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CONFIRMED 2021 COVID-19 Current Residential Cases Cumulative Cumulative 177 CASES AT UCONN STORRS (positive/symptomatic) 102 Residential Cases* 143 Commuter Cases* 52 Cumulative as of 8:47 p.m. on Feb. 17 *positive test results Staff Cases* University administration introduces possible tuition increase cuts, improving student resources

by Taylor Harton maintain that excellence and af- NEWS EDITOR fordability,” said Scott Jordan, [email protected] UConn’s executive vice president for administration and chief fi- On Wednesday, administrative nancial officer, in a town hall figures at the University of Con- livestream on Wednesday. “We necticut introduced a tentative took a hard look at that this year plan to reduce the planned per- and asked, ‘What is the bare min- centage increase in tuition for imum at which we could get by students amid the financial con- while not compromising [stu- straints many are facing during dents’] educational experience?’ the COVID-19 pandemic. and we arrived at this number.” The plan would slash in half Under the new plan, General the previously-implemented 4.3 University Fees such as housing, percent increase for in-state tu- dining, recreation and technolo- ition costs for the fall 2021 se- gy would be frozen at their cur- mester to 2.2 percent, the lowest rent amounts for the upcoming increase since fiscal year 2000, academic year. Storrs students when tuition increased by 1.39 would be subject to a new $28/per percent. semester fee toward the expan- The university is currently in sion of mental health services at year two of a five-year tuition in- Student Health and Wellness, as crease plan adopted in late 2019, well as other slight increases in prior to the onset of the COVID-19 transit fees and student activities. pandemic. The board of trustees “I am grateful these addition- will vote on the proposed cuts on al resources will allow to us to Feb. 24, and the changes will go provide students with the care into effect for the fall 2021 semes- and support they have called Photo shows the sign that stands near the UConn campus. On Wednesday, administrative figures at the ter if approved. for,” said Dean of Students Elly school introudced a tentative plan to reduce the planned percentrage increase in tuition for students amid the financial constraints many are facing during the pandemic. “The university strives to Daugherty. “We look forward to maintain excellence in our pro- continuing this review for our PHOTO BY AVERY BIKERMAN, GRAB PHOTOGRAPHER/THE DAILY CAMPUS gramming, and we want to raise regional campuses in the coming tuition as little as possible to academic year.” ‘Suspicious fires’ at USG Permanent Reading UConn Busby Suites, Days Petition advocates for Hilltop Apartments student mental health

by Rachel Philipson STAFF WRITER [email protected]

The University of Connecticut’s Un- dergraduate Student Government is promoting permanent reading days to the academic calendar, according to the @usguconn Instagram page. A reading day would require that in- structors not hold classes or assign any course work during that time period, according to the Office of the Provost website. Located in the center of campus, the Homer Babbidge library of- USG has a live Change.org petition fers a great place for students to study or read. Recently, the USG in its Instagram bio for UConn stu- have been promoting permanent reading days to the academic dents to show their support towards calendar The Hilltop Apartment complex sits on campus next to the J.O. the permanent reading days. This is PHOTO BY HENRY KULP, GRAB PHOTOGRAPHER/THE DAILY CAMPUS Christian Field. Early Wednesday morning, the UCPD alerted the the first proposed step in response to school regarding three suspicisous fires that occured on campus B Diaz’s Mental Care Act that passed near the complex as well as near the Busby Suites. through USG in fall 2020, according be two reading days on Monday and ter and I noticed how I did not stress PHOTO COURTSEY OF UCONN RESLIFE to the Change.org petition homepage. Tuesday, then three finals on Wednes- as much for my exams because of the These reading days would act as a pe- day, Thursday, and Friday,” accord- reading days,” Montano said. “I was riod for students to recharge and catch ing to the petition. “That weekend more relaxed and more confident go- up with their studies. (Saturday and Sunday) and following ing into my exams.” by Daniel Drainville Discovery Drive. “The mental health of our students Monday and Tuesday would be read- Montano said she had two weeks of CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT The fires occurred sometime be- must be prioritized campus wide and ing days. The last three days of finals reading days when she studied abroad [email protected] tween 3:30 a.m. and 5 a.m., police outlets for recharge must be given for would follow on Wednesday, Thurs- at the University of Edinburgh in Scot- The fire and police departments said. students to be able to be their best, day and Friday, and then the semester land. She thinks three to five reading at the University of Connecticut are “The UConn Police and Fire De- personally and academically,” accord- would end.” days would be sufficient for UConn, as investigating three suspicious fires partments are still investigating ing to the @usguconn Instagram post. Additional reading days were first she lost motivation during the end of which occurred at the Storrs cam- these incidents in order to identi- “This change will only provide benefit implemented at the end of the fall 2020 the two week period. pus early Wednesday morning, ac- fy those responsible for the fires,” and enrichment to students’ semesters semester in response to the COVID-19 “It was amazing. We had plenty of cording to an email alert sent out by said UConn Deputy Chief of Po- and allow for well-being to be priori- pandemic, according to the Office of time to gather our thoughts, relax, ac- the UConn Police Department. lice Andrew T. Fournier. “There is tized, as it should be.” the Provost website. tually do our readings and practice. According to the email alert, out- no additional information at this In the proposed plan, the tradition- Hazel Montano, an eight-semester And, it allowed us plenty of time to door fires were lit in three separate time.” al finals “week” will be split into two applied and resource economics ma- meet up with study groups,” Montano locations, including a dumpster at Fournier encourages anyone weeks with six reading days. To ac- jor, said she greatly benefitted from the said. “There were no time constraints, Wheeler Hall (Hilltop Apartment with information related to these count for this extended finals week, the reading weeks at the end of last semes- no classes or anything, so we were able Complex), a trash can located out- incidents to call 911 or contact UCo- semester will have 13 weeks of classes. ter. side Busby Suites and a portable nn Police at 860-486-4800 or via “Under the new plan, there would “It was helpful for me last semes- See READING DAYS, p. 2 bathroom at the tennis courts on [email protected].

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President president as beholden to teachers’ have most elementary schools open cans. Joe Biden is in a political firestorm unions at the expense of American five days a week, seeming to con- Teachers’ unions have said over how and when to get more families. flict with his own press secretary, they support reopening schools schools open amid the coronavirus His administration in recent weeks who had said last week that schools once officials are able to make the pandemic, with Republicans seizing has sent muddled and at times con- would be considered “open” if they buildings safer, but they need the on confusion surrounding Biden’s tradictory messages about Biden’s held in-person classes even one day $130 billion included in Biden’s goal to reopen a majority of schools goal. On Tuesday night, the pres- a week. proposed American Rescue Plan within his first 100 days to paint the ident said his 100-day goal was to Biden’s aides dismiss the con- to make it happen. And even if troversy as a flareup that will the bill passes Congress by the Snow Showers disappear once the coronavirus Democrats’ mid-March deadline, is better under control and more it’s unclear whether districts PERMANENT READING DAYS PETITION school districts reopen, pointing would be able to make changes in to recent polls suggesting the time to hasten school openings Friday 2/19 READING DAYS, cont. from p. 1 public so far believes Biden is before the end of Biden’s first 100 doing a good job in handling the days. Dan Domenech, exec- to have study groups.” three days between those due dates issue. utive director of the School Su- Carina Scher, a sixth-semester and the first day of finals,” Geissert But there could be lingering perintendents Association, said civil engineering major, said she said. “I’ve heard recommendations damage if Biden is seen to break teachers are willing to go back to supports the petition as it would of starting to study two to three an early promise on an issue so in-person learning “only if this give her time to digest the material weeks before finals, and with the important to so many Ameri- bill is passed. taught in the last week of classes. end of the semester being cram-time “It’s difficult to study for finals for assignments, this just can’t al- when you still have homework as- ways happen.” Snow Showers signments and lectures to attend the Gabrielle Schaufler, a fourth-se- previous week,” Scher said. “ The mester transfer student, said she reading days and week split would thinks it would be more beneficial give us the necessary time to focus to having reading days scattered solely on the exams at hand and throughout the semester instead of Saturday 2/20 have an overall better experience – only during finals week. with less stress and hopefully better “I feel like we have enough read- grades.” ing days normally during finals Emma Geissert, an eighth-semes- week. Rather than adding more at ter psychological sciences major, the end of the semester for cram- said permanent reading days would ming, it might be better to have some give her the opportunity to start randomly throughout so students studying for her exams when she have a chance to catch up and real- President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with labor leaders would prefer to do so. ly understand what they’re doing in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in “Often, professors assign final closer to when they’re learning it,” Washington. President Biden recently found himself in a political Mostly Sunny projects and big papers that are due Schaufler said. firestorm over how to reopen schools amid the pandemic. the last day of classes, and without The petition has 288 signatures at PHOTO BY EVAN VUCCI/AP reading days, we’d only have two or the time of reporting.

CCC & USG team up to help housing, food-insecure students by Thomas Alvarez STAFF WRITER ily-estranged, food insecure or in the “Our goal with this whole Husky [email protected] foster care system. I think more at- Market was so that students who de- tention needs to be put on this club cided to opt out of a meal plan or were Bri Chance, a fourth-semester mu- because they do a lot when it comes to living maybe off-campus but were still sic education and opera performance giving out food, giving people resourc- having issues with food insecurity, major, and Neha Kataria, a fourth-se- es and also just talking to people,” Ka- they could have access not only to food mester political science major and par- taria said. but to fresh food, nutritious food that liamentarian of the Kataria said peo- would be sustainable throughout the Undergraduate Stu- “CCC is a club that ple must stress that winter months,” Chance said. dent Government, not every student The Alumni resident halls sits near the middle of campus and Looking to the future, Chance and spoke about the wokds first-hand at the University of is a home to many students on living campus. For students that Kataria stressed the importance of nor- struggle with housing and food insecruities, the CCC and USG have teaming up of Cre- with students that Connecticut has an teamed up to help those that are in need. malizing conversations surrounding ating Caring Com- ideal family situa- housing and food insecurity. Kataria PHOTO BY ERIN KNAPP, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER /THE DAILY CAMPUS munities and USG are homeless, family- tion. She said this said these discussions are important to assist students estranged, food- significant popula- because many people have preconcep- facing housing and insecure or in the tion of students is experiences as a homeless student opt-out but you live here still, there’s tions of housing and food insecure stu- food insecurity on not receiving neces- showed the situation was not ideal. She still that issue of ‘where am I going to dents that are often unfounded. campus. foster care system” sary support. said the environment does not feel wel- get food?’” “Normalizing the conversation, Chance and Ka- NEHA KATRIA “I think that this coming and cited a drop in food quality Over the previous winter break, that’s definitely step one,” Kataria taria began by ex- is something that when students did not have access to a CCC and USG held the Husky Market, said. “I think when people think of the plaining the role of we need to stress meal plan. using a total of $5,000 from both orga- groups … they have this idea of what CCC and the purpose it serves. Kataria more — that not everyone has that ide- “In my own experience of being a nizations to purchase various products it looks to them, which is really differ- said the club works to help students al family situation — and we’re not just homeless student and staying here for students on campus. Chance said ent than what it actually is and what it facing various housing and food issues looking at five students,” Kataria said. over break, I can tell you it’s not the their primary goal with this event was means to be in these positions on UCo- while also furthering the conversation. “We’re looking at a large portion of stu- most ideal situation,” Chance said. “It to support students who were facing nn’s campus.” “CCC is a club that works first-hand dents who aren’t getting that support.” doesn’t feel welcoming. If you can’t af- food insecurities in the difficult winter See CCC & USG, p. 3 with students that are homeless, fam- Chance went on to say her own ford the meal plan and you decide to months.

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She said in addition to normal- a permanent role that works with stu- izing the conversation, UConn should dents that are food insecure, and who provide resources like subsidized face housing insecurity.” housing and food When asked for throughout semester banks for students “I think there needs her message to stu- to use. dents who may be “I think … going to be a permanent facing these issues, to different offices role that works with Chance desired to on campus and say- students that are food remind them they ing, ‘hey, you need are not alone. She to be trained on how insecure, and those said other students to work with inde- who face housing have faced these pendent students, challenges and will how to work with insecurity” continue to face homeless students NEHA KATRIA them until serious … We’re asking for change is made. you to provide ac- “As someone tual solutions, to provide subsidized who’s been through this first-hand, housing, to provide some sort of com- what I would have wanted to hear is: munity house or some type of food You’re not alone … Out of the 28,000 bank on campus.’” students that attend the University Kataria also said UConn should es- of Connecticut, trust me, you’re not tablish a permanent role in the univer- alone,” Chance said. “There are people sity to assist students facing these chal- that have gone through this, there are “The Chocolate Dragon” donut distributed by UConn dining services on Wednesday. The donuts were available to students outside of Northwest from 1:00 p.m. until supplies lasted. This is one of the first of lenges. She said Alex Katz, program people that are going through this and many dining inspirations from the Monotony Breakers. coordinator for the Rising Scholars there are going to be people after you program, currently fills the role, but a that continue to go through this until PHOTO BY ERIN KNAPP, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER/THE DAILY CAMPUS permanent position is needed. there’s systematic change.” by Thomas Alvarez “We usually like this to be a pop- Landolphi said the feedback STAFF WRITE up spontaneous event and Tweet out they have received has encouraged [email protected] the location about 15 minutes before dining services to continue the Rob Landolphi, culinary opera- we start the giveaways,” Landolphi program in fall 2021. He said they tions manager in the department of said. “As soon as we get a handful will continue to keep them in their UPCOMING EVENTS dining services, spoke about a new of students who have received their current surprise format in the fu- program he’s running as a way of treat, they do the advertising for us, ture. Thursday, Feb. 17 keeping dining fresh and exciting for letting all their friends know where “Based on the feedback from students. we are located and what we are giv- students so far, I think these Mo- Landolphi said the idea, called Mo- ing away.” notony Breaker giveaways will Adventure Center Open notony Breakers, first came about in Sharing some of the future plans, continue in the fall, but we would 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in UConn Adventure Center a meeting where they discussed fun Landolphi laid out the ideas they continue to keep them as surprise ways to engage the student body. He have for the upcoming months. He pop-ups, keeping them sponta- said they wanted to make programs said the dates and foods have been neous, exciting and of course, deli- Climbing Center Basic Orientation that would pop-up around campus. decided upon, but the locations have cious!” Landolphi said. 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. in UConn Climbing Center “The idea came about in one of not been in order to maintain the sur- Landolphi also wanted to thank our assistant directors meetings prise. the students who have attended last semester when we were look- “On February 17th: ‘The Choco- the events throughout the semes- UCONN EVENTS CALENDAR ing to establish some fun giveaways late Dragon,’ chocolate donut with ter. He said they enjoy seeing stu- for the students that would happen raspberry cream cheese icing with dents walk away from the event throughout the semester,” Landolphi a dragon fruit sprinkle will be in smiling with treats in hand. said. “We wanted them to be sponta- the Northwest Quad. Wednesday, “I just want to say thank you to neous, pop-up events around cam- March 3: cookie bento box, deco- all the UConn students we have pus.” rate your own cookies, location to met at our giveaway tents so far,” Landolphi said the only adver- be determined. Wednesday, March Landolphi said. “They are always tising they do is a Tweet 15 minutes 17: green whoopee pie with mint so appreciative of the items we give before the individual events take cream filling, location to be deter- away, and it makes our day to see place. After that, he said students mined. Wednesday, March 31: Blue a big smile on their faces as they will spread the information by word Bunny ice cream bars, location to walk away with their tasty treat.” of mouth. be determined,” Landolphi said. Facebook blocks Australians from accessing news on platform

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COMIC BY DIONEL DE BORJA, STAFF ARTIST/THE DAILY CAMPUS Editorial UConn must arson’s Where do Republicans change its CCommentary go from here? problematic by Carson Swick will persist. If distance from Trump is Other less established but pro- STAFF COLUMNIST the agreed-upon strategy and Trump Trump hopefuls include Florida Gov. [email protected] does not win his party’s nomination, Ron DeSantis, whose anti-lockdown environment for Saturday’s acquittal of former Presi- he will surely run a third-party cam- stance has boosted his popularity dent Donald Trump has left the Repub- paign out of spite. immensely. Some have even thrown lican Party in disarray — in such disar- Still, most Americans would agree around DeSantis’ name as a potential students of color ray that even politicians from the same that leaving Trump’s “unpresiden- vice presidential candidate should ach year, when a new class enters the Univer- state are split on the party’s future. Last tial” demeanor behind will only help Trump run for president again. Ap- sity of Connecticut, there are always statistics week, South Carolinians Nikki Haley conservative Republicans rebuild parently Mike Pence upholding his presented about the new students, includ- and Lindsey Graham offered complete- their image. But the issue of Trump’s constitutional oath and certifying the ing the number of students, their academic ly different takes. Haley, the state’s for- policies remains much more compli- election results was just too much achievements and which campuses they mer governor, said that Trump “let us cated. As the 45th president would for them. are attending. One statistic mentioned year after year is UConn’s increasingly racially diverse student down,” while Senator Graham called be quick to tell you, he accomplished Speaking of Vice President Pence, E Haley’s comments “wrong.” a lot in a single term — everything his nomination remains a strong body. Yet the mere existence of a diverse student body does not ensure a supportive and inclusive environment for stu- possibility. But could he dents of color. convince enough moderates This is corroborated by a recent Racial Microaggressions and independents that he dis- Study, which showed the environment at UConn does not tanced himself enough from always support students of color. The survey was conducted Trump, while also debunking between Spring 2019 and Winter 2020 and completed by his “betrayal” to the MAGA 1,129 students of color. Out of these students, 77% reported movement? Even for a skilled that race relations at UConn ranged from a little to extremely politician like Pence, this is a problematic. hard sell. UConn clearly has an environment in which many stu- dents of color do not feel comfortable. Many likely remember I have already mentioned the incident that occurred last year near Charter Oak apart- Nikki Haley as the party’s ments where two White students shouted racial slurs — to antithesis to Trumpism, but which the University responded rather slowly. Additionally, there are other options if the over the summer, numerous students of color anonymously party wants to move in that reported their experiences through Instagram accounts direction. Dan Crenshaw and such as Black at UConn, BIPOC at UConn SFA, Black at Tom Cotton are congressmen UConn School of Engineering, BIPOC at UConn CAHNR whose stars are rising; how- and BIPOC in Greek Life. ever, both have their issues. ILLUSTRATION BY DIONEL DE BORJA, STAFF ARTIST/THE DAILY CAMPUS In response, UConn administrators encouraged students Crenshaw is young and probably a to anonymously report these experiences through the Office Of course, both Haley and Graham from cutting taxes to brokering bit too moderate for the Trump base, of Institutional Equity. UConn also later created InForm, which allows students to anonymously submit reports of are asking all the right questions. peace deals in the Middle East. as he has supported red flag laws in bias, among other incidents. UConn also offers UNIV cours- How loyal should conservatives be The fact is that Trump’s “Ameri- the past. Cotton, on the other hand, es on U.S. Anti-Black Racism (UNIV1985 and UNIV3985). to a president that largely energized ca First” agenda remains popular has come under fire for calling slav- However, especially given the information provided in the their movement and brought them among conservatives; even in her ery “a necessary evil on which the survey, these measures simply are not enough. out of hiding, but also found himself criticism of his final weeks in office, Union was built.” While I understand When so many students are reporting they feel uncom- impeached twice and disgraced in Nikki Haley identified this. the point Cotton was trying to make, fortable and unwelcome due to racial microaggressions defeat? While the ideal answer is But if not Trump, then who? downplaying the horrors of slavery they have experienced on campus, it is imperative that all somewhere between complete dis- There are many ways the Repub- is never a good look. levels of the University make meaningful steps to change the tance and outright loyalty to Trump, lican Party could turn. Perhaps, Of course, Republicans have their wild environment. According to the survey results, students of I have to agree more with the former other than Haley, the most obvious cards. Political commentator and “Blex- color who responded to the survey avoid certain locations approach moving forward. is an established Trump loyalist like it” activist Candace Owens has flirted on campus because they feel uncomfortable, with 31% of students surveyed reporting they felt uncomfortable in Most obviously, keeping Trump Texas Senator Ted Cruz. Among the with the idea of running in 2024. And, if or avoided classrooms. Classrooms were ranked as the and his antics at a reasonable dis- many problems with Cruz (i.e. ob- Kanye West won’t take another crack at number two location for where surveyed students of color tance is the most electable strategy. jecting to the election results) is that the White House, there is always MyP- felt uncomfortable, with sorority and fraternity houses Yes, I recognize that 2024 is a long he could not beat Trump in 2016. illow CEO and Trump confidant Mike ranked number one. way off. But the memories of this Why would that change, especially Lindell. I’m not making this up! Additionally, over 40% of surveyed students of color re- election’s aftermath and the Capi- if the former president launched a Simply put, the Republican Party ported experiencing racial microaggressions, over 30% of tol riot are not going anywhere. In third-party campaign? The same must do a lot of soul-searching in the surveyed students of color reported they were singled out in many ways, Trump’s acquittal may goes for former New Jersey Gov. next three years. Only time can measure classrooms and other settings to speak about diversity and have already sealed the fate of any Chris Christie. After his 2016 bid the legacy of former President Trump, 46% of surveyed students reported they had been made to Republican running for the White flopped, a recent poll showed Chris- and only time can tell us which of these feel intellectually inferior due to their race. House in three years. And in those tie polling at a whopping 0% among candidates will take the reins of conser- Students of color should not feel uncomfortable on campus. The sheer number of students reporting these incidents three years, the question of loyalty Republicans. vatism’s future. should be concerning, and this survey should incite change at UConn. At the end of the survey, there were numerous recommen- dations made for faculty, staff and students, as well as policy Just because you’re not the worst guide- changes and suggestions for University Communication and Public Relations. For faculty and staff, suggestions mostly involve creating mandatory training programs regard- ing racial microaggressions. For students, the suggestions line breaker doesn’t make you good encompass workshops for students to better understand racial microaggressions, supporting students who have by Sam Zelin one like this, the exchange is usually similar, and it always documented their experiences and funding more student-led STAFF COLUMNIST has some kind of excuse. The most common is to point to [email protected] initiatives regarding diversity, equity and inclusion. One those who are worse offenders, such as giant super-spread- major policy change recommended was to mandate the We’ve all seen the videos throughout the last year, made by er events, exclaiming “I don’t go to those things!” Another aforementioned UNIV course about U.S. Anti-Black Racism. incredibly selfish people who really don’t seem to care that popular excuse is that, in order to preserve one’s mental For Public Relations, it was recommended there to be more their actions can literally cause people to lose their lives. In health, some rules need to be bent. Some don’t even provide transparency and awareness of bias incidents. this fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, they are the ab- an excuse, but take pride in the fact that they’re secretive All of these suggestions are very well-outlined by the solute worst of the worst, and frankly, there’s not much that about their offenses, supposedly thinking that being obnox- UConn Racial Microaggressions Research Team. Students of can be done to get them to change. However, there is another ious is the problem. color should not endure racism, racial microaggressions and very dangerous group of people,: Those who feel guilty for a reduced sense of safety and belonging on campus. It is high their actions, but continue to break guidelines anyway. time that UConn changes this problematic environment. On the occasion I’ve ended up in conversation with some- See COVID-19, p. 8 Thursday, February 18, 2021 • DailyCampus.com 05

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‘Teen Suicide During COVID-19: The Second Crisis In Our Schools’ looks at how to solve a dire problem by Ian Ward STAFF WRITER “This is not something that students. One example she cites schools are the lifeline and really students to follow. An example [email protected] is just popping up,” Chafouleas is the reopening of schools in Los the place where we can identify, of this is what students should said when discussing Center for Angeles. Prior to the reopening, connect and respond to in cre- expect from their teachers and Yesterday, The Perkins Plat- Disease Control data on teen sui- there had been a number teen ating an emotional safety,” Cha- learning styles in various en- form had University of Connecti- cide. suicides in Los Angeles, which fouleas stated when responding vironments, such as distance cut professor at the Neag School According to Chafouleas, was a partial reason for reopen- to schools reopening in Los An- learning, hybrid learning or of Education and licensed psy- there are no clear answers as ing schools. geles as a way for teenagers to be in-person learning. Chafouleas chologist Dr. Sandra M. Cha- to why there is teenage suicide, “There are things we need to safe. emphasizes teaching these rou- fouleas to speak about teenage although she points out that improve. We need to strength- During the interview, Chafou- tines to students so they can get suicide during the COVID-19 schools are the lifeline for many en things, but for many kids, leas mentioned an idea of a ”be- used to it. pandemic. havioral vaccine” that may help Another element to the meth- students emotionally. od is to have a positive relation- “If we know right now in our ship with someone in the stu- American society we got some dent’s environment. Whether pretty substantial stressors and that be through a teacher, par- things that are going on – polit- ents or other family members in ical unrest, COVID-19, growing a teen’s home, Chafouleas wants recognition of systematic racism students to have the opportunity police violence – that means ev- to create connections with ev- erybody needs to have a strength eryone in their environment. strategy in the emotional space,” The final step that was brought said Chafouleas on the concept up in the method was pleasurable of a “behavioral vaccine.” engagement. What this entails is She went on to say how certain what Chafouleas labels as “voice communities would need more in choice.” This means that, as ”behavioral vaccines” than oth- the environment for learning ers given the vulnerabilities of changes, students would have a said communities. say as to what works so they can Towards the end of the inter- find the most amount of pleasure view, Chafouleas brought up a in their environment in order to method for students and fam- be engaged with the learning ilies to be successful at home taking place. during the pandemic. It is called If you or someone you know is the Four Ps method, and it fea- experiencing suicidal thoughts, tures the following techniques. please call the National Sui- The first one is having a phys- cide Prevention Lifeline num- ical setup that is safe for teens ber (800) 273-8255. If you are on where they can do their learn- campus, call the Student Health ing. Chafouleas also mentions and Wellness Mental Health that this setup must also fill the Number, (860) 486-4705. If you basic needs of students, such as are experiencing an emergency, food security. call 911. Dr. Sandra M. Chafouleas is a licensed psychologist and a professor at the University of Connecticut. She is The second part to the meth- also a Neag endowed professor and is on the Board of Trustees. PHOTO COURTESY OF NEAG SCHOOL OF EDUATION. od is a predictable routine for New Semester, New Crib: SUBOG welcomes spring with an MTV twist by Esther Ju decorate, I was interested in seeing CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT some of this creativity from stu- [email protected] dents!” Twenty years after airing its first Clearly, the onset of a pandem- episode, MTV Cribs has continued ic has caused complications for to influence memories of audienc- people worldwide, including the es through a familiar ringing of UConn student body. Although the the phrase, “Hey MTV, welcome to effects of the COVID-19 pandemic my crib!” Capturing rare moments have not completely prevented of celebrities touring the large- campus organizations from pur- scale interiors of their homes, the suing opportunities for students, show’s iconic documentary style they have certainly brought on has become known to some as much difficulty for clubs adapt- a cultural reset. The University ing to a virtual format. Acknowl- of Connecticut’s Student Union edging the subsequent hardships Board of Governors may not act as that have occurred, Thomas hopes a competing cable channel, but its SUBOG’s events will serve as a satirical take on reality television source of stress-relief. proved to bring enough incentive “Students who have had a diffi- to students who are struggling to cult year definitely aren’t alone.” seek entertainment during yet an- Thomas said. “With the virtual other virtual semester. nature of programming this year, On Jan. 21, the organization pub- our board has been working hard licized their contest through an to come up with events that we Instagram post, emphasizing its typically wouldn’t think of. We’ve snappy title, “SUBOG Cribs.” Ac- made an active effort to main- cording to the post, students could tain both the quality and quanti- enter by submitting a video tour- ty of events for students both on ing their crib, which in this case, and off campus. I would say that could be anything from a dorm to it has been harder for us to pro- an apartment. Clips were required gram compared to past years, but to be 60 seconds or less in length, our board is beyond determined and only cribs following proper to plan events that are accessible ResLife rules were to be consid- for all students. As with all of our ered. Voting was said to take place events this year, one of the goals the following week, with the top for SUBOG Cribs is to help allevi- two winners receiving a gift card ate the burden of a virtual semes- of their choice. ter. We were really interested in in- Due to a rather low number of spiring creativity to help students submissions, as of Feb. 4, the con- feel more comfortable in their liv- test opened to all UConn students, ing environments, and thus to help especially those who felt obligat- with the strain of virtual classes.” ed to utilize their creativity to the Following a brief period of gov- best of their ability. Olivia Thomas, ernment-issued lockdowns and a seventh-semester allied health months spent in quarantine, some major and SUBOG’s vice president have ultimately mastered the art of of programming, was particular- staying home, whether that be with ly excited about viewing submis- family or a room on-campus. As a sions, as this was the first time the way to distract yourself from the group has hosted such an event. repetitive nature of online classes, “We originally got the idea there’s surely no harm in showing during our summer brainstorm off a bit of the crib. And while the last year,” Thomas said. “We contest has now ended, there’s no brought it up as a fun way to in- doubt SUBOG has much in store troduce students to campus and for UConn this semester. inspire students to create a home For more information on future away from home. Plus, as someone The Student Union Board of Governors hosted a contest to see which dorm on campus was the most events and opportunities, follow @ always looking for cute ways to stylised. This was done in the style of the popular MTV show Cribs. FILE PHOTO/THE DAILY CAMPUS subogatuconn. 06 Thursday, February 18, 2021 • DailyCampus.com Life

Will Smith hosts the Netflix docuseries “Amend” which goes over the history of the United States. Guests such as former president Barack Obama are featured on the show. PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDB ‘Amend’ explores the prolonged fight for equality in the United States by Emma Gehr hardly know that it exists or what amendment, slavery ran rampant mid-1800s. He then recounted Americans faced in the past are STAFF WRITER [email protected] it means for their freedom. This throughout the United States, es- his experiences as a slave in his still prevalent today. It also exam- lack of awareness became the pecially in the South. The first memoir “Narrative of the Life of ines how women and members of Many people consider the Unit- driving force in creating “Amend” episode of the series discusses the Frederick Douglass, An Amer- the LGBTQIA+ community used ed States’ founding to be after the as a way to educate citizens on the paradox of the Declaration of In- ican Slave.” In this book, he ex- the 14th amendment to achieve signing of the Declaration of Inde- history of the term “freedom” in dependence being passed while plores the question of why he was equality, and court rulings that pendence in 1776. However, a new the United States and the instru- the country still heavily support- subjected to slavery when he saw subverted the 14th amendment’s docuseries “Amend: The Fight mental individuals who fought ed the institution of slavery. The White men, women and children promises and the civil rights for America’’ hosted and pro- tirelessly to ensure that this free- idea of “freedom” that was fun- living free lives all around him. movement. duced by Will Smith, argues that dom extends to all Americans— damental to the founding fathers Douglass would go on to become “Amend” is a must-watch for it wasn’t until the passage of the not just White men. only applied to specific members a prominent social reformer and anyone interested in learning 14th amendment that the United The six-episode docuseries of society and prevented Black leader of the abolitionist move- more about the concept of free- States was truly founded. The 14th features professors, journalists, Americans from possessing the ment in Massachusetts and New dom in American history, how amendment is a landmark piece of lawyers and activists who discuss same level of freedom as their York, delivering many speeches this term has evolved through- legislation passed after the Civil the importance of the 14th amend- White counterparts. and publishing “The North Star,” out the years and the centuries of War that promises citizenship and ment and the long journey that Frederick Douglass was one of an anti-slavery newspaper. discrimination and injustice that equal protection under the law for Black Americans have endured many individuals who became Each hour-long episode of many Americans have endured all Americans. Even though its in the fight for equality. Smith well known for his role in abol- “Amend” is filled with valuable in the fight for equality. The Unit- passage was a turning point in and various actors help bring to ishing slavery. He strongly be- information and stories about ed States was built on the idea of history, many Americans contin- life the important milestones in lieved that slaves deserved to be people, like Douglass, Thurgood independence and opportunity, ue to be discriminated against by American history, spanning from citizens –an idea that was uncon- Marshall and Harriet Jacobs, who yet “Amend” sheds light on how society and the law. the founding of the United States ventional during that time period. were involved in the passage of many people within the United According to Smith, the 14th to the election of former President As a slave, Douglass taught him- the 14th amendment and the end States have not been able to equal- amendment is cited in more lit- Barack Obama. self how to read and eventually of slavery, and shows how many of ly enjoy these freedoms. igation than any other amend- Before the passage of the 14th escaped to New York City in the the injustices and hardships that ment. However, many Americans Thursday, February 18, 2021 • DailyCampus.com 07 Life

Hollieats: Foodieslet’s make an effort toto bolster Blackfollow for Black History Month people in the culinary industry and stitutions, but Jessica makes veganism beyond, such as through eating at approachable and accessible. Black-owned restaurants and engag- Millie Peartree (@chefmillie- ing with Black influencers on social peartree) media. With the shifting centraliza- The New York food scene is one of tion of social media as a hub for cre- my favorites, and Peartree represents ative content, Black Americans who all the best parts of the food business have been traditionally marginalized in the Big Apple. She has been named by the industry have found ways to a New York Times Critic’s Pick and carve out names for themselves in has been featured in the New York the food world and are more than de- Times 50 Best Recipes with her soul serving of our support. Here are just food. If you’re local, check out her ca- a few of my favorite foodies I think tering company, especially her “Es- you should give a follow on Insta- sential Meals – Full Bellies” initiative. gram. Michael W. Twitty (@thecook- Jocelyn Delk Adams (@grand- inggene) babycakes) Twitty’s James Beard Award-win- Adams has a sweet personality ning book “The Cooking Gene” offers that not only shines through her introspection on life, food and culture,

Jocelyn Delk Adams is known for baking deserts like this cake. She has been featured on “Good Morning America” and Food Net- Millie Peartree is a New York work. PHOTO COURTESY OF INSTAGRAM Times Crtic’s Pick chef and is from New York City. She also has a by Hollianne Lao catering company called Essential LIFE EDITOR Meals - Full Bellies. PHOTO COURTESY [email protected] OF INSTAGRAM Instagram feed, but also the many Food is one of the most recogniz- TV programs she and her cooking Bryan Ford is from New Orleans and combines his upbringing in able characteristics of a culture and have been featured on, including the the city along with his Honduran is also perhaps one of easiest ways to Food Network and Good Morning roots to make his dishes stand engage in a group’s heritage. Howev- America. Inspired by family tradi- out. PHOTO COURTESY OF INSTAGRAM er, as much as food serves a unifier, tion, she takes vintage recipes and and can help you gain a deeper ap- the industry is infamous for its lack puts a modern twist on them for preciation for his mixed heritage and of diversity and representation. This readers like us to enjoy. Adams and approach to food. Keep up with his is also evident through cultural ap- her following have even created a wisdom by following his feed. propriation of traditional foods, as community called the “Soul Food Bryan Ford (@artisanbryan) well as the tokenization and mistreat- Movement,” which you can join on Fuel your quarantine addiction ment of Black Americans and oth- Facebook. of baking bread – or, increased er people of color. Not only did this Jessica HL (@jessicainthek- consumption of bread – by giv- discrimination become apparent on itchen) ing Ford’s account a follow. You’ll a societal scale with the racial justice Even more specifically in the food be lusting over those beautifully movements of the past year, but also world, veganism is very white-cen- baked loaves in no time. Food, espe- within food media, such as with last tric. Jessica provides simple and cially with the rich heritage of Black year’s Bon Appétit scandal. easy vegan recipes, adapting classic Americans, celebrates the fusion Beyond acknowledging the issue, dishes like mac and cheese and choc- of cultures, and Ford does just that there are many ways we can take ac- olate chip cookies, as well as sharing by combining his Honduran roots and New Orleans upbringing into tion to address the food world’s lack Jessica HL is a vegan chef who less commonly adapted recipes like Michale W. Twitty has an award of representation and support of cre- makes everything from cookies arancini. Sometimes I feel like vegan winning book titled “The Cooking his cooking. If you’re looking for ators of color. Not just for Black His- to mac and cheese. Her aim is to recipes seem too complicated, with Gene.” This book offers insights another excuse to bake more bread, make make veganism more aces- on life, food and culture. PHOTO his new book, “New World Sour- tory Month, but also all year- round, sible. PHOTO COURTESY OF INSTAGRAM too many out-there ingredient sub- COURTESY OF INSTAGRAM dough,” just came out. Thirsty Thursdays: Drunk pyrotechnics The DC Life Section I truly believe, from the bottom of my heart, that there is nothing more ridiculous and exciting than food or drinks that do something. Whether that be gingerbread that also functions as a house, those Rainforest Cafe light-up cups that make any drink look like a disco ball or alcohol that doubles as a tiny fire pit, — they all take the av- the quicker the drink will ignite. erage consumption of nutrients to But keep the proof below 150, or the next level. That being said, to- else it may get real dangerous real day I want to help you take your al- fast. That means no Everclear, my cohol consumption to a whole ‘no- friends. ther level: Let’s talk flaming shots. Second, there are several things Thrillist warns readers that you you need to be super aware of should never set a cocktail on fire when you flame a shot: If you leave — especially considering the many a shot burning for longer than ab- cases of flaming shots gone wrong solutely necessary, it may explode. — but that if you must set one on If you try to blow out a shot, you fire (for whatever good reason), be will spew fire into your friends’ very careful. faces. The cocktail is going to be First off, to set a drink on fire, hot even once the flame has been on fire, the flame will climb up it needs to be over 80 proof. So extinguished — just pretend it has into the bottle and explode it in vodka, rum, most tequilas, whis- just come straight out of the oven. your hand. And, finally, if you at- key, etc. would all catch on fire If you pour alcohol that is already tempt to drink a shot that is on fire with ease. The higher the proof, — which I am going to emphasize that you should NEVER do — you will get third-degree burns. So ba- sically, light it on fire for a hot sec- ond for the bit, and then put it out before you do anything else. Now, when you actually flame the shot, all you have to do is use a lighter to set it on fire. Once you’ve had a good gander at it, use a cof- fee mug as a lid to extinguish the flame. And voila! You have a flam- ing shot. To ensure that you understand how dangerous this party trick is — in case I accidentally inspire you to try it — I advise you to check out some flaming shot videos on YouTube. Most of them end with apartments, bystanders, clothes, crotches and faces on fire. Or just

look through Thrillist’s article, “10 Times Taking a Flaming Shot Went Horribly Wrong.” That being said, flaming shots look really cool and I don’t want to underemphasize that. So, if you’re feeling brave and particularly cau- tious (somehow at the same time), give it a go. But please make sure to take every precaution before you attempt it. 08 Thursday, February 18, 2021 • DailyCampus.com Opinion StudyBreak

Photo of the Day | Ghost town

Students walk around on the UConn campus on a sunny day on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Campus is for the most part sparsely populated during this semester, and there are no crowds of people on the sidewalk like there were before the pandemic. PHOTO BY MAGGIE CHAFOULEAS, ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR/THE DAILY CAMPUS

Crossword We must uphold safety guidelines

even knowing. COVID-19, cont. from p. 4 The bottom line is that in order For those who choose only to go to make this pandemic go away as to small gatherings without masks, quickly as possible, we need a mixture I’d like you to consider how many of transparency and accountability people you can affect without even that everyone needs to subscribe to. knowing them. Sure, maybe you’re We don’t need people pretending to in a pod of 10 people, but how many be good, because really they’re worse people do those people know? All it than the partiers at super spread- would take is one slip up somewhere er events — at least those people are along the line, and a giant web of transparent about what they do (I’m people now have a connection to a not at all condoning these actions possible spreader. Sure, you’re not obviously). Alongside a need for this all at the same event, but just as one tandem of transparency and account- break in an electrical wire matrix ability, we just need common sense. can break the whole system, one Understanding that sometimes the mistake can bring the whole bub- guidelines aren’t able to cover every- ble down, and any others who may thing is important, and if you decide to come into contact with any member do something you think is wrong just would also get put in totally unnec- because your state’s guidelines don’t essary danger. mention it — know that that’s stupid Mental health is tricky, but still a and you’re being selfish. pretty straightforward issue. Yes, this is a year that has been horri- In order to make this ble for many people’s mental states, pandemic go away as but there are many ways to help with this. Calling friends, meeting quickly as possible, in a socially distanced manner with we need a mixture masks or just texting are examples of things you can do to help alleviate of transparency and the pain. There is absolutely no one whose only way of feeling better in- accountability that volves breaking guidelines — there everyone needs to is always a safer alternative. It stinks for sure, but the alternative involves subscribe to. putting innocent people in danger, Frankly, if I was in charge of and that’s just not ok. keeping people accountable, I’d Last is the worst group of all: add harsher legal repercussions for Those who feel guilt and try to hide those who don’t comply, but it’s in- their offenses. Not only is this an credibly disappointing that I’d have incredibly cowardly act, but it also to do that in the first place. Every- brings us back to the first point, one knows how serious this is, and with the people in small groups. All we’ve all been dealing with it for so it takes is one of these selfish people long, so why don’t we all just do our in your group, and all of a sudden ev- parts — completely, and without any eryone begins to be exposed without asterisks.

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Facts courtesy of statisticbrain.com Thursday, February 18, 2021 • DailyCampus.com 09 Sports No. 17 USC beats Arizona State 89-71 behind Mobley brothers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Evan first double-digit advantage of the closing minutes. They combined and Isaiah Mobley proved a two- game. for eight straight points, high- man wrecking crew for Southern “I don’t know the type of team lighted by Evan’s one-handed jam California, scoring nearly half the that’s going to have the chance after ducking around two defend- Trojans’ points. to beat USC that I’ve seen in our ers. Eaddy’s 3-pointer capped the Evan Mobley had 22 points, league unless you’re flush on the 11-2 run that extended USC’s lead nine rebounds and seven assists, court with big guys that could to 87-69. and older brother Isaiah added 20 deal with those two under the The Sun Devils were held to points and 12 rebounds in 17th- basket,” Hurley said. a pair of free throws over the ranked USC’s 89-71 victory over The Mobleys combined to out- game’s final six minutes. Arizona State on Wednesday that score Arizona State 18-10 on their Martin scored 15 points in the kept the Trojans atop the Pac-12. own early in the second half, ex- first half, and the Sun Devils “Anytime you have those type tending the lead to 64-54. Evan trailed 46-44 at the break. of numbers, it doesn’t bode well Mobley sank a 3-pointer from The Trojans made 17 of 21 shots for your chances,” ASU coach the top of the key, then stole the to open the game, highlighted by Bobby Hurley said. ball from Martin and outsprinted a pair of 7-0 runs. The Mobleys combined for four John Olmstead down the floor for “The first half looked like the blocked shots and three steals, a rim-rattling dunk. NBA All-Star Game,” Enfield too. They each made nine shots “Evan looked like Tom Brady said. “It was free-flowing shot- from the field, with Isaiah tak- with the ball in his hand just making, not much defense by ei- ing four more than Evan’s 11 at- reading the defense and making ther team. Hopefully the fans en- tempts. the right play,” Enfield said. joyed it on the TV.” “We had a feel for each other, Isaiah Mobley wasn’t to be out- great chemistry,” Evan Mobley done by his freshman brother. BIG PICTURE said. “It was great to see him do He scored five straight points. well.” With two defenders converging Arizona State: The short-hand- Tahj Eaddy added 18 points for on Evan, he passed to Isaiah, ed Sun Devils hung with USC in the Trojans, who improved to 18-3 who dunked and got fouled. Evan the first half but couldn’t over- to start a season for the first time dunked again with Graham on his come the Mobley brothers’ pow- since 1973-74. They’re 12-2 in the back and then he passed to Isaiah er, their own foul trouble and the league and have won 13 of 14 over- inside for a basket that finished absence of highly touted recruits all. off the brothers’ scoring binge. Josh Christopher (back) and Mar- Pac-12 scoring leader Remy “When I get going, everyone cus Bagley (back). The previous 11 Martin scored 30 points — three else gets going and we win by a meetings between the teams were off his career high — for Arizona bigger margin,” Isaiah said. “I’ve decided by 10 points or less. State (7-10, 4-7). Kimani Lawrence been lacking in certain games, so USC: The Trojans swept the added 12 points and Jalen Graham I just want to make a big run for Sun Devils for the first time since had 10 before fouling out. the team and myself.” 2011 and haven’t lost in a month. “Remy played like an all-league Even when the Sun Devils After the program was halted by player,” USC coach Andy Enfield managed to tie up the Mobleys, a COVID-19-related shutdown in said. “He was hot and it’s very the brothers passed to teammates December, USC has been getting hard to guard him one-on-one be- who got the job done. Ethan An- contributions up and down the cause when he’s making his step- derson, Max Agbonkpolo and lineup. back shots he’s very quick with Drew Peterson hit three consec- the ball. We thought we could utive 3-pointers that pushed the UP NEXT challenge everyone else’s shots.” Trojans’ lead to 73-62. USC fin- The Mobley brothers domi- ished with 11 3-pointers, led by Arizona State: Visits UCLA on Southern California forward Evan Mobley dunks during the second nated the first 10 minutes of the Eaddy with four. Saturday. half of the team’s NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Los Angeles. USC won 89-71. PHOTO BY second half, helping USC stretch The Mobleys engineered anoth- USC: Hosts Arizona on Satur- MARK J. TERRILL/AP a two-point halftime lead into its er offensive burst in the game’s day. AP sources: Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres agree on -year deal SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando In August, Tatis caused a stir Tatis Jr. has helped make baseball when he hit a grand slam on a 3-0 fun again in San Diego. count with the Padres leading the In return, the Padres have agreed Texas Rangers by seven runs. The to give the electrifying shortstop a furor died down and the Padres be- $340 million, 14-year deal that will came the fi rst team in MLB history keep him with San Diego until he’s to hit grand slams in four straight 35 years old, according to two peo- games and fi ve in six games. ple familiar with the situation. Tatis comes from San Pedro de The two people spoke to The As- Macorís, Dominican Republic, also sociated Press on condition of ano- known as the Cradle of Shortstops. nymity Wednesday night because San Diego promoted Tatis to the the deal hadn’t been announced. majors on opening day of 2019, for- It will be the longest contract going the chance to delay his free signed in MLB history. Giancarlo agency by waiting a few weeks — a Stanton, now with the New York reality of the game experienced by Yankees, signed a 13-year, $325 mil- other young stars like Kris Bryant lion deal with Miami in 2015. Bryce with Chicago Cubs and Harper with Harper signed a 13-year, $330 mil- the Washington Nationals. lion deal with Philadelphia in 2019. Tatis has two years of service and The biggest deal by dollars remains would have been eligible for salary Mike Trout’s $426.5 million, 12-year arbitration for the fi rst time next contract signed with the Angels in o season. While his deal sets a re- 2019. cord for length, Tatis may have left The 22-year-old Tatis has bloomed dollars on the table if he continues into a superstar in less than two full on his star trajectory. His $24.29 seasons with the Padres, hitting .301 million average salary will rank just with 39 home runs, 98 RBIs and 27 19th in the sport. stolen bases in 143 games. He helped Tatis played only 84 games in 2019 San Diego end a 13-year playo before being shut down by a stress drought in 2020 and win a wild- reaction in his lower back. He still card series against the St. Louis Car- fi nished third in the NL Rookie of dinals before the Padres were swept the Year balloting. He batted .277 by the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in with 17 homers and 45 RBIs in 59 the NL Division Series. games last year. He has quickly become one of the He’s a threat on the basepaths and faces of baseball. He stands out be- has made several spectacular plays cause of his fl air, easy smile, blond at shortstop. He was named All- dreadlocks fl owing from under his MLB First Team shortstop in 2020. cap, a uniform dirtied by his hard- After committing 18 errors in 83 charging play and his dance moves games in the fi eld in 2019, he vowed in the dugout after hitting home to tighten his defense and commit- runs. ted only three errors in 57 games Tatis was literally raised in the last year. game at the feet of his father, who This is the third big contract given played 11 seasons in the big leagues. by the Padres the last four seasons. He has dared to challenge old-school They gave slugger Manny Macha- norms — after hitting his second do a $300 million, 10-year deal be- In this Oct. 8, 2020, file photo, San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. throws to first for the out on Los An- geles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts during the first inning in Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Se- home run in an 11-9 win in Game 2 fore the 2019 season — Machado ries in Arlington, Texas. Tatis has agreed to a 14-year deal that will keep the shortstop with the Padres of the wild-card series against the and Tatis are both represented by until he’s 35 years old, according to two people familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File) Cardinals, he unleashed an emphat- Dan Lozano of MVP Sports — and

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Duda Santin of the UConn women’s soccer team races with an East Carolina player to the ball in a game on Sept. 26, 2019. UConn lost the game 1-0 despite putting 15 shots on goal. The Huskies start their 2021 season on Sunday against Rhode Island. PHOTO BY KEVIN LINDSTROM, PHOTO EDITOR/THE DAILY CAMPUS Roundtable: Who is the second-best player on the men’s basketball team? by DC Sports Section [email protected]

James Bouknight is the most talented player on UConn’s men’s basketball team. There is no question about that. But with the future fi rst-rounder being sidelined with an elbow injury for the past month and a half, the Huskies have had to look elsewhere to fi nd their o ensive rhythm. Players like Tyrese Martin and R.J. Cole showed great leadership in the star guard’s absence, but with Bouknight returning Tuesday against Providence, the team is fi nally healthy and looking to make a push toward the NCAA Tournament. In this week’s roundtable, The DC Sports Section will be giving our takes as to who the Huskies’ second-best player will be now that their o ensive leader is back on the court.

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This team is unique because be- When a team has many choices A lot of these responses are With this UConn basketball While it won’t be a popular opin- hind Bouknight, it’s really just a for who their next best player is, about who will help Bouk on the team this year, I’ve really enjoyed ion, and eyebrows most certainly bunch of solid players who know that’s a good thing. You know how offensive end, but nobody is pay- watching Martin play. For me, I will be raised, I believe that Adama their roles. But I do think the clear Bouknight dropped 18 against ing attention to the heart and soul think he’s an obvious second op- Sanogo is the second best player on second option is Martin. Martin, a Providence? Well, Cole is my pick of what makes UConn, UConn: tion for the Huskies. What sticks this UConn team. Sanogo only av- transfer from Rhode Island, is just a here because of his incredible their lockdown defense. None of out to me is how valuable of a erages about 15.5 minutes per game, guy who does everything well. He’s skill from anywhere on the court, which would be possible without scoring option Martin truly is. At but in that limited time period, he is sort of a “jack of all trades, master averaging 37 percent per game in the help of big man Isaiah Wha- 12.5 ppg, Martin can be counted on able to make his presence felt in the of none” if you will. Averaging 12.5 both 3-point shots and field goals ley. Not only does The Wrench to score — and score efficiently at paint, scoring on anyone with ease. points per game, he has a solid jump overall. I won’t get into his num- lead the Big East in blocks per that. At an insane 45 percent from He averages eight points a game, shot, and he’s knocking down threes bers too much, but he had a career game (2.9), but his presence and the 3-point line, he’s an essential but each of those eight points can at an impressive 45 percent clip this day against Xavier with a 24-point length alone forces opponents to option at the end of a game, when either shift the momentum in the season. He can move well without performance. Alongside others look elsewhere in their offense. the Huskies may need a clutch Huskies’ favor, or continue positive the ball and fi nish in the paint. He such as Tyler Polley, he has been Speaking of, Whaley has done an shot if Bouknight is defended well. spells on o ense. Furthermore, his is an extremely good rebounder on an excellent depth player — and excellent job of improving his of- As a junior, Martin has improved 6-foot-9 frame means he is guaran- both ends of the fl oor (averages 7.4 now starter, really, in the absence fensive touch, adding eight points from the defensive end as well at teed to out-rebound players on both per game), and he’s a good defend- of Bouknight at guard. His 12.2 per game. But his expanded range 1.4 steals per game. He provides sides of the court, averaging 6.4 er as well with 19 steals and fi ve points per game are phenomenal as of late will only open more valuable veteran leadership and is boards per game. Finally, his abil- blocks this season. The worst part and his 4.3 assists per game are lanes for Bouk to drive inside and such a valuable option to UConn ity to use the pick-and-roll allows of his game is probably free throw showing balance. The Howard work his magic. He may not drop this year. He is looking like a key him to create space for star players, shooting — just 65 percent from the transfer and redshirt junior has 20 a game or hit a clutch 3-pointer, player for this team that can be such as point guard Bouknight, as line — but despite that, he’s still a talent and veteranship that can but Whaley’s paint dominance on counted on in important games, opposing defenders have to respect guy that can get you 15 points and help Rashool Diggins and Corey both ends of the floor are crucial especially during the NCAA tour- his scoring ability. This, in turn, eight rebounds every game. That’s a Hawkins next year, which is going to UConn’s success and the reason nament. creates space in the lane for UCo- huge boost for a second option. If the to make the backcourt lethal for he’s now their second best player nn’s playmakers. Huskies make a run in March, Mar- years to come. behind Bouknight. tin will be a key reason why. Thursday, February 18, 2021 • DailyCampus.com 11 Sports What is the ceiling for this year’s UConn men’s basketball team? UConn, cont. from p. 12 enough to get a bid into the na- UConn fans before the season tional tournament. From there, that the team would make the it all depends on seeding and re- tournament for the first time in Villanova is clearly the team gion. If they are an No. 8 or No. five years, they would have been to beat in the conference, and 9 seed — which would be likely happy with that. Anything more that is what makes the game this with an at-large bid — it ’d be is icing on the cake. weekend so intriguing. Provi- hard for them to get beyond the That being said, it’s called dence is not a tournament team, second, having to play a No. 1 March Madness for a reason, and so while beating the Friars in the seed like Baylor or Gonzaga, de- UConn has made surprising runs way UConn did was impressive, pending on the region. I think to the Final Four before. So, I’m it didn’t prove a lot. When they the Huskies are a good team, but not ruling anything out because play Villanova on the road this not good enough to beat teams of this team, when fully healthy, is weekend, it will be a true litmus that caliber. special. They have a great coach test for how good the Huskies So what’s the ceiling for this who connects with his players can be at full strength. They may UConn team? Well, I think it’s in Hurley, a go-to guy when the not beat Villanova, but if they clearly the best team since 2016 game is on the line in Bouknight play well and lose by five or less, and possibly even since 2014. and a bunch of other solid play- it’ll be a good sign for UConn as I think they make the NCAA ers who know their roles. That’s we get closer to the conference Tournament somehow, but un- a winning formula when the cal- tournament. It will show that less they get a friendly seeding endar changes to March. they can challenge any team in and region, I don’t see them ad- I’m not making any bold pre- the Big East. vancing beyond the first week- dictions, but let’s just say if the Even if UConn doesn’t win end. But, that’s definitely not a Huskies surprise some people Left to right, James Bouknight, Tyrese Martin and Tyler Polley warm the Big East Tournament, I still next month, they won’t be sur- up before a game against the Providence Friars at Harry A. Gampel bad outcome in year three of a Pavilion on Feb. 16, 2021. PHOTO BY DAVID BUTLER II/USA TODAY think their resume will be good rebuild. I think if you had told prising me. Solving the NBA’s flopping epidemic The NBA has a double by Karthik Iyer a third and $30,000 for a fourth fine to some of the most well-paid STAFF WRITER offense. A fifth infraction or more people on Earth. The league can- [email protected] would result in even larger fines, not seem to implement a proper standard when it potential suspensions and other deterrent. I think the players’ de- This article should not have to be consequences. However, finan- sire to maintain good reputations written. While extremely unfor- cial disincentives have done little is the biggest tool the NBA can comes to trades tunate, it must be mentioned that to nothing in dissuading players use to discourage players from COVID-19 is not the only rampant from fishing for calls and, let’s be flopping. Roasting segments like disease in the United States today. honest, with over twenty players “Shaqtin’ A Fool” put players in Unlike COVID-19, the disease dis- in NBA history having partici- the spotlight for flopping and cussed in this article is exclusively pated in movie acting roles, there other foolish plays in a non-ma- deadly towards the NBA’s goal of has never been a lack of acting licious, joking manner. While the growing the sport. NBA players talent in the league. For NBA premise of the show is neither to are flopping and begging for calls players that make millions of dol- insult nor show up players inten- to the point where you would be- lars from their contracts and en- tionally, NBA players leaguewide lieve Oscar awards in acting have dorsements, the repercussions of have acknowledged they do not become the premiere criteria for flopping are negligible. The lack want to be making regular ap- entrance into the Basketball Hall of strict player-fearing regulation pearances on the segment. Super- of Fame. In short, the NBA has a is compounded by the fact that star Golden State Warriors guard flopping epidemic. flops have varying degrees and Stephen Curry even thanked A flop is officially defined by the minor ones can often be tough Shaq for not featuring him on the the league as “any physical act to identify. Veteran players have show by saying, “ I appreciate you that appears to have been intend- become adept in perfecting “the looking out for me, man. I know ed to cause the referees to call art” of flopping and it has since I got a “Shaqtin’ A Fool”-worthy a foul on another player.” This become ingrained into the culture moment, but you said I was your tactic has been around since the of the game. Former NBA referee favorite player in the league and founding of the league but has be- Ronnie Nunn says “Basketball is I appreciate that support for not come more pronounced in recent a crafty game. In terms of fooling having me on it.” If flopping had years due to stricter officiating as the referee, flopping is part of its more of an emphasis on “Shaq- the league transitioned toward art and culture” and it has been tin’ A Fool” or even its own show, emphasizing perimeter-oriented prevalent in every era. He goes on it could become an additional play. The NBA attempted to rem- to say he has witnessed flops in source of revenue for the league edy the situation by instituting a every facet of the game, from play- and a way to adequately deal with flopping rule first implemented ers executing them on offensive the flopping problem. during the 2012-13 regular sea- possessions, defensive switches While it’s hard to quantify the son. The rule attempted to dis- and even securing rebounds in exact frequency of NBA flopping suade players from flopping via loose ball situations. statistically, it is commonly ac- a system of fines that would in- The problem is not that stars cepted that flopping is an uncom- crease substantially for repeat need to flop to be effective: it’s that petitive maneuver that is a detri- offenders. In the 2012-13 playoffs, there is no reason not to flop. With ment to both the quality of play the first violation would beget a current league protocols, the ben- and entertainment value. There is $5,000 fine, the second would re- efits of flopping to turn the tide of no place for flopping in NBA bas- sult in a $10,000 fine, $15,000 for a game far outweigh any measly ketball. Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond, top, shoots over Port- land Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. PHOTO BY CRAIG MITCHELIDYER/AP

NBA, cont. from p. 12 tensions and his jersey number hanging in the rafters just days before finding out he would be Davis had spent the first seven traded to the Pistons. years of his career with the Pel- How can the NBA expect play- icans, even dating back to when ers to handle themselves pro- they were the New Orleans Hor- fessionally regarding trade re- nets. And after seven years of quests and expectations when hard work and excellent play it’s normalized teams showing a with nearly nothing to show for complete lack of commitment to it, Davis rightfully requested a a player and either trading them trade, hoping to go to a contend- or, in Drummond’s case, bench- er for a real shot at a title. But ing them until they can find instead of understanding that something better? Draymond it was his time to move on, fans said it best: and parts of the league turned on “I got fined for stating my opin- Davis, bashing him for his lack ion on what I thought should of loyalty to their organization. happen with another player, but In Dedmond’s case, after teams can come out and continue spending half a season feeling to say, ‘Oh, we’re trading guys, undervalued and underappre- we’re not playing you,’” Green ciated, the center requested to said in an interview. “And yet, play elsewhere. The role player’s we’re to stay professional?! At wishes were met with a fine and some points as players, we need disgust from the fanbase. to be treated with the same re- In both cases, the players had spect and have the same rights done their time and tried to get that the team can have. Because by on their respective teams as a player, you’re the worst per- but knew — for their own good son in the world when you want — that they needed to move on. a different situation.” But ultimately, they became the Either players need to be giv- villains. Meanwhile, NBA teams en the freedom to request a trade can say a player doesn’t work in without fear of verbal execution their system and drop or trade from the public, or teams need them on a dime, sometimes not to be held more responsible for even having the courtesy to tell their blatant mistreatment of a the players they are being trad- player who doesn’t fit in their ed. system, like Drummond and the Players like Robert Coving- Cavs. ton, DeMarcus Cousins and even But in one way or another, the Blake Griffin found out through double standard present in the secondary sources that they NBA regarding trades must be were on the move. In Griffin’s handled for the betterment of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, goes to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies center Xavier Tillman defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. PHOTO BY case, he had supposedly been in the players and of the sport. It MARK J. TERRILL/AP talks with the Clippers about ex- simply can’t continue like this. Thursday, February 18, 2021 • DailyCampus.com 12

Women’s Basketball: UConn’s Big  shines as Huskies extend win-streak to games with big win over St. John’s by Ben Berg sides of the ball. She spent the STAFF WRITER majority of the game matched up [email protected] against St. John’s leading scorer, Leilani Correa (20.9 points-per- A dominant 77-32 win over the game). Correa scored only two St. John’s Red Storm (6-12, 3-10 points in the contest. Big East) on Wednesday, Feb. 17 “We gave her a tough assign- gave UConn (17-1, 14-0 Big East) ment. We had her guard the oth- seven wins in as many games. er team’s best player and when UConn remains the No. 1 ranked you do that, it takes up so much team in college basketball. of your focus that the offense Despite being outscored in the flows naturally,” Auriemma first quarter of two of their last said. “This was one of Christyn’s three games, the Huskies opened best games. Certainly the best Wednesday’s contest with a de- game she’s played this year be- fensive intensity that set the tone cause it was a complete game.” for the entire game. UConn held Williams said that entering St. John’s scoreless for over three the game, her main focus was to full minutes, forcing the Red shut down Correa, who scored Storm into a 1/10 start from the 33 points against UConn earlier field. UConn won the first quar- in the season. ter by a margin of 18-6 and end- “She scored 33 on us last time. ed the half with a 46-15 lead. The That’s my assignment,” she said. Huskies’ strong effort carried “I didn’t want that to happen over into the second half where again.” they outscored the Red Storm 31- Though Williams herself had a 17 to finish with a 77-32 victory. fantastic game, she was of course Offensively, the Huskies got quick to give the rest of her team great performances from three credit for turning defense to of- starters in Paige Bueckers (20 fense. points, nine assists), Christyn “I thought we did a great job Williams (21 points) and Ol- defensively the entire game ... ivia Nelson-Ododa (17 points, We got a lot of steals and that seven rebounds). According to made it easy for us to get out in head coach Geno Auriemma, the transition.” strong offense came from even The Huskies’ next game is on better defense. Saturday, Feb. 20 at 3:00 p.m. Williams in particular is be- EST versus the Xavier Muske- Freshman Paige Bueckers looks to make a pass in UConn’s 77-32 win over the St. John’s Red Storm on Wednesday night. Bueckers had 20 points, nine assists and four rebounds in the win. PHOTO BY WENDELL CRUZ/USA ginning to find her game on both teers. TODAY DB’s Weekly Take: How Gilson’s Sports Guide: good are the UConn The double standard in the NBA men at full strength? by Conner Gilson end, poor free throw shooting and ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR probably too many turnovers for by Danny Barletta The Huskies played one of their [email protected] someone who handles the ball as SPORTS EDITOR most complete games all season Photo by infrequently as he does. [email protected] against Xavier on Saturday with- David Butler Trades are a part of being a pro- So, you can understand the con- out Bouknight. That should be II/USA Today fessional athlete. Whether you are fusion when Drummond found It’s been a tumultuous season scary for opposing teams. The a perennial All-Star looking to go out he’s being benched complete- for the University of Connecticut team had just fi gured out how to to a team competing for the title, ly in favor of recently acquired men’s basketball season. There play really good basketball with- or a role player tossed in as an Jarrett Allen. Despite doing the have been multiple pauses due to out Bouknight, and now they have added incentive, trades are some- same thing he has done for his COVID-19, including one that had him back on top of that. thing most players and teams will entire nine-year career, the Cav- nothing to do with the team itself R.J. Cole is a much more confi - deal with during their career. aliers simply said thanks, but no (a referee tested positive after one dent scorer now than he was when But whereas teams are lauded thanks. of the games). There have been Bouknight went out. Tyrese Mar- for doing what it takes to win a Now, I’m not going to sit here multiple injuries, including one to tin has really fi gured out his role title for their city, players are, as and tell you Drummond should the clear-cut best player on the as a guy who can get 15 points and Draymond Green so eloquently be starting and Allen should be team, James Bouknight, that kept eight rebounds every game. The put it, castrated if they so much as riding the bench, because I do him out for six weeks. frontcourt of Isaiah Whaley, Ada- request to play for another orga- believe Allen is the future for the But the Huskies still sit at ma Sanogo and even Josh Carlton nization, paving the way for one Cavs. But the idea of simply giv- 10-5 and fi rmly on the bubble have found their mantra: great of the unhealthiest double stan- ing up on and refusing to give for an at-large bid with fi ve defense and rebounding, and dards seen in professional sports minutes to a player who worked games remaining in the reg- contribute on the o ensive today. hard for the team and played ular season. And most im- end when they can. Andre Exhibit A: Andre Drummond. some very impressive games does portantly, the team is healthy, Jackson is fi guring out what After being traded from Detroit not sit right with me. But that is or as head coach Dan Hurley he can do with his freak to Cleveland last season, Drum- the control the NBA has over its likes to say, “The band is back athleticism. Akok Akok is mond continued to do what he players, something I wouldn’t together.” healthier and can hopefully does better than most other play- have as much trouble with if it Bouknight made his return provide 10-15 quality minutes ers in the league: grab boards and were the same going in the other on Tuesday night against Prov- per game. rack up defensive stats. After 25 direction, when a player wants to idence and immediately gave the Everything is starting to games this season, Drummond is move on from a team. But this is team a lift, scoring 18 points in 24 come together for this team, and second in the league in rebounds not the case. minutes o the bench. The Hus- having Bouknight back makes per game (13.5) and is one of just There have been two instances kies won handily 73-61 against them a legitimate threat. This is six players to be averaging over in recent memory where a player a team that beat them 70-59 just clearly a NCAA Tournament team, one steal and one block per game. got fined $50k for openly request- six days earlier. One might point and I believe it can get an auto- If you’re the Cavs, you knew ing a trade. These players were to Bouknight as the only reason matic bid by winning the Big East this was what you were getting Anthony Davis and Dewayne for that turnaround, but doing Tournament. so would fail to recognize the im- when you traded for the big man. Dedmond. provements the team has made You also knew that you were See UCONN, p. 11 signing up for some questionable around Bouknight in his ab- See NBA, p. 11 sence. decision making on the offensive

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