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Susan Herbst was sworn in as UConn’s 15th and first female president during Friday’s inauguration ceremony at the Jorgensen Center. The ceremony began with an introduction by Provost Peter J. Nicholls. Lisa Conlon, a 5th-semester vocal performance major sung the National Anthem, followed by a second welcome by Lawrence D. McHugh, the chairman of the UConn Board of Trustees. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy was the next to speak at the ceremony. Malloy highlighted the close relationship he has to Herbst and how lucky both the institution and the state are to have her. “She is one of those extraordinary individuals who, upon entering the room, has the ability to dominate,” Malloy said. Former U.S. Sen. Christopher
Dodd also spoke at the inauguration, his first public appearance since leaving office in January. Dodd said that he could not think of a better place to be speaking than on the Storrs campus. Other speakers included USG President Sam Tracy, Frank Milone, former president of the UConn Alumni Association, and Kent Holzinger, a member of the University Senate’s executive committee and a professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. William I. Hitchcock, professor of history at the University of Virginia and a friend of Herbst, made the keynote address. In his speech, entitled “The Global Century,” Hitchcock described the first time he and Herbst met, and how she has always struck him as one to think about the larger, global picture, stressing the importance of higher education. Herbst gave her address after
being formally sworn in as president by McHugh, Malloy and Dodd by her side. After joking that her speech needed to be on par with her brother, Jeffrey Herbst’s, inauguration speech when he was sworn in as president of Colgate University, Herbst emphasized the importance of a higher education and how beneficial it can be for all, regardless of background or upbringing. A roaring applause followed Herbst’s speech by faculty, students, family and community members alike who came out to show their support for the new president and be a part of such a historical day at the university. “I came because I know that it is not everyday you get to see a presidential inauguration and I wanted to give President Herbst a warm welcome,” said Vijay Sekhara, a former USG presidential candidate and 7th-semester chemical engineering major.
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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy welcomes Susan Herbst to the university community on Friday during the inaugurtion ceremony.
“I think [Herbst] is going to bring a fresh perspective to all the schools, not just because she is a woman, but because she is new to the university,” said Amelia Hinchliffe, the executive assistant to the School of Nursing. “This is a presegious event,
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The Daily Campus recently conducted an interview with University President Susan Herbst. On the university’s finances: Our endowment is not where it should be, we’re at $300-something million...Our ambition really should be higher, closer to $1 billion. So you know how endowment works, it’s a huge chunk of money that spins off money for operations to hire faculty, to give students scholarships, money that we can spend...I do get asked by a lot of people in the business world why do universities have such big endowments... and it’s because unlike businesses, which kind of come and go, the university is forever. We have this degree of responsibility to build a place and protect it through time. So having endowment as your business model is conservative, but that’s what we do in higher education because we have alumni and we’re supposed to be here forever. On her job as president: I’m spending a huge amount of time
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and I am excited to represent my school and be a part of it. I just hope I don’t trip carrying the banner,” said 7th-semester kinesiology student Katie Histon.
The Air National Guard’s Rise to the Challenge Tour came this past Thursday and attended the UConn vs. Iowa State game in order to inform students about the program. The Air National Guard is a branch of the National Guard and the military, however it serves at both federal and state levels. It is a part-time service that allows for time in school, but still offers opportunities to serve as well. The Rise to the Challenge Tour is a new way of promotion on the Air National Guard with the tour beginning about one year ago. The tour set up on Fairfield
Way on Thursday and had seven obstacle courses that simulated training that the Air National Guard (ANG) uses. With this hands-on experience many participants can learn the ANG roles in serving the community and the nation. More than 100 students attempted the seven challenges while another 100 students stopped by the tent for more information on the ANG. The seven challenges consisted of rope climbing, search and rescue, cargo, mechanical, reconnaissance, refuel, medics and battlefield airmen. There was special equipment that resembled video games within their trailer that simulated different types of missions. There was a banner that students could sign that will be sent to troops overseas who
“Air National Guard is very excited to have visited the Huskies event,” Brittnie Gallo Tour manager are from Connecticut. The tour continued into Friday at Rentschler Field before the football game, hoping to attract students and other UConn fans before the kickoff to the game. There
was also a separate banner there for fans to sign as well. “Air National Guard is very excited to have visited the huskies event,” said spokeswoman and tour manager Brittnie Gallo. “The seven challenges are to simulate different career fields within ANG. It’s free and gives the chance to be an air guard for the day.” Local recruiters from Eastern Connecticut came out to the game to find more recruits. Connecticut has only four recruiters for the ANG. The main purpose of the tour is to educate the public on the role the ANG serves, and try to get closer to the community. With this tour they hope to support local units across the country. “It’s excellent to have a
big footprint at UConn and it increases the awareness way more with just one day here. The Rise to the Challenge Tour is a great asset,” said Sergeant Daniel Rackliffe, a production recruiter for Eastern Connecticut. “I’ve heard of the National Guard, but not Air National Guard. I thought the tour was impressive with all the obstacles and it was interesting to see what they do,” said Erin Demay, a 1st-semester undecided major. The Rise to the Challenge Tour has been touring for about seven months and will continue into Staten Island to set up for the Spartan Race taking place there.
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DAILY BRIEFING Volunteers sought for Irene cleanup near waterways
GREENFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Volunteers are being recruited for an annual effort to remove trash from shorelines in New England. Advocates say the cleanup is needed even more this year because floods caused by Tropical Storm Irene left many shorelines and floodplains strewn with debris. The Connecticut River Watershed Council is seeking help during its 15th annual Source to Sea Cleanup on Oct. 1. The council is urging groups and individuals to register by Monday so that they can be supplied with bags and gloves. The Greenfield-based council advocates for clean water and fisheries protection in the 11,000 square miles of Connecticut River watershed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Fired New Milford officer files $10M lawsuit
NEW MILFORD (AP) — A New Milford police lieutenant who was fired two months before he was eligible to retire has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $10 million in punitive damages. Former Lt. James Duda’s attorney says he was fired without due process in March after being wrongly accused of intentionally damaging computers. Duda’s lawsuit alleges emotional distress and harm to his reputation. Duda’s attorney said he did not want to sue, but that Mayor Patricia Murphy has been unwilling to resolve the matter. Murphy told the News-Times of Danbury that neither she nor Police Chief Shawn Boyne did anything wrong, and that the matter has been referred to attorneys for the town’s insurance carrier. The town’s response to the lawsuit is due in U.S. District Court in New Haven by Oct. 31.
State workers sign up for once-contentious program
HARTFORD (AP) — State Comptroller Kevin Lembo says more than 96 percent of the state employees on Connecticut’s health care plan have enrolled in the new Health Enhancement Program. That wellness initiative had been a concern for many unionized workers who first opposed a labor savings agreement reached with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. Lembo said more than 50,000 workers have enrolled in the program, which takes effect Oct. 1. Supporters say it will provide the state with long-term savings by encouraging workers, especially those with chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, to receive appropriate medical treatment and tests. Participants pay a lower monthly premium and have no deductible for in-network care.
State getting millions to evaluate lead hazards
WATERBURY (AP) — Connecticut’s state government and the city of Waterbury are sharing millions in federal grants to evaluate lead hazards to children and eliminate lead paint in hundreds of homes. U.S. senators Joe Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal say Waterbury will get almost $2.5 million. The state Department of Social Services will get $3 million in a partnership with the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Lead was banned in house paint, cookware and products marketed to children in the U.S. in 1978. However, it can sometimes still be found in many older homes. When young children swallow lead in paint chips or inhale it in dust, it can cause delays in physical and mental development, shorter attention spans and behavioral problems. Studies say even low levels of exposure can irreversibly influence children’s development.
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NEW HAVEN (AP) — Authorities say two people escaped injury when their small plane overshot a runway at Tweed New Haven Airport. Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Jim Peters said the single-engine plane had taken off from Tweed a few minutes before 10:30 a.m. Sunday when it developed engine trouble and the pilot informed air-traffic controllers that he was turning back. The plane ran out of runway during the landing and traveled about 150 feet before stopping near a brushy area on the airport’s East Haven side. The unidentified pilot and passenger were not injured. The incident remained under investigation later Sunday. The New Haven Register reports the Beech 35 was registered to the Westchester Flying Club in Purchase, N.Y., and was manufactured in 1966.
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Herbst sets fundraising among goals from MEET, page 1 fundraising, and not nearly as much as I will be next year at this time...Most big university presidents are spending most of their time on philanthropy... it’s the thing that’s going to make us stable into the future, cause you see how hard these budget cuts are on us, and you guys feel it, which is really the worst part. We’ve tried to protect academic admission, but it’s to the point where we can’t, and if you have a bigger endowment then you have some protection against these economic downturns. On plans to improve UConn: We have...a $600-million campaign called ‘Our University, Our Moment.’...What I spent a lot of my time on is called major gifts. For here, we would call major gifts loosely anything over $500,000 or over $1 million. Really major gifts can be up in the $20-, $30- or $50-million range. We would like to have our schools named, so right now we have one named school, the Neag School, and that was a $20-something million gift...it spins off a lot of operating money so that Neag can hire the faculty they need and...equipment and graduate student stipends. The bottom line is getting the schools named, if I could do a lot of that, then I can claim victory, and I can say I really was the fundraising president. On the importance of fundraising: We want to invent things, we want to give you guys better professors, smaller classes, better dorms, a beautiful campus, all the things that you came here for...We are the flagship, so we’re supposed to be the big, comprehensive place. We’re supposed to do every-
thing, and we’re supposed to do it well...We have so many different disciplines and needs, and they all need to be fed. On university programming: I’d really like to raise money for the humanities and social sciences because the smaller gifts, they go a longer way. You know, if I tell somebody in the medical school, like a great cancer researcher, ‘Hey look I have $20,000 for you,’ or $30,000, they’ll take it and they’ll be happy for it. But you say that to the English department or the philosophy department and it goes a long way. On the university administration: We have a very, very slim administration. Look at how much stuff we have and how many people there are, and we really have very few people, very few deans and vice presidents. The richer the place is, the more administrators they have...We really depend on the senior faculty to be managers too...We ask our faculty to run all these programs for us and committees and initiatives. On campus safety: It’s very safe here, I think the police do a great job. We are searching for a new police chief and that’s going well, it’s still the early stages, but that person will have to be very student-oriented. I mean they will have to really love students and being on a campus, that’s the only kind of person we can hire. On Spring Weekend: My focus won’t be as much on particular events like Spring Weekend, although that will get a lot of attention...It’s more about understanding why students do abuse alcohol, and how to get some control over our binge drinking...We don’t understand why alcohol is so central to how
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UConn’s newest president, Susan Herbst, during an interview in her office in Gulley Hall on Sept. 7.
the students have fun. It’s baffling to us. It’s something every administration struggles with, and I’ve found in my past places that the best thing you can do is keep talking to students about it, and student leaders and figure out together what are your ideas for helping to contain it because you guys start it, and you end it. On UConn in 10 years: We want to become a better research university. And as I’ve told a lot of people, unfortunately there’s no crafty, idiosyncratic way to do it, like sneak through a back door. We’ve got to do it like everyone else did, we need more faculty, we need more research, we need to bring in more federal money for research, we need to invent more things, to create more patents, we need to
give students smaller classes, we need to have a Rhodes Scholar... We have students who can do that. We just have to find them and cultivate them and support them and help them.We would like to be a more highly ranked university, both in terms of our student’s success, but also, more importantly, in terms of our research and what we create...I’d like people to say UConn is an amazing place for athletics and it’s an amazing place for academics, and it’s a high-powered research university that produces incredible students, both undergraduate and graduate.
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Mansfield General Store offers unique opportunies for community
By Colin Neary Campus Correspondent Equal parts rebel café, deli and antique shop, the Mansfield General Store is the perfect gathering place for friends, family or a first date. Committed to creating a vibrant local community, the store is a family-owned and operated business in an era of impersonal franchises. “You don’t find a place like this anymore. They are few and far between,” said event planner and guitar maker Richard Young, who works at the store. “You don’t get rich off this business.” The store was praised for its unique atmosphere in “New England General Stores Evolve in Eclectic Ways,” a story about the store that was featured in ABC News’s travel section. The store has made full use of its structural and spatial capabilities. Since commencing operations on Jan. 1, 2008, the store has established itself as a venue in the local arts and music scene. It hosts Sunday brunches that feature local musicians and a monthly showcase with different local
artists. Mansfield General Store is also hosting roadside antique sales every weekend through October. “We’re doing our best to establish a day-to-day clientele,” said Keleigh Shumbo, co-owner and operator with sister Lisa Rich. The deli menu includes a varied selection of specialty sandwiches, wraps and paninis in addition to macaroni and cheese, baked from scratch. It is a test of willpower to choose from the seven custom-grilled cheese options. “We also serve breakfast all day for those who like to sleep in,” added Shumbo. The store also offers a wide selection of groceries, some of which are produced locally, including eggs, milk and Hosmer Mountain Soda products. Vermont maple syrup, Connecticut honey and their homemade baked goods are reason enough to pay the store a visit. For those undergraduates whose taste buds have been intrigued but do not have a car on campus, the store is directly in front of the Mansfield
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The outside of Mansfield General Store located on Route 195. The store offers homemade baked goods, crafts and many other services.
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showcase includes hanging artwork at the beginning of each month, with a free wine and cheese available to the public for an official opening and meet-and-greet with the artist on the second Thursday. “You can whine if you’re of age, and wine if you’re not,” Young joked.
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Reno air race crash scene shows violence of impact
RENO, Nevada (AP) — The scene of a Reno air race crash that killed nine people reveals the violence of the plane’s missile-like impact — a crater in the tarmac roughly 3 feet (1 meter) deep and 8 feet (2.4 meters) across with debris spread out over more than an acre (0.4 hectares). From a tour of the site Saturday evening, it appeared that the 1940s-model plane went straight down in the first few rows of VIP box seats, based on the crater’s location. The plane hit about 65 feet (20 meters) in front of the leading edge of the grandstand where thousands were watching Friday as the planes sped by just a few hundred feet above the ground. Some members of the crowd have reported noticing a strange gurgling engine noise from above before the P-51 Mustang, dubbed “The Galloping Ghost,” pitched violently upward, twirled and took an immediate nosedive into the crowd. The plane, flown by a 74-yearold veteran racer and Hollywood stunt pilot, disintegrated in a ball of dust, debris and bodies as screams of “Oh my God!” spread through the crowd. The death toll rose to nine Saturday as investigators determined that several onlookers were killed on impact as the plane appeared to lose a piece of its tail before slamming like a missile into the crowded tarmac. Noah Joraanstad, 25, said he watched in horror as the vintage plane came hurtling toward where he was sitting in the VIP section. He started running, then was blown off his feet. Flying shrapnel hit his in back, barely missing his spine and kidney. He had nine stitches in his head and was covered in aviation fuel that burned his skin as spectators tried to wash it off. When he looked around, the plane was just gone. “The biggest pieces I could see, it looked like just someone sprinkled Legos in every direction,” Joraanstad told The Associated Press from his bed at Northern Nevada Medical Center. The crash killed the pilot, Jimmy Leeward, and eight spectators. So far, two have been identified. Michael Wogan, 22, of Scottsdale, Arizona, had muscular dystrophy and was in a wheelchair the VIP section when the plane crashed, the family said Saturday. The Washoe County, Nevada, medical examiner identified the other victim as Greg Morcom of Washington state, a first-time spectator at the show, according to KOMO-TV. Officials said 69 people were treated at hospitals, including 46
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In this Friday, Sept. 16 photo, a P-51 Mustang airplane approaches the ground right before crashing during an air show in Reno, Nev. The vintage World War II-era fighter plane piloted by Jimmy Leeward plunged into the grandstands during the popular annual air show.
who have been released and 31 who remain there. Six were in critical condition Sunday morning. Doctors who treated the injured said it was among the most severe situations they had ever seen because of the large number of people injured. Injuries included major head wounds, facial trauma and limb injuries, including amputations, doctors said. “I’ve seen more patients, but never this many patients with this number of severe injuries,” said Dr. Michael Morkin, chief of the emergency department at Renown Regional Medical Center, who trained at Cook County General Hospital In Chicago. “It was traumatic,” he said. National Transportation Safety Board officials were on the scene Sunday to determine what caused Leeward to lose control of the plane, and they were looking at amateur video clips that appeared to show a small piece of the aircraft falling to the ground before the crash. Witnesses who looked at photos of the part said it appeared to be an “elevator trim tab,” which helps pilots keep control of the aircraft. Reno police also provided a GPS mapping system to help investigators recreate the crash scene. “Pictures and video appear to show a piece of the plane was coming off,” NTSB spokesman Mark Rosekind said at a
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news conference. “A component has been recovered. We have not identified the component or if it even came from the airplane ... We are going to focus on that.” Investigators said they also recovered part of the tail section, where the tab is located. Questions were raised, too, about modifications made to make the plane more aerodynamic so it would go faster without a bigger engine. In a podcast uploaded to YouTube in June, Leeward said major changes were made to the plane before this year’s race. He said his crew cut five feet (1.5 meters) off each wing and shortened the ailerons — the back edge of the main wings used to control balance — to 32 inches (81 centimeters), down from about 60 inches (152 centimeters). “I know the speed. I know it’ll do the speed. The systems aren’t proven yet. We think they’re going to be OK,” Leeward said. The Mustang that disintegrated into the crowd had minor crashes almost exactly 40 years ago after its engine failed. P-51 historian Dick Phillips of Burnsville, Minnesota, said Saturday the plane had had several new engines since then as well as a new canopy and other modifications. Some credit the pilot with preventing the crash from being far more deadly by avoiding the grandstand section with a
last-minute climb, although it’s impossible at this point to know his thinking as he was confronted with the disaster and had just seconds to respond. Investigators also said they will be looking at the health of Leeward. Friends say the owner of the Leeward Air Ranch Racing Team was in excellent health. His website says he has flown more than 120 races and served as a stunt pilot for numerous movies, including “Amelia” and “The Tuskegee Airmen.” The National Championship Air Races draw thousands of people to Reno every September to watch various military and civilian planes race. Local schools often hold field trips there, and a local sports book took wagers on the outcomes. It is the only air race of its kind in the United States. Planes at the yearly event fly wingtipto-wingtip as low as 50 feet (15 meters) off the ground at speeds sometimes surpassing 500 mph (800 kph). Pilots follow an oval path around pylons, with distances and speeds depending on the class of aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration and air race organizers spend months preparing for air races as they develop a plan involving pilot qualification, training and testing along with a layout for the course. The FAA inspects pilots’ practice runs and briefs pilots on the route maneuvers and emergency procedures.
HARTFORD.(AP) — A dispute is brewing over the security bill for two of the largest casinos in the United States, tribal-run properties in Connecticut where the state assigns teams of troopers and other agents to patrol resort areas that receive tens of thousands of daily visitors. The American Indian tribes that must reimburse the state for the services of police, liquor control officers and auditors are questioning whether such a heavy state presence is necessary. The assessments have risen gradually over the past three years to $7.3 million for the Foxwoods Resort Casino and $6.8 million for Mohegan Sun for the last fiscal year. Talks opened last month between the administration of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, a Democrat who took office this year, and tribal officials, who say he is the first governor in years to welcome a review of stateprovided services.
The casinos, which operate on sovereign tribal land in rural southeastern Connecticut, are required to cover security expenses under their compacts with the state. But tribal authorities say their own security capabilities have evolved significantly since those agreements were signed in the 1990s. “There are some efforts that are duplicative in nature with our own police force and the state police here,” said Chuck Bunnell, the chief of staff for external affairs for the Mohegan Tribe, which owns Mohegan Sun. The casinos are looking to cut costs like other businesses affected by the weak economy, said state Rep. Stephen Dargan, the chairman of the House public safety and security committee. He said the casinos have been good business partners with the state and he is pleased the administration is hearing out their concerns.
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Victorian jewelry, pre-19th century furniture and is host to Sunday morning breakfasts and performances weekly from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We’re also adding vintage instruments and antique repair,” Young said. Shumbo, Rich and Young are constantly expanding their collection by attending weekly estate sales, auctions and tag sales. Future plans for the store include a bi-weekly coffee house, for which they will extend store hours and make the full deli menu available. This endeavor is seeking musicians, poets and artists to support it. The store is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Featured for October is Manchester Community College art student Ben Keller, whose work will be on display and for sale to the public. “We want to expand artists’ confidence, especially that of students,” Shumbo said. In November, the store will display the work of local folk artist Tom Menard. December will feature the work of UConn students Chynna Davis, a 7thsemester photography major and Amanda Vallario, a 7thsemester photography major and psychology minor. One is bound to stumble upon an intriguing trinket in the Lady Chatelaines antique shop, which specializes in
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UConn’s philanthropic support admirable
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he last three years have been economically difficult for the University of Connecticut. This makes it all the more impressive that the UConn Foundation has managed to raise over $50 million in philanthropic support during Fiscal Year 2011. According to a recent release from UConn Today, the $50.6 million raised was an 11 percent increase over last year, and the highest total since 2008. Gifts to endowment were $20.1 million, the second-highest number raised in that category since 2001, raising the total endowment by 19 percent over 2010. In addition, the number of donor households reached 28,931, with UConn alumni comprising 46 percent of the money given. Students should be aware of how such support directly benefits them. For one, the more money the university raises from outside sources, the more that student tuition increases can be contained. This year, UConn’s tuition increases were mild compared to many other comparable public higher education institutions. The increases were also mild compared to UConn’s tuition hikes during the past few years. Specifically, in-state tuition increased 2.47 percent and out-of-state tuition 2.54 percent; last year’s increases were 5.96 percent and 5.75 percent, respectively. Moreover, UConn’s funding from state support has been slipping. Governor Dannel Malloy recently cut general fund spending to the university by $10.3 million, with a likelihood of further cuts should the economy remain stagnant. The portion of UConn’s budget composed of state support is currently at historic all-time lows. Charitable giving helps ease the impact of these cuts, by keeping the university afloat financially as its previously most-trusted source of income dwindles. On a more specific level, this means that students are less likely to see drastic reductions in university goods and services. For example, class sizes and faculty-to-student ratio are more likely to be kept relatively level as a result. President Susan Herbst, in an interview with the Connecticut Mirror seven months before she officially took office, said “We have to work on philanthropy much harder than public higher education ever has before and to try to make it possible for these students to afford college… There’s no question that public higher education has been behind with regard to philanthropy. Now that the economic situation is dire, it’s more important than ever to build up that infrastructure...Fewer and fewer students are graduating on time, and a big part of that is affordability. It’s been very frustrating to watch. When I’m president...there’ll be a tremendous focus on philanthropy and scholarships.” In this regard, Herbst has certainly kept her word. Moreover, such sentiment gives hope that donations may even rise again next fiscal year, the first in which Herbst will be at the helm the whole year. Ultimately, the main beneficiary of increased philanthropic support is students. The next time you pay your tuition bill at a rate lower than most comparable public universities, do not forget that somebody, somewhere, gave a few extra dollars to the university so that you did not have to. The Daily Campus editorial is the official opinion of the newspaper and its editorial board. Commentary columns express opinions held solely by the author and do not in any way reflect the official opinion of The Daily Campus.
No better night to turn 21 than on a Monday. Good grief. A scientist, LaToya Jackson, a Pitt fan and a Syracuse fan walk into a bar. The scientist slaps his forehead and says, “Oh, brother. These three have no idea what’s going on.” Got to give UConn guys cred for their sense of confidence. Not every guy can walk down the street at night talkin’ loudly to his bud about how he can’t get it up... I think I just saw Jesus singing in the dining hall. What are they putting in the food at McMahon? McEntee should wear that blindfold during games. Maybe then he wouldn’t throw so many interceptions. The other day I saw a girl bundled up in a heavy coat and ear muffs. I don’t think she’s going to make it come winter. A calzone is an Italian grilled cheese. After seeing Lion King in 3D, is it wrong of me to say that I still want to be Simba when I grow up?
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Celebrity involvement in politics irresponsible
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ith the 2012 elections a little more than a year away, Republicans and Democrats alike have already begun their campaigns. The 2008 elections seem so long ago that it would be easy to forget the lessons that we should have learned from them, like the importance of making a wellinformed decision. There was a time when this was a simple matter of reading or watching current events every day and knowing By Tyler McCarthy what each candiWeekly Columnist date was talking about. However, in today’s America, not only does one have to be properly informed but also one has to be able to see through the political distractions that skew our personal opinions. One political distraction in particular, which was prevalent in the 2008 election, was celebrity involvement in politics. America’s most popular faces all seemed to be making a point to tell people how they should vote using their celebrity status to try and influence people’s decisions. It’s easy to understand their logic. They deeply care about our country and they feel that as public figures they have a responsibility to help make it a better place but, while noble in theory, this idea is grossly misinformed. Using their fame to affect public opinion on something as important as the presidency is not their duty, it is, in fact, very irresponsible. While most people are capable of looking past this distraction and making an
informed decision at the polls, the decisions of a shockingly large number of people will be based solely on Matt Damon’s video praising Obama and insulting Sarah Palin’s intelligence. There are many Americans who heard that Oprah supported Obama and Kelsey Grammar supported McCain – and that was good enough for them. This is the problem with celebrity status. Americans should want a country of self-assured citizens making decisions that affect the country. In 2012, our public figures need to take a mental step backwards and realize that they are actually hurting their own cause of a better, smarter more well informed voting population. I will go as far as to say that celebrities should remove themselves from politics.
“There are many Americans who heard that Oprah supported Obama and Kelsey Grammar supported McCain – and that was good enough for them.” That isn’t to say that I believe in restricting celebrities’ right to free speech; I simply wish that prominent voices like George Clooney, Robert De Niro, Ludacris and others realize the effect they have on their fans and stop throwing their hat into the political arena simply because they can. We need to separate our entertainment industry and our political industry. It’s irresponsible to sway a person’s opinion based off of nothing but loyal fandom. I don’t blame the celebri-
ties, but they have to understand that this is simply how the world works and take responsibility for what their voice means –nothing. Even if a celebrity is personally well-informed, they unfortunately lose all credibility simply because their fans don’t see them in that light. Many may be thinking that I’m overlooking the most prominent case of Hollywood invading Washington. I’m not. Ronald Regan rose to fame not as a political figure, but as an actor. I’d like to follow the blanket flag of my own point and ridicule him for manipulating the public with his celebrity status. However, I simply can’t do that. Reagan began his acting career in 1937 gaining fame quickly. However, he didn’t even think about running for any public office until 1964. I’m not saying that a recognizable name like his didn’t persuade voters at the ballot box close to 30 years later. I’m simply saying that he had chosen a change in vocation. While I admit that this is a moral gray area, I simply cannot bring myself to say that a man cannot decide to change career paths. Although it sounds like I am splitting hairs, I feel as though this is an important distinction to make. My gripe is with celebrities who use their current fame and status to influence public opinion. If they wish to get into politics then they need to do just that. We need less of these fair-weather political opinions once every four years and more informed Americans choosing their leaders based on political knowledge. In 2012, I feel that our celebrities have a responsibility to stay out of the fray. I’m not happy that it has to be like this, but I understand that it’s necessary. They should, too.
Weekly Columnist Tyler McCarthy is a 5th-semester journalism major. He can be reached at Tyler.McCarthy@UConn.edu.
Settling for less than your dreams in life is wrong
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ere it is, the most shocking thing I have ever heard a professor say. A professor in one of my classes was discussing how he came to work at UConn and his dreams when he was younger. He progressed through his schooling, his wedBy Michelle Wax ding and Staff Columnist his interests. Then he came to a screeching halt and said one thing that I will always remember. “Yeah – we all want something when we’re young but then reality sets in and you realize you won’t reach your dreams so you settle for what you have.” Bam. Talk about a slap in the face. What kind of message is this saying to college students? Shouldn’t we all be striving for the best? Yet college students settle every day. We settle in jobs, in classes and in relationships just because settling is normal in our society. Tell me you’ve never done something for the sole reason that it is convenient and
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easy. I understand that we take jobs to make money, we take classes to get a degree and we stay in relationships that aren’t the best because they’re comfortable and familiar. Most of the time, our days are one giant routine. We complain about the monotony of our schedules in our daily lives. Just because we go through the motions doesn’t mean that they have to be boring and uneventful. Take seven minutes between classes to discover something new. Spend that extra four dollars on that new smoothie flavor you’re dying to try. Go out when you have a quiz the next day. Live your life. There are many types of dreams, so what kind of dream are we talking about? The R&B singer? Inception perhaps? Nah. Dreams are what you want out of your life, what makes you happy. If we aren’t living out our dreams, then whose life are we living? Dreams are important at any age. It’s not like we hit age 43 and it’s written in our blood that we have to settle with
what we have. Even so, most people do. We get comfortable. Even if we’re not completely happy, we think that it’s easier to stick with the status quo rather than switch things up.
“So go ahead, do what you want. Be ridiculous. Go against the grain. Enjoy the everyday life you lead. Let’s see those dreams, UConn.” What benefits come out of settling? You’re always going to be wondering what else is there – what could have been. Why not just do it and see what happens? You really only have two options, failure or success. Either way, you learn something, you gain an experience and you have a story that you can tell for the rest of your life.
Let’s say you want to move to Boston after you graduate. Alright, moving costs money and it would be nice to not go into massive amounts of credit card debt. So to earn money you generally need a job. Most people would wait until they have a job to move to Boston. But if all you’ve dreamed about is living in a city for four years, why wait? Go to Boston. Take a less than ideal job and have the time of your life. Having a piece of your dream is always important even if the vision of your ideal life isn’t there yet. Though it may not be your dream job, you’d be living in the city of your dreams. Incorporating what you love into each and every day doesn’t have to be a huge process. It just has to be there. So go ahead, do what you want. Be ridiculous. Go against the grain. Enjoy the everyday life you lead. Let’s see those dreams, UConn.
Staff Columnist Michelle Wax is a 5thsemester management major. She can be reached at Michelle.Wax@UConn.edu
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Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 9 -- A new phase of inspiration begins today, with Mars in the house of Leo for almost the next two years. Listen to experience; practice with discipline; and gather resources for home and family. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Go ahead and become your ideal self. You’ve been practicing, and even if you don’t think you know how, you can do it. Get a coach or mentor, and your power grows. Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is a 9 -For the next two years, your reservoir grows. A careful, work-related investment may be necessary. Talk it over with respected friends and family. Gather up riches. Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- How would you do it if you were the boss? Speak out respectfully, and others appreciate your point of view. You know the rules. Explain them clearly, especially to elders. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -Inquire among your friends about a solution, or organize a team to help you do it all. Your wish is their command. You’d do the same for them. Avoid spending for the time being.
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- You get by with a little help from your friends. Your thorough attention to detail unjams something that was stuck. Let go of a preconception. Keep trying, until you get it right. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Today requires patience when it comes to work and your significant relationships. You may be rewarded with a bonus. More work comes in. Keep it organized, one task at a time. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- You’re in the middle of a busy phase. Structure provides support. Take new responsibilities. Put more energy than money into your projects. Do it for love.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Romantic intensity could present challenges in the morning. Resist any urge to flee, and accept what you get. Do what’s required to restore harmony. Talk about nest eggs later.
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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Today may bring reversals in love and in communications. You could avoid this and bury yourself in your work. Call in reinforcements if needed. Contemplation rewards more than action. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 6 -- There’s much to learn from young people now. Surround yourself by the creative spirit of the youngest generation. You can’t bottle youth, but it’s communicable. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Choose family over romance. Focus on cleaning and organizing your nest and on hanging out at home. Compromise to avoid silly arguments that waste time.
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Strauss-Kahn denies violence in sex assault PARIS (AP) — Dominique Strauss-Kahn broke his silence four months after a New York hotel maid accused him of sexual assault, calling his encounter with the woman a “moral failing” he deeply regrets, but insisting in an interview on French television Sunday that no violence was involved. Strauss-Kahn, the former head of the International Monetary Fund and a one-time top presidential contender in his native France, also denied using violence against a French writer who claims he tried to rape her in a separate 2003 incident. Throughout what appeared to be a heavily scripted 20-minute-long interview with French broadcaster TF1, Strauss-Kahn managed to come off as contrite even as the Socialist politician insisted he hadn’t forced himself on either of the women. He said his May 14 sexual encounter with Nafissatou Diallo, an African immigrant who claimed that he attacked her when she entered his room in Manhattan’s Sofitel hotel to clean it, “did not involve violence, constraint or aggression.” Still, he acknowledged, it “was a moral failing and I am not proud of it. I regret it infinitely. I have regretted it everyday for the past four months and I think I’m not done regretting it.” It “was not only an inappropriate relationship, but more than that, it was a failing ... a failing vis-a-vis my wife, my children and my friends but also a failing vis-a-vis the French people, who had vested their hopes for change in me.” Strauss-Kahn resigned from the IMF’s top job in the wake of the scandal. Though he didn’t rule out a future return to politics, the man once widely regarded as the Socialist party’s best hope at beating France’s incumbent conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy said he needed to take time to think about his future. Strauss-Kahn, who had a long-standing reputation as a man with a weakness for sex and women, said the Diallo imbroglio had profoundly changed him.
WORLD IN BRIEF UK hires extra tax collectors to police super-rich
LONDON (AP) — As the U.K. tightens its belt during economic uncertainty, a senior government official said Sunday he was hiring more than 2,000 extra tax inspectors to make sure that Britain’s wealthiest feel the squeeze. The British Treasury’s Chief Secretary, Danny Alexander, told the Sunday Independent newspaper that his priority was “making sure that those with broadest shoulders bear their fair share of the burden.” Alexander said a 100-member “affluence team” would be in place in less than a month to keep an eye on the country’s wealthiest taxpayers — the estimated 350,000 people whose personal wealth exceeds 2.5 million pounds ($3.95 million). The British government’s crackdown on tax evasion has already netted more than 2 billion pounds ($3 billion) a year, Alexander said, predicting that figure could rise to 7 billion pounds ($10.6 billion) a year by 2015. Britain is going through politically painful series cutbacks aimed at restoring order to its finances after the Labour government, in power for 13 years, saddled the country with billions in debt. The public sector has been slashed and unemployment has risen — as has anger at the government over austerity measures such as tuition hikes that have tripled the cost of higher education at many British universities.
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Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former head of the International Monetary Fund, looks on prior to a television interview at the TV news broadcast by French TV station TF1, Sunday.
“I’ve seen the pain that I caused around me and I thought, I thought a lot,” he said. “That lightness, I’ve lost it for good.” The interview was more than an extended mea culpa, though. Strauss-Kahn lashed out both at Diallo and, more broadly, at the U.S. justice system, which by allowing him to be paraded handcuffed before cameras he said had irreparably tarnished his image. “When you are snatched up by the jaws of that machine, you have the impression that it can crush you,” he said. “I felt that I was trampled on, humiliated, even before I had the chance to say a word,” he said. Under French law, it’s illegal to show suspects in handcuffs. Strauss-Kahn said that the New York prosecutor — who dropped all criminal charges against him in the Diallo case last month — had concluded the maid “lied about everything. “Not only about her past, that’s of no importance, but also about what happened. The (prosecutor’s) report says, it’s written there, that ‘she presented so many different versions of what happened that I can’t believe a word,’” he said.
He added he suspected financial motives might have been behind Diallo’s accusations. She has filed a lawsuit against him, but Strauss-Kahn insisted Sunday he wouldn’t negotiate a settlement. He also proclaimed his innocence in a separate legal battle pitting him against a young French writer and journalist who alleges he tried to rape her during a 2003 interview for a book she was writing. The writer, Tristane Banon, has maintained she and StraussKahn ended up tussling on the floor during an interview in an empty apartment, with the politician trying to open her jeans and bra and putting his fingers in her mouth and underwear. “The version that was presented (by Banon) is an imaginary version, a slanderous version,” Strauss-Kahn said, adding that “no act of aggression, no violence” had taken place between the two. Because a police investigation into the claims is ongoing, Strauss-Kahn declined to say anything more about the matter. If Paris prosecutors decide to pursue the case, Strauss-Kahn could face a possible trial.
Ex-IRA commander seeks Irish presidency
DUBLIN (AP) — A former Irish Republican Army commander, Martin McGuinness, announced Sunday he is running for president of Ireland — and faced immediate questions about his murky IRA past. McGuinness, deputy leader of the Irish nationalist Sinn Fein party, said he planned to quit Monday as the senior Catholic in Northern Ireland’s unity government and launch his election campaign in the neighboring Republic of Ireland. The 61-year-old McGuinness expressed confidence that his decision would not destabilize power-sharing, the central accomplishment of the Northern Ireland peace process. The Oct. 27 Irish election will decide who will succeed President Mary McAleese as Ireland’s symbolic head of state, a ceremonial post she has held since 1997. Sinn Fein, long a fringe player in southern Irish politics, is seeking to become the major opposition party. McGuinness is easily the most high-profile name in a field of a half-dozen candidates. McGuinness pledged to campaign on his “record as a peacemaker, as someone who has transformed the political situation in the north, and as someone who loves Ireland.” He has won plaudits for his conciliatory role atop the 4-year-old coalition government in Northern Ireland, a British territory that the IRA long sought to overthrow by force. Power-sharing between Northern Ireland’s British Protestant majority and Irish Catholic minority was underpinned by the IRA’s 2005 decisions to disarm and renounce violence. But McGuinness also has
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never come clean about his role directing an IRA campaign that killed nearly 1,800 people and maimed thousands more. At times he has flatly denied IRA membership, while in 2003 he testified to a British fact-finding tribunal that he quit the IRA in the early 1970s, a claim widely dismissed as implausible. McGuinness took part in secret 1972 negotiations between IRA commanders and the British government. The following year he was arrested in the Republic of Ireland in a car containing explosives and ammunition and convicted of
IRA membership. He declared from the dock that he was proud to be an IRA member. Independent historians of the Sinn Fein-IRA movement say McGuinness served on the IRA’s senior command from around 1975 to 2005, when the IRA declared it was going out of business. Several IRA splinter groups continue to plot bomb and gun attacks and denounce McGuinness as a traitor to their cause. McGuinness deflected a series of questions Sunday over whether he would declare his IRA resume as part of his presidential bid.
HEBRON, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinians will be able to make a strong case that they have built the foundations of a nation when they ask the U.N. this week to recognize an independent Palestine in the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem, the lands Israel occupied in 1967. In the West Bank, they’ve been laying the infrastructure piece by piece, including widely praised systems of public finance and banking and a U.S.-trained security force. They’ve amassed many of the trappings of independence, from their own internet domain and international dialing code to a flag, an anthem and a national football team. But their U.N. bid also highlights a simple, bitter reality: They cannot establish an actual state without Israel’s blessing, even if the Security Council or a majority of General Assembly members recognize Palestine in pre-1967 borders. Israel has kept a tight grip on the occupied lands, even while engaging in sporadic talks — frozen since late 2008 — on the terms of Palestinian statehood. It has annexed east Jerusalem, enforces a border blockade of Hamas-ruled Gaza and retains ultimate say in the West Bank, despite limited self-rule there by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s government. Israel remains the final arbiter for some 4 million Palestinians who often can’t travel, trade or even build homes without Israeli permission. Ambitious plans can’t advance, such as building an international airport in the West Bank or issuing a currency, the Palestine pound, to replace the Israeli shekel. “It’s not going to change anything in my life,” Mofid Sharabati, a plumber in the city of Hebron, said Sunday of the bid for U.N. recognition.
Chavez criticizes human rights court over ruling CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez criticized the InterAmerican Court of Human Rights on Saturday after it ruled in favor of an opposition politician who is seeking to run for president. The Costa Rica-based court said in its ruling released Friday that Leopoldo Lopez should be allowed to run for office despite a decision by Venezuela’s top anticorruption official that had barred him from being a candidate due to a corruption investigation. Chavez said the court is part of an international system that “protects the corrupt and obeys the mandate of the (U.S.) imperial power and the bourgeoisie.” “What value can that court have?” Chavez said. “For me, it’s worthless.” Chavez didn’t respond specifically to the court’s conclusions in its decision. “It’s not up to me to comment on the legal details of that issue,” he said, adding that other Venezuelan institutions would respond to the ruling. He said the court’s decision reflected “the desperation of the bourgeoisie seeking to make itself a victim, searching for a candidate whoever it is.” Chavez
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Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez gestures during a welcoming ceremony for Bolivia’s President Evo Morales at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday.
has drawn key support from the poor since he was first elected in 1998, and has sought to portray his opponents as representing the interests of the wealthy. A Lopez candidacy could lead to a significant shift in the field of opposition candidates as contenders begin campaigning for a primary vote in February designed to pick a unity candidate to challenge Chavez. The presidential
election will be held in October 2012. Lopez, a former Caracas district mayor, was barred from running for office in 2005 by the country’s comptroller general. Lopez was accused of receiving donations on behalf of an organization he led between 1998 and 2001 from the state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA, where his mother worked at the time.
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The film Goodfellas, starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Lorraine Bracco and Joe Pesci, opens in theaters around the United States.
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‘Boston’s Boy’ comes to Storrs ‘Can’ you dig it? By Joe Pentecost Staff Writer
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Sam Adams performs for UConn students on the South Quad on Saturday Sept. 17. Adams headlined the SUBOG-sponsered Concert for Causes and was preceded by DJ Manni. Student organizations also tabled during the event.
SUBOG’s ‘Concert for Causes’ takes over South quad By Purbita Saha Focus Editor Sam Adams came to UConn for a cause, but the effect that he drew from the UConn campus was more than just an energetic reaction. Adams was the headliner for the Concert for Causes, which took place on Saturday afternoon in the South quad. UConn student DJ Manni opened for him and mixed beats for over an hour. Adams stuck to songs from his full-length album “Party Records” in an effort to promote it. He rapped to a mashed up version of “Me No Speak Americano” and pitched in on the choruses for “Better Than You.” He then had the crowd
bouncing to the dubstep-based “Bass Head.” Adams also peppered his set list with some of his more popular tracks from the EP “Boston’s Boy.” The audience joined in on blacked out parts of “Coming Home,” “Driving Me Crazy” and “I Hate College.” On “I Hate College” Adams had a playback going in the background as he rapped. The 24-year-old Adams made his debut on the rap scene in 2010 with the single “Driving Me Crazy.” He continually refers to himself as “Boston’s Boy” since he grew up in Cambridge and Wayland, Mass. He then went to Trinity College, but dropped out once his music career began to develop. Being somewhat of a local artist, Adams quickly became popu-
lar in the New England area. After the release of his album however, he achieved national recognition and was invited to perform at Lollapalooza 2011. While Adams’s performance was the central attraction at the event, the concert was also an opportunity for student organizations to advertise their objectives to the UConn populace. Groups such as HuskyThon, Alzheimer’s Association and Red Cross had tables and banners to encourage students to explore their individual projects. One of the officers from HuskyThon was even allowed to make an announcement on stage about the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Erik Kopping, 7th-semester molecular cell biology major,
was tabling for HuskyThon for the first half of the concert. He said that he was able to spread the word about the group’s first general meeting, which is on Wednesday. “I had a lot of fun,” said Kopping. He particularly enjoyed DJ Manni’s performance and said that the DJ did a good job by getting the crowd involved with his music. Concert for Causes has been an annual event at UConn for the past few years. Last year however, the function was cancelled due to inclement weather. SUBOG hosted the Concert for Causes and appeased the attendees by giving out free highlighter-colored sunglasses and swag bags. It also set up an inflatable paintball arena with netted walls to avoid any stray
paintballs from escaping into the crowd. Kopping said that he thought the attendance for the event was high, better than most of the other outdoor concerts that UConn has hosted. The audience was thick in front of the stage, and many of those in attendance were bouncing up and down with their hands in the air for the majority of the concert. But not everyone enjoyed Adams’s on-stage presence. Thy Le, 5th-semester management information systems major, said, “He didn’t sound as good as he does on his CDs, so it was a little disappointing.”
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Agents of Improv take on Student Union Theater
By Loumarie Rodriguez Staff Writer
The Agents of Improv took the stage at the Student Union Theater on Friday night with their first show of the year. The quirky group was quick to begin with numerous improvisation games that required a lot of audience participation. There were many shouts from the audience members as they
gave suggestions that could be spun into a serious of comedic situations on stage. The show began with short form games, a series of games that required quick thinking, followed by long form games. Taking random suggestions from the audience, the Agents managed pull together a great scenarios that included a scene in the ball pit of Chuck E. Cheese’s. There were other scenes that
required them to attempt to diffuse a bomb or fix machine parts on the Death Star. The troupe played their usual games such as “Rolling Blackout,” the “Arm Game” and even “Lazy Susan.” With all the crazy scenarios made up on the spot, they had most of the audience rolling with laughter. The Agents of Improv then continued into long form portion of the show, which consisted of an audience member
suggesting one word. With that one word, the Agents need to form a short story, and then create different scenes and situations based off of that short story. The show wrapped up with a few more crazy stunts and an announcement of the next show on Oct. 14 in the Student Union Theater. “I thought the show went really well and I’m glad to have a big audience,” said
Steve Yanke, 7th-semester economics major and the master of ceremonies for Agents of Improv. “They should do more of these shows,” said Austin Costello, a 1st-semester puppetry major. “It was definitely worth coming to.” Daniel Hunter, a 1st-semester undecided major said “My jaw hurts from laughing.”
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Emmy Awards’ red carpet plays host to bold fashion moves (AP) – There were no shrinking violets on the Emmy Awards red carpet Sunday night, with stars wearing bold red — from Lea Michele’s dress to Christina Hendricks’ lips — as well as strapless necklines and more than a little bit of glitter. The early buzz was about Michele’s sophisticated Marchesa dress: She had the look of a seasoned star instead of starlet. She wore a plainfront, low draped back with rosette sleeves that really let her work the crowd. She gave fans lined outside the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles a big wink. There was some high fashion, too, including Julianna Margulies in a strapless Giorgio Armani Prive gown, with a stiff crescent-shaped bustier and embellished with clear oval stones and shimmery paillettes. Couture is a
bit more of a risk and requires confidence. It’s a good thing Margulies, who told E! she picked her dress late last night, has that. Gwyneth Paltrow, in a black-sequin number by Emilio Pucci, also has the presence to pull off the belly baring look she was sporting, but the jury’s still out on whether it was too seethrough. She said she didn’t realize just how sheer it was until she got there. Some celebrities have been thinking about their outfits for weeks. Sarah Hyland collaborated with Christian Siriano to create her one-shoulder, coral-colored gown with a jeweled waistband. Heidi Klum trusted Siriano, a “Project Runway” alum, to come up with her mushroom-colored strapless gown with a pouffy, asymmetrical hemline. “I love him. He’s just a
wonderful person. ... I like to give my designers some props,” said Klum, of her “flirty” dress. “It has an oldfashioned feel but it’s glamorous.” Red was the hot color, on Kate Winslet in her cap-sleeve Elie Saab — which seemed so covered until she flashed the cleavage — and on Nina Dobrev in Donna Karan and Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang. But the electric blue that emerged as a runway trend for spring just last week in New York was well represented here. Claire Danes wore a fully beaded strapless gown in bright blue by Oscar de la Renta; Dianna Agron in a Roksanda Ilincic; and Amy Poehler in a T-shirt-style iridescent dress by Peter Som. Two “Mad Men” sirens opted for sexy, beaded, head-turning looks, with Elisabeth Moss in a second-skin Marchesa
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Christina Hendricks arrives at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 in Los Angeles.
and Christina Hendricks in a Johanna Johannsson with an open V-neck. “It was the only
dress. I tried it on and it was perfect.”
Beer packaging has seen quite a bit of change over the years. From aluminum bottles to pint cans and from corkfinished magnums to 40oz’s of malt liquor, brewers are constantly trying to find a new way for their product’s packaging to catch your eye. The classic 12-oz. can, however, had predominantly been a facet of the macro-brewing world up until fairly recently, when some of the bigger craft brewers have hit the scene, expanding distribution and announcing that they too would begin to package in aluminum. But why cans? One of the misconceptions is the drinker’s complaint of “that metallic taste” when they drink from a can. In actuality, modern cans are coated with a water-based liner, so the beer never actually comes in contact with metal. Other consumers sometimes associate the aluminum packaging with a lesser product and opt for a bottle, solely based on appearance and perception of a superior quality. However, the truth is that cans are a superior packaging vessel all around. For starters, cans are allowed at many parks, golf courses, campsites and beaches—places where glass bottles aren’t permitted. Due to a lower oxygen level during the packaging process, cans actually keep beer fresher longer. Combine this with the can’s protection from sunlight, a defense against ‘skunking’, and you get a top-quality product. But consumers aren’t the only ones that benefit from canned brews, it’s ultimately more profitable for the brewers and better for the environment. Cans are smaller and lighter than bottles, and thus are cheaper to ship and store. The recycling of aluminum cans is also easier than glass bottles, and provides for incredible energy savings when compared to the manufacture of new cans. So which microbrewers are using cans to package their beers? Right here in Woodbridge, CT New England Brewing Co. has been pumping out their popular lineup of canned offerings to loyal drinkers for years. You can find their Elm City Lager or Sea Hag IPA at many area shops (6pk/$7.99). A couple thousand miles to the west in Lyons, CO lies Oskar Blues Brewery. Often recognized as the premier craft beer cannery, their hoppy, robust Dale’s Pale Ale (6pk/$9.99) can be spotted on shelves across the country. It should be no surprise that some larger craft breweries have followed suit on the canning craze. Just this past spring, Sierra Nevada announced that they would soon begin to can their famous Pale Ale. The press release indicated that their bottles would not be disappearing any time soon, but that the addition of a canning line would add to their packaging options for the Pale Ale, and eventually other styles. Expect sightings on the west coast by the end of the year and in other markets in early 2012. With the amount of recent press that cans have gotten in the Craft Beer world, it’s no wonder that many microbrewers have begun to drink the Kool-Aid (beer?) and invest in canned packaging. With the can’s numerous advantages, it’s only a matter of time until the myths become further exposed and even more varieties start hitting the shelves. Until then, do your part to try some of your local craft beer cans and spread the word to fellow craft beer enthusiasts. Cheers!
Joseph.Pentecost@UConn.edu
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‘True Blood’ season finale sets up Season 5 thrills By Jason Bogdan Staff Writer
1. College Football Michigan/NG (ESPN) - 7,541 2. The Closer (TNT) - 7,174 3. Jersey Shore (MTV) - 6,806 4. Rizzoli & Isles (TNT) - 6,688 5. Pawn Stars (HIST) - 6,086 6. Pawn Stars (HIST) - 6,020 7. Debate (MSNBC) - 5,411 8. Storage Wars (AEN) - 5,334 9. True Blood (HBOM) - 5,052 10. Storage Wars (AEN) - 4,934 Numbers from TVbytheNumbers.com Week ending September 13 (Numbers of viewers x 1000)
Between all the demonic fairies, hillbilly werepanthers and anti-vampire witchcraft, the fourth season of HBO’s “True Blood” continued to be as ridiculous and unpredictable as ever. With the recently-aired season finale, it also continued to have the show’s usual great amount of engaging, supernatural drama. Just as the spiritual medium Marnie met a grisly death after the failed witch rebellion against the vampires, she found Lafayette to be the perfect body host for one more try of vengeance. Her methods proved to relentless after forcing Jesús to transfer his brujo powers so she can have the advantage over Bill and Eric. But her effects didn’t pay off when Sookie, Holly, and Tara teamed up for a spell to free
Lafayette, leaving Marnie vulnerable to the other spirits. Both Antonia and Sookie’s grandmother’s ghosts showed up and managed to convince her how being drunk with magical powers ruined her and how pointless it is to continue going after the vampires. The grudge ended appropriately with the spirits pitying the vampires for never being able to have the eternal peace that they now have. But aside from finishing the witch story arc, the episode also showed where all the pending relationships currently stand. Jason and Jessica found a compromise for both of their needs in turning to a friends-with-benefits status, Sam and Luna decided to leave their love life on hold now that they were both partially responsible for wolf pack leader Marcus’ death, and Sookie decided to deny
both Bill and Eric her love to prevent the despair of whoever she might’ve chosen. This season also had a bittersweet resolution with Sheriff Andy telling Holly that he would always be readily available for a relationship in a new light of self-esteem after rejecting the V drug that drove him crazy. But what would a “True Blood” season finale be without a deluge of cliffhangers to make fans wait eagerly for next year? Just as Arlene returned to normality after her baby was exorcised, Rene’s ghost returned to warn her that Terry will soon be haunted by the ghosts of his past. Indeed, the reunions will be undeniable as Russell also seemed to escape his cement prison and the newly vampirized Steve Newlin having just arrived at Jason’s door. Unfortunately, fans will also have to wait to see if Sam survived a run-
in with a werewolf and if Tara will live after risking her life to defend Sookie from an angered Debbie. Aside from answering all those questions and more, the next season is also looking to be an intense one with the American Vampire League now after Bill and Eric’s heads; and Sookie’s fairy bloodline will likely return since one of them recently seduced Andy. Needless to say, fans will have a lot to wait for in the fifth season. But so long as the series continues to stand as the blood-drenched, raunchy, guilty pleasure of televised entertainment, the anticipation for next season will certainly be worth it.
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‘Sunny’ premiere exceeds expectations What I’m watching “Storage Wars” A&E Wednesday, 10 p.m.
Ever wondered what happens when the rent for storage units goes unpaid? No? Well that’s exactly the question answered by A&E’s kitschy “Storage Wars,” now in its second season. This reality show follows four teams to selfstorage facilities in Southern California where unpaid-for and unclaimed storage units (and all their contents) are auctioned to the highest bidder. The catch for our storage warriors is that they can only see the units from the outside, without opening any boxes or moving anything around. The results range from heartbreakinglyhuge sums paid for scores of empty shoe boxes to pennies paid for mountains of unopened electronics. The fierce real-life bidding competition between Dave, Barry, Jarrod, and the loveable hick Darrell, has made “Storage Wars” one of A&E’s number one series’ of all time. -Jim Anderson
‘Up All Night’ creates allnight laughs By Hima Mamillapalli Staff Writer
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By Joe O’Leary Staff Writer After six years and 70 episodes, I was actually a little skeptical of the season seven premiere of “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.” Sure, I had no real reason to be concerned; the show’s been firing on all cylinders for a few years running now. But after all of the places the show’s gone, from crack addiction to insane asylums, I questioned whether “Sunny” could remain funny, and whether it’d finally run out of steam this year. Of course, that was before I watched the newest episode. By the time the episode title “Frank’s Pretty Woman” came on-screen, I was already choking back laughter. When the episode ended with the main cast carrying a dead prostitute into an apartment hallway and simply leaving her body on the ground as Roy Orbison’s “Pretty Woman” played in the background, I knew just how wrong my assumptions had been. I had seen a work of beauty. Frank, played with even more insane bravado than usual by Danny Devito, begins the episode by introducing Dee and Charlie to his new girlfriend, Roxy. Except Roxy’s not his girlfriend, she’s a prostitute. And Frank wants to pay her to marry him. Cue the title. On other shows, this plot would be too risque, but for “Sunny,” it’s only the tip of the lewd iceberg. Charlie thinks Frank can do better than Roxy, so he plans to pull a “Pretty Woman” to help Frank fall in love with another girl. Of course, Charlie’s talents include sniffing glue and smacking rats, so his idea of a “Pretty Woman” is to pretend to be a millionaire and go on a date with a woman, with Frank as his limo driver, and fake an illness, after which Frank can salvage the date. In typical Charlie fashion, this backfires. Horribly. Not to spoil it, let’s just say it’s one of the abso-
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Charlie Day, Danny Devito and Kaitlin Olson of FX’s “It’s Always Sunny In Philidelphia”
lute funniest things “Sunny” has ever done. Meanwhile,Rob McElhenney, who plays Mac, gained 50 pounds between seasons because he thought it would be funny. And it works. His character, the former workout freak, is now carrying around a trash bag full of chimichangas and offering Dennis insulin. Dennis, though, is more focused on the crack that Roxy smokes nonstop on-screen. In the season two classic “Dennis and Dee Go On Welfare,” the sibling duo got addicted to crack. It hasn’t been mentioned since, but now that Roxy’s putting them in what Dennis calls “an unsafe environment,” they’re fighting that addiction and losing horribly. By the end of the episode, Dennis is planning on buying some of Roxy’s stash, and Dee has already hopped back on the train. Of course, as the gang gathers for
Frank’s proposal to Roxy, she drops dead, overdosing on the floor of Charlie’s apartment. And after a few seconds of shock, the gang does the most sensible thing (at least, sensible to their terrible, selfpreserving lifestyles) and leaves her body on the ground. “Sunny” earns its TV-MA rating, to say the very least. Sometimes it’s hard to believe it’s even on television. But if this premiere’s any indication, not only is the show thriving, but it’s better than ever. In the next two weeks, the Paddy’s Pub crew will head to the Jersey Shore and the world of child beauty pageants. This season will be a wild, debauched ride.
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Emily Spivey, a former “Saturday Night Live” writer, brings us a hilarious comedy this fall called “Up All Night.” Based on Spivey’s own life, the show features Regan (Christina Applegate) and Chris Brinkley (Will Arnett) as a couple who soon realize that balancing work and family, especially with a new born baby, is not an easy thing. The pilot that aired on Sept. 14 proves the show is worth watching this fall. The pilot begins with a pregnancy test revealing Regan’s pregnancy. The Brinkleys decide to have the baby figure that it will be good for their marriage. Even though it is clear that they are not ready for a child, Regan and Chris choose to embark on the journey of parenthood. The show is realistic in the sense that young parents hardly know what they are getting themselves into when they decide to have a child in the midst of their time-consuming jobs. The show was based on Spivey’s own experiences from returning to work after the birth of her son. In an interview with Forbes, Spivey said that she was motivated to produce a show centered on parenthood in today’s frantic society. “I based it on my experience having my son two years ago and having to go back to work at “Saturday Night Live,” said Spivey. “There was a huge gap between the sort of rock and roll job I had where I was up all night and my son who was getting up at six in the morning. I wanted to capture those extremes and do a show about someone who waited such a long time to have a baby. Her career was her baby. I felt like no one had really honestly told that story.” In “Up All Night,” Regan’s character is heavily influenced by Spivey. In the show, Regan is a producer who, with the help of her stay-at-home husband, decides to go back to work. Regan works for a needy boss (played by Maya Rudolph from Bridesmaids) who is the epitome of an actress going through a rough patch. In the meantime, Chris Brinkley is at home with he and Regan’s adorable daughter Amy. Chris used to be a successful lawyer, but gave it all up to be at home with Amy while Regan brings in the dough. In the same interview with Forbes, Spivey spoke about the joys and sacrifices of being a parent. “I wanted to do a show where the parents acknowledge that having a baby is wonderful but it also kind of sucks and it’s kind of hard,” said Spivey. “There’s a lot of bad that comes with all of the good and there’s a lot of comedy to be mined from showing a couple that’s had an extended adolescence and then decided to have a baby.” In the season premiere of “Up All Night,” Chris and Regan celebrate their seven-year anniversary with lots of alcohol and really bad karaoke. Even though it is fun at the time, the Brinkley’s soon realized that being hung-over the next day with a screaming child is not the best thing in the world. “Up All Night” runs on NBC on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and episodes last for half-an-hour, so take a break from studying and enjoy a comedy that is sure to make you laugh.
Hima.Mamillapalli@UConn.edu
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It’s been 34 years since George Lucas and Fox released the first installment in the “Star Wars” series. Since then, we’ve had five films, tons of memorabilia, billions of dollars in box office receipts and many rereleases as home-video has evolved. The most notable of these is Friday’s release of the entire series on Blu-ray disc. However, over the years the series has had repeated controversial and unwelcome changes to its films by Lucas himself. Fans have decried Lucas’s latest edits to the film in the latest release. The changes themselves are not major, just small additions of sound and special effects work, but fans allege that the changes
ruin the integrity of the entire series, and are being used as an excuse to re-release the series again and make more money. Perhaps the biggest change, in the new version of “Episode I: The Phantom Menace,” Yoda is completely digitally animated. In the original film, a puppet was used. Other major changes that fans have spoken out against include a change to a yell that ObiWan Kenobi uses to distract creatures attacking Luke Skywalker in “A New Hope,” giving Ewoks in “Return of the Jedi” the ability to blink and the end of “Return of the Jedi.” In “Revenge of the Sith,” as Darth Vader learns his wife has died, he screams “NO!” in a scene dubbed melodramatic and humorous by many fans. To create a parallel between his first and second trilogies,
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‘Ringer’ brings thrills and suspense to CW By Loumarie Rodriguez Staff Writer Sarah Michelle Gellar has traded in her awesome undead fighting skills and moved on to more complex work like starring in the CW’s new TV show, “Ringer.” At the start of the show, she is running for her life, only to find that the masked person trying to kill her doesn’t realize that he has the wrong girl. As the scene suddenly rewinds to a few days in the past, we see that Gellar’s character, Bridget, is a recovering alcoholic who is just leaving an AA meeting. After her meeting she is immediately rushed away from talking with her sponsor, Malcolm, who helped her move forward after recovering. We learn that she is a key witness to a murder and is being protected by the FBI in order to get her testimony in court. She has her doubts that they could protect her, however. The FBI brings her to a rundown hotel, during the night, Bridget manages to steal a guard’s gun and runs away, hiding from the law. Along the way, we see Bridget meet up with her sister who she briefly spoke of early in the show and is actually a twin. Her twin, Siobhan, is the complete opposite of Bridget, who is a bit rugged, while her twin is a classy woman who is always well dressed and has a lot of money. The two sisters go out on Siobhan’s speedboat for an afternoon ride and talk for a bit about a man named Sean who is possibly Siobhan’s son, but has died from unknown causes. During the boat ride, Bridget falls asleep, but wakes to find that Siobhan is gone. She believes that Siobhan has killed herself when she finds an empty pill bottle. Being out in the ocean,
she can’t find her twin’s body anywhere in the water. A day goes by and Bridget takes the place of Siobhan, but she only tells Malcolm about what happened. Siobhan was the only way she could elude the FBI. However, the criminal that Bridget was supposed to testify against is watching Malcolm. Meanwhile, Siobhan’s husband Andrew returned home, but he is cold to her because Bridget doesn’t realize that Siobhan has been estranged with him for some time and had also been having an affair. In the meantime, Bridget takes over Siobhan’s life until she can figure things out. She meets Siobhan’s friend, Gemma, and it turns out that Siobhan was having an affair with her husband. Things become more complicated when Bridget feels remorse for Gemma and tries to end it with Gemma’s husband, Henry, but he is obsessed with Siobhan and won’t accept the fact Bridget is ending it. As if things weren’t complicated enough, Bridget learns that Siobhan was pregnant and that Henry truly believes it is his baby. Bridget continues to act as Siobhan and figure why her sister possibly killed herself. Later, Gemma calls her to check out the new penthouse she is designing for Siobhan. When Bridget arrives, she doesn’t see Gemma, but only the masked man who attempts to kill her. Luckily, Bridget arrives in time to shoot and kill the marked man. The show ends with a scene in France. Here, her sister is alive and leaves the impression that she was trying to have Bridget killed. The plot continues to thicken with more questions about what Siobhan’s true intentions are in the next episode Tuesday at 9 p.m. on CW.
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Lucas edited the scream into the end of “Return of the Jedi” when Darth Vader saves his son, Luke Skywalker, from being killed at the hands of Emperor Palpatine. This isn’t the first time “Star Wars” die-hards took offense to Lucas’s changes. Fan outcry was at its peak in 1997 when, in a re-release of “A New Hope,” a scene involving a shoot-out between Han Solo and a character named Greedo was changed; originally, Han shot before Greedo had a chance to react. After Lucas re-edited the film, however, the scene was changed drastically; Greedo shot first, missing from six feet away, while Han shot him right after. Fans were outraged, and Lucas himself regretted the move, including an unedited version of the scene in a future DVD release and wearing a t-shirt to joke
about the controversy. Lucas kept changing the films despite this outcry, much to fans’ chagrin. Dozens of minor changes took place in the 2004 DVD re-release, including a change to the original trilogy’s ending, where the original actor of Darth Vader, Sebastian Shaw, was replaced in a scene digitally by Hayden Christensen, who played a young Vader in the second and third films. Will fans bite the bullet and buy the Blu-ray releases, or boycott them due to the changes? No matter the answer, the fight between “Star Wars” fans and the series’ creator will rage on; the next battle will take place in February, when 3D conversions of the films will be released, beginning with “The Phantom Menace.”
Joseph.O’Leary@UConn.edu
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Country music's most famous alley — a gritty monument to the earthy sounds all around it — is getting a facelift. The block-long alley is between the historic Ryman Auditorium and Nashville's raucous honky-tonks, where wellfortified patrons are urged to "holler and swaller." Now it's a place often littered with gray trash cans and cardboard boxes piled atop each other. Grand Ole Opry performers used to walk out the Opry's side door, cross the alley and slip in the back door at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Nashville's legendary honky -tonk. "It's the most famous 37 steps in that alley," says Jim "The Governor" Hill, Tootsie's general manager. "Tootsie's was the 'green room' for the Ryman." The alley work, which will cost the city an estimated
$300,000, is expected to take up to six months. "The alley is a Nashville treasure," said Veronica Frazier with the Metro Public Works Department. "You can walk in the footsteps where Hank (Williams) did." A local group has led the makeover effort, which will include work on storm and sanitary sewers, electrical conduits and refinishing the surface. "We want to celebrate the historical, cultural feel of the alley," said Shawn Henry, an attorney who is chairman of the makeover group. "We're mindful to upgrade it but want it to stay vibrant." The 119-year-old Ryman was home to the Opry from 1943 to 1974, when it moved to a new location east of downtown. Opry shows are still performed at the Ryman during the winter.
Lebanon film wins Toronto festival fans’ award TORONTO (AP) — “Where Do We Go Now?” a bittersweet comedy set in war-torn Lebanon, bested two wellreceived entries starring George Clooney to win the people’s choice award Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival. The Cadillac People’s Choice award, which also includes a C$15,000 cash prize, is voted on by festival audiences and has typically been regarded as a bellwether for Oscar success. Lebanese-Canadian directoractress Nadine Labaki’s feminist film about village women bent on keeping their hotheaded men out of a religious war was chosen earlier this month as Lebanon’s 2011 entry in the best foreign language film category for the Academy Awards. Labaki, who also stars in the film, was traveling in Europe when she heard the news, which was announced Sunday at a closing brunch for the 11-day festival. Festival programmer Rasha Salti accepted the award on the filmmaker’s behalf, reading a statement sent by Labaki from an airport in Germany. “I’m thrilled, I’m happy, I’m ecstatic, I’m excited — my day that had just started on the wrong foot because of a flight cancellation has just been turned upside down,” the 37-year-old Labaki said in her statement. “I’m running around jumping up and down at the Frankfurt airport. Tomorrow we’ll be screening ‘Where Do We Go Now?’ for the first time in Lebanon and I will be proud and happy to announce the news in front of my crew, my family and the Lebanese audience.” Festival director Piers Handling noted it was a surprise
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Gareth Evans poses with his the Cadillac People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award for that he won for his film “The Raid” during the closing brunch of the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Sunday Sept. 18, 2011
triumph for a film that was overshadowed by heavily promoted, star-studded Hollywood films. These included Clooney’s two films, “The Descendants” and “The Ides of March.” “We have some very, very high-profile films here at the festival and ones that a lot of people are talking about and I’m sure will go on to awards,” said Handling. “But Nadine’s film obviously connected with the public in a significant way because it was a clear, clear winner.” Last year’s fans’ pick, “The King’s Speech,” went on to take four Oscars, including best picture, and the 2008 people’s choice winner, “Slumdog Millionaire,” took best picture and seven other Oscars. Quebec director Philippe Falardeau’s “Monsieur Lazhar,” about an Algerian schoolteacher in Quebec and his relationship with two students, won the award for best Canadian feature and a C$30,000 prize.
The best first Canadian feature award, which includes a C$15,000 prize, went to director Nathan Morlando’s period
piece “Edwin Boyd,” starring Scott Speedman as the notorious Canadian bank robber. “Where Do We Go Now?” garnered rave reviews at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where it screened on the margins of the official competition. It follows Labaki’s feature “Caramel,” a sweet love story set in a Beirut beauty salon, which was Lebanon’s entry for the 2007 best foreign language film Oscar. Set in a remote village where the church and the mosque stand side by side, “Where Do We Go Now?” follows the antics of the town’s women to keep their blowhard men from starting a religious war. Women heartsick over sons, husbands and fathers lost to previous flare-ups unite to distract their men with clever ruses, from faking a miracle to hiring a troop of Ukrainian strippers.
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Final shoppers wistful as Borders closes doors NEW YORK (AP) — The scene this weekend at the last of the remaining Borders bookstores to close was more like a memorial service than a funeral. Shoppers reminisced fondly about their beloved bookseller rather than grieve its loss. Amid upbeat jazz music and large red-and-yellow signs announcing the "Final Days" of the Borders store in Queens in New York City, customers snagged deals on used chairs and coffee machines. At a Borders in Cincinnati, readers were eager to grab book titles for up to 90 percent off. And signs at a Borders in Cambridge, Massachusetts, implored shoppers to haggle: "No Reasonable Offer Refused." "I find it really sad," said Victoria Florea, 49, who was looking for discounts this weekend at the Cambridge store so she could use her $50 gift card before it closes. "I'm glad to get these bargains, but I'm sad at the same time." Borders, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based chain that pioneered the big-box bookselling concept and grew to 1,249 stores at its peak in 2003, will cease to exist by the end of the day on Sunday. It's a victim of a shift in the industry brought on by customers who'd much rather read their favorite titles on an electronic book or tablet computer than
turn the page on a paperback. The chain's demise is expected to have wide-reaching effects on everyone from authors and publishers who will have to find new ways to market their work to competitors like Barnes & Noble that will benefit from losing a big rival. "The absence of Borders is going to be felt across the industry," said Michael Norris, a Simba Information senior trade analyst. "The loss of the 'showroom' effect of bookstores is not going to be replaced anytime soon." Started in 1971, Borders grew to become a giant in the industry, operating Borders and Waldenbooks bookstores. But the company failed to adapt quickly to the changing industry and lost sales to the Internet, discounters and other competition. It filed for bankruptcy protection in February and has since shuttered stores and laid off thousands of employees. Borders began liquidating its remaining 399 stores in July when a $215 million "white knight" bid by a private-equity firm dissolved under objections from creditors and lenders who argued the chain would be worth more if it were liquidated immediately. A few vestiges of Borders will remain. Books-A-Million is taking over 14 stores. And bidders including Barnes &
Noble and Malaysian company Berjaya Books (which operated some Borders in Malaysia) will take over $15.8 million in Borders' intellectual property. That includes trademarks; the Borders, Waldenbooks and Brentano's trade names; Internet domain names; and the Borders.com e-commerce website. That's little solace to some shoppers who were taking advantage of the deals at the remaining Borders stores this weekend. Many wondered where they would shop once the chain disappears — even though many of them already are migrating to online booksellers and discount chains. Steve Mannix on Friday carried out 10 books and two magazines for $11.79 total at the Waldenbooks store in Cincinnati's Western Hills neighborhood. Most of the books were graphic novels about vampires, super-heroes and Japanese characters. He said he had been interested in the artwork and stories in graphic novels, but didn't want to pay $20 for one book. "It's sad," he said, loading the books into the trunk of his car. "I used to come to this store all the time." Still, Mannix said he reads online and buys most of his books at a Half Price Books discount bookstore, which he
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In this Sept. 15, 2011 file photo, Sue Schmidt of Shaker Heights, Ohio, sits on the floor to sort through her potential purchases in a nearlyempty Borders bookstore in Solon, Ohio. This Borders store was scheduled to close its doors for good at the end of the day.
says saves him a lot of money. "They really priced themselves out of business," he said of the Waldenbooks store. At the Queens store in The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale, half a dozen shoppers milled around scantily filled shelves. Signs touting up to 90 percent off books and 50 percent off fixtures peppered Borders' large glass windows. A wooden sign showed photos of fixtures
like coffee machines, lockers and chairs - all marked sold. A bright red display shelf stood empty and abandoned. Sale price: $100. "What a shame," said Marcin Machula, 40, a trainer from Queens who was in the store over the weekend. He said he has been coming to the Glendale Borders once a month for years to have a cup of coffee and look for books on sports perfor-
mance. "This place is going to be missed." At the Borders in the CambridgeSide Galleria mall in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Mary Jane Diodati, a lawyer on disability, also pondered the end of an era. "I really like the camaraderie and the peace of just being in a book store — it is different from a library, in my opinion," she said.
Lovato to » OBITUARY girls with Cliff Robertson remembered in NY as family man problems: Seek help
NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Demi Lovato thanked her fans at a concert for supporting her after she entered rehab last year and encouraged young girls to seek help if they are dealing with similar problems. "A year ago today ... I was not in a good place," the 19-year-old said at her concert Saturday night. "I needed help and I want anybody in this audience to know that if you're struggling with one of the issues that I dealt with or a different issue, that you can get help, that you can recover and it's possible if you just tell someone." Lovato entered a treatment facility for three months last year to deal with "emotional and physical issues." The singer-actress said as an 8-year-old who faced bullying she had an eating disorder and later started cutting her wrists to vent her despair. She performed a show at New York's Hammerstein ballroom, just days ahead of the release of third album, "Unbroken." Lovato was beginning to play her latest song, "Skyscraper," when she stopped to address the crowd. "There are so many beautiful girls in this audience that don't know that they're beautiful, but they just are," she said. "So I want to thank you guys for being there for me every single day I was away. I wouldn't be here without you guys today." Concertgoers screamed "I love you" while Lovato spoke and one girl held a sign that read: "Demi makes me strong!" After performing "Skyscraper," she sang a cover of Lil Wayne's recent hit "How to Love," a song about women's insecurities and their struggles to find love. Lovato was the star of the Disney Channel series "Sonny With a Chance" before she announced she was leaving the show in April.
EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Cliff Robertson was remembered Friday as much more than a movie star who won an Academy Award and spent a lifetime appearing on the silver screen, television and Broadway stages. Nearly 100 friends and relatives paid tribute to a generous, kind-hearted and devoted family man and an accomplished aviator and writer whose missives to them often ended up as cherished mementos kept in frames and hung in places of honor in their homes. Robertson, who won an Oscar in 1968 for his performance in "Charly," died of natural causes on Sept. 10, a day after his 88th birthday. His stepson Christopher Lemmon said during one of four eulogies at his funeral at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in East Hampton, on Long Island, that he "never lost sight of his humility." "He was one of the greatest men I have ever known," said Lemmon, also an actor. Though Robertson once conceded he was never considered in the top ranks of leading men, he remained a popular actor from the mid-1950s into the following century.
"I'm not one of the Golden Six," he commented in 1967, referring to the top male stars of that day. "I take what's left over." His Oscar-winning role came as a mentally disabled man who undergoes medical treatment that makes him a genius — until a poignant regression to his former state. He was so determined the big-screen role would not go to another actor, he bought the movie rights. He also is remembered for his portrayal of future President John F. Kennedy in the World War II film "PT 109." More recently, he played Uncle Ben in the "Spider-Man" movies. But friends and family also spoke of his love of aviation; in 2006, he was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio. "It was very much a passion," friend Dennis Ivans said of Robertson's love of flying, which began as a child growing up near an airport that no longer exists in La Jolla, Calif. Robertson often would wash the small airplanes in hopes of being rewarded with a ride in the skies, Ivans said. Robertson created a string of impressive performances in television and on Broadway
but always saw his role played in films by bigger names. His TV performances in "Days of Wine and Roses" and "The Hustler," for example, were filmed with Jack Lemmon and Paul Newman, respectively. Robertson's role in Tennessee Williams' play "Orpheus Descending" went to Marlon Brando in the movie. Robertson had great success in war movies. His strong presence made him ideal for such films as "The Naked and the Dead," ''Battle of Coral Sea," ''633 Squadron," ''Up From the Beach," ''The Devil's Brigade," ''Too Late the Hero" and "Midway." In 1977, Robertson blew the whistle on a Hollywood financial scandal. He had discovered that David Begelman, president of Columbia Pictures, had forged his signature on a $10,000 salary check, and he called the FBI and the Burbank and Beverly Hills police departments. Hollywood insiders weren't happy with the ugly publicity. Robertson said neither the studios nor the networks would hire him for four years. In 1957, Robertson married Jack Lemmon's ex-wife, Cynthia Stone, and they had
Party crashing Salahi claims Journey guitarist broke up marriage RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Celebrity White House gate crasher Tareq Salahi filed for divorce Friday, claiming his wife was flaunting her affair with the lead guitarist for the rock band Journey. Tareq Salahi filed paperwork in Warren County saying his wife, Michaele Salahi, abandoned the marriage when she left their Virginia home Tuesday to be with Neal Schon in Tennessee. He also accused Schon of emailing him a picture of a penis, though he doesn't elaborate as to why. "Over the objections of me, she continually exposes our friends and acquaintances to her adulterous relationship and has flaunted the same throughout the community, the nation and indeed the world, and thus caused ... me to suffer great harm, humiliation, and embarrassment," he said in the divorce petition. Schon did not return an email. A representative for the group did not return a call seeking comment. Neither Tareq Salahi nor his attorney returned messages seeking comment. Tareq reported his wife missing the day she reportedly ran
off with Schon. He told police he feared she had been kidnapped, but authorities who talked to her said she told them she was "where she wanted to be." Court documents say the couple had a prenuptial agreement, but the terms were not specified. The couple was married in November 2003. "There is no hope or possibility of reconciliation," Tareq Salahi said, adding that he "has been greatly hurt and disturbed" by Michaele Salahi's actions. The couple gained notoriety in 2009 when they crashed a White House state dinner. Michaele Salahi was a cast member of the reality show "Real Housewives of D.C." last year, but the show was canceled after one season. She was thrown off the reality show "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" when it became apparent she wasn't addicted to anything. Tareq Salahi said in the court filing that Schon was his wife's former boyfriend. Schon's band had played at the couple's northern Virginia winery, and photos on social networking websites show them partying with the band on several occasions. He also said the band paid for his wife's travel, accommodations
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In this May 22, 1966 file photo, actor Cliff Robertson holds the Emmy he won for the outstanding single performance by an actor in a leading role in a drama at the 18th annual Television Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Robertson, the movie actor who played John F. Kennedy in "PT-109," won an Oscar for "Charly" and was famously victimized in a 1977 Hollywood forgery scandal, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. He was 88.
a daughter, Stephanie, before splitting in 1960. In 1966, he married actress and heiress Dina
Merrill, and they had a daughter, Heather. The couple divorced in 1989.
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In this Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 file photo, Michaele and Tareq Salahi, right, arrive at a State Dinner at the White House in Washington.
and other expenses. Tareq Salahi claims he has suffered both emotional and physical harm from his wife's actions. In addition to being able to stay in their home, he asked the court to ban both parties from harming the value of their assets, threatening or harassing each other.
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Sports
Huskies raise ovarian cancer awareness By Mac Cerullo Managing Editor
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Cara Silverman scored a goal against Boston College on Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day.
Cathy Silverman, who is a survivor of ovarian cancer, stood by the marketing table before Sunday afternoon’s field hockey game against No. 8 Boston College. Silverman is the mother of senior forward Cara Silverman, and although she attends nearly every game, this particular game was special. The day marked Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day at the Sherman Complex, which aimed to raise awareness for the disease that Mrs. Silverman called “a silent killer.” The team warmed up in special ovarian cancer logo t-shirts, which were on sale at the marketing table for $15 each, and also
had special bracelets available for fans who gave a donation. Mrs. Silverman recently had a recurrence and will begin chemotherapy in a few months. But despite that fact, she was in good spirits, saying that she hoped to raise over $1,000 on the day. The team will sell more t-shirts in the student union at some point later this week too. The game was very well attended, helped by the fact that both teams came into the game ranked in the Top 10. Unfortunately for UConn, the game itself did not turn out quite as well. After going 265 minutes and 30 seconds without allowing a goal, the Huskies allowed three en route to a disappointing 3-1 loss. The lone goal scored by the Huskies, however, was scored by Silverman off a penalty corner.
She ripped the shot into the back of the net, cutting the deficit to 2-1 and sending the crowd into a frenzy. After the game, Silverman was disappointed with the result, but talked about her mother and the impact she’s had on her over the past few years. “For me it started senior year when she was diagnosed, and then it happened again this year,” Silverman said. “I kind of just go out there every game and play for her, it’s the least I can do for what she’s been through.” Coach Nancy Stevens said she feels that recognizing important causes like ovarian cancer does a lot of good for the players too, not just the people they work to bring awareness to. “I think it’s important for college athletes to be able to look outside themselves,” Stevens
said. “It’s easy to be selfabsorbed because you’re training and you’re worried about your weight, strength and conditioning, your fitness, your nutrition, and you know what, there are a lot of other things you need to focus on outside of yourself. To be able to have this as the Ovarian Cancer Awareness game is really important.” In addition to partnering with Cathy Silverman, the team has also adopted a pediatric brain cancer survivor named Jocelyn through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation. Stevens said that Jocelyn has been to one of the team’s games this season, and “hopefully will be able to come to a couple more.”
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Brady and McFadden are fantasy studs so far
By Chris Zielinski Fantasy Sports Columnist
For all the avid fantasy football competitors, myself included, week two provided plenty of excitement on the fantasy scene. While most of the unbridled joy of simply having football back has passed, week two presented a bigger and more important transition: the shift into the heart of the fantasy season. The time to uncover the coveted fantasy sleepers, strengthen your backfield or acquire the last missing flex player is officially here. Week two provided an array of story lines, from continued production to bounce back performers. Many players had an impact, but if you find yourself winning by a healthy margin, chances are you had one of
these players on you roster this week. Studs: 1. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots- For the second straight week, Brady staked his claim as best quarterback in the game. Following up last week’s mammoth performance, Brady piled up 423 yards and three touchdowns against the San Diego Chargers. More importantly, Brady was über-efficient, completing 31 of 40 pass attempts and no interceptions. Without question, other quarterbacks will put up numbers during certain weeks, but Brady’s proven consistency earns him this week’s stamp of approval as a fantasy stud. 2. Darren McFadden, RB, Oakland Raiders- Anytime a running back has a fumble lost, it usually is a harbinger of a
bad fantasy outing. McFadden rewrote the script this weekend against the Bills. Despite a fumble lost, McFadden tallied over 70 yards both on the ground and in the air. More importantly, McFadden found pay dirt twice and even had another score stolen by perennial goal line poacher Michael Bush. McFadden’s importance to the Oakland offense goes without saying, and if he stays healthy, will continue to produce throughout the season.
3. Vincent Jackson, WR, San Diego Chargers- Jackson quickly became Rivers new favorite target against the Patriots, putting up career numbers in terms of receptions and receiving yards. Seemingly doing anything he wanted against an absent Patriots’ secondary, Jackson hauled in ten
catches for 172 yards. Equally important, Jackson found his way into the end zone for two scores and demonstrated to owner’s how he will be an asset to a successful fantasy team down the stretch. 4. Miles Austin, WR, Dallas Cowboys- Like Jackson, Austin demonstrated the fantasy importance of having receivers who can not only tally up receiving yardage, but find the end zone. Against the 49ers, Austin totaled over 140 yards receiving on nine catches, three of which were good for touchdowns. A threat for the long ball and in the red zone, Austin has shown he has quarterback Tony Romo’s trust, and was continually looked to as the primary option. With an injured Dez Bryant, Austin illustrated how important he is to the Cowboys, and will make a strong
fantasy player if Bryant’s injury remains down the stretch.
5. Dustin Keller, TE, New York Jets- After much debate over whether Mark Sanchez should have more freedom and creativity with the offense, the apparent answer was a resounding yes. The biggest beneficiary of the decision? Dustin Keller. The tight end, who is a favorite target of Sanchez, caught six passes for 101 yards and a score in the Jets’ slaughtering of the lowly Jaguars. If Sanchez continues to be given a longer leash, Keller’s prospects for the season look very promising. Defense of the Week: Detroit Lions. Absolutely trouncing the Kansas City Chiefs, the Lions totaled three interceptions, two
fumbles recovered and two sacks with only three points allowed. Can’t ask for much more than that.
Dud of the Week: Antonio Gates, TE, San Diego Chargers- Unfortunately, as someone’s stock increases, another decreases, and Gates was a victim to this point. As we witnessed the emergence of Vincent Jackson as San Diego’s number one weapon, Gates fell, often being doubled-covered by the Patroits. By the fourth quarter, San Diego had removed Gates from the field in search of other viable options. Gates will surely bounce back in the future, but his goose egg across all statistical columns makes him this week’s fantasy dud.
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Sanchez, Cromartie lead Jets past Jaguars 32-3
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rex Ryan stood in front of his offense Saturday night and issued an early season challenge. Let's see what you can do, he told his New York Jets players at the team hotel, if we win the coin toss and put the offense on the field first this time around. Well, Mark Sanchez & Co. got off to a fast start and broke a 16-game skid in which they failed to score an offensive touchdown in the first quarter, and Antonio Cromartie had two
of the Jets' four interceptions of Luke McCown to cruise past the Jacksonville Jaguars 32-3 on Sunday. "That was huge," Sanchez said of the quick start. "We answered the call and now we just need to stay consistent, and that's on me." The Jets (2-0) won the toss, elected to receive — a rarity under the defensive-minded Ryan — and efficiently moved the ball down the field before scoring on a 17-yard catch by Santonio Holmes.
"There was one streak we wanted to break and that's it, the first-quarter struggling offensively," Ryan said. "That's really a team deal and a team start. It was great to see them respond. When we tighten things up, not making communications mistakes, we're tough to beat." First-round pick Muhammad Wilkerson had his first NFL sack for a safety early in the game, helping set the tone for a long day for McCown and the Jaguars (1-1). The Jets' defense also felt challenged after Ryan
Huskies move to 6-1 after split from UCONN, page 14
“We outshot Boston College 11-7 and out-cornered them 8-3, so it’s interesting that the score was 3-1,” said Stevens. “We failed to find the back of the net more than they did, but statistically we played well and that’s how it goes some days. It’s not like figure skating where you’re getting graded on style,” said Stevens.
“I look at the stats…and we are doing a lot of good things,” Stevens said. According to Silverman, the Huskies were “out-worked” by the Eagles. “We didn’t come out as hard as we should have; we just need to improve from here and move on,” he said. The Huskies are looking toward next weekend, when they will travel to Providence
College Saturday to another in-conference game against the Friars. After splitting both games this weekend, the Huskies record now stands at 6-1 before they take on a Friars team who holds a 2-6 record.
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McDonough: It's a sad day for the Big East from TO, page 14 saying that if the Eagles stayed in the Big East they would’ve made the BCS or the NCAA tournament more frequently, but that their move was motivated by money, not wins. Pitt and Syracuse could fall into obscurity upon their move to the ACC and, if we are forced to make such a move, UConn could fall off college football’s radar. The inevitable decision time may have come for UConn. The future of the Big East is as certain as the economy. UConn must decide whether to follow Syracuse and Pitt to the ACC, or stay in the Big East and try to save it. Reports on Sunday indicated that UConn president Susan Herbst was actively pursuing entry into the ACC. But should UConn follow Syracuse, a school that ranked four spots lower than us in the U.S. News and World Report’s College rankings? I know I agree with
one former Orange’s opinion on the matter of conference expansion, the first and only time I’ll agree with anyone from Syracuse. Johnny Flynn, a former Syracuse point guard, tweeted, “Syracuse to the ACC? Cmon this is getting out of hand now. The thought of that is out of hand.” The ACC will get out of hand, but the Big East could also. If UConn fans are still reeling from the loss to Iowa State, then they may need to get ready to play the Cyclones every year if we stay in the Big East. Iowa State, along with Missouri, Kansas State and Baylor have reportedly reached out to the Big East to discuss expansion. This could be the only option to save what’s left of the Big East. We would remain the leader of the conference we helped to build. The Big East conference helped transform UConn from a New England power to a national powerhouse. Some of
the Huskies’ finest moments have come in Big East games and UConn would not be the university it is today without the Big East. We have already seen the heart and leadership of our championship athletes here at UConn. Now I’m excited to see the backbone and strength of our administration. Let’s see where they want to direct our future. On Saturday night, the reports about Pittsburgh and Syracuse jumping ship turned into official announcements. Also on Saturday night, it was announced that Dave Gavitt, the founder of the Big East conference, died at age 73. Sad news, and a terrible coincidence.
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opted to not give anyone on the unit a game ball following the season-opening victory over Dallas. "As a defense, as a whole, we want to cause havoc on our opponent as much as possible," Cromartie said. "That's what our defense is built on." Eric Smith and Josh Mauga also intercepted McCown, who was replaced by rookie Blaine Gabbert early in the fourth quarter after posting a dismal 1.8 quarterback rating while playing without injured tight end
Marcedes Lewis. McCown was 6 for 19 for 59 yards, while Gabbert, the team's first-round pick, was 5 of 6 for 52 yards. "It was a tough one," said McCown, making his second start since replacing David Garrard. "The good thing is that it only counts for one game. We're 1-1 and we have to go back to work to get better." The Jets improved to 5-1 while wearing their navy New York Titans throwback jerseys, and are 2-0 for the second time in three years under Ryan. It was
a crucial win for the Jets despite it being so early since they face three straight road games. It's uncertain if they will be without All-Pro center Nick Mangold, who left with an ankle injury late in the first quarter and didn't return. Ryan said X-rays were negative, but that Mangold would undergo an MRI exam Monday. "I don't expect it to be anything too crazy," said Mangold, who was on crutches and his foot in a boot after the game.
Do you want to cover UConn sports? Meeting tonight at 8:30 p.m. Agabiti: Move to ACC would make sense for UConn from BETWEEN, page 14 Compare those results to how the conference has faired during the past three years of having an automatic bid into a BCS bowl game. In 2009, Cincinnati fell to Virginia Tech 20-7. The next year, the Bearcats faced the Florida Gators and were obliterated 51-24. This past bowl season, the Huskies were blown away by Oklahoma 48-20. For the sake of comparison, the 2006 Big East representative West Virginia boasted a regular season record 10-1 overall and 7-0 in the conference. Last year, the Huskies limped into the Fiesta Bowl with an 8-4 overall record and a 5-2 conference record. The past few seasons have made it clear that the Big East as a conference cannot compete on the national level. Is it possible for a conference to have a rough three-year stretch? Yes, of course it is. But what’s happening to the Big East right now is a fall and not a stumble. There is something to be said when five high-profile programs request to leave and at least three coaches—Brian Kelly, Rich Rodriguez and Randy Edsall—leave the conference in the last 10 years for other places. As much as I love the Huskies, an 8-4 team with a loss to Temple has no business representing their conference in a BCS Bowl game. But the sad truth of the conference is that,
last year, that was the best it could do. Right now, there are only eight teams in Big East football, and next year’s acquisition of TCU brings the total to nine. But now, the departure of Pitt and Syracuse brings that total down to seven, which is the lowest team amount for any FBS conference. Take a look at the attendance numbers. The Big East ranks last among BCS automatic qualifying conferences. The Big East’s 45,028 people per game is a mere 59 percent of what the SEC brings in on a weekly basis. TCU was brought in to provide the conference with some fresh talent and, more importantly, to give teams a little more access to the gold mine of high school football talent that is the state of Texas. More than any other sport, college football is about recruiting – who you can get and, more importantly, what other programs you can take from. Now it’s looking like that move wasn’t enough to save the Big East. Teams want out and it seems as though the conference realignments are not working out in the Big East’s favor. I totally understand that the Big East is not a football-centric conference, and the east coast has nowhere near the passion for football that can be found in the Southeast or Midwest. It’s a basketball conference, I get it. If UConn were to stick
around, I’m not very concerned about what this would do as far as basketball goes. Any time you can offer high school kids a chance in the future to play under the bright city lights of New York on an immense stage in a conference tournament, you still have a very good chance of thriving. Big East basketball would be fine and I don’t see the overall product being in that much danger. We need to join the ACC as well. What’s happening to college sports is not a trend, it’s a complete realignment of the landscape. But the facts of the situation don’t make the thought of following Pittsburgh and Syracuse any more palatable. The Huskies are supposed to be leaders, and not followers. However, trying to play the leader could end horrifically for UConn. Staying in the Big East at this time would most likely be incredibly costly to UConn athletics. As sad as I am to admit this, a move to the ACC is what makes the most sense from an organizational standpoint. I would rather be on the inside looking out than on the outside looking in. President Herbst, I support your consideration to move to the ACC 100 percent.
Daniel.Agabiti@UConn.edu
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Sports
Red Sox lead down to two games after loss to Rays
BOSTON (AP) — The next 10 days are going to be mighty tense for the Boston Red Sox. At least they're done with the Tampa Bay Rays — unless a tiebreaker is needed to decide the AL wild card. "The good news is, if we can hold off Tampa, we don't have to play them again," Boston manager Terry Francona said after Sunday's 8-5 loss. "They had their way with us." Tampa Bay, which trailed Boston by nine games on Sept.
Big plays by Iowa State beat Huskies
from THE BLUE, page 14 completing one of them. Scotty McCummings threw his second touchdown pass of the season and ran for a score. McCummings found Kashif Moore for a 39-yard touchdown with 12:51 left in the game to give UConn a 20-17 lead. But Iowa State took back the lead with 9:08 remaining, on a Reynolds touchdown reception, where he leapt over two UConn defenders and ran into the end zone for a 20-yard score that proved to be the gamewinner. “They played so well in the first half, but then gave up a couple of big plays,” Pasqualoni said. With 11:18 left in the third quarter, Iowa State took the lead on a 40-yard touchdown pass from wide receiver Josh Lenz to Darius Reynolds. The play was a fake reverse that fooled the Huskies’ defense and Reynolds was wide open and hopped into the end zone after catching it at the fiveyard line. “We just got flat-out fooled on the long touchdown,” Pasqualoni said. “They hit it. We had one of those and we didn’t hit it. When you get those opportunities, you need to cash in.” With 8:03 left in the third quarter, D.J. Shoemate fumbled the ball over to Iowa State on UConn’s own 21-yard line. The Cyclones didn’t score a touchdown but still cashed in on the turnover. Iowa State’s drive stalled but Zach Guyer pushed the lead to 17-13 with a 36-yard field goal. With 3:11 remaining UConn took the ball at its own 20-yard line and drove it into Iowa State territory. On fourth and two from Iowa State’s 38-yard line, the Huskies used its first time out with 1:53 left. “I think they were trying to get the right play call,” McEntee said. McEntee missed Ryan Griffin in the flats for the first down and the Cyclones took over on downs. Although UConn used one of its timeouts, the Huskies defense forced a punt and McEntee and Co. had one more chance with no timeouts left. With 40 seconds left, McEntee drove the Huskies 28 yards to set up the failed Hail Mary throw to close out the game. McCummings got the scoring started with a 10-yard touchdown with 10:25 left in the first quarter. Teggart tacked on his 52-yard field goal to bring the lead to 10-0 before James White cut into the lead with a 26-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. The score at halftime was 10-7 in favor of the Huskies, a lead that did not hold up in the second half.
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3, closed within two games of the wild-card lead for the first time since June. The Red Sox have 10 games left: seven against last-place Baltimore and three at Yankee Stadium; Tampa plays seven against the AL Eastleading Yankees and three versus Toronto. "The Yankees have been playing good against everybody," Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz said. "We'll see what happens." Even after getting swept at
Tampa Bay and losing three of four to the Rays in Fenway Park, the Red Sox still hold the wild-card lead. "We're winning. We've got to go out and play better. That's basically it," second baseman Dustin Pedroia said. "I'm real confident. We've got a great team and we've got to find a way to figure it out. We've got a two-game lead with 10 games to go. We're not going to sit back and feel sorry for ourselves. We've got to win. I've already
turned the page." Boston lost for 14th time in 19 games since starting Aug. 30 with a 1½-game lead over New York atop the AL East. "We need to control what we can control," Francona said. "Saying that, I hope (the Rays) lose." Tim Wakefield (7-7) threw one wild pitch and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia muffed four of his knucklers for passed balls, miscues that contributed to three runs. The Rays beat Boston for the eighth time in
their last nine meetings. Wakefield allowed six runs — two earned — six hits, one walk and a hit batter in five innings while striking out five. The 45-year-old earned victory No. 200 in his previous outing, his only win in his last 10 starts. Tampa Bay starter David Price took Mike Aviles' liner off his right shoulder, just above the "Rays" on his uniform, in the third. The ball caromed to third baseman Evan Longoria, who threw out Aviles for a 1-5-3 putout.
Trainers looked at Price for several minutes behind the mound — at one point he pulled his shirt out so they could examine the bruise. Price stayed in to finish the third, and then pitched the fourth before leaving for what the team said was precautionary reasons. Matt Joyce had three hits and three RBIs, Jake McGee (3-1) picked up the win with 2 2-3 innings of relief and Joel Peralta pitched the ninth for his fifth save.
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What's Next
Home game
Away game
Home: Rentschler Field, East Hartford Sept. 24 Buffalo 6 p.m.
Oct. 1 Western Michigan 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 8 West Virginia Noon
Oct. 15 South Florida TBA
Oct. 26 Pittsburgh 8 p.m.
Sept. 24 St. John’s 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 27 Yale 7 p.m.
–Andrew Verbeke, 5th-semester political science major.
Oct. 1 Louisville 7 p.m.
Oct. 4 Manhattan 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 25 Cincinnati 1 p.m.
Sept. 30 Notre Dame 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 2 DePaul 2 p.m.
-Jim Calhoun on the death of Big East founder, Dave Gavitt.
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Jim Calhoun
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Oct. 7 South Florida 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 28 UMass 7 p.m.
Oct. 1 Louisville Noon
Oct. 2 Yale 2 p.m.
Oct. 7 Georgetown 3 p.m.
Sept. 25 Louisville 2 p.m.
Oct. 1 Marquette 2 p.m.
Oct. 2 Syracuse 2 p.m.
Oct. 4 Hartford 7 p.m.
Men’s Tennis Sept. 21 Siena 3 p.m.
Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Sept. 25 Sept. 28 UConn Invite UConn Invite UConn Invite Hartford 3 p.m. All Day All Day 3 p.m. ED RYAN/The Daily Campus
Women’s Tennis Sept. 23 Army Invite All Day
Sept. 24 Army Invitational All Day
Sept. 25 Army Invite All Day
UConn center Alex Oriakhi holds the national championship trophy at Friday night’s UConn football game at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. The men’s basketball team was honored during the game.
Oct. 2 UMass 2 p.m.
Oct. 7 Bowdoin College 2:30 p.m.
Men’s Cross Country Sept. 24 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Ted Owens New England Conn. College Invite Champ. Champ. TBA TBA TBA
Oct. 21 CCSU Mini Meet TBA
Oct. 29 Big East Champ. TBA
Women’s Cross Country Sept. 24 Roy Griak Invite. TBA
Sept. 24 Ted Owen Invite. TBA
Oct. 8 New England’s TBA
Oct. 15 Conn. College TBA
Oct. 21 CCSU Mini Meet TBA
Golf Sept. 19-20 Sept. 26-27 Oct. 10-11 Oct. 15-16 Oct. 30 Adams Cup Hawks Connecticut Shelter Kiwah Island of Newport Invitational Cup Harbor All Day All Day All Day All Day All Day
Rowing Oct. 2 Oct. 22 Head of the Head of the Riverfront Charles All Day All Day
Oct. 29 Head of the Fish All Day
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Herbst: UConn keeping conference options open
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — University of Connecticut President Susan Herbst says the school is keeping its options open amid the defection of Syracuse and Pittsburgh from the Big East Conference to the ACC. Herbst, who became UConn’s president in July, issued a statement Sunday saying the departure of the two schools is a “jolt, but not a huge surprise.” Herbst says she believes it’s her responsibility to be “actively involved in discussions with our counterparts from around the country to ensure the successful long-term future of the university’s athletic department.” Shortly after Herbst took office, she began a review of the athletic department that ended with the retirement of Athletic Director Jeff Hathaway and the hiring of Paul Pendergast, who starts work on Oct. 1.
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THE Storrs Side Football loses another close game, Kirk approaches history By Aaron Kasmanoff-Dick Staff Writer Game of the week: Soccer vs. Syracuse The UConn Huskies Women’s Soccer team defeated Syracuse 1-0 on Thursday night to open Big East play. Goalkeeper Jessica Dulski earned her third shutout of the season. It took six blocked shots in order to earn the win for the senior, which helped elevate her team to 4-3-0 on the season and 1-0-0 in Big East play. From 12:03 on, both teams played a man down after the physical nature of the match led to an altercation at midfield. Big Letdown: Football vs. Iowa State In the Huskies second alltime matchup with the I-State Cyclones, victory seemed certain after a first quarter in which the defense managed three interceptions and held Iowa State’s dangerous quarterback, Steele Jantz to only four yards. It seemed that an easy victory would be all but assured after the Huskies let 10-0 after the first quarter but the inability
of the offense to capitalize on the defensive play resulted in the Cyclones taking back the initiative. After a first quarter of negation, Jantz finished 18 of 29 for 200 yards. There were some bright spots in this tough game despite the loss. Redshirt senior kicker Dave Teggart hit a 52 and a 50-yard field goal after missing from 41 to become the first player in Big East history to have completed a field goal from 50-plus yards away twice in a single game. This shows the trust that head coach Paul Pasqualoni has in his kicker and in his defense. Number of the week: 967 Volleyball senior Jordan Kirk has had a phenomenal season for the Huskies so far, and the versatile player is fast approaching the 1,000 career kills mark. Her 12 kills against Virginia Tech brought her to within 33 kills of the milestone. At her current double digit pace, Kirk will certainly reach 1,000 in three to four games, probably versus either Marquette or Syracuse on Oct. 1 or 2.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady threw for a mere 423 yards six days after setting a single-game team record of 517, leading the New England Patriots over the San Diego Chargers 35-21 on Sunday. Brady had three touchdown passes and tied for the third most yards passing in club history, going 31 of 40 with no interceptions as the Patriots (2-0) scored on each of their four firsthalf possessions. The Chargers (1-1) turned the ball over inside the Patriots 35-yard line three times, leading to 17 points. They also were stopped on a fourthand-goal at the 1, and the Patriots started a 99-yard drive that ended with one of Brady’s two scoring passes to Rob Gronkowski. Philip Rivers threw for 378 yards for the Chargers. They had four turnovers for the second straight year against New England after losing 23-20 in 2010 when the Patriots gained just 179 yards. Vince Wilfork, the Patriots’ 325-pound defensive tackle, got his first career interception to halt a promising Chargers drive late in the first half, rumbling 28 yards on the return. For the second straight game, New England had a 99-yard touchdown drive. After Stephen Gostkowski’s 22-yard field goal made it 10-7, the Patriots got the ball back at their 1-yard line when Jerod Mayo stopped Mike Tolbert short of the goal line.
THE Pro Side Mariano Rivera ties saves record, Chiefs off to awful start By Darryl Blain Staff Writer Game of the Week: Oakland Raiders at Buffalo Bills Yes, I know. It’s a surprising pick for game of the week, but anyone watching this game would agree. Coming into the week no one would have expected this to be an entertaining game and coming into the season no one expected either of these teams to start 2-0 but one of them was going to have to. The game featured an incredibly improbable QB shootout between Ryan Fitzpatrick and Jason Campbell which saw the two field generals combining for 587 yards and five TDs. The Bills scored the go-ahead TD with a mere 14 seconds remaining, but the Raiders didn’t go down without a fight- coming awfully close to a successful hail mary play on the last play of the game which would have won it for them. Bills rookie safety Da’Norris Searcy came down with the interception to end the game. Final score: Bills 38, Raiders 35 Big Letdown: The Kansas City Chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs might be off to the worst start I’ve seen in the last five years. Talk about a disappointment. The team has
a total of ten points and has given up a total of 89. That makes a difference of 79 for those doing the math at home. That’s in two games against two opponents who didn’t even come close to the playoffs last year. To add insult to injury, their best offensive threat in Jamal Charles, was carted off the field yesterday in what appears to be a serious knee injury, which means the worst may not even be over for the Chiefs. Scary, I know.
Wish We Were There: Mo Records Historic Save No. 601 Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is in the history books tied atop the alltime saves list with Trevor Hoffman with 601 saves. The Yankee great accomplished the feat two days ago in a 7-6 Yankee win over Toronto. The always calm, cool, and collected pitcher went about it as just another day at the office though, stating “to me it was normal.” He’ll be going for record-breaking no. 602 today at 1:05 p.m. against the Twins in a make-up game, should the Yankees be looking to protect a late lead.
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Between a rock and a hard place
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THE BLUE OUT BLUES
UConn falls to 1-2 after first defeat at the Rent since 2009
By Colin McDonough Associate Sports Editor
Dan Agabiti This past weekend, it was announced that Big East teams Syracuse and Pittsburgh were accepted into the Atlantic Coast Conference—more commonly referred to as the ACC. These moves bring the total to five Big East teams to have left in the last eight years. Losing two more marquee programs is a huge blow to the conference. The departure of Pittsburgh and Syracuse could be the knockout punch to a Big East football conference that’s already against the ropes. The move of ‘Cuse and Pitt has prompted UConn President Susan Herbst to heavily consider following suit. The way things have looked in the past year, it seems as though the trend is moving heavily toward four 16-team super conferences. As much as I despise the thought of leaving the Big East, there is not much of a choice to be made, it’s clear it is time for the Huskies to leave. The Big East has been having a hard enough time competing on a national level the past few years. Ever since Boston College, Virginia Tech and Miami left the conference within a two-year span, the conference has been facing a slow and steady decline. The sport you see this the most is the one that’s the most lucrative, football. In the three years after the migration of the previously-mentioned schools and the entry of UConn, Louisville, South Florida and Cincinnati, the Big East was still winning big games. In 2006, conference champion, West Virginia defeated SEC champion Georgia 38-35 in the Nokia Sugar Bowl. The next two years featured three more wins by Big East teams in a BCS bowl game against the likes of Wake Forest and Oklahoma in the FedEx Orange Bowl and Tostitos Fiesta Bowl respectively.
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To leave, or to be left
Colin McDonough One of my favorite quotes is, “It is easier to leave than to be left.” It also must be hard for the captain of a sinking ship to stay on board as his crew dives into the Atlantic to try to escape. Or should I say the Atlantic Coast Conference. On Saturday morning, reports surfaced that Syracuse and Pittsburgh had applied to the ACC. For the first time since Boston College, Miami and Virginia Tech bolted the Big East for the ACC in 2004, schools are trying to leave our conference. The conference landscape has been changing rapidly in the past year and realignment may have finally made its way east. The departure of BC, Miami and Virginia Tech left an empty feeling. Here was UConn football, new to the Big East, and its natural New England rivals ditched us for another conference – and since they’ve left, they’ve accomplished nothing. The Eagles lost one ACC basketball final and two ACC football championships. BC has never made the BCS and its men’s basketball program has made the NCAA tournament four times since joining the ACC. I’m not
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EAST HARTFORD -- For the second straight week, the only thing that was consistent was inconsistency. And for the second straight game, the UConn football team lost a close one. The Huskies fell to 1–2 on the season after a 24-20 loss to Iowa State Friday night at Rentschler Field. Johnny McEntee’s heave to the end zone fell incomplete as time expired after UConn had two opportunities to take back the lead late in the game. “We had a lot of opportunities in the first half off of their three turnovers and we only came away with ten points,” said coach Paul Pasqualoni. “When you’re playing a team with a quarterback like this you need to take advantage of offensive opportunities.” Dave Teggart made 50 and 52-yard field goals, but missed two from 41 and 43 yards. UConn blew a 10-0 first half lead, the trio of quarterbacks played well enough to keep the Huskies in the game, but not well enough to win. The defense forced three turnovers, but gave up two big touchdowns to Darius Reynolds and the Cyclones. McEntee started the game and completed 13 of 30 passes for 188 yards and threw one interception. Michael Nebrich threw just three passes,
Johnny McEntee drops back to pass during Friday night’s 24-20 loss against Iowa State. McEntee started the game and completed 13 of 30 passes for 188 yards in the loss. UConn dropeed to 1-2 after the loss.
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Missed opportunities plague Huskies in loss
By Matt McDonough Sports Editor
EAST HARTFORD – The UConn football team had opportunities early and often in Friday night’s 24-20 loss to Iowa State at Rentschler Field. The Huskies, however, did not take full advantage of the chances the Cyclones gave them. UConn led 10-0 after the first quarter. The Husky offense marched down the field on the opening drive as Scott McCummings capped off a 10-play, 57-yard drive with a 10-yard touchdown run. But the lead at the end of the first quarter could’ve been more than 10 points. “I felt like we made a couple big plays out there and gained a little momentum,” said Kashif Moore. “The defense did a
great job getting those turn- it to the Cylcones’ 28-yard line, overs forced in the first half. but Teggart missed from 43 We just have to execute and yards. Teggart was remorseful take advantage.” following the contest, saying Dwayne Gratz intercepted the team needed the squandered Steele Jantz on Iowa State’s points. first possession and returned “I feel like as many points the ball to the we could get on the Cyclone 41-yard line. board early, the betJohnny McEntee, ter,” Teggart said. however, threw a Moore reitterated pick on the next play. the offense’s strugThe Huskies’ had gles had to do with an efficient drive on execution and not the its next possession shuffling of Notebook constant but Teggart missed three quarterbacks. a 41-yard field goal Isiah Moore agreed. wide right. Byron Jones inter“Our job is to catch the ball cepted Jantz on the Cyclones’ no matter who throws the ball,” next possession, but with the said Isiah Moore, who had ball on Iowa State’s 34-yard eight catches for 143 yards. line, UConn stalled. Although the defense forced Teggart made the 52-yarder, turnovers, their inability to stop but the Huskies couldn’t move the big play the last two weeks the ball to the red zone. Jory has hurt the Huskies. Johnson picked the ball off in “We did a lot of good things the second quarter and brought that we set out to be our goals
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today... We just have to tighten up,” said Blidi Wreh-Wilson. Quick Hits Teggart became the first placekicker in Big East history to kick two 50-yard field goals in a game twice. Kashif Moore’s 39-yard touchdown catch was his first of the year and first wearing No. 6. The last time a UConn player scored a touchdown wearing that number was the late Jasper Howard, who returned a punt 69 yards in a win at Syracuse on Nov. 15, 2008. The loss in front of 37,195 was the Huskies’ first at home since losing to Rutgers on Oct. 31, 2009. UConn wore decals on their helmet that read “9–11 CT” in remembrance of those with state ties who lost their life in the Sept. 11 attacks. The teams and fans observed a moment of silence for victims
of Connecticut and Iowa prior to kickoff. The UConn men’s basketball team was in attendance, providing fans with an autograph session before the game. The 2011 NCAA national champions were honored on the field during the first half. Coach Jim Calhoun took the microphone, thanked fans calling them the best in the country and said hopefully the team will go through New Orleans this spring. New Orleans is where the 2012 Final Four will be held. Alex Oriakhi introduced the three incoming freshmen to Rentschler Field: Andre “Showtime” Drummond, DeAndre Daniels and Ryan Boatright. Rentschler Field hosted its 2,000,000th fan on Friday night.
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UConn suffers first loss of season to Eagles
By Carmine Colangelo Staff Writer
The UConn field hockey team was not able to double their luck this weekend after splitting a pair of games at home to Villanova and No. 8 Boston College. On Saturday, the No. 4 Huskies hosted the Wildcats in their first Big East game of the season and defeated their inconference opponent 6-0. “We were really poised,” said back and mdfielder Kim Krzyk. “We played UConn field hockey.” The Huskies were able to play their game as they continued their defensive dominance by shutting out their opponent for the third straight game. Apart from strong defensive play, the Huskies were able to dominate the scoring by outshooting Wildcats 37-5 and receiving 16 penalty corners compared to just one by Villanova. “What I am most happy about is that we had 37 shots on goal,” said Coach Nancy Stevens. “We felt we needed to generate more
shots on goal and today we accomplished that.” That is certainly something the Huskies were able to accomplish on Saturday and as a result the shots reached the back of the net with many opportunities. The Huskies were lead by midfielder Ali Blankmeyer and forward Chloe Hunnable who had two goals each as well as Back Jestine Angelini who had of a goal of her own as well as a pair of assists. “I think we transferred the ball a lot through the midfield and around the back,” Blankmeyer said. “So that really opens up holes to go down the field.” The combination of good ball movement, shots on goals and strong defense lead to the Huskies victory over the Wildcats. “It was a good day today,” said Stevens. Unfortunately for the Huskies, this would not repeat on both games this weekend. On Sunday, the Huskies hosted No. 8 Boston College and
were not able to score like they did the day previous, falling 3-1 to the Eagles. The Eagles struck early in the game, scoring their first goal at the 3:15 mark, the first goal allowed by the Huskies in over 265 minutes. The Eagles would find the net once more in the half after scoring again on a controversial penalty stroke. The Huskies were not able to get many opportunities early in the half but finished stronger with two late chances on penalty corners. In the second half, the Huskies would have more success as Midfield/Forward Cara Silverman scored on a penalty corner assisted by Hunnable 53 minutes into the match. Unfortunately for the Huskies, it would be there only goal, as they were not able to capitalize on all eight of their corners, as well as a two-on-one breakaway earlier in the second half for the Huskies.
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The UConn field hockey team beat Villanova on Saturday, but fell to BC on Sunday.