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A coalition of a number of student groups led by Idealists United will be putting on “Social Justice Awareness Week” from April 16th-22nd. Also sponsoring events are Revolution Against Rape, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Alternative Political
Society, The Rainbow Center, and EcoHusky among others. The week will close with a free concert on the Student Union Mall on Sunday, the 22nd. Performances will be given by Ports of Spain, Atman, Pomp, Poetic Release, Versatile Poetiq, The Herd, Political Animals and Jasiri X. Jasiri X also performed at UConn last semester on Fairfield Way dur-
ing the height of the Occupy movement, and raised some eyebrows when he let the crowd know he was told not to perform a certain song related to Occupy. Poetic Release is a UConn slam poetry group. Also at the concert will be vendors from the area, grilled cheese and a Condom Carnival sponsored by Students United for Reproductive Justice.
On Monday, Erecting a Democratic Learning Environment will host “Education ReForum Project” in the Student Union Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to its Facebook page, the Education ReForum Project “aims to better engage students and faculty in the development of interdepartmental idea sharing, student-faculty interaction,
Students receive tips for finding internships
OUT LIKE A LAMB Jeremy Lamb quietly goes pro after two seasons. SPORTS/ page 14 EDITORIAL: TOWN COUNCIL DECREASING POLLING STATIONS A MISTAKE Having less places to cast ballots may turn away voters. COMMENTARY/page 4 INSIDE NEWS: APPLE MARKET VALUE HITS $600B Microsoft Corp., the only other company worth that much, reached its peak in 1999. NEWS/ page 2
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Advice includes appealing to potential employers, building resume By Jacqueline Wattles Campus Correspondent The Department of Career Services has a message for procrastinators: it is not too late to find an internship. Beth Settje, the Assistant Director of Internship Resources and Development of Career Services, said internships are important to develop professional skills and establish a network and, although most students panic as summer quickly approaches, opportunities are still available. She is advocating that the key to finding an internship late in the game is flexibility, networking and a well-written resume. “When looking for where to apply, consider your strengths, values and interests, but be flexible. Internships are about
experimenting, experience and learning. You never know where you’ll be happy,” Settje said. To locate opportunities, Settje recommended search engines and company websites that list available positions with job descriptions and instructions for how to apply. Links to internship search engines can be found at internship.uconn.edu. Wendy Kopp, the Director of Marketing at Panera Bread, has worked with Settje in the past to find students to fill internship positions and shared her own advice to students. “Don’t be afraid to be different,” Kopp said. “So many people apply to the bigname places like Coca Cola or Nike, but if you look for an internship where there’s less competition for a position, you may
find your experience is more personalized and you’ll receive more attention.” Settje said a clear, concise resume is crucial when applying and resumes should be kept to a single page and use bullet points to make it readable to an employer. Settje added that it is beneficial to specify a resume to the requirements of a position. “Look at the specific requirements for a job listing, and personalize the resume to display your qualifications and ability to meet these requirements,” Settje said. Kopp added that when she reads resumes, she looks for volunteer work as well as work experience. She advised a resume should include any special contri
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Northeast Utilities, NStar close $5B deal HARTFORD. (AP) — Following 18 months of federal and state review, Northeast Utilities closed Tuesday on its $5 billion purchase of NStar, creating one of the biggest utilities in the United States. The newly combined company operates six electric and natural gas utilities serving 3.5 million customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest utility in New England. It will continue to be called Northeast Utilities while Boston-based NStar will be a Northeast Utilities subsidiary. Dual headquarters of the company, which employs 9,000 workers, will operate in Hartford and Boston, though about 350 jobs will be eliminated through attrition and elimination of redundant duties. “Today marks the start of a stronger organization,” Tom May, the new president and chief executive of Northeast Utilities, said in a conference call. “We’ll have more resources and capabilities to serve our customers.” May, who previously headed NStar, replaces Charles Shivery at Northeast Utilities. Shivery has become non-executive chairman of Northeast Utilities’ board of trustees. Connecticut and Massachusetts negotiated agreements with the two companies that set the stage for regulatory approval. In Massachusetts, Northeast Utilities and NStar agreed to buy more than a quarter of the power that would be produced by the proposed Cape Wind offshore wind farm as a condition of the deal. May would not address details of the negotiations over the Cape Wind agreement.
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Wendy Kopp, Director of Marketing at Panera Bread, holds up an agenda as she speaks to students about finding internships on Tuesday afternoon. Kopp stressed the need for applicants to personalize their resumes in order to stand out in a pool of candidates.
democratic learning environments, and ‘UConn experience’ enhancement with an overall goal of creating a more inclusive learning environment here at our university.” Political Science professor Jeremy Pressman and Model UN will host a presentation and debate on the civil
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Santorum drops out, clearing the way for Romney
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Rick Santorum cleared the way for Mitt Romney to claim victory in the long and hard-fought battle for the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday, giving up his “against all odds” campaign as Romney’s tenacious conservative rival. Santorum’s withdrawal sets up what is sure to be an acrimonious seven-month fight for the presidency between Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, and Democratic President Barack Obama, with the certain focus on the stilltroubled economy. In a preview of the personal attacks that lie ahead, Obama’s campaign manager declared
that Americans neither like nor trust Romney, and the Romney camp said the fight had always been about defeating Obama, not GOP rivals. “This game is a long, long, long way from over,” Santorum said as he bowed out of the contest with Romney. “We are going to continue to go out there and fight to make sure that we defeat President Barack Obama.” Santorum had been facing a loss in the April 24 primary in Pennsylvania, the state he represented in Congress for 16 years, and where the Romney campaign planned nearly $3 million in ads against him. Whether or not there are lingering hard feelings, Santorum
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didn’t mention Romney, who has been the front-runner for months and was far ahead in the race for the 1,144 delegates needed to clinch the nomination at the party’s convention in August. Romney has tried to ignore his GOP rivals and campaign against the president since he first entered the race last year with a pitch focused on the recovering but still frail economy. But Romney was forced to go after Santorum and former house Speaker Newt Gingrich after Santorum showed strength in Iowa and Gingrich in South Carolina early this year. Then Santorum kept on, memorably winning three Southern primaries.
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Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum turns to his wife Karen, left, after announcing he is suspending his candidacy for the presidency, Tuesday, in Gettysburg, Pa.
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Blood Drive 11:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wilbur Cross Reading Room The UConn Red Cross Club continues their annual competition with Syracuse to see which school can collect the most blood.
LGBT Lecture Noon to 1:30 p.m. Student Union 403 This “Out to Lunch” lecture will focus on LGBT families and the legal practices that protect them.
Book Talk 6 to 9 p.m. Classroom Building 101 Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton will speak about their book “Picking Cotton,” which is a true story about crime, justice and truth. A Q&A and book signing will follow.
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Boy, 6, killed helping dad with wood chipper
SALEM (AP) — A 6-year-old boy helping his father on a landscaping job during school vacation was killed Tuesday after getting pulled into a wood chipper, state police said. Jeffrey Bourgeois was putting a branch in the chipper at about 8:45 a.m. when it yanked him into the machine after his father momentarily turned his back, said Lt. J. Paul Vance, a state police spokesman. The accident happened at a home in Salem, a town of about 4,000 people nearly 30 miles southeast of Hartford. Vance said the accident was so terrible that grief counselors were called to the scene. “The little guy was apparently trying to help his dad,” Vance said. “It’s a very tragic and difficult scene for everybody.” Jeffrey and his two older siblings were with their father, Scott Bourgeois, who owns C&S Tree Removal. The family lives in Salem, less than a half-mile from where the accident happened.
Conn. House to take up death penalty repeal bill
HARTFORD (AP) — The Connecticut House of Representatives will be voting on the high-profile death penalty repeal bill Wednesday, a week after the bill passed in the state’s Senate. Doug Whiting, spokesman for House Speaker Rep. Christopher Donovan of Meriden, told the Associated Press Tuesday that the House will take up the bill mid-afternoon Wednesday. The proposed bill would abolish the death penalty for all future cases, but would not directly affect the sentences of current 11 inmates on Connecticut’s death row. The state Senate approved a repeal bill after nearly 11 hours of debate last week. If passed in the House, the bill would go to Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who has said he would sign it into law.
Conn. advocates lobby for farm animal rights
HARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut animal rights advocates are speaking at a legislative hearing against crates used to confine some farm animals. Representatives from the Humane Society of the United States, the Connecticut Farm Bureau, the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture and others will speak at the Tuesday afternoon hearing at the Legislative Office Building. The informational hearing, hosted by the General Assembly’s Environment Committee, will focus on gestation crates for breeding pigs and veal crates for calves. According to advocates, these crates represent “extreme confinement of farm animals.” They will lobby to phase out both types of crates. Committee co-chair and Democrat Rep. Richard Roy, of Milford, said there is no legislation on the issue as the crates are not used in Connecticut.
Boy, 5, takes 50 packets of heroin to school
BRIDGEPORT (AP) — A Connecticut school superintendent says a 5-year-old boy found bags of heroin inside a jacket he had taken to school and showed them to his kindergarten classmates. Bridgeport Superintendent Paul Vallas says he believes the boy took his stepfather’s jacket to school without knowing the drugs were inside it. Police have said the boy took 50 packets of heroin to school on Monday for show and tell. But Vallas said Tuesday the boy waved the drugs around after finding them in the jacket and didn’t formally present them to his class. The boy’s stepfather, Santos Roman, has been arrested on risk of injury to a minor and drug charges. There’s no phone number listed for his address. Vallas says the boy has been placed in the custody of his grandmother.
New England states have lowest teen birth rates
NEW YORK (AP) — A new government report finds that the six New England states have some of the lowest teen birth rates in the nation. Nearly every state in the nation saw a decline in teen births from 2007 to 2010. The lowest 2010 rate was in New Hampshire, which had 15.7 births per 1,000 teenage girls. Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Vermont and Rhode Island are also in the bottom seven along with New Jersey. Rhode Island, the highest of the New England states, had 22.3 births per 1,000 teenage girls. The highest rate in the country is in Mississippi, which had 55 births per 1,000 teenage girls in 2010. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously reported that U.S. births by mothers of all ages had dropped in 2010 for the third straight year.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Apple, already the world’s most valuable company, hit the $600 billion level for the first time Tuesday. Only one other company has been worth $600 billion — Apple’s old sparring partner Microsoft Corp. It reached that valuation for 13 trading days around the turn of the millennium, at the peak of the technology stock mania. At its highest level, on Dec. 30, 1999, Microsoft’s valuation was $619 billion. It’s now worth about $255 billion. General Electric Co. came just short of reaching a $600 billion valuation in August 2000. Apple shares hit $644 in morning trading, up 1.2 percent from Monday’s close. At that price, the entire company was worth $600.4 billion. By midday, the shares had retreated. The stock closed at $628.44, down 1.2 percent from the day before, putting the value below $600 billion again. Apple’s stock is up nearly 60 percent since the start of the year, an indication that investors are catching up to what analysts have been saying for a while: Despite its enormous market capitalization, Apple’s stock has been undervalued relative to its even more enormous profits. The rally has also been fueled by the report of another blowout holiday quarter, and the announcement that Apple will start putting its $97.6 billion cash hoard to use this summer by paying a dividend and buying back shares. Apple’s market capitalization hit $500 billion on Feb. 29. That, in itself, was a rare achievement: Only five other U.S. companies have ever been
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In a Wednesday, March 7 file photo, Apple CEO Tim Cook announces a new iPad during an Apple announcement in San Francisco. On Tuesday, Apple, already the world’s most valuable company, hit the $600 billion level for the first time.
worth that much. Apple’s market capitalization is still well below Microsoft’s 1999 record if inflation is taken into account. The $619 billion then becomes $846 billion. Many analysts believe Apple can get there, though. Last week, Brian White of Topeka Capital Markets was the first to set a stock price target of more than $800, with a goal of $1,001. That target implies a market capitalization of $932 billion. White believes Apple will expand its reach this year by starting to sell the iPhone
through China Mobile, that country’s largest phone company, and by launching a TV set. Apple hasn’t confirmed either piece of speculation. In a rare contrarian opinion, BTIG Research analyst Walter Piecyk downgraded Apple from “Buy” to “Hold” on Monday, saying its profit margins are unsustainable. Phone companies are seeing the profits sapped by the subsidies they pay for the iPhone, he notes, and are set to curb their upgrade policies and otherwise make it harder for people to trade up to the newest model.
That effect will hardly be visible when Apple reports results for the most recent quarter in two weeks, Piecyk believes, but he said it will become more apparent later this year. China’s largest oil company, PetroChina, was briefly worth $1 trillion after it listed on the Shanghai stock exchange in 2007, but only based on its price on that exchange. Its shares also trade in Hong Kong and on the New York Stock Exchange. Based on trading there, its market capitalization has never reached $500 billion.
Earth Day, protest of racism, debate among week’s special events from GROUPS, page 1 strife in Syria on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in Arjona 123. The UConn NAACP Chapter, Black Students Association and USG will team up later that night to present “Indict Racism in America,” a protest of racial discrimination by police forces nationwide. The event will be a mock trial of discriminatory events in recent months. Alternative Political Society is hosting a debate at Hillel Wednesday at 8 p.m., where participants from all sides of
the political spectrum will discuss viewer-submitted questions. Thursday is Earth Day Spring Fling, sponsored by EcoHusky and the Office of Environmental Policy, and features “live music, organic local food, eco-friendly vendors, green companies and student groups that join together to produce the greatest day of environmental awareness all year.” Due to the Spring Weekend Moratorium, events will not be taking place Friday afternoon or Saturday. The concert will begin Sunday at 4 p.m., following
Many internships pay high rates, offer course credit from NOT, page 1 butions or projects done within a job. “If you did something out of the box or creative at your job as a cashier, it turns a parttime job into something interesting,” Kopp said. “Be creative and show that employer what you’ve done.” Steven Morrell, a 6th-semester sociology and psychology major, said he attended the event to get some insight into the process of applying and found the resume information particularly useful. “I hadn’t thought much about internships before this,” Morrell said. “The resume writing part was valuable because I don’t
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“Light the Lodge Powwow” presented by the Native American Cultural Society at 12 p.m.
Social Justice Awareness Week is being held “so students can learn more about the social justice community at UConn, important social justice issues, and how they can become involved,” said Anna Brennan, secretary of Idealists United and main organizer of the event. Many student groups will have tables during the concert. The full schedule of events can be found on the Facebook page “Social Justice Awareness Week 2012.”
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5 more minutes? New clock answers resounding ‘no’
HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — There is no snooze button. If you unplug it, a battery takes over. As wake-up time approaches, you cannot reset the alarm time. It could be the world’s most exasperating alarm clock. Once it goes off, to stop it you must get out of bed, go into the kitchen or bathroom, and punch the day’s date into a telephone-style keypad. That’s the only way to stop the loud ‘ding-ding,’ designed to sound like a customer angrily banging on a concierge bell at a hotel. It was invented by Paul Sammut, a 25-year-old engineer who lives in Hoboken. During the day, he builds and
researches underwater robots and vehicles at the nearby Stevens Institute of Technology. He started working on the gadget because he was finding it hard to get up and make it to work on time after college. “I wanted to make something that would essentially force me to get out of bed when I wanted to get out of bed the night before,” said Sammut. “And I was thinking about ways of doing it and I thought about how in high school I had the perfect solution to this, which was my mother, and how she would, if it was time for me to wake up, she would force me out of bed.”
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Titanic’s wealthiest passenger built NYC hotel NEW YORK (AP) — A century after the Titanic sank, the legacy of the ship’s wealthiest and most famous passenger lives on quietly at the luxury hotel he built in New York City. John Jacob Astor IV, who was one of the richest men in America, went down with the ship in 1912 after helping his pregnant wife escape into the last lifeboat. But at the St. Regis, one of Manhattan’s oldest luxury hotels, the aristocratic sensibilities of the Gilded Age remain intact. Butlers in white ties and black tailcoats still roam the hallways. The lobby, with its frescoed ceiling and elaborate marble staircase, has not been altered since Astor died. And the thousands of leather-bound books that he collected have been preserved on the same bookshelves for 100 years. This year, in tribute to Astor’s memory, the hotel worked with a publisher to add a new book to those shelves. “A Survivor’s Tale,” which was released this month, is the first-person account of a passenger who survived the disaster by jumping overboard as the ship
disappeared into the water. “This was his jewel,” said Astor’s granddaughter, Jackie Drexel, as she gazed around the hotel one recent morning. “My grandfather used to come and walk the stairs frequently first thing in the morning to make sure everything was running perfectly. He conceived of it with great pride.” The copper moldings on the roof have turned green with age, but inside, the antique furniture and silk wall coverings hearken back to a more refined era. And the guests wandering its hallways are still the wealthiest of the wealthy: the hotel is a favorite among royal families and celebrities hoping to keep a lowprofile and avoid the paparazzi. “The key element to everything in the hotel is the discretion,” said Paul Nash, the general manager. “We have heads of state, royal families, entertainers, politicians.” When Astor built the St. Regis in 1904, it overlooked Fifth Avenue’s row of mansions and, at just 18 stories high, was one of
the tallest skyscrapers in the city. It was modeled after the extravagant hotels of Europe that had not yet become ubiquitous in the U.S. At that time, it was common for the very rich to live in luxurious hotels like the St. Regis for long stretches of time. According to Nash, that hasn’t changed, either: The hotel’s presidential suite, which costs a cool $21,000 per night, is routinely occupied by the same guests for three months straight. “They can walk around the hotel like it’s their home, and nobody will disturb them,” explained 25-year-old Jennifer Giacche, one of the hotel’s butlers. While the uniform looks like it was plucked from the set of a period drama, the St. Regis butlers’ job responsibilities have evolved over the years to meet the needs of 21stcentury jetsetters. They still pour coffee and fluff pillows, but the butlers of today – a rarity at modern hotels – are really more like highly educated personal assistants who speak several languages, not the stuffy servants portrayed on TV’s “Downton Abbey.”
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Head doorman Jim Sheehy works outside New York’s St. Regis Hotel, March 14. A century after the Titanic sank, the legacy of the ship’s wealthiest and most famous passenger, John Jacob Astor, quietly lives on at the luxury hotel he built in New York City.
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CHICAGO (AP) — The two certainties in life – death and taxes – may be more intertwined than Ben Franklin ever imagined: A study found that deadly auto accidents increase on Tax Day. Drivers recklessly racing to the post office to meet the deadline might be one reason. Or it could be that stressing over taxes distracts motorists and contributes to human error, researchers said. They looked at 30 years of data and found 6,783 trafficrelated deaths on Tax Day, or 226 per day. That compares with 213 per day on one day a week before the deadline day and another day a week after. Drivers were slightly less likely than passengers and pedestrians to be killed. The traffic death rate on Tax Day – which usually falls on April 15 – was 6 percent higher than on other April days. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but lead author Dr. Donald Redelmeier
SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The Trayvon Martin case took a bizarre turn Tuesday when George Zimmerman’s attorneys said they were dropping the neighborhood watch captain as a client, complaining that they have lost all contact with him and that he called the prosecutor and talked to a TV host after they told him not to speak to anyone. The lawyers portrayed Zimmerman as erratic and his emotional state as shaky, and they expressed fear for his mental and physical health under the pressure that has been building in the month since he shot and killed Martin, an unarmed black teenager. “As of the last couple days he has not returned phone calls, text messages or emails,” attorney Craig Sonner said at a news conference outside the courthouse. “He’s gone on his own. I’m not sure what he’s doing or who he’s talking to. I cannot go forward speaking to the public about George Zimmerman and this case as
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In this April 15, 2010 file photo, a motorist drops off tax return forms before the deadline outside the Pasadena Post office in Pasadena, Calif.
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The Daily Campus Editorial Board
Melanie Deziel, Editor-in-Chief Ryan Gilbert, Commentary Editor Tyler McCarthy, Associate Commentary Editor Michelle Anjirbag, Weekly Columnist Jesse Rifkin, Weekly Columnist Chris Kempf, Weekly Columnist
» EDITORIAL
Town council decreasing polling stations a mistake
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he town council of West Hartford, Connecticut voted last month to reduce the number of voting districts and polling places within the area from 20 to 9, making it the most recent to adopt such a consolidation. Other towns, including Bloomfield and Trumbull, are also attempting to save money by cutting budgets for election administration and will vote on similar proposals in the coming months. While we recognize that it is natural for a municipal government to look to all departments and commissions for possible budget reductions, municipalities should nevertheless be more reticent to cut funding and resource allocations to the administration of their elections. Eliminating funding for elections is not politically difficult to do. Pollworkers, who often work as volunteers on Election Day, have no union or lobby to defend their interests. Typically their services are only needed two or three days out of the year. The logistics of voting is not commonly considered for more than a few minutes on the first Tuesday in November which ultimately fund elections with their tax payments. As a result, it is much easier for a municipal government to eliminate a polling place than it is to lay off a police officer or sell an ambulance. However, we argue that the proper functioning of elections is just as important to the proper functioning of American society as the police or hospitals are. If elections are not properly run, they lose the faith and confidence of voters, who consequently become less likely to participate in those elections. Indeed, we have seen here in Connecticut that irresponsible choices about election funding can have disastrous consequences. The city of Bridgeport ran out of ballots in the 2010 election, having not ordered quite enough to meet the Election Day demand out of a desire to save money. Thus, even relatively small savings in election costs can lead to a diminished Election Day experience for the average voter. Consider that USG elections here on campus were run online, nonstop, for three days, and voter participation was encouraged by countless groups and organizations, including this newspaper. Yet only about 20 percent of UConn’s students participated. Now consider what effect halving the number of polling places in a town such as West Hartford will have. If bad weather or some prior commitment on Election Day is enough to deter people from voting, imagine what making voters walk extra blocks and miles to reach their polling place will do to voter turnout. Our democracy thrives on the broad-based participation of its citizens in the political process, and we should do whatever we can not to discourage that participation. 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.
To the blue line driver who made a wrong turn. At least you didn’t go to CVS like that driver last year did. Forget not buying your cap and gown to delay graduation… If you buyout all of the caps and gowns, they HAVE to cancel graduation. Going for a run down through the quad and past the library.... In mah berthday suit! Yeah buddy. This Easter weekend I stayed on campus and read a 300 page book of lesbian sex stories for class. I should switch my major to Anthropology. I just had a dream i woke up to find the InstantDaily had replied “wake up neo...” To anyone who walked past me today as I walked into the sunlight, I swear I’m not staring at my boobs, my shirt has a UV sensitive design and it is FASCINATING. Considering changing my name to Simon and only speaking in third person... Rebecca Black - Friday > Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe Cute girl from philosophy class: your hair reminds me of Sloan Peterson <3 What’s up beautiful day, oh your going to rain too, that’s cool...... Oh a tornado, UConn weather, the extremes. Spring Weekend where art thou? I’m going to miss the Lambshake.
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The best graduation speakers in history
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resident Barack Obama will deliver the commencement address at Barnard next month. Commencement speakers at other schools include television broadcasting legend Barbara Walters at Yale, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg at Cornell, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at New York University, and my personal favorite, Bill Nye at Rochester Institute of Technology. However, when it comes to picking the best of the best, there is one glaring limitation: they are all alive. If anybody from history could deliver the UConn graduation speech, who would you choose? Here are my top 10 selections. By Jesse Rifkin Theodore Weekly Columnist Roosevelt. No, not for being elected President of the United States, winning the Nobel Peace Prize or serving as Governor of New York. Roosevelt should deliver a speech in honor of what happened when he delivered a presidential campaign speech in 1912. An attempted assassin shot him in the chest. Roosevelt, an avid hunter, knew that because he was not coughing blood the bullet had not advanced to his lungs. He told the audience, “I don’t know whether you fully understand that I have just been shot.” Then he continued his speech. For an hour and a half. Seriously. Ernest Shackleton. The primary purpose of a graduation speech is to inspire, and perhaps nobody in history inspires like Shackleton. His crew of 28 attempted the first-ever crossing of the Antarctic continent in 1914, but
their ship “Endurance” became lodged in pack ice. Forced to walk by foot and then sail by lifeboat, every member survived the entire ordeal – over two and a half years long, on only a few months’ worth of food and equipment. Thomas Edison. A possible graduation speech excerpt: “Make the best of your lives, young graduates, and shine a light so that others may follow! After all, that’s what I did. [Pause.] Get it? Shine a light? Because I invented the light bulb? [Pause.] Wow, tough crowd. Is this thing on? Anyway, as I was saying…”
“If anybody from history could deliver the UConn graduation speech, who would you choose?” Albert Einstein. One of the greatest geniuses of world history, his theory of relativity forever changed the way humankind viewed the universe. Who better personifies the rewards that come with obtaining education than a man whose last name is literally synonymous with genius? Plus he wrote all of his greatest scientific papers while still working as a patent clerk by day. M.C. Escher. His iconic drawings proved so bizarre that they continue to puzzle viewers even decades after his death. You could spend hours trying to contemplate the optical illusions hidden in his works. Granted, his speech would probably make zero sense. Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. A French scientist, he created the world’s first photograph in 1826, the “first successful experiment of fixing permanently the image from nature”
as it was described at the time. Any proud parent who takes pictures of their child on graduation day has Niépce to thank. We also have Niépce to thank for last year’s Internetleaked pictures from Scarlett Johansson’s cell phone. For that, he should be given an honorary degree as well. Marian Rejewski. You would never know it from playing “Call of Duty 3,” but this man might be the single biggest reason the Allies won World War II. (Winston Churchill even said so.) A mathematician from Poland, Rejewski almost single-handedly decrypted the Enigma code messages. By doing so, an immeasurable advantage was gained. Mitch Hedberg. One of the funniest comedians of all time, Hedberg tragically died in 2005. His college speech would certainly contain many hilarious one-liners, like a joke about university he frequently incorporated into his act: “Whenever I perform comedy at a college, I always buy one of their shirts. So people will look at me and say, ‘Whoa! You went to Harvard?’ I’ll be like, ‘Yeah. It was a Wednesday.’” T’sai Lun. Never heard of him? T’sai was an assistant to the Chinese emperor in A.D. 105 when he invented paper. The modern-day papermaking process, while much more complex and refined, does not differ significantly! Of course, to be environmentally friendly, he would probably read his speech off an iPad. Benjamin Franklin. Wikipedia describes him as “a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat.” Take that, double majors.
Weekly Columnist Jesse Rifkin is a 4th-semester political science and journalism double major. He can be reached at Jesse.Rifkin@UConn.edu.
The Great Water Bottle Debate: A Conversation
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he following is a fictional conversation between narrator Tom Borgan and a spokesperson for the International Bottled Water Association. “Thanks for agreeing to sit down with me, Tom.” “No problem,” I responded. “Are you aware of recent efforts to phase out bottled water on college campuses?” “Yeah. I know University of Vermont just banned bottled water along with a dozen other By Tim Brogan schools. And Staff Columnist 90 schools have begun restricting its use.” “Would you say there is support for such action at the University of Connecticut?” “Well, people I talk to love the additions of quick-fill water dispensers at the Rec. Center and Union. If these were put in residence halls and reusable containers were given out, I don’t think students would mind getting rid of bottled water.” I thought to myself, their wallets wouldn’t either! “But Tom, when unable to purchase bottled water, consumers choose less healthy drinks.” “Excuse me, Mr… I’m sorry, what was your name?” “Jones.”
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“Mr. Jones. I’m insulted that you would pander to the self-destructive consumers you believe us to be. If UConn Students can handle microeconomics and chemistry, we can surely tell the difference between Coke and Dihydrogen monoxide.” “Excuse me?” “That’s water! See what I mean?” I was given a quizzical look that said “good comeback,” which I took as an invitation to keep going. “You know, a colleague of mine wrote an article entitled ‘Bottle Water Ban an Unnecessary Intrusion.’ Does he work for you?” “Certainly not!” “Now now, Mr. Jones, I’m only kidding. Under false pretenses of health and purity, companies extract and bottle a substance should be universally accessible and free and sell it back to us for profit. They’ve privatized our most human need, to drink water, invading our televisions and billboards with lies about a ‘superior product.’ Talk about intrusiveness!” “It remains to be said that our product is safe, convenient, and packaged in recyclable containers,” he said, looking smug after delivering his most polished line. “Look,” I responded, “you’re a representative from a bottled water trade association. You’re not
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paid to see it any other way. But it’s disingenuous to say bottled water is safe. You should add the disclaimer, ‘but certainly not safer than tap water.’ And students can’t be socially engineered to believe that the only convenient way to drink water is out of plastic bottles. With tap water readily accessible, a reusable bottle is easily as convenient. And it takes a short time – some say it takes three weeks to form a habit – to get used to grabbing your bottle as part of your morning routine. How many times do you forget your wallet, or keys, or cell phone?” Another pause. “Do you really wish to give up your right to purchase a product,” he said, “just to make environmentalists feel good?” “In his article, my colleague also alluded to the ‘giving up your personal liberties’ prophecy, which I have to tell you, Mr. Jones, is self-fulfilling. The real threat to liberty is the privatization of a common-use resource,” I exclaimed. “And your misconception that an environmentalist’s only solace is from environmental guilt tells me you don’t know what an environmentalist is. Shall I explain?” “We’re running short on time, Tom.” “Right. Let me conclude with this,” I said, “and I thank you for giving me this much of your
time. It’s is a failure of imagination to frame this issue as if we’re giving something up. Students are becoming aware of the things we gain – the things we had until bottled water – like economic security from the will of private water companies. That’s why there is growing support for the removal of bottled water from college campuses.” After a dismissive sigh, my interviewer said, “I’m going to grab a soda; would you like one?” “No, thanks,” I said. Though fictional, the conversation you’ve just read is factually accurate. My hope is that you will similarly respond, “no thanks” when the activists on Fairfield Way – they were there after I wrote a related article entitled “No More UConn Bottled Water” – bribe you for your signature on a petition against a bottled water ban* with, you guessed it, a Coke product. *While I’m not opposed to it, I don’t argue for an outright ban. I simply wish to relay the unavoidable truth that a better water infrastructure and growing student support could render bottled water at UConn obsolete, like at UVM and elsewhere. Staff Columnist Tim Brogan is a 8th-semester natural resources major. He can be reached at Timothy. Brogan@UConn.edu.
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Horoscopes by Brian Ingmanson To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 5 -- You may need to find a peaceful, quiet place to regroup with your thoughts and get grounded. Slowing down helps put things into perspective. Find something to laugh about. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 6 -- The next two days are great for having friends over. Set up meetings, gatherings and social opportunities. Network and tap into the abundance you have at home. Share resources. Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Pay attention ... there’s a test. Someone is evaluating your performance. Stay respectful, and show your stuff. Opportunities arise. Give thanks. Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Things are expanding into study, research, or even travel and adventure. Romance intrigues ... let your imagination loose. Discover a new source of revenue.
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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Count your blessings, and don’t forget to express your gratitude. Friends follow you wherever you lead them. Promises alone won’t do it. It must be the cookie trail. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Your generosity inspires another. It’s all about partnership. Come together and create something beautiful. Focus on the big picture, and don’t sweat the small stuff. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Create your own reality with poetry, and sing it. As Georges Braque said, “Reality only reveals itself when it is illuminated by a ray of poetry.”
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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 5 -- All you need is love and a little bit of inspiration. Relax into the love of your family, and spread it around. They may be crazy, but who isn’t? Shower them with affection. Nothing Extraordinary by Thomas Feldtmose
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 5 -- Clear your mind through meditation, philosophical musing, spiritual practice or getting lost in a good read. Plan a luxurious evening at home. Pamper and be pampered. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 6 -- Practicing something you love goes well now. Open your mind to greater possibilities. Use passion for the best. Take what you learn and apply it. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Abundance is available. The more love you give, the more you receive. You should be paid well for your efforts. Think and move quickly. Send those invoices. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- There’s a tendency to get carried away by your passion, which could be a good thing. Use the circumstances to your advantage. Motivate others.
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N. Korea space official: Rocket ready for launch
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korean space officials said Tuesday that the rocket built to carry a satellite into space was ready for liftoff this week as the nation’s leadership makes a series of appointments before a major political gathering. Workers’ Party delegates are scheduled to convene Wednesday for the fourth conference of North Korea’s ruling political party, where new leader Kim Jong Un is expected to inherit titles once held by his father, the late Kim Jong Il. North Korea’s national flag and the red hammer-and-sickle flag of the Workers’ Party fluttered across chilly Pyongyang on Tuesday as delegates toured historic sites, including the birthplace of late President Kim Il Sung. North Korea celebrates the 100th anniversary of his birth Sunday, a major milestone in the country he founded. New posters in the capital welcomed the delegates from provincial towns across the country. Workers scrambled to spruce up the city were painting railings a military green and crouching along roads to plant flowers. Space officials, meanwhile, told foreign journalists at a news conference that the launch of the three-stage rocket is on target to take place between Thursday
and Monday as part of the centennial birthday commemorations for Kim Il Sung. “All the assembly and preparations of the satellite launch are done,” including fueling of the rocket, Ryu Kum Chol, deputy director of the Space Development Department of the Korean Committee for Space Technology, said at the briefing at the Yanggakdo Hotel. The Kwangmyongsong-3 satellite, equipped with a camera designed to capture images of North Korea’s terrain and send back data about weather conditions, was being mounted on the rocket Tuesday. The United States, Britain, Japan and others have urged North Korea to cancel the launch, saying it would be considered a violation of U.N. resolutions prohibiting the country from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. Experts say the Unha-3 carrier is the same type of rocket that would be used to launch a long-range missile aimed at the U.S. and other targets. North Korea has tested two atomic devices but is not believed to have mastered the technology needed to mount a nuclear warhead on a long-range missile. Ryu dismissed assertions that the launch is a cover for developing missile technology, call-
ing the accusations “nonsense.” Ryu said a missile launch would require more sophisticated technology, and would not take place from a fixed, openly visible station. “No country in the world would want to launch a ballistic missile from such an open site,” he said. He said the U.N. space treaty guarantees every nation’s right to develop its space program. “We do not recognize any U.N. Security Council resolution that violates our national sovereignty,” Ryu said. “I believe that the right to have a satellite is the universal right of every nation on this planet.” Kwangmyongsong means “bright, shining star,” while Unha means “galaxy.” This week’s satellite launch from a new facility in the hamlet of Tongchang-ri on North Korea’s west coast would be the country’s third attempt since 1998. Two previous rockets, also named Unha, were mounted with experimental communications satellites and sent from the east coast. North Korean officials say the 2009 satellite reached orbit, citing Russian confirmation. But the U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command said Kwangmyongsong-2 did
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A North Korean man adjusts flags put up ahead of the Workers’ Party Conference in Pyongyang, North Korea, Tuesday.
pletion, Pyongyang is stepping up a public relations campaign intended to project the image of a strong, powerful nation at home and abroad that will culminate in the launch itself,” said Joel Wit, visiting fellow at the U.S.-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
not make it into space, and shortly after the launch, the Interfax news agency quoted an unnamed senior Russian military official saying the same thing. The third rendition will be North Korea’s first working satellite, and is designed to transmit data to the Agriculture and Transportation
ministries, said Paek Chang Ho, head of the North’s Central Satellite Control Center. The planned launch is a highlight of celebrations to mark Kim Il Sung’s birthday and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People’s Army. “As preparations at the pad near com-
Topcoat, Golden Girl Topcoat, Nail Art Top-N-Seal and High Gloss Topcoat. The DTSC says all three chemicals are linked to chronic health conditions when inhaled, and that the 121,000 licensed nail care technicians who work in the salons, many of them young Asian-American women, are most at risk. Use of the chemicals isn’t illegal if they are labeled. The agency said the salons are often poorly ventilated, leading to exposure to a number of harmful chemicals.
Nail care products are displayed at a beauty supply shop in San Francisco, Monday.
State finds toxins in ‘non-toxic’ nail polishes » HEALTH
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Some nail polishes commonly found in salons and advertised as free of a so-called “toxic trio” of chemicals actually have high levels of agents linked to birth defects, according to California state chemical regulators. A Department of Toxic Substances Control report to be released Tuesday determined that the mislabeled nail products have the potential to harm thousands of women who work in more than 48,000 nail salons in California, and their customers. Investigators chose 25 brands
at random, including a number of products claiming to be free of the chemicals toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and formaldehyde, which are known as the toxic trio. Regulators said exposure to large amounts of the chemicals has been linked to developmental problems, asthma and other illnesses. Investigators found that 10 of 12 products that claimed to be free of toluene actually contained it, with four of the products having dangerously high levels. The report also found that five of seven products that claimed to be “free of the toxic three” actually
included one or more of the agents in significant levels. The agency said it did not have enough data to accurately estimate how many people were being exposed to the chemicals through the products. Among the products tested that the state says were mislabeled were: Sation 99 basecoat, Sation 53 red-pink nail color, Dare to Wear nail lacquer, Chelsea 650 Baby’s Breath Nail Lacquer, New York Summer Nail Color, Paris Spicy 298 nail lacquer, Sunshine nail lacquer, Cacie Light Free Gel Basecoat, Cacie Sun Protection
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An unexpected combination Anoushka Shankar blends Indian and Spanish music
The age-old ‘anal’ argument By Jenny A. Campus Correspondent
By Zarrin Ahmed Campus Correspondent Not many would associate classical Indian music with Spanish flamenco music, but internationally renowned sitar player Anoushka Shankar demonstrated how easily the two complement each other to a full audience in Jorgenson on Tuesday night. Daughter and disciple of maestro Ravi Shankar, Shankar is the only artist ever to be comprehensively trained by her father and at the age of 20 the youngest artist ever to receive a Grammy nomination in the category “Best World Music Album.” She’s premiered in prominent orchestras and symphonies, won countless awards throughout Asia, and left her mark as a ground breaking musician across the globe. She is most recognized for her fusion of flamenco and classical Indian music – the basis of her latest album, Traveller. Flamenco and classical Indian music share common roots, but above all, it was the love of the music that inspired her to make this album. Though the origins of flamenco are still argued, many musicians and dancers can easily trace its origin back to an Indian treatise on the arts that are believed to have been written between 200 B.C. and 200 A.D. Shankar played years ago on the stage of the Jorgenson with
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Anoushka Shankar was musically trained by her father and is the youngest person yet to be nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best World Music Album.” Shankar performed Tuesday night at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts.
her father and she returned with her own style of music. Sitting on one of three platforms on the stage with a lotus flower projected onto the background curtains and lights arranged like candles, Shankar began the show by explaining the types of music she would be performing that night. “Tonight is an exploration of how two very beautiful musical traditions relate to each other,” Shankar said. Musicians Sanjeev Shankar on the shehnai, Pirashanna Thevarajah on four different clas-
sical Indian instruments, Melon Jimenez on flamenco guitar, and Bernhard Schimpelsberger on the cajon and Spanish percussion, accompanied by singer Sandra Carrasco, Shankar began with an introduction showcasing her improvisational skills on the sitar, her notes spanning the entire fret board. With the addition of drums halfway throughout the song, there was a growing emphasis placed on the role of percussion in Shankar’s performance. Shankar gradually added more Spanish influence into her songs
and emphasized how easily flamenco and classical Indian music could mold together. This statement was apparent in her song “Boy Meets Girl,” a traditional flamenco song in which Shankar fused a flamenco style of guitar and vocal duo called granaína with traditional Indian raga. Each song carried a different tone and style. Some were fast and upbeat while others, like the lullaby Shankar made for her oneyear-old son, were slower and soothing. But all of them contained elements of both styles of
music. Even the vocals accompanying the music, though sung in Spanish, were strikingly similar to classical Indian song in tone and style. “It was way better than I expected,” said Jason Boratko, a 2nd semester History major. “They showed great musicianship. I’ve heard this kind of music in documentaries before. The changes in tempo really grabbed my attention.”
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‘Naruto’ maintains appeal Phi Sigma Rho pageant searches for ‘Mr. Engineering’
By Jason Wong Staff Writer The sisters of Phi Sigma Rho hosted the Mr. Engineering pageant Tuesday night in the Student Union Theater. The pageant showcased a variety of engineering students in three events. After the second event, audience members would vote using ticket stubs on which contestant they felt deserved the title of Mr. Engineering. The first event was “Nerd Wear,” in which each of the contestants was escorted onstage by a lovely lady and introduced in an outfit meant to represent engineering in some manner. What follows is a list of contestants in order of appearance: Rob Domin, a junior majoring in environmental engineering. Jamie Scott, a sophomore majoring in management information systems. Dave Mittleman, a senior double majoring in computer science and engineering and cognitive science. Simon Hobbs, a freshman majoring in engineering physics. Andrew Silva, a sophomore double majoring in chemical engineering and computer science. Jeff Kesten, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering. Carlos Villa, a senior majoring in computer science and engineering. Tyler Williams, a freshman majoring in computer science and engineering. Will Taylor, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engi-
By Jason Bogdan Senior Staff Writer
neering. Nathan Kastner, a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering. Milos Atz, a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering. Each introduction was a mix of facts about the contestant’s life as well as humor that often relied on engineering jargon. The sometimes esoteric jokes still managed to elicit laughter from the audience. Crowd favorites included genealogy involving Charlie Sheen, grossly exaggerated physical attractiveness and the inclusion of Java and C++ as languages. Following “Nerd Wear” was the talent portion of the pageant. Talents ranged from performance (among them strolling and playing a musical instrument), to feats of physical prowess (gymnastics, board breaking and juggling) and other miscellaneous skills, including photography, video editing, solving a Rubik’s cube and making balloon animals. “Go Squid Kid!” said Meling Kry, a 4th-semester economics student, in reference to contestant Nathan Kastner performing “Under the Sea” in a squid costume his mother made for him in 8th grade. “I ‘heart’ engineering!” said Kastner. “The pageant was a learning experience and I had a lot of fun.” After the contestants showcased their talent, the eleven came back up onstage to answer questions both fun and serious. Hobbs garnered much laughter when he quipped that
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Looking back at all the Naruto video games that have been released within the decade since the anime first began, it is utterly insane the number of titles that have been released. There are so many, it is no surprise that a few were actually very good. The latest game, Generations, continues on the trend of adding enough improvements and character roster to have it be yet another must for Naruto fans. So what has been added to Generations that separates it from previous entry Ninja Storm 2? The load times have been improved, and now there’s a meter for the amount of times you can pull off the “substitution” modes so the instant escapes won’t be so overused. Also, a survival mode is included for single players and the number of online modes has beefed up—though there’s still some online connectivity issues, unfortunately. But other than that, this remains to be the same fun one-button combo dance of projectiles and special moves that CyberConnect2 has been brewing since it changed the perspective from 2D to gorgeous 3D. But considering that the people this game is aimed for are the kind of hardcore Naruto enthusiasts who read the manga “scanlations,” CyberConnect2 made the improvements where it really counted: the fan service. There are 72 playable characters with their latest powers from the hundreds of episodes to where the anime is right now. And while the story mode here doesn’t have the beautiful button-prompt fight cut scenes or the workable pacing of rehashing the storyline that Ninja Storm 2 had, it
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The newest installment of “Naruto Shippuden” has some of the best combat play around.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations
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The Good
-For people who played Asura’s Wrath and are wondering how CyberConnect2 got so good at masterful graphical and cinematography adaption of anime to video game form, it took years of numerous Naruto Ultimate Ninja games to make it happen. And Generations is a fine example of that. -This is arguably the best Naruto fighting game series out there. -The epic roster of available characters should make any hardcore fan happy.
The Bad
-The online mode has some connectivity issues. -For people who are just casual Naruto fans, the need to trade in Ninja Storm 2 for this game isn’t really all that strong.
has over an hour of new anime cut scenes to keep the fans happy. In other words, this game is a dream come true for those with an encyclopedic
knowledge of the franchise. And for the friends of those diehard fans who join in the
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Anal sex is taboo. Right? Similar to the blow job, which only a few years back was considered a “hush hush” act practiced by the few and the curious, anal sex is nearing the same commonplace corner. According to the Center for Disease Control’s National Survey of Family Growth, anal sex is quickly becoming a sexual favorite among heterosexual couples. Released in 2005, the survey showed that nearly 40 percent of men between the ages of 20 and 39 and just over 30 percent of women ages 18 and 44 are currently engaged in anal sex. Interestingly enough, in 1992 the survey found that only five percent less men and women indulged in the act. So what is it about the backdoor that both men and women find arousing and attractive? In all honesty, the sex sounds downright messy and about as unsexy as they come. Though men are convinced only glitter and roses fall from the anal sky, we all know that’s just simply not true.While discussing said topic with my roommates, one recently admitted to enjoying “anal pleasuring.” Not actual penetration, but something she calls “butt fingering.” “I like it because it’s this erotic and unexplored area,” says Elizabeth, my roommate who fancies the act. “I don’t understand people are so scared of it; it’s a perfectly normal sensation. I really don’t understand why it’s so frowned upon.” Before she could say more, I turned to Google to figure out why it is that more and more women are looking to their buns to help them get off.In 2005, New York Magazine published a superb and detail-filled article entitle “The Bottom Line.” The colorful text and audacious quotes from a wide demographic of anal loving New Yorkers helped shed light onto the subject. One article interviewee, Irene, said that “for me, anal sex is very intimate, much more so than regular sex. If I care about someone, I’m willing to experiment.” Irene, the 33-year-old East Village environmentalist is not the only one who views the act as intimate and erotic. (The Bottom Line, 2005) “I first did it with my husband,” said another article interviewee. “It was a regular part of our married sex life, and I enjoyed it. I think it can feel good for anyone – except if you’re too uptight about it, meaning, you’re literally tight-assed.” Speaking of being “tight-assed,” if anal sex is something your curious about than it’s necessary to take proper safety precautious. Your rectum is a sensitive area that deserves much TLC prior to penetration. First and foremost, you need to use lube! Lube, lube and more lube. Though I can’t say I speak from experience, apparently anal sex without lube is like cooking brownies without eggs and that’s disgusting. I say go for the lube. Additionally, it’s important not to be too “aggressive” the first couple of times. As previously noted, enter the backdoor with a little TLC and your partner will be more apt to try again. Lastly, you want to remain open with your partner. What may seem like a good idea at first may turn out to be different than inititially expected and it’s vital to remain honest about your wants and desires. If you love anal sex, than that’s jim dandy and you can speak with your partner about scheduling your next downtown session. If not, than simply let them know that your backdoor is no longer open for service. The bottom line is though, that the curiosity is normal. More people than you think are curious and willing to try new things and it’s completely normal for you to be wondering what all the butt fuss is about!
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Budget Gems: Folklore Despite having been released in 2007, “Folklore” remains one of my favorite titles on the PS3. It could have been another generic action-adventure game, but the developers Game Republic found a way to make it stand out from the rest, with phenomenal presentation. While there are full CGI cutscenes, the story is unraveled through sequences resembling an interactive novel, which goes well with the “folktale” theme. The story itself is engrossing and does a great job keeping the atmosphere suspenseful, while the gameplay feels intuitive and rewarding. It’s the only game where I feel as though the incorporation of six-axis controls didn’t hinder gameplay. The basic idea behind combat is that rather than doing the fighting themselves, the two main characters summon spirits of folklore they’ve previously defeated (each character fights differently with their folklore.) When the enemy folklore are weakened, the players can attempt to absorb their spirit through the use of moving the six-axis controller in specified motions. RPG elements are introduced through a level-up system, making folklore attacks more potent or even learning new combos. Furthermore, certain enemies can only be defeated by certain folklore, adding even more depth to the combat. Everything about this game is perfect, and should be part of any PS3 collection.
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While there are glitches to this putting game, such as frustrating mechanics and periods of inactivity, “Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13” boasts wildly successful graphics and the gameplay is still engaging, years after the original game’s release.
By Joe O’Leary Senior Staff Writer It’s a bit strange that EA Sports’ “Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13” still uses Woods as its namesake, as he hasn’t been the same since injuries and a high-profile divorce began to derail his professional career a few years ago. Despite his fall from grace, the game itself is well-made, with a loving treatment toward the game of golf as a whole and an interesting new mode that follows Woods’ entire golfing career. As I haven’t played the series year-in and year-out, I can’t say whether it’s a stark improvement on previous titles. On its own, though, it’s a very fun way to hit the links. From the moment the game starts, it’s obvious a lot of time and love have been put into the presentation. The graphics are beautiful. I immediately jumped into a game at Augusta National and it looked nearly lifelike, with every little quirk of the course digitally represented. From the greens to the woods, there are rarely visual issues (though replays bring this all crashing down, as they fre-
quently feature putters sliding through balls) and the players themselves look lifelike. There’s a strong cast of playable top-50 golfers from the PGA Tour, and each excels in a different specialty. The gameplay also feels right, EA has captured the spirit of golf in this one. The new swing mechanic is much like NBA2K’s shot meter and MLB2K12’s swing meter; the accuracy and rhythm of the left stick’s motion translates how you want your shot. It’s got a difficulty curve as players get used to it (I had many balls end up sailing into the woods in my first round), but it’s a rewarding system that will have players striving for improvement and perfection. Need to chip it up? Want topspin? You can change your shot’s connection point with the ball, and you’ll see the effects when it hits the ground. Putting is a bit of a sticking point, as close putts are difficult to get the hang of, but that’s also somewhat due to the learning curve; eventually, those 20-foot putts start going in and then the 30-footers follow. The new flagship feature in “13” is quite strange; while you
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13
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The Good
-The graphics are beautiful and vivid, almost lifelike at times. Augusta National looks just like it did on TV last week -Gameplay’s engaging and fun to learn -I never thought I’d enjoy playing as a two-year-old in a video game, but “Tiger Legacy” is a lot of fun
The Bad
-The putting mechanics can be incredibly frustrating -There’s not quite as much to do as one would expect -Replays betray the excellent graphics as they’re full of glitches can make your own player, the majority of new content can be found in “Tiger Legacy” mode. Players control Woods throughout his entire golfing life, and the mode begins with a two-year-old Woods driving into a net and chipping from the sandbox into the pool in his backyard. It’s offbeat and takes some getting used to, but the mode quickly turns entertaining, then addictive. Challenges get more difficult as Tiger grows up and starts winning tournaments, but
they’re engaging and a welcome change from a generic “win the Masters” mode. There are some small flaws in “13” here and there, but for the most part it’s a very enjoyable golfing simulator. On its own, it stands as one of EA’s better sports games released recently, and for those who want to hit the links but can’t until the end of the school year, it’ll be a welcome distraction.
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Brain behind “Bioshock” nominated for TIME’s ‘Influential People’ of 2012
By Alex Sferrazza Campus Correspondent Video game designer Ken Levine, perhaps best known to contemporary audiences as the man behind 2007’s smash hit “Bioshock,” has recently been nominated to receive a spot on TIME’s “100 Most Influential People in the World 2012” list. Whether or not he makes the final cut will be determined by the results of an online poll. Nonetheless it remains a surprising and undoubtedly well-deserved accomplishment to have been considered. Although not the first time a game designer has been nominated, it remains a rare and prestigious honor. Therefore, today we will take a look back at Mr. Levine’s career and remember the high points that brought him to this position. Born on September 1, 1966 in Flushing, New York, Ken Levine’s first aspirations were to become a filmmaker. After college he moved to Hollywood and ended up writing two screenplays.
Finding the industry more difficult to break into than he imagined, Levine was hired by Cambridge, Mass. based “Looking Glass Studios” in 1995 after replying to a job ad. After two years with the studio, Levine and some co-workers left to form “Irrational Games”, where Levine remains to this day. Their first game was “System Shock 2”, a sequel to the 1993 classic “System Shock”. Taking place aboard a starship in the cyberpunk future of 2114, Levine served as the head writer and designer on the project. Like the original, the game featured First Person Shooting gameplay while incorporating elements of role playing games and, of course, a fantastic story. Many cited the game as far ahead of its time. Along with universal acclaim, the game was awarded multiple “Game of the Year” awards by various publications. A high point was the ability to play the game drastically differently every single time. The RPG system allowed for players
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Ken Levine, creator of the hit game “Bioshock,” has been nominated for a spot on TIME magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People List for 2012.
to customize whatever play style they prefer making every person’s experience with the game unique. Modern games, on the other hand, have only recently made this feature mainstream (such as in “Mass Effect”). After the success of “System Shock 2,” Ken Levine remained at Irrational Games
and for the next few years they made games that while good were not up to the levels of success of their first game. It was not until the studio released “Bioshock” in 2007 that Levine and Irrational again found themselves at the center of the gaming world.
» BIOSHOCK, page 10
Video game conventions have never had a presence on the East coast until the yearly Penny Arcade Expo added an East-coast-based event for Boston a few years back. This year in particular was a rousing success, with numerous quality indie games to try out, a ton of free and purchasable gaming merch and an “utilikilt” stand to boot. It is, in short, a dream come true for any fan of video games. But before you go sign up for next year’s event, I learned a few pieces of advice from my very first PAX East a few days ago to help make those three days an absolute blast for years to come.
1.Don’t worry, be friendly. Though the game industry has its fair share of cynicism and trash talk, you can’t find a friendlier atmosphere than in PAX East. Everyone, from the guest speakers to the hardcore gamers, are super nice throughout the whole event. I’ve had lengthy conversations with complete strangers based around a simple question like, “So what was your favorite game you’ve seen today?” So if you go to PAX, expect to almost always be in a good mood.
2.Always have antibacterial at bay. With the crowds of people getting their hands on all the game controllers, there really should be a Purell stand every ten feet. But sadly, that isn’t the case on the expo floor. Seriously, always carry some hand sanitizer so sickness won’t become inevitable. I cleaned my hands after every game I played and I feel like I just narrowly escaped the flu.
3.Get used to walking/ standing. I was warned beforehand to wear some comfortable shoes, and I couldn’t be more thankful for that. I carried a pedometer for a few days and figured out that I took enough steps for almost seven whole miles per day. By the time I left on Sunday, I lost three pounds and had a set of very sore feet. Sitting down is a rare luxury at PAX East.
4.Bring your 3DS. Before I left for PAX, I officially “StreetPassed” with zero people on my 3DS system. And now? My system interacted with 535 of the “Mii” avatars of other players attending the convention. PAX East was a paradise for getting all the puzzle pieces, ghost trials, weapon gems and such from the wireless system connectivity function. The Wi-Fi was spotty there, but all that was needed was the thousands of people carrying their 3DS in “sleep” mode to let those silly Mii hats fly. 5.Bring your own snacks.
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Obstacles of womanhood By Kim Halpin Staff Writer The university’s focus on oppressed women and gender equality continued Tuesday with an event entitled “Ain’t I a Woman?” at the Student Union. The event began with a panel discussion of womanhood, identity and challenges to universal or societal ideas of womanhood. Contributions were made from a variety of women including President Herbst, professors from the Human Development and Family Studies and Linguistics departments and students in undergraduate and doctoral programs. Each woman had unique challenges facing their womanhood, whether that is being in the world of academia, being deaf, being a minority or surviving assault. Marysol Asencio, Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies and Puerto Rican and Latino Studies, focused her discussion on wondering, “where [she] fits in” to the societal norms. Being a Latina woman from a poor background she faced many obstacles, especially when her looks or attitudes were not representative of what people perceived they should be. Through out everything she said, “do not give people the power to treat you less.” The women also commented on the balance between being assertive and being perceived as an abrasive woman. President Herbst focused on the need to be outspoken, but also having the credentials to back up your statements. After the panel discussions, attendees were able to participate in a small group discussion with their table. Each was given a story from “Half the Sky” and had a facilitator to help guide the conversation through questions regarding gender inequality and possible solutions to the problem. A common theme across
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UConn president Susan Herbst was among several contributors who joined a conversation on Tuesday afternoon about the identities and challenges that accompany womanhood. The discussion encouraged participation from several university departments and cultural groups.
the small group talks was the stark divide between the problem being far away, and the separation from “here.” By donating to the organizations listed at the end of “Half the Sky,” Americans are not getting into the real problems of these oppressed women, but merely creating a quick-fix solution. As Caryl Nunez, a political science PhD student said, the aid “comes from a great place, but manifests itself in a problematic way.” She focused on the fact that as a supporter of organizations such as Global Giving or Plan
International, you cannot fully know where your money is going within the organization. This can be especially true if it is an international organization with it’s own agenda. The question of how to really help and reverse the problem becomes complicated. One of the few males at the event, Andrew Stewart, a social science and psychology graduate student said, “[the movement] has to incorporate men alongside women… until men realize their liberation depends on women’s.” Many of the women in the
room applauded his though and agreed with this statement. A culminating thought came from a staff member of the Dramatic Arts department, Nisha Joshee Hardnett. She said that equality needs to “not just be an event or cause,” but that you “need to incorporate it into your life.” She feels that through living and teaching the principles discussed at the event, you can generate the most impact, as she does with her own family.
Kimberly.Halpin@UConn.edu
Engineering students compete for the crown
‘Ninja Storm Generations’ doesn’t drift from original
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from NARUTO, page 7
the biggest issue facing engineers was their lack of dapperness in the fashion department. Murmurs of approval followed Mittleman’s statement that his goal was to engineer a bottomless cup of coffee. Following the Q&A, votes were cast. In the interim, the UConn vocal group “The Chordials” (an all-female a capella group) performed three numbers, among them the popular “Dream On” by Aerosmith. At the end of the night, the third place winner was Milos Atz, who won a $5 gift card to Dunkin’ Donuts. Second place went to Jeff Kesten, who won a $10 gift card to Wings Over Storrs. Finally, the first place winner was Will Taylor, who won a pair of his very own engineering goggles, a “10 Reasons to Date an Engineer” t-shirt, and a $25 gift card to Sgt. Pepperoni.
multiplayer mode, they can at least be glad that they aren’t playing a modern-day Dragonball Z game. The graphics remain as the absolute best use of cell shading and three-dimensional transition from 2D anime, and the fighting game system itself, while simplistic, is very good. Also, because the current Fourth Great Ninja War story arc in the original manga may very well be the last for the series, the days when Naruto fans will continue to buy the sequel games for an updated roster might end soon enough. If that is the case, there isn’t a better Naruto video game to call the definitive for the franchise than Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations.
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Tips to enjoy your time at the Penny Arcade Expo from PAX, page 8
It cost nine dollars for a hamburger and $3.50 for a candy bar at the PAX East food stands this year. So yeah, if you want enough pocket change to buy some of the awesome Super Mario t-shirts or import Japanese games, always have water bottles and trail mix in your “swag bag.”
So if you intend to go to PAX East for next year, just follow those five easy steps and it’ll be a weekend you’ll never forget. Even if the lines for the big upcoming games and panels are insane.
Jason.Bogdan@UConn.edu
'Bioshock' creator nominated for spot on TIME 100 from BRAIN, page 8
Placing players in the underwater dystopia of Rapture, in 2007’s “Bioshock” players are forced to navigate the ruins of the city while uncovering the mysteries that hold the secret to its ultimate downfall. A spiritual successor to the “System Shock” games, “Bioshock” featured FPS gameplay with a hint of survival horror. Highly influential due to both its art design and method of plot development (much of the story is relayed though pre recorded messages), “Bioshock” also went on to receive high critical acclaim and numerous “Game of the Year” awards. Of particular praise was Levine’s writing and script which has been attempted by many in Hollywood to receive a film adaptation. Ken Levine is currently working on “Bioshock Infinite,” due for release this fall. Set atop the flying American city of Columbia in a fictional 1912, the game is related to the original”Bioshock” in name only. Given Levine’s track record, one can only hope that it will be the next in this great designer’s legacy of fantastic games.
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Jury chosen in Hudson family trial CHICAGO (AP) — Jury selection wrapped up Tuesday for the Chicago trial of the man accused of killing the mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew of actress and singer Jennifer Hudson. The final four panelists were chosen on the second day of one-by-one questioning of prospective jurors. Among them was a member of an acrobatics group and someone who served years ago on the jury of another murder trial. The 14 selected earlier to hear evidence against William Balfour included a school teacher, an unemployed bank teller searching for a job who lives three blocks from court and a young chocolate-company employee who said her favorite activity outside work was eating and sleeping. The specter of Hudson's star power and how it could affect proceedings loomed over the two days of jury selection this week. Before he let those chosen Tuesday head home, Judge Charles Burns warned them not to switch on "American Idol" this Thursday because Hudson may appear on the show, on which she first rose to fame as a contestant in 2004. "Please don't watch it," he
said firmly. Hudson's celebrity took center stage in many juror interviews. Most potential jurors insisted that despite what they knew about Hudson or had heard about the case, they could assess Balfour's guilt or innocence strictly according evidence presented in court. Others were not deemed as impartial. A data analyst questioned Tuesday was dismissed after describing himself as a "big fan" of Hudson's who had read extensively about the case. He paused for several seconds when the judge asked if he still could be fair, finally answering haltingly, "I would do my best." The judge also scrutinized a woman who wrote about Hudson as an entertainment reporter for a suburban newspaper. But Burns ruled neither her job nor the fact that she knew one defense attorney was grounds to dismiss her. She was later bumped by attorneys, however, during a final stage of selection that allowed them to strike a number of people without giving a reason. During juror questioning Tuesday, Balfour, 30, sat
unsmiling and slumping in his chair. But he kept his eyes fixed on each would-be juror as they sat a few feet across a table to answer questions. Balfour, the estranged husband of Hudson's sister, is accused of shooting to death Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, 57, brother, Jason Hudson, 29, and her 7-year-old nephew, Julian King. Jennifer Hudson is on a 300-name list of potential witnesses and is expected to attend each day of the trial once testimony begins April 23. Questioning of jurors highlighted just how many people in the Chicago area or their relatives have had brushes with violence. At least two people selected for the jury had family members who were murdered. The son of one woman dismissed Tuesday was shot in 2002 and is paralyzed from his chest down. And on Monday, an unemployed widow whose nephew recently killed his pregnant wife doubted she would hear the evidence against Balfour dispassionately. "It's way too close to home," she said. "It's just that there's a child involved, and I can't get past that."
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Singer and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson speaks in Chicago. On Monday, April 9, 2012, a judge will question potential jurors as jury selection begins in earnest at the Chicago trial of William Balfour, the man accused of murdering Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew in 2008.
'Simpsons' creator says real town of Springfield is in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — One of the best-kept secrets in television history has been revealed, with "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening pointing to Springfield, Ore., as the inspiration for the animated hometown of Homer and his dysfunctional family. Groening told Smithsonian magazine, published online Tuesday, that he was inspired by the television show "Father Knows Best," which took place in a place called Springfield. Springfield, Ore., is 100 miles south of Groening's hometown of Portland. "When I grew up, I realized it was just a fictitious name," Groening told the magazine (http://bit.ly/HqiT4E). "I also figured out that Springfield was one of the most common names for a city in the U.S. "In anticipation of the success of the show, I thought, 'This will be cool; everyone will think it's their Springfield.' And they do," he said. Groening said he has long given fake answers when asked about the Simpsons' hometown, leaving open the possibility that his latest one is itself another fake. The show has made a running joke of hiding the true Springfield's location. In one episode, daughter Lisa points to Springfield on a map, but the animated "camera view" is blocked by son Bart's head. The series has been on the air for more than 20 years, becoming the longest-running American sitcom, the longest-running American animated program and a cultural phenomenon with colleges devoting courses to studying it. People in the real Springfield — the one in Oregon — took on the mantle of the show's hometown after Groening visited during a tour before the 2007 film "The Simpsons Movie." Back then, tiny Springfield, Vt., beat out 13 other like-named cities,
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Matt Groening, creator of the animated series "The Simpsons," poses with his character creations Bart Simpson, left, and Homer Simpson after he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. One of the best-kept secrets in television history has been revealed, with Groening pointing to Springfield, Ore. as the inspiration for the animated hometown of Homer and family.
including the one in Oregon, to host the movie premiere. The cities submitted videos meant to connect themselves to the fictional Springfield. When Springfield, Ore., community-relations manager Niel Laudati was told about Groening's announcement, he said: "Oh OK, we knew that." The city has already incorporated the Simpsons into its own town lore. The Springfield Museum features a couch similar to the animated one
shown in the show's opening credits, and a plaque marking the movie's release. "Yo to Springfield, Oregon -- the real Springfield!" Groening wrote. "Your pal, Matt Groening proud Oregonian!" The Springfield depicted in "The Simpsons" isn't always a flattering portrait. The school is falling apart, there's a constant fire at the town dump and Mayor Quimby is chronically, helplessly corrupt.
"We kind of got past it," Laudati said. "We don't dwell on the bad stuff. Obviously we don't have a nuclear power plant. We don't have a lot of stuff in the Simpsons. "What we do have are a lot of blue-collar working families that go to church every week and eat dinner together," Laudati said. "That is accurate."
Musician Herbie Hancock has book deal set up for a memoir NEW YORK (AP) — After decades of making history, Herbie Hancock is ready to tell it. The award-winning, groundbreaking jazz performer and composer has a deal with Viking for a memoir expected in 2014. "Quincy Jones is a dear friend of mine and he keeps saying to me, 'You've got to do a book,'" Hancock said Tuesday during a telephone interview from Shanghai, where he is currently on tour. "I've had a life that has taken many interesting paths. I've learned a lot from mentors who were instrumental in shaping me and I want to share what I've learned." Hancock, who turns 72 this week, has won 14 Grammys and for decades has been mixing jazz with blues, soul, funk and electronic music. He won an Academy Award in 1986 for the score to "'Round Midnight." He is known for his pioneer-
ing work with Miles Davis, for such standards as "Cantaloupe Island" and "Chameleon" and for the hit instrumental "Rockit," the video of which helped make him the rare jazz performer to catch on with MTV fans. Hancock is currently a goodwill ambassador for UNESCO. He has not only played with such jazz greats as Davis, Coleman Hawkins and Donald Byrd, but with such pop performers as Joni Mitchell, Sting and Stevie Wonder. His 2010 album, "The Imagine Project," includes contributions from Seal, John Legend and Dave Matthews. "I am hoping this book will not only appeal to jazz fans," he said. He will work on the book with a collaborator, still to be determined. Financial terms were not disclosed for the memoir, which interested several publishers, but was
landed by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA). Hancock was represented by Washington attorney Robert Barnett, whose clients range from President Obama to Barbra Streisand. The book will be, in part, a spiritual journey. Hancock will tell of being a Buddhist and how he does not see himself primarily as a musician, even though he has been playing piano since age 7. "Being a musician is not what I am, it's what I do," he explained. "To my wife, I'm not Herbie Hancock the musician. I'm her husband. When I'm talking to a neighbor, I'm a neighbor. When I vote, I'm a citizen." He also promises plenty of stories about music, including one about touring with Davis in the 1960s. They were playing in Europe and were having an especially good night, the audience rapt.
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Herbie Hancock arrives at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard Branson in Beverly Hills, Calif. Hancock has a deal with Viking to write his memoir.
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Jeremy Lamb: A UConn success By Ryan Tepperman College Basetball Columnist UConn guard Jeremy Lamb announced on Tuesday his intention to enter the NBA Draft, becoming just the fourth sophomore in team history to leave school early. “It was a difficult decision, but after much prayer and discussion with my parents, I feel that it’s in the best interest of me and my family to declare myself eligible for the upcoming NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball,” Lamb said via a statement through the school. “I have very much enjoyed my two years at UConn, especially getting to experience one of the greatest feelings that a college player can have, winning the national championship.” In many ways, Lamb’s 201112 season – like his team’s – was a bit of mixed bag, but his story should be considered nothing but a success. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard came into UConn a relatively unheralded recruit, ranked No. 76 nationally by Rivals.com after choosing the Huskies over the likes of Georgia and Texas. Calhoun compared him to former UConn great Richard Hamilton during preseason, but people dismissed that as the coach’s usual hyperbole when Lamb could barely stay on the floor in Maui and the early portion of the schedule. That was until he exploded for 24 on national TV in a Jan. 25 win at Marquette, which came during a stretch where he led the team in scoring in three of four games. Lamb never slowed down from that point forward, hitting the game-winner in the final minute of the Big East tourney championship before averaging 16.4 points per game in the NCAA tournament. Following the season, he earned a spot on the Under-19 USA Team, where he led the squad in scoring at 16.2 a game – including a 35-point outburst against Lithuania – en route to being named a 2011-12 preseason First-Team All-American. That preseason prediction, however, never came to fruition. UConn struggled to a 20-14 (8-10 Big East) record,
earning just a No. 9 seed in the NCAA tournament. For his part, Lamb put up numbers that would be lauded for most sophomores. He led the team in scoring (17.7 points per game) and 3-pointers made (71), shot a solid 47.8 percent and had 42 steals and 21 blocks from the twoguard position. Still, when the Huskies went down to No. 8-seeded Iowa State in the NCAA tournament’s Round of 64, there was a general sentiment that he could have … no, that he should have been so much more. I’m as guilty as anyone of this. I watched Lamb light up Madison Square Garden and the NCAAs as a freshman, executing the Robin role to Kemba Walker’s Batman perfectly, and figured he’d step right in as the go-to scorer. I saw the YouTube clips of him going off at the FIBA World Championships this summer and thought, “He should be able to do that regularly in college.” I wanted Lamb to take over games more frequently, and was disappointed when he didn’t. I wanted him to demand – and hit – the big shots in crunch time. And most of all, I wanted to see him carry UConn to runs in the Big East and NCAA tourneys, just like Kemba had the year before. But that simply wasn’t who he was capable of being, at least not as a 19-year-old sophomore. When David Stern finishes announcing the first-round draftees (hopefully for the last time in his career as commissioner) on June 28, Lamb will hear his name called somewhere in the lottery. There’s a good chance he goes on to score a lot of points in the NBA, as his offensive strengths – great touch from mid-range, really good when coming off screens – are tailor-made for the league. Bestcase scenario, he even makes a couple of All-Star Games. Yet even if he does, his career at UConn should never, ever be considered a disappointment. No, maybe Lamb didn’t live up to everything we wanted him to be, but here’s a list of things he accomplished in his two seasons as a Husky: 2011-
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In this Jan. 18, 2012 file photo, Connecticut's Jeremy Lamb, right, drives to the basket while guarded by Cincinnati's Yancy Gates.
12 AP Honorable Mention AllAmerican and All-Big East First Team member; 2010-11 All-Big East Rookie Team member; named to the 2011 All-Big East Tournament, NCAA West Region All-
Tournament and NCAA Final Four All-Tournament teams; hit the game-winning layup in the Big East tournament final against Louisville and the go-ahead 3-pointer in the National Championship game
versus Butler; and scored 1,060 points (14.1 average) in 75 games. His biggest failure was that he wasn’t able to lead a team of mostly freshmen and sophomores to the Promised Land.
As a sophomore. All in all, that seems like a pretty successful career to me.
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Marlins' Ozzie Guillen apologizes over Castro flap MIAMI (AP) — A contrite Ozzie Guillen sat in the heart of Little Havana seeking forgiveness for what the Miami Marlins manager called the biggest mistake of his life — saying he admired Fidel Castro. This wasn't some offhanded insult about a sports writer, the type of thing that got the outspoken Guillen in trouble in Chicago. This was personal to the fan base that the Marlins rely on so much that they built their new stadium in the middle of the city's Cuban-American neighborhood. Castro is the sworn enemy of those fans. So after being suspended for five games Tuesday, the Marlins manager tried to quell the tempest. "I'm here on my knees to apologize," Guillen said. "I'm very sorry about the problem, what happened. I will do everything in my power to make it better. ... When you make a mistake like this, you can't sleep." A chastened Guillen, who has a history of polarizing comments about gays and immigrants, among others, spoke
without a script and made no disclaimers. He said he'll do whatever he can to repair relations with Cuban-Americans angered by his praise of the Cuban dictator, remarks he said he didn't mean. Guillen, who is Venezuelan, told Time magazine he loves Castro and respects the retired Cuban leader for staying in power so long. In response, at least two Miami politicians said Guillen should lose his job. Callers on Spanishlanguage radio in Miami agreed and 100 demonstrators picketed Marlins Park toting signs like "NO APOLOGIES FIRE HIM NOW." "He is full with hypocrisy," said Luis Martinez, who has lived in Miami since the late 1950s. "I don't accept any kind of pardon from him. They should get him out." The team didn't consider firing Guillen or asking him to resign five games into his tenure, Marlins president David Samson said. Guillen was hired to help usher in a new baseball era for the Marlins, saddled in recent years
with mediocre teams and worse attendance. The team was to rely on South Florida's large CubanAmerican population to help rebuild its fan base with the $634 million ballpark that opened last week. At the hourlong news conference Tuesday morning, there was little evidence of Guillen's roguish charm or quick wit, which have made him a favorite with fans and reporters since he became a major league manager in 2004. Speaking somberly, he took full responsibility for his comments, but said they were misinterpreted by Time's reporter. "It was a personal mistake of the thing I had in my mind and what I said," Guillen said in Spanish. "What I wanted to say in Spanish, I said in English in a wrong way." Guillen said he doesn't love or admire Castro. "I was saying I cannot believe somebody who hurt so many people over the years is still alive," he said. Time said Tuesday it stands by its story. Guillen said the uproar he cre-
ated has left him sad, embarrassed and feeling stupid. He said he accepted the team's punishment. "When you're a sportsman, you shouldn't be involved with politics," he said. "I'm going to be a Miami guy for the rest of my life. I want to walk in the street with my head up and feel not this bad, the way I feel now." Cuban-born Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, a former manager of the Marlins, said he watched some of the news conference and could tell it was difficult for Guillen. "He came out and faced the music," Gonzalez said. "It's going to take awhile, but hopefully he can win those people back somehow." Guillen has gotten in trouble before on issues ranging from sexual orientation to illegal immigration. Just last week, he boasted about getting drunk after games. Those episodes quickly faded. But on South Florida's scale of political incorrectness, praise for Castro is a home run, and it was unclear how long it would take for anger toward Guillen to subside.
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Huskies take on in-state foe QU By Brendon Prescott Campus Correspondent In the midst of their fourgame home winning streak and postponing of an away game against the University of Massachusetts, the UConn women’s softball team take their surging bats to Hamden, Conn. for a bout against Quinnipiac today at 3:30 p.m. UConn looks to continue their home success on the road and add to their four-game streak at Quinnipiac. The Huskies have looked increasingly strong at home, having yet to lose a game on their own field. It is this strong momentum that UConn looks to carry over into today’s game. Despite their remarkable 7-0 record at home this season, UConn has struggled on the road thus far, going 6-9 when they travel to their opponents’ field, and 4-5 when the game has been played at a neutral
site. The Huskies are 6-3 in baseman Marissa Guches, who Big East play and 11-11 in looks to add to her .340 averout of conference games com- age and help the Huskies on ing into this non-conference the offensive end of play. matchup. On top of offense, the UConn looks to freshman Huskies will need to mainEmily O’Donnell to continue tain strong pitching from Kiki her impressive play. O’Donnell Saveriano, who has led UConn has eight home runs on the on the mound with a teamseason and 23 RBI. O’Donnell high 11 wins, 80 strikeouts hopes to keep scoring and a 2.73 ERA in 19 runs for the Huskies, appearances. as she leads the The Huskies have at team in runs scored a difficult matchup this season with 30. their opponent Quinnipiac in O’Donnell will no Bobcats. Quinnipiac 3:30 p.m. has a record of 18-11 doubt be the key factor for the Huskies this season and are Hamden, going into this game 6-4 in their conConn. against a tough oppoference, the NEC. nent in the Bobcats. Quinnipiac split a Even more important will pair of NEC doubleheaders be the tone set by senior cap- at LIU Brooklyn and Central tain Amy Vaughan. Vaughan Connecticut State over the leads the team in hits with weekend, and carry their own 34, batting average with .358, strong home record. Along home runs with 30, and slug- with their 3-0 record at home, ging percentage a spectacular the Bobcats recently moved .747. Right behind Vaughan in ahead to 119th in the NCAA batting average is junior first Softball RPI Rankings, after
being in the 121st slot last week. The Huskies will face an immense challenge in senior Heather Schwartzburg, who leads the Bobcats in pitching with a 1.40 ERA, which ranks 25th in the country. Schwatrburg’s ERA is the highest in the NEC and she ranks 20th in the NCAA standings in hits allowed per seven innings with 4.35. The Bobcats also have offensive weapons in senior Mina Duffy and junior Alex Alba. Alba leads Quinnipiac in batting average (.361) while Duffy boosts the Bobcats with 22 RBI and six home-runs. Quinnipiac also has the highest fielding percentage in the Northeast Conference at .975, which ranks in the top-25 in the NCAA standings. First pitch is set for 3:30 p.m.
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Kiki Saveriano throws a pitch during a 5-3 win over UMass on April 3.
As the NFL found out all the details about the scandal, they immediately handed out punishments to the Saints front office. Included in the punishments were Sean Payton, head coach of the Saints, and defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. While Payton received a harsh one-year suspension without pay, Williams received even harsher treatment. Williams is currently suspended indefinitely from the NFL. This raises the question of whether or not Williams should be allowed to ever return to the NFL. While many may view it as overly harsh, the truth is that Gregg Williams should not be allowed to return to the National Football League. Football is, without a doubt, one of the most violent sports. With every play resulting in collisions and hard hits, it is not only hard on a player’s body, but also one that puts a player’s body at risk. Unfortunately, this already dangerous sport becomes lethal when people like Williams place incentive on a player to deliberately try to hurt another opponent. While many players in the league may have the mindset to try and inflict harm on an opponent, the fact that compensation was
By Dave Marinstein Campus Correspondent
doesn’t want people thinking coaches are vicious people, only going out to injure opposing players. Although I understand his intentions, I believe the punishment given to Gregg Williams is too extreme. Suspending someone indefinitely is deserved if that person has committed something unforgivable. What Williams did was wrong, but not unforgivable. It was his way of getting his players to perform at a higher level of intensity than before, regardless of whether it was right or wrong. It is my belief that there are ways for the NFL to monitor teams so actions such as this do not occur again. It’s not easy to come to positive terms with a coach who was deliberately paying players for injuring opponents. It is his job to restore his image by apologizing to the league, the New Orleans Saints organization and all football fans. Once he does this, he will be that much closer to deserving anoth-
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Toss Up: Should Gregg Williams be allowed to return to NFL?
By Ryan Curto Campus Correspondent It has been two months since the New York Giants were crowned Super Bowl champions. But the Super Bowl has not marked the end of football talk. With prospects such as Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III preparing for the draft, SportsCenter is still full of talk about the NFL. However, it seems the biggest, most controversial NFL story this offseason revolves around the New Orleans Saints. After a story leaked that accused the Saints locker room of placing bounties on certain players on opposing teams, the NFL took immediate action. They acted quick, put truth to the story, and began handing out harsh punishments to those involved. As the story began to unravel, it became clear that defensive coordinator Gregg Williams had told members on the defense that if a certain player on the opposing team was injured and knocked out of a game, the player responsible for handing out the injury would be rewarded. Rewards were reported to come in the form of thousands of dollars.
given for such acts is inexcusable. It is not justifiable nor is it safe to allow Williams back into the NFL. He is a risk to the sport in the sense that he encourages taking a dangerous game and making it even more violent. It has also been mentioned that the Saints and Gregg Williams are not the only team that encourages injuring opposing players. While this may be true, at this point in time the Saints are the only team that has been proven to be guilty of these actions. This provides extra incentive to never allow Williams to coach again in the NFL. By banishing him indefinitely, it sends a message to any other team that may be participating in such actions; deliberately trying to hurt other players is not acceptable. While the punishment is harsh, it is necessary. The NFL cannot allow Williams to coach again. It sends a message to other coaches and teams that may be acting in the same way and ensures that Williams never again endangers the NFL.
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Callahan: Get to Cameron and MSG
from CALLAHAN, page 14 Similarly, Michigan Stadium maintains almost as many bleachers as every high school football field in the country. I made a trip out this past November for the Ohio State game and a game experience has never been more surreal. Glance to your left– boom, 50,000 people. Look to the right, another 50k. And somewhere else another 14,000 are hiding within the largest capacity stadium in the country. While plenty of college towns get up for their football, no place can fit more crazies into a single stadium than in Ann Arbor. Some say every day should be Saturday and if it were, I wouldn’t mind spending each of those at The
Big House. Madison Square Garden The world’s most famous arena is nicknamed as such for a reason. In addition to the Knicks and Rangers, MSG has served as a stage for some incredible moments over the years whether at its current address or ones in years past. However, no better event displays the magic of Madison than the men’s basketball Big East tournament. Over a year ago winning five games in five days would’ve been historic anywhere. But centered in the ‘greatest city in the world’ with the bright lights on, made it all the more special. Taking a quick trip to visit the venue, currently undergoing a three-year renovation plan, is more than worth the while.
Cameron Indoor Stadium The outside looks more like a small castle. The inside is just remarkable. What it lacks in capacity is made up for in intimacy, allowing students to surround the court and become a part of each game. Even if you’d rather spend your time uttering a slightly different version of "Duck Fuke," hold your breath for just a second to soak in the best atmosphere in college basketball. The place breathes basketball and hallways underneath and around the court provide constant reminders of the storied excellence of both programs. There’s never been a better home court in the game and that’s the only reason needed to stop by.
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Recently, the NFL penalized the New Orleans Saints as a result of information coming out regarding players being bribed to injure their opponents. Former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was given the harshest punishment of all. He was the main “culprit” in this bounty scandal and commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Williams indefinitely. Although placing a “bounty” on opponents is not a classy or appropriate act in any sport, football is one of the most violent sports. It can be assumed that many things are said and done in locker rooms that go beyond the game itself in order to pump players up. It is true that Gregg Williams messed up and gave the NFL a negative image, but he should be given another chance. Roger Goodell is doing his best to protect his legacy and the league’s image. He
er chance at being an NFL coach. As a long time coach, Williams must be decent at what he does because he’s lasted in the league so long. He does not have to use bribery and violence to encourage his players. It’s up to him to change his image. Gregg Williams has coached in the NFL for over 20 years. Who knows how long and for how many different teams he incorporated these “bounties” for? But, that doesn’t mean he shouldn’t be allowed in the league ever again. In my opinion, he deserves a one-season suspension just like Saints head coach Sean Payton was granted. After the suspension is over, he should be placed on a type of probation by the league where he’d be monitored over the course of a season in efforts to prevent an incident like this from occurring again.
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Lamb proud to be part of UConn family from OUT, page 14 Lamb joins Caron Butler, Charlie Villanueva and Rudy Gay as the only Huskies to leave following their sophomore campaign. Lamb finished with 1,060 points in his UConn career, good for No. 42 on the school’s all-time scoring list. “I have learned a lot, both on and off the basketball court as well as in the classroom, and I feel as if I’m ready to take the next step in my basketball career,” Lamb said. “I intend to successfully complete the
current semester academically as I get prepared for the draft... First, I want to thank God for blessing me with the ability to play this great game. I want to thank coach Calhoun for giving me the opportunity to play at UConn and I want to thank the entire coaching staff and all my teammates for helping me improve enough to hopefully be successful at the next level.” Lamb’s final play in a UConn uniform was a missed windmill dunk at the buzzer of the Huskies’ 13-point loss to the Cyclones in tournament
play, summing up the team’s season. But the guard with a game face gave fans plenty of highlights and memories during his two seasons in Storrs. It was Lamb who dribbled the clock out in the national championship game over Butler in Houston. “I am proud that I will always be part of the Connecticut basketball family,” Lamb said.
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What's Next Home game
April 13 St. John’s 3 p.m.
April 14 USF Noon
» That’s what he said
April 15 St. John’s Noon
April 17 Fairfield 3 p.m.
–Miami Marlins’ manager Ozzie Guillen, apologizing over his remarks about Fidel Castro.
April 15 USF 11 a.m.
April 15 USF 2 p.m.
White Sox watch former manager
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April 22 Louisville 1 p.m.
April 27 Villanova 4 p.m.
April 29 Loyola ` p.m.
Lacrosse (7-4) April 14 Notre Dame 11 a.m.
April 20 Cincinnati 3:30 p.m.
Men’s Track and Field April 11 Husky Decathalon 2 p.m.
April 14 Dog Fight All Day
April 21 Larry Ellis Invitational All Day
April 26 Penn Relays All Day
April 26 UNH, UMass All Day
Women’s Track and Field April 13 Sea Ray Relays All Day
April 14 Sea Ray Relays All Day
April 21 Princeton Invite All Day
April 26 April 27 Penn Relays Penn Relays All Day All Day
Rowing April 15 April 14 Knecht Cup Knecht Cup All Day All Day
April 22 Holy Cross All Day
May 11 Dad Vaiil Regatta All Day
May 12 Dad Vail Regatta All Day
Men’s Tennis April 12 St. John’s TBA
April 14 Sacred Heart 12 p.m.
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Ecuador’s Deportivo Quito’s Luis Checa, right, celebrates after scoring against Uruguay’s Defensor Sporting during a Copa Libertadores soccer match in Quito, Ecuador.
April 19 Big East Championships All Weekend
Women’s Tennis April 14 Hartford 12 p.m.
April 19, 20, 21, 22 Big East Championships All Weekend
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THE Storrs Side UConn Baseball tickets for Dodd and New Britain on sale By Andrew Callahan Senior Staff Writer The UConn baseball team will play five of their remaining home games away from J.O. Christian field with four held in Norwich at Dodd Stadium and one in New Britain at New Britain Stadium. Tickets for these games have officially gone on sale and can be purchased online at uconnhuskies.com or at the ticket office on the day of the game. The first of five games will be a contest against Rutgers on Saturday, April 21 at Dodd Stadium beginning at 5:00 PM. Last season the Huskies bounced back from an opening loss with back-to-back victories in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers is currently tied for seventh in the Big East with a conference mark of 4-5 and overall record of 15-15. The game is the second of a scheduled three-game series. Two weeks later, the Huskies will welcome the Cincinnati Bearcats for a doubleheader in Norwich on May
5. The day will also serve as Youth Group day at Dodd Stadium. The conference foes wrapped up their respective regular seasons against each other last season in Queen City, where UConn took two out of three. The final non-conference game of the Huskies’ season is planned for 11 a.m. on May 15, against the Rhode Island Rams. The Rams blanked the Huskies 2-0 earlier this year back on Feb. 26 in the College of Charleston Cougar Invitational. Notre Dame will pay a visit to New Britain Stadium on May 18 in the middle match of a three-game series set for a 6 p.m. first pitch. The Irish are tied with Rutgers in the current Big East standings for seventh place but hold a better overall record at 17-13. UConn went 4-1 against Notre Dame a year ago, including two victories in the Big East tournament down in Clearwater, FL. Parking for all games is free.
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“What team is the early season surpise so far in the MLB?”
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April 14 St. John’s 1 p.m.
Next Paper’s Question:
–Allie Lavista, 8th-semester business management and psychology major.
“I’m here on my knees to apologize.”
Softball (17-14) April 11 Quinnipiac 3:30 p.m.
The Daily Question Q : “Who should be the MVP of the NBA this season?” much as I love Kemba, I would say that LeBron James should take A : “Asthe honorable role of MVP, with Kevin Durant as a second choice.”
Away game
Baseball (19-13) Today Brown 3:15 p.m.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — As Ozzie Guillen tried to explain his way out of another mess he created with his mouth, Chicago’s new manager felt compassion for his predecessor. Robin Ventura watched and wished the best for Guillen. “It’s a tough day for him,” Ventura said Tuesday, hours after Guillen apologized in South Florida for comments lauding Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, remarks that led some to call for his firing. “He’s a friend, so it was not easy to watch. He looked sincere and meant it.” Ventura was Guillen’s teammate for eight seasons in Chicago. This year, he replaced the outspoken manager, who led the White Sox to a World Series title in 2005 before leaving them after eight stormy seasons during which Guillen often made headlines with outrageous remarks. Most of Chicago’s players declined to talk about Guillen’s situation. One willing to talk was infielder Gordon Beckham, who said most White Sox players believe Guillen’s true feelings did not come out in the Time magazine article in which he said he loves Castro and respects the retired Cuban leader for staying in power so long. “You feel for Ozzie,” said Beckham, who played three seasons for Guillen. “I think all of the guys in this clubhouse knew what he meant when he said it. It was like, this guy (Castro) has had people trying to get him, take a shot at him, and he’s lasted 60 years. Sometimes Ozzie says more than he should.” Guillen’s comments were particularly personal for White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez, a Cuban. Still, he’s ready to forgive his former manager. “Apologizing is definitely a big first step,” said Ramirez, who played for Cuba in the Athens Olympics. “Everyone has their opinion. But I also feel people should be forgiven. So if he’s going to apologize, I feel that hopefully he’ll be accepted.” The 30-year-old Ramirez left Cuba in 2007 and joined the White Sox in 2008. “I would just say whatever his thoughts or comments are, those are Ozzie’s comments,” he said. “That’s more on him. It’s one of those (situations) that there are some people who like Castro, and there are some people who don’t. You’re in Miami, it’s definitely a different thought frame. But that’s his opinion, and it’s not the same opinion I have.”
THE Pro Side Gullien counteracts MLB’s efforts to broaden support By Jimmy Onofrio Senior Staff Writer The biggest storyline in this first week of baseball hasn’t been a hot start or a big injury – it was a statement made by Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen to TIME Magazine. In an interview published Monday, Guillen said, “I love Fidel Castro” and said he respected the former Cuban dictator for remaining in power for so long. Hundreds of angry members of Miami’s large Cuban-American community gathered outside the Marlins’ ballpark Tuesday morning to call for Guillen’s firing. Even politicians in the area called for his resignation. Guillen is no stranger to inflammatory remarks. A native of Venezuela, he once called himself a supporter of Hugo Chavez in 2005. While manager of the Chicago White Sox in 2005, he declined to go with the team to the White House, as is tradition for World Series champions. The Marlins suspended Guillen for five games, effective immediately. MLB Commissioner Bud Selig praised the team’s decision. “Guillen’s remarks, which were
offensive to an important part of the Miami community and others throughout the world, have no place in our game,” he said. Major League Baseball has made a number of attempts to broaden its support in other cultures. The season opener this year was played in Japan, between Seattle and Oakland. A few years ago, an exhibition game was played in Cuba, with Castro in attendance. Guillen’s remarks definitely didn’t help the image of the league in Cuba or with CubanAmericans. Guillen called it “the biggest mistake of my life.” Sports and politics are generally two distinct realms, and it’s sad when they overlap in such a distasteful way. Hopefully Guillen will learn from his mistake and be able to repair the relationship between the Marlins and Miami’s Cuban community. The location of the Marlins’ new stadium in Little Havana is expected to improve conditions in the neighborhood, and maybe this incident will give the team impetus to provide even more support for the community.
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OUT LIKE A LAMB
Oh, the places you must go
Jeremy Lamb quietly goes pro after two seasons
By Matt McDonough Sports Editor
Andrew Callahan People who love plays are beckoned to the theatre. Those who adore art are drawn to the Louvre. And folks who fancy being fancy go to Britain. We sports fans on the other hand, are a bit out in left field. Guys and girls who passionately follow their favorite teams head to not one, but many different destinations depending on the season; namely, each of the home stadiums of their teams. Now, I’m a lucky guy; In fact, call me an extraordinarily fortunate fella. I’ve been able to visit numerous pro and college stadiums through travel for my work here at the paper and broadcasting UConn games on the radio at WHUS. I’ve also enjoyed a couple ballpark trips with my father, seeing roughly nine games in ten days over many states in each adventure. But enough about me, this is about the stadiums and parks I’d go back to in a hot second and the ones you should decide to road-trip to in less than that. Even more specifically, the places every hearty fan, regardless of devotion, should visit some day. There are some notable places omitted from this list, for example August National golf course or the courts at Wimbledon. However, this is simply because I can’t speak about them. Yet. So, here’s what I can say about the places you must go: Fenway Park and Wrigley Field The two cathedrals of the game combine for more history than any Smithsonian you can find and more heartbreak than all Taylor Swift tunes. But the best part is that the parks stay true to their roots, offering nothing in the way of “Get Loud!” scoreboard encouragement or free t-shirt tosses. Instead, they just hand you pure baseball and the best atmosphere a fan could ask for from first pitch to the last, heart wrenching out. Up in Beantown, get there a few hours early to walk around and soak in the buzz of Yawkey Way before exploring each of the century old steps inside the park. Over in Chi-town, take some time to roam the outfield bleachers before meandering to the upper deck behind home plate. There you’ll find one of the most spectacular views in the Midwest with the city in the distance and Lake Michigan off to the right. Now, in my only visit to Wrigley I will confess the Cubs came through perfectly. Falling down 7-0 early to the Orioles, Jim Edmonds (yes, Jim Edmonds played for the Cubs) crushed a grand slam to right. Then his teammates tacked on two more runs. But it wasn’t enough as they failed to follow through in the ninth inning with the winning run at home. As for the Sox, they’ve won more than lost in my visits, though if you take a trip soon, I’d advise not sticking around until the ninth. The bullpen has been holding leads and then blowing them quicker than you can a kiss. Lambeau Field and Michigan Stadium With almost as much history as Wrigley or Fenway, Lambeau provides the only sacred ground in pro football. The place is almost entirely decked out in bleachers, packing in (pun entirely intended) as many Green Bay faithful as possible. It’s been renovated recently and the improvements are stellar. I was there only for a short tour but even then, the aura was real.
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Jeremy Lamb preferred not to have a press conference announcing he would forgo his last two years of eligibility for the UConn men’s basketball and declare for the NBA Draft. It was a fitting move by the soft-spoken sophomore guard who, for the last two years, let his game do the talking. Lamb decided against announcing his decision at a podium at Gampel Pavilion, as most of the UConn early draft entries have before him, and instead released a statement through the school. “It was a difficult decision, but after much prayer and discussion with my parents, I feel that it’s in the best interest of me and my family to declare myself eligible for the upcoming NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball,” Lamb said, becoming the 14th Husky to leave early for the NBA. “I have very much enjoyed my two years at UConn, especially getting to experience one of the greatest feelings that a college player can have, winning the national championship.” Lamb averaged 17.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game this past season, earning All-Big East first team honors in the process. UConn finished 20-14 and lost to Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA tournament. In 2011, as a freshman from Norcross, Ga., Lamb played a key role in the Huskies’ run to a Big East and NCAA national title. He started in 40 games and averaged 11.1 points and 4.5 rebounds. “It’s never easy to lose a great player from your program, but Jeremy has a unique opportunity that he needs to take advantage of,” UConn men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun said in a statement released by the university. “He’s been a great kid to coach for the past two years … his teams have won 52 games, been to two NCAA Tournaments, and won a national championship. I look forward to him developing into a terrific player in the NBA and secondly, as he’s promised me, to come back and finish his degree.”
Jeremy Lamb dunks in the UConn men’s basketball team’s win in the NCAA national championship last April. Lamb decalred for the Draft yesterday.
» LAMB, page 11
Red-hot Huskies head to Providence to face Brown By Darryl Blain Staff Writer
wow of us going into their place.” Pat Butler will be on the mound for the Huskies to start the game. Butler may be 2-3 on the seaThe UConn baseball team is son, but he has seen most of his headed to Providence, R.I. today success in middle-of-the-week to try to continue their hot streak starts like this one and maintains against the Brown Bears in a respectable ERA of 4.67 on Murray Stadium. The the season. Butler is Huskies have won 13 also 2-1 in his last three of their last 15, while appearances. boasting a share of the UConn is coming off at Brown a win top spot in the Big East Monday against 3:15 p.m. Quinnipiac by a score and a four-game winning streak. of 12-7, but it was an The Bears are strugugly win by Penders’ gling through the season so far standards. The coach sent a very with a record of 5-21 overall, but stern message to his team afterthat hasn’t made UConn coach wards, saying he didn’t want to Jim Penders rest easily going into see that lack of effort again. today’s game. “Hopefully we can get on the “They always play us tough and board first [against Brown] and they play a really good national play a lot better than we did today, schedule so I don’t really care because if we play like we did what their record says,” Penders today we’re not going to win,” said. “They’re not going to be in said Penders in an interview after
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the game on Monday. The beginning of the order for the Huskies has been especially productive recently. In the last two games alone (at Quinnipiac and at Pittsburgh) the front four of Billy Ferriter, Tim Martin, LJ Mazzilli and Ryan Fuller have combined for 8 RBI off 12 hits, which accounts for a little over half the team’s production. A lot of the other offensive merit goes to freshmen Jon Testani, who drove in three against Quinnipiac and scored once against Pittsburgh. Mazzilli also leads the team in both HRs (eight) and average (.360). The game tomorrow is set to start at 3:15 p.m., and will be the last game before UConn returns to Big East play against St. John’s for a 3-game series. ROB SARGENT/The Daily Campus
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Anthony Marzi throws a pitch in UConn’s 7-1 win over Seton Hall on April 1.
» SPRING FOOTBALL
UConn hoping for perfect practice in spring By Carmine Colangelo Staff Writer
one is done over 20 times. Repetition has been a theme this spring for head coach Paul Pasqualoni in his second seaIn the famous words of son with the Huskies. former NBA all-star Allen “They got to learn their Iverson, “We’re talking about assignments and they got to practice, man. We’re not talk- learn their plays, but really ing about a game. they got to learn how We’re talking about to play their posipractice.” tion. That’s number That is basically one in the spring and the sole subject of that’s number one discussion for the in preseason,” said UConn football Pasqualoni. “This is team as they comtime of year; you Notebook the pleted their tenth of got to do it now. If 15 spring practices you don’t think you on Tuesday. Now the Huskies got to do it now then you are are just under two weeks fooling yourself.” away from playing in their He stressed the importance annual Blue and White game. of these practices in helping Although UConn has complet- players build strong fundamened all their practices, with the tals, learn their assignments amount of repetitions they do and learn their plays before in their drills, it feels like each they reach the season because
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once the team reaches that point, fundamental mistakes are unable to be corrected that late into the year. His policies live up to the old adage of “practice makes perfect.” “Practice went well today,” said running back Lyle McCombs. “We should look good going into preseason camp.” Last season, in his first year for the Huskies, McCombs rushed for a teamleading 1,151 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns. He earned Big East second team honors and his 275 carries were good for 13th in the FBS. McCombs also added 172 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown last season. “Practice is all about the mental aspect,” said McCombs. “It’s more about learning the playbook. Coach knows guys
are going to work hard physically, but it’s all about the mental aspect of the game and that’s what Coach preaches.” Now going into his second season for the Huskies,
“We should look good going into preseason camp.” Lyle McCombs UConn running back McCombs looks to improve upon his accomplishments in his freshman year and expand
his role as a leader. “My goal this season is to be a leader for this offense and give the offense the gas it needs to score a lot of points,” said McCombs. The Huskies averaged 24.3 points per game in 2011, which ranked 82nd overall in the nation. “We did not necessarily score as many points as we should last year so I am trying to be a leader, trying to motivate and get guys going.” Pasqualoni describes these practices as a house. The metaphor works as a building process for this team; in order to build a strong house, you need a strong foundation, which he applies in practice. “I just hope we’re pouring a good concrete,” Pasqualoni said.
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