Thursday, February 9, 2012 Year xli. VolumeThe lxxxii. Issue lxix. Daily Free Presswww.dailyfreepress.com [ The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University ] Campus & City MUSE Sports Weather I FOUGHT THE LAW: MUSIC ROYALTY? STILL HOT: Today: Cloudy, High 46 Students not limited to MUSE tries to grasp W. basketball nets 11th Tonight: Clear, Low 28 field of study straight win Tomorrow: 46/28 page 3 Lana Del Rey page 5 page 8 Data Courtesy of weather.com Union plans study spaces for students living off campus BU students make By Rachel Eides Daily Free Press Staff memes page, bring Student Union has set plans to create study lounges that would include Boston students ‘together’ University students living off campus, who otherwise cannot access most study areas through Facebook in residence halls. Alisha Tubis, president of the Off-Cam- By Gina Curreri Daily Free Press Staff pus Council, said Union will work with faculty and the Facilities, Management & David LeHouillier, who co-created BU Planning to find locations to convert into Memes on Facebook, said his two-hour study spaces, as well as improving current walk on Monday was the last free time he’s spaces to include necessities such as print- had since the page became popular. ing. “Overnight, it just went into a snowball “There is currently an overwhelming effect and became the success it is now,” support for the initiative as this necessary LeHouillier, a College of Communication space is not being provided,” said Tubis, a sophomore, said. “I haven’t had time to get Sargent College of Health and Rehabilita- actual work done amidst all this fun.” tion Sciences junior, in an email interview. Since LeHouillier and College of Engi- The initiative does not include working neering sophomore Nicole Black created toward 24-hour access to residence hall BU Memes Monday night, the page has study rooms, said Union Vice President received more than 5,500 “likes” and hun- Alex Staikos. Instead, Union will focus on dreds of memes from students. providing access to a space that on- and Black recruited LeHouillier as her part- off-campus students can share. ner, after which they launched BU Memes. “Since the beginning, our approach has MICHELLE KWOCK/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF At its inception, they posted five to ten not been to allow off-campus students un- College of Arts and Sciences freshman Erika Koutrakis swipes into the Towers memes of their own. limited access to on-campus housing,” said dormitory in order to utilize the study lounge Internet memes, images with catch- Staikos, a School of Management sopho- tions include dormitory study space for all While opening the dorm study spaces phrases, became part of Internet culture more, in an email interview. “Rather, we students, a separate facility similar to the is the most cost-efficient solution, Staikos and spread via social media websites. BU see a supply issue in dealing with the de- 24-hour computer space that opened on said it also raises a number of concerns, Memes involve commentary on inside mands of students for reserved team col- Cummington a few years ago, or additional including possible overcrowding, usage jokes for BU students, which are meant to laboration spaces.” specific reservation-only rooms similar to be satirical and funny, Black said. Staikos said Union’s possible solu- the team rooms in SMG. “It’s not really a negative thing because Union, see page 4 there are memes that make fun of people, but we have everyone covered,” she said. “No one’s exempt. We have the CGS, the Students, national groups speak out in favor of Prop. 8 decision COM, the black, the Jewish, every meme.” By Amelia Pak-Harvey Supreme Court when Proposition 8 sup- Counsel Andy Pugno said the lawsuit was Another meme features Boromir from Daily Free Press Staff porters appeal. “pushed forward as an assault on tradition- “Lord of the Rings” and reads “One does “We’re not done yet. I’d be shocked if al marriage” with the help of “Hollywood not simply / find a seat in the GSU.” The Boston University student Celestina the case ends here, but it’s certainly en- elite.” Boromir meme received over 600 “likes.” Leon, the vice president of the Queer Activ- couraging to see this kind of progress,” “We will immediately appeal this mis- The Condescending Fox meme states ist Collective at BU, said she stood on the said Spectrum President Beth Luby, a soph- guided decision that disregards the will of “People come to BU from all walks of life Link Tables in the George Sherman Union omore in BU’s College of Arts and Sci- more than 7 million Californians who vot- / Asia.” and shouted with joy when she found out ences and College of Communication, in ed to restore marriage as the unique union Students were uploading memes by Proposition 8 was overturned. an email. “The court’s decision took a firm of only a man and woman,” Pugno said. the minute on Wednesday. Black said the “It was just a moment of relief,” Leon, stance and whatever happens next, this will The court declared that Proposition 8, memes help bring a sense of community to a College of Arts and Sciences senior, said. bring the issue back into public discourse. a ban on gay marriage that California vot- BU. BU LGBTQ members and others na- CAS junior Michael Nitz, who used to ers approved in 2008, violated the 14th “If you see that someone maybe thought tionwide said they support the Ninth Cir- be involved in Spectrum, said via email it Amendment. the same thing as you about Warren din- cuit Court of Appeals’ 2-1 action to over- is only a matter of time until Proposition 8 “Although the Constitution permits ing hall, then it brings you guys together,” turn Proposition 8. is ruled unconstitutional. communities to enact most laws they be- Black said. “That’s really what we need at “I thought it [Proposition 8] was obvi- “More than likely, it’ll end up at the Su- lieve to be desirable, it requires that there BU because it is such a large campus.” ously unconstitutional, I thought it was un- preme Court,” Nitz said. “I feel like it’ll be be at least a legitimate reason for the pas- Black said her friend Alex Lee, a fresh- fair . . . it came out of left field,” Leon said. overturned again, but who knows?” sage of a law that treats different classes of man at the University of Michigan, reached Members of Spectrum, a GLBTQA In a statement from Protect Marriage, a group at BU said they are pleased with the coalition supporting Proposition 8, General decision, but recognize it may reach the Prop 8, see page 4 Memes, see page 4 Airlines to double ticket prices, students seek trains, buses as alternative transport

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Gun and Run Contrary to what his law degree might suggest, Boston University By Jasper Craven alumnus Eric Becker said law school Daily Free Press Staff “wasn’t for me.” “A lot of the perceptions that I The following crime reports were taken from the Allston- had of what law school and what Brighton District D-14 crime practicing law would be like didn’t logs from Feb. 1 to Feb. 7. marry up with what my youthful ex- pectations were,” he said to a group On Saturday at about 6 a.m., a of 13 students. “It was a frustrating 66-year-old woman reported be- time for me.” ing interrupted abruptly on her Becker, the vice president of way to work. She was walking corporate communication at Starz along Linden Street in Allston Entertainment and Starz Media, met as she always does, she said, but with students in the School of Law when she reached the corner at building on Wednesday to offer ca- SARAH ANOLIK/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF Gardner Street, she felt that some- Eric W. Becker, BU Law Alumn and current Vice President and Corporate Communications for Starz reer advice. one was following her. When she Entertainment and Starz Media, eagerly discusses his legal career after attending Boston University Drawing from his own experi- stopped, a male grabbed her and School of Law with current law students Wednesday afternoon. pressed a gun to her chest. The ences, Becker told law students they victim screamed, causing the sus- could apply their degree in any in- His experience in public relations “Would I have gone to law A number of students said find- pect to put the gun to her chest dustry they want to enter. led him to join Starz in 1999. school and done it all over again if ing a career path that interests them again. He grabbed her handbag “I was able to get a job working Becker told students to “learn I could go back? The answer’s prob- can be difficult. before fleeing on foot. The purse for the Denver Nuggets basketball their craft” and gain experience in ably no, I wouldn’t have,” Becker “I have a really similar back- had contained her keys, bank team,” he said. “I was arguably the their preferred fields to launch their said. “With that said, I did go to law ground to him,” said Lauren Appel, statement, her passport, her son’s most overqualified ticket salesper- careers. school . . . If you make a decision a second-year law student. “I haven’t passport and about $30. son they ever had.” “Do whatever it takes, be at an in life, you take all the positives you found an area that’s really inspired The 1992 graduate recounted City Co-rrectional facility internship . . . just to get real, hands- possibly can out of something and me yet . . . [Becker’s advice] was re- how his work for the Nuggets led on experience,” Becker said. “It’s you turn it into the best.” ally helpful to hear.” On Saturday at about 9:15 him to a position at Starz. He joined critical, especially when you get to Students called Becker’s advice Since Becker has more experi- p.m., a 47-year-old woman was a public relations firm that included the cable television industry and the eye-opening. ence in the communication field than doing laundry at Express Laundry non-practicing lawyers and went to entertainment industry, which is a “He did a good job illuminating in law, he spoke to students pursuing at 236 Brighton Ave. in Allston. one of the sister companies to head high-desired sector to get into.” opportunities for us,” said second- those fields as well. The victim left her handbag on public relations and investor rela- While Becker can’t see himself year law student Brandon Greene. “I think it’s a great field, and it’s a table when she went to check tions. pursuing a law degree all over again, “He gave a good inclination of more important than ever for com- on her clothes. When she came “That helped me immensely with he said his experiences helped shape things you can do . . . outside of the panies to have effective communica- back her handbag was gone. The my PR career,” he said. his career. law.” tion,” he said. handbag contained $1,300. She noticed a young female near the table who denied that she had tak- en the bag. After reviewing a sur- SMG student creates online market for students at BU veillance tape, the police officer the victim confirmed the young By Kelly Landrigan BU email to create an account and a job and then I won’t have the time “School costs are so expensive, Daily Free Press Staff female had appeared to take the post listings. to do it so why not?” he said. and some websites are extremely bag. “I decided to combine that idea Since returning to campus, Wiest shady,” Gulrajani said, “so it’s nice The officer questioned the sus- With the catchphrase “made for pect. At first she denied she had students, by students,” School of [of Craigslist] with a classified web- has worked on marketing the site, to have a place within Boston that I taken the handbag. After further Management sophomore J. Tyler site for just BU by requiring the but said he’s working with a mar- can trust.” questioning, however, the sus- Wiest decided to test a website for bu.edu email,” he said. “People can keting team and the BU marketing Alayna Eberhart, a College of pect admitted to taking the bag Boston University students, with trust where they are getting the stuff club to do a full-scale launch of the Communication sophomore, said and bringing it to her boyfriend, which they could post ads about any- and who they are giving it to.” website. she wishes she had known about the who was working at a City Con- thing from video games and tutoring In the last month, the website has Wiest set plans to expand the website sooner. venience store at Boston Univer- lessons to textbooks. received approximately 6,000 page website to colleges in the Boston “With all of the different books sity. The mother convinced the “It’s so much easier to buy some- views from 1,400 visitors. About area and across the country. Wiest you need for your classes, things like suspect to retrieve the bag from thing through another student than 140 people have registered and have said he hopes BU’s Campus-Post shipping costs and taxes really add her boyfriend and return it to the to go through a commercial place posted a total of 120 ads. will reach the same level as SUPost, up,” Eberhart said. victim. Everything was intact Wiest created the website over which the creators no longer need to Julia Caron, a freshman in Sar- when the bag was returned except where you are going to pay top dol- for her cell phone battery. The lar and it’s going to be a hassle,” Wi- winter break with his friend Ayush market. gent College of Health and Rehabili- suspect eventually took the cell est said. Sood, a sophomore studying com- “When you are a freshmen com- tation Sciences, recently created an phone battery from her pocket Wiest has seen his website, Cam- puter science at Stanford University. ing in, your FYSOP leader or some- account and plans to use the website and returned it to the victim. pus-Post, gain thousands of views They based the BU site on Sood’s one is going to next semester. and a moderately increasing number website SUPost. Wiest launched the say, ‘Yeah, this is where you can “I will definitely be using the Cussing and fussing of posts about textbooks. website on Jan. 15. get your textbooks,’” he said. website come next semester, espe- The venue is safer than sites such As a BU Information Services & Mahir Gulrajani, a College of cially because it’s easy to sign up,” At about 2:15 a.m. on Mon- as Craigslist, where buyers and sell- Technology employee, Wiest said he Arts and Sciences freshman, said he Caron said. “Starting new classes is day, two males, aged 23 and 24, ers do not know with whom they’re had most of the programming skills first heard about BU Campus-Post stressful enough, so I like the idea were standing on the front porch interacting, Wiest said. Users need a he needed to begin the website. through a friend on Facebook, and of not having to worry about yet an- of an Allston apartment at 7 Fene- “I figure when I graduate, I’ll get said the website seems trustworthy. other book.” no Ter. smoking cigarettes when a third male approached them, ask- ing, “Do you have a cigarette?” After the men responded that they DeLeo against tax hikes, addresses schooling, healthcare HEY, YOU didn’t, the male asked, “Do you By Sydney L. Shea “As such, we will release a bud- change under any plan offered Daily Free Press Staff have anything else?” After this, get from the House Committee on in this House. Nevertheless, we the two males quickly told the In his annual address, House Ways & Means that does not rely have to find ways to reward qual- suspect to leave. He walked away saying “F—k you, you f—king Speaker Robert DeLeo said he on new taxes and fees.” ity and efficiency and make sure f—ts.” does not support raising taxes to This opposes Massachusetts our system is sustainable for years At the bottom of the porch’s adjust to the Bay State’s new bud- Gov. Deval Patrick’s proposal to come.” steps, however, he immediately get. to increase cigarette taxes by 50 He also said community col- ran back up to the males and “I hear time and time again cents and add a tax on candy and leges in Massachusetts are impor- punched one in the eye, causing from business leaders that pre- soda. The tax hike, if approved, tant pieces of the state’s “ability him to bleed. The two males be- dictability and consistency in the would have been directed toward to attract and retain employers.” gan to wrestle the suspect to the tax code are what’s most impor- raising $260 million in revenue “Community colleges can ground and the victim, kicking tant,” DeLeo said in his address for the state budget. build on their existing relation- and resisting this, struck the other on Wednesday, according to a Since a tax cannot be official ships with our state university victim in the jaw. When officers asked the suspect what had hap- State House press release. “For without the House’s approval, it is system as well as their own ca- pened he replied “I asked them the past two years, this House unlikely a tax increase will occur pacity to prepare individuals with for a cigarette and started fighting has rejected balancing the budget on these items. skills to support our existing and with them. I’m totally wrong, I’m with new taxes and fees.” DeLeo also addressed state emerging industries,” he said. an a—hole.” The Commonwealth needs to healthcare, saying he remains “With greater coordination and Earlier that night, two po- work to maintain its “competitive committed to reforming the state’s support these institutions can be lice officers ran into the suspect edge” amongst local businesses, healthcare system. an even more vibrant and inte- standing behind parked motor he said. “Health care is extremely per- grated component in our overall vehicles in a private lot. The of- “Any changes to revenue pol- sonal. When we are at a time of workforce development system CASEY NULPH/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF ficers reported that at that time he icy should be approached with need, we want to make sure we here in the Commonwealth.” had appeared intoxicated and had Sophomores Laura Rose and been verbally abusive to them. extreme caution and should never are able to get the very best care Meghan Gleason eat at Marsh be done piecemeal,” DeLeo said. available,” he said. “That will not DeLeo, see page 4 Plaza. 4 Thursay, February 9, 2012 Memes mock BC, Rhett, among other BU references BU Spectrum V.P. says the Supreme Memes: From Page 1 area that have created their own funny for now.” Court will not side with Prop. 8 out to her as a part of his initia- memes. Another student, CAS sopho- tive to begin memes across all Manasi Gaje, a College of Arts more Tiffany Parks, said several Prop 8: From Page 1 tory. “The Ninth Circuit rightly campuses. He plans to launch a and Sciences sophomore, surfed students have posted memes in people differently,” Judge Rein- found that the government cannot website for all university memes, BU Memes during her lunch which they miss the point of the hardt wrote in the opinion. “There single out a class of Americans and has recruited friends at Duke break. image. was no such reason that Proposi- for unfair treatment and tell them University, Michigan State Uni- “Some of them are really clev- “There’s a few that have been tion 8 could have been enacted.” that they cannot marry the person versity and Michigan Technologi- er,” Gaje said. “I’m really famil- used correctly and are funny, but Vice President of Spectrum they love,” the statement said. cal University to create university iar with the memes, so I think it’s with most of them, the way the Jenni Tzanetopoulos, a freshman Freedom to Marry Founder memes. really funny that they’re using meme was designed to be used in BU’s College of Fine Arts, and President Evan Wolfson said “I know the issue with the them to pertain to BU.” is used incorrectly,” Parks said. said that she does not think the in a statement that the ruling af- Facebook page that a lot of people Gaje noted a Rhett the Terrier Monica Weitekamp, a College of Supreme Court will overturn the firms American values. don’t like is that they want to see meme she found funny. The meme Engineering freshman, said she decision. “This monumental appellate the good memes, they want to see states “Studies in SMG Starbucks appreciates a lot of the memes “The Supreme Court might not decision restores California to the the popular ones, but it requires / Looks for future husband.” about engineering jokes, but her even take it because the decision growing list of states and coun- scrolling through hundreds of COM sophomore Ariel Fer- favorite was a meme making fun is so specific to California,” Tzan- tries that have ended exclusion memes that you don’t really want rante said the popularity of the of BU’s Commonwealth Avenue etopoulos said. from marriage,” Wolfson said, to read,” Black said. memes will eventually die down. neighbors. Mass Equality, an organiza- “and will further accelerate the Emerson College, Boston “Everything like that will It reads, “BC starts to make tion based in Massachusetts that surging nationwide majority for College, Suffolk University and eventually fade out,” Ferrante memes / half of them are about supports equality for the LGBTQ marriage.” Northeastern University are said. “Like a Little and every- BU.” community, said in a statement among colleges in the Boston thing like that didn’t last, but it’s the decision is a tremendous vic- Bus, trains not appealing, despite few Boston-Philly flights Late-night transportation problem Airlines: From Page 1 or BoltBus.” predict whether or not ridership Taking a bus is cheaper than on Boston-Philadelphia routes But after Saturday, “US Air- taking a plane – about $50 to $60 will increase after Southwest Air- for BU students living off campus ways has the market on [the per round trip – but many bus lines drops the direct route. Union: From Page 1 O’Brien suggested implement- companies clock the trip in at Sophomore Lisa Vittorio, a route].” agreements and security concerns ing the change on weekdays, at more than six hours each way. CAS student from the Philadel- Todd Lehmacher, a spokesman for residents. least on a trial basis. Taking a flight, Hackel said, phia area, said she uses Amtrak for US Airways, said the airline “The question of who should Cicely Morris, a College of “was much cheaper than the train. often. “It’s just easier to get to the will continue to offer customers then pay for these facilities is also Arts and Sciences senior, said the It was definitely worth it. And train system,” she said. “And with an alternative to Boston-Philadel- raised, if it is not only residents lack of study spaces beyond West from my dorm to the airport when flights you have to book it early phia flights that involve layovers. that can use them,” he said. Campus and near Allston have not I landed, it was much faster.” to get a good deal, so the train is “We have 15 flights a day in SAR junior Eva O’Brien, who caused a problem, but late-night Hackel said now, with only US usually cheaper.” that route,” he said. “We offer a transferred to BU from George transportation does. Airways providing more expen- Hackel said even with the lot of things that our competitors Washington University, said the “There have definitely been sive flights than the ones she had train, she will miss flying. don’t offer.” restrictions on off-campus stu- times, especially during exams, been used to, she would have to “Since we don’t have cars US Airways cannot discuss dents in residence halls made where it’s been a huge hassle choose between riding a bus and here,” she said, “having that op- possible future prices, the airline the transition more difficult. to go to and from the library to riding a train. tion was sort of like a safety net. said in a statement emailed to The “I actually am very frustrated study,” Morris said via email. But she said “Amtrak is outra- It was comforting to know that if Daily Free Press. with the fact that I cannot utilize “Not only is it far away and gets geously priced” for the amount of I had to go home I could. Now I Last week, when Southwest the study room space or meet my super crowded, but if you stay travel time. don’t have that.” Airlines was still in the Boston- friends in dorm common areas,” past 1 [a.m.] you have to walk A round trip by train from Bos- Philadelphia direct flight market, He said in-state public O’Brien said via email. home. ton to Philadelphia without stops prices hovered at about $220 schooling must foster skills re- At GWU, O’Brien said stu- “Having a 24-hour place to costs about $200, according to the round-trip, according to the state- lated to the more prosperous in- dents only needed to sign into study would be great, even if it Amtrak website, and takes about ment. Current prices for the same dustrial sectors. freshmen dorms. Guards watched was just opened for the end of the five hours to complete – about the trip are about $300 more. “We can also generate new upperclassmen dorms at night, semester.” same amount of time that a one- Boston University College investment by continuing to but required no sign-in process The success of the initiative, stop plane trip takes for the route. of Arts and Sciences sophomore make it easier for businesses to for residences’ guests. however, may depend on how stu- The direct trip, via the Acela Jess Hackel – “from the Philly start, locate, and expand here,” “I believe that BU undergrad dents respond, Tubis said. Express, often appeals to business area, right outside the city,” she he said. “Massachusetts has students should be able to swipe “It is important that the BU commuters, said Amtrak Spokes- said – said if prices remain at that successfully nurtured new eco- into upperclassmen residence community continues to show man Cliff Cole. rate, about $520 per ticket, she nomic activity by pioneering in- halls or not have swipe access [its] support for the initiative and “Speaking generally, most of will stop flying home. novative approaches to develop- but at least not have to sign in,” continues to work toward the nec- the people who use the Acela are “I used to take the Southwest ment and public infrastructure O’Brien said. essary changes,” she said. flight,” she said. “It used to go . people using it for business. They improvements. We will build on . . at a really cheap rate, $70 to appreciate the convenience,” he that success by exploring new $100 per roundtrip. Now I don’t said, adding that train stations ideas that promote growth and really know what I’m going to do tend to involve easier security and improve public services.” to get home and I’m probably go- less wait time than airports. @dailyfreepress ing to have to resort to Megabus He said it would be difficult to House Speaker: Mass. has ‘nurtured new economic activity,’ development

DeLeo: From Page 3 locate, and expand here,” DeLeo He said the state can capitalize said. “Massachusetts has suc- on growth from public services, cessfully nurtured new economic and Massachusetts can invest in activity by pioneering innovative its own sectors for economic in- approaches to development and terest. public infrastructure improve- “We can also generate new in- ments. We will build on that suc- vestment by continuing to make cess by exploring new ideas that it easier for businesses to start, promote growth and improve public services.”

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Despite being comprised of just two members, The mal electronic influence reminded everybody of the raw- and a snare) and three ladies singing backup. The drum- Kills filled the Royale on Friday night with their monster ness of the early Kills. Even songs from the less bluesy and mers played their skins in choreographed rhythm and were sound and charismatic stage presence. weaker such as “Sour Cherry” and “Hook highly entertaining throughout the night, tossing their Comprised of and Allison Mosshart, The and Line” took on much more character in the live setting. sticks in the air and pretending to be devoid of any hu- Kills are a duo of high-energy rockers who write dark On main vocal duty, Allison Mosshart, was a bundle manly emotion. songs dripped in blues and held together by pounding drum of energy. She sauntered around stage and unleashed her So captivating are that those in attendance machines. powerful howl, injecting an emotional roughness into each forget that one strange lady standing near the front of the Celebrating their 10th Anniversary as a band, the Kills and every track. stage attempted – and failed – to pee in a cup near the front drew from all over their collection, playing seven songs Lead guitarist Jamie Hince did not let Mosshart steal of the stage (yes, you read that correctly). out of their 19-song set from their latest effort (2011’s the show though. Constantly throwing in little shuffles The Kills are a band that radiates sultry attitude while ). The Blood Pressures songs were all and tossing his guitar around as if it were as light as cork, completely relishing in their fans and the fact that they get well-executed, from the beating “” to Hince’s charm was persistent as his razor guitar pierced the to make their living playing tunes. On their 10th anniver- the stripped-down “The Last Goodbye” and everything in black of the Royale. sary tour, the Kills reminded everybody where they came between. Older cuts such as “Kissy Kissy,” “F*ck The Peo- Joining the band on stage were two leather-clad ban- from and showed a glimpse of the promising future that ple,” and “Monkey 23” with their bluesy swag and mini- dana-bandits playing abbreviated drum-sets (a few toms lies ahead for them.

ydney oyer aily ree ress taff Sydney Moyer / Daily Free Press Staff S M / D F P S fills the room with a formidable punk-rock presence. The electricity between Hince and Mosshart is palpable throughout the venue.

Lana Del Rey Dark Times for La Reina, Tim Tebow or just another shooting star? The Woman in Black Jessica Leach Sam Coyle MUSE Staff MUSE Staff Music bloggers everywhere have become fortable. She goes from flat-out depressing Fresh from the clutches of the newly ing frightened, but only when it’s contingent fascinated with Lana Del Rey, and not neces- in “Born to Die” from cynically observa- ended Harry Potter series, Daniel Rad- to the plot itself. In this film, one may not sarily for all the right reasons. Lana Del Rey is tional in “Diet Mountain Dew.” While art- cliffe now has the freedom to move on be enveloped in a constant chase scene, but endlessly fascinating, after all. Is it the pouty ists like Taylor Swift present a romanticized from the comfort of fantasy to harsher, there are certainly points that will leave one lips and sorrow-ridden eyes? Or perhaps it’s version of the twenty-something relation- more mature genres. In the new film The with raised hair. her smooth, jazzy alto voice that plays a se- ship, Del Rey gives it to us cold and hard: Woman in Black, based on an English hor- Except for a few minor parts nearing the ductress to the susceptible listener? “Do you think we’ll be in love forever?” ror tale written by Susan Hill, Radcliffe end, the story line remained quite fluid and Since her performance on Saturday Night she inquires. She drones about boys play- stars as the main character, a young lawyer did not suffer from being depicted largely as Live, Lana Del Rey has been the name on ing “Video Games” and success as the best in Edwardian England who is faced with a a dramatic horror. And for an actor new to everyone’s lips. She’s been called distant, revenge (“Baby love me cause I’m playing task that will either secure his position or the genre, Radcliffe portrayed Kipps’ char- awkward and weird. But they can’t deny that on the radio / How do you like me now?”). threaten his life. acter with decent feeling. Unfortunately, they’re fascinated, and they keep revisiting Some could argue that Del Rey has spo- In this thrilling horror flick, Radcliffe the Kipp character seems rather withdrawn that performance with sharp tongues, and con- ken too soon, that she’s still a baby in this plays Arthur Kipps, whose troubles begin from the alleged fear and apathetic about the sequently, Del Rey becomes more and more big, bad music industry. At least, though, to haunt him even before he ventures to a looming threat of the woman in black. Even popular. In a way, her so-called “disastrous” she has something figured out that most remote town in Northern England. James though Kipps is meant to be neither heroic performance on SNL has become a big sell- radio chart toppers are still fumbling with, Watkins, who directed the film, makes sure nor frail, it was rather unconvincing that he ing point for her first Born to Die – an even after years of experience. She can cul- that the scenery is shockingly eerie, which could so readily face the eponymous vil- ambitious debut for a young artist with practi- tivate a conglomeration of personalities, a serves to produce a gloominess that was lain without much of a flinch. A little more cally nothing to her name but a decently sized mix of quirky sexiness diced up with that felt even in the brightest shots. This view, upsetting was the fact that most of this film Internet following and a sub-par live television vintage hipster chic while maintaining her along with the general uneasiness of the contains scenes of Daniel Radcliffe stealthily performance. But Del Rey, or Lizzy Grant as own uniqueness. However, that’s her im- townspeople when Arthur arrives, empties creeping through dim hallways, not leaving she was once known, pulls something off on age– and image is only half the product. the setting of all hope for comfort during much room for dialogue or character devel- this album that most modern artists have never Adele, who seems to have burned the path his stay. Watkins uses key elements to em- opment. Perhaps this sudden adjustment of attempted to do. for artists like Del Rey, once said that she phasize Arthur’s isolation from the rest of genres is a mere stepping-stone for Radcliffe Though her style could be described as makes music for the ears, not the eyes. Del the town, a sensation that allows for unde- to prove his potential prowess. melodramatic and overly saturated with emo- Rey is struggling to balance the two, and it’s sirable ideas to creep into the picture. Overall, The Woman in Black is more en- tional lyrics, Lana Del Rey is neither contrived obvious that she hasn’t exactly found her In this way, The Woman in Black clas- thralling as a horror film than a drama, for nor boring. Born to Die transitions patiently footing in this industry yet, but that doesn’t sifies as a horror film, but it seems to have it focuses more on specifically scaring the from one track to the next, and intersperses mean she never will. an extra element of detective work, which audience as opposed to using terror to inten- quirky lyricism with intricate instrumentation. Though Born to Die reflects a new pe- adds thrills and trembles with each new dis- sify the plot. The written tale of the haunted Del Rey brings a wide array of instruments riod of popular music that goes down like a closure. Subsequently, the more complex a town could have yielded a more appealing (including harps!) to back up her simplistic, breath of fresh air after being smothered by plot becomes, the more we have to sacrifice and tangled story, but it sure will fuel your no-frills vocals. Some efforts prove to work a cloud of smoke, Del Rey is the Tim Tebow the irrational satisfaction audiences receive badly craved adrenaline rush as a fresh but better than others, while some maintain a level of music. Her gimmick makes her interest- when they willingly piss their pants. This is nostalgic supernatural thriller. of awkwardness that can be acceptably com- ing, but can her talent follow up? my qualm with the horror genre. I enjoy be- 6 Thursday, February 9, 2012 pinion O Winning London The Daily Free Press The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University Spice up my expectations 42nd year F Volume 82 F Issue 69 oing abroad kicks your butt. I to my friends’ dorm to help me find where I Chelsea Diana, Editor-in-Chief mean that in both the literal and needed to go. Tim Healey, Managing Editor metaphorical sense. I’ve only EXPECTATION: Everybody hates beenG in London for a month and I’m exhaust- Americans. They believe we’re loud, ob- Steph Solis, Campus Editor Sydney L. Shea, City Editor ed – from biking over the London Bridge to noxious and overly patriotic. dancing at Imperial College, I have been REALITY: I can’t tell you how many Meredith Perri, Sports Editor Sofiya Mahdi,Opinion Page Editor moving around times people ask me to say a certain word since the sec- because it sounds funny. This is followed by Kira Cole, Features editor Audrey Fain, Ricky Wilson, Photo Editors ond I got here. comments like “I’ve been to America” or “I Sleep seems a loveee America” or “I want to go to Ameri- Kaylee Hill, Layout Editor Praise Hong, Advertising Manager million miles caaa.” Valerie Morgan, Office Manager away. EXPECTATION: Super Bowl is an The Daily Free Press (ISSN 1094-7337) is published Monday through Thursday during But be- American thing. Most people in England the academic year except during vacation and exam periods by Back Bay Publishing ing here has would assume that it was a really serious Co.,Inc., a nonprofit corporation operated by Boston University students. No content can be reproduced without the permission of Back Bay Publishing Co., Inc. also kicked me cooking competition. Copyright © 2010 Back Bay Publishing Co., Inc. All rights reserved. out of apathy. REALITY: The best cultural experience I While I value had so far was going to Imperial College to and enjoy my watch the Super Bowl. There were so many SABA college educa- British people watching the game and soak- HAMEDY tion, it’s easy to ing in the whole experience. When the Star An education become lethar- Spangled Banner came on, people started gic about schoolwork and socializing – es- chanting USA. The state of California has been infuri- Evidently, the school’s administration has pecially when everyone becomes busy and EXPECTATION: I will get lost amidst ated by a latest scandal uncovering abuse much to prove in order to restore faith in schoolwork gets the best of you. By the end the tube lines, buses and meandering side of children at an elementary school. The the system and in their instructors. of the semester, like most people, I was in streets that make up London. allegations have stemmed from the Mira- In comparison to the Penn State contro- the “finals slump” – slightly crazy, lazy and REALITY: I get lost every day and end monte Elementary School in Los Ange- versy, observers will agree that Miramonte anti-social. up in some of the coolest areas. Unfortu- les, where two teachers were accused of handled the situation with needed deci- I guess there’s something exciting about nately not Hogwarts (yet) but I’m working sexual abuse. In response, the school in siveness. While it is unfortunate everyone wandering the crowded streets of London. on it. Watch this space! question has decided to completely over- at the school is affected by a minority’s Maybe it’s because being in an unfamiliar EXPECTATION: Driving the wrong way haul its existing staff. According to an ar- crime, the severity of the consequences is city makes a person crave adventure. Or, is no big deal. How hard can it be? ticle published in The New York Times on appropriate for what occurred. The abuse maybe it’s because I think if I wander far REALITY: A car has almost hit me Monday, the existing staff members will has inflicted trauma to victimized students enough, I’ll apparate to Hogwarts. What- many, many times. The “look left” warnings be displaced and questioned by officials and seriously jeopardized trust between ever it is, it’s pretty magical (see what I painted on the streets aren’t really helpful. from the school and police officers. Dur- parents, teachers and students. When did there?) and it helped me get out of my EXPECTATION: I will spend a lot of ing the interim period, an entirely new parents can’t have confidence when they cat lady mode. Having what seems like the money. staff of teachers will be present, working send their children to elementary school, world at your doorstep can kick anyone out REALITY: No comment. in conjunction with social workers to help it reveals how student safety in schools is of a mid-college life slump. EXPECTATION: TV shows aren’t as ease students and parents through a trau- in disrepair. No one is entirely sure how A wise girl band once sang, “Never give good as in America. matizing ordeal. long the abuse at Miramonte has been up on the good times.” My inner Spice REALITY: I am addicted – “Made in While some may think that letting the going on, so taking drastic action is the Girl decided that this would be my London Chelsea” (I ran into a cast member at a club entire staff go from the elementary school only way to begin to repair such scarring motto. These would be the words I would . . .) and “The Only Way is Essex” are the was extreme, this move is entirely justified damage. An obvious next step will be to remember as I embarked on all kinds of un- equivalent of “Laguna Beach” and “Jersey in response to the victims’ feelings and the construct measures to ensure offenders expected adventures. I came to London with Shore.” parents’ anger. The last thing the Los An- cannot go unnoticed for years in the exist- a lot of expectations, but as the Spice Girls So London has spiced up my life and geles Unified School District would want ing school system. Should new measures sing and preach, “living is a state of mind.” expectations remain high – I have yet to be was to allow any doubt to persist in par- be implemented with urgency, perhaps the I’ve learned that London does not meet disappointed. And somehow, I have a feel- ents’ minds. Last Monday, approximately trust between parents and schools will be my expectations – it completely exceeds ing that won’t change any time soon. We’ll 60 parents stood outside the school in pro- restored. them. Let’s say it spices them up. At orien- see what’s next in store. Cheers. test of the school district’s lack of action. tation, a professor told us that we shouldn’t This is the second of Saba’s columns think of London as what we see in movies. from London, where she is studying for And he was right: It’s not like the movies, the Spring 2012 semester. Reading not it’s better. your thing? Check out a photo slideshow EXPECTATION: British people are po- of her London adventures on freepblog. INTERROBANG! lite, but cold and distant. wordpress.com under “Abroad.” ? REALITY: British people are funny, wit- ty and incredibly friendly when you strike Saba Hamedy is a College of Commu- This week, Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, Penn. began offering up conversation with them. Case in point: nication and College of Arts and Sciences the emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step in their health center vending I visited my friends at University of Essex. junior, and was the Fall 2011 editor-in-chief machine. So we here at the ‘ol Free Press wondered what people at BU would Did I know where I was going? No. And of The Daily Free Press and now a weekly want in their vending machines. yet . . . these people I didn’t know shared a columnist. She can be reached at sbham- cab with me to campus and then walked me [email protected]. • CGS students would want a vending machine full of Play-Doh. • The BU men’s hockey team would want a vending machine full of “get out of jail free” cards. • CFA students would want a vending machine full of cigarettes. [email protected] • SMG students would want a vending machine full of Adderall. [email protected] • COM students would want a vending machine full of hun-cal fro-yo. • Dean Elmore would want a vending machine full of swag. [email protected] • The FreeP would want a vending machine full of Xanax and alcohol. [email protected] Terriers Talk Plan B vending machine This week a university in Pa. began offering contraceptives in its vending machines. We asked a variety of BU TERENCE students what they thought. ISABEL KARA JOE HINESTROSA LUBECK PADELLARL SODBINOW “It makes it easier for people to abuse “I understand their reason behind it, “It makes it accessible but it is “Well they sell condoms in the vend- it. It may cause people to use [Plan B] Here’s what some but it has some serious repercus- controversial so if they do offer it ing machines so I don’t see much of a instead of birth control, which is not sions.” they should ask the student ahead difference.” of them said. safe. [The accessibility] takes the seri- - Kara Lubeck, SAR ’14 of time.” - Terence Sodbinow, ENG ’15 ousness away from the situation.” - Joe Padellarl, ENG ’14 - Isabel Hinestrosa, CAS ’13 PHOTOS AND INTERVIEWS BY AUDREY FAIN Thursday, February 9, 2012 7 MARASCO: Terriers have found success since intercession losses

Marasco: From page 8 had already faced in the previous the national rankings. They since in 77 opportunities, a conversion has quickly adapted to the new 16 games. In fact, one can look have skyrocketed to the No. 1 rate of just 18 percent. However, makeup of their team, creating Megan is being given greater deeper to see that the Terriers team in the nation. in the last 10 games, the Terriers more efficient lines and compen- responsibly in the team’s overall have actually faired better versus The data suggests team chem- have scored 17 power-play goals sating for the loss of star power scheme, which yields opportunity common opponents in the most istry has improved over this in only 53 chances for a success by tweaking the team’s style of for him to produce at a higher recent 10-game stretch than in stretch. Players are operating with rate of 32 percent. play to better fit the players who rate. That’s exactly what he’s the previous 16. In the 10 games greater cohesion and efficiency, It should be noted that Jack have stepped into increased roles. done, along with the rest of the without Trivino and Coyle, BU creating more chances while also Parker and his coaching staff de- A pair of star players has been squad. went 4-2 against opponents that yielding less to opponents. They serve a great deal of credit. Not lost, but BU’s roster has proven Could these trends be a result they had been 1-2 against during also are converting these offen- only did the coaches keep this to be one with great depth and of variance in strength of oppo- the first portion of the season. sive chances with increased regu- unit afloat through tough times, resolve. Fear not, loyal Terrier nents over this stretch? The Terriers have also soared larity. but also to think that the team’s fans. BU hockey is going to be The schedule says no. through the ranks during this pe- Take special teams play, for play would trend upward is a tre- just fine. Seven of those 10 games were riod. At the time of Trivino and example. Through 16 games, BU mendous coaching feat. played against opponents that BU Coyle’s last game, BU sat 11th in had scored 14 power-play goals Parker, along with his staff, Women’s hockey 3rd in nation on penalty kill, 12th with man advantage

W. hockey: From page 8 in its 3-0 loss to the University of on the power play in their victory Maine Sunday afternoon. UVM now against Vermont, which BU repeated The Terriers and Huskies went trails New Hampshire by two points in its Beanpot performance on Tues- into the third period clawing to get in its bid for the sixth Hockey East day. out of their knotted dogfight. BU playoff spot. After Tuesday night’s perfor- managed to break the tie on a sec- “I think the motivation for Ver- mance, the Terriers rank 12th in the ond power-play goal from Tutino, mont is they’re trying to get that last nation on the power play. who paired up with Wakefield to take playoff spot,” Durocher said. BU special teams have also the lead. After the captain’s shot was The last contest against the Cata- stepped up on the penalty kill, earn- blocked by Schelling and deflected to mounts was a momentous one for the ing a national third-place spot with Tutino, Tutino shoved the puck past Terriers, who defeated Vermont 6-2. an 88.2 season average. In its first Schelling and into the back of the net The victory resulted in Wakefield’s game against Vermont, BU killed all for the goal. first collegiate hat trick and a five- but one of the Catamounts 10 power- Despite the late lead, North- game win streak, which ended Tues- play attempts. The Terriers repeated eastern immediately snapped the day night. a similar feat on Tuesday, allowing Terriers’ advantage on a goal from Forward Chelsea Rapin, who just one power-play goal on seven at- Northeastern defenseman Sonia St. leads UVM with six goals, and de- tempts by the Huskies. Martin. The 3-3 score held until the fenseman Danielle Rancourt scored “I am always excited about the end of regulation, when a goal from the two Vermont tallies. kids we put out there,” Durocher Beanpot MVP Casey Pickett 5:27 “Sometimes people get on rolls,” said. “We do a good job of killing into overtime sealed a 15th Beanpot Durocher said of Wakefield’s perfor- [penalties]. Our special teams did re- championship for the Huskies. mance in the last matchup against ally good. “It’s clearly a factor,” Durocher Vermont. “It’s nice to know she goes “The biggest thing is consistency said of Tuesday night’s loss and its in with a good frame of mind.” in your preparation and decision- RACHELPEARSON//DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF effect on the team’s upcoming week- Wakefield leads the team with 42 making. We are going to bring our Freshman forward Kayla Tutino had two power-play goals during end series. “It’s human nature.” points (19 goals, 23 assists). physical game, and more important- Tuesday’s loss to Northeastern in the Beanpot championship. Vermont did not fare any better The Terriers went two-for-six ly, our mental game.” Terriers go 11-for-22 outside the arc in conference win over Black Bears With a little more than three down Maine’s forwards. the Terriers were able to improve of Wednesday night’s game, for aine From page 8 M : minutes left to play, the Terriers “In the first half their forwards their play greatly, finishing the Greenberg, was the team’s re- much more aggressive.” pulled ahead 66-44, their largest scored 18 points and we weren’t game with a 38.2 percent (26-for- silience as it refused to allow its Throughout the second half, lead up to that point in the game. happy with that,” Greenberg said. 68) shooting percentage. first-half struggles to carry over during which they outscored the In the next three minutes they “So we really clogged up the The Terriers real strength dur- into the second half. Black Bears 43-23, the Terriers moved ahead by 26 points, main- paint area and they only scored ing the game was outside the arc “I thought tonight’s win continued to increase their lead. taining the lead for the rest of the four in the second half. We were as they went 11-for-22 (50 per- was better than our home game BU quickly pulled ahead by more game and finishing with a final really happy with that. It made a cent) from beyond the parabola. [against Maine earlier this season] than 10 points as they recovered score of 73-50. big difference in the game.” BU also continued to improve on because we had to fight through from its less-than-stellar finish to This strong shooting combined After struggling at the end of the boards, finishing with a 48-33 some scoring lulls,” Greenberg the first half. with much improved second-half the first half, during which they rebound advantage. said. defense helped the Terriers shut shot at only 25 percent (9-for-36), But numbers aside, the story BU takes on offensively potent Maine squad Follow us on Twitter:

M. Basketball: From page 8 most dynamic offensive trios in the league in McLemore (18.1 ppg), Ed- Bears were on a three-game win- wards (15.3 ppg) and forward Alas- ning streak but were derailed by the dair Fraser (13.2 ppg). University of Vermont – the No. 2 Irving deemed a quick start im- team in the conference behind Stony perative for BU to be successful @DFPsports Brook University – on Monday by a against an explosive Maine offense. final score of 73-63. “We need to focus on getting Guard Gerald McLemore carried back on transition because we know the offensive load for Maine, netting they’re an offensive-minded team,” @BOShockeyblog a team-high 20 points on an efficient Irving said. “In our last couple of 7-of-15 shooting. Fellow guard Jus- games, we haven’t been coming off tin Edwards added 15 points and strong. We want to make sure we @dfphoops forward Mike Allison chipped in 10 get our momentum going early and in the loss. compete hard.” Containing McLemore will be In his first two years at the reins a pressing issue for BU, something of the BU offense, Irving has noticed that Irving knows full well since he’s that the Black Bears have made it a the Black Bears’ primary threat on habit of giving the Terriers fits. the offensive end. He has an idea of why that’s the And ‘Like’ us on Facebook: “Most likely, [sophomore for- case. ward Travis Robinson] will guard “They know that in order for him,” Irving said. “We know them to be an elite team in the con- The Daily Free Press [McLemore] comes off screens ference they have to get through us,” and shoots. He’s a pure shooter. We Irving said. “For us to be in that con- know that if he gets going, he can versation is good. They know we’re get hot at any moment, so we need one of the best teams in the league. Sports Section to take care of him.” They know in order for them to be at Maine ranks second in America the top, they need to get through us, East in scoring offense at 71.1 points Stony Brook and Vermont.” per game and possesses one of the Quotable “ The Daily Free Press Conference Queens They know that in order for them The women’s basketball team to be an elite team . . . they have to won its 11th straight contest get“ through us. and remained undefeated in Men’s basketball sophomore Sports conference play in its game guard D.J. Irving on upcoming game against Maine. Wednesday night. , p. 8 [ www.dailyfreepress.com ] Page 8 Thursday, February 9, 2012 The Empty Women’s basketball wins 11th straight et N By Sam Simmons all night. Daily Free Press Staff “She really put a great effort Finding the The Boston University wom- on the floor for us,” Greenberg en’s basketball team continued said. greatest sum its dominant conference play Young’s three 3-pointers dur- on Wednesday night when it de- ing the first half allowed her to tie To many Boston University feated the BU’s record for most 3-pointers in school history with a total of hockey fans, the end of the fall BU 73 University semester brought confusion, an- of Maine 208 during her career. ger and grief. With Corey Trivino, Maine 50 73-50. Despite Young and Alford’s the team’s leading scorer, sud- The win strong play to open the first half, denly dismissed from the team, extends BU allowed Maine to go on a and Charlie Coyle, who had the the Terriers’ winning streak to 11 12-2 run as the frame came to a team’s third highest points total, straight victories and further so- close, leading to a narrow 30-27 deciding that he would leave to lidified their position atop Amer- BU lead at halftime. focus on his professional career, ica East. “We started off the game this seemingly cataclysmic duo of Early in the game, the Terriers strong offensively and then we losses was a punch to the stomach (18-6, 11-0 America East) pulled went into a scoring lull,” Green- of the BU hockey faithful. ahead 8-4 after a 5-0 run put them berg said. “When we can’t score In the wake of losing two of in the lead. BU expanded this lead we start talking about getting the their top after junior guard Chantell Alford ball inside more.” players, hit four consecutive 3-pointers. In the final eight minutes of the however, “[Alford] really shot the 3-ball half the Terriers only managed to the Terri- really well. She was 6-for-9 from score points on two free throws. ers’ play has the three and that’s just really off The team struggled to put the ball arguably the charts,” said BU coach Kelly in the net within the arc during a trended up- Greenberg. half in which seven of BU’s nine ward. These treys marked the begin- baskets came from three-pointers No one ning of a run during which Alford from Alford and Young. questions and senior guard Alex Young Early in the second half, Al- FRANK the talent combined for seven 3-pointers ford reached a new career high MARASCO and prowess and pulled BU ahead of Maine with six successful 3-pointers as of Trivino (6-18, 3-8 America East) 28-19. she continued to put points on the or Coyle on Despite having missed prac- scoreboard for the Terriers. the ice, but perhaps the whole tice the day before due to illness, “Our level of toughness willed of the roster has proven greater all nine of Young’s points on the us the win,” Greenberg said. “In RACHAELCORTELLESSA//DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF than the sum of its parts. Could night came from 3-pointers as she the second half we just came out Junior guard Chantell Alford led the Terriers with 18 points and a the BU hockey squad possibly be provided a spark for the Terriers Maine, see page 7 better without Trivino and Coyle? career best six 3-pointers against Maine on Wednesday. The numbers say yes. In the 16 games this season while Trivino and Coyle were BU attempts recovery in contest with Catamounts with BU, the team had a record of 10-5-1, scoring 54 goals and al- By Samantha Wood sure we come prepared and look for- Coyne accompanies senior captain Florence Schelling for the first BU Daily Free Press Staff lowing 45. That’s a winning per- ward to what we have to do.” Jenn Wakefield in 14th place among tally of the night. Sophomore for- centage of .656, with an average After a 4-3 overtime defeat at the The Catamounts (4-18-6, 3-12-2 scoring leaders in the nation. The ward Marie-Philip Poulin and junior of 3.4 goals scored per game and hands of No. 7 Northeastern Uni- Hockey East) occupy last place in goal was Coyne’s 24th of the season. forward Isabel Menard earned the 2.8 allowed per game. versity in the final round of the 34th Hockey East rankings while BU (16- Fewer than two minutes later, the assists. In the 10 games since losing annual women’s Beanpot Tuesday 13-1, 10-7 Hockey East) sits behind Huskies made it 2-0 on a rebound Two minutes later, BU knotted Trivino and Coyle, BU has post- night, the No. 10 Boston University Northeastern and No. 6 Boston Col- goal from forward Lucie Povova. the game at two with a 5-on-3 pow- ed a 7-3- record, with 38 goals women’s hockey team will travel to lege in third place. Just 10 minutes after the first goal er-play goal from freshman forward scored and 23 allowed. That re- Burlington, Vt. for a two-game series Tuesday night’s loss to the Hus- from Northeastern, BU answered Kayla Tutino. Tutino was positioned sults in a better winning percent- against the University of Vermont. kies (19-6-3, 12-3-2 Hockey East) with a shot from freshman defense- in the left post and converted a pass age of .700, as well as a healthier “We want to put [Tuesday night] began with a scoreless first, which man Shannon Stoneburgh. The Pick- from Menard into the tying goal. Se- goals-scored average, 3.8, and an behind us, which is still not the easi- NU changed 6:20 into the second ering, Ontario native’s shot came nior defenseman Tara Watchorn also improved goals-allowed average, est thing to get over,” said BU coach period on a 5-on-3 power-play goal from the top of the left circle and earned an assist on the play. 2.3. Brian Durocher. “We want to make from freshman Kendall Coyne. passed through Huskies’ netminder W. hockey, see page 7 What has accounted for this uptick in play? It’s puzzling to think that a team could lose two Men’s basketball takes on Maine in conference tilt of its top three scorers and aver- By René Reyes America East) to Case Gymnasium Black Bears is no different. age more than a third of a goal per Daily Free Press Staff Thursday night at 7 p.m. “We need to take it game by game than before. “Darryl has done a good job of game,” Griffin said. “The urgency is The answer lies in a combina- There is a sense of urgency for the Boston University men’s basket- carrying us at certain points when there in terms of us being the best tion of factors. we need him offensively,” said se- team we can be by March. Every With Trivino and Coyle gone, ball team. No player has embodied the nior guard Matt Griffin. “He’s really game is important. Every practice other, previously less-used play- been aggressive, assertive and taken is important. We just really need to ers get a chance to play extended Terriers’ sentiment more than Dar- ryl Partin, whose collegiate career the role on of taking tough shots. give it our all from here on out.” minutes, and also get the op- He did a great job against Albany of Since snapping a seven-game portunity to touch the puck at a dwindles down with each pass- ing day. The senior swingman has making tough shots when we really losing streak on Jan. 8 with a victory greater rate. In place of Trivino needed it.” over Binghamton University, BU and Coyle is a laundry list of BU pumped in 65 points over the last three games, including a career-high Griffin spoke on behalf of BU’s has won nine of its past 11 contests, players averaging goals at a great- senior class - which includes for- including two straight with Mon- er clip than before – 13 players to 33 points in a comeback win over the University at Albany on Mon- ward Patrick Hazel, forward Chris day’s win against the Great Danes. be exact. Kurz, center Jeff Pelage and Partin Partin scored 25 points in the Take junior forward Wade Me- day. With only five regular-season - when he touched on the Terriers’ second half of his career night and gan, for example. Through the contests remaining before the need to play with more urgency as recorded his 1,000th point in the first 16 games, Megan had scored they hit the tail end of their sched- process. Sophomore guard D.J. seven goals. In the last 10 games America East tournament and BU (13-13, 9-3 America East) pinned to ule. Irving contributed 17 points and he has doubled that total, includ- But as his former coach Patrick four assists as the Terriers erased ing two goals in the Beanpot the No. 3 spot in the standings, Par- tin and his teammates will welcome Chambers would often say, Griffin’s a 17-point deficit on their way to Semifinal against Harvard. JUNHEECHUNG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF the University of Maine (11-11, 5-6 only taking it one game at a time, the three-point win. The Black Marasco, see page 7 and tonight’s matchup with the M. Basketball, see page 7 Senior guard Darryl Partin The Bottom Line Thursday, Feb. 9 Friday, Feb. 10 Saturday, Feb. 11 Sunday, Feb. 12 Monday, Feb. 13

M. Hockey vs. UMass-Amherst, 7 p.m. W. Basketball vs. Stony Brook, 1 p.m. W. Hockey @ Vermont, 2 p.m. M. Basketball vs. Maine, 7 p.m. M. Hockey vs. Boston College (Beanpot W. Track @ Valentine Invitational, 1 p.m. W. Hockey @Vermont, 2 p.m. M. Tennis vs. UMBC, 8 a.m. Title Game), 7:30 p.m. Wrestling @ Brown, 1 p.m. M. Tennis vs. Harvard, 5 p.m. W. Tennis vs. UMBC, 1 p.m.