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COVID-19 Tracker Current 203 176 10 CONFIRMED CASES AT Residential Cumulative Cumulative Staff Cases UCONN STORRS Cases as of 8:47 p.m. on Oct. 13 8 Residential Cases Commuter Cases UConn chef discusses her innovative donut baking by Thomas Alvarez “I make all my own recipes. Haggerty said working on her are usually done by 1:30 p.m. to Additionally, Haggerty con- STAFF WRITER I usually see what we have on donuts requires flexibility with 2 pm.” firmed new donuts were in the [email protected] hand at Union Street Market, both her recipes and the time When asked about other work works. She said she has already and it usually only takes one she commits. As a production she’s done, Haggerty discussed created several more new reci- Kelly Haggerty, production ingredient to spark my imagi- chef, she has to find time in be- the role she plays at both Whit- pes since the Instagram post on chef at Whitney and Buckley nation. I’m big on taking tra- tween her other responsibilities ney and Buckley dining halls. Oct. 6. dining halls, discussed the pro- ditional recipes and putting a to make the donuts. She said she is typically respon- “When I’m here I will have a cess for developing her hand- twist on them,” Haggerty said. “I will change [the recipe] in sible for crafting new recipes at new donut every time,” Hagger- made donuts recently featured “For example, just this morn- my head at least three times be- these dining halls as well. ty said. “Since that post, I have on the University of Connecticut ing we acquired Fanta Orange fore I come out with the finished “Usually, under normal cir- created five more: Chocolate or- Dining Instagram page. Soda, so tomorrow, I will be product,” Haggerty said. “The cumstances, I’m the production ange spice cake with chai icing, Haggerty said she makes all making an orange dream do- only difficult thing about mak- chef at Whitney and Buckley, so pineapple upside-down, mocha her own recipes from scratch. nut with a Fanta glaze, vanilla ing them is giving them my un- I was part of the comfort menu glazed with salted caramel but- She said she’ll often see a par- swiss buttercream, and Pop divided attention. As production and action bar development for tercream, espresso toffee and a ticular ingredient that inspires Rocks to still give the effect of chef, I also must juggle the every- the new Whitney,” Haggerty biscotti, chocolate strawberry her to try out a new recipe. soda.” day duties as well. So, my donuts said. shortcake and key lime pie.”

The Market Cafe in the Student Union now serves house-made donuts in a variety of flavors. On Tuesday, Oct. 13 the cafe served an orange cream creation topped with a dollop of buttercream and dried orange slices. PHOTO BY MAGGIE CHAFOULEASE, ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR/THE DAILY CAMPUS Fine Arts majors say they struggle with online and distance learning by Isabella Warren CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT [email protected]

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to restrictions on in per- son classes at the University of Connecticut, giving rise to an increase in online instruction. The transition to mostly online classes has been difficult for many students, but is especial- ly a struggle for students study- ing the fine arts. The music rehearsal, lesson and practice rooms in the fine arts complex that would usu- ally be open to walk-in students are now limited to one student at a time in 30-minute intervals. These rooms are only available through reservation. Tristin Wong, a piano perfor- mance and business accounting major, discussed how these re- strictions make studying piano performance difficult. “I’m living at home but come to UConn once a week for in person lessons. It’s not the The Fine Arts School Complex is made up of multiple buildings that include concert halls, classrooms, study rooms and music prac- best to play over Zoom and tice rooms. The school of Fine Arts has four different focuses, each with multiple different majors: art and art history, digital media learn from pre-recorded vid- and design, dramatic arts, and music. PHOTO BY ERIN KNAPP, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER/THE DAILY CAMPUS eos,” Wong said. “The sound “As a freshman, it sucks be- cussionists and pianists are all “It’s interesting, most of my “The transition online creates quality of instruments is re- cause I was looking forward to required to play while wearing a professors are really good at a lack of motivation while in stu- ally different over video. It’s a the first year experience,” Corset- mask in a group rehearsal. Mu- giving us assignments that dio art, it’s hard to push yourself hard transition from the access ti said. “I don’t interact with sicians who play brass or wood- are easy to do in a dorm or on- when you aren’t in a room full of to practice rooms to the loss people in my major as much as wind instruments and singers line,” Kuseic said. “We got a other art students,” Scotti said. of the collaborative element. I would in normal times. Espe- are required to stay 12 feet apart materials list prior to coming “It’s especially difficult in dis- Without ensemble playing, it’s cially as a music major, because while rehearsing. to UConn and the projects for cussion based classes; it’s hard hard to capture what we had music is such a hands on major Art studios are also restricted all semester so my schedule to critique others online. It feels before. First years have no idea and it’s so hard to do anything to a limited number of students is overall flexible. Things are like I’m missing something, what it’s like to play in a UConn online. It’s hard finding time to and there are similarly less op- good overall.” it’s almost lucky that I don’t group, which is really sad.” schedule practices on top of my portunities to work in groups and Tomaso Scotti, a first-semes- know what I’m missing out Caitlin Corsetti, a first-se- online work.” collaborate with other students. ter studio art major concen- on. The teacher can’t look over mester music education major The signs hanging in rehearsal Carly Kuseic, a first-semester trating in graphic design and your shoulder at your artwork and trumpet player, expressed rooms inform students who are general art major, said she finds printmaking, discussed why and tell you what you’re doing why online learning is so frus- able to wear a mask while play- her art project assignments to be online classes can’t capture all wrong as you do it. Not every- trating. ing to do so. String players, per- manageable. aspects of art. one is on the same page.”

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Barrett bats away tough Democratic confirmation probing WASHINGTON (AP) — Su- on the panel, all but implored preme Court nominee Amy the nominee to be more spe- Coney Barrett batted away cific about how she would Democrats’ skeptical ques- handle landmark abortion tions Tuesday on abortion, cases, including Roe v. Wade health care and a possible and the follow-up Pennsylva- disputed-election fight over nia case Planned Parenthood transferring presidential v. Casey, which confirmed it power, insisting in a long and in large part. lively confirmation hearing “It’s distressing not to get a she would bring no personal good answer,” Feinstein told agenda to the court but decide the judge. cases “as they come.” Barrett was unmoved. “I The 48-year-old appel- don’t have an agenda to try to late court judge declared her overrule Casey,” she said. “I conservative views with of- have an agenda to stick to the ten colloquial language, but rule of law and decide cases as refused many specifics. She they come.” declined to say whether she She later declined to char- would recuse herself from any acterize the Roe v. Wade de- election-related cases involv- cision that legalized abortion ing President Donald Trump, as a “super-precedent” that who nominated her to fill the would not be overturned. seat of the late Justice Ruth The committee chairman, Bader Ginsburg and is press- Republican Lindsey Graham ing to have her confirmed be- of South Carolina, opened the fore the the Nov. 3 election. day-long session under coro- The family of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett sits behind her during a confirmation “Judges can’t just wake up navirus protocols that kept hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washing- one day and say I have an it off limits to in-person at- ton. PHOTO BY PATRICK SEMANSKY/AP agenda — I like guns, I hate tendance by members of the guns, I like abortion, I hate public. abortion — and walk in like Republicans have been fo- a royal queen and impose cused on defending Barrett their will on the world,” Bar- and her Catholic faith against rett told the Senate Judiciary possible criticism concern- Committee during its second ing issues such as abortion day of hearings. and same-sex marriage, and “It’s not the law of Amy,” Graham asked if she would be she said. “It’s the law of the able to shelve her personal be- American people.” liefs to adhere to law. Barrett returned to a Capi- “I have done that,” she said. tol Hill mostly locked down “I will do that still.” with COVID-19 protocols, He said, “I will do every- the mood quickly shifting to thing I can to make sure that a more confrontational tone you have a seat at the table. from opening day. She was And that table is the Supreme grilled by Democrats strongly Court.” opposed to Trump’s nominee The Senate, led by Trump’s yet unable to stop her. Excited Republican allies, is push- by the prospect of a conser- ing Barrett’s nomination to a vative judge aligned with the quick vote before Nov. 3, and late Antonin Scalia, Trump’s ahead of the latest challenge Republican allies are rush- to the “Obamacare” Afford- ing ahead to install a 6-3 con- able Care Act, which the Su- servative court majority for preme Court is to hear a week years to come. after the election. Democrats The president seemed warn that she would be a pleased with her perfor- vote to undo the law and strip Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett speaks during a confirmation hearing before the Sen- ate Judiciary Committee, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. PHOTO BY BONNIE CASH/AP mance. “I think Amy’s doing health coverage from millions incredibly well,” he said at the of Americans. proach to the Constitution. A diagnoses about the problem to have the votes to confirm White House departing for a “I’m not hostile to the ACA,” former law professor, she told of racism is kind of beyond Barrett to a lifetime seat on campaign rally. Barrett told the senators. the senators that while she what I’m capable of doing as a the Supreme Court, and they Trump has said he wants She distanced herself from admires Scalia, her conser- judge.” spent their time portraying a justice seated for any dis- her past writings perceived vative mentor for whom she Republicans were thrilled her as a thoughtful judge with putes arising from his heated as critical of the Obama-era once clerked, she would bring when she held up a blank impeccable credentials. She election with Democrat Joe health care law, saying those her own approach. notebook, apparently show- would be Trump’s third jus- Biden, but Barret testified she pieces were not addressing “You would not be getting ing she had been fielding tice. has not spoken to Trump or specific aspects of the law as Justice Scalia, you would be questions without aid. Over- Underscoring the Republi- his team about election cases. she would if confirmed to the getting Justice Barrett,” she all, Barrett’s conservative cans’ confidence, Graham set Pressed by panel Democrats, court. “I’m not here on a mis- declared. views are at odds with the late an initial committee vote on she skipped past questions sion to destroy the Affordable Senators probed her views Ginsburg, the liberal icon. the nomination for Thursday, about ensuring the date of Care Act.” on gun ownership, gay mar- While Ginsburg testified at the last day of hearings, which the election or preventing She appeared stumped riage and racial equity, at one her 1993 confirmation hear- would allow final approval by voter intimidation, both set when Sen. Patrick Leahy, point drawing an emotional ing that the decision to have the panel one week later and in federal law, and the peace- D-Vt., tried to put her on the response from the mother a child is one a woman “must a vote for confirmation by the ful transfer of presidential spot about several details of of seven, whose children in- make for herself,” Barrett full Senate on Oct. 26. power. She declined to com- the health care law’s effects. clude two adopted from Haiti, says as a judge she must re- Protesters rallied outside mit to recusing herself from She could not recite specif- as she described watching the serve opinions, despite hav- the Senate building, unable to any post-election cases with- ics, including that 23 million video of the death of George ing made her anti-abortion come inside the hearing room. out first consulting the other people are covered by the law Floyd at the hands of police. views known before joining Other issues aside, Demo- justices. or that more than 2 million “Racism persists,” she said, the bench. crats are outraged that Repub- “I can’t offer an opinion on young people are on their par- adding that Floyd’s death had “You would be the polar op- licans are moving so quickly, recusal without short-circu- ents’ health insurance. a “very personal” effect on posite of Justice Ginsburg,” having refused to consider iting that entire process,” she The Indiana judge, accom- her family and that she and said Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D- President Barack Obama’s said. panied by her family, de- her children wept over it. But Minn. nominee after Scalia’s death A frustrated Sen. Dianne scribed herself as taking a she told Sen. Dick Durbin, Barring a dramatic devel- in February 2016, well before Feinstein, the top Democrat conservative, originalist ap- D-Ill., that “making broader opment, Republicans appear that year’s election.

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Hayes’ online campaign event voters to the polls HOUSTON (AP) — Early vot- fast-food restaurant. Some poll- disrupted by racist slurs ing began Tuesday with long ing places will stay open later lines in Texas, one of the few than usual on select nights, and U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, the first Black that this is not the first time this has hap- places in the U.S. not allowing on Oct. 29, seven locations will woman to represent Connecticut in Con- pened in my life or that I’ve had to explain widespread mail balloting dur- be open for 24 hours. gress, said Tuesday she was rattled after that this happens,” Hayes wrote in the essay. ing the pandemic, and Jill Biden To staff the more than 100 an online campaign event was disrupted by In response to Hayes’ post, a representa- rallied supporters across the voting locations, Harris County people calling her racist slurs. tive from Zoom asked for details of the meet- red state that Democrats are no officials have doubled the num- Hayes, a Democrat seeking reelection to a ing and said on Twitter: “We are deeply up- longer writing off. ber of paid election workers to second term representing a district in north- set to hear about this and we take the privacy Texas is one of just five states 11,000. Bilingual poll workers western Connecticut, posted an essay that of Zoom Meetings very seriously.” that did not dramatically ex- will be available at each loca- described the incident as “six minutes of vile, Hayes said in the essay the incident was pand mail-in voting this year tion, and high school students disgusting, dare I say deplorable, hate” ap- being reported. The status of any investiga- because of COVID-19. And will be on hand as technology parently involving multiple people. tion was unclear. Barbara Ellis, Hayes’ cam- hours before polls opened, Re- aides. Hayes’ Republican opponent, David X. paign manager, said Tuesday afternoon she publican Gov. Greg Abbott’s or- Other large counties are tak- Sullivan, condemned the incident. had not yet learned whether the people who der limiting counties to one mail ing similar measures. Travis “It is appalling that a bigoted coward would interrupted the call have been identified. ballot drop-off box was upheld County, which includes the direct insults at Congresswoman Hayes, in- After the disrupters were removed from by a federal appeals court, stop- state capital of Austin, will also terfere and disrupt a legitimate campaign the meeting, Hayes said in her essay she apol- ping dozens of shuttered sites offer extended hours at select activity, and besmirch the reputation of the ogized to the remaining participants and fin- around Texas from reopening. locations during early voting. good people of the 5th District of Connecti- ished talking about her legislative work and Both the virus and Texas’ Dallas County positioned clear cut,” Sullivan posted on Twitter. her campaign. But she acknowledged being high stakes in November were barriers between election work- Hayes said she was hosting a virtual meet- rattled. front-of-mind in Jill Biden’s first ers and voters, and poll work- ing on Monday night when she was inter- “Black women are expected to press on, stop, the border city of El Paso, ers sanitized any surfaces that rupted several times by people calling her to ignore this behavior; to not talk explicitly where Abbott has deployed were touched and provided fin- slurs. On Twitter, she posted a screenshot of about it because it is uncomfortable, divisive more nurses and medical equip- ger coverings or a popsicle stick the racist comments posted in the Zoom ses- or does not reflect the sentiments of most ment as cases and hospitaliza- to be used as a stylus on voting sion’s chat. people,” she wrote. “I have watched other tions climb. Campaigning for machines. El Paso County has “Many will question why I would post women weather this storm and fend off these her husband, former Vice Presi- an app to inform voters about something so raw and offensive? It is because types of attacks and wonder if in their quiet dent Joe Biden, she was due to voting locations and wait times. I realized in that moment that I am not ok. I places they have felt what I am feeling right end her 800-mile (1,300-kilo- Getting to this point in Texas am not ok that this happened. I am not ok, now.” meter) swing across Texas in — which has some of the strict- Houston, with a stop in Dallas est voting laws in the country in between. — has been fraught with legal Regina Cuchapin, a regis- battles. Abbott expanded the Nurses go on strike over protective tered Democrat and Houston amount of time for early voting resident, said she still didn’t by six days but also drew back- feel safe eating in restaurants lash and lawsuits from Demo- gear, pay in Connecticut because of the coronavirus but crats and voting rights groups that she was willing be among over his order to limit places NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — More than 400 those at other area hospitals, while Backus crowds to exercise her right to where voters can hand-deliver nurses at a Connecticut hospital began a two- is one of the most profitable hospitals in the vote. ballots. Abbott has said without day strike Tuesday over what union leaders state. They also have not had sufficient per- “I think that now that people evidence that the move would called low wages and struggles to get enough sonal protective equipment during the pan- know how serious it is and what “help stop attempts at illegal personal protective equipment. demic and have had to repeatedly reuse gear precautions to take, I think voting.” Dozens of nurses hit the picket line outside including N95 masks, Sherri Dayton, a nurse those who are ready to come out the William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich and president of the Backus Federation of are taking those precautions,” Texas Republicans have in rainy weather and held signs saying “Nurs- Nurses, AFT Local 5149, told The Associated said Cuchapin, a healthcare echoed President Donald es on strike for unfair labor practice” and Press earlier this month. worker. Trump’s rhetoric that mail-in “PPE over profits.” “You use it until it’s soiled or compromised By Tuesday afternoon, Hous- voting is ripe for fraud, though The strike comes amid a breakdown in and they really need to change the policy to, ton election officials reported proof is thin. Harris County, contract talks between the nurses’ union and you really don’t need to use it longer than eight more than 100,000 votes had which is run by Democrats, hospital management, as well as rising coro- hours,” she said about N95 masks. been cast in Harris County, a tried to send applications for navirus cases in Norwich and other eastern She said in recent months, 11 staff on one record turnout for a single day mail ballots to all of its regis- Connecticut communities. The hospital is op- floor of Backus were infected with the corona- of early voting, which continues tered voters, but Abbott sued erated by Hartford HealthCare. virus by a patient from a local nursing home, through Oct. 30. and the Texas Supreme Court The Backus Federation of Nurses, AFT Lo- three more employees in the critical care unit Long lines were common at sided with the governor. cal 5149, and hospital management have been were infected and another worker tested posi- polling sites across Texas, as “It is more likely that you will in contract negotiations since June. Unionized tive after caring for a patient in the emergency were masks, although voters are get struck by lightning than ex- nurses voted to authorize a strike last month. room. not required to wear them in- perience voter fraud,” Harris Donna Handley, president of Backus and “A lot of nurses are scared,” Dayton said, side polling places. In suburban County Clerk Chris Hollins said Windham hospitals, said in a statement that “and the reason for that is, is because when Houston’s Fort Bend County, during a tour of the Houston Backus will remain open and called the strike they test positive, we get blamed by the hos- technical problems kept ma- area’s temporary voting head- “heartbreaking.” She said nurses have been pital.” chines offline for more than quarters. To drive home his offered “significant” wage increases — 12.5% Southeastern Connecticut had a relatively an hour as hundreds of people point, he pointed to a metal cage over three years — along with additional paid low infection rate during the early months waited to vote. The county’s top under 24-hour law enforcement time off and a 2% decrease in health care pre- of the pandemic. But in recent weeks, there’s elected official said he would surveillance where dropped-off miums. been an uptick in cases. On Monday, state authorize an investigation. and mailed-in ballots are kept “The hospital has made every effort to avoid and local officials including Gov. Ned Lamont “Those who are responsible secure until Election Day. a strike,” said Handley, who is a nurse herself. urged residents of the region to get tested for will be held accountable,” said Upping the ante is the chance “We are prepared to find common ground, COVID-19 and be careful around friends, Fort Bend County Judge KP to flip the Republican-con- and we want to reach agreement on a fair con- family members and co-workers. George. trolled Texas State House of tract. The union, unfortunately, is prepared During a rally amid the picketing Tues- Much is on the line in Ameri- Representatives. Democrats are to strike, causing an unprecedented degree of day, Democratic Congressman Joe Courtney ca’s largest red state, which has just nine seats away from seiz- disruption during an unprecedented health blamed Backus and Hartford HealthCare competitive congressional and ing control for the first time in crisis.” management for the contract impasse, which state legislative races and is a two decades. Several longtime State Department of Public Health officials he called stunning amid a pandemic, the Nor- potential presidential battle- Republican stronghold districts said Tuesday that they would be monitoring wich Bulletin reported. ground. And local election au- in the Houston area are in play patient care, staffing levels and supply lev- “That makes no sense and the leadership thorities have been pulling out after close calls in 2018. els during the strike. The agency also said it of this institution just totally cut the legs out all the stops to ensure the state’s Mary Sullivan Casas, 51, stood was verifying the training of the replacement from the work (Lamont) was doing here yes- 16 million registered voters can in line for more than two hours nurses hired by the hospital. terday,” he told the crowd. “This is the time we safely cast their ballots in per- Tuesday to vote at a Methodist Backus nurses say they’re paid less than should be pulling together.” son. church in Westlake, near Aus- In Harris County — which in- tin. She said the state’s efforts to cludes Houston and is home to limit mail-in voting amounted more than 2.4 million voters — to voter suppression, but given there will be triple the number the limited options, in-person Bail doubled to $500K for woman of polling places compared to voting was worth the risk. previous elections. Voters will “It is our privilege as citizens charged with abandoning baby be able to choose between stand- of the United States,” she said. ing in socially distant lines to “We are hoping for a blue wave. NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut the baby’s 21-year-old mother, whose condition vote in person at a polling place, If people get out early enough woman charged with abandoning an 8-month- was not disclosed. or a drive-thru option that re- and vote in force, then the mes- old girl in a trash bin cried during a court hear- Velez was detained on $250,000 bail, which sembles pulling up to order at a sage is clear enough.” ing Tuesday, as authorities continued to investi- was increased to $500,000 by a state judge gate who was responsible for burns to the baby’s during Tuesday’s arraignment. Velez was in a hands. courthouse lockup and appeared at the hear- The girl was found alive in a bin outside a ing via video. Her public defender, Trey Bruce, New Haven apartment complex on Monday and urged the judge to decrease bail to $50,000, say- taken to Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, ing Velez was a lifelong resident of the New Ha- where she was reported in stable condition. ven area and she was seeking therapy. Police arrested 24-year-old Andiana Velez, Court records show Velez has convictions for of Hamden, and said they believed she was the assault and threatening as well as several other girl’s babysitter. Velez was charged with risk pending cases on similar charges. of injury to a child, second-degree assault and A tenant of the Presidential Gardens apart- reckless endangerment. The assault charge, au- ments found the baby while taking out his trash thorities said, was filed because Velez stabbed and called on maintenance workers at the com- plex to help get her out, one of the workers said. 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Editorial  by Anika Veeraraghav for using their because they can lead to a harmful WEEKLY COLUMNIST manners. With change in the dog’s emotional state. [email protected] dogs, examples “Science shows animals will If you train dogs of positive re- learn a new behavior faster and Democracy for a living, you’ve trained your inforcement could be giving your more successfully if they are al- family dog or you know someone dog a treat every time it goes to the lowed to voluntarily participate in who helped train a dog, you prob- bathroom in the correct spot, or the learning process and are re- ably know it’s a lot of work. From praising and petting your dog ev- warded for preferred behaviors,” remains an teaching them not to chew furni- ery time it follows a command. Dr. Whitney Miller, Petco Head of ture (or your fingers) to basic com- Shock collars, on the other hand, Veterinary Medicine, said in the mands like sit and stay, training are a form of punishment. Instead Petco news release. “Punishment is issue in USG dogs takes time, patience and a lot of praising a dog for a good behav- not only less successful in changing of positive reinforcement. ior, shock collars punish the dog so unwanted behaviors, shock collars Petco recently decided to focus on a bad behavior does not continue. have been known to actually rein- t the University of Connecticut, the positive reinforcement aspect A study by Harvard University force negative behaviors and cause the Undergraduate Student Gov- of dog training by discontinuing suggests positive reinforcement is anxiety within pets.” ernment’s recent special election the sale of electronic “shock” col- much more effective than punish- Stopping the sale of shock collars has named President Michael lars, which have previously been ment. Positive reinforcement also is one way to encourage the use of Hernández and Vice President used to curb unwanted behaviors. creates a better environment for positive reinforcement when train- Guilmar Valle. This is a good step forward and the dog being trained. ing dogs. Yes, it may be frustrating Amid election complaints aimed at both cam- A all pet stores should discontinue “Shock collars have been shown to train your dog to stop certain be- paigns and candidate links to sexual assault al- these collars. Although shock col- to increase fear, anxiety and stress haviors, but it can be done without legations, another significant cause for concern is lars may be helpful when used in dogs, and we believe that there is using a shock collar. Instead of us- voter turnout. Hernandez and Valle were elected properly, they are often used for a better way — positive reinforce- ing a shock collar, consider using to the executive branch with 340 votes while Jase negative, abusive purposes. In ad- ment training,” Petco CEO Ron positive reinforcement for good be- Valle and Guymara Manigat earned 290 votes. dition, positive reinforcement is Coughlin said in a Petco news re- havior and teaching them the com- UConn’s fact sheet lists the Storrs main campus shown to be much more effective in lease. mand “no” or “stop” in order to put as having 18,847 undergraduate students in the teaching. Shock collars were first devel- an end to certain behaviors with- 2020-2021 academic year. The idea of “positive reinforce- oped in the 1960s to help train out the adverse effects of a shock Last spring, USG’s ment” in psychology was first hunting dogs. Clearly they are collar. regular scheduled used in the 1930s by behavioral outdated modes of training that Hopefully more pet stores will presidential election psychologist B.F. Skinner. Positive should not be used anymore. Web- follow suit and the use of shock col- saw Joshua Crowe reinforcement essentially rewards sites that give information for peo- lars will be prohibited everywhere. and Alexandra Ose people or animals to encourage ple considering buying a shock col- Having a dog means welcoming it win the presidency Votes cast for current good behaviors. An example of this lar often warn of adverse effects of into your family in a positive way, and vice presidency USG President and would be rewarding students with using the collars, such as creating and shock collars do not create the with 1254 votes against Vice President Michael extra credit for showing up to class, fear in dogs and over-correction. positive environment that our fur- Jase Valle’s and Guy- Hernández and Guilmar or rewarding a child with a lollipop These warnings should be heeded ry friends need. mara Manigat’s 964 Valle votes. While both recent elections have taken place during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is evident the longer  it persists, the more Votes cast for Jase  difficult it becomes to Valle and Guymara  encourage participa- Manigat tion in UConn’s stu- dent elections.   Both candidates in the recent election pre- dicted turnout issues in their interviews    with The Daily Cam- percent of pus. Valle expressed undergraduate students the need for USG to who cast votes in the latest USG election   reach out to students, possibly through email, to inform them   of the election. Her- ILLUSTRATION BY ALISIA GRUENDEL, ARTIST/THE DAILY CAMPUS by Sam Zelin nandez suggested developing a much stronger CONTRIBUTOR social media presence and, going forward, ori- by Teresa DiStefano beginning of a new year. If win- [email protected] enting focus within USG away from leaders and CONTRIBUTOR ter brings darkness, then sum- toward community participation. [email protected] mer brings light. Summer is the As the news of President Don- We should remember that the reason for our crescendo of the year, represent- ald Trump’s bout with COVID-19 special election this fall is that Crowe and Ose Take a minute to step outside ing the joy of the vacation. It is a made it in and out of the news cy- resigned over the summer in order to make room and inhale the cool air, to smell the time of freedom, for this season cle in the past couple weeks, ques- for marginalized student voices within leadership. beauty that is fall. Look around at is filled with long summer nights. tions have arisen as to whether or Furthermore, these resignations came in the wake the changing colors of the leaves. And then there’s fall, the season not this will have larger ramifica- of two town halls the organization hosted in order Later tonight, watch as the sun sets that is upon us right now. Fall has tions down the road. As a histori- to address internal racism, including accusations early and the temperature drops, traditionally been associated with an, whenever I ask myself a ques- of poor diversity and a lack of representation. causing your breath to form in the the harvest, a time of change and tion about the future, I always end When only a tiny fraction of UConn’s under- air around you. Now is the season maturity symbolizing adulthood. up looking to the past for the an- graduates elect our president and vice president, filled with apple and pumpkin fla- Within this season comes Thanks- swer, and there are actually many it becomes unclear how well USG can advocate vored everything, sweaters, boots, giving, which is a day to be grate- instances where presidential ill- for the entire student body and all the different Thanksgiving, Halloween, foot- ful. It’s a time to honor by giving nesses have had a great effect on people in this population, particularly students ball games, bonfires and the fun thanks and spreading gratitude the times — the three most glaring from marginalized groups. Likewise, if only a of a local farm. The natural beauty for everything in your life. being the ones that claimed the small group of students, likely those directly or of fall is upon us, bringing with it New Year’s Eve might be the lives of William Henry Harrison, indirectly linked with the student government, a signal for change, which is why time when people attempt to create Warren Harding and Franklin elect leadership, this reinforces conceptions of fall is the most significant time of change by setting new goals for the Roosevelt. While I could make all the organization being focused on resume build- the year. upcoming year. But the autumn of these the topic of this article, it’s ing and politics as opposed to representation and A year itself reflects the cycle equinox symbolizes a time for important to also look at instances advocacy. of life. Spring is a time for rebirth people to reflect on their lives by where the president survived, so If USG wants to become an accurately repre- and renewal, a time of youth and subconsciously setting new goals. I’ll stick to talking about Harding, sentative organization, they should do everything growth. Remember the nursery Another new year is upon us, and who died tragically in office while possible to educate the student body about how rhyme “April showers bring May this is the season for reflections attempting a grandiose campaign the organization operates and how students can flowers?” The blooming of the and better resolutions that are to travel around the country, as become more involved with one of the best-funded flowers during this season rep- more attainable. As the seasons well as his predecessor Woodrow student advocacy groups on campus. Ultimately, resents a sense of hope. If spring transition, everyone’s moods tran- Wilson, who survived his time in USG must encourage voter turnouts which, if represents birth, then winter rep- sition with them, and as of Sept. office, even though the effects of they do not include the entire student body, at resents death. Winter is a time of 22, 2020, the season of change is his illness may have had more of least resemble turnouts at the local, state and darkness, a time of harsh weath- upon us. an impact than Harding’s. national levels. er and festive celebrations, all of which are surrounded by the See FALL, p. 8 See TRUMP, p. 8 Wednesday, October 14, 2020 • DailyCampus.com 05

@dailycampuslife NACP hosts keynote speaker Dyami Thomas by Sean Rago During his talk Tuesday, alarmingly high rates of suicide yourself on any Native topic … “I thought that what Dyami CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT Thomas told personal stories, among indigenous groups. He go directly to those tribes and said about his experience in [email protected] spoke about current issues fac- tied each of these problems back reach out … We have this tech- school growing up was im- ing Indigenous peoples and to the central theme of the talk nology where you can just shoot pactful,” Alex Taylor, a sev- In celebration of Indigenous provided insight into how we by challenging the audience to a message and someone’s going enth-semester women’s gen- Peoples’ Week, the Native can work toward creating posi- consider what they can do to to respond, whether it’s a couple der and sexuality studies and American Cultural Programs tive change in our own lives, as foster positive change. days or a week from now, that’s human rights double major, (NACP) hosted a virtual talk well as the lives of others. Al- “When you know something one way to di- said. “I want from keynote speaker Dyami though the talk covered a vari- is wrong and something needs rectly educate “If you really want to to go on to Thomas. Thomas is an en- ety of topics, one theme tied the to be done and things need to yourself and be a middle rolled member of the Klamath evening together: What can we start changing, what can I do, also to share educate yourself on any school or tribes in Southern Oregon and do to strive for improvement? what can you do to start making these things Native topic… go directly to high school a descendant of the Leech Lake “The amount of sacrifices, those changes?” Thomas said. on your plat- social stud- Anishinabe in Minnesota. He the amount of prayers and ev- “Ten years from now, is it going form. Wheth- those tribes and reach out… ies teacher is a motivational speaker, ac- erything that has gone behind to get worse, is it going to stay er you have We have this technology after my un- tor and model. For the past six where you are today, you also the same or is it going to get bet- a big follow- dergrad and years, Thomas has been trav- have to give that in return,” ter? That’s up to you.” ing, a small where you can just shoot so I know eling throughout the U.S. and Thomas said. “The next set of When asked what non-In- following or that part of Canada giving speeches and generations to come is on us.” digenous people can do to sup- no following a message and someone’s my role as a workshops focused on suicide Thomas discussed issues port Indigenous communities, at all, as long going to respond, whether teacher will prevention, health and well- such as the history of mistreat- Thomas replied, “There are so as you have be to include ness, domestic violence, teen ment of Indigenous peoples in many ways to educate your- a neighbor it’s a couple days or a week Indigenous dating violence and self-moti- the United States, the bullying self about Indigenous people and you can from now, that’s one way histories in vation. of Indigenous youth and the … If you really want to educate educate them, my lessons then you’re to directly educate yourself and to coun- helping the and also to share these ter the cul- people. ” ture of as- D u r i n g things on your platform.” similation in the presenta- DYAMI THOMAS schools.” tion, Thomas D y a m i shared stories Thomas’ about how he was bullied as a presentation educated UConn child for being one of the only students about the problems boys in his school with long hair facing modern Indigenous as well as the impact this had groups. Although he went into on his self-image. He noted how some heavy topics, a message many other Indigenous people of positivity and improvement have had similar childhood ex- was present throughout. He periences and spoke about the left the audience with much to damaging effects of growing up consider about how they can thinking that you are different contribute toward the greater than those around you. good.

Dyami Thomas, a member of the Klamath tribes, speaks in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Week. Thomas addressed injus- tices against Indigenous youth and encouraged reaching out to Native American tribes. PHOTO PROVIDED BY AUTHOR

The history behind LGBTQIA+ History Month by Ian Ward According to The Independent, CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT LGBTQIA+ History Month is [email protected] recognized by multiple countries including Canada, the U.K. and October is LGBTQIA+ History Brazil. The U.K. celebrates LG- Month and there is a history be- BTQIA+ month in February while hind this month most people are Brazil observes it in June. unaware of. The idea of an LG- One place on campus that regu- BTQIA+ History Month started in larly observes LGBTQIA+ history 1994 when a Missouri High School is the Rainbow Center. Founded in teacher named Rodney Wilson September of 1998, the mission of believed there should be a month the Rainbow Center “is to operate dedicated to teaching gay and les- in the service of a more equitable bian history. October was chosen world for all students, faculty, and as the month because not only staff at the University of Connecti- were public schools in session dur- cut,” according to the Rainbow ing that month, but National Com- Center website. ing Out Day is also in October. The center regularly hosts vir- Since the creation of LGBTQIA+ tual events that focus on the LG- History Month, several historic BTQIA+ community. An example moments have happened regard- of this is an event coming up on ing LGBTQIA+ rights. On Nov. 18, Oct. 15. On that day, the Rainbow 2003, the Massachusetts Supreme Center will be hosting an Insta- Court decided the state’s ban on gram Live session answering peo- same-sex marriage was uncon- ples questions about pronouns in stitutional, as were denying the honor of International Pronouns protections of same-sex married Day. couples. As a bisexual individual, LG- Another important moment in BTQIA+ History Month is crucial LGBTQIA+ history took place on for people like me because it al- June 26, 2015 when the U.S. Su- lows individuals both outside and preme Court ruled that same-sex inside the LGBTQIA+ community couples were allowed to marry in to better understand the struggle all 50 states. The Court cited the for equality and justice around the Fourteenth Amendment of the world. U.S Constitution when deciding As of this writing, four states the case. require LGBTQIA+ history to be A more recent but equally im- taught in public schools. These portant part of LGBTQIA+ his- states include California, Illinois, tory came on June 15, 2020 when New Jersey and Colorado. In five the U.S. Supreme Court decided states however, LGBTQIA+ his- in a 6-3 vote that employers cannot tory in public schools is either fire someone on the basis of sexual banned or restricted. These states orientation or gender identity. Title include Alabama, Louisiana, Tex- VII of the Civil Rights Act was as, Mississippi and Oklahoma. used when deciding the case and South Carolina was originally a according to CNBC, “Title VII of part of this list however in March The Pride flag symbolizes the groups in the LGBTQIA+ the Civil Rights Act, which says 2020, the U.S. District Court in Community. Decorations featuring its colors are that employers may not discrimi- South Carolina found that under displayed in honor of LGBTQIA+ History Month. PHOTO COURTESY OF FVCFUSION.COM nate based on ‘sex,’ also applies the Equal Protection Clause, the to sexual orientation and gender state could not restrict teaching identity.” LGBTQIA+ history. 06 Wednesday, October 14, 2020 • DailyCampus.com Life

UConn Medical Humanitarian Society and ALD NHS team up to discuss food insecurity by Jordi Castelli the needs of all their members be- that contribute to food insecurity. rounding it. Simple tasks such as those who are considered “at risk” CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT cause they had insufficient money, The drastic price difference be- minimizing food waste, donating — typically elders and disabled in- [email protected] or other resources for food.” Other tween fresh produce and non-per- your food, supporting sustainable dividuals. It’s essentially a sum of resources for food can be pantries, ishables is at the top of the list. food and even picking the ugly fruit money, based on one’s income, that Believe it or not, food insecurity soup kitchens or food stamps. “Nutritious foods and organic from your supermarket are ways is given to the family for a specific is everywhere. It could be affect- It’s important to recognize for foods are typically more expen- to reduce food insecurity. Afterall, month’s grocery bill. However, ing your friends, your neighbors many people, food insecurity is a sive than processed foods,” Philips just because it isn’t the prettiest food insecurity does not only affect and your classmates without you relatively new topic. If one has not said. “One in eight Americans still apple in the bunch doesn’t mean it these two populations. In fact, chil- even knowing it. The stigma sur- experienced it themselves, it’s not lived below the poverty line in 2018, isn’t the tastiest. dren are one of the most at risk for rounding food insecurity, and the often a discussion at all. Seventh- so being able to afford produce and Not only does food insecurity hunger. According to the presenta- lack of conversation about it, are all semester physiology and neuro- whole grains isn’t actually possible affect someone physically, but also tion, 85% of households admit to reasons people frequently hesitate biology major, and co-host of the for a vast majority of people.” mentally. More often than not, buying pre-packaged food because to share their struggles surround- event, Betsy Phillips said she However, it isn’t only those be- individuals are embarrassed or it lasts longer and 18% of Latin chil- ing nutrition. The UConn Medical is still actively researching the low the poverty line who are food ashamed to be going to the food dren are going hungry. Further- Humanitarian Society and ALD topic. insecure. Working class families pantry or using SNAPS: Supple- more, single women with children National Honors Society virtually “This is a learning process, for experienced food insecurity be- mental Nutrition Assistance Pro- are placed at higher risk as well. joined forces Tuesday night to cre- me and for many of you,” Philips cause of a multitude of monthly gram. Ultimately, being food inse- While food insecurity is not an ate a discussion surrounding this said. “I’m just a student who is re- expenses. Oftentimes, one will cure can happen to anyone. issue that can be fixed in days the topic. ally interested in this topic. I might have to choose between paying the “All it takes sometimes is a discussion concluded, if we all do Food insecurity, according to the not know all the answers, but I’ll healthcare bill or stocking up on pandemic to launch you into food our part we can work together to United States Department of Ag- try my best to answer every one groceries. insecurity,” co-host, and seventh- ensure that less people are worried riculture, is defined as households you have along the way.” This discussion emphasized it’s semester physiology and neurobi- about their monthly grocery bill or “uncertain of having, or unable In Philips’ presentation, she dis- part of the public’s duty to combat ology major, Wesia Malik said. where their next meal will come to acquire, enough food to meet cussed some of the many factors food insecurity and the stigma sur- SNAPS is a program that aids from.

UConn students Betsy Philips and Wesia Malik co-host a discussion about food insecurity on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. They spoke about minimizing food waste, donating food and other food insecurity solutions. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY AUTHOR ‘Race to 270’ IMPORTANT ISSUES CANDIDATES FACE IN FINAL WEEKS OF ELECTION

by Emma Gehr himself. Even before the pan- helped Trump maintain his This issue has been espe- Voting by mail has histori- STAFF WRITER demic, Trump’s approval rat- base of support. His voting cially difficult for the Trump cally been a safe and reliable [email protected] ings were not very high, and bloc is made up of primarily campaign to navigate, and practice, but Trump has un- current polls show he is trail- White, conservative voters most recently, during the dermined its credibility by This year’s race to 270 ing his opponent, Joe Biden, who are in favor of Barrett’s first presidential debate, he raising concerns among vot- electoral college votes is set by double-digits. nomination as it would swing failed to condemn White ers whether their ballots will to be historic, as candidates It is interesting to think of the court in their favor. supremacy. Other actions be counted. This will also be are facing many pressing is- what this election might have In the midst of a pandemic Trump has taken, includ- the first time that many peo- sues. These issues include looked like without the virus and a Supreme Court Justice ing barring racial sensitivity ples are voting by mail which the Black Lives Matter Move- as a main factor. According to nominee hearing, the country training for federal workers, can further lead voters to feel ment, voting suppression and the panelists, Trump was al- also has witnessed a resur- attacking the 1619 program as overwhelmed by the differing a lack of trust in polling, all of ready in trouble. gence in the fight for social anti-American propaganda opinions that each party has which have been either cre- “The race has obvi- and portraying largely on the subject. ated or exasperated due to the ously blown open be- peaceful protests in a Haslett said if Democrats COVID-19 pandemic. cause of COVID,” Stu This year’s race to 270 negative light has led continue to encourage the To discuss these salient is- Rothenberg, senior edi- electoral college votes is set to critics to claim he is public that mail in voting is sues leading up to the elec- tor at Inside Elections, using race to further safe, they must go further and tion, the UConn Department said. “Even in the first be historic as candidates are polarize Americans. offer additional assistance on of Political Science hosted a quarter of the year, the “The campaigns the exact steps for how to en- panel titled “Road to 270: The president was in trou- facing many pressing issues. were immediately im- sure that their ballot is cor- 2020 Presidential Election” ble.” These issues include the Black pacted by this,” Chey- rectly filled out and counted. that invited alumni in the Other panelists enne Haslett, 2020 A final issue that has raised field to share their thoughts echoed this notion and Lives Matter Movement, campaign producer concern leading up to the on how this year’s presiden- said Trump would have voting suppression and a and reporter for ABC election is polling. tial election is shaping up to been in trouble no mat- News, said. “It was Lydia Saad, director of U.S. be one for the history books. ter what, and the pan- lack of trust in polling, all something that if you Social Research for The Gal- The panel was moderated demic only exasperated of which have been either weren’t speaking on lup Poll, put it simply: People by David Yalof, professor and his already mediocre it, spoke louder than don’t trust the polls. Fol- head of the Political Science job approval ratings. created or exasperated due to what you weren’t say- lowing the 2016 election, in Department at UConn, who So why do voters the COVID-19 pandemic. ing.” which a major misconception asked important questions continue to support Another main con- was held by the public that that touched on each of the Trump? cern among the pub- the polls were wrong, many main issues candidates are “The supreme court issue and political justice for Black lic is voter suppression. The people are skeptical about facing leading up to election is huge for his base … To get Americans. The Black Lives pandemic has resulted in a whether this election cycle day. three judges in a single ad- Matter Movement has led the significantly higher percent- will produce similar results. The COVID-19 pandemic ministration is something fight against police brutality age of Americans opting to With only a few weeks left is a leading issue that has that is huge for his follow- and other forms of racially vote by mail, which opens until election night, there caused a lot of panic and un- ers,” Randy Serrano, a Wash- motivated violence and has up many possibilities that are many ways this election rest throughout the country. ington correspondent for Tel- been a big factor in the elec- votes might be rejected or not can go. Whether we see an After downplaying the se- emundo, said. tion. counted. incumbent win or a change verity of the virus, President The recent nomination and “Black Lives Matter inject- “The definition of voter in party leadership, the 2020 Donald Trump has now di- court hearings that are un- ed social justice issues into suppression has changed rap- presidential election has es- rectly felt the effects of the vi- derway for Judge Amy Coney this campaign and the entire idly in the last eight months,” tablished itself as a historic rus after battling COVID-19, Barrett have momentarily election,” Rothenberg said. Haslett said. race to the White House. Wednesday, October 14, 2020 • DailyCampus.com 07 Life

Easy breakfasts for your weekday commute

coffee-maker. In a pan, make namon and honey to my oat- by Olivia Hickey CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT some over-easy eggs. When meal, but you could also add [email protected] the over-easy eggs are almost fruit. To save time, prepare complete, add some salt and the toppings while the oat- pepper. Grab a pre-packaged meal is cooking. Fun fact: I am a commuter container of guacamole and Got 30 seconds? student. My commute is over spread it on the toast. Add On days like this, I’m sure an hour. I’m used to it, but the egg on top of the toast and breakfast is the last thing on it has made my time in the some hot sauce for extra-kick your mind, but if you still morning much more pre- (if you’re into that) and you want to fuel up, grab a cheese cious. Between the drive, have a protein-filled break- stick or a yogurt and a piece finding parking and back-to- fast. of fruit. If you are looking back classes, my in-person Got two minutes? for more substance, I like to class days are booked. For Slice a bagel in half and add nuts or dry cereal to my QUICK TIP those days, I like to make throw it in your toaster. Pre- yogurt. Protein bars are also Making preparations the night before sure I take time to fuel up for pare your coffee. When the great for situations like this, will help you save time in the morn- the day. Whether you have bagel is ready, grab a Babybel and they can be easily stowed 30 seconds or five minutes, ing. Slicing some fruit and placing it cheese wedge and spread the away in your backpack once in a reusable container, pre-measuring making time to fuel up for creamy cheese on your bagel. you get to your destination. the day will give you the en- For extra flavor, grab some Got time the night be- ingredients and making sure my travel ergy to stay focused. Here are everything bagel seasoning fore? mug and cooking equipment are clean some of my morning go-to’s: and sprinkle it on top. Making preparations the have been life-savers for me. Disclaimer: While cooking Got one minute? night before will help you please be responsible and do Sixty-second oats are the save time in the morning. not leave appliances unat- way to go for this one. While Slicing some fruit and plac- tended. Be responsible while your coffee (or tea) is brew- ing it in a reusable container, commuting; do not drive dis- ing, boil one cup of water or pre-measuring ingredients tracted. milk. Add a 1/2 cup of oats and making sure my travel Got five minutes? and stir. Once the oatmeal is mug and cooking equipment Toss some Italian bread in ready, feel free to add some are clean have been life-sav- the toaster and fire up the toppings. I like to add cin- ers for me.

A bagel with cream cheese is a two-minute dish perfect for breakfasts before commuting to classes. Everything bagel seasoning lends a fla- vor boost to the bagel without extra effort. PHOTO COURTESY OF CLOSETCOOKING.COM 08 Wednesday, October 14, 2020 • DailyCampus.com Opinion StudyBreak

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TRUMP, cont. from p. 4 Woodrow Wilson was president for all of World War I, and his second term took him two years past the signing of the Treaty of Versailles that ended the conflict. This treaty was one of the most important documents of the centu- ry as it established the predecessor of the United Nations and handed down harsh punishments for the defeated Central Powers, primarily Germany. For the next decade, as the rest of the world lived in the luxury of the roaring 20s, Germany was in shambles, and the Great Depression only made this worse. This of course put Germany in a perfect position for a charismatic populist to take the helm and take over with a promise of restoring the country’s glory, and Adolf Hitler’s reign and its effects are a horrific stain on the 20th cen- tury world. The issue is that Wilson saw this ripple effect coming, and had been fighting the U.K. and France to keep them from completely gutting the defeated. What turned the tide of this dispute in favor of the Europeans was when Wilson came down with a nasty case of the Spanish Influenza, a global pandemic he had been horrifyingly slow to combat. Warren Harding was a relatively popular president two years into his term, when he decided to go on a trip around the country he dubbed the “Voyage of Understanding.” This was unprecedented for the time, so the idea of the Com- mander-in-Chief visiting many different states was exciting. Unfortunately, Harding was a little too ambitious. He died in the middle of the trip in San Francisco from what was most likely a heart attack brought on by overwork- ing despite mentioning he was tired and fatigued many times. The key similarity between Harding and Wilson is disregard for health: one for his own and the other for the health others, and an ensuing catastrophe because of it. While one can point out the remainder of the decade these two set up was good for this country and most of the world, the effects that hit us for 15 years after that were not worth it. Obviously there were many other fac- tors that brought about the Great Depression and World War II, but the harsh Treaty of Versailles and the death of a president could have been avoided. Circling back to the present day, Trump has declared victory in his battle with the novel coronavirus, but as Wilson and Harding’s stories tell us, we may not get to see the full impact of this for years. Whether it comes down to the fact that our president wasn’t in a capacity to lead for more than a week, or that he may have infected thousands at his rallies, White House meetings, debates and otherwise, we have no way of telling what the ramifications of Trump’s COVID-19 bout will be. Sure, it could be nothing, but it could also be something no one could have predicted, and that’s the scariest part.

 


FALL, cont. from p. 4 The autumn leaves outside is nature’s symbol for change. Look at the beautiful colors that fill the trees, ones that were not there a month ago, and begin to appreciate the greater meaning behind them. It’s a time to reflect on what you have done, a time to focus on yourself. Rather than conscious- ly holding ourselves accountable to set goals, we are allowing ourselves to subconsciously be influenced by the changes seen outside. Right now, it’s a confusing time and things are out of control. Nobody knew at the 2020 New Year’s celebrations we would be in the midst of a pandemic right now. Eight months later, and we can now look back on what this pandemic has shown us — with all the sadness that it has caused, it has also been a period of reflection and acceptance. It is no longer okay to deny this reality, so as the season of fall continues, we can look back on the past and move forward with it, encompassing the changes that it has caused. The warm months are gone, and the temperature is dropping. The clocks have changed, and the days are shorter. When the autumn equinox oc- curred, there was an equilibrium of the day and the night, an equilibrium of the light and dark in all of our lives. 2020 has been a year filled with uncertainty and sadness, a time that has led many people to fear the future due to not knowing what lies ahead. With everything that has happened this year, it is more necessary than ever to slow things down. It’s time to look at the changing leaves outside and realize the similarities. When the leaves fall, it resembles how we are releasing things we no longer need dur- ing this time. When the leaves change colors, it resembles how nothing can stay the same forever. Everything is always changing, but autumn reminds us that change is good in our lives. It’s a boost, a constant reminder that living in the present is a way to balance. So just open your window, look outside and breathe. Wednesday, October 14, 2020 • DailyCampus.com 09 Sports Dwight Howard: The most disrespected player in the 21st century by Sebastian Garay-Ortega CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT [email protected]

Superman. D12. The Daily Double. Dwight Howard. However you want to re- fer to him, the former first- round pick’s career has been delegitimized by those in the media, slandering his name rather than focusing on the impact he had in his prime. Fans and analysts alike con- tinually harp on the fact he failed to live up to his poten- tial, with his career going off the rails after departing from the Orlando Magic. Although they are not wrong, they fail to look at the full picture. As a result, I will pose a question that is heav- ily discussed by those in the basketball world: Does the newly crowned NBA champi- on deserve to be inducted into the Hall-of-Fame? I believe he should, but this article will be more of an attempt to vin- dicate one of the greatest cen- ters the game of basketball has ever seen, while using statistics to indirectly prove that he’s undoubtedly a first- ballot Hall-of-Famer. Most who have observed his career tend to be prison- ers of the moment, no longer remembering the 19- year-old Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, right, reacts as Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo looks away during the first half in who burst onto the scene, but Game 5 of the NBA Finals Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. a player who’s been passed around the league like dam- PHOTO BY MARK J. TERRILL/AP aged goods since 2016. Did he fail to live up to his potential? Absolutely. Was it would succeed on the court Continuing under the guid- cord. The first round of the After this, his career began his own doing? Somewhat. would be through Howard ance of Coach Hill would postseason saw him record to take a turn for the worse, We’ll dive into those ques- emerging as a “force in the prove to be beneficial for both 24 points and 24 rebounds in not because of his play on the tions later on, but for now, middle.” Howard and the Magic orga- Game 5 against the Philadel- court, but due to his antics off let’s focus on the forgotten The player Hill imagined nization. The 2007-08 season phia 76ers, giving the Magic of it. It is disingenuous to say impact Howard had on the Howard to be would continue saw Orlando have the best a 3-2 series lead, which they his problems with the Lak- league. shaping itself in the 2006- season in quite some time, would eventually close out in ers were not entirely on the To reiterate what was al- 07 season. An excellent stat winning their first division six games. court, but it was more a clash ready said, the 2004-05 sea- line of 17.6 points and 12.3 title in 12 years and entering Despite clashing with of egos and an unwilling- son was Howard’s rookie rebounds per game saw him the playoffs as a third seed. Coach Stan Van Gundy about ness to allow Bryant to be the year, which saw him average receive his first NBA All-Star Here, we see “Superman’s” the number of touches he was main superstar on the team. 12 points and 10 rebounds per selection, while also guiding numbers get absurd, pick- getting in the second round, Despite this, he still averaged game. He played and started the Magic to the playoffs as ing up three 20-point/20- they would be able make 17.1 points and 12.4 rebounds all 82 games. We see these the No. 8 seed in the Eastern rebound games to help Or- amends and defeat the Bos- in his first stint in Los Ange- statistics improve in his sec- Conference, something the lando get past the Toronto ton Celtics in seven games to les. ond season, averaging 15.7 team had not done since the Raptors in the first round. advance to the Eastern Con- In Houston, Atlanta and points and 12.5 rebounds per 2002-03 season. Although They would eventually fall ference Finals against the Charlotte, he still averaged game. Moreover, it is worth they would ultimately be to the Pistons in the second Lebron James led Cleveland a double-double. His worst noting the Orlando team he swept by the Detroit Pistons round, with Howard named Cavaliers. There, Howard play was definitely in Wash- was joining was far from per- in the first round, the team All-NBA First Team and All- would have a career-high ington with the Wizards, av- fect, only able to win 21 games was beginning to return to a Defensive Second Team. 40 points along with 14 re- eraging only 12.8 points per in the 2003-04 season. They form they had not seen since Four years after his rook- bounds in Game 6, defeating game and 9.2 rebounds per had also just lost All-Star “T-Mac” was in Orlando. ie season, Howard would the Cavaliers 4-2 to advance game, averaging less than 10 Tracy McGrady. Howard had Clearly, we see that a team lead the team to their sec- to the NBA finals for the first rebounds per game for the no help and was still able to that revolved around How- ond straight Southeast Divi- time since 1995. first time in his career. put up these impressive num- ard, and included a coach that sion title, entering the 2009 Facing the Kobe Bryant led After being waived by the bers. believed in him — along with playoffs as a third seed once Los Angeles Lakers was going Memphis Grizzlies — and Confidence was also in- a system that suited him — again. Throughout the regu- to be a difficult task, with a when all hope was lost — stilled in him by Orlando would bring wins, improve- lar season, he averaged an supporting cast that included the LeBron James led Lak- coach Brian Hill, who made ment and make the team a astonishing 20.6 points and Trevor Ariza, Pau Gasol and ers picked him up for the it clear to the media that the legitimate contender in the 13.8 rebounds per game, lead- Andrew Bynum. Despite the veteran’s minimum, a risky only way this Magic team future. ing the “Juice” to a 59-23 re- Magic’s solid squad, which move considering the toxic included Rashard Lewis, J.J. atmosphere he had created Redick, Jameer Nelson and for teams since his first stint Tyronn Lue, Howard would in Los Angeles. Mostly, this still be relied on to carry the came from an unwillingness team on his back, grabbing to accept the limited role that 21 boards and a Finals record suited him at that point in his nine blocks in a Game 4 over- career. time loss to the Lakers. Desperate for an NBA Despite his heroics, the championship and a shot at Magic lost the series 4-1. reviving his career, he ac- Howard became the youngest cepted this role and is now an NBA Defensive Player of the NBA champion, averaging 7.4 Year, was named to the NBA points and 7.3 rebounds per All-Defensive First Team and game. Hopefully, the excel- to the All-NBA First Team as lent locker-room and on-court well. presence that Howard pro- The reason for recounting vided will allow us to remem- Howard’s time in Orlando is ber how great and dominant for the sole purpose of vindi- he truly was in his prime, and cating his career. The way in even at the darkest stages of which he came onto the scene his career, managing to av- is something that has rarely erage a double-double (with been seen in players through- Washington being the excep- out the history of basketball. tion, of course). Moreover, reaching the NBA Finally, I’ll leave you with finals four years after his in- this: 8x All Star, 8x All-NBA, troduction to the league is 5x All-Defensive, 3x Defen- rarely seen by young players. sive POY, 5x Rebounding Finally, not only did he reach Champ, 1x NBA Champion- the finals, but he basically ship. There are few NBA carried the team throughout players who could match such all three rounds. a resume; moreover, Howard, From 2009 to 2012, Howard Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and El- never averaged less than 18 vin Hayes are the only players points per game or less than that have matched or exceed- 13 rebounds per game. In fact, ed an average of 17.4 points, one of his best years in Orlan- 12.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks do came in 2010-11, averaging per game through their first 22.8 points and 14.1 rebounds 14 campaigns. per game. If this doesn’t If this doesn’t put him in clearly demonstrate the dom- the Hall-of-Fame, nothing inance in his prime, nothing will. So let’s do what’s right, else will. Without question, and look at Howard through- Los Angeles Lakers’ Dwight Howard (39) scores against Miami Heat’s Meyers Leonard (0) during he was one of the best players out his whole career, rather the first half in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Lake Buena in the league at that time and than picking and choosing to Vista, Florida. PHOTO BY MARK J. TERRILL/AP the best center in the world. please our personal agendas. 10 Wednesday, October 14, 2020 • DailyCampus.com Sports

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UConn forward Christyn Williams drives to the basket in a game against DePaul at the XL Center on Nov. 28, 2018. The Huskies won this game by a score of 99-63. FILE PHOTO/THE DAILY CAMPUS Braves shock Bellator 249: The Next Frontier by Mark Capel Next on the card, Ricky Bande- in Bellator since 2016, and in his CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT jas takes on Leandro Higo in an most recent fights he has had Dodgers in Game [email protected] intriguing bantamweight scrap. some of his best performances. Bandejas arrived on the Bella- In the main event, champion This Thursday, Bellator has a tor scene two years ago with a Cris Cyborg and Arlene Blen- great lineup of fights on tap for its knockout win over top prospect cowe take center stage for the debut night on CBS Sports Net- James Gallagher. Since this win, women’s featherweight champi- work. In the past few years, the Bandejas has been matched up onship. In her Bellator debut last organization has had incredible with some of the top 135 pound- January, Cyborg put on a clinic success in signing big names and ers on the Bellator roster, but against the former champ Julia top prospects, as well as holding a win over a top contender has Budd. Cyborg admits that after their events around the world; eluded him. In comes Leandro that fight she began training for however, becoming a member of Higo, who himself dealt with a boxing match, but the corona- CBS Sports is possibly their big- these same struggles at feather- virus had other plans. Cyborg re- gest accomplishment. The four weights. After losses to the then spects her opponent, but I think fight main card is filled with excit- champion Darrion Caldwell and in the back of her mind she is ing matchups and begins at 10 p.m. super-prospect Aaron Pico, Higo more excited about what might EST, following a three-hour under- made the decision to move back come next. There are rumors card which airs on YouTube. I will down to bantamweight. In his that with a win, Cyborg might be cageside, covering the fan-less next and most recent fight, Higo step into the boxing ring to fight event. impressively defeated Shawn the unified lightweight champ To begin the main card, Saad Bunch by second round guillo- and Irish superstar Katie Taylor. Awad meets Mandel Nallo in the tine choke. Here to put a stop to these conver- lightweight division. In his 21st Bel- In the night’s co-main event, sations is Blencowe, who earned lator fight, Awad is fighting an op- Patricky Pitbull fights Jaleel Wil- her title shot on a three-fight win ponent who has only eight profes- lis at 155 pounds. Willis was re- streak. Blencowe believes she has sional fights. Awad says he feels no cently signed to Bellator after he better standup than Cyborg as disrespect from the matchmaking, won a title with a different pro- well as superior cardio. Whether but when asked specifically about motion in August. This fight is or not you believe this to be true, his opponent he kept his answer a quick turnaround, especially it is very promising to hear this brief at “he’s tall and good looking.” considering he usually fights at from Blencowe, as Cyborg has Standing at 7-1, Nallo is an excit- 170 pounds; however, on media a history of making opponents ing prospect with a 100% finishing day he looked ready to go and was give up on their chances of win- rate. Nallo is looking to keep this very excited about his upcoming ning. Bellator 249 is a can’t miss stat alive en route to getting back in fight. Patricky will look to give event, and I am fortunate enough the win column after his first pro- Willis a rude welcome to the Bel- to have the opportunity to see it in fessional loss. lator cage. Patricky has not lost person. NFL Week risers and fallers same since his breakout year and then missing Week 5 due NFL, cont. from p. 12 and receivers Diontae Johnson to a team disciplinary measure and James Washington aren’t after he got into a fight with a We’ve seen two wide receiv- exactly super-threats. Clay- teammate. ers thrive in the Pittsburgh of- pool, though, could be. Michael, what are you do- fense before with JuJu Smith- ing? You’re one of the best wide Schuster and Antonio Brown, Faller: Michael Thomas receivers in the entire NFL, so there’s no reason why Smith- maybe the best, but you can’t Schuster and Claypool can’t do Michael Thomas had one of get out of your own way. Es- the same. He’s got the draft the best wide receiver seasons pecially when the Saints have capital on his side and after in NFL history, setting the re- been struggling and could re- this game, it’s going to be really cord for most receptions in a ally use a boost to their offense, hard not to feed him the ball. single season with 149. This and instead you decide to fight Let’s be honest, aside from JuJu, year, he’s followed up that per- a teammate? Put your ego aside Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies hits a two-run home run against no one in that offense should be formance with three recep- for one second and try to win the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game 1 of the taking priority at this point. tions in Week 1, missing the a ring. This is just a bad, bad National League Championship Series Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in James Conner hasn’t been the next three weeks due to injury look. Arlington, Texas. PHOTO BY ERIC GAY/AP

walked off the mound. Not this BRAVES, cont. from p. 12 inning. In the top of the ninth, the In this game, Atlanta struck Braves would be silenced no lon- first, sending a ball deep to right ger, as a solo shot from number off the bat of Freddie Freeman to nine batter Austin Riley gave make it 1-0. It took LA six innings Atlanta all of the momentum and to even the score, as Kike Her- the lead. Now at the top of the nandez connected on a solo shot order, the Braves exploded for of his own off Fried. three more runs, thanks to a Ron- The Braves were able to get ald Acuna Jr. double, a Marcell something going in the top of the Ozuna single and an Ozzie Albies sixth, putting Brusdar Graterol two-run homer. in a two on, one out jam. One Despite the Dodgers being the strikeout, one groundout and six World Series favorites, the Braves pitches later, the Dodgers were up are not a team to be taken lightly. to bat — that’s efficiency. Their rotation is no joke, and their Dustin May loaded up the bas- relentless offense should keep the es for Atlanta a few innings later Dodgers on their toes for the rest in the eighth, and in came reliever of the series. Now behind for the Victor Gonzales to help him out. first time this postseason, LA He was able to strike out Charlie hopes to tie the series at 1-1 behind Culberson in his first postsea- a strong start from Tony Gonso- In this Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas catches son at bat to end the inning, get- lin, filling in for the injured Clay- the ball during NFL training camp in New Orleans. A person familiar with the situation says Sunday, ting him visibly hyped up as he ton Kershaw. Oct. 11, 2020, that Saints receiver Thomas has been suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team after punching a teammate during practice. PHOTO BY DAVID GRUNFELD/THE ADVOCATE VIA AP Wednesday, October 14, 2020 • DailyCampus.com 11 Sports Point Counterpoint: Fighting Is Philip Rivers a Hall-of-Famer? for a by Jorge Eckardt STAFF WRITER [email protected] miracle and Ben Berg STAFF WRITER by Ashton Stansel [email protected] STAFF WRITER [email protected]

In his first season with the The quarterfinals of the Indianapolis Colts, it does not League of Legend World Cham- look like Philip Rivers’ sec- pionship begin Thursday, Oct. ond act will be long-lived. His 15. The matchups were drawn career will likely come to a over the weekend once the en- close soon, so it’s time to look tire group stage was completed. at where his place in NFL his- The first seed out of each group, tory is. Specifically, whether which ended up being Suning, or not Rivers belongs in the DAMWON Gaming, Gen.G and Hall-of-Fame. Staff Writers Top Esports, will each play a sec- Ben Berg and Jorge Eckardt ond seed from a different group debate Rivers’ HOF case on than the one they were in. this week’s edition of Point/ Several interesting matchups Counterpoint. came out of the draw. Top will face off against Fnatic, the second Ben: seeded European team. Fnatic Phil Rivers will always be are serious underdogs in this remembered as a good but not matchup, but an underdog Eu- great quarterback. In other ropean team has upset a favored words: Rivers is not a Hall- Chinese team before; in 2018, G2 of-Famer. All of his stats are Esports shocked the world when unremarkable and his single they eliminated Uzi and RNG in greatest achievement is that a five-game epic. Fnatic will need he played a lot of games. He to channel some of G2’s miracu- has a career record of 126-103, lous energy when they play; Top 401 touchdowns and 203 in- is one of the favorites to win the terceptions. While those num- entire tournament and while bers are nice, they’re largely Fnatic has looked good, they are a result of a 17-year playing Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers looks to throw during the first half of an NFL game going to have to play the games of career. He has led the league against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. PHOTO BYRON SCHWANE/AP their lives. in touchdowns (34 in 2008) But even with the odds against as many times as he’s led the passing and another where he aged more touchdown passes wasn’t. Sometimes, that’s just Fnatic, that is not the most un- league in interceptions (20 in led it in touchdowns. If you per game than Rivers (prob- the way it goes. likely upset that we could see this 2019): once. His most common look at his Football Reference ably not all of them, just some Phil was never great in the weekend. The final quarterfinals NFL comparable is Eli Man- page you’ll see a ton of black notable ones, I didn’t do the playoffs, but the Chargers or- game, DAMWON Gaming ver- ning because they were both ink, and it’s (almost) all good. math on every quarterback ganization also didn’t afford sus DRX, will require a miracle talented but turnover-prone He’s had the greatness and ever): Aaron Rodgers (2.04), him the opportunity to prove of epic proportions for the results quarterbacks with longevity. the longevity, and that’s what Peyton Manning (2.02), Drew himself often. Even in his not to be exactly what is expect- While Manning’s likelihood makes a Hall-of-Famer. Brees (1.98), Tom Brady (1.90) eight Pro-Bowl seasons, the ed; a Damwon victory. to make the Hall-of-Fame and Dan Marino (1.74). Now Chargers only made the play- The teams faced off previously would seem to bode well for Ben: here are some who averaged offs three times. More often in the LCK, most recently in the Rivers, the key distinction is Rivers should be inducted fewer touchdown passes per than not, it just simply wasn’t finals where Damwon absolute- Rivers’ career never had the into the Webster Dictionary, game (or per start because a his fault. He did all he could. ly destroyed DRX. Chovy was high-points of Manning’s. His right next to the word “ac- couple played in noticeably There’s a great SB Nation the only member of DRX who playoff numbers are dreadful cumulator.” Rivers has been more games than they started video I’ll recommend to you showed any life in that series while Manning’s are spar- averaging 1.72 passing touch- in which would have skewed before I go titled “One of the and since Damwon has looked as kling. In 11 career playoff downs per game throughout the numbers unfairly) than all-time greatest NFL teams good at Worlds as they did in the games, Rivers went 5-6 with his career. That’s a pretty Rivers: Brett Favre (1.68), Joe didn’t even make the playoffs LCK, DRX is going to need some- 14 touchdowns, 10 intercep- mediocre mark. The reason Montana (1.66), Steve Young | Dorktown” that is the perfect thing incredible. It’s not out of the tions, a completion percentage he ranks No. 6 All-Time in (1.62), John Elway (1.28) and example of what Rivers had realm of possibility; DRX is a tal- of 59.4 and a passer-rating of passing TDs, is because he’s Troy Aikman (1.00). Oh, and to deal with throughout his ented team. If their players bring 84.2. That’s not going to get it played 233 games at that clip. how can I forget, Eli, who you career. This video details the everything they can, they could done. Without Manning’s two I’m sure Eli Manning’s TDs seemed to focus on more than season of the 2010 Chargers, take the game. But to win three, Super Bowl runs, he’d have a per-game were similar, but Phil, threw 1.55 touchdown and essentially, it makes note you have to believe Damwon will fine but unremarkable career. as I mentioned before, Eli has passes per game. of how the Chargers statisti- falter. That’s exactly what Rivers two Super Bowls. Rivers has All of those guys are either cally had the best offense and The other series at least feel has. one trip to the AFC Champi- already in the Hall or destined the best defense in the NFL. onship: A 21-12 loss to the New for it, even Eli, unfortunately. However, their special teams slightly closer. Suning will take on JD Gaming, both Chinese Jorge: England Patriots in 2008. In Why should Rivers be any unit was ranked dead last in teams, on Friday. Suning is the Rivers was never great? that game, Rivers completed different? Because he never the NFL. It was atrocious, and first seed, but they’re coming out Rivers was great more of- 19 of 37 passes for 211 yards, had postseason success? I’m as a result, the 2010 Chargers of a shaky Group A while JDG ten than people think. Even two interceptions and no sorry, but so what? That’s not finished the season 9-7 and survived a difficult group with with the past couple seasons touchdowns. Considering that a requirement; not every Hall- missed the playoffs. If you Damwon. It’s difficult to choose a not being great, he’s still No. that playoff run was Rivers of-Famer won a ring. Let’s want to know how that’s pos- favorite, though JDG’s success in 10 All-Time in passer rating. deepest as a starting QB and take the one from above who sible, watch the video, it’s hor- summer likely makes them the When you take out quarter- that he’s led one game-win- is closest to him in passing rifying. favorite. While Suning has per- backs who haven’t played at ning drive in his entire play- touchdowns per game, Ma- To sum it up, yes, Rivers formed well so far this tourna- least a decade in the NFL, he off career, it’s pretty obvious. rino, because he never won a never had the postseason suc- ment, keeping that up in this se- moves up to No. 7. Now I’m Rivers does not have a clutch ring either. In fact, he has an cess that some other quarter- ries is going to require a little bit not saying this is an end-all gene in his body. Further- 8-10 career record in the play- backs had, but that shouldn’t more from the least talked about be-all statistic or anything more, in his final five seasons offs. He did make it to one Su- erase the fact that during the LPL team. like that, but it does paint a in San Diego/Los Angeles, he per Bowl, which he does have regular season, he was one of The final series is Gen.G vs good picture of how effective made the playoffs once. That over Rivers, but he threw one the best quarterbacks of his G2 Esports. Gen.G, the third a quarterback was over their would be forgivable if those touchdown and two picks in generation. He was the most seed from Korea, was relatively entire career. The sample size teams weren’t among the most the loss. Was he not deserv- talented quarterback to come impressive in being able to grab just needs to be large enough talented in the NFL offensive- ing of his Hall-of-Fame spot? out of his draft class, and even first seed in its group. While the to take it seriously, and at this ly and defensively. With studs I don’t think though Manning and Roeth- group, with Fnatic, LGD and point in Rivers’ career, it is. like Keenan Allen, Melvin a n y o n e lisberger each have two rings TSM wasn’t the most impres- Want some more tradi- Gordon, Melvin Ingram, Joey can ar- to their name, if I’m picking sive, it’s still an achievement for tional stats Bosa and Casey Heyward g u e one quarterback from the trio a third seed to win a group and dominating the competi- h e to lead my team with all other a third seed to win a group and it sets them up for a matchup tion on a weekly basis, variables being equal, I’m tak- it sets them up for a matchup against G2. G2, despite being the you need your supposed ing Rivers without hesitation. against G2. G2, despite being the Hall-of-Fame quar- second seed, are likely the favor- terback to guide you to ites; they have made the finals of victory. Instead, Riv- the last two international events ers guided those Char- that they’ve been to. gers teams to a record G2 Esports also tends to show of 35-45 record in his final up in best-of-fives, a fact that was five seasons. That’s just clearly on display in the sum- mer when they came back from a t h o u g h ? not good enough. struggling split to win the entire Here you Look, I like thing. Gen.G, who many believed go. He’s No. R i v e r s . should be the second seeded Ko- 6 All-Time But the rean team, are the underdogs in passing Hall-of- coming into the series. Despite touchdowns F a m e this, it is a series that Gen.G has and pass- the skill to win, especially if G2 ing yards. struggles as they sometimes have While he was in the last few months. never the best Coming out of what turned at limiting in- out to be a relatively calm group terceptions, he stage, surprises in the quarterfi- was never hor- nals would be an exciting change rible and will end of pace. For now, though, it seems his career at about almost destined that DAMWON two touchdowns for ev- is just more presti- Gaming and Top Esports will ery one pick — not bad at all. gious than what his face off in the finals in a battle of However, I’ve said in the past decent career ever of- Korea versus China. But while how I don’t like putting just fered. that might seem like destiny, accumulators into the Hall — neither team will make it with- which is what I consider Eli to Jorge: out winning six games in two be — and Rivers just isn’t that. Is 1.72 passing touch- series. Neither team will make it In his prime, he was consis- downs per game a pretty on destiny alone; they both have tently one of the best quarter- mediocre mark though? to show up and take it and as we backs in the league. He made Let’s look at the stats. have seen numerous times in eight Pro Bowls. He had a sea- Here are some quar- Photo courtesy the history of Worlds, nothing is son where he led the league in terbacks who aver- of AP guaranteed until the nexus falls. Wednesday, October 14, 2020 • DailyCampus.com 12

MLB Championship Series Day : Rays pull away, Atlanta shocks World Series favorites by Jonathan Synott postseason off reliever Peter CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT Fairbanks to cut the lead to 3-1. [email protected] Tampa Bay answered in the next inning with a solo blast of their Rays 4, Astros 2 (Rays up own, thanks to catcher Mike 2-0) Zunino. I am shocked, but not com- The Rays found themselves in plaining, that the Astros didn’t yet another jam in the top of the win this game. ninth, with the bases loaded and Tampa Bay jumped ahead in nobody out, only up by three. the first inning, capitalizing on a In a crucial moment for George Jose Altuve throwing error (his Springer, he grounded into a first of two this game) off of a Ji- double play, which scored one to Man Choi grounder. The inning make it 4-2. Now with two outs, would have been over if Altuve Nick Anderson gave up a deep had completed the throw, but fly ball to Alex Bregman, which instead the error left two men on made it all the way to the center base for Manuel Margot to drive field warning track before it was in with a three-run bomb to cen- caught by Kevin Kiermaier to ter field. end the game. Taking the bump for the Rays Thanks to some big plays from was former Astro Charlie Mor- Margot and a little bit of luck, the ton, who gave up zero runs in his Rays have taken a commanding five innings pitched. But he had 2-0 lead in the series and hope to to get out of jams in each of his continue Houston’s hitting woes. first four innings, leaving seven In just a few short games, the Houston players stranded on Astros have gone from putting base during that span. up several runs per contest to In the third inning, the play barely scraping by on offense. If of the postseason was made by they want any chance of making Margot, who continued his im- it back to the World Series, they pressive day with a leaping catch need to turn it around in Game 3. that sent him over the right field wall in foul territory. This fan- Braves 5, Dodgers 1 (Braves tastic catch bailed Morton out of up 1-0) another jam. Despite the final score, this One could argue the other game was highlighted by some starter Lance McCullers Jr. had great pitching performances, the better day on the mound, go- especially by starters Max Fried ing seven innings deep while al- and Walker Buehler. They al- lowing just one earned run and lowed just one earned run and four overall. His pitching arsenal four hits apiece, while combin- made Rays hitters look silly all ing for 16 strikeouts in 11 innings Houston Astros’ Yuli Gurriel is safe at first as Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi miss- game, earning 11 strikeouts. pitched. es the throw during the ninth inning in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, The Astros found some life in Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in San Diego. the sixth inning, as Carlos Cor- PHOTO BY GREGORY BULL/AP rea hit his fifth home run of the See BRAVES, p. 10

NFL Risers and Fallers Week 5: Raiders looking good, Niners not so much by Jorge Eckardt That game was close though, STAFF WRITER this week, they got curb stomped. [email protected] Jimmy Garoppolo is horrible and his backups C.J. Beathard and Week 5 was another wild Nick Mullens aren’t any better. one in the NFL, and I think we The defense is also like Swiss now have a definitive answer cheese, letting Fitzpatrick throw to who the worst three teams for 350 yards and three touch- in the league are — Atlanta, downs without a turnover. That New York and New York again. was good for a passer rating of Which one is the worst is up in 154.5. A perfect passer rating is the air, but let’s be honest; it’s 158.3. Garoppolo had a 15.7. This the Jets. It’s clearly the Jets. The is a Super Bowl hangover to the Giants and Falcons can fight it extreme, and they didn’t even out for second-worst, but the win. It’s like they looked at how Jets sit alone in the cellar. they played in the fourth quar- Aside from that though, here ter of the Super Bowl and said to were the other big storylines themselves, “let’s do this all the from this week — aside from time.” Dak. Thoughts and prayers, get better soon. Riser: Chase Claypool

Riser: Oak — Las Vegas If you’re a fantasy football Raiders player, I bet you’ve already put a waiver claim in on Claypool. I’ve been really hesitant to If you haven’t, I think it’s safe to jump on the Raiders band- assume you’ve given up on your wagon this season. Through season. The second-round pick the first four weeks of the sea- Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL of the Pittsburgh Steelers had son they’d been good, but I just game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. PHOTO BY CHARLIE RIEDEL/AP quite the game on Sunday, catch- wasn’t ready to buy into them ing seven passes on 11 targets for being legit just yet. Then they The Houston Texans, Los An- derella team this season. phins. Now at 2-3, they’re in last 110 yards and three touchdowns. beat the Chiefs. The defending geles Chargers, Baltimore Ra- place in a stacked NFC West Not only that, but he also had Super Bowl champion Chiefs. vens and (Cam Newton-less) Faller: San Francisco and their season looks all but three carries for six yards and The riding a 13-game winning New England Patriots. Derek 49ers over. The Seahawks are 5-0. The another score. That was his- streak Chiefs. The Patrick Ma- Carr looks better than he ever Rams are 4-1. The Cardinals are tory; as per ESPN, he was the homes led Chiefs. has, Josh Jacobs is a legitimate The 49ers are dealing with A 3-2. Oh, and the only two teams first rookie in NFL history to The Las Vegas offense hung RB1 and while their defense LOT of injuries, yes. But they the 49ers beat were the still- ever have three receiving touch- 40 points on the Chiefs, double isn’t great, it’s good enough to should still at least be competi- winless New York Giants and downs and a rushing touchdown the amount they’d given up to get the job done as long as the tive. What they shouldn’t be the still-winless New York Jets. in a single game. any team so far this season. The offense plays well. Who knows, doing is losing 43-17 to Ryan They even lost to the Philadel- four teams the Chiefs faced? maybe Vegas can be the Cin- Fitzpatrick and the Miami Dol- phia Eagles. See NFL, p. 10

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