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Friday, March 8, 2013
New digital media major created University will feel effects of federal sequester
analysis and communication, the innovative technologies that give voice to digital media for personal, creative and commercial communications, and Seeking to expand student education and experi- digital design as a multi-dimensional career path in: ence with innovative visual and interactive technol- Entertainment & Art, STEM (Science, Technology, ogy, the Board of Trustees approved the creation of Engineering and Mathematics), Business, and the Digital Humanities/Digital Social Sciences.” a major in Digital Media and Design. Associate professor Perry The Digital Media Department Harovas said, “A lot of people was created in 2012 as part of the assume they’re just for film or School of Fine Arts, but until this television but there’s not… We’re point, only a minor was availreally interested in making the able. The Digital Media and applications for digital media Design major can be taken in the accessible for people in areas we form of a Bachelor of Arts, or a haven’t even ourselves dreamed Bachelor of Fine Arts. Students of yet.” He mentioned he has sevcan take programs of study focuseral students working in landscape ing on 2D and 3D animation, web architecture, and one bio-medical design and game development. student working to create an aniSpecific courses include digital mation that displays the processes foundation, writing and directing, place inside a molecular mobile application development Perry Harovas taking cell. and virtual worlds and simulaAssociate Professor The department is located tions. on the third floor of the School The department is working in of Business and is headed by coalition with other university schools, as digital technology has become increas- Professor Tim Hunter. Classes are taught in the ingly relevant in multiple fields over the past recently refurbished, state of the art labs in the several years. According to the official document Bishop center, behind Shippee Hall. released by the Office of the Provost, “The DMD curriculum will emphasize digital media as a tool of Brendon.Field@UConn.edu
By Brendon Field Campus Correspondent
MALE FRIENDSHIPS IMPORTANT DESPITE STIGMAS Film “Five Friends” screened and discussed. FOCUS/ page 5
LIVIN’ ON A PRAYER! Huskies take on Providence in final game.
“We’re really interested in making the applications for digital media accessible for people...”
UConn opposes disclosure of advertisers’ contracts
UCONN-PUBLIC network to be replaced soon
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By Alie Garry Campus Correspondent
EDITORIAL: NEW BILL GREATLY PROTECTS WOMEN ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
The University of Connecticut is launching a new public Wi-Fi service this month that will eventually replace UCONN-PUBLIC, the current Wi-Fi system. “UCONN-PUBLIC is really sick,” Katrina Garbiel of the Information Security Office said. According to Garbiel, the current system is running on an outdated infrastructure and no longer has vendor support. Using a student survey, Garbiel said UConn heard the complaints of students and are looking to expand the Wi-Fi service across campus and strive to make it more reliable. “[UConn] is a top 20 public university, we should offer those [full Wi-Fi] services.” UCONN-GUEST will be the new wireless network, and is specifically for people without a NetID. Garbiel stressed that students need to get in the habit of using UCONN-SECURE. The secure system gives users access to all the university resources that public does not, and it is safer and more stable for students to use. UCONN-GUEST’s system of logging in is far more comprehensive than it is now. Wednesday’s Project Weekly in the Daily Digest outlined how visitors will now be able to gain access straight from their laptops. “UCONN-GUEST will have a self-provisioning system of providing visitors with temporary credentials for access to the new network,” the release said. This happens when guests will open a browser and be sent to an access page. They will enter their credentials and receive an email or text message with their user name and password. Access will be granted for seven days and users will have to wait two day before requesting access again. Gabriel said that the people
Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act will address rape on college campuses. COMMENTARY/page 4 INSIDE NEWS: CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS PETITION FOR MONEY Campus entities appeared before the Student Activity and Service Fee Advisory Committee. NEWS/ page 2
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In this photo from February 21, Jonathan The Husky rouses the crowd at a basketball game. Legislation could force UConn to disclose marketing contracts for athletic teams.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut is opposing legislation that could force public disclosure of contracts to do marketing for its athletic teams, arguing it would turn away potential advertisers and hurt the university financially. Since 1998 the marketing of the college’s athletic programs has been handled by a private firm, IMG College, which pays UConn an average of $8 million annually for the right to negotiate marketing contracts for the university. Under that arrangement, the university says, the contracts are not subject to Freedom of Information laws because the public institution is not a party to the agreements. The legislation proposed by state Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney, a New Haven Democrat, would require that any contract involving a marketing sponsor and a public college or university be subject to transparency laws. UConn Athletic Director Warde Manuel and Neal Eskin, Connecticut’s senior associate athletic director in charge of external relations, argued that the bill could jeopardize money that is critical to UConn’s success.
“If IMG College knows that every corporate sponsorship contract of which it is a party (on behalf of the University) is subject to public disclosure, it may determine that doing future business with UConn is not in its best interests, thus placing a severe financial burden on the university,” they said in written testimony. At a hearing Tuesday before the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission, an IMG College executive said the contract to market UConn’s athletic teams would lose about half its value if agreements with sponsors were subject to public disclosure. Rex Hough, the company’s vice president of the eastern region, was testifying at a hearing on a complaint brought by The Associated Press, which is seeking details of a major marketing deal that made Webster Bank a university sponsor. “When our contract’s up with the university and it goes back to bid, that $8 million probably gets reduced in half because of the business that’s potentially lost by disclosing every contract. If every contract is disclosed, they don’t have an $8 million contract,” Hough said.
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The University of Connecticut will face budget cuts as a result of the sequester. It is unclear which areas will be cut.
By Jackie Wattles Staff Writer UConn can expect to feel the impact of the federal spending hold that resulted from Congressional gridlock, particularly by university researches who rely on federal grants and potentially by students who rely on financial aid. The federal sequestration, which is a series of automatic spending cuts Congress subjected itself to in order to force a budget compromise, began freezing $85 billion in spending on March 1. The sequestration includes a hold on grants for public universities, meaning the cuts may affect students who rely on Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity and Federal Work-Study grants and by UConn researchers who depend on federal funding. Last year, over 15,000 UConn students received financial aid packages, but the impact on these students is uncertain. According to the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, UConn could see a more than $12,000, or 2 percent, reduction in FSEOG grants and a nearly $50,000, or 3.5 percent, reduction in Federal Work-Study grants. The associate director of the Office of Student Financial Aid Services, Gennaro Deangelis, said UConn will not know for
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Campus parking rates set to skyrocket
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In this file photo, X-Lot is full with students’ cars. parking fees may see a significant increase in the upcoming academic year.
By Kyle Constable Staff Writer Students parking on campus will find a significant increase in permit costs starting in the 2013-14 academic year as a result of a new rate structure proposed by Parking Services. The new rate structure, detailed at a Student Activity and Service Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) hearing Thursday, will set up a tiered parking system consisting of four zones and the student parking garage. The cost of permits will range from $84 to $400, varying based on the parking lot’s accessibility. As proposed, a Zone 1 permit, which consists of Lot S, will cost $350. This will be a new addition to available student parking. A Zone 2 permit, which consists of Lots A, B, D, F, K, I, L, Upper and Lower T, and Y, will cost $166. This amounts to a 5 percent increase on the current rate. A Zone 3 permit, which
consists of Lot W, will cost $110, the same rate as the previous year. A Zone 4 permit, which consists of Lot C, will cost $84. This amounts to a 68 percent increase on the current rate. Student parking garage permits will cost $400, the same rate as the previous year. Zone 2 parking will also include an additional lot that is currently being developed. Parking Services recently acquired Farmer Brown’s Parking Lot, according to Interim Manager of Parking Services Martha Funderburk. Plans are in place to convert the lot into additional university parking. Current parking permit costs range from $50 to $400, with the student parking garage being on the upper end of that range. Residents and commuters pay $50 for Lot C parking, the least expense option available to students. The rate increases to $110 for students
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What’s on at UConn today... UConn IDEA Grant 10 to 11 a.m. Rowe (CUE), 134 UConn IDEA Grants is being launched this spring. The program is open to students at all campuses in all majors. Students may apply individually, or as part of a small group.
Garth Evans: Selections from the Studio 12 to 4:30 p.m. Benton Museum of Art Garth Evans: Selections from the Studio highlights the Connecticut-based artist’s sculptures from the 1990s to the present day will be in the Benton Museum.
Basics of the Law School Application Process 4 to 4:30 p.m. Rowe (CUE), 130 Juniors and seniors interested in applying to law school should come to this workshop with Rebecca Flanagan from the Pre-Law Center.
Celtic Nights 8p to 10 p.m. Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Admission fees for this singing and step dancing show that claims to be a “celebration of the Celtic experience” range from $39 to $59. – KIM L. WILSON
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State imposes changes on errant Conn. nursing home
LITCHFIELD, Conn. (AP) — State public health officials will approve a new manager at a Litchfield nursing home that was fined $2,000 after state inspections found staff prepared inadequate meals, withheld personal financial information from the residents and called them monkeys. In a consent order with the Department of Public Health, Fernwood Rest Home will hire a temporary state-approved manager who must provide an assessment of Fernwood’s compliance with state regulations and recommend improvements. The consent order, which was first reported by Connecticut Health Investigative Team, said meals sometimes consisted only of eggs, cereal, peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches, leftovers and donuts. Residents told inspectors they went hungry. The state also said administration staff told residents they have to “go shopping to feed the monkeys” and placed a chain across the dining room to “keep the monkeys out” while staff members prepared a “gourmet breakfast” for themselves. The manager of Fernwood did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
Legislatives leaders continue Newtown bill
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Both Republican and Democratic legislative leaders say they remain optimistic about reaching an agreement on legislation that addresses the deadly mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Thursday marked the second closed-door meeting in a row for the lawmakers since three subcommittees forwarded recommendations on law and policy changes affecting gun violence, school safety and mental illness. The leaders tentatively planned to meet again on Friday. Senate President Donald Williams said leaders “were continuing to make progress” and discussed specific details about each issue, “trying to resolve, one by one, elements that would be in the bill.” No details were provided.
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Campus organizations petition for money By Kyle Constable Staff Writer Twelve entities on campus appeared before the Student Activity and Service Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) Thursday in search of additional funding for the 2014-15 academic year. The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Parking and Transportation Services, Athletics, Marching Band, Student Activities, Student Union, One Card Office, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Off-Campus Student Services, Career Services, Student Health Services as well as Wellness and Prevention Services stood before SFAC for 30 minutes each. In total, the organizations asked for an additional $1,554,270 from the General University Fund (GUF), which consists of money collected in the general university fee. Some of the largest funding requests came from the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, seeking 15 percent GUF increase, Student Activities, seeking a 7.5 percent GUF increase, and Career Services, seeking a 7 percent GUF increase. The One Card Office sought only a 1.5 percent GUF increase, yet laid out some pretty ambitious plans for the relatively small amount of funds they receive. Stephanie Kernozicky, the One Card Office Manager, expounded on a vision for the One Card, making it even more useful and accessible to students. Most immediately, the office is looking to allow students to upload their own image for the card starting as soon as this summer. Kernozicky said that “it doesn’t necessarily save our office any time ... it saves orientation some time,” which is the primary motivation behind the change. In addition, the One Card Office is working with the Division of Athletics to integrate all tickets to varsity games into the card. The work to integrate the technology is complete, with
Kernozicky saying that the “scanner works with the barcode already.” It’s only a matter of making the tickets totally digital, which she believes can happen in time for the football season this fall. Ultimately, Kernozicky presented a five-year vision that would put the student I.D. cards on any mobile phone so that there is no longer need to carry around a separate card. Parking and Transportation Services made their presentations to the committee jointly, not seeking additional GUF support. Transportation Services Manager Janet Freniere indicated that the approved $10 increase in the student transportation fee beginning in 2013-14 would suffice for the time being. “Reducing services would be an absolute nightmare,” Freniere said of the delicate financial situation Transportation Services is currently in. “We’re still lower than our peer institutions, as far as transit fee goes.” However, Parking Services Manager Martha Funderburk announced that a restructuring of the parking rates needed to take place for Parking Services to remain fiscally balanced. Funderburk announced that a system of “zones” has been created to allow a tiered rate system to be initiated. Rates under the new structure range from $84 to $400 and will be implemented beginning in 2013-14. The Division of Athletics requested a moderate, 5 percent GUF increase. Doug Gnodtke Senior Associate Director of Athletics said that zero-based budgeting in the Division of Athletics makes it difficult to project exactly how much money they will need in the future. In spite of this ambiguity in terms of future funding, Gnodtke made his top priority clear. “We’re going to continue to invest in our recreational facilities,” Gnodtke said. Cyndi Costanzo, Executive Director of Recreational Services, also added that the Guyer Gym, while old, would not fall behind in terms of equipment quality.
“The building, it’s old, but we’re not going to have old equipment in it,” Costanzo said. “I’m not going to tell you that I don’t want a new rec center ... but while we’re in the building we’re in, we’re going to maximize our space.” Other organizations also answered questions before the committee. The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life asked for a 5 percent GUF increase, which would benefit Greek Alternative Break and plans for a celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Husky Village in October. Off-Campus Student Services also requested a 5 percent GUF increase. The UConn Marching Band and the Student Union were both looking for 3 percent GUF increases when they addressed the committee. Student Union Business Manager Corey O’Brien also updated the committee on the Blimpie situation. Blimpie, which left the Student Union at the end of the 2011-12 academic year, was replaced by UC Subs, but that was only intended to be temporary. O’Brien told the committee that a “national brand” was looking to fill the space, with plans for an official proposal to be brought before the Board of Trustees in April. Student Health Services made their appearance closer to the end of the hearings, making the case for a 3 percent GUF increase. Director Michael Kurland discussed how expenses for the new facility as well as free flu shots and STD screenings were key reasons for the increase. He said the goal has been to expand the accessibility of the services offered. “We’ve been expanding our hours ... putting our resources at times when students seem to be wanting them,” Kurland said of the adjustments he believed have been necessary. Wellness and Prevention Services was the only organization not looking for either a GUF increase or student fee increase.
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Conn. regulators find fault Law gives tribes new authority Death of lion lover spurs with state energy plan state, federal scrutiny over non-American Indians
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s utilities regulators are finding fault with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s plan to reshape state energy policy that would boost natural gas use, saying it would be costly to ratepayers and in some cases fails to consider costs when evaluating investments. The estimated cost would be $2 billion or more to connect as many as 300,000 homes and businesses to natural gas lines as called for in the plan, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority said this week. The state doesn’t have enough construction crews to do the work, the regulatory authority said. Malloy’s proposal “has the potential to cost ratepayers more for service than they currently pay,” regulators said. The regulatory authority called Malloy’s plan a “positive first step” toward a comprehensive energy policy for Connecticut but said some proposals rely on assumptions that must be closely reviewed to avoid “uneconomic outcomes.”
Conn. airports may lose air traffic controllers
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation say six Connecticut airports may lose all their air traffic controllers next month as a result of the $85 billion in automatic federal budget cuts that took effect last week. The state’s two senators and five representatives say the affected airports include Tweed-New Haven, Hartford-Brainard, WaterburyOxford, Groton-New London, Danbury Municipal and Sikorsky Memorial in Stratford. The Federal Aviation Administration notified Connecticut officials on Wednesday that federal funding for the air traffic control towers at the six airports may be terminated April 7 because of the automatic spending cuts.
Storm to bring heavy snow, strong winds to Conn.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Weather forecasters expect New London County to be the hardest-hit part of Connecticut as a winter storm approaches with heavy, wet snow and high winds. The National Weather Service says up to 7 inches of heavy, wet snow could fall in southeastern Connecticut through Friday morning and wind gusts could hit 50 mph, bringing possible power outages. An earlier winter storm warning was downgraded to a winter weather advisory in effect until 1 p.m. Friday. Forecasters say Fairfield and New Haven counties could see 3 to 6 inches of snow, strong winds and coastal flooding with tides up to 3.5 feet above normal. The Weather Service says northeastern Connecticut and the Hartford area could get 3 to 5 inches of snow.
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President Barack Obama greets Our Sister’s Keeper Executive Director Diane Millich, from left, and Tulalip Tribes of Washington State Vice Chairwoman Deborah Parker, after signing the Violence Against Women Act , Thursday, March 7.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — American Indian tribes have tried everything from banishment to charging criminal acts as civil offenses to deal with non-Indians who commit crimes on reservations. Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1978 that tribal courts lack criminal jurisdiction over non-Indians, tribes have had to get creative in trying to hold that population accountable. They acknowledge, though, that those approaches aren’t much of a deterrent, and say most crimes committed by non-Indians on tribal land go unpunished. Tribal leaders are hoping that will change, at least in part, with a federal bill signed into law Thursday. The measure gives tribes the authority to prosecute non-Indians for a set of crimes limited to domestic violence and violations of protecting orders. Implementation of the Violence Against Women Act will take time as tribes amend their legal codes and ensure defendants receive the
same rights offered in state and federal courts. But proponents say it’s a huge step forward in the face of high rates of domestic violence with no prosecution. “For a tribal nation, it’s just absurd that (authority) doesn’t exist,” said Sheri Freemont, director of the Family Advocacy Center on the Salt River Pima Maricopa reservation in Arizona. “People choose to either work, live or play in Indian Country. I think they should be subject to Indian Country rules.” Native American women suffer incidents of domestic violence at rates more than double national averages. But more than half of cases involving non-Indians go unprosecuted because Indian courts have lacked jurisdiction and because federal prosecutors often have too few resources to try cases on isolated reservations. Still, the tribal courts provision was a major point of contention in Congress, with some Republicans arguing that subjecting non-Indians to Indian courts was uncon-
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DUNLAP, Calif. (AP) — A 24-year-old intern whose father described as a “fearless” lover of big cats ventured into a lion enclosure at a privately owned zoo and was mauled to death, prompting investigations by several government agencies that want to know how the accident happened. Dianna Hanson, whose Facebook page is plastered with photos of her petting tigers and other big cats, was frustrated that the exotic cat zoo in California where she had worked since January did not allow direct contact with animals, her father told The Associated Press. “She was disappointed because she said they wouldn’t let her into the cages with the lion and tiger there,” said Paul Hanson, a Seattlearea attorney said about Cat Haven, the site of the deadly mauling on Wednesday. Her friends recalled her passion for cat conservation. “She was lovely. Energetic, athletic. She did everything she could to help our conservation efforts,” said Kat Combes of the Soysambu Conservancy in Kenya, where Hanson recently had volunteered to work in the Cheetah Research Center.
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This undated photo provided by Paul Hanson shows his sister, Dianna Hanson. Dianna Hanson, a 24-year-old intern at the Cat Haven in Dunlap, Calif., was mauled to death by a lion at the exotic animal park on Wednesday, March 6.
For reasons still being investigated, Dianna Hanson entered the enclosure of a male African lion named Cous Cous on a day that Cat Haven, 45 miles east of Fresno, was closed to the public. The 4-year-old lion, which had lived at the park since he was a cub, attacked Hanson and was later shot by Fresno County sheriff’s deputies who were trying to reach her body. Autopsy results revealed the reddish-haired young woman died quickly of a broken neck, possibly from a paw swipe, and the numerous bites and scratches she sustained were inflicted after she died.
UConn staff waiting to kill UCONN-PUBLIC until after finals
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that will benefit the most from this are reporters who are covering events, and other visitors who currently need to go to a kiosk or get permissions before hand. UCONN-GUEST will be launched on March 12 and UCONN-PUBLIC will be put to rest on May 20. “There will
be gravestones around campus,” Gabriel said. UConn is waiting to kill UCONNPUBLIC so finals are not disrupted. Next semester, however, there will be reminders that UCONN-PUBLIC will be no more.
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Chavez’s body to be put on permanent display North Korea
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hugo Chavez’s body will be preserved and forever displayed inside a glass tomb at a military museum not far from the presidential palace from which he ruled for 14 years, his successor announced Thursday in a Caribbean version of the treatment given Communist revolutionary leaders like Lenin, Mao and Ho Chi Minh. Vice President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s acting head of state, said Chavez would first lie in state for “at least” seven more days at the museum, which will eventually become his permanent home. It was not clear when exactly he would be moved from the military academy where his body has been since Wednesday. A state funeral will be held Friday attended by 33 heads of government, including Cuban President Raul Castro and Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks, a New York Democrat, and former Rep. William Delahunt, a Democrat from Massachusetts, will represent the United States, which Chavez often portrayed as a great global evil even as he sent the country billions of dollars in oil each year. Maduro said the ceremony would begin at 11 a.m., but did not say where. “We have decided to prepare the body of our ‘Comandante President,’ to embalm it so that it remains open for all time for the people. Just like Ho Chi Minh. Just like Lenin. Just like Mao Zedong,” Maduro said. He said the body would be held in a “crystal urn” at the Museum of
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Venezuela’s Vice President Nicolas Maduro speaks to people outside the military academy where the body of Venezuela’s late President Hugo Chavez lies in state in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, March 7.
the Revolution, a stone’s throw from Miraflores presidential palace. The announcement followed two emotional days in which Chavez’s supporters compared him to Jesus Christ, and accused his national and international critics of subversion. A sea of sobbing, heartbroken humanity jammed Venezuela’s main military academy Thursday to see Chavez’s body, some waiting 10 hours under the twinkling stars and the searing Caribbean sun to file past his coffin. But even as his supporters attempted to
immortalize the dead president, a country exhausted from round-the-clock mourning began to look toward the future. Some worried openly whether the nation’s anointed leaders are up to the task of filling his shoes, and others said they were anxious for news on when elections will be held. The constitution mandates they be called within 30 days, but the government has yet to address the matter. “People are beginning to get back to their lives. One must keep working,” said 40-year-old Caracas resident Laura Guerra, a Chavez supporter who
Budget cuts loom in future
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sure how dramatic the grant reductions will be until the federal Department of Education issues final allocations later in the year. “Our hopes are [the cuts] won’t be overly dramatic, but at the present time we don’t have any plans to reduce individual student awards,” Deangelis said. “We’ve been able to weather cuts in the past because of the generous degree to which the university matches [Work-Study program] allocations.” Deangelis added students who receive FSEOG grants, which is designed to go to the most needy undergraduate students, can seek supplemental funding from UConn. The university is required by state law to set aside at least 15 percent of tuition funds for need-based grant funding. Deangelis said those funds, in addition to state grants, should be able to absorb the impact of reductions in federal grants. The effect on research, however, may be more dramatic. Federal funding comprises about 80 percent of UConn’s research budget, which amounted to almost $100 million last year. University spokesperson Stephanie Reitz said, “the sequestration leaves uncertainty for our researchers, particularly those working on multi-year grants who are in the midst of their projects and those who are preparing grant applications.” As a research institution, UConn may feel the impact more than other Connecticut universities. But Reitz said UConn has been expecting federal support for research to be “flat at best” after the sequestration took effect, and officials are working to mitigate the impact. “For instance, we’re creating an Office for Research Development to ease the process of grant writing,” Reitz said. “We’re also working very hard to increase corporate grants and other external funding.” Reitz said the sequestration is not expected to have an impact on tuition, construction, faculty and staff hiring or class offerings. UConn will not be alone in suffering the effects of the sequestration. Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management, secretary Ben Barnes sent a letter
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Russian ballet star confesses he agreed to attack MOSCOW (AP) — Pale and his ballerina girlfriend after she haggard after hours of question- was turned down for a major role, ing, a leading Bolshoi dancer told while others pondered arcane a Moscow court that he gave his conspiracy theories alleging the blessing to an attack on the ballet’s involvement of other top figures artistic director but never imagined in the theater. that the assailant would go as far as Facing the judge on Thursday, to throw acid in his face. Dmitrichenko said he had told the The arrest suspected perpeand confestrator of the attack sions of Pavel about his grievDmitrichenko, ances concerning who danced the Bolshoi and the parts of his arguments both heroes with Filin. and villains in “I told Yuri the Bolshoi’s Zarutsky about famed classithe policies of the cal ballets, has Bolshoi Theater, dealt a painful the bad Pavel Dmitrichenko about blow to the things going on, Russian Ballet Star the corruption. theater’s reputation and left When he said: many mem‘OK, let me beat bers of the him up, hit him company bewildered and incredu- upside the head,’ I agreed, but lous. that is all that I admit to doing,” Sergei Filin, 42, suffered severe Dmitrichenko said in court. “It’s burns to his face and eyes in the not true that I ordered him to throw Jan. 17 attack. He has undergone a acid at Filin.” series of operations aimed at savThe burly, grim-faced ing his sight. Zarutsky, who served seven The 29-year-old Dmitrichenko years in a maximum security said his conflict with Filin was prison for beating up someone focused on the distribution of who later died, tried to cover his salaries and other financial issues, face from TV cameras with his but speculation was rife about tattooed hand when he was led other possible reasons for the into the courtroom. He made attack. Some claimed that the an indecent gesture and uttered dancer wanted to take revenge for an obscene comment to report-
“It’s not true that I ordered him to throw acid at Filin.”
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to department heads across the state in late February advising them to brace for the impact and warned “the state will not be able to make up for or replace funding reductions to state or local agencies.” “Agencies must be prepared to reduce or cease program activities, or to absorb or shift funding around to live within reduced federal funding levels,” Barnes’s letter read. Congress does have the ability to reverse the cuts over the coming weeks and months, but compromise still evades the notoriously gridlocked Congress, and the parties are “far apart on an alternative,” according to a report by the New York Times.
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said she was not yet sold on Maduro, the acting head of state and designated ruling party candidate. “I don’t think he will be the same. I don’t think he has the same strength that the ‘comandante’ had.” At the military academy, Chavez lay in a glass-covered coffin wearing the olivegreen military uniform and red beret of his paratrooper days and looking gaunt and pale, his lips pressed together. In a nod to the insecurity that plagues this country, mourners had to submit to a pat down, pass through a metal detector and remove the batteries from their mobile phones before they entered. As they reached the coffin, many placed a hand on their heart or stiffly saluted. Some held up children so they could see Chavez’s face. “I waited 10 hours to see him, but I am very happy, proud to have seen my comandante,” said 46-year-old Yudeth Hurtado, sobbing. “He is planted in our heart.” Government leaders had been largely incommunicado Wednesday as they marched in a seven-hour procession that brought Chavez’s body from a military hospital to the academy. They finally emerged before the cameras Thursday but offered no answers. Asked when an election would be held, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua said only that the constitution would be followed. He continued to refer to Maduro as “vice president,” though he also said the rest of the government was united in helping him lead the country.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council responded swiftly to North Korea’s latest nuclear test by punishing the reclusive regime Thursday with tough, new sanctions targeting its economy and leadership, despite Pyongyang’s threat of a pre-emptive nuclear strike on the United States. The penalties came in a unanimous resolution drafted by the U.S. along with China, which is North Korea’s main benefactor. Beijing said the focus now should be to “defuse the tensions” by restarting negotiations. The resolution sent a powerful message to North Korea’s new young leader, Kim Jong Un, that the international community condemns his defiance of Security Council bans on nuclear and ballistic tests and is prepared to take even tougher action if he continues flouting international obligations. “Taken together, these sanctions will bite, and bite hard,” U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said. “They increase North Korea’s isolation and raise the cost to North Korea’s leaders of defying the international community.”
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looking to park in Lots A, B, D, F, K, I, L, Upper and Lower T, W and Y. Only the student parking garage ($400) is higher than the present $110 threshold. Rates are projected to increase annually on an incremental basis, according to the budget presented to the committee. In 2014 to 2015, Zone 1 permits will be priced at $402, Zone 2 at $218, Zone 3 at $162, Zone 4 at $110 and the student parking garage at $452. The percent of increase amounts to an additional 15 percent increase to Zone 1, 31 to Zone 2, 47 to Zone 3, 31 to Zone 4 and 13 to the student parking garage. Additional rate increases have been planned for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 academic years, though the exact rates could change due to many variables that impact the budgeting and rate setting processes.
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Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Draw upon hidden resources. Provide excellent service. Accept a generous offer. You’re gaining authority. Review priorities and contemplate your next move. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- A spiritual advisor keeps you on the right path. Share your experience with somebody to whom it would make a difference. Your friends are really there for you. Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Consider new opportunities in your career, perhaps by completely reinventing your goals. Make time to help others. What goes around comes around. Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Travel and romance both look good for the next two days. Expand your options. There’s no shortage of information. Learn quickly from a loved one. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- There’s action and change going on at work. List options, review considerations and choose. Use top quality materials. Have someone else write your bio. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Brainstorm brilliant ideas with your team of hotshot experts. Unleash imagination. Write a love letter to your future self. Let friends teach you. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Add some passion and spice to your workplace. The place is bustling with busy innovation. The impossible looks easy. Explore streets you seldom visit. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Make something beautiful with plenty of love. Your intuition is getting recognized. Love is a growing possibility over the next couple of days. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Getting in touch with your spiritual side clears your mind. It’s easier to clear up family issues. Play with long-range plans. Maintain optimism. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Fun is in the air. Now’s a great time to let go of old upsets and create new possibilities with loved ones. They help you achieve the next level. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- A to-do list helps with tasks. Start by checking off projects closest to your heart. At the end of the day, delegate or erase those you’re never going to do. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- You’re in a time crunch, as you race around getting things done. Luckily, you’re good at this. It gets easier as the day goes by. Have fun with it.
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Male friendships important despite stigmas By Zarrin Ahmed Staff Writer
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Hank Mandel describes the importance of meaningful male friendships in life, as discussed in his movie “Five Friends”, directed by Erik Santiago.
Directed by Erik Santiago, a longtime friend of Hank Mandel, “Five Friends” was screened Thursday afternoon in the library. A film about Mandel’s five close friendships, it explores male friendships: how society views them, why certain views exist, how to accept close friendships and more. In today’s society, one keen on what’s acceptable due to gendered characteristics, strong male friendships tend to be judged unfairly and prevent many men from achieving the kinds of friendships that Mandel has found in the five friends shown in the documentary. It began by comparing male and female friendships with the example of an iconic female friendship shown in “Sex and the City”. The women in the show are open about emotional concerns and ask their friends for advice, but the accepted norm for male friendships are nothing like that. In the documentary, Mandel explained how he has now been able to sense potential receptivity in the men he’s friends with; give more, and expect it to be returned the way the women from “Sex and the City” do. But mostly, male friendships are what he calls “episodic,” meaning they are only important for the time and setting (i.e. close college friends during college, then having close friends who are coworkers after moving on from college, etc). But director Santiago and Mandel showed how meaningful, deep and loving friendships between males can exist despite fears of homophobia in
the sense that others will think men gay. Mandel describes his friendships as ones where he learns through trust, ones that reinforce who he is and makes him better, ones that give him insights of things that should be thought about. Though the characteristics of nurture, care and compassion are ones mostly equated with female relationships, he explains how these things should not be seen as either masculine or feminine, but rather as human and part of everyone. Throughout the documentary, Santiago explored these things through Mandel’s friendships with himself and four other close friends that differ greatly from each other. Regardless of their differences, Mandel shows how each takes care of some emotional and personal aspect of him. “Our childhood seems to have a lot to do with our relationships as we grow up,” Mandel said. He went on to show how fathers are seen as the epitome of a man to every son and that many deep seated issues arise from a lack of communication and sharing of feelings between fathers and sons. Mandel shared how he saw flaws in his own father, flaws that he vowed to never have. Even so, Mandel became really emotional when speaking about his father, stating that he loved him. Another important factor in Mandel’s life that shaped his relationship with men was his traumatic experiences being molested as a child. After the documentary, Mandel opened the floor for a question and answer session, in which he said, “The target, when we were making it, were our sons.”
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Summer music festivals announce details
By Emily Herbst Campus Correspondent
Tis the season for music fests! Scattered all across the country, they have been a tradition for devotees for several decades and have gained a massive following, especially among the college-aged and young adult concert-going groups. With growing anticipation for multi-artist concerts like Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and the like, spring and summer concert hosts have begun to release the performance lineups. Featuring indie, underground hip-hop and everything in between, 2013 music fests are expected to satisfy all attendees’ tastes and expectations. Coachella, an already sold-out show, will happen April 12 to 14 and continue the 19 through the 21 in Indio, Cal. West Coast music fans devoured any and all tickets within the first 15 minutes of online sales. The desert-like venue is expected to be filled to the brim, especially following the success of last year’s star-studded turnout. Headlining the jam-packed event will be the alternative classic Red Hot Chili Peppers, rock band Blur, punk quartet Stone Roses and indie-pop group Phoenix. Additional appearances will be
made by Passion Pit, Wu Tang Clan, The xx, Local Natives and Beach House. Providing quite the array of talents, Coachella 2013 will surely please punk rock fans, hip-hop heads and indie lovers alike. Bonnaroo, an equally popular festival, is set for the summertime: June 13 to 16 in the not-too-rowdy city of Manchester, Tenn. Not yet sold-out, but getting there, limited higher-priced tickets (around $300) will continue to be sold on the concert’s website. This one is geared a little more towards the hip hop/rap crowd, showcasing favorites like A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore, the timeless Nas and classic R&B crooner R. Kelly. Members of the indie rock niche will be eager to hear that Mumford and Sons, St. Vincent, Animal Collective, Cat Power and Wilco have not been neglected. And for the classically-appreciative fans, Sir Paul McCartney and Tom Petty have also been confirmed as guests. Planned for August 2 to 4, the Chicago-held Lollapalooza has not yet conducted ticket sales, or even released an official lineup, for that matter. Rumors and screenshots of the fest’s site, however, have revealed to fans that performances will include the likes of The Cure, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar,
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Vampire Weekend, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. “Melting pot” seems to be the ongoing trend for music festivals this season, as we observe the inclusion and blending of countless genres and artist styles within each lineup. If your high hopes for attendance to any of these three music fests have been quashed, never fear! There are countless other multi-band concerts/campouts happening throughout this spring and summer, many of which are drivable for New Englanders and affordable for springbreak bound college students. Electric Zoo, (August 30 to September 1), is an all-electronic/house extravaganza held in New York City. Newport Festival, conveniently in Newport, R.I., will host indie bands galore, with a lineup including My Morning Jacket, Wilco, Iron & Wine and more. There are many options for the concertgoer to get his or her fix; research is key, as is hopping on ticket purchases. Summer 2013 will be teeming with music and a breakout of up-and-coming artists. Music expertise sites like Pitchfork, Rolling Stone and StereoGum are your best bet for reliable concert updates and festival info.
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Block technology long enough to study
By Cole von Richthofen Campus Correspondent
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Alison Pill and Tom Hiddleston play the Fitzgeralds in the 2011 film “Midnight in Paris”, which tells the story of Gil (Wilson) who mysteriously meets historical literary figures.
By Tom Teixeira Staff Writer “Midnight In Paris” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” will be screened in the Student Union Theatre as part of UConn Reads’ “Fitzgerald On Film” series. “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” will play this Sunday, March 10, at 2 p.m. while “Midnight In Paris” will run at the same time two Sunday’s from now on March 24. Admission to both showings will be free of charge. F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author of this year’s UConn Reads selection, “The Great Gatsby”, wrote a short story called “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” in 1922, which was turned into a movie directed by David Fincher in the 2008. The film version received 13 Oscar nominations, including a Best Picture nomination, a Best Director nomination for Fincher, and a Best Actor nod for Brad Pitt’s performance as Benjamin
Button. The film documents the life of Benjamin Button, a man who is born elderly in the 1920’s and ages backwards throughout the 20-century. Woody Allen’s 2011 film “Midnight In Paris,” like “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, was nominated for both Best Picture and Best Director at the Academy Awards. The film won the Oscar for the Best Original Screenplay. Owen Wilson stars as Gil Pender, a Hollywood screenwriter vacationing in Paris with his fiancé and her family. On a late night drunken stroll through the city streets, Pender spots a vintage 1920’s car that picks him up and takes him back in to the Jazz Age. While visiting the past, Pender encounters Modernist expatriates, Gertrude Stein, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway and both F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.
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A text just came in, followed by another. One of your close friends will probably tweet or update their Facebook status before you’re finished with this article. Throw in an email or two, a news feed update, or an app notification from GroupMe or Snapchat, and you’re not going to get around to studying for that massive midterm exam for another few minutes. While the technology that the modern college student surrounds themself with is often distracting and overstimulating, there are many ways to make it work to their advantage. While most UConn students have at least one internet-connected device, such as a laptop or a smartphone, many have multiple, which can make finishing tasks exponentially more difficult. One of the best ways to get something done, whether it be studying or homework, is to completely block any and all distractions. Mac users have the best pick here with SelfControl, a free application that blocks access to mail and designated websites for the allotted time. Once started, SelfControl cannot be undone by being deleted, restarted or otherwise until the timer runs out; unfortunately, no such program exists for Windows users. The next best bet for PC owners are browser extensions for Firefox or Chrome, such as SiteBlock, which block and un-block a pre-set list of sites at the touch of a button. As for smartphones, switching into “airplane mode” is the best option. Airplane mode temporarily turns off a phone’s ability to send and receive signals, and can be found in the settings of any device. A bevy of apps (such as Auto Airplane Mode for Android) exist to help set timers and toggles for airplane mode. If unplugging from the world is a tad extreme, time management methods are also a fantastic option. Focus Booster is a free application available for PC and Mac OSX or as a no-download online app. Focus Booster is based on the “pomodoro technique,” which divides up half-hours into intervals of work and break. Using this technique is as easy as working on a task for 25 minutes until the timer rings, and then spending a five minute break doing just about anything but work, such as using social media or some pushups. Interval studying is a highly proven technique that makes compromises between work and play. Aside from focus tools, there are several free services and apps out there to make your studying easier
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Smartphones are one of many technological distractions that students face while studying for midterms.
and more efficient. Both gFlash+ and StudyBlue are cross-platform studying apps that many UConn students already use, with StudyBlue also available as a webapp for laptops. Each free service allows students to make flash cards and study guides, and then to share them with classmates. StudyBlue even allows users to search for classes at the University, such as ECON 1201 or COMM 1100, and view what past students have created for the course. Using crowdsourced flash cards can be a big time saver. Though not necessarily a study tool, Pandora Internet Radio’s “Mozart” and “Classical” stations provide wonderful study music. Pandora can be accessed by almost any device out there, but as with any streaming application, those on strict data plans should be careful not to burn through their usage. Classical music, like that of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was popularized for its psychotherapeutic qualities by Dr. Alfred Tomatis. Studies have shown that listening to Mozart can help stabilize disorders, stimulate brain activity, and even raise IQ Test scores, in what is popularly known as the “Mozart Effect.”
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Solarize CT: last chance for cheap, solar power In previous articles I have explored the absolute necessity of switching over from fossil fuels to green energy as a primary fuel source. Certainly the technology to do so exists – every day the science sections of newspapers and online websites are clogged with new ways to generate renewable electricity from natural sources. The problem isn’t the science – it’s making the science economically and politically viable. One of the most popular and well-known renewable technologies is solar power. The sun radiates far more energy to earth than we could ever use or have need for, and there are a variety of means of capturing and converting this energy (for example, passive and active solar home heating). Unfortunately, solar energy remains out of reach for the majority of homeowners and business operators because of the high initial cost. But there is exciting news for residents of Mansfield and Windham: the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) is partnering with select towns in Connecticut to enroll in a new pilot program called Solarize CT, and the Mansfield/Windham region has been chosen as a participant. The program makes solar energy much more affordable for homeowners (roughly a third of the conventional price) by encouraging bulk purchasing. According to CEFIA’s website: “In less than five months, Solarize Connecticut (Program) drove twice as much adoption of residential solar in four pilot communities as those towns had seen in the last seven years. The Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA), The John Merck Fund, and SmartPower partnered to develop this innovative program that leverages community outreach to simplify the process of installing solar and the power of group purchasing to deliver discounts on the cost of a typical solar installation.” All residents of Mansfield and Windham can look into the program to learn about their eligibility. This may be the last chance for an extended period of time to access cheap solar energy, as the last federal funding for solar and other alternative energy technologies is drying up and is unlikely to be renewed anytime soon. The Solarize CT initiative will have its kickoff event for the Mansfield/ Windham area, the “Solar Launch Workshop,” next Monday March 11 at 7 p.m. in the Windham Town Hall Ballroom on Main Street in Willimantic. This event is free and open to anyone. At the workshop residents can have all of their questions answered and will learn about the details of the program. If we make this program as successful in Mansfield and Windham as it has been in previous pilot towns, we could take the first important steps toward self-sufficient energy with a solar panel on every home.
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Disney transforms well to the stage By Loumarie Rodriguez Senior Staff Writer
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Ashley Brown as Marry Poppins helps the medicine go down for Alexander Scheitinger. The six year run of the play ended last weekend.
Disney on Broadway has created a line of shows that has brought many people flocking to New York City in order to see these classics alive on stage. “The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid” and even “Mary Poppins” have all made their Broadway debut, and the next forerunner is “Aladdin.” “Mary Poppins” took its final bow this past Sunday leaving only memories of “Spoonfuls of Sugar” as well as their quirky “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” Although the Broadway show was nothing like the movie the stage production did include all of the famous musical numbers seen in the film including “Chim, Chim Cher-ee” and “Feed the Birds” however with more of an emphasis on the meaning behind the song compared to the movie. Another element that the Broadway show included was bringing in an evil nanny that temporarily replaced Mary Poppins and even had a disturbing musical number on how to properly discipline kids, which was spooky. The creators of the Broadway rendition of “Mary Poppins” created a new story line in order to incorporate new musical numbers that greatly differ from the film, and it basically told its own story. The toys came to life since they were mad at the kids; the mother plays a larger role and is no longer a strong feminist but only a meek housewife aiming to please her husband while failing to keep the family together. Also, the father is overly uptight and you discover some elements from his past. There was a lot of imagination put into it that made the show grand in the end, but it
Under an hour to great Italian By Alex Sferrazza Campus Correspondent Leone’s located in Springfield, Mass The menu has one of the largest varieties of any restaurant on this list. More importantly though, everything you’ll order is always cooked to perfection. In a list full of great restaurants, it’s the little things that make each stand out. Leone’s has some of the best Italian Bread you’ll find anywhere. With a nice thick crust and a complimentary olive oil spread to boot, the bread truly makes the meal. Entrees are varied and each is excellent. Whether it be the “Pollo(Chicken) Bianco,” or a good ole’ fashioned steak, rest assured you can’t go wrong. First and Last located in Hartford, Conn Perhaps the oldest restaurant on this list, “First and Last” is about as traditional an Italian restaurant as you can get. The menu isn’t too expensive. You have some great pasta dishes and traditional specialties such as Veal Parmesan and Sausage and Peppers here. However, what really steals the show at this place is the pizza. First and Last’s Brick oven Pizza is to die for. Complimented by a fantastic thin crust, a perfect coating of olive oil and the freshest ingredients around. Try the “Neapolitan Pizza.” The place also has some fantastic bread. Figaro’s located in Enfield, Conn Easily featuring the largest menu on this list, Figaro’s is guaranteed to have something for everyone. Daily changing homemade soups are just the start to a great meal at this place. Nearly every Italian dish you can imagine is
offered here. The Rigatoni Bolognese is a personal favorite, as is the Chicken Piccata. As a side, the restaurant’s unique “Sliced Potato ala Figaro” is incredible. The restaurant has a large dessert selection, but the standout here is truly the “Cassata” (canoli filled) cake. Frigo’s located in Springfield, Mass The only counter service restaurant on this list, Frigo’s is most likely the best deli you’ll find this side of New York City itself. Dozens of homemade hot meals are prepared daily, and the gourmet food, cheese and meat shops are all incredible. But what makes Frigo’s amazing are its very affordable and large sandwiches. Sandwiches made on what they call “Half Vienna” rolls are easily large enough for two people to share and are insanely cheap. Most on the menu from Chicken Parm, the Italian Cold Cut and house specialties such as “The Dante,” all use only the freshest ingredients and set you back only $5-7. Trust me, once you eat at Frigo’s you’ll never be able to stomach Subway again. The Red Rose located in Springfield, Mass A favorite spot for those taking in the evening’s Springfield Falcon’s Hockey Game, this classic Pizzeria offers a great pie with a great crust. Friday’s offer up the restaurants Pasta Fagoli soup, easily the best you’ll ever have. The rest of the menu is simple, the standard Italian fare. The sausage cacciatore is great. But sometimes the simplest things are best. Any pasta dish at the Rose is wonderful thanks to their lovely sauce, huge portions, and to die for meatballs and sausage. For the vegetarian, try the Baked Ziti.
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was important to remember that this show stands apart from the film. In the end, it begs the question, what kind of unique twists will they add to “Aladdin’s” story line? “Mary Poppins” has been on Broadway for six and a half years starting back in 2006 and has raked in over $1 million in ticket sales, which made it in the top five for front-running shows according to Broadway.com. It has received nine Oliver award nominations with one win and there has been 2619 performances total. Although the show has received a lot of attention all good things must come to an end. “Mary Poppins” is taking her umbrella and flying out of Broadway in order to make way for a magic carpet ride. “Aladdin” will be gracing the streets of Broadway some time in 2014 presenting a show that hopefully will be filled with surprises according to a statement from Thomas Schumacher the current president of the Disney theatrical group and the theatrical production arm of The Walt Disney Company. Schumacher said in a Yahoo article that he wants to see big production numbers, humor, surprises and a lot of heart. Alan Menken originally wrote the musical scores for “Aladdin” in 1992 and has created the new musical numbers for the upcoming Broadway production. “Aladdin” will start its tour in Toronto at the Ed Mirvish Theatre this coming November for nine weeks according to the article then eventually bring it to the New Amsterdam Theatre on Broadway, according to Broadway.com.
tured IMAX presentations that absolutely blew away a standard presentation of the film. If you ever have the chance, make sure to catch the IMAX presentation of any film you can. The nearest IMAX venue to the UConn Storrs campus is at the Buckland Hills Rave Cinema in Manchester, Conn. just off of I-84.
I’ve never considered myself a fashion expert by any means. That seems ironic on the surface because why else would I write a weekly fashion and style column? Normally, reporting on new trends, brands and styles is my number one goal. I’ve never been in the market to advise or guide anyone on what they should wear, because everyone is truly unique with their personal styles. What is trendy and what fits for one person could look absolutely ridiculous on the next. A few weeks ago a friend of mine asked about my personal style and where I find some of the weird clothes that I wear. I decided to take a break from the usual path this column takes and share with the readers some of my personal favorite brands, styles, and things to wear daily. On any given day, I’ll be wearing one of many unique 5 panel hats that I have from Skulls NYC. This is a brand rooted in the skate culture of the late 90s which creates great quality hats in a large number of wild prints. Patterns they have featured on hats have been kittens, strawberries, zebra print, camouflage, lemons and even a special series of hats made entirely from vintage Ralph Lauren silk scarves. Two newer brands that I’m a huge fan of are both Nobody Special & Co. and Abakus Takeout. Nobody Special & Co. is a New Jersey based creative company which specializes in apparel, design and music. They recently released their very first collection this season and are looking to blow up this year. Abakus Takeout is a streetwear store in Philadelphia. First opened in 2008, this store has expanded into one of the most unique stores in Philadelphia. With it’s location right in the middle of Chinatown, Abakus was modeled to resemble a classic Chinese restaurant; there are ducks hanging in the windows next to sneakers and the dressing room is a converted freezer. They are stockists of many popular brands but have also released excellent collections of their own clothing. Unlike many peers of mine, I’ve never been infatuated with the Jordan brand of sneakers. Mainly, I never bought into the hype of camping out for days in advance to be able to buy-in to some exclusive club of sneaker owners. I wear sneakers six days of the week, and they are usually some form of the Nike Air Max running collection. Some of the classic models, such as the 1 and 97, are very versatile and can pull any look together. I’ve also recently experimented with the trend of combining performance running sneakers with casual wear. Long before the hit song blew up across the country, I was a frequenter of many local thrift shops. Thrifting can be a hit or miss experience, but the quest for finding gems is half of the fun. In the summer time, every pair of shorts I own came from cutting the legs off of pants and khakis that I’ve found thrifting. I also have collected a pretty nice supply of nylon windbreakers and jackets that saved me a bunch of money. Also, if you’re in the market for Bill Cosby-esque sweaters of Hawaiian shirts, the thrift store is where you want to go. Maybe next week I’ll find a new style I like, but these have been staples in my collection for many years now.
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Jojoba oil’s diverse utility By Julie Bartoli Senior Staff Writer Jojoba oil is the only carrier oil that I would suggest for any and every skin type. Whether your skin is dry, oily, acne-prone or wrinkled, jojoba has something to offer. Made from the seeds of the jojoba plant, the oil (in a coldpressed, unrefined state) is yellow with a slightly nutty scent. It’s heralded in the holistic skin care community because it easily penetrates the skin. However, that’s not all the oil can do. Jojoba is known to be chemically similar to sebum. Sebum is a naturally occurring oil released through glands, meant to keep skin and hair supple. Unfortunately, a lack of sebum leaves hair and skin dry, and an overabundance can cause the development of acne along with greasy hair. Enter jojoba oil. Because of its similarity to sebum, when applied topically it acts as an oil regulator. If your body produces too much sebum, it will sense the extra layer being applied and reduce oil production. If it produces too little, the jojoba oil will increase skin hydration and make up the difference. That’s not all. Jojoba oil also has many conventional uses, which make it a great economic investment. For example, one can
use jojoba as: 1. All natural makeup remover – just two drops on a cotton swab can gently remove eye and face makeup. 2. Deep conditioning hair treatment – after shampooing, spray hair with very warm water. Step out of the shower and quickly massage a few drops of jojoba into your hair and scalp. Let it absorb (the warm water will expedite the process), then hop back into the shower and rinse. 3. Cuticle oil – once a day, rub a couple drops into cuticles. 4. Shaving treatment – works as pre or post-shave moisturizer. Won’t clog pores. 5. Chlorine protection – before jumping in the pool, massage a few drops into your hair to prevent chemicals from drying and stripping it. 6. Bath oil – put a few drops in a bath to help moisturize skin. 7. Lip balm – rub a small amount on for quick lip hydration. The oil is moderately priced and easy to find. It’s sold at most natural food stores and available online. Amazon sells 4-ounce bottles of NOW Foods jojoba oil for $9.63 and Desert Essence brand for $11.59. When buying, just make sure the oil is coldpressed and 100 percent pure.
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Maximize theater experience with IMAX
By Alex Sferrazza Campus Correspondent
There truly is nothing quite like viewing a motion picture in an IMAX cinema. The clarity of both video and audio in an IMAX theater is unparalleled by any other widespread commercial venue open to the public. IMAX technology has been around since the 1970’s; however, even up to 15 years ago the format was still not very prevalent at all. Nearly all IMAX venues were housed in conjunction with numerous science centers across the country, mostly presenting educational films. The next step IMAX took toward its current mainstream popularity was in offering special presentations of classic blockbuster films as a showcase to the formats viability. Films like “Apollo 13” and “Beauty and the Beast” were issued to IMAX theaters years after their original releases in an attempt to make a trip to an IMAX theater something of an “event” for people, differentiating it from a standard trip to the theater. The first film to be simultaneously released to IMAX theaters as well as conventional ones was Disney’s beautiful, but remarkably underperforming 2002 release “Treasure Planet.” Despite the film’s poor box office reception, the release was a major step forward in format spreading. In 2004, Robert Zemeckis’ “The Polar Express” was released. Despite a lackluster opening weekend, the film, amazingly, managed better and better totals as the weeks went on. A large portion of these returns
came from IMAX venues. For the next few years, the film would be re-released in IMAX as an annual holiday film. As the popularity of the format grew, filmmakers decided to use IMAX cameras to shoot portions of mainstream releases. The first major example of this was in Christopher Nolan’s 2008 magnum opus “The Dark Knight,” a technique copied in 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” Other examples of major motion pictures partially shot in IMAX include Brad Bird’s 2011 release “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” and in J.J. Abram’s upcoming “Star Trek: Into Darkness.” What exactly makes the trip to an IMAX theater so spectacular? Traditional IMAX venues feature a screen twice as large as those featured in standard theaters. The screen is curved slightly so that when a film is playing, the audience truly has a sense of immersion with the picture. The marvelous resolution of an IMAX screen absolutely dwarfs that of a standard HDTV, while the surround High Definition audio sound system is far more advanced than when viewing a film at a regular theater. (For example. when viewing” Skyfall,” the sound system allows for precision effects such as that of a helicopter that will sound as if it’s just flew above the audience’s head). IMAX 3D presentations are also state-of-the art. Special IMAX glasses provide a sense of immersion not possible with standard Real D 3D glasses. Even films not filmed in the format are re mastered for glorious IMAX presentations. Take it from one who has seen them, 2009’s “Star Trek,” “Avatar,” and “Tron Legacy,” among many others. All of these fea-
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An IMAX theater’s screen is twice as large as a regular theater and the curved edges allow for viewers to feel more immersed in the show.
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Facebook exec’s book Cyrus the Great artifact shown in US for 1st time empowers women
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Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s chief operating officer, has come out with a new book, “Lean In”, which empowers women in the workforce.
NEW YORK (AP) — For a book that has yet to be released, Sheryl Sandberg’s “Lean In” — part feminist manifesto, part how-to career guide — has got a lot of people talking. In the weeks leading up to the book’s release on Monday, pundits and press hounds have been debating its merits. New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd called Sandberg a “PowerPoint Pied Piper in Prada ankle boots,” and countless bloggers have suggested that Facebook’s chief operating officer is the wrong person to lead a women’s movement. “Most of the criticism has to do with the position she is coming from,” said Susan Yohn, professor and chair of Hofstra University’s history department. Sandberg, 43, hopes that her message of empowerment won’t be obscured by the lofty pedestal from which she speaks. But is the multi-millionaire with two Harvard degrees too rich to offer advice? Too successful? Does her blueprint for success ignore the plight of poor and workingclass women? Does the book’s very premise blame women for not rising to top corporate positions at the same rate as men? And just how big is her house? The questions keep coming largely because few people have actually read the book. But in it, Sandberg seems to have foreseen much of the criticism. The book acknowledges that critics might discount her feminist call to action with an easy-for-her-tosay shrug. “My hope is that my message will be judged on its merits,” she writes in the preamble. Sandberg recognizes that parts of the book are targeted toward women who are in a position to make decisions about their careers. Still, she writes, “we can’t avoid this conversation. This issue transcends all
of us. The time is long overdue to encourage more women to dream the possible dream and encourage more men to support women in the workforce and in the home.” Published by Alfred A. Knopf Inc., “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” will be launched Thursday with a reception in New York City hosted by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Arianna Huffington. It’s true that Sandberg is wealthy. She also has a supportive husband. Mark Zuckerberg is her boss. And, yes, her home in Menlo Park, Calif., has 9,000 square feet. But as a woman in Silicon Valley, Sandberg hasn’t exactly had it easy, and her tale shows she’s no armchair activist. After all, not many women would march into their boss’ office and demand special parking for expectant mothers. But Sandberg did just that when she worked at Google. Company founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin complied. After Sandberg moved to Facebook in 2008, she became even more outspoken on the issues facing women in corporate America. At a time when other executives, male or female, have largely stayed quiet, Sandberg has delivered speeches on topics such as “Why we have too few women leaders.” And she’s no workaholic. In an age of endless work hours, Sandberg is famous for leaving the office at 5:30 to spend time with her family. She does admit, however, to picking up work once her kids have gone to bed. Of the many inspirational slogans that hang on Facebook’s walls, her favorite asks “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” ‘’Lean In” is about pushing past fear.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A nearly 2,600-year-old clay cylinder described as the world’s first human rights declaration is being shown for the first time in the United States. The Cyrus Cylinder from ancient Babylon will be displayed beginning Saturday at the Smithsonian’s Sackler Gallery. It will be in Washington through April 28, on loan from the British Museum. A yearlong U.S. tour will follow, with exhibitions planned in Houston, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The cylinder carries an account, written in cuneiform, of how Persian King Cyrus conquered Babylon in 539 B.C. and would allow freedom of worship and abolish forced labor. The account also confirms a story from the Bible’s Old Testament, describing how Cyrus released people held captive to go back to their homes, including the Jews’ return to Jerusalem to build the Temple. The cylinder was buried under a foundation wall of the city of Babylon. It’s long been held as a model of good governance for a vast, multicultural society, and it made Cyrus famous from accounts in the Bible and writings by Greek authors. When the cylinder was discovered on a British expedition in modernday Iraq in 1879, it was considered the first physical evidence of the biblical account. “It’s the first evidence we have of people reflecting on how you run a society of diversity, without just forcing uniformity,” British Museum Director Neil MacGregor said. “The big question is: How can you manage a state that doesn’t have one faith?” The museum pairs the football-size cylinder with other artifacts from Cyrus’ era to show how the Persian empire grew to span many religions, languages and cultures, its borders stretching from China to Egypt and the Balkans. It includes seals showing the king’s authority, Persian coins, and religious symbols in gold and silver.
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The Cyrus Cylinder, the 2,500-year-old Babylonian artifact sometimes described as the world’s first human rights charter, is seen on display at the Smithsonian’s Freer Sackler Gallery.
Also on view are two pieces of a flat tablet with matching words from the cylinder, showing it was published as a proclamation. The pieces were discovered in the British Museum’s collection in 2009. The cylinder carries ongoing relevance in the world today, Sackler Gallery Director Julian Raby said. “Here is a document that in its time declared a new way of ruling ... in which diversity was respected within a culture,” he said. When the cylinder was shown in 2010 and 2011 in Iran, it drew at least half a million visitors, showing that Iranians are still proud of the artifact as a central piece of their history, curators said. Before the current tour, it had been shown only in Tehran, Barcelona and London. In the U.S., it’s being shown with one of President Thomas Jefferson’s copies of “Cyropaedia,” a book by Greek historian Xenophon about the philosophies of Cyrus,
to illustrate how the Persian king inspired America’s founding fathers. Curator John Curtis said the story of Cyrus also is a reminder of the rich history of the Middle East as a region of diverse cultures that included relations between Israel and Iran. Though the cylinder is a small object, it raises big political questions, MacGregor said. Both Europeans and Americans looked to the Cyrus model to manage a state with more than one faith. “Only the Americans get to the Cyrus model of a state that’s equidistant from every faith so that you acknowledge the value of faith, but you don’t endorse any one variety,” MacGregor said. “Of course, we’re all trying now to live in cities and countries that have an unprecedented diversity in faith, language, ethnicity ... and this is the first model of someone who got it to work for several hundred years.”
Hotel Pennsylvania to be renovated NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s famed Hotel Pennsylvania is safe from the wrecking ball, rescued by the economy rather than preservationists. Plans to knock down the nearly century-old hotel, where jazz great Glenn Miller and his orchestra broadcast in the 1940s, and replace it with a 67-story office tower are “on the shelf,” said Steven Roth, chairman of the Vornado Realty Trust, which has owned the building since 1998. Although City Council approval of zoning changes for a tower to replace the 1,700-room hotel remains valid, the weak economy has led Vornado to switch gears. “It’s an interesting option to have, but it’s not possible today,” Roth said at an investor conference earlier this week. “We’re not going to tear down the hotel. In fact, we’re going to invest in it aggressively and try to make it into a really profitable, really good hotel.” Vornado declined to provide additional information about its plans for the building. Roth, who will assume the additional AP role of CEO at Vornado on April 15, New York’s famed Hotel Pennsylvania will not be knocked down as said the company is close to finding originally planned, and will be reinvested in. a partner and principal developer to help restore some of the hotel’s former
grandeur. The hotel is across from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. While its lobby retains traces of its origins and it still has the “Pennsylvania 6-5000” phone number made famous by Miller’s orchestra, the Hotel Pennsylvania is now a budget-priced destination with a less-thanluxurious reputation among tourists. The hotel averages 2 1/2-star reviews on travel websites and has been known for bed bugs, a common problem in Manhattan hotels. A recent comment on yelp.com summed up what many of today’s patrons say about the hotel, “Affordable, and you get what you pay for.” Vornado was near a deal in 2007 to build a tower to house new trading floors for Merrill Lynch, but the brokerage’s board backed away from the plan days before it was expected to finalize the deal. Less than a year later, Merrill was on the verge of collapse when it was bought by Bank of America, as the economic crisis neared its peak. Vornado went ahead with designs for the building and received City Council approval for needed zoning changes in 2010. The approval came despite objections from Empire State Building owner Anthony Malkin, who complained that a tower, 825-feet high, would block views from the Midtown landmark’s observation deck.
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n Feb. 28 the House passed the Violence Against Women Act and President Obama has confirmed that he will sign it into law as soon as possible. Now that it has passed, a new bill addressing sexual assault victims and stalking on college campuses will be making its way to the president’s desk. The Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act hopes to change the way that colleges view sexual assaults, but more importantly, how they react to the crimes when they’re discovered. As of now, sexual violence is dealt with on a case by case basis depending on the school or university. The Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act is the first significant legislation to address rape on college campuses in 20 years. The Act would take a step toward making all college campuses have a set of guidelines and steps to follow to make response a little more strict, helpful and preemptive on a federal level. The law would require colleges to include reports of dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in their annual crime statistics. Schools will also have to provide awareness programs for new students and employees. After a crime has been discovered by the university, they will be required to offer students or employees who are victims of abuse a change in housing or work environment. The idea is to create an environment in college that looks at S. Daniel Carter of the VTV Family Outreach Foundation, a campus safety group formed after the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre and a primary player in drafting Campus SaVE Act compares the new mentality to creating a vaccine for the problem rather than treating individual symptoms. Many people don’t appreciate the idea of the federal government stepping in and saying that some rules are going to be mandatory. However, in this case, it is necessary. Sexual assaults and other violent crimes in that vein are grossly underreported and mishandled. While some schools have a fantastic record of being helpful for women who become victims on campus, this cannot be a hit or miss by school solution. The new Act is necessary because without it, there’s a consistency problem. It’s not that the current system doesn’t always work, it’s that it doesn’t always work, which is an unacceptable thing when it comes to close to half a student population’s safety being in question. It is our hope and the hope of every college campus in the country that president Obama makes good on his promise to be on the side of women and sign this new bill into law. It’s fantastic to see that the nation is taking steps towards siding with women, we encourage them to keep it up. The Daily Campus editorial is the official opinion of the newspaper and its editorial board. Commentary columns express opinions held solely by the author and do not in any way reflect the official opinion of The Daily Campus.
Looks like stealing gas in Iowa is a biggggggg mistake. You look like a blueberry. I still don’t get “house” music. And if you’re the type of person who would like to try to explain it to me, I probably don’t want to be talking to you.
Italy experiments with the politics of farce
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hose who desire a government free from the influence of the usual coterie of crooks and rascals, politics without politicians, may have had their wish granted in Italy. In a chaotic and disordered election, made worse by the country’s deplorably irrational electoral system, Italian voters rendered an uncertain judgment on their country’s political future. The election essentially produced a tie, with the bland Pier Luigi Bersani’s center-left coalition having barely defeated an irrepressible By Chris Kempf Silvio Berlusconi and his centerWeekly Columnist right incumbent government. Such a state of affairs would be fairly commonplace for Italy were it not for the remarkable success of a new political party, the Five Star Movement, which didn’t even exist at the last election. The party finished with 25 percent, enough for a very close third-place finish within 4 percent of Bersani’s coalition. The Movement is led by an Italian comedian, Beppe Grillo, who riffs irreverently on Italian politics on his blog, showing the corrupt political class in charge of the country no mercy – Bersani is known to Grillo’s readers as “Rigor Mortis” and the preceding center-left leader who lost to Berlusconi in 2008 goes by the moniker “Waterloo Veltroni.” Berlusconi himself, a fantastically eccentric politician who has served as prime minister for most of the past two decades, is a “saliva salesman” and a “psychodwarf.” This sort of comic invective, coupled with the anti-politics message of Five Star’s political campaign, touched Italian voters to the quick during the campaign, and Italy now struggles to come to terms with a radically redefined political landscape.
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With the dual prospect presenting itself of weeks of acrimonious bargaining over electoral coalitions and possible new elections, should those negotiations fail, the Five Star Movement has come into the peculiar position of a kingmaker that objects to the idea of monarchy. The idea of voting in protest for a party dedicated to the criticism of politics has its merits, if only in those cases in which such a vote has no bearing on the outcome of the election or on the composition of a future government. But Italy has reached a point of frustration with politics such that through the promotion of so many inexperienced citizens to legislative office, it risks the accidental sacrifice of democracy amidst a frenzy of rage against the system. Just as Monti’s government was appointed without popular consent in a time of economic crisis, Italian voters may find that their Five Star legislators, having no ideological or programmatic cohesion, prove unable to be held to account for their actions. Such is the threat to Western democracy today - not disgust with politics but rather our voluntary abrogation of it. Despite our exasperation with politicians of the same stock as “Rigor Mortis,” “Waterloo Veltroni” and “PsychoDwarf,” it is probably for the better that they rule us than do our comedians.
“Beppe Grillo’s sort of comic invective touched Italian voters to the quick during the campaign, and Italy now struggles to come to terms with a radically redefined political landscape.”
Weekly Columnist Chris Kempf is a 6th-semester political science major. He can be reached at Christopher.Kempf@UConn.edu.
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The Five Star Movement’s voters entrusted the party with almost 150 legislative seats – nearly 20 percent of the total. Taking the reins of power now is a group of political neophytes, the majority of whom have no experience in governance whatsoever. From a movement and leader eminently distrustful of the existing political parties – even to the point of refusing, under any circumstances, to join a governing coalition with either of them – that much was determined in advance. Though the party’s “five stars” purport to represent principle on the environment, connectivity, development, sustainable mobility and public water, in spite of its vague and platitude-laden manifesto, it remains unclear how such a party can develop a coherent plan for governing Italy and hold its elected members to account for their votes and positions without transmuting itself into a rough copy of the same center-right and center-left-parties that it currently lambastes. It certainly does not help that Grillo, and many of his supporters, are upset at the level of austerity imposed on Italy by the European Union’s financial caretakers in Germany and openly give voice to their Euroskepticism. Upon hearing of Italy’s electoral gridlock, financial markets reacted with panic, fearing the possibility of default and collapse of the Euro. All of the work accomplished under Mario Monti, the caretaker prime minister who took power in the darkest days of the sovereign debt crisis, seemed to be lost as the technocrat slid into electoral irrelevance last week.
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The confederation an ideal Strength, culture comes from the individual countries model for world unity
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he assimilation of smaller countries into a larger confederation provides them a larger amount of security and economic stability that would not be afforded otherwise. It sounds cold-hearted, as if it is advoBy Victoria Kallsen cating for a cultural Staff Columnist t a k e o v e r. H o w e v e r, the benefits of military and economic prosperity balance out any perceived cultural effects. The United States is an example of the security provided by being part of a larger unit, while maintaining a cultural identity in each state. The European Union offers much to its smaller countries, providing most with a strong economy. Furthermore, it must be considered whether the “melting pot” model hurts confederations and if a “salad bowl” serves its purposes more accurately. This is not to encourage rigid imperialism, but rather that when states enter freely into a union, they make a social contract to agree to the rules of that union and receive said benefits. Thus the example of Northern Ireland’s struggle, whether or not it should exist as a part of the United Kingdom, is rather invalid to this argument. Taking a country by military force is not the optimal method for constructing a federation. Admittedly, with the world being filled with the residual pains of previous military action, and with continued strong military presence, it proves hard to make the case that the world will move towards a more peaceful method of joining together. However, with the goal of
security, it is logical for countries to band together in the face of another power. This is the reason for alliances, much like that of the Allies in World War 2. Now, stronger powers like the United States and the United Kingdom obviously receive much of the praise from the history books, but less forceful countries like Albania, Norway, Poland and Egypt were still able to contribute to the war front and benefit when the war was over. Poland was overtaken by Germany in 1939, beginning the war in the first place. Its ties to the Allies provided aid to Poland during and after the war, in the form of the Marshall plan which provided $13 billion as a gift to European nations. Looking at economic prosperity, it is helpful to turn to the European Union. Being a part of this larger organization reduces the burden on smaller countries to perform. In fact, smaller countries that are new additions to the European Union have experienced a greater increase GDP growth rate. As a whole, the EU is the world’s biggest exporter and second largest importer. As a member of the European Union, there is significant support during economic crisis. For example, during the current economic crisis, EU governments pulled together €2 trillion to support their fellow EU members. A new development, part of the European Stabilization Actions, offers a financial stability package of up to €750 billion. Many blame the euro, the currency of the EU, for the extinction of currencies familiar only to a specific European country. Yet, the euro delivers significant sta-
bility to the countries of the EU by reducing interest rates for countries who support the EU, establishing a banking system consistent across the countries, eliminates hassle and costs associated with money exchange, and maintaining price stability as key interest rates are stabilized at low levels. The effect on culture, or rather, the “perceived” effect on culture is a contributor to the negative attitude towards the assimilation of various countries. In a way, this is a “melting pot” or “salad bowl” issue. A “melting pot” culture takes different cultures and fuses them into one distinct culture. As the opposite, a “salad bowl” model is where distinct cultures come together but remain distinct, having their own favor in the bowl if you will. It is not impossible to have “salad bowl” culture. A confederation of countries can come together and support each other for economic prosperity, such as in the European Union. History has shown that countries are more powerful as allies. Is it naive to assume that a society can exist that allows for a “salad bowl” culture? Canada has had success with such with their “cultural mosaic.” It is wholly possible for an assimilation of countries that is beneficial to the countries it serves, while maintaining distinct cultures. It is possible for this to be done without war and with tolerance. It is possible and is the future for the ever-shrinking world.
Staff Columnist Victoria Kallsen is a 4th-semester mechanical engineering major. She can be reached at Victoria.Kallsen@UConn.edu.
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he roots of imperialism run deep and cling tight, even in the 21st century. Take, for instance, the news that Scotland is expected to become a nation independent of the U.K. sometime in 2014. For many By Carleton Whaley people, this seems a Staff Columnist step backward from the trend of confederacy set by the European Union. It also raises an interesting question, whether or not Northern Ireland will break their ties with the United Kingdom and rejoin the Republic of Ireland, as many of its citizens have hoped for. For that matter, why should they? It’s no secret that being a part of a union gets you access to federal aid and protection by a larger army, so why would Scotland and Northern Ireland want to be sovereign nations? Much of Europe has begun to feel this way, with 27 member states and almost a dozen candidates and applicants to the European Union. Here, in the United States, we are in the unique position of being a people united under one flag while having entirely different backgrounds and origins. We don the name “American” regardless of whether our ancestors came from Poland, Hungary, Korea, or Libya and are proud of it. Many of us feel some kinship toward our ancestors and their homelands, but as a whole we identify as Americans, whether we were born in Connecticut or Texas. As a nation, we have been a union since the Revolutionary War and the ratification of the Constitution, but Europe seems to be the new ground
for a powerful union to spring up. This drastic move by Scotland, however, has stirred things up, as many politicos and analysts wonder what place old world imperialism has in this day and age? In Scotland’s case, one reason for their departure is that their debt, which is kept track of separate from the United Kingdom’s, is lower than that of the U.K. Because of that, they believe they stand a better chance on their own and managing their own debt rather than paying for everyone else’s. This, however, is not the only reason. Even in the 21st century, when the world has gotten smaller because of global communication, patriotism and national sentiments can still play an important role, and that is what is driving Scotland, and, soon enough, Ireland. Both of these nations were conquered centuries ago and taken in democratically afterward. While they have acclimated to being a part of the United Kingdom, there has been much anti-English sentiment. The question of imperialism over nationalism has been a hard fought one in this part of the world, with no better example than The Troubles. A period of time from the 1960’s to around 1998, this was a time of violence between the strongly Unionist party, mostly formed of Protestants and the Nationalist party, which is mostly Catholic. The Unionists wished to stay a part of the United Kingdom, while the Nationalists wished to reunite with the Republic of Ireland to the South. Although this time has technically ended, the IRA is still an active military group, usually cited as a terrorist organiza-
tion and with much reason. While it is true that a confederation like the European Union can grant strength and security to smaller nations, its greatest strength is in the individuality of those nations and those who represent them. The myriad of cultures, and people, brings new ideas that some cultures could never think of. For instance, most people remember trying to draw a tree when they were young. If you were me, at least, you would start out with a trunk, or maybe a puffball shape that you colored green to look like leaves, but invariably you were left with a front view of a tree. What if you were learning a language, however? Aboriginal children learning to read and write English drew apple trees, as they had seen in pictures when learning the language. However, when asked to draw a tree in their native tongue, not English, they would draw the native trees. Language itself can incredibly influence children, and therefore the culture. This can be a great boon to society, through the sharing of ideas and acceptance of other cultures, but if it is abused, entire cultures could disappear after several generations. This is where confederacy crosses the line into imperialism. Cooperation between nations is necessary, but I believe a strong sense of nationality and of cultural heritage is good for growth and prosperity; and not just the prosperity of one nation, but of all.
Staff Columnist Carleton Whaley is a 2nd-semester English major. He can be reached at Carleton.Whaley@ UConn.edu.
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One more week to Spring Break
Warm start to the week was a tease
Women’s basketball is just starting
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Bruins bounce back for 4-2 win over Maple Leafs
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Toronto Maple Leafs center Mikhail Grabovski, of Belarus, dives as he tries to knock the puck away from Boston Bruins right wing Nathan Horton.
BOSTON (AP) -- Tyler Seguin had two goals and an assist and Patrice Bergeron had one of each on Thursday night to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Anton Khudobin stopped 25 shots for Boston, which blew leads in each of its previous two games and lost both. David Krejci also scored for Boston, and Brad Marchand had a pair of assists. With the win, the Bruins moved three points ahead of Toronto in the Northeast Division while
remaining one point behind first-place Montreal. Nazem Kadri and Jay McClement scored for the Leafs, and Ben Scrivens made 21 saves for Toronto. The Bruins lost two in a row for the first time since January, blowing a 3-2 lead to the firstplace Montreal Canadiens and a 3-0 advantage to the last-place Washington Capitals. Boston opened a 3-1 when Seguin and Krejci scored in the second period, but McClement made it a one-goal game with 5:08 left. The Leafs, who had won
three in a row, pulled their goalie in the final minutes, but they struggled to set up in the offensive zone and Seguin had an empty-netter with 15 seconds left. Boston made it 1-0 with 53 seconds left in the first period when Marchand fought the puck out from the boards near the blue line and Seguin came by and picked it up. He went straight to the goal, and Bergeron knocked in the rebound. Kadri and Clarke MacArthur converted on a 2-on-1 against
Dennis Seidenberg to tie it early in the second period. Boston took the lead again when three guys committed to Marchand along the boards and the puck came out to the middle, where Seguin scored on a wrist shot and then had to jump over MacArthur as he dove to try to block the shot. Krejci made it 3-1 late in the second. That's how it stayed until Mikhail Grabovski skated out from behind the net and took a shot that was deflected in by McClement to make it 3-2.
Injuries continue to plague UConn Financing terms reached for new Falcons stadium from LIVIN, page 12 However, the Huskies have fallen victim to widespread injury and have lost their last three previous games. Shabazz Napier (foot) and Omar Calhoun (wrist), the Huskies first and fourth leading scorers, respectively, are listed as day-to-day for Saturday’s game. Tyler Olander fractured his left foot in a 65-51 loss at USF on Wednesday and is done for the year, while Niels Giffey will also be sidelined on Saturday with a fractured finger. In Kevin Ollie’s first season as a head coach, UConn has proven time and time again that they can play through adversity, and they will have their hands full on Saturday. The last time the two teams met UConn pulled out a thrilling overtime victory on the
road, 82-79, as Ryan Boatright had 19 points and Napier contributed 18, including eight in overtime. The Friars are led by junior guard Bryce Cotton’s 20 points per game. UConn will honor four players as part of their Senior Day festivities on Saturday. RJ Evans of Salem transferred from Holy Cross to play his final year of eligibility in Storrs, and he has been a vocal and emotional leader throughout the season while contributing 14.1 minutes and 3.3 points per game. Also being recognized are Kiefer Lammi (Camden, Maine), Dave Vandal (Stonington, Conn.), and Trey James (Middletown, Conn.). The game will tip off at noon.
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ATLANTA (AP) -- Atlanta's mayor and Falcons owner Arthur Blank have agreed to financing terms for a new $1 billion, retractable-roof stadium to replace the 20-year-old Georgia Dome and keep the team's home games in the city's downtown, the two men said Thursday. Mayor Kasim Reed said the city would provide $200 million of construction costs through bonds backed by the city's hotelmotel tax. The Falcons franchise, owned by Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank, would provide $800 million and be responsible for construction cost overruns. The Falcons would pay for up to $50 million in infrastructure costs not included in the construction budget and help retire the last few years of debt on the Georgia Dome, which was publicly financed entirely using the hotel-motel tax. Also, Blank's private founda-
UConn heads to nationals By Spencer Oakes Campus Correspondent The University of Connecticut will be well represented at this weekend’s women’s track and field national championships. The meet, which will be held in Fayetteville, Ark., will feature the top 16 athletes in each competition and the top 12 relay teams in each event. The Huskies will be represented by Victoria Flowers (weight throw), Lindsay Crevoiserat (3,000m run), and the distance medley relay team, which consists of Crevoiserat, Brigitte Mania, Celina Emerson and Ana Groff. Flowers will be competing
in her fourth and final NCAA indoor championship this weekend. The four-time All-American senior has finished in the top 10 in each of her three appearances at the NCAA’s, including a second place finish her sophomore year. “Victoria has the teams highest profile and that experience offers a better view at competing,” Coach Bill Morgan said. “However, each year requires a new initiative and focus.” Crevoiserat will be competing in her first individual NCAA championship meet. Last year the sophomore competed as part of the distance medley relay team. Crevoiserat just barely made the cut as the 16-ranked
runner in the 3000m run. But according to Morgan, this will not affect her mindset. “Lindsay will take care of business,” Morgan said. “She’s a confident athlete who won’t doubt her effort.” The distance medley relay team truly broke onto the national scene just a few years back. According to Morgan, this was a breakthrough for the program. “Historically the field events have had an annual presence at NCAA’s,” Morgan said. “But with sprinters and mid-distance being as visible we have more of a total team presence.”
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Huskies look to gain momentum By Mike Peng Campus Correspondent Coming off four consecutive losses, the UConn men’s tennis team (1-4) will look to turn things around as they go on the road to New Haven and Providence, R.I. over the weekend to take on the Sacred Heart and Brown. UConn will kick things off against Sacred Heart at the Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center at Yale on Friday at 6 p.m. before making the trip to Rhode Island to face Brown at the Erickson Athletic Complex on Saturday at 5 p.m. The Sacred Heart Pioneers are bringing their 3-5 record into the matchup Friday after suffering a loss last week at the hands of the Army Black
Knights. The Brown Bears on the other hand, will try to surpass the .500 mark when they take on the Buffalo Bulls before facing the Huskies on a doubleheader Saturday. UConn will get a second chance to thwart a familiar opponent after dropping last week’s contest to Quinnipiac. “Sacred Heart is another big in-state rival of ours,” head coach Glenn Marshall said. “We always have close matches with them, and I fully expect this match to come down to the wire.” As for taking on the Bears, the Huskies will have to find a way to overcome the experience on their opponents’ side. “Our team is very young,” Marshall said. “We have four freshmen starters, one
sophomore and one junior.” Meanwhile, the regular singles starters of Brown are composed of two sophomores, three juniors and one senior. “Each match we play will help the boys see what it takes to win the close matches, and how to be prepared in the future,” Marshall said. Junior Ryan Carr, sophomore Wayne Harrell and freshman Mark HoSang all have had good showings in recent singles matches. Carr and Harrell are also coming off back-to-back doubles victories as a duo. UConn will look to rely on the trio to put up similar performances to have success over the weekend.
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tion and the city each would spend $15 million on surrounding neighborhood development. Blank - who has built his football franchise into a perennial playoff contender - still must negotiate a detailed lease and operating agreement with the Georgia World Congress Center. That's the state agency that owns the existing dome and would own the replacement. Reed also must get the blessing of the Atlanta City Council, though several members attended the announcement in the mayor's office, as did Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal. Officials said the deal presumes the stadium would be built immediately south of the existing Georgia Dome, though that is contingent on securing adjacent property that is not yet publicly owned. A secondary site is available several blocks north of the current stadium. The Georgia Dome would be
demolished after the new stadium opens. The Thursday announcement, which took on a celebratory tone at City Hall, comes after months of private negotiations - and several years of planning and studies - involving the governor's office, the World Congress Center Authority and the mayor's office, among others. Reed called the arrangement ''a great public-private partnership'' that will benefit the city and the state. City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell said he was encouraged by the mayor's announcement, and he promised public hearings in the near future. Deal praised the agreement, as well. At one time, the governor was the focal point of negotiations, when Blank sought $300 million in state debt to $700 million from him. Deal never publicly endorsed or rejected
that split, but it became clear that the General Assembly was unwilling to raise the state's debt limit to accommodate the bond sale. So now the city is left to sell the bonds using the tourism tax - a move authorized by the legislature - to pay back investors. Blank called it ''a win-win'' and promised that the new stadium will help the city continue to compete for all major events, including the Super Bowl. ''That's the only secret ballot in the NFL,'' he said. ''We'll have to earn it. But this public support is an important piece.'' Though the terms of an operating agreement are not final, Blank told The Associated Press that he doesn't expect fundamental changes to an outline released late last year. That document from the World Congress Center and the team said the Falcons would lease the stadium for 30 years,
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NEW YORK (AP) -- The great Mariano Rivera is getting set to close his career. AP The New York Yankees’ reliever plans to Kelly Faris – UConn senior Kelly Faris on whether or not she’ll be playing in the Big announce this weekend that he will retire after the 2013 season, a person familiar East Tournament. with the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because there was no official statement. A news conference was called for Saturday at the Yankees’ spring training complex in Tampa, Fla. The 43-year-old closer is baseball’s saves leader with 608. He is regarded as one of the best clutch pitchers in history, posting a record 42 postseason saves with an 0.70 ERA while helping the Yankees win five World Series championships. ‘’Greatest closer of all time. No question in my mind,’’ Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. ‘’I’ve had the thrill of catching him. I was there when he really burst onto the scene as a dominant setup man and then to see what he did as a closer has been a thrill for me.’’ ‘’It’s really hard to imagine that anyone could do the job he did,’’ he said. ‘’At times it seemed like it wasn’t fair. That’s how good Mo was. He was so dominant.’’ Rivera missed most of last season after he tore a ligament in his right knee while catching fly balls during batting practice. The right-hander was hurt May 3 and had surgery the next month. ‘’I can’t say it surprises me,’’ former Yankees manager Joe Torre said. ‘’I think he was sort of in-between last year, before he got hurt. It didn’t surprise me he wanted to come back, just based on who he is and what he represents.’’ Rivera returned home to Panama this week for a personal matter, and was expected to rejoin the team Saturday. Hank Steinbrenner declined to say what would be announced at Saturday’s news conference. But the Yankees co-chairman said he would like Rivera to remain involved with the team when he does end his playing career. ‘’If he wants to, that would be my preference,’’ Steinbrenner said. ‘’I think he’d be a great influence, even if it’s only at spring training.’’ There was a good chance Rivera would pitch in an exhibition game Saturday for the first time this spring. The 12-time AllStar typically goes at his own pace in camp, fine-tuning his dreaded cut fastball in the bullpen and in simulated games. ‘’You only need one finger with him, so if I get four cut off we are still good to go,’’ Yankees catcher Chris Stewart said. ‘’Having a guy out there who knows where he’s going to throw it every single time - you can’t ask for better than that. AP And then to have a guy with one of the best Alabama guard Daisha Simmons sits on the bench late in their NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina pitches in the game - it makes my job easy.
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UConn’s Kaleena Mosqueda Lewis’ threepoint shooting percentage on the season.
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“Not playing is not an option at all. I’m just happy it wasn’t worse than a couple of sprained ligaments. So I’m resting it.””
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Men’s lacrosse opens its 2013 season By Jack Mitchell Campus Correspondent The UConn men’s lacrosse team begins its 2013 season on Saturday by travelling to West Haven, Conn. to take on the University of New Haven. The Huskies, led by head coach Paul Scordato, are coming off of a historic 2012 campaign in which the team finished with a record of 10-3 en route to the first top 25 national ranking in program history. Despite being a club team, UConn competes in the highlycompetitive Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA), which is comprised of over 200 non-NCAA lacrosse programs from across the country. The Huskies are a member of the Pioneer Collegiate Lacrosse League (PCLL), a league comprised predominantly of Northeast region schools. The PCLL is one of the 10 regional conferences that make up the MCLA’s Division I. “This 2013 team certainly knows that the expectations are higher than they have ever been at UConn,” head coach Paul Scordato said. “Our goals this year are to remain a top 20 team in the MCLA, win the
PCLL league title and go the the season. national playoff tournament. “I worked through an old To achieve our goals we must teammate of mine from high remain healthy, focused and school. His dad has always determined.” been super involved with the Scordato and his squad are [Newtown lacrosse] program, staring down what is perhaps and he wanted to find a way the MCLA’s toughest sched- for us to represent Newtown at ule, with divisional meetings the collegiate level,” Canavan against regional rivals Boston said. ”Having the sticker on the College, Northeastern, Rhode helmet really humbles you, and Island, and Boston University. it makes you work even harder Non-divisional games and take advantage include Texas State, of every day. It really Clemson, Pittsburgh puts things into perand Virginia Tech, spective.” among others. The same stickComing off of a er is being worn 2012 season filled by lacrosse teams with accolades and at Dickinson, acclaim, junior midWhittenburg, Ithaca fielder Kevin Canavan and Gettysburg » Preview Colleges. Each colis entering 2013 with newfound perspective. lege has a player A graduate of Newtown High from Newtown High School on School in Newtown, Conn., its current roster. Canavan was one of many in his Canavan is the reigning community personally affected PCLL Offensive Player of the by the tragedy that occurred Year, as well as a two-time at Sandy Hook Elementary All-Conference selection and School last December. 2012 Honorable Mention AllCanavan, with the help of a American. The junior netted high school teammate and his 45 goals through 11 games last family, made it possible for season, finishing 13th in the UConn to honor Newtown with MCLA in that category. a special helmet sticker, which Along with Canavan, UConn the team will wear throughout also returns First Team All-
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Conference goalie Jon Sherman and Honorable Mention AllConference long stick midfielder Pierce Bushby. Fueling the Huskies this season is the memory of last year’s painful 12-5 loss to Northeastern in the first round of the PCLL playoffs. Adding insult to injury, UConn had defeated Northeastern 8-5 during their 2012 regular season meeting. “The players and the coaching staff were confident that we would beat Northeastern during the first round since we had beaten them earlier in the season, but it was not meant to be,” Scordato said. “Jon Sherman, who was the 2012 PCLL Goalie of the Year, was injured and not able to play. Northeastern played their ‘A’ game that day and we did not.” Despite ending last season on a sour note, the Huskies are primed and ready to take on the challenges that await them this season, as well as to continue to establish UConn as one of the premier programs in the MCLA.
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LIVIN’ ON A PRAYER! Huskies to take on Providence in final game By Peter Logue Staff Writer
By Joe Crisalli Campus Correspondent The UConn women’s lacrosse team will take their 4-0 record, their best start since 2005, into Fairfield this Saturday. The Huskies are coming off an 11-9 victory over the University of New Hampshire in their home opener this past Wednesday. “The players that we had on the field had the confidence that they were able to secure the win,” head coach Katie Woods said. “We made it a little dicey for ourselves throughout the game by not executing the easy things like passing and catching, but we were able to gut it out.” The Huskies led 10-5 in the second half before allowing the Wildcats to cut the lead to within one. UConn freshman Ally Fazio knocked in the dagger with 2:36 left in the game to put UConn ahead for good, 11-9. UConn was able to put 28 shots on goal, to UNH’s 22. “We’ve been working on reading the defenders and what the defense is giving and taking away from us, and we have a lot of different looks and different attackers with different strengths,” Woods said. “With registering 28 shots, we need to put more of them away.” The Huskies will face a 3-3 Fairfield team, with victories over Sacred Heart, Holy Cross, and Monmouth. In each game the Stag’s have won they have scored more than 10 goals, while in each game they have lost they have scored eight goals or less. “Right now our focus with Fairfield coming off of a strong win, our focus is us,” Woods said. “We got a little too close with New Hampshire with not taking care of the basics: protecting our sticks, our passes, taking the ball away when it matters, and we’ve been focusing on making ourselves ready to compete for 60 minutes on Saturday.” UConn has 14 different players who have registered at least two points so far this season. “We have a lot of different threats all over the field and it allows us to mix things up a little bit and if the team is trying to take away one look and we find another then we can take advantage of what the defense is giving us,” Woods said. The Huskies are 6-4 all time vs. Fairfield, and won their previous meeting in 2012, 13-10. UConn allowed the first goal of the game, but never trailed for the remainder of the contest. “Our hustle plays will be very important,” Woods said. “Getting the draw controls and making sure that if the ball goes down on our defensive end that we come off of it. If our defense can anchor us on Saturday and we take care of the hustle plays it could be a good day for us.” The Huskies will take an hour and a half trip in state and take the field in Fairfield at noon on Saturday.
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The UConn men’s basketball team will have a chance to conclude its remarkable season on a high note on Saturday afternoon when they host Providence at Gampel Pavilion. The injury-plagued Huskies have lost three consecutive games but have an opportunity to hit the 20-win mark against the Friars. The Huskies have gained national attention for their resilience all year long, collecting several top 10 victories and being in the Big East regular season title mix for most of the year, despite the omnipresent knowledge of the fact that they would be withheld from the postseason due to the NCAA sanctions imposed on them before the season. They enter the game at Preview 19-10 overall, and 9-8 in conference play for what will be the Big East, as we know, its swan song. The conference has fallen victim to the recent conference realignment frenzy, and the Catholic 7 contingent of the Big East (Depaul, Georgetown, Marquette, Providence, Seton Hall, St. John’s, and Villanova) will be leaving the conference to form their own, taking the Big East name with them. According to sources, UConn’s conference next year will likely be called the America 12. Before UConn and their fans can turn their attention to the future and their conference standing, there is one more game to be played to culminate a season that will be remembered fondly by many.
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UConn guard Ryan Boatright drives to the lane against Georgetown in a game played at Gampel Pavilion on the campus of the University of Connecticut.
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Conference tournament time in Hartford
By Matt Stypulkoski Senior Staff Writer
For the UConn women’s basketball team, March hasn’t exactly come in like a lion. A loss in South Bend to No. 2 Notre Dame on Monday has left them without a share of the Big East regular season crown. But this weekend they have the chance to add some more conference tournament hardware to their trophy case. And, if everything goes as planned, it could mean another shot at the Fighting Irish. “We were ready to go the second that buzzer rang,” senior guard Kelly Faris said of the possibility of seeing Notre Dame again. “When you lose to a team, the second the game’s over you’re ready to go again and say, ‘Okay, we’re going to do this, this and this differently,’ and that’s just the competitiveness of this game and of these two teams and of these
two programs.” But before they can get there, they have two other opponents to take care of first. The third-ranked Huskies – who have a double-bye in the conference tournament – will face Pittsburgh, Marquette or DePaul when they finally play on Sunday. If they get past them, a possible showdown with either Syracuse or Villanova looms on Monday. Then, if Notre Dame can take care of business on their side of the bracket, the two teams will face off for the third time this season on Tuesday night. “Obviously tiredness,” junior center Stefanie Dolson said about the challenges of possibly playing three games in three days. “It is tough sometimes to play three games in three days – just because it’s the postseason; everyone is working as hard as they possibly can. You’re definitely tired and mentally exhausted sometimes, but I think us older guys have got to do a good job of kind of bring-
ing the younger guys with us and making sure that everyone’s 100 percent all the time.” The fact that the younger players on the UConn roster are so important to this team’s success heading forward, and the fact that they could potentially need to be called upon in big situations makes Coach Geno Auriemma a little uneasy. Despite having three of the top five recruits from this freshmen class in Breanna Stewart, Morgan Tuck and Moriah Jefferson on his squad, Auriemma said that relying on young players to perform in the big moments can be a difficult proposition. “You never know how they’re going to react,” Auriemma said. “Like, [sophomore Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis] responded great last year – she was MVP of the tournament. So, I’m hoping that one or two of those young guys can put together that kind of run over the weekend.” Though Dolson says she knows
early season start, the Huskies come into the weekend at No. 77 in the RPI, 27 spots behind Sam Houston State. The Bearkats have kicked off the season with a 7-5 start, including wins over Rice and Texas, both ranked teams at the time. Sam Houston State’s key to success in the early going has been their strong pitching, as they’ve yielded just 3.5 runs per game over their first 12. The Huskies on the other hand have had hot bats in the first few weeks, hanging up nearly six runs per game on their opponents, setting up an interesting matchup between the Bearkats’ pitchers and UConn’s hitters. Sophomore left fielder Eric Yavarone and senior second baseman LJ Mazzilli have been on a tear to begin the year, hitting .385 and .415 and slugging .462 and .683, respectively. The two have combined for two of the teams’ six homeruns and 17 of their 46 RBIs.
If Sam Houston State plans on scoring runs over the weekend, they’re going to want to get them early on in the game, as the Huskies’ bullpen has been far-andaway the strongest aspect of the team. In 35 1/3 innings of work, they have a collective ERA of just 3.06, and have thrown 26 scoreless innings. That bullpen strength has lead to a 4-0 record when leading after six innings. Game times are set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Following this weekend, the Huskies will return to the Nutmeg State to play at both Central Connecticut State and Sacred Heart on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, their first games of the season outside of the warmth of the South.
the pressure on the freshmen, and the entire team, to perform will ratchet up in the do-or-die format of the postseason, she feels the younger players in the team are in a good position to succeed heading into the weekend. Help and advice about playing in a postseason environment from her and other veterans on the squad has been helpful in their preparations, and she is eager to get tournament play underway. “I think tournament time and just the postseason in general is everyone’s favorite,” Dolson said. “You go out and if you lose, you’re done. So it just definitely kind of raises the competitiveness of everyone – every team you see. No matter what ranking you are or whatever happened in the regular season, you know both teams are going to come out fighting.” One player the Huskies will be sure to keep an eye on this weekend is Faris, who sprained a few ligaments in her left foot just before halftime on Monday
against Notre Dame. Though Geno Auriemma was fairly certain she would play, he wouldn’t give a definite answer on her status for UConn’s tournament opener on Sunday. For the Huskies, losing Faris – who was named Big East Defensive Player of the Year and shared the honors of conference Most Improved – for any length of time would be a crushing blow. Reduced minutes, especially early on in the tournament, could be a good possibility as they look to keep her healthy for the duration of the postseason. UConn’s tournament-opener on Sunday is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will be aired on the Big East Network. Should they continue to advance, they would play at 8 p.m. Monday on ESPNU and 7 p.m. Tuesday on ESPN. Every game during the tournament will be played at the XL Center in Hartford.
Matthew.Stypulkoski@UConn.edu
Huskies look to continue winning streak
By Matt Stypulkoski Senior Staff Writer
The UConn baseball team heads into this weekend looking to protect a five-game winning streak in their final weekend before they begin playing in New England. The Huskies have gone 6-3 in their first three early season trips to Florida, but this weekend, they will head to Texas for a threegame series with Sam Houston State, the first time the two programs will ever meet. Last weekend, UConn ran through the Stetson Tournament, defeating Ohio State, Central Michigan and Stetson. Combined with wins over Texas Tech and Troy in the prior weekend, the Huskies have won five and a row, which garnered a few votes in this week’s NCBWA Top 25 Poll. Despite getting some recognition with the voters for their solid
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A UConn pitcher delivers a pitch to the plate during a UConn game last season. The Huskies look to continue their winning streak this weekend.