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My Spring Weekend Nightmare

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The next time I am asked, "How was your last Spring Weekend?," it will be far too soon.

Last Saturday morning I got out of bed after a few hours of restless sleep, more than a little hung over. It is when I looked in the mirror and saw the handprints on my biceps that the events of the previous night came flooding back.

GOING FOR THE GOLD

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

She didn't run quite the race she wanted to, but then again Colleen Casey never dreamed she'd be participating in the 2008 U.S. Olympic marathon trials in the first place.

"I used to hate running," said Casey, who is currently a visiting professor in the department of public policy at UConn's Hartford campus.

HEART Interns Describe Future As 'Bleak'

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's been a tough year for the HEART Program.

Over the summer, the program - which uses peer education and intervention to cut back on drug and alcohol abuse - lost its house in the center of campus and was transferred to apartment and office space in South Residence Hall.

Athletics Program Recertified By NCAA

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Connecticut has been recertified as a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) school after undergoing a 12-month reaccredidation process.

According to Michael Enright, the executive director of UConn's athletic communication, UConn last went through the process in 1998.

Seniors Finding A Fresh Start After College

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ben Sanady doesn't seem too surprised by the fact that a week-long community outreach trip may have changed the course of his life.

But then again, he doesn't seem surprised by much. Laid back and go-with-the-flow, Sanady seems content to roll with the punches and take life as it comes.

Looking For Luck Against The Irish

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a dominating 8-0 win over Central Connecticut Wednesday, the Huskies tallied another non-conference win, and improved their overall record to 22-25. But those numbers mean little in determining the eight teams that will move on to the Big East Championship May 20.

Track Duo Teams Up To Succeed

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The success of any high-level track athlete hinges on their ability to get the most out of every training session they have. To accomplish this feat, the athlete must be focused and motivated every time he laces up his running shoes. Although this may seem like a tall order given the amount of training time track athletes put in, it comes easy for Mike Rutt and Brian Gagnon.

Big Weekend Before Postseason For Softball

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The softball team heads into this weekend in the midst of a five game losing streak which is their longest losing streak since they opened 0-5. This weekend UConn (25-21 11-7 Big East) gets a chance to snap the streak against Louisville (29-18 12-6 Big East) and South Florida (40-17 14-4 Big East).

Top 10 NCAA Sports Schools

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kevin Duffy ranked the Top 25 sports schools of 2007-2008 using a scoring system based on media polls. A team that wins the national championship is given 50 points toward its school's total. A team currently ranked No. 1 receives 25 points, No. 2 receives 24 points and so on.

Just Wonderings: 'Thank God It's May' Edition

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

How was Spring Weekend?

Do you even remember it?

Did you know the name of the person you woke up next to?

Sorry. Did you know the name of the "people" you woke up next to?

How did that introduction go?

Did you pack the Morning-After Pill?

By the way, have you seen the pregnant man?

Is giving birth really that hard?

How crazy is his girlfriend?

Crazy like Britney Spears?

Why does global warming ruin everything?

Does it even exist?

Is Rev.

Don't Think For A Moment I'll Wax Nostalgic

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Two of my colleagues have resigned.

Two of my colleagues have resigned and if today were not my last day as commentary editor of The Daily Campus, I would be the third in line in this abruptly formulated exit parade.

Indignation is a roughly appropriate term to describe my emotions at the moment.

Essentially, It's The Same Wherever You Go

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I'd resolved to write a summary piece on my experiences in Singapore after my first month or so here. I'd resolved that I'd make the piece quite good and spend a long time on it, and I'd pour into this hypothetical piece all of my experiences in this tropical blast furnace so that others might benefit vicariously from my miserable suffering.

Instant Daily

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If I really wanted to get into the last InstantDaily, I'd say something stupid, like, "To the squirrel that winked at me on my way to class: Right back at ya. Sorry I was wearing sunglasses."

If I had a nickel for every time I touched myself while my roommate was sleeping, I would have a small fortune.

Fun Days, Harmful Rays

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Summer vacation is only a couple weeks away. For some people this means getting a nice tan at the beach. For others it means getting sunburned multiple times before the tan finally shows through. No matter how easily you tan, skin cancer is a disease everyone is at risk for.

Good Fun With Good Friends

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Don't you miss high school? The busywork, the screeching parents, the classes you had to go to, the neurotic-but-still-slightly-charming band teacher on whom everyone took bets on whether he'd off himself with a flute case. No, I suppose you probably don't miss high school.

Games With Summer

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Summer is normally a difficult time for video game players, as companies time their biggest releases for the holiday season to get the largest profit from their releases. This forces players to beat games in their library that they weren't quite able to complete during the year.

Flying: It's Not Only For Experienced Pilots Anymore

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

10. Woolly Flying Squirrel

The Woolly Flying Squirrel (Eupetaurus cinerus) is awesome, because it is a squirrel that can also fly. It has something called a "woolly pelage," which looks kind of like "woolly package," and that's pretty cool. Ever wish you were a squirrel? Ever wish you could fly? Ever wish you were awesome? Ever notice how similar all those dreams really are? Q.

Attire For A Rainy Day, From Head To Foot

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Nothing is worse than waking up on a rainy day and knowing your first class is on the opposite side of campus. Not only is it a pain to carry your book bags along with your i-pod and umbrella, but if you don't have the proper footwear, your feet will be soggy and cold the whole day.

Long River Review Keeps Flowing

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the end of another spring semester at the University of Connecticut comes the completion of UConn's annual literary journal, "The Long River Review."

The journal had its very own release party Thursday evening at the Co-op where a full crowd gathered to hear UConn students' award-winning submissions of prose, poetry, fiction and non-fiction.

Connecticut Is Hollywood's Newest Rising Star

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While Connecticut, especially Storrs, might seem like a lackluster, low-key place for residents over the summer, the prospect of seeing celebrities like Robert DeNiro, Harrison Ford or Winona Ryder walking into a local store or a film crew shutting down a busy street to film a scene might change that perception.