoreless innings and made a run-saving play in the Rangers’ 6-2 win over a split squad of San Diego Padres. The highly anticipated debut at Peoria Sports Complex was chronicled by more than 150 reporters, most of them from Japan.

“I was really looking forward to pitching today,” Darvish said.

The 6-foot-5 right-hander with the shaggy, orange-tinted hair

and a dark goatee whose stated goal is to become the world’s best pitcher threw exclusively out of the stretch, something he had cleared with pitching coach Mike Maddux beforehand.

Twenty-six of his 36 pitches were strikes and he allowed two hits, both doubles, including one by Will Venable off the center-field wall leading off the second inning.

“He was lucky that it didn’t go out,” Venable said, because that ball’s a home run to every part of the park except straightaway center.

Darvish struck out his first batter, Cameron Maybin, looking, and his last, John Baker, swinging. He also made two nice defensive plays, one of them covering the bag when first baseman Michael Young dived to rob Mark Kotsay of a base hit.

“He got over pretty quick.

He’s definitely a little more athletic than some of the Japanese pitchers that we’ve seen come over here,” Maybin said.

Then, came his really big defensive play.

With Venable racing in from third with the apparent first run of the game, Darvish reached high to snare James Darnell’s high hopper.

Venable froze as Darvish fired to catcher Yorvit Torrealba, who chased Venable back down the line a few steps before tagging him out.

“Yeah, he’s really tall,” Young said. “I don’t think we have many guys who can make that play. So, it’s nice to have a guy who’s really big and athletic and knows how to field his position really well. … Another big plus.”

Young jammed his left thumb making the play and left the game but said afterward he was fine.

Darvish said he was happy to finally face big league hitters and was especially pleased with his four-seam fastball that popped the mitt at 95 mph and also his sharp slider.

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Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish delivers a pitch to the plate during a March 7 spring training game against the San Diego Padres.

UConn track heads to Boise for NCAAs

By Brendon Prescott Campus Correspondent The UConn women’s track and field team looks to showcase their rank of 25th in the nation on Friday as the Huskies get reading for the NCAA Championships in Boise, Idaho.

The event lasts all day and will feature races such as the Distance Medley Relay, the high jump and the 3200-meter run.

The Huskies will send Heather Wilson, Natasha McLaren and their DMR team of Wilson, Celina Emerson, Brigitte Mania and Lindsay Crevoiserat to the

NCAA Championships in Boise on Friday and Saturday.

Led by head coach Bill Morgan and assistant coach Andrea Grove-McDonough, who was named the Northeast Region’s Assistant Coach of the Year earlier in the season, the Huskies intend to run their best in their designated events.

Leading the pack this year, with her qualifying performance in the high jump is Natasha McLaren, who posted a first place leap of 1.86 meters in the high jump last Saturday at the ECAC Championships.

The Stroudsburg, Pa. native’s 6-01.25” jump is an auto-

matic qualifier for the NCAA Championships and has the sophomore ranked at number four in the nation.

Coach Bill Morgan was very pleased with McLauren’s performance at the ECAC Championship.

“This was an incredible effort with Natasha showing great composure and intent. It sets her up nicely for Nationals next week,” stated Morgan McLaren also placed 10th at the New England Championships in the triple jump with a jump of 11.34 meters and finished second in the high jump (1.79m) and 8th

a Rutledge missed lay-up, and a turnover by Napier, West Virginia had an opportunity to take the lead.

Jabarie Hinds missed a shot with 27 seconds left and the Huskies held the ball for the last shot.

Napier missed a three at the second-half horn.

“I thought we were going to win the game in regulation,” Calhoun said.

After a series of poorly-executed possessions by the UConn offense, West Virginia took a 43-36 lead with 12:45 remaining in the game on a Jones put-back.

With the Huskies in an offensive drought, Jones stretched the lead to nine at the 12-minute mark following two free throws. The Mountaineers led by as many as 11 points, until Napier completed a four-point play to cut the deficit to seven and spark a comeback.

“We just didn’t execute down the stretch like we were supposed to,” Bryant said.

Niels Giffey made a nifty pass in the paint to Drummond, who

finished the play with an easy two-hand dunk to tie the game at six. Thanks to nine points from Lamb and four from Oriakhi in the game’s first 10 minutes, the Huskies kept pace with the Mountaineers as the game was tied at 15 midway through the first half.

With UConn up 22-19, a Boatright drive and dish to Drummond was negated by a charge call. West Virginia answered on the other end with a 3-pointer and tied the score at 22. Napier broke the tie, hitting a 3-pointer with under 4:30 remaining for his first points of the game.

The Mountaineers would go on a 6-0 run over the next two minutes to take a three-point lead.

Behind 13 points from Jones, West Virginia led 30-26 at the half.

Lamb led UConn at the break with 12 points.

Calhoun: We did not rebound the ball well from MAGIC, page 14 Kevin Jones led West Virginia with 25 points and 10 rebounds.

Darryl Bryant added 20 points and Dominique Rutledge recorded 11 rebounds. The Mountaineers outrebounded UConn 47-31.

“We got pounded on the boards, we know that,” said Jim Calhoun, adding that West Virginia cleaned up most of the Huskies’ blocked shots.

UConn got within five points a couple times, but missed free throws by the Huskies and made baskets at the line by West Virginia put the Mountaineers on top, 61-52, with under five minutes to play. Led by Napier, UConn cut the deficit to two with under 2:30 to play. Following a timeout, Napier stole the in-bounds and tied the game with a contested lay-up.

Gary Browne and Andre Drummond, who finished with seven points and four rebounds, traded baskets and the game was tied at 65 with 1:39 left. But after

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in the triple jump (11.96m) at the BIG EAST Championships.

Heather Wilson, Celina Emerson, Brigitte Mania and Lindsay Crevoiserat ran the DMR in a time of 11:01.4 to automatically qualify for the NCAA Championships at Columbia’s Last Chance Meet in New York.

Crevoiserat, only a freshman, is no stranger to national championships. She ran track and field and cross-country at Glastonbury High School in Connecticut, where she was the 2010 national champion in both the 5000-meter run and the two-mile. She also earned All-

American, All-New England, All-State and All-Conference honors while running in high school. She will run the 1200meter distance for the Huskies NCAA all-American, Big East champion and New England champion Heather Wilson looks to lead the DMR team and give the Huskies the edge over their opponents. Wilson was part of 4x800m relay that took 5th place at the Penn Relays last season with a time of 8:33.94, which is the fastest time in school history. She will run the 1600-meter distance for UConn Celina Emerson, a sophomore sprinter, was named an NCAA

second team indoor all-American and was the New England champion in the 400-meter race last year as a freshman. Wilson will be running the 400-meter leg for the Huskies at the NCAA Championships.

Brigitte Mania is a junior who was a part of UConn’s record setting DMR team last season along with Wilson. Mania is an NCAA qualifier herself and was the New England champion last year in the 800-meter run. She will be running the 800-meter leg this year.

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UConn freshman guard Ryan Boatright reacts after hitting a key free throw during the Huskies’ second round win over West Virginia in the Big East Tournament yesterday afternoon. The Huskies won 71-67 in overtime.

NFLPA will do own bounty investigtion

WASHINGTON (AP)—The NFL Players Association will do its own investigation of the New Orleans Saints’ bounty system and asked the league to help set up interviews with the team’s coaches and front-office staff.

In a statement released Wednesday, the union vowed to “vigorously protect the rights of all players.”

“If the facts prove that players voluntarily and willingly participated in conduct that jeopardized health and safety, we will work with them and the league to put in place additional safeguards to prevent this in the future,” the statement said. “Dangerous play and acts on the field by players intended to injure have no place in football. We must do better to ensure that this activity is not a part of our game.”

There was no mention of possible punishment for players involved.

After the NFL made its investigation public Friday, former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams admitted to running a bounty pool of up to $50,000 over the past three seasons, rewarding players for knocking targeted opponents out of games. The league now wants to know whether Williams—who recently left the Saints to become defensive coordinator of the St. Louis Rams—ran a similar scheme while a head coach or assistant with the Titans, Redskins, Jaguars and Bills.

It took until Tuesday for current Saints head coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis to also acknowledge the existence of the bounty system.

“We acknowledge that the violations disclosed by the NFL during their investigation of our club happened under our watch. We take full responsibility,” Payton and Loomis said in a joint statement.

Noting those comments, the NFLPA said Wednesday that it “negotiated vigorously to protect our players from coercive actions that compromise health and safety. The current CBA contains detailed rules on what clubs and coaches can and cannot do in terms of practice schedules and places limitations on the amount of contact. These rules include how clubs and coaches can be punished for violations of those safeguards.”

The union asked the NFL to give it “sufficient time” to finish its own inquiry into what happened in New Orleans.

According to the league, “knockouts” were worth $1,500 and “cart-offs” $1,000—with payments doubled or tripled for the playoffs.

The NFL said the pool amounts reached their height in 2009, the season the Saints won the Super Bowl.

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Temple football to join Big East in 2012, men’s basketball and other sports to follow in 2013

NEW YORK (AP)—Nearly a decade after Temple’s moribund football program was pushed out of the Big East, the revitalized Owls are rejoining the conference— and bringing along their potent men’s basketball team.

The school will move to the Big East for football next season and all other sports in 2013.

“We didn’t deserve, truthfully, to be in the football competition in those years. But it’s hard to get kicked out,” Lewis Katz, chairman of Temple’s athletic committee, said at a news conference during the Big East men’s basketball tournament Wednesday.

“When we started to negotiate to come back in, I thought it was just a wonderful, wonderful way to remove a blemish on our football program. … We (now) have a real football program,” he added. “So we think we’re going to give the Big East exactly what they deserve, and really they’ve given us financially the opportunity to run a stable program.”

Temple football played in the Mid-American Conference last season, while all other programs, including men’s basketball, are in the Atlantic 10. The Owls will pay an exit fee of $6 million to the MAC and $1 million to the A-10, with the Big East providing financial assistance in the form of future

revenue distributions.

Temple was a Big East member in football only from 1991-2004 but was forced out because the program was one of the worst in major college football. The Owls failed to meet minimum requirements for membership, most notably in attendance, facilities and fielding a competitive team.

Temple played as an independent and eventually landed in the MAC in 2007. While there, it turned its program around and ran off winning seasons the past three years.

“Where we are right now, we’re not trying to fumble around and see if we can find our way into major college football,” coach Steve Addazio said. “This is a plan that’s been going on for quite some time.”

In men’s basketball, the Owls have long been a power in the A-10 and are the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament this week in Atlantic City, N.J. The Owls will now share Big East turf in Philadelphia with Villanova.

The Wildcats and Owls traditionally play each other every season as part of the Big 5 series with Penn, La Salle and Saint Joseph’s. The Owls under Fran Dunphy won this season as Villanova slumped badly.

To ease any concerns from the Wildcats about the move, the Big East will offer financial assistance

to Villanova as it explores moving its football program from FCS to FBS. The conference will waive the entry fee if the school meets requirements and is admitted as a football-playing member within the next three years.

“It’s critical that the conference and both universities succeed in Philadelphia,” said Villanova’s president, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue.

“Even as my loyalty and obligation is to Villanova, we recognized early on that we could achieve this winwin-win, which ultimately we did.”

After Connecticut won at the Big East tournament on Wednesday, coach Jim Calhoun called Temple “a great addition.”

“They’ve got a tremendous coach,” he said. “It’s a great city for basketball, and I know that it will make an incredible trip there for a lot of folks.”

The Big East has a vacancy next season because West Virginia is being allowed to leave immediately for the Big 12. The school and the conference settled competing lawsuits, and the Big East will receive $20 million from West Virginia in return for setting aside its 27-month notification period.

Big East presidents voted unanimously Wednesday to invite Temple.

With the Owls’ departure, the MAC has adjusted its football divi-

sional alignment. Bowling Green will compete in the East Division that will consist of seven schools.

The West Division will have six members.

“It’s been no secret that Temple has wanted to be in the Big East across the board for many, many years,” Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said.

A-10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade also wasn’t surprised Temple leapt at the opportunity to put all its teams in one league.

“Given the fact that Temple is still with us for a full year is a luxury,” she said of her conference, which currently has 14 members.

“We’re in a position of strength right now, so we can be pretty deliberate if we decide we want to expand, by how many, and what would be the best match.”

The Big East has added seven schools since December, but most of them are planning to join in 2013, so the conference was hoping one new member would replace West Virginia on the schedule next season. The largest impact of Temple’s addition, though, may be in men’s basketball the following year. The Owls give the league another perennially strong program to help make up for the eventual losses of Pittsburgh and Syracuse to the Atlantic Coast Conference.

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MAGIC IN MANHATTAN

Time to ‘Pey’ our dues

Huskies show WVU the door, advance in tourney

By Matt McDonough Sports Editor

Andrew Callahan Ten-year old, Patriot fan me would have my head for this column. The little guy would flat-out destroy me.

He’d roll up his sleeves to prepare for a grade-A swirlie, do his worst and then give me a haircut with his eyes closed.

After, he’d make it rain spitballs for weeks and then proceed to douse my bed sheets with itching powder. Later, he’d pop out around every corner to hand out wedgies like they’re miniSnickers on Halloween.

Finally, he’d wet-willie me into a temporary state of deafness and then skip town with every pair of boxers I own; all because he’d be crushed to bits about what lies below.

But you know what kid, sometimes you have to grow up.

Peyton Manning is no longer a Colt and instead of jubilantly running around the house with your oversized Ty Law jersey (try not to lose that at camp, if you could), take a seat.

We need to have a quick chat.

The object of your long-standing, all-time gridiron grudge is an all-time great and there’s no denying it. His incredible 14-year career with Indianapolis deserves to be applauded for days on end and that starts now.

Through an amicable end, the Colts have released the selfdescribed ‘6-foot-5, 230 pound quarterback with a laser rocket arm’ who is now a free agent.

He’ll now sign with a club that in 20 years, few will ever remember he ever played for.

And for that reason, it’s important to recognize how great his time in Indy was and say thank you. Regardless of fanhood, when a giant of the game begins his career twilight, payment of respect is due as much as that solar system project is tomorrow (Oh, and by the way, the ‘you know what rhymes with Venus’ jokes won’t get you an A).

His numbers, we know, are mind obliterating. So it is needless to dissect each statistic and blow our brains out even further.

The awards he’s racked up are seemingly innumerable, so trying to count all of those does us no sort of service either. But we don’t need to talk about his career like it’s entirely over either, because he’s soon going to continue committing arson against opposing pass defenses elsewhere.

What we absolutely have to do is hand him the complete and overall credit for all he’s done.

» CALLAHAN, page 12

NEW YORK – There is still March magic in Manhattan for the UConn men’s basketball team.

The ninth-seeded Huskies came back from nine points down to send the game to overtime and eventually eliminate the No. 8 seed, West Virginia, 71-67 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday and will take on the top-seeded Syracuse Orange today at noon.

Shabazz Napier scored a game-high 26 points and Jeremy Lamb hit a 3-pointer with 1:05 remaining in overtime to seal the game and end the Mountaineers’ Big East tenure.

Lamb came off a screen and curled to the 3-point line where Boatright hit him for the wide open three.

“I just told him come off of me, I’m going to get you open,” said Alex Oriakhi, who totaled six points and five rebounds.

“I have faith in my teammates no matter what... I told Jeremy, you’ve got to be willing to shoot... When he came off that curl, there was no doubt in my mind it was going in,” Napier said.

Lamb scored 22 points and grabbed a teamhigh eight rebounds. Ryan Boatright, who missed 3-of-4 free throw attempts in the final minute of overtime, was the only other Husky in doublefigures with 10 points.

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» CALHOUN, page 11

UConn’s Shabazz Napier goes up for a layup against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the Huskies’ 71-67 win Wednesday afternoon.

Napier, Lamb will Huskies to victory

Calhoun said. “There wasn’t an ounce of hesitation.”

Napier and Lamb were the only Huskies to take double-digit field NEW YORK- Shabazz Napier goals. Only three other UConn started the comeback and Jeremy players scored the ball. But with Napier making two key lay ups Lamb ended it.

Napier scored 26 points, while off steals, and Lamb finishing the job after Napier Lamb had 22, includfouled out, the ing the go ahead Huskies didn’t need 3-pointer in overtime anyone else. to make the score “I thought Shabazz 70-67 with 1:05 left was close to magnifiin overtime. The cent,” Calhoun said.

UConn men’s bas“I thought Jeremy ketball team held on stepped up like the to beat West Virginia big time player that 71-67. Coach Jim Notebook he is.”

Calhoun said the Bubble Watch game-winning play According to ESPN’s Joe was designed for Lamb to shoot the ball, but in previous games Lunardi, UConn was projected to be a No. 10 seed in he’s passed it off.

“We ran a little something late his Bracketology report as of in the overtime which eventu- Wednesday afternoon. According ally became the game winner to CBS Sports, the Huskies had and that’s kind of a Ray Allen,” an RPI ranking of 34 prior to the

By Colin McDonough Associate Sports Editor

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win over West Virginia. UConn also has a top three strength of schedule.

With the win over the Mountaineers, the Huskies improve to 20-12, with 10 wins against Big East opponents.

UConn’s key wins aren’t as impressive as in previous seasons. Perhaps the best out of conference win came against Florida State on a neutral site in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.

The Huskies beat Ivy League champion Harvard at Gampel Pavilion and beat the Fighting Irish at Notre Dame in January.

But now they have two Big East tournament wins on their resume as well.

“To be honest, I think guys are playing like they’re not in the tournament,” Oriakhi said. “You can’t really call it. All you can do is control how you play.”

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» UCONN, page 12

UConn’s Jeremy Lamb goes up for a jumpshot against West Virginia during Wednesday’s 71-67 win over the Mountaineers.

Which bubble team should make the NCAA Tournament?

Iona Gaels

By Chris Zielinski Campus Correspondent Boasting a record of 25-7, the Iona Gaels fully displayed their tournament worthiness. Leading the nation in scoring at 83.3 points per game, the Gaels finished the regular season with a stellar 15-3 in the MAAC conference, thanks largely in part to senior Scott Machado’s leadership as well as his national leading 9.9 assists per game. Overall, the Gaels have a strong tournament profile with big victories to back it. Unquestionably, the Gaels deserve to be dancing.

Should Iona get an at-large bid...

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» POINT/COUNTERPOINT Editor’s Note: This story was written before the completion of the South Florida vs. Villanova game.

Chris: When it comes to selecting deserving teams, there is no better measure than cold, hard metrics, such as the ratings percentage index (RPI). RPI is a method of ranking teams based on the opponents that a team plays. Most recently, Iona has achieved an RPI of 43, which is one better than South Florida.

Moreover, its RPI is better than that of other potential tournament teams, including West Virginia, Seton Hall, Miami, and Xavier.

Clearly, Iona’s play against its opponents speaks for itself and strongly supports Iona’s case.

Nate: The determining factor between these two clubs should not solely rest on RPI. In my opinion, this stat helps USF. They

have an RPI of 44, which means they have a better ranking than their conference foes of Seton Hall and West Virginia, two teams that experts are saying are becoming closer and closer to locks in the NCAA tournament. Further, the thing that I think that separates deserving NCAA teams from the imposters is strength of schedule. South Florida is 27th in this category thanks in large part to the much tougher conference they play in comparison to Iona.

Chris: While there is not much support to justify Iona’s 162nd strength of schedule ranking, I feel strength of schedule is more of a “product of your environment” ranking. Playing in the MAAC, there is inevitably a cap on the level Iona’s SOS can reach.

» FLASHY, page 12

South Florida Bulls

By Nate Zielinski Campus Correspondent

South Florida is looking for their first NCAA tournament berth as a member of the Big East Conference and presents a very strong case this year. The Bulls finished 19-12, and 12-6 in the Big East which was good enough for sixth seed in the toughest conference when it comes to postseason play. They have a balanced scoring attack with big man Augustus Gilchrist averaging ten points a game, and impressive wins against Cincinnati and at Louisville, two teams that experts are saying are locks for the tournament.

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... or should the Bulls get the nod?

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