Monday, February 6, 2012 Year xli. VolumeThe lxxxii. Issue lxvi. Daily Free Presswww.dailyfreepress.com [ The Independent Student Newspaper at University ] Campus & City Sci Tuesday Sports ONE LAST SHOT: Weather SLOWLY GONE MAD: SUPER, SORTA: Today: Sunny, High 50 Millan, seniors play in Grad tells story of hard Bowl commercials lack Tonight: Clear, Low 30 work, perseverance for final time Tomorrow: 47/27 page 3 surprise page 5 page 8 Data Courtesy of weather.com Occupy Boston protesters plan potential reoccupation BU task force plans Meanwhile, a group of protesters joined Knockout Barstool, a group of North- Student Village III, eastern University and other college stu- dents against the Barstool website. They marched from NEU’s campus to protest at Myles renovations the House of Blues, a venue of the Barstool By Emily Overholt Blackout Tour. Daily Free Press Staff Because of the protest Thursday night, those at the General Assembly voted A new Student Village III and renova- against holding a quorum and deciding on tions to were pro- issues for all members of Occupy Boston. posed at the Institutional Task Force meet- One member spoke to the assembly on ing on Wednesday. behalf of Occupy University of Massachu- “This is the first of many meetings be- setts-Boston, which first set up camp at the fore the Institutional master plan is accept- college’s Campus Center on Jan. 23. ed,” said Colin Riley, a BU spokesman, in “Please respect the delicate nature of a phone interview. the occupation with the rest of the student body,” the member said. “It is the impres- Riley said the Master Plan Notification sion that Occupy Boston is running the form, which was published on Dec. 21, UMass occupation. We stand in solidarity marks the earliest stage of the process. with Occupy Boston, just as Occupy Bos- “This was the first public meeting,” he ton stands in solidarity with Occupy Wall said. “There will be additional meetings RICKY WILSON/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR throughout the year before the institutional About 30 supporters attended Thursday’s Occupy Boston General Assembly at Emmanuel Street, and we wish you to stand in solidar- Church. ity with us.” master plan is presented to the [Boston Re- The message from Occupy UMass-Bos- development Authority] for approval.” By Amelia Pak-Harvey upcoming election.” Daily Free Press Staff ton also asked that Occupy Boston respect The notification form stated BU will see The movement still has a busy calendar. community guidelines and not have over- a “total rehabilitation” to Myles Standish Although officials ended Occupy - Bos Some members announced an Occupy the night visitors. Hall and Myles Standish Annex, home to ton’s Dewey Square encampment in De- T protest against Massachusetts Bay Trans- Despite Occupy Boston’s loss in Dewey 660 and 100 students respectively. cember, protester Dennis Jackson said he portation Authority fare hikes, a Veterans Square, members said they had faith in the The notification form stated Myles wants to “keep up the fight.” for Peace parade on St. Patrick’s Day and future of the movement. would undergo a minor expansion of About 30 people attended a General As- an opening for volunteers for Occupy Bos- Martin, who asked to keep his last name 20,000 feet when it is refurbished. Despite sembly at Emmanuel Church on Thursday ton TV. anonymous, said he had just gotten back the addition, Myles would house fewer night to discuss upcoming plans. But the General Assembly was smaller from a trip to New York, and “Keep up the fight, this is the -begin than the initial meeting on Boston Com- beds after the renovations. D.C. The changes should bring Myles up to ning of the second American Revolution,” mon in September, partially because many “There’s some pretty interesting things Jackson said to the group. “What started in members were protesting the website Bar- current housing standards and make it a Egypt is going to spread to D.C. over this stool Sports. more appealing option for on-campus stu- Occupy, see page 2 dent housing, according to the notification form. Students say they would not stay home, see SHS when sick The Community Task Force suggested renovations to Myles and the construction By Allie DeAngelis sick should stay home, take fever medi- sick, if not visit SHS. Daily Free Press Staff of a Student Village III as projects that cine and stay hydrated. SHS also advised “Faculty members understand that some should go in the 2012 Master Plan, accord- Despite the recent flu advisory from all students to consider getting a flu shot, students may miss class and have to make ing to a Nov. 17 article by The Daily Free Student Health Services, some Boston keep surfaces in their room clean and avoid up work,” he said. “Students are expected Press. University students say they may not take those who are sick. to communicate with their professors if BU Community Task Force Student health precautions when sick. A number of students, however, ex- that is the case.” Representative Prutha Patel told The DFP SHS sent an email to students on Feb. 1 pressed doubt whether professors would Staff and faculty also received the advi- in November construction for StuVi 3 alerting them to illnesses prevalent on cam- allow students to miss class if they were sory email, Riley said, and SHS has given will likely start before the Myles renova- pus. SHS and the City of Boston recently under the weather. professors the same guidance as it gave tions because the new Student Village will noted an increase in the number of cases School of Social Work graduate student students: They should stay home in bed if help curb the rising demand for on-campus of the stomach flu caused by the norovirus Julie French said she would still attend they are sick. housing. and viral conjunctivitis, commonly known class even if she was sick. Riley said while the residence halls’ Construction for the 11-story residence as pink eye. “If I had a doctor’s note or was deathly custodial staff keeps facilities clean, they While symptoms of pink eye can last up ill, it would probably be okay [with my will be expected to pay closer attention hall would take place where the parking lot to a week, the symptoms tend to be mild, professor],” she said, “but if I just had a during flu season. is between 33 Harry Agganis Way and 10 according to the Centers for Disease Con- cold or something, I’d go to class.” “[There will be] increased attention to Buick Street, the addresses of StuVi 2 and trol website. The stomach flu affects people BU spokesman Colin Riley said while cleaning surfaces that are touched or han- StuVi 1 respectively, according to the no- for one or two days. students should not be alarmed by the tification form. The new Student Village The SHS email stated students who are email, they should stay home when they’re Flu, see page 2 StuVi 3, see page 2 Segel awarded with Hasty Pudding’s Man of the Year, gets roasted By Chelsea Diana family owns Mr. Sid, men’s clothier. 10-years-old. Daily Free Press Staff In a plug for his family’s business Segel “He’s an old man puppet and I named Dressed in Miss Piggy drag, funnyman told the audience, “Mr. Sid’s has the finest the new puppet in ‘The Muppets’ movie af- Jason Segel accepted Harvard University’s suits, sweaters, anything you need, they’ll ter him,” he said. prestigious Hasty Pudding Pot on Friday tailor it,” despite donning a blue velvet suit Segel, who got his start on the short- night as “The Muppets” theme song played and bow tie in his last movie. lived but critically acclaimed television in the background. While Segel may be a Los Angeles na- show “Freaks and Geeks, starred in and Segel, an actor, screenwriter and pro- tive, he rooted for the New England Patri- wrote “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” which ducer of comedies such as “Forgetting ots last night and incorrectly predicted on grossed more than $100 million worldwide. Sarah Marshall” and “The Muppets,” ac- Friday the Patriots would win the Super He joins past Hasty Pudding winners cepted the Hasty Pudding Theatricals Man Bowl, 34-27. Justin Timberlake, James Franco and Jay of the Year award at Farkas Hall in Harvard During his weeklong trip to the Cam- Leno. Claire Danes accepted the Hasty Square. bridge and Boston area, Segel enjoyed Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year The award is presented annually to sampling the local bar scene. award Thursday, Jan. 26. “performers who have made a lasting and “I’ve gone to Tommy Doyle’s three As for what he will do with the Pud- impressive contribution to the world of en- nights in a row,” he said during a press con- ding Pot, Segel stuck true to the stoner tertainment,” according to a Hasty Pudding ference with reporters after the Hasty Pud- characters he’s played in Judd Apatow pro- press release. ding staff roasted the actor in Farkas Hall. ductions such as “Freaks and Geeks” and “This is a very prestigious thing and “That’s my favorite activity.” “Knocked Up.” it’s very fun, but half of the reason that it The puppet-obsessed Segel, who has a “Your not supposed to fly with it,” he meant anything to me was that my whole room filled with them at his home in L.A., joked. “They say you can put it in your MICHELLE SIMUNOVIC/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF family lives here,” said the “How I Met said he bought his first and favorite - pup shoe, or hide it in the carry-on.” Actor Jason Segel eyes reporters during his Your Mother” star whose Newton-based pet Walter on the Boston pier when he was Hasty Pudding award press conference 2 Monday, February 6, 2012 Law building, Comm. 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StuVi 3: From Page 1 parking lot on the corner of Com- ficially approved the renovations thinking about ‘reoccupation’ monwealth Avenue and Granby nor estimated when they will be- would house up to 523 students. Street. gin. Occupy: From Page 1 reoccupation. Other notable construction The 46-year-old Law build- “After [the Master Plan] is ac- Meanwhile, Occupy Boston plans include a complete renova- ing’s systems have nearly reached cepted there are meetings on each going on, specifically in Occupy will hold community gatherings. tion of the School of Law and a the end of their “lifetime,” the no- project we do that go into detail Philly,” Martin said. “They’re do- “Community gatherings are re- new field at 278 Babcock St., the tification form stated. The build- about design, about construction ing some pretty amazing things ally a way of a specific working repurposing of the parking lot at ing will also get an addition of timetables, about impact and mit- and they seem to have a lot of group to educate us not only on 645-665 Commonwealth Ave. 125,000 square feet. igation,” Riley said. same issues that we do.” what they’re working on,” Alva- and a building in place of the The task force has neither of- Jorge Alvarez said he worried rez said, “but also to have pos- when he saw the numbers dwin- sibly other people join and really dling at General Assemblies in educate the community.” mid-January. General Assemblies still con- “We’re in a hibernation mode tinue, but they only take place and we’re just ready, you know, I four days a week instead of seven, guess like a crocus waiting to pop Alvarez said. out in the spring,” Alvarez said. Patricia Remer, a facilitator of Recovering from Alvarez said Occupy Boston the discussion, said it is unfortu- is ready to go forward with an nate they cannot yell and scream “American Spring” and see the in churches and basements, but same sort of action and intensity she is looking forward to the Vet- of last fall. erans for Peace parade and other Super Bowl Sunday? Kegan, who also asked to keep upcoming demonstrations. his last name anonymous, said he “I’m looking forward to what- has participated in Occupy Bos- ever it is that we decide to do on ton for two weeks and it looks April 1, which may or may not in- promising. clude a reoccupation and may or “It might be hitting a slow may not be [in] Dewey Square,” Check out point,” Kegan said, “but it’s about Remer said. “And I’m looking to pick up.” forward to us getting angry, and Alvarez said Occupy Bos- I’m looking forward to us doing THE DAILY FREE NOW ton members like to keep others that together.” guessing what their plans are, to rewatch and talk about the though there is strong talk about best commercials of the night Student reports problems with ResLife, Student Health Services

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Dodgers’ Page 4 Sudoku-Puzzles.net Difficulty: Medium Solution is on Page 4 division Campus & City Monday, February 6, 2012 3 college with Mad Men director tells students to persevere City residents as their ultimate goal, recounting her krissin work as script supervisor for “Requi- growing young, em for a Dream.” “I think we all want to skip ahead Inspiration and be the producer or the director or not old, study says the writer or the cinematographer or By Alex Diantgikis Daily Free Press Staff In my current English class, whatever, and you’re skipping ahead we’ve recently been analyzing of all these amazing things that you College students in Boston English Romantic Poetry. I know can learn and experience by being a . . . poetry: you either get it or you don’t have to worry about feel- part of a film in a different way,” she ing older, with Boston labeled don’t. I won’t go on and on about the said. poem. It did, however, spark a mus- as the seventh best city for stay- COM sophomore Allie Kolb said ing young, according to a recent ing I thought I’d share. Getzinger’s presentation reassured Keats’ “Ode on a Grecian Urn” study. her that she can work her way up to Boston ranked among 25 oth- essentially discusses what he be- her ultimate goals in the TV industry, lieves to be the “meaning of art.” He er cities, according to RealAge, despite the level of competition she which offers information about describes the piece as it brings about may face. many ques- health and aging. RACHEL PEARSON/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF “It’s a terrifying industry to go RealAge analyzed data from tions and DGA Award nominated director, Jennifer Getzinger, a BU Film/TV into,” Kolb said. “She gave me a lot major cities and examined fac- wonders, and alum, discusses her acclaimed “Mad Men” episode, The Suitcase of confidence that I can do something tors such as cholesterol, smoking, states that, at the College of Communication. other than what I want to do for 10 unlike him, marital status, diet, employment By Eddie Donga she started out as a script supervisor or 15 years and eventually get to the and alcohol, according to the have perma- Daily Free Press Staff for the series, she went on to direct point where I want to be, which is nence in the study. several episodes, including “The very inspiring.” Boston is considered young KRISSEN world. The “When I first started coming to Gypsy and the Hobo” and “The Good Eddie Orsi, a COM graduate stu- for a number of reasons. It has urn, and other BU, I thought I wanted to be a screen- KAWACHI News.” dent, said he doesn’t watch “Mad the best health insurance cover- art works, writer,” acclaimed director Jennifer Getzinger earned a degree in Men,” but wanted to hear from a pro- age and the “number-two spot for will last – forever to be enjoyed by Getzinger told a crowd of 250 stu- broadcasting and film in 1990. Before fessional director. healthiest cholesterol,” according others – while Keats and the rest of dents. “Then I took Ray Carney’s “Mad Men,” she worked as a script “It was just really cool to see to the study. mankind eventually wither away. class, and we watched a lot John Cas- supervisor for movies such as “Re- someone talk about [television] from The study also credits Boston, I know, “Stop acting like an Eng- sevetes and that completely just blew quiem for a Dream” and “The Devil a professional standpoint and what Worcester and Lawrence’s com- lish teacher,” right? But wait, I’m my mind. I was just like, ‘Wow, there Wear Prada” and television shows it’s like to be in the business right bination of “brains and brawn,” getting to my point . . . I promise is a whole other way of storytelling.’” such as “Strangers with Candy,” “Sex now,” Orsi said. “It was kind of a cur- with Harvard University and the Permanence. Noun. “The state of students & the City” and “The Sopranos.” rent view into how TV really works.” Boston Marathon. quality of lasting or remaining un- flocked to the College of Communi- The director also shared her ex- Kolb said she appreciated a Cin- An estimated 69.2 percent of changed indefinitely,” according to cation Friday night for a screening of periences in the industry, particularly ematheque focusing on the TV indus- residents in Boston are younger the dictionary on my laptop. a “Mad Man” episode and a meet and how she had to work her way up to a try and particularly on “Mad Men.” than 45 years old, according to the It’s an interesting notion, “last- greet with the COM alumna. top position. “It’s really interesting when 2010 U.S. Census Bureau. ing indefinitely.” But I guess that’s As part of COM’s Cinematheque “It was very frustrating because [COM has] a Cinematheque for tele- Professor Augustus Richard something we all aspire to, right? We program, Getzinger showed “The it’s hard,” she said. “A lot of this in- vision, rather than film,” she said. Norton, of Boston University’s all want to be remembered – to have Suitcase,” one of two “Mad Men” dustry is about perseverance, and it’s “It’s a medium that often goes over- anthropology department, said a legacy. That’s probably what drives episodes that earned her nomina- about working hard and keeping your looked and is often seen as less of an Boston’s youthful spirit comes me the most and inspires me to pur- tions from the Director’s Guild of eye on what you want to do.” art form than film, but I think espe- from various qualities. sue a career in teaching. America. Getzinger told students to appre- cially with a show like ‘Mad Men’ it Sure, I could want to be a famous Getzinger has worked on “Mad ciate the work they take on as much is really seen as an art form.” movie star or world-renowned au- Men” since its pilot episode. While Young, see page 4 thor, but to me, that just isn’t as ful- filling. With those lifestyles, yes, I’ll be remembered – if I were to ever Hub neighborhoods transformed by people, architecture since founding make it. But I want to contribute a different influence on history. I want By Maha Kamal of “some of the city’s most vibrant as an introduction to the series and they were when they originated and my influence to be small, but mean- Daily Free Press Staff neighborhoods,” according to the each subsequent lecture will focus how diverse they still are. ingful, remaining in the hearts and Boston’s neighborhoods have OSMH. on eight of Boston’s neighborhoods. Audience members said they minds of those I teach. shifted and evolved dramatically Wolf illustrated the development The series will cover such areas as were excited to learn more about We’ve all had those teachers that since the Hub’s official township was of Boston’s original neighborhoods Chinatown, Jamaica Plain and the Boston’s history. we will probably speak of for many declared in 1630, said architectural in the city familiar to Bostonians South End, each time with a different “Boston has so much history,” years to come. They taught us well, historian Emily Wolf. today with a series of rare maps and guest lecturer. said Mary Theresa, an OSMH mem- entertained us, and made an impact. At a lecture at the Old South slides. Covering areas from Back Zerah Jakub, a visitor services and ber. “We have all this stuff in our They inspired us on our own respect- Meeting House Thursday, Wolf, from Bay to Roxbury, she presented the program assistant at the OSMH, said backyards. Exploring the history in ed tracks. the Boston Landmarks Commission, historical annexations and inner the museum sought to shift people’s life makes it fun.” I had a few teachers in high spoke about the progression of Bos- shifts of the City on a Hill. attention to the less-explored areas of Other audience members said af- school that did those things for me. ton’s historical neighborhoods. “The intent,” she said, “is to talk the city with the lecture series. ter attending the lecture, they planned In fact, they are the reasons I am who The lecture is the first of a weekly about neighborhoods that people “We talk a lot about colonial Bos- to attend more lectures in the coming I am. They’ve influenced my choice series the Old South Meeting House might not know as much about, not ton, but that leaves out places like weeks. of study, my habits and my general will host until late March. The series, the North End, Beacon Hill, places Dorchester or Roxbury because they “We were interested to get an outlook on life. called “Building Beantown: Explor- that are on the Freedom Trail that a were their own towns,” she said. overview and we’re looking forward I recently sat at dinner, listening ing the Neighborhoods that Make up lot of people know about.” Jakub said exploring Boston’s to two friends who went to the same the ‘Hub,’” will focus on the history The first lecture was designed neighborhoods reveals how diverse Neighborhoods, see page 4 high school. They spoke of many memories and mentioned many of their teach- ENG alumni develop indoor ‘GPS’ ers, commenting on their influence. FROZEN FOOTBALL When they spoke of those that they through LED lighting loved – the ones they’d go back to visit – I thought about my future. By Thea Di Giammerino floor plans, Ryan said. Daily Free Press Staff How great would it be to be remem- ByteLight’s LED lighting also has the potential to provide global bered in that way? Not in big lights, From an office building in - Ken but in small talk. That’s the kind of positioning in large, indoor places dal Square, two Boston University such as airports, shopping malls and impact I hope to make, at least. alumni have developed technol- I want to be someone in this supermarkets, according to the Janu- ogy that can connect people with the ary 2012 newsletter from the Insti- world, if only in a minute way. I want businesses and environments around to make my contribution to society. tute of Technology Entrepreneurship them through LED lighting. and Commercialization. And if the only small, slightly sig- Aaron Ganick and Dan Ryan , nificant, way I can do that is through Ganick and Ryan researched 2010 graduates of College of Engi- lighting as undergraduates in the teaching, I’d gladly do so. In fact, I neering, will soon launch a company don’t even have to be remembered. Smart Lighting Engineering Re- called ByteLight. Their startup fo- search Center at BU, where they What’s important is what I share cuses on transmitting information with others, and hopefully, through worked for several summers. from LED light bulbs. While the They said after taking a class their own will, they want to share technology remains in development, with others as well. entitled “The Business of Technol- they plan to implement it into retail ogy Innovation,” taught by School of space and make it connect with mo- Management professor Paul Levine, Krissen Kawachi is a freshman in bile devices. the College of Arts and Sciences and Ganick and Ryan started to consider “We believe that mobile is the fu- pursuing entrepreneurial careers. a weekly columnist for The Daily ture of retail,” Ryan said. Free Press. She can be reached at They decided to take that route with Bytelight’s technology can de- the LED technology in 2010. JUSTINA WONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF [email protected] termine the most effective display Fans stop and take photos Saturday morning of the NFL Super Bowl placements in stores, products and Trophy ice sculpture dedicated to a Patriots victory. Alums, see page 4 4 Monday, February 6, 2012

Parker: ‘Confident’ BU to play at TD Garden in 60th Beanpot BU alums mum on startup basketball From page 8 tain Chris Connolly have enjoyed from losing two of its top scorers M. : Alums: From Page 3 Though the specifics of Byte- the most success on the score sheet. earlier this season. While missing Light’s technology do not relate to or age) and a quality scorer in senior Noonan made his Beanpot debut last an entire defensive pair to injury, “We saw a big opportunity,” receive funding from BU, the venture assistant captain Alex Killorn (14 season and recorded three points (1 the Terriers played two close games Ganick said. “Costs of LEDs were has gotten support from BU faculty. goals, 15 assists). goal, 2 assists) in his first two Bean- against league powerhouse Maine dropping and locational services Babak Kia, an adjunct profes- But while Harvard has played pot games. Chiasson has three goals before beating No. 4 Merrimack were growing.” sor in the department of Electrical well in recent games and almost in four Beanpot contests, while Con- College, 4-1, on Friday night. Thomas Little, associate direc- and Computer Engineering, called beat BU earlier this season, Crimson nolly has three assists in six games. “We’ve had some trying times,” tor of the Smart Lighting ERC, said Ganick an engineer who “builds a coach Ted Donato said the Beanpot Millan has tended goal in every said BU coach Jack Parker. “But a locational lighting technology could better future” by fusing his technical is anybody’s game. Beanpot game the Terriers have ap- lot of guys have stepped up and the be used for asset tracking in large in- vision and leadership skills. “Certainly, we’ve had a few years peared in throughout his career. He thing that is most noticeable is that door complexes such as hospitals and “He and his team are driven by an where we’ve played very well or owns a .899 save percentage and a this team is really confident in them- laboratories. unyielding passion to invent the fu- even beat them before the Beanpot 3-3 record in the tournament. selves. They don’t think they’re the “It’s potentially as big an industry ture, and his startup – one of Boston’s and didn’t have the same result in the BU enters the 60th Beanpot best team in college hockey. They as outdoor location services,” he said. hottest – will revolutionize indoor lo- Beanpot,” Donato said. “I think that somewhat short-handed. The Ter- don’t think they can win every night ByteLight first operated out of cation in much [of] the same way as it’s a one-game shot. They’ve been riers will be without freshman without effort, but they’re confident a BU incubator and then moved to Google Maps has done for outdoor as good or better than anybody at it defenseman Alexx Privitera, and in themselves and the guys show up Dogpatch Labs, a venture designed location,” Kia said in an email inter- over the years. We’ll have our hands junior defenseman Max Nicastro for each other. to provide entrepreneurs with con- view. full, but we’re excited about the op- is doubtful to play with a shoulder “The best thing I’ve seen from nections and launch startups, Ryan Little said ByteLight exemplifies portunity and the challenge.” injury. If there is any team that is our team so far is how quickly said. how Smart Lighting ERC helps stu- Of the sixteen current Terriers well-equipped to play a big game they’ve come together as a team, and While they hinted they may have dents learn how to apply their ana- who have played in a Beanpot be- short-handed, however, it would be I think hopefully that will do well for found a lighting partner for the ven- lytical skills. fore, Noonan, junior assistant cap- the Terriers. us in the Beanpot and also for the ture, neither one would name the “Both Aaron and Dan have dem- tain Alex Chiasson and senior cap- BU has already bounced back rest of the year.” potential partner, elaborate on their onstrated the ability to adapt quickly Attendees impressed marketing plan or give a timeframe to changing technology,” he said. @dailyfreepress for an official launch. with lecture Athleticism reason city stays young Neighborhoods: From Page 1 Todays crossword Young: From Page 1 quite another.” to the next ones which will focus on Caine also said there are plenty solution brought to you by... different neighborhoods,” said audi- “Boston is blessed with many of physical activities and gyms in ence member Mary Butman, adding wonderful young minds,” Norton about every neighborhood. I Love New York that she enjoyed seeing how the city said. “Being around smart, ener- “Every day there are people . . was annexed and how land was liter- getic, young people keeps older . running or walking or rollerblad- ally shifted around to create a physi- spirits flowing.” ing,” Caine said. cal Boston close to the current one. Professor Merry White, also of But Boston is most exciting, Some of the lecture attendees said BU’s anthropology department, one student said, because of the they were impressed with the histo- said although Boston’s students constant activity. rian who gave the talk. might make some residents feel “Boston’s really alive and ex- “She was rather knowledgeable young, they make others feel old. citing, and there’s always some- about her subject matter [and] her “If a student doesn’t know thing going on or somewhere in illustrations were thorough,” said when the Korean War happened, the city to explore,” said Carly Mark Nystedt, a historian at Vilna that’s one thing,” White said, Rubin, a BU College of Arts and Shul, a Boston synagogue. “but if they don’t know who Joe Sciences freshman. “You have to DiMaggio was or Ted Williams or be young to keep up with it all.” what a typewriter sounds like, it’s Monday, November 21, 2011 5 IN BUSINESS Brand Bowl For this year’s Super Bowl, many companies chose to post teasers of their commercials online weeks before the game, hoping to generate buzz way ahead of time.

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he Super Bowl, the champion- per Bowl where social media has been inte- “I would go on YouTube and search for Volkswagen revisited its Star Wars theme ship game of the National Football grated in marketers’ plans. the Super Bowl commercials. I don’t think during Sunday’s game, only this time with League, is known for its high-pro- “The arrival of Super Bowl commercials too much about the longevity of the prod- an ad for its Beetle line. The company had fileT advertisements that air during its televi- before the game reflects a broader trend ucts; the ads are just fun to watch,” Hay- released a teaser video for its commercial sion broadcast in the U.S. The event that across the media of sharing content with ward said. with dogs dressed as Star Wars characters generates more than 100 million fans every consumers ahead of time,” Fauls said. barking a familiar tone—“The Imperial year is an advertiser’s biggest stage. Ac- “Apart from the actual ads, there are teas- VOLKSWAGEN’S APPROACH March.” The teaser ad had over 13 million cording to , a 30- second slot on views prior to Sunday, even though it was the television costs $3.5 millions. just a hint of the actual commercial aired “Companies usually create 8 to 10 during the game. commercials over a year. They would Last Wednesday, Volkswagen released usually save slots for major events like a 75-second version of the 60-second Su- Olympics or the presidential nominat- per Bowl ad online staring the dog Bolt. ing conventions. However, the Super It showed Bolt trying to lose weight so he Bowl is definitely their top priority,” can chase after a Beetle. Then it cut away said James Post, a professor in the to show aliens in the Cantina from “Star School of Management. Wars” discussing the ads, which is a recap of last year’s commercial. The ex- A NEW BUSINESS MODEL tended version of the ad had generated 3 million views by Friday afternoon and the One thing was missing during the number continued to grow. game yesterday: the element of sur- So far, Volkswagen’s move has been suc- prise. cessful. Viewers can see how the business “Most of the premier ads for Super is changing. Bowl that [were] aired on NBC on Sun- “I would go on YouTube and preview the day [were] already turned up on You- ads before the game. And I would watch Tube and the sponsors’ own websites. the extended ads online after they are aired Some [had] been there for weeks,” said during the game,” said Mora. Professor Post. Volkswagen, for example, released CELEB SPOTTING a teaser for the sequel to its previous ad—this time about a dog trying to lose With all these commercials appearing weight, with a “Star Wars” twist at the online, the Super Bowl seems more like a end—on Jan.18 on YouTube. The twist “Celebrity Bowl.” goes along with the company’s com- RICKY WILSON/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF H&M is making the ladies blush by sHow- mercial from last year, featuring a little Students can choose to prescreen the Super Bowl ads through the Internet. ing David Beckham’s muscular body in the boy dressed as Darth Vader. The video underwear. has already been viewed 11 million Victoria’s Secret model Adriana Lima times. An extended version of the sequel er videos, preview clips and extended ver- showed up not in one, but two Super Bowl was uploaded on YouTube on Wednesday; sions with more content that sponsors hope Volkswagen’s ad last year—“May the spots (Kia and Teleflora). by Friday afternoon, it had been viewed will provide content for pregame conversa- force be with you”—had everything to grab Middle-aged Matthew Broderick, who re- more than 3 million times. tions and media coverage,” Fauls said. your attention: a cute little boy, a dog, and prises his famous Ferris Bueller character “People can really see how marketing This is the one time of the year people en- a funny plot. in the Honda advertisement, fakes the flu to has changed with the social network,” said joy talking about advertising. The commercial shows a little boy in a skip work and spend the day enjoying the Post. “Companies used to build anticipa- “I don’t watch football at all. I watch the Darth Vader costume trying to use “The sites around Los Angeles. tion by holding back the ads to the game. Super Bowl only for the commercials. They Force” on a doll, washer machine and even Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno knocked their Now they try to generate excitement and are hilarious,” said Chika Mora, a sopho- his pet dog. Finally, he thinks he has suc- heads for a collectible Acura. bring the process of seeing, sharing, and more in the College of Arts and Science. ceeded when his dad uses a remote to start Football has not changed, but the ad game discussion the ads from after the game to Michelle Hayward, a sophomore in the the Passat. certainly has. before the game.” College of Communication, would simply “I laughed a million times when I watched Thomas Fauls, a professor in the College go online and watch the advertisements one this ad,” said Mora. “It’s still one of my fa- of Communication said this is the first Su- by one. vorite Super Bowl ads until today.” QUICK AD FACTS

Super Bowl ads are 58% more memorable All of NBC’s TV-commercial airtime for the than the average commercial. game sold out way in advance. Average cost for a 30-second spot is $3.5 million.

It is estimated that more than 110 million fans At a $3.5 million average, the 70 commer- would watch the game this year. cials that run during the game would gener- ate $245 million in gross revenue.

Source: Nielsen Media Research, Business Wire, 6 Monday, February 6, 2012 pinion O Kilroy’s Corner The Daily Free Press The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University Midwest musings 42nd year F Volume 82 F Issue 66 ith the Pats and Giants play- I’m sorry New England. Did you say soda? I Chelsea Diana, Editor-in-Chief Tim Healey, Managing Editor ing for the Super Bowl title in couldn’t hear over the popping of my Sprite can. , I figured it was a That’s right. The fizzy drink pops. W good as time as Why make such a simple beverage two- Sydney Shea, City Editor Steph Solis, Campus Editor any to introduce syllables when it can be condensed into Meredith Perri, Sports Editor Sofiya Mahdi,Opinion Page Editor East Coasters an easy, if not more descriptive one syl- to the Midwest. lable: Pop. Pop. Pop. Poppity Pop. Kira Cole, Features editor Audrey Fain, Ricky Wilson, Photo Editors Yes, life does ex- No matter how many times you point me in ist west of the the direction of the soda fountain, I’ll always Kaylee Hill, Layout Editor Praise Hong, Advertising Manager Mississippi, and wind up at the pop machine. Sorry I’m not Valeria Morgan, Office Manager I, Meaghan Kil- sorry. roy, hail from Flannel. As a Boston University stu- The Daily Free Press (ISSN 1094-7337) is published Monday through Thursday during the academic year except during vacation and exam periods by Back Bay Publishing the “winningest” dent I understand that New England Co.,Inc., a nonprofit corporation operated by Boston University students. No content can city – . urbanites are no stranger to flannel. be reproduced without the permission of Back Bay Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2010 Back Bay Publishing Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Why Illinois is But unlike New Englanders, in the Midwest MEAGHAN considered part we’re not wearing flannel to look alternative KILROY of the Midwest, (okay, so maybe in Chicago we are). We’re I don’t know. Its trying to keep ourselves warm . . . on the farm. really more “Mideast.” But that’s beside the Flannel’s keeps the heat in and the jagged point. weeds out. Oh yeah, and we buy our flannel at Needed “NGO”-tiations The Midwest. What can I say to New Meijers . . . in bulk. Englanders that will make them fall in love The Weather. Better I not talk about it. But with the region? Wait. Let me rephrase since I mentioned it, I’ll leave you with this Relations between Egypt and the United positive relationship between America and that: What can I say to New England- nugget – lake effect. We might not get hurri- States have come under serious strain fol- Egypt. ers that will get them to respect the region? canes, but man Lake Michigan is a beast. Mid- lowing charges being pressed against the lat- The article details that many non-profit Well, for starters, we’ve got westerners attribute every storm to one thing ter nation. As of Sunday, Egyptian authori- organizations had their Egyptian offices corn. Lots and lots of corn. – Lake Michigan. ties have pressed criminal charges against raided by police. Unfortunately, for many Corn boils, corn mazes . . . Here, you’ve Weekends. New Englander: I’m go- 19 American citizens with regard to financ- members working for these organizations, got mountain belts. Back home, we’ve ing up/down to the Cape this weekend. ing foreign non-governmental organiza- the fear of arrest is imminent. It appears got the Corn Belt. Eat too much of the Midwesterner: I’m going to the Wisconsin tions. According to a The New York Times counterproductive to solely blame Ameri- stuff and you’ll be losing your belt. Dells/Michigan Dunes this weekend. You article published yesterday, authorities in can organizations for anger expressed on But let’s focus on the positives. Tell won’t see the ocean but you can play in the Egypt are pushing blame on American or- civilian streets. These individual organiza- me, in what other region can a veg- sand and the “wave pool” and pretend you did. ganizations for the unrest seen on Egyptian tions cannot shoulder all the responsibil- etable provide hours of entertainment? Finally, any column on the Midwest streets. Furthermore, should the investiga- ity for a breakdown of order in Egypt. The Now I’m not talking about those Ranch wouldn’t be complete without some refer- tion heighten in intensity, the Obama ad- movement began with civilians, and where Dressing commercials with the freckled, flan- ence to Chicago. If I’m going to demand re- ministration has warned the troubled nation the desire for change came from is incredi- nel-wearing kids and their ice cream cones spect for the region, I best end with Chicago. could lose about $1.5 billion in potential bly subjective. If such an investigation were filled with broccoli and the creamy dressing. Chicago. God, I miss that place. American aid? The Senate concluded that to jeopardize potential aid that could assist Ranch Valley doesn’t exist. No Midwestern Deep-dish pizza (cheese goes on first, sauce the money would only go to Egypt if they the country, it would be against Egypt’s kid is going to come down to the valley for follows), Navy Pier (nothing to do with the indicate they have made progress toward a interests to alienate a potential friend. The a dessert that’s made entirely of vegetables. U.S. Navy) and Millennium Park (stare at democratic governmental system. situation would be slightly more justified What I’m really talking about is the entertain- your reflection in a bean – I told you we liked Groups who are under investigation if there were sufficient evidence that these ment that corn provides us Midwesterners. vegetables). include the International Republican Insti- organizations were oppressive. Should you decide to consume the stuff, Now I’m not saying you can’t find tute and the National Democratic Institute, How relations between America and you’ll spend hours and hours picking it those things somewhere along the East Freedom House and a journalist institute. Egypt fare amidst this controversial inves- out of your teeth. Just when you think your Coast. There is an UNO’s Pizzeria, Bos- Inevitably, for non-governmental orga- tigation will heavily depend on national at- mouth is rid of the stuff, it isn’t. Tomor- ton Harbor and Madison Square Garden. nizations coming to Egypt from external titudes. If American non-state actors were row morning you’ll wake up wondering But what makes Chicago special is that the city countries, any activity they have in Egypt blamed for Egypt’s uprisings, the strain on why your toothbrush is still pulling out exists in the midst of all that corn, corn, corn. is consistently monitored by a secret ser- the relationship would be catastrophic. chunks of yellow. Second, who wouldn’t After Chicago, it’s nothing but twisters and vice, restricted by pressure to perpetuate a want to get lost in a field full of vegetables? corn, baby. It’s always comforting to know that if I end up Okay, so maybe that’s not entirely fair. getting lost in one of those corn mazes, I’ve Maybe there are other cities that deserve men- got a field of food to sustain me. tion like Detroit, Milwaukee and Indianapolis. Moving on. Another Midwest- Nah, I said I wanted to earn your respect, right? Danielsen destroyed? ern treat too sweet to ignore is Meijers. In that case, remember this: You may be send- Oh, Meijers. Home wouldn’t be home ing your team to the godforsaken Midwest this without it. Literally. 60 percent of the year, but somewhere in that mess is Chicago. Danielsen Hall is cast as the out- dent Village development is needed is to stuff in our house was probably bought And Chicago turns out best. Too bad it’s so sider dorm of Boston University. Dis- meet the rising demand for on-campus at Meijers, an epic grocery store. far from Indianapolis. I’d hate for you to make tant and dilapidated, anyone who lives student housing. As the size of the stu- If some tornado (another Midwestern quirk) the trip; it’s a three-hour drive, and frankly, in the dark halls is resigned to being dent body increases, the chances of get- were to come ripping through our town, the there’s a heck of a lot of corn. separate from a lot of campus build- ting a dorm on campus that students are one building you want left standing is Meijers. ings and other dorms. To make matters content with become much more chal- So let’s review. Vegetable-centric enter- Meaghan Kilroy is a sophomore in the worse, Danielsen is in a serious state of lenging. Other details outlined in those tainment. Larger-than-life grocery stores. If College of Communication and a weekly col- disrepair. There are rats surrounding the proposals included a renovation of the you don’t call that winning, I don’t know what umnist for The Daily Free Press. She can be dorm, many heaters are in disrepair and School of Law, and a new building adja- is. reached at [email protected] paint is chipping off the walls. Partially cent to . While these In any case, let’s move on. POP. due to a lack of study areas, it becomes new developments would definitely add increasingly difficult to foster a typical value to BU’s campus, allowing Dan- BU dorm experience in such an isolated ielsen to fall further in disrepair is un- part of campus. With a building literally fair to many students who pay copious falling apart, one would assume Dan- amounts of money to live on campus. ielsen Hall’s renovation would be a top Evidently, the governing body in priority for the administration to tackle. charge of delegating money to campus However, plans to renovate Dan- development needs to review its priori- Got an opinion? ielsen haven’t materialized. According ties. While new housing being construct- to an article in The Daily Free Press to- ed will certainly be valuable for housing day, the administration had proposed a more students, the inequality of cost and new Student Village III and renovation quality will only hinder students’ hous- Want to speak plans for Myles Standish Hall and the ing options. No student should have to Myles Standish Hall Annex instead, all live with radiators making more noise in included in the Master Plan Notifica- the room than its inhabitants. One can tion form. In addition, the renovation of only hope the administration will see to Myles would result in fewer beds than these changes before the building has to up? before the work is done. just be sold, further perpetuating BU’s The primary reason why another Stu- housing woes. Submit a letter to the editor to: [email protected] [email protected] Monday, February 6, 2012 7 Jones pleased with Terriers’ performance against Bearcats

M. basketball: From page 8 Senior guards Darryl Partin Bearcats with six total rebounds. and Matt Griffin led the Terriers With 3:45 remaining in the from that. [We need] to get on the in the game with 13 points apiece. game, BU senior forward Jeff Pel- line more [in practice].” Griffin’s 4-for-6 performance age was whistled for a technical Neither team excelled inside from beyond the arc allowed him foul after a scrum with Dickinson. the arc during the first frame. to contribute more than half of the Dickinson rolled around Pelage’s Boston made only 4-of-14 first- Terriers’ 25 bench points. back and the pair fell down. While half two-point field goals, while Sophomore guard D.J. Irving, they were on the ground, Pelage Binghamton was slightly better, sophomore forward Dom Morris kicked Dickinson and was called completing 8-of-18. and red shirt freshman forward for the foul. The officials would Jones was still pleased, how- Malik Thomas also contributed spend a few minutes reviewing ever, with how his team shot in eight points each for the Terriers. the play, before determining their the first. Thomas led BU in total rebounds original judgment correct. “I thought we got good shots,” with six and offensive rebounds Jones called it a “hard foul.” Jones said. “We went 9-for-22. with three, while Morris had the “They got tangled up,” Jones We [successfully] shoot two more most defensive boards at four. Se- said. “I don’t think Jeff intention- shots, we’re at 50 percent.” nior forward Pat Hazel had three ally meant to kick him.” In the second half, the Terriers steals for BU, as well. Technical aside, Jones was improved to shoot 11-of-16 from The Bearcats also had a pair pleased with how his team two-point land, while dropping to of 13-point scorers in sophomore bounced back from losing to two a more normal 3-for-8 beyond the Robert Mansell and freshman Ben of the best teams in the confer- arc. The Bearcats went 11-for-21 Dickinson. Binghamton fresh- ence to beat the worst. inside the parabola in the second man Omar Richards was also a “I was very pleased with the JUNHEECHUNG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF and 2-for-6 from beyond it. Bing- key factor, scoring eight points way we played both sides of the Senior guard Matt Griffin netted 13 points during the Terriers hamton still led in points in the blocking two shots and stealing ball,” he said. win over Binghamton on Saturday. paint, posting 18 in the second to three. Junior Javon Ralling led the the Terriers’ 14. Moran scores team-high 19 points in win over Binghamton

W. basketball: From page 8 sank one from beyond the arc that sudden ten-point lead for BU, as home the win by a score of 62-49. Kristen Sims and sophomore for- would give BU a two-point lead, Binghamton was unable to score Sophomore Rashidat Agboola ward Whitney Turner made the up to this point, and they were 33-31. again until fewer than ten minutes was key toward the end of the best of their chances and scored looking to break open the lead at Immediately following the remained. second, scoring on several la- four points apiece - each higher the start of the second. 3-point conversion, Moran fol- “A 5-0 run gives them the lead yups to keep Binghamton at bay. than their averages at this point But the Bearcats entered the lowed up with a steal, which led . . . and then the next thing you The 6-foot-1 forward finished the in the season (2.9 and 2.2 points, second half with a similarly ag- to her being responsible for the know, it’s 41-31 us,” Greenberg night with 14 points, seven re- respectively). gressive mindset, and managed to next basket, defensive rebound said of the matchup’s pivotal mo- bounds, three assists and a block. “Every game going in, we pull ahead by a point after eight and subsequent assist for the Ter- ment. “[Moran’s] play right there This is Agboola’s third consecu- don’t know what is going to be minutes of contentious play. In riers. Moran would go on to score started that 11-0 run for us and we tive game scoring in double dig- presented to us,” Greenberg said. desperate need of a strong of- a team-high 19 points, which ties never had to look back.” its. “It’s great to have six or seven fensive push, BU turned to junior her season high from the Terriers’ The Terriers did not look back, Despite the starters playing players that are going to see what guard Mo Moran. Jan. 4 victory over the University as the Bearcats could not come heavy minutes, including a full- they’re doing defensively, and are Just as Binghamton took the of Vermont. She also tacked on any closer than six points for the game performance by Moran, going to take advantage of what’s lead, the 5-foot-7 Moran received six rebounds and four assists. remainder of the game. At the fi- substitutes used their limited op- available at that time.” a pass from fellow guard and The spontaneous flurry of of- nal buzzer, BU had gained a size- portunities to contribute to the classmate Chantell Alford, and fensive execution resulted in a able advantage and would take Terriers’ effort. Junior guard Terriers perfect on penalty kill, go 2-for-8 on power play in win

W. hockey: From page 8 game] in a positive cycle,” Duro- the net for her 19th goal of the cher said. “It affects a lot of the season. straight power-play opportunities, game. We’ve had a lot of good The Terriers and Wildcats end- with senior captain Jenn Wake- things happen.” ed the game within one shot of field the closest to scoring with a Freshman forward Kayla Tu- each other, with UNH trumping shot on the left post that bounced tino increased the Terrier lead and the Terriers 23-22. BU, however, off the pipe. added to that positive cycle when was 2-for-8 on the power play “The best thing was that we she and Menard tag-teamed to while UNH was 0-for-4. didn’t let it get us down,” Duro- draw the defense away from the There are just five games left cher said of the lack of success net. The passing left Tutino with in the regular season, including with the man advantage. “There an easy shot that she tapped in for the final Beanpot match against were physical errors, and it’s her 14th goal of the year. Wake- No. 7 Northeastern University, the mental errors that bother us field also assisted on the tally, which makes the timing of the more.” giving the Terriers a 3-1 advan- Terriers’ win streak even more The Wildcats struck back at tage before the final frame. important to BU. 16:20 to finish the first period at BU further improved its “We always want to be playing an even 1-1 when forward Emma fourth-ranked penalty kill when well at the end of the year,” Du- Clark snuck the puck past sopho- sophomore forward Louise War- rocher said. more netminder Kerrin Sperry. ren received a pass from Menard, Even though she returned to The Wildcat’s shot came just after sending the puck into the net for the lineup last weekend, Marie- a Terrier power play. Warren’s fourth goal of the sea- Philip Poulin did not play in Sat- While its first-period special- son. It was the Terriers’ second urday’s game due to a hand injury. team attempts were unsuccess- short-handed goal in two games However, she is expected to be ful, BU avenged itself on its next and their third in the last four. back in the lineup for Tuesday’s power play with a goal from the After receiving a pass from Beanpot championship game. middle of the slot. Watchorn Sperry, Menard furthered her in- “No one got injured, we played notched her fourth tally of the volvement in the game when she a quality 60 minutes and we have season with assists from Menard carried the puck to the left corner positive energy and positive mo- and Wakefield. of UNH’s side of the ice. Wake- mentum,” Durocher said. “It puts grace donnelly/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF “I think it’s easier [to score field came skating down the line you in a good frame of mind.” Junior forward Isabel Menard tallied five points during BU’s goals from multiple players in a to accept the pass and send it into win over New Hampshire on Saturday. Follow us on Twitter: @DFPsports @BOShockeyblog @dfpshoops Quotable “ The Daily Free Press Five to five

Finishing last last year really Junior forward Isabel Menard tallied five puts a lot of pressure on us . . . I points in the BU women’s hockey team’s think we’re up to the challenge. victory on Saturday. The win was the “ Sports Terriers fifth straight. , p. 8 -Men’s hockey senior goaltender Kieran Millan [ www.dailyfreepress.com ] Page 8 Monday, February 6, 2012 Short-handed Terriers set for Beanpot ByArielle Aronson us to perform this year, and I think Daily Free Press Staff With the Beanpot semifinals we’re up for the challenge,” said today, The Daily Free Press senior goaltender Kieran Millan. “I asked members of the No. 3 One year ago, the Boston Uni- versity men’s hockey team left a think that everybody on the team is Boston Unviersity men’s hockey pretty excited. It’s an unbelievable team talk about their experience blemish on its Beanpot legacy by finishing in last place for the first tournament. It’s a great opportunity with the Beanpot while growing to win a championship. I know it up in Massachusetts. time since 1980. The loss was an embarrassing one for a BU team that [stinks] being my last one, but hope- has been so successful historically fully it will be a good one.” “When we won it [in in the Beanpot that, at times, it has Millan is one of just six Terri- 2009], it was just a lot been dubbed the “BU Invitational.” ers to have experienced winning a of celebrating. A lot of BU has won almost half (29) of the Beanpot. BU last won the tourna- celebrating. It was one of previous 59 Beanpot tournaments. ment in 2009, when the members of the greatest feelings that In recent years, however, the the senior class were just freshmen year, winning the Bean- Beanpot has belonged more to rival and BU topped Northeastern, 5-2, pot. It’s comparable to Boston College than to the Terriers. to capture the tournament champi- winning a national championship. That’s BC has won the coveted trophy in onship. BU beat Harvard in the first how big it is and how much it means to three of the past four seasons. Even round that season, and the Terriers us.” worse, the Terriers enter the tour- are 16-4 against Harvard when play- -Ross Gaudet, Burlington nament this year at the risk of go- ing the Crimson in the semifinals. ing three straight seasons without a But Harvard (7-6-9) has been no Beanpot championship for the first easy opponent in the last two games “When you’re play- BU has played against the Crimson. time since 1983-85. JUNHEE CHUNG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF ing street hockey out And so on Monday, the No. 3 In addition to the 5-4 loss against The men’s hockey team will face off against Harvard in the in the driveway, you’re Terriers (16-8-1, 13-6-1 Hockey Harvard in last season’s Beanpot first round of the Beanpot tonight at TD Garden. always like here comes East) will begin their quest to restore consolation game, BU struggled against the Crimson earlier this sea- BU. It’s overtime. Play- Terrier glory in the 60th edition of Harvard has not lost a game Harvard boasts the best power son. The Terriers traveled to Harvard ing BC in the Beanpot. the tournament. They will begin that since falling to BU that night. The play in the nation (30.8 percent). on Jan. 14, and BU rallied from a 3-1 Score the game-winning journey by facing the opponent who Crimson are 3-0-3 in their last six They have a strong freshman goalie deficit to top Harvard in overtime, goal or you make the game-winning save embarrassed them last season: Har- contests, which is currently the in Glastonbury, Conn. native Steve 4-3, thanks to a game-winning goal in my case. So it’s pretty cool.” vard University. third-longest unbeaten streak in the Michalek (6-5-8, .902 save percent- from sophomore defenseman Gar- -Anthony Moccia, Medford/ “Obviously finishing last last country. Somerville year really puts a lot of pressure on rett Noonan. Beanpot, see page 4

“My favorite players Menard’s five points give BU fifth straight were Chris Drury and By Samantha Wood East). the following four. the net for a wrap-around past Shawn Bates playing in Daily Free Press Staff the Beanpot. I’m pretty “We played a thorough game,” “She is someone who shows UNH goaltender Lindsey Minton. sure Drury won all four. With its fifth win in a row, said BU coach Brian Durocher. a great focus,” Durocher said. The game-opening goal con- He was definitely my fa- the Boston University women’s “We didn’t have any long-term “She is stepping up not only on tinued Menard’s three-game scor- vorite player growing up. hockey team came full circle with letdowns.” the score sheet, but as a leader as ing streak. Her five-point game is I used to love going to the Fleetcenter and a win over the University of New For the second contest in a well.” the second one she has earned this watching them play. It was probably one BU 5 Hampshire row, five different Terriers lit the The Terriers started off quickly season, and the four assists she of my favorite hockey things to do, was UNH 1 on Saturday. lamp. just over a minute into the open- added to the game is a personal watch BU hockey.” By defeating Junior forward Isabel Menard ing frame when Menard received record for the Ottawa, Ontario na- -Jake Mostcatel, Lexington UNH 5-1, the Terriers claimed had a hand in all five goals against a pass from senior defenseman tive. the regular season series with the the Wildcats (10-16-3, 4-10-2 Tara Watchorn in the neutral After getting on the board, the Wildcats and improved their re- Hockey East), opening the contest zone. She then brought it up the Terriers did not answer on four cord to 16-12-1 (10-7-0 Hockey with the first goal and assisting in left wing and around the back of hockey, see page 7 “It’s just one of the W. memories I remember, not one of my favorite ones because it hap- Second-half surge Terriers defeat worst pened for BC, but [Nick Petrecki] scored in over- time [in 2008] and he leads to BU win team in conference did the canoe through center ice and By Shep Hayes By Tyler Lay year. Daily Free Press Staff that was pretty cool. That always sticks Daily Free Press Staff out in my mind when I think about the “It was a game with a lot of dif- first half. The Terriers enlarged Five points was the great- ferent things going on,” said BU Saturday afternoon, the only it to as many as 22 points over Beanpot.” team without a win in NCAA Di- -Garrett Noonan, Norfolk est lead either the Binghamton coach Kelly Greenberg. “They the Bearcats (0-23, 0-11 America University or Boston University had their leading player looking vision-I men’s basketball entered East) with 2:27 left in the game women’s basketball teams would to score quite a bit, and going on a game aganist Boston Univer- en route to the win. see until nearly 30 minutes into a little run of her own.” sity. Saturday evening, that team The Terriers first-half offense “The four years Saturday’s game between the two Binghamton senior Andrea finished its game still winless. was built around 3-point shots when my brother [played conference opponents. It wasn’t Holmes definitely was looking to Binghamton University fell and free throws. BU hit 4-of- at BU], I went to those. until the final ten minutes ap- score, taking 26 shots on the night to the BU, 68-53. With the win, 8 treys it attempted in the first I can remember fall- proached that the Terriers took and scoring on ten of them (38.5 the Terriers snapped a two-game frame, and it was a perfect 6-of- ing asleep I think in the off on percent). She scored a game-high losing 6 from the free-throw line in the second or third periods BU 62 BU 68 an 11-0 23 points, but also committed a streak first, and 15-for-19 at the line in because I was so young. Binghamton Binghamton 53 49 run and game-high four turnovers. of their the game. It was definitely exciting. Me and my stopped “They were doing some things own, The free-throw shooting was brothers used to always make posters the persistent Bearcats in their different defensively to us, and and improved their record to one a marked improvement over the and stuff like that. I remember pulling tracks, topping the conference foe we weren’t hitting shots early on game shy of .500 for the third Terriers’ previous 8-of-15 and for [older brother Dan] when he was 62-49. in the first half,” Greenberg said. time this season. 7-of-17 performances from the playing, obviously. I remember praying With this defeat of Bingham- The first half was a struggle for In front of at crowd of 3,232 charity stripe against the Univer- that he’d win and stuff like that.” ton (11-13, 5-6 America East), both teams, as the buzzer sounded – which included six fans in the sity of Vermont and Stony Brook -Matt Ronan, Woburn the Terriers (17-6, 10-0 America with a fairly low cumulative score Bearcat student section wearing University, respectively. East) remain atop America East’s of 45 points – BU leading 24-21. paper bags over their heads – at “Over intersession, we shot Interviews by Arielle Aronson standings, and have matched their The Terriers had not trailed at all the Events Center on Bingham- 100 [free throws] a day,” said BU and Annie Maroon. streak of ten wins that it accom- ton’s campus in Vestal, N.Y., coach Joe Jones. “We got away Photos courtesy of goterriers.com BU (12-13, 8-3 America East) plished in conference play last , see page 7 W. Basketball, see page 7 built an eight-point lead in the M. basketball The Bottom Line Monday, Feb. 6 Tuesday, Feb. 7 Wednesday, Feb. 8 Thursday, Feb. 9 Friday, Feb. 10 M. Hockey vs. UMass-Amherst, 7 p.m. M. Hockey vs. Harvard (Beanpot), 5 p.m. W. Hockey vs. Northeastern (Beanpot), W. Basketball @ Maine, 7 p.m. M. Basketball vs. Maine, 7 p.m. W. Track @ Valentine Invitational, 1 p.m. M. Basketball @ Albany, 7 p.m. 8 p.m. Wrestling @ Brown, 1 p.m.