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by Isabella Warren under the circumstances.” Johnson said. “My advising ses- what their office hours are, go CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT On the UConn Advising web- sions were quick and the classes to the department website,” the [email protected] site, a list of subject matters stu- “It’s easier to talk to were picked for me. The gen-eds website states. “Typically this dents are recommended to dis- someone via a video were basically prescribed to me information is found under such Students at the University of cuss with their advisors is given. call, vs. face to face. In without my input.” headings as ‘Contact Us,’ ‘Fac- Connecticut are impacted by the “General education require- Instructions on scheduling ulty’ or similar. If you cannot COVID-19 pandemic in all as- ments, major requirements, person, I get nervous and advising appointments can be find the information on the web- pects of their academic life. Vir- course planning,” the website forget what I have to say. found on the UConn advising site, email your advisor or go to tual meetings with UConn aca- states. “Note though that no website. the main department office and demic advisors in particular can single advisor has expertise in There are more resources “To find out how your advi- ask.” be either a struggle to adapt to all the areas you may wish to sor schedules appointments or or a chance to more comfortably explore. But advisors can help available online.” direct you to other resources on meet with advisors. SHANTI AMIN Mikayla Williams, a second- campus.” semester geoscience major, said Some students find virtual that she has no negative experi- meetings with their advisors to and political science, gave his ences with her advisor, but as a be enjoyable and even easier to advisor, Marie Shanahan, a jour- freshman, student major advis- manage than in-person advice nalism associate department ing can be difficult. meetings. head and an associate professor, “While meeting over Webex, it Shanti Amin, a fourth semes- a high rating. is difficult to connect with an ad- ter human and family develop- “On a scale of one to ten, nine visor and develop the same kind ment and human rights double or ten. Marie Shanahan has been of connection you might have major, said that she finds it easi- really good,” Swick said. with them in person,” Williams er to work online. Some students rarely speak said. “I’m switching majors. The ad- with their academic advisors, Elizabeth Farrenkoph, a sec- visor I had was from the major and when they do, the meetings ond-semester nursing student, I want, allied health, was great. can feel rushed and inflexible. believes that she would have a It’s easier to talk to someone via Jasmine Johnson, a second-se- better experience without virtu- a video call, vs. face to face,” mester mechanical engineering al meetings, despite her good re- Amin said. “In-person, I get ner- major, said that her experiences lationship with her advisor. vous and forget what I have to with her academic advisor have Centrally located on campus, Oak Hall is home to many of the Univer- “I really like my advisor, but say. There are more resources been limited and slightly con- sity’s social sciences and humanities departments. Though UConn getting acclimated to online available online.” strained. students in these departments could previously meet with their advisors in Oak Hall, meetings are now held online due to COVID-19. FILE meetings is difficult,” Farren- Carson Swick, fourth-semes- “The meetings are so outlined. PHOTO/THE DAILY CAMPUS koph said. “She does a good job ter double major in journalism There’s not much freedom,” Recent UConn graduates reflect on academic, career prospects by Thomas Alvarez that a ton of people are having it I recentry switched companies from said. “Luckily, that is not some- pared for a job position after I STAFF WRITER rough,” McNeil said. “For us in thing to worry about for a while graduate. I feel as though we are [email protected] UConn ITS to HubSpot and plan tech, COVID has actually helped to stay here long-term. We just had as I just started a Ph.D. program. losing important social and com- somewhat. I definitely know that However, I do feel if I had to find munication skills due to most Colin McNeil, a computer sci- this is a blessing and not the nor- an awesome earnings call and the a job now that I would be wor- things being online/remote.” ence major who graduated from mal.” future looks bright! ried.” Looking to the future, Garcia the University of Connecticut McNeil said his current job at Garcia said she is grateful said she hopes to improve the in 2019, and Chelsea Garcia, a HubSpot, a developer of soft- COLIN MCNEIL, UCONN ‘19, for her acceptance to a Ph.D. health of others with her re- nutritional sciences major who ware products for inbound sales COMPUTER SCIENCE program she received before search. Additionally, she hopes graduated in 2020, spoke about and customer service, is one he COVID-19’s effects took hold, to increase minority representa- their future plans and the effects hopes to keep for the foreseeable but she is not without worry. In tion in STEM. of COVID-19. future. Prior to his current po- others may have finding work particular, she worries about the “I am in my first year of my McNeil said he is in a fortu- sition, he said he had worked at right now, but she is not search- interpersonal skills people have Ph.D., so I plan to finish the pro- nate position where COVID-19 UConn’s Information Technolo- ing for jobs right now because lost because of the transfer to an gram and then find a job where I has not seriously affected his ca- gy Services office. she has just begun her Ph.D. online, distanced format. can still conduct research or use reer plans. While he is grateful “I recently switched compa- work. Despite this, she said “Fortunately for me, I had ac- my research expertise to help for the opportunities he has, he nies from UConn ITS to Hub- she would be worried about the cepted my Ph.D. program po- improve the health of others,” recognizes they are not what has Spot and plan to stay here long- job market if she was currently sition before COVID, so I was Garcia said. “In addition, I hope been typically available to grad- term,” McNeil said. “We just had looking for work. relieved that I wouldn’t have to to use my position to try and in- uates. an awesome earnings call and “Although there is a pandemic, worry,” Garcia said. “However, I crease minority representation “I have had good luck with the future looks bright!” I know a lot of people who have do feel as a result of the pandem- in STEM.” my career, but [I] understand Garcia recognized the troubles been starting new jobs,” Garcia ic I will not be as ready or pre- PHOTO GALLERY Mission Impawsible: House cat meets the snow

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EDITORIAL | PAGE 4 ONE-TON SUNDAE | PAGE 5 SPRING TRAINING ‘21 | PAGE 9 Plant-based dining options UConn tradition lives on during New year, same COVID-19 coming in Fall 2021 the pandemic protocols 02 Monday, February 15, 2021 • DailyCampus.com News News On Parkland anniversary, Biden calls for tougher gun laws TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — ens of families, and the life of There was no time to wait, the systems at schools across the history of our country. The warn- Sorrow reverberated across the an American community, were president said. “We owe it to all state and to strengthen programs ing signs were there. It was clear country Sunday as Americans, changed forever,” Biden said in a those we’ve lost and to all those meant to prevent violence before the killer had intentions to attack including President Joe Biden, statement released Sunday. left behind to grieve to make a they occur. the school.” joined a Florida community in re- The president used the oc- change. The time to act is now.” The panic alert measure was Petty remembered his daugh- membering the 17 lives lost three casion to call on Congress to Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered dubbed “Alyssa’s Law,” in honor ter as a friend to everyone, and years ago in the Parkland school strengthen gun laws, including flags be lowered to half staff from of 14-year-old Alyssa Alhadeff, recounted how important com- shooting massacre. requiring background checks on sunrise to sunset across the state one of the students killed three munity service was to her. “In seconds, the lives of doz- all gun sales and banning assault to honor those who perished years ago. “For those of us who lost loved weapons. when a former student of Marjo- Parkland parents have been ones that day, it’s pretty much ry Stoneman Douglas opened fire divided over how lawmakers like any other day. We miss them. on campus with an AR-15 rifle on should respond. There’s nothing we can do to Valentines Day in 2018. Ryan Petty, whose daugh- bring them back. The only thing When the gunfire ended, 14 ter Alaina was 14 when she was we can do is move forward and students and three staff members killed in the shooting, addressed try to honor their memories and were dead, and 17 others were the president in a tweet Sunday. make sure this doesn’t happen to wounded. The suspect, Nikolas “Mr. President, thank you for any other families,” he said. Cruz, is still awaiting trial. remembering the loved ones tak- But critics of the governor and In his proclamation for a day en from us 3 years ago,” he wrote. Republican-controlled Legisla- of remembrance, DeSantis asked “Alaina loved this country and ture say guns are too easily ac- fellow Floridians to pause for a the freedoms it guarantees. Com- cessible and say more needs to be moment of silence at 3 p.m. Sun- mon sense tells us that honoring done to keep assault-style guns day. her life does not require infringe- away from potentially bad actors. “The Parkland community is ment on the rights of law-abiding “The passage of time has done resilient in the wake of tragedy, citizens.” little to heal the heartbreak we reminding us just how strong In an interview Sunday, Pet- felt upon hearing the shocking and united Floridians can be in ty said the president’s proposals news three years ago today, nor the face of such devastating loss,” won’t prevent more tragedies. dulled our sense of outrage at the the governor said in his procla- “It’s wrong to focus on the lack of consequential legislative mation. weapon,” said Petty, who is now a action from lawmakers since that The Republican governor also member of the state school board. horrible morning — laws that In this Feb. 18, 2018 file photo, people light candles at a makeshift noted some of the school safe- “For those who understand what would prevent another Parkland memorial outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where 17 students and faculty were killed in a mass shooting days earlier in ty measures enacted since the happened that day, there were from ever happening again,” Parkland, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) tragedy three years ago, includ- mistakes. This was the most pre- said Manny Diaz, the chair of the ing money to install panic alert ventable school shooting in the Florida Democratic Party. Audit raises concerns about wildfire risks at US nuclear lab

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) stored on lab property. policy that requires a compre- to wildfire management on its “We continue to review our — One of the nation’s premier Watchdog groups say the fed- hensive, risk-based approach to 39-square-mile (101-square-kilo- wildfire and forest health plans nuclear laboratories isn’t tak- eral government needs to take wildfire management — some- meter) campus. That has includ- and have already implemented ing the necessary precautions to note of the latest findings and thing the inspector general’s of- ed thinning vegetation along ac- most of the recommendations the guard against wildfires, accord- conduct a comprehensive review fice said had not been developed cess routes, improving fire roads Department of Energy offered to ing to an audit by the U.S. Energy before the lab ramps up produc- by the contractor that manages and recently removing thou- improve our efforts to protect Department’s inspector general. tion of key plutonium parts used the lab for the U.S. government. sands of trees downed by wind the public, the environment and The report comes as wild- in the nation’s nuclear arsenal. It also pointed to a lack of over- storms. the laboratory,” he said. fire risks intensify across the “The threat and risks of wild- sight by Energy Department drought-stricken U.S. West. Cli- fire to the lab and northern New field staff. matologists and environmen- Mexico will continue to increase “Without documenting plan- talists have been warning about because of climate warming, ning and preparedness activi- worsening conditions across the drought and expanded nuclear ties, there was no assurance that region, particularly in New Mex- weapons production,” said Jay all prevention and mitigation op- ico, which is home to Los Alamos Coghlan, director of the group tions were considered and that National Laboratory and where Nuclear Watch New Mexico. the site was fully prepared for summer rains failed to material- The audit released this month wildland fire events,” the audit ize last year and winter precipi- found that cutting back vegeta- says. tation has been spotty at best. tion along power lines and oth- The report included photos The birthplace of the atomic er measures to reduce the risk that depicted overgrown ar- bomb, Los Alamos has experi- of catastrophic fires were not eas. In Los Alamos Canyon, for enced hundreds of millions of always done, increasing the po- example, specialists indicated dollars in losses and damage tential for another devastating there were about 400 to 500 trees from major wildfires over the fire like the Cerro Grande Fire in per acre. Auditors said the ideal last two decades. That includes 2000. number should be 40 to 50 trees a blaze in 2000 that forced the Federal auditors said not all per acre. lab to close for about two weeks, fire roads were maintained to Lab spokesman Peter Alden ruined scientific projects, de- ensure safe passage for firefight- Hyde said that since the audit This July 18, 2011 file photo shows damage from the Las Conchas stroyed a portion of the town and ers and equipment responding to was conducted in late 2018 and fire on a hillside in the Jemez Mountains near Bandelier Nation- al Monument in N.M. Los Alamos National Laboratory, one of the threatened tens of thousands blazes on lab property. early 2019, the lab has adopt- nation’s premier nuclear laboratories, isn’t taking the necessary of barrels of radioactive waste The audit also cited federal ed “an aggressive approach” precautions to guard against wildfire. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan,File)

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A day investigation about what hap- Biden’s legislative agenda. ficer, and disrupted lawmakers’ The conviction tally was the after former President Donald pened,” said Louisiana Sen. “There’s still more evidence certification of Biden’s White most bipartisan in American Trump won his second Senate Bill Cassidy, one of seven Re- that the American people need House victory. Graham said he history but left Trump to declare impeachment trial, bipartisan publicans who voted to convict and deserve to hear and a 9/11 looked forward to campaigning victory and signal a political support appeared to be growing Trump. “What was known, who commission is a way to make with Trump in the 2022 election, revival while a bitterly divided for an independent Sept. 11-style knew it and when they knew, all sure that we secure the Capitol when Republicans hope to re- GOP bickered over its direction commission into the deadly in- that, because that builds the ba- going forward,” said Sen. Chris gain the congressional majority. and his place in the party. surrection that took place at the sis so this never happens again.” Coons, D-Del., a Biden ally. “And “His behavior after the elec- The Republicans who joined U.S. Capitol. Cassidy said he was “attempt- that we lay bare the record of tion was over the top,” Graham Cassidy in voting to convict were Investigations into the riot ing to hold President Trump just how responsible and how said. “We need a 9/11 commis- Sens. Richard Burr of North Car- were already planned, with Sen- accountable,” and added that abjectly violating of his consti- sion to find out what happened olina, Susan Collins of Maine, ate hearings scheduled later this as Americans hear all the facts, tutional oath President Trump and make sure it never happens Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Mitt month in the Senate Rules Com- “more folks will move to where really was.” again.” Romney of Utah, Ben Sasse of mittee. House Speaker Nancy I was.” He was censured by his House prosecutors who ar- The Senate acquitted Trump of Nebraska and Pat Toomey of Pelosi, D-Calif., has asked re- state’s party after the vote. gued for Trump’s conviction of a charge of “incitement of insur- Pennsylvania. tired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Hon- An independent commission inciting the riot said Sunday rection” after House prosecutors “It’s frustrating, but the found- oré to lead an immediate review along the lines of the one that they had proved their case. They laid out a case that he was an ers knew what they were doing of the Capitol’s security process. investigated the Sept. 11 attacks also railed against the Senate’s “inciter in chief” who unleashed and so we live with the system Lawmakers from both par- would probably require legis- Republican leader, Mitch Mc- a mob by stoking a monthslong that we have,” Democratic Del. ties, speaking on Sunday’s news lation to create. That would el- Connell, and others who they campaign of spreading debunked Stacey Plaskett, a House prose- shows, signaled that even more evate the investigation a step said were “trying to have it both conspiracy theories and false vi- cutor who represents the Virgin inquiries were likely. The Senate higher, offering a definitive ways” in finding the former olent rhetoric that the 2020 elec- Islands, said of the verdict, de- verdict Saturday, with its 57-43 government-backed accounting president not guilty but criticiz- tion was stolen from him. scribing it as “heartbreaking.” majority falling 10 votes short of of events. Pelosi has expressed ing him at the same time. Trump’s lawyers countered She added: “But, listen, we didn’t the two-thirds needed to convict support for such a commission A close Trump ally, Sen. Lind- that Trump’s words were not in- need more witnesses. We needed Trump, hardly put to rest the while stressing that the members sey Graham, R-S.C., voted for tended to incite the violence and more senators with spines.” debate about the former presi- who sit on it would be key. Still, acquittal but acknowledged that that impeachment was nothing McConnell told Republican dent’s culpability for the Jan. 6 such a panel would pose risks of Trump had some culpability for but a “witch hunt” designed to senators shortly before the vote assault. sharpening partisan divisions the siege at the Capitol that killed prevent him from serving in of- that he would vote to acquit “There should be a complete or overshadowing President Joe five people, including a police office again. Trump. In a blistering speech after the vote, the Kentucky Re- publican said the president was “practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of that day” but that the Senate’s hands were tied to do anything about it because Trump was out of office. The Senate, in an earlier vote, had deemed the trial constitutional. “It was powerful to hear the 57 guilties and then it was puz- zling to hear and see Mitch McConnell stand and say ‘not guilty’ and then, minutes later, stand again and say he was guilty of everything,” said Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa. “History will remember that statement of speaking out of two sides of his mouth,” she said. Dean also backed the idea of an impartial investigative commission “not guided by politics but filled with people who would stand up to the courage of their conviction.” The lead House impeachment manager, Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., called the trial a “dramat- ic success in historical terms” by winning unprecedented support from GOP senators. He said the verdict didn’t match the reality of the strength of evidence. “We successfully prosecut- ed him and convicted him in the court of public opinion and the court of history,” he said. Pointing to McConnell and other Republican senators critical Lead House impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., with impeachment managers Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., right, speaks to members of the media during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. of Trump but voting to acquit, Raskin said, “They’re trying to have it both ways.” The Latest: Daytona 500 resumes after 5-hour-plus rain delay

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) With radar showing a lengthy — The Latest on the Daytona 500 delay, at least three drivers hit the (all times local): road to grab some grub. 9:08 p.m. Drivers Chase Briscoe, Ross The Daytona 500 has resumed Chastain and Tyler Reddick used after a weather delay that lasted the red flag to refuel, giving new more than five hours and prompt- meaning to fast food. The drivers ed several drivers to make fast- left the track and made quick trips food runs outside the track. across the street to grab some grub. Kevin Harvick was out front Briscoe posted a picture on so- when the race restarted under cial media of him wearing his fire- caution with 185 laps remaining. suit in the drive-thru at Panda Ex- NASCAR’s signature event was press. Chastain posted a pic of him halted after 15 laps because of in the drive-thru at McDonald’s, a lightning and then heavy rain. Six- sponsor. Reddick sat down inside teen cars were involved in a huge Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, also a crash just one lap before the stop- sponsor, and ate some chicken pot page. pie. CLASSIFIEDS

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The purpose of learning about etary restrictions will benefit immensely [email protected] all of which just happen to have their own the struggles of whole generations is to not from having more choices and plant-based Not all feminists are man-hating lesbi- theories and beliefs about what it means to repeat the mistakes of the past. Women’s options are better for the environment, ans and not all women who you think are be a woman, a human being. studies is about constantly making prog- but not always available for everyone. feminists are actually “feminists.” I could There’s an imbalance between males ress by recognizing the faults and merits tell you about how the early 1920s wom- and females when it comes to taking a of those before us. For many students at UConn, especially en’s suffrage movement was about white women’s studies course. Walk into a lec- No matter your race, gender or sexuality, those who are vegetarian or vegan, dining supremacy, or that Margaret Sanger, an ture and chances are that you’ll probably you should take a women’s studies course. options are rather limited. Creating a café, activist and the founder of Planned Par- see more girls than guys there. The im- It will teach you what it means to be an with feedback from students, that only enthood, was even a eugenicist who be- individual in society. You’ll be able to ask lieved in eliminating an “unfit” and “in- It’s important for the big who, what, when, where and why has plant-based options will immensely ferior class” of people. But where most questions every other major doesn’t go into benefit plant-based students. might think about a radical feminist like [men] to be involved in as deeply. Being honest about history is an Additionally, numerous studies have Valerie Solanes who wanted to “eliminate conversations that pertain incredible part of women’s studies because shown that plant-based food is better for the male-sex,” that’s not at all the reason as nothing is sugar-coated. The philosophy is to why you should take a women’s studies to discrimination in the raw, real and blunt. Do not underestimate the environment, as it takes less water course. the skills you can gain from taking this to produce, and due to the fact that the Women’s studies is more than just work place, at home and subject. production of animal products contrib- about gender; it’s about race, sexuality in society as a whole. If it isn’t so obvious already, the human- and responsibility. It’s about recognizing a ities are under attack. One day, when we utes greatly to greenhouse gas emissions. problem and finding a solution. Women’s live in a world like that of Ray Bradbury’s However, plant-based food can be expen- history is one filled with struggle and mis- portance of men taking a gender studies Fahrenheit 451, questions that really ask sive and not very accessible, especially for understandings. The 19th Amendment is course is undervalued. It’s important for you to think will go largely unnoticed. The college students. This plant-based café revered because of its impact on women’s them to be involved in conversations that struggles of people outside our country will rights, yet most Black and Latina wom- pertain to discrimination in the work be a thing of the past and the only part of — since it will be on-campus — will be en would not see this right extended to place, at home and in society as a whole. life that will matter will most likely just be accessible for students. It will also pro- them until the mid-60s to 70s. In addition, The misconception that such courses only our own. Try to consider taking that class mote a healthier, more environmental- the women’s liberation movement of the speak on women’s issues is absurd. They that, for many years, has gone scorned by 1960s itself had to be split up into differ- aren’t about blaming men for all of the people who do not understand its value. ly-friendly diet. ent branches to accommodate for all the world’s problems; take a class and you’ll Think about what you are to gain from Specifically at UConn as well, plans racism, homophobia and classism of the find out that blame is on both sides. These looking through another person’s eyes and indicate that the café will support local main branch. In this sense, “feminism” classes go deeper into issues that courses learning that the world currently revolves agriculture, including the student-run has no single meaning because it can mean in psychology or sociology may just light- around 7.8 billion different experiences. Spring Valley Farm. This once again promotes more environmentally-friendly practices because it reduces the number Empowering hashtags and celebrity social of miles needed to travel for products, thus reducing the carbon footprint from media solidarity doesn’t keep #IndiaTogether this aspect. Furthermore, Dining Services plans to get feedback from students. In the survey, over 1,000 students indicated that they by Mehak Sharma Addition- ally, the democracy is in fact a severely outdated CONTRIBUTOR protests h a v e democracy. [email protected] would be interested in assisting with the brought at- On Feb. 2 of this year, Rihanna tweet- café. By getting feedback from students, It’s been six months since the start of ten- tion ed a CNN link that detailed how India Dining Services will be able to better un- the Indian Farmers’ protest, a demonstra- to the state blocked Internet access around New Del- derstand what students want and prop- tion staged by farmers concentrated in of human rights hi due to farmers clashing with authori- erly implement this. the states of Punjab and Haryana. These in India. In the past few ties. She captioned the tweet, “Why aren’t For these reasons, the idea of having a farmers are challenging Prime Minister years, India has ranked 142 of 180 coun- we talking about this?!” Within hours, Narendra Modi’s farming acts that have tries according to the Press Freedom In- the tweet went viral and political, and plant-based café on campus will be bene- reduced the government’s role in agri- dex and 111 of 162 according to the Human Bollywood celebrities launched a huge ficial to many students. We, at The Daily culture and increased private investors’ Freedom Index. The recent reactions of backlash against the singer. Campus, applaud Dining Services for this opportunity for profits. TIME USA calls Indian politicians and celebrities to the idea; in thyme, we can add the opening the protests a turning point for India’s de- global attention that the protests are re- See INDIA, p. 8 of this café to our kale-ndars! mocracy — the world’s largest democracy. ceiving reinforced that the world’s largest Monday, February 15, 2021 • DailyCampus.com 05

@dailycampuslife One Ton Sundae is still a ton of fun by Hollianne Lao committee member, said. Senior Scoop at One Ton Sundae “My favorite ice cream flavor is LIFE EDITOR The organization’s Major Week- – this year, the winning flavor is vanilla ‘cause I’m vanilla,” Vanes- [email protected] ends committee had to do some stra- chocolate with Oreos and peanut sa Menendez, an eighth-semester Icy temperatures and a pandemic tegic planning to adhere to safety butter caramel swirl. music education major and one of couldn’t freeze out this year’s One guidelines, garnering a bit of contro- “With the whole issue of hav- Houghton’s roommates, said. She Ton Sundae, the traditional opening versy on social media in response ing only 400 buckets available, picked out the bucket with chocolate event of the Student Union Board to the capacity and rollout of the we decided to release 35 extra chip cookie dough, chocolate and of Governors’ Winter Weekend. event. buckets to seniors,” Felder said. vanilla. “I’ve gone once before but Normally marked by a winding “First off, it was definitely “What ended up happening I honestly prefer it this year. I think line of students reaching back as known that we wouldn’t be was that we had an overflow it’s cleaner and it’s less crowded and far as Jorgensen and a free-for-all able to do the traditional ‘stu- of responses, and so with that I get to do it with all of my buddies.” of ice cream flavors galore in huge dents can scoop for themselves,’ overflow, instead of denying Houghton and Menendez were containers, the popular event was which was heartbreaking, but them ice cream, we decided to joined by first-time One Ton Sun- much more subdued this year, with we had to keep to COVID proto- come up with the alternative of dae attendees Natalie Wong, an only about four students arriving col,” Tianna Felder, sixth-semester providing them with a pint of the eighth-semester music educa- at a time to pick up their bucket of consumer behavior major and Major senior scoop.” tion major, and Julia Padget, an ice cream from the Student Union Weekends Chairwoman, said. In Once students picked up their ice eighth-semester digital media and Terrace. Students had to sign up years past, students were given a cream, they could select from an as- design major. The former had never in advance with SUBOG, which large plastic bucket – although not sortment of pre-packaged toppings, been able to attend because she had released a link on their Instagram one ton – to fill their heart’s desire such as rainbow sprinkles, Oreos had student teaching on Fridays, account the week prior, and speci- of ice cream with a wide selec- and gummy bears. and the latter attempted to go last fy what time they were picking up tion of Dairy Bar flavors. The “At the end of the day, every- year, but was thwarted by the rain. their ice cream and what flavors committee determined they one is getting ice cream and Winter Weekend had kicked off they wanted. would provide the buckets pre- everyone seems pretty happy with SUBOG’s virtual Q&A with “I thought the sign up process was scooped for students, which about it,” Felder said. “Hamilton’s” Anthony Ramos pretty easy, but I was nervous that were sealed with a cap on the Students who were able to and included a limited, in-person they were gonna run out,” Molly tables outside. “We also have to attend the event enjoyed the screening of “Crazy Rich Asians” McGuigan, a fourth-semester com- keep in mind that the Dairy Bar absence of lines and pre-scooped in the SU Theater on Saturday and munication major, said. She cited is partnering with us in this, so ice cream. Valentine’s Day Care Packages for Husky Tracks as her favorite Dairy to have them scoop 400 individual “I signed up with all of my room- students who signed up – available Bar flavor, however, mentioned flavors for students is a lot to ask mates and we were all able to get for on-campus students to pick up Graham Central, one of the Gifford’s of them. So that's when the idea of our ice cream, which is honestly and shipped to off-campus students. flavors offered in the dining halls, having pre-selected flavors came easier this year since we didn’t have “I'm really excited to see every- as another overall favorite. Sam into mind.” to wait in line,” Shelby Houghton, a one's expression when they see all Dorman, a fourth-semester political Felder was checking in students sixth-semester political science and the really cool goodies that we had science major, was a first-time One with Jakub Pirog, SUBOG’s Out- human rights double major, said. in there, like face masks and candy Ton Sundae goer with McGuigan. reach committee chairman and so- She signed up through SUBOG’s and notebooks,” Roshni Mehta, a “I think it’s a better way to do it, cial media manager. She acknowl- Instagram immediately after sign- sixth-semester molecular and cell to be honest, even if there wasn’t edged the limitations of the event, ups opened. “You get to choose two biology and French double major, COVID,” Tulsi Patel, a fourth-se- especially for seniors. Traditionally, or three flavors and different flavor said. She serves as SUBOG mar- mester nursing major and SUBOG students get their first taste of the combinations on the Google Form.” keting vice chair. ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’: The new movie of the year PHOTO COURTESY OF WARNER BROS by Zach Wisnefsky nal importance, but Kaluuya hits for any actor over the past four years, also well-structured, executing the in parts. There are a few scenes that CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT [email protected] it out of the park. Not only does he playing roles in critical-acclaimed story quite effectively with proper feel a little disconnected from the channel that charisma on-screen, movies like “Get Out,” 2018’s “Sorry set-up, payoff and character arcs. rest of the picture. Though they are “Judas and the Black Messiah” is but he also has a palpable presence to Bother You,” 2019’s “Uncut Gems” With the strong story, the movie important in the greater context of the best movie I have seen this year in every scene he is in, showcased and “Knives Out,” and now this film. delivers many powerful messages the movie, they could’ve been exe- — and it isn’t even close. in the clear effect his character has Attaching yourself to well-received about our past and modern world. cuted more effectively. Additionally, This movie tells the story of Fred on others in the film. Kaluuya is projects is a key part of developing a Another impressive part of “Judas a few of the action scenes are a little Hampton, chairman of the Illinois best known for playing the lead in successful acting career, and Stan- and the Black Messiah” is Shaka over-the-top, being too “action-mov- chapter of the Black Panther Party, Jordan Peele’s Oscar-winning 2017 field has certainly done a great job in King’s direction. King has had ex- ie-esque” in a film that works be- and the FBI’s COINTELPRO oper- film “Get Out,” which netted him an that department thus far. Still only perience directing, but nothing com- cause of its grounded nature. ation against him. Daniel Kaluuya Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a 29 years of age, Stanfield is one to parable to the size of this project. He Nonetheless, this is still the best portrays Hampton and Lakeith Leading Role. Kaluuya should be the look out for in the future. does an excellent job directing this film of the year I have seen thus far, Stanfield co-stars as fellow Black frontrunner for winning this year’s The writing also deserves much of picture, delivering some incredi- and is deserving of many nomina- Panther Party member William Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (he the praise for the success of “Judas ble sequences with fantastic visual tions and wins come awards sea- O’Neal. was nominated in that category for and the Black Messiah.” There are framing. One character’s final shot son. With its powerful messages, Kaluuya’s performance is abso- the upcoming Golden Globes). several dialogue sequences and is one of the best composed frames fantastic performances and strong lutely incredible. Hampton is a dif- Stanfield is also incredible, bear- monologues that are incredibly of any recent movie, with powerful direction and cinematography, this ficult role to play, especially when ing the burden of the emotional core poignant and powerful, delivering emotional resonance. film certainly earns a strong recom- you factor in his public charisma of the film. Stanfield has arguably messages that will ring in your ears In terms of my gripes with the mendation. and organizational and commu- put up one of the best filmographies after the movie is over. The plot is film, the pacing could be a bit better Rating: 4.75/5 06 Monday, February 15, 2021 • DailyCampus.com Life ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’: saving the best for last by Helen Yang their relationship will end. The rest The subtle undertones in certain CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT of the movie delves into the trials and scenes bring a sense of nostalgia for [email protected] tribulations the couple faces during the past movies. I also appreciated Since the summer of 2018, the “To the end of their senior year. the montages scattered through- All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” se- I remember when I watched the out such as the Coveys’ vacation to ries has proved to be a Netflix pow- first movie of the series, everyone I Korea and Lara Jean’s senior trip to erhouse. Millions of viewers have knew was obsessed with Lara Jean New York. Although they’re cheesy, been engulfed in Lara Jean Covey and Peter Kavinsky. At the same you sense the characters’ genuine (Lana Condor) and Peter Kavinsky’s time, my friends and I acknowledged enjoyment and the soundtrack is (Noah Centineo) relationship and are their relationship was purely fiction- always fitting. The acting may not constantly pining for more. “Always al and could never be achieved in real be the best, but to be fair, the sto- and Forever,” the final installment of life. With the release of the second ryline doesn’t allow for much com- the series, came out on Feb. 12, and movie, “P.S. I Still Love You,” the sto- plexity. Certain scenes are a little luckily, offered a proper farewell. ryline became even more fantastical. cringe-worthy but overall, there’s Through love letters, a fake re- However, this movie surprised me little to critique. lationship turned real and a love in the way that it actually felt real- The realistic nature of “Always triangle, Lara Jean Covey and Peter istic. High school relationships are and Forever” makes it easier to watch Kavinsky have been through it all, difficult, to say the least. It feels like and not cringe at compared to the at least until senior year. The movie your significant other is the love of prior movies in the series. I found begins with Lara Jean visiting Korea your life and you want to plan your the second movie to be a letdown, with her family during spring break. future together, but at the same time, and if I were to rewatch the first one Although she enjoys the country, she you wonder if they’re going to hold now, I’m sure I would enjoy it less misses Peter and is shortly reunited you back and you’re going to miss than I did three years ago. As the with him. Soon, the main premise something greater. This is a com- final installment, this movie provid- is introduced: the frenzy of college mon feeling for most high school ed a proper ending to the series and decisions and wanting to attend the students in relationships, and one concluded on a high note, a rarity for same school as your significant other. that Lara Jean and Peter Kavinsky trilogies. With a fitting soundtrack, Peter has already been accepted have to work through during the end realistic storyline, subpar acting, into Stanford for lacrosse and Lara of their senior year. non-cringy lines and steady narra- Jean desperately wants to be there In terms of production, the editing tive development, the “To All The with him for another four years. in this film is standard for the series. Boys I’ve Loved Before” series is at They both share realistic fears that With bright colors and pastel hues, its best with “Always and Forever.” PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX without being close to each other, the movie feels bright and uplifting. Rating: 4/5

‘Super a nice start Monster’ for Claud by Ian Ward Another track where Claud’s song- melancholic tone STAFF WRITER [email protected] writing is brilliant is on the song, which works for the “This Town.” Lines like “We've been first verse, but feels flat Indie pop is one of the more excit- wasting time / Gettin' wasted every by the chorus. This is un- ing genres of music in today’s land- night / Now my eyes are open wide / fortunate given how great scape. Artists like Clairo and Phoebe Blinded by street lights,” accompany the lyrics and guitar work Bridgers have produced modern hits the brooding backing guitar beau- are on the rest of the song. with smooth melodies and catchy tifully. It also fits well with Claud’s After listening to “Super lyrics. desire to move out of their hometown Monster,” it is clear that Claud Enter Claud, a Chicago area bed- to avoid problems. is the future of indie-pop music. room pop artist who is starting a new The song “Jordan” is a shoutout Their unique blend of bedroom pop chapter in pop on their debut album, to the home of basketball legend Mi- with creative songwriting adds life “Super Monster.” Filled with heart- chael Jordan whose house is suppos- to the genre. Claud’s range as a musi- break and hope, Claud explores the edly behind Claud’s grandparents’ cian expands beyond their own musi- wonders of life while also exploring home in Illinois. While “Jordan” is cal talents on this album. They along their own emotions. a love song, it is not dedicated to Jor- with Clairo, Josh Mehling and Noa One of the funniest songs on the dan himself as Claud stated in an Frances Getzug appear on the closing album is “That’s Mr. B**ch to You ft interview with Genius. Nevertheless, track “Falling With The Rain” as the Melanie Faye.” Claud’s sarcastic tone it is still a nice mention to Claud’s band Shelly. about being called a slur is a tongue home area. Claud delivered on their debut in cheek way to get back at people The dreamy production through- album and with intricate songwrit- who insulted Claud without coming out the record reminds me of Snail ing and dreamy instrumentation, off as a sore loser. The guitar solo at Mail’s 2018 album “Lush” with the Claud is an artist that is going to have the end from Faye adds to the pop- light synths and gentle guitars. staying power in the punk demeanor of the track, giving Claud’s music is layered with a nos- music industry. the song a rebellious edge. talgic glow of time gone by. Outside Rating: Where Claud shines as an artist is of a couple of tracks, “Super Monster” 4.75/5 with their songwriting. On the song is an album where the music relaxes “Gold,” the lines “You like drinking listeners while also giving them in- and then taking things apart / But sight into Claud’s life. can’t you see we’re different people Vocally, Claud is a talented and I don’t wanna make this hard,” high- skilled singer, but their range could lights a difficult relationship that is have been improved. The song “Cuff being destroyed by alcohol. Your Jeans” has Claud going for a PHOTO COURTESY OF AVA LIVE RADIO ‘Squared Love’: Love it or leave it? by Jordana Castelli to film a car commercial together. moments that add to the wholesome Once you get through half the film, STAFF WRITER Little does Enzo know, Monika is ac- vibe of the movie are seeing Enzo it begins to pick up and get you more [email protected] tually Klaudia, an elementary school interact with this niece and Klaudia invested. For the first hour, I found With it being Valentine’s Day teacher who is devoted to the lives of save her several times. myself feeling underwhelmed, but as weekend and all, I thought a rom- her children and guaranteeing them I’m a sucker for rom-coms, so I did soon as Klaudia and Enzo began to com would be a perfect way to get into the best education. Klaudia embod- enjoy this movie, but I will admit it interact, the pace picked up. I found the mushy feels and get the weekend ies everything that Monika doesn’t: started off a bit slow. Initially, I didn’t myself wanting to see him with Klau- going. Recently added on Netflix, simplicity, minimalism and even realize it was a Polish film, but quick- dia, but then being worried about “Squared Love” dives deep into the straight hair. Enzo meets Klaudia, ly caught on when I couldn’t read what he would think when he found entanglement of a journalist and a the schoolteacher version of Monika, signs or their lips as they were speak- out that she was Monika too. stunning model who has a secret day through his young niece that he often ing. Either way, it didn’t take too With that being said, I wouldn’t job no one knows about. looks after. Instantly, Enzo is aware much away to the point where I was watch “Squared Love” if you’re look- Stefan (Mateusz Banasiuk), known of how caring and compassionate unable to understand the film. There ing for a fantastic movie that will have to the world as Enzo, is leading a busy Klaudia is and the two are drawn to were certain aspects of the film that I you both laughing hysterically and life filled with work and fancy cars, each other … But what will happen wish they would have explained a bit crying from feels. It’s good, don’t get until time stops when he sees Mon- when he finds out? more. For example, what happened me wrong, but nothing that I would ika (Adrianna Chlebicka). She’s a The plot of the story is pretty to both Enzo’s niece’s and Klaudia’s watch again or persuade people to stunning model with curly hair and straightforward, with not many mother. We see that Klaudia’s mother watch. It’s one of those movies that blue eyes, both beautiful on the inside things swaying from the central pur- passed away, however we aren’t able you should watch at your own risk, and outside. Through her career she pose of Enzo finding out that Monika to know how that impacted her life and hey, hopefully you’ll enjoy it. meets Enzo and the two are assigned is leading a double life. Some extra and shaped her into her adult life. Rating: 3 out of 5 stars PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX Monday, February 15, 2021 • DailyCampus.com 07 Life ‘Red Dot’ is filled with twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX by Emma Gehr (Nanna Blondell), a young couple they meet a pair of hunters, Rolle scape, David and Nadja survive the light, viewers become engulfed in a STAFF WRITER whose lives appear to be quite nor- (Thomas Bergstrom) and Jarmo night but are desperately in need of complicated revenge plot that ends [email protected] mal on the surface. They live in (Kalled Mustonen), at a gas station. shelter to escape the dangerously low with a tragic death. Netflix has significantly stepped Stockholm where David is working David is wary of them after they temperatures. They finally reach They eventually arrive at the cabin up its movie game over the past few as an engineer and Nadja is train- make a few comments about his wife, shelter where they try to call for help, of Einar (Johannes Bah Kuhnke), months and this trend does not seem ing to be a doctor. As the movie but they continue with their trip. however, Jarmo arrives soon after the landlord who checked them in to be slowing down anytime soon. progresses, viewers start to see that They plan to stay in a tent for the and the couple has to go on the run at the beginning of their trip, but Currently ranked in the top 10 list their relationship is strained, with duration of their trip, but things once again. their hope of survival is cut short as on Netflix, “Red Dot” is a Swedish tensions continuing to rise as Nadja begin to spiral when, on their first Following this encounter, the film events from their past begin to haunt film about a romantic getaway gone finds out she is pregnant and is un- night, they notice a red laser dot travels back in time to troubling them and cause an unexpected turn wrong when a couple’s past comes sure about how to tell her husband pointed on their tent and a stream aspects of the couple’s past, which of events where David and Nadja back to haunt them. It is the latest the news. of bullets begin to be fired at them. includes the accidental killing of a are faced with a difficult decision psychological thriller to join the To take a break from their busy They do not know the source of the young boy whom David and Nadja that stands in their way of survival. ranks and is packed with intensity lives and attempt to rekindle their attack, but instantly start running ran over on their way home after Packed with twists and turns, and a surprise ending that will leave relationship, David plans a weekend for their lives through the snowy their engagement. The couple left “Red Dot” is an adrenaline-heavy viewers shocked. trip to Northern Sweden to spend terrain encompassed in complete the boy in the middle of the road and film that will keep viewers on the The film centers around David time skiing, relaxing and admiring darkness. were never convicted of the crime. edge of their seats up until the very (Anastasios Soulis) and Nadja the Northern Lights. Upon arrival, All alone in the unforgiving land- With this information brought to last scene. This Week in History: February 15-19 by Gino Giansanti Jr. the past, it is important to remem- own Teddy bear. the name stuck. STAFF WRITER ber that before Hollywood and mass On Feb. 18, 1929, 92 years ago, On Feb. 16, 1968, 53 years ago, [email protected] media, politicians and military lead- the first Academy Award win- the first “9-1-1” emergency call A week History is full of firsts: the first ers were the celebrities of their day. ners were announced in Los An- in the United States was made in Thanksgiving, the first telephone, Roosevelt, in particular, was widely geles, Calif. Haleyville, Ala. of firsts the first barrel ride down Niagara celebrated, assuming the office of Long before the Academy Awards In the world of caller ID, where Falls; and all of which, whether for the presidency at 42 years old, the were the decadent and glamorous dialling (and remembering) some- better or for worse, have significant- youngest president to date. Coming Hollywood event that they are today, one’s phone number is a thing of the ly altered the course of history, often from an elite New York family with the Oscars were a blasé and medi- past, the three digit phone number of Feb. 15, 1903 serving as trailblazing moments that military experience and a love of the ocre affair consisting of a monthly emergency services is still ingrained set a precedent for the future. great outdoors, Roosevelt became newsletter with the Academy’s (The in the subconscious of virtually first While many firsts are now funda- the epitome of the “manly” Amer- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and every American, but this was not Teddy mental parts of our shared culture, ican man. Sciences) winners on the back side always the case. bear they often did not start the way we In 1902, Roosevelt was invited on of the pamphlet. As home telephones became in- know them today, evolving over the a bear hunting trip by the Governor The Academy held a subsequent creasingly popular, public safety of- course of time. This week, we will of Mississippi. As the legend goes, banquet in May of the same year, ficials advocated for the implementa- look at the histories of three seem- the vice president (as he was before presenting the iconic golden statu- tion of a simple, universal emergency ingly simple pieces of popular cul- President McKinley’s assassination) ettes to the honorees in the Blossom hotline, similar to “9-9-9” code in the ture, and how they came to be. So was unsuccessful in catching any Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt United Kingdom, adopted in 1936. let’s dive in! bears, until an assistant cornered Hotel. The following year, the cer- The American Telephone and Tele- Feb. 18, 1929 On Feb. 15, 1903, 118 years ago, and tied up a bear for Roosevelt to emony was conducted on the same graph company (AT&T) had a virtu- first the first Teddy bear went on sale shoot. Viewing this as appallingly night as the awards’ announcement, al monopoly on telecommunications academy in New York, N.Y. unsportsmanlike and unfair, Roo- with a press release to the general in the United States, and since “9-1-1” While the teddy bear is a timeless sevelt had the bear released. public at 11:00 p.m. In 1940 however, was not designated as a specific area awa r d staple of the toy industry, the origi- A political cartoon in the Wash- the Los Angeles Times released the code, this number was chosen. nal “Teddy” bear or more correctly ington Post depicted the bear as a winners in the Sunday paper, be- While 1968 marks its first use, “9- “Teddy’s bear” debuted in the early helpless cub, and Americans across fore the ceremony and spoiling the 1-1” was only implemented in parts 20th century at the small Brooklyn the country saw this as an act of surprise, resulting in the implemen- of Alabama and Alaska. Even by candy shop of inventor Morris Mich- righteous mercy, showing how good tation of the sealed envelope system 1987, “9-1-1” was only used by 50 tom. The loveable bear’s namesake morals can be applied to the rugged still used today. percent of the country. Today, the was none other than President The- wilderness. Michtom and his wife Fun fact: The Academy Awards’ emergency call system is uniform Feb. 16, 1968 odore Roosevelt, the undoubtedly crafted the stuffed animal and peti- nickname of the “Oscars” originat- in North America, reaching 98 per- first most popular man in America at tioned the White House for use of the ed from a 1931 news article where cent of those living in the U.S. and 9-1-1 the time. name “Teddy.” Upon his agreement, a secretary described the awards Canada, with a vast majority of other While politicians are no longer the the name stuck, and soon enough, themselves as an uncanny repre- countries following suit with their call universally beloved individuals of every child in America wanted their sentation of her Uncle Oscar ... and own two to three digit codes. Casual Cadenza: Guilty pleasures

by Esther Ju album, “Taken” carries a blatant sim- pretty sure “Terrible Things” is the rock piece that thrives on oversim- CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT plicity within its lyrics that remains only song I know from them. Despite plified lyrics saved by catchiness and [email protected] unmatched by any other work of art. being the absolute epitome of the emo an impressive guitar instrumental, I knew this topic would come in Sung from the perspective of being genre, the addictive nature of yelling which absolutely no one saw coming. handy at some point. These past in a new relationship, Harry, Liam along to the track’s fourth verse never It’s painful to admit, but good job to seven days have only confirmed the and Zayn explore the heartbreaking fails to compel me, and is by itself him I guess. premature arrival of the worst part of matters of a past love, all without the the one trait that designates it as a The Chainsmokers ft. ROZES the semester — at a record-breaking help of Louis and Niall whose parts guilty pleasure. Who knew singing — “Roses” week four! Not a single thing went simply don’t exist. It proves that even to your son about the tragic loss of Say what you want about The right: tears were shed, breakdowns three-fifths of the group hold enough your wife and warning him about Chainsmokers — that their break- were had and the prospect of drop- power to deliver a masterpiece. If the consequences of falling in love through song “#Selfie” only got ping out was considered. But what you’re not convinced of its musical could be so uplifting? famous for delivering an unfunny else is new? Difficulties come and go; superiority, try blasting the song in LILHUDDY — “21st Century meme and the rest of their music that includes long, gruelling, pains- your car while scream-belting the Vampire” remains incredibly overrated with takingly stressful, no good, very bad words out a rolled-down window. For Yeah. its overused EDM beats and super- periods of time. best results, do it whenever you feel If there is any song that perfectly ficial lyrics. All of that is true, but Unfortunately, being distracted by sad, angry, confused, overwhelmed encapsulates the concept of a guilty let’s face it: “Roses” is a good song. the terribleness of one’s week leaves or all of the above. You’ll never un- pleasure, it’s this one. The guilt I feel Again, from an objective standpoint, little room for engaging in standard derestimate the cathartic capabilities in admitting the unironic goodness it’s not. The track has one verse while activities like starting a new show or of a failed teen pop ballad ever again. of Lil Huddy’s newest single “21st the majority of the chorus is just “ah” listening to preferred music artists. Mayday Parade — “Terrible Century Vampire” is immeasurable. being repeated. No surprise there, The mind can only handle so much Things” In my defense, I have yet to condone considering it was made in six hours. — might as well binge iCarly for the Purchasing my first pair of black the illogical pattern of TikTok stars But that beat drop cannot be ignored, eighth time in a row and rot your high top converse and wearing a entering the music industry, nor do nor can it be shamed for holding the brain with the sweet, sweet tunes of “Normal People Scare Me” T-shirt I have any interest in the lives of entire song together. Objectivity has songs that are so bad they’re actually from Hot Topic was the closest I got to mainstream TikTok creators. Active- no role in brain rot; if you’re already good. Here is my way of enabling you. having an emo phase in high school. ly listening to Lil Huddy’s music is at wit’s end, listening to The Chain- One Direction — “Taken” Other than the occasional wearing of both enjoyable and incredulous, an- smokers will either have little to no Objectively, it’s One Direction’s flannel and playing “Stressed Out” swering the popular question, “What impact on your mental status or it’ll worst song. Subjectively, it’s their by Twenty One Pilots, it never got feels illegal but isn’t?” But some- positively alter it. That’s the one good best one next to “Fool’s Gold.” Like as far as listing Mayday Parade as how, something went right. Huddy thing about reaching your mental many of the tracks from their debut one of my favorite bands. In fact, I’m released an acceptable alternative limitations: the only way to go is up. 08 Monday, February 15, 2021 • DailyCampus.com Opinion StudyBreak

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Student origami hangs as one of the first displays at the William Benton Museum of Art. The Benton encouraged students to pick up origami paper and decorate their cranes before returning them to be included in a community art project for healing and peace sponsored by Thursdays with the Benton. PHOTO BY ERIN KNAPP, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER/THE DAILY CAMPUS

Indian public figures Crossword speak out against Rihanna

INDIA, cont. from p. 4 about an issue she isn’t too familiar with. She was just trying to use her platform to The Indian Home Minister, Amit Shah, promote awareness of the huge protest. tweeted: “No Propaganda can deter India’s Aside from Ranaut, many nationalists be- unity! … India stands united and together to gan to bring up Rihanna’s assault, openly achieve progress.” supporting Chris Brown’s abuse on the What’s frustrating is that Shah is imply- singer. Name-calling artists and rationaliz- ing that the news media coverages and viral ing partner abuse in response to increasing social media posts are the root to India’s attention on the farmer protest in India just current divide. His hashtags, #IndiaTogeth- shows how insecure nationalists are about er and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda, reused the domestic state of their country and their by famous Indian celebrities like Akshay little respect for individuals within and out- Kumar and Sachin Tendulkar, suggests that side their borders. there was unity to begin with when in reality, farmers are frustrated for being mar- It’s important to realize ginalized by their own government. The parallels between our truth is that there is no #IndiaTogether if politicians don’t #GetTheirActTogether and problematic history and create policies that in practice, protect their other abysmal violations people. of human rights past our What’s even more appalling is Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut’s response to Ri- borders and work to bring hanna’s tweet. The actress tweeted, “Stand awareness to both. together India destroy these communists who are trying to take advantage of terrorist But then again, who are Americans to call activities in our nation and these porn stars out the Indian human rights violations? We making 2 cents at our cost.” Ranaut further belong to a country known for its systemic states, “She hasn’t released a single song racism. What do we know? Well, nothing in 5 years, sells makeup but looks like she really. However, it’s important to realize paris feeling Corona blues … also notice in her allels between our problematic history and tweet she did not commit to any opinion just other abysmal violations of human rights a vague tweet.” past our borders and work to bring aware- My question is, why would Rihanna, ness to both. Tweeting and reposting posts one of Forbes’ richest self-made women in of a protest halfway across the world won’t America with a net worth of $600 million directly protect farmers from greedy corpo- need to increase her follower count or make rations. However, starting and spreading a money off sharing a story? Rihanna’s obvi- global conversation might put enough pres- ous impartial tweet wasn’t trying to incite sure on the Indian government to reconsid- national division or proliferate an opinion er and revise their policies.

DYK? President’s Day edition George Washington never lived in the White House. EVERY MEMBER OF TEDDY ROOSEVELT’S FAMILY OWNED A PAIR OF STILTS. John Quincy Adams would often skinny dip in the Potomac River. GERALD FORD WORKED AS A MODEL DURING COLLEGE.

Facts courtesy of factretriever.com Monday, February 15, 2021 • DailyCampus.com 09 Sports Spring training ‘21: New year, but Surging Irish takes COVID-19 protocols remain down feisty but NEW YORK (AP) — Completing Sure, there’s the usual buzz over flood of postponements prompted the 2020 season required MLB to players with new homes. Blake Snell by positive tests and contact tracing. rewrite its rule book. Stadiums were and Yu Darvish, hoping to push the Sunflower seeds are still out- depleted Miami 71-61 emptied, schedules rewritten. Some upstart San Diego Padres over the lawed, and high-fives frowned players opted out. The ones that top. Still in their way, the World Se- upon, too. Although limited-ca- SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — yi's 3-pointer put the Hurricanes didn’t spat into COVID-19 testing ries champion Los Angeles Dodgers, pacity crowds are expected at Nikola Djogo scored 18 points on ahead 54-52. cups until their mouths went dry. who upgraded with NL Cy Young many stadiums, autographs will 7-for-10 shooting and Nate Lasze- Laszewski responded with con- “When it was all said and done, Award winner Trevor Bauer. Fran- remain a no-no. wski scored 14 and Notre Dame secutive layups, the second result- you kind of look back and go, ‘God, cisco Lindor is a Met, Nolan Arena- Other 2020 changes have been beat Miami 71-61 on Sunday. ing in a three-point play, and the that was the longest 60 games I’ve do a Cardinal, and George Springer put on the bench. The univer- Laszewski finished shooting Irish proceeded to distance itself. ever been a part of,” veteran pitcher and Marcus Semien have joined up sal designated hitter is gone, 6 for 8, Juwan Durham scored Isaiah Wong scored 17 points for Jon Lester said last month. on the Blue Jays. and no deal has been reached 12 and Dane Goodwin scored 11 the Hurricanes, Anthony Walk- Well, to borrow from another Chi- This season, though, promises to to re-expand the postseason. Of with 11 rebounds for the Irish. er 14 with 10 rebounds, Kameron cago Cubs favorite: again be defined by the pandemic. course, last year’s agreement to Notre Dame (9-10, 6-7 Atlan- McGusty 12, Olaniyi 11 and Nysier Let’s play 162! Offers by MLB to delay opening fatten the playoff field from 10 tic Coast Conference) now has Brooks secured 10 rebounds. Against the backdrop of a still day were rejected by the players’ as- to 16 teams wasn’t finished until won back-to-back games for the The injury-ravaged Hurricanes dangerous coronavirus pandemic, sociation last month, defaulting the hours before the first pitch on third time this season, and six of again played with just seven schol- pitchers and catchers are report- league into an on-time start. opening day, so there’s precedent its last eight as it tries to make a arship athletes. Point guard Chris ing to spring training this week, Baseball will again use seven-in- for a late change. push coming down the season's Lykes suffered a setback in practice the first step in a 2021 season that ning doubleheaders and runners on Then again, the league and home stretch. late last week to his injured ankle, will take many of the complexities second base to start extra innings — union have agreed on little lately Laszewski's three-point play which has kept him out for all but from 2020’s 60-game sprint and experiments introduced during last — hardly a promising sign with gave the Irish a 50-43 lead with two games this year. stretch them over an additional four year’s condensed regular season to the collective bargaining agree- 10:46 remaining in the game. Compounding Miami’s injury months. ease the burden on pitchers amid a ment set to expire Dec. 1. Expect Miami (7-12, 3-11) countered woes, the club announced fresh- chatter about that this spring, too. with an 11-2 run over the next man Earl Timberlake will miss Scheduling figures to remain a four minutes, and Elijah Olani- the rest of the season. headache. There were 45 games postponed for coronavirus-re- lated reasons last year, and all but two were made up. Players will again be tested 3-4 times per week for COVID-19 and heavily restricted in what they can do during their time off. Lester, signed by Washington as a free agent in January after six seasons with the Cubs, compared the exhaustion of last year’s protocols to a deep playoff run. “Mentally, you don’t realize how draining it is until you’re done,” he said. “I think last year was that. In this Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 file photo, Colorado Rockies third baseman It was two months of that men- Nolan Arenado warms up before a baseball game against the Milwau- kee Brewers in Denver. Team owner Dick Monfort and general manag- tal grind of the testing, worrying Notre Dame’s Nikola Djogo (13) passes the ball between Miami’s er Jeff Bridich will hold a Zoom press conference Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, about the testing, making sure Anthony Walker (1) and Isaiah Wong (2) during the second half of an to discuss the trade of the team’s star third baseman, Nolan Arenado, NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in South Bend, to the St. Louis Cardinals. PHOTO BY DAVID ZALUBOWSKI/ AP you’re doing all the right things.” Ind. Notre Dame won 71-61. PHOTO BY ROBERT FRANKLIN/ AP South Carolina wins 31st straight SEC game, topping LSU

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — De- COLEGE STATION, Texas Maryland made Brenda Frese Indiana (13-4, 11-2 Big Ten) did stanni Henderson scored 19 (AP) — Destiny Pitts had a sea- WACO, Texas (AP) — Moon the all-time winningest coach in make the plays down the stretch. points and Aliyah Boston added son-high 18 points and Texas Ursin and Queen Egbo had dou- program history with a win over After an inside basket by Jada 12 points, 13 rebounds and six A&M used strong free throw ble-doubles for Baylor as the Big Nebraska. Peebles capped an 8-0 run to blocks as No. 1 South Carolina shooting late to hold on for a win 12-leading Lady Bears beat Tex- Frese, 500-130 in her 19th sea- cut the Hoosiers lead to one beat LSU 66-59 on Sunday for its over Tennessee. as while holding the Longhorns son with the Terrapins, passed with 2:39 to play, the Illini didn’t 31st straight Southeastern Con- It’s the seventh straight vic- second-fewest points ever in a Hall of Fame coach Chris Weller, score again. ference victory. tory for Texas A&M (19-1, 10-1 game. who won 499 games from 1975- Pebbles led Illinois (3-13, 1-12), The Gamecocks (17-2, 12-0 SEC) and improves the Aggies NaLyssa Smith had 14 points 2002. which shot 30% and made 9 of 10 SEC) haven’t lost in league play to 8-0 against ranked opponents for the Lady Bears (16-2, 11-1 Big A 12-0 early in the first period from the line, with 13 points. since falling to Arkansas in the this season. 12), including the first basket of put the Terrapins up 14-4 and SEC Tournament quarterfinals Texas A&M had a two-point the game that put them ahead by halftime it was 51-33 as Chloe No. 23 SOUTH DAKOTA in March 2019. led late in the fourth quar- for good, when off opening tip Bibby scored all 16 of her points. STATE 73, ORAL ROBERTS 61 Boston finished with her 10th ter when Pitts was fouled on a she leaped to get a lob pass from Mimi Collins added 19 points double-double this season and 3-pointer and made all three free DiDi Richards and competed the for the Terrapins (14-2, 10-1 Big TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Myah 23rd of her career as South Car- throws to make it 73-68. Jordan layup before coming out of the Ten Conference), who shot 56% Selland scored a career-high 30 olina won its 12th straight over Nixon added two free throws af- air. Richards had 10 assists. (39 of 70) to set a record for most points and South Dakota State LSU. Zia Cooke added 13 points ter an offensive foul by Rennia Texas (14-6, 8-5) was held to points by an opposing team in scored the last 10 points of the for the Gamecocks. Davis before a basket by Davis single-digit scoring in the first Pinnacle Bank Arena. game to hold off Oral Roberts Jailin Cherry had a career-high cut the lead to 5 with less than a three quarters, after only two Ruby Porter scored a ca- for the Jackrabbits’ 14th-straight 19 points to lead LSU (8-10, 6-6). minute to go. such quarters previous this sea- reer-high 19 points for the Corn- win. Faustine Aifuwa had 11 points The Lady Vols couldn't get son. huskers (9-10, 7-8), who have lost Compared with Saturday’s and 12 rebounds, her ninth dou- closer. four straight and are 0-13 against 82-60 win over the Golden Ea- ble-double this season for the Davis had 25 points to lead No. 9 MARYLAND 95, NE- the Terrapins. gles, the Jackrabbits had to work Tigers. Tennessee (12-5, 6-3) after miss- BRASKA 73 much harder but made all the ing the team’s last game because No. 10 ARIZONA 75, plays down the stretch. No. 6 TEXAS A&M 80, No. of a medical reason. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Ash- WASHINGTON 53 Oral Roberts pulled within 63- 16 TENNESSEE 70 ley Owusu scored 25 points, 61 on a Tierney Coleman basket No. 7 BAYLOR 60, TEXAS 35 Diamond Miller added 24 and TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Sam with 3:06 to go. Paiton Burck- Thomas scored 20 points, in- hard answered with a layup and cluding hitting a career-high six then Oral Roberts missed its last 3-pointers, and Aari McDonald five shots and had three turn- also had 20 points to help Arizo- overs. Tylee Irwin made two free na run its winning streak to six throws, Selland made a basket at games with a Pac-12 victory over 1:06 to surpass her previous ca- Washington. reer high by one and Burckhard Cate Reese had 12 points, closed it out with a half-minute Shaina Pellington had 11 points to go. and Thomas added a season-high Coleman had a career-high 22 seven rebounds for the Wildcats points for the Golden Eagles (16- (14-2, 12-2). 2, 4-6). Quay Miller had 13 points and nine rebounds and Haley Van No. 24 GEORGIA 82, MIS- Dyke had 12 points for the Hus- SOURI 64 kies (5-11, 2-11), who broke an eight-game losing streak at Ari- COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Gab- zona State on Friday. by Connally scored 29 points, sinking six 3-pointers, Jenna No. 15 INDIANA 58, ILLI- Staiti scored 12 of her 18 points NOIS 50 after halftime and Georgia broke away from Missouri. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Ali Breaking out of a 35-35 half- Patberg scored 16 points and In- time tie, Georgia (16-4, 8-4 South- diana overcame a horrible shoot- eastern Conference) shot 47% in ing day to turn back Illinois. the second half, with Connally The struggles of leading scorer making five of the Bulldogs six Mackenzie Holmes (18.7 points a 3-pointers. game) emphazied the Hoosiers’ Ladazhia Williams led Mis- struggles. The 62% shooter — souri (7-9, 3-8) with 17 points which is among the top five in with Haley Troup and Hayley the nation — was 1-of-16 shoot- Frank adding 14 each. Troup was South Carolina guard LeLe Grissett (24) is fouled by LSU guard Rakell Spencer during the second half of an ing and put up seven points. 2 for 2 from distance, Frank was NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina won 66-59. PHOTO BY SEAN RAYFORD/ AP Despite the poor shooting, 3 for 3 from behind the arc. 10 Monday, February 15, 2021 • DailyCampus.com Sports

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Midfield Sydney Watson runs the ball down the field during a Woman’s Lacrosse game versus Fairfield University last February at the George J. Sherman Family Sports Complex. UConn defeated Fairfield University 19-12 in the season opener game. PHOTO BY ERIN KNAPP, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER/THE DAILY CAMPUS MHOC: Huskies UConn Women’s Hockey Recap: Huskies sweep Holy Cross, now get set suffer heavy defeat for the Hockey East Championship at No. 16 Providence by David Sandoval While the second period re- STAFF WRITER sulted in a scoreless 20 min- [email protected] utes, both sides were level in the number of shots on target at this UConn suffered their first point (17-17). The Huskies got on shutout this season in their Fri- the power play again but, like day road game against No. 16 the previous times, they couldn’t Providence where the home side make anything out of it. Provi- managed to get four points at the dence also got on the power play Schneider Arena. at the death of the second peri- About three and a half minutes od after Jonny Evans was sent to into the match, UConn (8-8-2) the penalty box for hooking but were the first to get on the pow- had to wait for the final period to er play after Providence (9-6-4)’s start for it to take effect. Parker Ford was penalized for Both teams got another pow- boarding. During the two-min- er play before the Friars scored ute power play, the Huskies only their third on the night. At the managed to get four shots; two of 4:24 mark, Ryan Tverberg was which went wide. Over a minute penalized for cross-checking; after the Friars got back to full and before the advantage was strength, forward Tyce Thomp- gone, Ford increased the score son scored the first goal of the deficit at 6:14 and scored his The UConn Women’s Hockey team was able to hold off the Providence Friars to a tie of 2-2 February 1, match with Brett Berard and Nick third of the season. Toward the 2020 at the Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum in Storrs, Conn. Both teams came away with a Hockey East Poisson aiding in the build-up. end of the match, the home side point, and the Huskies will be back in action this coming Friday skating against the Vermont Catamounts UConn put the pressure on and put the game to rest after they in Burlington, VT. PHOTO BY SOFIA SAWCHUK, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER/ THE DAILY CAMPUS kept taking their shots more than scored on an empty UConn net. the home side at first, but they “I thought our effort was pret- by Sebastian Garay-Ortega Despite overwhelming the op- would have to wait until the open- couldn’t get the puck past Provi- ty good tonight, but I thought STAFF WRITER position, the Huskies struggled ing minute of the second period to [email protected] dence goaltender Jaxson Stauber, they were tougher around the net to find an end product; they out- respond, with forward Viki Hark- even when they got on the power ,” head coach Mike Cavanaugh scored the Crusaders again in the ness finding fellow forward Jada play again by the midpoint in the said. “They won the special teams The UConn women’s hockey second period, firing off 12 shots in Habsich to level it up at one. As if opening 20 minutes. Finding the game. Our special teams need to team swept Holy Cross in its comparison to their seven, but still on cue, forward Danika Pasqua right moment to counter, the Friars be better. If we’re gonna win some final best of two, home-and- were not able to get the puck past made it two, nine minutes after increased their lead with five min- games, they need to be better.” away game series of the reg- goaltender Jada Brenon. Then, the opening goal; Bouzide and for- utes left in the first period thanks UConn were supposed to host ular season, which occurred near the period’s conclusion, Holy ward Morgan Wabick were able to forward Patrick Moynihan scor- the Friars on Saturday, but due on Friday, Feb. 12 and Satur- Cross defender Allison Attea was to combine before finding Pasqua, ing a rebound off of senior forward to COVID-19 protocols, the game day, Feb. 13. These consecu- penalized for a roughing violation, who slotted it into the net to make Greg Printz’s initial shot. had to be postponed. tive wins mean the Huskies which gave UConn a power-play it 2-1 in favor of UConn. improve to 8-9-1 (8-9-1 Hockey opportunity going into the third Despite the Huskies' emergence, East), while the Crusaders fall period. However, once again, they Holy Cross would respond just to 3-14-0 (3-14-0 Hockey East). were not able to cash in. before the end of the second pe- UConn went into the contest Finally, the breakthrough came riod. Defender Vaia Graves and having last defeated the Univer- in the third period, and it was none Forward Millie Sirum were able to sity of Maine on Feb. 5. While other than top goalscorer Savan- find fellow forward Bryn Saarela, their second best-of-two game nah Bouzide. The puck came out who slid it past goaltender Sam series against the Black Bears to the forward off a face off, which Carpentier-Yelle to make it all was cut to only one match, it she smashed into the net to finally square at two a piece. was clear that the momentum break the deadlock. Still, the team Entering the third period, it from that win traveled with was not out of the woods, as for- was truly anyone’s game. Howev- them over the weekend. ward Amy Landry was called for er, forward Natalie Snodgrass put Friday’s contest at the Mark a slashing violation, which gave an end to any doubt her team may Edward Freitas Ice Forum could Holy Cross a power-play oppor- have had, smashing home a pass best be described as a stale- tunity in the seventh minute. De- from Harkness to give UConn a 3-2 mate; the only real opportunity spite this dangerous situation for lead. Then, seven minutes after the in the first period came in the UConn, they were able to get out third, forward Camryn Wong and opening minute, when defend- unscathed. A final power-play op- defender Claire Peterson were able er Emily Reid was penalized for portunity for the Huskies in the fi- to find Pasqua, who made it four to a hooking violation. However, nal stages of the third period came secure a victory for the Huskies. Holy Cross were unable to cash to no avail. The Huskies were able Now, UConn gets set for the in on this early opportunity. to hold on and get the 1-0 victory. Hockey East Championship, Whereas the Crusaders were Saturday saw UConn travel to with the first round set to begin gifted the momentum early on, The Hart Center Rink in Massa- on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Their op- UConn would snatch it back chusetts to finish off their best of ponent is yet to be determined, from them after the power-play two game series. This time, the but a victory would secure them opportunity. The Huskies were Crusaders put up a fight, and made a place in the quarterfinals, able to get 14 shots off in the the Huskies earn the victory. which begin on Sunday, Feb. 28. first period, compared to Holy Forward Sofia Smithson got on Then come the semifinals, which Cross’s seven. While none of the end of a pass by forward Katie Goaltender Tomas Vomacka blocks a shot during the UConn vs. BU are on Wednesday, Mar. 3, before hockey game last February in the XL Center. UConn defeated BU in them found the back of the net, MacCuaig to open up the scoring the tournament’s conclusion overtime, with Vomacka’s 23 saves, which helped UConn hold the it felt as if UConn was bound to for the Crusaders eight minutes with the championship game on Terriers scoreless duing first period. PHOTO BY KEVIN LINDSTROM, PHOTO EDITOR/ THE DAILY CAMPUS get the opening goal. into the first period. The Huskies Saturday, March. 6. Monday, February 15, 2021 • DailyCampus.com 11 Sports UConn field Softball: Opening weekend washed out hockey by Cole Stefan Despite the lack of results to re- The Huskies would then cut In the top of the fifth inning, dominates STAFF WRITER port, there was some gameplay that the lead in half as a double by O’Neil surrendered a walk to [email protected] happened from the first weekend. Jana Sanden turned into a run Vaughn, which is when the Hofstra in In the first inning of work, start- following a groundout to first by rain started to fall in Conway. After nearly 11 months of er Meghan O’Neil was able to shut Lauren Benson. But before the The game was delayed for season opener waiting, the UConn Huskies down the top of the order as she got Huskies could add anything else, about five hours, which in- returned to play some softball, Allie Englant to ground out to the Emily Piergustavo struck out cluded removing and then put- by Tim Keaten heading down to Conway, S.C., mound, Katie Yun to fly out and swinging to end the frame. ting the tarp back on the field. STAFF WRITER for a weekend series. Alexis Dawe to foul out. The Huskies would respond Ultimately, the rain led to un- [email protected] The Huskies (0-0) were set to In the bottom half, Aziah James with two quick outs and almost playable conditions and the play four games this weekend, singled up the middle and was able got out of the inning cleanly. series was outright cancelled. The UConn field hockey team one against Ohio, one against the to steal second, but she could go no But a throwing error by Briana Unfortunately, none of the opened their season at its George Coastal Carolina Chanticleers further as Madi McCrady struck Marcelino gave the Bobcats an stats from this game are going J. Sherman Family Sports Com- and two against the No. 23 ranked out the next two hitters swinging. extra spark. A double by Miken- to count as the game was can- plex on Saturday afternoon Tennessee Volunteers. Runs were scored in the top of zie Vaughn and a single by Cait- celled, but I think it just makes against the Hofstra Universi- However, that return lasted the second as Caroline Spacek lin Fogue expanded the Bobcat sense to include them anyway. ty Pride (0-2). The decisive win only 4+ innings as their first game drove in two runs on a two-out lead to three runs. Starting with the Bobcats, opens up UConn’s season record against the University of Ohio single in a series of events that in- After getting a groundout with McCrady went 4.0 innings, 1-0. This victory is UConn head Bobcats was washed out before cluded loading the bases on two runners on first and second, the surrendering six runs (four coach Paul Caddy’s first game the rest of the series was cancelled walks, a hit-by-pitch and a field- Huskies would need to respond. In earned) on seven hits, one and first win as the head of the as well due to heavy rain. er’s choice to home plate. the bottom half of the third, they walk and five strikeouts. Their field hockey program. did just that as a single by Reese star bat was Vaughn, who got Traditionally played in the fall, Guevarra and a full count walk by on base every time she was at the Big East field hockey season James set up a perfect opportunity. the plate, going 1-1 with two is playing through the spring due On a 1-0 pitch, Sami Barnett walks and a run batted in. to changes from the COVID-19 launched a softball beyond the For the Huskies, O’Neil went pandemic. Playing in the best outfield for a three-run home run 4+ innings, giving up four runs situation the current state of af- that tied the game at four. The (three earned) on six hits, three fairs allows for, Hofstra met the Huskies could not muster any- walks and a strikeout. The Huskies in Storrs after playing in thing more that inning, but they best hitting performance of Philadelphia on Friday afternoon. had more coming their way. the day goes to Barnett, who’s While this presented an unideal In the top of the fourth inning, three-run homerun sparked situation for the Pride, the Hofs- the Bobcats managed to get two an incredible rally for UConn tra squad still played well and did runners on base, but stranded as they “won” this game. not give up in the face of the pow- them both as Molly Troutman Things are subject to change erful Huskies offense. Hofstra struck out with an opportunity within the coming days, but goaltender Merlihn van der Vegt to give the Bobcats the lead back. next weekend the Huskies travel made 10 saves against the 15 she In the bottom half, a single by down to Fort Myers, Fla. for an- faced from UConn. Benson almost left her stranded, other tournament/invitational. The Huskies opened up the but the Huskies were bailed out In that series, they will face score sheet just six minutes into by a throwing error from Annalia the Northern Illinois Huskies the game after sophomore mid- Paoli. Guevarra capitalized im- on Friday, the Florida Interna- fielder Sophie Hamilton was able mediately with a two-run double. tional Golden Panthers on Fri- to get past van der Vegt to net Before the inning could end, day and Saturday and then the the ninth goal of her career with James singled then stole her sec- host Florida Gulf Coast Eagles UConn. Connecticut was able Kelli Bates runs towards first base in a game against the University of ond base of the game, which was on Saturday and Sunday. to score off of a penalty corner South Florida resulting in a loss of 0-1 on April 21, 2019. This left the team followed by a Barnett popout not Here’s to better weather and 2:34 into the second corner after at 16-27 in the season. PHOTO BY BRANDON BARZOLA, GRAB PHOTOGRAPHER/ THE DAILY CAMPUS long after. more exciting softball. senior back Kourtney Kennedy was able to score from teammates Morgan Kaufmann and Clare Van den Noort. Scoring in The PSG Report: Parisians get an ugly win, the first half of the game ended with Hamilton scoring again five minutes and 51 seconds into the and now turn their focus to FC Barcelona second with an assist from Jessi- by Sebastian Garay-Ortega Of course, Neymar Jr. will not to beat, who he dribbled toward be- the starting lineup on Tuesday. ca Dembrowski. STAFF WRITER be able to participate in the first fore cutting out and rifling it cross- His introduction to the squad Head coach Caddy said of [email protected] of the two legs due to an injury to bar down into the net to level it up at would most likely see Gueye Hamilton, “Everyone is talking his left abductor, which he sus- one in the 48th minute. play more of a defensive role in about Paige Bueckers on our Paris Saint-Germain convincing- tained in Paris’ Coupe de France The Parisians were very lucky midfield, while Paredes and Ver- women's basketball team, well ly defeated OGC Nice 2-1 on Sunday, bout against Ligue 2 side Stade to not go 2-1 down in the 60th ratti play just above him in more Sophie is our Paige. She's that Feb. 13 at the Parc Des Princes to go Malherbe Caen. minute, as Nice had a four on two attacking roles. Furthermore, good and she's only a sophomore into their mid-week bout against As a result, Draxler is going to opportunity in Paris’ final third. Alessandro Florenzi will be the and we are thrilled to have her." FC Barcelona on a four game win be one of the likely candidates to Forward Myziane Maolida played likely candidate at right back, UConn did not wait long to streak in all competitions. replace the Brazilian in that cre- a through ball to left midfielder which would relegate Kehrer to start scoring again, scoring their The Catalan club were most cer- ative role. Although his role on Amine Gouiri, whose shot was the bench. With all that said, the fourth goal after Kennedy scored tainly rooting for “Les Aiglons,” in Tuesday is still up for debate, he just barely pushed onto the cross- rest of the squad will most likely off a corner, with assists from the hopes that they would be able definitely did enough to impress bar by Navas to keep it all square. remain unchanged. Kaufmann and Van den Noort to pull off the impossible and put a the manager, scoring Paris’ first of While the team was not de- The only possible movement at at 8:48 in the third quarter. Ken- dent into the Parisians’ good run of the afternoon; Mauro Icardi’s shot fensively sound, their build-up the back could be Mitchel Bakker nedy would earn her hat trick at form before their most important ricocheted off the post, before fall- play on attack demonstrated how taking Kurzawa’s role at left back 2:24 in the fourth quarter. This match of the season. ing in the German international’s much the squad has embraced the against the Catalans, solely due was Kennedy’s first career hat PSG manager Mauricio Pochet- path, simply smashing it into the Argentine manager’s new style to the fact that he is much better trick. The Huskies took 23 shots tino’s starting 11 gave us a glimpse net to give them a 1-0 advantage 20 of play. This was most evident in defensively than Kurzawa. Nev- over the course of the game, 15 of into what he plans to do on Tues- minutes into the contest. the 75th minute, when Mbappe ertheless, Kurzawa has a much which being on goal, and 5 going day, Feb. 16 in the UEFA Champions Despite the early goal, the Pari- played a great ball to Icardi at the bigger impact on the attack than into the back of the net. Hofstra League; he decided to go with a 4-2- sians did not look secure in posses- far post, who headed it toward the Bakker, which is why Pochettino was only able to record a single 2-2 formation, with Keylor Navas as sion of the ball or when defending. near post to an unmarked Kean, will most likely start the French shot on goal. UConn also domi- the goalkeeper, and a backline that Nice was able to find a lot of space who simply headed it into the net international. Be that as it may, nated penalty corners, going 9-0 consisted of fullbacks Layvin Kur- in the final third, and wasted a lot and gave Paris the 2-1 advantage. nothing is set in stone as of yet. during the game. zawa and Thilo Kehrer, along with a of golden opportunities, something However, that goal did not Verratti and Draxler are two The Huskies will play their center back pairing of Presnel Kim- a team like Barcelona will not do. change their defensive frailties at of the possible Neymar replace- second game of the season on pembe and Marquinhos. Idrissa However, the Eagles were able to the back. The last 15 minutes saw ments, with all reports indicating Friday, Feb. 19, when the team Gana Gueye and Leandro Paredes cash in on a dreadful mistake by PSG hang on to dear life; left back the former is set to play in that will travel to Philadelphia to made up the two center midfield- the ultra-reliable Marquinhos in the Hassane Kamara played a ball into attacking role. Since the Argen- take on Saint Joseph’s for a 12 ers, while Kylian Mbappe and Ju- second half. The Brazilian center the box to unmarked Nice center tine manager’s arrival at the club, p.m. matchup. lian Draxler lined up as the left and back’s poor square ball in his own back Jean-Clair Todibo, whose he has consistently raved about right midfielders, respectively. Fi- half was intercepted by right mid- header went way over the cross- his desire to get more out of the nally, Mauro Icardi and Moise Kean fielder Rony Lopes at the edge of bar from only about four yards Italian international offensively, formed the strike partnership. Paris’ box; he only had Kimpembe out. Once again, this should be a something that needs to work if sign of concern for Pochettino, as the team hopes to create opportu- a much better team in Barcelona nities in the final third. will not waste these chances. All-in-all, Paris must be more Despite the lackluster perfor- disciplined at the back, and make mance, the Parisians were able sure to not leave massive holes to hold on until the end to get all in the midfield or defense, some- three points. Olympique Lyonnais’ thing that was prevalent against 2-1 loss to Montpellier Herault SC Nice. Moreover, as is always the means Paris moves up to second case when facing Lionel Messi, in the table at 54 points, and with Paris must force him to drop deep LOSC Lille’s draw to Stade Brestois to get the ball, as that limits his 29, they are now only one point be- ability to create clear-cut chanc- hind first place “Les Dogues.” es for the squad. Moreover, runs Pochettino spoke about how the in behind by forward Antoine squad will prepare for the first leg Griezmann must be monitored, of their Round of 16 bout against along with the versatility of Fran- Barcelona: “On a tactical level, we cisco Trincao on the wing. won’t be able to work a lot on the The emergence of a quality field, but we will be able to use vid- front three in Griezmann, Mes- eo,” he said. “It’s something we’ve si, and Trincao makes this task been preparing for several weeks, that much harder for the Pari- so that the players can understand sians. However, the absence the game plan for this match.” of center back Ronald Araujo Crucial midfielder Marco Ver- will truly hinder Barcelona’s The Huskies won against Old Dominion on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2019 ratti is still recovering from a hip defensive quality at the back. in the Big East Tournament. Svea PSG’s Thilo Kehrer, left, challenges for the ball with Nice’s Myziane injury he sustained on Feb. 8, but As a result, Paris must exploit Boker (22) scored both goals Maolida, during the French League One soccer match between Paris French media outlet “L’Equipe” are this if they wish to get a good back-to-back in the 3rd quarter. Saint Germain and Nice, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, PHOTO BY ERIC WANG, ASSOCIATE VIDEO EDITOR/ France, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. PHOTO BY THIBAULT CAMUS/ AP confident that the Italian will be in result at the Camp Nou. THE DAILY CAMPUS Monday, February 15, 2021 • DailyCampus.com 12

Men’s Basketball: Huskies earn much needed win at Xavier by Danny Barletta 7 from beyond the arc. He lost goes, this was the best UConn SPORTS EDITOR his spot in the starting lineup a has looked without Bouknight. [email protected] couple of games ago, and he re- Hurley has said consistently that sponded in a big way. without him, they need to keep Coming into Saturday’s game “[Coach Dan Hurley] has been the score under 70 to win, and up against Xavier, the UConn men’s pushing me a lot lately,” Cole until Saturday, he was right. But basketball team had lost four of said. “The last couple of days, the Huskies were able to score its last five games. It was coming he’s been really at me to get me 80 points on a good Xavier team, off one of its worst games of the to this point. At halftime, he just and the answer why was simple. season against Providence and pulled me aside, and that really “We made shots, and the ball its place in the NCAA Tourna- helped me. Coach has really been was moving,” Hurley said. “We ment was in jeopardy. supporting me, and it’s kind of just had a better flow … When Simply put, the Huskies (9-5, pushed another gear for me. It you’re making shots, you tend 6-5 Big East) needed a win. helped me today.” to go faster and shoot earlier in They got one, defeating Xavier But it wasn’t just Cole. The the clock. When no one’s making (11-3, 4-3 Big East) 80-72 in their team got down early once again, shots, it starts to turn into a rock best performance without James 14-5 out of the gate, and it took a fight. We had a good pace today.” Bouknight and one of their bet- whole team effort to get them out Zach Freemantle had a monster ter performances all season. of that hole. Whaley and Tyrese game for Xavier, scoring 30 points The players knew they needed Martin both had great games, and grabbing 15 boards, but UConn to regroup after the Providence and neither one was 100 percent did a good job of containing every- game, so there was a meeting healthy as both suffered ankle one else, including Paul Scruggs, Thursday night where they got injuries in practice. one of the team’s senior captains to talk and establish what need- “Man, what soldiers,” Hur- and top scorers. He had just nine ed to be done to have more suc- ley said of their performances. points on 3-of-10 shooting. cess moving forward. “That’s what you’re supposed to An important footnote from “During the team meeting, we do as an athlete. You’re supposed this game was that Akok Akok were all just trying to make sure to sacrifice for your team … That’s returned and got his first pro- we established roles and make what warriors do. They get out ductive minutes of the season. He sure everybody knew what their there and give you what they got.” came off the bench early when the role on the team was,” senior for- Whaley recorded his third team was down and provided an ward Isaiah Whaley said after the double-double of the season immediate spark, knocking down game. “Basically, we were telling with 12 points and 10 rebounds. his first three shots for seven big ourselves if we wanted to start He also added four assists and points. He was smiling nearly the making a run at it, this was going was a force on the defensive end entire time he was on the court, to be the game. It was time.” with five blocks. Martin, mean- just happy to be out there helping UConn showed that on the while, had 15 points and nine his team again. court, playing with a sense of ur- rebounds, and he had one of the “That was really big for us, for gency that we haven’t seen much biggest plays in the game. the whole team and for me too,” from this team recently, espe- After Xavier had just gone on a Whaley said about having Akok cially on the offensive end. They 9-0 run to tie the game up at 49, out there. “Seeing him, it was a were shooting earlier in the shot the Huskies hadn’t scored in over joy to see, especially because we clock, grabbing offensive re- three minutes and were in danger all know how hard he worked to bounds and getting everyone on of falling apart. On the next pos- get out there.” the court involved. session, Martin grabbed an of- Next up for the Huskies is an- Point guard R.J. Cole had his fensive rebound off a miss by Ty- other date with the Providence best game in a UConn uniform, ler Polley, put it back up and got Friars on Tuesday, this time at leading the team with 24 points, fouled. He hit the free throw, and home. UConn will look to use the seven assists, four rebounds and from there, the Huskies found momentum from this win to make Isaiah Whaley dunks the ball during the UConn Men’s Basketball Senior Night at Gampel Pavilion last March. The final home game against Uni- two steals. He also found his their rhythm on offense again. sure this next game against Provi- versity of Houston was win for the Huskies with a final score of 77-71. 3-point stroke, shooting 5-for- As far as offensive rhythm dence goes better than last week’s. PHOTO BY ERIC WANG, ASSOCIATE VIDEO EDITOR/THE DAILY CAMPUS Women’s Basketball: Huskies kick off roadtrip with win over Georgetown by Conner Gilson team 64-40 to remain undefeated “Playing fi ve games in 10 days is Her 13 points at halftime led all Bueckers is averaging a team-high ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR in conference play and stretch their really hard,” Paige Bueckers said scorers and her 19 points at the fi - 37 minutes per game. [email protected] win-streak to six. after the win. “Ever since the Ar- nal buzzer was tied with Bueckers “If you’re not on a team with a This was the hardest stretch of kansas game we’ve been playing for a game-high. Head coach Geno lot of great players and a lot’s being For the fi fth time in 10 days, UConn basketball the Huskies have had to really tough teams, so just men- Auriemma and Williams ham- asked of you and you have to deliv- was playing competitive basketball. play this season, but coming out with tally pushing through it and phys- mered the importance for her to be er every single night as a freshman, And for the fi fth time in 10 days, wins in all fi ve should have the team ically pushing through it, I think able to play with that confi dence on that’s a diffi cult task,” Auriemma the Huskies (16-1, 13-0 Big East) were feeling more confi dent in their abili- our team showed a lot of resilience both sides of the court after going said. “Paige doesn’t show it but it’s able to walk away with a win, this ties with the postseason just around and strength. A lot of these games through her tough stretch. happened to her already and it’s time beating a gritty Georgetown the corner. weren’t easy … but I think just the “She shot the ball fairly well but happening maybe right now. When way we fought through it was really she was involved in a lot of other you have to take 25 shots some important for our team.” things on the fl oor,” Auriemma said. nights to win a game that’s not a The fatigue showed in this one, “So from that perspective it was a re- great place to be in.” as UConn looked tired early against ally good game for her.” The fourth quarter brought more the Hoyas (1-10, 1-10 Big East), com- “It felt good just to see the ball go in of the same as UConn got contri- mitting seven turnovers and shoot- a couple times,” Williams said. “I’ve butions from Bueckers, Williams, ing just 33% en route to a 13-point really been struggling a bit shoot- Aaliyah Edwards, Nika Muhl and opening quarter. But for as bad as ing the ball and getting into a good Aubrey Griffi n to cruise to the the Huskies off ense was, their de- groove but I’m very thankful for my 24-point victory. By the fi nal buzz- fense was enough to give them a 13- teammates cuz they’ve had my back er, UConn shot 44% from the fi eld 12 lead after one. since I’ve been off … I just went into and 32% from 3-point land in one of A quick start to the second quarter this game telling myself, ‘here we go, their worst shooting performances saw Georgetown take a 17-13 lead, but we’re in it’ and some shots went in.” of the season, but it was their de- a 16-2 run by UConn was enough to The Huskies’ off ense picked up a fense that once again led them to give them a lead they would never bit in the third quarter, highlighted the win. The Hoyas were held to relinquish. The run was sparked by by seven points from Bueckers. The 40 points — the seventh time the a duo of Paige Bueckers and Chris- freshman would fi nish this one with Huskies have held an opponent to tyn Williams, who combined for 12 19 points — the fi rst time she failed 50 points or less — on 31% shooting of UConn’s 16 second-quarter points. to reach 20 points since Jan. 21 — and forcing 21 turnovers. The fi rst half was particularly and nine assists in 39 minutes. Au- The Huskies got some much need- important for Williams, who after riemma spoke on how crucial Buec- ed rest this weekend and are set to Paige Bueckers, is shooting a basketball to help land UConn another shooting a combined 3-17 in her last kers is on a nightly basis, but said he face off against a tougher St. John’s point. Bueckers and Christyn Williams helped make 12 of UConn’s 16 two games, needed this one desper- wished the team didn’t rely so heav- team Wednesday as they continue second-quarter points. PHOTO BY RAFAEL SUANES/GEORGETOWN ATHLETICS ately as a comeback performance. ily on her so she could rest more — their fi ve-game road trip.

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