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Memorial concert honors Plamondon Monday, March 28, 2011
By Stephanie Ratty Staff Writer
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Sometimes when tragedy strikes, all the world grows silent. On Friday night, hundreds from the UConn community chose otherwise and gathered at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts for a memorial a cappella concert to honor David Plamondon. Plamondon, who was struck and killed by a UConn shuttle bus last week, was an active member of the a cappella group A Minor. The group called for all of the ensembles on campus to come together and sing in his memory. Jorgensen was still as guests poured in and watched a slideshow of photos of Plamondon with friends and family. “The a cappella community lost one of our own,” said the night’s hostess, who offered words of support to the silent audience before welcoming groups to the softly lit stage. Extreme Measures performed first, singing Maroon 5’s “Just a Feeling” and Mika’s “Happy Ending.” The Conn-Men followed, and it was apparent that every group had dressed in green to honor the token color of David’s a cappella family, A Minor. The program continued with each vocal group contributing songs in Plamondon’s memory. Some singers shared condolences and expressed grati-
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Each of UConn’s a cappella groups performed at a memorial concernt for David Plamondon, who was struck and killed by a UConn shuttle bus Tuesday night. Plamondon was a member of the a cappella group A Minor.
tude for the turnout, while others spoke of what Plamondon meant to them. “We know that Dave had a great spirit, and he loved to laugh,” said a member of Completely Different Note, whose spirited version of Rebecca Black’s “Friday” encouraged laughs and par-
ticipation from the crowd. Before the finale performance by A Minor, Plamondon’s mother, Linda, took the stage to speak about the harrowing week she and her family had endured. Wearing one of her son’s t-shirts, Mrs. Plamondon was a pillar of strength as she
described the influx of food and hugs everyone had given. “I kept not believing it,” she said of the terrible news of her son’s passing. “I can only get through this if I have the support of knowing how Dave touched everybody’s life.” She engaged the audience
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with stories of David’s home life: how he interacted with his parents, how he would come home to his favorite food and how music shaped him from a young age. She spoke of David’s ability to accept everyone for who they were instead of what he thought they should be. Mrs. Plamondon resumed her seat amidst a lasting standing ovation, and it was time for A Minor to step up to the microphones. The group performed “Dreams” by the Cranberries, then fittingly played a video of Plamondon’s last performance with A Minor, sung just days before his death. In the audience, a symphony of sniffles began, and arms swung around each other while the video showed Plamondon’s solo of Coldplay’s “Fix You.” “It would have meant more than the world to him,” said fellow A Minor singer Sam Ferrigno of the large audience Dave had always hoped for. “He always wanted to sing for anyone who loved music.” “He would have been psyched,” said Jasmine Kehrhahn, another A Minor member. Kehrhahn had previously shared tearful words on what Dave meant to the group and how much he would be missed. The funeral service for Plamondon is scheduled for today, March 28 at 10 a.m. in Westminster, Mass.
Starting today, students will have the chance to vote “yes” or “no” to an optional student fee of $5 per semester to fund the environmental group, Collegians for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT). CFACT UConn distinguishes itself from ConnPIRG, currently the only optionally-funded Tier III group on campus, by bringing a free market and technology-driven philosophy to environmental issues that is often at odds with ConnPIRG’s progressive approach of legislation and market control, according to their Student Fee Advisory Committee Fact Sheet. “We want to break the monopoly of liberal thought on campus...We have invited groups on campus to debate
their philosophy with us, but no one accepts,” said Andrew Provencher, president of CFACT UConn and an 8thsemester political science major. “We make the promise that everything we receive will be used here in Connecticut... but right now we are limited in what we can do.” The group is seeking additional funds to facilitate a marketplace of ideas through debate with other groups on campus, to provide an opportunity for UConn students to experience and work in the environmental field and to educate students on free-market solutions to environmental issues through projects, trips and speakers. “We are just looking for the opportunity,” Provencher said, “Students can opt out of the $5 if they do not agree with our philosophy.” If CFACT receives Tier III recognition, it is estimated that
about 80 percent of students will agree to pay the additional $5 student fee, which would amount to about $135,000 per year. At least $35,700 will go toward funding events for students to attend and executive student positions’ salaries. Votes can be cast at vote. uconn.edu starting at noon today and ending 5 p.m. March 31. UConn has temporarily stopped the admittance of Tier II groups into Tier III. Even if approved, CFACT will receive funding no earlier than fall 2012, according to the UConn elections website. “I don’t understand the correlation,” said Provencher. “We get student fees. None of it comes from the university.” The memo about suspending admittance to Tier III funding came after CFACT UConn requested additional funding through Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs David Clokey, according to Provencher.
Transparency in all organizations, whether national or local, is a concern of CFACT UConn, and the group has fielded comments via their Facebook event, “Vote Yes on CFACT’s Optional Student Fee.” Every comment was responded to, except one made about the utility of CFACT UConn: “If CFACT officers think that their work for the environment should deserve pay, why don’t they just apply for an internship with the Office of Environmental Policy? Why do they need $55,000 a year to create a seemingly redundant entity?” Provencher responded by phone, saying, “Bringing equality of thought onto the campus is not a redundant entity. Right now I don’t believe we an open basis of thought on campus.”
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We would like to take the opportunity in this week’s Trustee Talk to stop and reflect on the recent death of David Plamondon, a student who just last week was struck and killed by a UConn shuttle bus near the corner of Alumni Drive and North Hillside Road. In light of this tragic event, we want to give pause and reflect as a community on campus safety. Recently, there has been much attention given to campus safety with regards to Spring Weekend. The university has called for a moratorium on Spring Weekend this year, and both the Undergraduate Student Government and the Graduate Student Senate have made resolutions supporting many of the university’s recommendations. However, Spring Weekend is just a couple of days out of an entire year. Are there problems with campus safety each and every other day of the year? Are there things the university can be doing to improve campus safety? Are there things we can be doing ourselves to foster a safer campus? As we walked and drove along the streets of campus over the last week, our thoughts were drawn to David Plamondon, who lost his life so suddenly. While driving, we were more aware of pedestrians walking the streets. As we crossed the streets going to our classes, we were more
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What’s on at UConn today... USG President Meet-and-Greet 1 to 4 p.m. Student Union North Lobby USG presidential candidates will be available to answer any questions from students.
Husky Ally Safe Zone Training 2 to 3 p.m. Student Union 403 Husky allies are students, faculty and staff that are educated about sexual orientation and can provide others with resources.
Election Period Begins All Day Voting for student representatives begins today and runs all week.
Among Men 7 to 8 p.m. Student Union 319 Among men is a discussion group for men who are attracted to other men or think they might be.
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Howard killer sentenced to 18 years
VERNON (AP) — The man who fatally stabbed University of Connecticut football player Jasper Howard during an oncampus fight in 2009 tearfully apologized to Howard’s family Friday as he was sentenced to 18 years in prison. John Lomax III, dressed in an orange prison jumpsuit with his hands and feet shackled, sobbed loudly as he told Howard’s family that he regretted what he did. “I know it hurts. I know it hurts,” Lomax said to Howard’s relatives and friends in a courtroom packed with more than 70 people. “I would never want this to happen to any family. Even though you may despise me, I don’t despise you. We’re all God’s children. I don’t hate y’all. I love y’all.” The 22-year-old Lomax, of Bloomfield, had been charged with murder, but pleaded no contest to first-degree manslaughter in January. He had faced up to 20 years in prison.
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Magnitude-6.5 quake; small tsunami alert
NEW YORK (AP) — A magnitude-6.5 earthquake shook eastern Japan off the quake-ravaged coast on Monday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, prompting Japan to issue a tsunami alert. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, but the Japan Meteorological Agency announced that a tsunami of up to 1.6 feet (a half meter) may wash into Miyagi Prefecture. The alert was prompted by a quake that the U.S. Geological Survey measured at 7:23 a.m. Monday Japan time (2223 GMT Sunday) near the east coast of Honshu. The USGS said the quake was 3.7 miles (5.9 kilometers) deep. A magnitude-9 quake off Japan’s northeast coast on March 11 triggered a tsunami that barreled onshore, triggering a humanitarian disaster that is thought to have killed about 18,000 people.
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U.I. installs its first home plug-in station
EASTON (AP) — The United Illuminating Company has installed its first residential plug-in electric vehicle charging station in Easton. U.I. wants to test and monitor the new technology to determine how well it works for electric vehicle customers. The station was installed at the home of Kevin Porter. U.I. will monitor Porter’s use and charging patterns. During the 24-mile commute to his job, Porter is driving a Chevy Volt, which uses gas and electricity to run. Porter says he hasn’t used any gas so far, driving to work on a single charge that works out to about 7 cents a mile.
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Gov’t extends term despite international opposition
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A top Somali official says the government has voted overwhelmingly to extend its term for another year despite international calls for it to leave office when its mandate expires in August. Mohamed Mohamud Boon, Somalia’s constitution and federal affairs minister, says a cabinet meeting decided Sunday that the government needs more time to restore security, fight corruption and resettle people displaced by war. The move follows a three-year term extension by the 500-member Somali parliament. Last month the U.N.’s envoy to Somalia, Augistine Mahiga, led a chorus calling for the government not to renew its mandate. The U.S. has also said it is disappointed by the performance of the government.
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Bill would benefit sexual assault victims
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she’ll introduce legislation Monday requiring the military to permanently preserve records on sexual assault cases. The Minnesota Democrat says people in the military reported more than 3,000 sexual assaults in 2009. She says that’s up 11 percent over 2008. The Department of Defense estimates only about 14 percent of sexual assaults are reported Klobuchar says the military’s record-keeping rules are antiquated and not all of the data gets stored. She says her legislation will help victims who may not immediately report the case but seek benefits and treatment for it afterward. A record of a complaint could strengthen a future case. She says the problem of sexual assaults is one of the biggest issues facing the military as more women join the armed services.
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Crash kills man, 4 teens on spring break
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ANGOLA, Ind. (AP) — Four northeastern Indiana high school seniors returning from a spring break trip and another man were killed in a three-vehicle crash over the weekend in Alabama. Cpl. Steve Smith with the Alabama State Troopers said the four teens were Matthew Riley Zimmer, Evan Weaver, Matthew Roe and Alexx Bauer. The 18-year-olds were from Angola, Ind., a small community near the Ohio and Michigan state lines. Niall McNellis, 21, of Troy, Ala., also died in the crash about 3 p.m. Saturday. An initial investigation indicated McNellis was driving south on Interstate 65 just south of Clanton, Ala., when his vehicle crossed the median and hit the car driven by Zimmer head-on as the teens drove north, Smith said. Bauer and Zimmer played for the Angola High School football team, and a message
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Friends of Matthew Riley Zimmer, Evan Weaver, Matthew Roe and Alexx Bauer take a few moments for consolation before a memorial service at Angola United Methodist Church in Angola, Ind., Sunday. The four boys and another man were killed Saturday in a car wreck in Alabama on their way home from spring break in Florida.
on the team’s website said the members “thoughts and prayers” were with all the students’ families. “We will never forget you,” the
message read. Head coach Luke Amstutz said the four were “wonderful kids.” Principal Steve Grill said the school planned to have coun-
selors available for students and staff when classes resume Monday. He said all four teenagers were good students who were headed for college.
the campus could use cleaning. “Students take for granted the fact that facilities will clean up whatever they drop on a regular basis,” said Marinoff. “It makes for careless disposal of trash.” Groups gathered at 11 a.m. on Fairfield Way, with USG funded coffee and bagels for the participants. “The main organizations present were USG, EcoHusky, the EcoHouse Action Committee and ConnPIRG,” Enos said. “There were also sororities and fraternities, club baseball, club racquetball, learning communities and any individuals who wished to help out.” The attendants were split into groups, and each group was assigned to pick up trash in a different section of campus. Enos created color-coded maps outlining each group’s area to clean, as well as a list detailing which items are recyclable and which are trash. Marinoff distributed rubber gloves to each person and garbage bags to each group. After collecting all the garbage they could find, groups left their
trash and recycling bags in designated locations to be picked up Monday by facilities. Marinoff said that EcoHusky had the idea to start a regular spring cleanup program, and when Enos approached them with her idea, they decided to join forces. “We figured this could also serve as a kickoff for EcoHusky and EcoHouse’s yearly cleanup, and as a way to see how much involvement there would be,” Enos said. Enos said she was thrilled with the turnout for this event and was hopeful that this will continue with equal participation in future years. “I was really excited to see all of the eager people that showed up today,” Enos said. “This is the first time so many student groups have come together to plan something like this, and I couldn’t be more impressed.” Students had the opportunity to receive community service credit for this event, which many took advantage of by signing in before the cleaning began. “I spoke with the community
outreach office to set up a way for students to get community service credit hours for coming today,” Enos said. “I will email the students who signed the list and help them get credit for volunteering their time.” Fiona Stewart, an 8th-semester agricultural resource economics major and president of EcoHusky, said this event would be effective in creating awareness about being more environmentally conscious. “I think a good percentage of students try to make some effort to keep the campus clean,” Stewart said. “But the majority probably aren’t fully aware of the effects their actions have on the environment.” Stewart went on to say that this day was a good way for students to play a role not only in keeping the environment clean, but making the campus a more beautiful place. “This event was such a success,” Enos said. “Because of the turnout, it is likely that there will be another spring cleanup next year after Spring Weekend.”
Society and is a fundraising and awareness-raising event for the disease. However, this year the walk was moved off-campus to Mansfield. “We still wanted to get involved,” Masson said. Kappa Kappa Psy and Tau Beta Sigma hold events for multiple sclerosis in honor of former members who have had the disease. “It means a lot to us to support those in the organization before us,” Masson said. “It’s things like this that actually affect people.” One of the goals of the run is to raise awareness for the real MS walk, which is on April 18. In addition to participating in the walk, the fraternity and sorority will supply a pep band for the run. Because Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are the Greek organizations for the band, they often go to charity events and play. Also, both
organizations will host tables this week in the Student Union and in the dining halls. Both organizations plan to make the run an annual event, and to improve it next year with more advertising and registration forms for the official MS walk. The run raised about $500, and nearly 45 people registered to participate. Many of the runners know someone who has multiple sclerosis. Kate Vezza, a 6th-semester pathobiology major, said that one of her good friend’s mothers has the disease. “I think there are a lot of things students should care about, and multiple sclerosis is one of them,” Vezza said on why students should know about the disease. Although she has a personal connection to the disease, she feels it is a good cause regardless. “I’d probably
do it anyway,” she said. Adrian Barniak, a 6th-semester exercise science major, was another participant. Although he participates in runs for many different causes, he also knows a few people with the disease. “I think it’s important that students know there are a lot of things that are going on in the world that people need to be aware of,” Barniak said. “There are a lot of diseases that affect people.” “Nobody knows what it actually is,” said Nyle Blanck, a 4th-semester chemistry major on why this run is important. “It’s good awareness.” Although he had known of the disease before, the run inspired Black to learn more about the disease. “I’ve never run that far before in my life,” he said on the run itself. “It was awesome.”
Student groups gather to clean campus
By Monica Mula Campus Correspondent A variety of UConn organizations collaborated Sunday, under the organization of Katie Enos, to give the campus a thorough cleaning. Enos, an 8th-semester pathobiology and veterinary sciences major, returned from the EcoHouse spring break trip with an idea to make UConn a more pleasant place this spring. “Our group went to Niceville, Fla., and a lot of our work was cleaning things up,” Enos said. “It made me really motivated to come back to school and make changes here.” Enos said she found it “disgusting” to see the amount of trash accumulation on her way to classes. She said she decided to propose a campuswide cleanup to other environmental organizations. Skyler Marinoff, a 4thsemester environmental engineering major, is a member of EcoHusky, one of the groups that Enos contacted. He agreed that
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Greek organizations host benefit run
By Russell O’Brien Staff Writer On Sunday, Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma held a 5K run to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. The starting point for the run was outside the Student Union on Fairfield Way. The money raised by the event will go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, which is a support and advocacy group that raises funds for research for a cure. Although both organizations have a history of supporting causes for multiple sclerosis, this is the first time they have held a 5K run. “We used to do the official MS walk,” said Jarret Masson, a 6th-semester biology major and one of the event’s organizers. The MS walk is held by the National Multiple Sclerosis
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Nuclear plant downplayed tsunami risk
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TOKYO (AP) — In planning their defense against a killer tsunami, the people running Japan’s now-hobbled nuclear power plant dismissed important scientific evidence and all but disregarded 3,000 years of geological history, an Associated Press investigation shows. The misplaced confidence displayed by Tokyo Electric Power Co. was prompted by a series of overly optimistic assumptions that concluded the Earth couldn’t possibly release the level of fury it did two weeks ago, pushing the six-reactor Fukushima Dai-
ichi complex to the brink of multiple meltdowns. Instead of the reactors staying dry, as contemplated under the power company’s worstcase scenario, the plant was overrun by a torrent of water much higher and stronger than the utility argued could occur, according to an AP analysis of records, documents and statements from researchers, the utility and the Japan’s national nuclear safety agency. And while TEPCO and government officials have said no one could have anticipated such a massive tsunami, there is ample evidence that such
waves have struck the northeast coast of Japan before — and that it could happen again along the culprit fault line, which runs roughly north to south, offshore, about 220 miles (350 kilometers) east of the plant. TEPCO officials say they had a good system for projecting tsunamis. They declined to provide more detailed explanations, saying they were focused on the ongoing nuclear crisis. What is clear: TEPCO officials discounted important readings from a network of GPS units that showed that
the two tectonic plates that create the fault were strongly “coupled,” or stuck together, thus storing up extra stress along a line hundreds of miles long. The greater the distance and stickiness of such coupling, experts say, the higher the stress buildup — pressure that can be violently released in an earthquake. That evidence, published in scientific journals starting a decade ago, represented the kind of telltale characteristics of a fault being able to produce the truly overwhelming quake — and therefore tsunami — that it did.
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cars or buses going through campus? Should more streets through campus be restricted to pedestrians, such as Fairfield Way? Pedestrian safety on campus doesn’t end with traffic control, either. There are areas of the campus that are not well-lit, including areas
with stairs. The new stairs that lead out of the Student Union to Glenbrook Road. are not illuminated at night. There are minimal lights in between Jorgensen, the Math and Science Building and the engineering buildings. Students have commented to us that they simply do not
walk through these corridors at night because it is too dark. Are there other areas on campus where you think there should be lights or you feel unsafe walking on at night? Should pressure be put on the town to install lights on the new walkway on Hunting Lodge Road?
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Above is an aerial photo of the Fukushima No. 1 power plant of Tokyo Electric Power Co. at Okuma, Fukushima prefecture, northern Japan.
Pedestrian safety an issue throughout campus, not just near roads, trustees say
aware of traffic. Other than simply being more cautious and aware of our fellow students, is there something the university as a whole can do to make traveling on campus safer for pedestrians and bicyclists? Are there too many
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Want a say in campus issues? Just vote
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oday, March 28, marks the day that voting begins for a multitude of student-leader positions on campus, including those for USG and Graduate Student Senate (GSS) senators and USG presidential candidates, as well as for student representatives on the Board of Trustees, the UConn Foundation and the Co-op Board of Directors. Students will also be able to vote on two referendums on the status of two groups seeking Tier-III status that will affect student fees. We encourage all students to participate in voting for all of the positions they are eligible to vote for. For undergraduate students on the Storrs campus, nearly all of these positions, not to mention the referendums, will be determined by your votes. It is important for all students to take an active role in voting for their student representatives. After all, these people will be the ones representing student interests for the next year. Thus, the students should be the ones deciding who will be best-suited for the job. The only way to make sure that future student leaders are the ones that will best represent student interests is by having as many students voting as possible. Otherwise, it will only be small group of students whose interests are represented. This will mean that the rest of the population will be at the mercy of the few students who voted. However, it is important to be educated about the candidates in question in order to make an informed decision. Students can find out more information about these candidates at elections.uconn.edu. In addition, the USG presidential candidates will be at the Student Union North Lobby from 2 to 4 p.m. today to answer any questions students might have about their stances on issues. Voting will start at 11 a.m., coinciding with the beginning of Student Appreciation Day, and will continue throughout the week until 5 p.m. on March 31. Students can log in at vote.uconn.edu with their NetID and password at any time during this period to cast their votes. Hopefully, this year will see a large turnout of student voters – enough to ensure that the election is a success. 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.
How much coke can Charlie Sheen snort? Enough to kill Two and A Half Men. I called the Advice Nurse to seek advice and she asked me if I had a pulse. Found a half-full birth control pill container Saturday night...Someone’s having a rough weekend. On Thursday I asked you to help me name my Pokemon, on Friday almost every InstantDaily was about Kemba Walker. My Mewtwo is now named Kemba. March comes in like a lion and out like a Jeremy Lamb. Did I really see a proposal in South dining hall on Friday night? Just checking. I said a brat, beef kielbasa, hot smoked sausage, cheddarwurst! I think my booty call gave me up for Lent. I haven’t heard from him since it started...Guess I have to wait for Easter? From Maui to Manhattan to D.C. to Anaheim to Houston, UCONN IS THE BEST! Dear motorcycle parked outside of Alumni: I’m all too willing to mow you down for wasting that parking space. I propose every person who does not put their silverware down the chute in the dining halls be made to work in the dishroom for three shifts. Maybe then they’ll see how much more difficult they make things. I wish there was a “Lamb Cam” so I can see if his expression actually changes.
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Vote ‘No’ on providing student fees to CFACT
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t’s elections week at UConn, and a couple of student groups are looking for your support to become student-fee funded groups with Tier III recognition. One in particular, known as Collegians for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT) hopes to achieve this status. I am here, however, to explain why this should not be the case. Let me begin by saying that it has the right to exist, as it does in its current state, as a Tier II organization. Any opinions people may have on the legitimacy of CFACT’s claims would not be an issue if CFACT was content to remain at its current tier level. However, CFACT has now decided to seek student fees, and I have to voice my objection on several grounds. First, after examining its budget, By Cindy Luo Associate Commentary Editor I don’t feel that a sufficient amount of student fees would go toward providing tangible good for the student body. CFACT wants to spend $19,200 on student wages and $35,000 on non-student wages, but it has only budgeted $15,000 to “Events and Programs,” the only article on their budget that I can see having a direct benefit to UConn students. Now, The Daily Campus also pays its employees – but the key difference is that anyone can write for us and be paid for their work, not to mention that we each contribute to the production of a daily newspaper that serves all students. On the contrary, CFACT only wants to pay its executive officers. Another issue that concerns me is a lack of transparency. I, for one, did not know that CFACT recently held an event showing the film “The Great Global Warming Swindle,” and that one of its members, Stephen Lyon, is
quoted as saying, “The film was full of facts and numbers that show that global warming is indeed a political and economic swindle.” Of course there aren’t necessarily any issues with having this point of view, but there are issues with not advertising this view to the public. I initially believed that CFACT was a group like EcoHusky – not one that believed that environmental issues should not involve government intervention, but should instead be solved through the free market. I also discovered that their national field director, Ryan Sorba, is infamous for his antigay sentiments. In 2010, he condemned the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for inviting GOPride, a gay conservative group, to attend. What concerns me is that Sorba has been brought here to speak on behalf of CFACT
“If CFACT is genuine in its hopes to continue workign with environmental groups... it can do so under its current Tier II status.” UConn at the budget hearing. Sorba is certainly entitled to his beliefs, but the fact that UConn’s CFACT branch hasn’t disassociated itself from his bigotry, and that students’ money could potentially fund this bigotry (in that our fees could go to inviting Sorba to speak on campus in the future), worries me. If CFACT wants to pay for him out of its members’ own pockets it can do so. But I cannot sit idly by and allow CFACT to try and sweep this issue under the rug. Homophobia has no place in today’s society, and people holding such a view should not be legitimized. Consequently, I take issue with CFACT’s apparent acceptance of Sorba’s
association with its group. Allowing Sorba to continue to serve as one of the voices of CFACT is essentially saying that it’s okay that Sorba holds these anti-gay views. As a vocal advocate and ally of the GLBTQ community, I don’t think this is okay. And I think that if students here discover that this is the case, they won’t think it’s okay either, nor will they want their money going toward paying people like Sorba to come speak on campus. If UConn CFACT is indeed a friend to the GLBTQ community, it should make it clear to the students that it does not condone Sorba’s remarks and will not seek any support from him. Students would be able to opt out of CFACT’s fee, but the fundamental problems with its misrepresentation still remain. According to its Student Fee Advisory Fact Sheet, CFACT still expects 70 to 80 percent of students to pay the requisite fee. I believe that if CFACT is genuine in its hopes to continue working with environmental groups on campus, such as ECOalition, which is described by the Student Activities website as a “formal coalition of leaders from environmental student clubs” that “enables University wide collaboration on important issues and facilitates cooperation between organizations,” CFACT can do so under its current Tier II status, like the other environmentally-focused groups. Ultimately, the reservations I have about CFACT receiving student fees stem from a lack of clarity in their actions, not to mention what I feel is a lack of necessity. There are plenty of hardworking Tier II organizations that have created massive changes on campus without demanding fees from UConn students, and I simply see no reason why CFACT should be an exception.
Associate Commentary Editor Cindy Luo is a 6thsemester linguistics/philosophy, classics and ancient Mediterranean studies and English triple major. She can be reached at Shuyang.Luo@UConn.edu.
Professors should be engaging, not otherwise engaged
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-E-S-P-E-C-T. Some professors have it, others don’t. We’ve all been in that class where students pack up and leave with five minutes to go, with the professor’s words desperately grasping at the air as students walk out the door. But then there are the rare few for whom we happily stay two or three minutes past the end of class because the profesBy Michelle Wax sor is so engaging. Staff Columnist So why aren’t all professors equal? How do some obtain that rare respect from their students? It’s simple: through the way they teach. Here at UConn, professors are hired based on the research they’ve conducted, not on their ability to teach and engage. Yes, there is some aspect of teaching ability involved in a hire, but it is not emphasized nearly as much as their research. Even if all new professors start out as phenomenal teachers, something happens along the way that launches most of them into a downward spiral. To increase student interest and
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“Professors are hired based on the research they’ve conducted, not on their ability to teach and engage.” Better teaching will not only be more enjoyable and beneficial to students, but to the faculty as well. Although I have not yet had the thrill of giving a lecture, I can’t imagine it’s enjoyable to look out and see 153 students clearly not paying attention to your topic. With a training program, professors would get a boost of confidence and some new ideas on how to spark interest in the classroom. As for how the students benefit: being engaged in a class means you will learn the material as it’s being presented, and will therefore spend less time studying in the long run. You’ll also be more likely to remember the material after the exam.
Since all students are required to take general education requirements, often times the subjects aren’t interesting or enjoyable compared to what we want to pursue as our careers. Some professors in intro-level classes don’t put in as much effort as they would in their 3000 and 4000-level classes due to the fact that they are general requirements and many of the students aren’t in that major. But we’re still here, and we still have to take these classes. So why not make them a bit more interesting? Let’s talk about training. I’ll tell you exactly what it should not be: a 300-page manual full of boring information. A series of workshops in which someone stands up in front of them and lectures about regulations and standards (although maybe a taste of their own medicine wouldn’t be that bad). Whatever it is, it should not be the status quo. The training program should be interactive. It should be fun. It should get professors wanting to try out the things they learned. Perhaps professors with higher ratings on end-of-semester evaluations can lead workshops, or there can be incentives for higher marks on ratings. Go to the students. Get their
opinion. Students are paying thousands upon thousands of dollars to attend UConn. They deserve to get their money’s worth. A brief survey would be decent, but many students don’t go out of their way to fill out surveys or fill them out lackadaisically. Part of the training program should be going to classes and getting a vocal opinion firsthand on what makes students intrigued in a class. The consequences of better professors are endless. In the short term, students will stop falling asleep in class and better comprehend material. In the long run, professors will have the opportunity to inspire and spark an even greater interest in learning. Inspiration is hard to come by. I can count on one hand the number of teachers who have inspired me, including those from high school. Although the professors who have the ability to spark that inspiration in everyone are rare, an increase, however small, definitely won’t hurt. Teach them how to teach, and life will be better for everyone.
Staff Columnist Michelle Wax is a 6thsemester management major. She can be reached at Michelle.Wax@UConn.edu
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31 Russian ruler of yore 32 To be, in Burgundy 33 Charlie Brown’s “Darn it!” 34 Doorway feature 35 Sign of spoilage 36 Java neighbor 40 Small jazz group 41 Olympian ruler 44 In jeopardy 46 Total numerically 48 Pony’s place 49 In the vicinity 52 “Please be __ and ...”: polite request words 53 Spanish squiggle 54 These, in Madrid 55 Baby’s pop 56 “Tears in Heaven” singer Clapton 57 Swiss capital 59 Lettuce purchase
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Toast by Tom Dilling
Aries - As T.S. Eliot said, “To make an end is to make a beginning.” Like a chimp, let go of one vine to swing on to the next. Don’t look down, but straight ahead. Taurus - Your energy and resourcefulness move projects ahead powerfully, despite your feeling decidedly antisocial. It’s fine to dig in to the work. Be open to changes for the better. Gemini - You’re planning an adventure of discovery. Doors are opening. You may feel like hiding out before taking this leap toward fulfilling a purpose or dream. That’s okay. Cancer - Find your spiritual side, and listen. You have the energy, resources and ability to generate something you’ve been wanting. Release selfdoubt and pessimism.
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Leo - Unless distracted by introspection and self-criticism, you can really move a group project forward. Imagine its intention fulfilled, despite any negative inner comments. Virgo - There’s this constant dance going on to balance work and home life. Don’t be tempted by risky ventures, but rather aim to spend time peacefully managing obligations. Libra - Projects are moving forward, propelled by animated, creative conversation. Don’t listen to inner cynicism. And get a second opinion before making financial choices.
Why The Long Face by Jackson Lautier
Scorpio - You’re grounded, energetic and resourceful. Projects are really rolling. Don’t go so fast that you run over someone. Be open to something new for an unexpected bonus. Sagittarius - Get out and do something with a friend or sibling. Meet for coffee; go for a day trip or an afternoon hike. Let them talk you out of any lingering insecurities. Capricorn - You get a lot done today. Something you’ve been looking for may suddenly appear. Go ahead and get it, but consider the long-term implications of big purchases. Aquarius - You’re the king of the jungle. But remember that your species can’t survive because of you alone. We’re all in this together. Devote attention to others. Pisces - There are too many unanswered questions. Some parts of life seem dark and gloomy, while others are bright and colorful. Focus on the latter.
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Court to hear sex bias claim vs. Wal-Mart
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Christine Kwapnoski hasn’t done too badly in nearly 25 years in the Wal-Mart family, making more than $60,000 a year in a job she enjoys most days. But Kwapnoski says she faced obstacles at Wal-Mart-owned Sam’s Club stores in both Missouri and California: Men making more than women and getting promoted faster. She never heard a supervisor tell a man, as she says one told her, to “doll up” or “blow the cobwebs off” her make-up. Once she got over the fear that she might be fired, she joined what has turned into the largest job discrimination lawsuit ever. The 46-year-old single mother of two is one of the named plaintiffs in a suit that will be argued at the Supreme Court on Tuesday. At stake is whether the suit can go forward as a class action that could involve 500,000 to 1.6 million women, according to varying estimates, and potentially could cost the world’s largest retailer billions of dollars. But the case’s potential importance goes well beyond the Wal-Mart dispute, as evidenced by more than two dozen briefs filed by business interests on Wal-Mart’s side, and civil rights, consumer and union groups on AP the other. The question is crucial to the Christine Kwapnoski is seen at home in Bay Point, Calif., Thursday, March 17, 2011. Kwapnoski, an assistant manager with Sam’s Club in Concord, Calif., is viability of discrimination claims, one of the named plaintiffs in a class action sex discrimination suit against Wal-Mart over pay and promotions. If the court approves, it would be the largest which become powerful vehicles to class action in U.S. history, affecting some 1.5 million. straight from college in 1992. “In was open.” force change when they are present- threat Wal-Mart has ever faced.” The suit, citing what are now dated less than four years, I went from an ed together, instead of individually. A trial judge and the federal assistant manager trainee to running figures from 2001, contends that Class actions increase pressure on businesses to settle suits because of appeals court in San Francisco, my own store,” she said. “I’m one of women are grossly underrepresented the cost of defending them and the over a fierce dissent, said the suit thousands of women who have had a among managers, holding just 14 percent of store manager positions positive experience at Wal-Mart.” could go forward. potential for very large judgments. Kwapnoski, who works at the compared with more than 80 perBut Wal-Mart wants the high court Columbia University law professor John Coffee said that the high court to stop the suit in its tracks. The Sam’s Club in Concord, Calif., is one cent of lower-ranking supervisory could bring a virtual end to employ- company argues it includes too many of two women who continue to work jobs that are paid by the hour. Walment discrimination class actions filed women with too many different posi- at Wal-Mart while playing a promi- Mart responds that women in its under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act tions in its 3,400 stores across the nent role in the suit. The other is retail stores made up two-thirds of of 1964, depending on how it decides country. Wal-Mart says its policies Betty Dukes, a greeter at the Walmart all employees and two-thirds of all managers in 2001. prohibit discrimination and that most in Pittsburg, Calif. the Wal-Mart case. Kwapnoski said she and a lot of “It’s very hard for anyone to under“Litigation brought by individuals management decisions are made at under Title VII is just too costly,” the store and regional levels, not at its stand how difficult that is and what women were promoted into managecourage that is,” Seligman said of ment just after the suit was filed, Coffee said. “It’s either class action Bentonville, Ark., headquarters. Theodore J. Boutrous, Wal-Mart’s Kwapnoski and Dukes. “They’re although she has had only a couple or nothing.” Illustrating the value of class California-based lawyer, said there is Public Enemy No. 1 at Wal-Mart and of pay increases in the nine years actions, Brad Seligman, the no evidence that women are poorly they are known for their involvement since. She is the assistant manager California-based lawyer who con- treated at Wal-Mart. “The evidence is in this lawsuit. Nevertheless, they get in her store’s groceries and produce sections. and up and go to work every day.” ceived of and filed the suit 10 the contrary of that,” Boutrous said. Now, she said, promotions are back Kwapnoski didn’t want to discuss The company is not conceding that years ago, said the average salary for a woman at Wal-Mart was any woman has faced discrimination, any issues she faces at work as a to the way they were before, favoring men over women. $13,000, about $1,100 less than but says that if any allegations are result of the suit. She said she’s hoping the long-runShe said she has seen some changthe average for a man, when the proven, they are isolated. “People will case began. “That’s hugely sig- make errors,” said Gisel Ruiz, Wal- es at Wal-Mart since the suit was filed ning court fight will force Wal-Mart nificant if you’re making $13,000 Mart’s executive vice president for in 2001. The company now posts all to recognize that, stories like Ruiz’s a year, but not enough to hire a people, as the company calls its human its openings electronically. “It does aside, women are not valued as much give people a better idea of what’s out as men are and that her bosses will resources unit. “People are people.” lawyer and bring a case.” Ruiz paints a very different picture there, but they still can be very easily begin to “make sure that good men The company has fought the suit every step of the way, Seligman said, of the opportunities offered women passed over.” she said. “But before and good women are being promoted, because it is the “biggest litigation at Wal-Mart. She joined the company you didn’t even know the position not just men.”
Woman claiming rape is now free
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Iman Al-Obeidi, bottom right, shields herself moments before being grabbed by a Ministry of Information official, after Al-Obeidi said that she spent two days in detention after being arrested at a checkpoint in Tripoli, Libya, and alleges that she was sexually assaulted by up to 15 men while in custody in Tripoli.
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — A woman who rushed into a hotel to tell foreign reporters that Libyan troops had raped her is free and with her family, the government said Sunday. Iman al-Obeidi was tackled by waitresses and government minders as she told her story to journalists Saturday after running into the hotel where many are staying. She said that troops had detained her at a checkpoint, tied her up, abused her, then led her away to be gang-raped. The government says four men were interrogated in the case, including the son of a high-ranking state official. Government spokesman Moussa Ibrahim claimed in an interview with The Associated Press that the woman was a prostitute who refused to undergo a medical examination, and that she is now with her sister in the Libyan capital.
“This girl is a prostitute. She has her rights completely, but the girl is not what she pretended to be, this is her line of work,” he said. But at a news conference in Tripoli several hours later, he did not repeat that allegation. He said she had named her attackers, which claimed was against Libyan custom. “It’s about the honor of family of children and people,” Moussa told reporters. Al-Obeidi had said she was detained by a number of troops at a Tripoli checkpoint on Wednesday. She said they were drinking whiskey and handcuffed her. She said 15 men later raped her. “They tied me up ... they even defecated and urinated on me,” she said, her face streaming with tears. “The Gadhafi militiamen violated my honor.” Then hotel employees and security person-
nel jumped her and dragged her out of the hotel as she tried to tell her story to journalists on Saturday. Her story could not be independently verified. The waiters called her a traitor and told her to shut up. She retorted: “We’re all Libyan brothers, we are supposed to be treated the same, but this is what the Gadhafi militiamen did to me, they violated my honor.” The scene quickly turned chaotic, with journalists attempting to protect the woman from government minders who physically attacked and intimidated her. Journalists who tried to intervene were pushed out of the way by the minders. A British television reporter was punched, and CNN’s camera was smashed on the ground by the minders.
Book stirs debate about afterlife
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — What does hell mean to you? Is it an endless nightmare for sinners and unsaved souls, as mainstream Christianity has taught for centuries? Or is hell here on Earth, in the distractions, addictions and emptiness of daily life? Those ideas are receiving fresh scrutiny from some believers after a prominent evangelical pastor questioned the traditional idea of hell in his new book, “Love Wins.” Even before Rob Bell’s book was published this month, religious leaders and their followers were branding it heresy, hailing it as a breakthrough or landing somewhere in the middle. Thousands have weighed in on Twitter, Facebook, blogs or outside their places of worship. Bell “better go back and read his Bible again! He’s all messed up!” wrote Ruth Ward of New Albany, Ind., on Facebook. “Satan is having a field day.” James Turner, a 49-year-old Chicago laborer, says his concept of hell hasn’t changed much since he attended church as a boy. For him, hell “is a place where if you don’t accept Jesus, or you reject Jesus, it is a place of torment.” Hell is also for those “who are ruthless and brutally hurt people,” he said. “I hope that smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee ain’t going to get me down there,” he said, puffing on a cigarette Sunday outside the Chicagoland Community Church on the city’s North Side, where he’s attended services for about 10 years. For some readers, the book has been a breath of fresh air and a chance to discuss ideas that have long been taboo in evangelical circles. When Chad Holtz posted a Facebook message supporting Bell’s position, he was dismissed from his job as pastor at a United Methodist church in Henderson, N.C. Holtz’s posts about the experience on his website drew a flood of responses, including from people who said they were afraid to tell relatives that they did not believe in the notion that God punishes sinners forever in hell. Carol Buikema, who attends Chicago’s Wellington Avenue United Church of Christ, said she recently read a fellow congregant’s Facebook post about Bell’s book, and it prompted her to question her own beliefs about hell. “It does pose more questions than answers for me,” Buikema, 64, said Sunday. Believing in Jesus is a basic tenet of Christianity and “if you don’t believe in Jesus, you won’t go to heaven,” she said. “The more I live life, I don’t know if I totally believe that. I’ve always believed that God is not a God of vengeance. He is a loving God. How would you equate the idea of a loving God with going to hell?”
Cuomo: agreement on tentative $133B budget
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the tentative $132.5 billion state budget deal he struck with legislative leaders Sunday was nothing less than historic for its spending cuts as well as its timeliness. “It’s an exceptionally big deal when the state passes a budget on time under these circumstances,” said Cuomo, who got the majority of his priorities into his first budget for the state. “It’s a new day in New York.” Not all details were released Sunday. But the deal includes restoration of $272 million in school aid including to New York City schools. That includes not just school operating funds, but aid for schools for the deaf and blind, and summer school for special education students. The budget doesn’t increase taxes or borrow money. Cuomo and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos killed the Assembly’s “millionaire’s tax” for the year. “New York state is now functioning well, in a bipartisan way,” said Skelos, a Nassau County Republican. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver called the budget “grounded in reality ... a fiscally responsible budget that protects the most vulnerable among us. “This is a sober budget, unquestionably,” Silver said. “Government had to tighten its belt.” Cuomo said the budget, due Friday, will set New York on a new course after decades of overspending and overtaxing that have driven residents out of state for better opportunities. It will reduce spending overall by more than 2 percent. The Legislature still must pass the voluminous budget bills this week. In past years, tentative deals have fallen apart after lawmakers, lobbyists and reporters pick apart deals struck in closed-door negotiations. Some of the Legislature’s conference committees hadn’t even completed their work on specific parts of the budget. The budget would include restoring $86 million to the State University of New York, City University of New York and their community colleges. But the public system still takes the brunt of a 10 percent cut Cuomo made to his executive branch. In a surprise move, Cuomo also lopped off $170 million from the court system budget, bringing cuts to the Office of Court Administration close to the 10 percent reduction in the executive branch. The move broke decorum in Albany where the executive branch rarely touches the legislative or judicial budgets as a nod to adhering to the constitutional separation of powers.
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From babies to slurs, Aziz Ansari slays the crowd with comic relief
By Harrison Paup Campus Correspondent Saturday’s Jorgensen presentation of comedian Aziz Ansari, of NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” was a riot. Sparing no one’s feelings, Ansari’s jokes were honest, offensive and hilariously critical
of the ridiculousness in everyday life. When asked what Katherine Peinhardt, a 2nd-semester Spanish major, thought was funniest, she said, “Everything. My face hurt.” Neal Brennan opened the show for Ansari, beginning by warning against “whipping your d**k out and running on stage.” Received
with much laughter, he went on to poke fun at racism and how we as an audience react to it uncomfortably at a comedy show. Brennan’s arguably best joke, in reference to a minivan, was too dirty to print, but obviously hilarious to anyone present. Brennan is best known for co-creating Comedy Central’s “Chappelle’s Show” and works
as a writer for Funny or Die web shorts. His act had several good jokes, but overall came off as a bit rehearsed. It was then time for Ansari to take the mic, entering the stage accompanied by a Lil Wayne song. Ansari poked fun at the fact that, though cameras are forbidden before performances, “shi**y people” consis-
tently use their flash cameras anyway, blinding him. Appropriate for plugged-in college students, Ansari discussed the frustratingly inevitable miscommunication of texting and how girls will simply not answer his messages. On relationships, Ansari brought up a date he had with a
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SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?
By Joe Pentecost Campus Correspondent
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Bindaas Bande and UConn Surya were two of the dance groups that performed at this year’s Pakistani Cultural Show at Rome Ballroom Friday. The show was hosted by the Pakistani Community at UConn.
Actors and puppeteers unite Last showing of ‘All in for psychedelic ‘Dream Play’ the Timing’ Saturday By Kim Halpin Campus Correspondent
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‘A Dream Play’ will be showing in the Studio Theatre until April 3. The show is based off of August Strindberg’s surrealist script and is designed by puppet artist Joseph Jonah Therrien.
By Tim Burke Campus Correspondent “A Dream Play” is a UConn production that truly defies traditional categorization. This hybrid of puppetry and acting, in which scenery and time are boundless, becomes what director Joe Therrien calls an “intense examination of living, an intense examination of human life.” On stage, “A Dream Play” is one hell of a psychedelic, scattered and manic experience, one that will not soon be forgotten. Therrien adapted the play
from August Strindberg’s 1902 script, originally written after a near-psychotic episode. He shortened the two-hour original to around an hour and 15 minutes, but thematically little has changed. The show still goes for the jugular with its outsider look into humanity. Love, materialism, depression, inequality and cynicism breathe through the characters. The darkness from the original comes through; it’s quite possible that the gloomy plot is even more fitting in today’s society. In “A Dream Play,” Agnes, daughter of the gods, is sent to
Earth for the first time. Her purpose is to see if human life is as difficult as all of humanity’s complaints make it out to be. Along the way, she meets a multitude of characters, both actors and puppets. The naivety and shock she displays at seemingly “normal” human concepts, such as divorce and greed, are in many ways Strindberg’s personal commentary on human affairs. I’ve been privileged to see this immense technical and creative challenge performed twice. It really only started to make sense
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Dramatic PAWS, a theater group on campus, is showing David Ives’ “All In the Timing” in the next week. “All In the Timing” is an atypical play comprised of multiple one-scene vignettes that share common themes, even when the acts are not sequentially significant. The vignettes each have their own deeper messages, concealed nicely in witty banter and irrational actions. “The show was interesting to watch,” said Dan Holland, a 2nd-semester pre-pharmacy major. “You have to watch until the end to tie it all together.” The production opens with a vignette entitled “The Universal Language,” which got the audience warmed up and chuckling. In it, Clair Hampsey and Ryan Morris sing songs in a made-up language to teach Dawn the language of communication. The second scene is one of the most interesting ones in the entire performance. Ben Doughty, Sabrina Herrera and James Cunningham play a group of monkeys in a testing facility. They know that the researchers are waiting for one of them to type Hamlet by chance, and a certain level of resentment is apparent due to the fact that they cannot escape man’s grip. The actors’ high levels of commitment to the scene made it seem natural to watch talking monkeys. “Sure Thing,” scene five, was key in setting up the theme of possibilities. A man (Doughty) and a woman (Jenna Drummond) are sitting in a coffee house, where they play out the multitude of scenarios of their conversation. Each time one of them makes a mistake, a bell chimes to signal for them to try again. The
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next scene, “Seven Menus,” also continues with this theme of possibilities through the conversation of a group of people. A chime invokes the changing of situation through the shifting of characters. The actors effortlessly altered their personalities to fit the new characters. Ryan O’Connell in “A Singular Kinda Guy” performed one of the more unique scenes in the play. Alone at a table, O’Connell confesses to the audience that he’s actually a typewriter, not a human being. The extended metaphor seems to be lost until the audience realizes that he is talking to them, or rather to a woman who identifies herself as a piece of paper, perfect for a typewriter. O’Connell does well to make the soliloquy appear just like a conversation. There were certainly humorous moments in every scene, specifically in “Variations on the Death of Trotsky” and “The Philadelphia.” “Variations” again uses the technique of re-doing to tell the story of how Trotsky died from an ice-pick to the skull, an idea that he comically just can’t comprehend. In “Philadelphia,” Ryan Wantroba and Ian Devotie work through how location can seriously impact a person’s perspective on life. Shannon Thompson, an 8thsemester student and member of the cast, described the show as, “a lot of fun because all the members were fantastic.” Thompson also added that over the past month-and-a-half of work, the group became like a family. Their cohesion was definitely evident. The next and final show is April 2 at 3 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for non-students.
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In a recent issue of Beer Advocate Magazine, Assistant “Zymurgist” from Epic Brewing Co. (Penn.), Tim Schnars II, asserted, “Craft Beer is Dead.” He reminded readers of the frequently overlooked definition that the “craft” in craft beer is short for “handcrafted.” In the article, Schnars goes on to explain that the adjective “craft” has become meaningless, how the definition of craft beer is changing and how this will affect the consumers as well as the future of the industry. Schnars implied that the quality of craft beer is being compromised, and this fact precipitates a change of the very nature of the industry and a metamorphosis of the qualities that it is known for. It should be telling that the Brewer’s Association recently increased the maximum annual production to be considered a “craft brewer” from two million barrels to six million barrels. This alteration of the “rules” has allowed Boston Beer Co. (Sam Adams) back into the ring as a craft brewer under the new definition. But Schnars isn’t happy about it–he states that the cap is too generous, implying that it promotes the expansion of breweries and encourages contract brewing. Brewing on contract is exactly what it sounds like: having another brewer make and package your beer at an outside facility, usually due to the lack of capacity at the home brewery. Though this practice is looked down upon by many, including Schnars, there are a number of world-class breweries that employ this method to meet the demand of their beers, such as Brooklyn Brewery, Harpoon, 21st Amendment and the aforementioned Boston Beer Co. From talking to many consumers, the general feeling is that the quality of the product is not compromised–”no harm, no foul.” But Schnars takes the bold stance that “if you aren’t brewing the beer, it isn’t your beer,” and contests the altering point of view while questioning the political and ethical concerns behind the production and consumption of beer. Schnars envisions a future with craft brewers being known for their “terroir,” a term often used in the wine world to describe the native elements such as soil and climate that give the grapes their unique character. This concept has been at work for many decades describing the distinct characters of iconic Belgian brewers such as Cantillon, but it is just now being recognized more frequently in the U.S. by brewers who are propagating their own house yeast strains, growing their own hops and cultivating their own grains. Brewers like Rogue (Oregon) have begun a series of “Chatoe Rogue” beers, which include
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Finally, in “Critical Film Studies,” Jeff plans a surprise birthday party for Abed inspired by the pop culture phenomenon “Pulp Fiction.” Unfortunately, Abed seems to have dropped his fascination with pop culture, and instead invites Jeff to a dinner at a fancy restaurant. Jeff divulges an emotional story to Abed, thinking their conversation is real, but it is then revealed that it is simply an homage to yet another film. “Community” continues to be one of the best shows on television, with a winning combination parody and drama.
According to a study conducted by the A.C. Nielsen Company, a global marketing research firm, the average American watches more than four hours of TV a day. That is roughly 17 percent of every day that we sit glued to our televisions, while the recommended amount of sleep (around eight hours) constitutes only 33 percent of each day. The average American also spends more time watching TV than exercising, which may explain the rising obesity rate in this country. Who doesn’t love munching on snacks while tuning in to their favorite programs? But what really makes TV so addicting is a mystery. There are plenty of bad shows out there, and I find myself watching some of these terribly plotted programs if nothing interesting is on. Some people watch TV as a way of relaxing after a hard day’s work, since watching TV requires no work or thought. I sometimes “watch” TV, but in reality I am dozing off into daydream and not really paying attention to what is happening on the screen. There are many reasons why people watch TV, and it varies from one individual to the next. Stop and think about what kind of programs you like to watch. If you really think hard about it, most of the shows that you watch are similar in one way or another. This can say a lot about you as a person. Do you like watching comedies? Maybe you are the comedian in your group of friends. Do you like watching crime shows? Maybe you like adventure and use TV as a means of escaping your uneventful life. And so forth and so on. In a study conducted by Robert H. Spier (titled “We Are What We Watch: We Watch What We Are”) at the University of Southern California, it was determined that there are 14 categories of TV viewers whose viewing habits were linked to their interests. One of the categories is men who like mechanics and the outdoors. This demographic tends to watch crime, adventure and science fiction shows as a way of embracing their thirst for action. These individuals rarely watch intellectual shows or sports. Some elderly women fall into a category in which people feel disconnected from others, especially from younger individuals, as they grow older. For this reason they tend to watch soap operas and dramas. So we watch shows that resemble or depict our interests. This makes sense. Individuals who are interested in law are likely to watch shows such as “Law and Order” and “CSI.” People who want to enter the medical field are likely to watch “ER” or “Grey’s Anatomy.” We watch these shows to learn more about what we want to be one day. These shows also give us a sense of hope that we too can achieve our dreams and be just like the TV characters in the near future.
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John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell guest star in a video for Season 2 of ‘Funny or Die Presents.’ The show is known for its celebrity cameos and topical parodies.
HBO scores with sketch comedies By Jason Bogdan Staff Writer
1. Jersey Shore 2B (MTV) - 6,596 2. WWE Entertainment (USA) 5,871 3. iCarly (NICK) - 4,598 4. Teen Mom II (MTV) - 4,524 5. Arizona vs Texas (TNT) - 4,408 6. Kansas vs Illinois (TNT) - 4,408 7. SpongeBob (NICK) - 4,108 8. Fairly Legal (USA) - 4,044 9. NCIS (USA) - 3,981 10. SpongeBob (NICK) - 3,979
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The website-turned-HBOshow “Funny or Die Presents” has managed to return for a second season after a great first year of vulgarity. If you like your comedy dark and bizarre, there’s a whole new collection of sketches to tickle your funny bone. What really separates “Funny or Die” from other sketch shows, like “Saturday Night Live” and “Mad TV” when it first aired, is a greater sense of continuity. You’ll see an individual skit every now and then, but every episode has at least one recurring skit during the current sea-
son. Star comedian Rob Huebel, trying ever-so-creepily to form a bond of friendship “Stand by Me” style, is at the center of “Do You Want to See a Dead Body?” The results are hilariously awkward conversations with whatever victim he brings along. Fans of Adult Swim’s “Children’s Hospital” will likely enjoy the “United States Police Department” bits for its similar sense of weird comedy, and “Brick Novak’s Diary” is just a great collection of catchphrases that can’t be repeated in this paper. The “Juggalo News” sketches are actually a great alternative to the only sparingly entertaining news moments in SNL. Well-
dressed news people speak in the standard news-talking prose, but as Insane Clown Posse fans who use as many f-bombs and other relentless swears as a real juggalo. I was surprised that it hasn’t grown stale for me yet. I was also surprised to see comedy duo Tim & Eric use their mind-bending, green-screen humor in a few skits here like they did back in “Awesome Show Great Job!” All of the sketches are wellwritten, not needing a live audience to make people think it’s funny. But it certainly doesn’t hurt that there are all sorts of comedians coming in, from the likes of Paul Scheer and Rob Riggle to appear-
ances from Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. Even Adam West drops by occasionally to make a corny pick-up line to add an extra chuckle. If you’re a fan of Funny or Die’s website or are looking for a new sketch comedy to watch, then “Funny or Die Presents” is definitely worth checking out on HBO. It has the freedom to be as mature as the channel that allows bits like “Paco Dances” and “Death Hunt” can permit, and it is unlike anything you’ll see on basic cable. So long as your comedic taste has a weird and nasty side, you’ll have a great time with this one.
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What I’m watching “Cribs” Everyday, 1 to 4 p.m. MTV It’s fun to see how celebrities spend lucrative amounts of money on ridiculous things. Cars, wine and hot tubs are just a few of the luxuries that musicians, actors, actresses and athletes indulge in. And their houses are limitless, with seven bedrooms, movie theatres and bowling alleys. Luckily, for the more normal people out there, MTV’s “Cribs” offers a candid taste of the life that celebrities get to enjoy on a day-to-day basis. “Cribs” is well into its 17th season. It hasn’t really evolved over the years because there’s not much to change. The celebrities invite the cameras into their houses, and let the viewers explore their closets, refrigerators, garages and trophy cabinets. The episodes are always riddled with lame jokes. Still, its fun to watch a show that’s so over-thetop and superficial. With “Cribs” we can all dare to dream.
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Donald Glover, Chevy Chase and Danny Pudi act out a skit during an episode of ‘Community.’
By Jason Wong Campus Correspondent Greendale Community College’s semi-famous anthropology study group is up to the same bizarre business as usual. In “Intermediate Documentary Filmmaking,” Pierce lands in the hospital after overdosing on pain pills, and the group gathers at his bedside as he bequeaths his final gifts – final in the sense that Pierce has falsely told them he is dying. Throughout the episode, Pierce gives gifts to each of the group members, which are meant to toy with them psychologically. For example, Pierce tells Jeff that
he’s arranged a meeting between Jeff and his estranged father. The group members come close to psychological breakdown until Jeff realizes that it is all a sham and violently assaults Pierce. Next, in “Intro to Political Science,” Jeff and Annie each run for student body president, though with differing motives. Annie legitimately wants to make Greendale a better place to go to school, whereas Jeff wants to prove to Annie that politics are easily manipulated. Meanwhile, Abed discovers he’s on a terrorist watch list, and begins an unlikely romance with a government agent. In the end, Jeff and
Annie drop out of the race, Abed enjoys a fun “date” with the agent and Pierce gets stabbed in the arm with a pencil. In “Custody Law and Eastern European Diplomacy,” Chang’s attempts to prove to Shirley that he is responsible backfire when he accidentally kidnaps two AfricanAmerican children that aren’t Shirley’s. Meanwhile, Britta’s new love interest and Troy and Abed’s new friend turns out to be a war criminal from the Balkans. Shirley and Jeff initially plot to get Chang put in jail for 20 years to life, but they are persuaded not to by Shirley’s husband.
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Great Caesar comes in first at SUBOG’s Battle of the Bands
By John Tyczkowski Staff Writer SUBOG held its 23rd annual Battle of the Bands on Friday night. Five different bands from the area, Genome, Damopes, Colorz, Great Caesar and Guhne, all contended for a cash prize, as well as the chance to be the main band event at Southapalooza this April. SUBOG Concert Chairperson Kristina Gillick served as the master of ceremonies for the night. A panel of three judges was set up for the event, consisting of members of Jorgensen and SUBOG, as well as SUBOG president Laura Osborne. The show began slowly, drawing only around 15 people by the time the first band took the stage. The battle was joined when Genome, a three-person group of guitar, bass and drums, arrived on the scene. This group was
familiar to concert-goers, formed in the aftermath of the demise of The Blue Pill, a group that played at last year’s Battle of the Bands. The trademark instrumental progressive dance music was back with synthesizers this time around. A heavy dose of reverb, delay, echo and other effects blended an atmospheric, ethereal mood with the aggressiveness of shoegaze, funk and dance. Highlights included excerpts from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” weaved into an original song consisting of several different movements. Damopes, an alternative rock band with a lighter sound, kicked off their set next, by which time the crowd had grown to nearly 40 people. Several of their songs were especially notable for having guitar parts that averted the “wall of distortion” technique found in most modern rock. They instead utilized clean, syncopated riffs and relatively com-
plex chords as the foundations for their songs. An energetic and high-register vocal style and performance also helped to set their sound apart as unique. Almost 70 people had gathered in the Ballroom when Colorz began playing. Despite a broken string after the first, which cut into their set time, they still gave the audience a good show. Their songs consisted of a pop-like, alternative sound that would be at home on the radio, primarily due to the addition of a keyboard as well as guitar, bass, and drums. Song styles ranged from ‘90s pop rock with a grunge rock chorus to dub/reggae-influenced pieces with a straight rock chorus. Great Caesar, a large, six-person ensemble consisting of two guitars, bass and drums, plus an alto saxophone and a trumpet, drew around 100 people for its slot. Their songs were all multi-part, usually
consisting of a slow opening section that served as a backing for the saxophone/trumpet solo, which would then segue into a more uptempo section with a conventional rock sound and vocals. Each song had an epic quality to it, whether inspired by Spanish flamenco or ‘80s area rock. Great Caesar’s show was physically exciting as well, as the performers jumped and headbanged around the stage. The night ended with Guhne’s performance. Their lineup consisted of the usual instruments, as well as an acoustic guitar and a saxophone player switching between tenor and soprano saxophones. The most noticeable element in their set was their heavy emphasis on vocal harmonies and vocal call-andresponse sections. Their songs were mostly ballads in a ‘70s rock style, and heavily featured saxophone solos. A Dave Matthews Band-style cover of
the morning after, when I was jolted awake, mid-dream, by a friend. I could make more sense of it, and the show became more real. Yes, I dreamt about “A Dream Play.” And that’s exactly what Therrien wants. As CRT Artistic Director Vince Cardinal said, “It’s Strindberg’s vision, but it’s Joe’s dream.” Immensely memorable lines flow from the actors, with the best being, “You made us great thinkers, but we lost control of our thoughts,” “Beauty and terror often go
hand-in-hand” and “Do you now understand what love is, with its utmost joys merged into its upmost suffering, with its mixture of what is most sweet and most bitter?” Following Friday’s opening -night performance, an audience member said, “I don’t even know what to think about it; I’m just thinking about myself.” That is not an uncommon experience for this show. Therrien wants the audience thinking, “This is about us?” Make no mistake, “A Dream Play” is a densely packed, visceral performance.
Without facial expressions, puppeteers and masked actors use highly choreographed, challenging movement; their bodies generate emotion. It’s possible to lose the dialogue and the storyline by concentrating solely on the visual experience. The lighting is tastefully and colorfully done, bringing a simple set to many different places within the dream. Shakespearian Company actor and audience member Brendan Sokler commented, “The mastery of movement and subtlety that is required
to make these puppets living characters is a testament to the immense dedication of the cast and Joe Therrien. The play is impressive, brutal and should be seen.” While beautiful to the eye, the show also doesn’t disappoint the ears. A grungy, modern soundscape sets the dark mood. Bass heavy, hip-hop style dance numbers pace the show and provide comic relief. Samples of Pink Floyd’s “Time” and the Beatles’ “The End” are perfectly placed and serve the script without being gratuitous. Rhythmically, the music, the puppeteers and
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the actors were all spot on. All of these elements come together into an unconventional, in-your-face examination of humanity’s flaws. It really doesn’t matter what the audience gets from the show, as long as it spurs thought. Regardless, “A Dream Play” promises to be the best legal (and cheap) “trip” available on campus. See “A Dream Play” yourself at the CRT Studio Theatre, running until April 3. Student tickets start at $6. More information at http://crt.uconn.edu
woman who told him she had a boyfriend and asked if that would be a problem; he compared the question to ordering someone a panini maker and having it shipped to someone else. Leaving the audience in stitches, Ansari proclaimed, “I have Internet access right now, ‘cause things are going pretty well.” Pointing to the uselessness of some information, he brought up researching the profits of “Home Alone” movies, a familiar tale of procrastination for anyone who’s ever spent time on the Internet. Further criticizing the web, Ansari lampooned the ridiculousness of pornography website names and how the absurd situations presented are passed off as real. Before leaving the stage, returning and performing new material, Ansari joked about racism in his native state South Carolina and about his younger cousin’s college essay. The material he’s developing for a new tour was even funnier than the jokes he had prepared for this one. First, discussing the life-ending nature of having a baby, he then proposed the odd concept of having a babysitter: hiring a 15-year-old from down the street because other people’s babies didn’t die when they watched them, having them sit in your house with your baby and most likely be promiscuous. By request, Ansari talked about the craziness of R. Kelly, a staple of his standup. Though somewhat brief, the show was entertaining, upbeat and very appropriate for the UConn audience. Robin H., a 2nd-semester art major, enjoyed most of “the racial slurs, because he made a sensitive subject very funny – most people aren’t brave enough.” Funnier than his work on “Parks and Recreation” and his comedy DVD “Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening,” Ansari’s show was a great SUBOG event, one that they will hopefully organize again.
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Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower” capped the experience with unusual, intriguing vocal syncopation, as well as guitar and saxophone solos. The judges declared Great Caesar the winner of the 2011 SUBOG Battle of the Bands, with Damopes as the runnerup in case Great Caesar was unable to attend Southapalooza. Some students agreed with the judges’ verdict. “I really enjoyed Great Caesar,” said Molly Case, a 6th-semester political science major. “They were so energetic and had really wonderful stage presence.” “I liked Genome the best, they were so sick,” said Peter Solomon, an 8th-semester English and political science double major. “They were a cross between Pink Floyd and the [Red Hot] Chili Peppers.” Southapalooza occurs on Sat. April 16, at the South Quad.
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Robust soundscape, visual effects and fluid movements make CRT’s newest production a fantastic experience
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Season finale for 'Pretty Little Liars' is a series of unexpected, thrilling cliffhangers
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Hanna goes after Caleb, the new boy in town, by jumping into the shower with him during Season 2 of 'Pretty Little Liars.'
By Loumarie Rodriguez Campus Correspondent The season finale of “Pretty Little Liars” premiered last Monday, March 21, and ended with a jaw-dropping conclusion. From the previous episode, we saw that the girls discovered Alison had a memory stick full of videos of them being spied on through their windows. They decided that she was killed because she had this information, and they still suspect that Ian is her murderer. In order to find out more information about these videos, Spencer suggests talking to Jenna. At that moment, Aria receives a text message from Ezra, the English teacher, saying that they need to talk soon. The next day, Hanna is still depressed over Caleb and her mom asks if she ever received the letter he wrote her. Of course she
didn’t because Mona ripped up the letter and threw it out when Caleb gave it to her, as it said he did love Hanna. Despite finding out about the letter Hanna still has no clue of what Mona has done. Meanwhile, we learn that Emily’s dad has been offered a position at a military base in Texas. Her mom really wants to move, but Emily argues that she finally fits in at her school, now that she has publicly come out as gay. But her mom is determined to move because she believes that the family has been apart for too long. In the meantime, flashing back to their school we see Aria talking to Ezra, where she learns that he has resigned because he has been offered a job at a university. The two of them realize that his resignation at the high school provides new opportunities for them as a couple. Later in the episode, the girls finally talk to Jenna and learn
that after her accident, while she was still in the hospital, Alison dropped by to visit. During the visit, Alison tells her she has footage of Jenna using her stepbrother, Toby, and will blackmail her if she doesn’t leave town. Jenna has been spying on the girls in order to find this footage. She then leaves the girls by saying, “We all make mistakes, and remember I’m still paying for yours,” referencing the accident that caused Jenna’s blindness. The girls promise that they will keep the footage secret. The girls realize that the only reason Jenna came back was because Alison is dead. Later, Spencer gets a special phone to see if they can catch Ian’s guilt by tricking him to meet up. They call and he quickly responds, and they set up the trap. After they plan, the girls leave but Hanna forgets her phone. At that moment, Caleb calls and Mona picks up. She tells him to leave
Hanna alone and stop calling, but we see that Lucas witnessed her doing this. Mona then attempts to make a deal with Lucas, saying she will hook him up with Hanna if he keeps quiet. He doesn’t agree to her deal, however, because in a later scene we see him driving Caleb back into town, saying he is doing this because Hanna deserves to be happy. That is all we see for the rest of the episode of Lucas and Caleb, leaving audience members wondering what his intentions are. As the plot thickens, Jenna contacts Ian, saying the girls have the footage. Ian tells her that he plans to take care of it. Flashing to Emily’s house, we see the friendly officer Gary offering Emily his cell phone number in case something happens. And again it appears that the girls can’t trust anyone because Officer Gary then contacts Jenna, revealing the two are in a relationship. At Aria’s dad’s teacher mixer, Ezra’s ex-fiancé, Jackie, shows up, angering Aria. She confronts Ezra and is disappointed that he failed to mention that he would be working with Jackie at his new job, leaving them on rocky terms. In the next scene, we see that Spencer picked Melissa from the church, because Ian never showed up for the Baptism appointment, leaving Melissa very frazzled. The sisters begin to argue because Melissa believes that Spencer doesn’t care, but before Spencer can defend herself, a car comes out of nowhere,
smashing into their car. During this, the other three girls met at the spot where they plan to trap Ian with no sign of Spencer, so Emily calls officer Gary to wait with them. Back at the hospital, we see that Spencer is okay, but Melissa is in intensive care because she is pregnant. She then asks Spencer to retrieve her phone from the church, which Spencer immediately does. Back in the woods, a car does show up at the spot, but it’s not Ian. The man claims he was hired to meet them and to bring money. This leaves the girls more confused. At the church, Spencer searches for the phone, but finds Ian waiting for her. He confronts her about the videos, but Spencer throws the memory stick, which distracts him for a minute, giving her a chance to run. He chases her up into the bell tower of the church. Spencer calls the girls, and they hear her struggling with Ian as he attempts to throw her off the bell tower. He claims he is only killing her to protect her sister, but a mysterious, dark figure appears and pushes Ian off the bell tower where he falls to his death. The girls call the police and find Spencer, but after searching the grounds, Ian’s body is nowhere to be found. The episode ends with a text message from A saying, “It’s not over until I say it is.” With an intense season finale, it leaves many wondering: Will we ever figure out A’s identity? What is the deal with Officer Gary and
Jenna? “Pretty Little Liars” will return to ABC Family this June, airing on Tuesdays.
Loumarie.Rodriguez@UConn.edu
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and micro-malted barleys. Their “OREgasmic Ale” is an American-style Pale Ale that includes 100 percent Oregongrown ingredients. Regardless of your definition of “craft” beer, drinking local and fresh beers is a safe bet to promote and encourage the sustention of quality brews in your community. With an investment in and appreciation for local agriculture and brewing, perhaps one day the U.S. will be home to many self-sufficient farmsteads producing local food and drink for consumers to enjoy. But until then, I’m not worried that the range of quality beer options will leave us thirsty any time soon. Cheers!
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Baseball wins two against Pittsburgh By Dan Agabiti Staff Writer
“I’m glad we got the first two, and that does help us out a lot,” Penders said. “But it’s still not as fun to lose the last game of a series. We just have to have a good workout and be ready for Tuesday against Hartford.”
The UConn baseball team won two out of three games this weekend against the Pittsburgh Panthers. For the first two games of the Defensive woes series, the team performed well Sunday afternoon, UConn from the plate. Friday night and committed four errors in the Saturday afternoon, the Huskies loss, resulting in two of the four scored a total of 16 Pittsburgh runs and 16 runs in their 9-2 and unearned bases. 7-0 victories. The problems started Coach Jim Penders early an error UConn 7 caused when was pleased with the the game’s first Huskies’ approach to Pittsburgh 0 batter to reach first the plate Friday and base. He later scored on Friday Saturday and was glad an RBI single. to have taken the first UConn 9 Then, in the fifth, two games of a confergave up anothPittsburgh 2 UConn ence series. er run as a result of Sunday, howSaturday a wild pitch and a ever, was a different error. 0 throwing story. During the 4-0 UConn “Today, our defense shutout loss to Pitt, Pittsburgh 4 was sloppy and not UConn appeared to be sharp,” Penders said. Sunday taken off guard by the “We can’t afford to Panthers’ pitching, and keep having defensive did not have the same disciplined games like this and can’t keep givapproach to batting. ing up bases like that.” Sunday, UConn struck out looking five times and could not get Good Friday and Saturday into an offensive rhythm. Penders, pitching like any baseball coach, would The Huskies’ pitching early in much rather see his batters go the weekend was as good as it has down swinging, not simply watch- looked all year. Friday afternoon, ing the pitch go by. Matt Barnes pitched a complete-
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Matt Barnes winds up and delivers a pitch during Friday's 7-0 win over PIttsburgh. Barnes pitched nine innings, striking out six batters.
game shutout, giving up just four hits and striking out six en route to the Huskies’ 7-0 win. The next day, Elliot Glynn started for UConn and gave up just one earned run, striking out five in six innings. Relief pitchers David Fischer and Brian Ward closed out the game, giving up no hits or runs.
Moving forward UConn does not play well in games when they do not start off with a lead. Often when the Huskies have to play from behind, they rush things and start to stray away from their strategy. “Today they had the lead early, and that’s what did it,” Penders said. “We like to be in the lead too, but today it just didn’t happen for us.” What the Huskies did show this weekend was that they can hit well against good teams. Starting off the conference season with two wins against Pittsburgh was important to their Big East schedule. “We proved on Friday and Saturday that we can be good if we execute when we get the opportunities,” Penders said. “[Sunday] we just didn’t get the opportunities, and the ones we had, we didn’t make good of them."
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Some teams disappoint while others shine
from THE, page 14 Is any team more thoroughly disappointing every March than Vanderbilt? The No. 5 seed in the region, Vandy has now been one-and-done in three straight NCAA appearances. Although I strongly dislike Charles Barkley (and I will get to that a little later), he may be somewhat right in renaming the nation’s best conference “The Big Least.” Georgetown thought all their problems would dissolve once point guard Chris Wright returned, yet they got smacked by VCU in a 6-11 matchup. Notre Dame met the tournament’s best defensive unit in Florida State, and due to its stifling pressure, Ben Hansbrough’s crew could not even escape the first weekend. Purdue looked solid in a firstround rout of No. 14-seeded St. Peter’s, and then followed that up with an atrocious outing against that same pesky VCU team. After experiencing all this, I thought No. 1 Kansas’s road to Houston was easier than the route from my dorm room to the bathroom. In “The Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy, who (by the way) lives in Kansas, must beware of lions, tigers, and bears en route to the Emerald City. The Morris twins? You think they were afraid of Spiders and Rams? After breezing through Richmond behind Brady Morningstar’s hot shooting, Kansas did the unthinkable and lost to VCU. I am at a loss for words. Way too many people lost out on rewards due to how the bracket shaped out in the Southeast. Pittsburgh fans have enough nightmarish images to last a lifetime. I thought the worst thing that could happen
to "Panther nation" was seeing Scottie Reynolds go coast-tocoast for a game-winning and Final Four-clinching, layup. Then Gary McGhee’s ankles got broken courtesy of the best player in the nation, Gilbert Brown misses a free throw and Nasir Robinson fouls Butler’s Matt Howard 90 feet away from the cup. If you ask me, I think Pitt is legitimately cursed. No matter how much they dominate the regular season and rise in the polls, they just cannot make a Final Four. Another loser is the restaurants of New Orleans, the site of the Southeastern regional this year. Because BYU and Jimmer made the Sweet 16, rather than St. John’s or Gonzaga, less Coca-Cola, beer and coffee was served. That damn Mormon code! At the time I am writing this article, the Final Four is almost set. So let’s not dwell on the losers, as they are irrelevant. My beloved UConn Huskies, Butler and VCU are in. The winner of UK-UNC will join them in Houston next weekend. So let Kyle Singler go to a tanning booth, Jacob Pullen to a clothing store and many players who are not ready to turn pro start thinking about the NBA. They all underachieved this year and failed to reach their goals. After today, we will have four teams who have survived the excruciating obstacle course that is the NCAA Tournament. I hope, with the exception of UConn of course, crazy things keep happening. Because personally, I don’t care how Obama’s bracket is looking. I wouldn’t have this any other way.
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Lamb steps up in win over Wildcats
from UCONN, page 14 “He was big-time today,” Walker said. “Honestly, we needed everything that he did for us. He did everything perfect…He scored the baskets for us. He got big stops. He grew up today.” All of UConn’s Final Four berths have come from the West Region. The Huskies (30-9) head to Houston to play Saturday against Kentucky. The Wildcats ended the season at 30-8. UConn led 32-25 at the half, but the Wildcats stormed back, cutting the deficit to three less than three minutes into the second. After Lamb deflected the ball out of bounds, Kyle Fogg hit a three-pointer to tie the game at 34 with under 16 minutes to play. Williams gave Arizona a one-point lead a minute later, but an Alex Oriakhi-offensive rebound and putback swung the score back in the Huskies’ favor at 38-37. By the 10:10 mark, UConn led 50-41. But three-consecutive baskets, including a strip and score by Perry and a fastbreak dunk by Williams, pulled the Wildcats to within three with 9:17 remaining. With 7:45 left, Williams dunked the ball over Smith and Okwandu to pull Arizona within one. Then after an Okwandu miss, Perry jammed it inside to make the score 53-52. The deficit grew to three after two free throws from Williams. “They were up three and there was a lot of time left, and that’s the thing about this team is our poise,” Oriakhi said. “When teams make runs, we don’t let it get to us, because I guess we know we’re going to make runs back with Kemba and Jeremy Lamb being able to score the ball the way they’re able to.” The Huskies would roll off 10-straight points over the next three minutes. The run culminated in Lamb’s steal and dunk. Williams led Arizona with 20 points, despite playing only seven minutes in the first half after committing three fouls. Perry scored 14 points, and
Fogg added 11. Solomon Hill had a low-scoring output – just two points – but snatched 10 rebounds. The Wildcats led 9-1 after three minutes and 18-12 at the 10:36 mark in the first half, but the Huskies would go on a 9-0 run after Williams’ second foul. Arizona outrebounded UConn 42-31. The Huskies are now 5-0 all-time against the Wildcats, and 4-6 in Elite Eight contests.
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The magical run continues By Mac Cerullo Sports Editor ANAHEIM, Calif. – The UConn Huskies, however improbably, are headed back to the Final Four. By holding off No. 5-seeded Arizona in Saturday’s Elite Eight thriller, the Huskies accomplished what nobody thought was possible, especially after the team limped into the postseason having lost four of its last five regular season games. “I didn’t know what to expect after losing four out of five and everybody’s confidence was down,” said forward Alex Oriakhi. “But we had two great practices before we went off to the Big East tournament and Coach [Calhoun] said, ‘I’m not going to quit on you guys, I’m not going to let you quit.’” Since those two practices, the Huskies have gone on a run that is unprecedented in the history of college basketball, winning nine games in a row over 19 days to win the Big East Championship and reach the program’s fourth Final Four. “We just got after it, and I think that changed everything,” Oriakhi said, describing the difference in this UConn team since the end of the regular season. “From the Big East tournament we’ve been playing our hearts out from DePaul to now, and it’s been working for us and
we’ve been able to win.” of Walker and Beverly, who Following the game, coach have experienced both the glory Jim Calhoun embraced Donnell of the Final Four and the disapBeverly and Kemba Walker, pointment that comes with a and then proudly cut down season like last year’s. the net and hoisted it to the “The Final Four is a great sky with a big smile plastered experience, but it’s a lot,” across his face. Walker said. “I’m going to have “I’ve been fortunate over 39 to tell these guys to make sure years to have a lot of teams do a that whenever they can get rest lot of different things, but never make sure they get rest because, could I imagine the team winning like I said, it’s a lot going on.” nine games in tournament play in 19 days against some, I think, ends Does Jeremy Lamb have a up being six, seven ranked teams,” pulse? Calhoun said after the team’s With each passing game, 65-63 win over Arizona. “These Lamb has stepped up again and brothers, these – again to hit the big this unique group shots and make the of young guys have big plays that UConn just given me a thrill needs to win. After beyond compare.” coming through in the Calhoun has clutch once again on repeatedly said Saturday, his coaches that this team has said that they didn’t been a joy for him think Lamb realized to coach. After the how important these Notebook game, he said that games really were, the team has reinand that that helped vigorated him, and that he was him play his game without getamazed by how far it had come in ting to caught up in the moment. such a short period of time. After the game, Lamb was “I wasn’t not invigorated, but asked by a reporter if he “knew I needed these kids,” Calhoun where he was.” said. “I’ve called them an ‘old“You mean like, what do you fashioned’ team who still want mean?” Lamb asked increduto work, work hard, be disci- lously after a five-second pause. plined and be told what to do. “He wants to know, do you And if that doesn’t work, really have a pulse?” Oriakhi said. told what to do, and accept it and “Well, no,” Lamb said. “I say, ‘Give me more, Coach.’” mean, I haven’t thought about In many ways, the team has it sinking in yet, I just like to developed its work ethic and go out there and play. I don’t approach by following the lead like to think about where we’re
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playing and how big the stage is. Right now I’m just having fun playing basketball.” Lamb’s emergence on this team has been an unlikely form of restitution to Calhoun from one of his old nemeses. Back in 1984 when Calhoun was coaching at Northeastern, Lamb’s father, Orlando Lamb, hit a buzzer-beater that knocked Calhoun’s “other” Huskies out in their second-round NCAA tournament matchup against Boston College. “I called the house after seeing Jeremy play in something called the Peach Tournament in Georgetown, and he was the MVP there, and he was so thin that this microphone could have scored 13 points against him,” Calhoun said after UConn’s Sweet Sixteen win against San Diego State. “I said, ‘Hello, is Jeremy there?’ ‘No, this is Orlando.’ ‘Excuse me, who?’ ‘Orlando.’ And I said, ‘Orlando Lamb, you owe me something – your son.’ And we started to talk about that B.C. game when I was at Northeastern. So yeah, it’s ironic, and there is something ironic about this whole situation, and I couldn’t be more thrilled as a coach.” Calhoun said on Saturday that Mr. Lamb has paid him back tenfold, considering everything Jeremy has done for the team.
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UConn ready to face Duke Hoyas run with the Huskies, make them work to earn a spot in the in Elite Eight matchup Elite Eight from HUSKIES, page 14 The Springfield Gardens, N.Y. native led UConn in steals and was just two assists behind team-leader Hartley. The team’s third meeting with Georgetown, yesterday was the first time UConn tallied more assists than turnovers. A product of the Hoyas’ suffocating press, the turnovers declined sharply upon Dixon’s entrance as she became an extra ballhandler. “It was going to be a kind of walk it up game which is what they wanted,” Auriemma said. “When we put Lorin in… everything changed. It gave us a chance to take Bria away from the ball too… and ultimately I thought what Lorin did today was unbelievably important.” No. 2 seed Duke stands in way of Final Four return Following a seven-point victory over No. 3 seed DePaul,
the Duke Blue Devils have moved on to face UConn in the Philadelphia Regional final. The winner will move on to Indianapolis next weekend for a Final Four date with either Tennessee or Notre Dame. Back on Jan. 31, the two teams met at Gampel Pavilion as the Huskies beat up then-No. 3 Duke 87-51. Maya Moore poured in 29 points, and Kelly Faris broke out of a personal slump by going 4-6 from behind the arc. UConn opened up the game on a 29-4 run and went on to snap Duke’s 20-game win streak. The quotable Geno Auriemma “I would say the first 38 minutes [laughing]. ” —On whether there was a time when he thought today may not be their day
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from AFTER, page 14 It looked like the Hoyas were going to hang around from the start. After UConn scored the first four points, Georgetown went on a 7-0 run to answer back. The Hoyas shot 50 percent from beyond the arc in the first half, but in the second half only made three of 13 long-range jumpers and ran out of gas. When Georgetown finally started to miss, no UConn player was there for the rebound and Magee gave the Hoyas a seven-point lead with the put-back. With 8:19 remaining, Hartley made a three-pointer to cut the lead to 53-49 and Auriemma quickly called a timeout. That’s when Dixon came into the game and took crunch time over. Dixon stole a Wright pass and scored on the fastbreak,
then picked up a loose ball on the next possession and found Hartley, who made an open lay up to tie it. After another Georgetown turnover, Dixon gave the Huskies the lead with a jumper from the corner, forcing the Hoyas to call a timeout with 6:06 left. UConn had a five-point lead in the first half but the Hoyas hit back-to-back threepointers to take back the lead. Georgetown led by three at the break, and for the first part of the second half, it looked as if the game was in doubt for the Huskies. “I would say the first 38 minutes,” Auriemma said with a smile. “I thought, 'this is not our day.' We’re a pretty good shooting team and we weren’t making any shots."
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The Daily Question you agree with Geno’s comments on UConn women’s Q : “Do fans?” fans have come to expect wins from the women’s A : “Iteam,thinktheythat,stillwhileget aUConn good turnout from true fans and locals.” —Stephanie Ratty, 6th–semester journalism major
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VIERA, Fla. (AP)—The Washington Nationals traded hot-tempered outfielder Nyjer Morgan to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday for minor league infielder Cutter Dykstra and cash. Dykstra is the son of former major leaguer Lenny Dykstra. The trade came two days after Milwaukee sent outfielder Chris Dickerson to the New York Yankees for pitcher Sergio Mitre. Morgan stole 34 bases last year during a season in which he drew a pair of weeklong suspensions from Major League Baseball. He appealed those penalties and eventually sat out for eight games. Last week, he was restrained by a Nationals coach as Washington scrapped with St. Louis. Morgan appeared to have upset the Cardinals by running into Albert Pujols as the star first baseman handled a tailing throw. Morgan became expendable once it became clear that Rick Ankiel and Jerry Hairston Jr. would platoon in center field. Ankiel will start for Washington on opening day.
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» That’s what he said – UConn men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun on his team’s road to the Final Four.
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Virginia Commonwealth’s Joey Rodriguez displays a piece of the net after his team won the Southwest regional final game against Kansas 71-61.
THE Storrs Side Men’s and women’s basketball triumphs in Tournament games By Carmine Colangelo Campus Correspondent Game of the Week: UConn men’s basketball vs. Arizona. The No. 3-seeded Huskies held on to defeat the No. 5-seeded Wildcats 65-63 Saturday, earning the Huskies a trip to the Final Four in Houston. With the win, the Huskies will advance to their fourth Final Four in school history, all of which have come under head coach Jim Calhoun. Junior Kemba Walker led the Huskies with 20 points, and added seven assists and four rebounds. Freshman Jeremy Lamb had 19 points and four rebounds, and both he and Walker played all 40 minutes in the game. The Huskies also received strong play off the bench from freshman Shabazz Napier, who had 10 points, two steals and two assists in 30 minutes of play. After defeating Derrick Williams and the Wildcats, the Huskies won their ninth game in 19 days. Now, they will travel to Houston to play against Kentucky Saturday. Keep Dancing: UConn women’s basketball vs. Georgetown. On Sunday, the Huskies erased
a seven-point deficit in the second half to defeat the Hoyas 68-63. With the win, the Huskies advance to the Elite Eight, their 17th in school history and their ninth appearance in the last 10 years. To help the No. 1-seeded Huskies secure a victory over the Hoyas, the Huskies were led by senior Maya Moore, who recorded a game-high in both points and rebounds with 24 and 14, respectively. Moore also played all 40 minutes in the contest. Moore’s play was complemented by freshman Bria Hartley, who scored 17 points to go along with six assists and three rebounds. Both the Huskies and the Hoyas shot 38.7 percent from the floor, but the Huskies outrebounded the Hoyas 42-31. The Huskies will play their next game Tuesday against Duke, with the winner advancing to the Final Four. Number of the Week: 4.6. The UConn softball team is averaging a total of 4.6 runs per game so far this season. After a three-game series against Georgetown over the weekend, the Huskies will return home for a game against Boston University.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP)—Losing to his former team wasn’t on the list of reasons why Carl Pavano was unhappy with his outing Sunday. Pavano had his worst outing of spring training, giving up five runs to the New York Yankees, but the Minnesota Twins still won, 7-6. Pavano, slated to start on opening day for the Twins, took a 0.95 ERA into the game against the team he won only nine games for in four injury plagued seasons. He gave up five runs—four earned—and 11 hits in six innings. Pavano walked one and struck out four. “You have starts like this,” Pavano said. “It’s all about being healthy. Obviously the results aren’t what I would like to see, but up to this point I’ve been pretty consistent. I just expect more out of myself.” Robinson Cano hit a slo homer off Pavano in the first inning. It was Cano’s second homer of the spring. “It was just one of those days where it was a battle,” Pavano said. Since joining the Twins in an August 2009 trade with Cleveland, Pavano has paved his way to becoming an opening day starter again. “He’s resurrected his career,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. “He has pitched well for the Twins. He’s given them innings. When we’ve faced him in the playoffs, he has pitched well.
THE Pro Side Bryant kicked out of a shopping mall and Zbikowski boxes By Aaron Kasmanoff-Dick Campus Correspondent Lookin’ like a fool Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was ejected from a shopping mall in Dallas a week ago Saturday. Security at the North Park Center issued an oral Criminal Trespass warning to Bryant and a group of friends who were dressed in baggy pants, some of which exposed the wearer’s underwear. Police were called after Bryant launched into a profanity-filled tirade at the security officer. The mall dropped the charges and allowed Bryant to return on Friday, saying, “Mr. Bryant is welcome to join the millions of valued customers who shop and dine at NorthPark Center.” Raven in a Fight. Baltimore Ravens’ safety Tom Zbikowski is 3-0 this season in his new fallback career. If the NFL lockout continues through the 2011 season, Zbikowski will try his hand at professional boxing. The three-year veteran of the League won his last bout against Caleb “True-Grit” Grummet in Atlantic
City Saturday night. The 5 foot11, 215-pound Cruiserweight was a heavy favorite to win Saturday. He continues his career with a fight at a Native American Casino outside Dallas sometime in the next few weeks. The Ravens’ safety has the full support of owner Steve Bisciotti, who called his new career choice “awesome.” Zbikowski is looking to the future of both his careers. “If we can get that worked out, I can play at M&T Bank Stadium in the season and fight at M&T Bank Stadium in the offseason,” he said.
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UConn headed to Final Four after win over Arizona
By Mike McCurry NCAA Basketball Columnist Chances are, unless you happen to be a Virginia Commonwealth grad living in Connecticut or thought Gordon Hayward was still at Butler, your bracket is busted. If you’ve already thrown yours out, join the club. Honestly, the NCAA Tournament has reached the pinnacle of madness. So many games start out close in the “Big Dance,” but sooner or later elite teams are expected to take over and pull away. Instead, they folded and lost their cool worse than Louisville’s Mike Marra. Amazingly, Marra is now referred to more as a choke artist than a tattoo artist, and his Cardinal teammates found out the hard way what happens when a heavily favored team keeps letting a feel-good story hang around. Next thing you know, Morehead State’s Demonte Harper hits the shot of his life, Marra falls to the floor and No. 4-seeded Louisville, who many thought would challenge Kansas in the Sweet 16, is sent home. Oh, and Rick Pitino becomes a college basketball analyst. Then again, it’s probably better that Rick is in studio with Charles Barkley rather than being on a restaurant table. Louisville may be the brunt of the joke here, but way too many schools underachieve when the lights are the brightest. In the East region of the bracket, look no further than fellow Big East members Villanova and Syracuse. Last year, Nova lost to St. Mary’s in the Second Round after it was reported that Corey Fisher and Scottie Reynolds had a dispute over a female. There was no word on Wildcat love triangles this year, but down the stretch this group just fell apart. While guys like Matt Howard on Butler and Chandler Parsons on Florida are making the most out of their final years on campus, Nova’s seniors (Fisher, Corey Stokes and Antonio Pena) went out by losing their last six games. Syracuse, meanwhile, dropped the ball when they lost to conference-rival Marquette in the NCAA’s last Sunday. Someone tell me why on the cover of the Sporting News college basketball preview Scoop Jardine is the blown-up feature while Kemba just manages to get his head on there? In the West, Texas collapsed for the second year in the row. After going through a rough stretch towards the end of the regular season that included losses to Nebraska and Kansas State, the Longhorns still made it to the Big 12 Championship game. Then again, they can just blame their second-round loss to Arizona on the refs. Duke can’t blame anyone but themselves for their sorrows. And maybe O.J. Mayo. When it came out that Mayo received improper benefits at USC, the school fired head coach Tim Floyd and their commits dispersed. Momo Jones and Derrick Williams, the two best players on Zona now, decided to become Wildcats. Plain and simple, Duke had no one to stop, or even contain, “D-Will,” who is the most NBA-ready player in college basketball right now. Arizona upset the mighty Blue Devils, and Coach K will have to wait to break Bobby Knight’s alltime wins record. Kyrie Irving has some time to rest his toe, and I could not be happier. More underachieving was apparent in the Southwest (Kansas’s) bracket, and please don’t get me going on Louisville again.
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By Matt McDonough Associate Sports Editor
ANAHEIM, Calif. – It was a fairytale ending for the UConn men’s basketball team in Disneyland. Two three-point attempts in the final seven seconds by No. 5-seed Arizona’s Derrick Williams and Jamelle Horne were off the mark, and the third-seeded Huskies punched a ticket to their fourth Final Four in school history, defeating the Wildcats before 17,856 at the Honda Center. “It looked like it was on target, but it came up a little short,” Shabazz Napier said of Horne’s final shot. Napier scored 10 points and grabbed four rebounds. West Regional MVP Kemba Walker scored 20 points for the 27th time this season while dishing out seven assists. But Walker, who shot 7-for-17, told coach Jim Calhoun to call Lamb’s number in the lategame huddle, and politely told the freshman that he would make the shots. “Now, I’ve had a lot of great players, and great players want the ball in their hands, and [Walker] did some great things down the stretch obviously, but he’s saying to the coaches, ‘Let’s not run cage, let’s run circle for Jeremy.’ And obviously it paid off great,” Calhoun said. Lamb answered the call, scoring 19 points including two critical baseline baskets and a steal and slam with three minutes to play that stretched the lead to seven. Lamb was 2-of-4 from behind the arc and was voted on the West Regional All-Tournament team along with Walker, Williams, Arizona’s Jesse Perry and Duke’s Kyrie Irving.
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Jeremy Lamb blocks Solomon Hill’s shot during Saturday night’s 65-63 win over the Arizona Wildcats. The win put UConn into the Final Four.
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After Georgetown win, UConn is Elite again
By Colin McDonough Senior Staff Writer
PHILADELPHIA – No. 5 seed Georgetown had enough to hang with No. 1 seed UConn, but the Hoyas couldn’t muster enough to pull off the upset. The Huskies clawed back to pull out a 68-63 victory over Georgetown in the Sweet 16 at the Liacourous Center at Temple University. Maya Moore had 23 points while reeling in 14 rebounds, and Bria Hartley added 17. UConn made a 13-2 run late in the second half to propel them to the program’s 17th Elite Eight appearance. They will face Duke Tuesday night. “We learned during the course of the game what it takes to lose a game like that, and what it takes to win a game like that,” said coach Geno Auriemma. “We’re fortunate that we made some huge plays in the last seven or eight minutes. When it was time for our team to win the game, we stepped up and won the game.” Lorin Dixon was subbed in
for Stefanie Dolson with eight minutes left, as the Huskies went with a small lineup. Dixon provided a spark with four points and four assists. “It’s a great feeling to come in and play well,” Dixon said. “Me and Maya decided we didn’t want our careers to end here today.” After the run that gave UConn the lead, Monica McNutt banked in a 3-pointer to make it 65-61, but Moore answered right back to get the Huskies’ lead to six. Sugar Rodgers missed a three-pointer on Georgetown’s next possession, and after another missed shot, Hartley missed the front end of a one-andone. Rubylee Wright scored to make it a four-point lead and UConn threw the ensuing inbounds pass out of
bounds to give the Hoyas a last gasp. Moore defended Tia Magee, who missed in the post with six seconds left. Moore was fouled after the rebound, made one free throw and Wright’s threepointer wouldn’t fall at the buzzer. The Huskies could finally breathe easy. Terri Williams-Flournoy and her team’s upset bid fell short. “This is probably one of the best games that I’ve seen my players play in a long time, especially against Connecticut,” she said. McNutt scored 17 points in her final collegiate game, and said there’s no way to take a moral victory from this loss. “Absolutely not,” McNutt said. “In case you haven’t noticed, our program’s on the rise…We’re past moral victories. We should be in the Elite Eight.”
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Bria Hartley wrestles with a Georgetown defender to maintain possession of the ball during Sunday’s 68-63 win.
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Huskies grind out win over Hoyas
By Andrew Callahan Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA– Freshman center Stefanie Dolson had been the Huskies’ leading scorer over their last five games. She’d been a steady force on the interior, piling up lay-ins and snaring rebounds at both ends. But after 30 minutes against Georgetown Sunday, none of that had shone through. Upon the recommendation of an assistant coach, Geno
Auriemma yanked Dolson in to end the game and continue favor of Bria Hartley, who was their chase of a third-consecresting as Lorin Dixon ran the utive National Championship. point. This left With the smallthe Huskies with er, faster lineup, a lineup that feaUConn broke the tured no player Hoyas’ bothersome standing above six press while upping feet to erase a sevits own defensive en-point deficit. pressure. Utilizing Led by the an extended 2-3 senior, Dixon, zone, they allowed they did exactly just one made jumpNotebook that. shot for the rest of With just over the contest. nine minutes remaining, “We didn’t hit shots,” UConn went on a 22-10 run Georgetown coach Terri
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Williams-Flournoy said. “Sugar missed a layup, we turned the ball over twice. Against a team like Connecticut, you can’t make those kinds of mistakes. That’s the only way you’re going to give yourself any kind of cushion.” Dixon proved to be the spark the Huskies needed, finishing with a statline of four points, four assists and four steals. She gave her team a real charge at the six-minute mark, collecting a steal at halfcourt before turning
it into an easy layup at the other end. “Today was a great reflection of what she’s been doing for the last month for us every single day,” Auriemma said. “When I went in, Coach was talking about pushing up the defense,” Dixon said. “We went to the 2-3 and extended a bit…I was just trying to go in there and bring energy to the team. Our defense sparked the offense, and we came out really intense at the end of the game.”
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