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Electric cars come to campus UMass student

runs for State Representative

By AvivA luttrell Collegian Staff

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A Nissan Leaf charges at the new level three charging station located at the UMass Transit Building during the Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive on Tuesday.

UMass installs new car charger

By ShelBy AShline Collegian Staff

Cold and snowy weather led to a low turnout at the Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive Tuesday morning at the University of Massachusetts.

Hosted by Transportation Services from 9 a.m. to noon, the event gave students, faculty and other community members the chance to testdrive electric vehicles in the parking lot in front of the Transit Building.

Though both a Nissan Leaf and a Tesla were expected to be available, the Tesla, which was to be driv-

en in from Boston, did not make the trip because of the weather.

Three Nissan Leafs were brought in from Jerry Rome Nissan in West Springfield, and Commercial Sales Specialist Peter Scagliarini was on site to answer questions about the vehicles.

Scagliarini said that electric vehicles experience “less mechanical failure” than gas-powered cars. Diana Noble, assistant manager for Transportation Services, elaborated on this and explained that “there are far (fewer) moving parts” and thus EVs “need a lot less maintenance.”

In fact, according to William Watts, who works as a transportation specialist at Transit Services, there are

only about six moving parts.

EVs also don’t need any fluids, belts or hoses and don’t have an exhaust or transmission.

Because of their unique design, Watts said that EVs have no emission and cause no environmental impact while running.

Currently there are three different levels of charging for EVs. Level one, which Scagliarini calls the “trickle charge,” is done at home overnight.

A level two charge, which can take a few hours, occurs at stations in town. There is a level two charging station at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Hadley, and several are located throughout Northampton, including at the Big Y grocery store and

the fire department.

Recently, a level three charge, also called a DC fast charge, was invented.

It can provide a car with 80 percent battery life in 30 minutes. After the Ride and Drive event, Transportation Services celebrated the installation of the first level three EV charger in Massachusetts, which is now located at the Transit Building.

The level three charger, which is valued at $35,000, was donated by Nissan USA, according to a UMass press release. However, the University covered the cost of installation.

Currently, the Nissan Leaf is the only typical passee

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U n ive r s i t y of Massachusetts sophomore Garret Shetrawski may be just 19 years old, but youth hasn’t stopped him from running in the upcoming Massachusetts State Representative race for the Second Worcester District seat.

Shetrawski, a Republican from Winchendon, is trying to unseat Democrat Jon Zlotnik, who has held the position since 2012.

Shetrawski, a lifelong resident of the district, is a political science major at UMass and has been involved in politics since he was 16. shetrawski After sitting on the sidelines, he said he’s ready to take on a more active role.

“We always hear people talk about our generation (being) doomed or heading in the wrong direction, so (instead of) sitting back and just complaining about it, I think now is more the time than ever to go out and do it yourself,” Shetrawski said.

“I come from a decently political family so it was always something that was discussed around the house (growing up).”

His great grandfather, Robert Abare, worked for the Kennedy Administration beginning in 1960 when he joined the Interstate Commerce Commission.

In 1980, he retired from the ICC as Regional Director in Boston. Shetrawski’s grandfather, Jim Abare, is

a school committee member and longtime coach in Gardner.

The University has granted Shetrawski 15 internship credits to run for State Representative, so he will move home to his parents’ house in Winchendon to campaign during the fall semester.

“It’s a win-win. If it happens, that’s great, but you (also) get great first-hand experience,” he said. “It was really kind of a no-brainer in my eyes.”

Although he’s never held public office, Shetrawski brings several years of political experience to his candidacy.

In 2012, Shetrawski worked on the state representative campaign for Republican Rich Bastien, the previous incumbent for the seat Shetrawski is now running for.

“I worked very actively on his campaign, I was one of the top aids,” he said, adding that he would usually work four or five days a week.

Last year, he was field organizer in central and western Massachusetts for Dan Winslow during his run for U.S. Senate. Shetrawski has also worked as a campaign manager for a mayoral candidate in his district.

“That was really good experience, to be able to manage my own race from the top down,” he said.

For the past three years, Shetrawski has also been working on a book about World War II in the Pacific and has interviewed over 200 veterans from across the see

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UM names new director At least 9 slain in deadliest of community relations day of 3-month Ukraine crisis

By JoSh DArling

Collegian Correspondent

Tony Maroulis, executive director of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and co-director of the Hampshire Country Regional Tourism Council, has been named the new director of community relations at the University of Massachusetts, effective March 3.

Maroulis is no stranger to holding community-oriented leadership positions. His longtime involvement in the Pioneer Valley has allowed him to build relationships with local businesses, as well as with civic and political leaders in the area. He hopes to utilize these various connections to further strengthen the bond between campus and community.

“Our main goal here at community relations is to really integrate the UMass community into the broader Amherst community,” Maroulis said. “This can be challenging, as the nature of a

student is a transient one. We want you to graduate in four years, but in those four years we want to emphasize that you are a member of this community, and you should never feel like your UMass experience is limited to the campus.”

Maroulis praised programs and events that are already in place to help accomplish this goal of integration.

Among these are the UMass Homecoming Parade, which marches through Amherst Center, the Amherst Block Party and the “Adventure into Amherst” orientation program, which is a scavenger hunt to help incoming freshmen explore Amherst.

Last year, there were over 1,000 students in attendance.

Maroulis hopes that such events and programs will continue to push students to partake in local tourism.

Maroulis also spoke of the possibility of further expanding student-run businesses into Amherst.

“Students have a certain dynamism and energy that

comes only with youth and new opportunity,” Maroulis said.

“Further student involvement in Amherst Center, in both pre-existing businesses and expanding student-run businesses, is something that I feel could be mutually beneficial for both the town and the students.”

One of the first items on Maroulis’ agenda will be to work on community relations around the Blarney Blowout, a pre-St. Patrick’s Day promotion by downtown bars that has spurred excessive public drinking and disruptive behavior by UMass students in past years.

Maroulis said the “party school” reputation is something the administration has been trying hard to shed, and his involvement in the University’s Campus Coalition to End HighRisk Drinking is part of his commitment to this goal.

Maroulis’ new ideas and positive outlook come see

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Police forces storm protesters’ camp By victoriA Butenko AnD cArol J. WilliAmS Los Angeles Times

KIEV, Ukraine — At least nine people were killed Tuesday in the deadliest day of the 3-month-old Ukrainian political crisis as security forces clashed with demonstrators and later stormed their encampment at Kiev’s Independence Square, local and international media reported.

Live television coverage carried by the Russia-24 news channel and nine livestreaming video cameras at the protest site and relayed

by Ukrainian opposition broadcasters showed fiery explosions illuminating the grimy tent city in the capital after demonstrators ignored a warning from police to clear the square.

Clouds of smoke from fires and tear gas could be

seen wafting over the chaotic scene, eerily backlit with an orange glow from the multitude of blasts, burning sandbags and smoldering debris.

Security forces began moving against the protesters’ camp with water cannons and stun grenades after giving them 15 minutes’ warning to leave.

But thousands of protesters remained in the square despite the caustic gas engulfing the nerve center of the uprising against President Viktor Yanukovich.

Opposition leaders told journalists in Kiev that they had requested negotiations with the government to defuse the escalating violence, and that Ukrainian leadership had agreed to meet with them Wednesday.

However, police continued to set fire to the protesters’ tents and barricades well into the night.

Anti-government protesters have besieged the capital and key government build-

ings since late November, when Yanukovich unilaterally abandoned an association agreement in the works between Ukraine and the European Union in favor of maintaining close economic ties with Russia.

Opposition leaders had reported three deaths among protesters before the square was stormed about 8 p.m. An Interior Ministry report issued late Tuesday said two policemen had been killed in the clashes, as well as an official of the ruling Party of the Regions and six protesters.

Opposition lawmaker Oleksandr Bryginets reported three more protesters dead as a result of the later police attack on the square, although there was no immediate government confirmation of that higher toll.

Kiev officials appealed to protesters to stay away from the square “to avoid casusee

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In 1847, the first rescue team reached the Donner Party, a group of pioneers who became stranded in the Sierra Nevada and resorted to cannabalism of the sick and dead to survive.

AROUND THE WORLD

Tunisia ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Secretary of State John F. Kerry made a brief visit to Tunisia on Tuesday to show support for the strides the country has taken toward Western-style democracy.

Continuing a weeklong trip that began in East Asia, Kerry flew to Tunis, the capital, to discuss with senior officials “the progress made in Tunisia’s democratic transition, and continued U.S. support for the Tunisian government and people,” State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement.

Kerry told President Moncef Marzouki after arriving: “We are very impressed by the steps you have been taking, by the rational thoughtful approach to the transition.”

Tribune Washington Bureau

Russia SOCHI, Russia — Two members of the controversial Russian punk band Pussy Riot were detained for three hours Tuesday and questioned by Russian police about an alleged theft near the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Band members Nadezha Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina, and at least seven activists and journalists, were picked up at a McDonald’s in the Sochi suburb of Adler around 2 p.m. by plainclothes officers, according to Amnesty International’s Moscow office.

McClatchy Foreign Staff

Venezuela BOGOTA, Colombia — Moments before being taken into custody, Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez told tens of thousands of supporters on Tuesday that he was willing to go to jail if the country would “wake up” and press for changes.

Emerging from hiding for the first time since last week, Lopez said he wouldn’t flee the country or go underground to avoid government charges that he had fueled violence during student protests that left three dead.

“I am going to present myself to an unjust justice, a corrupt justice, a justice that does not rule in line with the constitution or the laws,” he said through a megaphone.

Lopez then crossed a police line and was bundled into a white government vehicle.

The Miami Herald

Iran TEHRAN — Both sides sought to tamp down expectations Tuesday as representatives of Iran and six world powers met in Vienna for talks aimed at crafting a comprehensive agreement about Tehran’s controversial nuclear program.

Much of the opening day in the scheduled three-day initial session was dedicated to working out an agenda and a framework for negotiations, reports indicated. The talks are expected to be difficult and to last several months, observers say.

Los Angeles Times Distributed by MCT Information Services

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Long weekend brings multiple arrests APD Weekend Log, Feb. 14 to Feb. 17

By Marleigh Felsenstein Collegian Staff

Friday, Feb. 14 10:17 a.m. A male reportedly called from the Amherst Motel 20 on Northampton Road and asked for an ambulance. The police were assisting the Amherst Fire Department. The male would not talk or answer any questions.

11:16 a.m. A person reportedly kept falling in the snow by the Post Office in Amherst Center. They said that they were “dying, having a heart attack,” and that they were trying to kill themselves. The person was not cooperative upon arrival. The AFD responded and an ambulance came from

11:16 p.m. A large white cow was reported to be running down Belchertown Road. It was gone upon police arrival.

Northampton.

3:52 a.m. A woman reportedly called saying that her boyfriend had left a box of bullets at her house and she did not want to throw them away. The bullets were removed from her home.

4:06 p.m. There was reportedly damage to a car in Colonial Village on Belchertown Road. The damage appeared to be from a plow.

5:57 p.m. The light pole in front of Bruno’s on Main Street was reportedly knocked down. When police arrived, it was covered in snow.

11:16 p.m. A large white cow was reported to be running down Belchertown Road. It was gone upon police arriv-

SGA funds two clubs, appoints new senators SGA office will also be renovated By eric Bosco Collegian Staff

of a total 60 squads, since its inception in 2012.

Senators Kendall Tate and Tom Sheerin were, in a third motion, approved to fill the previously vacant Southwest North Senate seats.

The Senate also approved a motion to allocate $35,000 in excess funds for the renovation of the SGA office in the Student Union. The project includes creating a separate conference room and more workspaces for senators.

President Zachary Broughton announced that Interim Vice Chancellor Enku Gelaye has informed him of the beginning of a new committee that will focus on discussing workplace bullying. The committee will include eight students, which have yet to be chosen.

The Student Government Association met Monday evening, approving motions to fund the UMass volleyball and paintball teams’ trips to national tournaments and appointing two new members to the Senate.

The SGA unanimously approved the appropriation of $5,000 for the UMass volleyball team’s trip to the national tournament in Reno, Nev. In another unanimously approved motion, the Senate allocated $2,870 to the UMass paintball team to cover the costs of competing in a national competition in Lakeville, Fla. The UMass paintball team Eric Bosco can be reached at is No. 19 in the nation, out ebosco@umass.edu.

MAROULIS accompanied with a substantial track record. Since being named executive director of Amherst area Chamber of Commerce in 2008, Maroulis has helped to make the Chamber a leader in Pioneer Valley economic development and local tourism expansion. He helped to start the Amherst Business Improvement District, and was a founding member of the Hampshire County Regional Tourism Council.

A Rutgers University alumnus, Maroulis’ career has reflected a longtime enthusiasm for the arts.

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He worked for the worldrenowned Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City from 1997-2000 and owned and directed Wünderarts, a commercial art gallery in Amherst.

Other art-related positions held include project coordinator at Museums10 from 2006-2008 and development and marketing coordinator for the Emily Dickinson Museum from 2004-2007.

Josh Darling can be reached at jmdarling@umass.edu.

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Saturday, Feb. 15 12:13 a.m. A suspicious motor vehicle was seen on Belchertown Road.

It was a black Dodge SW Grandcar. The driver continuously turned the lights on and off in the car. Upon being asked, he said he was waiting to take a friend to Northampton.

12:21 a.m. A man was arrested for punching his wife in the head and in the arms.

12:29 a.m. Police assisted the AFD at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity on North Pleasant Street because of the sounding of the fire alarm. The alarm was set off because guests were

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smoking inside.

1:26 a.m. A breaking and entering occurred on Montague Road. The caller said that someone was trying to get into the house.

The accused man said he was simply cutting through their yard, but he was unable to say where he was going and said he did not really know where he was due to the consumption of alcohol.

1:50 a.m. Medical assistance was requested on Stanley Street. A 21-year-old female was semi-conscious. She was transported to Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

3:11 p.m. A woman fell on the ice in front of Rao’s Coffee on Kellogg Avenue.

She sustained injuries to her tailbone. Parking enforcement was notified about the pavement conditions in the area.

8:30 p.m. There was a report of larceny at Spirit Haus

on College Street. The thief stole two cans of beer.

Sunday, Feb. 16 2:06 a.m. A warning was issued for noise on Sunset Avenue. The owner was cooperative and the party of 100 cleared out shortly after.

Monday, Feb. 17 12:20 a.m. Peace was restored at Craig’s Place Homeless Shelter after a physical altercation occurred in the bathroom.

1:55 p.m. A fight occurred in front of Bruegger’s Bagels on North Pleasant Street.

Marleigh Felsenstein can be reached at mfelsenstein@umass. edu.

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senger car that is mechanically set up to accept a level three charge, according to Noble.

In addition to the innovative level three charging station, Transportation Services is installing two pairs of level two chargers, which they hope to have ready for use by the end of the semester. According to Noble, one set will be located at the Robsham Visitor’s Center and the other two will be located in the parking garage.

Much of the funding for the level two chargers, which cost about $1,000 each, came from Parking Services, the Chancellor’s Office and other sources, according to the release.

However, a catch-22 has limited the EV’s popularity.

There is no need to have charging stations if no one buys EVs, yet nobody will feel safe buying an EV if there aren’t charging stations available for them.

Noble said that UMass is trying to solve this ‘chick-

en-or-the-egg’ problem by setting up the charging stations on campus.

“The University is hoping to be on the forefront for (the expansion of EVs),” Noble said. “It’s pretty exciting.”

Scagliarini added that “not everybody’s ready for (EVs) yet,” in the sense that people simply aren’t used to plugging in a car, and want the security provided by traditional gas-powered cars that can travel 300 to 400 miles on a single tank.

“The more available the charging stations are, the more (ready) people will be to say, ‘I can do this,’” Scagliarini said.

Though it may seem difficult to find charging stations, many EVs feature a built-in GPS that can pinpoint their locations, according to Watts. A website called Chargepoint.com performs the same function. Users of Chargepoint. com also receive an account which is electronically linked to their debit card

and can be used to pay at charging stations.

Members of the UMass community who are interested in purchasing an EV are in luck. According to the release, Watts arranged a long-term deal with Jerry Rome Nissan. As a result, faculty and students can purchase or lease EVs at the price they are available to the auto manufacturer’s employees.

Though the attendance for the Ride and Drive was low, Noble hopes that Transportation Services will hold similar events in the future. She explained that Transportation Services hopes to not only make people aware of the difference between EVs and gas-powered cars, but that it also wants “students, staff, faculty and also the community to know that UMass is here to support electric vehicles.”

Shelby Ashline can be reached at sashline@umass.edu.

Obama seeks new rules to cut truck pollution

By Kathleen hennessey Tribune Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama moved ahead Tuesday with plans to further tighten restrictions on carbon emissions from trucks and buses, saying the new fuel efficiency rules will reduce pollution, save consumers money and help cut back on oil imports.

“It’s not just a win-win, it’s a win-win-win,” Obama said in remarks delivered from a loading dock at a grocery distribution center. Obama ordered the Environmental Protection Agency and Transportation Department to issue a first draft of the regulations for medium- and heavy-duty trucks by March 2015 and to finalize the rules a year later.

His announcement at a Safeway warehouse in Maryland was the latest in a series of efforts to show he won’t be hemmed in by a Congress unable to find consensus on how - or whether - to tackle climate change.

Obama recently announced the creation of new “climate hubs” that will work with farmers and ranchers to prepare for shifts in weather conditions. On Friday, he said he would ask Congress for a $1 billion climate change resilience fund to pay for research into

extreme weather.

The new fuel efficiency requirements will mark the second phase of the effort to reduce harmful pollutants by targeting trucks.

In 2011, the Obama administration completed fuel standards for trucks that call for a 20 percent reduction in heavy-vehicle emissions by 2018. Experts estimated manufacturers would need to boost fuel efficiency for trucks to an average of 8 miles per gallon to meet the new standards, up from 6 miles per gallon at the time of the announcement.

Those rules applied only to truck models for the years 2014 through 2018.

The next round of regulations will set standards for models beyond 2018.

Heavy-duty trucks are the second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions on the road, behind passenger cars, the White House said. The 2011 regulations are projected to save 530 million barrels of oil and reduce emissions by about 270 million metric tons, according to the White House, which estimates savings of $50 billion in reduced fuel costs over the lifetimes of the vehicles covered.

The White House said the administration would work closely with the California regulators to

ensure the new rules align with regulations drafted by the state’s Air Resources Board. Manufacturers have warned about the prospect of two different sets of standards, while truckers have worried about the costs of upgrading to cleaner vehicles.

Obama’s announcement Tuesday was met with cautious approval from the industry.

“ATA hopes the administration will set forth a path that is both based on the best science and research available and economically achievable,” said Bill Graves, president of the American Trucking Associations.

Obama announced the timeline for the second phase of the standards from the Safeway facility in Upper Marlboro, Md., praising the Pleasanton, Calif.-based company for participating in a government program aimed at improving the efficiency of its vehicles. The program helped redesign trucks with better aerodynamics, more efficient tires and larger trailers to boost fuel economy by 75 percent, Obama said, standing in front of one of the newly reconfigured trucks.

“That’s why we call this ‘SuperTruck,’” he said. “It’s impressive, this one right here.”

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STATE REP country. “(That’s where) I get a lot of my drive from,” he said. “Hearing these guys’ stories first hand gives me a unique perspective of what America used to be, and kind of how we’re trailing away from that.

“These guys have definitely given me a lot of push towards the right direction,” he said.

If elected, Shetrawski said he would focus on reducing regulations for small businesses and helping veterans.

“These mom and pop stores, these are the economic drivers of my area,” he said. “I know these people individually, and they definitely feel (the brunt of tax increases).

“My thing is that there is a lack of oversight on Beacon Hill from the oneparty system,” Shetrawski said.

Shetrawski graduated from Gardner High School and was a three-sport varsity captain in football, basketball and baseball. He

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is currently a brother at the Theta Chi Fraternity and is actively involved in the UMass College Republicans.

“A lot of people know me from sports, from being around and working on the campaign, so it’s cool to actually see them and have them on my side this time around,” he said.

Shetrawski said he plans to use social media to his advantage during the campaign. His Facebook page, launched on Feb. 7, had nearly 300 likes as of Tuesday.

“For something like this, I don’t see age playing a factor at all,” he said. “I don’t think kids should be discouraged from going after something because they’re young.

“I think it’s really derived from the issues, how you carry yourself, how you send your message – and I think that’s how this race is going to be won.”

Aviva Luttrell can be reached at aluttrel@umass.edu.

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alties” and authorities closed metro stations providing access to the area.

The surge in violence followed a short-lived amnesty agreement fulfilled over the weekend when authorities released the last 234 detained protesters and promised to drop criminal charges against them. In exchange, the opposition vacated Kiev City Hall and removed some barricades blocking traffic to the streets around the Supreme Rada, the national parliament.

Still vowing to press on with their demands for Yanukovich’s resignation and parliamentary action to curb presidential powers, protesters marched toward parliament Tuesday afternoon to press for restoration of the 2004 constitution that was amended after Yanukovich was elected in 2010.

The demonstration turned angry when the Party of the Regions postponed debate on the legislative changes demanded by the opposition and police tried to block the estimated 20,000-strong procession from entering the parliament building.

Some managed to penetrate the security cordon around the legislature as well as the Party of the Regions headquarters, Kiev’s Channel 5 news reported.

Marchers pulled cobblestones from the streets to hurl at police, who tossed tear gas back at the protesters, Associated Press photos and BBC news coverage showed. Russia-24, which, like other Kremlincontrolled media, has cast the unrest in neighboring Ukraine as the actions of radicals, showed the escalation of violence under headlines proclaiming “revolution” and “massive disorder.”

The short-lived easing of tensions during the amnesty apparently fell victim to renewed signals from both sides that they intended to press on with their fight over the future of Ukraine.

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov had announced Monday that Moscow would buy another $2 billion in Ukrainian bonds, part of a promised aid infusion of $15 billion in loans and energy subsidies.

Protesters see the Russian bailout as an attempt to buy Yanukovich’s loyalty and allegiance to

the Eurasian Union, a Moscow-directed economic alliance that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been touting as an alternative to the European Union.

Moscow had already bought up $3 billion in Ukrainian debt but put the rest of the rescue plan on hold last month after the resignation of Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov. The government chief stepped down in the face of demands by the protesters, who took his departure as an indication that Yanukovich would concede to their demands for a multiparty interim government of technocrats.

The holdup in Russian bond-buying has been denounced by the opposition as pressure from Moscow for Yanukovich to defy the protesters’ demands for his resignation and early presidential elections.

Moscow and Washington have accused each other of trying to influence the course of Ukraine’s political future.

The blame game took on new force Tuesday when a senior Russian Foreign Ministry official accused Washington of “puppeteering” on Ukraine’s political stage.

The United States is trying to impose a “Western vector of development” on Ukraine, ministry spokesman Aleksandr Lukashevich told Russia Today television. He criticized an intercepted conversation between two top U.S. diplomats last week in which they discussed their preferences for which opposition leaders should take key government positions in an interim Cabinet.

Lukashevich called the clandestinely taped conversation between Victoria Nuland, the U.S. diplomat in charge of European affairs, and U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey R. Pyatt as “casting” for roles in the next government.

He also recalled in comments to the news agency RIA Novosti a recent statement by U.S. State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf hailing the Friday release of detained protesters and calling on the Yanukovich leadership to swiftly agree to “a multiparty technical government, with genuine powersharing and responsibility.”

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$10 minimum wage would cut jobs CBO report releases new information

By Kevin G. Hall and Sean CoCKerHam McClatchy Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — Raising the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour could lift 900,000 Americans out of poverty but also cost a halfmillion jobs, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday in a report that’s sure to feed a simmering debate over how to help loft people up the economic ladder.

President Barack Obama wants to raise the minimum wage from the current $7.25 an hour to $10.10 over the course of three years. The minimum wage then would rise automatically each year to meet the rate of inflation under the president’s proposal.

The 43-page report by the Congressional Budget Office found that the proposal would increase earnings overall by $31 billion, although only 19 percent would go to families below the poverty line. That’s because many people who work low-income jobs come from families that collectively make far more than the poverty threshold, the CBO said.

The plan would move nearly a million people above the poverty line, the report found, with 16.5 million workers seeing hourly wages rise.

The CBO estimated, though, that the plan would reduce total employment by

about 500,000 workers once fully implemented in 2016.

The CBO said its projection of a half-million jobs lost was a rough estimate, and that the range might be anywhere from a “slight reduction in employment” all the way to a drop in employment of 1 million workers.

Once the increases and decreases of income for all workers are calculated, the CBO said, overall real income in the economy would rise by a modest $2 billion.

Both sides of the heated minimum-wage debate seized on the report as confirmation of their points of view.

The White House touted the report’s findings on the benefits of raising the minimum wage, while dismissing the warnings of job losses as out of step with the consensus views of economists on the issue.

“The report very much does make the case for a policy that benefits more than 16.5 million workers, reduces poverty and raises income,” said Jason Furman, the chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers.

Furman said he thinks “zero is a perfectly reasonable estimate” for how much impact the wage increase might have on employment.

National Urban League President Marc Morial said his group’s research showed that raising the minimum wage the past six times had not cost jobs.

Morial, who was among a group of African-American civil rights leaders who met Tuesday with Obama at the

White House, said the minimum wage hadn’t kept pace with inflation and that workers’ ability to pay for necessities “erodes year after year because bread and milk and clothing and housing and baby’s diapers go up while their wages stay stagnant.”

Democrats in Congress said the report gave them ammunition in the fight for a minimum wage increase, but Republican lawmakers said the report proved that Obama’s “irresponsible” plan must be defeated.

“Today’s CBO report shows that raising the minimum wage could destroy as many as 1 million jobs, a devastating blow to the very people that need help most in this economy,” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said the report confirmed arguments about the perils of raising

the minimum wage.

“With unemployment Americans’ top concern, our focus should be creating, not destroying, jobs for those who need them most,” Boehner spokesman Brendan Buck said.

The CBO also examined the impact of a more modest proposal to raise the minimum wage to $9 an hour over the next two years and not to tie it to the rate of inflation thereafter.

That would move about 300,000 people above the poverty line while reducing overall employment by about 100,000 jobs, it estimated.

Some 7.6 million people would be affected by that change, the report found, with earnings for those workers rising by $9 billion and about 22 percent of that sum going to families with incomes under the poverty threshold.

Gold seeks medal to match her name Gracie Gold to compete on Wed. By miCHelle Kaufman The Miami Herald

SOCHI, Russia — Gracie Gold has juggled for Jay Leno on “The Tonight Show.’’ Her growing fan base includes singer Taylor Swift. Although she has yet to win a major international competition, she graced (pun intended) the cover of Sports Illustrated, and appeared in commercials for VISA and United Airlines.

Her blonde hair, fair skin and perfect smile has drawn comparisons to Grace Kelly.

And her name is a marketer’s dream.

All the 18-year-old figure skater has to do now is win the Olympic medal to match her surname. That won’t be easy. The women’s short program is Wednesday night, and it is shaping up to be a dramatic competition that surely will get huge TV ratings back home and enrapture the Russian people.

Gold faces a formidable field led by 2010 gold medalist and two-time world champion Yuna Kim of South Korea, and Julia Lipnitskaya, the 15-year-old Russian who cast a spell on her country and this event with her breathtaking performances in the team competition last week.

Other top medal contenders include Carolina Kosnter of Italy, Mao Asada and Akiko Suzuki of Japan, and with an outside chance is Ashley Wagner, an engaging twotime U.S. champion who is determined to prove she belongs here.

Asked how she feels about going up against Lipnitskaya, Gold said: “Yulia is a machine and an excellent skater.

When it comes down to competition, it’s not always about the best skater; it’s about who skates the best in that competition. We’re just going to try to beat her at her own game and on her own turf

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Gracie Gold performs in the team ladies free skating during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 9. and at the end, leave everything out on the ice.”

The U.S. women went home empty-handed from the Vancouver Games four years ago, the first time that had happened since 1964.

Gold has the best chance of making sure that doesn’t happen again.

She is a strong jumper, and has refined her style over the past six months under the tutelage of veteran coach Frank Carroll, whose long list of former students includes Linda Fratianne, Michelle Kwan, Evan Lysacek, Christopher Bowman and Nicole Bobek.

Gold, who grew up in Springfield, Ill., moved to Southern California last summer to train with Carroll.

“It’s always great to have an experienced guide on this journey,’’ he said. “He’s been a rock these past couple of months. He’s never thrown off or surprised about anything. He’s so calm. He’s been a great influence.”

After Gold’s impressive performance in the team event last week, former U.S. ice dancer Tanith Belbin Tweeted: “I want Frank Carroll to be my life coach,

just hold my hands after breakfast and tell me why I can do this.’’

The knock on Gold before this season is that her jumps, while strong, were too robotic, and that she needed to have more command of the ice. She showed last week that she has matured as a skater.

Gold was first drawn to the sport at a birthday party when she was in second grade. She and her twin sister, Carly, started taking lessons, and both excelled. Carly still competes at the national level. Gracie’s career took off, and she placed sixth in the 2013 world championships Winning the national title last month worked wonders for her confidence.

“Having a national title under my belt heading into my first Olympic Games is a huge confidence boost,’’ Gold said. “I had two great skates in Boston (at the 2014 US Championships), and I hope I can do the same thing here.

My mentality is completely different here than it was in Boston. There’s nothing to qualify for here. It’s about doing your best and enjoying

the Olympic experience.”

She has been trying to soak it all in.

“It was incredible to skate over the Olympic rings,’’ she said. “I actually start my (free skating) program right in the center of the red ring.

When I took my position (in the team competition), it felt amazing.”

Among the more exciting perks of being America’s new skating darling was finding out that her favorite singer, Swift, had Tweeted about her. The singer wrote: “Just googling when I can watch @GraceEGold skate in the Olympics next... How adorable and lovely is she?!’’

Adorable and lovely won’t be enough at the Iceberg Skating Palace. It is likely going to take a spectacular, mistake-free performance to win the gold medal. Can Gold pull it off? Or will Princess Julia (pronounced Yulia here) become the first Russian woman ever to wear the Olympic crown? Or, will both teens falter, opening up the field to the more experienced skaters?

Whatever happens, drama is guaranteed.

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Light at night ends in sleepless plight effects of 6.5 hours of exposure to blue light to exposure to green light (much less intense light) of comparable brightness. The blue light suppressed melatonin Karen Podorefsky for about twice as long as the green light and shifted ing down scrolling through circadian rhythms by twice your Facebook or Twitter as much (three hours vs. news feeds on your phone or 1.5 hours).” Even when you talking with friends. It might are no longer looking at the even change depending screen, the melatonin proon the day. If your routine duction is suppressed and includes using technology still affects one’s circadian and varies day by day, your quality of sleep probably varies too.

The Harvard Medical Publications has found that “light at night is bad for your health, and exposure to blue light emitted by electronics and energy-efficient light bulbs may be especially so.”

Melatonin is the neurotransmitter that helps rhythm.

Many people now read to regulate sleep and wake cycles. Your body produces books on tablets or kindles, enough to have normal sleep- rather than holding the book ing patterns. Any kind of itself. Kindles and iPads funclight suppresses the secre- tion differently. Kindles don’t tion of melatonin, which is use the same type of screen as why human bodies are made tablets. They don’t use light to be awake when the sun is to make the pixels visible to form words. Kindles use ink, out.

Blue light suppresses which is why Amazon calls melatonin’s production more it “e-ink,” and is OK to read so than sunlight does. Blue before going to sleep. It is light has shorter wavelengths essentially the same as readthan other forms of light in ing a piece of paper because order to produce the color there is no contrast or glare.

Sometimes when I try to and brightness, and is primarily emitted by televisions, fall asleep, I have my iPhone computer screens and cell in my hand, scroll through phones. my emails, Facebook, Twitter, Harvard researchers and Instagram or play a game or their colleagues proved this two. These things stimulate when they “conducted an my brain activity because experiment comparing the the information I read gets Think about your bedtime regimen. It may include doing homework until you are too tired to pay attention anymore, reading a book, lay-

me thinking about other things and decreases my ability to fall asleep relaxed.

Additionally, the light hurts my eyes and results in a less restful sleep compared to if I had not picked up my phone in the first place. I become sleepy because my body is already wiped out from the day and my eyes hurt enough that I want to close them.

However, this doesn’t change the fact that there is less melatonin formation in my body.

“These things (playing on my phone) stimulate my brain activity because the information I read gets me thinking about other things and decreases my ability to fall asleep relaxed.”

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they actually stimulate alertness, which makes sense because that’s why exposure to at night disrupts sleep.

The more you decrease blue light exposure before bed, the better your sleep is, because your body is better able to rest uninterrupted by outside factors that affect it.

It is suggested that people read or relax without using screens about two hours before bed. This, however, is not realistic for college students who do homework in the evening after busy days or take the time before bed to check social media or watch a movie to wind down. If your bedtime routine includes any of these activities, try reading instead to see if you become more relaxed and end up sleeping better than when you had engaged in light-exposing activities. If you do homework before bed, try saving your reading and note taking for last, rather than work that utilizes a computer, or download an app to lessen the blue light given off from the screen.

As busy college students always on the run, it is important to get the most restful sleep possible. The hours we have to get any shut-eye are key to being able to function properly during the day, from concentrating in class to having enough energy. It’s comforting to know that it actually is possible.

Have you ever been driv- ing drinking, it is not a suring around a campus in the prise when there are some Five College Area, even DUIs and accidents in the area. It is always wise to Ian Hagarty assume that there are going to be some people out on the traveling well under the roads, blatantly breaking speed limit, only to have the law, endangering people a pedestrian blindly strut every day. This is a cynical in front of your car? Is it view, but I think a wise one. sometimes difficult to stop To me, this seems like even in time? You’ve all seen this more reason to become an pedestrian before. I use the aware pedestrian. term strut, because these Just less than two specific pedestrians walk weeks ago, all stuinto the road like they own dents at University of the asphalt itself, along Massachusetts received an with any laws of physics email from UMass Chief of that decide exactly how Police John Horvath, dislong it takes for a car to cussing two motor vehicle/ come to a complete stop. pedestrian incidents on Don’t get me wrong now Feb. 3 and 4. Personally, – I know that Massachusetts not only do I look from state law declares the side to side when I cross pedestrians as always hav- the street, but I also try to

The best way to avoid the eye pain or sleep anxiety associated with nighttime screen use is to start by dimming the brightness. Even more effective would be to lower the color temperature, giving the screen more of a sepia tint. There are different apps that do this and make your screen more of an orangey color so they don’t affect the body’s melatonin production. For example, the app f.lux adjusts the screen color to the time of day on your computer so that you aren’t “looking at the sun” when the sun is no longer out. There are also many apps for Mac users.

Blue light and natural Karen Podorefsky is a Collegian light are fine to be exposed columnist and can be reached at to during the day because kpodoref@umass.edu.

“I’m not saying anyone is perfect, but it can never hurt to keep your ears open and your eyes focused.” ing right of way. I’m not here to argue that fact. I’m here to argue the mindset of the pedestrian.

Confidence of the law, confidence of personal safety and confidence of always being safe – these are some of the sureties that many pedestrians in this area seem to possess. My sentiments go out to this mindset, as I have always been envious of anyone that can live life in this vast and scary world without much anxiety or care.

However, I think it is absolutely essential that people remain aware of their surroundings. People walk right into the middle of the street, directly in front of traffic, often without a single glance from side to side, because of this mentality. It is almost as if pedestrians believe that because they have the law on their side and because they are correct, they have a protective bubble around them, preventing any sort of harm or danger from coming upon a single hair on their heads.

I believe that this way of thinking is incredibly dangerous. The fact is, regardless of who is right and who is wrong, who will go to jail and who will not, when a car traveling at nearly any rate of speed hits you, there is a reasonable chance you can be seriously injured or killed. A lawsuit or court case won’t do you much good after the fact.

Preventing the collision in the first place is your best bet.

This is not to say that none of the blame lies in the hands of irresponsible drivers on the roads. With so many young students in this area, many of whom partake in the occasional social event, usually involv-

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stay alert to my surroundings in general. I’m not saying anyone is perfect, but it can never hurt to keep your ears open and your eyes focused. Without a doubt, I know that this mentality has saved my life on several occasions.

It is very fortunate and wonderful that we live in an area where pedestrians can walk around freely, not constantly worried about crossing roads and waiting for their turn to keep moving. Pedestrians in the Five College Area have great power and use that power to make a community stronger on foot than most other communities. To reference on the side of a comic book nerd, “With great power comes great responsibility.”

Becoming over-zealous with power, even if it is just the right of way between cars and people, is an unwise decision that we shouldn’t take lightly.

Even if no harm is to come to an all-confident pedestrian during their time in Western Massachusetts, we should remember that the world is not consistent.

People are not consistent.

Cars are not consistent.

Even if a driver has the full intention to stop, it just may not be possible.

It is important that students, as well as all pedestrians in this area, learn some personal responsibility before possibly moving on and blindly entering the streets. We need to prepare for the worst, not the best. Take those Beats by Dre off of your ears and listen to the music! After all, can you even imagine stopping a cross-town cab in Manhattan?

Ian Hagerty is a Collegian columnist and can be reached at ihagerty@ umass.edu.

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moe. performs uneven concert at Calvin Theater

Jam band performs improv-heavy set

By Ryan Kaplan Collegian Staff

Last Sunday night, jam band moe. rolled into the Calvin Theater in Northampton. The moe. faithful, lovingly dubbed “moe.rons,” came out in droves, even if they did not quite fill the venue to capacity. And its fans are certainly doting: with one fan remarking before the show: “I just found out there are people that don’t like moe.!

I didn’t know that was possible!”

The crowd was a solid mix of younger jam band fans and older fans that have been around the band since its inception in 1989.

It was certainly a more hippyish and earthy crowd than those who flock to see jam bands that mix in more electronic elements, like Umphrey’s McGee and The Disco Biscuits. moe.’s first set started off well with a 15-minute version of “Moth,” an upbeat, Southern-rock tinged jam with sweet, harmonized guitar licks. Guitarists Chuck Garvey and Al Schnier demonstrated nice interplay that would continue to impress for the rest of the night.

After this exceptional start, the crowd seemed anxious for more of the same. Unfortunately, the first set went downhill from there. The band was pretty laid back for the entire set, and lacked the necessary energy to really rip open

some of its songs. On top of that, its song choices were not all winners. “Suck a Lemon,” off their latest, 2012 LP “What Happened to the La La’s,” was a distorted mess.

The saving grace of the first set was the world music influenced “Bring It Back Home.” Afro-pop and Caribbean influences blended together to create a bouncy, lively tune, and the very technical, 7/8 breakdown in the middle was incredibly groovy. The set was short, clocking in at just under an hour, and it was obvious that the crowd was looking for a great second set.

The second set began with a cover of Pink Floyd’s “Money,” and featured Shannon Lynch on saxophone. Though it was not the most thrilling opener the band could have picked, the second set really blossomed with the next few songs, including the epic, 17-minute, “McBain.”

“McBain” is incredibly technical and was executed very tightly. A mesmerizing vibes solo and some intricate guitar work really helped to open the song up. moe. was finally ready to bring intensity to its performance, and the crowd definitely took notice, as all conversation stopped and full attention was paid to the band on stage. The show continued on this high, never rising to too great a peak but finally at the level of fans’ expectations. Near the end of the set, the jamming became increasingly exploratory, while occasionally lacking in interplay between the

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moe., a jam band that has been active since 1989, performed at the Calvin Theater last Sunday night. instruments.

Musically, moe. is a very guitar-centric band.

Garvey and Schnier drive the music, whether it is scripted or improvisational. But that is not to say the other members do not play a part in creating moe.’s sound. Bassist Rob Derhak and drummer Vinnie Amico are a solid rhythm section that lay down a sturdy foundation for the guitarists to spin off of.

Multi-instrumentalist Jim Loughlin is the surprising MVP of moe. His abilities

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on the MalletKat, a MIDI percussion instrument that simulates the vibraphone and marimba, among other sounds, are impressive, and add a unique ambience to moe.’s music that allows it to escape out of the realm of generic guitar rock.

Luckily, Garvey, Schnier and Derhak are all capable singers, a rarity for a jam band. moe. is often genredefying, hopping from roots rock to spacey prog-rock to heavy, blues-based numbers. moe.’s improvisation

exercises are usually hot or cold. Sometimes the jamming really works, but other times it turns into meandering noodling. moe. is at its best when the rhythm section sets a deep groove and the guitars play around in it, working together to elevate the jam to another level.

Inconsistency is truly moe.’s biggest issue. The band has either moments of transcendence in its jams or stagnant jams that have the listener checking their watch to see how much lon-

ger they will have to endure it.

In the end, my mind was not blown and my face was not melted, but I understood how “moe.rons” could devote a great part of their life to following the band. moe. makes music for good times that lets the listener forget about their problems. Sometimes you need to overlook the inconsistencies and let yourself sway to the music.

Ryan Kaplan can be reached at rtkaplan@umass.edu

MUSIC FEATURE

Kanye’s debut LP turns 10 Music that will be sure to A reflection on a keep the winter blues away rap legend’s music Jams that will make the cold bearable

By andRew KRatochwil Collegian Correspondent

As “The College Dropout” turns 10 years old, it is time to review and reflect on the artist that has given us great music over the years, Kanye West.

West can be viewed as narcissistic, arrogant and rude, but those same personality traits are what have given us classic albums that his fans have come to love and still listen to today. But all that music could not have been created without the creation and influence of West’s debut album, “The College Dropout.”

“The College Dropout” can be defined in one word: breathtaking. West’s use of skits both enhances the overall feel of the album and brings some humor to the album as well. One of the most thought-provoking ideas West presents in his skits are his thoughts on education, and how a man became so obsessed with college degrees that he ultimately leaves his family with nothing. It shows in a musical sense that education is nothing without a career or an idea to pursue.

Throughout the album, West raps about numerous topics. These include religion, personal trauma, education and the luxuries of fame, and each of them bring a different perspective to the album.

One of the most interesting tracks on the album is “Through the Wire,” which was recorded while West had his mouth wired shut due to

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Kanye West performing at the Lollapalooza Festival in 2008. injuries stemming from a car accident. The track shows amazing and clever lyricism, but most importantly it shows determination against all odds, an ideal that West continues to demonstrate and utilize today.

Possibly the most thoughtprovoking song on the album is its last song, appropriately titled “Last Call,” which paints a picture of West’s rise to the top for the listener. It’s amazing to hear that one of the biggest names in hip-hop today had such a hard time establishing himself as a rapper back then. It just goes to show that some things happen for a reason.

Ten years and six albums later, West has become one of the biggest, if not the biggest, name in hip-hop. Many of his albums are renowned as classics, and he draws both criticism and praise for the style that he chooses for each album. The best part about West’s catalog is that no two albums sound the same. Each album is created with a unique theme or idea. For instance, “808s and

Heartbreak” utilized the autotune voice modulator and the Roland TR-808 drum machine to the fullest, while 2010’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” utilized aspects of soul, electro and symphonic sounds to talk about themes of race, egotism, emotional trauma and his idealism on the “American Dream.”

In the media, West is typically portrayed as a villain, a hot head whose mouth is constantly getting him in trouble. But in the studio, West is a genius. His utilization of unconventional samples, music styles and lyricism will make him a name that will continue to be recognized long after he stops making music.

West is a rare artist who reaches new pinnacles with each new album he releases, and “The College Dropout,” 10 years later, has proven to be the strong starting point of one of the most influential discographies in 21st century music.

Andrew Kratochwil can be reached at akrotch@umass.edu.

The winter season offers the perfect opportunity to broaden music tastes and try some new songs and artists. Whether it is lively party music or more mellow music, there is always a piece of music that fits the season perfectly.

In the desolate winter months, it is easy to want to snuggle up and listen to soothing, pleasant music to avoid the frozen wasteland that is waiting outside.

Jhené Aiko’s album “Sail Out” is an excellent pick for those in a lazy mood. Aiko croons about the peaceful state of being content, something everyone needs in their life. Soothing and melodic, her voice lulls the listener into a blissful trance to contradict the harsh conditions outside.

If tranquility is not your thing in the winter time, Beyoncé’surprise album “BEYONCÉ” will motivate anyone to get on their feet and dance around for hours on end. The collection’s upbeat tempos and saucy lyrics will get listeners motivated to take on the world, even as the temperature outside dips into the negatives On the other end of the spectrum, Jason Mraz brings out rays of sunshine with his light guitar and lovely voice.

Songs like “I Won’t Give Up,” off of his 2012 album “Love is a Four Letter Word,” will make any listener feel just a little happier while the snow traps everyone indoors.

Every song on “Love Is A Four Letter Word” will bring sparks of happiness.

His sweet and romanticized lyrics will certainly lighten the dark and dreary moods brought on by the winter months.

Other artists like Bon Iver opt for more tranquil sounds. Classic Bon Iver tracks like “Skinny Love” are perfect for cozying up with someone or a cup of coffee; creating a homey vibe despite the adverse conditions. In this same vein, English duo The xx are perfect for those cold days when reading a good book sounds like the ideal plan to avoid going outside., The xx use spacious, synthetic beats and hypnotic harmonies to captivate listeners.

Mumford and Sons offer an excellent collection of songs that can be both relaxing and motivating. Their up-tempo, emotional and thoughtful songs make them immensely popular. With their powerful voices and moving lyrics, they can take the listener anywhere from the comfort of their bed.

Although this may not be immediately obvious, rap and R&B artists have a way of spinning words and rhymes to lift any mood; especially tackling the winter blues. Drake’s most recent release, “Nothing

Was the Same,” is more of a personal narrative than his previous albums, letting every listener connect to certain lyrics,. Drake’s relaxed tempos and personal lyrics are incredibly winter-friendly, and will definitely pull listeners in.

Another thoughtful hip hop and R&B artist, Childish Gambino, offers a similar outlet for those overwhelmed by the emotions brought on by winter-time sadness. With introspective lyrics and soothing, layered beats, Gambino’s new album “Because the Internet,” checks all the boxes for a relaxing listen. Songs like “Pink Toes”, performed with Jhené Aiko, will make any listener smile. The track’s soft and sensitive sounds, and the interaction it displays between the two artists are enough to make any listener smile.

Easily the hardest time of the year to feel any motivation, winter can be difficult to get through to say the least.

For many, music serves as a platform to escape the current world and go to a place entirely their own. These artists make it even easier, pulling listeners deep into their reflective and relatable lyrics and into a world filled with a little less snow.

Cozy and comfortable, these albums are very well suited for the winter.

Elena Lopez can be reached at aelopez@umass.edu

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United States ties Netherlands for first in overall medal count

By Ross Gienieckzo Collegian Staff

The United States, with six gold, four silver and 10 bronze medals, is tied for first with the Netherlands in the overall medal count after Tuesday’s Olympic action.

Two Americans picked up medals on Tuesday as David Wise, a three-time X Games gold medalist, won gold in men’s freestyle skiing halfpipe, while Alex Deibold took bronze in men’s snowboardcross.

Germany leads in the gold medal count with eight, while the U.S. and Netherlands each have six.

Russian men avoid disaster in hockey Led by Pavel Datsyuk and Alexander Radulov, the Russian men’s hockey team beat Norway 4-0 in a winor-go-home contest. Datsyuk tallied three assists while Radulov scored twice to fuel the Russian offense.

Considering Russia was one of the favorites to win gold prior to the tournament, failing to reach the quarterfinals on its home ice would have been a disappointment. Russia will face Finland in the quarterfinals.

Slovenia, Czech Republic and Latvia also advanced to the quarterfinal round.

Men’s curling: Great Britain beats Norway Great Britain beat Norway 6-5 on Tuesday morning with a dramatic two-point 10th end and advanced to the semifinal round. It came down to the last stone, as skip David Murdoch secured two points and the win on the game’s final throw.

The British will face defending world champion Sweden in the semifinal.

Dutch men sweep 10,000m speed skating

The Netherlands had a strong showing on Tuesday as it swept the 10,000 meter speed skating final. Jorrit Bergsma took gold, Sven Kramer won silver and Bob Ross Gienieczko can be reached at de Jong rounded out the rgieniec@umass.edu and followed on medals with a bronze.

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SUMMERHAYS HEA) as it led for virtually the whole game. David Gerths scored his first goal of the season 5:59 into the first period to give ND the lead for good. Bryan Rust tacked on a power play goal in the second to give the Irish a two-goal cushion, and Jeff Costello iced the game with an empty-net goal late in the third.

The ND defense turned in an impressive effort, and shut down forward Ross Mauermann of PC (15-9-6, 7-7-2 HEA), who has 18 goals and 15 assists in 30 games for the Friars.

The win capped an important weekend for the Irish as they put some distance between themselves and Massachusetts for eighth place in the Hockey East standings. They picked up another point on Friday

RICHMOND “I think we’ve been more aggressive offensively, I think we’ve been doing a better job offensively,” she said. “But we’ve got to add a few more pieces if we want to continue to get better there.”

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The Dutch have dominated speed skating at these Olympics, winning a staggering 19 medals in the sport.

Wednesday preview The men’s hockey quarterfinals highlight the action on Wednesday. In the morning, Sweden takes on Slovakia, while Russia matches up with Finland.

In the afternoon, the United States takes on the Czech Republic and Canada will take on Latvia.

Curling moves on to the semifinal stage for both men and women. Canada, Sweden and Great Britain have both men and women competing.

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night when they tied PC 2-2.

ND will travel back east next weekend, when Boston University hosts them for a pair of games starting Friday night at 7:05 p.m.

PC will play UMass in a home-and-home series, starting Friday at 7 p.m. in Providence.

Black Bears continue roll, top Merrimack No. 17 Maine won for the fourth time in five games as it topped Merrimack 3-2 on Saturday night in Orono, Maine. Connor Leen scored with 28 seconds left in the third period to give the Black Bears a dramatic victory.

Senior goaltender Martin Ouellette stopped 23 shots on the night to pick up the win for Maine (15-10-3, 9-5-2 HEA). He’s been a work-

horse for the Black Bears this season, playing 27 of 28 games and compiling an impressive save percentage of .933, tied for fifth in the country.

It was a scrappy effort from Merrimack (7-18-3, 2-12-2 HEA), a team that has struggled this season.

After a power play goal from Mike Collins tied the game at 2-2 with less than 10 minutes to play, it appeared the Warriors would at least squeeze a point out of the game. But Devin Shore’s blast was tipped home by Leen in the final minute and the Black Bears hung on to avoid the upset.

Ross Gienieczko can be reached at rgieniec@umass.edu and followed on Twitter @RossCollegian.

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defensively, where it is currently giving up 79.8 points per game, then it can turn those improved offensive performances into wins, and she said the team is working to do just that. “(Monday) we focused on what has been our problem, which is transition defense

and boxing out,” she said.

“Those two areas look much, much better than they have, so I’m excited about that.”

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

Jesse Mayfield-Sheehan can be reached at jmayfiel@umass.edu and can be followed on Twitter @jgms88.

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CHAMPIONSHIP team has overcome, and then said he would retire barring the “perfect meet.”

“It has been a challenging year with a variety of injuries, but they have managed to come together,” he said. “If it’s the perfect meet, then I get to retire having had a perfect meet. If not, then I guess I’ll be back next year. I’ve never seen one.”

As for the men’s team, coach Russ Yarworth also has faith in his team heading into the tournament.

Good preparation has helped UMass, as Yarworth says that the team is ready both mentally and physically for the week ahead. “(Preparation) is what we do all year,” he said.

“We work on our mental preparation and total preparation. We talked about really what focus they have to have, so we are very confident in both sides of that.

“All of the training we do during the year is focused on getting ourselves to the point where we are prepared mentally and physically,” Yarworth continued. “(The focus) is

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Both men’s and women’s swimming and diving will swim in the Atlantic 10 Championshis in Ohio, which begin Wednesday. to get the kids prepared to swim fast.”

Neither coach really had any complaints about where their respective teams are in preparation.

For Newcomb, he says it’s too late to do anything anyways even if he did have concerns. In Yarworth’s opinion, he doesn’t see much cause for concern if his swimmers give a “100 percent effort.”

Looking outside of the swimmers, both diving squads look impressive to their respective coaches.

Michaela Butler and Josh Koppel are the favorites to be the most impressive in the championship outing, as they both seem virtually unbeatable after the seasons they both had.

When asked about Koppel, Yarworth had no choice but to recognize the leading men’s diver by saying that, “He has a good chance to be the top diver on both boards (3m, 1m).”

Tom Mulherin can be reached at tmulheri@umass.edu.

ATLANTIC 10 MEN’S BASKETBALL

St. Joe’s, SLU secure crucial A-10 victories

By Matthew zackMan Collegian Staff

On Sunday afternoon, the Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball team earned a victory over crosstown-rival La Salle, holding off a late charge from the Explorers.

Each of the Hawks’ starters contributed at least 10 points in a 75-64 win.

La Salle (12-12, 4-6 Atlantic 10 Conference) came within six points of Saint Joseph’s with two minutes left in the game, but couldn’t finish its comeback as the Hawks (17-7, 7-3 A-10) proceeded to make 7-of-8 free throws.

Saint Joseph’s was led

by Langston Galloway, the fifth leading scorer in the A-10, who scored 18 points.

DeAndre Bembry added 16 points, five rebounds and three steals while Halil Kanacevic and Ronald Roberts Jr. combined for 26 points.

The Hawks’ bench saw minimal action as three players combined for 18 total minutes.

La Salle’s Jerrell Wright, Tyreek Duren and Tyrone Garland were responsible for 46 of the Explorers’ 64 points. Wright had nine offensive rebounds and finished the game with 15 total boards.

La Salle will face Dayton on Wednesday, while Saint

Joseph’s will challenge Rhode Island, which is tied for last place in the A-10.

Saint Louis remains perfect

Duquesne defeats Rhode Island Despite losing 83-71 to Duquesne, Rhode Island freshman E.C Matthews posted a career-high 32 points on 11-of-15 shooting.

Matthews was responsible for bringing the Rams (11-15, 2-9 A-10) within four points of the Dukes (11-13, 3-8 A-10) at the onset of the second half after scoring nine straight points.

But the Rams couldn’t catch up to Duquesne in a battle between two of the conference’s worst teams.

Ovie Soko registered a double-double for the Dukes with 19 points and 12 rebounds and L.G. Gill added 19 points from the bench in only 20 minutes of action. Soko scored 15 points in the first half as the Dukes held a 42-34 lead at halftime.

URI shot a mere 52 percent from the free-throw line, only making 13-of-25 attempts.

On Wednesday, the Dukes will travel to New York to face St. Bonaventure.

The Rams will host Saint Joseph’s on Wednesday.

Saint Louis defeated Virginia Commonwealth 64-62 on Saturday in a battle between two of the A-10’s top teams.

The Billikens (23-2, 10-0 A-10) and Rams (20-6, 8-3 A-10) are both ranked among the nation’s top defensive teams, as both hold their opponents to score under 65 points per game.

Dwayne Evans scored 21 points for Saint Louis on 8-for-13 shooting from the field and added 10 rebounds in 33 minutes of play. Rob Loe, Jordair Jett and Mike McCall Jr. combined for 40 points. Jett also had five assists and six rebounds.

The Billikens’ bench was virtually non-existent as three players only scored two points in 29 minutes of combined play.

The Rams had three players in double figures. Briante Weber led the VCU charge as he grabbed nine rebounds and collected five assists to go along with his 12 points.

The Rams will travel to Massachusetts on Friday while Saint Louis will take on George Mason as it looks to keep its perfect A-10 Matthew Zackman can be reached at mzackman@umass.edu. record intact.

MLB

Gomes ditches the beard, but adds a lot of body art By seth LivinGstone Newsday

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The King, Big Papi, arrived at the Red Sox’s spring training facility Tuesday and the loyal subjects of Red Sox Nation went ga-ga, clamoring for autographs, begging for high-fives and screaming for but a glance of acknowledgment from David Ortiz.

While Ortiz spent the day getting re-established in Fort Myers, watching workouts from a first-base dugout with his arm around son D’Angelo and getting in a token jog, another of Boston’s conquering heroes, Jonny Gomes, participated in his first full spring workout.

Unlike Big Papi, Sox fans and even his manager need-

ed to do a double-take to recognize the recently shaved Gomes.

“It’s just a beard. No one died. The beard didn’t hit a fastball or throw one all year, so I think we’ll be all right,” said Gomes, who said he wanted his beard –a trademark of the 2013 Red Sox –to “go out a champ.”

Gomes’ 6-1, 230-pound frame underwent a more substantial alteration this offseason _ the addition of a large, multicolor tattoo to his torso. Prominently featuring the beard, along with an American flag, the World Series trophy and a Boston duck boat, the tattoo depicts his life-altering experience in Boston last year.

“I wanted to come up with something that documented

last year _ worst to first, my first year with the Sox, Boston Strong, the beard.

It would probably make a heckuva T-shirt or bumper sticker, but I’m the guy that gets the tattoo,” said Gomes, who endeared himself to New England fans in April with a passionate tribute to the Boston Marathon bombing victims and throughout the season with timely hitting.

A heart attack survivor who also survived an auto accident that claimed his friend’s life as a teen, Gomes chronicles his life through his body art.

“My kids’ names, my wedding date, my tribute to the military and to my best friend who passed away,” said Gomes, who has been

with five teams in the last seven seasons. “I catch grief here and there about having a big-league logo on my body, but I wouldn’t give anyone grief if they had an Arizona Diamondbacks World Series ring in our clubhouse and they wore it all the time.”

Like Shane Victorino, Mike Napoli, Koji Uehara and David Ross, Gomes was one of Boston’s veteran newcomers who improved the chemistry and performance of the 2013 Red Sox. In part-time duty during the season, he hit .247 (.346 with runners in scoring position) with 13 homers, four of them as a pinch hitter.

Noted for his helmet punt following his June 18 walkoff homer against Tampa

Bay, Gomes added to his share of Boston folklore in the postseason. The Sox went 6-0 when he started in leftfield in the first two playoff rounds, then rode his three-run homer to a Game 4 World Series victory at St. Louis.

Manager John Farrell rode Gomes’ swagger in the postseason, electing to forgo his season-long platoon with leftfielder Daniel Nava.

“When he was in the lineup, I felt he enabled our team to have a different feel,” Farrell said. “There was an edge. Jonny brought an intangible that others fed off. In that short window, we just felt we were a team that projected that image and that edge.”

Gomes’ impact was rec-

ognized during Boston’s victory parade.

When the duck boats paused on Boylston Street at the site of the marathon bombing, Gomes and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia placed the World Series trophy on the finish line as singer Ronan Tynan performed “God Bless America.”

“To have the opportunity from the Red Sox to have the World Series trophy on my duck boat was pretty humbling,” Gomes said. “But to be able to drop that trophy down within feet of the bombing _ when the story was written, I don’t think that was even in there.”

A California native, he says, his connection with the city of Boston remains very real.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

UM aims to snap 16-game skid UMass positive, hosts Richmond

Richmond is led offensively by redshirt junior forward Genevieve Okoro, who is averaging 11.7 points per game and 8.2 rebounds per

By Jesse Mayfield-sheehan game. The team is without Collegian Staff freshman star Olivia Healy, After a tough trip down to who led the team in scoring Virginia, the Massachusetts with 12.3 points per game, women’s basketball team ever since she tore her right returns to Amherst on ACL in a game against Saint Wednesday night to host Louis in January.

The Spiders have one of Richmond with the hope of ending its 16-game losing the weaker offenses in the A-10, scoring 63 points per streak.

The Spiders (11-14, 5-7 game, which ranks ninth Atlantic 10) will try to in the conference. But the rebound from a road loss to team has one of the stronger defenses, allowing just 63.5 No. 25 Dayton.

points per game, ranking fifth in the conference.

UMass coach Sharon Dawley said the Minutewomen (3-23, 0-12 A-10) are preparing for the different game plans Richmond will throw at them.

“We play man (defense), they historically have played a five out motion, a really smart and crafty motion,” she said. “So that will be something that we’ve obviously got to work on.

“We have to work on our zone offense, we predict that they’ll play us a lot in a

zone, so we have to work on that.”

UMass is still looking for its first conference win and hoping to snap a 16-game losing streak. The team has shown small signs of improving offensively, scoring at least 64 points in four of its last five games.

Dawley said she thinks the team is improving and leading scorer Kim PierreLouis is getting more opportunities to score, but said she’d like to see more players on the team playing more aggressively. see

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Kim Pierre-Louis (with ball) takes a layup against St. Bonaventure.

SWIMMING AND DIVING

‘Defending our home turf’ UMass set for

A-10’s to begin

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Katie Ferris (11) currently leads the Minutewomen with six goals scored through two games. UMass defeated Vanderbilt and Connecticut to open the year.

No. 11 UMass returns for home opener

Minutewomen to host Holy Cross

By Jesse Mayfield-sheehan Collegian Staff

McGuirk Stadium will be hosting its first game of the 2014 season, and no, it’s not for the football team.

Instead, the Massachusetts women’s lacrosse team will be playing its first home game of the season on Wednesday as Holy Cross visits Amherst.

“We love playing at home,” UMass coach Angela McMahon said.

“It’s a great atmosphere.

It’s something that we take a lot of pride in is playing at home, defending our home turf.”

The Crusaders (0-1) come into the matchup off a disappointing 8-7 overtime loss in their season opener against Bryant.

Last season, Holy Cross finished 9-10 and made it all the way to the Patriot League Championship finals before losing to Navy. The team is led offensively by captains Sara Hennessey and Laura Ryan, who combined for 71 goals last season.

The Minutewomen (2-0) handily defeated the Crusaders in their matchup a season ago, 20-5. But McMahon said the team isn’t going to take its oppo-

nent lightly.

“They’re pretty dynamic in that they have a couple key players that are big threats in terms of being really aggressive to cage,” she said. “Then on defense, they kind of pack it in, which is something that we’re going to have to really make sure we’re keeping their defense moving so that we’ll have opportunities to get in the cage.”

UMass comes into the game still undefeated on the season after winning a close 7-5 matchup against Connecticut on Saturday.

The Minutewomen struggled to gain control of loose balls in that game, as UConn held an advantage in ground balls (22-19) and draw controls (8-6). Kelsey McGovern, UMass’ primary draw specialist, said the team can only learn from that.

“There’s always room for improvement, within myself in putting the ball in certain places, within the team as a whole too, coming up with ground balls and draw controls,” she said.

However, the team stepped up defensively, particularly in the first half, when the Minutewomen cleared the ball eight times and held the Huskies to one goal on seven shots.

G o a l ke e p e r Rachel Vallarelli made five of her

After a long, tiring season of preparation and hard work, the Massachusetts men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are getting ready to take on the Atlantic 10 Conference Championships in Ohio, which begin on Wednesday.

Now that the regular season is over, it’s time to see if all that preparation has paid off.

On the women’s side, coach Bob Newcomb has complete faith that the swimmers are prepared for the championship meet. He believes his players have done all that they could to ready themselves throughout the season, and that they all have the right mindset heading into Wednesday.

“I think (the swimmers) are well prepared,”

Eagles roll again, ND’s Summerhays blanks Providence By ross Gienieckzo Collegian Staff

Eileen McDonald (37) cradles the ball in a game against Long Island University a year ago. seven saves on the day.

McGovern gave credit to Vallarelli and midfielder Kate Farnham – who finished with three ground balls, a draw control and four forced turnovers – for stepping up defensively.

She said the defense hopes to continue improving as a team.

“I think, moving forward, that continuing to put high pressure on our opponents and work together as a unit and force some bad shots and bad angles for our goalie, Rachel, to make good saves is something I think that we’re striving to do,” McGovern said.

McMahon said one of the big keys to playing against the Crusaders will be look-

ing for different players to step up offensively.

“I think we’re going to really look to our offense to have other people to step up,” she said. “I think Katie (Ferris) has done a pretty good job and she’s always going to get her looks and her shots, but we really need some more people to step up and help support.

“We’re not the type of team that relies on scoring seven goals in a game and winning. That’s not our style. We want to be aggressive.”

The game is set to start Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Jesse Mayfield-Sheehan can be reached at jmayfiel@umass.edu and can be followed on Twitter @jgms88.

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HOCKEY EAST

Eagles haven’t lost in 17 games

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Newcomb said. “They are very relaxed. We just had a couple of really good sessions in the pool here in Ohio, and they just seem like they are ready to get this week going.”

During the regular season, the players train hard to get the right techniques perfected in their swimming while making the proper corrections with conference championships in mind. Now that the week has come, Newcomb said the main focus now is for the players to rest up.

“Letting their bodies recover from all the hard work we’ve done (is the main focus),” he said. “For the last couple of weeks, the focus is just letting their bodies rest and to recover from all of the work.”

In a light-hearted moment, Newcomb talked about the struggles the

The No. 1 Boston College hockey team remained unbeaten over its past 17 games, beating No. 16 Vermont 5-3 on Saturday night. Brian Billett made 35 saves in net to pick up the victory.

It was a well-rounded effort for BC (24-4-3, 15-1-1 Hockey East), which had 10 different players register at least a point. The win clinched the Hockey East regular-season title and guaranteed a No. 1 seed in the upcoming Hockey East Tournament. Johnny Gaudreau, Chris Calnan and Scott Savage led the way with a goal and assist each.

Calnan kicked off the scoring at 18 minutes, 18 seconds in the first period, converting a short-handed breakaway to give BC a 1-0 lead. With 36 seconds left in the period, Bill Arnold put

home a rebound to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead after one.

Vermont (15-11-3, 7-9 HEA) came out firing in the second, and Nick Bruneteau put the Catamounts on the board 2:07 into the period. But the close score was short-lived, as goals from Eagles first-liners Gaudreau and Kevin Hayes put the Eagles comfortably ahead 4-1 going into the third.

BC has not lost since the day after Thanksgiving. Its only blemish in that time was a 3-3 tie with Providence.

The win completed a weekend sweep of Vermont, as the Eagles won a close one 4-3 on Friday night.

Summerhays, Irish blank Providence Goaltender Steven Summerhays made 36 saves as No. 15 Notre Dame shut out No. 12 Providence 3-0 on Saturday night. The shutout was Summerhays’ sixth of the season.

It was a wire-to-wire win for the Irish (17-12-2, 6-9-2 see

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