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Bulldogs Put Down
Bus trip to Final Four a welcome effort to help students support their team
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NEWS
Campus elections tainted by politics Knockout Volume CXX No. 107
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Student government reaches four straight years of presidential election disputes Since 2011, the UConn Undergraduate Student Government has filed thirteen cases with the judiciary regarding presidential elections. The year 2010 was the last clean, case-free presidential election. Tom Haggerty and Clive Richards were elected President and Vice President, defeating two other tickets and garnering 1,649 votes. Although not every case filed has determined the President of USG, almost all of the thirteen filed have affected the election. The attempted-victoryby-litigation pattern began in 2011, the year that Sam Tracy and Lindsay Chiappa won the election. The legal action commenced when Vijay Sekhara and Lauren Reinmann, candidates on the same ticket, were temporarily disqualified by the Judiciary for only gathering 199 of the required 200 signatures on their petition for the presidency. The Chief Justice at the time,
Jared Ashmore, found the error and immediately convened a meeting with the Judiciary, whereupon the Committee decided to disqualify Sekhara and Reinmann. The two other tickets in the election, including that of Brian Ingmanson and Ali Albini, were supportive of the Sekhara ticket’s reinstatement, and were quoted defending his and Reinmann’s mistake. Partly due to the backing of the other candidates, the Judiciary allowed Sekhara and Reinmann to collect the final signature. The election process continued, but the political drama was far from over. Just after learning of the election results, which had Tracy and Chiappa winning with 36.67 percent of the vote, Sekhara filed two cases contesting the outcome, although he and Reinmann had come in third out of three with 27.59 percent of the vote. Sekhara’s case claimed that both Tracy/ Chiappa and Ingmanson/Albini
By David Wiegand Campus Correspondent
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Shiv Gandhi (left), Ozzie Gooding (center) and Jordan Hegel (right) were all USG presidential candidates that all had charges filed against them by the opposing campaign.
had committed electoral infractions. “A lot of people think I’m doing this because I’m a sore
Habitat for Humanity raised over $600
loser,” Sekhara said at the time. “I believe the students deserve an election where candidates run a fair and honest cam-
paign.” Tracy saw the situation differently.
By Alban Murtishi Staff Writer
with simply walking, Schlemmer started to run. “It made me work 10x harder.” Schlemmer said in reference to her career as a star track runner for Danbury High School. “In the back of my head I remembered when I couldn’t even walk, so I would work 10x harder because I had the ability to run at all.” These challenges also introduced Schlemmer to the very people she would be advocating for later in her life. “I think it was probably ‘Dream Come True’ (that motivated her volunteer work). By 2nd grade the only people I was comfortable talking with were kids from Dream Come True who had similar terminal illnesses.” Dream Come True is an organization that grants the wishes of chronically ill children in order to support them and bring some real joy into their difficult lives. Interactions with organizations like these have had a tremendous impact on the now 20-year-old Schlemmer, who is now working on becoming a disabilities lawyer. People don’t consider people with disabilities to be real citizens, it takes more strength to get up every morning with a disability, they’re not weak, they’re actually strong for that, said
Student advocates to Washington
Shaina Forte, a 4th semester nursing major and secretary for Habitat for Humanity, stood in jail yesterday. Through the bars she called out to Fairfield Way, “Let me out, I’m innocent!” Her imprisonment was part of a Habitat For Humanity fundraiser. UConn community members were able to issue warrants for people by donating to the organization. UConn police then “arrested” the wanted individuals and threw them in the homemade jail set up on Fairfield Way. Bail for a given person was set at the amount donated for their arrest. People can then donate either to help get the person released or to increase the required bail. At the time of this photo, Habitat for Humanity had raised over $600 and will be out on Fairfield Way again today. Other arrests included USG President Edward Courchaine and UConn Provost Mun Choi, who’s bail was set at $300. The event has been a success, said Habitat For Humanity president Savas Tsikis, a 8th semester molecular biology major. He added that the UConn Police had been a great help with the fundraiser. — Katherine Tibedo
When Marissa Schlemmer, 6th-semester political science and human rights major, was diagnosed with junior rheumatoid arthritis at age five she could barely stand on her own. Nowadays however, she’s walking straight up to Capitol Hill. Schlemmer is a member of the national Arthritis Foundation, the largest non-governmental organization that advocates and protects the health and rights of those afflicted with arthritis. As a member, Schlemmer spends most of her time organizing charity walks such as the Walk to Cure Arthritis in Connecticut. She is also the youngest ambassador of the Connecticut branch of the organization, a position she has a held for a year, and a position that required her to venture to Washington to advocate on behalf of the group. Being diagnosed with arthritis at such a young age set the stage for Schlemmer’s life path, “When I was a kid, I was too afraid to tell people I had arthritis because they would say, ‘That’s for old people.’” Schlemmer said. As a child she often had to skip recesses and perform physical therapy. After therapy and medication her arthritis went into remission, but, not content
University of Florida will be shown at Gampel Pavilion on Saturday. Tipoff is expected at 6 p.m. and doors will open at 5 p.m. to begin student seating. On Sunday, the women’s game against Stanford will be shown at the Student Union Theater at 8:30 p.m., and doors will open at 8 p.m.
well,” the email reads. “Knowing that, we also write to ask that you conduct yourselves with the same sense of class, respect and winning spirit that our players have shown– and which UConn students as a whole show each day.” Their warning comes after a 200-person mob formed in Fairfield Way Sunday following
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Summer is coming, and SUBOG is organizing an eventful Spring Weekend beginning Friday, April 25, with one feature standing above the rest: a massive game of Knockout. Knockout, a gym class favorite, features a line of players in front of a basketball hoop. The first player takes a shot from the foul line. If the player makes it, he passes it on to the third person in line, who then competes with the second. If he misses, the second player can make a shot and disqualify the first player, knocking him out. This process is repeated until the last player is eliminated. SUBOG is attempting to attract enough players to the game to break the world record for largest game (by number of participants). The record, a whopping 656 players, is currently held by Geneva College, a small private college in western Pennsylvania. “They’re a small school,” says Jamille Rancourt, an eighth-semester Allied Health major and president of SUBOG. “We’re much bigger, so we should be able to beat [Geneva] easily.” Beyond the simple act of challenging a record, the event will offer free t-shirts and racing bibs to everyone who goes, provided they sign up through the UConn Basketball Knock Out Facebook page. Rancourt answered some questions about the rest of Spring Weekend, saying that she has a view to “set new traditions” here at UConn this spring. She articulated that she wants to “encourage students to stay on campus” and participate in the fun. She said that “a lot of students complain” of a chronic shortage of things to do in the weeks before finals, but that it shouldn’t present a problem this year. Rancourt revealed plans for a “food truck festival” in store for students along with a faculty-run show. Rancourt said that she expects an impressive turnout, as “the University has put so much into it.” She wants to see “everybody get super excited” about Spring Weekend, to get everyone ready for the summer and the year that lies ahead.
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Mens’ and Womens’ Final Four games screening on campus By Jackie Wattles Associate News Editor The University of Connecticut will be screening both the men’s and women’s Final Four basketball games on campus, UConn officials announced in an email to the student body Wednesday. The men’s game against the
The screenings were announced in a joint letter from basketball coaches Geno Auriemma, Kevin Ollie and UConn President Susan Herbst, and they urged students to wear blue and white on game day. “This weekend, the eyes of the nation will again be on UConn– not only in Dallas and Nashville, but back home in Connecticut as
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an underdog victory by the men’s basketball team over Michigan State to advance to the Final Four. No damage was done to property, and no injuries were reported, but the celebration did leave one UConn student in handcuffs. UConn had not traditionally aired Final Four games, but typically reserves screenings for
championship matches. This will be the first year since 2011 that both the men’s and women’s team will be in the Final Four. That year, the men’s team synched the victory, but the women were upset by Texas A&M.
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By Nicholas Shigo Campus Correspondent
After a disastrous attempt to improve communications with students, the University of Connecticut discussed alternatives to town-hall-style discussions as a way to improve senators’ connection with their constituents. The most recent town hall meeting hosted on March 3 was attended by only one student, preventing any meaningful discussion. Senators blamed the poor attendance on a failure to expose students to information about the meeting. “People don’t show up to anything, they don’t listen to anybody talking and they don’t care about us,” said Senator Kevin Alvarez at the USG caucus on Wednesday. Town hall meetings have been effective in the past when centered on a specific topic that students feel strongly about. Senator Colin Ng said that the meetings devoted to gathering information during the Title IX disputes last semester yielded lots of useful information. Senators led information sessions and guided conversations about Title IX and compiled the feedback they received into an official statement. Ng led a discussion at the caucus on what kinds of events students might be more eager to attend.
By Nicholas Shigo Campus Correspondent
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USG senators discuss alternatives to town-hall style discussions at Wednesday nights’s caucus.
“I had no idea USG existed my freshman year,” Ng said. “Our communication sucks.” He proposed hosting a “Slice for a Thought” event in order to help students connect with senators and give their opinions about UConn and USG. Senators will gather on Fairfield Way handing out free slices of pizza to students in exchange for them giving suggestions to USG on spending and policy, which will be recorded by other members of USG.
According to Ng, this is the first event of its time hosted by USG in the current administration. “We want to get students to tell you what they want,” Ng said. The event will be held on April 17 at 3 p.m. Ng explained in the caucus that the time was set between lunch and dinner to ensure a smaller amount of students, allowing for more direct face time between senators and students. USG tends to get more ideas
from students when they reach out to them, as opposed to asking students come to them, according to Ng. The “Slice for a Thought” event will be the format for the next town hall meeting, but not for meetings to come next year. Ng hopes that events like this will help USG enter the public eye and get students talking about their government, or at least know it exists.
Students in Power: Sean Pilares Nicholas.Shigo@UConn.edu
USG Chief Justice talks of standing his ground amid controversies
By Alban Murtishi Staff Writer Four years, three controversial presidential campaigns, two of which were mediated directly, and one Chief Justice of the Judiciary Sean Pilares presiding. In terms of sheer influence over USG and campus, Pilares is a political heavyweight, however his actual dispensing of that power is spare, but purposeful. “The way I describe the judiciary is that we have teeth, but no claws.” Pilares said. The judiciary is a responsive unit; only offering judgment and opinion when cases are brought directly to them. Often times this entails deciphering legislation and policy; however, as the case has been for the past three years, the judiciary can hold major sway over the fate of presidential candidates who do not follow the rules. Pilares got involved in USG as soon as he arrived on campus four years ago. “I started in USG in the fall of my freshman year, I was looking for something to do on campus; leadership among peers was attractive to me as an idea. I’m an eagle scout, so its that mentality of seeing the issue and addressing it.” As a senator, Pilares represented Shippee, and in just his freshman year he was faced with radical changes to a campus he had just step foot on. For example, he joined the task force to advocate for students during the first year the University began to crack down on spring weekend. In his sophomore year, Pilares made the move to asso-
ciate justice under the influ- ing. ence of Jarred Ashmore, who “What I need to make clear was the Chief Justice of the was it wasn’t just my decijudiciary at the time. During sion, there has to be at least his tenure as an associate two other people making these justice, Pilares was involved decisions.” in one of the rare times the Pilares and the other justices judiciary put forth their own decided on the disqualification insight to an issue, specifi- after Gandhi pled guilty to the cally the decriminalization of accusations. However, personmarijuana related penalties to al politics almost discredited the level of alcohol related the career of the Chief Justice. penalties on “My credcampus. ibility was This year censured would also sigby the sennal the recurate after that ring theme ruling. Shiv plaguing preshad a sigent day USG nificant folpolitics: presilowing with dential cansenators, and didates not they didn’t following the like what ” rules. Pilares the judiciagot a taste of ry ruled, so this after helpthey tried to ing preside over the judiSean Pilares cut the 2012 elecciary out of USG Chief Justice the process tion, in which one of the three and make candidates had the senate to be removed decide on for campaign the outcome violations. of the case. And that’s clearly Although his rise to the one of the most unconstituChief Justice position his tional things in the world.” junior year was a momentous Pilares said. occasion for USG and Pilares, After a presidential veto, the his first term was plagued with senate ruling was overturned, politics. Students will remem- and, very briefly, Pilares was ber the doomed campaign of at peace. However, come reShiv Gandhi, the USG presi- nomination time, he once dential candidate who had again found himself under the won the popular vote, but was scrutiny of his peers. ultimately disqualified from The members of the nomiUSG for numerous campaign nation committee were some violations. Pilares dealt first of the same individuals that hand with the very delicate had supported or were a part case, and dispensed his jus- of the disqualified Gandhi tice. However, Pilares was not campaign. Pilares’ renominaalone in his controversial rul- tion was subsequently turned
“The experience I’ve had, and the attacks I’ve seen, have tempered me. You learn to stand by your decisions.
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down due to poor interviewing performance. “It was a terrible experience for me because people were lecturing my integrity and supposed conflicts of interest,” said Pilares. However, due to a their being a vacant seat in the judiciary, the president was able to nominate Pilares himself, and he was given a day in front of the senate to have his career reviewed for renomination. And although there were dissenters in the senate, Pilares was reinstated as Chief Justice. Although this year served déjà vu for USG, with candidate Carlyle Bethel’s campaign being disqualified due to policy violation, Pilares has yet to falter under the pressure of such difficult decisions. “The experience I’ve had, and the attacks I’ve seen, have tempered me. You learn to stand by your decision.” Despite various threats to his power, Pilares has weathered through. After leading an otherwise quiet branch of USG through two controversial elections, with equally controversial decisions, Pilares maintains a palpable, yet almost indirect, influence over his fellow students. For the next Chief Justice, Pilares has some words of advice. ““Follow the policies, they put the policies there for a reason, and do whats right,” he said. However, he followed with, “People may not remember legislation that was passed, but they will remember the hearing decision by Shawn Pilares.”
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The University of Connecticut Undergraduate Student Government may soon be voting on a bill to declare UConn’s support of national legislation to limit corporate spending on political campaigns. The bill, authored by Senator Daniel Byrd, was unofficially proposed at the Wednesday caucus and is expected to be voted on at an official senate meeting by the end of the year. As the first step in a ten year program, the bill would declare UConn’s support of an amendment to the United States Constitution that would limit the amount of money that large campaigns can contribute to presidential campaigns. The amendment would overturn the decision made in the Supreme Court case Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission that recognizes corporations as people and able to fund campaigns as they see fit. “When corporations have an unlimited amount of spending ability, they can drown out the voice of students,” Byrd said. According to Byrd, this has a huge impact on students, many of whom feel that their contributions to political campaigns are worthless compared to the millions a corporation might donate. The bill mentions other court cases that ruled on the possibilities of corruption that comes with large campaign contributions and urges the Connecticut Congressional Delegation to prioritize proposal of the amend-
ment to limit such contributions. “I believe that people have a first amendment right to contribute to political campaigns, but I believe that corporations aren’t people,” Byrd said. Bills similar to this one are being voted on by other schools and towns across the country to show their support for the amendment. The bill met some opposition from other USG members when it was introduced at the caucus. Senator Mark Sargent argued that while the bill is called nonpartisan, it might draw some party lines, and set precedent for USG to vote on more partisan issues in the future. Senator Rachel Conboy thought that the bill could potentially lead to two different precedents being set, either opening the door towards more divisive partisan bills, like Sargent said, or show USG’s support of larger national issues. President Edward Courchaine responded in defense of the bill, saying that “nothing exists in our constitution that says we need to be nonpartisan, but what does exist is our responsibility to the interest of the student body.” Other senators debated whether or not the bill would set precedent for USG to vote on legislation that reaches farther than the UConn campus and may not directly influence students. Other national bills have been voted on by USG, including a bill to support the national Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act voted on at the last senate meeting.
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Chimp attack victim asks again for right to sue
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Charla Nash, right, eats a banana with help from her daughter Briana Nash during a public hearing with Connecticut legislators at the Legislative Office Building, Friday, March 21, 2014, in Hartford, Conn. Nash, who was mauled by a friend’s chimpanzee in 2009, is making a personal plea to allow her to sue the state for $150 million in damages.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut woman disfigured in a 2009 chimpanzee attack asked state lawmakers Friday to grant her the ability to sue the state so she can pay her medical bills and “have a chance to live a comfortable life.” “The state knew what was happening and failed to protect me,” the woman, Charla Nash, said at a public hearing before being guided back to her seat by her collegeage daughter, Briana, who later fed her a banana with a spoon. Nash’s lawyer Charles
Willinger contends the state’s environmental agency “failed miserably” in its mission to keep the public, especially Nash, safe, by not seizing the 200-pound chimpanzee when it had the chance. That inaction, Willinger argued, led to Nash’s life being irreparably harmed. “Today, Charla’s world is basically one of darkness. She sits in a room without eyes, without hands, without her own face. She is obviously, permanently scarred, not only physically, but emotionally and psychologically,” he said.
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“The problem lies with the Sekhara campaign,” Tracy said. “And them doing this to try to win by disqualification.” Tracy also mentioned his disappointment in Sekhara for filing charges against the other tickets after Tracy and Chiappa wrote to the judiciary on Sekhara’s behalf when he was disqualified earlier in the campaign for not having enough signatures. Ultimately, Ingmanson and Albini were disqualified, but Tracy and Chiappa were not, due to a “lack of malicious intention,” according to the Judiciary. After learning he would still be the loser of the election, Sekhara filed an appeal to the Judiciary’s decision, saying that Chiappa and Tracy should have been disqualified for illegal canvassing. The Judiciary dismissed the appeal. “I am a little bit disheartened by the entire process, and I think the student body feels the same way,” Chief Justice Ashmore said. Ten days after voting had come to a close, Tracy and Chiappa, who had originally defeated Sekhara and Reinmann by 313 votes, were declared USG’s new President and Vice President. 2012 saw more scandal. The presidential debate that year, as well as in 2013 and 2014, focused predominantly on getting UConn students more involved with USG. “Candidates for President and Vice President of USG agreed that the biggest priority for USG is getting more students involved in USG affairs and ensuring that all students have a voice on campus,” thenStaff and USG beat writer Jimmy Onofrio, who is now the Associate Managing Editor of the Daily Campus, said. If not rendered completely obsolete, the 2012 presidential elections did at least stain the student voice. As elections rolled around, two of the four USG Presidential
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campaign tickets were accused wrote. “The two are indirectof election policy violations ly responsible for publicizing under USG bylaw by the cam- the false campaign violations paign manager for candidates alleged against myself and Stephen Petkis and Jigish Patel, the other candidates. Petkis Corey Schmitt. and Patel used their campaign The charges stipulated that supporters Salina Abid, Corey presidential candidates Bryan Schmitt, Nicole and Kristen Flanaghan and Jordan Hegel Douglin, and others to defame improperly utilized USG com- the name and character of not puters in order to campaign. only myself, but the other presi“I was unaware that this dential candidates and running constituted a violation of cam- mates as well. Abid, Schmitt, paign rules,” said Hegel One the Douglin sisters, and every of Schmitt’s charges against other petitioner actively his opponents was that Hegel endorsed Petkis and Patel for printed campaign documents in President and Vice President the USG office without paying of USG on their Facebook for copies. accounts, and “I really hate actively camto do this, but paigned on USG is a very their behalf. special organiIt’s not a zation to me, coincidence and if candithat their dates are going supportto blatantly ers were the violate polionly individcy after they uals to file signed off on complaints the same rules against all and policies of us, conChief Justice v e n i e n t l y that everyone else does, then ing Jared Ashmore ausc cofu s camthey deserve to go before the paign violaJudiciary and tions during explain why they thought it the time elections were taking was necessary to knowingly place. This was covertly and take advantage of the resources methodically planned by the within USG,” Schmitt said. Petkis and Patel campaign to Senator Nicole Douglin, give the two an unfair competianother campaign worker for tive campaign advantage over Petkis and Patel, brought the everyone else.” other four cases against the Petkis and Patel won the other tickets, forcing Ozzie election with a slim 32 percent Gooding, Flanaghan and Hegel of the vote. Gooding came in to stand before the Judiciary. second. While no one was officially Before the 2013 presidential disqualified, Gooding was livid elections could begin, USG about what he called “a smear Chairman Ozzie Gooding campaign” against him as well attempted to bring an impeachas that of the other candidates. ment trial to fruition for USG He voiced his dissatisfaction President Stephen Petkis, who, in an op-ed published by The Gooding claimed, made “racist, Daily Campus, titled “The sexist and misogynistic” comHidden Truth Behind the USG ments on his Facebook page. Presidential Election.” Grounds for impeachment were “I’m disgusted by the smear denied by the Judiciary after campaign that was engineered Petkis proved that his account by Stephen Petkis and Jigish had been hacked. Patel (President and Vice Again, there were more cases President elect),” Gooding to be filed and accusations to
be thrown before USG could elect a new president to replace Petkis. This time, the case was filed by the actual presidential and vice presidential candidates of the other ticket, Edward Courchaine and his running mate Kara Googins. The Judiciary disqualified Courchaine’s opponents, Shiv Gandhi and Mark Sargent, after they found that Gandhi had violated campaign rules that prohibit “aggressive campaigning,” like setting up campaign tables without being authorized to do so and campaigning at USG-funded-events. Courchaine expressed a reluctance to file the charges.“Nobody wants to go through a process like this,” he said. “But out of fairness to my campaign team that put in so much work and stayed within the bounds of the regulations, we had to speak up.” Gandhi admitted guilt to the charges, all the while maintaining that he was unaware he was violating USG campaign rules. His campaign for the presidency was unfinished, though. A large bloc of Gandhi supporters in USG passed a bill 9-2 that would have overturned the USG Judiciary’s decision to disqualify Gandhi from the race, citing a conflict of interest with Courchaine supporter and Judiciary Committee member Conner Bergen. President Petkis vetoed the bill, calling it unconstitutional. “Why is it that the judiciary branch is accused of a conflict of interest, and yet the senators who proposed this legislation were members of the presidential campaign?” said Chief Justice Shawn Pilares. After the appeal process, the Judiciary upheld their decision to disqualify Gandhi’s ticket. It became clear that it was not Gandhi himself that had violated campaign rules, but members of his own team, one being Senator David Rifkin, also a part of the presidential ticket that was disqualified in 2014. Rifkin admitted that he had broken the rules, but said: “It
was the first day I campaigned, and it was just my confusion.” After the decision to disqualify Gandhi, the results of the student vote were released. Gandhi and Sargent would have defeated Courchaine and Googins by 340 votes. This year Carlyle Bethel and David Rifkin were disqualified after Kevin Alvarez, the campaign manger for Mark Sargent and Claire Price, brought charges against them to the Judiciary. According to documents released by the Judiciary, Bethel was unanimously found in violation of USG policies in relation to attendance and failure to fulfill senate duties while campaigning. There was also concern that, if elected president, Bethel would have to split time between his presidential duties and his duties as a Resident Assistant. “After last year, I am extremely wary of filing cases and would never file one just to try to win or out of pettiness, but the student body deserves to know just how little both members of the Bethel/Rifkin ticket actually care about doing the job they’ve been elected to,” said Alvarez, the sole petitioner of the case. Alvarez did not mention the 2011 or 2012 cases. By disqualification, Sargent and Price were declared USG’s new President and Vice President. Although Sargent and Price won the election by a count of 1611 to 1529, Bethel and Rifkin claimed that, not only were the accusations from a biased source, but that the timing of the case and its coverage by The Daily Campus hurt their final vote count in the election. In reaction to the decision, Bethel stepped down as a senator. “(I) cannot with a clear conscience associate myself with an organization that preaches democracy and appreciation of a student voice, yet uses the judiciary to determine the outcome of elections,” Bethel said.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Some Newtown residents are calling for the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter’s home to be torn down and replaced with a park or nature preserve, according to a new community survey. The Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation received more than 1,600 responses to the survey it released Monday on town residents’ unmet needs in the wake of the December 2012 shootings. The foundation has been deciding how to distribute
more than $11 million in donations made in response to the shootings, which left 20 firstgraders and six educators dead. While most of the survey responses said money for mental health counseling and other family expenses are top priorities, a small percentage of community members mentioned funds to buy and tear down Adam Lanza’s home, said Jennifer Barahona, the foundation’s executive director. She said several people who live near the Lanza house said in the survey
that it should be razed. “That’s not something we’re considering at this time,” Barahona said. “It’s really outside of our scope.” The house in Newtown is where Lanza, 20, lived with his mother, Nancy Lanza, and shot her to death before the school killings. It’s about 5 miles from the school, which has been demolished as part of the plan to build a new building on the same property. Adam Lanza killed himself at the school as police arrived.
“I am a little bit disheartened by the entire process, and I think the student body feels the same way,”
Newtown residents want gunman’s house torn
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In this Dec. 18, 2012, file photo, a police cruiser sits in the driveway as crime scene tape surrounds the home of Nancy Lanza in Newtown, Conn.
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Schlemmer. These life experiences culminated into a trip to Washington D.C., where Schlemmer and the Arthritis Foundation advocated for two bills to be passed and supported by both the house and senate. The three-day trip is a yearly opportunity for the foundation to introduce bills, instruct representatives, and advocate for support on behalf of arthritis sufferers in America. Their goal was three pronged: to enact H.R. 460, H.R. 1827 and secure support on research for a cure. H.R. 460 advocates for reducing arthritis drugs from a tier 4 of copay, to a tier 3. Tier 4 requires patients pay between 20-50 percent of the drugs actual cost, which can costs thousands of dollars per month, whereas a tier 3 would only cost $50 for the drugs. H.R. 1827 would incentivize doctors to specialize in pediatric rheumatology, specializing in childhood arthritis, by offering $35,000 in loan forgiveness for three years for those doctors. This is because there are only 250 practicing doctors in this field, with over 11 states not offering any of these services, for the over 300,000 individuals afflicted with arthritis. Throughout the three days, Schlemmer and the other ambassadors trained to present the bills to representatives, an often nerve-racking experience. “It was a way to make us comfortable about talking to representatives, what bills were, how to understand the process.” Schlemmer said. She and the 3 other CT ambassadors spoke to a senior policy advisor for Senator Chris Murphy, as well as a fellow of Blumenthal about H.R. 1827. Over the course of three days the organization, which brought over 300 members, relayed their message to almost every house representative and senator. Schlemmer’s advocacy of the bills will effectively impact 300,000 children like her if passed. And her college career will always be intertwined with the experience. “At this age you’re question what you want to do, this makes you independent and helps you find out who you are and your own voice.” Schlemmer said. “I think it was good to speak out for something you believe in, and to not just sit back and watch someone else deal with it.”
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Bus trip to Final Four a welcome effort to help students support their team
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his weekend the UConn men’s basketball team will be competing in the Final Four in Texas coming off of Sunday’s victory in the Elite Eight against tournament favorite, Michigan State. Naturally it is something that students are and should be excited about. The university has offered relatively cheap tickets for the Final Four at $40 per ticket. However, a large part of the cost for students isn’t in the ticket, but rather in getting themselves to the game. As such, USG should be commended for their efforts to help students get to the big game. Announced earlier this week, USG will be offering $100 round trip bus tickets to 51 students. While students will still incur additional costs due to lodging, food, and other expenses, this option does allow them to save some money on the travel portion and is certainly helpful. A similar arrangement would have been helpful during the Sweet Sixteen at Madison Square Garden. While USG did offer a $50 rebate on tickets, which were rather expensive, some form of organized transportation would have been helpful in addition to a reduced ticket price. Many students do not have cars on campus and thus were limited in getting to the game despite the close proximity of the venue. The cost would have likely been cheap compared to the Dallas trip considering the shorter distance and the lack of cost for lodging given that students could go to and from the game on the same day. As an alternative to a bus, it also could have been helpful to assist in the organization of carpooling with students who had cars and were planning on driving to the game. It is understandable that USG likely created these programs on short notice given the nature of the tournament, in addition to having a limited budget. However, it is absolutely something that should be planned for in the coming years. Transportation is already offered for students in getting to home games held at Rentschler Field for football and at the XL Center for basketball. This same commitment of getting students to games should continue in the postseason, especially with a run as deep as this year. What USG is doing for the Final Four is great and will hopefully continue and expand with future tournament appearances.
Student-athletes have a right to profit from image
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ast week, a regional representative of the National Labor Relations Board ruled that a group of Northwestern University football players should be allowed to unionize and bargain collectively. This was met with mixed reactions, with some people saying student-athletes deserve to be compensated, and others saying that amateurism should be preserved. However, universities and the NCAA both profit off of student-athletes, while the athletes themselves make nothing. This is unfair and student-athletes should, at the very least, be compensated for the use of their image. On the Huskies Fan Shop on the UConn athletic website, one can purchase several different replica jerseys. One of these is a basketball jersey with the number 11 on the back. Although the official description By Gregory Koch makes no refWeekly Columnist erence to Ryan Boatright, it is not a coincidence that this arbitrary number was chosen. Nor is it a coincidence that the store does not sell any basketball jersey with the number 24, an equally arbitrary number that no player on the men’s or women’s basketball team wears. In fact, no basketball jersey other than number 11 is available. The intent is obvious, even if UConn won’t (and can’t, due to NCAA regulations) admit it. The jersey in question retails for
$74.95, of which Boatright receives nothing, even though people are buying the jersey because of him. Similarly, a #43 football jersey retails for $89.95. Surely it is no coincidence that Lyle McCombs, one of the most popular players on the team, also happens to wear number 43. Yet McCombs gets nothing from the sales of his jersey. Would anyone really want to buy a jersey with such a random number if McCombs didn’t wear it? Probably not. Jerseys are not the only way schools and the NCAA make money off of athletes. In 2010, the NCAA signed a new TV contract with CBS and Turner Sports to show every game of the men’s basketball tournament live on one of four networks. Most readers have probably watched some of the coverage in the past couple weeks, and will continue to enjoy it this weekend when UConn plays in the Final Four. According to a report by the USA Today, this contract is worth nearly $11 billion. The NCAA keeps some of this revenue and splits the rest with the schools that make the tournament, using a formula based on how far they advance. However, the athletes, who are the only reason people watch the basketball tournament, receive none of this very large sum. When the Final Four is played on Saturday night, it will bring in millions of dollars of revenue in the form of ticket sales, advertising and TV contracts. Yet the stars of the show, players like Shabazz Napier, Scotty Wilbekin, Aaron Harrison and Frank Kaminsky, receive none of that money. This is unfair to them, as without them, there would be no Final Four. But the revenue does not stop when the tournament ends, or even when
the players leave school. A search on Amazon reveals official highlight videos for NCAA Tournaments as far back as 1979. There are also numerous items dedicated to UConn’s miraculous run to the men’s basketball championship in 2011, including DVDs, t-shirts and hats. However, the stars of that team, like Kemba Walker, Shabazz Napier and Jeremy Lamb, receive none of the revenue from the sale of these items. If the NBA tried to pull a similar stunt, the players’ union would riot. Every time someone buys a Kemba Walker Bobcats jersey, he receives royalties from that sale, as does the players’ union. As a result, NBA stars are fairly compensated when their image is used for profit. Unfortunately, the NCAA fails to provide the same benefit. The Northwestern ruling is a good first step, and there are other court cases pending which could lead to fairer compensation. Most notably, former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon has filed an anti-trust lawsuit against the NCAA, attempting to repeal restrictions preventing student-athletes from profiting off of their own image. A judge approved the case for trial in February, and it will begin on June 9. No matter what happens, it will be a monumental ruling for college sports. The court should do the right thing, and rule that student-athletes have a right to profit off of their image.
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Tenn. religion bill discriminates against non-Christians InstantDaily music recommendation: Do yourself a favor and check out Caravan Palace on Spotify. I love when people walk by me and smile. Such a simple act of kindness that can turn any day around. “My life went downhill as soon as I couldn’t Wikipedia the answers to my homework anymore.” InstantDaily will be embarking upon an exhilarating road trip with exchange students to both Nashville and Dallas over the weekend. Follow our slow descent to basketball madness on Twitter @InstantDaily. “I don’t know why i’m following @ActiveFitness but the only squats I’ll be doing today are to the cheese drawer in the fridge.” Remember the days before you had an unlimited texting plan? When your parents would punish you by taking away texting? Confidence never goes out of style. Only 51 students can get the bus? If only Gampel didn’t just LOOK like a spaceship and we could all fly to Dallas. But for real... gonna be wild in there on Saturday, glad they’re opening it up for the semifinal.
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fter a 10-yearold was reprimanded for writing God down as the person she admired most, two Tennessee lawmakers took the initiative to create a legislation to protect her religious rights. The bill, entitled Religious Viewpoints Anti-Discrimination Act, was approved last Monday and is now awaiting Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam’s approval. If approved, the bill would expand the amount of By Aysha Mahmood r e l i g i o u s freedom a Staff Columnist student has in schools without punishment or discrimination. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, “a student could merely write ‘God’ on a chemistry test as the answer to a question asking where water comes from. A student could also stand in class and say their religion says that gay people are sinners and going to hell, and that speech would be legally protected.” I have always been a big believer in the First Amendment and allowing students the ability to speak their mind, but there is a thin line between religious freedom and imposing one’s own beliefs onto another. What
Tennessee lawmakers fail to see is that this type of religious freedom can lead to bullying and, because of the rise of suicides due to bullying, serious thought should be given to how this bill will affect those who believe differently than the majority. Telling someone that they’re “sinners” and going to hell because they’re gay or of a religion of any other minority resembles that of a hate crime. To be allowed this type of language to be used so freely and without second thought of how it will affect others makes me question what kind of people these young kids will turn into. What strikes me as odd is that this bill was made with the intent to protect a student’s right to religion, but that protection is already guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. The bill just seems redundant and confusing to those schools that want to comply with the federal laws, but also want to protect students in their schools.What makes this Tennessee law so extreme is that it actually requires local school boards to select student speakers and allow for them to express their beliefs in assemblies or classrooms. The way these student speakers are chosen is unclear, but I imagine it would be done out of bias and favor. Even if the
choosing was completely fair, there would still be students of different faith that would not be picked, forcing them to listen to religious messages or participate in their exercises. The bottom line is that a public school is not the right place for sermons about religion, especially when these sermons are taking place in classrooms. A public school is where all students should feel safe being who they are, no matter their background. With this bill enacted, children of minority religions or those of the LGBTQ community probably won’t feel very comfortable learning among their peers that have criticized their religion and belief system. It would be incredibly hard to feel accepted in a school where someone is constantly bullying you into believing what they believe in. Rather than promoting tolerance, Tennessee lawmakers have chosen a bill that strictly gives students the leeway to act as disrespectful to other students as they want and claim religion as their defense. The First Amendment right has always had preference in schools, as long as it doesn’t harm or interfere with the safety of other students and their ability to learn. School is about receiving an education and if some-
one wants to preach about their religious beliefs, they should join a church or attend a place where they can practice their faith. Ultimately, school, a place of learning, becomes what the ACLU coins as a “Sunday school.” Of course, I believe in exposing kids to other religions, beliefs and ideas, but I don’t believe in forcing them upon them. Students will have no choice in whether or not they want to hear these speeches because they will take place in classrooms and school assemblies. Unlike a college student who can just choose to walk away or not attend, a child cannot, and because these sermons are school sanctioned, parents have no way of knowing whether their students are being coerced into a certain religion. It’s important to note that similar laws were also passed in South Carolina, Mississippi and Texas, all states that are unsurprisingly in the South. If bills like these continue to be passed, more bullying will occur and more students will think infringing their beliefs on others is socially acceptable.
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Cummings, as she introduced the panel, noted that many people view “Legally Blonde” as a feel-good feminist film, where a young female overcomes stereotypes and succeeds. However, Cummings cautioned the audience about oversimplifying the issue. The show will be performed this spring at the CRT.
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Double standards, expectations of female fashion and sex appeal in the work place were the topics of conversation at a Connecticut Repertory Theater panel discussion Wednesday afternoon. The panel brought together professionals in the field of business, law and theater, as well as university employees to examine the expectations on women when it comes to dressing for a career. “Can women dress femininely and still be taken seriously?” moderator of the panel and assistant professor in the Dramatic Arts Department Lindsay Cummings said. The discussion, entitled “From Power Suits to Power Pink,” utilized the movie-turned-musical “Legally Blonde” as the springboard for discussion points. The CRT is performing the show this spring and Cummings said that, as the person responsible for community outreach and involvement, she felt that the
musical highlighted many issues women face in the workplace today. “In the musical version Elle Woods first tries to emulate the appearance of her Harvard colleagues. She wears a navy blue suit and she thinks about dying her hair brown. But, ultimately, she succeeds when she is true to herself,” Cummings said. Cummings, as she introduced the panel, noted that many people view “Legally Blonde” as a feel good feminist film, where a young female overcomes stereotypes and succeeds. However, Cummings cautioned the audience about oversimplifying the issue. “How good should we feel about this? Is it [the film] a celebration or rather a critique of women?” Cummings said. Cummings then addressed questions to the six person panel, comprised of Lucy Gilson, associate professor and director of Geon Auriemma Leadership conference with the School of Business; Susan Schmeiser, a law professor
at UConn School of Law; Nancy Bilmes, director of the Career Development Center; Mikala Francini, an English and Drama student and dramaturge for the production; and Courtney Hammond, an actress who is appearing as Elle Woods in UConn’s production. Gilson delineated the progression of professional dress for women over the past hundred years, noting how styles of dress have dramatically changed from extremely functional to more masculine, in order to fit more competitive work environments. She also discussed how the average woman spends 27 minutes on self-grooming before work. “That’s ten full days a year that lack productivity,” Gilson said, noting that the statistic has an inverse relationship with the amount women get paid. She also spoke to the fact that employers—men or women— judge women instantaneously on their attire and appearance. “What you wear, particularly as a woman, is the first impression you can give,” Gilson said.
This form of discrimination and sex-stereotyping, Schmeiser said, is difficult to legislate. Schmeiser reminded the audience of the case in Reno, Nevada where a woman sued the bar she worked at for stipulating that women would need to have styled hair and makeup done for every shift, while men had next to no appearance requirements. “The law, while it has lots of things to say on sexuality, has not intervened in this subject,” Schmeiser said. Bilsen brought up the opposite issues that some women have, which is juggling the expectation of looking “sexy,” while also looking professional. In many places of work, Bilsen said, women are chastised for showing cleavage or bare legs, while still being encouraged to wear makeup. She said that popular culture’s image of women in the workforce often has a negative effect on women’s identities in the workplace, and can make the decision to wear an outfit with or without personality challenging.
“These images of women in pop culture clash with the expectations of conservatism,” Cummings added. Hammond weighed in on the subject of appearance in the acting industry, a profession where appearance is often noted to be everything. “There is a constant juggling of how much of myself I put into the outfit? How much of my character do I put in?” Hammond said. In regards to the play, Francini said that the musical points out some obvious flaws in the way women are expected to dress. “There is a scene where Elle gets tricked into going to a law school party in a playboy bunny costume. At first it’s awful, but then she puts on a pair of glasses and says she’s Gloria Steinem from her manifesto “I Am a Playboy Bunny,” Francini said. “It’s funny to look at how when she is compared to an icon it’s okay, but when she’s just being herself, it’s not okay.”
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Disclosure is EDM for the ‘anti-EDM’ By Emily Herbst Staff Writer For as long as I can remember, my sensory reaction to EDM (electronic dance music) has always caused a “fight or flight” type deal: shutting it off at first hear or running far away from the venue in which it’s bumping – whether it be a bar, club, or friend’s house. The genre, first familiarized with my ears during my freshman year, didn’t just underwhelm me, it angered me–and offended all my standards of musical artistry. EDM, dubstep, trance, house–however anyone attempted to fancify it–was mindless, just the frat bro’s first choice for reckless raging. These repetitive, computer-abused instrumentals seemed so anti-melodious to me, like a vapid mess of digital over-process that seemed an exploitation of would-be music. Lyrics have taken a backseat or have been omitted from trance/EDM altogether. These observations remained stuck in my head, consequently causing a knee-jerk adverse reaction to any dance-y beat lasting more than two minutes—and losing some friends in the process. Until just two days ago, when my ears were graced with the gift of Disclosure, the EDM duo that sounds nothing like EDM. I heard “White Noise” (Feat. AlunaGeorge) and was head
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Until just two days ago, when my ears were graced with the gift of Disclosure, the EDM duo that sounds nothing like EDM. Self-identified as a melting pot of house, future garage, synth-pop, and electronic, bros Guy and Howard Lawrence are refurbishing the rave scene.
over heels. I’m late to the party but nevertheless, the two DJs–also brothers–might just have changed my life. Self-identified as a melting pot of house, future garage, synth-pop, and electronic, bros Guy and Howard Lawrence are refurbishing the rave scene. Their inspirations are perhaps a clue to their coolness; the late J Dilla, Daft Punk, James Blake, and other music masterminds comprise their list of influences. Devoid of the “blah” that seems to permeate its fellow DJs’ material, Disclosure provides an alternative for the EDMhater. It’s dance music with lyricism, collaborations and melodies that aren’t just a
looped beat playing for eons. The twosome’s chartcrashing single “Latch,” proven worthy of all kinds of music fans’ ears, says enough. The four-minute single, fresh off the EP, offers soaring, falsetto vocals atop a house-y beat; add in the pounding 808’s and it’s a match made in heaven. The point proven here is one that I had concluded could never be made in EDM: the marriage of digital beats with genuine melody and lyricism. Here, skeptics get the best of both worlds: the sounds with the substance. Take notes, Steve Aoki and others. “Settle’s” full of other gems, too. “You & Me” has
the grittier-voiced and seductive Eliza Dolittle on vocals, atop an instrumental drop that’s nothing but breathtaking. It’s no surprise that the album was nominated for best Dance/Electronica album at the 2014 Grammys. And it’s easy to recognize yet another huge thing that’s setting Disclosure apart: use of dynamics. One of the murderous aspects of EDM festivals like Ultra and E-Zoo, even events like Dayglow, is the repetition and lack of variety during a standard 12-minute track. In this case, the amount of repetition is just right— one facet of Disclosure’s masterfully skilled style. No boredom, just awe.
Ve r s a t i l i t y makes Disclosure intelligent—and effortlessly hip. Fit for the club, the gym, the living room, or walking around campus, no track is ever “annoying,” too long, or too simple—a time-tested symptom of musicality. To get a richer taste of Disclosure’s sound, check out the Pitchfork Music Festival Paris clip on YouTube to hear their full, live set. Also: scope some of the highlights off “Settle:” “White Noise” (Feat. AlunaGeorge), “F For You” and “Voices” (Feat. Sasha Keable). The group will appear at both Coachella and Governor’s Ball Music Festival this summer.
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With the relatively recent opening of the Haru Aki Café in Storrs Center, I thought I’d talk about sushi, one of my favorite foods, in today’s column. Sushi can be intimidating to someone unfamiliar with it. I’ll admit I was very squeamish about trying sushi for a long time, finding the idea of eating raw fish to be mildly disgusting and possibly unsafe. One day I finally took the plunge, and I’ve never regretted it. Sushi is a Japanese food consisting of cooked vinegared rice combined with other ingredients like seafood, vegetables and sometimes even tropical fruit, all wrapped up in a dried seaweed wrap. Sushi is most often prepared using raw fish, but some sushi is completely cooked. Raw fish sliced and served without rice is called sashimi. Sushi is also often served with shredded ginger, soy sauce and wasabi. The traditional ingredients of Japanese sushi, raw fish and rice, are naturally low in fat, high in protein, carbohydrates (the rice only), vitamins and minerals, as are ginger (gari) and the black seaweed wrappers (nori). Other vegetables wrapped within the sushi of course also offer various beneficial vitamins and minerals, and many of the seafood ingredients also contain omega-3 fatty acids. I personally prefer sushi over sashimi because I like the texture of the rice, my favorites being spicy tuna and unagi, which is (cooked) eel sushi. I find sushi to be quite a refreshing food, and unlike some cuisines that are heavy in their use of starch, dairy and fat, sushi and sashimi don’t leave you feeling bloated or gassy after a meal. Moreover, the portions are always within healthy limits; I have never been served a plate of sushi and thought it would be a difficult task to clean my plate. Maybe you’re still on the fence about trying sushi. Maybe traditional sushi isn’t for you. Never fear, like many foods, there are forms of sushi that have been crafted to suit Western tastes. Obviously, any type of sushi that has an English word in its name (e.g. California roll, rainbow roll, spider roll, etc.) is not of Japanese origin. These types of sushi often (but not always) don’t actually contain any raw seafood, often substituting imitation crab, smoked or grilled salmon and actual crab for the orthodox raw fish. The Haru Aki Café in Storrs Center is a good place to go for sushi, whether you’re looking to try something new or if you’ve already found your love for it. It’s cozy and doesn’t offer a huge selection, but I actually see that as a benefit, as it keeps you from feeling overwhelmed. I’ve personally tried their spicy tuna, spicy salmon and unagi, which I found to be as good as any sushi I’ve ever had. Moreover, the restaurant has many “Asian” drinks that are difficult to find outside of an Asian supermarket. All in all, sushi is a healthy food that’s fantastic if you don’t feel like stuffing yourself or if you’re looking to eat a little healthier. Give it a shot – you won’t regret it.
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Festivals By Kathleen McWilliams Senior Staff Writer
It was the week of the music festivals. Or maybe it has been the month of music festivals, with SXSW wrapping up in mid-March, and major lineups being released in the past few weeks. This week, The Governor’s Ball music festival released their headliners, OUTKAST, The Strokes, Phoenix and Vampire Weekend, and ticket prices were a pretty penny. Now it’s totally worth forking over $300 to see these groups, but I always remember that you’re paying to be at a famous music festival and this fact is a major part of the price. Festivals like Bonaroo, Coachella and Lollapalooza gather huge crowds to see their amazing line-ups, but packing up and heading to California or Chicago is pricey for a college student. Travelling costs alone can be more expensive than tickets, and putting food and lodging expenses into the equation, going to a huge festival can be bank breaker, even if you do camp out. Lucky for broke college students such as myself, Photo courtesy of loveispop.com there are a smattering of “Head or Heart,” Perri’s second studio album, attempts to branch out from her target audience with songs that sound more lighthearted. As the title suggests, a majority of the songs in “Head smaller and equally fantasor Heart” deal with Perri’s attempt to balance thought and emotion, meaning that even the more maudlin songs have a greater sense of nuance than any song in “Lovestrong” ever achieved. tic festivals that are affordable. I know what you’re Unfortunately, “Be My times before. The musical tional piece that offers up a thinking–these By Jingyuan Fu festivals Forever” seems to be as far style of the song is interest- neat metaphor for love trou- don’t have major headliners– Campus Correspondent as Perri is willing to go in ing in that it combines the bles. However, coming from Christina Perri emerged the way of deviating from her intimate atmosphere typical a songwriter who had previ- but they do. Firefly Festival, in Dover, Delaware, is hostonto the musical scene in previous style. of Perri with ously used the visceral image ing OUTKAST, the Foo 2010 with the emotional bal- B e g i n n i n g a highly ener- of a literal heart collector Fighters, Imagine Dragons, lad “Jar of Hearts,” which with the song getic chorus on this very same topic, it is Beck and Jack Johnson, on used the metaphor of an “Human”—the that is decid- nothing special. In the end, top of appearances by The Head or Heart ex-lover collecting a series album’s lead edly unlike the “Head or Heart” may not Lumineers, Broken Bells, Christina Perri of hearts to evoke viscer- single, which chorus of “Jar be the complete reversal that Young The Giant, Tegan and 4/1/14 al responses from listeners has already of Hearts,” but some may hope for, but it is Sara and dozens more taleverywhere. This initial suc- achieved 13 tracks a the lyrics are nevertheless earnest enough ented artists. For only $300 cess led to a record deal and degree of suclargely unre- to make an enjoyable listen- you can get a four day pass her second great hit, the simi- c e s s — t h e markable. ing experience. to the festival and camp out larly emotional “A Thousand music returns The rest of on the sight for next to noth/10 Years,” which was part of the t o stanthe songs in Jingyuan.Fu@UConn.edu soundtrack of “The Twilight dard » MUSIC, page 7 form. “Head or Heart” Saga: Breaking Dawn.” “ H u m a n ” are piano-based These two hits, in conjunc- o ff e r s a love songs that tion with her first studio dream-like and emotionally are pleasant enough but lack album—“Lovestrong”—has heavy look on an unhealthy the excitement in the album’s given the singer-songwriter relationship, a subject that front half. “Butterfly” stands quite the reputation for musi- Perri’s written about many out as a particularly emocal melodrama. “Head or Heart,” Perri’s second studio album, attempts to branch out from her target audience with songs that sound more lighthearted. As the title suggests, We’re not just an Infirmary! a majority of the songs in We provide on-campus care and services that are tailored “Head or Heart” deal with to the unique and diverse needs of college students. Perri’s attempt to balance thought and emotion, mean• Primary Care • Allergy Injections ing that even the more maud• Women’s Health • Immunizations lin songs have a greater sense • Mental Health • Travel Clinic of nuance than any song in • 24/7 Advice Nurse • Pharmacy “Lovestrong” ever achieved. • Walk-in Care • Laboratory Perri sounds more confident • Overnight Care • X-ray in her performance ability as SEE A FULL LISTING OF OUR SERVICES AT SHS.UCONN.EDU well, managing to bridge the gap between a more laid back 234 GLENBROOK RD (NEXT TO CHEM BLDG) * 860 486-4700 folk style and her traditional pop sound. The album begins with the song “Trust,” which eases the listener into the album with lyrics and music that sound very much like what people expect from Perri. The very next song “Burning Gold,” however, is a rapid departure from those expectations— with its uplifting and empowering lyrics, heavy percussion, and dance music influences, it sounds more like something out of “Florence and the Machine”’s second album than a song by Perri. The album then turns toward something more lighthearted; “Be My Forever,” a lighthearted duet with indie darling Ed Sheeran, has a bouncy rhythm to it and is more playful than anything else Perri has ever performed, bringing to mind Ingrid Michaelson’s similar duet “You and I.”
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Chiodos show talent ‘Suadade’ is acid jazz Gomez tresspasser sentenced to 45 days
They do plenty of things in common time, but it is not uncharacteristic of the band to venture into 6/8 If you ever wonder what it means and other even weirder time signato be a post-hardcore band, give a tures. Derrick Frost, who returned listen to Chiodos, specifically their to the band in 2012, along with new record “Devil.” Post-hardcore Owens, lays an incredible foundais such a strange name, and really tion for each musician to build off of. doesn’t tell the listener much. The strength in their theory stems It somehow implies that hardcore music has ended, when, first of all, from each member. Bradley Bell, that is far from true, and secondly, keyboard and vocals, supplies the melodies, complemented by what would it even mean if it had? The important thing is to not get Thomas Erak on guitar. Erak is actually new to the band, hung up on the words, but more so the musicians they encompass. this is his first album with Chiodos, Chiodos, one of the most popu- but he certainly makes himself lar post-hardcore bands to date, is heard. Though, he may be new to packed with talented musicians. the band, Erak is an accomplished Don’t let the word “hardcore” scare guitarist in his own right. You may you, it isn’t the super-heavy scream recognize his name from the band The Fall of Troy. that might come to mind. The music Erak created in Typically, Chiodos have a bit of screaming, but it’s toward the higher The Fall of Troy was remarkable end of the spectrum and is comple- because not only was he playing mented by front man vocalist Craig complex guitar parts, but also doing Owens’ otherwise incredibly pleas- vocals, and doing it at the same time. Watching some of his live ant voice. Clean vocals are certainly his videos is one of the more impressive specialty, and the clean sections out- things I’ve seen in a long time. “I feel like this is the first band number any screams by far. Most of the time, the screams come after I’ve ever been in,” Erak said, talking about the some sort of buildalbum and the up and are stylistinew band formacally appropriate. Devil tion. “Because Owens is still on The Fall of Troy his lyric game too. Chiodos was my band and “If I can write 4/1/14 I mean that like about all these dark 13 tracks here, everyone has thing that I’m going so much input.” through with life No doubt seeing and have thousands Chiodos live with of strangers sing/10 the formation of ing them back to new and returning me, like they know members will be exactly where I’m coming from, it really cements these a show to remember. Sometimes feelings and helps me move for- though, I feel that their studio albums, including “Devil,” can be ward,” Owens said. This has been a kind of staple so elaborate that they are difficult to in the Chiodos discography, and reproduce live. Each track is so elaborate in terms “Devil” is no exception. Owens has one of the most exceptional voices of harmony and ornamentation that in music today, and he lets you there is no way they could create it know it on every track. Try to sing all live with just the six members. Regardless, the new album, along, I dare you. Owens isn’t the only talented one “Devil,” is a well written, well in the band though. He is surround- produced album that deserves your ed by talented musicians and, in this ears. way, I consider them a musician’s Matthew.Gantos@UConn.edu band.
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longing, are ones that can be translated from any language and found in between the notes of the Thievery Corporation came music. “Suadade,” pronounced by out with their 8th studio album on the April 1, titled “Suadade,” Brazilians as “sow-DAH-djee,” carrying tones of longing and is generally associated with melancholy and longing but melancholy. The description given to Thievery Corporation defines it Thievery Corporation on allmu- as “a longing for something or sic.com reads as follows: “The someone that is lost, a contented acid jazz veterans up the organic melancholy, or, simply, the prescontent of their output with an ence of absence.” It is an idea album of Brazilian–and bossa and feeling that is so prevanova–flavored songs.” Being lent and a reality to everyone. a huge fan of Brazilian bossa Theivery Corporation breaks nova masters Stan Getz and Joao through the cliches of elevator Gilberto, the description was and beach music by providing a enough to lure me in. If it seems setting and space for sensitivity a little perplexing to you, no and sensuality. The song after which the album worries–it confused me too. What is acid jazz? I had to is named stole my heart. No viodo some research and found out lins are in “Suadade.” Instead, that acid jazz is also known as the melody focuses entirely on club jazz, which combines ele- a lead guitar following a simple ments of jazz, soul, funk, disco pattern of rhythm. It is backed and hip-hop. Bonobo, Nujabes, up by quiet drums, sounds imiand A Tribe Called Quest are tating water droplets, and the other groups that fall under this steady humming of guitar strumming. Even without words and category. A background of violins fill the just above two minutes long, the air of the first song off the album, song harnesses great melancholy in a beautiful way. “Decollage.” The song stood It is soon out because of accompanied the lack of lyrSuadade with a soft ics. Compared to female voice Thievery Corporation other bossa nova of Lou Lou 4/1/14 songs with vocalGhelichkhani 13 tracks ists, the ones feasinging in tured on the album French. All of were mediocre. All the vocalists of the singers had featured on /10 melodic and sooththe album are ing voices to listen female. to, but the music The second itself took centersong of the album took off with stage in each song. The familiar upbeat Spanish guitar and drums and more female vocals, this sway to Brazilian bossa nova time from Karina Zeviani, in songs are ever so present in each song, but took off particularly in Spanish and at a lower tone. “Firelight” is the first song this one. The guitar notes layed on the album that has English over the music to add a specific words, that read something along storyline. It may be different to the lines of “and then farewell each listener, so I suggest finding my love, the train is gone, deep out for yourself what they may be. Regardless, the music flows fog remains.” Though the album features straight to the heart and soul, songs in different languages, easing and aching altogether. Songs to listen to: “Suadade,” including Italian and Portuguese, it aims to serve a global essence “Sola in Citta” that can unify. The emotions the music evokes, of wistfulness and
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ing. Additionally, travel to Delaware is cheap if you drive. Obviously, Firefly isn’t super cheap, but if you want to head to a festival or get away for an inexpensive vacation, its prices are pretty reasonable. For $175 you can buy yourself a weekend in Boston watching Jack Johnson, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeroes, Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse and The Decemberists light up the night. Boston Calling music festival has one of the best lineups I’ve seen all year and its prices can’t be beat. If you want to catch one day at a time, you can buy day passes for $50, which is a steal. To see any of these artists live independently, you’d be paying at least $150 a ticket. Bastille, Jenny Lewis and Magic Man will also be playing this festival, alongside other groups such as The Head And The Heart and Phosphorescent. Their lineup can’t be beat with this combination of festival veterans and new voices and its location in City Hall Plaza is super convenient for commuters. Gathering of the Vibes is a small local Connecticut festival that despite its limited lineup has a few big headliners coming to the 203. Their main headliner this year is Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero, but Slightly Stoopid, John Fogerty, Ziggy Marley and Umphrey’s McGee will also take the stage in Bridgeport. Tickets are $235 all-inclusive and a great deal if groove-jam music is your scene.
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Ben Roy, Danny Carr, and Kevin Whitton perform as part of the band “The Stillroads,� at the WHUS Battle of the Bands in the Student Union Ballroom on Wednesday.
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Today's Birthday (04/03/14). Life seems especially sweet this year. Both solar and lunar eclipses launch your partnership (4/15) and prosperity (4/29) to new levels this month. Barriers resolve. Your creativity thrives. Beautify your home and throw parties this spring. Summer fun leads to autumn romance. You're clear about what's important. Savor love with your dearest ones. Soak it in. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
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Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 7 -- There's plenty to do close to home. Solve a domestic puzzle. Re-affirm a commitment to a partnership or project. Hold onto what you have. Present practical data, and talk it over. Listening is more powerful than speaking. Respect others and it returns to you.
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Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Apply discipline to your communications for the next few days. Get your message out. Test it on your friends first, and use their feedback for modifications. Money's coming in, and easily goes back out. Don't fund a fantasy. Spend on practical necessities. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 6 -- You're in the spotlight today and tomorrow. Use your power responsibly. Discuss financial implications, and negotiate a win-win. Hold out for what's right. Friends contribute their expertise and experience. Learn something new. A hunch could get profitable. Accept the applause with a bow. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Today and tomorrow favor contemplation, study and quiet productivity. Remain obsessed with details. Present or collect expert testimony. Listen to partners, and take notes. Your assessment nails it. Prepare documents. Reassurance arrives from far away. Ask for more and get it. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Study the situation. Do the homework you've been avoiding. Let go of obligations that you can delegate. How much control do you really need? Good news presents new options. Talk it over with the related parties. Get friends involved. Follow a family tradition. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 5 -- Make plans for major changes at home. Today and tomorrow are good for testing ideas. Gather feedback, and take notes. Talk it over with the ones affected. Use your own good judgment. Avoid stepping on toes, or it could get awkward. Keep a wide view. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Things fall into place today and tomorrow. An old dream could be newly possible. Plan an adventure. Study options and strategies. Travel conditions improve. Let your partner do the talking, despite your charm. Notice any barriers or limitations. Think about the long haul. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- The next few days favor financial planning. The more care you take with details, the better you look. Find ways to save. Collaborate and share resources with a partner. Provide great service, and earn respect. Opposites attract. Stay true to your heart. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Review instructions, confirm reservations, and listen to suggestions. You and a partner can stir things up today and tomorrow. It could even get romantic. Stay flexible with changes or temporary confusion. Delegate or reschedule if needed. Get an expert opinion. Share responsibilities. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 6 -- It gets busy today and tomorrow. A new project demands attention. Work more and increase profits. It may require compromise. Postpone a trip, and meet virtually rather than in person. Search for practical data, and share it. Record thoughts and feelings in your journal. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 6 -- New assignments keep coming in. You're motivated by the money. Keep your head down and focus. Get your friends involved. Make more time for fun today and tomorrow. Play with family and friends, and practical solutions arise in the process. Express your love. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Today and tomorrow are good for making changes at home. Invest in efficiency. Clean up a mess. Get partners involved, and test new structures. Make material improvements. Challenge authority to get to the truth. Stick to your principles. Have your home reflect your passions.
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Final Four preview: Florida over everything By Mike McCurry NCAAB Columnist
This Saturday at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas was, according to most premonitions, supposed to feature Florida, Michigan State, Arizona and Louisville. The Gators held true to their end of the bargain, while MSU, Zona and Louisville all bowed out last weekend. You shouldn’t be asking yourself “What went wrong?” with those goliaths. Rather, the correct inquiry is “What went right?” with Connecticut, Wisconsin and Kentucky. My point is this: Forgive Keith Appling, who was never close to the player he was earlier in the year thanks to a wrist injury. Go easy on
Nick Johnson, even though he may still be dribbling at this moment in search of that game-winning shot. Let Russ Smith live—his improved maturity has become as impressive as his ball-handling (see his postgame quotes if you don’t believe me). Restrain yourself from hating on these guys and simultaneously begin to embrace March’s real stars: UConn’s Shabazz Napier, who has hit 14 threes, 25-27 free throws and an unquantifiable number of big shots through four NCAA Tournament games thus far; Frank Kaminsky, Wisconsin’s “stretch-five” center who won West Regional Most Outstanding Player in a mini-bracket stacked with Johnson, Doug McDermott and Xavier Thames; and Kentucky’s Aaron Harrison, who hit all four of
his three-pointers in the final nine minutes of UK’s Elite 8 win over Michigan, including the game-winner with three seconds remaining. One teams stands above the other three, however. While I think Kentucky has a legitimate shot to cut down the nets due to their immense talent, Florida is above and away the heavy favorite this weekend. It’s pretty easy to make a case for Florida, which is 30-2 on the season and has hardly been tested in the Big Dance yet. The Gators’ last loss came to UConn on Dec. 2nd, when Lorde’s “Royals” was the top song on the charts. In the setback to the Huskies, Florida was without dynamic backup point guard Kasey Hill to an ankle injury, and do-it-all starting point guard
Scottie Wilbekin left with around three minutes left due to a gimpy ankle himself. UF, which led by 2 upon Wilbekin’s departure, still would have won if it wasn’t for Napier’s nightly magic, which in that game entailed six points in the final 34 seconds (including an implausible buzzer-beater that’s arguably the shot of the year). Florida’s only other loss was at Wisconsin in November, in an affair that Wilbekin and super sixthman Dorian Finney-Smith did not partake in. Put simply, the Gators have not lost with the roster they have now and don’t plan on doing so. Why is everyone so high on this Billy Donavan-coached squad? For one, Florida starts four seniors and a sophomore, and those seniors have
been to four straight Elite 8’s. Also, much like the back-to-back national champion Gators in 2006 and 2007, they’re so balanced. Wilbekin, Patric Young, Casey Prather and Michael Frazier II, Florida’s four go-to guys on offense, have all taken between 303 and 340 shots this season. Wilbekin is an elite decision maker, and Hill may be the best passer on the team despite coming off the bench. Florida’s frontcourt is extremely efficient on offense, particularly Prather (60 percent FG) and Young (54 percent FG). As far as weaknesses go, Florida can really stretch the floor with just two outside shooters: Frazier II and Wilbekin. Both can be deadly, though, as exemplified by Frazier II’s 11 made trifectas against South
Carolina on March 4th. The Gators close out games (they’re 4th in the country with a +6.8 average second half margin), rebound an outstanding 34 percent of their missed shots on offense, and truly make opponents work to get a quality look on offense—Florida is 2nd nationally in fewest points allowed per game (57.6 PPG). Once again, you can’t count out two more heroic performances from Napier or Kaminsky. But, chances are it’s going to be an SEC school that dethrones Louisville as king of the college hoops landscape. And, if I had to bet on it, there’s going to be a lot of Gator chomps Monday night around 11 p.m. Eastern time.
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Men's tennis set to host Bryant Bulldogs Brancato: History By Eugene Joh Campus Correspondent The UConn men’s tennis team faces Bryant University Wednesday, as they host the Bulldogs at the UConn tennis courts at 3:30 p.m. The meet will be contested in a modified format, with nine singles matches and four doubles matches being contested instead of the standard six and three format. The Huskies look to rebound from a 1-5 defeat to Temple University this past Saturday, which snapped a three-meet win streak. The sole point in that match came in the doubles matches, which
UConn lead 2-1. “We need to continue the momentum in doubles, because we were very close, had a lot of close sets (against Temple),” UConn head coach Michael Louis said. Bryant (10-10) is also coming off of a loss, getting swept by No. 68 Yale 7-0 this past Sunday. The Bulldogs have been less consistent in recent meets, winning only one of the last six. The Huskies, after a 3-0 run during Spring Break, have been even at 3-3 in the last six. “We’re trying to take it each match at a time, it’s a long season,” Louis said. “We’re not thinking ahead to the season yet, we’re just trying to win our
next match,” he said. UConn has five matches coming up in the next 10 days, closing out the season with a busy schedule. The more seasoned players on the team, however, are used to the grind of a season that begins in the fall and play through to the spring, Louis said. The first step to finishing strongly will be to get themselves closer to a winning season by beating Bryant. “I don’t think there’s any mental fatigue, or anything like that. We want to finish playing well and doing the right things,” Louis said.
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Women's tennis trying to bounce back against Rutgers By Eugene Joh Campus Correspondent The UConn women’s tennis team looks to rebound from a 3-4 loss to Temple this Sunday, as they take on American Athletic Conference rivals Rutgers University at the UConn tennis courts at 2 p.m. on Thursday. The loss to Temple was the Huskies’ second consecutive meet decided by just one point, as the Huskies rallied to beat Seton Hall 4-3 last Friday. With the loss, the Huskies dropped to a 5-10 mark in head-tohead dual meets. In conference play, UConn has dropped matches to Cincinnati, Houston and Temple for a 0-3 record. Rutgers (11-4) also faced Temple recently,
beating them last Friday 6-1 at home. The win came in the middle of a three-meet win streak, which also included victories over Tulane and Fordham University. Over three conference meets contested this season, the Scarlet Knights currently stand at 2-1. UConn sophomore Srna Stosljevic looks to continue her run of good form during the last part of the season. Stosljevic, UConn’s No. 1 singles and doubles player, has won five of her last six singles matches coming into Thursday’s meet. UConn freshman Emma Alderman also comes into the meet in good form, on the heels of a double victory against Temple. In that matchup, Alderman won her No. 2 singles match, as well as her No. 2 doubles match teaming up with
junior Maxene Weinberg. Despite a 5-10 record, the Huskies have been playing better in recent meets than in the beginning stages of the spring season. After dropping five meets in a row in the month of February and into the beginning of March, UConn has gone 4-4 in their last eight. The Huskies look to taste victory in AAC for the first time, and derail a Scarlet Knights team that has won eight of their last nine meets. It will also be their last opportunity of the regular season to get a conference win, as UConn’s remaining three matches will all be contested against non-conference opponents.
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The same goes for when Mariano Rivera retired last season. I don’t think there was a dry eye for any baseball fan when Rivera embraced Andy Pettitte on the pitchers mound. That right there is why I love sports. Baseball’s greatest closer was leaving and history was made with Mariano Rivera. He had his own theme song when he came out on the field and Yankees fans expected his famous cut fastball to bring the Bronx Bombers a win, yet his career was ending. Baseball would never be the same. Although the time came that Mo would no longer be in pinstripes, his performances would be remembered forever. This weekend, UConn will embark on the same history making that Manning, Rivera and the Red Sox have made. After both basketball teams made it to the Final Four, it has been the
only thing on our minds. In the tournament games for both teams, fans have not only felt the anguish when UConn was down, but we also experienced the pride when UConn was up. Every time both the teams scored, you could hear eruptions of cheers and chants from every corner of campus. I love that. We have hope and so much pride and we are ready to celebrate with these two teams this weekend. No matter the outcome we came together as one, which is what sports is all about. I love covering sports because every game is truly a moment of history. It impacts people in so many different ways. A single play or move could be legendary, a player could change the way a sport is played and a sport can create a movement. To be a part of that history is amazing. Get excited UConn because here we come.
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Pa. Supreme Court refuses to hear Sandusky appeal HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The state's highest court on Wednesday said it would not review Jerry Sandusky's child molestation conviction. But other legal avenues remain open to the former Penn State assistant football coach. Sandusky had asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to take up his 45-count conviction, arguing that his lawyers were rushed to trial in 2012 and that prosecutors improperly made reference to his decision not to testify. He also said the trial judge should have issued a jury instruction about how long it took his alleged victims to report the abuse and that jurors should not have been told to weigh evidence of his good character against all other evidence. Sandusky defense attorney Norris Gelman said he was disappointed by the court's decision, which was issued in the form of a one-sentence order. Sandusky can file a new appeal. "I'm sure he will," Gelman said. Attorney General Kathleen Kane, whose office prosecuted Sandusky, issued a statement saying she was
pleased with the decision. "Protecting Pennsylvania's children is one of my top priorities, and I remain committed to seeking justice for all victims of sexual abuse," Kane said. The prosecutor's office argued that Sandusky did not provide sufficient basis for the Supreme Court to take up the matter and that decisions made by the trial judge did not violate his rights. Michael Boni, a lawyer who represents Aaron Fisher and other Sandusky victims, said the Supreme Court made the right call. "Hopefully this will, once and for all, put to bed any lingering hopes that Jerry will have his sentence reversed, his convictions reversed," Boni said. "It's a happy day for the victims." Sandusky, 70, is serving a 30- to 60-year prison sentence for sexual abuse of 10 boys. His wife, Dottie, said in an emailed statement: "All I have to say is Jerry is an innocent man in prison from crimes he did not commit and I hope that the legal system will eventually
rectify this injustice." Gelman said Sandusky can file a new appeal under the state's Post Conviction Relief Act. That appeal could address any newly discovered evidence as well as any claims that Sandusky's lawyers were not effective, Gelman said. Sandusky also could eventually take his case to federal court. Eight of his victims testified at trial, describing a range of abuse from grooming and fondling to oral and anal sex, including attacks in the basement of Sandusky's home outside State College. Another witness, a graduate assistant for the team who had been a quarterback for the Nittany Lions, testified he saw Sandusky having sexual contact with a boy inside a team shower late on a Friday night. Sandusky did not testify on his own behalf but has maintained his innocence. His lawyer has said the victims' testimony was motivated by a desire to cash in. Penn State announced last year it was paying $59.7 million to 26 people who had raised claims of abuse
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In this Jan. 10, 2013 file photo, former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, center, leaves the Centre County Courthouse after attending a post-sentence motion hearing in Bellefonte, Pa.
at Sandusky's hands. His defense lawyers repeatedly sought delays before trial, saying they were swamped by an enormous amount of material from prosecutors and needed more time to examine the background of
his accusers. During a post-sentencing hearing, however, defense attorney Joe Amendola acknowledged that he had not discovered anything afterward that would have changed his trial strategy.
Men's track starts busy weekend Softball falls to Boston University
By Matt Kren Campus Correspondent The UConn men’s track and field team will compete in the UConn Decathlon on Thursday and Friday in Storrs, the Larry Ellis Meet in Princeton, New Jersey on Friday and the Dog Fight on Saturday in Albany, New York. With a busy schedule this week, the Huskies have a chance to gain momentum ahead of next month’s outdoor championships. The UConn Decathlon is an event where then junior Jesse Chapman finished second overall last year, placing in the top three in seven out of ten events, accumulating a score of 6,969 points overall. He finished 103 points ahead of then senior Sam Smith, who finished in third place, and ahead of then senior Ben Waruch and junior Sean Walsh, who finished sixth and seventh, respectively. The decathlon is a ten meet event that consists of both track and field events where the winner is determined by the combined performance in all the events. The events at a men’s decathlon are, in order: the 100 meter run, long jump, shot put, high jump and 400 meter run on day one, along with 110 meter hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw and 1500
meter run on day two. Last year, the Huskies did not compete in the Larry Ellis Meet, but they did compete in 2012, where the Huskies had eight topfive finishes, counting a first place finish in the 4x100 meter relay. After winning the Dog Fight in 2013, an annual event against the Albany Great Danes, the Huskies will look to extend their record in this event to 4-1. UConn won their second consecutive meet against Albany last year after strong performances by then sophomore Brian Eilers, freshman Adam Boucher and then senior captain Jake Waruch who finished first, second and third, respectively, in the javelin throw. Other first place finishes were turned in by then senior Josh Faboyede in the hammer throw, sophomore Amanze Williams in the long jump, and now senior captain Eric Masington in the discus throw and in the shot put. After nine first-place finishes in the UConn Spring Invite last weekend against the University of Rhode Island in Storrs, the Huskies will look to once again use the home field advantage to win another meet. The decathlon starts at 2 p.m. and will be at the Sherman Family Sports Complex, continuing on day two at 12 p.m.
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By Kyle Constable Staff Writer A pair of crucial wins against Memphis this weekend at home seemed to indicate the UConn softball team (7-21) was finally getting its season back on track. However, Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to Boston University (16-12) has shown that the Huskies’ struggles are not over yet. Inclement weather initially postponed UConn’s match-up with the Terriers, which was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, but the Huskies hoped to keep their momentum going, even if they had to wait another day. Despite a couple of hiccups along the way, UConn appeared to be doing just that through the first five innings. Junior pitcher Lauren Duggan was on the mound for the Huskies, and she kept the first five innings scoreless in spite of giving up five hits while her teammates gave up two errors. UConn let Boston University load the bases in the first, second and fourth innings, but did not let them score. Senior Maddy Schiappa accounted for the Huskies’ only run of the game. She initially reached base on an error in the top of the fourth, and a sacrifice bunt from junior Emily O’Donnell advanced her into scoring position. Senior Audrey Grinnell hit a
single into centerfield, putting runners on the corners. Sophomore Alyson Ambler came to the plate and hit a single to second base, scoring Schiappa and giving UConn a 1-0 lead. But as in several other games already this season, it was the sixth inning that cost them the game. The Terriers’ tying run reached first base on an error committed by sophomore shortstop Lexi Gifford. Duggan struck out out the next batter she faced, but gave up four consecutive singles, driving in three Boston University runs. UConn tried to rally back in the top of the seventh, but three straight outs ended the inning quickly for the Terriers. Duggan finished the day having given up nine hits and three earned runs, falling to 5-11 on the season with a 3.78 ERA. The Huskies now face a quick turnaround as they return to the Nutmeg State for a game against in-state rival Quinnipiac in Hamden, Conn. today, which was initially postponed from last week due to inclement weather. UConn will take the field at 3:30 p.m.
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“Do you mind if I take another one, with my own?” - Boston’s David Ortiz on what he said to President Barack Obama to get a selfie at the White House Tuesday
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April 6 NCAA Final Four North Carolina/Stanford TBA
Golf April 12 and 13 Rutherford Collegiate All Day
Lacrosse (6-4) April 5 Rutgers 7 p.m.
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April 8 UMass 5 p.m.
April 9 April 10 Providence Providence 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
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PSG’s Thiago Silva gestures during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between PSG and Chelsea, at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, April 2, 2014.
Today UConn Decathalon 2 p.m.
NBA Eastern Conference Western Conference proves NBA needs system overhaul power rankings
Women’s Track and Field
By Spencer Mayfield NBA Columnist
April 5 UConn Invitational All day
What's On TV NHL: Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 7:30 p.m., NESN The Bruins, who have won nine straight road games, will be looking to continue their hunt for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference when they visit Philadelphia Thursday. Meanwhile, the Flyers are looking to protect their position as the No. 3 team in the Metropolitan divison. They are currently four points ahead of Columbus, the team nearest them. AP
NBA: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30 p.m., TNT DALLAS (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks have seven games to avoid landing in the lottery for a second year in a row after 12 straight seasons in the playoffs. It’s almost like a postseason series for the franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game since taking the title in 2011. Except the first four games are on the road. And the Mavericks likely will have to win more than four to make sure they advance.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards are in the playoffs for the first time since 2008, clinching an Eastern Conference berth Wednesday night with a 118-92 win over the Boston Celtics. Marcin Gortat scored 22 points to lead the Wizards, who gathered for a celebratory huddle at midcourt after the final whistle. John Wall, the 2010 No. 1 overall draft pick playing the first meaningful late-season games of his career, added 13 points and 10 assists. The Wizards’ playoff position had been relatively secure for several weeks in the weakened East, but the formality of seeing the magic number reach zero was a milestone worth noting for a franchise whose win totals since their last postseason appearance have been 19, 26, 23, 20 and 29 — never finishing better than 24 games below .500. Washington sits in sixth place in the conference. Jared Sullinger had 25 points, and Rajon Rondo had 13 to lead the Celtics, who have lost six in a row and 11 of 12 — and also 11 straight on the road. They never led the Wizards, trailed 19-4 after barely more than five minutes and allowed Washington to shoot 61 percent in the first half. They shot 4 for 18 with six turnovers in the third quarter and 3 for 24 from 3-point range for the game. Gortat went 10 for 13 from the field, and Bradley Beal 7 for 8 to finish with 19 points. The Wizards shot 62.5 percent — their highest game percentage in 13 years — and all five starters scored in double figures, rendering superfluous the customary off-the-bench burst from coach Randy Wittman’s “AARP group” of Al Harrington, Andre Miller and Drew Gooden. The Wizards’ last playoff appearance ended a streak of four in a row with coach Eddie Jordan and franchise point guard Gilbert Arenas. More was expected, but Arenas brought guns into the locker room and became a felon, precipitating a stunning decline for himself and the franchise. Team president Ernie Grunfeld got rid of Jordan and went through two more coaches before settling on Wittman, whose career record is 141 games below .500. Grunfeld misfired on draft picks and other signings, but the Wizards’ miserable records allowed him to land two cornerstones: Wall and 2012 No. 3 overall pick Beal. Gortat, Nene, Trevor Ariza and the AARP trio have added the right veteran mix this season to keep the team hovering around .500. All of it happened not a moment too soon: Both Grunfeld and Wittman are in the last year of their contracts and were operating under a playoffs-or-else mandate from owner Ted Leonsis.
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With the NBA season in its final playoff push, it is time to look at the power rankings in the Eastern Conference. This is a ranking of the teams that are capable of winning at least one playoff series this year. Indiana- Although Miami has claimed the top seed, I still have the Pacers as the best team in the conference. Their win over the Heat last Thursday spoke volumes and has helped to set the stage for when these two titans meet in the Conference Finals. Indiana is leading the season series 2-1 off the strength of their stifling defense. They also have a player in Lance Stephenson who can take a page out of Jason Terry’s book and get under Miami’s skin, as long as he can avoid another ejection. Roy Hibbert will also always be a matchup problem for opponents. Miami- This team is still head and shoulders above every other team in the conference, but they sometimes struggle to find their identity. With Dwyane Wade in and out of the lineup they sometimes lack continuity. However, I have confidence that they will be able to get their rotation together by the end of the month. Miami’s one area of weakness is their lack of a post presence. Miami attempts to adjust its style by playing Greg Oden and Rashard Lewis against the Pacers, but their offense seems out of sync at points. If Miami can find a lineup to match up with Indiana’s size, they will be able to once again
handle them in a tough seven game series. Brooklyn- The Nets are quietly one of the hottest teams in the league, clawing their way up the standings into a battle for the third seed. Brooklyn has won 14 straight home games and have a veteran team that can put up a fight in a playoff series due to their experience. First year coach Jason Kidd has turned around a team of savvy veterans, while Brook Lopez is once again having a solid year. Chicago- The Bulls will always play tough defense; that is not going to change with or without Derrick Rose. Joakim Noah is having the best year of his career and has led a team that could have easily folded after another devastating injury to Rose. The Bulls just do not have enough scoring, but I am confident they can provide a tough second round challenge just off the strength of their defense and will to win. Toronto- The Raptors have been a steady surprise this year, especially after trading Rudy Gay. The Raptors have the third seed in the East, thanks to the tandem of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry. The Raptors end the season with a relatively soft schedule so they should be able to hold off the surging Nets and capture the Atlantic Division title. Toronto has done a good job at winning the games they are supposed to win and I can see them getting out of the first round this year as a three seed.
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By Eddie Leonard NBA Columnist The Eastern and Western Conferences are very lopsided when it comes to competition. In fact, nine of the top eleven teams in the NBA are from the Western Conference. If you take a look at the overall playoff picture it is easy to see the disparity. Right now the Dallas Mavericks are slightly out of the playoff picture, sitting in ninth place in the west with a 44-31 record, while the Toronto Raptors are coasting comfortably with a third place bid in the Eastern Conference despite their 42-32 record. It is mind boggling that the Raptors would not even be in the playoffs if they were a Western Conference team. One of the biggest disgraces about the disparity of winning between the two conferences is the nightly competition. The teams in the east play the same large pool of subpar conference opponents, while the teams in the west fight to survive against playoff contenders every night. However, shockingly the Western Conference teams still manage to hold better records than Eastern Conference teams. The teams in the east cannot even win consistently against terrible teams. The Sixers are the best example of an Eastern Conference poster boy; they bring their scuba gear to every game in preparation for their tanking season. The Sixers managed to tie an NBA record by losing 26 straight games but somehow were able to beat the Pistons by 25 points to avoid being the sole owner of the shameful record. Ironic much? Meanwhile the Western
elite Spurs have won a season high 18 straight games. It comes down to competitive nature, and unfortunately that is also lopsided in the west’s favor. If those two examples don’t convince you, look at the worst teams in each conference. The Utah Jazz is the worst team in the west, but they still have an eight game lead on the east’s bottom feeder: the Milwaukee Bucks. The way the current playoff system is set up is not healthy for the NBA. People are not going to tune in to watch the Miami Heat throttle the Hawks in the first round. The current playoff system of eight teams per conference does not intrigue the average fan and it does not award the teams that actually have winning records. Take the Dallas Mavericks for example. The Mavericks fans attend 82 games a year to cheer on their team but they may not be able to in the postseason because their team happens to be in the Western Conference. How do you explain to Dirk Nowitski that his team is not eligible for the playoffs even though they have a better record than six out of the eight teams in the east that are making the playoffs? It is a hard decision to make, but definitely something NBA executives should discuss. Maybe the playoff system should be the best 16 teams in the NBA, so it is fair for everyone. I know no other sport does it this way, but no other sport is as lopsided when it comes to conference competition as the NBA. Adam Silver better find a solution before television ratings dip during the early playoff rounds.
Edward.Leonard@UConn.edu
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BULLDOGS PUT DOWN
Sports bring people together
By Scott Carroll Staff Writer
The UConn baseball team eviscerated the Yale Bulldogs yesterday, winning 14-1 in a blowout victory. The Huskies were primed from the beginning as Bryan Daniello got the party started with a leadoff double to left field and would score the very next at bat as Kyle Davies singled to centerfield. Davies would score on a throwing error by the Yale shortstop. The Huskies would add another three runs in the inning as they finished the inning scoring five runs on five hits. The Huskies would add another run in the bottom of the second as consecutive doubles by Davies and Bobby Melley would result in Davies crossing the plate, making the score 6-0. “Lately I just haven’t had any single doubt,” Melley said. “You get up to the plate and you think you’re the best that ever played baseball. Once you get between those lines, a pitcher’s nothing to you. That’s what I’ve been keeping in my head… every time just believing you’re going to get a knock.” UConn would strike again with another four runs in the bottom of the fourth innings highlighted by a three run homerun off the bat of Davies as he crushed a pitch over the left field fence, leaving the score at 10-0. “Homerun’s an accident,” Davies said. “It’s never anything I intend to do. It just happens to occur. When it does, it’s nice.” The Huskies would cap their scoring in the bottom of the sixth as another four Huskies crossed the plate as Nico Darras was able to score on a balk while Daniello and Jack Sundberg score on a single from Vinny Siena. The Bulldogs would score their lone run in the top of the seventh as Alec Hoesche crossed the plate on a fielder’s choice off the bat of Nate Adams. Neither team would be able to cross a runner in the last two innings of the game as the Huskies would take the game in a laugher 14-1. Jordan Tabakman picked up his second win of the season while pitching two innings and only allowing one hit. The Huskies used six pitchers in total in the game with none of the pitchers pitching more than two innings. Eric Hsieh earned a loss for the Bulldogs as he let up six runs on seven hits in only an innings pitch. The loss is the first for Hsieh this season. “Thankfully we responded from such a pitiful offensive performance yesterday and the guys showed some fight today,” head coach Jim Penders said.
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Sports have always been a part of my life. Although my parents had two girls, my dad was able to bond with us through sports. We would talk stats during baseball, fall asleep during golf and NASCAR and scream at the television when football was on. From a very young age my dad taught me the rules of almost every game. This was our bonding time. I would look forward to the Yankees games or Sunday afternoons in the fall when football was basically the only thing allowed on television. Unlike most pre-teen girls, I was more into sports than anything else. Baseball was my favorite thing to watch and Derek Jeter was my idol. I would sit so close to the television and call whether the pitch was a ball or strike, loving every second of the game. However, after growing up I realized that sports are more than just a game. A sport brings people together; it allows hope. A single game can bring pure joy or defeat and heartbreak to both players and fans alike. They impact us in a unique way. I love sports because it is more than just winning and losing. PATRICK GOSSELIN/The Daily Campus After the Boston The UConn baseball team took down Yale, 14-1, Wednesday to get back to the .500 mark. The Huskies are now 13-13 on the season. Marathon bombing, the Scott.Carroll@UConn.edu whole country was devastated. Sports played an unlikely, but inspirational role to unite the city. When the Boston Red Sox won the World Series last season, “They have been our leaders that you think you’re the best they brought the whole state By Matt Zampini offensively, there is no doubt to ever played baseball once of Massachusetts together Campus Correspondent about it,” head coach Jim you get in between those lines. to prove that the phrase “Boston Strong” is spot on. After struggling to find Penders said. “There’s only That’s what I’ve been keeping Despite such tragedy, the offense and only putting up two guys who have met expec- in my head, every time just community showed their one run on Tuesday against tations of the coaching staff believing your going to get a support and love. the Boston College Eagles, or exceeded them and that’s knock, believing you’re going to do something productive.” Also, there was a huge the UConn baseball team Blake and Bobby.” Melley has been on a tear Davey also continued his hot buzz in the football world rebounded in a gigantic way about how the fans would on Wednesday afternoon with over the past 13 games, streak on Tuesday, going 3-forreact as Peyton Manning a staggering 14-1 win over the going 26-for-46 (.565) and on 3, driving in four runs on three Tuesday he continued that hot hits. In the fifth inning, Davey made his first trip back to Yale Bulldogs. Indianapolis with a new The Huskies had 15 hits on streak by grabbing three hits blasted his team-leading fourth home run of the season to left team. Manning got a stand- the day. Right from the begin- and a RBI. When hitters get into a field, widening UConn’s lead ing ovation and tribute ning, this game was an offenPATRICK GOSSELIN/The Daily Campus before the game started. He sive explosion for the Huskies. groove and are seeing the ball to 10-0. Davey also had two is one of the very few quar- Tuesday was the fifth game of approach the plate there is doubles, along with a single on Blake Davey takes a swing against Yale Wednesday afternoon. He and Bobby Melley led the terbacks who would get a the year in which the Huskies almost nothing the pitcher can Tuesday against the Bulldogs. Huskies 14-run outburst against the Bulldogs. do. Melley attributed confiDavey attributed his success warm welcome, tribute and scored 10 or more runs. dence, along with staying calm to his routine and looking for having a plan more than any- swing the bats again as they standing ovation from the The offense has come and thing and not guessing, and will play Bryant twice and team he was cut from. This gone for the Huskies so far and collected at the plate, to the right pitches. staying comfortable, I’d say Stony Brook at Dodd Stadium his recent success. “Just having a good gesture from the fans shows this year, but Blake Davey and in Norwich. “Just confidence, believing approach, going up there all that’s mainly what it is.” that Manning’s legacy Bobby Melley have been conUConn will have two days in myself,” Melley said, “lately the time and knowing what would never be forgotten. sistently leading the Huskies’ offense, and that was evident just haven’t had any single you want when you go up off before the offense can get doubt getting up to the plate there,” Davey said. “Always back out on the diamond and Matthew.Zampini@UConn.edu » BRANCATO, page 9 once again on Wednesday.
Melley, Davey lead Huskies’ offensive explosion
Who will be the National League MVP? Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen By Dan Madigan Campus Correspondent As baseball season finally gets underway, the debate over who will recieve each league’s most valuable player award is a very popular topic. Most regard the American League as a two man race between Mike Trout and Miguel Cabrera, while the National League is much more open. That being said, many believe reigning MVP Andrew McCutchen is the frontrunner once again. Others see young phenom Bryce Harper rising to superstardom and winning his first MVP award. McCutchen’s all around excellence will allow him to win the NL MVP for the second straight year. Andrew McCutchen is incredible ...
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» POINT/COUNTERPOINT Dan: Although Harper is talented, his few years in the big leagues have been marred by injuries, something that McCutchen, who has played at least 154 games per season in his four full MLB seasons, hasn’t dealt with. Also, in the two seasons both players have been in the MLB, McCutchen hit for a higher average, hit more home runs and has had a lower strikeout percentage than Harper. Elan: The point about injuries is difficult to argue against, but Harper spent the offseason working out and came into spring training with an additional 15 lbs. of muscle, according to some reports. f Harper stays healthy, his numbers are primed to go up. At just 21 years old, Harper already has two seasons of experience. So far in his career he is statistically comparable to players like Ken Griffey Jr and Mickey Mantle. In their age 21 seasons, they put up impressive stat lines. If the trend continues, look for
Harper to explode. Dan: Harper is indeed a physical freak of nature that will most likely be extremely successful in the future, but at this time, it is very difficult to say that he is one of the best players in the National League. McCutchen’s ability to hit for power and average while stealing bases and playing superb defense makes him an extremely talented player with a skillset that very few others have. Elan: I see the Washington Nationals having one of the best records in the National League and contending for the pennant. If that’s the case, it means Harper is leading the way. In his first two seasons, which were incomplete, he has hit 42 homeruns. Given 162 games and 600 at bats, I could see Harper matching that total. His combination of size, power and speed make Harper a threat to join the 30 homerun, 30 steal club, and win a Gold Glove in the outfield.
Washington’s Bryce Harper By Elan DeCarlo Campus Correspondent As great as Andrew McCutchen is for the Pirates, I believe 2014 will be the coronation of Bryce Harper. The 21-year-old wunderkind is poised to reach his full potential this season. Last season, before he collided into the wall in Atlanta, Harper was mashing at a .344/.430/.720 clip (average, on base, slugging). The injuries to his wrist and head hurt his season totals, but fully healed, Harper is sure to be back to his slugging ways.
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... but Bryce Harper is a budding young star.
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