{"id":86406,"date":"2013-11-01T12:31:57","date_gmt":"2013-11-01T16:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=86406"},"modified":"2014-04-08T14:08:23","modified_gmt":"2014-04-08T18:08:23","slug":"fall-2013-edition-uconn-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2013\/11\/fall-2013-edition-uconn-magazine\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall 2013 Edition \u2013 UConn Magazine<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Features<\/h2>\n

A Class of Their Own<\/a> \u2013 A high school junior, his home destroyed by Hurricane Irene. A 6-year-old in West Africa, daydreaming of one day attending school. This fall, UConn welcomed one of the most exceptional incoming classes of freshmen in University history. Every one of them has a story to tell.<\/p>\n

Talk of the Town<\/a> \u2013 It\u2019s been years in the making, but the wait is finally over. The long-awaited opening of the new Downtown Storrs Center\u00a0\u2013 complete with caf\u00e9s, restaurants, shops, and high-end apartments\u00a0\u2013 brings a modern, college-town charm right to UConn\u2019s doorstep.
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Big Idea<\/h2>\n

Transcending Tragedy<\/a> \u2013 Sandy Hook survivor and schoolteacher Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis \u201905 (ED), \u201906 MA has found a way not only to honor colleagues and students who lost their lives nearly a year ago in the tragic shooting in Newtown, Conn., but also to share lessons in kindness with classrooms nationwide.<\/p>\n

10 Questions<\/h2>\n

Game Changer<\/a> \u2013 Cinematographer and native New Yorker Brian Schulz \u201997 (CLAS) is captivating audiences through film, covering everything from Major League Baseball to Fashion Week to the country\u2019s greatest teenage chess champions.<\/p>\n

Vantage Point<\/h2>\n

The Science of Pillow Talk<\/a> \u2013 Assistant professor of communication Amanda Denes explores the science behind pillow talk\u00a0\u2013 with research into how revealing our feelings may play a key role in guiding our most intimate relationships.<\/p>\n

Huskymania<\/h2>\n

The Wisdom of Kevin Ollie<\/a> \u2013 Going from UConn Huskies point guard to a 13-year NBA career taught Kevin Ollie \u201995 (CLAS) a few things. Now heading into his second season as head coach of the UConn men\u2019s basketball team, Ollie is ready to put those life lessons to use.<\/p>\n

Number Cruncher<\/h2>\n

From the Ground Up<\/a> \u2013 UConn continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Get a glimpse into how your support keeps the University thriving.<\/p>\n

Leaders of the Pack<\/h2>\n

\u2018Made\u2019 for TV<\/a> \u2013 Brooke Dragon \u201915 (CANR) is a full-time UConn student, a competitor in the fitness world, a representative for Bodybuilding.com, and a former star of MTV\u2019s \u201cMade.\u201d Find out how one reality TV show led her through a personal transformation.<\/p>\n

Notes and In Memoriam<\/h2>\n