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Divest UMass address Pres. Caret Faculty compete in annual Iron Chef cook–off Competitors used healthy, local foods By Kate Leddy Collegian Correspondent
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Divest UMass unveiled a sign on Thursday directly addressing UMass President Robert Caret about the fossil fuel industry.
Students protest fossil fuel funding By Brian BeviLacqua Collegian Staff
The University of Massachusetts student group, Divest UMass, held a protest on Oct. 17 by hanging a sign from the parking garage outside the campus center addressed directly to UMass President Robert Caret as a part of their continued effort to change the way UMass handles its endowment funding. The growing student organization wants administrators to take charge of how financial experts manage UMass’ endowment hedge fund by freezing and phasing out all investments in fossil fuel industries, and to encourage students to demand more transparency in the funding of their education. College endowments are the nest eggs that maintain a university and are funded by alumni donations that are grown
through investments in the stock market that are typically not directly handled by the top school officials. Divest UMass gained a strong following of students, along with student government and school officials, last year, hoping to spur an end to reliance on fossil fuel profits, which some students and officials consider contradictory to UMass’ ideals of social justice and environmental sustainability. Thursday’s event was aimed to convert the existing student anger into a strong call for action. “The fossil fuel industry is responsible for 5.1 million climate change related deaths every year. Investing in this industry does not align with our values and threatens the future into which we will graduate. With our student voice we ask you, divest in fossil fuels, reinvest in our future,” read the sign. The 5.1 million figure used by Divest Umass is based off research con-
tradictory to the United Nations report on climate change, which also stresses the adverse effects of continued reliance on fossil fuels, but estimates the number of annual deaths at 400,000. Although the current effects of climate change are under question and difficult to gauge, the student body put pressure on administrators during their protest. The group of about 50 students unveiled their sign and drew a crowd of supporters with their chants for divestment, adding strength to their current petition to Caret, which has over 3,000 signatures, according to the group. Most colleges have divestment groups similar to the one at UMass, and over 300 of these schools have complied with student demands. While the financial effects of the University’s hypothetical divestment on the fossil fuel industry would be very marginal, Divest UMass feels raising awareness is the simple and only
step in sparking greater change, because if everyone were aware of the endowment fundraising process, the majority would naturally call for change. Several Divest UMass activists expressed their belief that they were a voice for the voiceless millions affected by climate change. Their ultimate goal is to achieve “climate justice,” a term for the belief that climate change is a social justice issue that affects people disproportionately along racial and socio-economic lines. The voiceless in need of climate justice would be those out of the headlines who suffer the most from pollution, drought, famine and natural disaster. Divest UMass needs the support of the President and believe that he will come forward once he is made aware of the damage fossil fuels are causing today. They have not had an opportunity to discuss their views with see
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The University of Massachusetts Campus Center auditorium was filled with alumni, students and faculty on Saturday afternoon, all of whom were eager to watch the second annual Iron Chef Competition. The event, which is modeled after the popular show “Iron Chef America,” was a part of the Homecoming festivities that will be taking place this week. Kevin Brauch, the commentator for “Iron Chef America,” emceed the competition, which promoted the use of regional sustainable foods of New England. Three teams comprised of UMass faculty members and dining staff, all new competitors to the event, took on the challenge to create a medal-worthy meal in just 30 minutes using the provided ingredients. Team one was comprised of Elizabeth Chilton, director of the Center for Heritage and Culture in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and her partner Matthia Accurso, a catering chef for UMass dining. Eric Decker, director of the Industrial Strategic Research Alliance program and head of the food science department in the College of Natural Sciences, competed with his partner chef Taylor Whittemore from Berkshire Dining Common on team two. Team three included Dr. Pierre Rouzier, the primary care physician at the University Health Services and team physician for UMass Athletics. Alongside him was Anthony Jung,
head chef at Hampshire Dining Common. The teams’ creations were judged on four categories that totaled to 160 points: presentation, creativity, taste and utilization of the ingredients. They were provided with a variety of proteins such as tofu, pork, fish and poultry as well as beans and legumes. Much of the food was local, such as apples from the UMass orchard and maple syrup from the Hadley Sugar Shack. The panel of judges included three faculty members, Jenafer Andren, Ken Toong and Sid Ferreira, as well as the President of the Student Government Association, Zac Broughton. Spectators were able to enjoy a variety of appetizers and beverages provided by the events’ sponsors and UMass Dining, as Garett DiStefano, director of Residential Dining Services, welcomed everyone to the competition. “The turnout is phenomenal,” he said. “We’ve filled all 120 seats and more people continue to pour in.” The clock began and competitors burst into a flurry of action; chopping, peeling and marinating as the audience followed their movements projected on a large screen behind them. For the next half hour, DiStefano and Brauch offered commentary on the dish preparations and spoke with the judges. “I’m excited to see what they make” said Broughton. “I’m a college student, so this could easily be the healthiest meal I’ve eaten in a while.” Indeed, each dish provided a healthy balance of proteins and vegetables paired with flavorful saucsee
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Students participate in the Nearly Naked Mile Raised awareness of homelessness By JacLyn Bryson Collegian Staff
Despite the brisk October weather, University of Massachusetts students came together on Friday wearing their brightly colored teeshirts, shorts and undergarments and sporting black, red and white body paint on their skin, all to benefit charity. On Oct. 18, students participated in the second annual Nearly Naked Mile, a run starting at the Northeast quad and ending at the Southwest concourse where participants wore minimal
“A lot of schools do a similar event, so we decided to adopt it ourselves. It seems like people actually keep showing up for it every year. I think it’s probably going to just keep on going.” Brittany DiTullio, administrative coordinator of SAA clothing in order to embody what the 16,000 homeless in Massachusetts will be going through when colder temperatures roll in this year. “There are a number of homeless people in the area that don’t have appropriate clothing,” said Erin McDowell, assistant director for Student and Young Alumni Programs at UMass. “So this is a way for [participants] to see what it’s like to have those conditions.” Zack Taylor, a junior at UMass, arrived at the event sporting a pair of Dr. Seuss-
themed boxers and then decided to complete the ensemble by painting red, white and black fish from the infamous book “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” all over his body. “Everyone is really excited and upbeat and it’s getting me pumped up,” he said before the race. “I’m just doing it for fun.” Participants also donated their gently used clothes at the run to benefit the Amherst see
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THE RU N D OW N ON THIS DAY... In 2000, students held a candlelight vigil on the steps of the Student Union to advocate for peace in the Middle East.
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Peru to look into report of dolphin slaughter LIMA, Peru — The Peruvian government has promised to investigate charges by an environmental group that the out-of-control slaughter of dolphins in Pacific coastal waters has put the ocean mammal at risk. At least 15,000 dolphins annually are being killed off the Peruvian coast by fishermen who use them as shark bait, the environmental watchdog group Asociacion Mundo Azul, or Blue World Association, said late Saturday. The organization conducted a monthslong undercover investigation by placing informants aboard fishing vessels. Killing of dolphins was outlawed by Peru’s legislature in 1997, but Stefan Austermuhle, executive director of Blue World, said fishermen have continued to target the mammals, which they harpoon. Sharks, an increasingly coveted catch for meat, which is sold in Peru, and for fins sold on the black market in Asia, are also depleting rapidly, he said. “This ecological crime is an open secret in Peruvian fishing,” Austermuhle said in an interview, adding that most fishermen spear the dolphins swimming in schools as far as 50 miles from the coastline. Austermuhle himself accompanied fishermen and filmed the harpooning of several dolphins. His group calculated the approximate number of dolphins killed each year by multiplying the number of registered fishing boats by the average number of annual trips, and multiplied that number by the two to six dolphins that fishermen kill per trip on average, according to the organization’s on-board intelligence. “The fishermen even buy harpoons known as ‘dolphin killers,’“ he said. “This happens in front of the entire world, and no one does anything.” Peru’s vice minister in charge of fishing, Paul Phumpiu, said Saturday that the government has opened an investigation into the allegations that will be completed by June. Gonzalo Llosa, a consultant to Peru’s environment ministry, said evidence gathered by Blue World had been forwarded to environmental police to demonstrate “the level of cruelty that is going on, as well as total impunity.” The consultant added that education programs sponsored by regional and local governments are the answer to the slaughter. “We can attack this best as a social problem,” Llosa said. Shark killing is not prohibited but is tightly regulated. Catching sharks less than 5 feet long is illegal. Illicit fishing boats targets juvenile sharks, a practice that over time has put Peruvian coastal shark populations “on the verge of collapse,” Austermuhle said. Blue World and other groups warn that killing of dolphins and sharks poses a threat to coastal food chains. –Los Angeles Times
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UMass Old Chapel soon to be renovated Restoration will cost $30 million By Kari Peer Collegian Correspondent In order to attract visitors, $30 million is being raised to reopen the University of Massachusetts Old Chapel and encourage students and faculty to learn about its colorful history. Despite the many theories regarding the function of the Old Chapel, the building was, in fact, the University’s first library. The name “Old Chapel” derives from what Richard Nathhorst, a historian, class of ‘79 UMass alum, 36-year UMass employee and Old Chapel expert described as a “high school homeroom” which was referred to as “chapel” in the 19th century. During “chapel,” announcements were made and it is likely that there was a morning prayer held. This took place on the second floor of the building in the auditorium. The chapel’s auditorium has its own claim to fame since
many public figures have spoken on its stage, including Dwight D. Eisenhower, Justin Smith Morrill and supposedly, John F. Kennedy. The chapel was designed by a Worcester architect, Stephen C. Earle. The plan to build the chapel began in 1879, but construction did not begin until 1884 and was not finished until 1886. The construction and the birth of the Massachusetts Agricultural College took place during an economic depression, and according to Nathhorst, the success of the college despite the tough economic times is credited to Henry Goodell. The Old Chapel was quickly outgrown by the masses of books that filled its first floor, so in 1936, Goodell Library was completed and became the second library. The auditorium was out grown by the growing student body and in 1915, “chapel” was held in Stockbridge, which can accommodate 900 people. The Old Chapel then held classrooms and offices for the English, history and philosophy departments until Bartlett Hall was built. The Old Chapel then housed the
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music department until the Fine Arts Center was opened. However, the Jazz and marching bands stayed in the Old Chapel from the ‘60s into the early ‘90s. Proof of their presence is still visible in the Old Chapel today through black board writing, stickers and paintings of marching band, fraternity and sorority insignias. “When the marching band had the Chapel, it was a wonderful clubhouse for them,” said Nathhorst. The building was later closed due to structural problems with the tower, which was reconstructed with a concrete core. The fundraising campaign was kicked off Friday by Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy. The plan is to restore the building to its original 1886 state by opening up the floor plan of the original design by Earle. The 1936 renovations will be undone. The auditorium will be put back in use following the restoration, used as a venue for special lectures and other occasions. It is estimated by Nathhorst that it will be able to hold around 325 to 350 people. The library staff is set to operate in the Chapel following its opening. Renovations are estimated to cost somewhere between $20 and $30 million which is set to be raised by alumni, staff and students, according to Nathhorst. This renovation has been a goal of the University since the 1980s, said Nathhorst. A Carillon Society will be formed following the renovations, which will be open to both staff and students. The reopening of the Old Chapel is a part of the UMass Rising campaign which was put in motion this past April,
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Funds are being raised to renovate the Old Chapel which was built in 1886. since 2013 is also the 150th anniversary of the University. This campaign has a fundraising goal of $300 million, $55 million of which is set to go toward supporting talented students and scholarships. $54 million is set to support firstclass faculty by recruiting and retaining excellent faculty and to create 27 new endowed chairs and professorships. $97 million will go to supporting research programs, $54 million to buildings and infrastructure and $40 million to supporting UMass’ annual fund. The class of 2013 kick-started the reopening and renovation of the Old Chapel by making it their senior class gift. Showing appreciation for the class of 1886, who all donated ten dollars toward the installation of the clock tower as their class gift, Senior Class Campaign Co-Chairs Lauren Bryne and Nick DiPierro set a goal to raise $33,000 for the renovations. The class of 2013 met this goal with $33,169. The pledge was then matched by the UMass Amherst Foundation (UMAF) Board,
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doubling the total amount. Perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of the Old Chapel is the myth that it is haunted by Henry Hill Goodell, whose wake was supposedly held in the Chapel in 1905. The marching band came up with this story due to the clanking pipes in the winter. “It absolutely sounds like footsteps. I’ve been up here working on the clock alone and the heat will come on and it literally sounds like someone is walking around downstairs,” said Nathhorst. “If there hadn’t been a UMass, I wouldn’t have gotten to go to college. I’m one of those poor kids from Massachusetts that they had in mind when they founded this place back in 1863,”said Richard Nathhorst when asked why he’s so passionate about his work at UMass. “This is our heritage, this is why were able to go to school here and get a wonderful education, an education that is every bit as wonderful as the best ivy leagues.” Kari Peer can be reached at kpeer@ student.umass.edu.
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Most colleges have divestment groups similar to the one at UMass, and over 300 of these schools have complied with student demands. Caret, but hope that this latest protest has the size to command his attention and will receive his support once students can explain the unfair effects on poor and non-American people that have been kept quiet. “With the current rate that we are burning fossil fuels, natural disasters are going to become the common thing. It is a fact that climate change is becoming worse, you can see it in [Hurricane] Sandy, droughts or how we are losing crops,” said Zachery Smith, a senior environmental science major involved with Divest UMass. “We need to do something if we are going
to have a good future.” The activists involved in Divest UMass wear orange at their events because orange has become the color divestment movements nationwide have used to symbolize climate justice. Yet Divest UMass’ urgency to change the schools investments does not mean that they see Caret or any other school officials as the enemy. The University has not expressed any official opposition to divestment or even confirmed any knowledge of current investments by their fund managers. Brian Bevilacqua can be reached at bbevilac@umass.edu.
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es and seasoning. Chilton, who has celiac disease, created an entirely gluten free dish of spicy peanut tofu with jasmine rice, stir fried chickpeas and vegetables. She appeared focused and determined as she composed the meal and added a light dusting of chili powder around the plate for added aesthetic effect. “I think it went well,” she said when time ran out. “It looks pretty at least!” Chilton and Accurso’s dish was the first to be tasted and received much approval. Decker and Whittemore’s dish was prosciutto wrapped salmon with green goddess dressing, bistro bean puree and roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic pine nuts. Rouzier
and Jung created a dish of spiced pork tenderloin with pomegranate cranberry chutney, apple Brussels sprout slaw and sweet potato hash. Each dish received excellent praise, and the judges appeared torn over choosing what scores to give each team. “It’s difficult when they’ve all created such different and unique flavors,” said Andren. After some deliberation, the results were in. With 136 points, the winners of the second annual Iron Chef Competition were team three, Rouzier and Jung. Team two received second place with just one point less and team one came in third with 127 points. While everyone lined up to taste some of the dishes,
the competitors congratulated one another and discussed the event with broad grins on their faces. “I think I hurt my neck from laughing all day,” said Rouzier. The positive atmosphere appeared to be contagious as the crowd mingled and enjoyed signature drinks concocted by Kevin Brauch. “I sort of have a crush on this place,” Brauch said as he filled glasses. “I think that everyone is a foodie, and UMass Dining is the best example of really appreciating great food.” Those enjoying their nutritious plates of tofu, pork and salmon nodded vigorously in agreement. Kate Leddy can be reached at kleddy@umass.edu.
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Survival Center, a local organization that offers struggling families and individuals free services such as a drop-in health clinic, soup kitchen and food pantry. “In the spirit of UMass being located in Amherst, why not give back to those that are in the community that the students are also apart of ?” added McDowell. Lauren Barney, a member of the Student Alumni Association and a volunteer at the event, said she was particularly proud of how gracious people were with their clothing donations. She even noticed people donating new and high quality clothes. “It’s interesting to see people are donating nice clothes,” Barney said. “[People] are not so materialistic.” The event also directly benefited students of the University, since $10 from every registration fee went to UMass student scholarships.
“UMass does so many things to support charity,” said sophomore Gina Benedetto who ran the race with “Zoomass” written down her arm in black body paint. “I might as well get involved and do what I can.” For some, this event was a completely new experience. Valerie Vargas, a sophomore exchange student from Puerto Rico, said that she ran the Nearly Naked Mile with her friends because it is not something she has ever had the opportunity to do in her hometown. But she hopes to change that. “I’ve never done it before. There’s nothing like it in Puerto Rico,” she said. “We are going to try and do it back home.” The run was organized by the Student Alumni Association, a registered student organization that strives to form connections between alumni and students and get current UMass
students involved on campus. According to McDowell, the SAA heard of the Nearly Naked Mile from a conference they went to and decided to make it a tradition at UMass. “A lot of schools do a similar event, so we decided to adopt it ourselves,” said Brittany DiTullio, administrative coordinator of SAA. “It seems like people actually keep showing up for it every year. I think it’s probably going to just keep on going.” DiTullio added that this year, the goal of SAA was simply to get more students to run in the event than last year, and by the looks of the crowd on Friday, she thinks the event was a success. “I think we had around 300 students last year, so we are trying to get more,” she said. “But I think we had a good turnout.” Jaclyn Bryson can be reached at jbryson@umass.edu.
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The chefs competed in the Iron Chef competition on Saturday where they had 30 minutes to make a gourmet meal.
Man takes a stand against bullying after son’s suicide Father made videos to inform others By Matt HaMilton Los Angeles Times
An Illinois man got a call on Thursday that no parent ever wants to receive. Brad Lewis’ ex-wife was on the phone: Their 15-yearold son had shot himself in the chest. In the note Jordan Lewis left behind, he blamed bullying. Although stricken with grief, Lewis, 47, found resolve. He took to Facebook that night and posted a series of videos explaining his son’s death and the events leading up to it: the alleged bullying, the concern of his son’s best friend, the visit by police the night before the suicide, and the 911 call his son made shortly before pulling the trigger. His mission isn’t vengeance, he said, but justice - for his son and for victims of bullying from across the country. “This bullying has to stop. People have to stop treating other people the way they do,” Lewis said into a webcam from his home in Collinsville, Ill. “Because some people just don’t have the strength to overcome the humiliation, the continuation of being picked on constantly every day to the point that they have no out.” Jordan’s death comes as the nation is following several high-profile cases in which children committed suicide after persistent bullying by peers. In September, 12-yearold Rebecca Ann Sedwick jumped from a silo at an abandoned cement plant in Lakeland, Fla., after police say she endured repeated taunts by peers in school and on social media. Jordan, a sophomore at Carterville High School, cheered for the Chicago Bears and played video games. He had always played
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Gina Benedetto (left) poses with her friends Cassie Briggs and Clare Engel (right) before the run.
“This bullying has to stop. People have to stop treating other people the way they do, because some people just don’t have the strength to overcome the humiliation, the continuation of being picked on constantly every day to the point that they have no out. ” Brad Lewis football - and he played for the Carterville Lions during his freshman year. But he quit after the first day of practice this year, his father said. Lewis, who lives about a two-hour drive northwest of Cambria, Ill., where his son and ex-wife lived, talked to Jordan about why he left the team. “You wouldn’t understand, Dad,” Jordan said. “I’m being picked on at school.” At the time, Lewis told his son how he himself had once been the target of bullies for having glasses and red hair. He then told his son to report bullies to the principal or his teachers. In 2008, Yale University researchers compiled studies into the effects of bullying and found that children who were subjected to bullying were two to nine times more likely to commit suicide. Jordan, according to his father, was pushed into lockers and hit at least once in the head by a football teammate. Lewis said that on Wednesday - the day before his son’s death - his son watched an anti-bullying video at school. “At the end of the video, the kid that was being bullied went home and killed himself,” Lewis said, adding that police are investigating how Jordan, who lived with his mother, got a gun. Jordan had, however, texted a friend that he was considering hurting himself. The friend, alarmed, told her grandmother - who tried contacting Jordan’s parents but eventually called police,
who made a wellness visit Wednesday night, Lewis said. The next morning, after his mother left for work, Jordan called 911 and pointed the gun at his heart. Lewis worries that his son felt hopeless and lost, and that the video at school may have swayed him to send a message. Thursday was Spirit Day - a national effort to raise awareness about bullying - and October is National Bullying Prevention Month. “My son knows me well enough, that if he couldn’t get anything accomplished, I could take on what he wanted stopped,” Lewis said. Since Jordan’s death, school administrators have told Lewis that they didn’t receive any reports about poor treatment directed at Jordan. Calls to Carterville High School and the Carterville School District were not immediately returned. His son’s death was the impetus, but Lewis said he has become frustrated by the steady reports of teens ending their lives because of mounting torment by bullies. The Williamson County sheriff’s office says it is looking into Jordan’s death, according to a written statement. Allegations that Jordan was bullied are part of the ongoing investigation, the statement says. In the coming weeks, Lewis said, he would work to stop bullying, somehow. “I just want this to stop,” he said. “I don’t want any other kid to feel that they can’t reach out to anyone.”
Boston Celebrates Stand for UMass Day Friday, October 25, 2013 11:00 am: Massachusetts State House Special ceremony and performance by the UMass Minuteman Marching Band 1:00 pm: Faneuil Hall Quincy Market Performance by the UMass Minuteman Marching Band and free refreshments 8:00 pm: Stand for UMass: The Concert at Boston Symphony Hall A multi-band performance
For event details and concert tickets, go to umass.edu/stand4umass
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Monday October 21, 2013 “To pretend, I actually do the thing: I have therefore only pretended to pretend.” - Jacques Derrida
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‘Pinkwashing’ can’t cure breast cancer Keep Veterans October is National Breast eight percent of your “donaCancer Awareness Month, tion” actually makes a differand, accordingly, pink stuff ence. Susan G. Komen for is everywhere: pink ribbons, the Cure, one of the most Hannah Sparks famous breast cancer organizations, is also a target pink cleats on your favor- of outrage. Though it has ite NFL players, pink buck- raised $1.9 billion since its ets of fried chicken at KFC. founding in 1982, the organi(Because if anything cures zation has recently lost some cancer, it’s franchise-quality of its clout, due to controversial corporate partnerships fried chicken.) Though breast cancer (like with KFC) and CEO rates have been decreas- Nancy Brinker’s decision to ing in recent decades due pull funding from Planned to improved screening tech- Parenthood in 2012 due to niques and treatment, the political pressure. American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2013, the disease will kill 39,620 women and 410 men. Approximately one in eight American women will experience invasive breast cancer, while a man’s risk is one in 1,000. The fact that some breast The idea that individuals, cancer charities are scams, charities and corporations and that little of the money have come together to fight they raise actually goes to (and by fight, they mean breast cancer research, and “raise awareness,” which is that their CEOs are overnot quite the same as curing) paid, may not be that jarring such a devastating disease to our cynical modern senprobably warms your heart. sibilities. But there’s more Well, I hate to burst your to the evil of pinkwashing bubble. The sad and insidi- than just consumer decepous truth behind “pink- tion. Many of the products washing” is that it’s a scam whose profits supposedly go designed to prey on consum- to help cure breast cancer er sympathies in order to can actually… cause breast turn a profit. Even the Better cancer. Business Bureau is cautionBreast Cancer Action, ing consumers against it. which coined the term To offer just one exam- “pinkwashing, advocates for ple: ESPN reporter Darren increased government testRovell found that for every ing and regulation of car$100 spent on pink NFL mer- cinogens in everyday prodchandise, $11.25 goes to the ucts. They hope to update American Cancer Society, the Toxic Substance Control with only $8.01 of that actu- Act, which, unchanged since ally going to research. The 1976, would regulate many NFL receives $1.25, whoev- of the products sold to cure er makes the merchandise, breast cancer. $37.50, and whoever sells the The women’s website merchandise (usually the Jezebel compiled a list of NFL, or one of its teams) some of the worst pinkcollects $50. So, only around washed products. The list
includes Mike’s Hard (pink) Lemonade, Estee Lauder makeup, KFC buckets of chicken and special edition Swiffer products. Alcohol, carcinogens in makeup and cleaning products and fatty, high-calorie foods have all been linked to an increased risk for breast cancer. Worse yet was the Susan G. Komen perfume, “Promise Me,” which, according to Think Before You Pink, “contains unlisted chemicals that are regulated as toxic and hazardous, have not been adequately evalu-
Many of the products whose profits supposedly go to help cure breast cancer can actually ... cause breast cancer.
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buy some pink pens and stationery, why not do it? Though they are so often causes for good, charities and their logic can be predatory. And that’s how charity works: once you elicit people’s attention and sympathy, it’s easy manipulate them and elicit their money. The grossest thing about pinkwashing is the way it sexualizes breast cancer. Magazine ads encouraging people to donate often show young women modestly covering up their perfectly perky breasts. Though young women can develop breast cancer, those models are not a representative sample of breast cancer’s victims. Bracelets that read “save the boobies,” or T-shirts saying “save second base” are cute and all (I guess), but they contradict the fact that to save the woman’s life, her breasts (where the cancerous tumors are located) often have to be removed. “Saving the boobies” may actually kill the woman, which is kind of against the point. And forget about products like “Jingle Jugs” (think of the plastic singing trout that your grandpa has mounted on his wall, but breasts) whose sales supposedly raise money while also perpetuating misogyny! If, however, you just can’t get enough of the pink stuff, the Better Business Bureau has some recommendations for you: Research sellers, ask how much of the profits go to research and confirm the relationships between charities and sellers. All I can say is, in October, let the buyer beware.
Members of the University of Massachusetts Student Government Association (SGA) are working to cre-
Sionan Barrett ate a campaign against cuts to Veterans Benefits Administration due to the government shutdown. The
Support for our veterans ... should never waiver.
to be a political football. But bipartisan support for our veterans and the commitments we’ve made to them should never waver. They need to know we are rising up and demanding that action be taken. The SGA urges state representatives to publicly acknowledge and address this issue on a state level. We recommend the federal government to fund the Veterans Administration for the purpose of providing these critical benefits to their constituents by any means necessary. We also encourage our state representatives to form a contingency plan for the Commonwealth to support its veterans. Finally, we support a federal bill to automatically distribute funds to the Veterans Benefits Administration in the event of future government shutdowns. We must force the government’s hand. They are our elected representatives and the stewards of our money. We require government support, always and uninterruptedly, for our veterans. The SGA urges you to accept this call to action. Your representative has a website and a phone number. Act and get others to act! Tell your company about this and encourage co-workers to act. Tell your friends. Please know that this challenge is urgent, reasonable and beyond party politics.
discontinuation of their monthly allowances threatens both veterans and their dependents. Veterans have put their lives on the line for our freedom and have done so for generations. Many served and left our military with their health. Others were less fortunate. The government has long vowed to be there for these brave men and women. As a country and state, we cherish and support our veterans. We cheer them in parades, plant flags for them in cemeteries and tell stories of their sacrifices to our children, friends and family. 5.18 million Veteran beneficiaries now lack funds to care of themselves, pay caregivers, buy food and pay rent due to the shutdown. When Washington was seized up in a refusal to work together and pass a budget, the government Sionan Barrett is the Senate shutdown affected millions. speaker for the Student Government Veterans should never be Association and can be reached at left out in the cold or made snbarret@umass.edu.
ated for human safety, and have demonstrated negative health effects.” Both this perfume and Swiffer products would be regulated under an updated Toxic Substance Control Act. Breast cancer is a deadly disease, but it’s hardly the deadliest. Heart disease kills five times more women each year than breast cancer. Nonsmall cell lung cancer kills nearly 160,000 Americans each year. Compared to the amount of attention corporations and marketers put on breast cancer, little is done to educate the public about these other diseases. Why? Much of it has to do with attitudes about women. Those who suffer from breast cancer are among the most treasured members of our society: mothers, grandmothers, women we feel a cultural imperative to protect. If all it takes to save Hannah Sparks is a Collegian columa mother or grandmother nist and can be reached at hsparks@ from a terrible death is to umass.edu.
The case for international aid programs Since the early 1960s, the the world in support of the United States Agency for foreign policy goals of the International Development United States.” However, financial sup(USAID) has served as the port for such programs poses Makai McClintock a difficult question: should the United States be providworld’s foremost econom- ing resources to developing ic and social watchdog. In and impoverished counaddition to services during tries while some Americans times of social and economic back home are also sufferturmoil, USAID provides a crucial social and political means by which the United States may advance its foreign policy objectives of democracy and economic equality abroad. In light of recent fiscal concerns and ing, especially considering proposed government spend- the recent rise in income ing cuts, it’s worth revisit- inequality? Recent attention has ing USAID’s advancement of international economic and shifted to income inequality social stability that indirect- fueled by the development of ly benefits American inter- two major trends in income distribution: income levels ests. According to its stated of earners at the top of the objectives, USAID seeks to income distribution have “extend a helping hand to increased at an exorbitant those people overseas strug- rate, while wages of the lowgling to make a better life, est earners have remained recover from a disaster or largely stagnant. According to Jordan striving to live in a free and an associdemocratic country.” Its Weissmann, goals include “economic, ate editor for The Atlantic, development, and humani- “American income inequaltarian assistance around ity may be more severe
today than it was way back in 1774 – even if you factor in slavery.” As preposterous as this claim may seem, it’s based on historical income distribution data which was gathered as part of a study by professors Jeffery Williamson of Harvard University and Peter Lindert of the University of
We cannot afford to cut or even reduce the funding afforded to programs and agencies like USAID. There’s just too much at stake. California – Davis. Their study, which compared historical inequality to that of today,found that wealth was most evenly distributed in 1774, on the eve of the Revolutionary War, The data showed at least a 10-15 percent increase in the percent of total U.S. income that the highest-earning group earned in 2010, compared to the distributions of earnings in 1774. As evidenced by the growing degree to which the majority of U.S. income is disproportionally earned by a minority of U.S. citizens,
the unequal distribution of wealth is a growing economic problem. It represents shrinking economic opportunity and freedom, central elements of U.S. culture. Thus, as economic inequality increases, the fundamental beliefs upon which our country was founded – freedom, equality and justice – gradually crumble. The economic factors of this growing inequality, such as preferential tax treatment and monopolies, have had a negative economic impact. Support of foreign aid programs may seem economically unjust, but foreign aid is a political necessity. These programs provide a crucial political tool in the fight against terrorism and promotion of democracy abroad. The U.S. became involved in sustained assistance efforts. In the wake of the German occupation of France in 1940, the United States government created the Office of Inter-American Affairs (OIAA) to prevent Germany’s sphere of influence from expanding into the Western Hemisphere.
Congress later approved the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, which built upon a 1959 policy of international development as an independent objective of the U.S. government and added an emphasis on the need for long-term development efforts and initiatives. This resulted in the establishment of USAID. USAID has played a crucial role in several international disasters, including the 2010 Haitian earthquake. USAID provided housing for nearly 200,000 displaced Haitians, supported vaccinations, cleared rubble and improved farming conditions. In 2010, USAID embarked on a reorganization effort referred to as “USAID Forward” whose ultimate aim is to end extreme poverty within the next generation. The reform agenda includes the following objectives: (1) to “In order to maximize our impact with every development dollar, we have to pursue a more strategic, focused and results-oriented approach;” (2) to “promote sustainable development through high-impact part-
nerships” and (3) to “identify and scale up innovative, breakthrough solutions to intractable development challenges.” Since 2010, USAID has made significant progress in regard to these objectives, including completing 186 quality evaluations since 2011 which aim to determine which programs work and which do not. In addition, USAID has sponsored 4 Grand Challenges as a means of promoting new and creative solutions to global economic inequality. Since 2010, USAID has doubled the amount of funding invested in local governments, businesses and NGOs, and focused facilitating more effective financial assistance to developing countries. In light of the sequestration and other fiscal threats, one thing is clear: we cannot afford to cut or even reduce the funding afforded to programs and agencies like USAID. There’s just too much at stake to do so. Makai McClintock is a Collegian columnist and can be reached at mmcclint@umass.edu.
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Old Paul McCartney still has ‘New’ songs to sing He’s back and ‘New’ as ever Jackson Maxwell Collegian Correspondent Even though he is one of the most celebrated, successful and innately talented songwriters the world has ever seen, one had to wonder whether Paul McCartney still had something relevant to say on “New,” his 16th solo album. Of course, his 16 solo albums don’t include his numerous albums with the Wings, and that little project he had before, called the Beatles. But McCartney, wistfully defiant as always, proves all the doubters wrong on this new album. At 71, he sounds as fresh, original and as new as a songwriter a third of his age. “New,” released on Oct. 14, reaches back into McCartney’s old, immediately recognizable styles while simultaneously straying for modern production. The result is an album where McCartney stays true to himself and his artistic voice while creating music that fits perfectly well into 2013. The album’s only weak points are where McCartney becomes too preoccupied with sounding modern, toying with electronic instrumentation and looped vocals. But fortunately these occurrences are somewhat rare and spread out. The album storms out of the gates with “Save Us.” A fast-paced, energetic song,
it is filled with the kind of great hooks and charm that McCartney can write in his sleep at this point. “On My Way To Work” is the sort of impossibly perfect, sentimental, mid-tempo piece so familiar to anyone who knows McCartney’s music. Cheeky, smooth, but underlined with seriousness, the song demonstrates McCartney’s songwriting mastery. Next up, “Queenie Eye” is more of the same. Buoyed by a jubilant, singalong chorus, it exhibits McCartney’s seemingly inexhaustible energ y. Then, without fanfare, the track abruptly changes into a quiet ballad. Over a whispery piano, Paul croons “it’s a long way to the finish/when you’ve never been before.” The section is simply breathtaking in its humble simplicity. Now that the listener’s heart is melted, the achingly nostalgic “Early Days” will make sure it stays that way for at least four more minutes. The track is similar in tone to Ringo Starr’s recent track, “Liverpool 8.” But while Ringo’s ode to the early days of the Fab Four was so syrupy and clichéd that it drowned the listener, “Early Days” is stunningly heartfelt and emotional. Over a lone acoustic guitar, McCartney begins with “they can’t take it from me if they tried/I lived through those early days.” Towards the end of the track McCartney’s tone changes from nostalgic to prideful; when he sings “Now everybody seems to have their
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Paul McCartney playing his signature rainbow colored piano at the Serra Dourada Stadium in Brazil earlier this year. own opinion/who did this and who did that/But as for me I don’t see how they can remember/when they weren’t where it was at.” It actually makes one step back and think about the infinite amount of literature that’s been written about the Beatles, and consider that Paul is one of the two living people who really did know what happened. In that way, the song is one of the most powerful he has written in years. The title track eases
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Fans finally receive ‘Common Courtesy’ An album for fans to remember
response was great and earned fantastic publicity for “Common Courtesy.” The album begins with a grateful tone, well aware Rachel aRlin of how far the band has Collegian Staff come. Tracks like “City of It has been over three Ocala” and “Right Back At years since A Day to It Again” start the album off Remember released their last album, “What Separates Me from You.” A Day to Remember is the type of band whose style changes dramatically with each new album it releases. Its newest LP “Common Courtesy,” which was released on Oct. 8, on a happy note. Catchy lyrics and solid pop punk beats is no exception. A Day to Remember has accompany reflections on always been a pop punk how the band and its memband, and this genre can bers have changed since it be used to describe most of formed. The middle of “Common their new album. For those who like to mosh, the band Courtesy” is where the more included some much heavier familiar sounds of A Day to rock songs, but that is not Remember begin to emerge. to say they have done away “Dead & Buried,” “Violence with their signature slow (Enough Is Enough)” and headbanging drum beat. The “Life @ 11” show the band’s band is also well known for signature electric guitar and their acoustic ballads, which drum beats. It is assuring for any fan, fans can be assured are present on the new “Common regardless of the era they became a listener, that the Courtesy.” Even before the official band they have come to know release of the new album, has included older songwritA Day to Remember had ing elements for its newest already released two singles. album. One of the more unique These tracks, “Violence (Enough Is Enough)” and sounding songs on the album “Right Back At It Again,” is “Life Lessons Learned the were released through At Hard Way.” This track tells the Drive In’s exclusive fan the jarring and vivid story of club, where members with an assault and then an evenspecial access were able to tual suicide. It is sung in a preview these songs before much more violent and chathe album’s release. The otic way than any other track
on “Common Courtesy.” The final song on the album, “I Remember,” is the longest track A Day to Remember has ever put out, clocking in at just over nine minutes. Like the beginning of the album, the band reflects on their humble
There is no doubt that this band has expanded both lyrically and musically since its humble beginnings. beginnings to their successful presents. The song itself comes to an end around three minutes, but the remainder of the track features the band members recounting stories from before the band formed. Some stories are ridiculous in nature, while others are touching; one such story revolved around the members of the Florida-based band witnessing snow for the first time. There is no doubt that this band has expanded both lyrically and musically since its humble beginnings. Their fanbase has grown tremendously and they have even sold out one of their latest upcoming tour dates. Any A Day to Remember fan will appreciate this album for combining both old and new song elements and for not forgetting its roots. Rachel Arlin can be reached at rarlin@ umass.edu.
off the heaviness by simply functioning as a classic, lighthearted and blissful McCartney love song. But after this track, things start to slide a little. The fuzzy, electronic-infused “Appreciate” drags on without any real sense of momentum, while the simple “Everybody Out There” doesn’t really have a solid hook to carry its big ambitions. “Hosanna” is a bit of an odd bird. Featuring beautiful acoustic playing, the song never really builds
on the promise it shows in its beginning. The disco-indebted “I Can Bet,” “Looking At Her” and closer “Road” also don’t leave much of an impact. It is a somewhat underwhelming end to an album that begins in such incredibly strong fashion. The first half of “New” is some of the best work McCartney has released in decades. As a songwriter, he is just as strong and innovative as he was 40 years ago. His voice is seemingly untouched by
his advancing age, and can still carry virtually any melody with awe-inspiring ease. And it seems unlikely that he’ll stop anytime soon. In a recent interview with WRXT Chicago, McCartney said he will never retire. And indeed, “New” certainly makes the case quite often that McCartney, unbelievably enough, still has quite a bit of gas left in the tank. Jackson Maxwell can be reached at jlmaxwell@umass.edu.
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‘Lightning Bolt’ doesn’t strike Pearl Jam releases stale material Jackson Maxwell Collegian Correspondent At this point in their careers, Pearl Jam doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone. They’ve been one of America’s biggest rock institutions for over 20 years now, and have put out nine studio albums, proving they have far more staying power than most of their early ‘90s alternative rock peers. Over the last 10 years however, the band’s studio output hasn’t been able to shake a sense of rigid formality. Aside from the occasional highlight, Pearl Jam’s last four albums have been experiments in new sounds, going back to old strengths and attempting to push musical boundaries. On these albums they have never fully fallen flat or failed, but they haven’t really been triumphant in any way either. The band just hasn’t had any real creative spark in many years; no sense of occasion or excitement. Unfortunately on “Lightning Bolt,” the band’s 10th album, which came out on Oct. 15, this sense of flatness remains. The twelve tracks here can be fairly easily split into two halves. The album’s opening one-two punch of gritty hard-rock doesn’t hit with any impact whatsoever. “Getaway” is startlingly generic, while “Mind Your Manners” just sounds a little ridiculous. The latter was an attempt by guitarist Mike McCready at writing “a really hard-edge type
Dead Kennedys-sounding song,” he claimed on the Pearl Jam YouTube page. To say the ultra-serious arena-rockers sound a little out of their comfort zone attempting to emulate the sarcasm-laced hardcore of the Dead Kennedys is an understatement. The album also closes with four exceedingly flat tracks. On “Let the Records Play” the band goes all-out with bluesy/classicrock/‘70s vinyl nostalgia. It’s a painful reminder that the band will likely soon be considered classic rock. “Sleeping By Myself,” “Yellow Moon” and “Future Days” end the record with three straight doses of overly sentimental balladry. While “Sleeping By Myself” and “Yellow Moon” do have a couple of endearing qualities, closer “Future Days” makes Pearl Jam sound like a bad country band. Pearl Jam, the hard-rock band who burst into the world’s consciousness with incredibly raw songs about depression, suicide and domestic turmoil, doing a saccharine, Top 40 radio-ready ballad with piano and strings: it looks terrible on paper, and doesn’t work any better in reality, ending the album on a very low note. But sandwiched between the album’s dreary opening and closing statements are a few faint reminders as to why some people still consider Pearl Jam to be a relevant force in today’s music. Father-son issues are certainly not new subject matter for front man Eddie Vedder, but “My Father’s Son” is musically engaging enough to be
the album’s first solid track. Slower tracks “Pendulum” and “Infallible,” while a bit long, feature strong vocal performances from Vedder and the band’s rhythm section of bassist Jeff Ament and drummer Matt Cameron. The hard-rocking title track “Lightning Bolt” moves with a real sense of urgency, a rare occurrence in an album that just can never seem to get any sort of momentum going. The near six-minute ballad, “Sirens,” turns out to be the album’s one real shining light. The chorus has a powerful hook that is delivered with a fierce intensity by Vedder. For a few minutes it sounds like the Pearl Jam of 1993, rather than 2013, is playing. But this little burst of energy is far too little to save a mostly bland, inconsequential album. Pearl Jam can likely keep going for as long as they please. They will still sell out arenas, and sell hundreds of thousands of this and each of their subsequent albums. But the idea that the band is still a creative force doesn’t hold much traction at all given their recent output. In a way, it would almost be better if the band made a truly bad album, rather than continuing this now five-album long streak of shrug-inducing material. And while Pearl Jam remains one of the most easily accessible and likable bands in mainstream rock, “Lightning Bolt” shows that the chances of them making more relevant music in their career seem to be growing impossibly small. Jackson Maxwell can be reached at jlmaxwell@umass.edu.
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MEN’S SOCCER
Minutemen defeat A-10 foe URI Penalties highlight
Sunday’s matchup
Freshman Cody Sitton scores twice
UM gets booked twice in victory
By Anthony ChiusAno Collegian Staff
In a physical Atlantic 10 battle between the Massachusetts men’s soccer team and Rhode Island, UMass used three unanswered goals, including two from freshman Cody Sitton to defeat URI 3-1 Sunday afternoon at Rudd Field. With both teams looking to earn its first conference win of the season, neither side was willing to give an inch to the other. “It’s a rivalry,” UMass coach Sam Koch said. “It was a must-win for them, as well as a real important game for us.” The victory was UMass’ (2-10-1, 1-2 A-10) first win in conference play this season and catapulted it up to sixth place in the A-10. The Rams (2-8-0, 0-3 A-10) opened up the game’s scoring in the 12th minute, when Matt Sykes, Rhode Island’s leading scorer, took a pass from Joey Haught and beat Minutemen goalkeeper Nick Ruiz on the short side with a left-footed strike. The goal was Syke’s sixth of the year. UMass responded in the 26th minute when Sitton stole the ball from a Rams defender and promptly capitalized with a goal, tying the game at 1-1. It was Sitton’s first goal and first point in his collegiate career. “I’ve been waiting a long time to get a first goal,” Sitton said. “I’ve had my fair chances and I just haven’t been able to finish, so today felt really good to finally get one in there.” In a game that featured 37 combined fouls and three yellow cards, the
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UMass men’s soccer celebrates a goal while the dejected Rhode Island goalkeeper watches on in the Minutemen’s 3-1 win over the Rams on Sunday at Rudd Field. UMass picked up its first win in Atlantic 10 play.
“It’s a rivalry. It was a must–win for them, as well as a real important game for us.” UMass coach Sam Koch Minutemen took advantage of a yellow card given to Jon Cloutier of Rhode Island in the 44th minute. Off the free kick that directly ensued, Peter Alvarenga tapped the ball to set up Matt Keys for the strike, beating the URI keeper to give UMass a 2-1 lead heading into the halftime break. According to Koch, Keys has been working on that particular shot often in practice. “He scored on that set piece in training almost every time,” Koch said. “So I wasn’t surprised that he put it in, but I was very pleased that he did.” Two minutes into the
Sitton was just pleased he’s worked his way back and can help contribute to the team. “Finally being able to come back healthy and having guys behind me encouraging me, it feels really good,” he said. The three goals scored by UMass stands as its second largest scoring output this season, behind the five goals that they recorded against Siena in their only other win. In the team’s eleven other games, they have only scored four goals combined. The Minutemen will once again try to start a win streak as they continue their conference play at Fordham on Oct. 25 at 7:00 p.m.
second half, Sitton continued the scoring for the Minutemen, capitalizing on a rebound that he was able to flick past the Rams goalie, giving his team a much-needed insurance goal. The offensive output is something that Sitton is capable of, but has been limited this season due to injuries. “He’s worked hard for us all season, and he’s had a couple of injuries that have held him out,” Koch said about Sitton’s performance. “He’s a guy that gives everything he Anthony Chiusano can be reached at has whenever he’s on the achiusano@umass.edu and can be field.” followed on Twitter @a_chiusano24.
in the 22nd minute, resulting in the game’s first booking. Then, in the 44th minute, the Rams’ Jon Cloutier hauled down Peter Alvarenga for a yellow card. The chippy play benefitted UMass, as following the yellow card to Cloutier, Keys scored off the free kick to give the Minutemen a 2-1 lead right before halftime. Nothing changed between the two sides as the second half began. Both teams combined for 18 more fouls in the final 45 minutes and the Minutemen’s Jay Marchand also picked up a yellow card in the 75th minute. The physical play is something that UMass has gotten accustomed to throughout the season, and is a style of play that it is comfortable playing. “We like it,” Keys said of the physical play. “We knew that it was going to be a battle. They’re kind of like our rivals, so we saw it coming, we handled them well, we played a good game. It was great.” The challenge for a team playing in such a physical match is having to adjust to the style of play, as well as the way the game is officiated. “Really, it’s just kind of a [mental] thing,” Cody Sitton said. “You build off a referee. You’re never going to change a referee’s mind, so if he’s calling it lightly, you got to be careful of your tackles. If he’s letting you play, like today, it’s going to be a physical game.” Entering Sunday’s game, UMass matches averaged 20.5 penalties per game and only two cards per game.
There was no love lost between the Massachusetts men’s soccer team and Rhode Island on Sunday afternoon at Rudd Field. With both UMass and the Rams still searching for their first Atlantic 10 wins of the season, it was no surprise that the physical play was at a high in the contest. And it didn’t take long for the official to put his foot down on the physical play. The two teams combined for 37 penalty minutes and three yellow cards in the Minutemen’s 3-1 victory over the Rams. “I don’t think he was one way,” UMass coach Sam Koch said of the referee. “I think what you want more than anything is someone who is consistent. If he misses a couple calls, he misses a couple calls to one side; he misses a couple calls for the other side. Overall that’s the way he was and I thought he did a pretty solid job. He wasn’t an issue.” Koch went on to add that the rivalry between the two schools added to the physicality. “It’s an Atlantic 10 game. It was a must win for them as well as a real important win for us, so you knew they were going to come out and do whatever they needed to win the game,” Koch said. “That’s just the way our games are. They’re physical battles.” In the opening 45 minutes, the two sides combined for 19 fouls, including two yellow cards, one to each side. Junior Patrick Strohecker can be reached Matt Keys was whistled for at pstrohec@umass.edu and folhis third foul of the match lowed on Twitter @MDC_Strohecker.
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Moore’s efforts not enough as Fordham rallies to beat UM By Joey sAAde Collegian Staff
Heading into this past weekend’s play, the Massachusetts women’s soccer team was looking for a much needed boost as the season’s end approached. Despite splitting their two games against Rhode Island and Fordham, the Minutewomen received that spark from senior Brittany Moore. The UMass speedy forward went on an offensive outburst, scoring five goals over the weekend, including her hat trick against the Rams on Friday. On Sunday against
Fordham (4-8-3, 2-3-1 Atlantic 10), Moore’s two-goal effort was not enough to stop the Rams from earning a comefrom-behind, 3-2, victory in double-overtime. In the 108th minute of the second overtime period, Fordham’s Maria Canicatti drilled home the game-winner from 15 yards out into the bottom right corner of the net. The Minutewomen (6-8-2, 2-3-1 A-10) were running on tired legs after playing less than 48 hours before their kick-off with a Rams team that hadn’t played in seven days. As the game went on,
UMass coach Ed Matz noticed that his team’s fatigue became a major factor in their play, with eight of his starters logging a majority of the minutes in the past two games. “The big difference heading into overtime is that the kids’ legs just weren’t there,” Matz said. “Even Britt (Moore), she had a great game but you could just see that she got worn out too.” Moore’s go-ahead goal in the 59th minute that gave the Minutewomen a 2-1 lead was matched just 10 minutes later after Fordham’s Jessica Widmann’s score evened the score, eventually forcing overtime.
Moore’s hat trick paves way Three second-half goals by Moore sparked a slumping UMass offense to a 3-1 victory against the Rams on Friday at Rudd Field. “I call that what Britt did today a senior moment,” Matz said of his forward’s performance on Friday.” I told the team before – the seniors – you have four games left in your career, and if you want to make it five we have to start winning games and Britt really took that to heart.” Heading into Friday’s match, Matz told his senior that she needed to shoot roughly three to five shots a
game for their team to have a chance to win their remaining matches. In the 14 games prior, Moore had only taken 10 total shots for three goals – only reaching the two-shot mark once. After doubling her season total for goals and registering her career-high in shots (five) in one game, she clearly listened to him. “Ed keeps yelling at me for not shooting,” Moore said after the game. “So, I just like shot it.” Moore opened up her offensive show in the 61st minute after squeezing by a shot past Rams’ goalkeeper
Katie Nickles, giving UMass a 1-0 lead. URI converted on a corner kick just five minutes later, evening the score 1-1, butMatz’s squad’s ability to comeback and execute on offense with Moore’s back-to-back goals left a positive impression for his team moving forward. “I’m impressed with the fact that we gave up the goal, kind of drained us a little bit, and I didn’t know how we’d respond,” he said. “We just shook it off and went back and got two more.” Joey Saade can be reached at Jsaade@umass.edu and followed on Twitter @JSaade1225.
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FOOTBALL
Minutemen suffer ugly loss at the hands of Buffalo By Mark Chiarelli
today.” Miscues decimated UMass (1-6, 1-2 Mid-American The Massachusetts football team entered Buffalo in search Conference), who managed of its first win streak of the to stay in the game despite Football Bowl Subdivision era, scoring just three points, traillooking to build off a home win ing at halftime 13-3. But the Minutemen turned the ball against Miami (Ohio). UMass left, yet again, with over three times, commitmore questions than answers. ted seven penalties and saw In an appropriately dreary, their best offensive weapon wet day at UB Stadium, the – tight end Rob Blanchflower – ejected in the Minutemen fell to second quarter the Bulls in a 32-3 Buffalo 32 for unsportsmandrubbing. like conduct after “I’m embarUMass 3 he pushed the rassed to not score a head of a Buffalo touchdown,” UMass coach Charley defender who Molnar said following the loss. would not let go of his leg after “I’m embarrassed to lose by a play. double digits. I’m embarrassed UMass faded down the that we couldn’t make a bet- stretch, an issue that’s hamter accounting of our team pered the team for most of the Collegian Staff
season, specifically on defense. The Bulls (5-2, 3-0 MAC) scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, the final dagger coming with five minutes, 18 seconds left by standout running back Branden Oliver, who scored on a 5-yard touchdown run. Oliver rushed for schoolrecord 216 yards assuming the role of offensive bell cow while carrying the ball 43 times. “I think at some point along the way, defensively, those guys just grinded and grinded,” Molnar said. “And I think at the end – at some point – they just realized there was no hope.” Buffalo quarterback Joe Licata, who threw for 167 yards, threw for his only touchdown of the day in the same quarter. Licata found
Fred Lee for a 7-yard score to make it 25-3. If the Minutemen defense searched for hope in the waning moments of Saturday’s contest, it certainly wouldn’t find it with the offense. UMass accounted for just 247 yards of offense and turned the ball over three times. Quarterback A.J Doyle struggled to find a rhythm, completing just 14-of-28 passes for 162 yards and one interception. He was sacked three times. The Bulls started slowly as well, but received a boost from All-American linebacker Khalil Mack in the second quarter. Mack intercepted a Doyle pass over the middle and returned it 35 yards for the only touchdown in the first
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Jamal Wilson amassed just 51 yards in UMass’ loss to Buffalo on Saturday. half. Mack’s presence was felt throughout the day, as he made three tackles and registered a sack in addition to his interception return. UMass’ lone points came from the foot of kicker Blake
UMass crushes Saint Joseph’s on Senior Day UM honors six seniors Sunday By Jesse MayfielD-sheehan Collegian Staff
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The UMass second line celebrates a goal in Saturday’s 5-2 win over Michigan State. The Minutemen scored four power play goals in the win.
Power play lifts UM to weekend sweep By CaMeron MCDonough Collegian Staff
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Steven Iacobellis scored two goals and had an assist for UMass on Saturday. of the second period, which also tied the game up, came on a one-timer from Joel Hanley from the point just over seven minutes into the frame. It was a fitting response to a very poor start to the game. “Well I think the way we started the game, it’s not the way that we want to,” Power said. “I don’t think we came out with a lot of speed. I thought we were pretty flat and that goes for everyone, just not the way that we want to play hockey.” MSU struck twice in the first period to take a lead into the intermission. Michael Ferrantino got the scoring started for the Spartans (0-2) early when Joe Cox fed him in the slot where Ferrantino blasted one past goalie Steve Mastalerz, who finished with
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FIELD HOCKEY
Power surge
and Ray Pigozzi, who led the Minutemen to victory. Iacobellis tallied two goals, one It’s been over four years on the man advantage, and an since the Massachusetts hockassist while Pigozzi tacked on ey team dominated the power three assists for UMass, conplay like it did on Saturday tinuing the strong start for night. UMass’ second line along with UMass struck four times on Troy Power. the man advantage en route to “Those three guys I think a 5-2 win over Michigan State have a great blend of not only in front of 5,280 at Mullins skill sets but personalities Center. that seem to mesh very well The last time that the together,” Micheletto said of Minutemen scored at least his second line. four power play goals was The Minutemen (2-2) faced against Rensselaer a 2-1 deficit entering Polytechnic on Oct. 8, UMass 5 the second period. 2009, in what was also But UMass erupted MSU 2 a 5-2 home win for for four goals in UMass. the frame, three of Improving on which came on the power play. the power play after a 1-forHowever, it was the 5 performance during the Minutemen’s only non-power Minutemen’s 3-1 win over play goal in the period that the Spartans on Friday was gave them the lead for the first a point of emphasis after the time on the night. Pigozzi had game, according to UMass the puck behind the goal and coach John Micheletto, and it found Iacobellis in the slot for paid off on Saturday. his second goal of the night at “We talked about it (Friday) 10 minutes, 28 seconds. The night,” he said. “We talked freshman now has three goals afterwards, particularly about in four games this season. some of the less sexy things Then UMass tacked on a about the power play, retriev- two power play goals, the first als is a big focus for us on the of which came on a one-timer power play. Repossessing the from Adam Phillips from the puck after you lose possession point at 13:34. of it I think is critical.” Power closed out the scorTwo of the players who ing in the period when he put made large impacts on the home a rebound at 18:57 on an power play were two fresh- assist from Iacobellis. men, Steven Iacobellis UMass’ first man-up goal
Lucas, who hit a career-long 42-yard field goal with just seven seconds remaining in the first half.
31 saves. Then after UMass had tied the game up, Greg Wolfe, who was MSU’s lone goal scorer on Friday night, scored a 5-on-3 power play goal on a one-timer after Colin Shea and Branden Gracel were sent to the box. Travis Walsh was credited with the assist on the goal after he found Wolfe from the opposite end of the blue line. The Minutemen’s lone goal in the first came off the stick of Iacobellis, who found Power’s initial shot lost in the crease. UMass’ next two games will be at Maine next weekend in a pair of non-conference games against its Hockey East foe. Cameron McDonough can be reached at cameronm@umass.edu and followed on twitter @Cam_McDonough.
UMass overpowers La Salle The Minutewomen won their first home conference matchup over La Salle on Friday, defeating the Explorers 7-1. UMass struck quickly, scoring twice within the first five minutes on goals by Verelst and Izzie Delario. But despite launching 16 shots through the first period, the Minutewomen did not score again for the rest of the half and La Salle cut the lead to one on a penalty corner goal by Olivia Shoemaker just before halftime. “I think the first half left a lot to be desired in terms of our execution inside the (attack circle),” Tagliente said. In the second half, UMass came out and got five unanswered goals from Sabia, Renee Suter, Lauren Allymohamed and Hailey Cockrum, including three goals that were scored within two minutes, five seconds of each other. “I think the decision making inside the [attack circle] was a lot better [in the second half], with what the ball carrier was doing and what the off-ball people, what they were doing, where they were leaning, where they were standing in the circle,” Tagliente said. Sabia, the team’s leading scorer, played in her first game on Friday after serving a two-game suspension for violating a team rule, and picked up right where she left off, scoring two goals and adding her first assist of the season. “It feels really great,” Sabia said. “Not even just the goals, but the assist, I don’t think I’ve actually had an assist this season, and it feels really good to be able to help others push towards our goal of winning.” Next weekend, the Minutewomen will host Richmond on Friday and Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday for the team’s final home games of the regular season. Friday’s game is set to start at 1 p.m. and Sunday’s game is set to start at noon.
The No. 10 Massachusetts field hockey team honored its six seniors by giving them all the start on Senior Day on Sunday. The team followed up by defeating Saint Joseph’s by a score of 9-1. The Minutewomen paid tribute to seniors Lindsay Bowman, Alyssa Ineson, Molly MacDonnell, Hannah Prince, Alexa Sikalis and Mel Sutherland. Bowman, MacDonnell and Prince each scored a goal in the game and Sikalis added two assists in the lopsided victory. “It was awesome to have all six of us start,” Prince said. “We have stayed super close and it was really great to see all of them have an awesome performance, and we’re looking forward to the next few games together.” UMass coach Carla Tagliente praised the seniors, and said it was great to honor them. “All six of them have given a lot to the program and really grown up a lot,” she said. “It’s definitely not the last time they’re going to be playing together, so it’s kind of a weird feeling because there’s no finality in it at all, but it’s just nice to have the opportunity to recognize them.” The Minutewomen (124, 3-0 Atlantic 10) were led offensively by Brooke Sabia and Charlotte Verelst, who had season-high performances with three and two goals, respectively. The lone goal for the Hawks (4-11, 1-2 A-10) came from Emily Nonnemacher, who floated a shot over the head of goalkeeper Sam Carlino 56 minutes into the game. Tagliente said she liked how the team came out strong early on in the contest. “Unlike the past few games, I was happy with how we came out and controlled the play from the start,” she said. “Overall, our production, our decision making inside the Jesse Mayfield-Sheehan can be [attack circle] was a lot bet- reached at jmayfiel@umass.edu and can be followed on Twitter @jgms88. ter today.”