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UConn has offered majors regarding agriculture since 1881 when the school opened up as Storrs Agricultural School. PHOTO BY ERIN KNAPP, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER/THE DAILY CAMPUS by Olivia Hickey things that you can’t really do moved to a new room in the “We try to keep students as sure that we receive the best CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT virtually so it doesn’t really chemistry building to comply far away from each other as lecture/laboratory time pos- [email protected] make any sense to try and do with social distancing. possible.” sible,” Jenks said. “Person- that,” Dr. Safran said. Tulman said he has also Seventh-semester medical ally, I enjoy attending in-per- Faculty and staff at the Uni- been accommodating when- laboratory science and allied son class everyday because it versity of Connecticut’s Col- ever he can, providing mate- health sciences double major makes me feel like I am hav- lege of Agriculture, Health “Typically in a rial online for students that Allison Jenks’ courses are be- ing a somewhat ‘normal’ se- and Natural Resources lab situation, choose to work remotely. ing conducted in-person until nior year.” (CAHNR) have made adjust- “This class is a requirement Thanksgiving break. She said Jenks said due to the nature ments to typical classroom students would for several degree programs, she has been studying and in- of her major, courses and labs learning to accommodate the have to wear so we didn’t want to hold up teracting with other students have to be conducted in-per- new normal of the COVID-19 people’s degrees programs in her program in a safe way, son, giving her more access to pandemic. a lab coat and with a strict online require- and is relieved to have in-per- her professors. Additionally, Associate Dean for Aca- gloves but now in ment so we essentially have son classes and to be able to she said they have been avail- demic Programs and Profes- also allowed students in the come to campus. able outside of the classroom. sor Dr. Sandy Bushmich said addition, they are lab or in the class [to partici- “Our instructors are eas- preparations for course in- pate from home] if they feel ily accessible via email, We- struction were made across wearing a face like they need to be home for “There is definitely bex or in person,” Jenks said. the college over the summer, mask as well as a one reason or another,” Tul- an added stress “For example, one of our with some changes coming at man said. classmates lives in the Oaks the last second. face shield. We try Roseanne Lipcius, who element with and was impacted by the two “Nothing’s what we’re used to keep students serves as director of the med- the threat of week mandatory quarantine. to … I’ve been an instructor ical laboratory sciences pro- Our professor quickly adapt- for over 30 years. I really en- as far away from gram, said when classes were the pandemic ed and started live-streaming joy my interaction with stu- each other as remote, video demonstra- the lectures so that she could dents,” Dr. Bushmich said. “I tions were used to show stu- and the worry still ‘attend’ the lecture. He miss more interaction with possible.” dents what they will be doing that if one of us additionally spent an extra students.” ROSEANNE LIPCIUS in the lab once they are able hour with her virtually ev- Dr. Bushmich said she to return. tests positive, eryday to teach her lab mate- hears about students miss- Lipcius also used stream- all of us will have rial.” ing university interactions as Instructor and research as- ing technology on occasion Dr. Bushmich predicts the well. sociate for pathobiology and for students to have informal to quarantine. general format of courses “My students … were very veterinary sciences Edan meetings within the small However, our during the spring semester appreciative to have a class Tulman teaches anatomy and program (about 15-20 gradu- will be the same as this se- to come to, to have something physiology of animals every ates per year) so students can professors mester. normal or relatively normal … fall. Tulman said lab work get to know each other. have adapted “I think it will go a lot and I appreciated it myself,” is a large part of his class, so “The students did appre- smoother because we have the Dr. Bushmich said. deciding the modality of the ciate these since they were wonderfully and valued experience from the Dr. Amy Safran, a lecturer course for the semester was a able to visualize the skills we are making sure semester and people have the in the animal science depart- tough endeavor. were lecturing about,” Lip- kind of better understand- ment, said her responsibili- “Since the students were cius said. that we receive ing what is needed for each of ties haven’t changed, but the going to be back on campus Lipicius said most of the the best lecture/ them,” Dr. Bushmich said. way she teaches her classes we figured that this was just work in the program is As for visiting the be- has. When classes were made about a good excuse as any to hands-on, giving students laboratory time loved animals of Horsebarn remote in March, she said try to have an in person com- vital experiences for the post- Hill, Dr. Bushmich said she the department did their best ponent as long as it was com- grad job world. For this rea- possible.” doesn’t know when the public with videos as an alternative pliant with the regulations son, extra precautions are ALLISON JENKS can come inside yet. to in-person coursework. put forth by the university in taken to allow students to “All of our units had to be Dr. Safran now comes to terms of spacing and every- get back in the lab. She said closed to the public because campus three days a week thing like this, also as long things are going better than “There is definitely an add- you definitely don’t want to teach hands-on livestock as the TAs and everyone felt she expected. ed stress element with the traffic from all over, we’re not courses that she and the co- comfortable in doing so,” Tul- “Typically in a lab situa- threat of the pandemic and encouraging visitors, even teacher decided they would man said. tion, students would have to the worry that if one of us onto the campus,” Dr. Bush- only teach if they could be in- Lab time was split so more wear a lab coat and gloves tests positive, all of us will mich said. “We love to host person. classes could be conducted but now in addition, they are have to quarantine. However, people. We miss that too but “We vaccinate animals, put with fewer students in the wearing a face mask as well as our professors have adapted it has to be safe for them and halters on them or do lots of room and the course was a face shield,” Lipicius said. wonderfully and are making for us.”

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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Presi- “I’m not running scared,” Seeking to shore up the mo- dent Donald Trump came out Trump told reporters shortly rale of his staff, Trump blasted in hacking probe swinging Monday against Dr. after shortly after taking off for his government’s own scientific Anthony Fauci, the press and Tucson, Arizona, for his fifth experts as too negative, even as WASHINGTON (AP) — The sistant Attorney General John polls that show him trailing rally in three days. “I think I’m his handling of the pandemic Justice Department announced Demers. He said that despite Democrat Joe Biden in key bat- running angry.” He later said he that has killed nearly 220,000 charges Monday against Rus- ongoing warnings of Russian tleground states in a disjointed was also running “happy” and Americans remains a central is- sian intelligence officers in a interference in the election, closing message two weeks out “very content.” sue to voters. string of global cyberattacks Americans “should be confi- from Election Day His aggressive travel comes as “People are tired of hear- that targeted a French presi- dent that a vote cast for their dential election, the Winter candidates will be counted for Olympics in South Korea and that candidate.” “People are tired of hearing Fauci and all these idiots,” American businesses. The case The hacking targets de- implicates the same Kremlin scribed in Monday’s case is Trump said of the government’s top infectious disease unit that interfered in the 2016 diverse, with the indictment expert. “Every time he goes on television, there’s always a U.S. elections, but is not relat- fleshing out details about ed to the November vote. hacks that in some instances bomb. But there’s a bigger bomb if you fire him. But Fauci’s The indictment accuses the had already received signifi- a disaster.” six defendants, all said to be cant attention for the havoc current and former officers they had caused. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP in the Russian military intel- It accuses the officers, for in- ligence agency known as the stance, of hacking into the 2018 GRU, of hacks that prosecutors Winter Olympics in South Ko- On the third day of a western Trump plays defense in states he ing Fauci and all these idiots,” say were aimed at furthering rea after Russia was punished campaign swing, Trump was won four years ago, though the Trump said of the government’s the Kremlin’s geopolitical in- by the International Olympic facing intense pressure to turn president insisted he was con- top infectious disease expert. terests and in destabilizing or Committee for a vast doping around his campaign, hoping for fident as he executed a packed “Every time he goes on televi- punishing perceived enemies. conspiracy. According to the the type of last-minute surge that schedule despite the pandemic. sion, there’s always a bomb. But All told, the attacks caused indictment, the hackers con- gave him a come-from-behind “We’re going to win,” he told there’s a bigger bomb if you fire billions of dollars in losses ducted a malicious software victory four years ago. But his campaign staff on a morning him. But Fauci’s a disaster.” and disrupted a broad cross- attack during the opening cer- inconsistent message, the newly conference call from Las Vegas. At a rally in Prescott, Arizona, section of life, including health emony in February 2018 that rising virus cases and his attacks He went on to acknowledge: “I Trump assailed Biden for pledg- care in Pennsylvania, a power deleted data from thousands of on experts like Fauci could un- wouldn’t have told you that may- ing to heed the advice of scien- grid serving hundreds of thou- computers related to the event dermine his final efforts to ap- be two or three weeks ago,” re- tific experts, saying dismissively sands of customers in Ukraine and left them inoperable. Rus- peal to voters outside his most ferring to the days when he was that his rival “wants to listen to and a French election that saw sia tried to blame it on North loyal base. hospitalized with COVID-19. Dr. Fauci.” the late-stage disclosure of Korea, the officials said. hacked emails. Another attack was aimed at The seven-count indictment disrupting the 2017 presiden- is the most recent in a series tial election in France through World struggles as confirmed of Justice Department pros- hacks that targeted local gov- ecutions of Russian hackers, ernment entities, campaigns often working on behalf of the and political parties, including COVID- cases pass  million government. Past criminal the party of current President cases have focused on targets Emmanuel Macron. LONDON (AP) — The number should think hard about whether including internet giant Ya- The controversy known as of confirmed COVID-19 cases The number to hold Thanksgiving gatherings hoo and the 2016 presidential the “Macron Leaks” involved across the planet has surpassed next month. contest, when Russian hackers the leak of over 20,000 emails 40 million, but experts say that of confirmed The World Health Organiza- from the GRU stole Democratic linked to Macron’s campaign is only the tip of the iceberg when tion said last week that Europe emails that were released on- in the days before his victory. it comes to the true impact of the COVID-19 cases had a reported a record weekly line in the weeks before the The involvement of bots raised pandemic that has upended life across the planet high of nearly 700,000 cases and election. questions about the possible and work around the world. said the region was responsible The attacks in this case are involvement of Vladimir Putin The milestone was hit Mon- has surpassed for about a third of cases glob- “some of the most destructive, and the Russian government. day morning, according to Johns 40 million, but ally. Britain, France, Russia and most costly, most egregious The leaks, which gained huge Hopkins University, which col- Spain account for about half of cyber attacks ever known,” media attention in France, lates reports from around the experts say that all new cases in the region, and said Scott Brady, the U.S. At- were shared by WikiLeaks and world. is only the tip of countries like Belgium and the torney for the Western District several alt-right activists on The actual worldwide tally of Czech Republic are facing more of Pennsylvania, where the 50- Twitter, Facebook and others. COVID-19 cases is likely to be the iceberg when intense outbreaks now than they page indictment was filed. Other attacks targeted inter- far higher, as testing has been it comes to the did in the spring. “Time and again, Russia has national investigators looking uneven or limited, many people WHO said the new measures made it clear: They will not into into the suspected nerve have had no symptoms and some true impact of the being taken across Europe are abide by accepted norms, and agent poisoning of former Rus- governments have concealed the pandemic that has “absolutely essential” in stopping instead, they intend to continue sian Sergei Skripal and his true number of cases. To date, COVID-19 from overwhelming their destructive, destabilizing daughter in the United King- more than 1.1 million confirmed upended life and its hospitals. Those include new cyber behavior,” said FBI Dep- dom, as well as the country of virus deaths have been reported, requirements on mask-wearing uty Director David Bowdich. Georgia, where roughly 15,000 although experts also believe work around the in Italy and Switzerland, clos- The indictment does not websites were defaced. that number is an undercount. world. ing schools in Northern Ireland charge the defendants in con- “In many cases,” the indict- The U.S., India and Brazil are and the Czech Republic, closing nection with interference in ment says, “the Conspirators reporting by far the highest num- restaurants and bars in Belgium, American elections, though replaced website home pages bers of cases — 8.1 million, 7.5 mil- square miles. implementing a 9 p.m. curfew in the officers are part of the same with an image of a former lion and 5.2 million respectively As of last week, new cases per France and having targeted lim- military intelligence unit that Georgian president, who was — although the global increase day were on the rise in 44 U.S. ited lockdowns in parts of the prosecutors say interfered in known for his efforts to coun- in recent weeks has been driven states, with many of the biggest U.K. the 2016 U.S. election. One of ter Russian influence in Geor- by a surge in Europe, which has surges in the Midwest and Great The agency said several Eu- the six charged in the case an- gia, along with the caption, ‘I’ll seen over 240,000 confirmed vi- Plains, where resistance to wear- ropean cities could soon see nounced Monday was among be back.’” rus deaths in the pandemic so far. ing masks and taking other pre- their intensive care units over- the Russian military intelli- Beyond that, though, the In the U.S., some states are try- cautions has been running high whelmed and warned that gov- gence officers charged with hacks had harmful impacts on ing more targeted measures as and the virus has often been ernments and citizens should hacking in special counsel quality-of-life for everyday cit- cases continue to rise across the seen as just a big-city problem. take all necessary measures to Robert Mueller’s investigation izens. The attacks in Ukraine, country. New York’s new round Deaths per day were climbing in slow the spread of the virus, in- into Russian election interfer- for instance, disrupted the of virus shutdowns zeroes in on 30 states. cluding bolstering testing and ence. power supply in the middle of individual neighborhoods, clos- Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. contact tracing, wearing face The timing of the indictment winter for hundreds of thou- ing schools and businesses in hot government’s top infectious- masks and following social dis- was unrelated to the upcoming sands of customers, officials spots measuring just a couple of disease expert, said Americans tancing measures. election in the U.S., said As- say.

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As night calling for the prime minister to fell, they held their cellphones resign by threatening to censor up, and the points of light dotted news coverage, raiding a pub- the crowd. lishing house and attempting to Elsewhere, protesters gath- block the Telegram messaging ered outside a prison where app used by demonstrators. more than a dozen demonstra- The efforts by Prime Minister tors were being held. Prayuth Chan-ocha’s govern- The protesters charge that ment to drain the student-led Prayuth, an army commander protests of support and the abil- who led a 2014 coup, was re- ity to organize comes as dem- turned to power unfairly in last onstrations have grown in the year’s general election because capital and spread around the laws had been changed to favor country, despite an emergency a pro-military party. The pro- decree, which bans public gath- testers say a constitution writ- erings of more than four people ten and passed under military in Bangkok, outlaws news said rule is undemocratic. to affect national security and But their more recent demand gives authorities broad power to for checks and balances on the detain people. monarchy has deeply angered Thousands of mostly young conservative Thais — and broken protesters massed in northern a taboo since the monarchy is con- Bangkok on Monday evening, sidered sacrosanct and tough laws U.S. Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin speaks after an Israeli delegation signed an agreement with Bahraini officials in Manama, Bahrain, Sunday. President Donald Trump said Sudan will be as they have in various loca- protecting it from insult mean its removed from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism Monday if it follows through on its pledge tions in the capital over the past role is not usually discussed open- to pay $335 million to American terror victims and families. PHOTO BY RONEN SVULUN/POOL PHOTO VIA AP six days to push their demands, ly. It has also raised the risk of con- including a controversial call for frontation in a country where calls CAIRO (AP) — President ited, I will lift Sudan from the investments, which are seen as reform of the monarchy. At one for political change have a history Donald Trump on Monday State Sponsors of Terrorism the country’s gateway to eco- point, they raised their arms in of being met with military inter- said Sudan will be removed list. At long last, JUSTICE for nomic recovery. The country unison and flashed a three-fin- vention or even violence. from the U.S. list of state spon- the American people and BIG has more than $60 billion in sors of terrorism if it follows step for Sudan!” foreign debt, he said. through on its pledge to pay Sudan has agreed to pay “It’s a long way,” he said. “It $335 million to American ter- compensation for victims of needs serious planning and High court to review ror victims and their families. the 1998 bombings of the U.S. hard work to achieve the maxi- The move would open the embassies in Kenya and Tan- mum benefit of this opportu- door for the African country to zania, attacks conducted by nity.” two cases involving get international loans and aid Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaida Once the compensation mon- needed to revive its battered network while bin Laden was ey has been deposited, Trump Trump border policy economy and rescue the coun- living in Sudan. is to sign an order removing try’s transition to democracy. Gen. Abdel-Farrah Burhan, Sudan from the terrorism list, The announcement, just two head of Sudan’s ruling sov- on which it has languished un- WASHINGTON (AP) — The Protection Protocols,” which weeks ahead of the U.S. presi- ereign council, welcomed der heavy American sanctions Supreme Court on Monday Trump considers a cornerstone dential election, also comes Trump’s announcement as a for 27 years. agreed to hear two cases in- policy on immigration. as the Trump administration “constructive step.” He said Congress is then expected volving Trump administra- In the border wall case, much works to get other Arab coun- in a tweet the removal would to act to restore Sudan’s sover- tion policies at the U.S.-Mexico of the money has already been tries, such as Sudan, to join come “in recognition of the eign immunity, which would border: one about a policy that spent and wall constructed. It the United Arab Emirates and historic change that has taken effectively stop future com- makes asylum-seekers wait in is unclear what could be done Bahrain’s recent recognition of place in Sudan.” pensation claims from being Mexico for U.S. court hearings about wall that has already Israel. Sudan is on a fragile path to filed against it in U.S. courts. and a second about the admin- been built if the administration Delisting Sudan from the democracy after a popular up- Meanwhile, Sudan is to begin istration’s use of money to fund loses, but it could conceivably state sponsors blacklist is a rising last year led the military the process of normalizing re- the border wall. be torn down. Biden has said key incentive for the Sudanese to overthrow autocratic leader lations with Israel, possibly The justices’ decision to hear he would cease wall construc- government to normalize re- Omar al-Bashir in April 2019. with Israeli Prime Minister the cases continues its practice tion if elected but would not lations with Israel. Trump’s A military-civilian govern- Benjamin Netanyahu joining a of reviewing lower court rul- tear down what was built un- announcement came after ment now rules the country, congratulatory phone call be- ings that have found President der Trump’s watch. Treasury Secretary Stephen with elections possible in late tween Trump and Hamdok. Donald Trump’s immigration The court has allowed both Mnuchin traveled to Bahrain 2022. Sudanese officials have been policies illegal over the past policies to continue even after to cement the Gulf state’s rec- Prime Minister Abdalla negotiating the terms of re- four years. they were held illegal by lower ognition of the Jewish state. Hamdok also welcomed the moving the country from the Most notably, the high court courts, a sign the challengers Trump tweeted: “GREAT announcement. list for more than a year, but the reviewed and ultimately up- could face long odds when the news! New government of Su- In an address to the nation, U.S. effort to repair relations held Trump’s travel ban on vis- justices ultimately decide the dan, which is making great Hamdok said getting off the with Sudan dates to the end of itors from some largely Muslim cases. progress, agreed to pay $335 list would help his govern- President Barack Obama’s ad- countries. In June, the court The Trump administration MILLION to U.S. terror vic- ment benefit from debt relief ministration, which initiated kept in place legal protections policy known informally as tims and families. Once depos- and access foreign loans and the process in January 2017. for immigrants who came to the “Remain in Mexico” began in U.S. as children. January 2019. It became a key The justices will not hear ei- pillar of the administration’s ther new case until 2021, and response to an unprecedented the outcome of the presidential surge of asylum-seeking fami- election could make the cases lies from Central American go away, or at least reduce their countries at the border, draw- significance. If Democrat Joe ing criticism for having people Biden wins the White House, wait in highly dangerous Mexi- he has pledged to end “Migrant can cities. Black officers break from unions over Trump endorsements

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — the first time. He’s running on Police unions nationwide have what he calls a “law and order” largely supported President platform and tapping into a Donald Trump’s reelection, strain of anger and frustration amid mass demonstrations felt by law enforcement who be- over police brutality and ac- lieve they are being unfairly ac- cusations of systemic racism cused of racial discrimination. — but a number of Black law There are more than 8,000 enforcement officers are speak- law enforcement agencies in ing out against these endorse- the U.S., with large depart- ments, saying their concerns ments holding sway nationally. Guinean opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo, centre, walks with supporters at his headquarters over entering the 2020 political The number of minority offi- in Conakry, Guinea, Monday.. Diallo declared himself the winner after the country held an elec- tion on Sunday with Guinean President Alpha Conde seeking to extend his decade in power. PHOTO fray were ignored. cers in policing has more than COURTESY OF SADAK SOUICI/AP PHOTO Trump has touted his sup- doubled in the last three de- port from the law enforcement cades, but many departments community, which includes still have a smaller percentage endorsements from national, of Black and Hispanic officers Puerto Rico, unable to vote, city and state officers’ unions compared to the percentage of — some of which publicly en- the general population those dorsed a political candidate for communities make up. becomes crucial to U.S. election

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Carlos Mesa of the liberal right Movimiento Western Hemisphere.” In spite of the Movimiento Nacionalista Revoluciona- Demócrata Social party. Anez has a fact that U.S. media, which supported is Coming: rio party, Arece’s next closest competi- history of anti-indegenous comments this coup, has since found the OAS tor in the race, won only 30% of the vote and upon taking office created a cabi- election audit completely faulty, there and peacefully conceded defeat yester- net without any indegenous members, has been no significant support for day at noon. despite indigenous people comprising Morales’ presidency from these outlets Consider This is an extremely important elec- forty percent of Bolivia’s population. since. Until Sunday, the opposition gov- tion for Bolivia. President-elect Luis Anez managed to postpone the election ernment remained empowered. Arece is the former finance minister of of a new Bolivian president for the past While the exact role the U.S. govern- ex-president Evo Morales, the first in- year, but over the summer the regime ment played in the Bolivian coup last voting early degenous president of Bolivia and also was greatly pressured by indegenous year is still unclear, the United States a member of MAS. Elected for a third and labor organizations who carried government has intervened directly term by landslide victory in 2014, Mo- out multiple general strikes for an elec- and indirectly with money, weapons, ith Election Day exactly two rales served until last October when, tion and Anez’s resignation. bombs, troops and simple intimidation weeks away, it is high time despite being declared the victor of a This week’s election is crucial not to interrupt the democratic government for people to begin plan- scheduled presidential election, he was only as a victory for the indegenous of almost every single Latin American ning for it. It is pertinent forced to flee the country by what inter- population of Bolivia but for the coun- country since the 1950s, so we have no that people register to vote national observers describe as a right- try’s entire democracy. The right-wing reason to clear them of suspicion within and make plans regard- wing coup, applauded by the United coup contested Morales’s victory last Bolivia. Wing how they will vote now. Voting early through States government. October, referencing an election au- an absentee ballot is a very good option this year The unelected government has been dit produced by the Organization of See BOLIVIA, p. 8 and it is important that students at the University of Connecticut take advantage of this opportunity. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all eligible voters in Connecticut are able to vote via absentee ballots, Imperialism and Accountability: as COVID-19 is a valid reason for not voting in- person. Those who plan to do this should request under threat, but voting with my an absentee ballot as soon as possible in order to conscience is impossible. This can mail it in or drop it off at a ballot box in the proper begin to change with establishment American politics of ranked-choice voting, but until town or city on time. then, we cannot allow the sacrifice The absentee ballot may be a better option than by Aarushi Nohria show’ of people with long records of CONTRIBUTOR of others’ most basic rights to life in-person voting for multiple reasons. Given that supporting ‘disastrous’ U.S. military [email protected] interventions.” and self-determination on the other the election on Nov. 3 is a presidential election, it is I, like all those eligible to vote by Imperialism and neocolonialism, side of the world. Drawing attention likely the polls will be more crowded than they have November 3, have the great burden of endeavors so incompatible with to any imperialist policies by the po- been in the past. This is not something that should weighing two problematic candidates human rights, have no place in a tential Biden-Harris administration be taken lightly. to determine the course of our nation. society that is slowly, but surely, is necessary, so anti-imperialist sen- In 2018, with the midterm election, polls in both The power of our vote, in the 2016 moving towards the protection of timents come to the forefront of our New Haven and Mansfield were extremely crowded election, was infamously diminished human rights for all. The possible social consciousness. with people registering to vote as well as voting. Bob by Russian interference, and that will re-election of Trump poses threats Biden will not be the savior of Stefanowski, Republican candidate for governor in likely be true in this election as well. to any human rights progress made America’s moral sensibilities. It is highly unlikely any party will be 2018, raised concerns about a “mass swearing in” of Americans who are angry are jus- in our country over the past cen- able to produce a candidate that will. new voters in both New Haven and Mansfield, as tifiably so, but to be so incensed with- turies. I will be voting for Biden in technically voters must be registered and votes must out reflection on the vast American an effort to protect mine and oth- history of interference and imperi- ers’ hard-earned rights that are See IMPERIALISM, p. 8 be processed by 8 p.m. on the day of the election. alism leaves the greater American Ultimately, Stefanowski did not go forward with population susceptible to a terrible any legal action due to the difference being 10,000 hypocrisy, no matter how well-inten- Screen fatigue is a votes, which would not have significantly impacted tioned individuals are. the election results. Still, the fact that polls were so American imperialist policies are crowded poses a unique problem this year due to glossed over by the systems of educa- modern health crisis the COVID-19 pandemic. tion, taught only as ancient history, if Although polling locations will likely plan for taught at all. Each instance of Ameri- by Nicole Asamoah affect our mental health in the long can imperialism deserves its own his- CONTRIBUTOR run. Here are some long-term ef- crowds and have social-distancing measures in [email protected] place, it would be significantly easier and more ef- tory lesson, but there would likely be fects of screen fatigue. Screen fatigue: the tiredness Screen fatigue can easily lead to fective to vote with an absentee ballot as opposed too many to count. Since the C.I.A. was founded in 1947, it has attempted one feels when they stare at their burnout. When we condition our- to in-person. With social-distancing measures, it is to swing foreign elections to serve computer screen for hours on end. selves to constantly stare at our probable that only a certain number of people will American interests at least 81 times. Many of us are reading e-textbooks screens, we are just asking our- be allowed into the polling place; therefore, voting In fact, while Russia has weapon- or sitting for hours attending class- selves to mentally burnout. Our may take considerably more time than it has in the ized misinformation to tip elections, room discussions on Zoom. Since brains have to intensely focus when past. It will be easier and less time-consuming to American interference has been far the beginning of online learning in we look at the screen, so when we vote with an absentee ballot. more destructive, installing agents the past several months, school as force ourselves to do it, we can end Voting early is not difficult either. The first step is and puppet rulers as heads of state. In we know it has been translated to up spacing out with our bodies to register to vote, which, in the state of Connecticut, destabilizing and weakening nations, an online format. Now, more than shutting down. But we are not func- can be done through an online portal. Connecticut the U.S. can more easily control and ever, we are more attached to our tioning robots who can do tasks day residents have until Oct. 27 to register to vote. If you exploit them as they see fit. electronic devices. One knows the in and day out. We have to recognize physical consequences of looking at that we are human beings who need have already registered to vote, all eligible voters Joe Biden, the Democratic candi- date, is being touted as a savior from a screen for too long — lack of sleep, breaks in order to function. in Connecticut should have received an absentee the havoc wreaked by the current dark bags under the eyes, etc. I think ballot application. If you have not received it, it can administration, and while this may that screen fatigue is a growing seri- be found on ct.gov and must be mailed to your spe- be true in some regards, he ultimate- ous problem that can dangerously See SCREEN FATIGUE, p. 8 cific town clerk. The address for every town clerk ly does not represent a diversion of in Connecticut can be found there, too. The town American imperialism: the havoc the clerk must receive the absentee ballot application U.S. wreaks on the rest of the world. by Monday, Nov. 2. Once the clerk receives this ap- American imperialist wars of plication, they will mail an absentee ballot to you the past three decades alone have at whichever address you have specified. Upon destroyed Iraq, Yugoslavia, Af- receiving the absentee ballot, you must fill it out ghanistan, Libya, Syria, Ukraine and either mail or deliver it to the town clerk so they and Yemen, among other countries, including wars that Biden himself receive it by Tuesday, Nov. 3 no later than 8 p.m. voted for. While he has since back- Connecticut does allow for ballot tracking, which tracked, apparently regretting such can be found online. votes, his mindset in support of an Students should vote early in order to decrease imperialist America has not changed. crowd sizes at polling places, and because it is simply Before the Democratic National Con- more convenient. Election Day is not very far away, vention, several of the delegates called and the method of voting is extremely important to out Biden’s “advisors – and presum- consider! ably, likely cabinet picks – as a ‘horror ILLUSTRATION BY KAITLYN TRAN, STAFF ARTIST/THE DAILY CAMPUS Tuesday, October 20, 2020 • DailyCampus.com 05

@dailycampuslife Creating art in COVID-19

by Gino Giansanti Jr. CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT [email protected]

The arts, both visual and performing, are a crucial part of the University of Connecticut, with the William Benton Museum of Art and the School of Fine Arts as staples of the UConn Storrs campus. While the COVID- 19 pandemic has created challenges for all departments, the arts have been particularly affected by the outbreak with faculty and students having to abandon their tradi- tional methods of instruction to accommodate the new virtual environment. How can the arts function in a virtual mode? How can fine arts students create sculptures, paintings and animations when all of their equipment and tools re- main locked in the classroom? All these questions and more were answered in a panel discussion hosted by the Benton. Faculty members from various disciplines within the visual arts were brought together to discuss and showcase the work they have been doing in this very unconventional and, at times, trying semester. “Art is necessary to our healing right now, socially, The University of Connecticut’s Benton Museum of Art. Viewings at the Benton have become scarce since the pan- physically,” Samantha Olschan, assistant professor of demic, but professors insist now more than ever is the time for people to begin exploring more art. FILE PHOTO/ motion design and animation at UConn Stamford, said. THE DAILY CAMPUS “Not that I didn’t think that before, but I think that now more than ever.” discussed the need to use this unconventional experi- an art studio in their homes, but their virtual workspace Olschan spoke about the challenge of motivating ence as a teaching moment to prepare students for the still poses some challenges. students to stay creative and produce art in a time when careers they are about to embark on. Assistant professor of motion design and it seems like nobody can see it. She argued that art is “In terms of teaching and trying to be a lemonade animation,Heejoo Kim said, “I think that the most chal- crucial in times of distress to make statements that will maker; the students, especially that first semester when lenging aspect of this period of time is that we have help build a better world around us. they went home, their work plummeted, which made even more time, so how we manage our time is now “I had a professor once who told me, ‘Your talent is zero sense because illustrators largely work from home,” very crucial.” not a gift, it’s an obligation.’ And I think I kinda went, Paul said. “It was actually a wake up call for me as a A challenge for the current pandemic is making art ‘Oh yeah, whatever.’ And now in quarantine, I under- professor, to say, okay, maybe I should incorporate some accessible to people while still remaining socially distant. stand that statement because I have the skills, I have part of this post-pandemic, where they can really look After all, the art on display in museums and galleries the time and I know what I am going to do with it,” at the spaces where they’ll be working in.” was not meant to be viewed in a virtual manner. Art mu- Olschan said. “I hope that this is something I can buoy While it is easy to only think of art as paintings on seum attendance has dropped nearly 80% nationwide, so my students with.” a canvas or sculptures made from clay, we often forget it is important to remember that in these difficult times, Some panel members, like assistant professor of il- that much of the art created by UConn students is also art is still alive and institutions like the Benton and the lustration/animation at UConn Storrs, Allison Paul, done virtually. These students might not need to build School of Fine Arts are working to ensure its survival.

Celebrating the impactful work of LGBTQ+ and cultural centers by Emma Gehr in their communities. Although the day is focused services to help work toward achieving women’s STAFF WRITER specifically on LGBTQ+ centers, the Rainbow Center equity on campus and within society. By building [email protected] shed light on all of the cultural centers and shared alliances and support networks, the center confronts the resources they have available to students. societal challenges and helps women succeed. LGBTQ+ centers play a central role in communi- The five cultural centers at UConn are composed of The AACC was established in 1968 to support ties by providing a wide array of services includ- hardworking staff members that take part in mean- African Americans in all aspects of campus life. ing mental health counseling, cultural programs, ingful, important work each and every day. They The goal of the center is to create a welcoming and educational programs and other helpful initiatives dedicate their time to creating a welcoming envi- supportive environment for the African American that work toward creating a more inclusive society. ronment to allow students to feel comfortable being student population. These centers provide a voice for members of the their true selves and reaching out for guidance and The NACP was created to serve the Native and In- LGBTQ+ community by advocating for their rights support when needed. digenous students on campus and to encourage them and ensuring members of these communities receive To celebrate this day, let’s take a look back at the to embrace their Native roots. The center also focuses fair treatment in the classroom, the workplace and history of the Rainbow Center and the other cultural on educating about the history, culture, traditions other facets of society. centers around campus as well as their individual and ways of life of Native communities. Oct. 19 is LGBTQ+ Center Awareness Day and is goals and missions. PRLACC was created to improve the status of a time to celebrate the work, services and activism The Rainbow Center officially opened in September Latinx students and promote understanding and of these LGBTQ+ centers. 1998 as a result of years of planning and hard work appreciation of the wide diversity of Latin American The Rainbow Center is the University of Con- by individuals who dreamt of creating a more inclu- cultures. The center works toward sponsoring educa- necticut’s LGBTQ+ center and has a mission to make sive environment on campus. The specific aim of the tional and cultural programs, providing leadership campus more equitable for all students through ad- Center is to serve UConn’s diverse communities of opportunities and fostering connections with other vocacy and education for and about the LGBTQ+ gender identities, gender expressions and sexualities. members of the Latinx community. spectrum communities. The Center is celebrating its 22nd anniversary These five cultural centers at UConn work col- The Rainbow Center conducted an Instagram take- and has grown to have its own staff, office space laboratively toward the overarching goals of raising over to celebrate the day and used their platform and numerous resources to serve members of the awareness about the issues underrepresented popu- to highlight the other cultural centers on campus, LGBTQ+ community on campus. lations on campus face, celebrating the diversity of which include the Asian American Cultural Center The ASACC opened in April 1993 to better serve the students and moving toward being a more inclusive (ASACC), the Women’s Center, the African Ameri- Asian American community at UConn. The center campus. can Cultural Center (AACC), Native American Cul- is focused on helping students explore and define By celebrating the diversity of the student popu- tural Programs (NACP) and the Puerto Rican/Latin their own cultural identity by providing support lation, these centers are partaking in meaningful American Cultural Center (PRLACC). and resources that encourage personal development, work that seeks to better educate and advocate for A key theme of the Instagram takeover was to community engagement and professional leadership. the wide array of cultures and identities present celebrate all of the cultural centers on campus and The Women’s Center was established in 1972 and is among UConn students. to raise awareness of the important roles they play on a mission to better educate, advocate and provide 06 Tuesday, October 20, 2020 • DailyCampus.com Life

Getting inside the mind Hulu’s newest horror of a ghost hunter series ‘Helstrom’ is a complete bore

by Sean Ragos by Gino Giansanti Jr. CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT [email protected] CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT [email protected]

Whether you are a believer or a skeptic, ghost stories will Just in time for the Halloween sea- always be the best way to put you in a spooky mood that sends son, Hulu has released a new horror chills down your spine just in time for Halloween. Some people, series, “Helstrom,” loosely based on however, do not stop following ghosts once the candy has run the Marvel Comics characters Daimon out and the Jack-o-lantern’s candle is no more than a pile of and Santana Helstrom. The show fol- wax. Some people, in fact, make a career out of it. lows siblings Daimon and Anna (Tom Monday evening, UConn Stamford partnered with the Sey- Austen, Sydney Lemon) as they work mour Public Library to host Connecticut ghost hunter Barry to solve the mystery of their mother’s Pirro, who has investigated hundreds of paranormal cases demonic possession and bring their throughout the Northeast, some of which were in close proxim- supernatural, serial killer father to jus- ity to the UConn campuses. Titled “A Ghost Hunter’s Favorite tice. Although this may sound like an Cases,” Pirro revealed his most bone-chilling encounters with interesting premise, the show leaves a ghosts, demons and haunted objects, as well as shed light on lot to be desired. the mysteries of his job. What immediately stands out about Over his long career as a ghost hunter, beginning as a child “Helstrom” is the way it just feels like in the 1970s, Pirro has responded to many distress calls from low quality television. The series is vi- families across the region looking for answers to the unex- sually unimpressive and the acting and plained occurrences in their homes. dialogue are both laughably bad. The “People think that, ‘Alright, you’re a paranormal investiga- lack of decent camera work and visual tor, people must call you all the time when there’s a little thing effects is even worse once you realize like being afraid of your basement,’” Pirro said. “That’s not the tone the show is going for. It tries the case. People call me when they really do not know what very hard to create a spooky and eerie to do. They’re afraid. They’ve lived with this for a while, and atmosphere but fails nearly every time. they want it gone.” This is supposed to be horror, but the Just this past Saturday, Pirro met a family in upstate New scares are practically nonexistent. York who experienced several strange occurrences: Various One of the fundamental weaknesses lights turning on and off rapidly, unplugged alarms systems of the show are the two protagonists. blaring without connection to power, pounding on bedroom Daimon Helstrom is a clever, snarky doors and unexplained footsteps running along the stair cases. exorcist who cares deeply for his fam- Before the ghost hunter was brought in, a laundry list of electri- ily and will stop at nothing to rescue cians, contractors and technicians were brought in to address his mother from her demonic posses- the issue. All of whom found no problems with the house. sion. Austen’s performance is not great and the clumsy dialogue only serves to make things worse. The writers try to give Daimon a lot of jokes, but very few of them actually land. As a character, Anna is slightly more interesting than her brother. She was abducted by their serial killer father for many years as a child and now resents both her brother and mother for allowing her to be taken. She is also snarky but does not care about her family like Daimon does. Sydney Lemon is easily the best actor in the show, making it a little bit easier to get invested in her character. Not to mention, Anna’s jokes are significantly better than Daimon’s. The contrast be- tween Daimon and Anna’s respective views on their family is supposed to provide the majority of the character drama, but it becomes obvious from the first few episodes where their arcs are going. The writers chose to spend a weird amount of time on Gabriella (Ariana Guerra), a nun sent by the Vatican to assist Daimon with exorcisms and try to help solve his mother’s case. Gabri- ella does not do much throughout the season. It seems like she only exists “Spirits use energy,” Pirro said. “They either take it or they’ll to talk to Daimon about how he does throw it off, and they’ll cause things that don’t work to work, not trust the church. This is an issue such as this alarm system or a child’s toy without any batteries with all of the side characters on this that suddenly starts talking.” show. Daimon and Anna are not very Before jumping to eerie conclusions, Pirro actually tries to interesting, so the subplots that follow debunk the occurrences to find the root of the problem. other characters seem to go nowhere. “You want to debunk, not to make liars out of the homeown- The plot is just as bad as the char- ers, but to make people feel good about their house,” Pirro said. acters. It is very unclear episode to If this is not the case, however, Pirro will record his entire episode what the characters are try- encounter at the afflicted house and listen to his recordings ing to accomplish. It is not until about for potential electronic voice phenomena (EVP) where spirits halfway through the season that some can make their presence known, usually revealing why they kind of central conflict takes shape. remain in the house. Even after this point, the show is just Pirro combines this knowledge with the history of the loca- boring to watch. tion, researching past owners of the home or past owners of the There are some bad shows that land in which the house is built on, usually pinpointing who the are still fun to watch and laugh at. spirit is. He performs what he refers to as a “clearing,” where “Helstrom” is not one of those shows. the spirit is urged to move on to the next life by abandoning It tries to take itself very seriously but the anxieties they felt while alive. does not have good enough production “Ghosts are just people. If you were stuck somewhere and to hold up such earnest writing. you didn’t know how to get out, you would want someone to help you,” Pirro said. “I’m there not just to help the homeown- ers, but primarily to help the spirits and say, ‘You don’t belong here,’ in some sort of ghost psychology.” Pirro is proud to say that he has always left customers satis- fied, with practically every ghost moving on, and it is impor- tant to mention that Pirro performs these jobs at no cost to the homeowners, simply desiring to help people in an area he has a passion for. Rating: 1.5/5 Tuesday, October 20, 2020 • DailyCampus.com 07 Life

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‘Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice’: An artistic feat in audio and visual design

by Brandon Barzola From the beginning, the game recommends you Senua’s reality as she struggles to accept her condition ASSOCIATE MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] wear headphones for the best experience. Because for what it is, rather than what others have told her. of the nature of binaural sound, simulating three- Senua is visually modeled after the actress who por- “Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice” is another indie dimensional sound, the voices in Senua’s head come trays her through motion capture, Melina Juergens, and game that has found a special place in my heart. It to life within the game, further immersing the player. her performance is spectacular. The game is rendered excels as another great example of games as an art They’re more than just a plot element; they become a so beautifully that it seamlessly transitions between form, while still providing an atmospheric game gameplay mechanic. They provide exposition to the gameplay and cutscenes, which often look realistic and experience that blends mythology and psychol- narrative and audibly voice Senua’s feelings throughout feel like a movie. Side characters like Druth, Galena, ogy into one. “Hellblade” follows the story of Pict the story, constantly panicking or insulting Senua for Zynbel and Dillion are portrayed through audio and warrior Senua as she ventures into the Northmen’s her shortcomings. The chorus of voices provide assis- video segments that are superimposed, furthering the version of hell, Helheim of Norse mythology, to free tance during combat sequences. They’ll yell “Watch visual realism of the game. the soul of her dead lover, Dillion. out!” or “Behind you!” before an enemy lands their Despite the fact that “Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice” is Developed and published by Ninja Theory, “Hell- attack from behind, giving Senua a moment to dodge an absolute artistic achievement, its gameplay feels less blade” is an excellent character study as players or parry before being hit. polished than it could have been. The combat is smooth venture into Norse mythology through the lens The audio and visual direction of “Hellblade” truly and fluid, but brutal and impactful. During the first of Senua’s mental disorder, psychosis. In order to makes this game a unique experience. The world of few fights, combat is fun and exciting as you discover position her condition in the center of the game, “Hellblade” mixes beautiful and serene landscapes new combos and experiment between light and heavy the developers consulted with psychiatrists and with the dark fantasy of Norse mythology. Throughout attacks mixed with parries and counterattacks, but this recovering patients to accurately portray how psy- the game, you never really know what’s reality and quickly becomes routine. As you progress through the chosis affects an individual. All of this knowledge what isn’t. But maybe that’s just the point of “Hell- game, there are dramatic sections that introduce waves is well-incorporated into the game. blade,” everything you see and experience really is of enemies for Senua to defeat before a pivotal moment in From voices to hal- the story. These moments lucinations, Senua’s are few and far between, condition becomes but they feel like stunning part of the game, im- spectacles and impossible mersing the player and feats. However, the other forcing them to see the combat sequences outside world through Senua’s of this feel like a rinse and eyes. Only through this repeat of slashing, parry- are certain game me- ing and counter attack- chanics and the story ing until the enemies are building made possi- gone. ble. In one area of the “Hellblade: Senua’s game, Senua must solve Sacrifice” is a stunning puzzles by peering game and an artistic feat. through illusion gates Though you may find that physically change yourself wondering how the world, opening up to piece together the story new paths to explore. the first time, the 6-hour- In order to open up long game is definitely rune doors, Senua must worth a second play- focus and explore her through to discover all environment to find the the secrets and lore that runes through a change “Hellblade” offers. of perspective or dis- tortion. Senua is the protagonist and main character of the indie game, “Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice.” The storyline follows her battle with psychosis as she attempts to venture into Viking hell to free the soul of her dead lover. ILLUSTRATION BY KAITLYN TRAN, STAFF ARTIST/THE DAILY CAMPUS Rating: 4/5 A ZERO WASTE PROJECT Shopping at the Co-op by Alex Houdeshell Why make this swap? means the process isn’t fully zero waste right now. MANAGING EDITOR On the bright side, paper packaging is at least fully [email protected] Not only does buying in bulk at a co-op allow you recyclable or compostable as opposed to any plastic to eliminate packaging, but shopping local also elimi- packaging you might be getting at Price Chopper. nates waste accrued through transportation and stor- Plus, buying in bulk generally reduces packaging As several of my previous articles have already age of food products, lowering food miles and carbon from single-serving-sized packages. For example, if touched on, waste from food transportation and pack- footprints. The Willimantic Food Co-op features a you buy several pounds of beans at the co-op, you end aging is a huge obstacle to zero waste. Unless you live number of local products, especially local produce. up with one paper package you can easily compost or on a farm and grind your own flour and milk your Plus, the values espoused by co-ops, like “autonomy recycle as opposed to several aluminum cans. own cows, sometimes it seems impossible to eliminate and independence” and “concern for community” are In regular non-pandemic times, the process is much packaging. Within the zero waste community, the most some of the same values that drove me to zero waste. simpler. You bring in your own container (like a mason common solution is shopping from the bulk section: Caring about the people around you isn’t a far cry jar), weigh it to find out the “tare” weight, write that Some grocery stores have a “bulk aisle,” that allow from caring about the planet. weight on the jar in Sharpie, fill it with however much you to buy certain foods by you want of a specific item, weight, carried out in your and then when you check out own containers. Obviously the store employees measure not every store can boast a the combined weight of the bulk section; mostly they’re jar and the food, subtract the found in stores like Whole tare weight written on your Foods or cooperative grocery jar and charge you for the dif- stores. ference. Lucky for me, it turns out Bulk sections will normal- we do have a relatively local ly include things like grains, co-op here in northeastern oats, beans, rice, nuts and Connecticut. The Williman- baking supplies. The Willi- tic Food Co-op is roughly a mantic Food Co-op has lam- 20-minute drive from the inated lists of all the items University of Connecticut, you could use to make your and although it’s made some request slips. adjustments to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it still What this means for you: features a flourishing bulk aisle. If you’re living in an apart- ment on or near campus and What’s a co-op? you have access to a car, I rec- ommend looking into buy- To begin, what does it mean ing from the co-op. While to be a cooperative grocery many items are more expen- The bulk section of the Willimantic Food Co-op. Bulk sections allow shoppers to buy their own pro- store? Most businesses are duce by weight and carry it out with their own containers. PHOTO PROVIDED BY AUTHOR sive than your typical grocery owned by individuals, fami- store, the bulk items are de- lies, corporations and private cently priced, and it isn’t any investors, so profits can cycle back into the hands of a What I did: further than Walmart. Even if you don’t do all your few. A cooperative business is collectively owned and shopping at the co-op, making a trip when you run out controlled by customers and workers, meaning any I made my first trip to the Willimantic Food Co-op of some of those bulk items, like flour or rice, could profits go to those who are directly interacting with just to scope things out. Because of the COVID-19 do wonders to reduce waste in your life, and let you the business and its products. Because of this, co-ops pandemic, their bulk section isn’t currently self-serve. give yourself a nice pat on the back for supporting the liberally cycle money back into local communities, rely Instead of bringing in your own containers to fill, local community. more on locally-sourced products and operate with customers write the amount of which items they want stronger community-based values. This has several on a slip of paper which they drop in a basket. A staff Coming up next: DIY cleaning supplies implications for zero waste living. member then reads the slip and puts the requested items in a paper or plastic bag. Unfortunately, this 08 Tuesday, October 20, 2020 • DailyCampus.com Opinion StudyBreak

Photo of the Day | Groundhog day

Two groundhogs walk out of their den to forage the grounds next to the stream which flows out from Mirror Lake. PHOTO BY ALEX LEO, GRAB PHOTOGRAPHER/THE DAILY CAMPUS Biden and imperialism

politics, means condemning IMPERIALISM, cont. from p. 4 millions more to death by Given both Republican and American imperialism. The Democratic politicians’ “con- current American political flict of interest as a result of system places an unfair bur- their relationships and lob- den on voters, holding them bying on behalf of merchants responsible for such violence selling weapons and surveil- by suggesting politicians are lance technology,” it is un- accountable to the people. likely that the predominance While the two-party sys- of American imperialism will tem and the electoral college fade soon. However, the two- dominates, accountability party system is not inevita- is a myth. Over the next few ble. The growing popularity years, advocating for demo- of ranked-choice voting has cratic voting reform is cru-

CARTOON BY DIONEL DE BORJA, STAFF ARTIST/THE DAILY CAMPUS the potential to transform our cial to protect human rights political system and the peo- worldwide. ple’s ability to vote for candi- In a world where human dates that do not conform to rights have generally been The impacts of screen fatigue the parties’ perverted norms. realized through bloody dis- ing difficulty focusing in class, your body and brain the space it Let’s get this straight: af- ruptions, let the chaos of this SCREEN FATIGUE, cont. from p. 4 which creates a vicious cycle of needs to calm down, process and ter this year there is no go- year serve as the disruption It is completely natural to feel having to stay up in order to absorb relax. We have to take breaks in ing back to the old America. of normalcy necessary to burnt out, and it is unfathomable the material. order to feel balanced and ener- The desire for normalcy is truly realize the rights of all: that in our fast-paced society we Last, in the long run, one can gized. One tip to take breaks is certainly understandable—it a bloodless revolution, if you are stigmatized for having to take simply be unmotivated to do any to use the Pomodoro technique. plagues me as well—but to will. breaks. Our work does not value work for the semester. Since we’re The Pomodoro technique is when succumb to it, to remain apa- the word “rest” and instead equates mid-way already, I’m sure many you set a timer for 25 minutes and thetic in the face of foreign work with what is deemed to be students feel unmotivated to con- you only focus on one task, which “success.” tinue their work. You may be ask- promotes increased productiv- People also have difficulty sleep- ing yourself, “What is the point ity and doing one thing at a time. Crossword ing when they are suffering from anymore?” As someone who has When the timer stops, take a five screen fatigue. I’ve heard countless also experienced a lack of motiva- minute break — the process re- tales of my friends and classmates tion, I have found myself at that peats itself until you do four po- staying up until the wee hours of point where I realized I spend modoros, to which you perform a the night finishing a paper due countless hours in my day work- longer break. The key is to break the next day. But now with every- ing, leaving no time for anything up tasks into smaller portions thing online, we are confined to else. Not giving yourself time to of time so that breaks can auto- our chairs consistently. There is a do other things in the day that matically be implemented. Please reason why they say screen time are more enjoyable and stress-re- take breaks, you cannot function before bed is bad for you — it ru- lieving may increase your lack of without them! As someone who ins your sleep cycle. Being on the motivation, and you may find that is working on implementing more screen, especially before bed time, you’re forcing yourself to complete breaks throughout my day, I can heightens the neural activity in the your work to keep up your grades. say that your body and brain will brain which makes it much harder A good tip that will beat screen thank you later. Hopefully, screen to fall asleep. We all know the con- fatigue is to take frequent breaks. fatigue can decrease in this un- sequences of lack of sleep, includ- Taking frequent breaks will give precedented time we are in. Bolivia’s presidential election cally against U.S. interests within where else that could potentially be BOLIVIA, cont. from p. 4 Bolivia. made to submit to U.S. economic The United States has every and military hegemony. President Besides, it is usually not until reason for supporting puppet gov- Donald Trump has made clear his decades after the fact that our inter- ernments overseas — they can support for the Bolivian coup mul- vention is revealed through docu- serve as military allies, provide tiple times and presidential candi- ment declassification from the Fed- cheap imports and labor, facilitate date Joe Biden has said nothing on eral Bureau of Investigation and predatory trade agreements and the subject, so we should anticipate Central Intelligence Agency. crucially, they can provide natural four more years of imperialism Evo Morales enjoyed popular resources which may be unavail- from either U.S. president come support as president of Bolivia able or highly expensive at home. January. since his first term began in 2005. In the case of Bolivia, this natural It is our obligation as workers His political track record includes resource is lithium, key to produc- in the U.S. to stand with the peo- land redistribution, nationaliza- ing many electronics and beloved ple and democracy of Bolivia and tion of key industries, strength- by U.S. tech giants including Tesla anywhere else in the world whose ening the rights of ingegenous founder Elon Musk, who has lit- rights to sovereignty and self-de- populations, expropriation of erally voiced support of the U.S.’s termination are threatened by U.S. internationally held lands and ability to “coup whoever we want” imperialism. We can protest, orga- resources, increased taxes on the in reference to Morales’ ousting. nize and strike when our govern- wealthy and more robust social The American empire may or ment participates in clearly unjust services. Along with Morales’ may not be on its last legs, strug- wars or supports right-wing coups identity as the first indegenous gling under the weight of many against democracy. Ultimately, we president of Bolivia, this anti- problems that smaller, poorer need to dismantle the U.S. empire imperialist, anti-colonial track countries are eliminating. But in and empower indigenous, colo- record is equally important to un- the foreseeable future, the U.S. nized and imperialized popula- derstanding his opposition by the government will continue attempt- tions within U.S. borders and all U.S. government and media — the ing to disrupt democracy within around the world who have been MAS party platform is unequivo- Bolivia, Latin America and any- marginalized for so long. Tuesday, October 20, 2020 • DailyCampus.com 09 Sports

Gase, frustrations and struggles all remain for - Jets

NEW YORK (AP) — Frus- STOCK UP trated fans woke up Monday Marcus Maye. The safety pro- morning to the reality that vided one of the season’s lone things remain the same for the highlights when he intercepted New York Jets. Ryan Fitzpatrick by pinning the In a word: painful. ball against his backside while Adam Gase is still the coach. on the ground — The Butt Pick The offense is still struggling. — and then securing it behind his So is the defense. Special back. It was an athletic play for teams, too. But, hey, at least the Maye, who was moved this week 0-6 Jets are now “winning” the to the deep safety role while Brad- slow crawl to the No. 1 overall ley McDougald was switched to draft pick. Whether that ends the strong safety spot. up being Clemson quarterback STOCK DOWN Trevor Lawrence remains to be Flacco. The 35-year-old quar- seen. terback hasn’t been able to do One thing’s for sure, though: much in Sam Darnold’s place to This season has been tough all get anything going on offense. around. Against the Dolphins, he was 21 “You can get all caught up in of 44 for 186 yards with an inter- the emotions of this game and ception and two penalties. He also the outside noise of the fans, lost 28 yards on one of his three but no one cares more than the sacks. guys in the locker room,” guard “I definitely made some mis- Greg Van Roten said. “This is takes and have got to clean some my job. I get paid to play foot- things up and keep on going,” ball. I love this game and I want Flacco said. “But we’re playing in to go out there and play a per- some really tough conditions right fect game every week. It’s in- now and we’ve just got to keep credibly frustrating when you getting better.” lose a game. INJURED “It’s even more frustrating In addition to Darnold and LT when it’s not even close because Mekhi Becton, LG Alex Lewis you have a short window to do has what Gase says is “multiple” this as a professional athlete.” shoulder issues and is week to Van Roten, a native of Long week. ... OL Chuma Edoga has Island, grew up a Jets fan and a calf injury. ... S Matthias Far- A New York Jets fan reacts to the team performance during the second half of an NFL football game said his father Thomas has fol- against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Florida. PHOTO BY LYNNE SLADKY/AP ley has a sprained ankle. ... LB lowed the franchise for nearly Frankie Luvu could miss time 60 years. different ways to turn things WHAT’S WORKING WHAT NEEDS HELP with a groin injury. “As frustrated as the fans around, from when they’ve met Joe Douglas’ cellphone. With Well, everything. But one KEY NUMBER are, I understand that, but I’m to how they’ve communicated the Jets’ season spiraling, the key area that has been brutal: 0 — The number of points the way more frustrated than you and who has attended meet- fire sale is officially on. third-down efficiency. The Jets scored against the AFC East- are because this is a year of ings. He said the coach showed Last week, the general man- Jets were an awful 2 of 17 in rival Dolphins. It marked the my playing life that’s not go- about 30 plays Monday of Sun- ager tried finding a trade part- those situations at Miami, a first time New York was shut out ing the way that you want it to day’s 24-0 loss at Miami to un- ner to move Le’Veon Bell before major reason for their inabil- by Miami since losing 14-0 in the go,” said Van Roten, in his first derstand what the players were ultimately releasing him last ity to get on the scoreboard. AFC championship game in Jan- season with the Jets. “Dealing thinking in those situations Tuesday. After the game Sun- “Hey, man, it was a tough uary 1983. with that, you allow yourself and how they can all improve day night, Douglas agreed to game and the only thing you NEXT STEPS to do your job and this is what moving forward. deal veteran nose tackle Steve can do in these situations is Could things get worse? Oh, you get paid to do, so you’ve got “You don’t want to show up McLendon to Tampa Bay. The just hold your head up high yeah. The Jets’ schedule is tough to find a way to stay positive, on a Monday and it’s the same Jets also sent a 2023 seventh- and keep on fighting and over the next several weeks: home block out that noise and just as last week and the same as the rounder to the Buccaneers in fighting and fighting,” quar- vs. Buffalo, at Kansas City, and at play a good game the next time week before that when you’re exchange for the Buccaneers’ terback Joe Flacco said. “It home vs. New England on a Mon- you get to go out there. not being successful on Sun- sixth-rounder in 2022. was ugly.” day night before the bye-week “Because, eventually, there’s days,” Van Roten said. “He is Douglas is likely not done, But it hasn’t just been that break. For the record, no Jets team not going to be a next time.” doing everything he can do to especially with plenty of time game. New York is last in the has started 0-9. Not even the 1996 Van Roten credited the em- make sure we’re all set to go for before the NFL’s trade deadline NFL with a 30.23% conversion squad, which opened 0-8 on its battled Gase with trying to find our next opponent.” on Nov. 3. rate on third downs. way to a franchise-worst 1-15. Kershaw’s latest World Series chance with Dodgers near home

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — All-Star has had plenty of disap- Clayton Kershaw has pitched pointing finishes in the postsea- in the final game of the season son, when his ERA is nearly two for the Los Angeles Dodgers six runs higher at 4.31. of the last seven years. None of — In relief during Game 5 of those were followed by lifting the NL Division Series at home the World Series trophy. against Washington last Octo- There are his three National ber, Kershaw allowed back-to- League Cy Young Awards, even back homers to start the eighth an MVP during one of his 21- that tied the deciding game be- win seasons, and the current fore the eventual World Series streak of eight consecutive NL champion Nationals won on a West titles for the Dodgers. grand slam in the 10th. But the 32-year-old ace lefty — There was a scoreless in- has a losing record (11-12) in the ning in relief to close out Game postseason — and Los Angeles 7 of the NLCS in 2018 before he hasn’t won a World Series since lost both his starts against Bos- 1988. That is the same year Ker- ton in that World Series — Game shaw was born in Dallas, where 1 and the deciding Game 5. he still lives and not far from — His World Series debut in where he is about to get another 2017 included 11 strikeouts while chance to change that for the allowing one run over seven in- Dodgers and add a huge missing nings to win Game 1 at home piece to his otherwise sparkling against the Astros. But after LA resume. took an early 4-0 lead in Game “I was throwing sim games 5 at Houston, Kershaw gave up May and June in Dallas, think- six runs and left after 4 2/3 in- ing about, man, are we even go- nings — whether he tipped his ing to play a season?” Kershaw pitches, or the Astros benefited said Monday. from their illegal sign-stealing And now for the third time scheme that was revealed years in four years, Kershaw is set to later. The Astros won that game start Game 1 of the World Series 13-12 in 10 innings, and clinched for the Dodgers, who were on the series in Game 7, when Ker- the verge of their season ending shaw pitched four scoreless in when he left his NL Champion- Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates near the family area after win- relief at Dodger Stadium. ning Game 7 of a baseball National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, ship Series start last week in Ar- Oct. 18, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. PHOTO BY ERIC GAY/AP — Kershaw was the loser in lington, Texas, where the World season-ending games against Series is also being played. the Cardinals in the 2013 NLCS California-born Tyler Glas- days later in Game 4, which was after the pandemic-shortened ERA in 10 starts during the and the NLDS the next season. now, a 27-year-old right-hander tied 1-1 before he left after allow- regular season, with the Dodg- regular season, then had 13 He was 2-0 with a save in his who grew up watching the early ing three hits in a row to start ers already playing the Division strikeouts in eight scoreless first four appearances during part of Kershaw’s career, starts the sixth in what became a six- Series and NLCS there, Ker- innings to win the clinching the 2016 postseason before los- Tuesday night for the Tampa run inning for the Braves on the shaw hadn’t pitched profession- Game 2 against Milwaukee in ing the deciding Game 6 of the Bay Rays in their first World way to a 10-2 win and a 3-1 series ally in Arlington. His rotation the first round. He went six in- NLCS against the Chicago Cubs. Series game since 2008. Glas- lead. turns never matched up with nings to beat San Diego during “Postseason, you have that now was 5-1 with a 4.08 ERA in But the Dodgers then won trips to Texas, not at the old sta- the NLDS in his first Arlington experience to draw on, just try- 11 starts during the regular sea- three consecutive games when dium across the street where he start. ing to learn from that as best son and is 2-1 with a 4.66 ERA facing elimination — only the used to watch the Texas Rang- “He’s so competitive,” first- we can,” Kershaw said. “At the in four postseason starts. second time in their storied ers and one of his favorite play- year teammate and 2018 AL same time, every year is differ- The World Series opener history they did that. Kershaw ers, Will Clark — the reason he MVP Mookie Betts said. “He ent. Every team is different. The comes a week after Kershaw was in the bullpen stretching wears No. 22 — or for the Dodg- does everything right.” Rays are a different team than was scratched before his sched- at times during Game 7 on Sun- ers’ series at the new $1.2 billion But as good as Kershaw has the Astros and the Red Sox. I’m uled start in Game 2 of the NLCS day night, but never entered the Globe Life Field at the end of been in going 175-76 with a 2.43 going to prepare like I always do against Atlanta because of back clinching 4-3 victory. August. ERA in the regular season over and be as ready as I can be.” spasms. He instead started two Before these unusual playoffs Kershaw was 6-2 with a 2.16 his 13 seasons, the eight-time For another chance. 10 Tuesday, October 20, 2020 • DailyCampus.com Sports

Throwback Photo of the Day | Slingin it

In this file photo, the Huskies took a tough loss against Temple with a final score 13-17. PHOTO BY ERIC WANG, ASSOCIATE VIDEO EDITOR/THE DAILY CAMPUS NFL: Le’Veon Bell and the Chiefs’ payroll

This Sept. 22, 2020, file photo shows New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell watching from the sideline near the end of the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, in Foxborough, Massachusets The New York Jets surprisingly released Bell, ending a disappointing tenure after less than two full seasons. PHOTO BY STEVEN SENNE/AP by Cole Stefan for four more years and $8 mil- to let all of them walk into free mances. However, and this is ment under a big contract is the CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT lion as a huge part of the Chiefs’ agency, but knowing the Chiefs, the case in multiple leagues, not money. If someone is cut or trad- [email protected] shutdown defense. Tyreek Hill they will try to re-sign some of everyone performs like their ed, they still receive the money. The Kansas City Chiefs’ bank also earned a payday as he got the players to keep them con- contract asks them to or how the If they are bought out, they will made yet another huge with- a three-year and $54 million ex- tending. fans expect. still be paid beyond the con- drawal when they signed run- tension to be an incredible WR1 Despite all this spending to Look at Albert Pujols. He is tract’s end. That is the case with ning back Le’Veon Bell for the for Mahomes. These four are not keep the big names in town, the under a 10-year, $240 million players such as Bobby Bonilla remainder of the season at $1.05 even the four highest paid play- biggest reason that I bring up contract with the Los Angeles ($1 million a year until 2035 from million. After one-plus disap- ers on the team. Frank Clark is this concern about payroll and Angels where he was expected the New York Mets) and Todd pointing season in the Meadow- currently earning $20.8 million cap space is because of perfor- to continue to rake like he did Gurley ($7.55 million from the lands, the New York Jets, who this season for five years at a to- mance. The only reason these in St. Louis. Instead, he turned Los Angeles Rams). If Mahomes’ owe Bell $15 million over the tal of $104 million. So players are getting paid so into a disappointment whose and Kelce’s new extensions lead next two seasons, decided to cut that brings the value much is because best highlights were hit number to massive disappointment, then their running back after not be- of the top five guys of their 3,000, RBI number 2,000, home soon their contracts will just ing able to trade him away. This up to $71.23 million runs 600 and 661 and one All- take up cap space. Should they signing covers two grounds for this season Star appearance. Let us also be released, the Chiefs will end both sides as Bell immediately a l o n e . use Bell here; he was get- up owing them a lot of money, re- returns to a contending team When the ting paid for four stricting a new era of elite Chiefs’ for the first time since his days contracts years and $52.5 football. on the Pittsburgh Steelers and of Ma- million after Bad contracts exist and occur, the Chiefs continue looking to h o m e s , h o l d i n g but they cannot be predicted. defend their Super Bowl LIV K e l c e out for a Events such as injuries or un- victory over the San Francisco and Hill s e a s o n derperforming can change the 49ers. There is one question re- k i c k before way a contract is looked at. Ini- garding this signature signing in, that rushing tially, a signing can be seen as though: How much payroll will number for a touchdown a huge win for a team, but if the the Chiefs have in the future? skyrock- just four times and player performs badly, the sign- The Kansas City Chiefs, es- ets to having no rushes great- ing is a regrettable action. None- tablished in 1963, decided to around er than 19 yards. Part of that theless, the bigger issue is what celebrate their first Super Bowl $105 million dollars might just be the Jets, but Bell happens when the contracts victory in 50 years in a grand per year starting in elite was just disappointing. Finally, take up a portion of the team’s style. First, they signed Patrick 2022. performances. look at the infamous 15-year deal total salary, thus preventing the Mahomes to a 10-year extension The Chiefs have Look at how much Mike given to Rick DiPietro for a to- team from officially rebuild- for $450 million, which kicks in $5.9 million in cap space avail- Trout and Mookie Betts are get- tal of $67.5 million. The Island- ing (see the Detroit Tigers and starting 2022 when he is paid able, the eighth lowest in the ting paid (a combined $791.50 ers thought he was the goalie of Miguel Cabrera’s contract) or $50 million a season. Then, league, and they have a lot of million and 24 years). That is their future, but he just turned having enough money to im- they extended Travis Kelce for guys to resign heading into next because they are the best in the out to be a tragic disappointment prove. I understand the Chiefs four more years and $57.25 mil- season, including Bell, Alex MLB. Even Khalil Mack, De- who severely underperformed are in a win-now mode to head lion, which also kicks in start- Okafor, Daniel Sorensen, Sam- shaun Watson and Aaron Rod- his contract and his No. 1 overall back to the promised land, but ing 2022. Already spending my Watkins, Kelechi Osemele gers ($431 million combined pick status. As a result, he was they should manage their fi- $107.25 million on big names to and others. Without doing the over fourteen years, which is bought out and the Islanders nances very carefully with their start in two seasons, the Chiefs math, those players’ contracts less than Mahomes’ extension) owe him $1.5 million until 2029. next signings, or the bank will continued to sign and extend as already exceed the cap space. are getting paid handsomely As seen above, the biggest is- be paying the price, literally, for Chris Jones stayed on the team The next best option would be because of their stellar perfor- sue about being a disappoint- years. 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CJ CUP RECAP: MLB NLCS Recap: Dodgers get KOKRAK WINS FIRST PGA TOUR EVENT back to World Series (again) by Matthew Garry CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT [email protected] Jason Kokrak won for the first time on tour in a star- studded CJ Cup in Las Vegas this past weekend, shooting the best score in Sunday’s fi- nal round to capture the vic- tory. Despite starting the day three shots back, he was ulti- mately able to outlast Xander Schauffele and secure the win. Jason Kokrak won for the first time on tour in a star-studded CJ Cup in Las Vegas this past weekend, shooting the best score in Sunday’s final round to capture the victory.

Kokrak started his day off strong, carding four straight birdies on the front nine and en- tering the final nine holes with a two-shot lead. Schauffele then went on a run of his own, recording three straight bird- ies to tie Kokrak for the lead on the 13th. The pair then en- The Los Angeles Dodgers pose after winning Game 7 of a baseball National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves tered the 16th hole tied for the Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. PHOTO BY DAVID J. PHILLIP/AP lead. Schauffele ended up in the deep rough after his drive, by Jonathan Synott pitch bomb out to left field to all momen- star outfielder Mookie Betts and rather than pitching out CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT give Atlanta a 2-0 lead. tum Atlan- kept the lead at one. into the fairway, he tried to set [email protected] In the bottom of the third, ta might In the bottom of the sixth up a close approach shot but Dodgers 4, Braves 3 the Dodgers were able to string h a v e inning, a pinch hitting ap- was unable to reach the fair- And just like that, the woes together a couple hits, as a h a d . pearance made LA manag- way and stayed in the rough. of Atlanta fans continued walk, a big double down the T h e y er Dave Roberts look like a This led to him making the as the Braves officially blew line from Max Muncy and a t r i e d genius, subbing in Kiké only bogey of his round, and he their 3-1 NLCS lead, losing single from Will Smith tied the t o Hernandez for Joc Peder- was never able to recapture the to the Los Angeles Dodgers game up at two apiece. get it son. Hernandez proceeded lead as Kokrak finished off his 4-3. The previous record of The Braves struck back im- b ac k to hit a solo shot to tie the round with a birdie on the 18th NLCS teams with a 2-0 lead mediately, as an Austin game at 3-3. Later on in for a Sunday best of 64. in the series all-time was 28- Riley single brought in the 7th, the spotlight was on 3, an ominous callback to the a run with no outs in reigning NL MVP Cody Bell- Kokrak started Atlanta Falcons’ infamous the inning. More inger, who hit a no-doubter his day off strong, choke job against the New damage might solo home run to give England Patriots in Super have been the Dodgers the lead carding four straight Bowl LI. The silver lining for done that in- for the first time all birdies on the front Braves fans is that this team ning, if not night. is young, and they have a for a very The Bellinger nine and entering bright future ahead of them. b a d homer proved to the final nine holes Getting the start in this base- be the last run must-win game were two all night, as with a two-shot youngsters, the Dodgers’ three score- lead. Schauffele then Dustin May (23 years old, less, hitless second year in MLB) and the innings went on a run of his Braves’ Ian Anderson (22 from Ju- years old, rookie). Anderson lio Urias own, recording three could have been better, going kept the straight birdies to tie three full innings and allow- Braves’ offense ing two runs off of five hits. at bay, helping Kokrak for the lead on May only opened the game the Dodgers the 13th. for LA, throwing one in- close out a mas- ning, while allowing one sive comeback Russell Henley, the 54-hole run off of one hit and two t h e en route to the leader by three shots, made walks. World Series for an early bogey and fell behind LA got off to a tough n e x t the third time in during Kokrak’s four birdie start early, as the Braves inning four years. They run, and he was unable to re- put runners on first and w i t h are set to play cover. He shot a 70 to tie for second before a Marcell a big the Tampa Bay third. Justin Thomas and Rory Ozuna single drove in a fly ball Rays in a battle McIlroy, both early favorites run. Fortunately for them, run- f r o m of No. 1 seeds for the win, didn’t play very a double play and a strike- n i n g R o n a l d starting Tues- strong golf and closed their out limited the damage to error that A c u ñ a day night. disappointing weekends with one. The next inning, Dan- turned a run- Jr., but a 74s. sby Swanson welcomed LA down fielder’s “routine” Kokrak’s victory comes at a pitcher Tony Gonsolin into choice into a dou- home run perfect time, as this win moves the game by hitting a second- ble play, stopping robbery by him up to fourth in the FedEx Cup standings and qualifies him for the rescheduled Mas- ters Tournament happening later this year. Schauffele’s second place finish moved him back into the top 10 and into eighth place. Kokrak’s victory comes at a perfect time, as this win moves him up to fourth in the FedEx Cup standings and qualifies him for the rescheduled Masters Tournament happening later this year. The Tour’s next event is the ZOZO Championship, where Tiger Woods is the defending champion. He returns to try for his PGA Tour record 83rd tournament, but it will not be easy amidst a star-studded field that includes the top 10 players from last year’s FedEx Cup, including Dustin John- Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts celebrates after winning Game 7 of a baseball National League Championship Series son, Jon Rahm, Patrick Reed against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. PHOTO BY TONY GUTIERREZ/AP and Colin Morikawa. Tuesday, October 20, 2020 • DailyCampus.com 12

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Games we’re Teams we’re paying Jorge Eckardt attention to @jorge_eckardt31 watching this week Being able to have a talent like Mookie Betts come up through your minor league system is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and when that happens, lock that man up for life. vs. Athletes we’re paying attention to Mike Mavredakis @MMavredakis Dodgers Rays Mookie Betts Can you imagine trading Mookie Betts vs. @uconn Ji-Man Choi Have a great week, Huskies! Follow The Daily Campus @dcsportsdept