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Jenny Dell returns to UMass SGA holds first The sideline reporter spoke of her career By Ross Gienieczko Collegian Staff
National sideline reporter and University of Massachusetts alumna Jenny Dell returned to campus Monday night to speak to students about her career in sports journalism and the lessons she learned along the way. “My three and a half years here at UMass pre-
pared me so well for the career I was about to embark on,” Dell told the audience in the Student Union Ballroom. “It’s so important to get that experience. There’s so many people here that are willing to help you.” And that career has had several notable stops. After graduating a semester early, Dell – through connections she had with friends and professors – was able to land an interview with ESPN.
She was hired, and seven days after graduating, began work as an off-camera production assistant. It was not until she was steered toward an audition by an unlikely source that she began her career on camera. Matthew Berry, ESPN fantasy football guru, recommended she audition for ESPN.com. Dell was hired, though she continued working full-time as a production assistant. On camera, she interviewed
athletes and celebrities that came into the ESPN studio. Dell stayed with ESPN until 2012 when Red Sox onfield reporter Heidi Watney left NESN. Dell said she never planned on interviewing for the job, but when her agency decided to include her on a list of clients that they submitted to the Red Sox, NESN liked her enough to bring her in for an interview. She was see
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Jenny Dell spoke to UMass students Monday in the Student Union Ballroom as part of Homecoming programming.
meeting with newly elected senators Two motions were passed on Monday By Catherine Ferris Collegian Staff
In the first official meeting of the Student Government Association this year, members gathered to discuss various points for the upcoming semester, in addition to formally recognizing and swearing in the new Senate. The meeting began Monday night with a lecture by Becky Lockwood of the Center for Women and Community and Kelly Burgess of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity about Title IX. Title IX became part of the United States Education Amendments in 1972. It must be abided by students, faculty, staff, third parties, off-campus conduct and any university-sponsored event with no geographical boundaries. It states, “No person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” The two women explained various types of harassment and the different ways assaults are handled after being reported. It was also mentioned that there is an effort to bring
Know Your IX, a group that fights sexual assault on campuses, to the University. After a 10-minute recess, SGA President Vinayak Rao began presenting the fall elections report for the student Senate. A total of 3,352 students voted, 15 percent of the eligible student body. The recently-elected senators were then sworn in, and speakers addressed the SGA members about their plans and goals, both long and short-term. Sarah Freudson, student trustee, discussed her job and several other goals. She explained that the purpose of her role is to represent the entire student body, both graduate and undergraduate students, and occasionally faculty. Freudson went on to talk about what she hopes to see as the semester progresses. This includes expanding escort services and initiating talks about legalizing pepper spray. Rao followed Freudson, addressing the “Blarney Blowout” report. He said he believes community policing would be a valuable thing to consider, and told the SGA it would be a term used much more frequently. He added that he hopes to “encourage the entire campus community to discuss the problem of high risk drinking,” and touched upon Chairwoman Jennifer see
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Record endowment for UMass UMass research could By Patrick Johnston
and retain top faculty members.” She went on to explain The University of that some donors target Massachusetts five-cam- specific programs while pus system has seen a 12 others give money to prioripercent increase in fund- ties designated by the caming this fiscal year, result- puses, which according to ing in a record-breaking Scales, could include projendowment of $757 million, ects such as construction according to a UMass press and renovations to campus release. More than $45 mil- facilities. lion of this sum has gone to Scales also said private the Amherst campus. donations have been espe The increase was driven by both state funding and private donations. According to the release, a system-wide capital campaign with the goal of raising $800 million over the next seven years is now underway. In the release, UMass President Robert Caret described this as a “transformational moment” in the history of the system. According to Ann Scales, spokesperson for the UMass president’s office, “(This ‘transformational moment’) refers to the dramatic increase in fundraising, in student enrollment and in state financial support to the cially beneficial in the face University.” of the University’s record In terms of where the breaking enrollment this funding is going, Scales year. said, “Private fundrais- “The growing enrolling is a major source of ment at UMass means more funding for student schol- students will need scholararships and allows us to ships and grants to help pay endow chairs and attract for their education, which Collegian Correspondent
The increase was driven by both state funding and private donations. According to the release, a system-wide capital campaign with the goal of raising $800 million over the next seven years is now underway.
is an additional benefit (of) private fundraising,” she said. The UMass system, in addition to monetary gain, has seen a massive increase in first-time donors, with more than 20,000 contributing this year. Scales said this rise is the result of an increased focus on private fundraising. In terms of state funding, Scales said, “The (increase) … is a result of President Caret’s 50-50 plan, which the legislature adopted. The plan called for a two-year, $100 million increase in state funding for UMass, in exchange for (the University) freezing tuition and mandatory fees for two years.” According to a January press release, Gov. Deval Patrick called for more state funding for public education in Massachusetts, increasing support for Caret’s plan. “Gov. Patrick is seeking to provide opportunity for all of our citizens and to ensure that Massachusetts will remain successful in the global knowledge-based economy,” Caret said in the release. Patrick Johnston can be reached at pejohnston@umass.edu.
lead to new antibiotics
Biochemist unveils bacterial process By Cecilia Prado Collegian Staff
Peter Chien, a biochemist at the University of Massachusetts, is part of a team of researchers that conducted a study that could be key to the development of new antibiotics. The team’s discovery unveiled a major bacterial process that is crucial for bacterial growth, virulence and infection, according to a UMass press release. The research was completed in partnership with a team of University of California, Berkeley biochemists led by Kathleen Ryan. “There is a present human health need for the development of alternative antibiotics,” Chien said. “The mechanisms of the current ones are becoming less effective. There is a rise in the antibiotic-resistant bacteria reservoir.” According to the release, the scientists involved in the project illustrated specific components of proteolysis, a method used by a significant portion of living things to control cell
growth and division by deleting specific proteins at a certain time. Previous studies have suggested that this system is a contributing factor to bacterial virulence. However, it has never been exploited to fight infectious disease due to the poor understanding of the pathway preceding Chien’s research. According to organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, modern antibiotics are only effective against cells that are actively growing and dividing. Proteolysis is a strategy that lets pathogens become temporarily inactive, allowing them to hide and become resistant. This molecular network depends on specialized enzymes called proteases, which are mentioned in Chien’s study. They are capable of receiving signals from the environment, and in the presence of stress, these proteases selectively destroy proteins that are in charge of initiating tasks related to cellular growth and division. Chien and the team he worked with conducted
research to discover how these substrates are identified so precisely by the proteases and how their degradation affects the different regulatory activities of the cell, according to the release. The research identifies the steps of regulation of protein degradation in the bacterium Caulobacter crescentus. Chien said that the organism was an ideal candidate for the experiment because of its requirement to perform proteolysis to complete its cell cycle. The results of the study indicate that proteolysis requires additional molecules called “second messengers” and “adaptors.” These are responsible for helping the cell respond to external signals and determine which proteins must be removed. “Regulated protein degradation is a concept that was first thought of about 20 years ago,” Chien said. “Because of the complexity of molecular events that it entails, being able to reconstitute the process is a great accomplishment.” Chien’s research was see
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THE RUNDOWN ON THIS DAY... In 1962, The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts opened in New York City. The center had 30 indoor and outdoor performance facilties.
AROUND THE WORLD
Turkey
The number of Syrians
fleeing from Islamist militants and entering into Turkey in recent days has exceeded 130,000, making the flight one of the largest refugee flows to date during the Syrian conflict, the United Nations said Monday.
“In Turkey we have
never witnessed such big numbers in a few days time,” Selin Unal, CQ spokeswoman for the U.N. refugee agency, said in a telephone interview from Ankara.
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Most of the refugees
are Syrian Kurds fleeing an offensive by the Islamic State, the al-Qaida breakaway group formerly known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS. The flight of refu-
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funded by the National Institute for General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), an organization belonging to the NIH, according to the release. The results of the study were published in an online edition of the journal, Proceedings of the Natural Academy of Sciences. The NIH recently awarded
By Marleigh Felsenstein Collegian Staff
Friday
Steven Dibono, 21, of North Reading, Kevin White, 22, of Amherst, and Thomas Colombo Jr., 22, of Sandwich, were arrested on Amity Street for unlawful noise.
Saturday
3:20 p.m.: A black moped was reported stolen on East 1:06 a.m .: William Hadley Road. Andrews, 20, of Gloucester, 4:55 p.m.: Norberto Perez, was arrested on Lincoln Avenue for possession of 21, of Springfield, was alcohol under the age of 21 arrested on West Street for and possession of less than a revoked license, operation one ounce of marijuana. of a motor vehicle with registration suspension and a 9:38 a.m.: An object was marked lanes violation. thrown through the window of Amherst House on 5:27 p.m.: There was a motor Main Street. vehicle crash on North Pleasant Street. A black 4:23 p.m.: Approximately 2001 Volvo S80 crashed 500 students were making into a black 2009 Hyundai noise at the Townehouse Elantra because the driver Apartments on Meadow of the Volvo was looking Street. They dispersed at a line of women at Iota with police presence. Gamma Upsilon. 7:06 p.m.: Medical assistance was needed on Chestnut Street for an elderly female who was breathing but unresponsive. 10:11 p.m.: Savana Paciulli, 21, of Amherst, was arrested for OUI drugs, negligent operation of a motor vehicle to endanger and possession of heroin.
for a lights violation, negligent operation of a motor vehicle to endanger, license not in possession and OUI liquor.
1:13 a.m.: A Funky Cab was pulled over on South East Street for being overloaded. 2:43 a.m.: There was a breaking and entering at Phi Sigma Kappa on North Pleasant Street. The University of Massachusetts Police Department saw two people trying to gain entry through a screen. They were identified as a 22-year-old from Seekonk and a 21-year-old from Rhode Island. Both were charged with breaking and entering.
4:41 p.m.: A motor vehicle crash on South East Street had a female complaining 11:57 p.m.: Medical assis- of back pain. tance was needed on Phillips Street for a heavily intoxicated female who kept falling and hitting her 12:49 a.m.: An intoxicated head. female at Pi Kappa Alpha on North Pleasant Street was vomiting after consuming too much alco12:14 a.m.: The fire alarm hol. Her sober roommate went off at Theta Chi on escorted her home. She North Pleasant Street. refused medical attention.
Monday
Sunday
10:39 p.m.: Eric Popp, 22, 1:08 a.m .: Katherine Marleigh Felsenstein can be of North Reading, Luke Gilligan, 20, of Lowell, was reached at Luciani, 21, of Weymouth, arrested on Main Street mfelsenstein@umass.edu.
gees was continuing on Monday, the U.N. said, but the numbers appeared to be less than during the weekend. Los Angeles Times
Jerusalem
Facing a United
Nations investigation for possible war crimes committed during its recent military campaign in the Gaza Strip, Israel has launched probes of its own into suspected violations, hoping to ward off prosecution in international tribunals.
The army has said
it’s conducting criminal investigations into five incidents and that dozens of others were under review. However, Israeli human rights advocates say the inquiries are flawed because the army is investigating itself and the probes don’t cover the legality of orders that led to the alleged violations.
Iraq
IRBIL, Iraq — The
chief spokesman for the Islamic State has called on the group’s supporters throughout the world to act on their own initiative to attack Western civilian and military targets in retaliation for the U.S.-led coalition’s aerial attacks in Iraq.
In an audiotape
released Monday, the group’s spokesman, Abu Mohammed al-Adnani, also vowed that the group would kill Western men and enslave their women even as he accused the Western news media of distortion by inaccurately portraying the group as violent.
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The do-nothing Congress By David Eldridge CQ Roll Call
WASHINGTON — Say this about the 113th Congress: It has managed to live down to low expectations. With only a lame-duck post-Election Day mop-up session left before a new Congress takes the oath of office in January, the 113th is on track to be one of the least productive Congresses - in terms of laws passed and signed by the president - in 60 years. The 113th Congress, which passed a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through Dec. 11 before heading out of town, has seen just 163 pieces of legislation enacted. That total, from the House clerk, tracks only through August, but it’s more than 100 pieces of legislation below the 283 measures enacted in the 112th Congress and well below the 383 in the 111th Congress. Another handful of bills, including the continuing resolution, have been sent to the president, but unless the 113th has an unprecedented burst of productivity when they return for the lame duck, the die is cast. As Georgia Democrat Hank Johnson told CQ Roll Call last week, “This has been the most donothingest Congress.” It’s a distinction that Democrats insist is a disgrace and an abdication of the responsibility of governing. After the Sept. 18 announcement from the GOP leadership that the final five days of House sessions scheduled before the November elections would be canceled, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., ripped the Republicans for leaving work on the table.
“It is a good afternoon,” Pelosi said at a hastily arranged news conference near the House floor, “but not a good afternoon for Congress to adjourn for this session.” “We were supposed to be here tomorrow, then another week,” Pelosi fumed, flanked by Minority Whip Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., and Assistant Leader James E. Clyburn, D-S.C. “Now we’ve been informed by the Republican leadership that anything that we were ever going to do is over until we come back for the lame-duck session.” “The American people have to ask, ‘What do you do for a living? What do you do for my living?’“ said Pelosi. “What are you doing for me?’“ The press conference was also the three top House Democrats’ final chance to collectively make their case before cameras and microphones that voters in November should oust the GOP from the majority in the House - and keep the Democrats in control of the Senate. But a newly confident and disciplined GOP— Speaker John A. Boehner’s team pushed this week’s spending bill through the House easily, despite tea party concerns—is looking forward to Nov. 4. Boehner and Co. expect the GOP edge in the House to grow, and in in the Senate, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R.-Ky., and other Republicans sense that retaking that chamber is within their grasp. As for the “do-nothing” charge, many Republicans contend that holding the legislative line on what they and many of their constituents consider an overreaching, out-ofcontrol White House is no vice. After all, suing the president is also part of the 113th’s legacy. Others in the GOP say
The 113th Congress, which passed a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through Dec. 11 before heading out of town, has seen just 163 pieces of legislation enacted. any blame over a lack of legislative productivity should be assigned to Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and the Democrat-controlled Senate -not the GOPc o n t ro l l e d H o u s e. Boehner spokesman Michael Steel told CQ Roll Call that House Republicans had passed hundreds of bills, “including jobs bill after jobs bill.” “But Washington Democrats — including President Obama and Senate Democratic leaders —have utterly failed to act,” Steel said. Moira Bagley Smith, spokeswoman for Majority Whip Steve Scalise, said, “Considering the Senate is sitting on over 350 pieces of House-passed legislation from this Congress, I believe Sen. Reid’s chamber singlehandedly has earned the title of ‘least productive.’ “The contrast in productivity between these two chambers couldn’t be more obvious,” she added. That’s a refrain they’ll use on the campaign trail as the GOP attempts to reclaim control of the Senate. They need to win at least six seats to take over.
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Chien a five-year, $1.4 million grant to continue his research on protein degradation, with the aim of isolating pathways necessary to decrease virulence and antibiotic resistance, according to the release. Cecilia Prado can be reached at sprado@umass.edu.
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subsequently hired prior to the 2012 season. Dell credits two important factors in getting her job with NESN. First, she acknowledged her strong references from ESPN and UMass. Second, she stressed the importance of being herself. Staying true to one’s self was a theme Dell touched on throughout the night, as it is one of the biggest factors she attributes her success to. “Just be you,” Dell said. “Just be confident, have fun and show your personality. If you’re not real, people can see through that.” Transitioning from ESPN to NESN and the Red Sox was a big adjustment, according to Dell. “You have to have fun with it,” she said. “In the end, I was watching baseball for a living, and I absolutely loved it. … It’s a lot of work, but it’s all worth it in the end.” Dell spent two years with NESN before leaving after her relationship with Red Sox third basemen Will Middlebrooks became public. Because of what she referred to as “perception of the situation,” Dell and NESN agreed that her departure from the Red Sox was “mutual” and that the situation was “probably not for the best.” By the end of her time
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with the Red Sox, she had gained national attention. Shortly after her departure, she was hired by CBS to be a sideline reporter for the National Football League (NFL). “I’ve learned a lot in the first two or three games,” Dell said. “Every week I want to go out there and do better than the week before.” Dell spoke about other topics in a question and answer period, including her engagement to Middlebrooks, interviewing fellow UMass alumnus and current New York Giant Victor Cruz last week and the role of women in the NFL in the wake of several high-profile domestic violence cases. “You want to have a female voice in any profession you’re in,” Dell said. She praised CNN’s Rachel Nichols for her tough questioning of Roger Goodell in his press conference Friday. Dell will be in England this weekend as she travels with CBS for the NFL’s annual London matchup featuring the Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins. Ross Gienieczko can be reached at rgieniec@umass.edu and followed on Twitter @RossGien.
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Becky Lockwood and Kelly Burgess give a presentation on Title IX. Raichel’s plan to work on a campaign to raise awareness about binge drinking. Sionan Barrett, speaker of the Senate, talked about several of her goals, including reforming the SGA election process – a topic brought up by many of her fellow senators. Other speakers of the cabinet spoke about their goals, as well. Secretary of Diversity Josh Odam said he hopes to increase partnership between the Center for Education Policy and Advocacy (CEPA) and Student Bridges. He also said that he would like to “encourage students of
color, both in SGA and not in SGA to attend the Students of Color Caucus.” Nathaniel Dunnican, secretary of Veteran Services, said he plans to work with Career Services to find jobs for veterans. The two motions that were passed included agreeing to a list of people to sit on the Academic Honesty Hearing board and appointing the 50 new senators to their respective committees. SGA meetings are held every Monday at 7 p.m. Catherine Ferris can be reached at caferris@umass.edu and followed on Twitter @Ca_Ferris2.
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Afghan soldiers Fraternities must admit women found near Canada By Kathleen Megan
By Michael Muskal and W.J. Hennigan
Tribune Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON — Three Afghan soldiers who went missing while in Massachusetts for military training have been found trying to cross the border into Canada, a Defense Department official said Monday. “I can confirm that the Canadians have them,” the official said. The Afghan officers were reported missing late Saturday after a trip to a shopping mall in Hyannis, Mass., about 20 miles from Joint Base Cape Cod, where they were involved in a training exercise. Earlier this month, two Afghan police officers disappeared from a Drug Enforcement Administration training program in Quantico, Va., and were found several days later in that area. In each case, the Afghans were part of a chaperoned group that was taken to see U.S. sights and culture, officials said. Both groups were vetted by U.S. officials before they were allowed into the United States. “There is no indication they pose any threat to the public,” the military said of the three officers. The three were identified as Maj. Jan Mohammad Arash, Capt. Mohammad Nasir Askarzada and Capt. Noorullah Aminy. They arrived at Joint Base Cape Cod on Sept. 11. In addition to Afghanistan, personnel also arrived from Tajikistan, Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. The exercises took place
at Camp Edwards, home to the Massachusetts National Guard and part of Joint Base Cape Cod, which includes a replica of an operating base used by soldiers in areas like Afghanistan. The training, known as Exercise Regional Cooperation 2014, is one of a series of annual events, sponsored by the U.S. Central Command. Such training has taken place every year since 2004; last year’s exercise was Germany. The visitors get days off, such as Saturday, the military said. The Afghans were taken to the mall to sight-see and observe aspects of U.S. culture, the spokeswoman said. On Sept. 13, two Afghan policemen went missing in Washington, D.C., while visiting the U.S. for training in narcotics law enforcement techniques, Joseph Moses, a special agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration. The two Afghan officers, who were said to be looking for a better life, were on a chaperoned visit to Washington’s Georgetown section when they went off. They were found a few days later and returned to the training program, which ended last week. The police had been vetted before they arrived and found to be clear of all criminal ties, Moses said. The incident marked the first time any police had gone missing among the thousands of foreign officers who have received additional training in Quantico, Va., according to authorities.
with the residential fraternities to ensure that the HARTFORD, Conn. — transition is as smooth as rsity’s Board of Trustees possible. She said it wasn’t president, Joshua Boger, clear how soon the fraternimade the announcement ties would be asked to begin in an email Monday after admitting women as part of a weekend retreat with the three-year transition. the Board of Trustees. Carlisle said the admin The decision comes after istration also has several two high-profile lawsuits new policies that will be alleging rape in fraternity houses and after the Wesleyan University student government called on the administration last spring to force fraternities to go coed or give up their houses. Kate Carlisle, spokeswoman for Wesleyan, said, “This is a change that Wesleyan has been thinking about for years,” and is not directly linked to implemented immediately to any particular incidents. make the fraternities safer. “The move to coeducation These include increased is really all about inclusion,” university oversight of the Carlisle said. “It’s all about fraternities, more education equity and very much in about safety-related issues, keeping with Wesleyan’s tra- and the elimination of rush dition of equity and progres- or pledging for freshmen. sive leadership on gender Representatives of the equity and issues like this.” university’s two residential In their email, Roth fraternities now in operaand Boger said they “rec- tion - Delta Kappa Epsilon ognize that residential fra- and Psi Upsilon - could not ternities have contributed be reached immediately However, T.J. greatly to Wesleyan over Monday. a long period of time, but Blackburn, a member of we also believe they must DKE, said last spring that change to continue to ben- if the fraternity went coed, efit their members and the it would lose its charter larger campus community.” and have to be shut down. “If the organizations are Blackburn, who was also to continue to be recognized president of Wesleyan’s as offering housing and Inter-Greek Council last social spaces for Wesleyan spring, said that the national students,” the email con- organization for DKE doesn’t tinued, “women as well recognize coed groups. as men must be full mem- “Coeducation is essenbers and well-represented tially a death penalty,” in the body and leader- Blackburn said at the time. ship of the organization.” Fewer than 100 students Carlisle said the univer- live at the university’s resisity, which is in Middletown, dential fraternities. Earlier Conn., will work closely this month, Wesleyan The Hartford Courant
declared a third residential fraternity, Beta Theta Pi, offlimits to all students, when a student was seriously injured when she fell from a third-floor window. Carlisle said that student is in stable condition at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. At the time of the fall, Roth said in an email that
The decision comes after two high-profile lawsuits alleging rape in fraternity houses and after the Wesleyan University student government called on the administration last spring to force fraternities to go coed or give up their houses. he had “lost confidence in the ability of the fraternity members to manage social and residential activities at the house and abide by university policies.” The university has said that Beta will remain offlimits to students for at least the rest of the academic year, but the school is open to considering a plan from the fraternity on how it would operate to meet expectations for student residential life. Wesleyan now has two coeducational residential fraternities: Alpha Delta Phi and Eclectic. It also has two additional fraternities and one sorority without residences. Last spring, the Wesleyan Student Assembly called on the administration to force the residential fraternities to go coed as an attempt to reduce the incidence of sexual assault on campus and to address the gender inequity of allowing large campus social spaces to be controlled by all-male groups.
Nicole H. Updegrove, who graduated from Wesleyan in May but was president of the Wesleyan Student Assembly last spring, said at the time that she kept hearing stories from women on campus about them feeling “uncomfortable, vulnerable and unsafe in fraternity spaces. From a gender equity standpoint and a safety standpoint, I thought this proposal made a lot of sense.” Roth said in his email that over the summer he heard many views on the topic from Wesleyan alumni, students and faculty. “Some have urged that we preserve the status quo; others have argued for the elimination of all exclusive social societies,” Roth and Boger wrote in their email. Wesleyan has had a strained relationship with fraternities over the years. One of the lawsuits, which was settled last year, included an allegation that Beta was known as a “rape factory.” In that case, an anonymous student sued the school after she said she was raped by a nonstudent inside the fraternity house. The man accused of the assault was not a Wesleyan student and went to jail. In the other high-profile claim, a Wesleyan student said she was raped in the common room of Psi Upsilon fraternity during a party in May 2013. In March, the woman filed a federal lawsuit against Psi U., claiming she was assaulted during a party that was “wildly out of control.” Her assailant was expelled from Wesleyan.
Islamic State calls for ‘lone-wolf’ attacks on West By Mitchell Prothero McClatchy Foreign Staff
IRBIL, Iraq — The chief spokesman for the Islamic State has called on the group’s supporters throughout the world to act on their own initiative to attack Western civilian and military targets in retaliation for the U.S.-led coalition’s aerial attacks in Iraq. In an audiotape released Monday, the group’s spokesman, Abu Mohammed al-Adnani, also vowed that the group would kill Western men and enslave their women even as he accused the Western news media of distortion by inaccurately portraying the group as violent. In his rambling diatribe, al-Adnani referred to the anti-Islamic State coalition as “crusaders,” called President Barack Obama “the mule of the Jews” and labeled Secretary of State John Kerry an “uncircumcised old geezer.” “If you can kill a disbelieving American or European — especially the spiteful and filthy French — or an Australian, or a Canadian, or any other disbeliever from the disbelievers waging war, including the citizens of the countries that entered into a coalition against the Islamic State, then rely upon Allah, and kill him in any manner or way, however it may be,” al-Adnani said, according to an English translation posted online by Al-Furqan Media, the communications arm of the Islamic State. “Do not ask for anyone’s advice and do not seek anyone’s verdict,” he said. “Kill the disbeliever whether he is civilian or military, for they have the same ruling.” The White House said it would have no comment on the audiotape. There
was no immediate indication that al-Adnani’s call for individuals to act on their own had prompted U.S. agencies to increase their terrorist warnings. U.S. officials have said for years that the threat of terrorism has evolved in much of the world from carefully planned actions by groups to individual actions carried out by sympathizers not formally associated with any organization. The most recent example of the threat was the May 24 shooting at the Jewish Museum of Belgium, in Brussels, which left four people dead. The suspect is a French citizen who’s thought to have fought with the Islamic State in Syria. Hundreds of Europeans and scores of Americans are thought to have traveled to Syria to fight with the Islamic State. Last week, the director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, Matthew Olsen, told the Senate Homeland Security and G ove r n m e n t a l Affairs Committee that a lone Islamic State supporter could stage an attack in the U.S. “In the United States, the FBI has arrested more than half a dozen individuals seeking to travel from the U.S. to Syria to join the fighting there,” he said. “We remain mindful of the possibility that an ISIL sympathizer could conduct a limited, self-directed attack here at home with no warning.” ISIL is the government’s preferred abbreviation for the Islamic State. On Monday, German authorities confirmed that they’d arrested a Turkish immigrant who’d recently returned from Syria and had charged him with fighting on behalf of the Islamic
State. German authorities think that as many as 130 German residents have returned to the country after fighting in Syria. Al-Adnani predicted
in keeping with previous Islamic State messages, which have been unusually well targeted. “Adnani’s strate gic advice is pretty odd, espe-
torted by the media and how the U.S. and British governments bear responsibility for recent hostage executions because they refused to negotiate
“If you can kill a disbelieving American or European — especially the spiteful and filthy French — or an Australian, or a Canadian, or any other disbeliever from the disbelievers waging war, including the citizens of the countries that entered into a coalition against the Islamic State, then rely upon Allah, and kill him in any manner or way, however it may be.” Abu Mohammed al-Adani, chief spokesperson for the Islamic State that the U.S.-led coalition would fail to defeat the Islamic State. “O crusaders, you have realized the threat of the Islamic State, but you have not become aware of the cure, and you will not discover the cure because there is no cure,” he said. “If you fight it, it becomes stronger and tougher. If you leave it alone, it grows and expands.” That warning, however, was at odds with later portions of the speech, when he claimed that the group hadn’t attacked the United States and was merely the victim of the West’s “transgression against us, and thus you deserve blame and you will pay a great price.” This price, he said, will be paid “on your streets, turning right and left, fearing the Muslims. You will not feel secure even in your bedrooms. You will pay the price when this crusade of yours collapses, and thereafter we will strike you in your homeland, and you will never be able to harm anyone afterwards.” Experts on the Islamic State said they found the tirade odd and not
cially since he argues that America can’t stop the Islamic State no matter what it does,” said Will McCants, the director of the Brookings Institution’s Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World, and a Johns Hopkins adjunct professor. “Attack or stay at home, it makes no difference. Why not argue that the U.S. shouldn’t be wasting its time on a group that had not sent a single operative against it? That talking point would resonate in the media here, particularly on the left.” The current and former leaders of al-Qaida, Ayman al-Zawahiri and Osama bin Laden, were “far more skilled at playing to Western fears about entanglements overseas,” McCants said. “Adnani is unfocused and thus ineffective.” The contrast is especially stark given the video released last week of British hostage John Cantlie, who, mouthing words that his Islamic State captors most likely forced him to say, promises a series of videos that will show how the reality of the group has been dis-
with the Islamic State. Cantlie’s presentation was remarkably professional given the circumstances, and his presence behind a desk and conversational style were more reminiscent of a TV talk show than a video by a hostage whose life was on the line. Al-Adnani’s speech seemed unsophisticated and unhinged by comparison. He denied that the Islamic State had ever harmed Christians and other minority groups in Iraq or Syria, even as he vowed to shatter the crosses of Christianity. He blamed an orchestrated media campaign for trying to sully the Islamic State’s image, even as he took credit for the mass slaughter of captured enemy soldiers and other nonbelievers. He referred to Iraq’s army as “rafidi-safavids,” a term that refers to Iranian dynasties, and “nusayri forces,” a derogatory term for Shiite Muslims, and said they served as “guard dogs of the Jews.” He called the Islamic State’s troops “muwahhidin,” meaning monotheists, a reference to the religious
nature of the struggle. Aymenn al-Tamimi, who studies the group for the Middle East Forum, a Philadelphia-based research center, said the audiotape seemed to reflect an internal conflict in what message it should be sending. On the one hand, it wants to excite its base of mostly disaffected young men seeking a combination of violence, excitement and cultural revenge for perceived or real slights. On the other, it wants to drive a wedge between Western supporters and opponents of military action. “I think the biggest point one could make is that ultimately it’s incoherent,” al-Tamimi said. “He wants to say Western media are distorting IS’ image and yet have supporters kill Western citizens at the same time.” The message, al-Tamimi said, perhaps best underscores the difficulty the Islamic State has in persuading mainstream Muslims to view the campaign against it as a Westernbacked war on Islam. “They are still trying that approach of trying to sow discord and lack of consensus among Western publics about precise action in order to hamper the war effort against them but yes, the ultimate descent into the anti-Semitic rant shows they ultimately cannot convey amenable messaging to audiences beyond their own ideological circles,” he said.
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Facebook: A social disease I can be found checking Facebook more often than I would like to admit. Like so many other people my age, social media plays a vibrant and important role in my life. As a 19-year-old,
Isaac Simon I feel an obligation to stay connected, but recently, I’ve felt as though I’ve fallen victim to the least attractive aspects of social media. I don’t know about you, but I feel a compulsion to check Facebook, and when I do not act on this bizarre sensation, I feel physically uncomfortable. By resisting the urge, I am not missing anything. There is really never anything to check. Facebook can be used in an effort to “check in” with your network, while at the same time forcing you to check out of your surroundings. This is essentially the irony of the social network. It is often used in an effort to get away. I wanted to be social, I would interact with my peers, not chat my “friends” that are online. Facebook has also changed the way users define the word “friend.” Historically, this term is a noun. But as outlined in the New Oxford American Dictionary, the word has become a verb. The phrase “to friend” is now used frequently, but has little to do with the word’s original
meaning. When a person accepts a friend request, the recipient is no longer just a friend – he or she becomes a fan. This is especially true for people who “follow” their Facebook friends, altering their settings so that they will be notified when those friends post something new. So instead of talking with these people face-to-face, I, the fan, receive updates on my Facebook friends. While this can be fun, and at cer-
people feel the need to post photos points to a deeper insecurity that they have within themselves. After all, most of these images are not uploaded for any meaningful purpose other than to create noise and chatter online. Posting a photo or video on Facebook is all about the response. How are my fans going to react to this new photo album? How many comments is it going to generate? More importantly
“Before class, after class and sometimes even during class, fellow classmates are checking in in an effort to check out.” tain points amusing, I can’t help but feel jealous. Yes, as weird as it may sound, Facebook provides society with the illusion that people really have their lives together. This makes perfect sense given that life is all about how you package it. However, Facebook can also make an individual feel deeply insecure about who he or she is as a person. The liberating part of all this is just that: it’s an illusion. It is rarely the case that the person who posts photos has it all together. In fact, an argument could be made for the contrary. These avid Facebook posters could be the ones that don’t have their lives in order. Indeed, the very idea that these
though, how many people are going to share my most recent upload? Now, let me be clear: I love Facebook. For every negative aspect of Facebook there is a purposeful, positive one. Although I rarely post photos, I am not a stranger to posting opinions in an effort to generate a heated discussion. I understand that a certain aspect of it is compelling, but it has created a gap within human conversation. If you are reading this, you are most likely a college student. There is no mystery when it comes to understanding students’ addiction to the website. Before class, after class and sometimes even during
class, fellow classmates are checking in in an effort to check out. The unfortunate loss in all of this is the systematic destruction of human conversation. If life is based off of two key elements – productivity and our relationships with others – then perhaps we should take a minute to think about the evolution of human interaction. Is it important to look up at someone when everyone has a device to look down at? Does conversing with another person in a face-to-face manner matter anymore? Or should society and all of its members fall in love with this in between phase that has now developed? These are all questions that I do not have the answers to. What I do know is this: Social media will never replace what it means to live. It is not and never will be an equivalent substitute for “the now.” Individuals can choose to make the conscious decision to condense dialogue into words such as “like,” “you know” and “LOL,” but I will not. But then again, perhaps I should just give in and upload all of this to my Facebook page, in an effort to further my insecurities all over again. Isaac Simon is a Collegian columnist and can be reached at isimon@umass.edu.
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In discussions of adolescent sexuality, people often ignore the fact that the majority of young adults in industrialized nations have sexual intercourse before turning 20. Little will dissuade people from having sex. Regardless of how one might feel about this, the United States, as a society, must
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focus its efforts on promoting sexual health and safety. A culture of sex positivity supported by comprehensive sex education is necessary in order to provide teens with resources for making educated decisions, avoiding negative outcomes, gaining the confidence to respect their own desires and ultimately, maintaining healthy, safe and enjoyable sex lives. Although sex education is not the only source of information about sexuality for teens, it is surely the simplest to change. Sex education teaches youth how to communicate about sex. In the U.S., schools often emphasize negative outcomes and ignore positive aspects of teen sexuality. This negative attitude emphasizes sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy prevention, reinforcing traditional gender norms and maintaining the sexual double standard for women. Teachers are ignoring, and therefore tolerating, heterosexism, sexism and harassment in
their classrooms. Abstinence until marriage education programs were created in part to perpetuate traditional gender roles. They ignore not only the inevitability of teens having sex, but women’s desires and pleasure as well. As Jessica Fields writes in her book, “Risky Lessons: Sex Education and Social Inequality,” “Lessons that called for depersonalized and anonymous discussions of sexuality, assigned girls and women primary responsibility for maintaining sexual boundaries, and cast boys and men as sexual aggressors on whom girls cannot rely for either communication or respect.” This notion that men and women inherently want different things from relationships is false. In the Netherlands, where this idea is not part of the culture, men and boys say they desire intimacy and relationships just as much as sex. Gendered sexuality has negative outcomes for both men and women. Women learn they should not be in control and must look to men for protection, while also being physically attractive and attracted to men. According to Deborah Tolman, “These constructions of girls’ sexuality leave out their sexual subjectivity. By sexual subjectivity I mean a person’s experience
of herself as a sexual being, who feels entitled to sexual pleasure and sexual safety, who makes active sexual choices, and who has an identity as a sexual being. Sexual desire is at the heart of sexual subjectivity.” Our culture, which deems that masculinity cannot simultaneously be feminine, forces both sexes to ignore parts of their personalities that make them human. Desire is only about oneself – not about a relationship, and therefore it is seen as masculine. Women have to deal with physical repercussions, pregnan-
“it just happened” is an unsafe and unhealthy story for women. A culture of sex negativity perpetuates negative consequences. According to Amy Schalet, in 2007, births to American teenagers (ages 15 to 19) were eight times as high as in the Netherlands. U.S. teens not only have the highest birth rate, but also the highest abortion rate, number of sexual partners, STI rates and are less likely to use contraception. This is not surprising considering that abstinence-only curricula emphasize the failure rate of contraception and do not explain how to effectively use birth control. C ultures that instill in their youth that sexuality, desire and love are all normal parts of life have considerably lower rates of teen childbearing, abortion and STIs. Schalet describes sexuality as “a part of life that should be governed by self-determination, mutual respect, frank conversation, and the prevention of unintended consequences.” Female sexual pleasure, masturbation, homosexuality and body diversity are all integral parts of sexual education. Incorporating sex-positive curricula and accepting sexuality as part of adolescence will nurture teens to develop healthy views of sexuality and create relationships of openness and mutual
“Abstinence until marriage education programs were created in part to perpetuate traditional gender roles.” cy and STIs, as well as social consequences such as being labeled a “slut.” Stripped of their sexual desire, women do not feel entitled to receive positive outcomes from sexual activity. Women who do not feel entitled to sexual pleasure or are not able to negotiate with a sexual partner are also significantly less likely to use protection. Additionally, women often feel as though they must cover up their own desires after a sexual encounter by saying that “it just happened.” The media propagates the message that sex is more romantic and less wrong if this is the case. Not only should women not have to disguise their feelings, but as Tolman argues,
respect. Parental involvement and open communication about sexuality result in delayed, relationship-based sex, increased use of contraception and reduced risk of pregnancy and STIs. Ultimately, we must remember that being comfortable in our own bodies and understanding our own feelings are the first steps to achieving a healthy and safe sexual life. One cannot make responsible sexual choices without being aware of his or her self, body and needs. Parents and educators should help teens develop sexual autonomy, strong romantic relationships and foster connectedness between parent and child while recognizing diversity in sexual development and disparities in resources. Aviva Richardson can be reached at anrichardson@umass.edu.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Origin story shows Gotham’s dark past By Alexander Frail Collegian Staff
Gotham City is back. Batman is not. Fox’s new superhero drama, “Gotham,” premiered Monday and introduced us to Bob Kane’s fictional metropolis sans its famous caped crusader. The new program, a serious contender against ABC’s “Marvel: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” begins when Bruce Wayne is still a young boy and emerges from a theater on the fateful night his parents are gunned down. During a strong premiere, director Danny Cannon establishes a new Gotham, one that doesn’t leap toward Batman’s rise, but focuses on the era immediately following the death of Wayne’s parents. The show fits the detective mold more than a superhero format, with elements of Kane’s mythos sprinkled throughout. As such, it follows Detective James Gordon’s (Benjamin McKenzie of “The O.C.”) investigation into the death of Thomas and Martha Wayne. The first hour takes us on a whiplash tour of Gotham’s seedy underbelly, ruled equally by the corrupt police and the criminals who
own them. McKenzie, whose acting improved during his transition from “The O.C.” to “Southland,” plays Gordon as an ambitious do-gooder with his eyes set on reforming the Gotham Police Department. Fresh off a tour of duty, Gordon hits obstacles in his pursuit. Most vocal among these obstacles is his partner, Detective Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue), a disillusioned veteran who’s mastered the criminal spider web and quit any attempts to change it. Jada Pinkett Smith plays Fish Mooney, a criminal boss who’s second only to Carmine Falcone (John Doman) in the struggle for Gotham’s soul. An ostensibly original character, Mooney has been the center of online rumors about her development into a famous Batman villain. That possibility isn’t too farfetched, considering the wealth of future villains, namely Catwoman and Penguin. Smith’s performance outpaces everyone save for Logue. Her portrayal as a charming villainess at once warms you with a smile and chills you with a lacerating tongue and brutal modus operandi. Mooney truly could go anywhere. Logue is fantastic as the grizzled Bullock. The coupling of ambitious rookie and battered veteran adds
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Ben McKenzie and Donal Logue star in Fox’s “Gotham,” which premiered Monday. nothing new to the detective serial; McKenzie even starred in a similar pairing in “Southland.” Logue’s magnetic performance, however, saves this mold from cliché. He brings enough humor and wisdom to the role to offset its hackneyed premise. Sweeping pans of a dim metropolis evoke both the Gotham from “Batman Begins” and the unnamed dystopia of “Se7en.” Steam rises in great plumes from the underbelly, where a war slow-
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ly coalesces amid a violent power struggle. With these shots, Cannon perfects an undeniably cinematic tone. Bruno Heller’s script, while impressive for a basic cable superhero show, hits a few speed bumps. Its exposition reaches out and grabs your attention rather than deftly integrating new characters or peeling away the layers of a character’s history. Consequently, the narrative grows too obvious in constructing its world which
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“Gotham,” though technically an origin story, is not the origin tale of solely Batman. The murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne jolts the narrative into motion, but both Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) and Alfred Pennyworth (Sean Pertwee) are peripheral characters. Instead, “Gotham” zeroes in on Gordon and Bullock. Effectively, the program tells the origin tale of its titular city rather than any of its individuals. Heller, who also created the show, has delivered a powerful debut for Fox. Disregarding bumpy exposition, “Gotham” can become one of basic cable’s staples if it builds on its pilot’s numerous promising plotlines. NBC’s “The Cape” began with a similarly intriguing premise before devolving into a campy mess. Hopefully “Gotham” can evade the same downfall. Its pilot features surprisingly violent moments, so the writers don’t seem frightened of a menacing depiction of Batman’s city. If it continues to toe the line of Christopher Nolan’s big screen portrayal of Gotham and a bleak detective serial, Fox could have gritty gold on its hands.
detracts from the mystery. Furthermore, nearly every character reiterates the oncoming war that will wash the streets of Gotham with blood. Since Fox granted “Gotham” 16 episodes from the onset, hopefully further scripts won’t be afraid to slow down their pace. Exposition, while integral for a new interpretation of a legendary canon, doesn’t need to hold the viewer’s hand. It risks eating up time to express axi- Alexander Frail can be reached at omatic plot points. afrail@umass.edu.
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Tennis to stop by NoHo British DJ Bonobo brings his Indie trio will play lively beats to Pearl Street live at Pearl Street By Troy Kowalchuk Collegian Correspondent Having just released their third album, “Ritual in Repeat,” Sept. 9, husband and wife Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley will grace the stage as the indie duo Tennis this Saturday at the Pearl Street Nightclub in Northampton. In its newest album, Tennis shows improvement and experience as it continues to master and settle into its sound, resolving more and more of the flaws that the duo used to be criticized for. Its sound is both spacious and groovy, complete with elements of a modern electronic sound. Tennis’ indie pop music always creates a perfect balance between catchy and soothing. The story of how the band came together is a very unique one. Moore and Riley met in college in Colorado and quickly became close. Selling all of their possessions, the two went on a sailing trip along the Eastern Seaboard in a small boat they had bought. Neither had any intention of writing songs or even making music together at the beginning. However, during that trip, the couple became inspired by their epic adventure. After they returned from their journey, the two wrote and
recorded their first album, “Cape Dory,” which was released in January 2011. “Cape Dory,” much like the couple’s voyage, feels oceanic. Musically and lyrically, one can easily feel like they are embarking on that very same journey alongside Moore and Riley. The album is simple, fun and catchy. It maintains consistency throughout its 10 tracks and carries a sound reminiscent of the past. Whether on a beach in July or at home in the middle of February, “Cape Dory” evokes feelings of relaxation and warmth. Critically, “Cape Dory” received mixed reviews. The couple was applauded for their independence in creating the album but scrutinized for the record’s overly simplistic nature. Reviewers also noted that there was a lack of depth or complexity in both the lyrics and the sound. However, Moore and Riley did not let these criticisms hurt them, but rather learned from them moving forward. Just 13 months after “Cape Dory” was released, the couple came out with its second album, “Young and Old,” which set about correcting many of the flaws that “Cape Dory” was criticized for. This was due in part to stout production from Patrick Carney of The Black Keys. A much stronger and more put together album, “Young and Old” showed Tennis taking on a new, more developed direction. The second album carries
a much heavier and solid quality while still remaining sufficiently mellow, thanks to Moore’s soft vocals. Soon after “Young and Old” was released, the group began to receive more recognition, with its songs appearing on television shows such as “Once Upon a Time” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Especially popular in the indie rock community was their single, “Origins.” Carrying the duo’s nostalgic beat with new producers, catchy percussion vocals, overlaying tone of the alto saxophone and fun plucky guitar picking, there is little about the song that would not captivate an audience. Upon this newfound success, Tennis toured across the United States and Canada in 2012 and 2013, releasing the EP “Small Sound” in November 2013. “Small Sound” was released by the band’s new label, Communion, rather than Fat Possum, which released the band’s first two albums. For a diverse sound, relaxing music and a last glimpse of summer before winter comes along, Tennis is the group to see. Tickets for Saturday’s show are available for $12.50 in advance, $15.00 at the door. Troy Kowalchuk can be reached at tkowalchuk@umass.edu.
EDM artist will perform on Wed. By Stephanie Murray Collegian Correspondent
If Fantazia 360 wasn’t enough this past weekend, you can get your electronic dance music fix in Northampton this Wednesday night when British artist Bonobo lays down tracks at the Pearl Street Ballroom. Currently, the DJ is at the top of his game, mixing bass and drums with electronic beats. Along with his cutting edge sound, he promises to bring a stunning light show to the venue. Bonobo, whose real name is Simon Green, will be visiting Northampton as part of his North American DJ tour with Brooklyn DJ Jim-E Stack and Bostonbased house musician Sam Whiting (Heart of House). With fans worldwide, Bonobo has already sold out shows ranging from London, England to Sydney, Australia. He also played a set at Coachella this past spring. Green’s latest album, “The North Borders‚” was written in his New York studio, and was released in March 2013. Its standout track, “Cirrus,” has an infectious beat and an interesting accompanying music video. “Cirrus” is not like typical EDM. Where other more electronic tracks
would fall flat, the instruments breathe life into Green’s music. The song “First Fires” (featuring Grey Reverend) seamlessly marries a crooning violin with pulsating drumbeats. Reverend’s voice smooths over the track to bring everything together. Originally from Hampshire, England, Green got his start as an artist when he moved to Brighton. Influenced by the independent electronic label, Tru Thoughts, Green picked up the stage name Bonobo and started making music. His work most recently culminated in a nomination from the 2014 Association of Independent Music Awards for Best Live Act and Hardest Working Band. Green will release his newest album, “The North Borders Tour-Live‚” on Oct. 6. The deluxe release will include a live album, hardback book and DVD of the tour. Green’s style has evolved since his debut album release in 2000, “Animal Magic,” which earned him devoted fans from across the globe. In 2010, he released the critically acclaimed album, “Black Sands‚” before following up two years later with “Black Sands Remixed,” a fresh, clubfriendly take on some of his earlier tracks. Green’s incredible sense of musicality lends itself to his unique style, an inter-
esting combination of synthesizers, instruments and electronic beats. His website describes his music as having “no wasted moments,” and each track offers something a little different, showing how versatile Green’s style can be. His past releases include the 2003 LP “Dial M For Monkey” and many more EPs. In addition to Reverend, Green has also collaborated with the likes of Szjerdene, Erykah Badu and many other talented artists. Along with paying meticulous attention to the instruments and beats themselves, Green also carefully selects the right vocals to complete his songs. A typical Bonobo performance varies – sometimes he takes the stage with a 12-piece band, although this Wednesday he will be performing a solo DJ set. Green has played 175 shows on three continents since the release of his latest album and he has no plans of slowing down. Following his shows in Northampton, he is set to end his tour at Alexandria Place in London, which is slated to be his largest show yet. This Wednesday’s show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $18 online or $20 at the door. Stephanie Murray can be reached at stephaniemur@umass.edu
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During the Massachusetts men’s soccer team’s home opener on Friday against Fairfield, UMass forward Josh Schwartz scored an overtime goal to help the Minutemen clinch their first win of the season. The game-deciding goal came four minutes and 21 seconds into overtime to give UMass a 2-1 victory. Schwartz beat the Stags’ goalkeeper from 12 yards out to score the clutch game-winning goal off of an assist from Luke Pavone. In his senior year with the Minutemen (1-5), Schwartz leads UMass with two goals this season. He led all UMass players last season with six goals and 16 total points. Prior to Friday’s first multiple-goal performance, the Minutemen’s offense was anemic, only scoring two goals in their first five games. Now, UMass looks to start a winning streak in the second game of its current four-game homestand this Friday against Harvard.
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Senior defender Lauren Allymohamed provided the lone bright spot for the Massachusetts field hockey team’s offense in its 2-1 loss to Northeastern Friday. Allymohamed scored the Minutewomen’s only goal of the game in the 59th minute of their sixth loss of the season. The goal came on a tip-in shot from the left post that followed a penalty corner. The score was crucial at the time, tying the match at one goal apiece before the Huskies eventually recorded the gamewinner with five minutes left in regulation. It was Allymohamed’s second goal of the season. She will try to add to that total when UMass takes on Richmond in a conference matchup this Friday on the road.
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offensive potential has stopped there for the Minutewomen. Bruno, Burke and Weithofer have accounted for all six UMass goals this year. Midfielder Becky Landers, one of only three seniors on the team and the only one who has started a match this season, has, according to Matz, began to take charge in the center of the field despite not being a captain. “She’s really impressed me and the coaches the last couple of games,” Matz said. “She does a great job winning head balls...at reading the game. ... She’s truly an unsung hero on our team.” Landers’ e m e rgence as a team leader is a great sign for the Minutewomen, but she hasn’t ignited the offense yet. UMass needs to find a few more young playmakers – or see more shots start to connect – in order to improve its unsightly 0.67 goals scored per game mark. But the win total isn’t indicative of future potential, as UMass hasn’t
played a conference game yet. Additionally, its nonconference opponents have been strong, posting a combined 37-34-7 record so far this season. After the 2014 Atlantic 10 Championships are in the books, these uneventful days in September will be remembered in one of two ways. Either it will be a 10-day break where the inexperienced Minutewomen recuperated after a gauntlet of overtime matches where they couldn’t find key goals when they needed them, or it will be the moment when something clicked and suddenly the youthful UMass team learned to play to its potential and close out matches. The Minutewomen start the second half with their final non-conference match against the Crimson Sept. 29 in Cambridge. After that, they will return home to host George Mason in their conference opener Oct. 3. Arthur Hayden can be reached at awhayden@umass.edu.
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Ohio tops Idaho, UMass storms past Middlebury roll on Buffalo impresses Minutemen offense, win 38-5
Rushing attack powers Bobcats By Victor Pusateri
Collegian Correspondent
Coming off of a crushing loss to Marshall in week three, Ohio took care of business and defeated winless Idaho on Saturday 36-24. The win moves the Bobcats (2-2) into a threeway tie for first place in the East Division of the Mid-Atlantic Conference along with Bowling Green and Buffalo. Ohio dominated for most of the game, as the Bobcats jumped out to an early 17-0 lead five minutes into the second quarter. However, they allowed the Vandals to cut the deficit to 20-17 heading into the fourth quarter. Matt Linehan allowed the Vandals to stay in the game, as he totaled a game-high 353 passing yards along with two passing touchdowns. However, in the fourth quarter, Ohio managed to put the game away. The Bobcats intercepted Linehan twice and iced the game with a powerful rushing attack led by the tandem of A.J. Ouellette and Derrius Vick. Combined, Ohio ran the ball 47 times for 272 yards compared to only 64 yards on 28 attempts by Idaho. Oullette accounted for 132 yards and two touchdowns while Vick had four rushes for a total of 86 yards (21.5 yards per carry). Along with their running game, the Bobcats also held the advantage in time of possession and forced turnovers. Ohio’s methodical rushing attack wore a significant amount of time off the clock allowing the Bobcats to nearly double the Vandals’ time of possession, controlling the ball for 39 minutes compared to Idaho’s 21. To compound the problem, Linehan threw three interceptions for the day, as he was forced to throw 56 times due to a struggling rushing game. In comparison, Ohio only turned the ball over once. While its quarterback J.D. Sprague only threw for 165 yards, he didn’t turn the ball over
once. Ohio will next face Eastern Illinois at home on Saturday.
Buffalo trounces Norfolk State Nine days after getting embarrassed on national television by Baylor, Buffalo put on a clinic against Norfolk State en route to a powerful 36-7 victory. With 10:15 left in the first quarter, the game was tied 7-7. But the Bulls methodically scored 29 unanswered points behind strong play from quarterback Joe Licata and a defensive unit that shut down the Spartans on offense. Norfolk State was outplayed on both sides of the ball by Buffalo. The Bulls accumulated 431 total yards, accounted for five touchdowns and did not turn the ball over once. On the ground, Buffalo rushed for 169 rushing yards and were led by their leading rusher Anthone Taylor who had 28 carries for 116 yards. Licata finished 13-25 for 229 yards with three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Devon Hughes led the receiving corps with five receptions for 120 receiving yards and two touchdowns. On defense, Buffalo held the Spartans offense to 215 total yards. The Bulls’ one hiccup came in the first quarter, when they allowed a 68-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Isaac White from quarterback Terrance Ervin. After that score, the Buffalo defense allowed two more completions of a total of 31 yards for the rest of game and held Norfolk State under 100 passing yards. The Bulls defense also forced two Spartan turnovers in a suffocating display. Buffalo will face Miami (Ohio) on Saturday in its first conference game of the season. Victor Pusateri can be reached at vpusateri@umass.edu.
By Ariel Kallenbach Collegian Staff
The Massachusetts club rugby team took down defending East Coast Rugby Conference champion Middlebury 38-5 Saturday in an aggressive and fastpaced game. The Minutemen bounced back well from their season-opening loss to Boston College, dominating the weekend’s contest with fervor and grit. Though it appeared that Middlebury would score first, UMass disrupted its intense efforts early in the half, a pattern that would continue throughout the rest of the game. The Minutemen controlled the majority of the scrums, but possession transferred back and forth between the two teams as the game remained scoreless. After an electrifying breakaway by Liam Firth, UMass maintained possession and Todd Theodat scored the first try late in the half. Brendan Kelly completed the conversion to put the Minutemen up 7-0. Momentum was evidently crucial for UMass as it exploded on offense
A-10 PLAY close games. “I do not have the magic solution,” Tagliente said. “It is the small things and the belief and trust we have in each other that will get us over the hump.” The Minutewomen have been consistent in their up-tempo style of play this year. But the aggressive
STUDENTS “I expect it to be a lot more rowdy because you will have a lot more college students over there,” Donlon said. “When it’s at Gillette, you don’t really have those people, and in a college setting, it’s way different.” While McGuirk Stadium is undersized in comparison to other Division I programs,
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UMass players await instruction during a game against Middlebury College. in the second half. Thomas Thekaekara scored a try that was soon followed by Joe Hastry to extend the Minutemen’s lead to 19-0. Consistent and quick, hard drives down the field led to an added score by Tim Porter. Middlebury responded with its first try of the game, but UMass answered with a try by team president Jonathan Rossini. Theodat scored his second try of the game to cap the scoring for the
Minutemen. Sophomore Ben Brzoski, was injured prior to the game on Saturday after taking a teammate’s knee to the face during warm ups. The blow resulted in a gash above the eye area, an EMS evaluation, a gruesome black eye and a trip to the hospital that was complete with seven stitches. Brzoski played throughout the entire first half of the game with his head wrapped and only partial vision in his uninjured eye due to the bandages before
his inevitable hospital trip following the game. “When it happened I just thought that it was a lot of blood, and that I needed to get wrapped up fast so I could play,” Brzoski said. “It was a huge game for us, playing a high-ranked team. It was also my first time starting for a-side this year (so) I had to play.” The Minutemen return home Saturday, Oct. 4 to take on AIC at 1 p.m.
Tagliente said. “I know I am excited and I am sure the team’s excited as well.” Strong play in the A-10 can give UMass a berth in the NCAA tournament even after its slow start. If the team can find success, the ultimate goal entering the season still awaits the Minutewomen on the other
side, according to Tagliente. “If we do well in A-10 play and then in the A-10 tournament, then it is an avenue to the NCAA tournament,” Tagliente said. “It is a different part of the season and we are all excited.”
it.” With the team faring competitively in a strong nonconference schedule to open the season – the Minutemen nearly upset both Colorado and Vanderbilt – football returns at the perfect time. “They are actually competitive and fun to watch,” Pontrelli said. “Even if they
only win two or three games this year, it’s going to be improvement and it’ll lead to better results on the field. It will only increase the fan following.” The homecoming game starts at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Ariel Kallenbach can be reached at akallenbach@umass.edu.
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offense hasn’t translated into offensive firepower yet. However, Tagliente said that she isn’t too concerned about her team heading into A-10 play this upcoming weekend, noting it’s a chance to offer UMass a fresh start. “(I’m) not really too worried about our team,”
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Pontrelli believes the smaller setting will only improve the vibe of the stadium. “There’s going to be a large student section,” Pontrelli said. “The entire crowd is going to be hyped up because there hasn’t been football at UMass in three years, so the surrounding area is really going to love
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Students excited as football returns to McGuirk
By Adam Aucoin Collegian Correspondent The Massachusetts football team makes its long-awaited return to McGuirk Stadium on Saturday when it takes on Bowling Green for Homecoming. This will be the Minutemen’s first game in Amherst since the last game of the 2011 season, which UMass lost to James Madison
34-17 in its Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) finale. For the last two years, the team has played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. With the move up to Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) play, the Minutemen were forced to renovate their stadium in order to meet NCAA standards. Improvements included a new press box, training facility and locker rooms. The return to McGuirk Stadium has many fans buzzing. In particular, senior Anthony Pontrelli can’t wait for the return. “I went to a few games my freshman year,” Pontrelli said. “They were a lot of fun. The team wasn’t as competitive as it is now, but now that they are back and competitive it’s going to be a much greater atmo-
“We had to play somewhere and them helping us out was a great thing and I still think we should have a few games there, but it’s a whole-day thing,” Pontrelli said. “Going to Gillette is like a seven to Anthony Pontrelli, eight-hour event as opposed to a UMass senior three-hour event on campus. You sphere.” ity between campus and Gillette really have to block off a Saturday, Jack McClintock, a first-year Stadium. and for a college student, that is graduate student at UMass who is “Since they went over to Gillette, pretty hard.” still adjusting to campus, is excited I stopped going because you need Playing in an upscale venue such about the prospects, too. to take a bus to get there,” senior as Gillette was looked at as a com “It’s a lot easier for people around Philip Donlon said. “It’s mostly trav- modity by fans, but it is clear that the school and who care about the el and the time it takes and you can’t fans would love to see UMass come school to be involved,” McClintock really leave early if you want to.” back home. With the smaller, more said. “Gillette is really far away so The experience of games at intimate feel that the 17,000-seat I’m guessing there weren’t a ton of Gillette was dampened by two-hour McGuirk Stadium provides, fans are students who could make the trip.” bus rides each way and reliance on excited about its prospects. A common concern among having to travel by bus or by car to see STUDENTS on page 7 Minutemen fans was the proxim- get there.
“I went to a few games my freshman year. They were a lot of fun...now that they are back and competitive it’s going to be a much greater atmosphere.”
WOMEN’S SOCCER
the halfway point
FIELD HOCKEY
UM eyes Atlantic 10 rebound By Tyler Fiedler Collegian Staff
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Jenny Scro (above) returned to action this year after missing last season with an ACL injury. She’s started eight games at defense and has five shots this year.
Minutewomen reboot during 10-day break By Arthur Hayden Collegian Staff
The Massachusetts women’s soccer team reached the midway point of its season and received a lengthy reprieve from its schedule. Ten days separate the ninth and 10th matches of their 18-game schedule, as the Minutewomen haven’t competed since a 2-0 loss to Brown on Sept. 18 and won’t play again until Sept. 29 against Harvard. Coach Ed Matz and UMass had plenty of time to reflect on the first half that was, and the first half that could have been. Through nine matches, UMass is 2-5-2, which leaves plenty to be desired but isn’t a reason for panic yet. The Minutewomen and Matz are the first to take responsibility for their lack of victories. Scoring and high-pressure situations were the most glaring problem areas for the young team, as UMass often found itself just a single goal short in most of its losses. Of the team’s nine matches, seven of them have been decided by one goal (or fewer). Six of those seven have ended in overtime. Generally solid defensive play has put the Minutewomen in
positions to win, but without that one big play in crunch time, they have repeatedly come up emptyhanded. Jenny Scro, a redshirt freshman defender, has experienced this year’s struggles firsthand. “It’s frustrating because they’re such close games,” Scro said. She sat out all of last year with an ACL injury. “We’re very unlucky with shooting.” Scro has a unique perspective on her team’s performance, not only as a defender – where most of the game plays out in front of her – but also from her season on the sidelines last year. “It was hard. I just wanted to be on the field,” Scro said. “You definitely get a different perspective game-wise. ... We know what we need to work on more and it made me learn how to be positive.” With this in mind, it makes sense that Matz said communication is Scro’s best asset on the field. As one of the many young players on this year’s squad, Scro is excited about working with such a large group of teammates that will be returning for at least two more years. But she also admits that their age can be a hindrance. “Everyone’s a leader in their own way,” Scro said. “Everyone
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UMass has struggled to score goals consistently this season and is 2-5-2 through nine matches. should be talking on the field. ... But experience-wise, we’re definitely weak. In that perspective, it’s a disadvantage.” In big-pressure moments – the likes of which this team has a penchant for – experience makes a big difference. But, with just seven juniors and seniors on the entire roster, UMass is severely lacking in upperclassmen leadership. Rebekka Sverrisdottir, co-captain alongside fellow junior Jackie Bruno, has anchored a defense
that has kept their matches close. Bruno has proved quite capable of eluding defenders, getting shots off and earning corner kicks. The Minutewomen rank second in the Atlantic 10 conference in corner kicks per game – but opposing defenses can focus on Bruno and force other UMass players to step up. Sophomores Megan Burke and Julia Weithofer each have fifteen shots this year, but the see
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After another heartbreaking weekend, the Massachusetts field hockey team heads into Atlantic 10 Conference play in a direction that wasn’t expected at the beginning of the season. Conference play starts Friday for the Minutewomen (2-6) and a change in competition could not have come quicker. UMass fell to Connecticut and Northeastern over the weekend 2-0 and 2-1, respectively. That speaks to the Minutewomen’s season as a whole: close games that could have gone either way. “We are right in every game we just have to push through that threshold,” UMass coach Carla Tagliente said. “Most of these games could have gone either way.” And she’s right. In UMass’ first eight games of the season, they have not lost by more than two goals. The biggest losses of the season have been 2-0 shutouts to No. 5 UConn, No. 13 Boston College and Temple. The Minutewomen suffered some crushing defeats in their six losses this season, but if they can take anything positive from these defeats, it’s that they have been in every single game, Tagliente said. A reoccurring theme this season is UMass’ deficient offense and its inability to capitalize on scoring chances. The Minutewomen have scored just four times in six losses and haven’t capitalized on more than a single goal in any of them. However, there is hope for the team in the form of goalkeeper Sam Carlino. The standout junior is having her best season to date with UMass and has kept the team competitive in every contest. Carlino has a 1.99 goal against average and a .775 save percentage so far in 2014 and has played every minute in net for the Minutewomen. In addition, Carlino appeared this summer with the United States red team at the 2014 Women’s National Championship. “She has grown quite a bit and brings more experience and organization to this team,” Tagliente said. “Her consistency is a lot higher right now then in previous seasons.” Her consistency is key, according to Tagliente. “It is what is keeping us in games,” she said. With Carlino manning the back of the UMass defense, the Minutewomen know they have a shot to win every game. It’s just a matter of winning some of the see
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