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CONFIRMED 2021 COVID-19 Current Residential Cases Cumulative Cumulative Cumulative CASES AT UCONN STORRS (positive/symptomatic) 270 Residential Cases* 286 Commuter Cases* 183 Staff Cases* as of 9:30 p.m. on March 28 *positive test results 46 UConn vaccine site opens to public; SHaW to vaccinate students by Grace McFadden “They should fi rst register in ad- ment using UConn Health MyChart. However, the email explained these STAFF WRITER vance with UConn Health MyChart, While people ages 16 and 17 are eligi- doses would not arrive until late [email protected] then self-schedule online for a vac- ble to get the vaccine in Connecticut April. Due to changes in the 2020- cination appointment through My- elsewhere starting Thursday, Hawley 2021 academic calendar, most Storrs Beginning today, Hawley Ar- Chart at a date and time convenient Armory will not be providing vac- residential students will leave cam- mory at UConn Storrs will con- for them,” read the email. “Please cines to that age group. pus by April 11. UConn students will vert to a community COVID-19 note that appointments are available The email also stated that Student be contacted directly by SHaW if they vaccination site, according to an each week based on vaccine availabil- Health and Wellness (SHaW) would are eligible to receive the vaccine. announcement sent by email on ity for that specifi c week, and addi- begin vaccinating UConn Storrs stu- Though vaccines are not required Friday. Since Dec. 22, 2020, Haw- tional appointments continue to be dents at a later date. for UConn students, and will most ley Armory has been open as a added regularly.” “Preliminary conversations with likely not be required in the fall, the vaccination site, though previ- This decision follows a revision in the state Department of Public Health university still compelled students to ously only for UConn employees. the vaccine rollout timeline made by indicate that SHaW will begin re- get vaccinated. Any members of the universi- the state of Connecticut. While vac- ceiving limited quantities of the vac- “Although UConn does not require ty community and residents of cines were expected to open to all cine for UConn students who have COVID-19 vaccinations, the Univer- the surrounding area can make adults on April 5, vaccines will now been approved to remain on campus sity strongly encourages all employ- an appointment through UCo- be open to all adults on Thursday, through the end of the spring semes- ees and students to receive a vaccina- nn Health MyChart, the website April 1. ter,” read the email. tion,” read the email. used by UConn Health for pa- On Thursday, UConn community tients to manage their appoint- members and residents of the sur- UConn Student Health and Wellness offers COVID-19 testing at the Hugh S. Greer Field House for nonsymptomatic students. Students ments, medications and pay- rounding area ages 18 and older will are randomly selected via surveillance testing or can request up to 5 ments. be able to schedule a vaccine appoint- individual tests. PHOTO BY MATT PICKETT Class of 2020 alumna hopes to find closure with an in-person commencement by Naiela Suleiman | STAFF WRITER | [email protected] University of Connecticut alumna probably one of the craziest experi- Gabriella Debenedictis, ‘20, is look- “It will be nice to get the ences of my life,” Debenedictis said. ing forward to in-person commence- closure that I never felt Debenedictis is now living in Prov- ment for the class of 2020. like I got when I actually idence as an associate editor at the UConn will host in-person com- Woonsocket Call. mencement for the class of 2020 and graduated last May. It “I wasn’t in a celebratory mood 2021 over a fi ve-day period in May seems like they’re doing it at all when I graduated last May – it at the Pratt & Whitney Stadium at in a COVID-safe way, and was hard to feel a sense of optimism Rentschler Field in East Hartford. I’m really looking forward about my own future and/or our “I really appreciate that UConn is to seeing people who I collective future while under a stay- doing a commencement for the class haven’t seen in over a year at-home order,” Debenedictis said. of 2020,” Debenedictis said. “It will at the ceremony.” “It was also very jarring to make the be nice to get the closure that I never adjustment from college to the ‘real felt like I got when I actually graduat- GABRIELLA DEBENEDICTIS, ‘20 world’ while simultaneously living ed last May. It seems like they’re do- through a pandemic unlike anything ing it in a COVID-safe way, and I’m communicated if the circumstances society has seen since 1918. But things really looking forward to seeing peo- The Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, CT hosts UConn foot- change with regard to the pandemic, defi nitely feel like they’re looking up, ball games and other events. UConn’s commencement ceremonies ple who I haven’t seen in over a year President Thomas Katsouleas wrote and I’m cautiously optimistic that for the class of 2020 and 2021 will take place there over five days this at the ceremony.” in an email to the UConn community. we’ll see somewhat of a return to nor- May. PHOTO COURTESY OF RENTSCHLERFIELD.COM Any changes to these plans will be “Graduating in May 2020 was malcy this summer.”

Women’s Basketball Recap WILLIAMS, WESTBROOK SHINE AS UCONN EDGES IOWA AND MOVES ON TO 15TH STRAIGHT ELITE EIGHT by Benjamin Berg her team up with a 49-35 lead at the STAFF WRITER half. Williams herself had 18 fi rst [email protected] half points. Iowa opened the third quarter on a mission, outscoring Forty minutes, 27 points, 4 re- the Huskies 26-23 before the fi nal bounds, 2 assists and a block. That’s frame. But from there, the Huskies’ what junior Christyn Williams did stars took over to put the game on this Saturday, March 27 in an Elite ice as they outscored Iowa 20-11 in Eight-clinching win over Iowa the fourth quarter. where she never left the fl oor. For As a former No. 1 recruit out of all the talk of the freshman battle high school, Williams has, at times, between UConn’s Paige Bueckers struggled to be a consistent pres- and Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, it was the ence for a UConn program that has two UConn juniors in Williams and their eyes perennially set on win- Evina Westbrook who propelled ning national championships. But the Huskies to a 92-72 victory. so far in the NCAA Tournament, With all eyes on Bueckers to there’s been no mistaking how im- begin the game, she had a qui- portant Williams is to this team’s eter-than-usual start with only success. She entered Saturday’s 4 points in the opening quarter. game averaging 12 points, shooting Rather, it was UConn’s emotional 50% from both the fi eld and 3-point leader Evina Westbrook that pro- range, all while being tasked with pelled her team to a 22-18 lead with locking down the opponent’s pre- her 8 fi rst quarter points. The sec- mier scorer. Against Iowa, she ond quarter however, belonged to poured in a playoff -high 27 points Christyn Williams, who had spent while holding Caitlin Clark to 21 the fi rst quarter focusing her en- points, well below her season’s av- ergy on minimizing the off ensive erage of 27. She was incredible. impact of Iowa’s leading scorer, Mar 27, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) and UConn Huskies Caitlin Clark. Williams poured in See IOWA, p. 12 forward Aubrey Griffin (44) battle for the ball during the second quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2021 a fl urry of three 3-pointers to set Women’s NCAA Tournament at Alamodome. PHOTO BY TROY TAORMINA/AP

For more... dailycampus.com The_DailyCampus The_DailyCampus The Daily Campus Tweet of the Day Wesley Allen CULTURE SHOCK | PAGE 4 PROJECT HAPPYVISM | PAGE 6 VOLLEYBALL | PAGE 9 @WesleyAllen54 Transness in Women’s Month Activism defined by self-love Huskies strongly close out their You can literally FEEL the destiny season of this team. #UConnWBB 02 Monday, March 29, 2021 • DailyCampus.com News UConn discusses commencement ticketing, format of 2020 and 2021 commencements by Thomas Alvarez “Unfortunately, there are no extra classes will be able to participate in the “All ceremonies will be live STAFF WRITER tickets available for our commence- ceremonies respective to their graduat- streamed,” the website reads. “Please [email protected] ment ceremonies this year. This ap- “We have limited capacity ing year, college and major. continue to check the Commencement The University of Connecticut com- plies to all of our ceremonies across the in Rentschler Field, so The website distinguishes between website for more information as we mencement ceremonies for 2020 and board in May 2021,” Schaller said. “We three guest tickets per students who are to attend the 2020 move closer to the ceremonies.” 2021 graduates will allow for every have limited capacity in Rentschler graduate ... All of our and the 2021 commencement ceremo- The website then discusses the for- graduate to have a maximum of three Field, so three guest tickets per grad- ceremonies will be live nies. Students who graduated in Aug. mat of the event. Of the 120 minute cer- tickets in addition to the live stream op- uate is what we are able to off er. All of streamed this year so 2019, Dec. 2019, May 2020 and Aug. emony, 20 will be remarks and 100 will tion available for all ceremonies. our ceremonies will be live streamed that family members/ 2020 should attend the 2020 ceremony, be the reading of student names. Lauren Schaller, program specialist this year so that family members/ friends who are unable to while students who graduated in Dec. “We are still developing the cere- in the university events & conference friends who are unable to attend can attend can still watch the 2020, May 2021 and Aug. 2021 should mony format details but we anticipate services, said no ceremonies in May still watch the ceremony as it hap- ceremony as it happens.” attend the 2021 ceremony. that there will be about 20 minutes of 2021 will allow for additional tickets pens.” The website says the live stream of remarks and about 100 minutes of can- available to students. She said this is The 2021 Commencement FAQ LAUREN SCHALLER, every event will be available in addition didates processing across the stage,” due to the capacity limits of Rentschler website off ers further clarifi cations PROGRAM SPECIALIST IN to the in-person component. The com- the website reads. Field where the ceremonies will be regarding the structure of the event. THE UNIVERSITY EVENTS mencement website will off er further The website states that tickets will held. From May 8 to 12, students from both & CONFERENCE SERVICES information as it becomes available. be distributed to students on April 30. Floyd family, leaders hold Funerals become scenes of Myanmar prayer service on eve of trial resistance, more violence YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — cy, but has not yet considered pos- people were killed elsewhere Sun- Myanmar security forces opened sible sanctions against the military, day as the crackdown continued, fi re Sunday on a crowd attending which would require support or an according to the Assistance Associ- the funeral of a student who was abstention by Myanmar’s neighbor ation for Political Prisoners, which killed on the bloodiest day yet of a and friend China. has been documenting deaths crackdown on protests against last The mounting death tolls have during demonstrations against the month’s coup, local media reported. not stopped the demonstrations coup. The escalating violence — which against the Feb. 1 takeover — or Some of the funerals held Sunday took the lives of at least 114 people the violent response of the military became themselves opportunities Saturday, including several chil- and police to them. Myanmar Now to demonstrate resistance to the dren — has prompted a U.N. human reported that the junta’s troops junta. rights expert to accuse the junta of shot at mourners at the funeral in At one in Bhamo in the north- committing “mass murder” and to the city of Bago for Thae Maung ern state of Kachin, a large crowd criticize the international commu- Maung, a 20-year-old killed on Sat- chanted democracy slogans and nity for not doing enough to stop it. urday. He was reportedly a member raised the three-fi nger salute that The Security Council is likely to of the All Burma Federation of Stu- has come to symbolize defi ance of Tiarah Tevis held a sign overhead while listening to a speaker at the All Eyez On Justice Rally in Minneapolis, Sunday, March 28, 2021, hold closed consultations on the es- dent Union, which has a long his- the takeover. Family and friends on the eve of the start of the trial of Derek Chauvin in the killing of calating situation in Myanmar, U.N. tory of supporting pro-democracy were paying their respects to Shwe George Floyd. PHOTO BY JEFF WHEELER/AP diplomats said Sunday, speaking on movements in the country. Myint, a 36-year-old who was shot condition of anonymity ahead of an According to the report, several dead by security forces on Satur- MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Na- said ‘mama.’ He said ‘tell my kids offi cial announcement. The council people attending the funeral were day. tional civil rights leaders ap- I love them’... Nobody should has condemned the violence and arrested. It did not say if anyone peared alongside several fami- have to go through that, nobody called for a restoration of democra- was hurt or killed. But at least nine See MYANMAR, p. 3 ly members of George Floyd at should have to endure that.” a prayer service Sunday night, Chauvin is charged with unin- hours before opening statements tentional second-degree murder, were set to begin in the murder third-degree murder and man- trial of the former Minneapo- slaughter. Proceedings are sched- lis police officer charged in his uled to begin Monday morning, death. and the trial is expected to last Several dozen attendees con- about four weeks. gregated in the benches at Philonise Floyd called for a Greater Friendship Missionary conviction and urged observers Church, where preachers led to focus on the bystander video worship, a choir sang and mem- capturing his brother’s struggle, bers of George Floyd’s family The Star-Tribune reported. Pros- were joined by the Rev. Al Sharp- ecutors have not said when they ton and Ben Crump, a civil rights will play the video, but legal ex- attorney who also represents the perts expect it to be early in the Floyd family. trial. The speakers called for justice “I have faith that he will get in George Floyd’s death, mirror- convicted,” Philonise Floyd said. ing the words spoken by leaders “Just like everybody who’s seen during a protest earlier Sunday that video because the video is in downtown Minneapolis. the proof.” George Floyd, who was Black, Sharpton, founder and pres- was declared dead on May 25 after ident of the National Action Chauvin, who is white, pressed Network, added that the prayer his knee on George Floyd’s neck service also served as a show of for about nine minutes while support for the Floyd family. George Floyd was handcuffed “I wanted them to see all these and pleading that he couldn’t people come,” Sharpton said breathe. during the event. “I wanted them “My brother complied,” Phil- to know we’re with them... we Anti-coup protesters run around their makeshift barricade they burn to make defense line during a onise Floyd said during the ser- will be there with them until the demonstration in Yangon, Myanmar, Sunday, March 28, 2021. Protesters in Myanmar returned to the streets vice. “He said ‘I can’t breathe.’ He end.” Sunday to press their demands for a return to democracy, just a day after security forces killed more than 100 people in the bloodiest day since last month’s military coup. AP PHOTO

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MYANMAR, cont. from p. 2 Humanitarian workers reported celebrated the annual Armed Forc- and police – who have been filmed that the military had carried out “In less than two months, es Day holiday with a parade in the shooting at protesters as they flee, The military had initially seized airstrikes Sunday against guerilla at least 35 children have country’s capital, Naypyitaw. and who have not even spared her body and refused to return it un- fighters in the eastern part of the “Today the junta of Myanmar has young children – must be halted im- til her family signed a statement that country. allegedly been killed, made Armed Forces Day a day of mediately.” her death was not caused by them, Henrietta Fore, head of the U.N. countless others seriously infamy with the massacre of men, President Joe Biden told report- according to the Democratic Voice of children’s agency UNICEF, said in injured and almost 1,000 women and very young children ers: “It’s terrible. It’s absolutely out- Burma, a broadcast and online news Saturday’s bloodiest day since the children and young people throughout country,” said Tom An- rageous. Based on the reporting I’ve service. coup “an 11-year-old boy, an 11-year- reported arbitrarily drews, the U.N.’s independent ex- gotten, an awful lot of people have In Yangon, the country’s largest old girl, two 13-year-old boys, a detained by security forces pert on human rights for Myanmar. been killed. Totally unnecessary.” city, meanwhile, mourners flashed 13-year-old girl, three 16-year-old across the country.” “Words of condemnation or concern Biden said his administration is the three-finger salute as they boys and two 17-year-old boys, (were) are frankly ringing hollow to the working on a response but offered wheeled the coffin of a 13-year-old all reportedly shot and killed.” She HENRIETTA FORE, HEAD OF THE people of Myanmar while the mil- no details. boy. Sai Wai Yan was shot dead by said “a 1-year-old baby girl gravely U.N. CHILDREN’S AGENCY UNICEF itary junta commits mass murder It’s still not clear what action is security forces as he played outside injured after being struck in the eye against them. ... It is past time for possible — or how quick it could his home. with a rubber bullet.” ic use of Molotov cocktails and has robust, coordinated action.” be. The U.N. Security Council has The Feb. 1 coup that ousted Aung “In less than two months, at least said its use of force has been justi- Those calls were echoed by oth- not advocated concerted action San Suu Kyi’s elected government 35 children have allegedly been fied to stop what it has called rioting. ers. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio against the junta, such as a ban reversed years of progress toward killed, countless others seriously in- While protesters have occasionally Guterres said he was shocked by the on selling it arms. China and democracy after five decades of jured and almost 1,000 children and hurled firecrackers at troops and on killings of civilians, including chil- Russia are both major arms sup- military rule. It has again made young people reported arbitrarily Saturday carried bows and arrows, dren, and a group of defense chiefs pliers to Myanmar’s military as Myanmar the focus of internation- detained by security forces across they remain vastly outgunned and from 12 countries also condemned well as politically sympathetic. al scrutiny as security forces have the country,” she said, condemning have shown commitment to meth- the violence. If the Security Council isn’t repeatedly fired into crowds of pro- the indiscriminate killings and de- ods of nonviolent civil disobedience. U.N. Special Adviser on the Pre- able to do anything, Andrews testers. At least 459 people have been manding that those responsible be Saturday’s death toll far exceeded vention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu called for an emergency inter- killed since the takeover, according held accountable. the previous single-day high that Nderitu, and U.N. High Commis- national summit. Human rights to the Assistance Association for The junta has accused some of the ranged from 74 to 90 on March 14. sioner for Human Rights, Michelle group Amnesty International Political Prisoners. The crackdown demonstrators of perpetrating the The killings happened throughout Bachelet, said: “The shameful, cow- also criticized the hesitancy to extends beyond the demonstrations: violence because of their sporad- the country as Myanmar’s military ardly, brutal actions of the military do more. N. Korea accuses UN of double standard over missile firings

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — into the sea in a defiance of U.N. rea’s missile launches, the first of olutions’ — direct products of the rea’s missile launches, while not North Korea on Monday accused resolutions that ban such launch- their kind in a year, were aimed U.S. hostile policy toward (North doing anything on similar weap- the United Nations of a “double es by North Korea. The U.N. Se- at applying pressure on the new Korea),” senior North Korean ons tests by other countries. He standard” over its reaction to the curity Council subsequently ad- U.S. government of President Joe Foreign Ministry official Jo Chol said such a “double standard will North’s recent missile launches, opted a resolution to renew the Biden. Su said in a statement carried by invite more serious consequence” warning it of a serious conse- mandate of U.N. experts moni- “It constitutes a denial of sov- state media. but didn’t elaborate. quence. toring sanctions against North ereignty and an apparent double Jo said it “doesn’t make any Observers say North Korea Last week, North Korea fired Korea. standard that the UNSC takes is- sense” for the U.N. council to could test-fire longer-range mis- two short-range ballistic missiles Some experts say North Ko- sue, on the basis of the U.N. ‘res- take issue with only North Ko- siles in coming weeks. At Friday’s meeting of the com- mittee monitoring sanctions and North Korea, where all 15 Security Council members are represent- ed, U.N. diplomats said a signif- icant majority expressed concern at Pyongyang’s latest violations of council resolutions banning ballistic missile launches. They said the Security Council is likely to hold a closed discussion on the missile launches this week. Past short-range missile launches by North Korea typi- cally drew U.N. Security Coun- cil condemnations, but not fresh sanctions on the country. North Korea was slapped with tough- ened U.N. sanctions in 2016-17 following its provocative run of missile and nuclear tests aimed at acquiring the capability of launching nuclear strikes on the U.S. mainland.

This March 25, 2021 file photo shows what it says is a test fire of newly developed new-type tactical guided projectiles by the Academy of Defense Science, at .. an undisclosed place in North Korea. North Korea on Monday, March 29, 2021, accused the United Nations of a “double stan- dard” over its dealings with the North’s recent missile launches, warning serious consequences. PHOTO BY KOREAN CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY/AP UN rights investigator Agnes Callamard named Amnesty chief

LONDON (AP) — Agnes Calla- ened with death by a senior Saudi of- mard, who led a United Nations’ in- ficial. vestigation into the killing of Saudi She also investigated the U.S. drone journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has been strike that killed Iranian general Qa- appointed the new leader of Amnesty sem Soleimani and concluded it was International. unlawful. The international human rights Sarah Beamish, chair of Amnesty’s group said Callamard’s four-year term International Board, said Callamard’s as secretary general begins Monday. “intellectual acuity, her deep global Callamard, a French human rights human rights experience, and her expert, has previously led free-speech courageous voice makes her highly organization Article 19 and directs the qualified to front our movement.” Global Freedom of Expression Project She succeeds Acting Secretary at Columbia University. As the U.N.’s General Julie Verhaar. special rapporteur on extrajudicial, Callamard said she was “honored summary or arbitrary executions, she to take up the post of secretary general investigated the killing of Khashog- and work alongside Amnesty’s sup- gi, who entered the Saudi Consulate porters around the world so that to- in Istanbul on Oct. 2, 2018 to pick up gether we defend and demand respect some documents, and never walked for all human rights for all.” out. Founded in London in 1961, Am- Callamard has said that after her nesty has offices in more than 70 report on the killing was published countries and calls itself the world’s in 2019 — concluding it was likely largest nongovernmental human state-sanctioned — she was threat- rights organization. CLASSIFIEDS

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Presidential pets through the ages

editorial board: by Sam Zelin Back to the subject of parrots, William WEEKLY COLUMNIST McKinley named his ‘Washington Post.’ It’s Peter Fenteany...... editor-in-chief [email protected] unclear why he did this, even though the pa- Harrison Raskin...... opinion editor History can be a heavy subject, as look- per did exist at the time, but I’m not sure if ing into some of the dark truths of humani- this naming was out of admiration or mock- Anika Veeraraghav. . .associate opinion editor ty’s past is not the most uplifting task, but ing of the Post. sometimes it’s important to take a different Now if the animals above haven’t surprised Katherine Jimenez-Cruz approach. In this column, a lot of the topics you much, let’s talk about Teddy Roosevelt Sharon Spaulding I plan to cover are more serious and can be for a second. During his tenure at the White frustrating and saddening, but I’ve decided House, the man was basically Dr. Doolittle. Sam Zelin...... weekly columnists that at the end of each month, I’ll do an article Sure, he had dogs and horses like the rest of about something more lighthearted. So today, them, but also there were snakes (one named Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by individual without further ado, let’s take a look at some ‘Emily Spinach’ by his daughter Alice), a hy- writers in the opinion section do not reflect the views and opin- of the most interesting pets that U.S. presi- ena named ‘Bill,’ a lion named ‘Joe’ (who was ions of The Daily Campus or other staff members. Only articles dents have had! unfortunately unable to actually live at the labeled “Editorial” are the official opinions of The Daily Campus. Now, I did my search chronologically, so White House for health reasons), a zebra, a the first unique pet that caught my eye was bear named ‘Jonathan Edwards’ (yes, after one owned by George Washington. Our first the fiery 1800s preacher) and many, many president had many animals in his tenure as more. commander-in-chief, but one that stands out ‘Pauline Wayne’ was the name of William is a donkey gifted to him by King Charles III Howard Taft’s cow, unfortunately the last of of Spain, which the brilliant founding father her kind to grace the White House. decided to name … “Royal Gift.” This one to- Herbert Hoover was not a particularly tally confuses me, as George came up with liked president due to the Great Depression original names for many of his other animals breaking out during his term, but he did own (including naming a Greyhound ‘Cornwallis’ a husky named ‘Yukon!’ (if only it had been after the British general he defeated, which a husky named ‘UConn,’ but they sound the is a pretty savage thing to do) but I guess he same audibly so close enough ...) threw in the towel for this one. Now, you have probably heard of Dolley Herbert Hoover was Madison, the wife of fourth president James Madison, but have you heard of ‘Polly Mad- not a particularly TRANSNESS IN WOMEN’S ison?’ That would be the name of the parrot that the couple owned, and during the War liked president due to MONTH of 1812, when the White House was attacked, the two things Dolley was able to save before the Great Depression As Women’s Month nears an end, I just felt having to evacuate were the famous portrait breaking out during like I needed to get something off my chest. I’m of George Washington and the beloved par- nonbinary, but I’m still affected by misogyny. rot. Three presidents later, Andrew Jackson his term, but he did I’ve felt pretty excluded from conversations would also have a parrot named either ‘Polly’ surrounding violence due to misogyny because or ‘Poll,’ and this one got itself into trouble. own a husky named of my gender identity, and I hope this is some- According to this quote from Reverend Wil- ‘Yukon!’ thing that people can keep in mind when having liam Norment, the parrot began incessantly these conversations in the future. Not only wom- cursing during Jackson’s funeral service: en are the targets of misogynist violence, and not “Before the sermon and while the crowd Lastly, I’d like to refer to the three presi- only women are affected by it. There’s a large was gathering, a wicked parrot that was a dents who did not have pets: James Polk, An- swath of the trans community that’s affected by household pet got excited and commenced drew Johnson and Donald Trump. Consider- misogyny as well, and we deserve to be included swearing so loud and long as to disturb the ing that among that group there is a 66% rate in conversations surrounding misogyny. (Also, I people and had to be carried from the house.” of having been impeached, and that among would like to clarify that this statement isn’t the Even though it is our national bird, only those who have pets the rate is just about 2%, same as cis men trying to insert themselves into one president has even had a bald eagle while I’d say it’s an absolutely valid statement to the conversation and silence people speaking out in office, and that was James Buchanan, who say that presidents having pets a good thing! because trans people don’t have the same kind of had two. (Only the best political analysis in this col- social capital that cis men do). Faithful to Washington’s decision to name umn.) It’s invalidating to reduce it to simply binary an animal Cornwallis, Ulysses S. Grant Also, if you found this article interesting, genders, and reductive to really only talk about named his horse ‘Jeff Davis.’ Not only was the please check out the Presidential Pet Muse- it from a cisgender heterosexual lens. I just wish horse named after the Confederate president um website at presidentialpetmuseum.com, that we were considered more in conversations Jefferson Davis, but it had actually belonged they’ve got plenty of cool stories about all the relevant to our experiences, and I’m disappoint- to his brother Joe Davis before Grant’s men hundreds of animals I wasn’t able to cover ed in on campus organizations and peers who had raided his land. here! haven’t been inclusive of us this past month. Please do better in the future. The Atlanta Spa Shooting: How Self-fulfilling prophecies news outlets have perpetuated and the Oedipus effect racism and stereotyping by Jacob Ningen Al-Qaeda in Iraq, and thus ISIS. by Mehak Sharma these individuals and almost casts their tragic pass- CONTRIBUTOR Furthermore, his purging of the CONTRIBUTOR ing as a non-American loss. [email protected] [email protected] state of Sunni officials persuaded What is the perpetual foreigner stereotype? It’s What do Devin Nunes, the Com- Sunnis in Iraq that attempting po- It’s been a few weeks now since the spa shootings the belief that individuals in ethnic communities mittee of Union and Progress, the litical involvement in Maliki’s gov- in Atlanta and I have to say that as an Asian Ameri- are considered as the “other” in predominant white United States Military and Barbara ernment was useless. A biblical can, I am appalled and deeply saddened by how the U.S. communities. This stereotyping is so common Streisand have in common? They example of this backfire of reprisals news and media have perpetuated the racism and in everyday life that Asian Americans have become all are suspect to the Oedipus effect against a population occurs in the stereotyping that the shooting itself represents. conditioned to “othering” themselves in the U.S. or its relatives. The Oedipus effect, Passover story. In the Passover sto- Prominent news outlets like BBC, New York I’ve personally been in uncomfortable situations named for the actions in Sophocles’ ry, the Pharaoh claims that the He- Times, Reuters, NPR, US News and I’m sure many both on and off campus where my American iden- Theban cycle posits that in social brew people are too plentiful and others have labeled the victims of the Atlanta shoot- tity has been questioned when I have never even set sciences, what you posit often af- will side with Egypt’s enemies in a ing as those of “Asian descent,” continuing the “per- foot outside of the U.S. until my eighteenth birthday. fects what actually occurs. war. This is an easy way to alienate petual foreigner” stereotype even when many of the “Othering” the Asian American Atlanta victims in This effect can explain why re- the Jewish People and ensure that if victims were identified as Americans with Asian their death is an all-time low of American disrespect prisals tend to produce the exact a war did occur, there would be no ancestry (i.e. Asian Americans). Though a subtle and ignorance. results they wished to avoid. Sarah Jewish loyalists. choice in words, labeling Americans as nothing I also found it disappointing how after the Atlanta Ahronson’s fear of Turkish repri- This also hinders peace accords. more than individuals of “Asian descent” alienates shooting, so many authors on various platforms be- sals against Jews in Palestine once Both sides in the conflict feel that gan writing about the prevalence of anti-Asian hate they had completed the Armenian the other side is not sincere and I also found it disappointing as if it’s a new and unheard of concept when in fact, Genocide is considered one of her will break the ceasefire. This leads how after the Atlanta the xenophobia has been around since before the motivations for forming the NILI to a build-up of military resources civil war. According to NBC news, there were 3,800 spy ring that helped the British on both sides. Seeing that the other shooting, so many authors racist incidents reported, especially by women, just defeat the Ottomans. After all, side is in fact violating the ceasefire, in the last year during the pandemic. CNN states the cost benefit analysis is simple. one side complains that they are on various platforms began that these reported statistics are much less than the One: Be accused without being being hoodwinked and refuses to writing about the prevalence true number of racist incidents as law enforcement guilty and end up just as poorly off continue the ceasefire. This contin- agencies aren’t required to submit their crime data as you would be if you had been ues and prevents peace from being of anti-Asian hate as if it’s a to the FBI. guilty. Secondly, actually commit achieved. Someone has to break the new and unheard of concept Have you heard about the 2018 murder of Srinivas the crime you will be accused of re- cycle, but no one wants others to Kuchibhotla in a bar? Have you read about the 2017 gardless of whether you are guilty continue the cycle and thus peace is when in fact, the xenophobia shooting of Tommy Le? These are examples of re- or not and have a chance of escap- prevented. As long as we fear oth- has been around since before ported hate crimes, much like the Atlanta shooting, ing the consequences through re- ers, disarmament must be unilater- that barely received any backlash or activist support gime change. This can also be seen al, postponing its fulfillment. the civil war. from Asian and non-Asian communities. in how Maliki’s de-Baathification of Iraq was blamed for the rise of See OEDIPUS, p. 8 See ASIAN AMERICAN, p. 8 Monday, March 29, 2021 • DailyCampus.com 05

@dailycampuslife The Ballard’s Spring Puppet Slam features puppeteers from all over by Brandon Barzola mances that included puppetry themes, ranging from comedy, to more experimental, like UConn saying how much he likes puppets, ASSOCIATE MANAGING EDITOR students at UConn and puppeteers drama, to sci-fi and more, all of Puppet Arts MFA graduate Feli- had his puppet John Oliver call upon [email protected] from across the country and around which utilized different kinds of cia Cooper’s “Time Trades,” which “flesh John” to consider donating to the world. The per- for- puppetry for their performances. played with the concept of light and the few puppetry degree programs Continuing with their virtual mances fea- “It was easier to include work shadow for her performance right in the country. The only schools that events, the Ballard Institute and tured a from many far-away places from the comfort of her apartment. offer puppetry degrees are West Museum of Puppetry hosted the vast because so many puppe- Genna Beth Davidson, a UConn Virginia University and UConn. 2021 Spring Puppet Slam over Face- array teers have had months Puppet Arts MFA student, had a Since all the performances were book live on March 26. of to develop their use of performance titled “My Parsnips!” recorded and edited into a video, The event was hosted by Dr. video as a means of doc- which utilized a marionette created it’s clear that puppeteers have had John Bell, the director of the Bal- umenting their work,” from parsnips as she sang Gloria to adapt to the limitations of the lard Institute, and Kat Folker. Fol- Bell said. “That has Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.” pandemic to continue producing lowing Puppet Slam tradition, Bell been a very exciting “A great thing about this shift to content. and Folker announced the Bimpy and positive aspect of online performance is that pretty “I had to teach myself the fun- Awards in which every Puppet the otherwise lim- much anyone with a digital device damentals of the Adobe Creative Slam performer is a winner. The iting aspects of the can create such a performance, at Suite. I had almost no video editing “category” and winner is announced [COVID-19] situa- whatever level of technical expertise experience prior to the [COVID- before the performance and their tion.” they might have,” Bell said. “Some 19] shutdown,” Cutler said. “I don't performance video is played. “Butcher Hands puppeteers are able to use more so- think that necessarily would have “Whereas in previous years we Up!” by Jaerin Son, a phisticated cameras, sound, editing prevented me from ‘continuing’ to made cardboard Bimpy statues to puppeteer from Korea, re- and production software, but it's work on puppetry altogether, but I give to each performer (as you know, told some of Shakespeare’s also possible to do fascinating work wouldn't have been as productive in everyone performing in the Bimpy famously bloody and gory with more minimal setups, which is terms of content creation.” Awards show receives a tro- tragedy, “Titus Andronicus.” pretty much where we are.” In the fall, the Ballard Institute phy), this year we were only However, Son’s performance liter- One performance that stood out hosted its annual Fall Puppet Slam able to insert an image of ally imagined Shakespeare as and garnered a lot of comments virtually, and has continued to host the category in which a butcher who chops up from the audience was third year virtual puppet workshops and each performer won his many characters Puppet Arts MFA student Rob Cut- events for the surrounding com- their prize,” Bell said. like animals. Its hu- ler’s “Last Puppet Tonight.” The munity. If you missed out on the Because of the vir- morous ending had performance was a parody of co- Spring Puppet Slam and wished you tual format, this puppet Shakespeare median John Oliver’s “Last Week could have seen it, don’t worry. The year the Ballard realize that he had cut Tonight.” With a puppet version recording of the 2021 Spring Pup- Institute was his own hand off in the of John Oliver, Cutler parodied the pet Slam will be available to watch able to have process. Some other comedian’s show and, splicing to- on the Ballard Institute’s Facebook The John Oliver puppet by Rob Cutlet. 16 perfor- PHOTO BY AUTHOR performances were gether several clips of John Oliver page through April 30, 2021. Colombia's chapter in the story of the American and international economies by Gino Giansanti Jr. foreign policy seminar host- colonization in the post-WWII STAFF WRITER ed by the UConn History De- era tends to leave modern stu- [email protected] partment and is the second of dents with the impression that three to be held this semester. all change only moves south- Capitalism is undoubtedly “Sorting out the mixed econo- ward; that developments of a key element of the United my travels through river valleys North Atlantic countries like States and its past. Part of this housing complexes, job train- the United States and Western complex past is the controver- ing centers, economic planning Europe affect third-world na- sial relationship the American offices and college classrooms tions like those of Latin Amer- political system has with the in order to understand how ica and never in the opposite capitalist economy. The 20th governments in the capitalist direction. century was a turbulent era af- economies of Colombia and the Offner instead argued that flicted by two World Wars that United States first took on wid- several political economic de- grew, whether for better or for ening functions during the de- velopments from various loca- worse, into the interconnected cades after 1945, and then how tions in both the first and third- and globalized society we live their functions were disman- worlds result in what she calls in today. Yet to what extent can tled, reassigned and redefined the mixed economy. Though we say these developments after the 1970s.” nations throughout history were American-made? What Offner explained that her have distinct boundaries and developments found elsewhere book seeks to rewrite some borders, ideas such as the end of could have brought about wide- misconceptions of political slavery and decolonization after spread upheaval both at home economic history through the WWII transcend international and abroad? lens of 20th century U.S. foreign borders. On Friday evening, the policy as seen by Colombia. The “In the United States, Co- UConn History Department evolution of capitalism seen in lombia and in much of the first hosted keynote speaker Amy the 1970s and 1980s, understood and third world, '' Offner said, Offner, associate professor as the neo-liberalism movement “Mid-century policy makers of history at the University of the right, has roots further and intellectuals commonly of Pennsylvania. Offner’s ac- back in history than the cham- invoked the notion of a mixed claimed 2019 book, "Sorting Out pions of the movement lead on. economy to describe capital- the Mixed Economy: The Rise Much of the developments of the ist orders. In its moment the and Fall of Welfare and Devel- late 20th century can actually mixed economy was an imag- opmental States in the Ameri- be traced to Latin American ined path between laissez faire cas" was the topic of the semi- developmentalism. and socialism or between the nar. The event was moderated “I want to be very clear that stylized competition of pure pri- by Bradley Simpson, associate I’m not arguing that the form vate competition and complete professor of history at UConn. of capitalism that existed at the state government.” “I’ve taught the book in my end of the 20th century existed This mixed economy is by global history seminar,” Simp- in the 1930s or the 1960s,” Off- no means uniform around the son said. “It’s a really seminal ner said. “I regard the political world, so thus has taken differ- work that engages with import- economic transformation of ent forms worldwide without ant theoretical and methodolog- the late 20th century as a truly the proper characteristics of a ical debates in the history of shattering event that dealt a se- complete capitalist or socialist capitalism, in the modern Latin vere blow to labor movements nation. American history, the history of worldwide, brought economic The third and final UConn development, U.S. foreign rela- inequality to heights not seen History Department Foreign tions. The accolades it’s received since the 1920s and inaugurated Policy Seminar will be held on I think are testament to what a very new era in the history of Friday, April 16 at 5 p.m. featur- it has to say, how it speaks to a capitalism.” ing sociologist Christy Thorn- Amy Offner explained that her book’s cover is a work created by a number of different fields.” The imperialist era of world ton of Johns Hopkins Univer- local Bogotá artist. She hopes it brings more color and excitement to what some consider a gray subject area. This event marked the 135th history followed by the era of de- sity, so be sure to check it out! PHOTO COURTESY OF AMY OFFNER 06 Monday, March 29, 2021 • DailyCampus.com Life Activism Defined by Self-Love: 'Centering joy' through Project Happyvism by Meghan Shaw tion, discussing his own relationship selves, Lopez, Parker and John also expanded their reach by collaborat- ing how joy can be used as activism, CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT with reading as a child. He described described the importance of hav- ing with Lopez and Parker to add which Lopez and Parker turned into [email protected] how his perspective on books shifted ing POC involved in all aspects of even more diverse characters into the music itself. Now, in addition to an from negative to positive, attributing children’s literature, particularly as world of children’s literature through idea and a song, “Happyvism” has Discussing race and representation it directly to finally having access to writers and publishers. “Happyvism.” become a book. It even features illus- with children can be a difficult and books that told stories like his own. “Representation isn’t just a book “Happyvism” began as a journey trations by youth artists from Lopez daunting task. The lack of BIPOC in “I went from someone who reject- that happens to have a Black or of self-reflection into what brings joy and Parker’s own community. the media can be a great hindrance as ed reading to someone who writes Brown boy,” Parker said. to individuals, initially inspired by For more of the story well, making it even more challeng- books,” Irizarry said. A publisher herself, John ex- music. It then evolved into discuss- visit DAILYCAMPUS.COM ing to find a way to introduce chil- Lopez, Parker and John spoke to plained her experience dren to the topic. However, Project this as well, providing personal an- with children’s literature Happyvism is here to help! ecdotes as well as research on chil- and how her daughters On Saturday, March 27, UConn dren’s development to elaborate on inspired her to diversi- Alumni welcomed Justis Lopez and the profound impact both exposure fy the books available to Ryan Parker, creators of Project to diversity and discussions about children. She had been Happyvism, and Dr. Melissa-Sue race have on children. frustrated about the lack John, a founder of Lauren Simone “Children are learning about race of representation in the Publishing House, to open a dialogue whether you talk about it or not,” books her daughters about the importance of diversity in Parker said. could read, which opened children’s literature, and how this Parker went on to dispel several her eyes to how she could literature can be used to start “cou- myths about such conversations. change the game. “Mom, rageous conversations” about race There is often the misconception don’t complain about the with children. that children are too young to discuss problem, be the solution,” A central theme of the discussion race, or that they will develop racist John’s daughter said. And was how centering joy and self-love ideas if they are exposed to the topic. with this, the Olivia Lau- in activism is an act of resistance in All research the hosts shared dis- ren book series was born, itself. The mission of Happyvism is to proved these myths, and showed that published through John’s “activate and spread Joy throughout children greatly benefit from learn- own company. Black and Brown communities and ing about race early in life, whether John’s publishing com- beyond by embracing self love.” through discussions, literature or a pany, Lauren Simone Pub- The event began with Jason combination of the two. lishing House (named for Irizarry, of the Neag School of Educa- Going beyond the books them- her daughters), further PHOTO COURTESY OF HAPPYVISM The Benton analyzes ‘The Sacrifice’ by Käthe Kollwitz and takes a look into the ‘NomadlanD’: depiction of war in artwork A home is not a housE

by Sarah Goodman Even as Fern drives throughout material in celebration of the immate- CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT the American West, she sits passen- riality of friendship. “Nomadland’s” [email protected] ger seat to the dialogue and perfor- naturalistic dialogue paired with its mances that drive the film. “Nomad- smooth character-tracking shots cre- Last February, the Chloé Zhao-di- land” satisfies not through its action ate a humanistic atmosphere much rected film “Nomadland” was re- (or lack thereof), but through the like that of a warm hug that calms leased in the United States. Even gradual, unhastened unraveling of the frontier’s cold nights. though the film stars the highly acco- the film’s concomitant themes of The dazzling, climactic plot events laded and very recognizable Frances grief and loss by the storytelling of that so often weigh down other films McDormand of “Three Billboards the film’s characters. Many of the are also relinquished by “Nomad- Outside Ebbing, Missouri” and nomads Fern converses with in her land’s” narrative. However, the fla- “Fargo,” her star does not outshine travels are, like her, grieving the loss- grant absence of any cogent character the twinkling of “Nomadland’s” sce- es of not only their finances, but also or plot development weakens any nic night skies. The film’s sky serves their loved ones. significant weight the film could im- as the protagonist’s only permanent The character Bob Wells, a fic- part. For example, “Nomadland’s” ceiling after she adopts a nomadic tionalized version of the actor that most pivotal moments are delegated lifestyle. Though the movie struggles portrays him, states of his liberation to that of dialogue, rather than active with a plot that is more boring than through nomad life after struggling cinematic portrayal. The failure to “THE SACRIFICE” BY KATHE KOLLWITZ richly rewarding, “Nomadland’s” with the chains of his son’s suicide: appeal to this action leads to a lack of by Jordana Castelli one viewer. gift is that it has no gifts to possess “One of the things I love most about drama and tension that even the most STAFF WRITER In 1919, Kollwitz witnessed an or bequeath. It finds its wealth in this life is that there’s no final good- art film seasoned audiences may find [email protected] exhibition done by Ernst Barlach showing a home is not a house; home bye ... I’ve met hundreds of people dull. Additionally, and in disrespect and immediately was inspired by is humanity. out here who don’t ever say a final to its release in an era that associates After two weeks off, The William woodcut. After losing not only her job in goodbye ... It’s just, ‘I’ll see you down social stratification with the likes of Benton Museum of Art is back with “Kollwitz notices that Barlach has the wake of the Great Recession, but the road.’ And I do. Whether it’s a Jeff Bezos, Fern’s praise of her Am- their Critical LOOKing: A Virtual done something very special here also her deceased husband, “Nomad- month, or a year, or sometimes years, azon job early in the story puts the Dialogue series. This time, we’re and realizes it may work for her too,” land’s” protagonist, Fern (McDor- I see them again. I can look down the film’s credibility regarding class into analyzing “The Sacrifice” by Käthe said Douberley. mand), relinquishes both her house road and be certain in my heart that question. As a result, “Nomadland” Kollwitz. When looking closely at the details and her belongings. These aforemen- I’ll see my son again.” feels less like a film, and more like These virtual dialogues are based within the woodcut, the audience is tioned possessions bound her to her The friendly bonds that Fern and footage. on direct observation, all led by the able to notice the drastically differ- city of Empire, Nevada – an empire the other nomads are able to secure Regardless of whether or not you Assistant Curator and Academic Li- ent expressions on the mother’s face the Recession revealed to be a pipe are those that come without the debt need a strong cup of coffee to slough aison Amanda Douberley. Through from that of the child’s. The figure dream as chimeric as the American of commitment; they are more secure through “Nomadland,” what footage analysis and discussion, we pick being held up looks as though they Dream that spurned it. Without her than any bonds money could afford. it has to reel is teeming with valu- apart the pieces of artwork to fig- are at peace and serene. On the con- previous trappings weighing her The repetition of the word “house- able meaning that makes its watch ure out their deeper meaning and trary, the mother’s white eyes, wrin- down, Fern is free to explore the lessness” rather than “homelessness” worthwhile. purpose. kles and frown depict her as angry or American West. is central to the film’s decrying of the Rating: 3/5 It’s quite unclear what exactly upset. While we don’t know exactly “The Sacrifice” is, and can definitely what is taking place, this juxtaposi- be open to interpretation. Howev- tion gives a better understanding. er, in general terms it depicts some “The Sacrifice” was part of Koll- sort of mother figure lifting her child witz’s Krieg (War) series, which de- into the air. The original name of the picted the hardships of World War I artwork is “Das Opfer,” which in and everything that came after. Both German can mean either sacrifice or her son and nephew were killed in victim. Several audience members war, so it’s safe to assume that those found this interesting, especially be- dreary years had a large impact on cause of the nurturing aura to the her life. Many of the pieces in the artwork. One felt that the sacrifice portfolio depict images that war has component applied to the mother, for left behind: mothers, children, love, she was giving up her baby; howev- families and more. er the victim component fell on the The next Critical LOOKing dia- baby who was the one being given logue will take place on April 6 at away. 6 p.m. and will host guest speaker This specific piece was a product Martina Rosenberg from the Cen- of wood etching. ter for Excellence in Teaching and “This etching is very realistic in a Learning. Rosenberg will co-host sense, but in another it is also much with Douberley and discuss a print less clear about who was in the pic- titled “Hunger,” which is from Koll- ture and what they were doing,” said witz’s second woodcut cycle. PHOTO COURTESY OF HULU Monday, March 29, 2021 • DailyCampus.com 07 Life Tiffany Haddish’s newest Casual Cadenza: comedy ‘Bad Trip’ skyrockets When Pixar becomes painful

by Esther Ju me the same feeling years later. to #1 on Netflix’s US charts CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT The most interesting aspect of [email protected] these moments is not only their by Jordana Castelli with regular citizens who have no ent people would handle different soul-crushing messages, but also STAFF WRITER idea that they’re being filmed. The situations. There was one point when What is the world’s most effective how those messages are translated [email protected] audience sees their purest reaction a car accident took place, and the psychopath test? An online quiz? to audiences. There’s no audible dia- and, I can definitely confirm, it’s bright and loving side of humanity A conversation with a specialist? logue, no words are being said — in- Currently #1 on Netflix’s U.S.A. hysterical. Some people are shocked stepped out. It can become easy to fall To me, it’s watching the montage of stead, the lives and memories of each chart is “Bad Trip,” a hidden-camera by Trina, Chris and Bud, but others into the pattern of thinking the world Carl and Ellie growing old together character are portrayed almost like comedy starring Tiffany Haddish. It have no problem standing up for is a bad place, but small moments in “Up.” I find it hard to believe that a music video, with songs from their takes you on a journey between two what’s right. such as those remind you there are any person, unless they genuinely designated soundtracks being played best friends and their mission to find people willing to step in and give a lack the ability to garner empathy, as non-diegetic sounds. Thus, these love in New York City. As the trip helping hand. would not emotionally respond to tracks were directly placed by “Toy commences, Chris Carey (Eric All four actors and actress- its ending through the shedding of Story 2” director John Lasseter and André) and Bud Malone (Lil es did an amazing job. tears or at least feeling like they got “Up” director Pete Docter to specifi- Rey Howery) encounter a Tiffany Haddish cap- stabbed in the heart repeatedly. cally tell audiences, “Hey! Watch this series of misfortunes tured Trina’s perso- The “Up” montage is yet anoth- to become absolutely devastated.” that prove how big na perfectly and er reminder of the fact that Pixar Despite how negative that may be, their dedication impressively is no stranger to pain. For a studio Pixar deserves credit for its method to NYC really is. continued known for distributing children’s of using music to make people cry Chris and the charac- movies, they seem to love delivering — a method that’s so evilly genius, Bud are stuck ter when in heart-wrenching anecdotes within it turns out to be successful. in a small front of an their stories. I guess that’s why their Critics have been quick to agree town with audience. demographics have never truly been with the emotional capacity of Pix- not much She was kid-exclusive. Those who grew up ar’s music. “When She Loved Me” going on, an equal watching films like “Toy Story” and ended up winning the 2001 Gram- until Chris balance “Monsters Inc.” are the same peo- my Award for Best Song Written spots his between ple who were first in line to watch for Visual Media, while Michael high school doing “Coco” and “Soul” upon their releas- Giacchino’s score for “Up” earned crush “too es. That’s the beauty of Pixar: Their the Grammy Award for Best Score Maria Li much,” work is tough to outgrow. Soundtrack for Visual Media in 2010. (Michaela but also It’s difficult to choose which “Married Life,” the track played Conlin). From not exag- particular Pixar moment should during the montage scene, also won that moment gerating it be considered the most poignant. the Grammy for Best Instrumental forward, he’s on so that people There’s the scene from “WALL-E” Composition. a mission to pro- would catch on. when EVE tries to restore a mem- To this day, I still lose it after see- fess his love to her. I’m not sure ory-ridden WALL-E back into his ing Jessie peering out the donation His best friend Bud if it’s just me, but curious personality, or in “Brave” box or Carl holding a blue balloon joins him for the ride, in during these pandem- when Merida finally reconciles with at Ellie’s funeral — to the point his cousin Trina Malone’s PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX ic times I absolutely hate her mother. The decision eventually where every orifice in my eye sock- (Tiffany Haddish) stolen car … watching anything sad or came down to two winners for me: et protrudes in salty tears. If there except there’s one little problem: scary. It may be because the world when Jessie reminisces about her old is a bright side to watching either of Trina is crazy. She escaped from jail I we’re living in is already terrifying owner Emily in “Toy Story 2” and these moments, it means I passed the to find out her favorite possession personally have always been a fan enough, so it gives me more of a rea- of course, Carl and Ellie’s montage. psychopath test with flying colors. had been taken out of the shop, and of hidden-camera comedies. The first son to stay away from films that get Was five-year-old me prepared for On the down side, I’ll be depressed let me tell you, boy is she upset. one that comes to mind, and a clas- me in my feels. “Bad Trip” is exact- what I was about to go through when for a good majority of the day. But Of course, this isn’t just a regular, sic, is “Borat” starring Sacha Baron ly the opposite. It’s a happy-ending, queen-of-emotional-ballads Sarah as much as I’d like to give Lasseter plain comedy. Throughout the film- Cohen. It’s the same concept of ri- laugh-until-you-pee type of movie McLachlan started singing “When and Docter a good punch in the face ing there are hidden cameras that diculous behavior in public with the … which are totally the best kind. She Loved Me” as Jessie’s memories for all the sorrow they’ve inflicted, capture people’s reactions to every- hopes of capturing the most amazing While there is a tiny bit of suspense of Emily were being played back? I can’t deny how important those thing going on. After Trina finds out reactions. While I thought the plo- to it, it’s not something that’s going to No, my little soul was completely painful anecdotes are in storytelling. her car is stolen, she goes on a road tline of “Bad Trip” was interesting cause your heart to race out of your annihilated. And as if tormenting my Music is a powerful medium and trip with the hopes of tracing back and captivating, the best part of the chest. No wonder it’s #1. childhood wasn’t enough for them, clearly Pixar uses it to their mean- Chris and Bud. Here she interacts entire film was noticing how differ- Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Pixar’s release of “Up” would bring ingful advantage. This Week in History: march 29 - April 2 by Gino Giansanti Jr. Washington, D.C. hotel. “not guilty by reason of insanity,” ence for five minutes. Rodgers and STAFF WRITER While most presidential assassi- and sentenced him to life in a men- Hammerstein instead used the music [email protected] nations (or attempts in this case) are tal institution. He has since been re- to tell the thoughts and feelings of politically motivated, as in the case leased and now lives with his mother their characters and keep the story History buffs like myself love to of Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth, in Williamsburg, VA. flowing, thus creating the modern notice the similarities and parallels in would-be assassin John W. Hinckley On March 31, 1943, 78 years ago, musical. historical events. This week in histo- Jr. targeted Reagan in order to im- the landmark musical, “Oklaho- While some works of art become ry, however, much to my frustration, press a girl he had a crush on. March 30, 1981 ma!” opened on Broadway. dated, “Oklahoma!” has stood the test the events we will discuss couldn’t After barely two months in office, While the bright lights of Broad- of time, being revived on Broadway be any more different. Instead of 70-year-old Reagan was rushed to President way are dimmer than usual these five times since 1943, with the most beginning with my usual profound the hospital with a bullet wound to Reagan shot days, the theatre scene was in full- recent 2019 production winning the statement about history repeating his left lung, just inches from his swing in the 1940s. Despite the coveted Tony Award for Best Revival itself, I’ll just cut to the chase. So let’s heart. In true Reagan-fashion, he hardships of the Second World War, of a Musical. dive in! is quoted telling his wife, “Honey, I New Yorkers flocked to the St. On April 1, in the early 1700s, On March 30, 1867, 154 years forgot to duck,” and saying to his sur- James Theatre more than 300 years ago, the En- ago, Alaska was purchased by the geons, “Please to see glish (and subsequently Amer- U.S. government for $7.2 million tell April 1, 1700s the icans) began celebrating April dollars. me Fools’ Day. While 7.2 million is certainly no March 30, 1867 the English While we have no historical proof small sum, even in today’s money, the of the first April Fools’ Day, several purchase of Alaska from the Russian Alaska start historians trace the tradition back Empire was a steal at approximately to the 16th century when European two cents per acre. While this would purschased by celebrating nations traded the Julian calendar seem like a good deal by most real April fools for the more modern Gregorian cal- estate standards, Americans largely the US endar. While the Gregorian calendar resented the Federal government, day first recognizes Jan. 1 as the start of the particularly Secretary of State Wil- proj- ect of the new year, the Julian calendar recog- liam H. Seward, for wasting money you’re Republi- legendary musical duo, Richard Rod- nized April 1. on a frozen wasteland. cans.” Reagan’s popularity soared gers and Oscar Hammerstein II. News did not travel fast in those Nicknamed “Seward’s Folly,” in light of his rapid recovery, though The pair that would eventually days, so many people, especially Alaska was ignored by the public future reports would reveal the tre- write classics like “South Pacific,” those in the country, continued to for more than 30 years. The discovery mendous toll the incident had on his “The King and I” and “The Sound ring in the new year on April 1. As of gold in 1898, however, prompted health despite its appearance. of Music,” first made headlines with time went on, April 1 would reveal an influx of Americans into “The Hinckley, in his testimony, re- March 31, 1943 a charming love story about a char- who was “foolish” enough to reject Last Frontier.” Gold and oil reserves vealed that the plot of the movie, ismatic cowhand and a free-spirit- the changing times, making them would prove that Seward got more “Taxi Driver,” motivated his actions, “Oklahoma!” ed farmer’s daughter. Though not subject to public ridicule and mock- than his money’s worth in this tre- as he hoped to win the affections of groundbreaking in subject matter, ery. Fun fact: “kick me” signs on peo- mendous deal of a land mass more the film’s leading lady, actress Jodie opens on “Oklahoma!” revolutionized the ples’ backs were the most popular than one-fifth the size of the contig- Foster. The trial revealed that Hinck- theatre industry by using song and prank to pull on the village idiots. uous 48 states. ley had been stalking Foster since broadway dance to tell the story. While pre- Since then, the first of April has been Also on March 30, but in 1981, the film’s release, who was barely vious shows had music, the story unofficially deemed a day for pranks, 40 years ago, President Ronald 18-years-old studying at Yale Univer- would pause while a random show- humor and hijinks, even if the victim Reagan was shot outside of a sity. The verdict deemed Hinckley girl number would wow the audi- follows an up-to-date calendar. 08 Monday, March 29, 2021 • DailyCampus.com Opinion StudyBreak

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A UConn student kicks her leg out during a warm sunset on Horsebarn Hill March 26. Multiple people were flying kites in the 35 mile-per-hour winds. PHOTO BY KEVIN LINDSTROM, PHOTO EDITOR/ THE DAILY CAMPUS The media continues Crossword to perpetuate racism and stereotypes a few changes needed in the U.S. ASIAN AMERICAN, cont. from p. 4 for it to be a safe place for Asians In fact, to be quite honest, I wasn’t and Asian Americans like Srinivas, even familiar with either murder. Tommy and the victims of the spa Not only was there minimal level shooting in Atlanta. Firstly, non- of coverage but not all Asian/Asian Asian groups in the U.S. must be Americans themselves spoke out better educated in the realities of about either tragedy. This stems Asian American racism. Only then from culture and generations worth can these non-Asian groups be crit- of teachings. Actress Lucy Liu told ical allies to Asian American com- CNN that, “I think culturally, we munities. Secondly, individuals like are not a people that speak out and myself who are the American-born talk about being victims and I think children of Asian immigrants must that’s something that we learn.” I be- work to deconstruct the stigma of lieve this is spot-on. Additionally, I speaking out against the atrocities think that there’s a real fear amongst committed against our cultures; we Asian Americans to speak out, es- must convince our parents and old- pecially in the U.S. In a country that er relatives that it’s not burdensome already alienates them and projects to want social improvement from a hate, speaking up, drawing atten- country that provided them with tion and demanding for rights may opportunity. With these changes, be asking for trouble. To preserve Asian American communities will what took Asian Americans years have the confidence to stand up to establish their livelihoods, saying against microaggressions and open- nothing may seem more safe. ly own their dual Asian and Ameri- With that being said, there are can identity.

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MUSHROOMS HAVE LESS CALORIES THAN A RICE CAKE. There are over 75 species of mushroom that glow in the dark. Facts courtesy of ranker.com The Oedipus Effect response, Iran starts up their nu- OEDIPUS, cont. from p. 4 clear program again. Trump then uses this proliferation to justify Worryingly, the results of such increasing pressure on the Iranian self-fulfilling prophecies can be government. However, he neglects used to justify the very actions to investigate whether they were al- that make them self-fulfilling. Fol- ready violating the agreement. This lowing the example given above, quickly leads into cycles of repres- when a politician argues that such sion where an incendiary politician a course of action is impossible accuses a group of something and to follow, they will also neglect to then uses the results of those ac- mention how stating the impossi- tions to further exclude them. We bility of a course of action renders ask the wrong question when we it impossible. For example, if Don- use the effects of policies to justify ald Trump says that Iran is not them. We need to ask the question complying with the Joint Compre- about counterfactual scenarios. Is hensive Plan of Action and reverts Oz truly green or is that only our to the pre-JCPOA status quo. In spectacles that make it so? Monday, March 29, 2021 • DailyCampus.com 09 Sports Women’s Lacrosse Recap: UConn demolishes Butler in 2-game set by Evan Rodriguez It’s important to note how UCo- on the day. Sydney Watson, who CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT nn scored an incredible 16 fi rst-half scored two goals in the win on Fri- [email protected] goals vs. Butler and more than dou- day, scored three on Sunday with bled Butler’s fi rst-half score. The six draw controls and two assists After UConn’s brilliant weekend Bulldogs truly struggled to take for the Huskies. Shaff er and Abby performance against Marquette, the possession as the Huskies led the Vetsch added two for the Huskies. Huskies were looking to duplicate this game with 24 draw controls to the Finally, Lia LaPrise looked impres- success against the Butler Bulldogs in Bulldogs’ 10. UConn was able to sive with two goals and two assists a weekend matchup. Not only were take advantage of their scoring op- for UConn in this matchup. the Huskies able to take both games portunities and ultimately scored With two losses on the weekend, against the Bulldogs, but neither 22 in a slaughter of Butler’s defense. Butler slides to 0-4 in Big East play game was remotely close. With these this year and continues to search two wins, UConn improves their con- Game 2: UConn 19, Butler 4 for their fi rst win this season in ference record to an undefeated 4-0. If conference play. The Bulldogs have no one saw the Huskies as a serious In Game 2 of UConn’s weekend a chance to redeem themselves threat, UConn is certainly proving it matchup vs. Butler, the Bulldogs against Villanova. For UConn, with their impressive play. looked even worse against the Hus- these two wins were certainly es- kies’ powerhouse off ense. With a sential as they continue to compete Game 1: UConn 22, Butler 11 mere two goals in each half of Sun- for fi rst place in the Big East. The day’s matchup, UConn’s defense Huskies’ next opponent, Denver, In Game 1 of UConn’s weekend went to work in locking down But- is perhaps their most important matchup, Kate Shaff er looked amaz- ler and allowing just four goals. opponent this season as a sweep at ing, scoring fi ve goals with a hat trick On the other hand, UConn had home would give the Huskies fi rst in just the fi rst half of Friday’s game. no trouble fi nding the net in this place in the Big East with a two- Stephanie Palmucci and Lauren Bar- matchup, with 19 goals on the day. game lead. It’s certainly a game no UConn crushes UNH with a final score of 19-3 on Feb. 28. The Huskies ry looked spectacular as well, with Grace Coon was the star for the one will want to miss next weekend were able to take home both games against the Bulldogs. PHOTO BY ERIC three goals each. Huskies on Sunday, with four goals on April 9 and 11. WANG, ASSOCIATE VIDEO EDITOR/THE DAILY CAMPUS Volleyball: Huskies strongly close out their season by Nicholas Hellinghausen occasions, as both teams dug deep two fewer errors than the Pirates. notched 16 kills, including six from CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT and tried to steal the momentum Caylee Parker led the team in kills Reagan Hopp. A Hopp kill off a Ca- [email protected] from the opposing side. The Hus- with 11, while Courtney Morris gla Bengi assist wrapped up a 25-16 kies were able to keep their nose in notched the most assists with 21. second set in favor of the Pirates. The UConn women’s volleyball front through the majority of the set Game 2 of the series served as After dropping the fi rst point of team fi nished its season strong and closed it out 25-22, off back-to- senior night for the Huskies. Ally both the third and fourth sets, the with a two-game sweep of Seton back kills from Jasmine Davis and Barrett, Isabelle Peterson, Florig Huskies never trailed again in either Hall (4-7). The team concluded with Genna Florig. and Morris all received recognition of those two sets. Across these sets, an overall record of 4-6, going 4-4 in The Pirates looked to be turning before their last game as Huskies. UConn smacked 33 kills to only six conference play. The Huskies fi n- things around in the third set as UConn came out of the gates attacking errors. The Huskies were ished third in their division, behind they committed only four attack- strong on senior night, as six dif- fl ying around the court and swing- St. John’s and Providence. ing errors and held the lead during ferent players recorded a kill in the ing with confi dence, determined to The fi rst set of Game 1 saw UConn a good portion of the set. UConn fi rst set. The Huskies had a remark- send their seniors out in style. It did dart out to a 12-3 lead. The Huskies began making mistakes they had able attacking percentage of .406 not take long for UConn to seal the forced Seton Hall into numerous avoided in the fi rst two sets but in the fi rst set and posted 17 kills. third set 25-18 and the fourth set 25- errors and were dictating play off of was still able to hang around and Seton Hall was able to stay within 21. The match ended fi ttingly, as Fl- their fantastic serving. The Pirates come up with massive plays when striking distance early in the set, orig recorded a kill on the last point accumulated nine attacking errors needed. Seton Hall was three points but UConn pulled away in the mid- of her collegiate career. in the opening set and looked totally away from the third set serving up dle of the fi rst set and took it 25-17. Although UConn did not qual- out of sorts. Everything was clicking 22-21, when the Huskies went on a The UConn’s women’s volleyball Seton Hall quickly put a disap- ify for the Big East Tournament, for UConn, as they racked up 14 kills 4-1 run to close out the set 25-23. team takes on the UCF Knights in its final match of the 2019 season pointing fi rst set behind them and they did conclude their season and captured the fi rst set 25-15. UConn concluded Game 1 as at Gampel Pavilion on Nov. 16, played a spectacular second set. with two emphatic victories. The The second set was signifi cantly the more aggressive and consis- 2019. The UConn women’s vol- The Huskies did not produce many Huskies will look forward to what leyball team finished its season more competitive than the fi rst. The tent squad. The Huskies fi nished strong with a two-game sweep of miscues, but Seton Hall caught will hopefully be a complete season score was tied on eight separate the game with 19 more kills and Seton Hall. FILE PHOTO/THE DAILY CAMPUS fi re in the second set. The Pirates fi lled with fans next year. Why do NBA rookies keep getting hurt? by Karthik Iyer debilitating injuries happening conditioning coach Tim DiFran- weaker muscles as a result of sub- that prioritizes rest and recovery. STAFF WRITER to young players is not a fl uke. cesco said that young players are stituting traditional weight training Dr. Charles Czeisler, the director [email protected] Medical records from Jeff Stotts, a like “ticking time bombs” and that for more basketball optimized con- of the Division of Sleep Medicine at certifi ed athletic trainer who has it is simply a matter of time before ditioning techniques. Players now Harvard Medical School who has Lamelo Ball’s season-ending wrist tracked the careers of over 1,100 they get hurt based on how they have the ability to push their bod- been a consultant for several NBA injury is the latest example of one of players since the 2005-06 season, are developed physically. After Ju- ies to their limits thanks to mod- teams echoed this sentiment, say- the NBA’s most recent and disturbing have stated that fi rst-round picks lius Randle broke his leg 14 min- ern science, resulting in the most ing that “One night of lost sleep is trends. NBA rookies are getting hurt now have the highest likelihood to utes into his rookie debut, DiFran- athletic breed of NBA players seen 10 times more detrimental to those at an alarming rate. It has become far miss time because of injury. cesco analyzed the injury, saying in the league’s history. The down- ages 18-25 than to those 60 and over too common to hear that a highly an- The puzzling part of this issue that “There is no clear culprit. No side is that if one misstep happens, because younger people’s sleep is ticipated draft prospect has to miss a is that the players are suff ering in- explanation. Randle’s leg simply players training at this peak inten- much deeper, more restorative and full season before their NBA debut or juries that previously only aff ect- snapped.” Randle’s physical anato- sity are far more likely to undergo the body’s ‘drive’ to sleep is more fell victim to a season-ending injury ed veteran players who had more intense.” during their fi rst year in the league. mileage on their bodies. The major- Addressing the issue should be of This problem is not just impeding ity of these season-ending injuries interest to all involved parties. The the career progressions of the most stem from structural weaknesses, players benefi t for obvious reasons promising young talent, but hurts something that should be more of with a better chance to not sustain the NBA’s viewership as basketball’s a concern with age and attrition. a severe injury, teams are able to brand is built on fans following up on NBA commissioner Adam Silver make more effi cient talent invest- their favorite players. himself has acknowledged this fact. ments and the league gets a more To address the issue, NBA owners “What our orthopedics are telling exciting product to market to the and executives need to ask them- us,” Silver says, “is they’re see- fans. So what can be done? selves three questions. ing wear-and-tear issues in young While the NBA has no direct players that they didn’t used to power over youth basketball pro- ۰How bad is the problem? see until players were much old- grams, upcoming athletes need er.’’ Such regularity of these wear to be made aware of the risks that -۰Why is it happening? and tear injuries to young players the status quo NBA training en means that player development has tails. This can be most eff ectively -۰What can be done about it? to be the fi rst point of consideration achieved through NBA player out in this multifaceted issue. reach. Players like LeBron James Looking at the available empirical The NBA originally banned the who have highly touted children en data, the extent of the problem be- drafting of high school players and route to the league can make a sig- comes painfully clear. NBA rookies mandated that prospects complete nifi cant impact in helping kids train drafted in 2019 played in just 66.9% a minimum of one year in college, the right way. Basketball institu- of regular season games. This avail- the NBA G-League or play over- tions can also more eff ectively reg- ability percentage dipped to 61.4% seas during the same time span to ulate the diets of their athletes, but in 2018, 61.2% in 2017, 53.4% in 2016, let players mature physically and ultimately, the issue comes down to was relatively up at 65.8% in 2015 emotionally. The last player to get awareness. These athletes are disci- and was an abysmal 46% in 2014. drafted straight from high school plined and highly motivated. They Juxtapose this playing rate to rook- was Amir Johnson in the 2005 will do what it takes to be success- ies from the 1984 through 1988 draft NBA draft. However, this has not Charles Czeisler is a Harvard professor of sleep medicine and chief of ful in the NBA. They just need to the Division of Sleep Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Czeis- classes who played in 79.2%. 78.8%, dissuaded league franchises from ler, who has been a consultant for several NBA teams stated that “One be empowered with the right infor- 76.2%, 76.4% and 78.3% of their de- scouting talent earlier and earlier. night of lost sleep is 10 times more detrimental to those ages 18-25 mation. This will encourage play- but regular-season games respec- There is a vested interest in fi nding than to those 60 and over.” PHOTO BY PAT GREENHOUSE/THE BOSTON GLOBE ers to do their homework on what tively, and the timeframe of this the next NBA superstar, regard- they are eating and how they are problem’s development becomes less of how many tries it takes. In my simply could not take that level gruesome injuries. A study from exercising, gradually lowering the apparent. Some notable NBA play- fact, the NBA has even considered of pressure and it is no fault of his. the Journal of Athletic Training an- risk of injury as they get closer to ers that have been compromised bringing back the option to draft The bigger and more athletic a play- alyzed the impacts of such special- the NBA draft. The big change that by injury during their rookie cam- high school players by 2021 because er is, the more likely an injury like ized training and found that many the NBA can implement is fi nding paigns include Zion Williamson, of concerns regarding potentially this can happen. lower body injuries can be directly a way to space games out more ef- Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, Julius exploitative practices by the NCAA. Medical experts cite four key attributed to bilateral isokinetic fi ciently. While cutting games from Randle, Blake Griffi n and Michael Nevertheless, athletes striving reasons for the uptick in injuries and functional asymmetries. In the regular season is not an option Porter Jr. for professional basketball oppor- among young players: substandard other words, the human body has for monetary reasons, eliminat- Even with constant advance- tunities have responded to scout- sleep as a result of hectic schedules limits and needs to be strength- ing back-to-back games may help ments in medical understanding, ing interest by specializing earlier and technology use, frailer bones ened more evenly. Training cannot the players maintain recovery and physical therapy and athletic train- and training harder than ever be- due to player diets being low in keep getting more intensive with- sleep cycles that greatly mitigate ing, the consistency of the injury fore, much to the detriment of their calcium and high sugar, specializa- out prioritizing increasing general the risk of injury. Everybody wins data shows that the frequency of health. Lakers head strength and tion in basketball at early ages and strength via a balanced approach with fewer players getting hurt.

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UConn Huskies sweep the 3-game series against the Butler Bulldogs behind a 1-0 win on a rainy Sunday afternoon in Storrs. The game was called after 5.2 innings due to the storm. PHOTO BY SOFIA LANGOU, GRAB PHOTOGRAPHER/THE DAILY CAMPUS Baseball: Huskies take 2 of 3 in Softball: Huskies serve hard-fought series with URI Butler a 3-game sweep by Cole Stefan strikeouts. Kinney dominated CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT again as she went the distance, by Danny Barletta [email protected] allowing a run on two hits, no SPORTS EDITOR [email protected] walks and seven strikeouts. The UConn Huskies softball In the second game, the Huskies In the first weekend series ever team picked up a sweep against picked up their first run via pure at Elliot Ballpark, the UConn base- the Butler Bulldogs this weekend. luck. Luck is a strong term here ball team won two of three against In their first home Big East series because both Barnett and Wivell the University of Rhode Island. in eight years, the stars came out reached on throwing errors that The series was originally supposed to play in all three games. just went over the first baseman’s to have two games at Elliot and the The ceremonies of the first glove. Despite Wivell advancing to third on Sunday in Rhode Island, game started with some mes- third base, that is all the Huskies but bad weather in the forecast sages from UConn President could muster in the bottom half of forced there to be a lengthy dou- Thomas Katsouleas and athletic the second as they led 1-0. bleheader at Elliot on Saturday. director David Benedict as well The Bulldogs finally got their It was a great series with close, as testimonials from many mem- offense together in the top of the hard-fought contests in all three bers of the softball team. fourth with a sequence of events. games between the Huskies (9-12) Following this ceremony, Kat- Mackenzie Griman tied the game and the Rams (10-9-1), two long- souleas threw out the ceremonial with a solo shot and then Ricketts time regional rivals. first pitch, waving off the first -sig followed that up with a triple that In Friday’s series opener, it nal from graduate student Devon Guevarra almost robbed at the was the UConn bats that came Casazza before hurling a curve- wall. Ricketts proceeded to score through in a 9-6 win. The Hus- ball down the middle. when Bri Avery singled to give kies’ ace Ben Casparius started Back to the games though, the the Bulldogs a 2-1 lead. off really solid but got into some first two innings were relatively Sophomore Meghan O’Neill, trouble in the fourth inning. He quiet as both Karli Ricketts and who started that game, was walked back-to-back URI hit- freshman Payton Kinney limited pulled for Kinney to limit the the offenses with their skill and damage with one out. This ters and then allowed an RBI The Huskies baseball team split its double header on Saturday against single to Sonny Ulliana and then the University of Rhode Island. They won after 13 innings, with a final strikeout prowess. worked out incredibly well as a three-run home run to Xavier score of 3-2. PHOTO BY SOFIA LANGOU, GRAB PHOTOGRAPHER/THE DAILY CAMPUS After a single from Lauren Fey Kinney struck out the next two Vargas, the first one ever at El- in the top half of the frame, the batters swinging on three pitches liot. Casparius let up another ball really, really hard … I certain- run home run to give the Rams Husky offense responded with each. All the Huskies had to do run in the fifth inning to finish ly would love to get him back in the lead. He would hit another a four-run barrage. Following a now was respond. with an uncharacteristic line of there. There were just too many home run his next at-bat to put walk to freshman Makenzie Ma- They did respond when a five innings, five earned runs, strikeouts early in the season.” the Rams up 3-2. The Huskies son, senior Reese Guevarra dou- Casazza home run on a 3-0 count six hits and three walks. The team would end up need- answered by scoring two runs bled her in to score the game’s equalized the game at two, giving “Ben just showed that he was ing that insurance, as closer Ca- in the bottom of the sixth in- first run. Almost immediately Casazza her sixth homerun of the human and had one rough in- leb Wurster didn’t have his best ning when Stock drove in a run after a single from junior Aziah year, leaving her tied for the team ning,” head coach Jim Penders stuff. He got into some trouble by on a single and eventually came James that saw Guevarra force lead with senior Briana Marceli- said after the game. hitting a couple of batters, and around to score on a wild pitch. the third baseman to throw to no. When Casparius left the game, he even let up a run. But he made This 4-3 lead would last until second, freshman Jana Sanden After both teams left runners the Rams were leading 5-2, but just enough pitches to escape the eighth inning when Colby stepped up to make an impact stranded in their half of the fifth then it was time for UConn’s with his third save of the season. Dunlop let up three runs to the once again. inning and a wacky walk for top hitter Kyler Fedko to put his Saturday’s first game didn’t URI lineup in another rough out- This one requires some ex- Alyssa Garcia in the top of the mark on the game. In the bottom feature nearly as much offense ing for him. Penders said after the plaining, Sanden hit a three-run sixth, the Husky offense flipped a of the fifth, he started the Hus- despite going four innings lon- game that he wanted to get Craw- home run. At first, it was believed switch and got down to business kies’ comeback with a solo home ger. Pat Winkel hit an RBI dou- ford into the game that inning, to be a foul ball as it was hooking trying to take the lead back. run for the first UConn home ble in the fourth inning and Zach but the way the UConn lineup toward the left field foul pole. Barnett got the rally started run at Elliot. Bushling drove in a run with fell in the bottom of the seventh, The umpires ruled it a home run, with a strong double to center Then in the bottom of the sixth, a groundout in the fifth. Then he couldn’t get loose in time. The causing confusion and celebra- field, then junior Ashley Etsy Reggie Crawford knocked in a URI’s Vargas tied the game with Rams took a 6-4 lead that would tion as Sanden’s fifth of the year was hit by a pitch and the bases pair of runs with a single to tie his second home run of the se- hold until the end, thus salvaging made it a 4-0 ballgame. were fully loaded when junior the game at five with two outs. ries in the sixth inning. the last game of the series. After two-and-a-half innings Emily Piergustavo singled up The Huskies would take the lead From then on, there were no The Huskies scored only seven that went by quite quickly, the the middle. Mason turned on the the next inning when Erik Stock runs until Pat Winkel’s walk- runs combined in the two games Huskies decided to add more to clutch again and hit a bloop sin- scored on a throwing error. off home run in the bottom of on Saturday after tearing the cov- their lead in the bottom of the gle that gave the Huskies the lead Kenny Haus, who got credited the 13th inning gave the Huskies er off the ball in Friday’s matchup. sixth. With two on from singles back 3-2. with the win, came in relief of a 3-2 win. Andrew Marrerro, “Our offense was just really by junior Sami Barnett and red- The damage was not done yet Casparius and gave 2.1 scoreless Wurster and Justin Willis com- abysmal the whole day,” Pend- shirt junior Hollis Wivell, Mason as Guevarra, who had already innings to allow UConn to come bined for 5.1 scoreless innings of ers said. “It’s funny how offense legged out a bases-clearing triple gone 1-2 on steal attempts this back. But the Huskies were still relief, and Willis picked up his comes and goes, but it was not that extended the lead to 6-0. game, whacked a single beyond looking for some insurance. first win of the season. there today.” “When I got up to the plate, I most of the infielders to double They got it in the eighth inning The first game went long, It was a long day at the ballpark wasn’t trying to do too much,” the lead and add some insurance with a pair of home runs: A sec- which meant the second game of that ended in a split result, but commented Mason after her runs in a 4-2 ballgame. James and ond solo shot by Fedko and a the doubleheader couldn’t start Penders said even when you win a strong performance. Sanden failed to score anyone two-run homer by Chris Winkel, until after 5 p.m. and didn’t wrap series, losing the last game always The defense held strong in the else, and the job was handed back who came in as a defensive re- up until after 9. This game didn’t leaves a bad taste in your mouth. top of the seventh as a Ricketts to Kinney to shut the door. placement the previous inning. have the result the Huskies want- “The objective is to win the se- solo shot sparked nothing and Hearst were thumping as an Winkel really struggled earlier ed, as it ended in a 6-4 Rams win. ries, but I don’t think any of us the Huskies won the first game error, an intentional walk and a in the season and was benched, The lead changed hands multi- are happy leaving here tonight,” 6-1 to improve above .500 (11-10) single loaded up the bases with but he came through in a big ple times, with UConn taking an Penders said. for the first time since February two outs and Christina Candotti spot for his team on Friday. early lead on a triple by Stock. Next up, the Huskies will host when they were 5-4. ready to tie the game or even give “Today, he did a really good Then Vargas, who absolutely de- Boston College on Tuesday at 3 Ricketts took the loss after go- the Bulldogs the lead. Ultimately, job,” Penders said. “He was ready stroyed the Huskies at the plate p.m. for another midweek re- ing 5.2 innings allowing six runs See SOFTBALL, p. 11 to hit. He hit a hanging breaking over the weekend, hit a two- gional game at Elliot. on eight hits, two walks and 10 Monday, March 29, 2021 • DailyCampus.com 11 Sports Softball: Huskies sweeping the floor aganist Bulter Bulldogs SOFTBALL cont. from p. 10 single by Guevarra. With one down, tarp and less than 15 minutes later, Sanden stepped up to the plate and the game was called, and the Hus- she flew out to Sanden and the drove in Jolley on a sacrifice fly to kies won 1-0 against the Bulldogs Huskies swept the doublehead- give the Huskies a 1-0 lead. (9-15) for their first series sweep of er with a 4-2 victory, moving the Butler had a chance to tie the game the year. Huskies to 12-10 on the season. in the top of the fifth as they had Kinney went the distance once O’Neil went 3.1 innings allowing the bases loaded on two walks and again, going all 5.2 innings (five two runs on five hits, no walks and an error with two outs but failed to counted for) allowing no runs on a a strikeout while Kinney dominat- bring the runners home as Griman hit five walks (one in the sixth) and ed yet again by going 3.2 innings flew out to Mason to end the frame. four strikeouts (half of which were allowing no runs on two hits, three After no one scored in the bottom in the sixth). With the wins this walks and five strikeouts. of the fifth, the game moved on into weekend, she improves to 8-8. “What really contributed was the sixth inning. However, because The pieces are starting to click everybody just doing their job, of the game being official after five together for the Huskies offensive- whether it be at the plate or on innings, the following records for ly and defensively, which leaves defense, everyone had my back,” the top of the sixth may never exist, the door open for them to outright commented Kinney following the so here they are now. dominate many of their upcoming doubleheader. Ricketts was hit by a pitch, then opponents both in and out of the The final game of the series was McMahon walked on a full count. Big East. somewhat quick and “unevent- With two on and nobody out, Kin- The Huskies (13-10) will travel up ful” until the third inning when ney struck out both Candotti and to the Chicago area next weekend the Huskies had the bases loaded Maddie Moore to prevent anyone for a three-game series against the again after a Piergustavo single, a from scoring. DePaul Blue Demons with a dou- Outfielder Reese Guevarra (19) celebrates after a two-base hit in the first of a 3-game series against the Butler Bulldogs on Saturday. The stolen base from sophomore Cal- Following the strikeout from bleheader on Saturday and one Huskies beat the Bulldogs 6-1 in the first game, and won the other two lie Jolley, a walk to Mason and a Moore, the umpires called for the game on Sunday. games as well. PHOTO BY ERIN KNAPP, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER/THE DAILY CAMPUS UConn Women’s Soccer Recap: Men’s Soccer: UConn HUSKIES DEFEAT ST. JOHN’S 1-0 TO COMPLETE THE SEASON SWEEP OF THE RED STORM falls to No. 15 Seton by Sebastian Garay-Ortega by St. John’s forward Zsani Kajan was forward Konte took a shot on goal that STAFF WRITER prevented from finding the back of nearly found the net had it not been for [email protected] the net by the outstretched arms of the Kamp’s outstretched hands. Hall on the road Husky guardian. At this point, the St. John’s offense by David Sandoval itation, Williams followed the ball and The UConn women’s soccer team The opening stages of the second had gone cold, and it was the Huskies STAFF WRITER made a clinical header to take the Pi- defeated St. John’s 1-0 at Belson Stadi- half were more-or-less uneventful. The who continued to excel offensively. [email protected] rates in the lead. um on Sunday, March 28. The Huskies Red Storm did get a corner in the 48th Another shot toward goal came from UConn’s only other opportunity fol- (7-2-1, 5-2-1 Big East) completed the sea- minute, but that came to no avail. Eveillard, but it was off target once UConn’s form continues to spiral lowing the Seton Hall goal was in the son sweep of the Red Storm, and have UConn would take the match by the again. When it seemed as if the Hus- down as they were defeated on the 66th minute, where Okem Chime at- now won or drawn in eight of their last scruff of the neck 15 minutes into the kies would not get rewarded for their road 1-0 at Seton Hall on Saturday. tempted to score an equalizer but was 10 games, with their only losses in that half. Midfielders Mazo and Cappadona efforts, they finally were able to find This match marked their second en- denied by Andreas Nota. period coming from Providence and got off shots in the 56th and 60th min- the breakthrough in the 72nd minute counter of the season. The Huskies will continue to play on Georgetown. St. John’s (5-4-1, 2-4-1 Big ute, respectively, and while they did not when midfielder Sophia Danyko-Kul- With the Pirates (7-1-3, 5-1-2 Big the road this week with their Wednes- East) received their first loss at home find the back of the net, it demonstrat- chycky got on the end of a pass from East) winning the weekend match, day match at Villanova Wildcats fol- this season, and have failed to win in ed the Huskies’ improvement in the defender Couzis to give UConn the the home side managed to play the lowed by a visit to the Georgetown their last five outings. final third. The squad’s efforts would lead. regular season without getting a los- Hoyas. Husky head coach Margaret Rodri- pay off, as just after Cappadona’s effort, From then on, the Red Storm could ing result at Owen T. Carroll Field. guez went with Randi Palacios in net, not create opportunities for them- The Huskies (1-4-1, 0-4-1 Big East) on along with a backline that consisted selves, and it seemed like St. John’s had the other hand added not just anoth- of Kara Long, Julia Petrillo, Jacqueline nothing left in the tank. Nevertheless, er loss to their away form (0-2-0), but Harnett and Melina Couzis. The mid- midfielder Jessica Garziano found added another winless result from a field was made up of Emma Zaccagni- space in the 87th minute and took a conference team. The last time UCo- ni, Jessica Mazo and Lucy Cappadona, shot on goal that was headed towards nn won a match was on Feb. 16 to Sa- while forwards Yamilee Eveillard, Jada the top left corner. Palacios proceeded cred Heart. Konte and Kess Elmore made up the to make her most important save of The first half of the match saw Se- strike partnership. the match, as she reacted quickly to ton Hall take much of the possession The first real opportunity for either keep it from finding the back of the without managing to strike early on. side came in the 13th minute, when net. That would be the final opportu- The home side took five shots in the Cappadona found space and took a nity for either side, as UConn picked opening 10 minutes of the match while shot towards net that forced a save out up their seventh win overall, and their UConn only had one. By the half time of Red Storm goalkeeper Jordan Kamp. fifth conference win of the season. whistle, Seton Hall increased their Two minutes after, Palacios would also UConn now gets set for their pen- number of shots by three as UConn come up big for her respective squad, ultimate match of the regular season added the same amount; one of which as she kept out an effort that was head- against Seton Hall (2-7-0, 1-7-0 Big was by Giancarlo Vaccaro, who near- ed into the top corner by St. John’s East), as they’ll travel to New Jersey ly put UConn on the score sheet in the midfielder Ava Collins. Soon after, to take on the Pirates on Saturday, 37th minute. Both sides also managed Red Storm midfielder Michelle Money April 3. The Huskies will look to to get three corners within the first entered the match in the 18th minute complete another season sweep, this 45 minutes of the match, but couldn’t and immediately tested Palacios as she time against the Pirates. On the con- make much use out of them. took a shot on goal in the 19th minute trary, St. John’s will stay in Queens The UConn Huskies lose to the St. The 59th minute saw the hosts take John’s Thunderbirds with a final that was palmed away by the UConn The UConn Huskies win with a and host undefeated Georgetown (9- final score of 3-0 against the the lead from a corner kick. Midfield- score of 0-1 on March 20. UConn’s form continues to spiral down as goalkeeper. Villanova Wildcats on March 25. 0-1, 7-0-1 Big East) at Beldon Stadi- er James Boote took the corner that Palacios would put the team on her The UConn women’s soccer team um on Thursday, April 8. The Hoyas they were defeated on the road saw defender Maurice Williams at 1-0 at Seton Hall. PHOTO BY ERIC WANG, back once again and keep the match defeated St. John’s 1-0 at Belson thrashed Villanova 7-0 in their most Stadium. PHOTO BY ERIC WANG, ASSOCIATE the far post of the net. With zero hes- ASSOCIATE VIDEO EDITOR/THE DAILY CAMPUS scoreless in the 29th minute, as a shot VIDEO EDITOR/THE DAILY CAMPUS recent outing. Field Hockey dominates the Quinnipiac Bobcats by Karthik Iyer one created by Quinnipiac. This was gernaut that is the Huskie’s offense. Dembrowski chipped in another two The UConn women’s field hock- STAFF WRITER a product of the Huskies’ suffocat- UConn also produced 16 corner op- goals, Van den Noort had three assists ey team is now 6-1 overall and 5-1 [email protected] ing defense and the offense domi- portunities. Sunday’s game showed and Anna Horan contributed a goal as against Big East conference compe- nating time of possession. This was how lethal the Huskies are when well. UConn’s biggest strength is that tition. The Huskies return to action The UConn women’s field hockey extremely evident by the amount of they play as a team. Hamilton led the there is no weak link on the team. Ev- on Saturday, April 3 at noon in an team dominated the Quinnipiac Bob- fouls UConn committed without in- way with four goals and two assists, eryone stays poised to make a big play. away matchup against Villanova. cats once again this past weekend, curring any penalties or ejections. delivering a 7-0 beatdown on Friday This edge will take them far against and blowing the Bobcats out again the best teams in the conference. on Sunday 8-0. The Huskies showed Jessica Dembrowski led the team who's boss, regardless of home field statistically in assists with three, fol- advantage, winning handily in both lowed by two from Sophie Hamilton Friday and Sunday’s matches in Ham- and one from McKenna Sergie. den, CT and Storrs, CT respectively. As a team, UConn was able to The win should prove to be a confi- create seven corner opportunities in dence booster and another opportuni- comparison to just one by Quinnip- ty for the team to build momentum for iac. This is where the Huskies have marquee conference matchups. excelled all season — controlling In Friday's game, the Huskies were time of possession and getting those led by a superhuman effort from shots up. Cheyenne Sprecher also Claire Van den Noort. She connect- played her part exceptionally, field- ed on four of her five shots to spear- ing her fifth shutout of the season. head the win. The offensive barrage While UConn excelled statistically started with Sophie Hamilton scor- in nearly every metric this match, ing at 8:14 and then the next three it's the passing and teamwork that goals were shot by Van den Noort. doesn't make the stat sheet that Claire Jandewerth joined the scor- makes all the difference between ing column at the 25:47 mark. After winning and losing. yet another score by Van den Noort Round two on Sunday’s game was at 34:43, McKenna Sergie mercifully simply a continuation of Friday’s wrapped up the scoring for the after- matchup. UConn outshot Quinnip- noon with one final goal at 40:55. iac by 32, 23 of which were on goal The passing as a team was crisp while not allowing a single shot to be the whole game and it was what al- taken by the opposition. Quinnipiac’s lowed UConn to create 12 goal-scor- The Huskies win against the Quinnipiac Bobcats with a final score of 8-0. The team played with high perfor- keeper did her best, saving 15 shots, mance in the pouring rain and won all 3 games against the Bobcats within the week. PHOTO BY ERIC WANG, ASSOCIATE ing opportunities compared to just but it was not enough to stop the jug- VIDEO EDITOR/THE DAILY CAMPUS Monday, March 29, 2021 • DailyCampus.com 12

UConn makes it to the Elite Eight in the NCAA UCONN RUNS THROUGH IOWA’S DEFENSE, WINS 92-72 IOWA, cont. from p. 1 done an incredible job of being her own on 9-11 shooting. "If it the third who they are supposed to be,” wasn't for Aaliyah Edwards, we straight Auriemma said. wouldn't be here,” Auriemma game in Head coach Geno Auriemma As great as the juniors were, said. "I can't even imagine what Monday’s noticed her dominance too, say- the Huskies’ freshmen both had she's gonna look like in a couple matchup with ing after the game, “I thought fantastic performances as well. years." Baylor as she this is the best game that Chris- Bueckers finished the game Now, with all the Huskies continues to re- tyn Williams has probably with 19 points, nine rebounds young and old seemingly operat- cover from an an- played in her career. No question ing at peak-performance, UConn kle injury she sus- about that … Today she looked “Since the NCAA is setting their sights on their tained in the opening like the Christyn Williams that Elite Eight opponent, the No. 2 round. Edwards, who we saw when we were recruiting Tournament started, seed Baylor Bears. UConn is 4-4- is averaging 18 points her." they’ve done an all-time against Baylor, who has since taking her place in Evina Westbrook was equal- won the previous two meetings the starting lineup is like- ly special in the win as she fin- incredible job of being between the two squads. Baylor ly to keep that spot in her ished just one rebound shy of who they are supposed leads the country in opponent’s absence. The game, which the sixth triple-double in pro- field goal percentage (31.7 %) is UConn’s 15th straight Elite gram history. Westbrook scored to be.” and average margin of victory Eight appearance, tips off at 7 17 points with 10 assists and nine HEAD COACH GENO AURIEMMA (+19.7). The Bears’ leading scor- p.m. Eastern. rebounds. Meanwhile, though er, junior forward Nalyssa Smith Olivia Nelson-Ododa had a quiet (18.2 points-per-game) scored 24 scoring game (four points), her and eight assists, a relatively points on 11-11 shooting in Bay- Huskies go against the Iowa 11 rebounds led the team and her routine outing for the freshman lor’s 78-75 OT win over the No. 6 Hawkeyes in the Sweet Sixteen seven assists were tied for her superstar. Meanwhile, Aaliyah seed Michigan. of the 2021 Women’s NCAA Tour- nament at Alamodome in San season-high. "Since the NCAA Edwards, in her second game as UConn is likely to be without Antonio, Texas. PHOTOS ABOVE BY KIRBY Tournament started, they've a starter, poured in 18 points of freshman guard Nika Muhl for LEE/ USA TODAY Women’s Basketball: Experience pays off in Sweet 16 win over Iowa by Conner Gilson we need her to do she’s gonna do it liams said the turning point for ing that glue for us tonight,” West- liams, Westbrook and ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR and she’s gonna do it to the best of her becoming this team’s best de- brook said. “[She was] on the Nelson-Ododa can lead the [email protected] her ability. When anybody’s slack- fensive guard came back against boards like crazy, boxing their big team like they did in this one, ing, she’s gonna pick up for us.” their matchup versus St John’s, kid out and stopping her. Just being there are few teams who can In a matchup that was advertised Westbrook did much more than and since then she has prided her- super physical down there with her match up against them. almost exclusively as a meeting just score, as Bueckers alluded self on being that lockdown perim- which makes our job a lot easier. between freshmen phenoms Paige to, and fi nished the game with 17 eter defender for the Huskies. Liv was doing Liv things and that’s UConn Huskies face Iowa Bueckers and Caitlin Clark, neither points — her most since Jan. 28 — “I have embraced my role on this what she’s great at.” Hawkeyes in the Sweet Six- of them stole the headlines. on just nine shots, a career-high team as a defensive stopper, [but] Nelson-Ododa racked up 11 re- teen round of the Wom- en’s NCAA Tournament Both had impressive games, 10 assists and nine rebounds to go that hasn’t always been the case bounds by the end of the game, in- at the Alamodome with Clark dropping a team-high along with some stellar defense. ...” Williams said. “Last year we cluding six on the off ensive glass, in San Antonio, 21 points while Bueckers flirted But whereas the fi rst quarter be- had Crystal Dangerfield guarding and would fi nish third on the team Saturday, March 27, with a triple double, but it was longed to Westbrook, the second the best guard on the other team, in assists with a career-high seven, 2021. PHOTOS upperclassmen Christyn Wil- was the Christyn Williams show. so I didn't really have as much re- making her an impact player on ABOVE BY ERIC GAY/ liams, Evina Westbrook and Ol- Scoring on all three levels, the sponsibility on the defensive end. both ends of the fl oor even when AP ivia Nelson-Ododa who came up junior looked as impressive as she So as the season [has gone] on I she wasn’t scoring. big and carried UConn to their has all year en route to a 14-point kind of got used to embracing this At the fi nal buzzer, UConn’s trio 92-72 win over the Hawkeyes. quarter. She looked confident role and being aggressive on both of juniors combined for 48 points, 24 “I told the team before the driving into the lane, knocked ends of the floor.” rebounds and 19 of the team’s sea- game, ‘In all these matchups of down a couple 3-pointers and Earlier in the year Auriemma son-high 30 assists. A matchup players that get all the hype, it turned tough D into even tougher said that if they could get these against No. 2 Baylor in the usually comes down to some- offense. To say she was dominant kinds of performances out of Wil- Elite 8 brings a tough- body else and something else,’” is an understatement. liams they would be in contention er challenge for head coach Geno Auriemma said. “Today, she looked like the for the title, a statement that held this Huskies “And I think our defense was re- Christyn Williams that we saw true after today’s win. group, but ally good when it had to be, and when we were recruiting her,” While Williams and Westbrook if Wil- Christyn, Evina and Olivia ... our Auriemma said. “A kid that can each had statement games, the three juniors were amazing.” make shots from everywhere, can unsung hero of the matchup was Both teams came out of the gate make shots at the basket, from the Olivia Nelson-Ododa, who despite a little jumpy, letting the nerves 3-point line, can attack you in tran- fi nishing with just four points, surrounding what was many of sition. And she was guarding one worked as the defensive an- their first trips to the Sweet 16 get of the toughest players in America chor on the interior while the best of them. But not Evina to guard, so I thought this was the the guards worked on Westbrook. best game that Christyn Williams the outside. Through the tournament’s fi rst has probably played in her career.” “Liv was real- two games, the junior was averag- Williams would fi nish with a ly out there ing just seven points, happy to do game-high 27 points, just two short being that more of the dirty work that may not of her career high she set earlier in rock, show up on the stat sheet. But in a the year. But beyond her impressive be- game where both teams struggled off ense, she also locked up the na- to get points on the board early, tion’s top scorer like few have been Westbrook was more than willing able to do all season. to get herself in the scoring column. Sure, Clark scored 21 With the Huskies holding a points in the game, but it 10-8 lead, Westbrook stroked two took her 21 shots to get beautiful 3-pointers to extend there, with many UConn’s lead and up her point being tightly total to eight in the quarter. For contested by freshman Bueckers, this is what the junior. she and the team have come to ex- Wil- pect out of one of their leaders. “Obviously E does everything for this team,” Bueckers said. “Re- bounds, assists, passing, de- fense, scoring, just anything

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