Thursday, May 1, 2014 FOCUS
SPORTS
COMMENTARY
NEWS
Brand New and Modest Mouse sell out concert
Atletico beats Chelsea 3-1, play Real in final
Standardized testing shouldn’t be so closely tied to school funding
Budget documnets show Conn. surplus collapsing
page 5
page 12
page 4
page 2
USG VOTES TO PAY ITS LEADERS Volume CXX No. 114
By Nicholas Shigo Campus Correspondent
The Undergraduate Student Government voted Wednesday to make USG executive board positions of president, vice president, comptroller, committee chairs and senate speaker paid positions. USG will devise a payment model over the course of the following year, and will put forth a new bill to the senate in November 2014. The original bill was presented at the April 16 senate meeting by Senator Jake Broccolo, South Dorms senator. It was tabled to a later date due to confusion and dissenting opinions from other members of the senate. “It’s a rather large change, and I think people wanted to be more informed on it than they were,” Broccolo said. Broccolo said in his first presentation of the bill that 77 percent of executive board members in colleges across the country are compensated in some way. The student government of
Storrs, Conn.
UConn’s Hartford and Stamford campuses already receive compensation, according to Maria Soshea, Chief Financial Officer of the Residence Hall Association, and member of the Student Fee Advisory Board. This bill gives USG three months at the beginning of the Fall 2014 semester to come up with a viable model of compensation for executive positions. The senate will use that time to talk with students to get their opinion on the legislature and revise the bill to fit the needs of USG and the student body. The proposed model would set aside approximately $50,000 of the USG executive budget for the compensation of the executive board, according to Broccolo. He stated that this would not have an effect on the $48 already paid in USG fees by each student each semester, and would not change the way USG funds other organizations on campus. According to Broccolo, the bill would require a change in the USG constitution, a decision that can only be made through a vote of the student body.
SANTIAGO PELAEZ/The Daily Campus
Jake Broccolo, shown addressing the USG Senate in this February 26 file photo, championed legislation that approved adding executive compensation to USG’s constitution. The new version would have to be approved bia referendum by the student body befer going into effect.
Newly elected comptroller Parth Rana supports the bill as well. According to Rana, members of the executive board work
approximately 20-25 hours a week, and compensation for their time would be a strong motivator for continued service to the student body.
Rana supports Broccolo’s claim that this legislation would put no additional costs to students. “It’s a good idea,” Rana said.
“It incentivizes the executive board to work for themselves as well as for the student body.”
Nicholas.Shigo@UConn.edu
Women’s Center takes back the night State lege responds to federal
sexual assault protection efforts
By Alban Murtishi Staff Writer
SANTIAGO PELAEZ/The Daily Campus
A capella singing group Notes Over Storrs sings at Take Back the Night, an annual sexual assault awareness event held by the UConn Women’s Center, in this April 30 photo.
Clubs search for members to replace seniors By Fatir Qureshi Campus Correspondent
As many UConn students prepare to graduate this year, most student organizations lose at least some of their members. For several student run clubs, this is a major obstacle for both remaining an organization and receiving support from the university. Often times, having a sizable amount of a club graduating can result in a student organization not being able to hold campus events as often, or of the same magnitude as before. The UConn American Civil Liberties Union in particular has faced a major decline due to student graduations. Last
year, the clubs president/founder graduated along with other officers. The result caused a shortage of people qualified to hold office positions within the club. “This year we have only gained three new members, and our CFO is graduating. So our current officers had to step up and take on more than one position,” said UCLU president and 6th-semester journalism and political science double major Domenica Ghanem. Last fall, the ACLU was unable to get a place at the fall involvement fair because of difficulties in getting new officers trained quickly. This resulted in a major setback in recruiting new members.
“I took over as president because no one else could do it and I didn’t want the club to completely disband, since it had just been started back up,” Ghanem said. The UConn Capoeira club has similarly experienced major setbacks in the past due to students graduating. “It seemed as though everyone graduated at the same time. Graduating people had a huge impact on our club especially because we do have a problem with member retention,” said UConn Capoeira president and 8th semester pharmacy major Kenechi Unachukwu. Clubs that do not have a shortage of student involve-
The White House Task Force to Protect Victims from Sexual Assault has release a bevy of updates to its mission including a lengthy report, a website, and a celebrity laden PSA. Connecticut has responded to the expansion with the passing of legislation that directly correlates to the Task Force. While the passing of new legislation has state representatives excited, the Task Force has come under fire for its report from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE). In a response issued by Greg Lukianoff, President of FIRE, he said, “The White House Task Force has attempted to correct the status quo’s failures. Unfortunately, it has missed an opportunity for meaningful and positive reform, instead doubling down on a broken system.” This retort comes after a report issued by the Task Force titled “Not Alone.” A PSA featuring the President Barack Obama,
AP
In this Jan. 22, 2014, file photo, President Barack Obama signs a memorandum creating a task force to respond to campus rapes.
Vice President Joe Biden, Seth Meyers and other prominent figures, was broadcast and urged men to take a stand and protect women from sexual assault. In addition to the PSA, the Task Force has also created a website called NotAlone.gov.
This timing of the Task Force expansions coincides with HB 5029, “An Act Concerning Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence on Campus,” a campus sexual assault bill that has recently been passed
» NEW, page 2
Senate Speaker Elected
» TURNOVER, page 3
By Nick Shigo Campus Correspondent
SANTIAGO PELAEZ/The Daily Campus
Senator Kevin Alvarez, Northwest, was elected and sworn in as the new Undergraduate Student Government Speaker of the Senate. The new USG president, vice president, chief and associate justices, comptroller and senators were also sworn in at the last senate meeting of the year. Newly elected Chief Justice Katherine Blouin opened the meeting by swearing in Mark Sargent as president, Claire Price as vice president, and Parth Rana as comptroller.
» KEVIN, page 2
At UConn Today
High: 67 Low: 46 Rain Showers
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
7 to 10 p.m.
8 to 10 p.m.
Financial and Retirement Planning
CHIP Lecture on Genomics
ALD Finals Study Space
Symphony Orchestra
Student Union, 321
J. Ray Ryan Building, 204
MSB, 307
von der Mehden Recital Hall
The Daily Campus, Page 2
Colorado eyes edibles rules as more people eat marijuana
AP
This April 18, 2014 file photo shows edible marijuana products on display at a medical marijuana dispensary in Denver. Colorado’s marijuana experiment is under threat by the very popularity of eating it instead of smoking it.
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s marijuana experiment is threatened by the popularity of eating it instead of smoking it, leading the pot industry to join health officials and state regulators to try to curb the problem of consumers ingesting too much weed. A task force gathered Wednesday to start brainstorming ways to educate consumers, including a standard warning system on popular edibles, which is the industry term for marijuana that has been concentrated and infused into food or drink. One idea was to fashion labels on edible pot like the difficulty guidelines on ski slopes, a system very familiar to Colorado residents. Weak marijuana products would have green dots, grading up to black diamonds for the most potent edibles. “We should have a marking so that when people come in, they know what they’re getting,” said Chris Halsor of the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council. Marijuana-infused foods are booming in the state’s new rec-
reational market. Some choose edible pot because of health concerns about smoking the drug. Others are visitors who can’t find a hotel that allows toking and are stymied by a law barring public outdoor pot smoking. Whether through inexperience or confusion, many are eating too much pot too quickly, with potentially deadly consequences. A college student from Wyoming jumped to his death from a Denver hotel balcony last month after consuming six times the recommended dosage of a marijuana-infused cookie. And earlier this month, a Denver man accused of shooting his wife reportedly ate pot-laced candy before the attack, though police say he may have had other drugs in his system. The deaths have underscored a common complaint from new marijuana customers — they say they don’t know how much pot to eat and then have unpleasant experiences when they ingest too much.
Budget docs: Conn.’s surplus collapsing News
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The projected surplus for this year’s state budget has plunged, new figures show, prompting Republican lawmakers to accuse the Democratic governor of misjudging how much revenue Connecticut could have realistically expected to collect from investment income. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s budget office and the General Assembly’s nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis now agree the state’s major spending account will end the fiscal year June 30 with a $43.4 million surplus. That’s a drop of $461.5 million from January estimates, according to budget documents released Wednesday. The decline has prompted Malloy to scrap some of his plans for the surplus money, including a $55-per-person tax refund and an additional $100 million state pension payment. “They either weren’t asking the right people the right questions or they just didn’t want to,” Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, a Fairfield Republican, said of the personal income tax collections, which represent $389.1 million of the $461.5 million drop. McKinney is one of six Republican candidates for governor who hopes to challenge Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in November. But Malloy’s budget director, Benjamin Barnes, contends that other states with high net worth residents, including New Jersey, experienced similar revenue drops in their April capital gains tax collections because a greater than expected number of wealthy taxpayers claimed investment income in 2012, ahead of the Jan. 1, 2013, expiration of former President George W. Bush’s tax cuts.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
AP
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy speaks about the achievements of Connecticut NCAA college athletics during Husky Day at the Connecticut Capitol on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in Hartford, Conn. Malloy’s office recently discovered the state’s coffer will end the year emptier than expected.
“This is a national phenomenon that we believe is especially acute in Connecticut because of the prosperity of some of our residents and their net worth,” Barnes said. “But we don’t believe that we are by any means alone.” Connecticut’s latest revenue estimates come a week before this year’s General Assembly session adjourns. Malloy’s budget staff is meeting privately with majority Democratic legislators to craft a revised budget for the new fiscal year, beginning July 1, that rank-and-file lawmakers will vote on. Because these new revenue figures have a domino effect on future budget years, meaning there’s now less money to spend, next fiscal year could now be
Alvarez elected Senate leader from SENATE, page 1
Sargent said he hopes to make USG a larger presence on campus during his administration. “I want us to be seen as the big kid on the playground,” Sargent said, “not in a condescending way, but as someone to look up to and reach out to for help.” Alvarez ran for the position of Speaker against Senator Colin Ng, Deputy Speaker, and Kara Googins, former Vice President. Duties of the Speaker include being the spokesperson of the senate, moderating senate meetings, voting on legislation in the event of a tie among member votes and serve on the executive committee, according to USG bylaws. The candidates were given several minutes to present their case for election, where they spoke about their qualifications and plans if elected to the position. Time was also allotted for senators to speak on behalf of the candidates. Alvarez said in his speech to the senate that he ran for the position because of his experience with the members of USG and knowledge and skills gained through his years as a senator. He has played a role in all senate committees and says his successful past initiatives
nearly $300 million in deficit unless action is taken. Deficits of more than $1 billion are projected in future budget years. Mark Ojakian, Malloy’s chief of staff, said “everything is on the table right now” when it comes to balancing the budget. That could mean the desire of legislative leaders to scrap plans for the new gambling game Keno could be scuttled because the game’s projected revenue is needed. “At the end of the day, we will have a balanced budget and it will maintain our priorities,” said Ojakian, adding how indicators show Connecticut’s economy is moving in the right direction, including growth in other
state taxes. The Democratic governor’s handling of the budget and economy is expected to be a key issue in this year’s gubernatorial race. Malloy is seeking a second term. McKinney said he believes these latest revenue figures are a political liability for Malloy, who contends he’s made progress over the past three-and-a-half years toward improving the state’s budget picture and leading the state out of the recession. “This just now really eliminates any ability for the governor to go out and beat his chest about budget surpluses, solving the problems and the like,” McKinney said. “Because he hasn’t solved the problems.”
New state law addresses sexual assaults on campus
Force’s “single investigator” in Mansfield. The bill passing model, which would allow a sole was announced by Haddad and administrator to act as detective, is related to recommendations judge, and jury. “Tellingly, the Task Force made by the Task Force. It was expresses only the most meager unclear Wednesday whether Gov.Dan Malloy would sign the sense of the rights necessary to secure fundamentally fair hearbill. Among some of the chang- ings, noting that it believes the es in the bill that sync with single investigator model would issues addressed in the report still ‘safeguard an alleged perpetrator’s right to notice and are, “The bill to be heard.’” requires that Lukianoff said. the official While the conducting response from the hearing be FIRE does not trained annudirectly referally regarding ence HB 5029, issues relatthe bills is related to sexual ed to the Task assault and Force report, intimate partwhich may ner violence.” lead to further The bill specifFIRE debate. ically details a Foundation of Individual “FIRE is bystander interRights in Education under no illuvention prosion that there gram, a major is a simple solupoint mention to the problem of sexual tion in the Task Force PSA. Additionally, the bill allows assault on campus,” Lukianoff for anonymous bystander said, “But by lowering the bar reporting of sexual assault for finding guilt, expanding the definition of harassment crimes. FIRE contends that the White beyond recognition, eliminatHouse Task Force report fails to ing precious due process proaddress grave concerns regard- tections, and entrusting unqualiing reliability, impartiality and fied campus employees to safefairness of campus judicial pro- guard the vitally important interceedings. Specifically criticized ests of all involved.” in the response was the Task Alban.Murtishi@UConn.edu
from STATE, page 1
“The Task Force expresses only the most meager sense of the rights necessary.”
Stephen Quick/The Daily Campus
The USG Senate meets for a formal meeting earlier this semester. The incoming senators voted to elect Kevin Alvarez as their speaker for the upcoming school year.
will help him lead an effective senate. As speaker, Alvarez seeks to lead an extremely strong senate and legal agenda. “I want to empower the senate to come up with initiatives they care about,” Alvarez said. Alvarez said that changing attitudes regarding sexual assault and campus culture will be his top priorities during his
The Daily Campus is the largest daily college newspaper in Connecticut, distributing 7,000 copies each weekday during the academic year. The newspaper is delivered free to central locations around the Storrs campus. The Daily Campus is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. All advertising is subject to acceptance by The Daily Campus, which reserves the right to reject any ad copy at its sole discretion. The Daily Campus does not assume financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertising unless an error materially affects the meaning of an ad, as determined by the Business Manager. Liability of The Daily Campus shall not exceed the cost of the advertisement in which the error occurred, and the refund or credit will be given for the first incorrect insertion only.
term. Senators also voted Senator Eliza Conrad, Buckley Dorms senator, as the new Parliamentarian, the only candidate nominated for the position. Other people sworn in included 30 new and returning senators. Three more members of the USG Judiciary were sworn in at Wednesday’s meeting as well.
Alvarez nominated, Steven Klink, Alexandra Rice, Andrew Fowler and were voted in during the first part of the dual senate meetings. Blouin said that the new justices mark a new start for the judiciary, signaling a more active role in USG.
Nicholas.Shigo@UConn.edu
Kim L. Wilson, Editor-in-Chief Tyler R. Morrissey, Managing Editor Sarah Kennedy, Business Manager/Advertising Director Nancy Depathy, Financial Manager James Onofrio, Associate Managing Editor Katherine Tibedo, News Editor Jackie Wattles, Associate News Editor Kayvon Ghoreshi, Commentary Editor Kristi Allen, Associate Commentary Editor Kim Halpin, Focus Editor Jason Wong, Associate Focus Editor Matt Silber, Comics Editor
Tim Fontenault, Sports Editor Matt Stypulkoski, Associate Sports Editor Jessica Aurore Condon, Photo Editor Jon Kulakofsky, Associate Photo Editor Danielle Bachar, Marketing Manager Lindsay Garant, Graphics Manager Matthew Velasquez, Circulation Manager Brian Kavanagh, Online Marketing Manager
Business Hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Reception/Business: (860) 486 - 3407 Fax: (860) 486 - 4388
The Daily Campus 1266 Storrs Road Storrs, CT 06268
Corrections and clarifications This space is reserved for addressing errors when The Daily Campus prints information that is incorrect. Anyone with a complaint should contact The Daily Campus managing editor at managingeditor@dailycampus.com.
Monday, April 29, 2014 Copy Editors: Katherine Tibeto, Tim Fontenault, Ryan Tolmich, Mike Peng News Designer: Jackie Wattles Focus Designer: Randy Amorim Sports Designer: Mike Peng Digital Production: Zarrin Ahmed
eic@dailycampus.com, managingeditor@dailycampus.com, businessmanager@dailycampus.com, news@dailycampus.com, sports@dailycampus.com, focus@dailycampus.com, photo@dailycampus.com
The Daily Campus, Page 3
News
Lawmakers honor UConn teams at Capitol
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut state lawmakers are honoring UConn’s championship men’s and women’s basketball teams as well as the women’s field hockey team. Wednesday marked “Husky Day” at the state Capitol. The annual event attracted lawmakers and fans, with many hoping to catch a glimpse of the players and their coaches. Some turned out with basketballs, hoping to have them autographed. Kevin Ollie, coach of the men’s basketball team, told the crowd how the support from Connecticut has been “unbelievable.” While a many doubted the team’s ultimate success in the national championship, Ollie said “our family in Connecticut didn’t give up on us.” Geno Auriemma, coach of the women’s basketball team, received loud cheers when he said, “winning championships is what we do for a living.” This year marked the team’s ninth championship.
AP
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy holds a shirt in his office Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Hartford, Conn., as members of the UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams join him before a parade to honor their NCAA college basketball championships.
Victim: Connecticut is responsible for fatal wreck
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — until after the crash. Nine years after being severely “It means justice for us,” wounded in the horrific Avon Cummings said. “I grew up in Mountain wreck, Michael Connecticut ... and there’s always Cummings is still fighting to been reports of Avon Mountain hold the state Department of being unsafe.” Transportation responsible for the Cummings, 44, of New Hartford, crash. suffered multiple broken bones, a A dump truck punctured lung, went out of control knocked-out teeth I grew up in down the 500-foot and post-traumatic hill on Route 44 in Connecticut and stress from the Avon in 2005 after there’s always crash. He and Ellen its faulty brakes Stotler of Avon, been reports of failed, causing a whose husband died fiery, 20-vehicle Avon Mountain in the crash, have accident at the identical lawsuits bottom that killed being unsafe against the DOT four people and seeking damages for injured 19. alleged negligence Michael Cummings by state officials. On Wednesday at the state DOT officials Supreme Court, Cummings say the road wasn’t defective and watched as his lawyer argued that the lawsuits should be dismissed a jury should be allowed to decide because of government immunity. whether the DOT should be held A Superior Court trial judge accountable. Cummings claims refused to dismiss the two lawsuits state officials knew for years that at the DOT’s request and the agenthe road was dangerous but didn’t cy appealed to the state Appellate take adequate safety precautions Court, which agreed with the DOT such as adding a runaway truck and ordered the lawsuits dismissed ramp near the bottom of the hill last year.
“
.”
Classifieds Classifieds Dept. U-189 1266 Storrs Road Storrs, CT 06268
fax: (860) 486-4388 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
tel: (860) 486-3407
for sale
SCOOTERS for SALE: Brand New 49cc, FREE DELIVERY to UConn Campus, No Insurance & No Reg Required, 100+ MPG, Credit Cards Accepted. Only $999! Www. CTScooterPros.com 860-454-4742 ROOMATES/ HOUSEMATES WANTED
UNIQUE HOUSING for own bedroom with bathroom in a newer drug/ smoke/alcohol-free home in Willimantic in exchange for companionship of a young man with Down Syndrome. He would love the opportunity to share his interests with you! He holds a day-time job, enjoys kickboxing, music, dance, sports, and swimming! Overnight hours 9:00p.m.6:30a.m., SundayThursday with one-year commitment unless otherwise specified. Position available late May-June 2014. For
ROOMATES/ HOUSEMATES WANTED
more information email companionct@gmail. com. Include letter of interest and resume. EVENTS
FREE COMIC DAY: Saturday, May 3rd (11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) No purchase necessary. Paperback Trader. 522 Storrs road (Lower level Mansfield Center Post Office) Tel: 860-456-0252 for rent
Storage, free uprades to climate controlled units. Units starting at $59.00/month. Call for details and to reserve your unit TODAY. Www.coventrystorage. com 860-742-5540. The Ledges of Coventry. Approved building lots located 4 miles from Uconn’s main campus. Half mile from Eagleville Lake. 2 miles from Coventry Lake. Starting at $44,900. New construction homes in
Gov. candidate arrested at library
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gubernatorial candidate Lee Whitnum has been arrested on a breach of peace charge after police say she caused a disturbance in the Stamford Courthouse Library. The alleged incident happened last Thursday. Police say the Greenwich Democrat refused to leave after a dispute with another patron and Judicial Marshals had to be called. Whitnum says she did not cause a disturbance and in a statement on her website said she plans to file a civil lawsuit over the incident. Whitnum, known for strongly criticizing U.S. ties with Israel, ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in 2008 and U.S. Senate in 2010 and 2012. She is running this time on a pledge to “clean up the judiciary in Connecticut.” She’s due in Superior Court on May 20. Whitum was previously charged with stalking a judge in 2013 during a campaign for U.S. Senate.
Large 2 Bedroom Apartment, Close to UConn, nice location, A/C, security system, $1000.00 month, heat and H/W included. (NO PETS) 860-9741433 WALK TO CAMPUS: Apartments - Furnished 3 bedroom apartment for 4 students; Furnished 4 bedroom, 2 full bath apartment. Also, 2 bedroom furnished condo near campus. Call 413348-9450 STOCKNLOCK.COM Self Storage, 89 River Road, Route 32. 860-429-9339. 2 miles from Uconn. 24/7 access. Best Prices, Many Sizes,
from CLUBS, page 1
ment still feel the burden of losing experienced members. “We have seven seniors leaving, four that hold office positions. Most of the freshman that come in are very active, but the seniors did a really great job at helping to prepare us,” said Muslim Student Association event coordinator and 2ndsemester biomedical engineering major Shaheer Hassan. Other established student organizations are also concerned about maintaining a healthy level of undergraduate involvement despite any loses due to graduation. “I think that the Bangladeshi Student Association can definitely be more active on campus if we had more undergrads. We are trying to recruit more and will continue to do so next semester,” said 2nd-semester political science major Rubayet Lasker. Despite member loses, or shortages however, many clubs are strongly determined to maintain their participation on campus. “We were able to secure a spot in the upcoming fall involvement fair, so we should gain more members. I feel that we have qualified officers for next semester, but it will still be a challenge to get our membership up,” Ghanem said.
Greenwich reaches $2.4 million storm settlement
CHRISTIAN ABRAHAM PHOTO
Lee Whitnum, a candidate in the 2014 race for Connecticut governor, was charged on Wednesday with breach of peace.
Rates:
4 to 6 months. If you lived here you would be home by now. Call Steve Dandeneau, Berkshire Hathaway Homes Services, Glastonbury CT at 860-794-5846 or via www.CTRealtyNOW. com.
Turnover leaves low membership
Fatir.Qureshi@UConn.edu
For ads of 25 words or less: 1 day............................................................................ $5.75 5 consecutive days: ...................................................... $26.50 10 consecutive days:..................................................... $48.00 1 month:..................................................................... $88.00 Semester:...........................................................Call For Pricing Each additional word: ..................................................... $0.10 for rent
Thursday, May 1, 2014
services
Fully Secure, Summer Storage Discounts Summer Self Storage MansfieldSelfStorage. com 533 Route 32 Mansfield, CT. 4 Minutes from campus!! Your Summer Storage Solution Call Now!! 860-423-5677 BOSTON BARTENDERS SCHOOL 48 SILAS DEANE HIGHWAY WETHERSFIELD, CT 06109 860-2960141 http://www. bartendingschool hartfordct.com/ “TIME IS AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE…MAKE GOOD USE OF IT”! Is one week too long to become a licensed bartender? Not if you’re looking to earn good money in a short amount of time. *Boston Bartenders License is Lifetime and National* Serve Safe Certification (also National) *Job search assistance*Refresher course available*Special
GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — The town of Greenwich has reached a $2.4 million settlement with its insurance company to cover damage to municipal buildings and other property by Superstorm Sandy in October, 2012. The Greenwich Time reports the settlement with insurer AIG also resulted in a 10 percent rise in insurance premiums for the town. AIG currently charges Greenwich about $1 million a year for property insurance. Officials say the costs have been rising due to several tropical storms in recent years.
Policies:
Classifieds are non-refundable. Credit will be given if an error materially affects the meaning of the ad and only for the first incorrect insertion. Ads will only be printed if they are accompanied by both first and last name as well as telephone number. Names and numbers may be subject to verification. All advertising is subject to acceptance by The Daily Campus, which reserves the right to reject any ad copy at its sole discretion. The Daily Campus does not knowingly accept ads of a fraudulent nature. SERVICES
schedule if needed*Installment payments available* Designer Bar Kits available (Whethersfield location only) Day classes, evening classes, and Saturday classes. May class dates: DAY CLASSES: 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 (a new day class starts each Monday). Runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EVENING CLASSES: 5/5, 5/19 (only two evening classes per month) Runs MondayThursday for two weeks from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. SATURDAY CLASS: 5/24 (only one Saturday program per month) runs four Saturdays in a row from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “YOU TAKE THE FIRST STEP AND WE’LL TAKE IT FROM THERE”. Please call Jackie at (860) 296-0141 or visit our website http:// www. bartendingschool hartfordct.com/. “CHEERS!”
SERVICES
Don’t let life stress you out! Relax with an acupuncture treatment or massage at Atlantis Wellness Centre. Treatments as low as $25. (860)429 8106 www.atlantis4wellness. com HELP WANTED
HOUSE/HORSE SITTER early to mid-June until late August. Enjoy rent free living in a charmingly restored 300 year old house on 30 acres in return for looking after our two well-behaved horses. Start and end dates flexible. If interested please call (860)4296271 or email allwall5@aol.com. ENGLISH MAJOR WANTED to assist visually impaired engineer/writer with reading and errands once a week. For more info call (860)4293573. Ashford area. Upperclassman preferred.
Page 6
www.dailycampus.com
Thursday, May 1, 2014
The Daily Campus
Editorial Board
Kimberly Wilson, Editor-in-Chief Kayvon Ghoreshi, Commentary Editor Kristi Allen, Associate Commentary Editor Daniel Gorry, Weekly Columnist Victoria Kallsen, Weekly Columnist Gregory Koch, Weekly Columnist
» EDITORIAL
Standardized testing shouldn’t be so closely tied to school funding
F
ew legislative initiatives in recent years have been as divisive and widely condemned as the Common Core. Even Connecticut, a staunchly blue state, is now seeing opposition to the new education standards, and it’s possible that Connecticut schools could be punished for their reluctance to give students more standardized tests. According to a Connecticut Mirror article from this week, many families are trying to remove their children from state standardized testing. Widespread dislike of of the program and a movement against standardized tests has moved many parents to have their children opt out. According to Gov. Malloy, however, that’s not possible. He said on a public radio show last week that if too few student take the Common Core-aligned state test, Connecticut could lose the waiver exempting the state from No Child Left Behind mandates and not receive federal education funds. Washington state lost its waiver and $40 million in federal education money last week. Connecticut receives $107.7 million that could be in jeopardy if too few students take the test. There are a number of issues with this: standardized testing, something with many of its own problems, shouldn’t be so closely tied to the funding that schools need. Unfortunately, some standardized testing is a necessity in our education system- we do have to evaluate progress- but very few people support the testing in its current form. Numerous teachers, administrators, child psychologists and other education professionals think the emphasis on standardized testing has gone to far and it’s harming students. Furthermore, the personal decisions of families in regards to their children shouldn’t have an affect on education funding. Federal law requires students to take these tests, and Malloy said that his hands are tied in the matter- even if he wanted to let students opt out, it would cost the state millions. Schools shouldn’t be deprived of money they need to operate based on individual decisions. Part of the reason for all this trouble is the fact that education is a bit of a mess right now. The Common Core is not fully implemented and states are all pushing against it to varying degrees. Most states have been given a waiver for the No Child Left Behind mandates because congress hasn’t acted to reauthorize or repeal the law yet. Regardless of the reason, education funding can’t be tied to standardized test scores the way it is. Hopefully, lawmakers will implement a more sensible system in the future.
It is time to say goodbye
W
ell, this is it—my last column ever in The Daily Campus. It seems like just yesterday I walked into the Daily Campus building for the first time, in March of 2012. I still remember my first pitch, about including all candidates in presidential debates. Since then, I have been promoted from Staff Columnist to Weekly Columnist and received a spot on the editorial board. My time at this paper has been one of my fondest memories here at UConn. I enjoyed writing about my opinions, and I hope that you, the reader, enjoyed reading them. I also enjoyed working with tremendous people, who were very talented writers as well as great friends. Ryan, Tyler and Kayvon were all great commentary editors, and By Gregory Koch I appreciated Weekly Columnist your guidance here at the paper. But now, to quote Andrea Bocelli, it is time to say goodbye. I will be graduating next week, having reached the culmination of my studies here at UConn. I will miss all my friends, both from the Daily Campus and elsewhere, as well as my professors. I have had a truly memorable experience here. It is interesting that I got this far, considering I barely passed ninthgrade English. I don’t usually like to
blame the instructor when I get a poor grade, but this time it is probably justified. This teacher’s attitude was essentially that we were honors students and could teach ourselves. It didn’t work. In fact, she was so bad that when my younger sister started high school, my parents had to specifically request that she receive the other English teacher. I’m told they weren’t the only ones. I could have given up right there and hated writing forever. However, I had tremendous teachers the next three years, Mr. Mittenberg in 10th grade and Ms. Scivolette the next two years. They made me enjoy writing again. I didn’t know if that would be possible after the horrendous experience I had in ninth grade, but they managed to restore my faith. There are other people I have to thank for getting me this far as well. In addition to all of my fellow writers at the Daily Campus, I owe a huge thanks to my family. My parents have supported me throughout my time here, both at the newspaper and in general, even if they didn’t always agree with my columns. My mom is a total grammar freak, which annoyed me at times but ultimately helped me with my writing. I am also grateful to former writers and now graduates Jesse Rifkin and Sergio Goncalves for encouraging me to write for the commentary section. I am glad that I finally took your advice and came down here. I also want to thank everyone who takes the time to read my columns. I’m sure some of you agreed with what I said, and others passionately disagreed with my writing. Regardless, thank you for taking the time to read my
column every week. If you’re one of the people who sent me an email or message letting me know what you thought, I appreciate the feedback. This is even true of street preacher Jesse Morrell, who was upset that I compared him to the Westboro Baptist Church because apparently the WBC hates him for saying gays can still get into heaven if they repent and become heterosexual. At least you agreed with the main point of my article, which is that free speech is important even if we disagree with it. Of all the columns I have written for the paper, that one is actually my favorite. I’m not the only one who liked it, as the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists awarded it first place in their 2012-13 College Contest in the editorial/op-ed category. Thank you to the CTSPJ for the honor. I will end this column with a quote from my personal favorite movie of all time, “Field of Dreams.” In the time travel scene where Ray Kinsella travels back to 1972, Dr. Archibald “Moonlight” Graham tells him, “You know, we just don’t recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they’re happening.” To all my fellow seniors, you will be graduating next week. This is one of the most significant moments of your life, one of the times that Dr. Graham references in the movie. I hope you realize its significance now. I know I do.
Gregory.Koch@UConn.edu 8th-semester actuarial science @gregoryakoch
China is becomeing economically successful, materialistic Survive and advance = pass and graduate. These parodies of “Let it Go” are on point. Thanks for making me cry into my breakfast each morning with these farewell articles in The Daily Campus. I like how UConn is trying to make campus pretty just for graduation. I was finally starting to understand it around here and now its over. It has taken me four years to get into the Instant Daily and still nothing. Here goes one last try. From Geogrpahy class to Graduation, thanks for making these years everything I wanted them to be. You will always be my sunshine. Who you got in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday? I will miss you most Teds Bar. West Virginia just scored again. Lets go Bruins! #BeatTheHabs That’s my time everyone, good night and good luck.
Send us your thoughts on anything and everything by sending an instant message to InstantDaily, Sunday through Thursday evenings. Follow us on Twitter (@InstantDaily) and become fans on Facebook.
T
he year was 1989, and as the Cold War was coming to a close, political scientist Francis Fukuyama wrote an essay titled, “The End of History.” In this work, Fukuyama theorized that the end of the Cold War proved liberal democracy to be the best system of government. According to Fukuyama, the world leaders of all nations would see democracy’s success over fascism and communism as a testament to its superiority and liberal By Theodore Terpstra d e m o c r a cies would Staff Columnist become m o r e prevalent. As we now know, Fukuyama was largely incorrect, and according to his theory both Russia and China would become liberal democracies. While Russia experienced a significant and somewhat successful push towards democratization, China did not. Now a resurgent China is set to overtake the US as the world’s largest economy. Is
China’s policy of state capitalism really sustainable? Or will China be forced to eventually democratize? As China becomes more economically successful, the Chinese people are becoming more materialistic. China’s auto market has surpassed the United States auto market. Almost 20 million automobiles were sold in China last year. American car manufactures, like Ford and Chrysler are opening new plants in China. The Chinese have dethroned Americans as the most materialistic population in the world, according to widely publicized market research poll taken last year. China is also the world’s third largest market for luxury goods, ever since it surpassed France in 2012. Although rural areas remain poor, the Chinese middle class is growing. As people desire more products they also desire more freedom to choose. This expands beyond the freedom to choose between different brands, or competing products. The people will also develop a deeper desire to choose
Q
“China’s state media has announced that its ‘Cleaning the Web’ Campaign has successfully shut down 110 porn websites. That’s like New York City announcing that their ‘Cleaning the Subway’ campaign has successfully exterminated one rat.” –Seth Meyers
uick
W
it
their leaders and representatives. Government policy and economic policy have always been closely tied, but freer economy directly promotes a freer government. In this way, state capitalist nations are unsustainable systems of government. China is already giving in to some of the people’s demands. For example, China has launched a strong campaign against corruption after a few high profile cases in past years garnered enough attention to anger the populace. Some believe that China’s political system has survived the collapse of communism because the Chinese leadership has discovered some secret to staving off encroaching democratic reform. The secret to the Chinese leadership’s success is China’s continuous growth. As soon as the economic growth slows down, or China experiences economic hardship, the world will see how vulnerable China’s leadership really is. It is certain that China’s economic growth is unsustainable because China has to support a very large population
that aspires to become middle class. This has been called “the Chinese Dream,” a spin on “the American Dream.” China also has to support growing numbers of pensioners as old workers leave the labor force. This realization has led China to loosen the one child rule in order to avoid a shortage of future workers. The Chinese economy will suffer a blow to stability in coming years. This year is the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests. While Russia briefly experienced democracy before transforming into an oligarchy, China has never experienced the freedom of a liberal democracy. The future looks bright, as the Chinese become wealthier they will, theoretically, also become more liberal. China will be forced to acquiesce to the demands of its populace or face the risk of another Tiananmen Square.
Theodore.Terpstra@ UConn.edu 4th-semester Intl’ Relations
THIS DATE IN HISTORY
BORN ON THIS DATE
1931
President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates New York City’s Empire State Building.
Brand New and Modest Mouse sell out concert www.dailycampus.com
1939- Judy Collins 1954- Ray Parker Jr. 1967- Tim McGraw 1981- Wes Welker
The Daily Campus, Page 5
Thursday, Thursday, February May 1,13, 2014 2014
UConn memories BY JASON WONG
By Jason Wong Associate Focus Editor
Photo courtesy of www.facebook.com/BrandNew
ld out in less than 30 minutes. The alt-rock band announced a few days ago that they would be playing a show at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York. The co-headliner is Modest Mouse. Modest Mouse hasn’t put out a full-length album since 2007 but the name still hangs around connected to the familiar song “Float On,” which was sampled by Lupe Fiasco in his song “The Show Goes On” (2010).
By Matt Gantos Staff Writer
It happened again, Brand New presale tickets sold out in less than 30 minutes. The alt-rock band announced a few days ago that they would be playing a show at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York. The co-headliner is Modest Mouse, which probably didn’t help the speed of ticket sales. Modest Mouse hasn’t put out a full-length album since 2007 but the name still hangs around connected to the familiar song “Float On,” which was sampled by Lupe Fiasco in his song “The Show Goes On” (2010). It may not be as much the case with Modest Mouse, but
Brand New is notorious for selling out shows within the hour of tickets going on sale. This, in in combination with their sporadic touring schedule, makes Brand New one of the most frustrating bands to get tickets for. So what’s the good news? On the chance that you read this before noon on May 1, you still have a chance to get tickets from the venue itself. Don’t make the mistake of thinking these won’t go just as fast. Currently the band is touring around Europe before returning to the U.S. for a show in Cooperstown, New York and then the Boston Calling festival the next day. After that another festival in Canada and one in Texas.
After that they are doing a tour around the U.S. and actually hitting all the corners including Anchorage, Alaska. There are a few shows in the Midwest and only one in northern California. There are limited shows in the Northeast. Other than the one in Queens and the festivals, there’s two shows in Pennsylvania, but, of course, there are not tickets available. Despite originating on Long Island, Brand New really skimps out on their East Coast shows. To be fair, whenever they announce a small group of upcoming shows there is usually one on the East Coast and one on the west coast. With their second full-
length album “Déjà Entendu” just hitting the 10-year mark earlier this year, they might just be tired, regardless of the demand for tickets. Since “Déjà,” Brand New has released two full albums “The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me” and “Daisy,” both of which have moved significantly away from the teenage angst captured in their first album “Your Favorite Weapon.” Both of the newer album are more of an abstract rock feel, not adhering to the fundamentals of punk rock, but rather a more mature and creative feel. Set lists of recent shows feature many songs off these albums. Fans looking to hear mostly older songs will be
disappointed, though it’s not to say they never play anything old, it’s just that they likely don’t want to sing songs that they wrote when they were 18 now that they’re 30. The difficulty with the songs from the new albums will be that there is a significant amount of layering and effects to generate, which may not be that challenging to play back, but having it sound good is the accomplishment. Fans should just be thankful that the band cares enough about them to keep touring, even if they do make it difficult.
Matthew.Gantos@UConn.edu
Police release note found in Cobain’s wallet
AP
This April 1994 photo from the Seattle Police Department shows a wallet containing Kurt Cobain’s Washington state driver’s license, found at the scene of his suicide, in Seattle. A handwritten note police discovered in Kurt Cobain’s wallet after his suicide disparages his wife Courtney Love. CBS News reports Wednesday, April 30, 2014, that the note was taken from Cobain’s wallet when police arrived at his home on April 8, 1994, after Cobain fatally shot himself.
SEATTLE (AP) — A handwritten note police discovered in Kurt Cobain’s wallet after his suicide disparages Courtney Love, the late Nirvana front man’s wife. CBS News reported that the note was taken from Cobain’s wallet when police arrived at his home on April
8, 1994, after Cobain fatally shot himself. The note was never made public. CBS obtained it from the Seattle Police via a public information request. The network reports that the undated note, apparently written by Cobain on stationery from San Francisco’s Phoenix Hotel, is written
like a mock wedding vow. It references Love as Cobain’s “lawful shredded wife” who would be “siphoning” his money for drugs. Cobain’s body was discovered in Seattle on April 8, 1994. An investigation determined that days earlier Cobain had gone into the greenhouse of his home
and taken a massive dose of heroin. He then shot himself with a 20-gauge shotgun. Earlier this year, in advance of the 20th anniversary of Cobain’s suicide, a Seattle detective reviewed the case files, including evidence photos and statements. He found no new information to change the police
conclusion that Cobain took his own life. Cobain, who was 27 when he died, sold millions of albums with Nirvana and helped popularize the Pacific Northwest’s heavy, muddy “grunge” rock.
As a graduating senior, this will be the last column, the last piece that I ever write for The Daily Campus. I’ve worked and written for The Daily Campus for the last four years of my life, and frankly, as I’m sitting here writing this, I’m wishing I could keep at it for just one more year. My final column isn’t going to recommend food that I think you should try, or review a restaurant. Instead, I want to use my last column to reflect on the best food-related memories I’ve had at UConn. The first food that comes to mind when I think of UConn is Wings Over Storrs. Everyone has their go-to delivery place on-campus, whether it’s Wings Over, Baja Café, D.P. Dough, etc., but my go-to is Wings Over. It’s not about how good the wings taste, or how their fries are seldom soggy. I order wings because it reminds me of the times where my friends and I would all order our own hang gliders, then crowd around the TV and watch some ridiculous new anime that one of the guys was into, a League of Legends tournament or just whatever happened to be on. My plan is to move to New York after I graduate, and I have to be honest, it kills me that there isn’t a Wings Over Manhattan. I also had something of a love-hate relationship with Wings Express. The casual observer wouldn’t know from their name, but in addition to serving wings, they also serve Indian food, ranging from samosas and naan, to tikka and vindaloo. They’ve more or less unapologetically botched my orders before, but there’s nowhere else on campus to get my Indian food fix. Sometimes their spicy vindaloo isn’t spicy enough, and sometimes I have to eat it at a snail’s pace because it feels like it’s literally burning a hole in my stomach lining. Nevertheless, I’m glad whoever introduced me to their food did so, because I’m not sure how I’d fare without my monthly imbibing of all those delicious spices. Of course, I think something has to be said about the many dining halls on campus. I think I’ve had the opportunity to eat at every one of them except Gelfenbein and the one that’s just for football players, but I have to say, for a largescale food service operation, UConn does pretty well, and the food is usually much better than what you get at other universities. And let’s be honest, it’s nice that you never have to do your own dishes, you can swipe into the dining halls as often as you like and that you can basically have as much dessert as you could ever want. In short, I owe a lot to UConn, both in terms of my academic experiences and my culinary experiences. I owe a lot to The Daily Campus, which has been like a second home. It’s the best job I’ve ever had, and I consider my coworkers here to be some of the best people I have ever had the privilege to be friends with. I wish all of you the best of luck, and I hope that whatever’s in your future always suits your palate.
Jason.Wong@UConn.edu
The Daily Campus, Page 6
FOCUS ON:
MUSIC
Happy WHUS Top &5Playlist Most Picks Added Rhythm Soul
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Focus
Interested in writing music reviews? “Wicked Ways” Eminem
Come write for Focus! Meetings at 8 p.m. on Mondays.
Aspiring rapper arrested at Bieber’s mansion
By Joe O’Leary Focus Editor
Farewell column
“Queen of the Slipstream” Van Morrison “Valentine” by Kina Grannis
“Queen of the Slipstream” Van Morrison
By Kathleen McWilliams Senior Staff Writer
“Light as a Feather” Norah Jones “Light as a Feather” Norah Jones “T.G.I.F.” by Katy Perry
“The Crane Wife 3” The Decemberists “The Crane Wife 3” The Decemberists “Mountain Sound”
Of Monsters and Men “Long Live Rock & Roll” by Daughtry
“Mountain Sound”
Of Monsters and Men “Orion + Dog” Sea Wolf “Orion + Dog” Sea Wolf “Counting Stars” by One Republic
“The Story I Heard” Blind Pilot
AP
Rapper Lil Za, right, leaves Los Angeles Superior Court with his attorney, Shawn Holley, after his arraignment on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Lil Za, who’s real name Xavier Smith, pleaded no contest to felony possession of ecstasy, and was sentenced to three years of probation and a drug treatment program in a case that was filed after he was arrested during a search of Justin Bieber’s mansion in January 2014.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An aspiring rapper who was arrested during a search of Justin Bieber’s mansion pleaded no contest Wednesday to felony possession of ecstasy and was sentenced to probation and community service. Xavier Domonique Smith, who goes by the name Lil Za, was also ordered into a drug treatment program and fined $1,000 for breaking a jail telephone while in custody, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office spokesman Ricardo Santiago said. Smith was sentenced to three
years of probation, but the felony conviction can be reduced to a misdemeanor if he successfully completes his sentence, which also requires him to pay the Sheriff’s Department $600 in restitution for the broken phone. Smith, 20, was arrested in January after deputies said they found him with drugs while searching Bieber’s mansion for evidence in an egg-tossing vandalism case. Prosecutors are still considering whether to charge Bieber with vandalism. Detectives found three to four rocks of ecstasy and 16 pills
apiece of Xanax and oxycodone in Smith’s bedroom at Bieber’s house, according to a probation report that describes his arrest. Smith told officers he did not use the ecstasy but “he gives it to girls because they ‘love it,’” according to the probation report filed Wednesday. Smith was not interviewed by probation officials, who wrote in a report, “It appears he keeps drugs to satisfy young girls that he is around.” Smith is identified as Bieber’s personal assistant in the probation report. He was originally charged with possession of
oxycodone, but that charge was dropped Wednesday. In addition to searching the mansion in Calabasas, detectives also have served a search warrant on the photo-sharing site Instagram to try to match images of the pop singer’s clothing with surveillance footage of the egg attack. Authorities said images showing a man who matched Bieber’s appearance running from his neighbor’s house and high-fiving his friends were seized from the pop singer’s home during the Jan. 14 search.
Paul Walker’s daughter is appointed an indepdent attorney
“The Story I Heard” Blind Pilot
By Alex Sfazzarra Campus “Best I Correspondent Ever Had” by Gavin Degraw
“I Can See Your Tracks” Laura Veirs “I Can See Your Tracks” Laura Veirs “American Honey” by Lady Antebellum
“Black River Killer” Blitzen Trapper
Underrated:
“Black River Killer” Blitzen Trapper “Lovely on the Water” Steeleye Span
“Our Song” by Matchbox Twenty
“Lovely on the Water” Steeleye Span AP
Upcoming Shows 5. “Repave” by Volcano October 20 Choir John Legend 6. “The Bones of What You Foxwoods “Supergirl” Jane Believe” by by Saving Chvrches Mashantucket, CT 7. “Nature Noir” by Crystal October Stilts 23 Minus the Bears Toad’s Place 8. “Negativity” by Deer Tick New Haven, CT 9. “Pain is Beauty” by Chelsea Wolfe October 25 10. “Seasons of your Day” by The Wanted Mazzy Star MGM Foxwoods Mashantucket, “Raise Your Glass” byCTPink
In this April 29, 2011 file photo, actor Paul Walker poses during the photo call of the movie “Fast and Furious 5,” in Rome. Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner David J. Cowan appointed an attorney to represent the interests of Walker’s 15-year-old daughter Meadow Rain Walker during a hearing on Wednesday, April 30, 2014.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge appointed an independent attorney for Paul Walker’s daughter Wednesday to help determine who will raise the teenager in the wake of her father’s death last year. Superior Court Commissioner David Cowan refused to dismiss a guardianship case, citing an investigator’s report that detailed issues with Meadow Rain Walker’s mother having custody of the 15-year-old. The report is confidential and Cowan did not elaborate on the issues contained in the report. Paul Walker, the star of the “Fast & Furious” film franchise, died in a car crash
in November. His will called for his mother, Cheryl Ann Walker, to serve as guardian of his daughter, but she later asked for her petition to be dismissed. Attorneys said Wednesday that she had reached an agreement with Meadow Walker’s mother, Rebecca Jo Soteros, on who will care for her, but Cowan said he wasn’t comfortable with dismissing the case yet. He said Soteros was not in a position to take custody of her daughter “given where she’s living at this time.” He did not elaborate, but Cheryl Walker’s guardianship petition said Soteros had an alcohol problem. “Meadow would still need
to have a guardian,” Cowan said. The teenage was in court but did not speak. Soteros has hired an attorney to object to Cheryl Walker’s petition, but a formal objection has not been filed. Cowan said he would decide what to do with the case once he reviews a report prepared by Meadow Walker’s court-appointed attorney. He set another hearing in the case for May 28. Cheryl Walker’s attorney Steven Bledsoe said his client had “great love” for her granddaughter, but acknowledged that the teenager has expressed wishes to have someone serve as her care-
taker. Her preference was not expressed in court, but her mother’s attorney, Fern Wender, said she was also representing the teenager. Cowan said while he wasn’t making any findings on Wednesday, he would need guidance on whether it was appropriate for Wender to represent both Soteros and Meadow Walker, and he also needed an update on Paul Walker’s estate. Walker’s estate case is being handled by a court in Santa Barbara, California. The actor’s estate has been valued between $16 million and $25 million, and his daughter is the sole beneficiary according to court filings.
This is likely the last column I will write that is published in the paper. Unlike many of the farewell columns this past week, I’m not graduating in the traditional sense. I’m moving up the ranks of The Daily Campus and filling some huge shoes. I’ll be Managing Editor next year and giving up my position as a Focus columnist to manage the newsroom. I have incredibly large shoes to fill—think clown sized or boat like. Tyler Morrissey is the kind of boss that makes you feel like he’s your friend and your supervisor at the same time. I could only hope to be as well liked and universally respected as he is. I can only wish to be as graceful in situations of conflict and as patient as Kim Wilson, our graduating editor-in-chief. You both have inspired me in ways you’ll never now. Your dedication to this paper is boundless. The 5 a.m. phone calls from the publisher, the angry emails from the public, the double championship jackets—you do so much and it made me want to get more involved. Have you started crying yet? I’m going to miss you both—and all of our graduating seniors— so much. With my new role at the paper come substantial changes. We’re looking at redeveloping many sections and redesigning the website and the paper, as well as some structural changes to how we hire and promote people. Understandably, some of these changes have not gone down well with the remaining staff. Instead of feeling upset about it, I’m remembering that all change is unappreciated by someone. Universal acceptance of change is unheard of. But, doing what is best for the paper is ultimately priceless. Connecting this back to music, new types of music are almost always ill-received. Most people have an aversion to experimental albums released by their long-time favorite artists. Even among fans of The Beatles, there is a division between those that love the early years and those who think the later years are the pinnacle of the band’s career. Nothing makes either side right or wrong, it simply comes down to preference. I think we can all agree that The Beatles, as a band, had a long, successful career that would not have experience such longevity or popularity if their music had not evolved. Similarly, people criticize artists who keep releasing material after their prime. Is it really so bad if Rod Stewart has another album in him? Or is it that a favorite, classic artist is taking on new sounds and modernizing to fit the newer generation? With music, as with the paper, change is never welcomed with completely open arms. I hope that if my column has given anyone anything of value over the past two semesters, that it is the idea to be open minded and accepting of all types of music. Just because you think you might not like change switching up your favorite playlist, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t listen to that album your friend is raving about on Twitter. And with these finals words of being open minded in music and all spheres of life, I leave you. I’ll be seeing you next year, but in a totally new form.
Kathleen.McWilliams@UConn.edu
Thursday, May 1, 2014
The Daily Campus, Page 7
Focus
Jamie Foxx puts energy into Spiderman sequel Stormtroopers march
NEW YORK (AP) — Jamie Foxx, who stars in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” knows something about the double-life of a superhero. Though he’s 46, Jamie Foxx was only born 25 years ago. Named Eric Bishop at birth, he adopted the stage name at a Texas open mic, choosing a gender neutral moniker since women were chosen quicker at the comedy club. “When I go home, I’m Eric Bishop,” says Foxx. “And then when I go out, I put my cape on and I’m Jamie Foxx.” He smiles and summons a sonorous Superman entrance: “I’m Jamie Foooxx! I’m here to save the world!” But being “Jamie Foxx,” he grants, can be exhausting: “You have to know how to pull back, especially for me because sometimes I’m constantly on.” So it’s fitting that when the makers of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” needed someone to play energy embodied, they turned to the perpetually “on” Foxx. In the film, which opens Friday, he plays Max Dillon, the shy Oscorp electrical engineer who’s transformed into the villain Electro after falling into a pool of electric eels. Foxx’s highly charged personal energy takes many forms. He’s a stand-up, a sketch comedian (see: “In Living Color” or his 2012 stint hosting “Saturday Night Live”), an Oscar-winning dramatic actor (the Ray Charles biopic “Ray”), a chart-topping pop star, and now he’s a member of the Marvel universe. “He’s a performer in the deepest sense of the word,” says “Spider-Man” director Marc Webb. “When we were on set shooting three weeks at night in Times Square in the cold, he would get out and do Michael Jackson in the center of Times Square in his Electro outfit. The first day on set, he comes in and he just holds court. He does five minutes of stand-up that he’s improvising right there.” In a recent interview, Foxx casually displayed his versatility, peppering his otherwise thoughtful conversation with bursts of impressions: the boxer Mike Tyson (he wants to play him in a biopic), a hint of
in Northern Africa to encourage tourism
AP
Actor Jamie Foxx poses for a portrait at the Crosby Street Hotel, in promotion of his upcoming role in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” on Sunday, April 27, 2014 in New York.
President Barack Obama, a hysterical version of the comedian Mo’Nique (“Hey, baby, let me tell you somethin’!”), a Peter O’Toole-like English accent to talk about winning an Oscar. “That’s my whole life, mimicking,” Foxx says. “It’s what I do.” He also switches into Will Smith to explain why he wanted the part of Electro, recalling a conversation between the two in which Smith befuddles Foxx by traveling to Russia to sell a movie. “I’m like, ‘Why are you’ll going to Russia? I’m going to Detroit,’” says Foxx. “But what he was doing was opening it up for a person like me to be able to go to these places.”
Move AheAd!
Take a summer class at Eastern! • Discounted summer housing on campus • Small classes and excellent faculty • Get a jump on next semester or catch up on this one
For Foxx, the globally popular “Spider-Man” is a way to sow a worldwide audience. The actor believes he landed the part because of the huge international success of Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained,” (it made $262 million overseas), which Foxx calls a “reset button” on his career. “In our business, we say, ‘How do you travel internationally?’ — especially for an African-American kid,” says Foxx. “So ‘Django’ gave me a huge international look so now we’re talking about taking ‘Annie’ down the streets of Rome, down the streets of Paris, down the streets of Singapore.” “It’s an opportunity to put a flag down,” says Foxx, who this December stars in an update of “Annie” with Quvenzhané Wallis and produced by Smith. “I’m just laying down stakes.” If proving to be a box-office draw internationally has sometimes been challenging for African-American actors, so too has entering the historically Caucasian realm of comicbook movies. Electro, who first appeared in a 1961 comic book, is a white man in print. There was a small amount of backlash from some fans when Foxx was cast. Says producer Avi Arad: “There were still some rednecks in there.” But for Arad and producer
Matthew Tolmach, Foxx was an obvious choice. Aside from his talent, Arad says Foxx brings a “morale value” to a long production. “He does capture the spirit of the franchise,” says Tolmach. “He gets people excited about what we’re doing.” Foxx spent hours in makeup to daily transform into the blue Electro (an update of the greenand-yellow suit of the original), and studied Clint Eastwood for a menacing, gravelly voice. Webb, though, says Foxx also wanted to make “a visual statement” with his sheepish, bespectacled Max Dillon as “the first African-American on camera with a comb-over.” Foxx had been in line to play Martin Luther King Jr. in a biopic written and directed by Oliver Stone (who directed Foxx in “Any Given Sunday”), but that project fell apart over disputes over the script with King’s family. “Not everyone wants to show every side of every hero,” says Foxx. For now, Foxx is happy playing the villain. He hopes Electro turns up in the planned “Sinister Six” spinoff. “I know that electricity, you can’t kill it,” he says. “It just goes in a different place.”
• Graduate in four years and start your career! • Balance work and school with flexible formats o Online courses o One-week intensives (Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–4:15 p.m.) o 3-week and 6-week classes
REGISTER NOW!
Some classes start as early as May 12. Regular classes begin May 19. www.easternct.edu/ce/summer • (860)-465-5125
A Liberal Education. Practically Applied.
STUDENT
health services
At the heart of our students’ health We’re not just an Infirmary! We provide on-campus care and services that are tailored to the unique and diverse needs of college students. • • • • • •
Primary Care Women’s Health Mental Health 24/7 Advice Nurse Walk-in Care Overnight Care
• • • • • •
Allergy Injections Immunizations Travel Clinic Pharmacy Laboratory X-ray
SEE A FULL LISTING OF OUR SERVICES AT SHS.UCONN.EDU 234 GLENBROOK RD (NEXT TO CHEM BLDG) * 860 486-4700
AP
Star Wars fans dressed as stormtroopers parade along Tunisâ stately, tree-lined Bourguiba Avenue, in Tunisia, Wednesday, April 30, 2014. It was part of an innovative campaign to encourage tourists to return to this sunny desert-and-beach nation in North Africa.
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Two dozen white-clad Imperial Troopers and other Star Wars characters marched Wednesday down a stately, tree-lined avenue in Tunis — a site where activists once fought riot police during the 2011 Arab Spring revolutions. The empire was not striking back against the poster child for Arab democracy — just an innovative campaign to encourage tourists to return to this sunny desertand-beach nation in North Africa. “We came here to Tunis to help save the Star Wars sites in Matmata and Tozeur and convince people to return to Tunisia,” said Ingo Kaiser, head of a Star Wars fan club in Europe, referring to the movie sets that are slowly being covered up by sand in the Tunisian desert. He wore the khaki overalls and large helmet of the twolegged AT-ST machines that battled rebels in the forest of Endor in the 1983 film “Return of the Jedi.” A huge screen broadcast scenes from the Star Wars films as the thronging crowds snapped photos of the costumed Star Wars characters. “It’s the first time such an even has happened in Tunis, it’s really impressive,” said Asma Souissi, a 19-year-old student. “It opens up new horizons for Tunisia.” After long-time President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was overthrown in 2011, Tunisia was rocked by labor unrest, terrorist attacks and political assassinations. That devastated Tunisia’s key tourism sector, which contributes 7 percent to the country’s GDP and employs 400,000 people. So the Tunisian National Office for Tourism teamed up with the country’s new Star Wars fan club to stage the country’s its first Star Wars encounter. Fan clubs from Europe took part in Wednesday’s parade and screenings of the Star Wars films will take place at the desert movie sets over the next few days. “We did this campaign to take advantage of these sets, which are unique in the world — the only sites from the movies remaining,” said Zied Chargui, director of the National Office of Tunisian Tourism. The campaign began with Tunisia’s own video of Pharrell Williams’ popular “Happy” song featuring
Star Wars characters dancing around Tunisian tourist sites and the movie sets. The video has been viewed 1.7 million times since it was posted in March — and was tweeted by Williams himself. “It created a global buzz, which makes us very happy,” said Chargui. The original 1977 Star Wars was filmed in Tunisia, with protagonist Luke Skywalker’s home planet borrowing its name of the nearby town of Tatouine. Tourists can even stay in the Sidi Driss hotel in Matmata where Skywalker grew up. New sets were built for the 1999 “Phantom Menace” film as well as its 2002 sequel. The seventh episode in the Star Wars franchise is expected next year but it is not filming in Tunisia, apparently due to concerns about stability. Some scenes are now being shot in Abu Dhabi and the cast was announced to great fanfare on Tuesday. The Tunisian tourism industry nearly collapsed in 2011. In the past few months, there has been a return to stability and a renewed effort to bring back tourists, but the 6.2 million arrivals in 2013 are still 9 percent less than 2010. “This event will give a boost that Tunisian tourism really needs — it is something new and a sign of opening up to the outside,” said travel agent Rene Trabelsi, who is involved in the annual Jewish pilgrimage to the Tunisian island of Djerba. Restrictions were recently eased on Israelis seeking to make the trip. “It’s our first convention and we will see if we can make it annual,” said Ameur Abderrahman, director of Tunisia’s year-and-a-halfold Star Wars fan club. The campaign also involves an effort to save one of the sets, which is being engulfed by a sand dune. A crowdsourcing website seeks to raise $188,000 to clear away the dune and restore the fictional settlement of Mos Espa from the 1999 film. Chargui, the head of the tourism office, said Wednesday’s march was only the first in a series of new promotions. “There are many young Tunisians with many ideas — and when we finish with Star Wars, then you will see others,” he said.
The Daily Campus, Page 8
Comics
Thursday May 1, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY
Oneirology by GISH
Lindsay Collier/The Daily Campus
Even the rain could not stop the Class of 2014 Senior Block Party.
HOROSCOPES Today's Birthday (05/01/14). Study your passion this year. Strengthen partnerships by dedicating exclusive time together. Discuss what you're learning. Communication, education and travel flow through mid-July. After that, domestic and other arts engage. Creative, musical and dramatic talents thrive. Introspection in Oct. leads to budding romance and winter sparks. Kindle your love. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Plans need revision. Pay household bills and get organized. Stash away any surplus. Don't get goofed up on the deadlines. A conflict about money could waste valuable time. Follow through on what you said you'd do. Keep your sense of humor.
Side of Rice
Fruits and Vegetables
by Laura Rice
by Tom Bachant and Gavin Palmer
Wenke by Mary Daudish
WOULD YOU LIKE TO DRAW OR MAKE GAMES FOR THE DAILY CAMPUS COMICS?!
Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Avoid someone who's all talk. A lucky break propels your actions farther. Let your imagination run wild. Dress up; you never know whom you'll run into. Make plans with friends. Motivate them about a dream you share, and figure out who does what. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- You're energized. Cultivate inner peace. Imagine your future. Make a commitment you've been considering, to take advantage of an opportunity. Provide information with a marketing spin. A public meeting holds a surprise. Take critics seriously. Wear appropriate shoes when you go out, and watch your step.
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? CONCERNS? JUST NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO? EMAIL US @ DAILYCAMPUSCOMICS@GMAIL.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Don't spend your savings on a whim. Choose priorities carefully, and review details, especially at work. Ask probing questions to get the full picture. A friend connects you with the perfect person. Creativity and brilliant collaborations energize your actions. Vivid, complex dreams inform your psyche. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Listen to your conscience before committing to a fantasy. Only buy what you need. A surprise announcement could catch you off guard. Reassure a skeptic. Emotions could flare in the romance department. Talk to your friends. You're gaining confidence. Ask for what you want. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Nebulous dreams could tempt you to distraction, but required chores interfere. Get everyone in on the action... many hands make light work. Invest in efficiency. Demand explanations. Start imagining life outside your rut. Don't leave anything hanging. Use what you've kept hidden. Provide quick service. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Don't buy toys or goof off today. Do what you promised before indulging in treats. Make plans, confirm reservations and pay bills. Upgrade work technology. You get a bright idea, but don't over-extend. Schedule it for action later, as surprises today could distract. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Controversy arises. Don't fall for a trick. Explain your secret weapon to your team. Others help out, in an amazing development. There's no need to rush. Expect a response, and prepare for differing scenarios. Clean up any mess. Dream a little dream of love. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- You spot an antique you want. Give up something you don't need. Collect any money you're owed. In some cases, study is required. Share information, and review what you're learning with a partner. New skills are put to the test. Be sure to listen carefully. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Be careful about spending money you don't have yet. Let a big decision sit overnight. Talk it over, and consider your health and work commitments. Don't get singed. Money comes in from an unexpected source. Costs vary widely. You get a bright idea. Sparks fly. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- Envision sharing fun with family and friends, and getting something done at the same time. Generate the funds. Choose a new paint color. Listen to your intuition. Get the family to help. Imagine fantastic results. Re-affirm a commitment with a partner. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Power past old fears. Use your secret resource to upgrade your home. You're gaining skills... reveal what you've learned. It could get confusing. If so, wait and try later. You're admired for your clever imagination. Don't press a controversial point, though. Think about different options and views.
by Brian Ingmanson
Thursday, May 1, 2014
The Daily Campus, Page 9
Sports
Famous bidders already lining up for LA Clippers LOS ANGELES (AP) — If Donald Sterling is compelled to sell the Los Angeles Clippers, the list of potential buyers has more stars than their roster. Oprah Winfrey is contemplating a bid. Sean Combs is a Knicks fan, but he wants in. Floyd Mayweather Jr. wants the whole team. Matt Damon wants a tiny piece. Billionaires, entertainers and athletes alike announced their intentions to pursue the Clippers with varying degrees of seriousness Wednesday, proving the longtime losers will be quite a prize if the NBA is able to wrest control of the team away from Sterling after his lifetime ban for racist remarks. Winfrey led the list, and the media mogul is already bringing in her friends. "Oprah Winfrey is in discussions with David Geffen and Larry Ellison to make a bid for the Los Angeles Clippers should the team become available," spokesperson Nicole Nichols confirmed in an email. If Winfrey joins Geffen, the billionaire entertainment executive, and Oracle CEO Ellison to pool their vast resources for a bid, they could be among the top contenders for a franchise that would be among the most
valuable sports properties to hit the market since the Los Angeles Dodgers' $2 billion sale in 2012 to the Guggenheim Partners group fronted by Magic Johnson, the Lakers great and another potential Clippers bidder. The Clippers spent the last three decades rotting in the shadow of the glamorous Lakers, who piled up championships while the lowly Clips only racked up losses. With Sterling's ouster, the Clippers suddenly became the most attractive team in town to wealthy fans lining up for an unlikely chance to seize control of a Hollywood sports franchise on the move. David Carter, the executive director of USC's Sports Business Institute, identifies multiple factors contributing to the Clippers' extraordinary value. "Interest in the team results from the combination of NBA teams being rare assets that are seldom available for purchase, the location of this particular team, and potential owners' belief that revenue streams linked to rehabbing the brand and participating in future revenue linked to a new TV deal all make the team very attractive to prospective buyers," Carter said. For a day, almost everybody seemed interested in being those buyers — and even entertainers
without those limitless resources were clamoring for the chance. Combs, Rick Ross and Snoop Dogg all aired their interest, as did longtime Clippers fan Frankie Muniz and Damon, who told CNBC he'd like to be a "super tiny minority investor." Fans also got in on the frenzy, opening campaigns on Kickstarter and Crowdtilt to pool their resources for the club. Mayweather spoke seriously about his interest while preparing for his fight with Marcos Maidana this Saturday, although Money May would have to curb his enthusiastic sports gambling habit. Oscar De La Hoya, the majority shareholder in Golden Boy Promotions whose statue sits outside Staples Center, volunteered himself as a part-owner. "The league has made it known that it wants more minorities involved, and as a proud MexicanAmerican, I will bring a different perspective to the NBA in general, and the Clippers in particular," De La Hoya said. "I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I know what it takes to run a successful sports entity." A vocal segment of the NBA's social media following immediately started a campaign to move the Clippers to Seattle, a basketballloving city that has been without
a team since Clay Bennett moved the SuperSonics to Oklahoma City in 2008. But much of the Clippers' value results from their location in the nation's second-largest city and their opportunity to sign a lucrative new television rights deal in 2016. The Clippers' association with Sterling's racist remarks could have been crushing to their prestige and value, but they don't seem to be a problem if Sterling is no longer associated with the club. "The short term damage has been dramatic, but Commissioner (Adam) Silver provided a tourniquet that has stopped the brand erosion," Carter said. "The NBA, working in conjunction with new ownership, will have an extraordinary opportunity to rehabilitate the team's reputation, and then extend its brand." The Clippers haven't been known for success during most of their existence, but that's changing. And what's more, the Clippers are cool. Led by point guard Chris Paul and high-flying forward Blake Griffin — two All-Stars signed to long-term contracts — the Clippers have won two straight Pacific Division titles and are on the brink of their third playoff series victory since Sterling bought
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Miller has a sobering story for his Grizzlies' teammates to keep them from celebrating prematurely now that Memphis has a chance to eliminate Oklahoma City. While with Miami, the Heat trailed the Celtics 3-2 in 2012 going into Boston — but rallied to win the game and the series. Miller said Wednesday his message is simple: This Western Conference series is far from over. Memphis hosts Game 6 on Thursday night. "Still a race to four," Miller said. "We like where we are, but we have a lot of stuff we have to accomplish yet." The Grizzlies grabbed a 3-2 lead in this first-round series pulling out a 100-99 overtime win Tuesday night in Oklahoma City when Serge
Ibaka couldn't shoot off a rebound before time expired. Now Memphis can become only the second No. 7 seed in the NBA to take down a No. 2 seed in a best-of-seven series, joining the Spurs who beat Dallas in 2010. That would be only the latest highlight in a drama-filled series featuring a record four consecutive overtime games. The Grizzlies have blown leads in each game that went to overtime before winning three, and they also have given up a late four-point play in three games to three different players. "I'm getting tired of it," Grizzlies guard Tony Allen said of all the extra work. "Hopefully, we do the things we need to do to try to avoid that, and that's taking care of the ball down the stretch."
The Thunder are on the brink of being eliminated in the first round for the first time since 2010 when a young Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook lost to the Lakers. Now Oklahoma City had the NBA's second-best record in the regular season and Durant and Westbrook both are AllStars, yet both struggling to shoot against Memphis. The Grizzlies have held Oklahoma City below 40 percent shooting for four straight games, the longest such streak in franchise history. Durant is averaging 28 points a game but was 10 of 24 for 26 points in Game 5. He also didn't shoot even once during a 6-minute stretch in the fourth quarter. "The great ones just continue to focus on the next game," Thunder coach Scott Brooks
said of Durant. "He's a great one. He's one of the greatest players in the world. He has to be able to continue to step up and take those shots, and he will. I have the utmost respect for his game." Durant has been playing more minutes every game, including all but 75 seconds Tuesday night. Westbrook had a triple-double playing 48 minutes, while Marc Gasol was on the court a team-high 46 minutes for Memphis. Brooks is trying to rally his Thunder for a trip back to Memphis where they won Game 4 to take back homecourt advantage. "We have a great opportunity to go in there and give ourselves a chance to win," Brooks said. "We've done that in every game in this series."
Grizzlies return home eager to finish off Thunder
AP
Sam Wright protests against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, outside Staples Center on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in Los Angeles.
the team in 1981. The Clippers have captured the imagination of Los Angeles' counterculture, the transplants and contrarian fans who aren't interested in the Lakers' bandwagon. They're also attracting more of an international following with each highlight-reel performance by Paul and dunking virtuosos DeAndre Jordan and Griffin, who coined the phrase "Lob City" to describe their daredevil style of play. And it doesn't hurt that the
Lakers just finished their worst season in more than 50 years, missing the playoffs for just the third time in 38 seasons. The Lakers appear to be years away from title contention, while the Clippers are built to contend every year in the near future. "We're proud of this team," Clippers guard Jamal Crawford said. "We're proud of our city, and we want to make them proud of us."
By Elan DeCarlo Campus Correspondent
a good battle. In the postseason, we start from a fresh slate,” coach Katie Woods said. We’re all really pumped and getting ready to focus on it,” she said. Woods brought up the experience that UConn has playing Georgetown, as they squared off earlier in the season. Thursday’s game will be the second meeting between UConn and Georgetown this season and the 15th time that the two schools have played one another. The Huskies have never beaten the Hoyas, who defeated UConn, 11-10, on April 11 at the George J. Sherman-Family Sports Complex. Georgetown finished the regular season at 9-7 overall and 6-1 in Big East play.
UConn looks to get past G'Town to reach Big East final The third-seeded University of Connecticut women’s lacrosse team is set to face No. 2 seed and tournament host Georgetown in the semifinals of the Big East Women’s Lacrosse Championship at 8:15 p.m. on Thursday in Washington, D.C. UConn finished the season 10-6, 5-2 in conference play. This is the Huskies second consecutive appearance in the conference tournament. They clinched the No. 3 seed with a victory of Villanova last weekend. UConn is entering the tournament hot, outscoring its last two opponents by a score of 32-10. “The team is excited to play (Georgetown) again, it’s always
Elan-Paolo.DeCarlo@UConn.edu
The Daily Campus, Page 10
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Sports
Heisman winner Winston accused of taking crab legs TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston was issued a civil citation after sheriff's deputies said he walked out of a supermarket without paying for $32 worth of crab legs and crawfish. The 20-year-old Florida State quarterback said he forgot to pay for the food. The offense was relatively minor but drew attention both because of his stature and because it was his latest brush with the law. Winston had been the subject of a much more serious, monthslong investigation into allegations that he had sexually assaulted a woman in December 2013. A prosecutor declined to charge him, citing a lack of evidence and gaps in the accuser's story. Leon County Sheriff's Maj. Michael Wood said Wednesday that Publix employees called deputies, who went to Winston's
apartment about three hours later. Winston was cooperative and told the deputies he forgot to pay for the food, but he did not contact the store or return there to pay for the items, Wood said. "The facts are not in dispute," Wood said. "He left without paying." Winston issued a statement through his lawyer saying he had intended to pay, "but made a terrible mistake for which I'm taking full responsibility. In a moment of youthful ignorance, I walked out of the store without paying for one of my items. "I realize that I am in the public spotlight and my conduct needs to be above reproach." The 6-foot-4, 235-pound Winston led Florida State to an undefeated season and national football championship. For the season, he passed for more than 4,000 yards and 40 touchdowns, completing nearly 67
percent of his throws. Florida State baseball coach Mike Martin suspended Winston, a relief pitcher, indefinitely until he completes community service. Football coach Jimbo Fisher said in a statement that he supports Martin's decision. Although Winston was cleared in the sexual assault case, the university is facing a federal investigation into how it handled the woman's accusations. The investigation lagged for months after Tallahassee Police Department officials said they were told the accuser wanted to drop the case, but the woman's lawyer denied that. The accuser's lawyers have said the police department botched the investigation because detectives didn't quickly identify possible witnesses or obtain surveillance tape from the bar where the victim says she was
first approached by Florida State football players. Winston also has had two other run-ins with police, though he was not charged in either case. In November 2012, police were called to an apartment complex in which 13 windows had been damaged by BB guns. Winston and his roommate at the time said Florida State players were engaged in a series of "battles" with each other, although they denied shooting BB guns themselves. In another incident, police records show Winston came into a Burger King with three men but did not order food, instead asking for a water cup he repeatedly filled with soda over an employee's objections. The report says Winston was never interviewed about the incident because the restaurant declined to prosecute.
Scherzer, Tigers shut down White Sox 5-1 CHICAGO (AP) — Max Scherzer wasn't at his best Wednesday. But it was more than enough to beat the White Sox. Scherzer threw six scoreless innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 to finish a two-game sweep. Scherzer (3-1) won his third straight start, allowing four hits while striking out seven to become the first pitcher in team history with at least seven strikeouts in each of his first six starts. He also became the first in the majors to do it since Tim Lincecum began the 2010 season with at least six strikeouts in his first seven starts. But it was the three walks and 105 pitches that gnawed at the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner. "They fought me all the way through the whole at-bat," Scherzer said. "I just thought I could have been a little more efficient so I could have
pitched deeper into the game." Scherzer beat the White Sox for the second straight time, following up his April 24 win when he went six innings and allowed two runs in a 7-4 victory. He also helped Tigers win for the fourth time in five games, and shut down the powerful White Sox offense for the second straight day. "Yeah, we missed out on a couple of opportunities today and yesterday too, but those guys are pretty good pitchers and have been for a while," White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers said. "They do some good things in those situations and get the job done. We just have to find a way to battle through on some of those and get some runs across." On Tuesday, Justin Verlander and two relievers held the White Sox to seven hits in a 4-3 Detroit win. Scherzer and the Tigers continued that Wednesday against
a team that started the day first in the American League in runs and second in home runs and slugging, coming within one out of a shutout. "There's 29 other managers that would like to be able to do that," Detroit's Brad Ausmus said of starting Verlander and Scherzer on consecutive days. Chicago's Robin Ventura is certainly one of those managers. As with Flowers, he heaped praise on Scherzer. "He's great, he's always tough. You get some guys on, you get opportunities and that's when good pitchers really show their stuff. He did that today," Ventura said. "We at least got him a high pitch count and he couldn't get eight or nine innings. But, he's just tough." The Tigers got all the runs they needed in a four-run fourth, when Detroit scored four times against Hector Noesi (0-2). Bryan Holaday capped the rally with a two-run double.
Noesi, making a spot start for Chicago, went 3 2-3 innings, allowing four runs and five hits. He breezed through the first three innings, but ran into trouble in the fourth in his first start of the season. "We don't know much about the guy, and I don't think he has been extended that far so it may have been a combination of the hitters getting a chance to see him a few times and also maybe because he hadn't been as deep into a game this year," Ausmus said. "He could have been getting a little tired as well." The White Sox challenged Scherzer as well, but left seven runners on against the Tigers righty. "I'm very cognizant of what they're able to do and always willing to give them credit," Scherzer said. "Today I thought they did a good job of battling me but when push came to shove I thought I was better."
ATLANTA (AP) — Quick, name the starting lineup for the Atlanta Hawks. Stumped? You're not alone. Despite a lack of recognizable players beyond All-Star forward Paul Millsap, talented young point guard Jeff Teague and perhaps 3-point specialist Kyle Korver, the Hawks have shown just how far hard work, intelligence and a steadfast belief in the system can carry a team. Eighth-seeded Atlanta has a 3-2 lead against the topseeded Indiana Pacers and can complete a stunning upset by winning at home Thursday night. The Hawks finished 18 games behind Indiana during the regular season but have largely controlled the postseason series, building doubledigit leads in all five games. Atlanta is coming off an especially impressive performance in Game 5, racing out to a 30-point lead on the road and holding on for a 107-97 triumph. "Everyone wants to talk about what's wrong with us," Indiana coach Frank Vogel said. "I think a lot of this goes to the way they're shooting it and the way they're playing." The Hawks could've wrapped up this series already,
squandering a chance to take a commanding 3-1 lead at home in Game 4. Atlanta failed to make a field goal in the final 4½ minutes and lost 91-88. Now, they've got a chance to finish off the Pacers at Philips Arena. "We're just trying to play blue-collar, competing, aggressive basketball," Atlanta forward DeMarre Carroll said after the Hawks practiced for about an hour Wednesday. "Everyone on this team is competing. Everybody is playing hard. Even the coaches. A lot of the things we do after practice and before practice go unnoticed." Indeed, the players give much of the credit to rookie head coach Mike Budenholzer, who has brought to Atlanta the lessons learned as a longtime assistant under San Antonio's Gregg Popovich. That means physical, aggressive play at the defensive end, ball movement and penetration to create scoring chances, and a roster full of players who can hit the outside jumper. The Hawks have shown the sum of the parts can outshine individual greatness. Four players have scored at least 20 points in a game during the series. Seven players in the nine-man rotation have con-
tributed at least one doublefigure performance against the Pacers. "There are very, very few teams who just win because they have the best talent," Korver said. "The good teams in the NBA have great systems. Even Miami has a great system, even though they also have great players." Carroll would hardly be described as a great player — he's on his fifth NBA team and already has been waived twice — but he's flourished with the Hawks, averaging 10.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in the playoffs. "When you have a great system, you can go get players who fit the system," Korver said. "Everybody in the NBA can play, but until you get the right opportunity and the right fit, it doesn't really work." The Hawks are positioned to become only the sixth No. 8 seed in NBA history to knock off a top seed in the opening round of the playoffs, surely the most surprising performance in a postseason already filled with dramatic moments. "They do a great job," Indiana's David West said. "They have a good team, the way they cut, the way they play. Their coach is a San Antonio guy, so they mimic
what San Antonio does." Regarded as one of the NBA's top defensive teams, the bulky Pacers are clearly befuddled at how to stop the Hawks, who use every inch of the court and keep defenses from packing the lane by letting pretty much anyone hoist a 3-pointer. "It's just different," Pacers star Paul George said. "They spread us out and we're used to packing it in the paint, playing big, playing physical. But it's like playing pickup ball against them with five perimeter guys." The Hawks lost their best player, center Al Horford, to a season-ending injury in December but were still above .500 until another rash of injuries sent them in a hideous tailspin that almost caused them to miss the playoffs. The team got healthy — except for Horford — near the end of the season, played well over the final two weeks, and carried that strong play right into the playoffs. With one more win against the Pacers, maybe they'll finally get some well-deserved recognition. "They're an eight seed and we're a one seed," George said, "but they're playing great right now."
No-name Hawks getting it done vs top-seeded Pacers
Brancato: Cano's future in Seattle still bright
from A NOT, page 12
in the same boat as Cano when he went back to Fenway for the first time in April. Although there were boos from the Red Sox fans, he overcame the naysayers with a great game for his new team. Despite the boos, Cano helped the Mariners defeat the Yankees 6-3 in the series opener. He went 1-for-5 with a run, an RBI and a stolen base. Although the Mariners haven’t seen the post season in 13 years, Cano may be able to help the team out. With 24 games under his belt he has hit one homerun and 11 RBIs. The season is still early and Cano is just heating up. Though it is disappointing Cano left the Yankees, he’s going to make a name for himself on the west coast.
Erica.Brancato@UConn.edu
AP
Major Michael Wood of the Leon County Sheriff's Office speaks during a news conference on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Point/Counterpoint: What the future holds for Tim and Matt Erica: Although Tim is sticking around for another year he will be a huge asset to the paper. All jokes aside, he will be someone we will rely on greatly. He has helped me get to where I am today and I am forever grateful for the lessons, memories and of course plenty of food. Next year will be fun. Matt: In all seriousness,
Matt has offered so much to not only to the Daily Campus, but also to myself. Matt has made my first year at UConn and at the DC easier and he has always been there to answer any questions I’ve had. Matt has taught me to work hard and cherish every moment during my time at UConn as it goes by quick. Thank you for everything you’ve helped me with and best of luck in your future.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni resigned Wednesday after less than two seasons on the job. Team spokesman John Black confirmed D'Antoni's resignation, ending the brief tenure of the Lakers' fourth head coach in less than three years. D'Antoni went 67-87 after taking over the Lakers early in the 2012-13 season. He replaced the fired Mike Brown, who lasted just 71 games after replacing 11-time NBA champion coach Phil Jackson. The injury-plagued Lakers were 27-55 this season, their worst campaign in more than 50 years. With Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash and Pau Gasol missing large chunks of the season, Los Angeles missed the
playoffs for only the third time in 38 years. "Given the circumstances, I don't know that anybody could have done a better job than Mike did the past two seasons," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said. "On behalf of the Lakers, we thank Mike for the work ethic, professionalism and positive attitude that he brought to the team every day. We wish him the best of luck." The 62-year-old D'Antoni had one year left on his contract, but wanted the Lakers to pick up his option year for 2015-16 to have any chance of success. The Lakers apparently refused, leading to D'Antoni's resignation. A phone message left for D'Antoni wasn't immediately returned.
from WHICH, page 12
Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni resigns after less than two years
Hungry? We’ve got you covered. Check out our deals. Delivery starts at 4:30PM. It’s easy, fast, and affordable.
Order Online: redrockcafe.net grubhub.com campusspecial.com Campus Special Mobile App
TWO Thursday, May 1, 2014
The Daily Campus, Page 11
Sports
Stat of the day
PAGE 2
.431
What's Next
» That’s what he said
Home game
Baseball Tomorrow Memphis 7:30 p.m.
Today Sacred Herat 3 p.m.
- Heisman winner Jameis Winston in a statement regarding his shoplifting incident
(21-23)
May 10 Houston 1 p.m.
May 10 Houston TBA
May 4 Central Florida Noon
May 8-10 AAC Championship TBA
» NBA
AP Source: Clippers’ Crawford is NBA’s top 6th man
“I went to the supermarket with the intent to purchase dinner but made a terrible mistake for which I’m taking full responsibility.”
Away game
May 3 May 4 Memphis Memphis 3 p.m. 12:30 p.m.
Softball
The team-leading on-base percentage by UConn sophomore Val Sadowl of the softball team this season.
AP
Jameis Winston
» Pic of the day
What a die-hard
(13-34)
May 3 Central Florida Noon
May 3 Central Florida TBA
Lacrosse (10-6) May 3 Big East Finals TBA
Men’s Track and Field Tomorrow - May 4 American Athletic Conference Championship TBA
AP
Women’s Track and Field
San Antonio Spurs fan Sovia Laufiano cheers outside the AT&T Center before Game 5 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series between the Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks, Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in San Antonio.
Tomorrow - May 4 American Athletic Conference Championship TBA
What's On TV NHL: Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens, 7:30 p.m., NBCSN
The Bruins host their longtime rival Canadiens in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Boston eliminated Detroit in five games while Montreal swept Tampa Bay to reach this stage. Montreal took three out of four from Boston during the regular season. AP
MLB: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 p.m. & 7:10 p.m., NESN
After a rainout on Wednesday, the Red Sox and the Rays will play a day-night doubleheader on Thursday. Boston will send Felix Doubront to the mound in the first game and Jake Peavy (right) in the nightcap while Tampa Bay counters with Chris Archer and Cesar Ramos, respectively. A sweep for Boston (13-14) would put the Sox above .500 for the first time since April 3.
AP
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clippers guard Jamal Crawford will be named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year for the second time in his career, a league official with knowledge of the award said. The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the league hasn’t announced the award. Crawford was the Clippers’ third-leading scorer and the NBA’s top-scoring reserve with 18.6 points per game. He added 3.2 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game for the two-time Pacific Division champions. “He’s deserving of it,” Clippers coach Doc Rivers said. “I don’t know that there’s a more lethal weapon in the league that you could bring off the bench.” While starting just 24 of his 69 games this season, the shifty veteran guard had his highest scoring average since the 2009-10 season with Atlanta, where he won his first Sixth Man award. Crawford is the Clippers’ top perimeter threat, setting a franchise record with 161 3-pointers while making at least one 3-pointer in 63 games. The 6-foot-5 guard also finished ninth in the NBA by making 86.6 percent of his free throws. Rivers believes Crawford will win the award for his all-around game, not just his shooting acumen. “He’s done this in the past, over the past couple years, where he’s been so good offensively,” Rivers said. “But I actually think he won it because I think voters saw him doing other things for the team — playing defense, running the team at the point guard position when Chris Paul was out at times. He’s been the perfect utility player for a team. He’s been awesome.” The 34-year-old Crawford has spent 14 NBA seasons with six teams, including lengthy stints with the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks. Although he once scored 52 points in a game and averaged more than 20 points per game during a season in New York, Crawford has carved out a career as a dependable rotation member with the Clippers for the last two years, delivering steady bench scoring and veteran leadership. Crawford likely would have received the award Tuesday night before the Clippers’ fifth playoff game against the Golden State Warriors, but the trouble surrounding Clippers owner Donald Sterling prevented it. Los Angeles leads the series 3-2 heading into Game 6 in Oakland on Thursday night. The Clippers are one win away from just their third playoff series victory in 33 years. Crawford is the fourth player to win the Sixth Man award twice in his career, joining Kevin McHale, Ricky Pierce and Detlef Schrempf. Crawford is the first to win it with two different teams.
Washington Wizards on the rise after earning first playoff series win since ‘05
Competitiveness of the Western Conference playoffs keeping viewers tuned in
By Spencer Mayfield NBA Columnist
By Eddie Leonard NBA Columnist
The Washington Wizards have won their first playoff series since 2005 after beating the Chicago Bulls in only five games. This series was a surprise because nobody knew what to expect from this team. The Wizards dominated the series on the defensive end, especially in Game 4 and 5. Washington held Chicago to only 89 points in Game 4 and an impressive 69 points in Game 5. On the offensive end the Wizards received contributions from what seemed like a different player each night. In Game 4, Trevor Ariza scored a team-high 30 points while Marcin Gortat added 17 points of his own. In Game 5, Nene dropped 20 points while also grabbing seven rebounds. Washington has been successful because it is not just one guy that carries the team. Everyone has bought into the team-first approach, which is what makes them so successful. The Wizards are also not
afraid to play with toughness. In a series where tempers flared in every game, John Wall and his teammates never backed down. The Wizards grabbed key offensive rebounds down the stretch of Game 5 that helped them kill the clock and close out Chicago. Washington was able to beat the Bulls at their own game that is predicated around defense and rebounding. Wall and Bradley Beal provided energy for the Wizards and the rest of the team follows their relentless attitude. Moving forward this team looks to be clicking at the right time. Wall is trying to make a name for himself as an elite point guard in the NBA and the playoffs is the right time to do that. Washington also has the right mix of youth and veteran experience. Ariza, Gortat and Nene provide experience for the lineup. As Wall and Beal continue to gain confidence, the Wizards can be a dangerous team capable of making a run.
Spencer.Mayfield@UConn.edu
The 2014 NBA Playoffs have gotten off to an unbelievable start. The Western Conference in particular has had nail-biting games night after night. I have stayed up until 2 in the morning three times this week to watch overtime games. The Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trailblazers series in particular, has had fans begging for a best-of-nine series. Every game has gone down to the wire. However, it has become quite clear that Houston cannot cover LaMarcus Aldridge in the post. Aldridge has scored scored 141 points and grabbed 46 rebounds in only four games. He has helped his team earn a comfortable 3-1 series lead over the Rockets. The Rockets need to make their offense less predictable. James Harden takes way too many isolation fade ways. Kevin McHale needs to tell his captain to feed Dwight Howard in the post. Once Howard establishes position, he is very hard to defend. The next series that has had fans lost for words is the Thunder vs. Grizzlies matchup. The series has had four straight overtime games. The Grizzlies took a 3-2 series lead after the Thunder lost by one on their home floor Tuesday. The Thunder lost 100-99 and the cul-
prit responsible was Kevin Durant. Durant, an 87 percent free throw shooter, missed the game tying free throw with 27 seconds left in the game. The Thunder are a resilient bunch but they will really need to step up their game if they want to come out of the Memphis “Grind House” alive. Durant and Westbrook need to take it upon themselves to play better. Westbrook had 30 points last game but took 31 shots. That is a Carmelo Anthony stat. The Spurs vs. Mavericks series has surprised a lot of fans. Frankly, I think people forgot how dominating Monta Ellis can be at times. Ellis has flourished in the backcourt because the Spurs are so focused on Nowitzki. The Spurs were able to even the series on Monday, but I would not be surprised if the Mavericks stole Game 5. Lastly, the Los Angeles Clippers have quickly become America’s team in only a matter of days. The entire league is behind them after the comments of their owner, Donald Sterling, were released. The Clippers were able to take a 3-2 series lead over the Warriors in front of an inspired Staples Center Tuesday night. I am happy that Adam Silver banned Sterling because it would have been a shame if the Clippers boycotted.
Edward.Leonard_III@UConn.edu
» INSIDE SPORTS TODAY
P.11: Clips’ Crawford wins 6th man / P.10: Winston accused of taking crab legs / P.9: Famous bidders already lining up for LA Clippers
Page 12
Thursday, May 1, 2014
A not-sowelcome back
www.dailycampus.com
MADRID DERBY IN LISBON Atletico beats Chelsea 3-1, plays Real in final
Erica Brancato It is always interesting to see what happens when a newly traded player comes back to their former home field. Although Peyton Manning got a tribute and standing ovation when he went back to Indianapolis, the majority of players get booed. Robinson Cano was in this situation Wednesday night, as the Seattle Mariners took on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Not to anyone’s surprise, when Cano got to the plate for the first time he was welcomed with more boos than cheers from the fans. You could see it was a little difficult for him as he put on a smile and laughed it off trying to ignore the crowd. Cheers erupted in Yankee stadium as CC Sabathia struck out Cano in his first at bat, but it didn’t stop there. When Cano took his position on second base the Bleacher Creatures had no mercy chanting, “you sold out!” After being a Yankee since he was 17 years old, Cano signed a massive 10-year, $240 million contract with the Seattle Mariners and left New York. This didn’t come as much of a surprise to fans, since it was rumored that Cano was disappointed with the Yankees $175 million contract (ha). Normally the Yankees roll out the dough to get the big free agents, however they got a taste of their own medicine this season. They know how it feels to be on the other side of the deal as Seattle took away a great player. “Baseball is a business like any other business,” Derek Jeter said in an interview with USA Today. “Sometimes people lose sight of that. It’s not too often that guys get an opportunity in any sport to play with one team for their entire career. As much as people would like to see guys stay with one particular team, it doesn’t always happen.” From a Yankees fan’s perspective, it seemed as if Cano was selfish and made a huge mistake by leaving New York. He definitely could have been the face of the Yankees next year, especially now that Jeter is retiring. But honestly I don’t really blame him for what he did. There have been countless players in the past that have left their team after years and have done just fine. Johnny Damon is a classic example: he went from the long-haired standout player on the Red Sox one season, to a clean shaved player on the Yankees the next. People were outraged, especially Boston fans, but he still managed to play his best and help out his team. Jacoby Ellsbury was
» BRANCATO, page 10
AP
Atletico’s Arda Turan celebrates after scoring his side’s 3rd goal during the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London Wednesday, April 30, 2014.
LONDON (AP) — Atletico Madrid overpowered Chelsea 3-1 Wednesday night on goals by Adrian Lopez, Diego Costa and Arda Turan, advancing to the first one-city Champions League final against rival Real Madrid. Real and Atletico will meet at Lisbon on May 24 in the first Champions League final that is a city derby. Real is seeking a record 10th title in Europe’s top club competition. Atletico lost a replay to Bayern in 1974, its only previous appearance in the European final. Also seeking its first La Liga title since 1996, Atletico has a four-point lead over second-place Barcelona with three games left and is six points ahead of Real, which has four matches remaining. In La Liga this season, Atletico won 1-0 at Real Madrid in September and tied 1-1 at home in March. Real swept their Copa del Rey matches in February 3-0 and 2-0. Following a 0-0 tie in Spain last week, Fernando Torres put Chelsea in front in the 36th minute, shooting off a cut-back pass from Cesar Azpilicueta and beating goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois with a shot that deflected off Mario Suarez. Torres, who has just 10 goals this season, didn’t celebrate after scoring against his former team. Adrian Lopez tied the score in the 44th, giving Atletico a critical away goal. He was unmarked when Juanfran cut the ball back from the endline, past John Terry and Ashley Cole. Costa converted a penalty kick in the 60th after second-half substitute Samuel Eto’o brought down Costa, and Turan scored in the 70th after Turan’s header rebounded off a post. Atletico coach Diego Simeone launched himself on a Jose Mourinho-style dash down the touchline. It was the fourth successive semifinal loss for Mourinho, who left Real Madrid after last season for a second term as Chelsea manager and might wind up trophyless in his return season at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea had two goalkeepers on the field. Courtois made his Stamford Bridge debut — but for Atletico, where he has been on loan since joining Chelsea from Genk in 2011.
Huskies look to rebound in home game against Sacred Heart By Dan Madigan Campus Correspondent After rain canceled the Huskies’ final away game of the season against Boston College, the UConn softball team (13-34, 3-14 the American) looks to bounce back from a three-game sweep at Rutgers with a makeup home game against Sacred Heart (12-30, 1-15 Northeast Conference) that was originally scheduled for March 25. The Pioneers head into their final game of the regular season with a 13-game losing streak. Sacred Heart’s offense has been an issue all season, as there are no hitters batting .300 or higher. Junior infielder Justine Sibthorp and senior catcher Annie Dreher represent a bulk of the Pioneer’s offensive output. Sibthorp leads the team with a .291 batting average, and Dreher leads
Sacred Heart with 17 RBI, five home runs and 35 hits. One area where the Pioneers have excelled this season is in the circle. Freshman Jamie Carlson has started 19 games with a 3.16 ERA and averaging 6.32 strikeouts per game. Despite the impressive numbers, a lack of run support has given Carlson a 2-15 record, despite a strikeout to walk ratio of 2.67. Heading into the final home stretch, the Huskies will need to continue to create opportunities to score runs and put pressure on the Pioneers. UConn will need sophomore Val Sadowl to continue what she has done all season. Sadowl’s .336 batting average and .431 on base percentage lead the team, and her ability to be a catalyst for the Husky offense by getting on base has been crucial this season. UConn will also need Emily
O’Donnell to build off of her great weekend at Rutgers, where she hit .400 and added a solo home run. The junior third baseman has improved tremendously over the course of the season and has blossomed into a solid middle of the order hitter while playing stellar defense in the hot corner. A win against Sacred Heart will provide the Huskies with momentum heading into their final conference series against the UCF Knights this weekend. UConn has a chance of escaping last place in the AAC if they can win at least one game against the firstplace Knights and Memphis does not sweep Louisville this weekend. First pitch at Burrill Family Field will be at 3 p.m.
Daniel.Madigan@UConn.edu
BAILEY WRIGHT/The Daily Campus
UConn sophomore infielder Val Sadowl bats during a softball game earlier this season at the Burrill Family Field.
Which former sports editor’s future looks more grim? Tim Fontenault By Erica Brancato Sports Editor Picture this: Tim Fontenault, sitting on the crusty Daily Campus couches editing terrible articles for the rest of his life. Ok, maybe not the rest of his life but for one more year. One more very long year. This fifth year super senior extraordinaire thought he was going to live it up in an extra year of college (and maybe even stay a sixth year because why the hell not?) but little did he know he was going to be miserable.
Photo courtesy of Tim Fontenault Tim will continue to fake a smile while copy editing..
Erica.Brancato@UConn.edu
» POINT/COUNTERPOINT Erica: Tim is as good as graduating as he is keeping a level head during his favorite teams’ games. As someone whose emotional tolerance is as levelheaded as a teenage girl, Tim’s even-tempered and overall relaxed demeanor have assured us of one more year of anti-Milan, Bruins and Red Sox ranting. Matt:Matt has certainly been very accomplished during his time at UConn. He has covered the women’s basketball team the past two seasons during their back-toback national championships. He has even had some of his articles picked up by the Willimantic Chronicle, the Philadelphia Inquirer, The (Louisville) Courier-Journal, Hartford Courant and USA Today. After four years of training, Matt will go home and put all of his journalistic talent to the test as he works on a golf course all summer as a glorified groundskeeper
Erica: Tim’s misery next year will only be intensified due to the absence of his best friend, roommate and, perhaps, even life partner, Matt. How will Tim cope without Matt? How did Laurel cope without Hardy? Cheech without Chong? Tears. Plenty of tears. Matt: The thing I think Matt will miss the most is the UConn basketball games. If you don’t know Matt, he thinks he is on the basketball team. He is always in the front row at games, wearing his cute white headband and his UConn jersey. Whether at Gampel or the XL Center, he is always there, practically on the court shouting at the opposition at the top of his lungs. Although he lives in New Jersey, I am convinced that he will be waking up at make 2 a.m. to drive three hours to be first in line at 5 a.m.
» POINT, page 10
Matt Stypulkoski
By Matt Zampini Associate Sports Editor
Matt Stypulkoski is graduating from the University of Connecticut on May 11 and with that, entering what people call “the real world.” Matt will go back to his home state of New Jersey this summer, hoping to find a job somewhere in the field of journalism, which if you don’t know isn’t the easiest thing to do. The career path he has worked so hard to get a job is not guaranteed, he will be miserable next year.
Matthew.Zampini@UConn.edu
Photo courtesy of Matt Stypulkoski ... Matt will hope to live up to the high expectations