The Daily Campus

Student arrested in DC Lieberman protest

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (DI-CT) refused to meet with demonstrators staging an impromptu sit-in at his office on Capitol Hill Thursday that ended with the arrest of nine individuals, one of whom was a UConn student.

"When Lieberman came out against the [health care] bill, we thought 'okay it's time to step it up,'" said Jason Ortiz, a 6th-semester communications major and president of the UConn ACLU.

Sustainability not a sure thing

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Debra Rowe, a professor of sustainable energy and behavioral sciences at Oakland Community College in Michigan, said in a speech Thursday night that the only way to ensure a sustainable future for the planet is through radical changes in education, the economy and government.

School of Ed. gets $900k grant to help attract new teachers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Neag School of Education recently received a $900,000 grant to attract future teachers in subject areas that generally have a shortage, according to Dr. Mike Alfano, director of the Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates.

The grant, which was funded by the National Science Foundation, will help promote the Teachers for Tomorrow project, which works with aspiring teachers in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields at the middle and high-school levels, as part of a national initiative to increase the number of teachers in these fields.

Board of Trustees approve funds for repairs, PeopleSoft

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Board of Trustees discussed contract agreements and budget planning and approval at yesterday's meeting at the Merlin D. Bishop Center.

The board approved procurements and project budgets for the year. Included were the renewal of PeopleSoft services, photography lab ventilation improvements in the Fine Arts Complex and repairs in the East dormitories.

PRIMETIME IS THE RIGHT TIME

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Two years ago the UConn football team got its first win against a ranked opponent when they beat then-No. 11 South Florida 22-17 at home. The Huskies look for their first win against a top-10 opponent this weekend when they head to Nippert Stadium to play No.

Freshman Faris stands out in first game

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

With seconds remaining in the first half of play, freshman Kelly Faris found herself on the receiving end of Tina Charles' outlet pass. Faris took a dribble and put in a layup just as time expired.

Although Faris finds herself the only true freshman on the team, she was in the middle of the action during last night's exhibition game against the College of Saint Rose.

Huskies dominate in first exhibition game

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Some 97 miles separated the women's basketball team geographically from its first 2009-10 opponent, the Albany-based College of St. Rose out of the Northeast Conference in Division II.

There isn't a precise measure for how far apart the two programs are on the talent map, but for that they took to the court at Gampel Pavilion for an exhibition Thursday night.

Time to kick things off at Gampel

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The men's basketball team will close out the exhibition portion of their season Sunday as the Huskies host Division II UMass-Lowell at 1 p.m. in Gampel Pavilion.

Sunday's game is the first of nine games the Huskies will play in Storrs.

There is still no indication if senior Jerome Dyson, junior Donnell Beverly or freshman Jamal Coombs-McDaniel will be cleared to play on Sunday.

Huskies hope to win first game in front of home crowd

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

After dropping the first six games of the season on the road, there may be no better place than home for the Huskies.

The UConn men's hockey team skates in their first two home games this weekend against conference foe American International College. Games are Friday and Saturday night at Freitas Ice Forum and the puck drops at 7:05 for both contests.

Pro Side:LeBron returns to Madison Square Garden this weekend

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

NCAA Football

No. 9 LSU at No. 3 Alabama, Saturday, 3:30 p.m., CBS

As college football winds down in the following weeks, this game may be the most important game left for both of these teams.

A win for the Crimson Tide secures them the SEC West title, while a win for LSU puts them in great contention to take the SEC West title for themselves and a possible chance at playing in the National Championship game.

Providence comes to Storrs for quarterfinal matchup

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The No. 8 men's soccer team begins its quest for an 8th Big East Tournament Championship Saturday night at Morrone Stadium when they take on Providence.

With a conference record of 8-2-1 (11-3-3 overall), UConn notched 25 points to secure the Big East Blue Division crown outright on the last day of the regular season.

Storrs Side: Men's basketball makes debut at Gampel Pavilion

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The ones to attend

No. 8 men's soccer vs. Providence, Saturday, 7 p.m. Morrone Stadium

The Huskies play their first game in the Big East tournament when they host Providence in second-round action Saturday night. Last season UConn was bounced in their first tournament game - at home - by DePaul.

Women's hockey team still searching for first Hockey East win

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Making their way up to Orono, Maine this weekend, the UConn women's hockey team (4-4-2) will have its fifth chance to pick up their first in-conference win.

Because of the Huskies' lack of offensive output, the team failed to gain ground against Hockey East rivals New Hampshire and Providence last weekend, despite quality puck movement.

Road to Big East Championship starts against Louisville

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

After one week of rest the Huskies head to nearby Providence College for the Big East tournament for the 20th time in school history. Ranked second in the Big East, UConn will take on third ranked Louisville who is 4-2 in the Big East in a semifinal game. The other two teams competing for a spot in the championship game are Syracuse and the tournament's host Providence.

Swimming and diving heads to New York to take on Army

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The women's and men's swimming and diving team are squaring off against Army this week.

Last week, the men came away with an easy win against Villanova, but the women had to work hard to earn their win over the Wildcats. Rutgers got the best of the Huskies, as they have in years past, but the Huskies went on to beat Villanova in a thrilling last relay on Saturday.

Huskies hope to win final games to gain better tournament seed

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Currently sitting in eigth place in the Big East, the UConn volleyball team hits the road this weekend with two conference games - one against Rutgers on Friday night and the other against Seton Hall on Saturday.

"This weekend was a tough weekend for us," junior Luarne Lamberti said.

'Bystander education' could make a difference

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On March 13, 1964, Kitty Genovese was stabbed to death in the courtyard outside of her Queens apartment. Many neighbors and passers-by saw the violent act and chose not to do anything. One bystander usually assumes another person is going to alert authorities or go and get help.

Airline overreacted by booting parent from plane

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Picture this: you are on an airplane preparing for takeoff with your two-year-old son - who won't stop screaming. It could be because he's scared of the loud noises the engines are making, he's hungry or he would just rather walk up and down the aisle than be strapped into a seat against his will.

Elections kind to centrists, ideologues left out in the cold

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In the media age, every news story has to be historic. So after President Barack Obama won last November's election, every pundit endorsed the victory as emblematic of a whole new American politics. For democratic activists like James Carville and Michael Lind, this was to be a whole new era.

Talking trash: UConn's litterbug problem isn't hard to solve

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On the five-minute walk from W lot to the Chem building, an incredible amount of garbage litters both sides of the sidewalk. What seems to be at least a 30-rack of beer cans, several empty water bottles, numerous snack wrappers and discarded papers from someone's organic-chemistry class are strewn in the grass and gravel that people walk by every day.

InstantDaily

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The only reason I know the women's basketball season started is because the amount of old people on campus has increased exponentially.

Larry David was at the women's game! People keep telling me it was just an old guy. But I swear it was him!

My roommate just said "I guess I don't need I boyfriend, I have a snuggie.

Women's overlooked art praised at Benton

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Understated Swedish art and woven work was the topic of discussion during a talk at the Benton Museum of Art yesterday.

Ann Gross, a docent for the museum, spoke to the audience in the building's East Gallery about the historical background of the pieces, which ranged from basic painted canvas to intricate, one-of-a-kind glassware.

Story of escape, adventure from refugee

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

With a warm smile and a hospitable handshake, Gabriel Bol Deng greeted students on their way into the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center Thursday night. A Sudanese refugee turned humanitarian, Bol Deng shared his inspirational story with UConn students in the dim lights of the auditorium.

HealthyU: Use blogs to keep in shape

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In the world we live in today, technology provides thousands of outlets for a person looking to better their fitness and overall health. Whether it be through iPhone and BlackBerry applications, heart rate monitors with BMI calculators or the thousands of Web sites dedication to the body - learning about health has never been so accessible to the everyday consumer.