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Weather put a halt to the UConn tradition of Oozeball after participants with hypothermia symptoms left in ambulances. Many students cried foul after the event was shut down Saturday afternoon. The event, a staple of UConn’s Spring Weekend, was shut down due to inclement weather after dozens of games had already been held. Some students were confused, others relieved. Oozeball was held beside South Campus, where mud
pits were set up Friday and Saturday to host the games. The weather on Saturday was cold and cloudy, with a strong breeze, making the conditions difficult for students, who said the weather was an issue. The event was cancelled after the third round because six students and three staff members were showing the symptoms of hypothermia, according to a statement on the Oozeball Facebook wall. The decision was made by fire department, the advisor and the Oozeball committee
after the weather began to threaten the safety of the players and the staff. Students were displeased with the event this year, which was held earlier due to the moratorium on Spring Weekend. Despite the games being called off early, many of the students seemed to agree with the decision. “I am glad it’s over,” said Stephanie Grimaldi, a 4thsemester psychology and HDFS major. Matthew Gellery, a 6thsemester psychology major, was among the participants. He said he felt “angry but
understanding.” Other students were not happy about the weather but said they still felt positively about the event. “Standing out here is the worst experience ever,” said Katie Miller, a 4th-semester communications disorders major. “It’s fun when you’re playing for 15 minutes.” In a statement on the Oozeball Facebook page, a co-chair of the event said no teams would receive a refund because many teams got to play two to three games and everyone received their
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announcer and the first agent to represent bicycle racers. The award is given to students who demonstrate academic achievement and extracurricular activities that promote journalism. The award went to Melanie Deziel, a 6th-semester journalism major and the associate focus editor at The Daily Campus, Ryan Gilbert, a 6th-semester journalism major and columnist for The Daily Campus and Schellenbaum. Frank Litsky presented the awards and gave a brief biography of his son Charlie. The Litsky Scholarship has seen donations from many notable athletes, including Lance Armstrong, nine Olympic medalists and several marathon runners. The department asked the winners for their help in making this ceremony a tradition by planning next year’s event.
Two UConn alumni, Dr. Kirk Sinclair and his wife Cindy Sinclair, will be hiking over 5,000 miles this year along the American Discovery Trail. The couple will begin their voyage on May 25. Dr. Sinclair said in an e-mail that they plan to “raise funds and awareness for humanitarian causes along the way.” The American Discovery Trail stretches over 6,800 miles and runs from Delaware through Ohio, where it then splits into two trails, one north and one south, before reconnecting in Colorado and continuing all the way to California. According to the American Discovery Trail Society, it is the only coast-to-coast non-motorized recreational trail in the U.S. Dr. Sinclair and his wife have labeled their journey as the “Humanitarian Hike,” where they will raise money for housing, health and hunger, three major problems that Americans face every day. Along the way, Dr. Sinclair will deliver inspiring presentations to increase involvement with local humanitarian causes and organizations. Dr. Sinclair is an author, speaker, teacher and musician, and he will deliver his presentation, “Believe in Humanity,” to communities across America. Dr. Sinclair and his wife will begin their journey just north of San Francisco and will hike for about a year until they hit Delaware, where they will then turn and head to their home in Norfolk. On a recent radio interview with WHDD, Dr. Sinclair stated, “The point is to inspire people to believe in humanity.” “I feel like I belong to people, rather than I belong to material things or belong to ideals,” he added. Dr. Sinclair does not deny that civilization has made way for some beneficial inventions and creations, but he believes that some people forget that our primitive purpose is to belong to and be responsible for each other. The couple were avid backpackers before they had kids, and now that their youngest child is heading off to college, they once again have time to enjoy an active lifestyle. The couple will be the only one walking across the country, but they will have a support vehicle nearby. “When we’re hiking through the desert they will be there for water,” said Dr. Sinclair. As far as the naysayers who question the couple’s plan to spend a year away from home during such tough economic times, “It’s precisely because of a down economy that you can do this sort of thing,” said Sinclair.
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Journalism department recognizes student achievement at awards ceremony By Nicholas Rondinone Senior Staff Writer
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The journalism department held its first awards ceremony to honors students for exceptional scholastic and extracurricular work Friday afternoon. Staff, students, alumni and some of those who made the awards possible attended the ceremony, held in the Class of 1947 Room in the Homer Babbidge Library. The ceremony was the first of its kind. Interim Department Head Robert Wyss said, “We are hoping it will be a great tradition.” “In the past we have given the awards in a departmental way, and after a while we learned,” said Maureen Croteau, the head of the journalism department. The department offers several awards, including the Barbara Hill Award, the Donald and Jewell Friedman Award, the Michael Whalen Award and the Charles
Litsky Memorial Scholarships. The Barbara Hill Award is given annually to a junior journalism major for his or her distinguished academic achievement. Croteau noted that the Hill award has become an endowed award after it recently reached the donation requirements. The Hill Award went to Amy Schellenbaum, a 4th-semester journalism and anthropology double major and the associate managing editor of The Daily Campus, who has a 4.0 GPA. The Friedman Award, presented by Donald Friedman, went to Hugh McQuaid, a 7th-semester journalism major. He was recognized for his stories about a shooting in Manchester that happened last year. Wyss, who served as one of the faculty judges for the Friedman award, said McQuaid showed range, quality and depth in his stories, and that they were impressed with a story that included an interview with the shooter’s girlfriend.
The Michael Whalen Award, presented by two of Whalen’s daughters, is given to a junior or senior who demonstrates excellence in journalism. Friends and colleagues established the Whalen Award after Whalen died in a car accident in 1979 at the age of 36. The Whalen Award went to Michael “Mac” Cerullo, a 6thsemester marketing major and sports editor of The Daily Campus and McQuaid, both of which the judges believed demonstrated excellence in journalism through a series of stories the two published. The judges were impressed by McQuaid’s stories on the shooting, and by Cerullo’s stories on the financial losses at the Fiesta Bowl, published in The Daily Campus. The Litsky Scholarship, a new award to the journalism department, is named in recognition of Frank Litsky’s son Charlie, who was an avid BMX rider, a public
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t-shirts. She said the event would not be rescheduled to next weekend because of the Easter holiday. Oozeball has been a played at the university for nearly 30 years, originating in 1983, and has become a tradition at many other colleges and universities since 1983. The event costs $15 per person, which helps defer the costs of the event. The Student Alumni Association website noted the cost of dirt alone is over $5,400.
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Bridgeport man heads trial for triple homicide
NEW HAVEN (AP) — A Bridgeport man is heading to trial on charges of killing three people in the city in 2005. Federal prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Azibo Aquart, (a-car) whose trial starts Wednesday in New Haven. His lawyer, Justin Smith, declined comment Friday. Aquart was one of three men charged in the beating deaths of three people during drug gang wars in Bridgeport. Authorities say Aquart was the leader of a drug dealing group that primarily sold crack cocaine and was involved in a dispute with a rival at the time. Authorities say 43-year-old Tina Johnson, her 40-year-old boyfriend James Reid and 54-year-old friend Basil Williams were beaten to death in an apartment in August 2005.
Gov. commissioner picks face nomination hearings
HARTFORD (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s choices to run the Connecticut departments of Correction and Social Services are facing legislative confirmation hearings. The General Assembly’s Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday to hear testimony from Leo Arnone (Ar-no-NEE’), the nominee to run the state’s prisons agency, and Roderick Bremby, Malloy’s pick to run the social services department. So far, all of the governor’s picks for commissioners have easily passed the legislature. Arnone was originally appointed interim DOC commissioner by former Gov. M. Jodi Rell. He’s a 22-year veteran of the agency. Bremby is the former cabinet secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. He left that job after refusing to issue permits for two coal-fired plants. Malloy has said he values Bremby’s independent thinking.
Veterans Affairs says state has 460 homeless vets
HARTFORD (AP) — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says there are 462 homeless veterans living in Connecticut. Assistant Secretary Tammy Duckworth is addressing a panel in Harford Monday on how to end homelessness among veterans in the state. The federal agency says it is working nationwide to increase the number and variety of housing options for veterans and improve access to mental health, substance abuse and support services. Duckworth, a major in the Illinois Army National Guard, lost her legs after a rocket-propelled grenade struck the helicopter she was co-piloting in Iraq in 2004. She is planning to visit the Danbury Vet Center following the panel discussion at The Lyceum Resource and Conference Center in Hartford.
Labor unions to remember L’Ambiance tragedy
BRIDGEPORT (AP) — A procession, wreath-laying ceremony and bell ringing are planned to mark the 24th anniversary of the deaths of 28 construction workers when the L’Ambiance Plaza in Bridgeport collapsed. Members of several labor unions will gather at a memorial to the tragedy outside Bridgeport City Hall Monday morning. The service also is scheduled to include speakers. The collapse of the unfinished apartment building in downtown Bridgeport on the afternoon of April 23, 1987, has been called Connecticut’s worst construction disaster. Federal authorities blamed faulty lift-slab construction and fined several companies more than $5 million. Victims were buried under tons of steel and concrete.
Human remains found in Andover woods
ANDOVER, Conn. (AP) — State police say the remains of a man were discovered in the woods in Andover by a fisherman. Troopers confirmed that the decomposed remains found Saturday in a stretch of woods off Route 6 and Lake Road were those of a human male. Detectives from the state police Major Crimes Squad processed the scene and tentatively identified the body, although all information is being withhold pending notification of next of kin. Police say the body is believed to be that of a Connecticut resident. An autopsy will be conducted by the Office of the Chief State’s Medical Examiner. The investigation continues.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration and environmental interests generally agree that global warming is a threat that must be dealt with. But they’re on opposite sides of a Supreme Court case over the ability of states and groups such as the Audubon Society that want to sue large electric utilities and force power plants in 20 states to cut their emissions. The administration is siding with American Electric Power Co. and three other companies in urging the high court to throw out the lawsuit on grounds the Environmental Protection Agency, not a federal court, is the proper authority to make rules about climate change. The justices will hear arguments in the case Tuesday. The court is taking up a climate change case for the second time in four years. In 2007, the court declared that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. By a 5-4 vote, the justices said the EPA has the authority to regulate those emissions from new cars and trucks under that landmark law. The same reasoning applies to power plants. The administration says one reason to end the current suit is that the EPA is considering rules that would reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. But the administration also acknowledges that it is not certain that limits will be imposed. At the same time, Republicans in Congress are leading an effort to strip the EPA of its power to regulate greenhouse gases. The uncertainty about legislation and regulation is the best reason for allowing the case to proceed, said David Doniger, a lawyer for the Natural Resources Defense Council, which represents Audubon and other private groups dedicated to land conservation. “This case was always the ultimate backstop,” Doniger said, even as he noted that the council would prefer legislation or EPA regulation to court decisions. The suit would end if the EPA does set emission standards
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for greenhouse gases, he said. The legal claims advanced by six states, New York City and the land trusts would be pressed only “if all else failed,” he said. When the suit was filed in 2004, it looked like the only way to force action on global warming. The Bush administration and the Republicans in charge of Congress doubted the EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gases. Federal courts long have been active in disputes over pollution. But those cases typically have involved a power plant or sewage treatment plant that was causing some identifiable harm to people, and property downwind or downstream of the polluting plant. Global warming, by its very name, suggests a more complex problem. The power companies argue that any solution must be comprehensive. No courtordered change alone would have any effect on climate change, the companies say. “This is an issue that is of worldwide nature and causation. It’s the result of hundreds
of years of emissions all over the world,” said Ed Comer, vice president and general counsel of the Edison Electric Institute, an industry trade group. The other defendants in the suit are Cinergy Co., now part of Duke Energy Corp. of North Carolina; Southern Co. Inc. of Georgia; Xcel Energy Inc. of Minnesota; and the federal Tennessee Valley Authority. The TVA is represented by the government and its views do not precisely align with those of other companies. Eight states initially banded together to sue. They were California, Connecticut, Iowa, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin. But in a sign of the enduring role of partisan politics in this issue, New Jersey and Wisconsin withdrew this year after Republican replaced Democrats in their governor’s offices. Another complication is that the administration and the companies may be on the same side at the Supreme Court, but the power industry is strongly
opposing climate change regulation. The Southern Co. is a vocal supporter of GOP legislation to block the EPA from acting. “It’s two-faced for them (the companies) to come into court and say everything is well in hand because EPA is going to act,” said Doniger, the NRDC lawyer. Comer said the key point is that judges should not make environmental policy. “This has important implications for jobs. If you raise energy costs in the U.S., does that lead industry jobs to go elsewhere and if it does, do you get the same emissions, just from another country?” Comer said. “These judgments are properly made by elected officials.” Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who was on the federal appeals court panel that heard the case, is not taking part in the Supreme Court’s consideration of the issue. The case is American Electric Power Co. v. Connecticut, 10-174.
wasn’t about to let $40 million in money for our state go somewhere else,” said Malloy. If the stimulus funds were not released to Connecticut by April 8 then the state would have lost the money altogether. But due to Malloy’s cooperation with LaHood, the funds were released last Friday. “When I spoke with Sec. LaHood, I made our state’s case clearly and asked for his help cutting through the red tape to make sure that we got this money released to Connecticut by the deadline,” Malloy said. The $40 million will go toward creating a high-speed rail line connecting New Haven with Springfield, Mass. This $800 million project will also extend through Vermont and
into Canada. In order for the state to upgrade its existing tracks to support high-speed lines, it will need to doubletrack the ones already in use. The $40 million will specifically go towards double tracking a ten-mile stretch of tracks linking Newington and Meriden, thereby upgrading the tracks to enable high-speed transportation. Additionally, Connecticut lawmakers are vying for further stimulus funds, namely a portion of the $2.4 billion in rail project funds that was rejected by Florida, in order to complete the $800 million project. “High-speed rail will open up a new world of economic opportunities for Connecticut,” said LaHood. “The administration’s ini-
tial $40 million investment in upgrading the New HavenHartford-Springfield rail line will create jobs now and help ensure that in years to come, Connecticut residents will have access to world class high-speed rail service,” he added. Malloy was thankful of LaHood’s efforts in getting the funds to the state just in time. “I’d like to thank Sec. LaHood for his help on this matter, and I look forward to working with him closely on high speed rail and other transportation issues of import to the state,” Malloy said. The state hopes to have the project completed entirely by the year 2040.
Gov. Malloy announces $40 mil for high-speed transit
By Ben Fechter Campus Correspondent Gov. Dannel Malloy announced last week that $40 million in stimulus money will be spent on high-speed rail funds for Connecticut. The governor met with U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood last month to decide whether or not the state would receive any money at all. The federal government decided that a large sum of money would be allocated for the purpose of a highspeed rail for Connecticut, but that the deadline for receiving this money was April 8. “There was a very clear deadline by which we needed to have these funds released, and I
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EASTLAND, Texas (AP) — A state trooper says a preliminary investigation shows a Texas firefighter died after being hit by a vehicle after he fled a fire truck trapped in a wildfire-consumed pasture. Senior State Trooper Phillip “Sparky” Dean told The Associated Press on Sunday that Eastland volunteer firefighter Greg Simmons was killed by blunt force trauma. Dean cites a preliminary autopsy report by a medical examiner in Fort Worth.
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uring these last few weeks of the semester, it would be a challenge to not feel proud of being a Husky in light of the recent accomplishments of the men’s and women’s basketball teams. From cheering at Gampel the night the men took home to the national championship to participating in the UConn Victory Parade and Rally at the Capitol, we are rightfully proud to celebrate our athletes. But in addition to our praise for our school’s much-deserved athletic success, we must also remember to praise the academic achievements of students as well. Recently, a number of UConn students have been awarded highly competitive and prestigious national scholarships. According to the UConn Today website, four students were honored by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation for their work. Not only do these scholarships recognize students who demonstrate outstanding leadership ability and a strong commitment to their education, but the monetary value that accompanies the honor allows them to continue to pursue their academic goals. In addition to the Goldwater and Truman scholarships, other students were recipients the Udall scholarship, NCHC Portz and NSF GRFP fellowships this year. While unintentional, the accomplishments of these scholars can at times be overshadowed and not receive the credit they deserve. Just because a UConn scholar does not make the front page of the Hartford Courant does not mean they warrant less admiration for their work. The scholars at our school that are being acknowledged for their achievements are contributing to groundbreaking research projects, leading activist groups and tackling global issues, be it environmental conservation, human rights or public service. In order to receive this kind of recognition, candidates for the scholarships have to be both excellent in their schoolwork and in their research skills, in addition to being leaders in their extracurricular activities. But our scholars are not just sitting hunched over books at the library for hours at a time – they are traveling to different countries, acquiring new languages and cultures and expanding their skill set in whatever they are pursing. The standards are high, and the students here at UConn – regardless of whether they are scholarship winners or not – are consistently going above and beyond them. At UConn, we have no shortage of high-achievers on the court or in the classroom. We need to do our best to make sure that we give equal praise for both. 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.
There’s a poll on best doctor, and Doctor Who isn’t even an option? Fail Daily Poll, fail. Good thing UConn cancelled Spring Weekend to keep people from getting hurt...Oh wait. Hypothermia at Oozeball? Crap. My roommate needed to fart but the door was open so she told me she just “sucked it back in.” I’m a co-champion of Oozeball! Now, where is my prize money? I hear the police are closing the dining halls for Spring Weekend just to make sure nobody chokes on university food. I think I am going to Hell. I took my birth control pill at church. Good job deescalating Spring Weekend, UConn. To that person at that place doing that thing at that time, I find you attractive. “If he was a scumbag, I’d bop ‘em.” A friend on whether he would partake in “street violence.” Um. Joey is spelled with one J. Oozeball? More like boozeball. God I’m clever. The InstantDaily: Your independent news source to s**t on UConn admin.
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Budget cuts result in harm for progress
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veryone and their mothers have written about the budget crisis and subsequent compromise, but few have hammered across this point: reproductive rights advocates (and in general, progressives) have lost. Sure, Planned Parenthood may not have been defunded, but the damage has been done. A recent visit to a local Planned Parenthood to investigate revealed as much. There was a sign that stated that the prices of certain services had increased because cuts were still made. The lies and the attacks have been spread. Exhibit A: Sen. Jon Kyl’s remark that “if you want an abortion, you go to Planned Parenthood, and that’s well over 90 percent of what By Cindy Luo Associate Commentary Editor Planned Parenthood does,” which, as everyone knows, is completely false. In reality, only 3 percent of Planned Parenthood’s services are abortions. Naturally, to make up for his egregious error, his press person told the public that this blatant lie was “not intended to be a factual statement.” Even though Kyl was well lambasted for his words, which are blithely ignorant at best and deliberately deceiving at worst, they still provided a smokescreen for anti-choicers to hide behind. Instead of focusing on the contraceptive and health services that Planned Parenthood provides, false numbers and statistics about abortion abound. Even though both the
Senate and President Barack Obama had promised that Title X will never be defunded, most of the population, naturally, was still frightened at the prospect. And so we fought back valiantly – but we’ve been had. Now we all must face the consequences. Because we focus our fight on protecting Planned Parenthood, opposition to general welfare and services for the less privileged was able to wrangle deals that would have resulted in loud objections and protests, were the general public aware of these deals. Take, for example, the “compromise” that resulted. House Speaker John Boehner persuaded Obama to turn his back on D.C. women by banning the district from using its own revenue to pay for abortion services for women using Medicaid.
“Planned Parenthood was used as a target to distract the general public from other important programs.” After Obama told Boehner, “John, I will give you D.C. abortion. I am not happy about it,” I lost faith in the government’s ability to protect reproductive rights for women. This meant that the 28 women who were scheduled for abortions on April 13 using D.C. Medicaid had to scramble to find the money themselves, as will every woman on Medicaid seeking such services in D.C. from now on. But that’s not all. The saddest part is that everyone has been distracted by the hullaballoo surrounding Planned Parenthood, myself
included, and focused on one goal while allowing other smaller, but no less important, ones to pass. This budget fiasco was not just about abortion, though that’s what some have made it out to be. Planned Parenthood was used to distract the general public from some other important programs that would find their funds slashed by the budget cuts. In addition to D.C. women’s abortion access, do you know what else Obama “gave” to Boehner and his ilk? A $17 million cut for Title X funding, which still hampers people’s ability to have family planning and other such health services. And a $1.1 billion cut to research for the prevention of STDs, even though Center for Disease Control studies show that such research provides substantial long-term savings. A $504 million cut for the program Women, Infants and Children (WIC) was also made. On the contrary, want to know what received an increase? The Department of Defense – $5 billion, for a total of $513 billion. For some perspective, in 2006, the entire government spending on contraceptives for 9.4 million patients was $1.85 billion, according to a study by the Guttmacher Institute. If the government were really serious about paring down the budget, why make cuts crippling to these organizations (all of which provide tangible, beneficial services), but altogether negligible in the greater sphere of government spending? I’ll just leave you to think on that.
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.
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am a British anti-monarchist and not afraid to say so. I thought I could get away from the weird feudal mentality of monarchism when I left the United Kingdom last year, but when a royal wedding was suddenly announced last November, I found myself agape at how far the national media of the United States would go to match the BBC’s ‘Gawd-bless-you-ever-so-’umblyyer-Majesty’ attitude in their coverage of the event. Excuse me for sounding like a killjoy, but what on earth By Dom Tromans h a p p e n e d Staff Columnist to Thomas P a i n e ’s “Common Sense” and republican pride? Perhaps I should have more faith in the greater mass of American people, though. One would hope that, like much of the British public, Americans are mostly indifferent to the royal wedding, even when it’s being forced down their throats from every angle – not only out of lack of interest in the British monarchy, but also because of a growing dislike of reality-TV weddings, celebrity culture’s glorification of the trivial and the absurd and the way some people can clutch at a stranger’s happiness and pretend it is their own.
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The royal wedding will undoubtedly be a bigger media circus than Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky’s wedding here in the United States last year. The Clintons, and other presidential families, are the closest America gets to having a royal family. Someone will surely point out the similarity and say, “That went well and had a happy ending, didn’t it?” Well, yes, but they were in constant control. In the run up to the wedding, Chelsea herself was able to orchestrate when, where and for how long she would be exposed to the media – a luxury, it seems, no one has thought to offer William and Kate. The Clinton ceremony itself was also entirely private – in fact, the wedding guests were not even allowed to bring their own personal cameras.
“Why can’t we let them have the private wedding they so obviously want?” Of course, I don’t want you to read this article and think I’d prefer it if William and Kate never got married. On the contrary, I wish the couple many happy years of life together. But why can’t we
let them have the private wedding they so obviously want instead of parading them in front of an audience of millions (or billions?) and in the process reducing them to stressed-out wrecks? William loathes the media, which he believes ruined his mother Diana’s life. As for Kate, she opted to arrive at the wedding in a car instead of ceremonial coach because she knows that it will be the only time that she’ll be hidden from the cameras. She must also be aware that after this, the supposed ‘best day of every girl’s life,’ the invasion of privacy won’t stop. Such a state of affairs is utterly inhuman. Let me put this in the clearest terms possible: the British monarchy is not the Disney fairytale that royal PR sells it as. The deferential exemption of royalty from the Freedom of Information Act means citizens can’t ask to see their expenses or political correspondence like they can of other areas of government, and must therefore listen to lies and propaganda from the spin machine without being able to respond with the cold, hard facts. If we were permitted to peek behind the smoke and mirrors, there is little doubt that the monarchist fairytale would start to show cracks once we all knew exactly how much royalty costs, how little is given in return and how miserable some
members of the royal family actually are. I won’t elaborate further on my republican views, as it would seem ridiculous to lecture Americans on the finer points of republicanism. I will, however, take the opportunity to quote Paine, another born Englishman who did such a thing in 1776: “Hereditary succession has no claim. For all men being originally equals, no one by birth could have the right to set up his own family in perpetual preference to all others for ever, and tho’ himself might deserve some decent degree of honours of his contemporaries, yet his descendants might be far too unworthy to inherit them.” Actually bringing the monarchy to an end is a task only British people can undertake. But Americans have a role to play simply by adopting a critical stance on monarchy and by treating the royals as normal people who never got the chance to opt out of a celebrity life. William at least deserves that as a wedding gift. Don’t encourage the monarchists. Tell the American media, and the world, that you don’t want to hear about it. Don’t watch the wedding.
Staff Columnist Dom Tromans is an English exchange student studying political science. He can be reached at Dom.Tromans.eu.
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Syrians ask for Assard to step down
WORLD BRIEFS BlackBerry maker: UAE policy would apply to others
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The maker of BlackBerry devices says it has been told that any new restrictions imposed by Emirati authorities would apply to other smartphones too. The regulator has said it may limit access to the highly secure Blackberry Enterprise Server, a system used by many international companies. Individual customers and organizations with fewer than 20 users wouldn’t have access. Device maker Research in Motion said in an emailed statement Sunday is has been in direct contact with the United Arab Emirates’ telecommunications regulator. It says it’s been told any policy change would apply to the whole industry and affect “all enterprise solution providers” — a reference to phones tied to corporate email accounts.
Gunmen free kidnap victim in Philippines
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A Syrian protester, with her face painted with the colors of the national flag, shouts calling for President Bashar Assad to step down during a protest in front of the Syrian embassy in Amman, Jordan, Sunday.
3 killed at Syrian protest BEIRUT (AP) — Gunmen opened fire during a funeral for a slain anti-government protester Sunday, killing at least three people on a day when tens of thousands of people took to the streets nationwide as part of an uprising against the country’s authoritarian regime, witnesses and activists said. It was not immediately clear who was behind the shooting at the funeral near Homs, 100 miles (160 kilometers) from the capital, Damascus. In the past four weeks, Syrian security forces in uniforms and plainclothes have launched a deadly crackdown on demonstrations, killing at least 200 people, according to human rights groups. The government has blamed armed gangs look-
ing to stir up unrest for many of the killings. One witness said gunmen wearing black clothes opened fire at hundreds of people in the Talbiseh district in central Syria at a funeral for a protester who was killed Saturday. Other witnesses said they saw soldiers and security forces open fire, shooting even at homes and balconies. Dozens were wounded, they said. A human rights activist in Damascus confirmed the three deaths, but said he had no information on who killed them. He confirmed the deaths through witnesses on the ground who saw the killings and gave him the names of the dead. The witnesses and the activist requested anonymity for fear of
reprisals from the government. Syria’s state-run news agency later said one policeman was killed and 11 other policemen and security personnel were wounded when an “armed criminal gang” opened fire on them in Talbiseh. It said the gang opened fire randomly, shutting down main streets and terrorizing residents. The killings were bound to increase pressure on President Bashar Assad, who has tried to quell the popular uprising with a mixture of brute force and concessions. On Saturday, he promised to end nearly 50 years of emergency rule this week, a key demand of the protesters. But despite Assad’s promises, the protest movement has grown
Pope leads faithful in Palm Sunday outdoor Mass
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI, leading a huge crowd at Palm Sunday outdoor Mass, lauded man’s technological accomplishments but lamented that his increasing abilities can also be used for evil. Waving palm fronds and olive branches — symbols of peace — pilgrims, tourists and Romans packed St. Peter’s Square on a sunny, breezy day for the start of Holy Week ceremonies. When the ceremony began, the square was nearly full, but by its end, a crowd numbering in the tens of thousands spilled over into the broad boulevard which leads to the Tiber. Palm Sunday’s liturgy recalls Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and Benedict’s homily reflected on how the triumphs of men and women are also tempered by selfishness and evil. “From the beginning, men and women have been filled — and this is as true today as ever — with a desire to be like God, to attain the heights of God by their own powers,” the pope said. “All the inventions of the human spirit are ultimately an effort to gain wings,” he added. “Mankind has managed to accomplish so many things: we can fly! We can see, hear and speak to one another from the farthest ends of the earth,” the pope told the faithful. “And yet the force of gravity which draws us down is powerful,” dragging people “toward selfishness, falsehood and evil,” the pope said. He also referred to recent natural disasters that man has been unable to control, noting that “our limitations have also remained.” Near the ceremony’s beginning, Benedict, wearing crimson-and-gold colored robes,
and become much bolder. Many protesters say they will settle for nothing less than the downfall of the regime, driven by outrage over the crackdown. On Sunday, tens of thousands of people waving Syrian flags and shouting “We want freedom!” took to the streets across Syria, brushing off Assad’s attempts to calm things down. “It’s too late for their promises,” said Bayan Bayati, a 22-year-old Arabic literature student who was among 20,000 people who turned out Sunday in the town of Banias. Other large gatherings were reported in the southern city of Daraa, which has become an epicenter of the movement, and the suburbs of Damascus.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Kidnappers have freed a man after more than two months of captivity in the southern Philippines. Kidnappings for ransom have flourished in the volatile region for years. Regional police official Felicisimo Khu says Joel Indino Jr. was freed by his captors late Saturday in Payao town in Zamboanga Sibugay province and later underwent a medical checkup in a police camp. Khu said Sunday ransom was reportedly paid but the victim’s family has refused to comment.
New film shows struggles of North Koreans in South
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A young man climbs a dusty, narrow staircase toward a job interview. A kindly police officer walking ahead of him looks back and says, “Don’t tell him you’re from North Korea, OK?” The telling scene comes early in “The Journals of Musan,” a dark and brooding South Korean movie that has won international acclaim for its portrayal of the struggles faced by refugees from communist North Korea in the capitalist — and, as depicted in the film, often heartless — South. The movie opened in Seoul last week.
4th pro-democracy activist detained in UAE
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Human rights lawyers say authorities in the United Arab Emirates have detained a fourth activist for advocating democratic reforms in the oil-rich Gulf nation. Abdullah al-Shehhy had been participating in an online forum calling for free elections in the UAE, an alliance of seven sheikdoms run by ruling families. The lawyers say he was arrested late Friday in Ras Al-Khaima, an emirate north of Dubai. The spoke Sunday on condition of anonymity for fear of harassment. The online forum was led by Ahmed Mansour, a blogger and human rights activist who was arrested himself after he signed a petition in favor of an elected parliament.
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Fidel Castro gives brother key vote of confidence Cuba’s President Raul Castro speaks during the 6th Congress of the Cuban Communist Party in Havana, Cuba, Saturday.
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Pope Benedict XVI holds a palm branch as he arrives to celebrate a Palm Sunday mass in St. Peter’s square, at the Vatican, Sunday.
silently observed a long and solemn procession of prelates and rank-and-file faithful as a choir’s voices rang out across the square, and he blessed the palms and olive branches. Clerics sang a nearly hourlong recounting from the Gospels of the events which led to Jesus’ suffering and crucifixion. Benedict turned 84 on Saturday. As the ceremony ended, a man in the crowd shouted: “Long live the pope” and some faithful broke into a the Italian version of “Happy Birthday To You.”
The pope’s stamina appeared to hold up well during the nearly three-hour appearance, the first of a series of public ceremonies as Holy Week continues. The services include a feetwashing ceremony on Holy Thursday and the traditional nighttime Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum on Good Friday. Tens of thousands of faithful are also expected for Easter Sunday Mass. Even bigger crowds are expected May 1, when Benedict will beatify his predecessor Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square.
HAVANA (AP) — Fidel Castro apologized on Sunday for not making it to a military parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of his victory over CIA-backed exiles at the Bay of Pigs, then praised brother Raul’s speech proposing major economic changes and term limits for Cuba’s leaders. The 84-year-old revolutionary icon said in an opinion piece that the speech opening the Sixth Party Congress after Saturday’s parade made him proud, a key vote of confidence in the direction his brother is taking the country. “It has been worth the trouble to have lived to see today’s events, and it is worth the trouble to always remember those who died to make them possible,” Fidel wrote, adding that he felt “the same feelings of pride” when he heard Raul’s address and saw the faces of the 1,000
Communist Party delegates who attended the speech. Fidel said he didn’t feel physically up to attending the military parade at Revolution Plaza and begged forgiveness to those who were disappointed by his absence. “I could have been at the Plaza, perhaps an hour in the blazing heat and sun, but not three,” he wrote. “Believe me that I felt pain when I saw that some of you were looking for me on the dais. I thought everyone understood that I can no longer do what I have done so many times before.” Fidel handed power over to his brother after falling gravely ill in 2006, and Raul took over formally two years later. In the last year, Raul, 79, has pushed a limited but significant opening to private enterprise, and said the government must slash the labor
force and reduce generous subsidies that are an impediment to hard work. On Saturday, the Cuban president added a clarion call for political change to his agenda, saying politicians and other leading figures should be limited to two 5-year terms, a remarkable statement on an island run by him and his brother for more than a half century. Raul acknowledged that errors have left Cuba with no obvious successor and promised to rejuvenate the island’s political class in what time he has left. The term-limit proposal would mean there could be no repeat of the Castros’ political dynasty, but it will have little practical impact on Raul’s future. Having been sworn in in 2008, he would be at least 86 years old at the end of a second five-year term.
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A ‘botanical’ view of the seasons Beer: Exposed By Joe Pentecost Campus Correspondent
flower petals made of feathers in one scene. Another invoked green feelings with a backdrop of leaves and sounds of summer crickets and frogs. The vibrant reds and oranges of the women’s skirts in one dance brought to life the summer vibrations. As the year approached its full circle, darker browns and oranges appeared in the acts. Giant branches with leaves were used as stunning props and created the sounds most commonly associated with the autumn. Impressively, all 10 performers participated in a dance in which they paired off to become centaurs. With one half of the partner up right and the other a seamless extension of their body, they were able to move as a real animal might and portray emotions.
There were hints of the next winter coming back around in the final scenes, as the show concluded with the same billowing sheets that it opened with. “It was really intense,” said Luke Belval, a 2nd-semester pre-kinesiology major. “It was really intense and I’ve never seen anything quite like that.” The show really draws upon the use of emotion conveyed in color and movement to portray the personality of a season. When the dancers are fully immersed in the show its difficult to not get lost in the performance. Over the top costumes that are over a dozen feet tall can be controlled by a single person, creating a larger than life feel to the show.
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host Addorisio, performed comical monologues that were previously seen at Long River Live. Other acts included stand-up comedy, a few musical numbers, and section from the play “All in the Timing” that Dramatic Paws performed two weeks ago. All these acts were leading up to the finale, a number from “A Very Potter Musical.” “We’ve been working a couple of months now. It started as a fun idea one night and, since I’m a senior, I figure I’d direct the opening number,” said Kelly Shea, an 8th-semester English education major and member of Dramatic Paws, who also played Draco Malfoy in the “Potter” number. The group recreated the humorous spin-off on the popular Harry Potter phenomenon while using makeshift robes and wands. The cast was accompanied by a simple guitar background, but still managed to have the audience laughing as they sang and danced. “I thought it was an interesting choice to choose this musical since we’re such a Harry Potter generation,” said Leia Dwyer a 4th-semester chemical engineering major. Dan Gaewski, an 8th-semester psychology major, said, “It was totally awesome. I was really impressed.”
As the popularity of quality beers continues to grow in the United States, so does the amount of misinformation surrounding beers, as well as their production and storage. As drinkers continue to diversify their palates with the variety of craft beers available, the necessity to diversify their beer knowledge has also become important. Read along and debunk some of the most common misconceptions regarding your favorite beverage. One of the common thoughts is that there is a strong correlation between the color of a beer and its taste or alcohol content. Many drinkers reference Guinness, citing that the Irishstyle Stout is “so thick–it’s like a meal in a bottle,” but in reality, its viscous mouthfeel is created by the use of a Nitrogen/Carbon Dioxide Blend (opposed to pure Carbon Dioxide) through the draught system (or widgets when bottled). In fact, Guinness is only 4.2 percent ABV and has less calories (128) than many beers that are regarded as being “lighter” or “more approachable” by drinkers, such as Sam Adams Boston Lager (160) or Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (175). The dark appearance of Guinness and other stouts and porters, comes from the use of roasted barley, which has been kilned to develop color and flavor. In reality, however, the color of a beer has little to no correlation to the taste profile. A proportionately small amount of roasted grains can be used to change a beer’s appearance, while the true flavor profile of the beer could be more heavily influenced by spices, herbs or in the case of the recent popularization of ‘Black IPAs’ – a boatload of hops. Another common perception is that beer can go bad from a fluctuation in temperature and cause it to spoil or create the infamous occurrence of “skunking.” In actuality, beer is a lot more robust than many give it credit for and stands up to fluctuations in temperature quite well. Warmer temperatures will cause beer to decline faster, and while many beer styles will begin to drop from the peak of their flavor profile in a few months to a year, lots will remain drinkable for much longer. The term skunking is thrown around a lot, but the phenomenon it refers to is technically called “lightstruck” beer. It happens when UV rays (or visible light) react with naturally occurring hop compounds to produce an odor that is generally compared to that of a skunk’s fume. Brewers like Miller-Coors have begun using specially engineered hop extracts that do not contain these compounds, thus improving the shelf life and consistency of their beers. For most other brewers, skunking is protected against by the use of brown glass bottles, which provide a greater protection than green or clear bottles. But, without the barrier of a bottle, skunking can occur in just minutes – trust the research – a fresh pint of IPA can show signs of turning after just minutes in direct summer sunlight. Though many of these occurrences and exposed myths lead to general suggestions and guidelines for how to store and approach the enjoyment of beer, the best judge of the brew in front of you is always your own palate. Cheers!
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A member of the 10-person ballet group Momix performs a feat of extortion to represent one of the four seasons during a showing of ‘Botanica’ at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts this weekend.
Ballet group Momix presents mesmerizing ‘Botanica’ at Jorgensen By Kim Halpin Staff Writer
The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts hosted “Botanica,” a show created by Momix, on Friday and Saturday nights. Moses Pendelton, the renowned director and art creator, directed the show. This creation was made to represent the four seasons, moving seamlessly as nature does from one period to the next. “I get my inspiration from the natural world. Plant, animal, mineral,” Pendleton said. The 10 performers worked as one to produce a complete show, beginning with winter. The whites and slow movements used in the beginning acts were the perfect way to convey the feelings of winter months. Billowing white sheets
gave the perfect effect of the harsh yet beautiful chill of snow. A Momix production can be difficult to define, as its not always dance, but also much more complex. At some points it seemed like an optical illusion. One set included a woman lying on top of a mirror, creating double of all her liquid movements. It was difficult to determine what was actually part of the performer and what was merely a reflection, but the effect was nothing short of mesmerizing. One of the most visually interesting scenes was done in complete darkness except for the “night crawlers,” consisting of neon colors. What looked like arms one moment would seem impossible the next as they divided and multiplied and created increasingly
“It was really intense and I’ve never seen anything quite like that.” - Luke Belval, 2nd-semester prekinesiology major difficult shapes. After the intermission, summer was in full blossom, and many performances included brighter colors and themes of life. Five women became sunflowers as they danced with
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Dramatic Paws performs ‘totally awesome’ charity show
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Several months of preparation went into Wednesday’s Dramatic Paws charity show at the Student Union Theater. Students from groups like Dramatic Paws, Scared Scriptless and Notes Over Storrs performed monologues, scenes and songs, leading up to the finale - a number from the YouTube sensation ‘A Very Potter Musical’ (above). The show provided an opportunity for attendees to donate to multiple sclerosis research.
Dramatic Paws performed a variety show last week to raise money for multiple sclerosis (MS) at the Student Union Theater. Chris Wasko hosted the show with Dina Addorisio as his co-host. The variety show included many different groups and individuals showcasing their talent. Ranging from funny monologues to even standup comedy, there was plenty of entertainment One of the many performers included the acapella group Notes over Storrs, who performed popular songs such as “Need You Now” by Lady Antebellum and “Show Me What I’m Looking For” by Carolina Liars. There was also the popular improv group Scared Scriptless that played a couple of funny improv games for audience members. The group originally created some of the games, such as Gentleman’s Challenge, which consisted of two guys trying to outdo each other. They then went back to their usual games that included lines like “Oh this is great, why are we swerving?” that had most of the audience laughing. There were also a few individual acts that ranged from a serious monologue that was performed half in French while others, such as co-
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is going to go. Boyd seems to have found his raison d’être as the new Crowder leader with what he gained from the Black Pike deal, there are apparently new people who want Raylan dead, and Mags’ actions are now unpredictable after losing two of her most precious people. Season Two just might end even better than the masterful Season One finale.
The Kardashians have taken America by storm over the past couple of years, with reality programs, clothing lines and numerous public appearances. With the new TV show “Khloe & Lamar,” which premiered a few weeks ago, the Kardashians are riding a never-ending wave of fame. It all started in the year 1978, when Robert Kardashian, the lawyer of OJ Simpson in the infamous murder trial, and Kristen Mary Houghton (aka Kris) decided to get married. Kardashian, who is of Armenian ethnicity, and Houghton, of Dutch-Scottish American decent, produced four children: Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Rob. But in 1990, Houghton and Kardashian called it quits and Kris went on to marry the Olympic athlete Bruce Jenner. Everyone seemed content until 2003 when Kardashian suddenly died of esophageal cancer and his children’s world turned upside down. Kim Kardashian is arguably the most popular of her siblings. She married the music producer Damon Thomas in 2000 and later got a divorce from him in 2004. Kardashian has since dated numerous celebrities such as Reggie Bush, Ray J (which led to the infamous sex tape), Miles Austin and so on. She has also been linked to well-known celebrities all over the world such as Cristiano Ronaldo. The persoanl lives of the other Kardashian siblings are also well known. Khloe is best known for marrying Lamar Odom, a star player on the Los Angeles Lakers. Kourtney, the oldest Kardashian, is a successful entrepreneur and model. Kourtney is current dating Scott Disick with whom she has an adorable son named Mason. Rob Kardashian is perhaps the lesser known of the four Kardashian siblings. He is a model and actor who used to date the cheetah girl Adrienne Bailon. Along with their ambitious mother Kris Jenner, step-father Bruce Jenner, and step-siblings, the Kardashian siblings have gone on to build an empire out of reality TV. The first TV show, “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”, came out in 2007 and portrayed the chaotic and drama-filled life that the Kardashians lead. But no matter what the arguments were or who was in a fight, the Kardashian sisters were always there for each other. The reality show “Kourtney and Khloé Take on Miami” came out in 2009 and featured Kourtney and Khloé as they leave California to open up a clothing store, D-A-S-H, in sunny Miami. From Miami, the Kardashians moved up north to New York for their next show “Kourtney and Kim Take New York” in which they open up a new D-A-S-H store in the Big Apple. And of course Khloe would not sit still until she had her own show with her beau Lamar titled “Khloe and Lamar,” which follows the life of Khloe and Lamar as they balance fame, love, and work. Has America had too much of the Kardashians or is there no such thing?
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Jenna Maroney, played by Jane Krakowski, stars in a thriller-porn-torture flick filmed in Connecticut on the latest episode of ‘30 Rock.’ Catch it on Hulu.com if you missed the original airing. For those whose Husky pride is beginning to wane, the episode should help to raise it again.
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What I’m watching “Sex and the City” 1998-2004 What can I say about “Sex and the City,” other than that I know that imitating the life of Carrie Bradshaw is truly my calling? I fell in love with this show just before the first movie was released, as a freshman in college hanging out in my fellow “Sex”-crazed classmate’s dorm. She had the entire series on DVD, and we spent countless weekends chronicling the life of Carrie and her co-horts, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte. With each episode, I became more and more entranced with the idea urban lives of these four women lead, albeit possibly the most exaggerated and unrealistic portrait of New York City living. Whatever, it’s fabulous. And it’s what I strive for. My first legal drink was a cosmopolitan – Carrie’s signature drink. Where do you think I got that idea from? – Caitlin Mazzola
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Cast of ‘30 Rock’ shows CT pride in recent episode By Joe O’Leary Staff Writer With a title like “I Heart Connecticut,” it’s pretty obvious Thursday’s episode of 30 Rock would hit close to home here in Storrs. UConn even got a shout-out. As “Kabletown” has bought out NBC in the show’s universe, mirroring the real-life purchase of the station by Comcast, Jack Donaghy is trying to look good for his new bosses. What better way can the corporate executive do that than cut spending? As Jack quickly starts cutting pricey, failed television pilots including “Robo-Dad” (stopped when Jack literally steps in front of the camera because the show’s so terrible) and “Who Nose,” about an investigative
reporter who overcomes the odds of having no sense of smell, he quickly finds himself joining forces with Jenna. The diva, stuck in entertainment limbo as “The Girlie Show” is on hiatus, has signed onto a Saw-ripoff torture-porn flick that’s being filmed in our very own Stamford, Connecticut. Of course, the government wisely decides to cut funding for an exploitation flick portraying a serial killer running rampant in the Nutmeg State, so the movie, unfortunately for Jenna, halts production. Jack quickly discovers that the film is being produced by NBC’s very own “torture and adult entertainment” wing, so in an effort to save the movie and stop the company from losing even more money, he
agrees to fill the film with tourism information about our fair state. Suddenly, the film’s torture chamber is full of “Visit Connecticut!” posters, Jenna discusses New Haven’s top pizza restaurants with the killer and his victims are covered in UConn clothes (and blood). Even our puppetry program gets a few seconds of screentime, as Walmart eventually buys the production and introduces a kidfriendly Muppet character. In the meantime, that thing about TGS being on hiatus? That’s because Tracy Jordan has run away from the production. After winning an Oscar for “’Hard to Watch,’ based on the novel ‘Stone Cold Bummer’ by Manipulate” (perfectly tearing down the more exploitative angles of “Precious”),
the actor has responsibility for the first time in his life and can’t stand it. Liz and Kenneth have to search New York City for the actor or else they’ll have to get real jobs. Jack McBrayer kills in this plot, as Kenneth’s more insane tendencies come out when he’s not working; his primal scream to end the second act is easily the best joke of the episode. “I Heart Connecticut,” all things considered, is a fairly fantastic episode of the show; its humor is madcap and rampant, and laughs abound from the cold open to the post-credits tag. While Season Five is almost over, if the show remains this good, it might be the best one the show’s had yet.
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Season 2 of ‘Justified’ heats up
By Jason Bogdan Staff Writer With the second season of “Justified” about three-fourths of the way in, U.S. Marshall Raylan Givens already has his hands fuller than the first. Things have gotten more eventful, but it still continues to stride as one of the finest crime dramas in recent memory. It was skeptical at first how the Black Pike mining company would come into play, considering how random it was for Boyd’s employer to suddenly come in with big land change plans. But it actually worked with finding a way to cross Boyd’s unpredictable idiosyncrasies and the Bennett family leader Mags’ desire for money and power. The quarrel over the local Harlan County soil, led to one of the greatest moments yet in the series between the representatives of the three sides. I was literally speechless after watching the vehement argument that had Mags putting the company representative in her place with Boyd sitting by idly with his own thrifty benefits from the deal. Once the Black Pike matter was dealt with (for now), Raylan is the center of attention as Mags’ enemy after defensively killing her son. But currently he seems most involved with his ex-wife’s affairs. Unfortunately, the trysts between him and Wynona have been some-
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U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, played by Timothy Olyphant (left) and Boyd Chowder, played by Walton Goggins, get down in the dirt in ‘Justified.’
what awkward, thanks largely to the uncharacteristic larceny conducted in their stolen evidence money episode. Here’s hoping the relationship drama gets resolved soon, since Givens is far more interesting when dealing with the corrupt group of pot-dealers and his loose-cannon father. But whether he’s dealing with his capricious lover or justifying his violent justice, Timothy Olyphant fits into the role of Raylan Givens. It could also be said for the rest of the cast, with Walton Goggins providing Boyd
with deep layers just from his body language alone and Nick Searcy playing the fatherly boss role as art. Margo Martindale also seems to get even more amazing as the Southern-Fried gang lord Mags’ and Rebecca Creskoff brought Black Pike executive Carol Johnson with a believable mix of allure and wit. This season so far has been an interesting mix of standalone storylines and continuing arcs, but the most recent episode seems to be the tip of the iceberg of where the season finale
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Retrospective: After 7 seasons, Steve Carell, Michael Scott leave Dunder Mifflin By Purbita Saha Staff Writer After only two episodes, the brain, the brawn and the beauty that is behind Dunder Mifflin will be gone forever. With his “that’s what she said” jokes and ineptness in social situations, Michael Scott is the main attraction of “The Office.” His character endears fans to keep watching and laughing as the show reaches its pinnacle. Actor Steve Carell has played the boss of the Dunder Mifflin/ Sabre paper company for the last seven seasons, and in the process, has become a popculture phenomenon. But April 28th is the last day for fans of “The Office” to experience the Scott awkwardness. And while Will Ferrell is taking over for the beginning of next season, the branch manager job is still up for grabs. The future of “The Office” is up in the air. But one thing’s for sure – Scott has left his fans with many memorable moments. Here’s a list of the top 10 craziest “Office” moments that he has inspired to date. WARNING: Spoiler alert. 1. Can Scott be a successful Hollywood director? Probably not. But his self-produced movie “Threat Level Midnight” gets four-and-a-half stars for originality. With its synchronized dance numbers and gaudy special effects, the film is almost painful to watch. But at the same time, it’s hard not to watch as the cinematic disaster unfolds on screen. 2. Scott is a generous and loving boss and he tries to empathize with all his workers. But once in a while, he empathizes too much. During diversity training he mistakenly stereotypes many different cultures by making name cards for them. He even earns a slap from Kelly after trying to imitate a heavy, Indian accent. 3. Going hand in hand with diversity training is the obesity lecture that Scott delivers to his workers this season. He tries to preach healthy-eating habits by using Kevin, the office glutton, as an example of what they don’t want to become. He
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then proceeds to feed Kevin a full head of broccoli that is uncooked and ungarnished. The situation is both catastrophic and disgusting. 4. Rabies is a curable disease. But that doesn’t stop Scott from holding the “Race for Rabies,” which raises money for the discovery of this well-established cure. Before the marathon is set to begin, Scott wolfs down a bowl of fettucine alfredo. Of course, he ends up throwing it all up on the sidewalk before he can finish the race. Again, catastrophic and disgusting. 5. Diwali is just one series of calamities after another. Scott starts off celebrating the Indian holiday by distributing the “Karma Sutra” to the office. He then attends Kelly’s party dressed up as a ventriloquist, and has his girlfriend dress up as a cheerleader. Next, he tries to propose to his girlfriend on the microphone, even though they’ve only gone on two dates. Scott wraps up the night by singing his Diwali version of Adam Sandler’s “Hanukkah Song.” 6. During “Safety Training,” Scott and Dwight come up with the genius plan to throw things off of the roof to illustrate the point that work can be dangerous. After they throw a watermelon over board, it bounces off a trampoline and hits someone’s car. Scott is all but ready to throw himself off the roof as well, but his workers diffuse the situation and convince him to come down from the top of the building.
7. When Scott and his girlfriend Jan decide to have a dinner party at their house, everyone is reluctant to go. And for good reason too. Scott and Jan have an explosive argument that ends in awkwardness and shattered candles for everyone in the present company. 8. Scott should be kept as far away from a microphone as possible, especially after the two wedding speeches that he’s given. He accidentally insults Phyllis at her wedding and discloses details about Pam and Jim’s sex life at their wedding. But it’s important to note that he does it all out of love and kindness. 9. Scott once promised to pay for he college tuition of a classroom full of children. Consequently, the kids dubbed themselves as “Scott’s Tots.” But when it is time for the students to head off to college Scott realizes that he can’t afford to pay thousands of dollars for their education. After the kids perform a rap for him, Scott has to break the earthshattering, bad news to them. He then tries to appease them with free laptop batteries. 10. The moment when Scott proposes to Holly is not so much funny as it is adorable. Candles, sprinklers and cameos by all the other workers make for a perfect scenario for an imperfect but well-matched couple. It’s sad that Scott has to leave the office, but at least he has good reason to.
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Members of the Bangladeshi Student Association hosted a celebration for ‘Pohela Baishakh,’ or the Bengali New Year, on Friday in the Student Union’s International Center. All students were welcome to attend to eat Bengali food and participate in celebratory traditions.
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Student writer attends ‘Dr. Who’ NYC premiere
By Keelan Freitag Campus Correspondent Last week, thousands circled a city block in New York City to witness the April 11 premiere of the new season of “Doctor Who,” history’s favorite time-traveling madman. Members of the cast as well as writer Steven Moffett held a Q&A after the twoepisode premier. “This year was crazy,” said Darnel Robinson, a 6th-semester liberal arts major at BMCC, as he waved around a sonic
screwdriver. “People were lined up all around the block.” The show is the longest running science-fiction show in history, entering its 32nd season. This season marks a new turn for the show, one where writer Steven Moffet will step out of a co-writing position and take creative control of the show. “Moffet is going to have a lot of angry fans,” said Jodi Harkavy, a fan of the show since the 70s. “The episode ends on a cliffhanger. Fans will not be able to wait.” The first episode, entitled
“The Impossible Astronaut” ends on a cliffhanger reminiscent of the show “LOST,” while the second episode sets up the season for the overlying story-arch of the evil alien species, “The Silence.” This season also holds promises of Nazis, Cybermen, life-size dolls and of course, the answer to the long awaited question: Who is Dr. River Song? The episodes will premier Easter weekend on April 23 on the BBC.
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TV show follows evolution of exurbanites’ farm
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Philadelphia Orchestra board OKs Chapter 11 filing
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra, long considered one of the best in the nation, will be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection – an apparent first in recent history for a major U.S. orchestra. Board chairman Richard Worley said members made a nearly unanimous vote Saturday to file for reorganization in a federal bankruptcy court in Philadelphia after a “long meeting, thoughtful meeting, emotional meeting.” “We’re running low on cash, we’re running a deficit, and we have to put ourselves in a position to attract investment funds to help us,” Worley told reporters. Allison Vulgamore, president and chief executive officer, also cited a “tremendous decline” in audiences over the past five years. Officials stressed, however, that concerts would go on as scheduled, including the evening’s performance of a Mahler symphony. And they said a revitalization campaign was planned to increase revenues by about two-thirds and bring in new art and audiences. John Koen, chairman of the members committee, which represents the musicians, said the five musicians at the meeting were the only “no” votes on the 65-member board. “It was a terrible letdown. I think this is a tragic decision for the orchestra,” said Koen, who said he has been with the
organization for almost half of his 44 years. “A big orchestra has never done this before. It’s impossible for the musicians not to feel betrayed by the board of directors ... It feels like a vote of no confidence for the future of this orchestra that’s been around for 111 years and world famous for 99 of those years at least.” “We’re in a state of shock, really,” said Richard Woodhams, principal oboe. “I think it’s a very, very sad day for culture in the United States and the world.” The orchestra is expected to take in a combined $33 million from this season’s ticket sales, fund-raising, endowment income and other revenue, according to its financial records. That won’t cover its $46 million operating costs, and its projected deficit is $5 million despite an emergency fund-raising effort. The country’s economic woes have taken a toll on nonprofit arts organizations, and smaller orchestras in cities such as Syracuse, N.Y., and Honolulu have filed for bankruptcy in recent years. But Philadelphia’s is the first major metropolitan orchestra to do so, said John Bence, spokesman for the League of American Orchestras, citing records his organization has kept dating as far back as 1986. Jesse Rosen, the orchestra league’s president and CEO, said the Philadelphia Orchestra is experiencing the same challenges as other arts organiza-
tions in figuring out how to stay viable in the current economy and an era of “on demand” entertainment made possible through technology. “We’ve had a belief for a long time that if we’re really, really good, and the Philadelphia Orchestra is off-the-charts fantastic ... everything will follow, and really, times have changed and it’s not enough anymore,” Rosen said. Philadelphia Orchestra musicians who object to a bankruptcy filing distributed leaflets to the audience before Thursday night’s concert, calling such an action “unnecessary” and saying it would have “both an immediate and a long-term devastating impact” on the orchestra. Union officials and others have cited the orchestra’s $140 million endowment, but Vulgamore said use of that money was restricted. “Thank heavens it’s there, it’s the future we have to live off of,” she said. “If we take that money now, then we frankly don’t have annual monies to keep going.” Musicians, who in recent years have agreed to take pay cuts totaling millions of dollars, have expressed concern about the effect of bankruptcy on their pensions. Worley said that would be worked out in negotiations, but officials want orchestra members to have a “reasonable and respectable pension.”
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Dr. Brent Ridge, left, and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, of Planet Green’s The Fabulous Beekman Boys, pose at Beekman Farm in Sharon Springs, N.Y., earlier this month.
SHARON SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) – It sounds like the breathless plot of a zany sitcom: Manhattan adman who moonlights as a drag queen trades high heels for barn boots to raise goats and purple tomatoes with his life partner, a doctor who moved from geriatric practice to “The Martha Stewart Show” before chucking the city life for a new career on the farm. The story of Josh KilmerPurcell and Brent Ridge is chronicled in a cable TV show, “The Fabulous Beekman Boys,” on Planet Green. But it’s a reality show rather than a gay “Green Acres.” The men also share their exurbanite adventures in a blog and in Kilmer-Purcell’s hilarious book, “The Bucolic Plague,” a follow-up to his memoir about his nightclub career as Aqua, a drag queen who used live goldfish in the glass-globe breasts of her costumes. The cast of characters includes other residents of tiny Sharon Springs, a former spa in farm country 43 miles west of Albany. There’s Doug Plummer, described by Kilmer-Purcell as “Paul Bunyan in a kilt,” proprietor of the restored American Hotel along
with his partner Garth. And Farmer John, who raises goats with some help from his partner, Jason, who builds nursery pens for the kids and wooden milking stands for the dairy. And there are the local weaver, soapmaker, blacksmith and woodworker whose wares are sold by the company launched by the fledgling farmers. It all started in October 2006 when Ridge and Kilmer-Purcell, together since 2000, rented a car in New York City and drove off for their annual apple-picking weekend. They ended up in Sharon Springs, 195 miles north of the city, and were charmed. “We thought this was the greatest place, this ghost town that refuses to die,” said KilmerPurcell, 41. Outside the village, they happened upon a white GeorgianFederal style mansion with Palladian windows, a wraparound porch and a state historical marker saying it had been built in 1802 by William Beekman, a judge and businessman. They thought it was a museum, so they pulled in the gravel drive. There were a red barn, overgrown gardens, towering oak trees – and a “for sale” sign. Thus began Beekman 1802,
the farm and lifestyle business launched by the partners after they scraped together $950,000 to buy the mansion, which had been restored to its original grandeur in a multimillion-dollar makeover by the last owners in the mid-1990s. The business includes a website designed by Kilmer-Purcell, where the men blog about life on the 60-acre farm, communicate with fans and sell soap, cheese and caramel sauce made from the farm’s goat milk and fine handicrafts made by local artisans. The farm was originally intended to be a weekend getaway, but that changed after Wall Street tanked. “Like a lot of people, we both lost our jobs in 2008,” said the trim, bearded and bespectacled Kilmer-Purcell, leaning on the massive brick hearth in the farm’s kitchen. “We made a pact: Whoever found a new job first would take it, and the other would move to the farm and try to make it into a profitable business.” He was hired by a Manhattan ad agency, Ridge moved north, and the two have spent weekends together at the farm ever since.
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Britain's Prince William and his fiance Kate Middleton leave City Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in March.
Wills-and-Kate movie: So bad it'll be cult classic LONDON (AP) – Critics say a new made-for-TV, Wills-andKate movie is so bad it may end up being a cult classic. “William and Kate: The Movie” treats the Windsor dynasty as daytime soap opera. The low-budget, rushed-tocompletion movie is getting plenty of attention in Britain, for all the wrong reasons. “So bad it’s awful, toecurlingly, teeth-furringly, pillow-bitingly ghastly,” was the verdict Friday in The Guardian newspaper, which concluded the flick was probably destined to be a smash. The movie chronicles the university romance of Prince William and Kate Middleton, who in real life met and fell in love while studying art history at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Airing in Britain and the United States before the April 29 royal wedding in London, it was directed by Mark Rosman and produced in the five months since the couple announced their engagement last November. Critics have not been impressed with Rosman’s ability to capture the nuances of Britain’s eccentric, distinctive royal family. The Guardian pointed out that the movie was shot entirely in the Los Angeles
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“So bad it’s awful, toecurlingly, teethfurringly, pillowbitingly ghastly.” The Guardian, UK newspaper area, with poorly done British accents, countryside scenes that looked like California instead of Britain, and London buses driving, incorrectly, on the right side of the street. The acting was described as wooden or worse. But that won’t stop if from debuting in the United States on Lifetime on tonight and in Britain on Channel Five on April 24. After that, the movie is to be sold as a DVD, possibly finding a niche among the legions of royal wedding memorabilia collectors. London Evening Standard critic Richard Godwin said American critics “panned this movie as a cheesy
chick-flick” but predicted the English will end up cherishing it because the movie is so outlandish. It stars New Zealander Nico Evers-Swindell playing a dashing version of Prince William in love and Camilla Luddington, whose limited screen credits include playing Tiffany in “Days of Our Lives.” She portrays Middleton as a highly emotional young woman determined to snag a prince no matter what the obstacle. Much is made in the film of the unlikelihood that William would ever marry a commoner. The film documents key points in their budding relationship, including the scene where Middleton catches William’s eye at a fashion show wearing a see-through dress, prompting the future king’s alleged quote to friends, “Kate’s hot!” When a friend warns her she won’t have a chance with William, the actress playing Middleton gives the camera a smoldering look and says “He’s just a guy.” The TV movie is just one of a smattering of royal wedding specials ahead of the real event, which will be seen by a huge live global TV audience.
BOSTON (AP) – It’s been 16 years since Robert MacNeil sat behind an anchor’s desk and a decade since half of PBS’s famous MacNeil/Lehrer news team did any street reporting. It took a 6-year-old autistic boy named Nick to persuade MacNeil to work in front of the camera again. Nick is MacNeil’s grandson, and he’s featured in the first segment of a six-part series on autism that the 80-year-old MacNeil reported for the PBS NewsHour, which airs starting Monday. In the segment, MacNeil explores his family’s sacrifices raising an autistic child and reveals the pain experienced by his daughter, 10-year-old granddaughter, even himself. He begins the segment: “It’s not easy connecting with Nick.” In 50 years of reporting, MacNeil has never brought his family into a story. He said he has no idea how viewers will react, but he noticed a difference as a journalist. “We’ve all done stories where you’re present at the tragedy in someone’s life, and you feel enormous compassion for them, and then at the end you say, ‘Thank you, I hope we haven’t intruded too much,’ and then you go away,” he said in an interview. “When it’s a member of your own family, you can’t leave the story.” MacNeil’s daughter, Alison, said her father’s return sends a message to viewers beyond what they’ll see and hear. “It says, ‘I think this is so important, I’m coming back to the air to do it,’” she said. Nick, who lives with his parents and sister in a Cambridge apartment, was diagnosed with autism when he was 1 1/2. MacNeil’s daughter said she soon realized she had to do whatever she could to promote independent research on autism, and she began pushing
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PBS newsman Robert MacNeil, right, interacts with Nick, his 6-year-old grandson, at Nick’s family’s home in Cambridge, Mass. After a decade off the air, MacNeil returns tonight with a six-part series he reported on autism, inspired by Nick, who is featured in the series.
her father in around 2007 to do the series. “He’s going to listen to me, he cared deeply for my child and he could hear the pain. I mean, autism has been devastating for my family,” she said. “If we could get something on the mainstream media that would show some balanced coverage on autism, I felt we would be doing something important.” MacNeil, who runs a production company with longtime coanchor Jim Lehrer, said he never intended to do that kind of reporting again and felt self-conscious about a return after being away so long. But he soon began to feel it was “imperative” to tell about the disorder, in part through the experience of his own family. “All your children move you, and your grandchildren move you, of course,” MacNeil said. “But it’s particularly poignant when you know there’s a condition that you can’t go to a hospital and come back cured from.” The series, called Autism
Now, covers various aspects of the disorder including its causes, prevalence and treatment. Nick’s and his family’s last name are withheld in their segment, but they don’t hold back much else. Alison tells her father she hired a baby sitter after Nick was diagnosed so she could go cry in her car. Her daughter, Neely, talks with moving honesty about how she resents that her brother’s autism consumes the family’s emotions and resources. When MacNeil asks her about the future, Neely says: “I hope that he doesn’t have to stay with me, kind of, and I hope that he gets healed soon.” Autism is the world’s fastest growing developmental disability, currently affecting about one in 110 children. The segment highlights improvements in Nick’s health and autism since the family began getting treatment for illnesses often accepted as just part of autism.
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Huskies take down Fisher’s goal helps Blue beats Seton Hall, Villanova Predators edge Ducks White in
By Darryl Blain Campus Correspondent
The women’s tennis team increased its Big East stock this weekend, winning at home against Seton Hall on Friday and then again on Saturday against Villanova, moving their conference record to 3-5. The Huskies took five of six singles matches and two of three doubles matches against Seton Hall, and won every match except for No. 1 singles against Villanova. With only two matches remaining on the schedule before the Big East Championships, the wins were sorely needed by UConn, who went into the weekend with only one conference win. “I thought the wins were huge from a confidence perspective,” said assistant coach Kate Tellers, who coached the women while head coach Glenn Marshall coached the men on the opposite courts. “It gets us in contention to try to make the tournament, which is our goal from the beginning of the season.” The win against Villanova on Saturday also represented Senior Day for the team’s two seniors: Emily Herb and Katie Moritz. Moritz, however, was inactive due to injury and did not play. Herb won both her doubles match with freshmen Jen Learmonth 8-2, and her No. 2 singles match 6-2, 6-2. “It was very important to me to win today, but mostly for my tennis girls that have been
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A tennis player backhands a ball during UConn's weekend in which they beat Seton Hall and Villanova.
with me for so long,” Herb said. “It feels great. It was my last home match, so it’s really exciting. I had my family here and everyone else’s family, so it was great.” The lone loss on Senior Day came from Jen Learmonth at No. 1 singles and ended in a 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of playing out the third set, as the match had already been decided. Learmonth had multiple match points but could not close out the second set against Villanova’s Mikelle Mancini. “I think it was just good competition,” Tellers said. “When you play good players it’s hard to get
that last point, but Jen will come back and get the next match.” The Huskies only lost a combined three matches throughout the weekend, two in No. 1 singles and one in No. 2 doubles. Two out of those three losses were decided by a tiebreaker. Their overall record improved to 8-10, while the spring record improved to 7-9. The Huskies’ two remaining matchups are Tuesday at Rutgers at 2 p.m. and Friday at Syracuse at 10 a.m. The Big East Championships are on April 28 in South Bend, Ind.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)— The Nashville Predators may bend. They’re trying to prove they’ve learned to bounce back and finish what they started. Mike Fisher broke a tie at 10:21 of the third period, and the Predators took advantage of Bobby Ryan sitting out the first of his two-game suspension by beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 on Sunday for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference firstround playoff series. The Predators outshot Anaheim 37-16 overall and led 2-0 after the first period before Teemu Selanne scored two goals 30 seconds apart late in the second to tie it. “That could’ve been a real dagger if we let that one slip away,” Nashville captain Shea Weber said. “They didn’t really have a lot of chances, but the chances they had they scored.” The NHL suspended Ryan on Saturday for stomping Predators defenseman Jonathon Blum’s foot late in the Ducks’ 5-3 victory Friday night. Ryan also will miss Game 4 on Wednesday night in Nashville when the Predators have a chance to take their first 3-1 lead in their short history. “It’s a big game,” Weber said. “Obviously, we can’t have any letdowns. I think Game 2, we came out a little sloppy, took too many penalties and really gave them the momentum back.” Martin Erat had a powerplay goal and an assist, David Legwand and Jordin Tootoo also scored, and Ryan Suter had two assists to help Nashville improve to 4-0 in Game 3s on home ice.
Corey Perry had two assists on Selanne’s goals. Matt Beleskey also had a goal in another physical and tight game between the teams, tying it 1:23 after Legwand gave Nashville a 3-2 lead early in the third. Fisher put Nashville ahead to stay at 4-3 with his third goal of the series, scoring off a nice pass from Sergei Kostitsyn with a wrister near the post that appeared to go off goalie Ray Emery. “It was an unbelievable play by my linemates,” Fisher said. “Sergei made a great pass, and I buried it.” Saku Koivu hooked Blum with 2:20 left, putting Nashville on the power play and keeping the Ducks from pulling Emery for an extra attacker until it was too late. That scenario brought back memories for Nashville, which blew a one-goal lead in Chicago while trying to finish the game late with the man advantage. This time, the Predators sealed the win. “I think we exorcised a little ghost there,” Nashville coach Barry Trotz said. “We handled it well … You always get tested a lot of different ways and maybe the best thing that could happen we came out and hand to battle to the end.” The Predators are looking for their first playoff series’ victory in their sixth postseason in seven years. With Ryan out, the Predators had to seize the opportunity, especially playing before a sellout crowd that was very loud from before the opening faceoff to the final horn.
Ferraro: Mets as bad as expected, may have upside Celtics beat Knicks 87-85 » NBA
from GARDEN, page 14 strike-shortened season of 1999. So upsets are not too out of reach for Knicks fans. One thing for sure is that Madison Square Garden will packed for Game 3 of the series. Major League Baseball season is starting to heat up, even though it’s only in the infancy of the season. The Yankees are off to a solid start so far with an 8-5 record, which is good enough to be first place in the American League East division, two games ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Yankees recently placed pitcher Phil Hughes on the 15-day Disabled List, which is probably better for the Yankees as he has been struggling throughout the early portion of the season. While the Yankees haven’t been playing their best baseball, it is still early in the season and I only expect them to get better as the season progresses. The Mets are off to a miserable start, currently in the cellar of the National League East division with a 5-11 record. The Mets are 1-6 at home, which is never good, but no one expected the Mets to be a threat to contend this season with all injuries they have. Jason Bay and Carlos Beltran are just a couple of injuries that have the Mets at a disadvantage. While it’s still early, the Mets are already six games behind the Phillies, and I really don’t see the Mets as anywhere near contenders. I do see them as potential spoilers down the road, but while every team has a chance to comeback from a slow
start, I just don’t see the Mets doing that. But I could be wrong. In the NFL it doesn’t look like there will be a change to the lockout situation anytime soon, and until that is resolved there can be no transactions of any sort. The NFL draft is the only thing that football fans have to look forward to until the labor dispute is settled. New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was classified as a Level 1 sex offender, the lowest possible level. Giants owner John Mara was selected for jury duty after trying to get out of it. Former Jets employee Jenn Sterger is finally speaking out about the incident that involved Brett Favre and is going on record as not being a gold digger. I honestly don’t know how people could blame Sterger when it was Favre that sexually harassed her. As we all know, Kemba Walker declared for the NBA Draft on Tuesday, and no one should be mad that he is leaving because he had the best single season any player wearing a Husky uniform has ever had. Walker will be missed on campus, but we will always have the memories of this season and more importantly of the National Championship he brought this school. Walker will be an outstanding pro just as he was an outstanding college star. I can’t wait to see Walker in the NBA. I expect him to be drafted in the top 10, and he deserves it. Good luck Kemba in the NBA. Any team will be lucky to get you.
Michael.Ferraro@UConn.edu
on Allen’s 3-pointer
BOSTON (AP)—Ray Allen hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 12 seconds left, Paul Pierce shut down Carmelo Anthony and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the New York Knicks 87-85 in their playoff opener on Sunday night. New York led 85-84 before Anthony was called for an offensive foul for pushing Pierce with 21 seconds remaining. Allen, who led the Celtics with 24 points, sank the decisive basket from beyond the left arc. The Knicks then rushed downcourt and Anthony missed a long 3-point attempt with 2 seconds left. The superstar forward went 1 for 11 from the field in the second half. Amare Stoudemire had 28 points and 11 rebounds for New York, and Anthony finished with 15. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is set for Tuesday night in Boston. Pierce scored 18 points and Kevin Garnett added 15 points and 13 rebounds for Boston. After Anthony’s critical offensive foul, Rajon Rondo lined up to inbound the ball but called timeout. The next time, Allen inbounded from just in front of the half-court line on the right side. He threw the ball to Pierce, then circled to the other side of the court, caught Pierce’s pass and fired up the deciding basket. And when Anthony missed and the final seconds ticked away, Celtics coach Doc Rivers high-fived fans as he headed to the locker room. Third-seeded Boston got
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Ray Allen celebrates after hitting the game winning shot during Boston's 87-85 win in Boston on Sunday.
a tough challenge from the Knicks, who allowed 105.7 points per game during the regular season, third-most in the league. Pierce was the defensive star for the Celtics, forcing Anthony to shoot with a hand in his face for much of the game. With the score tied at 82, Toney Douglas hit a 3-pointer to put the Knicks in front with 38 seconds to go. The Celtics called timeout and immediately scored when Rondo tossed an alley-oop to Garnett on the inbounds pass. The Celtics, who won their NBA-high 17th championship in 2008, are aiming to return to
the finals after losing in seven games last year to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Knicks, in the playoffs for the first time in seven years, have lost their last three postseason series and have gone 10 years without a win in a playoff game. Boston trailed 51-39 at halftime but rallied to take a 66-64 lead early in the fourth. Stoudemire then scored 12 of the Knicks’ next 18 points to power them to an 82-78 lead with 2:46 remaining. Pierce followed with a 15-foot fallaway and Jermaine O’Neal scored on a putback, tying it with 1:12 to play.
Spring Game
from CIVIL, page 14
“It’s an honor to be a captain of anything or any team, it doesn’t matter if it’s football, I just feel honored and I feel like I’m a good leader and I feel like I can be a good leader for this team,” Moore said. “I think they are four really outstanding young men, obviously,” Pasqualoni said. “There’s other guys who will provide leadership, but I like the group and look forward to working with them.” The first score of the game came in the second offensive series for Johnny McEntee and the Blue squad. Running back Lyle McCombs was the target on an errant screen pass that fell into the arms of defensive back Taylor Mack, who returned the interception 41-yards to the end zone. Gary Wilburn, of the White team, returned a pick 26 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. The defense seemed as though they were much further ahead in the new system than the offense at this point in time, dominating most of the game. The Husky defense tallied eight sacks and three interceptions as a group. Twyon Martin led the team with eight tackles and two and a half sacks and Sio Moore and Andrew Opoku both tallied seven tackles. “We were probably a little ahead of the offense, but the offense is really catching up and picking the playbook up. But I would say we’re still a little bit ahead,” Mack said. “When it’s raining they can’t really make the passes they want to make, so the defense can really just turn their hats backwards and tee off.” Throughout the game both sides of the ball kept it rather basic, using base packages on both offense and defense. “We didn’t go out here to do everything that we’re going to do on both sides of the ball,” Pasqualoni said. “It’s not that kind of day. You know, the spring game is never that kind of day.” “Throughout the year, the season, you have to be able to go to your bread-and-butter plays and execute those no matter what at any time,” Moore said. “The more you can execute your base stuff the better team you’re going to be, because you’ll be able to add other parts and it will flow better.” One bright spot on offense came at the running back position, where we saw potential for a possible two-headed monster much like the tandem of Andre Dixon and Jordan Todman two seasons ago. D.J. Shoemate led the way with 19 carries for 110 yards and a score and Lyle McCombs, who returned from suspension just two weeks ago, carried the ball 24 times for 79 yards. “I hope we can do that,” McCombs said of a possible tandem with Shoemate. “There would be a change of pace, going from a power back to me being an elusive speed back. It could create a problem for defenses.” Overall Pasqualoni is happy with the team’s progress this spring and is impressed with the team that he has been coaching for just a couple short months. “We got as much done as we possibly could have,” Pasqualoni said. “I don’t know much more we could ask of the kids to do. I think they did everything we’ve asked them to do and tried to do it the right way. We’re impressed with the approach, their work ethic, the development of the toughness of the team, which is to come out everyday and do the best you can do.” The Huskies will begin play next season Sept. 1 when they host Fordham at Rentschler Field.
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» MEN’S BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Huskies honored with parade, rally in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut basketball fans lined up four and five deep at spots Sunday to catch a glimpse of UConn’s men’s basketball team as they paraded through downtown to celebrate the program’s third national title. The Huskies rode on a double-decker bus waving to an estimated 40,000 fans who celebrated their 53-41 win over Butler on April 4 in Houston. They were escorted by bands, jugglers, politicians and even dogs from a local Siberian Husky club. Center Alex Oriakhi blew kisses, and star guard Kemba Walker took pictures of the crowd as fans held up signs. One read, “One Nation Under Kemba.” Walker said the celebration helped him grasp the magnitude of his team’s accomplishment. “It was crazy,” he said. “It’s hit me, but not as much as it hit me today. I just keep thinking to myself, ‘Wow, we’re really national champions.’ To see those people come out and show support, it’s crazy. It’s surreal.” Myrna Rivera, 43, of Hartford brought her family. She said the UConn basketball teams set a great example for the children. “It shows the youth in Connecticut that they can work hard and be the best that they can be,” she said. “This is what the boys’ and the girls’ basketball teams represent, giving hope to those that feel there is no hope.” The parade wound its way from the Capitol and around
UConn drops two due to dissapointing defense By Peter Logue Staff Writer
through things,” said coach Karen Mullins after the loss on Sunday. “Yesterday she struggled a lot, After the UConn softball she threw a lot of pitches, got team split a double header with behind in counts, and put a lot Pittsburgh on Saturday that fea- of people on base with walks. tured 30 combined runs, the rub- We were really pleased to see ber match on Sunday between the her come back today and really Big East rivals would come down step up and get after batters. She to a pitchers duel. On Saturday, pitched well enough to win.” Unfortunately for Saveriano and UConn won the first game by a the Huskies, the team’s defense score a 9-3 before losing 11-7. On Sunday, a gutsy effort by pitcher struggled mightily. UConn would Kiki Saveriano was wasted as the commit three costly errors on the afternoon, paving the way Huskies fell to the Panthers 5-2. for four unearned A lack of consistency runs. Conversely, has plagued UConn Pittsburgh’s defense throughout their seawas phenomenal. son, and this weekend They were flawless in was no exception. After the field and features erupting on Saturday for several diving catches 21 hits and 16 runs, the in the outfield, two Huskies had their bats of which robbed Kim stifled by Cory Berliner, » Notebook Silva of extra bases. one of three Pittsburgh With the loss on pitchers who entered Sunday, the Huskies overall record the weekend with an earned run dropped to 17-19 and 5-5 in Big average below 2.00. Berliner, who used a lethal combination of East conference play. They will be off-speed pitches while living on back in action on Wednesday afterthe outside corner of the plate, noon when they play UMass, and Mullins is hoping that her players improved to 8-5 on the year. Saveriano has shouldered the will be more focused defensively bulk of the innings for UConn against the Minutemen. “It’s a matter of having the same and she was an absolute workamount of pride in your defense horse over the weekend. After starting and struggling in both as you do in your offense and putgames on Saturday, she returned ting in the time and doing things to the mound on Sunday. In a right.,” Mullins said. “Everybody complete game effort that would looks at their hits and offensive take over 130 pitches, she over- stats, and they need to do that just powered the Panthers for most as much defensively, because that of the game, allowing only one can win you ballgames, too.” earned run. “Pleased with how Kiki fought Peter.Logue@UConn.edu
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Members of Connecticut’s 2011 national champion men’s basketball team celebrate aboard a double-decker bus during a victory parade in Hartford, on Sunday.
Bushnell Park, before heading down Capitol Avenue for a rally on the north steps of the state house. Coach Jim Calhoun, who brought three of his grandchildren along for the bus ride, made no promises about the future. He has indicated he plans to return next season, but said he’s taking his time before finalizing that decision. “The promise I will make to
you is that the basketball team at UConn will give everything in its heart and soul to make sure we have another rally next year,” he said. This was the eighth time there has been a parade in Hartford to celebrate a UConn national championship. This is the men’s third championship. The women’s basketball team has won seven. The state held a rally, but no parade after
the women’s championship in 2003 after the start of the war in Iraq. In 2004, an estimated 300,000 people showed up for a joint parade after both men’s and women’s teams won NCAA titles. Cathy Maher, 29, of Cromwell, was attending her first UConn victory parade. “I think this is the basketball capital of the world,” she said. “It’s really exciting.”
» FOOTBALL
Driscoll surprises with stellar play
By John Shevchuk Staff Writer
Coming in to Saturday’s scrimmage, four quarterbacks were expected to compete for the starting spot. But Blaise Driscoll, the sophomore from Avon, had a surprise in store for the loyal fans at Rentschler Field. Driscoll completed an incredible 41-yard pass to Nick Williams with only minutes left in the game with the Blue team down by four. That one pass alone accounted for almost half of the total passing yards of the day. Driscoll then completed a two-yard pass to Teddy Baker as the clock ran out, resulting in a Blue win. For the past two seasons Driscoll played at Trinity College in Hartford. “Things weren’t working out so I came here for the love of the game,” Driscoll said. In commenting on the surprising finish Driscoll said, “We were joking about winning on the sidelines, but we never thought it would happen. “ The QB Race The race for the starting quarterback received yet another participant in Driscoll. Quarterbacks Johnny McEntee, Scott McCummings, Michael Box and Michael Nebrich all saw playing time in Saturday’s scrimmage. The quarterbacks combined for 112 yards, a number far below the average for two teams combined. Johnny McEntee: the soonto-be senior saw a lot of playing time, as well as many passing
pleted a 41-yard pass with little time left on the clock. He then completed a touchdown pass at the clock ran out turn the Blue team into the winning team. No single quarterback stuck out in the scrimmage as a clear starter. Much of the talk in the press conference revolved around the dilemma of having four quarterbacks in the running. Other than Driscoll, no other quarterbacks displayed satisfaction with their performances. They promised intense training over the summer.
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Redshirt freshman Scott McCummings throws the ball during UConn’s Spring Game at Rentschler Field on Friday.
plays. McEntee completed four most passing attempts, with passes on the day, demonstrat- seven, but completed just one. ing a strong arm and The defensive line impressive accuracy. was most successful Michael Nebrich: with him on the field, the freshman from sacking him three Virginia completed times. just one pass, but “McCumimgs showed off strong got out there and movement in the got settled down,” Notebook Pasqualoni said. “He pocket. “Nebrich moved got better as the game around pretty good, we saw went on.” what he could do with his legs,” Michael Box: the red shirt said coach Paul Pasqualoni. He sophomore had very few passalso had one rush for five yards. ing opportunities, as he led Scott McCummings: mostly rushing plays. McCummings had the second Blaise Driscoll: Driscoll com-
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In their own words Nebrich: “The race is still wide open no one really stepped forward and solidified themselves.” McCummings: “I had a lot more downs than ups. It wasn’t really happening for me today. Our defense is great even without blitz. Our D-line is dominant.” Driscoll: “I got my chances and made the most of it. It was an all-go down the field, and Nick made a great catch. We were joking about winning on the sidelines, but we never thought it would happen.” Pasqualoni on Shoemate: “D.J. really ran the ball hard. He also broke some tackles which was really good to see. There are times we did well on offense, but there were some times on third down when we could not convert.” Pasqualoni on the quartbacks: “The protection held up well even under the conditions. Michael Box did not have many opportunities. Johnny had an INT.”
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» FANTASY SPORTS
Colangelo: Give Grady Sizemore a look on the wire from EXPERT, page 14 closers, generally four closers is good for a team, with your two strongest taking your RP spots. Try to draft your dominant closers around the sixth and seventh rounds. Starting Pitching: Starting pitching works similarly to the mindset of having closers on your team. Try to draft dominantly and keep your bench strong, but not too deep. A few bad performances can really hurt your statistics, so it is key
to have a few aces and consistent pitchers. Also a good tactic, if your league does not have move restrictions, hold a spot on your roster so you can keep adding and dropping pitchers throughout the week, on days they are going to pitch. This will give you a chance to pick up wins and strike outs throughout the week. Be careful, however, when picking up pitchers just for a start. Look at their pitching history over the last few games and check their matchup against the other team.
I generally will not start anyone who is not an ace if they are in a rut, pitching against a powerful offensive lineup or in a hitters’ ballpark. Pick Ups for this Week: Grady Sizemore: The centerfielder for the Indians is coming off the DL after knee surgery and started yesterday, batting leadoff. The Indians have shocked everyone this year and if he was not drafted, he could be a great steal for any league. Matt Capps: He has recent-
ly taken over the closing position in Minnesota and could be a strong addition for any team. Capps is usually a solid closer, but may only be a short term fix, seeing as that has been Joe Nathan’s role for the last six seasons. Jair Jurrjens: The young pitcher for Atlanta came off of the DL recently and looked strong in his debut against the Mets, throwing seven shutout innings, striking out four and giving up only two hits.
» MEN’S TENNIS
Huskies beat Villanova, 5-2 By Quenton Narcisse Campus Correspondent The UConn men’s tennis team celebrated Senior Day with style on Saturday as they beat Villanova 5-2 in Big East action at home. Before the match, both the men and women seniors were honored. The match started off with doubles play. In the No. 1 spot, Villanova’s Trenton Alenik and Thomas O’Brien defeated Andrew Marcus and Scott Warden in a tight 8-6 affair, ending the trend of success the Husky duo has had throughout the season. But UConn would take the next two matches, as Jai Yoon and Dave Adams won 8-6 over David Shaheen and Ryan Peyton in the No. 2 doubles. UConn’s Ricardo Cardona and Wei Lin defeated Kyle Grandin and Matt Colonese 8-4 to solidify the doubles win for the Huskies. Marcus was the first in singles play, defeating Shaheen 6-4, 7-5 in straight sets. Marcus fell behind 4-0 in the first set. But momentum quickly swung, as he rang off six straight games to take the set. In No. 5 singles, UConn’s Ryan Carr tied his first set 5-5 after a back and forth battle with Grandin. Carr would eventually win the match 7-5, 6-4 to give the Huskies a 3-0 lead. Coach Glenn Marshall was pleased with the play from the men and women. “It was a great senior day today for both teams,” Marshall said. “The men were led by Andrew Marcus and Jai Yoon, while the women were led by Emily Herb and Katie Moritz.” Scott Warden defeated O’Brien 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in No. 2 singles, while Adams won a 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 match against Peyton in the No. 4 slot after losing the first set. Players to Drop or Shop: Joe Nathan: Nathan is usually a stud for the Twins and is arguably one of the most dominant closers over the last six years, but manager Ron Gardenhire has recently taken him out of that role because of his two blown saves in six games. If you have space, keep him on your bench because he is due to bounce back, but he may be better to watch from the waivers. Aaron Hill: Hill had an incredible year in 2009, then
Wei Lin fought Colonese to three sets but eventually lost his singles’ match 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Yoon also fell to Villanova’s Alenik in the No. 3 singles 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-0. At the end of the match, there weren’t any complaints from the coaches. “Each team won their matches, and every senior had a victory on the day.” UConn faces Marist Tuesday in Storrs at 3:30 p.m. This is the second-to-last match of the season, and the Huskies look to carry the momentum in from their last match. UConn defeated Villanova 5-2 Saturday to push their record to 7-6 in the spring season. It was an allaround team effort, and the Huskies look to capture that same energy against Marist. The Huskies are 2-1 in their last three matches. The weather hasn’t been kind to UConn, as two matches have been postponed during this seven game home-stand. The Huskies were supposed to face Marist on March 31, but it was rescheduled due to heavy rain. The main focus for UConn has been the doubles points. Whenever they rack up the doubles wins, they’re usually a tough team to beat. The Huskies have been dominant in doubles, led by senior Andrew Marcus and junior Scott Warden. Jai Yoon and Ricardo Cardona, Wei Lin and Ryan Carr have been key contributors as well. With only one match left in the season, the Huskies look to take advantage and build momentum going into the Big East Championships. The Huskies face Boston University on Wednesday, April 20 with the opening serve at 3:00 p.m. in Storrs to conclude the regular season.
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dipped last season, but is looking like the Hill of old this year after a very slow start. He has a lot of upside if he can find his swing from 2009, but if he can’t soon, it may be time to look for another second baseman. It may be hard to drop him from your team, but if the tide does not start to change it may be necessary. Try to package him in a trade deal if possible; his stock may be too high to just drop him.
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“The promise I will make to you is that the basketball team at UConn will give everything in its heart and soul to make sure we have another rally next year.”
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Softball (17-19) (5-5) April 20 UMass 4 p.m.
April 22 USF 2 p.m.
April 23 USF 12 p.m.
April 22 USF 4 p.m.
April 26 Bryant 3:30 p.m.
Lacrosse (6-6) (0-3) April 21 Cincinnati 4 p.m.
April 23 Louisville Noon
May 1 Loyala 1 p.m.
April 29 Villanova 6 p.m.
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Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun celebrates his team’s 2011 national championship aboard a double-decker bus during a victory parade in Hartford on Sunday.
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Golf April 18 April 19 Big East Big East Invitational Invitational All Day All Day
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Men’s Tennis April 22 Syracuse 10 a.m.
April 28 Big East Invitational All Weekend
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– Coach Jim Calhoun at the celebration parade in Hartford.
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Check out softball as UConn faces Pittsburgh for a doubleheader By Carmine Colangelo Campus Correspondent Game of the Week: UConn women’s softball vs. Pittsburgh. On Saturday the Huskies took on the Panthers for a doubleheader. In the first game of the afternoon the Huskies beat the Panthers 9-3, improving to 17-17 on the season so far and 5-3 in the Big East with the win over the Panthers. Senior Julianne Towers had a big day for the Huskies, hitting a two-run homer and a triple. The homerun was the 26th of her career. Sophomore Kiki Saveriano pitched well in the game, posting eight strikeouts over seven innings to go along with five walks and allowing five hits. The Huskies played two more games this weekend against the Panthers and will continue their home stand on Wednesday against the University of Massachusetts. The game will start at 4 p.m. Big Disappointment: UConn women’s lacrosse at Notre Dame. On Saturday the Huskies took on the Irish as a part of their two-game road trip.
Looking for their first win in the Big East, the Huskies came up short as they fell 15-5 to the Irish. The Huskies’ record falls to a 6-6 mark, including a 0-4 record in conference. Junior M.E. Lapham led the Huskies in scoring by posting three goals in the game, extending her scoring streak to 35 straight games with at least one goal. The game also featured goals by sophomore Chelsea Hauswirth and Stefanie Burra, who each scored one goal. Sophomore Brittney Testa played 40 minutes at goalie, posting three saves, and freshman Kelsey Zinck played the last 20 minutes, recording four saves. The Huskies will return home this Thursday to play Big East rival Cincinnati. Number of the Week: 1:50.34. Senior Mike Rutt, for the UConn men’s track and field team, came in first place in the 800-meter run at the Hurricane Alumni Event on Saturday. The 88-meter run would prove to be their best event on the day, as five Huskies placed in the top 10 for that event.
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Dubinsky’s goal gets Rangers back in series
NEW YORK (AP)—Brandon Dubinsky’s goal with 1:39 left snapped a tie, and the Rangers’ struggling offense woke up enough to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Sunday and get New York back in the first-round playoff series. After the Rangers managed only one goal in two losses at Washington, Dubinsky, Vinny Prospal and Erik Christensen figured out young Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth to help New York cut the series deficit to 2-1. Game 4 of the Eastern Conference matchup will be at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Henrik Lundqvist was sharp again, and made 24 saves for the win. New York got 35 shots through on Neuvirth after a combined 47 in the opening two games— 2-1 and 2-0 losses. Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist for the Capitals, 1-4 in series in which they lead 2-0. The Rangers have erased only one such deficit to advance. Dubinsky popped up a shot off Neuvirth, and the puck found its way in while the teams were playing 4-on-4. Washington had erased a 2-1 deficit with 5:12 remaining when Mike Knuble scored a power-play goal. Showing the resiliency they have displayed all season, the Rangers shook off a disallowed goal at the end of the second period and a pair of blown one-goal leads to rescue their playoff hopes against the top-seeded Capitals. Dubinsky thrust his arms in the air, and the towel-waving home crowd burst out in joy and relief when the Rangers got ahead of Washington to stay. The building fell silent when Knuble tied it while New York top forward Marian Gaborik sat in the penalty box after being called for cross-checking. Gaborik has been at the center of the Rangers’ scoring woes, recording no goals and four assists in the past 12 games. He is pointless in the series. Prospal gave the Rangers a 2-1 lead when he slammed in a rebound of defenseman Marc Staal’s shot, a drive that struck Neuvirth high in the shoulder and caromed to Prospal near the right post at 8:01 of the third. The Rangers thought they took their second lead in the final second of the second period when the puck got past Neuvirth inside the right post as the buzzer sounded and the green light above the net went on, signaling that time ran out. While there was no dispute that the puck was in the net, the officials needed to go to video replay to see if the goal was scored in time. Replay officials determined that the clock struck 0.0 before the puck completely went over the line, and the teams left the ice immediately after the announcement of no goal.
THE Pro Side Rangers beat Capitals with goal scored with 1:39 to play
By Aaron Kasmanoff-Dick Campus Correspondent
Brandon Dubinsky lifted the Rangers over the Capitals with a trick shot goal with 1:39 left in regulation. The 3-2 score in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on Sunday cut the Capitals’ lead in the best-of-seven series with the Rangers to 2-1. The Rangers won the game despite failing to capitalize on several easy 2-1 goal opportunities in the first period, as well as a 5-on-3 with 1:15 left in the first. The exciting game included a 10-minute period after referee Chris Rooney injured his knee falling over one of the nets. He was replaced by Frederick L’Ecuyer, the reserve referee for the night. The Rangers’ three scores came from Erik Christensen, with his first playoff score, Vinny Proposal and Dubinsky. The teams will be back in action on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Everything to Prove The eighth episode of NFL Film’s “Everything to Prove” aired on Tuesday on nfl.com
and the NFL Network. The episode featured the University of Washington’s Jake Locker and UConn’s own Jordan Todman. In addition to highlighting Todman’s preparation for the NFL, the short episode highlighted Todman’s deep friendship with Justin Cruz, his pop-Warner football teammate and eventual brother. When Todman’s poor academics threatened his future in middle school, he was adopted by Cruz’s family and went on to attend Dartmouth High School. With the help and support of two families, Todman was able to improve both his skills at football and his academics.
Celtics take Game One Former UConn Husky and current Celtics guard Ray Allen hit the game-winning threepointer to beat the Knicks at the TD Garden in Boston Sunday night, 87-85. Allen had 24 points, six rebounds, and one assists. The Knicks led at the half, 51-39.
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P.12: Men’s basketball, fans celebrate at parade. / P.12: Men’s tennis downs Villanova. / P.11: Women’s tennis wins two over weekend.
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Garden with two playoff teams
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CIVIL WAR IN EAST HARTFORD
Blue team defeats white team in Spring Game, 16-14
By Michael Ferraro Tri-State Sports Columnist Both the Knicks and the Rangers were able to make the playoffs, but neither team is expected to make it past their first-round opponents. The Rangers are currently down 1-2 to the Washington Capitals, who are looking to avenge their early ousting from last year’s Stanley Cup playoffs. The Capitals were the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last season, but were upset by Montreal. After losing the first two games of the series, the Rangers were able to pull within one game with a 3-2 victory Sunday afternoon. Brandon Dubinsky scored the go-ahead goal with 1:39 left in the third, giving the Rangers new life in the series. The series will pick up on Wednesday night, where the Rangers look to even the series at two games apiece. The Knicks start their series against the Boston Celtics today, where the Knicks will look for their first postseason win in over a decade. The last time the Knicks won a postseason game was in the first-round series against the Toronto Raptors in the 2000-2001 season. The Knicks were last in the playoffs in the 2003-2004 season, where the New Jersey Nets swept them. While I don’t expect the Knicks to win the series against Boston – they are a year away from real contention – I do expect them to compete and make a more interesting series than most people expect. But as everyone knows, anything can happen in the playoffs, case in point being the Warriors upsetting the No. 1 seed Mavericks a couple of years ago and the Knicks upsetting the Heat in the
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Expert fantasy baseball advice
By Carmine Colangelo Fantasy Baseball Columnist
It’s that wonderful time of the year again: the sun is shining, the weather is starting to turn around, and the cops are threatening to stop Spring Weekend. Yes, it’s baseball season, folks. The 162-game grind starts again and I’ve never been happier. Well, I would be if my Red Sox could at least win a series here or there, but I digress. Despite your affiliation, I’m here to help you win your fantasy baseball league with some tips and hot pickups for this week. Balance: Much like a good batting stance, balance is key for any good team in fantasy baseball. It’s easy to get distracted with flashy statistics like home runs and RBI’s, but getting too lost in the power statistics will most likely lose you ground in other statistics like runs, averages and stolen bases. Being able to maintain a high position in more statistics usually leads to more points. Specific positions generally warrant certain statistics. For example, first basemen are generally power hitters and middle infielders tend to steal more bases and score runs. Draft to these strengths and be cognizant of all ways to score. Closers: Good closing can make or break a team, especially in head-to-head style leagues. Good closers will guarantee high amounts of saves and a couple of strikeouts with every appearance can help to lower the ERA and WHIP. That being said, closing can be a double edged sword where a few blown saves can ruin your week and skew your statistics. It is essential to have a strong core of
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By William Penfield Staff Writer
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EAST HARTFORD – In the rain and cold Saturday at Rentschler Field, the unlikeliest of heroes emerged in the last seconds of the UConn’s annual Spring Football game. After completing the longest offensive play of the game with a 44-yard pass to wide receiver Nick Williams, fifth-string quarterback and Avon native Blaise Driscoll hooked up with offensive line convert Teddy Baker on the game-winning touchdown as time expired, giving the Blue team the 16-14 victory. “I got my chance at the end and I just tried to make the most of it,” Driscoll said. “We were actually joking about it on the sideline. Maybe if we were down by four, I’d go in and make something happen. But I never thought it would actually happen.” Apart from Driscoll’s play in the game’s final drive, the quarterback play was rather underwhelming. Combined, the quarterback group was 11-37 for 112 yards with three interceptions. The group, all competing for the starting job, consists of Driscoll, Johnny McEntee, Michael Nebrich, Michael Box and Scott McCummings. Coach Paul Pasqualoni had no definitive answer as to who the quarterback will be come fall. Each man will have to compete when they return to the field, just as they have done all spring. “There is no pecking order,” Pasqualoni said. “We will start preseason camp exactly in the same mode as ended here today. As soon as we get enough information for us to make a decision, we will make a decision. It’s not something we are going to hurry up and do. There is no reason now why we would have to rush it, so we are not going to.” Just prior to kick off the 2011-2012, captains were announced before a crowd of 2,500 at Rentschler Field. Defensive tackle Kendall Reyes will return as a captain and will be joined by center Moe Petrus, defensive back Blidi Wreh-Wilson and wide receiver Kashif Moore, who will wear the No. 6 next season, by request, to honor the late Jasper Howard.
A UConn football player runs the ball as another UConn football player tries to tackle him during the Spring Game at Rentschler Field on Saturday.
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Shoemate, McCombs have big shoes to fill By Matt McDonough Associate Sports Editor
EAST HARTFORD – With Jordan Todman headed to the NFL a year early, Kelmetrus Wylie ready to walk across the stage in May and receive his diploma and Robbie Frey transferring to a Division II school, the UConn football running back corps would seem depleted. But D.J. Shoemate, in his second season with the Huskies after transferring from USC, and freshman Lyle McCombs made the crowd of 2,500 at
Rentschler Field on Saturday rest easy – for now. McCombs ran for 66 yards on 24 carries in the Blue team’s 16-14 win over White in the annual Blue vs. White Spring Game. Shoemate scampered for 110 yards on 19 carries in a losing effort, averaging nearly six yards per carry. He added a 24-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Shoemate saw time in all 13 games last season, but only started one, scoring one touchdown and rushing for 115 yards on 28 carries. McCombs, who practiced for only two weeks because of a team suspension stemming from a marijuana-relat-
ed arrest at a dorm in January, ran the ball with confidence. “When you’re running the ball, you just have to keep your feet, make your cuts and keep running,” McCombs said. “I think I made a couple good reads, but I still have a lot of work to do.” McCombs said he would take all summer to read the playbook and hit the weight room, but he was pleased with his effort on a rain-soaked East Hartford gridiron Saturday. “As for me, it was an audition to show these coaches what I could do,” McCombs said. “I think it was an audition for everybody.”
McCombs described himself as an elusive rusher who can make defenders miss. With good vision, he can also make all the right reads. Despite missing a good chunk of the spring practices, McCombs was prepared for the heavy work load Saturday, as he was the Blue team’s only running back. “I did a lot of studying to catch up with everybody, but I knew my assignments,” McCombs said. First-year coach Paul Pasqualoni liked the way both backs ran the ball. “I thought [McCombs] did good, he had some production,
he’s still getting into football shape,” Pasqualoni said. “I thought D.J. had a good second half,” Pasqualoni said, adding he was impressed with the physicalness of Shoemate, who ran the ball hard and got into the end zone after embracing the contact. With 15 spring practices in the books, the Huskies can rest easy until beginning work yet again in the summer, before being joined by the coaches in August for the start of preseason training camp.
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Pittsburgh takes two of three over weekend
By Michael Ferraro Campus Correspondent The Pittsburgh Panthers came into their series against the Huskies sliding on a five-game losing streak and losses in seven of their last eight games, but they were able to take two out of three games from the Huskies this weekend. In the first two games of the series the Huskies’ bats were alive and well, scoring nine and seven runs in Saturday’s doubleheader. They were silent on Sunday afternoon, however, managing only two runs on six hits. In game one of the doubleheader, the Huskies defeated the Panthers 9-3 behind Julianne Towers, who tripled and homered in the game. Saveriano picked up her 10th victory on the season as she pitched a complete game with eight strikeouts and five walks. In game two, the Huskies offensive was overpowered by the 11-7. The Huskies fell behind early and were never able to take the lead. They managed to tie the game in the bottom of the fourth at
four apiece. That is the closest the Huskies would get, however, as the Panthers scored seven unanswered runs before the Huskies made it close in the bottom of the sixth. Towers would move into second all-time in home runs with 26, eight behind all-time leader Micah Truax. Towers is also second all-time in doubles and third all-time in total bases. Sunday’s 11 a.m. start was pushed back to noon because the field was too wet from showers the previous night. The Panthers jumped out to an early 2-0 after a bizarre top of the first. After a lead-off double, a series of defensive mistakes cost the Huskies an early run. The defensive woes continued for the Huskies. They had three errors on the day and mental mistakes that cost them this game. With the loss, the Huskies drop to 17-19 on the season and 5-5 in Big East play, while Pittsburgh improves 26-15 on the season and 5-6 in Big East play. “Well, we have to clean up our defense,” said coach Karen Mullins. “It’s an issue we have talked about all year. We got
to play both sides of the plate. I thought Kiki came out today and had a strong performance, and we continued to break down defensively.” In the top of the seventh inning on a single up the middle, the Huskies allowed the Panthers to score from first base when the centerfielder failed to realize the runner was coming home to score. “You got to play both sides and you have to take some pride in your defense as you take in your offense, and I don’t see that happening right now,” Mullins said. Mullins attributes the lack of consistency on defense to the lack of aggressiveness. “Everyone looks at the stats, look at their offense, their hits, and they need to do it just as much defensively because that could win ballgames for you, too,” Mullins said. The Huskies will next be in action against the University of Massachusetts on Wednesday April 20 at 4 p.m. at the Connecticut Softball Stadium.
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Sophomore pitcher Kiki Saveriano pitches during UConn’s doubleheader against Pittsburgh in Storrs on Saturday. The Huskies won the first game, and the Panthers took the second.