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GRADUATION ISSUE
NEWS: The year in review.........................................................2 COMMENTARY: Congratulations to the class of 2013............4 FOCUS: First 90 days critical for success...............................6 COMICS: Sudokus and more ....................... 10-13 SPORTS: Huskies look to get back on top ....... 16
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Congratulations, Graduates!
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
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From left to right: Student on a snowboard tackles Horsebarn Hill on Feb. 8 after Winter Storm Nemo, Coach Jim Calhoun retires on Sept. 14, Bigggggg Mike robbed an on campus apartment on Feb. 24, Geno Auriemma cuts down the net after the women’s basketball team won their eighth national championship, a student lands in the mud playing UConn’s annual mud-volleyball tournament OOzeball.
From Calhoun to Bigggggg Mike: a look back at UConn’s 2012-13 year academic year
Aug. 20: UConn releases the official myUConn App for iOS and Android devices, giving students the ability to track buses, search the campus directory and view dining hall menus among other features. Sept. 10: Carriage House begins a partnership with Mansfield State Troopers to create a healthier and safer environment, trying to break away from the parties the complex is known for. Sept. 11: ITE is evacuated after a student accidently discharges a can of pepper stray during a lecture. Sept. 14: Coach Jim Calhoun retires after 26 years as UConn men’s basketball head coach. Kevin Ollie, a former UConn player who spent 13 seasons in the NBA before taking an assistant coaching job at UConn in 2010, is announced as his successor. Sept 20: The Undergraduate Student Government passes An Act Regarding Tier II Funding Policies, overhauling how the organization funds clubs on campus. Members hope the act will lead to more efficient use of USG funds. Sept. 29: FroyoWorld has its grand opening and becomes the first food venue to open its doors in the first phase of Storrs Center, a $60 million effort to give UConn a pedestrian-oriented downtown.
Oct. 6: UConn football starting running back Lyle McCombs is arrested for his involvement in a domestic dispute. Coach Paul Pasqualoni benches McCombs for the first quarter of the team’s next game before allowing him to play again. Oct. 10: A transformer in front of the Charles B. Gentry School of Education Building explodes and catches fire, leaving several buildings on campus without power and leading UConn emergency response personnel to block off parts of Glenbrook Road. Oct. 11: Senate candidates Dem. Chris Murphy and Rep. Linda McMahon discuss how to address the economy, jobs, women’s access to contraceptives and the Affordable Care Act in a heated, rapid-fire U.S. Senate debate at Jorgensen. Oct. 17: The Student Union celebrates its 60th birthday. Oct. 25: UConn officials are barking mad when they find a high school in Clinton has copied the logo for Jonathan, the beloved Husky mascot. The Morgan School is issued with cease-anddesist letters from UConn’s lawyer. After negotiations, the university allows The Morgan School’s mascot to stay, but the design has to be changed.
Oct. 30: Hurricane Sandy makes landfall. Nov. 7: Obama wins re-election with 51.1 percent of the popular vote in a closely contested race against Mitt Romney. He plans to focus on bipartisan compromises, healing the economy, and immigration reform. Democrats retain control of the Senate while Republicans take the House. Dec. 14: Gunman Adam Lanza opens fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, killing 27 people, including 20 children. The tragedy sparks national outcry and reinvigorates the debate on gun control laws. UConn establishes a scholarship for those affected by the event, raising over a million dollars. Feb. 8: Winter Storm Nemo pounds the northeast. The major winter storm is a Category 3 Nor’easter with heavy snowfall and hurricane force winds. Many are left without electricity or heat and a reported 15 deaths from the Northeast and Canada are blamed on the storm, including a death in Mansfield. Feb. 11: UConn men’s basketball center Enosch Wolf is arrested for third degree burglary, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct two days before the team’s game against Big East rival Syracuse. Coach Kevin Ollie suspends him from the team indefinitely fol-
lowing the incident. The charges against Wolf are dropped after he completed court-mandated counseling. Feb. 24: “Bigggggg Mike” causes the UConn email alert system to go into effect after he steals students’ belongings in an on-campus apartment while they are sleeping. He was wanted in three states for sexual assault and burglary, and is arrested the next month in Iowa. Feb. 25: UConn senior running back Martin Hyppolite is hospitalized after being involved in a fatal car accident in Durham, N.H. Apr. 9: The UConn women’s basketball team defeats the Louisville Cardinals at the NCAA championships in New Orleans to win its eighth national title. Apr. 12: The Jonathan Husky logo gets a new more serious and aggressive look in April as part of the university’s rebranding itself Apr. 15: Two explosions shock the Boston Marathon finish line injuring close to 300 people and killing three. Police identified two brothers as suspects. One of the brothers and a MIT police officer are killed in a fire fight with police, while the other is taken into custody after a massive manhunt through the Boston area.
Apr. 23: Shiv Gandhi is disqualified from the USG Presidential race for campaign rules violations, leaving Edward Courchaine as student body president. Charges were filed against Gandhi for aggressive campaigning and campaigning at USG funded events. The judiciary board ruled that the Gandhi campaign is guilty of reckless negligence.
Apr. 27: UConn hosts its annual “OOzeball” tournament as a part of a revived Spring Weekend. The wild parties and swarms of students from all over New England that used to characterize the event are replaced by a community-service oriented weekend under the slogan “UConn Learns, UConn Serves, UConn Cares.” May 11: The School of Engineering, doctoral and undergraduate schools of pharmacy, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, School of Fine Arts, School of Socialwork, and the Graduate School hold their commencement ceremonies.
May 12: The School of Business, Neag School of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and School of Nursing hold their commencement ceremonies.
May 13: The School of Medicine and Dental Medicine and School of Law hold their commencement ceremonies.
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Seniors showcase final projects
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Congratulations, Graduates!
By Domenica Ghanem Campus Correspondent
Gampel Pavilion held this year’s Senior Design Demonstration Day where engineering students showcased their finalized projects. The projects are the results of a yearlong course where seniors are assigned a design project for their clients. The clients sponsor the projects, providing funding for materials and advisors. When the product is finished the sponsors sign off on them, sometimes patenting them or even hiring the engineering students that designed them. “The Senior Design course is unlike any other” said Kevin Wei, a Physics Engineering senior with a concentration in electrical engineering, “It was pretty intense.” Kevin Wei was part of a group of four electrical engineering students that designed an indirect adaptation for wireless connections from a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) device to a TechLink Software program on the computer. Their project was sponsored by Lenze, a company that specializes in Motion Centric Automation products. They produce and sell products all over the globe. The students found this project challenging. “We needed to use coding and none of us knew how so one of our group members had to learn how to code,” said Wei. A VFD is a speed control
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Students dive into scientific research By Abby Mace Staff Writer
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A group of engineering seniors present their final project at the annual Senior Design Demonstration Day.
device that is used to control AC motor speeds. They are used in industries for manufacturing and machinery equipment. The students’ development allowed for a lower cost wireless application called ZigBee that also stays connected from 100 meters away, which is further than other wireless connectors like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. There were engineering students from concentrations ranging from Chemical Engineering to Civil and Environmental Engineering. Biomedical Engineering
seniors Casey McDermott, Andrew Carney, and Kyle Ward designed a biodegradable plate that would be used to hold together bone grafts. “If you have a disease where you are trying to overcome a slip disk or a hernia disk you need to take the damaged disk and replace it with a bone graft,” explained Andrew Carney. Usually the plates that hold it together are made of titanium so that you have to go back and get it removed once the bone graft becomes part of the natural bone.
“With our biodegradable plate, it will simply dissolve and you won’t have to get it removed,” said Carney, “We also had to make sure that it meets FDA standards and optimize its strength.” The group’s sponsor has signed off on the new material. Next they will review it and the group may have their work published. “It feels great to finally take my engineering skills and everything I’ve learned and see a final project,” said Carney.
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Frank Cervo studied saplings in the rainforests of Costa Rica. Brian Osborn researched knee replacements in Germany, and Ethan Sarnoski collaborated with students from around the world at an undergraduate research conference in Tokyo. From biology to engineering to environmental studies, UConn seniors are expanding their educations through scientific research conducted not just at home in Storrs, but around the globe. From the moment he set foot on the UConn campus, Osborn knew he would pursue an engineering degree. Yet as his UConn experience unfolded, so did a wealth of new opportunities. In 2011, Osborn took part in Eurotech, a program that enabled him to study abroad in Germany while working with a team of researchers at the Laboratory for Biomechanics and Implant Research in the Orthopedic University Hospital to study the implications of UltraH i g h - M o l e c u l a r - We i g h t Polyethylene (UHMWPE) in knee replacements. While the polyethylene material has been used in knee replacements for decades, it is prone to oxidation that can cause the replacement product to fail. The goal of Osborn’s research was to determine the amount of oxidation knee replacements produce. “My research involved first developing a method of measuring this oxidation using Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy based off of other research,” Osborn said. “Once this was completed, I moved on to testing the effects of acids on the polyethylene using several common acids. I then began investigating the role of a naturally occurring chemical in the body, squalene.” While Osborn and his research team didn’t discover the effects of acids on polyethylene, they did confirm how to measure the oxidation created.
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ell, this is it: another school year finished. For you graduating seniors, this next step marks your first entry into the so-called real world. In the words of comedian Dave Barry when speaking at the University of Miami graduation: “The real world is nothing like this university. For example, in the real world you can find parking.” The University of Connecticut has been your home for the last four years, but it is a slightly different university than the one you entered. The men and women’s basketball teams each have an additional championship banner in Gampel Pavilion. The most advanced and cutting-edge buildings like Oak Hall and Laurel Hall have debuted, while the decades-old asbestos-filled halls of Arjona are shuttered. McMahon Dining Hall now has more space and serves less food. The Husky logo used to be cuddly and cute before it became ferocious and animalistic. And the national unemployment rate is lower now than it was in September 2009. Not by a lot, but still. What do you take with you from UConn? The answer will be different for every person, of course. For some of you, it will primarily be the courses, the professors and the knowledge. For most of you it won’t; it will primarily be the people you met, the connections made and the memories formed. There is no wrong answer. We here at The Daily Campus have been happy to document your student journey along the way over the past four years. To those of you who submitted to the Instant Daily, we thank you. To those of you who would read the paper every day over breakfast, we thank you. To those of you who only picked it up to do the Sudoku or the crossword while you were bored in class, we thank you too. The real world is a scary place. People are hurting out there. Fortunately, your UConn degree will help… somewhat. It’s not a cure-all by any means, but the numbers clearly show that the higher your level of education, the lower your odds of unemployment. And UConn – now ranked higher in the national rankings, and boasting a lower acceptance rate and higher retention rate than ever before – is also more helpful than ever in aiding the probability that your next 40 years will be as enjoyable as hopefully your last four were. Congratulations, seniors. Have fun. And keep reading newspapers.
UConn will be a beautiful campus when they finally finish building it. Thank god finals are over I can’t think of anything tougher than...oh wait now I need to find a job. Do I really need to leave UConn or can I just stay here forever? My final wish as a UConn student is to make it into the InstantDaily just one more time. I spent more time watching hockey than studying for finals, oh well #BecauseItsTheCup Got my first sunburn of the year outside Mirror Lake. I’d say it is officially summer time. You know, that new Husky logo is not so bad after all. Thanks for the memories UConn!
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Editor-in-chief Crowley reflects on successful production year I have never been one for team sports. My stint on the obligatory middle school soccer team hardly lasted a season. Growing up without the camaraderie and interdependence of a team, I have always worked as a bit of a solo act. Until I joined The Daily Campus. Ever since I started as a campus correspondent my first semester here, I By Elizabeth Crowley felt like I part Outgoing Editor-in-Chief was of something bigger. Working for the paper felt like working as one small piece in a well-oiled machine. The Daily Campus is a collaborative effort of the whole team. The writers, copy editors, designers, photographers, editors and business staff all work in tandem daily to report the news for UConn. If one of these pieces falls out of sync production halts immediately. My time as a writer, then associate editor and finally editor-in-chief taught me the importance of working together. It may sound corny that I learned about teamwork during my college years, but it’s the truth. This year, there were many times when I tried to do something on my own, only to realized that when I asked one of my colleagues to help me, the result was far better. More often than not, working with
someone else resulted in a more creative, innovative or streamlined idea than I would have come up with on my own. There was the time that Dan Agabiti and Brian Zahn took it upon themselves to create a social media policy for the organization,
For many graduating seniors, there are many questions on your mind: can you find a job, where will you leave and can you deal with living with your parents again? Still, there are possibly bigger questions out there that you may have been confronting over the years, like what you want to do with your life. For some, picking a major might have been easy, while others struggled with making such an impactful decision. When making life deciBy Victoria Kallsen sions we have to Staff Columnist wonder: is what I’m going to do make a difference anyway? Perhaps you aren’t caught up with charity or saving the world, but you must find it true that our ego pushes us to be known in the world. Most people want to leave a strong legacy behind them and leave the world slightly better after they leave. When you’re on a planet with nearly seven billion people, most struggle with being unique and being special. To you, what will make you stand apart from the rest is making that difference. Now, assuming you care, how can you change the world? It’s unlikely we will become the next Steve Jobs, Meryl Streep, Christopher Nolan or Tina Fey. Few of us will become presidents, researchers who find the cure for cancer or inventors. It’s even less likely that if we do, our impact and legacy will last. Instead, our impact on the world must be more mea-
sured and deliberate. I don’t say this to dishearten you or to make you feel the way you will change the world will be unimportant or non-existent. If anything, the impact of the masses is greater than the impact of the few big names. Certainly the latter needs to exist, and often the masses require a leader, but a leader is nothing without followers. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Gandhi will be remembered, but their cause would not have been so championed without supporters of the cause. You are really the impetus behind change and impact. You may be worried about changing the world as if it’s never been done by the average person. I am telling you that it has happened and that movements like the civil rights move-
“I have loved working for the newspaper, mostly because of the people I got to work with.” which ended up being thoroughly researched and concisely articulated. And the time that Kevin Scheller helped me consolidate the paper’s branding by creating an eye-catching, crisp new logo. Then there was the time that Tyler McCarthy created a brand new weekly radio show featuring our content and staff, which is also a podcast on our website. Or the time that Jeff Fenster created a caption contest in the comics section. The list could go on an on, so I will stop here before you switch to the sports section. Basically, my point is that I have loved working for the newspaper,
mostly because of the people I got to work with. The Daily Campus is my second home. I never dreaded Mondays because I looked forward to meetings filled with people I love. I could show up at the office any day of the week and a staff of talented people, who I am lucky enough to call my friends, was there to greet me. Again, my apologizes for being cheesy (but it is my farewell column after all.) This newspaper was there for me during all of my falls and my successes. It showed me that I am passionate about journalism and made it clear that is where my future lies. Without The Daily Campus, I might still be struggling trying to find myself. I learned how to be a writer, a copy editor, a designer and an editor. I became more self-aware and independent through my time here. I learned how to be a good friend and a leader. The Daily Campus helped me come into my own. To all who I have worked alongside, I want to say thank you for your contributions, your time, your late nights, your dedication, your patience and your faith in me this past year. You made the experience unforgettable. Outgoing Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Crowley is a graduating journalism major. She will be joining the NBC News Page program this summer. She can be reached at Elizabeth.Crowley@UConn.edu
Individual efforts make the world better
“When making life decisions we have to wonder: is what I’m going to do make a difference anyway? ment or causes such as marriage equality will gain no traction if we do not stand up. There is no question that numbers will move mountains and that we can all take a stand for the causes we find important. It’s as simple as taking a stand on the large and smaller scales. Maybe we all can’t march in Washington, D.C. for marriage equality, but we certainly can individually change
our own behavior first. It’s slow perhaps, to remove sexist, racist or homophobic ideas from one’s mind. It’s even more time-consuming to change the ideas of others. Taking a stand on an issue is important because it is truly the masses who will affect change. Furthermore, the impact you have need not be as large. Perhaps this idea will bruise our egos, but we change the lives of those around us on a small scale with the simplest of actions. It’s asking how someone’s day is going, or why they’ve been down recently, and helping someone open up. Encouraging others can affect someone deciding to follow their dreams. We interact with so many people on a daily basis, and we should make these exchanges positive. Yes, this is a pretty corny article, but you may need it. You’re graduating. I can only hope that you all will change the world, because you can do it on many scales. All Uconn graduates should leave this university knowing that there are problems in the world. It doesn’t just take Al Gore to stop our destructive environmental impact; it takes each person doing their part to recycle. Graduates, leave the University of Connecticut knowing that whatever your job status or living situation is, you can make a difference. In fact, you must be the one to take a stand for the causes that inspire you. Staff Columnst Victoria Kallsen is a 4th-semester mechanical engineering major. She can be reached at Victoria.Kallsen@UConn.edu
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First 90 days critical for success
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By Kim Halpin Focus Editor
If you’ve already landed the job, hopefully in an industry and field that you wanted, you might be thinking that the hard part is over. But imagine actually walking into the office on your first day. Are you going to be able to handle the work? Do you understand the job you’re going to be doing? Will your co-workers like you? The first 90 days in a new job can be some of the most stressful because you’re still trying to feel your way around the company. They are also one of the most beneficial times to create a strong impression and set yourself up for success. But how do you do it? Step one is observation. Take a look around the office and take note of the company culture. How to employees like to communicate? Through IMs? Email? Take note of whether or not they like to chitchat at the beginning of meetings or if they’re more of a get to the point kind of group. Try to mimic their preferences and follow suit. It’ll show that you can fit in with the group and that you understand what is important to them. This can also help others in the office actually get your message. If you send an email to everyone, but no one responds to interoffice emails, it’s likely that most employees won’t even read it. You’re also probably tired of hearing this by now, but network, network, network. Never say no when a co-worker or manager asks to have lunch with you because they can offer a wealth of information. By creating strong relationships early on, you’re more likely to be offered promotions and to rise up the company ladder faster. It can also make work more enjoyable because having a friend at work is one of the key ways to
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increase job satisfaction. If you’re worried about doing the actual work, make sure you’re actively listening, especially during the first two weeks of typical training time. Don’t just nod along but take notes so that you can remember how to do it on your own later. Also, questions are a good thing! If you don’t ask in the beginning, problems will only grow larger as your time at the company goes on. It is also helpful in the early stages to be honest about your prior training and experience. It’s not worth faking that you know how to use a certain software program to look good in front of
your boss, because he or she will only give you projects using that software that you won’t know how to do. Some other small but meaningful tactics can be to get the manageable details right. If a meeting starts at 10:30, make sure you’ve put it in your calendar and that you’re there on time! Try to learn everyone’s name quickly so that you can address people when talking and working with them. It’ll show that you respect them and their time. Also try to be there every single day of your first three months. It might be hard when your friends are planning a beach day on a beauti-
No fear gap year guide
Enter the Gap Year. The Gap Year, a traditional British convention of encouraging students to travel and volunteer abroad, is a saving grace for many a graduate. Instead of going home, spending all day searching for jobs that can’t be found, one can travel and experience different cultures, or spend a year volunteering their efforts to make the world a better place. The Gap AP Year provides the worldly experience one might not have been One popular notion of a gap year is to go backpacking through Europe. This allows graduable to attain during college, and ates to experience other cultures and societies different from New England’s. the time to figure out what the next stage in life will bring. By Katie McWilliams The first name that comes to mind when anyStaff Writer body even mentions a Gap Year is the Peace Corps. Founded in 1960 by the federal governWith graduation comes a mixed bag of emo- ment after a challenge made by John F. Kennedy tions. There’s the happiness of all the nights spent to students at University of Michigan to serve in the library slaving over organic chemistry final- their country and promote global peace, the Peace ly coming to an end with a neat and impressive Corps gives college graduates the opportunity to diploma, the sadness of leaving behind the spirited volunteer in 139 different locations around the blue and white adorned streets of UConn, the fear world. Over 210,000 people have participated in of what lies ahead of you. The summer, which was the Peace Corps, going to countries such as Ghana, once anticipated with delight, now looms in front Moldova, Fiji and Colombia. While on location, of many graduates, a symbol of their foray into the volunteers do a variety of community service on “real world.” While the work force is an excellent a diverse range of topics including, HIV/AIDs goal for many graduates, many students are unpre- education, environmental sustainability, micropared to jump right in or need a little time for self- finance solutions, food security, malaria, edudiscovery before committing to a lifetime of work.
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ful Friday, but the time you spend in the sand won’t be worth it. You would be missing training moments and it sends the message to your employer that you’re not as serious about your job. Finally, the best way to set yourself up for success in the first 90 days is to exceed your boss’s expectations. Know what he or she expects from you on a daily, weekly and monthly basis and try to go beyond that. Show initiative by taking on extra work and doing a thorough job on all of your projects.
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More than a résumé
By Jason Wong Associate Focus Editor
Now that the end of the semester and the end of college in the case of seniors, is here, it’s time (or past time) for many to sharpen their pencils and apply to jobs or internships. For seniors, the need for a job is obvious, but I’ve been told that it’s easy to underestimate the importance of getting an internship while still in college. Landing a good internship can really improve your chances of getting a job after graduation. Either way, an important part of the application process is the cover letter, which gives the chance for the applicant to be more to the company than just another résumé. First and foremost, a cover letter should not be a straight reiteration of your résumé. Your cover letter should provide information that your résumé does not have, either by describing something that is not on it, or further elaborating on an important section in your résumé. For example, in some of my own cover letters, I have elaborated upon my time working at The Daily Campus so as to empha-
size the amount of time I’ve put into it, as well as the skill set and responsibilities that I have developed over my time there. I have also put emphasis on how working for The Daily Campus has given me experience working with a team to consistently produce a quality product. Remember, companies aren’t just looking for someone who can do the job. They’re also looking for someone who will fit into the office culture as well. That is, if a company has two equally qualified candidates, but one seems to be a better social fit for the workplace, it is likely they will go with that candidate. Making your cover letter sound professional but amiable can really go a long way. Be sure to at least mention your ability to be a team player. That being said, it’s probably best not to include much in the way of personal information. Your interests can go in a short “Interests” section on your résumé, and unless those interests are relevant to the position you’re applying for, talking about them in your letter is a waste of space at best. It is entirely possible to go too
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Highly anticipated ‘Iron Man 3’ not worth the hype By Maurilio Amorim Staff Writer “Iron Man 3” is really a victim of its own hype. It’s one of the most anticipated movies of 2013 and had the second biggest opening weekend of all time. Being the first solo film to follow “The Avengers,” it had a lot to live up to. The film not only fails to live up to “The Avengers,” but it fails to live up to the most disliked Avenger movies like “Iron Man 2” and “Captain America.” This is the kind of movie you make when you know beyond any doubt it will make $1 billion dollars regardless of quality. The worst thing about “Iron Man 3” is all the potential it has. Robert Downey Jr. is still perfect as Tony Stark and the rest of the cast we like is back, but many seem like they are merely returning for the sake of it. The film’s takes a much darker and more realistic turn than its predecessors. This was something I really liked until it became crude, juvenile and just plain silly about halfway through. The film has a very real and terrifying premise about terrorists, bombings and the death of innocent people. Given the recent events of the Boston Marathon, it’s impossible for the audience not to react in fear. Ben Kingsley gives a very terrifying performance as The Mandarin. We expect him to be the absolute evil villain Heath Ledger was as the Joker in “The Dark Knight.” I won’t spoil the plot twist, but he’s not. All the villains seem great on paper and the actors bring them to life, but they all lack any sort of real substance or depth and even motivations for their evil actions. It is all very elementary school. The film is very well made and directed. The acting is great. The directing is great and even brings some real life themes to the plot. However, the writing is just not very good. The film is filled with plot holes and ludicrous action scenes that are neither entertaining nor plausible even in a world populated with super heroes. There are a few really great scenes like the Air Force One battle, but then there are really bad action sequences like the final battle and almost all of the battles that precede it. The new characters are not developed and many seem extremely irrelevant. There’s an unnecessary subplot about a little boy. The subplot initially
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Robert Downey Jr., left, as Tony Stark/Iron Man and Gwyneth Paltrow, as Pepper Potts, in a scene from Marvel’s “Iron Man 3.” The film had the second best opening weekend on record at the box office.
seems like it will deliver on important themes and plot points, but it really just wastes time. There is too much humor. A lot of it takes away from the real life dark themes of the film and most of them aren’t funny. There are a lot of well-acted but poorly written lines. The film’s entire final act needs to be rewritten, characters and subplots need to be cut and transitions need to be better implemented. Tony Stark just miraculously solves unsolvable mysteries between scenes going to the right place without the audience clear on how that even happened. You used to be able to count on a bad movie being bad, but it seems nowadays we can have a movie like “Iron Man
3” where everything is so well done and performed that you really want to like it, but you can’t. There is a lot of potential in “Iron Man 3” and I really wanted to like it, but I just couldn’t. The worst part is the cop-out happy ending that makes the trilogy feel complete. It feels wrong when there is an “Iron Man 4” and “Avengers 2” with Downey Jr. already confirmed. The film even teases us with a “Tony Stark will return” after the credits. Hopefully, the next seven inevitable “Iron Man” movies will be better.
Maurilio.Amorim@UConn.edu
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Venturing abroad offers new experiences
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cation and agriculture. These topics aim to help communities become better and generate positive change through education and opportunity. For graduates interested in service and global travel, The Peace Corps provides both experiences and the satisfaction of becoming a global citizen. The traditional American perspective of a Gap Year includes a group of recent graduates, backpacks, a handful of Euros and EuroRail pass. Backpacking around Europe is an excellent way to see the world on a budget and pass a year. The endless wonders of Europe can easily be reached on foot and with the help of the public transportation services. For example, one can go to London from Paris in approximately two hours for only 50 dollars. While staying in hotels is expensive in
Europe, hostels and campsites are inexpensive, especially in a group. Furthermore, plane tickets from one European country to another can cost only 100 dollars, which makes the prospective of transcontinental travel affordable and appealing. Even cheaper than flying, is the European Rail System with a 4-10 day ride pass averaging about 178 US dollars. A 15 day-3 month pass costs 500$, which is reasonable if you plan to use the system frequently. With limitless sights and places to see, travelling in Europe for a traditional Gap Year would provide invaluable global experiences. While teaching is certainly a job, Language Corps is a program that hires college graduates to teach English in foreign countries. Graduates need not be English or Education majors, but selected applicants will
need to complete a course that certifies them to teach English as a second language. Language Corps sends graduates to places such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Russia, Greece, The Czech Republic, Hungary, Turkey, Chile, Morocco, Cost Rica, Argentina and Brazil, among others. The aim of Language Corps is to empower others through the learning of the English language, as well as to provide graduates with broader horizons about the world. With many other options to consider, a Gap Year could be a wonderful way to begin the rest of your life and discover something new about yourself that UConn could not have taught you.
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from MORE THAN, page 6 far in the amiable direction with cover letters; I had a friend who received a cover letter from an applicant that started, “Dear [friend’s name], Hey, what’s up? How are you? Not much.” Don’t do that. At the end of the day, it’s what’s on your résumé that counts the most. If you can’t do what the job requires, no amount of affability is going to make
the company in question want to hire you. However, if you do fulfill the criteria for the job, a well-written cover letter can turn the tides in your favor. Visit the Career Center in Wilbur Cross if you want advice specifically tailored to your cover letter and/ or résumé.
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Looking back, then and now
By Brendon Field Staff Writer A university, like the people in it, is a quickly evolving place. The Class of 2013 is leaving a very different UConn from the one they first entered in 2009. For the incoming freshman of 2009, the UConn President was Michael Hogan, and for a short time after his resignation it was Phillip Austin, until Susan Herbst took the position in 2011. The legendary Jim Calhoun was still head coach of men’s basketball. Kevin Ollie hadn’t even joined the staff, as he was spending his final professional season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. UConn was still part of the Big East, and nobody could have predicted the conference would collapse within four years. The expansion project that began with UConn 2000 was in full swing. The vacant spaces in the center of campus had just been roped off and turned into construction sites. In two years, one would become the Classroom Building, and later renamed Laurel Hall. The other became Oak Hall. The Nursing Building extension didn’t exist; and Montieth and Arjona were two deteriorated buildings students learned to
deal with, seemingly beyond the hope of renovation. Arjona is currently being renovated, and we can hope that Monteith is not far behind. Spring Weekend was still the biggest party in New England, four days of endless drunken chaos. Not until the death of Jafar Karzoun in 2010 were there any plans to end it, and now, UConn’s draconian Spring Weekend policies have nearly killed all memory of it. In 2009, our logo was a smiling friendly Jonathan, and we were officially known as the University of Connecticut, rather than just UConn. Students weren’t allowed to carry backpacks into dining halls, and McMahon was just another average place to eat. There were fewer student organizations, classes and study abroad programs. Already there are further plans to bring UConn into its next phase. A second gym is on the horizon, as are a new dormitory complex and academic buildings. The Class of 2013 will depart UConn like the class before and after it. In short, UConn will continue to be a university we can all be proud of.
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HOROSCOPES To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Love could be an adventure today. Don’t despair if things don’t go according to plan. You can always get back on the horse, if you fall. Improve your communications. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Learn whatever you need to know. You’ve got the words to get your message out. Travel, research and romance entice ... curiosity compels you to study, discover and explore.
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Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Stick to your budget. Just buy what you love. Hunker down and do a tough job. You’ll be thankful that you did. Call a relative, and you’ll have a good story to tell. Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- A wise use of resources leaves more money for fun. Study with an expert, and learn a new skill that increases your profitability. Expect some wheeling and dealing ahead. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Do without one thing to gain another. Romantic persuasion works for you now. Stick to the old rules. Good manners help you gain altitude. Extra work pays off, so send support to someone.
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -Wait until an accomplice makes up their mind. Consult a wise friend for advice from another perspective. Then prepare to jump when they say “go.” It’s getting romantic. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Using your sixth sense comes in handy, and so does discipline. Keep to your schedule and stay focused to free up time to play with friends later. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- A loved one offers you a great idea. Take a small financial step that could become a breakthrough. Go ahead and ask for the money. Get a contract in writing.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- You’re in action, and it’s rewarding. Consider starting (and completing) a writing project. Words come easy now. Houseguests may be annoying. Put on headphones. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 6 -- Stream of consciousness writing helps to clarify your ideas; empty the mind of negative thoughts and create new opportunities. A partner and distant contact equals profit. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- You’re entering a pensive and inspirational phase. Romance could be challenging but also rewarding. Make the decision you can live with. Avoid conflict for now. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- You learn from experience, and your word grows more powerful. An investment in your home is okay. Promise loved ones your attention and deliver.
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HOROSCOPES Things are lining up for you this year. Income could rise after June (and expenses, too, so budget for it). Recognition comes as well. But it’s the people who share your time and space that matter. A lifetime commitment could get made or strengthened. Cherish those. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 7 -- There’s lots more money coming in (and going out). Use your creativity to make it work to your benefit. Continue to build with what you’ve got. Good news comes from afar. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- It’s an excellent time for romance ... an afternoon rendezvous, perhaps? Find hidden treasures. Others believe you can succeed. You’re attracting the attention of an important person. Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Choose your path. Your prospects are excellent. There are offers pouring in, as is romance. Stay alert, flexible and keep track. The more you finish, the better. Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Abundance is yours. Synchronize schedules with your partner. Someone questions your judgment. That’s okay. Heed financial advice from an authority figure. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 9 -There’s great news financially. You may be tempted to take a break, but now’s not the time to slow down. Reaffirm your partnerships, and run a question by a smart but distant friend. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Conflicting information could make it difficult to decide. Access your creative side by drawing, painting or doodling. A dream helps you figure it out. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Offer your peacemaking skills. Dig and uncover a surprise. Work with the resources at hand to improve your abode and your neighborhood. Ask one with experience how. Scorpio (Oct. 23Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- It’s not a good time to travel. Better stay at home with family or visit friends close by. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want. A “no” is at least an answer. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- You may encounter unexpected expenses. No matter how unfair they may seem, try to minimize the damage and make the best of it. Look on the bright side. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 9 -- Find inspiration in the most unusual places. Create something beautiful from the chaos. Worrying about the money doesn’t help. Just get into action. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 6 -- If you lose your balance, get back on the horse and ride to your own personal victory. Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it made you a better person. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- You’re a master at handling chaos today, but it will require extra imagination and organization. Failure could lead to new opportunities for income.
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Over the past four years, UConn athletics has continued to maintain a standard of excellence that makes it one of the top athletic programs in the country. Several seniors on UConn athletic teams have been recognized among the best of their respective sports, and some have written themselves into the UConn history look. Here is a look at some seniors who in their four (or more) years become recognizable names in their sport. Baseball LJ Mazzilli: Mazzilli opted to stay in school for his senior season after being selected by the Minnesota Twins in the ninth round of the 2013 MLB draft. A Greenwich native and career .339 hitter, Mazzilli ranks second all-time in UConn history in career hits (72). Women’s Basketball Caroline Doty: Despite battling ACL injuries in her left knee for much of her career,
Doty managed to play in 131 games during her UConn career. She was a part of three national title-winning teams in her five-year tenure. Field Hockey Alicia Angelini: Recorded 37 points while starting every game of her UConn career. Angelini was selected to play in this year’s 2012 National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division I Senior Game for her accomplishments. Men’s Ice Hockey Garrett Bartus: 2012-13 will be remembered for the emergence of Matt Grogan for UConn, but Bartus leaves the Huskies with some memorable numbers to brag about. Bartus broke the school records for career wins (40) and saves (3,293). He finished just 68 saves shy of the all-time Atlantic Hockey Association record for career saves. Sean Ambrosie: Ambrosie finishes his UConn career as one of the program’s alltime leading scorers with 105
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career points. The Huskies may not have reached the AHA Semifinals without their cocaptain Ambrosie, who led the team with 22 assists and six game-winning goals. Women’s Ice Hockey Muade Blain: Blain played defense for the UConn Huskies for four years. She netted 11 goals during her time in Storrs and registered 37 points. One of Blain’s highlights of her senior season was converting UConn’s first penalty shot goal in program history. Lacrosse Morgan O’Reilly: O’Reilly played in 63 games for UConn, and started all 17 games as a senior. She scored 83 points in her career, recording 29 goals and 16 assists in her final season as a Husky. Men’s Soccer Carlos Alvarez: Alvarez finished his career at No. 3 all time in assists at UConn with 42. The team’s second leading scorer, Alvarez was the Big East Midfielder of the Year,
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a second team All-American and the No. 2 overall pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft by Chivas USA. Jossimar Sanchez: Sanchez played midfield and center back for the Huskies, and was effective wherever he played. A broken leg kept him to only 12 games in 2012, but he was still named to the All-Big East First Team. He was drafted by the New England Revolution in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft. Max Wa s s e r m a n : Wasserman was selected by Real Salt Lake in the MLS Supplemental Draft. After tearing his meniscus in the 2011 Big East Tournament, Wasserman played in all 22 matches for the Huskies. Both his goals in 2012 came from free kicks – a golden goal in overtime against Washington and another in a 6-0 win over Harvard. Women’s Soccer Linda Ruutu: Ruutu has been a dynamic midfielder since arriving on campus from Finalnd four years ago. In her freshman campaign, she led the team in goals (8) and points (20), and she continued to be a pivotal part of the offensive attack throughout her career, recording 17 goals, 13 assists and 47 points. She nailed a 24-yard game winner as time expired in double overtime in this year’s regular season finale against Providence to clinch the No. 4 seed in the Big East tournament for the Huskies. Danielle Schulmann: Schulmann only had two years of eligibility for UConn due to transfer rules, but she established herself in those two years as one of the most prolific offensive players in program history. In 2011, she started all fifteen games and led the team in points with 15 on seven goals and one assist. In her senior season, she was one of the top players in the confer-
ence as she paced UConn in virtually every offensive category, including points (27), goals (10), assists (7), shots (49) and shots on goal (25). Softball Kiki Saveriano: The ace of the UConn pitching staff, Saveriano kept opponents at bay, allowing her offense to take care of business for the Huskies. Saveriano was busy this season, tossing 21 complete games and pitching a total of 194 innings. She went 16-13 with a 2.67 ERA and 158 strikeouts. Dana Hughes: Hughes committed to play at UConn while in high school, but during her senior year, she was the passenger in a fatal car accident that took the life of her best friend. Spinal cord injuries from the accident prevented her from every being cleared to play for UConn, but she stayed with the team as a student assistant coach. On May 1, Hughes and Dwayne Gratz of the football team were presented with the Kinsman Award, the highest honor presented by UConn’s CPIA. The Kinsman Award recognizes academic excellence, performance on the field and activity in the community. Volleyball Kelsey Maving: Maving was named UConn’s Co-MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 after posting 602 digs, the second most by a Husky in a single season. The defensive specialist finished her career with 1,881 digs, which ranks second all-time for the program. Mattison Quayle: Quayle finished her career at No. 9 on UConn’s all-time list with 1,077 career kills. She was named UConn’s Co-MVP and Offensive Player of the Year and was named to the All-Big East First Team in 2012 with 372 kills, 269 digs and 76 blocks.
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Seniors taking talents to the pro level
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Kelly Faris was selected by the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA Draft.
UConn is known for producing pro-caliber talent in multiple sports. During the 2012-13 academic year, several Huskies were drafted by their respective sport’s professional league. Here is a look at those draft picks, and some undrafted signees. Women’s Basketball Kelly Faris: One of just two players in UConn history to score 1,000 points with at least 750 rebounds, 500 assists and 250 steals, Faris will continue her basketball career with the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun. She helped lead the Huskies to two national championships during her time in Storrs. Football Dwayne Gratz: Gratz was the first Husky to be taken in the 2013 NFL Draft, when he was selected No. 64 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He had three interceptions in 2012, but his most memorable interception was the one he returned for a touchdown against Landry Jones and Oklahoma in the 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, UConn’s only BCS bowl game appearance.
Jesse Joseph: An injury took Joseph off the field after only three games in 2012. In those three games, Joseph recorded 12 tackles and one sack for the Huskies. He was the 23rd overall selection in the 2013 Canadian Football League Draft by the Montreal Alouettes. Sio Moore: NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper believes Moore, the 66th overall selection of the Oakland Raiders, will be one of the best players to come out of the 2013 Draft. Moore’s numbers in 2012 back that up. He recorded 72 tackles, 15.5 for a loss of yards, and eight sacks. Nick Williams: Williams was UConn’s version of Wes Welker – short, quick, a desirable target and a fantastic punt returner. Williams caught 30 passes for 334 yards in 2012. He returned two punts for touchdowns last season and totaled 1,116 all-purpose yards. He was signed by the Washington Redskins after the NFL Draft. Trevardo Williams: Williams was a fourth round selection by the Houston Texans (124th overall)
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Shakim Phillips and the Huskies will enter a new era in the AAC.
in the 2013 NFL Draft. While at UConn, he broke the career sacks record. His 11.5 sacks in 2012 brought him to 30.5 for his career. He was a First Team All-Big East selection in 2012. Blidi Wreh-Wilson: WrehWilson made an immediate impact as a freshman in 2009, and stepped up following the death of Jasper Howard that season. The cornerback was a Second Team AllBig East selection in 2012. He was drafted No. 70 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2013 NFL Draft. Men’s Soccer Carlos Alvarez: Alvarez established himself as one of the best players in the college game during his four years at UConn. In 2012, Alvarez had seven goals and nine assists for the Huskies. He was selected No. 2 overall by Chivas USA in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, making him the highest-drafted Husky since Chris Gbandi went No. 1 overall in 2002. He scored in his MLS debut against Los Angeles Galaxy on March 17.
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against solid Big East football teams like West Virginia and Pittsburgh now a thing of the past, one can’t help but worry for UConn due to the large emphasis that’s place on football in the current college athletics landscape. Quite frankly, it’s too early to make any predictions as to what the future will hold for the Huskies on the gridiron, as a lot depends on the next few upcoming seasons. If UConn can make it back to a bowl game and can keep producing NFL-caliber talent, then maybe a power conference will come calling the Huskies’ name. But if the Huskies continue to struggle, they might find themselves in the American Athletic Conference longer than they would have hoped for – only time will tell. As this year’s class of seniors walks across the stage in Gampel to get their diplomas, take a look around at the banners hanging high above the court and remember the good times the Huskies spent in the Big East conference. The Catholic Seven schools might have been able to take the naming rights to the Big East, but the memories are forever.
In fact, they climbed all the way up from No. 12 in the conference in 2011 to fourth this past fall. Few, if any, would have picked men’s hockey, a program amid heavy transition, to do much of consequence this season. But that didn’t matter to the guys in the locker room, as they broke the .500-mark for the first time in 13 years. In fact, they came within two wins of the NCAA Tournament. Other teams had their successes too – track and field, both the men and the women, had outstanding seasons. Now, that’s not to say this year in sports was epic, or even among the top few greatest years in UConn athletic history. No, it was far from it. The women’s basketball team still suffered heartbreakers to Baylor and the Irish, and failed
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to win a Big East title for the first time since 1993. The men’s basketball team still fell agonizingly short against Marquette and Georgetown, to name a few, in thrillers that could have kept their conference title hopes alive. The football team still dropped their final game against Cincinnati, locking them into a second straight season without a bowl game. Both field hockey and men’s soccer came within a goal in the Elite Eight, just missing a trip to the Final Four. So yes, this year had its black marks. But when all is said and done, we’ll look back on this Year of the Underdog fondly. And, as always, we’ll cherish the memories of another great year watching our classmates compete with the best.
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Former BC assistant Cavanaugh named head coach
By Tim Fontenault Sports Editor Former Boston College assistant Mike Cavanaugh will be the man to lead the UConn men’s hockey team into Hockey East. UConn announced Cavanaugh as the new head coach of the Huskies on Wednesday night, after reports surfaced on Tuesday afternoon that he had entered into negotiations for a multiyear contract with the school. “I am very excited to be joining the UConn Husky family,” Cavanaugh said in a release by the school. “This job is a terrific opportunity and I think UConn’s move to Hockey East is a natural. I look forward to the challenge of building this program and I believe that my experiences over the past 18 years will help me lead UConn into this new era.”
Cavanaugh was offered the job over David Berard, who served as the interim head coach last season after former head coach took a leave of absence in November before resigning entirely in January. UConn also interviewed former Denver head coach George Gwozdecky, who ranks 11th all time in wins among men’s hockey coaches. It has long been speculated that UConn wanted a coach with a Hockey East background, as the Huskies prepare to make the switch to Hockey East from Atlantic Hockey after next season. Cavanaugh has spent the last 18 years in Hockey East, as an assistant at Boston College. In his time at Boston College, Cavanaugh stood side-by-side with Jerry York through four national championships, nine Hockey East championships and 10 Frozen Four appearances.
“Mike has enjoyed an accomplished career at Boston College and has a great knowledge of what it takes to win on a national level,” Athletic Director Warde Manuel said. “He also brings to UConn an understanding and appreciation for what it means to be a complete student-athlete.” Cavanaugh is known around the college hockey world for his ability to recruit, and he has recruited heavily in Connecticut in the past. Boston College’s roster during the 2012-13 season included three Connecticut players, including captain Pat Mullane. The players that Cavanaugh brought to Boston College were the recipients of many accolades. He oversaw 27 National Hockey League players, a Hobey Baker Award recipient, 22 All-Americans and two USA Hockey College Players of the Year.
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The UConn men’s hockey team will have a new permanent coach to replace Bruce Marshall.
Cavanaugh was the 2013 recipient of the Terry Flangan Award, which recognizes an assistant coach’s career body of work. “This is a great hire for the University of Connecticut,” Hockey East Commissioner Joe Bertagna said. “I have had the opportunity to watch
Mike up close as Boston College has advanced late into so many seasons. His knowledge and passion are evident and I have no doubt he will bring success to UConn hockey.”
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The Year of the Underdog
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Huskies look to get back on top
By Matt Stypulkoski Associate Sports Editor Following the 2010-2011 school year, some UConn fans half-jokingly called it the “Year of HAM.” A men’s national championship, women’s Final Four, Fiesta Bowl appearance and baseball Super Regional berth will do that to a fanbase. So then, now it’s time to name the sporting year we’ve all just witnessed. Unfortunately, nothing witty or all too clever springs to mind, but one theme seems to ring true. Let’s call it the “Year of the Underdog.” After all, few, if any, would have predicted the women’s basketball team to win the national title. But that did not dissuade them from claiming the Huskies’ eighth national title. In fact, they breezed through the NCAA Tournament and beat teams with ease, never allowing an opponent to get closer than Notre Dame’s 18-point margin. Few, if any, would have predicted the men’s basketball team to win 20 games, despite a postseason ban. But that did not convince them that their season was “lost,” even if they could not play for the ultimate prize. In fact, they played harder and prouder than the year before, determined to make Coach Kevin Ollie’s first year at the helm a memorable one and repeatedly showing the country what they’d be missing come March. Few, if any, would have predicted the football team to knock of Louisville at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. But that didn’t mean they would let the naysayers and skeptics get to them. In fact, they pounded Teddy Bridgewater and eked past the Cardinals in overtime to keep their bowl hopes alive. Few, if any, would have believed that the women’s lacrosse team, typically a bottom-half-of-the-standings squad, would pose much of a threat. But that didn’t stop them from turning some heads. In fact, they secured the program’s first ever NCAA Tournament bid this season. Few, if any, would have bought into the volleyball team, perennially a Big East struggler. But they believed in themselves, and it showed en route to one of their best finishes in years
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UConn guard Ryan Boatright fires the crowd up during a Feb. 13 win over No. 6 Syracuse. The Huskies will enter the 2013-14 season eligible for the 2014 NCAA Tournament.
By Tim Fontenault Sports Editor The 2011-12 season was one of great expectations. Entering the season as the reigning Big East and national champions, the Huskies were supposed to dominate the college basketball scene, led by freshman forward Andre Drummond. Instead, a season that was supposed to end with UConn as a No. 1 seed cruising to a second straight title ended with the Huskies as a No. 9 seed and on the wrong end of an embarrassing performance against Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament. As if Jeremy Lamb’s missed dunk attempt at the buzzer – which would have cut the deficit to 11 – was not bad enough, the hard times were just beginning for the Huskies. Low APR scores under the new, retroactive NCAA standards led to a ban from the 2013 NCAA Tournament, and as a result, the Big East Conference voted to bar UConn from the conference tournament, which ended up being the last of its kind. As a result of these bans, Roscoe Smith and Alex Oriakhi transferred and Lamb and Drummond declared for the NBA Draft. The Huskies also lost
Michael Bradley, who transferred to be close to his ailing grandmother. Then came Jim Calhoun’s announcement in September that he was retiring, leaving his protégé Kevin Ollie to fill the shoes of an 800-win coach with three national championships. Ollie delivered. The Huskies went 20-10 during the 2012-13 season, which is something that UConn normally wouldn’t take pride in, but given the postseason ban and the adjustment to life under Kevin Ollie, it was an impressive accomplishment. UConn’s grit and tenacity during the season were cause for celebration, as big wins were treated like national championship victories. No game more exemplifies this feeling than the 66-58 win over No. 6 Syracuse at the XL Center on Feb. 13 – the game that had Syracuse leaving the Big East “with a bad taste of UConn in their mouth,” according to Ryan Boatright. Now the Huskies are tournament-eligible again, so just how far can they go? It depends on who is talking, as many early rankings have UConn looking in on the Top 25. ESPN’s Andy Katz is the biggest fan of the Huskies entering this season, and he has them at No. 14
in his early predictions. The Huskies have all their big weapons back, as Shabazz Napier sent UConn into a frenzy on April 26 when he announced that he was staying. DeAndre Daniels and Ryan Boatright are both back, unsurprisingly. Talk of Daniels being the most pro-ready player on the Huskies’ roster, coupled with his performance down the stretch last season, makes it seem like Daniels is ready for a big year. Omar Calhoun returns after his All-Big East Rookie Team performance last season. Calhoun struggled at times early on, but his ability to consistently hit threes, particularly late in games, makes him a dangerous swingman to play off of Napier and Boatright. The big question mark for the Huskies is their frontcourt presence. There was a time when UConn had the most lethal frontcourt in the game; they led the nation in blocked shots every year for nearly a decade. But the physical inside game has not been a factor in recent seasons. However, assuming Enosch Wolf and Tyler Olander are cleared to play, UConn returns three big men – Phil Nolan being the other – who each stepped up at points last season and showed that they can disrupt play under and above
the hoop. UConn is also bringing in Ghanaian center Amida Brimah, who averaged over seven blocks per game in high school this season. With all this talent available, it seems crazy that the Huskies are not being talked about as a serious contender for a run to the Final Four. A lack of postseason experience for most of the players, last season’s ban and the American Athletic Conference’s lack of firepower in relation to the old Big East will all be factors in UConn’s perceived minimal expectations outside of Connecticut. The Huskies are quite content with flying under the radar. In fact, Wolf welcomes the lack of hype. “Let us fly under the radar all year,” Wolf said. “We’ll go through our season without much attention, hopefully win the conference tournament, and then get to the NCAA Tournament and say, ‘Guess what? We’re here.’” As UConn fans know well, you don’t need to go into March as the most dominant team in the country. You don’t need to be the overwhelming favorite. You just need to get there. After that, anything can happen.
to the Scarlet Knights and the Cardinals being around as Rutgers is bolting for the Big Ten and Louisville the ACC after next season because the two conferences extended them invitations over the Huskies. Recently, the 15 presidents of the ACC signed a media rights agreement to try and ensure that all current members will remain in the conference. The agreement stipulates that if a school were to leave the ACC for another conference, their broadcast revenue would remain in the ACC. While conference realignment has been chaotic over the
past couple of years, things seem to be settling down and it looks like the Huskies will remain in The American, at least for the time being. A lot has been said this past year about what UConn President Susan Herbst and Athletic Director Warde Manuel should do in regards to conference realignment. At the end of the day, the Huskies are not in a bad position, but it could be better. Both men’s and women’s basketball will not be affected at the national level. When it comes time for the tournament any team has a shot to make the big dance as long as they have performed well during
the regular season. The biggest aspect that will be missed next fall will be Big East basketball games against teams like Georgetown and Syracuse. However, I’m sure many UConn fans take solace in the fact that this year’s Huskies defeated Syracuse one last time in Big East play. One area of concern about playing in conference like The American is what will become of our football program. Right now, UConn football is at a crossroads, as they have failed to record a winning season under Paul Pasqualoni. With marquee matchups
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Lots of change coming for UConn with AAC era beginning
Tyler R. Morrissey Managing Editor This year’s senior class is special for many reasons and will be remembered as the last graduating class from UConn when the Huskies still competed in the Big East. It’s hard to imagine, but next season the Huskies will be in a new conference with a new name. The American Athletic Conference or “The American,” will be comprised of four former Big East teams: UConn, Cincinnati, South Florida, Rutgers and Louisville. However, don’t get too used
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