November 12, 2014

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University sexual assault reports on the rise

By Rokia Hassanein @rokiahass Staff writer Reports of forcible sex offenses at this university spiked in the last few years, according to new federal data, which advocates and officials attribute to a nationwide trend of greater resources and awareness rather than increased violence.

This university had a total of 19 reported sex offenses on the campus in 2013, compared to nine in 2012 and four in 2011, according to the data. The U.S. Education Department and the FBI define a forcible sex offense as “any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will; or not forcibly or against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.”

These data, presented by the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool from the Education Department’s Office of Postsecondary Education, reflect similar increases at other universities. Reports of forcible sex offenses increased at 22 of 42 flagship universities in the country, while 16 saw decreases and four had no change, according to The Washington Post.

Catherine Carroll, this university’s Title IX director, said this increase means more survivors are speaking out. She added that the university’s new interim sexual misconduct policy and procedures will encourage them to do so.

Under the new procedures, survivors can choose not to see the person they are bringing charges against during adjudication, and no cross-

examinations can occur.

“The procedure will make it easier for them to participate and share their story,” Carroll said. “It’s more victim-friendly because it gives them more control.”

There has been a surge in national attention to campus sexual assault after the Education Department announced See assault, Page 2

IN CELEBRATION OF SERVICE

Domain waiting list encourages city officials

City, university officials honor local veterans in annual ceremony

Competitive spaces could be sign of city’s growth potential

By Eleanor Mueller @eleanor_mueller Staff writer The waiting list for recently op ene d apa r t m e nt b u i ld i n g Domain College Park could be a sign of future prosperity for College Park, officials said.

T he Doma i n repor ted that almost all of its 256 units have been leased this fall, to a mix of university faculty members, students and professionals not affiliated with the university.

“We don’t have a ny apa rtments available right now,” said Beede Haile, a “move-in specialist” employed in Domain’s leasing office. “After we filled up, people realized we’re becoming a student town, which some aren’t happy with, but they’re happy with the community and with our service and the fact that there’s more people.”

The fact that Domain, which opened in June 2013, has filled its rooms will look appealing to potential developers, according to Michael Stiefvater, College Park’s economic development coordinator. When constructed, Domain was the first nonstudent See domain, Page 3

the college park veterans memorial on Route 1 was the site of a ceremony honoring local veterans yesterday. The event featured city officials and residents showing their support.

By Darcy Costello @dctello Senior staff writer On Veterans Day last year, Allison Davis drove past the College Park Veterans Memorial while the ceremony was taking place and decided that next year, she would be there.

She sent a n em a i l to the A merica n Legion, confirming the date and time, and

when the clock reached 11 a.m. yesterday, she and her fiance sat in the 130-person crowd as College Park Mayor Andy Fellows and keynote speaker Lt. Col. Charles D. Vollmer honored veterans.

Davis’ fiance, Ben Hancock, served in the United States Marine Corps for six years, and she wanted to celebrate him and all those who came before him.

“Since being with Ben, I’ve really been made

Annual panel tackles racism in professional level sports

Closing marks third failed venture in space

By Morgan Eichensehr @MEichensehr Staff writer

ESPN commentator michael wilbon (left) speaks at the annual Shirley Povich Symposium in Riggs Alumni Center last night. This year’s panel discussion focused on racism in sports. stephanie natoli/the diamondback

Though the sports world has made significant progress in the treatment and perception of people of all races, more can still be done, a panel of sports journalists and experts said last night at the ninth annual Shirley Povich Symposium.

“Let’s not always pat sports on the back,” university journalism professor and panelist Kevin Blackistone warned an audience of about

400 gathered in the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center.

This year’s event on “Racism & Sports: How Far Have We Really Come?” featured a five-member panel, including ESPN’s Michael Wilbon, Scott Van Pelt and Kara Lawson. Damion Thomas, the only panelist not affiliated with the broadcast network, is the sports curator at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History.

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aware of cultural military traditions. It’s opened my eyes to a lot of things,” Davis said. “I have an enormous amount of respect for veterans.

This ceremony is a good way to pay tribute to the past and the future of our military.”

The annual ceremony drew political officials and community members to the memorial, as well as local veterans, who were See veterans, Page 2

Dining Service to close North Campus 251 Express shop

Despite milestones, experts say issues persist

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Topics included racism in the industry and how it affects the sports business, the use of the “N-word” and how it compares to the term “Redskins,” and how Ray Rice’s race might have contributed to him becoming what Blackistone called the “face of domestic violence.”

One m a i n poi nt was t he u nintended consequences of racial See povich, Page 2

Because of low sales and a lack of customers, 251 Express, the take-out counter in the 251 North dining hall, will close after Thanksgiving break.

The shop, which Michael Dunkelberg, chairman of the Residence Hall Association’s Dining Services Advisory Board, called a “savior for unused 251 North swipes” before its February launch, failed to meet expectations.

Before 251 Express’ inception, many North Campus residents complained they did not have time to go to the all-you-care-to-eat dining hall to use their allotted weekly swipe, said Dunkelberg,

a sophomore bioengineering major.

Students lose their swipe, valued at $18, after each Friday.

“Dining Services believed that a take-out option would be invaluable to those students who are always on the run,” Dunkelberg said.

He said the 251 Express launch originally wasn’t advertised because DSAB members and Dining Services representatives believed workers would be overwhelmed by the rush of students taking advantage of the new dining station.

“We could not have been more wrong,” Dunkelberg said. “Even after months of advertising, the number of customers per day at 251 Express is only in the single digits.”

Rob Fa hey, chef a nd genera l manager of 251 North, said the station’s failure disappointed him.

See 251, Page 3

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Melissa Sites, director of the College Park Arts Exchange (second from right), leads the national anthem at a Veteran’s Day memorial service. The Veterans Memorial Improvement Committee hosted the annual ceremony on Tuesday at the College Park Veteran’s Memorial on Route 1 to honor those who served in the United States military. About 130 people attended the event, where College Park Mayor Andy Fellows and keynote speaker Lt. Col. Charles D. Vollmer spoke to local veterans, community members and politicians. tom hausman/the diamondback

veterans From PAGE 1 asked to sta nd to be recognized during a military medley. Fellows, who delivered brief remarks during the ceremony, said he appreciates the annual recognition of veterans and the celebration of community it encourages.

“Though I hope there will come a time where we have a better way of resolving conflict than resorting to war and fighting, it is important to recognize the veterans and people who served their country every year,” Fellows said. “It’s a way of commemorating sacrifice and service, and it’s a great thing to be a part of.”

The College Park Veterans Memorial, which is main-

tained by the College Park Ve t e r a n s M e m o r i a l I mprovement Committee, is located at the intersection of Route 1 and Greenbelt Road.

At tend e e s sat i n fold i n g c h a i r s o n t w o b l o c k e doff lanes of the road, a nd passing drivers periodically honked their horns in recognition or threw thumbs-ups.

T h e eve nt’s key note spea ker, Vol l mer, ser ved in the Air National Guard du ri ng the Vietna m Wa r, f l y i n g m o re t h a n 3 ,0 0 0 hours in fighter aircraft on 175 combat missions, Fellows said, and earning six Distinguished Flying Crosses and 11 Air Medals.

But when he took the stage yesterday, Vollmer didn’t focus on his achievements or war experience. Instead, he addressed today’s current generation of veterans — the

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“PEOPLE WERE SAYING THERE’S From PAGE 1 A DIFFERENCE integration in sports. While BETWEEN RACISM there are no longer racial barriers to playing each sport, AND RACE IN panelists said, athletes of difSPORTS; THAT ferent backgrounds still are REALLY RESONATED valued unequally.

For example, a majority WITH ME.” of NFL and NBA players are black, yet professional basketball is never considered to be a “white sport” as football is, Wilbon said.

“T he qu a r terbacks a re white; the coaches are white,” he said. “But professional basketball has always been seen as a black sport.”

Racial disparities also inadvertently devalue players in certain positions in sports, Thomas added later.

“Yes, you can play, but you can play this position, this athletic position, this less desirable position, this nonleadership position,” he said, referring the fact that more black athletes play at cornerback than white players do in the NFL. The word “thugs,” in particular, is troubling, Van Pelt said. The skirmish between NASCAR drivers at a Chase for the Sprint Cup race Oct. 11 was seen as “all those crazy old rednecks, wrecking and fighting and racing, and we’ll be OK,” he said. But when a fight occurs between black basketball players, for example, people perceive them as thugs, he said. “[‘Thugs’] is a better word for white people to use for the others, and that’s unacceptable,” he said.

But racial biases are a hard mindset to shake, Blackistone said, because people tend to assu me others i n certain positions based on outward appearances.

“It didn’t matter that Jeremy Lin roasted and toasted Kemba Walker when he was in college,” said Blackistone, a panelist for ESPN’s Around the Horn. “The fact of the matter was, he didn’t look like an NBA player because he was Asian, No. 1, and No. 2, he went to Harvard University.

And look at him today: He’s a

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SOPHOMORE JOURNALISM MAJOR starter in the NBA.” The symposium attracted university staff, faculty and students, as well as students and professionals from around the region, including many from Howard and George Mason universities. This year’s event attracted more people from the greater Washington area than past events have, said Beth Mechum, coordinator for the Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism.

Sophomore journalism major Breana Bacon said Wilbon’s description of racism as a struggle for power was eye-opening.

“I never really thought of it that way,” she said. “People were saying there’s a difference between racism and race in sports; that really resonated with me.”

Junior Dan Russo, who had not attended Povich symposiums in past years, said he really appreciated hearing about the different backgrounds of each panelist and that it contributed to the depth of the discussion.

When Van Pelt talked about how ESPN’s Cari Champion was recently the target of racial and sexual harassment, in particular, it hit home, said Russo, a journalism major.

“I feel like that intersection isn’t talked about enough, and a figure like Cari Champion combines two not-talked-aboutenough topics in both journalism and in the sports world,” Russo said.

The event capped with a Q-and-A session, and a 30minute condensed version of the panel will air on the Big Ten Network.

“youngsters of the modern era” — a nd the work that st i l l ne e d s to b e done i n easing their transition into civilian life.

“I get a lot of questions, as a Vietnam vet, about the treatment of today’s generation of veterans, as compared to returning Vietnam veterans of the past,” Vollmer said. “My reaction is twop a r t: I ’m ve r y s i n c e re ly pleased by America’s reaction now and the outpouring of appreciation demonstrated. But I don’t think we’re doing enough.”

Vol l mer cited f i n a nces and finding rewarding work i n a post-m i l ita r y l i fe as struggles faced by returning personnel — struggles he believes could be eased through support from the community.

“At the end of the day, I am pleased at the gracious out-

mayor andy fellows speaks at the annual Veteran’s Day ceremony held at the College Park Veteran’s Memorial on Route 1. Fellows said he appreciates the yearly recognition of veterans and the celebration of community it encourages. tom hausman/the diamondback pouring of spirit you all demonstrate. Just by coming to pay homage at the memorial, it’s clear that you all care,” Vollmer said. “But we could all do more, and I encourage you to take the next step.”

For H a nco ck, who wa s re cent ly accep te d to t he

Army’s Officer Candidate School, the older generation of veterans — those who served in Vietnam, Korea or World War II — is the real g roup of people Vetera ns Day should honor.

“That older generation, they’re the real veterans;

t h e y a re w h o w e s h o u l d commemorate on days like tod ay,” Ha ncock sa id. “I think so highly of them and am just happy to be in their presence. This day is really about them.”

Office of Student Conduct, the Office of Rights and Responsibilities unit of the Department From PAGE 1 of Resident Life and the Office its investigation of more of Sexual Misconduct & Relathan 80 colleges and uni- tionship Violence.

Campus Advocates Respond versities’ handling of sexual violence complaints and and Educate to Stop Violence, President Obama’s Sep- one of the university’s confitember launch of the “It’s dential resources for surviOn Us” campaign to prevent vors, saw 145 new referrals last year, while it usually had sexual violence.

“I think the increase about 70 to 100 in previous in reporting speaks to a years, officials told The Diachanging culture in which mondback in September.

Un iversity President survivors are feeling more and more empowered to Wallace Loh said the universispeak about their experi- ty’s efforts to support survivors ences and seek help,” said could explain the increase in Jill Santos, UMD Femi- reported forcible sex offenses.

“It simply means that people nists president.

At this university, stu- felt safe to report,” Loh said. dents can report sexual “Victims feel safer that they misconduct violations to can come forward and report many offices, including the and get support and get coun-

seling and that the university will take action.”

Santos, a senior criminology and criminal justice and psychology major, said it’s “not the case at every college” that there are numerous resources for survivors. She said more reports reflect positively on the university community.

“It shouldn’t be unique for survivors to not face backlash,

questioning and shaming for a crime that somebody else chose to commit,” Santos said. “The only way that we can ensure that reporting rates keep rising is to continue believing and to continue supporting.”

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Sophomore establishes personal chef company that could rival dining plans Two-hour OnCampusChef appointment costs roughly $60 to $70 with groceries

By Joelle Lang @joelleRlang Staff writer Sophomore aerospace engineering major Ryan Pillai wants to get between students and their food.

What began last semester as a dream to build a restaurant for his mother grew this semester into a personal chef business called “OnCampusChef” — a model through which university students cook lunch and dinner entrees for other students.

“We want to get to a point where students don’t have to think about food,” Pillai said.

Students can sign up to request a chef to cook for them individually — a twohour appointment for $38.98 and a $20 to $30 grocery fee — or they can sign up to receive food for their apartment for the week, which is a four-hour appointment for $79.96, with grocery prices ranging from $40 to $100, depending on the number of residents.

Groceries are delivered through the Peapod food delivery service to the client’s apartment, and the chef cooks food in bulk that can be frozen

for up to five days.

Additionally, Pillai said OnCampusChef would begin offering a semester meal plan in the spring for $700 to $900 dollars, which is cheaper than the university’s Resident Traditional Plan, which costs about $2,100.

“When you are eating with us, it is similar to eating out,” Dining Services spokesman Bart Hipple said. “[OnCampusChef employees] are paying nothing for utility and the rent of dishes. Those are costs we have to incur.”

The university’s cheaper plans, aimed at students in apartments, do not sustain students for a full semester, Hipple said.

Last summer, Pillai wanted to help his mother open a business cooking Indian food from home, but he discovered it was impossible because of health regulation laws that require food businesses to have commercial kitchens.

“Anyone should be able to cook for another person,” Pillai said. “My solution was the personal chef, who goes to a person’s house and cooks there.”

Pillai realized this would work well for university stu-

dents. He hung up fliers in September to attract students who enjoyed cooking, and last month, he began marketing his business to students who wanted more food options than the campus dining halls offer. “ We k now how i mportant it is to eat healthy, and some need alternatives to the dining plan,” said sophomore computer science major Abhas Arya, the company’s chief technology officer.

Because the chef would use the client’s apartment to cook, Pillai advertised to students who live off the campus and in on-campus apartments with kitchens. One downside, he noted, is that OnCampusChef cannot serve freshmen who live in residence halls without kitchens.

The company hired nine chefs, a mix of graduate students and upperclassmen.

Students seeking to become chefs undergo an interview and taste-testing process.

A f ter t hey a re accepted , they take an online course and exam to be certified by the Maryland Health Department, Pillai said.

“A lot of my chefs have a diverse background,” Pillai said. “In other cultures, it’s pretty typical for kids to learn to cook from age 5, but here we don’t have that philosophy,

Ryan Pillai, a sophomore aerospace engineering major, poses for a portrait. Pillai started his own company last semester, which boasts a different food model. For about $70, customers can rent a student chef and have the meal’s groceries delivered. sung-min kim/the diamondback which is really the ideology we are trying to promote.”

Students seeking a chef can visit the company’s website a nd select from d i fferent menu options. Pillai arranges for a chef to come to the student’s apartment, complete with cooking instruments.

Sophomore computer science and physics major Steven Jettoo, who lives in the University View, signed up for a chef last month.

“Cook i ng a l l t he t i me, making sure I’m eating and staying on top of schoolwork — it’s a lot of work,” Jettoo

said. “[The chefs] really free up your time.”

The company has served 12 customers so far, but Pillai said his goal is to reach 50 to 100 students by the end of the year. jlangdbk@gmail.com

North Campus Dining Hall hosts RHA town hall, reps from five departments take student questions Food prices, toilet paper among most prevalent concerns

By Morgan Eichensehr @MEichensehr Staff writer Representatives f rom five campus departments a nd offices fielded questions from an audience of about 50 students last night during the Residence Hall Association’s semester town hall meeting at the North Campus Dining Hall.

Directors of the departm e n t s o f R e s i d e n t L i fe , Dining Services, Residential Facilities and Transportation Services, along with a representative from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and an adviser for the R HA Sustainability Committee, attended to address student concerns.

Most students voiced complaints about the dining halls.

Some asked Dining Services Director Colleen WrightRiva about the cost of food at the dining halls, expressing concerns that the cost of fruits and vegetables makes students opt for cheaper, unhealthy food items. They also

domain From PAGE 1 apa r tment complex bu i lt i n the city si nce Ca mden College Park opened on Milestone Way in 2007.

“It shows prom ise that t here i s a m a rket here i n College Park for market-rate apartments,” College Park District 4 Councilman Alan Hew said. “So that’s great news to hear.”

Hew pointed to the implications for other developments currently in the works, such as the Metropolitan Development Group and Monument Realty projects along Route 1.

Pa m Za ndy, Monu ment Realty marketing manager, sa id t he news con f i r med what the firm already knew — that there was a demand in College Park for housing for young professionals.

Students and faculty sit at last night’s town hall meeting in the North Campus Dining Hall.

In front of them is a panel of officials discussing campus issues. josh loock/the diamondback said the scales used to weigh these items in checkout lines might result in unfair prices because of the weight of a bowl or container.

Wright-Riva said Dining Services works hard to give students a variety of choices, but certain food items, such as produce, are expensive.

Dining Services accounts for the vendors’ prices of food and what a consumer might pay for that item in the marketplace to determine a fair cost, she said.

“I am confident that we a re not encou ra g i n g u nhealthy eating throughout pricing,” Wright-Riva said.

“The reality we are all experiencing is that food costs are going up, and that has im-

“It’s a great sign,” Zandy said of the waiting list. “This area’s really underserved as far as housing goes. That’s why we saw the site and were interested in building there — because we thought we could add to the community.”

W h i le Stief vater sa id Domain’s closeness to the ca mpus l i kely d rew more student lessees than expected, Haile said most residents are professionals not associated with the university.

“Since we started, we’ve had more profession a ls than students,” Haile said.

“Leases were a little pricey, so only professionals could afford it.”

Accord i ng to Doma i n’s website, leases for a onebedroom apartment start at $1,719 per month and twobedrooms start at $2,660 per month.

Hew cited close proximity to the university, NASA’s

pacted some of the prices we charge students.”

Wright-Riva said the scales were programmed to account for the weight of container types and eliminate that from a student’s food charge.

“But I w i l l defi n itely check on it tomorrow and will do a test of it myself,” she said. “And if it’s wrong, we’ll fix it.”

Other major themes for t h e e v e n i n g’s q u e s t i o n s included the future of sustainable initiatives on the campus and the desire for two-ply toilet paper.

There was concern that this university is too environmentally conscious when it comes to toilet paper.

“So what is the deal with

the toilet paper?” asked freshman electrical engineering major Theo Nikolaitchik. “Is there any way that we could get two-ply at least?”

Director of Residential Facilities Jon Dooley said he knew many students w e re u p s e t a b o u t t h e “toilet paper situation” a nd ag reed that it was pretty bad. “ I ’ m w i t h y o u ,” h e sa id. “I’ve certa i n ly seen some of the worst of toilet paper around this campus, and I don’t know how they can make it that thin like they do.”

Dooley said changing it wou ld be a question mostly of price. The university chose its vendor because people wanted to be greener, but Dooley said he would research costs of better-quality toilet paper and bring the information to the RHA Resident Facilities Advisory Board so the senators could discuss making a change.

“Let’s see if we can get to the bottom of this,” Dooley said. meichensehrdbk@gmail.com

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starting cost per month to lease a two-bedroom apartment at Domain Goddard Space Flight Center and public transportation as some of the draws of College Park apartments.

D i s t r ic t 1 Co u nc i l m a n Fazlul Kabir said Domain’s filled apartments have implications for the city.

“It’s a si g n of how t he market will react, because it’s not possible to know beforehand,” Kabir said.

Constructed by developer The Hanover Company,

the mixed-use complex houses more than 9,000 square feet of retail space a long Ca mpus Drive, across t he st reet f rom Lot 1 and Van Munching Hall.

T he bu i ld i ng’s a menities include a fitness c e n t e r, p o o l , p r i v a t e ga rage, T V lou nge a nd 24-hour concierge. emuellerdbk@gmail.com

251 Express will close after Thanksgiving break. Dining Services officials reported the new addition brings in a meager 14 to 20 customers per day. rachel george/the diamondback

251 From PAGE 1 “We tried socia l med ia a nd ever y th i ng, but sti l l nothing,” Fahey said. “The numbers aren’t there. We thought we’d get over 100 or 150 people per week, and it’s nowhere near.”

Ju n i o r a s t ro n o m y a n d communication major Lani Sasser, who used to work at 251 Ex press, sa id she was not surprised to learn it will be closing.

“T he bu si ness wa s not consistent at a l l,” Sasser said. “Every once in a while [it] was busy, but most of the time we were dumping all of the extra food.”

On its busiest days, the station could receive about 30 customers, she said.

“With such low usage, the station is not worth the cost of operation,” Dunkelberg said.

Sasser said the concept of the to-go counter was good, but the execution was poor.

“It was far too expensive for the amount of food that you get,” Sasser said of the station’s $12 cash value. “If you are using your weekly swipe there, you are getting a lot less food than you would i f you just went i nside. I think that turned a lot of people away.”

251 North is a social dining experience, Dunkelberg said, so many students go each we ek to enjoy t i me w it h friends, and they might not have wanted to trade that experience for the convenience of to-go food. He added that it seems students willing to walk to 251 North would rather just stay and eat in.

Additionally, he specul ated t h at t he success of the 24 Shop next door could detract from 251 Ex press’ take-out business.

Sophomore government a nd pol it ics m ajor Sa sh a Ga lbre at h, a not her R H A senator, said she is sad to see 251 Express go. She said she used it frequently last year, when she l ived i n Easton Hall, and thought it was a good service.

From fa l l 2011 t h roug h spr i n g 2013 , t he space housed Cool Beans, which sold coffee, ice cream and sandwiches. Fahey said the cafe’s initial hours didn’t work because people would leave 251 North full and not wa nt more food, so Cool B e a n s w a s c h a n ge d to a weekend service open from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. The change was successful in the beginning, but business dwindled again, he said.

“We haven’t sat down to discuss action plans going forward,” he said.

Ga lbreath sa id it m ight b e t i me to “ ju s t bite t he bullet” and make the space a student lounge.

“It seems like nothing is really going to work there. It’s failed real estate,” she said.

“So why not just make it a collective chill space for Denton Community students?”

Sasser suggested usi ng the space for a larger conven ience store si m i la r to t he Com mon s Shop, a nd several RHA senators proposed expanding seating for 251 North.

Dunkelberg said Dining Services would consider different ideas but likely will use it for some kind of food service because it is already equipped for that purpose.

After the closure, he said, the station’s counters and appliances will stay in place until Dining Services, with input from the RHA and the DSAB committee, decides how to use the space. meichensehrdbk@gmail.com

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onships played out at Cole. The Terps men’s and women’s programs compiled a 774-246 all-time record at the venue. Sixteen Terps All-Americans called Cole home.

OUR VIEW

Whatever happens to Cole Field House, university officials must ensure the rich history of the facility is preserved.

But it’s the unforgettable individual moments that the Terps faithful hold most dear. Dixon lighting up the scoreboard for a career-high 33 points against Georgia Tech in 2000. Ernest Graham’s program-record 44 against N.C. State in 1978. A win over No. 1 Duke in 2002 after four straight losses to the Blue Devils on the Terps’ home court. Undersized perennial benchwarmer Earl Badu hitting the thirdlast shot recorded in the arena — his third and fourth career points — to a standing ovation and open cheers from the game’s announcers.

For many longtime fans, Cole stands as something more than a remnant of a bygone era in which the Terps were one of the most respected programs in the NCAA. For them, it’s a shrine to basketball history at this university.

The university, however, might have different ideas for the former home of Terps basketball. Officials are consider-

ing converting Cole to an indoor practice facility that could accommodate football practices and other events, The Baltimore Sun reported last week.

Coach Williams, recently appointed to a fundraising position in the athletic department, said efforts would be taken to preserve the history fans cherish, so it’s clear the university understands the community’s sentimental attachment to Cole.

The university has been interested in a new indoor practice space for some time, as it’s the only Big Ten school without such a facility. And luring prospective student-athletes to this university certainly takes top-notch amenities.

The cash-strapped athletic department also announced plans to build a new facility in August 2013, which could cost the department up to $80 million, the Sun reported.

There’s no word on what the bill for renovating Cole would cost, but if it’s significantly cheaper, the department would do well to put plans for a brand-new facility on hold, at least until it clears most of its whopping deficit.

With plans for Cole still up in the air, now’s the time for university officials to consider how to respect the memories of Terps basketball in the timehonored venue. While it’s nice to believe Cole will remain untouched, it’s also naive: This university can look toward its athletic programs’ future — as it should — while celebrating its past.

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n March 3, 2002, the No. 2 Terrapins men’s basketball team stepped onto the court for its last regular-season game — the last the program would play in Cole Field House, the Terps’ home since 1955.

That contest — an emotional drubbing of then-ACC rival Virginia, 112-92 — provided a fitting send-off for the Terps, who would go on to win the program’s first and only national title four weeks later.

A standing-room-only crowd of more than 14,500 cheered on Terps greats Juan Dixon, Lonny Baxter, Steve Blake and coach Gary Williams as the team notched its 476th and final victory in the historic venue.

The victory brought Cole full circle, as the Terps also topped the Cavaliers in their first game at the arena 47 years earlier. And as a postgame net-cutting ceremony marked the team’s regularseason championship, Terps fans knew it signified the end of an era.

These days, Cole’s red seats usually sit empty. The court is gone, ripped up and sold to fans for between $50 and $200 a piece and replaced by artificial turf. The floor once dominated by the likes of Dixon, Len Bias and Walt Williams now serves a host of club and intramural sports. The banners commemorating tournament runs and AllAmericans now hang in Xfinity Center.

The trappings might be gone, but the numbers put up in the arena remain.

Seven upsets of top-ranked teams (the most in any building in NCAA history) and three national champi-

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But barring society’s commercialization of Christmas, the tenets of the Christmas season coalesce quite nicely with Thanksgiving’s. On Nov. 27, we will gather with our families and friends to share our appreciation of and love for one another, and on Dec. 25, we will do the same, just using thoughtful gifts instead of only kind words. You can enjoy both simultaneously without detracting from either.

Logistically, it just makes sense to lengthen the holiday season. If you were to start celebrating Christmas in December, you would have only 24 days to shop, decorate, attend multiple ugly sweater parties, participate in gift swaps, see extended family members and watch dozens of Christmas movies. During that span, we are working or going to school fulltime and only have three weekends to squeeze in all of the fun.

When Christmas becomes a time crunch, the first thing swept under the tree skirt is the joy of the season.

Everyone makes sure to find time to get all the gifts and attend all the necessary functions, but in doing so, they become too busy to enjoy the merriment of the holiday. Christmas is not a checklist, and turning it into one practically guarantees we will overlook the intangible things that make this holiday the most wonderful time of the year.

Lengthening the Christmas season doesn’t make it any less significant in the same way having another kid doesn’t make parents love the first child any less. It just gives us more time to focus on the peace, generosity and love that should define the holidays.

here are two kinds of people who celebrate Christmas: those who wait to put up their tree until long after Thanksgiving leftovers are gone, and those who put away decorative cobwebs and pumpkins the day after Halloween to make room for stockings. A war of sorts has begun between these two camps, with the former claiming expanding the Christmas season deprives it of its true meaning and the latter blaring holiday carols so loudly that they can’t hear their opponents’ arguments.

In all fairness, there is no right way to celebrate Christmas. But that being said, wouldn’t the best way be the one that gives you twice the time to immerse yourself in the joy of the season?

With a simple check of arithmetic, I think you will see that math is on my side.

Regardless of why you celebrate Christmas, let it lift your spirits during this dreadful round of midterms. Given that our ability to be happy often is at least partially dependent on having a reason to do so, I propose using Christmas as your reason to be happy. Take advantage of the warm, fuzzy feelings you get from watching Miracle on 34th Street and listening to songs about anthropomorphic snowmen; they have no expiration date.

There is the oft-cited worry that Thanksgiving is getting the short end of the drumstick, and Danielle Wilkin is senior biology and with Black Friday sales starting on science education major. She can be Thursday, that is a valid concern. reached at dwilkindbk@gmail.com.

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‘Death with dignity’ laws discriminate against the weakest

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n two Diamondback columns published last week, Patrick An and Maggie Cassidy argued for recognition of an individual’s right to end his or her life. They advocated following the lead of Oregon, where terminally ill individuals can selfadminister drugs that will kill them.

Terminal illnesses bring conditions, such as loss of autonomy, loss of bodily function and severe pain, that are so undignified, they argue, that a person should be given the option to end his or her life. This view is correct in that it tries to ease the pain of our fellow citizens in a time of terrible suffering. However, this view actually discriminates against the weakest in our society by imposing an arbitrary definition of “life worth living.”

This law is inherently discriminatory because it divides people into two arbitrary groups: those who deserve suicide prevention and those who deserve suicide assistance. For example, if someone threatened to jump from the top of a building, dozens of policemen and firefighters would be on the scene in minutes trying to save the person’s life. Why does this person deserve suicide prevention from the state while others

deserve legal suicide assistance? Is it because these individuals have control of their bodily functions while terminal patients might not?

What about loss of autonomy? This arbitrarily defines dignity based on individuals’ abilities to choose to live comfortable lives rather than because of their intrinsic humanity.

This definition should be troubling to a society dedicated to upholding the value of the weak and powerless, such as the disabled and elderly. An wrote in his column that it is “indignant” to call “this fate a life fully lived” and that “life should not be lived without liberty.”

Frankly, this view is insulting to people who actually do live without his definition of liberty, which says someone whose disability makes them not totally autonomous has a life that “should not be lived.” Disability rights advocacy group Not Dead Yet offers a perspective on this view: “In a society that prizes physical ability and stigmatizes impairments, it’s no surprise that previously able-bodied people may tend to equate disability with loss of dignity. This reflects the prevalent but insulting societal judgment that people who deal with incontinence and other losses in bodily function

are lacking dignity.”

An generalized most who oppose legal assisted suicide as religiously affiliated and “hiding behind the Bible.”

While I hold Catholic views, I have not relied on them implicitly or explicitly to argue my point.

An further generalizes that those who criticize his view are “clearly out of touch with the realities of imminent death and terminal illnesses.” This assumption ignores the example of Philip Johnson, a Catholic seminarian who was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer at 24 years old. About his experience, Johnson said: “My family and friends love me for who I am, not just for the personality traits that will slowly slip away if this tumor progresses and takes my life.” Promoting the dignity of the disabled, elderly and ill are ideals not only of many religions but of our government, school and society.

I am not against people having the ability to choose the medical care that best suits them.

But I am against codifying in law that some lives are not worthy of protection based on arbitrary characteristics.

Sean Mihaly is a junior finance m a j o r. H e c a n b e re a c h e d a t smihaly@outlook.com.

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cool, and my sister singlehandedly advertised my success on Facebook.

(I’m still thankful, sis.) My cousin from Toronto was visiting that day, so I had double the fun. That Friday and weekend were outstanding overall; getting the license gave me the same feeling of satisfaction and relief that my graduation from Montgomery College had given me two years before.

After that, I slowly but surely began driving on my own, mastering night driving, highway driving and driving to faraway locations.

These past two months, I’ve driven as far as Clarksburg on the highway at night, and though it might not be impressive to some of you, that’s a huge step for me.

What exactly is the moral of this column? Is there one? You bet there is. The moral of the story is that if you want to reach a goal that will make your life easier, more independent and enjoyable, it is up to you to achieve it and break any barriers that prevent you from doing so.

In my case, I was guilty of building barriers against myself for years, and it harmed no one except for me.

I easily evaded blame by looking for excuses: My family should help me more with the driving practice — despite the fact that the driving school offered practice and is only a 10-minute walk away. It’s too demanding and time-consuming, despite the fact that time management can accommodate it.

There came a moment when I snapped at myself and signed up for the exam just to break free from my own procrastination. I don’t know what to call this “snapping” moment, but I’m certain it has happened to some of you before when you were not achieving your goals. Perhaps snapping at your frustrations and finding a way to address them is the second moral of this column.

rom time to time, I drive to the campus in my mom’s black Honda Civic (I don’t have my own car yet, but that’ll change soon, hopefully) and park it on the top floor of Mowatt Lane Garage. This probably doesn’t seem too out of the norm for many of you readers who have cars and gladly drive them to your designated areas.

For me, this would have been unthinkable a few months ago: It was only in September of this year, at the ripe age of 22, that I got my license to cruise around the county in a four-wheeled vehicle.

I always wanted to drive, as far back as I can remember. I always thought of it as an adult thing to do, a sign of maturity. Sadly enough, despite my inner enthusiasm for this activity, my own laziness and taste for procrastination made the otherwise simple activity of learning to drive an ordeal.

Like all drivers in this county, I took the required hours in the classroom and passed, but then I took almost a year to get my learner’s permit. I kept procrastinating on getting the 60 hours required to get the license, and I even had to renew the permit twice. Having to rely on public transportation, friends and family to get around as a result of my own faults certainly did not make me feel any better on the inside.

This year, however, proved to be different: I’d had enough. I’d had enough of not moving forward with a goal I had wanted to reach for years. This summer, I put in those necessary 60 hours and signed up for the earliest test I could find, which I took Sept. 12 G o n z a l o M o l i n o l o i s a j u n i o r in Gaithersburg. The test went history major. He can be reached at smoothly; the instructor was gmolinolodbk@gmail.com.

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orn today, you are adept at walking on fences, balanced carefully yet confidently between two extremes of thought or action. In this way, you are able to get a complete view of the world around you, the kind of view that will enable you to evolve with the times and make the best of even the most unfavorable situations. You are able to see clearly even when you are not in your comfort zone. You have a way of sorting through the extraneous and meaningless mess that might spell doom for another, grabbing hold of that which is useful, meaningful and lasting -- and all the while, you are able to maintain your careful balance atop that fence.

You enjoy activities that require you to dig deep and deliver your best, even on the spur of the moment. You also enjoy that which brings you in contact with other people who share your talents, beliefs and outlooks. Ultimately, you may be able to combine these interests into a single, profitable career.

Also born on this date are: Nadia Comaneci, Olympic gymnast; Grace Kelly, actress and Princess of Monaco; Kim Hunter, actress; Neil Young, singer-songwriter and musician; Al Michaels, sportscaster; Auguste Rodin, sculptor; Sammy Sosa, baseball player.

To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn’t be allowed to run rampant. Whether it is your own self-control or another’s clear restrictions, limits prove valuable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Money matters are in the foreground, though you may not want to let another know that you are concerned with such issues.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -The quality of your work is never in question, but the amount of work you are getting done may not be what others had hoped for.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may encounter some strange reactions when you do something unexpected. You may want to keep your distance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -You’re eager to see those around you excel, and you can do much to assist them in ways that still allow them to feel free and independent.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -You’re trying to cram too much into a limited amount of time. This is a good day to let go of certain expectations and do what is comfortable.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -Your presence may be required in two places at once. While impossible in fact, you can arrange it in appearance and get things done!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You feel as though something is weighing on you that you can’t quite identify. A friend has the answer; you have but to ask.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can create something memorable simply by doing what comes naturally. Others are likely to imitate your methods.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -Don’t let another get in your way.

Anyone who claims that his or her business is more important than yours is suspect.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your ability to see through an apparent deception will come in handy. Others may be slippery, but you can hang on to the facts.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An aggressive approach may not yield the results you are after.

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FACEOFF | DO JOHNNY DEPP’S ACTING SKILLS WARRANT HIS FAME?

INTO THE DEPTHS OF DEPP For the 10-year anniversary of the film Finding Neverland, writers debate the merits of Depp’s talent in this movie and his others

yes: his resume shows his versatility

johnny depp’s resume is piled with varied roles and strong performances. photo courtesy of deppimpact.com

By Zoë DiGiorgio @zozoembie Staff writer It’s been a wild decade for Johnny Depp.

The actor went from relatively unknown to those born after the premiere of 21 Jump Street (the late-’80s TV series) to one of the biggest names in Hollywood faster than you can say “Captain Jack Sparrow.” But as he skyrocketed to the top, Depp became less known for his subtle, nuanced performances and more for his crazed on-screen antics.

With Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley pursuing other projects, the fate of the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise now depends solely on his roguish charm and swagger, and Depp has not shied away from the challenge.

His frequent team-ups with Tim Burton have left him with a colorful resume that might seem kitschy instead of Oscar-worthy, but Depp has proven himself time and time again as a talented, versatile performer.

From the Mad Hatter to Raoul Duke and even John Dillinger, Depp has played a wide variety of roles unmatched by his contemporaries. His role in Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory might not be his most popular performance, but his eerie, childlike Willy Wonka is a stark contrast to his brooding, rebellious Wade Walker in the John Waters camp classic Cry-Baby.

He can have a commanding screen presence or a subtle, muted one, and is often able to switch between the two in the course of a few scenes. As the titular Demon Barber of Fleet Street in the movie adaptation of Sweeney Todd, Depp is able to convey the highs and lows of the character through both bombastic musical numbers and silence — and his singing’s not half bad, either.

Before he was known for his silly, slurred one-liners in Pirates, one of his biggest roles was in Edward Scissorhands, the film that launched his often-macabre creative relationship with Burton. Over the course of the film, Depp speaks fewer than 200 words, but still is able to give a heart-rending performance as an unfinished Frankenstein-like creation that only knows kindness and compassion, despite his deadly appendages.

And of course, going beyond these extreme characters, Depp is a master of the art of playing human. Depp shines as J.M. Barrie in Finding Neverland; his accent is charming, and his chemistry with young Freddie Highmore and Kate Winslet is remarkable.

Though Depp has become more renowned for playing goofy caricatures in off-kilter critical flops, at his core he is still a remarkable actor who gives countless commanding performances, and he is only getting better with age. zdigiorgiodbk@gmail.com

no: his performances are mostly strange and underwhelming

johnny depp is entertaining in his cult movies, but he’s not necessarily a great actor. photo courtesy of aceshowbiz.com

By Michael Errigo @DBKDiversions Senior staff writer Johnny Depp’s best movie was released 10 years ago this fall. That might sound like a bold statement, but I make it for two reasons: 1. Finding Neverland is one of my favorite films ever made.

2. I just don’t think Johnny Depp has made many good movies.

Depp’s career certainly has been filled with interesting choices. Numerous weird Tim Burton collaborations are mixed with gigantic blockbusters — some in reality (the Pirates of the Caribbean series) and some just in theory (The Tourist). Depp is almost universally perceived as a movie star, and that’s fine. Being a movie star doesn’t mean you have to be a great actor (see Schwarzenegger, Arnold), which is good, because Depp is not a very good actor.

Finding Neverland always made me think Depp could be a Brad Pitt-caliber name — adored by young girls and old-school movie buffs alike. His performance in that movie is so mysteriously charming and contained; the Oscar nominee it garnered was well-deserved.

But nothing else on Depp’s IMDb page really enthuses me. Sure, the first Pirates of the Caribbean was great when it came out, and Jack Sparrow was an entertaining character. But by the second film, the sea captain acted as an

annoying joke someone kept telling over and over again. It was only funny the first time.

The Jack Sparrow performances are weird, but I think that’s just how Depp likes it. Throughout his career, he has gravitated toward odd characters: Edward Scissorhands, Willy Wonka, Sweeney Todd, Tonto. It seems Depp’s face is covered in white makeup more often than a geisha’s.

I know that almost all of those characters have cult followings. I just don’t understand why. Edward Scissorhands is bizarre, The Lone Ranger was a snooze and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was one of the worst movies I have ever seen — Depp’s performance stands as an insult to both Gene Wilder and Roald Dahl.

Even when Depp ditches the makeup, nothing matches Finding Neverland’s quality. He never really finds his character in Donnie Brasco; The Rum Diary flopped for a reason; and I can’t help but feel Blow would have been better with another lead actor.

I question whether Depp really deserves his global acclaim. Sure, his movies are cult classics to some, but that is because those people appreciate Burton-esque strangeness, a certain bucking of cinematic norms. Depp should be seen as a cult hero, not a Hollywood titan. I won’t say he is a terrible actor, because Finding Neverland proves otherwise. I will just hope that one day I will watch the film and not think its brilliance was wasted. merrigodbk@gmail.com

An abridged Depp resume The Lone Ranger, 2013 The Tourist, 2010 Alice in Wonderland, 2010 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, 2007

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 2005 Finding Neverland, 2004 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, 2003 Chocolat, 2000

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, 1998 Donnie Brasco, 1997 Ed Wood, 1994 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, 1993 Edward Scissorhands, 1990

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Kasinitz From PAGE 8

midfielder dan metzger leaps to gain possession of the ball during the Terps’ 2-0 win over the Scarlet Knights on Sunday afternoon at Ludwig Field. alexander jonesi/the diamondback

ludwig From PAGE 8 consecutive year, they’ll t ra v e l t o C a r y, N o r t h Carolina.

The Terps have had success in Cary in the past, as they topped North Carolina on Nov. 14, 2010 to win the ACC tournament.

In the team’s inaugural Big Ten campaign, though, the

moseley From PAGE 8 knocked down all five freethrow attempts.

“Bones did amazing,” guard Lexie Brown said. “We always expect that out of her … she is the quickest player on the floor, so we expect her to use that quickness.”

Moseley has been able to spell Brown at point guard in the preseason when the star sophomore needs a breather.

While Moseley is slightly smaller than the 5-foot-9 Brown, she’s shown an ability to get into the lane with her dribble drives.

“Bones is a better attacker off the dribble. I mean, today she showed she’s actually the better shooter also,” Brown said, laughing.

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Terps will have a chance to clinch the conference title in front of their home fans.

“We need all of our fans to plan their schedules on Friday because it’s an early kickoff,” Cirovski said. “And we need to make Ludwig Field really rocking so we can demonstrate to everybody what a great place Ludwig Field is.” jneedelmandbk@gmail.com

From PAGE 8 In their first meeting, the Terps struggled to contain Drews as she posted 17 kills on 31 attempts with four errors.

T h e Te r p s m u s t a l s o account for Purdue setter Val

Coach randy edsall (right) talks with outside linebacker Jalen Brooks during a Nov. 1 victory at Penn State. marquise mckine/the diamondback Plus, Brown said his team was especially focused this week as it aims to beat a ranked opponent for the first time in his stint as starting quarterback or Edsall’s tenure as coach.

If the Terps were set to take on a Big Ten bottom-feeder this week, they’d be more prone to a post-Penn State hangover. Not against the mighty Spartans, though. The Terps understand the challenge in front of them.

“When you take a look at Michigan State, ranked 12th in the country, very potent offense, sixth in the country

in total points scored, 44 points per game, very talented people,” Edsall said. “It’s a great opportunity, but also a tremendous challenge at the same time.”

The Terps take on that task without suspended and injured star wide receiver Stefon Diggs. And a depleted secondary has to face Michigan State wide receiver and All-American candidate Tony Lippett when the Spartans have the ball.

So it won’t be easy for the Terps to beat Michigan State or even to keep the game close, but it appears they’re

approaching the contest with a healthy mindset.

That’ll come into play in the final weeks of the season as the Terps finish with challenging yet winnable matchups at Michigan and at home against Rutgers.

If the Terps want to keep the compliments coming and if Edsall wants to keep his program on the minds of high school prospects, the team needs to keep winning.

The Terps can’t ride the high of the Penn State win forever, and it doesn’t look as if they’re planning to. akasinitzdbk@gmail.com

ley’s importance to the team extends beyond what they can do with a basketball in their hands. Both guards have emerged as leaders of the program.

With guard Laurin Mincy as the only senior on the roster, coaches have called upon the two floor generals to be vocal and set examples for their teammates.

“She has been a leader from day one,” Frese said of Moseley.

And from the day Moseley joined the Terps, she has been known as Bones. The n i c k n a m e d o e s n ’t s e e m likely to change, and the Terps hope her play and leadership won’t either.

“I wasn’t surprised by her performance,” Brown said.

“That is just what she does.

We see it every day in practice.” rbaillargeondbk@gmail.com

setter carlotta oggioni sets the ball during the Terps’ 3-0 loss at Penn State on Saturday.

The Terps travel to Purdue tonight for another Big Ten match. james levin/the diamondback

Purdue

“Our goal is not really to become bowl-eligible at this point,” Dunn said. “It was nice to get [the Penn State win], but we need to get a lot more to have a successful season.”

As mundane and lame as that sounds, I believe Dunn and his teammates are fully focused on the Spartans and the rest of the season.

The Terps deserved to sip some champagne and celebrate after topping the Nittany Lions in an emotional contest. And it’d be relatively understandable if after that first glass, they downed an entire bottle of André and were caught in a post-booze nap when the Spartans came to town.

It doesn’t seem as if that’s going to happen, though.

Michigan State is the better team and probably will beat the Terps handily. But not because Edsall’s team is living in the past.

Perhaps last year the Terps were content with bowl eligibility after a narrow win at Virginia Tech gave them their sixth victory. This season, though, things are different. The team is more experienced, many returning players already have tasted the postseason and the Terps understand that a New Year’s Day bowl is in play.

“This year, no one’s really talking about it,” Brown said.

“Six wins: We felt like at the beginning of the year we could easily do that. We’ve taken care of business, and with three games left, we’re sitting pretty good.”

Nichol, the fourth-ranked Big Ten player in assists per set. In their previous outing, Nichol posted 36 assists to go with 7 dumps and no errors for a .700 hitting percentage.

The team will have to overcome the little practice time it received entering the match

guard Brene Moseley looks to attack the basket in the second half of the Terps’ 118-61 exhibition victory over District of Columbia on Saturday night. rebecca rainey/the diamondback

as well. After playing at Penn State on Saturday, the Terps had two days of practice in College Park before returning to the road.

But the Terps will have to acclimate themselves to a hectic schedule for the final month of the regular season, assistant coach Adam Hughes said.

“It’s a little bit challenging having to travel so fast,” Hughes said. “For the last three weeks on the Big Ten, it’s always supposed to be Wednesday, Saturday. It balances itself out because everyone is going to have that same kind of flip. It’s definitely a little more challenging for the road team.”

Hughes added that the altered arrangement of the next several weeks’ matches has benefits.

“The good news about the Wednesday, Saturday schedule is that you can spend two or three days focused on just one team,” Hughes said.

“When you play Friday and Saturday in the Big Ten, it’s tough because you’re trying to manage playing both teams, and you never want to overlook someone on a Friday night, but you also have to kind of prepare for the team on Saturday night.”

Also, the team can expect a higher level of competition in its second exposure to the conference because other teams have more familiarity.

And though the Terps say they have progressed over the season, they acknowledge their rivals have had just as much time to improve.

“They’re getting better, too,” St. Hill said. “It’s the Big Ten; no team will stay the same.”

Entering today’s match against Purdue, which sits fifth in the Big Ten standings, the Terps will aim for a more favorable result than the one they earned against the Boilermakers in October.

But if the Terps have grown the way they think they have, the team hopes it will show on the floor, regardless of the score.

“It can be a measuring stick,” Hughes said. “But every time, it’s a little different matchup. Whether Drews plays, doesn’t play, obviously it’s a little bit different from the first time around. Playing at home is easier [than] on the road, so those are other factors that come into play.

We don’t want to put too much into it.” jmwalkerdbk@gmail.com

A B1G WEEKEND A look at athletic events on campus

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FRIDAY Women’s basketball vs. Mount St. Mary’s 11 a.m.

Men’s soccer vs. Michigan State (Big Ten semis) 3:40 p.m.

Men’s basketball vs. Wagner 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Field hockey vs. TBA (NCAA second round) 11:30 a.m.

Football vs. No. 12 Michigan State 8 p.m.

SUNDAY Women’s basketball vs. Wagner 2 p.m.

Field hockey NCAA third round 2 p.m.

Men’s soccer Big Ten final TBA

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MEN’S SOCCER

Big Ten to hold final at Ludwig No. 1-seed Terps earn homefield edge for league tournament

By Joshua Needelman @JoshNeedelman Staff writer The Terrapins men’s soccer team isn’t used to traveling very far for conference tournaments.

For the past two seasons, the Terps have spent just 30 minutes en route to Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown for ACC semifinal and championship games, while competitors from Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina have spent hours in transit.

But this season, the Terps won’t have to commute to the semifinals or the finals if they move on.

The team finished the regular season in first place to earn the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten tournament, so Ludwig Field will host the final two rounds of the tournament this weekend.

“There isn’t a better place in the country than Ludwig Field,” coach Sasho Cirovski said.

On Friday, No. 6-seed Indiana and No. 2-seed Ohio State will kick off the semifinals at 1 p.m. before the top-seeded Terps challenge No. 5-seed Michigan State at 3:40 p.m. The winners will play for the Big Ten Championship on Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

“This is a special opportunity.

We’ve hosted tournaments here, but they haven’t been on campus,” Cirovski said. “To host this one on campus is really special and unique.

First time ever for us.”

The No. 13 Terps could receive more home games at Ludwig Field if they earn a high seed in the NCAA tournament, which begins in late November. If the Terps advance to the College Cup for the third See LUDWIG, Page 7

LOOKING FORWARD

QUARTERBACK C.J. Brown cuts a run inside during the football team’s 20-19 win at Penn State on Nov. 1. The Terps resume action Saturday night against No. 12 Michigan State. marquise mckine/the diamondback

Brown, Edsall put Penn State win in rearview entering matchup with No. 12 Michigan State AARON KASINITZ

Football columnist When Randy Edsall went out recruiting last week, the fourth-year Terrapins football coach heard several fans and players at high school games discussing his team’s gutsy 20-19 victory over Penn State on Nov. 1.

Likewise, outside linebacker Yannick Ngakoue noticed an unusual amount of buzz around the campus regarding the team during

the Terps’ bye week.

And quarterback C.J. Brown fielded extra compliments from friends and family commending him on guiding the Terps past the Nittany Lions.

“There was a lot of emphasis on that game,” Brown said. “That was huge, not only for alumni, but for this team. To go into that environment and get a pretty big win was huge.”

But for the Terps to have any shot at beating No. 12 Michigan State on Saturday night at Byrd Stadium, they need to shove memories of the win in State College, Pennsylvania, out of

VOLLEYBALL | PURDUE PREVIEW

Moseley’s surge aids victory in exhibition

Guard scores 21 points to lead win over UDC

By Ryan Baillargeon @RyanBaillargeon Staff writer

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Terps ready to measure strides Team hopes rematch with Boilermakers displays improvement

Purdue outside hitter Annie Drews, the Big Ten’s overall leader in kills, had just committed an attack error, and Xfinity Pavilion filled with roars of approval.

Drews’ mishap gave the Terrapins volleyball team a 26-24 win in the first set over then-No. 15 Purdue on Oct. 5. It was the first time this season that the Terps had won a set against a top-25 program.

The Terps lost the match, 3-1, but it marked a significant milestone in

See KASINITZ, Page 7

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

MIDDLE BLOCKER CHAVI ST. HIlL lines up a spike during the Terps’ three-set loss against then-No. 6 Penn State on Saturday.

By Jacob Walker @JacobW_DBK Staff writer

their minds and refocus on a superior Spartans team. Yesterday at the Terps’ weekly media availability, the team gave off a sense that they had done just that.

Taking a cue from their stoic coach, the Terps players didn’t seem overjoyed or unusually relaxed after securing bowl eligibility with a win at Penn State. Rather, Brown, Ngakoue and left tackle Michael Dunn were eager to discuss the challenge Michigan State poses, with its vaunted defense and an efficient quarterback in Connor Cook.

the team’s development.

More than a month later, though, the Terps have managed just one other set victory against a ranked team.

So when the team takes on Purdue tonight for the second time this season, the match will provide an evaluation of the improvement coach Steve Aird has emphasized as the focus of his first season in College Park.

“I definitely don’t think it’ll be easier,” middle blocker Chavi St. Hill said. “But I think that it’ll be cool to see how we’ve grown as a team the second time around.”

Purdue will be the second Big Ten

team the Terps have played twice so far this season.

But while another match with the Boilermakers will help assess the Terps’ progress, the measurement might be skewed.

Drews, who leads the conference with 4.07 kills per set, missed the Boilermakers’ match at Iowa on Saturday, and her status for tonight’s match is unknown.

“Nobody knows what their lineup is going to be,” setter Carlotta Oggioni said. “Especially because we don’t know about [Drews].”

See PURDUE, Page 7

When Terrapins women’s basketball guard Brene Moseley was 8 years old, she was so skinny her friends started calling her “Bones.”

Years later, she can’t shake the nickname.

Instead, the 5-foot-7 redshirt junior has embraced the moniker, though she thinks she has outgrown it.

“I can’t really drop it now, because it’s so much a part of me,” Moseley said. “So I just go with the flow.”

Regardless of what her teammates call her this season, Moseley will try to replicate performances like the one she had Saturday, when she scored a team-high 21 points in the No. 10 Terps’ final tune-up before their regular-season opener Friday.

The Burtonsville native poured in 19 second-half points to help the Terps outscore District of Columbia 72-32 in the final 20 minutes of an 118-61 win at Xfinity Center.

“She is just that spark and that energy, and her teammates feed off of her,” coach Brenda Frese said.

“We need to continue to be able to have that.”

Despite being one of the few returning mainstays, Moseley has accepted a reserve role. And foul trouble prevented her from making an early impact Saturday.

Moseley checked in at the 14:45 mark in the first half and saw 14

BY THE NUMBERS

2 points

Brene Moseley scored in the first half Saturday

2 fouls

Brene Moseley committed in the first half Saturday

19 points

Brene Moseley scored in the second half Saturday

seconds of action before she committed a foul and was relegated back to the bench. Frese subbed Moseley back in at the 5:09 mark of the opening period, and Moseley saw the floor for 30 seconds before she picked up her second foul.

She managed to grab a steal and knock down a pair of free throws during that span, but she wasn’t able to add any extra contributions.

“I had to personally adjust because I had two fouls called,” Moseley said.

When Frese gave Moseley her third opportunity at the 14:02 mark in the second half, she didn’t leave the court again.

Moseley knocked down a 3-pointer shortly after she checked in, which ended a streak of 10 straight misses from behind the arc by the Terps. After she missed her next shot, Moseley made her final five attempts from the floor and

See MOSELeY, Page 7