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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Suffolk University Student Newspapers at Digital Collections @ Suffolk. It has been accepted for inclusion in Suffolk Journal by an authorized administrator of Digital Collections @ Suffolk. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Check out Suffolk U News broadcast news reports on our website, SuffolkJournal.net The SUFFOIK MNIRtlAL VOLUME 74, NUMBER 19 m Marchs, 2014 :;:E3aBHi SUFFOLKJOURHAL.NET Suffolk fraternity gives back: Raises money for Boston Fire boot # 1- Like many people in the Sam Humphreycommunity, Kevin Flaherty, Asst. News Editor the philanthropy chair of ;i.f Suffolk’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon w V fraternity, was disturbed that The ceremony was short, someone would steal charity -r\ but it was powerful. money from right outside a Five months after a fire firehouse. boot and donation box was “Being in a fraternity is stolen from the Hanover Street about giving back to your firehouse (Engine 8, Ladder community,” Flaherty said. He 1) in the North End, about a recommended that the group s.. .• dozen brothers from Suffolk’s undertake a project to replace Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity the boot, and the fraternity Photo by Sam Humphrey presented a new indestructible spent the fall semester working donation boot to grateful on that. firemen. “A lot of us, and a lot of SAE gathered at the North End fire station Firehouses across Suffolk students live in the America collect donations North End, and call it home,” for the Muscular Dystrophy Flaherty said. " Being in a fraternity is about giving Association in a firefighter boot SAE’s creed begins “the placed outside the firehouse. true gentleman is the man back to your community." In September, someone stole whose conduct proceeds from Engine No. 8 ’s boot in the goodwill and an acute sense -Kevin Flaherty, SAE philanthropy chair early morning, smashed it, and stole the money inside. See BOOT page 4 CJN summer course teaches how to m^age crises

believes can be beneficial to Hayley Peabody students in all majors, as well Journal Staff as their professional careers. The course is just one of the countless that Bacigalupo “It’s not just a skillset, it’s a has taught throughout her mindset” said Communication 26 years as a professor at Professor Norine Bacigalupo in Suffolk. She had originally an interview with The Suffolk co-taught the course in the Journal Thursday. Bacigalupo1990s but the course was will be teaching a new lacking in popularity and was not rescheduled. After the Photo by Thalia Yunencourse for Suffolk’s summer program, CJN 491-Special terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, Topics in Public Relations: 2011, there was a “heightened Best Buddies discourages use ofR-word Crisis Communication. The demand” for a course that course, open to all mgjors and would teach students to celebrate unity. It was one of “We’re hoping to break the requiring no prerequisites, manage major crises. Although Thalia Yunenthe many Unity Week events barriers between those with examines “the contemporary Bacigalupo’s personal focus Asst. News Editor sponsored by several clubs at intellectual developmental pro-active versus the is in environmental public Suffolk in the past week. disorder (IDD) and those traditional reactive approaches relations, it was through The start of change In the Suffolk Law School without it,” said Alexa DiMaro, to crisis planning, response, this focus that she was able begins with a conversation function room on March 2, the president of the university management, communication, to understand the growing and hopefully ends with an Best Buddies celebrated unity chapter. “It’s important for and recovery,” she said. demand and importance of understanding. This week, the with dinner, “mocktails,” and us to help reduce the stigma The course places a crisis management, and more Best Buddies’ chapter at Suffolk dance. Throughout the event, around these situations by strong emphasis on proactive importantly ' its prevention. University hosted the event, guests were able to socialize talking about it. Every time prevention measures with its With crises unfolding almost “Spread the Word to End the with other “buddies ” and sign the word is used, it’s hurtful core being a seven-step crisis daily, she said, “we can’t Word,” in order to discourage a petition to discourage the management plan, as well as the use of the “R-word,” and use of the “R-word.” See R-word page 2 other skills that Bacigalupo See CJN page 3 ■P

PAGE 2 The Suffolk Iournal Marchs, 20)4 Queer, fat, end femme inspires during Unity Week triggered thoughts of higher Dani Marrero self-worth that Branlanding­ Asst. Int'l Editor ham began to work with the way she viewed herself. One She identifies as a “queer, of the first things worked on fat, femme” and has inspired was her style and fashion, an many through her fashion and activity what would become writing to reform their ideas life changing. and accept theirown selves re­ “I feel strongly that fashion gardless of their weight, Bevin was part of my revolution,” Branlandingham, a perform­ she said. “For me, loving my­ er and popular blogger that self came from my decisions writes about self-acceptance, involving clothing, style, and joined Suffolk’s diversity ser­ letting that out.” vices on Feb. 27 to discuss She learned to love herself with students ways to fight when she learned to dress her­ negative thoughts about their self, to have the bravery to do bodies, as well as help others what she wanted to present who are struggling with their herself to the world. own. “Style is empowering, and it Branlandingham’s blog is is a really great way to make named “Queer Fat Femme,” a you form relationships with three-word identity that she your body. One thing that is uses to describe herself. Bran­ important is to try new things Photos by Jonathan Acosta Abi Hasson landingham shared that it was all the time. Find images on­ Branlandingham asking the audience to draw themselves and mark their through the acceptance of line to give you inspiration. identifying herself as such that Life begins at the end of your most and least favorite body parts. she began to live a happier and comfort zone.” fuller life. Branlandingham encour­ One activity was having “I use these names because aged the audience to not be students draw themselves and I spent most of my college afraid to experiment and try point out which body parts hating myself, and I spent so new trends as they hit the they were most .comfortable much energy on that. It was stores. By trying different ar­ with and which ones they felt what consumed everything in ticles of clothing on, it helps “complicated” with. my head,” she said. us find which styles work “Sometimes feeling com­ Growing up, her circum­ best with our body, as well qs plicated about your body is stances were not ideal and she makes us explore our curves unavoidable,” she said. “Even had to manage through vari­ and identities. Branlanding­ people who are bodyliberation ous external, such as bullying ham. said that clothing and activists have bad days, but it and being raised by a single style are also genderless, and is really important to acknowl­ mother, and internal issues that wearing what you choose edge whichever feelings you that were damaging to her will help you find what you are having. That is part of the f d self-worth. love most about yourself. human experience and part of “One of the things about “I believe very strongly in living in a world that is full of bull)dng is that it teaches you taking babysteps, ” she said. “If hate for who you are, what you ing to thin bodies. passion you have to yourself. how to talk to yourself,” she you have ever tried anything are, and what and who you “It is important when adopt­ You must work in solidarity said. “I internalized everything new and then felt like a total love.” ing the idea to love all bodies with yourself to accept your­ that people told me, and I be­ failure, you know what I’m Branlandingham advised thathealth exists in every size. self.” came the worst bully of all.” talking about. Do not let that that if you feel complicated This includes your physical, Branlandingham reminded Branlandingham came out experience scare you away. about a body part, it helps emotional, mental, and spiri­ the audience that bodies are to herself and two friends at The idea is to try new things to focus energy, positive tual health.” merely physical and hold no the age of 16, but she kept it until you settle in for what thoughts, and love to that area To relate body size with accurate representation of to herself because she felt that makes you feel the most ‘you.’” of your body. health implies one to restrict who we really are. she was not entitled to iden­ Branlandingham prepared “Directing love to that part our feelings and thoughts to “It is just a body. The more tifying a sexuality because of a series of quick workshops of you is a symbolic thing to the impressions our body may you can be neutral about herweight. where guests were able to list fight back all that hate. When give to others, a false and a body, the better. Bodies “I was fat. Who would even and share their ideas of beau­ you feel complicated about a weak belief. change, and many times they want to have sex with me?” ty, discuss what they would part of you, your body is just “When you develop compas­ change from things out of Branlandingham said. change about the way media asking for more love to that sion people for other people,” your control. Bodies do not, It was not until college, portrays how women and men part.” Branlandingham said, “you and never will, have anything when she involved herself in should look, as well as reflect Branlandingham also dis­ learn not to judge them. The to do with your value.” extracurricular activities that on their own views on others cussed that health should not more compassion you have for increased her self-esteem and and on themselves. be equated with only belong­ other people, the more com­ Gatheredin the Law School, Best Buddies dance away the R-word From R-word page 1 to those with intellectual- how difficult it is to have a During the event. Rampage, perspectives and cultures.” Co­ ambassadors said at the event. developmental disorders and disorder in a society that does Suffolk’s only show choir, sponsors of the event included Referring to a person as their families.” not accept her. performed. the Student Government having cerebral palsy is a lot Best Buddies International “I’ve been emotional, Sophomore sociology major Association, Professionalmore respectful and accurate is a non-profit organization depressed and suicidal. People Paige Stanley said, “This is my Marketing Association, and than referring to them as the that is dedicated to creating job have called me fat, ugly, short, second ‘End the Word’ event, Suffolk University Peer-Health R-word, for example. opportunities and establishing dumb and stupid ... I urge and it’s very intimate. It’s fun Educators. If you would like to one-on-one friendships for everyone not to be a bully, to be able to hang out with If you are wondering what become more involved in persons with intellectual it can destroy lives and drive different people from Suffolk, should generally be used when Best Buddies’ International, developmental disorder. The people to commit suicide,” and all of the buddies. My referring to someone with IDD, take a look at their website, program spans from middle LeBlanc said. favorite part of the event has it is generally recommended bestbuddiesmassachusetts.org, schools through colleges, Her message was received always been dancing!” that one use a term specific for volunteer opportunities statewide and internationally. - offensive words can hurt Stanley’s remarks stand in to said persons mental or or visit Suffolk University’s They serve the underserved. others more than we can even line with one of Unity Week’s physical state, rather than a chapter on Facebook to find Buddy AmbassadorJennifer imagine. Minding words and main goals, as stated on its general term with negative out how to get involved. LeBlanc shared her story of actions may be of small effort web page. One of the goals connotations. Remember, this verbal and physical abuse with to one person, but can mean is, “To provide a concentrated person has a disability, but guests in order to illustrate the world to the next. opportunity to share differingtheir disability is not them. 1 PAGES The Suffolk Iourhal March 5, 2014 CJN course added to summer roster, Halpin commented on how POLICE BLOTTER new on-campus housing what he learned in the class has translated into his coaching. SUMMER UNDERGRAD “Crisis communication plays SUMMER HOUSING TUITION a role in coaching every day. Monday, March 3 14 WEEKS In every game [and practice] TWO 3-CREDIT COURSES things are going to go wrong, 2:37 p.m. $6000 $6000 150 Tremont in some cases, very wrong,” $4500 $4500 Halpin said. “Being able to Harassment. Case closed. manage these situations and $3000 $3000 communicate effectively $1500 $1500 throughout then is crucial. It Monday, March 3 decides basketball games all 2013 2014 the time.” 1:45 p.m. 2013 2014 The course will run from July 7 to Aug. 21 on Tuesdays Housing discount requires minimum two-3 credit courses per 7-week session Off campus and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. Graph courtesy of Suffolk University Restraining order violation. to 8:10 p.m. From CJN page 1 Along with new additions Investigation. to the course offerings such as afford to say this isn’t going into a meeting with a client and CJN 491, Suffolk has also made to happen to us.” expect it to go exactly as you drastic financial adjustments to Saturday, March 1 Through her work in planned ... you’ve always have its summer program. Students teaching crisis management to to have a backup plan.” who take six or more credits 8:11 p.m. professionals dealing directly As well as beginning her worth of courses are eligible Off campus with the water supply as well own public relations firm for on-campus housing in as her work with the media to out of Tewksbury, Mass., the 10 West Residence Hall. Other agency assist, alcohol violation. urge people to form a crisis Bacigalupo received the EPA’s Students can live in the hall for Case Closed. plan for a potential drought, Environmental Communicator $150 dollars a week; less than Bacigalupo has seen crisis of the Year award in 2003 $22 dollars a day. Included firsthand and brings that for her extensive work in the in this cost is breakfast and extensive experience to her waterworks field. Another activities such as Red Sox course. Former student, and former student, Colin Halpin games and day trips. As well as recent Suffolk graduate. Matt said, “I think it really helps offering reduced housing costs, The Suffolk Journal always Pepdjonovic applies what he that Norine has over 25 years students are now saving over learned from the class in his of experience in the field. It $100 per credit in comparison welcomes comments, professional career even though is not your typical 'read the to last year’s costs, making it he was not a communication textbook and regurgitate easier for students to study complaints and feedback. major. He currently works as a information on the test' type throughout the summer to financial advisor for New York of class.” As a current coach finish requirements and make [email protected] Life and said, “you can’t walk for Suffolk’s basketball team. progress towards their future. Musical performance highlights autism for unity week

lives with severe autism. is searched for, it is an asso­ Heather Rutherford While his brother is non­ ciative search. For this reason Journal Staff verbal, Glier felt as if he was the brain can easily get over forming a relationship with his stimulated, and even a touch brother and not his disorder. on the arm can be alarming. One would not have known "I didn't know how to have "My brother loves swimming, it just by watching him per­ a relationship with him," Glier because it provides an equal form, but Seth Glier was si­ says, "not because of the au­ pressure around the body and multaneously thinking of what tism, but because he wasn't like soothes him," Glier said. he was going to say next to me." Moving back home made The starting place for his audience in Suffolk Univer­ him realize what it meant to Glier's musical inspiration is sity's C. Walsh Theatre after listen, and what saying noth­ hard to pinpoint, but Glier's he finished singing and play­ ing means in a relationship. life changed when he lived ing the piano. Last Thursday, "Learninghow to communicate in Washington, D.C. for some ' ■ Suffolk welcomed this singer/ without words changed how I time. While living there was songwriter to do what he loves communicated with them." Gli­ artistically frustrating for and does best as a part of Unity er said he often leaves words him, he was equally inspired Week. Not only does he aver­ out of songs to give them pow­ by a conversation he had over age 250 shows annually, Glier er that words cannot. lunch with one of his musical m also is a spokesperson for the Glier stressed at one point heroes. She told him, "now is organization Autism Speaks, in his performance that there the time where it's your re­ which raises awareness for the is never the same type of au­ sponsibility to write the songs disorder. tism, that there is a broad spec­ that need to be sung, and do Glier, before attending trum. There is still a person on the next right thing as op­ Berklee College of Music for the inside of someone with au­ posed to the next thing right." ii only one year, grew up in tism, and they are hearing and This led to the writing of his Western Massachusetts. After understanding the same things song "Plastic Soldiers," which dropping out of school be­ that we are. will be sung on the upcoming cause he wanted to play for "It's not an input issue, but season of American Idol. people and not for grades, he an output...there are people Not only has American Idol Photo by Heather Rutherford moved back home with his with mild autism that are noticed his noteworthy talent, family. Doing this, Glier ex­ NASA scientists and invent our but USA Today claims "Seth Seth Glier grew up taking care of his brother, who plains, sparked inspiration for calculators," he said. Glier's exquisite tenor echoes has severe autism his music, including his Gram­ He relates his brother's Bruce Springsteen and Billy my nominated album "The brain to a story about a well- Joel." Aside from his Grammy Next Right Thing." In order to known woman with autism. nomination, he has also re­ over 70 countries. "It's more performance of Glier's proves live at home rent free, Glier Temple Grandin, who is fa­ ceived two Independent Mu­ than a charity, but justice," to the audience that listening made a promise to his mother: mous for designing humane sic Awards. Along with Au­ Glier tells his audience. can be a powerful thing that to wake up his brother every slaughterhouses. She once ex­ tism Speaks, Glier advocates Glier has recently started can lead to inspiration, rela­ morning, and help him show­ plained how the autistic brain for ChildFund International, to tour with Joe Nerney, who tionships, and understanding er and eat breakfast. Glier's works like a search engine, like an organization that is aiming plays the piano, harmonica, when words fail to do so. brother is 29 years old and Google. When a word or phrase to end the cycle of poverty in and saxophone. Attending a PAGE 4 The Suffolk Iourhal Marchs, 2014 Charity drives Sigma Aipha Eiipson .-

From BOOT page 1 • ‘V-

of propriety...” Flaherty Firefighters took time took the creed to heart when he to thank and chat with the heard that the local firehouse’s brothers one on one. After donation boot was stolen. the boot’s unveiling, the “The creed of the true brothers took some time to gentleman is what we look up don firefighter gear and pose to everyday,” Flaherty said. for pictures with the boot and The event itself was short firefighters. and intimate. A small crowd “You hear a lot these days gathered in between the that, you know, young people fire trucks and the garage aren’t appreciative, young doors in the firehouse as the people don’t give back, this brothers surrounded the boot, and that,” Lieutenant Eddie y explaining why replacing the Stokinger said. “But what you boot was important to them. guys did, we really appreciate The boot and the it, and you show that young % im ■ir secure donation box were people do care about their manufactured by MetalTronics, communities. You guys are Many of the members of SAE a fabricator of Georgetown, welcome to come to this Mass. Flaherty was connected station anytime.” live in the North End and felt a to Jim Andaloro, president The fraternity works on two of MetalTronics, through a or three charity projects per personal connection to mutual contact. Andaloro semester, Flaherty said. Their proudly gave $1,000 at the next projects will be a relay replacing the boot ceremony, the first person to for life and a three-on-three put money into the boot made basketball game for charity. Photos by Sam Humphrey by his company. Suffolk students weigh in on possible Olympics in Boston

folk, agrees that such an un­ prestige to be considered for Current Treasurer and Pres­ Patrick and the state Legisla­ Molly Hubert dertaking must be approached the Games. Massachusetts is idential Candidate of Suffolk’s ture, suggested in their report Journal Staff with great vigilance. already home to nine baseball Student Government Associa­ that the Olympics could serve “In order to be able to host parks, five major basketball tion Tyler LeBlanc sees signifi­ as a “powerful catalyst” for the games, improvements to arenas, 14 soccer stadiums, cant potential gain from the many of the cities projects, A special commission’s the public transportation sys­ two horse tracks, and 20 track Olympics for the whole city, particularly public transit and draft report on the possibil­ tem would need to be made, and field venues. However, and maybe even the University improving lack of housing for ity of Boston hosting the 2024 and the development of infra­ an 80,000-seat Olympic Stadi­ specifically. middle-income workers. Summer Olympics suggests structure that wouldn’t other­ um and Olympic Village, with “In my opinion, the Olym­ The report, which did not that the city could feasibly wise happen would be manda­ 16,500 beds and a 5,000-seat pics would help the city of Bos­ include an estimated cost for host the Games, but would tory,” Lussier said. dining hall, would need to be ton,” LeBlanc said. “It would hosting the Games, also re­ face difficulties in finding The report, released last built. This infrastructure is tra­ create thousands of jobs and ferred to past locations such as space for many events. Friday, said that Boston has ditionally located in the center further grow the infrastruc­ Beijing and Athens that have Joe Lussier, a junior finance the necessary security exper­ of the city, which, in Boston, is ture of our state. If it is done spent a great deal to bring and marketing major at Suf­ tise, hotel rooms, and cultural incredibly dense. properly, there would be new the Olympics to their city in ■r\"y r empty space after the events hopes of boosting national that could be bought up by pride, only to later struggle fi­ universities like Suffolk. This nancially and be left with idle is actually an idea the special venues. Sochi spent a record commission has talked about $51 billion on this year’s Win­ if they were to build all of the ter Games, with many experts needed space.” doubting the likelihood of that Chief executive of Suffolk money ever being recovered. Construction and leader of the Some Bostonians have gone Special Commission Relative as far as to form an opposi­ to the feasibility of Hosting the tion group called “No Boston Summer Ol5anpics in the Com­ Olympics,” who argue that the monwealth, John Fish said in city should not base its future an interview with the Boston around requirements made Globe last week that he was by the International Olympic encouraged by the potential Committee in order to host the opportunities that can come Games. from hosting such an event, The special 11-person com­ but “the next question needs mission ultimately “encour­ to be asked: is this in our best ages a continued discussion interests socially, politically, on hosting the Olympics,” as and economically?” written in the report. Officials Lussier believes the game from the United States Olym­ would boost “business and pic Committee have already economy of the city for a time. visited Boston to discuss why However, based on previous it would be a good fit for the trends of cities that have held 2024 Summer Games. The Olympic games, assuming that USOC is expected to decide The Suffolk Journal this would have a long-lasting on a formal bid to the IOC by positive effect on the economy 2015. Other top contending Possible stadiums in eastern and central Mass, for of the city is not necessarily cities include Dallas, Los Ange­ valid.” les, San Diego, and Washing­ the 2024 Games An 11-member commission, ton. created by Governor Deval inTERnATIOHAL PAGES The Suffolk Iourkal March 5, 2014 Putin risks it aii: Analyzing the Russian President's comments on Ukraine

soldiers? No. They were local Matt Bacon self-defense forces.” International Editor This statement by Putin highlights the delicate situation he is in. He has Over the last week or so, been accused by the West of one issue has dominated the breaking international law international news headlines: by his invasion of Crimea. By the crisis in Ukraine. sending in soldiers bearing Following the overthrowno national insignia, he can of pro-Russian President claim the soldiers are not Viktor Yanukovych, Russian Russian. And since Crimea has forces have occupied Ukraine’s an ethnic Russian majority, Crimean peninsula. The it is plausible that local peninsula is the site of a militias set up in self-defense Russian naval base, and about could speak Russian, as these 60 percent of its population“mysterious ” soldiers do. Now, is ethnically Russian. Russian seemingly clear of the burden president, Vladimir Putin, of defending his actions on the has defended the invasion as international legal stage, Putin an operation to protect the is able to deflect questions of Russian speaking demographic legality on to the Ukrainian in Ukraine. Russians make opposition. up a large amount of the “So are the current population and some fear authorities legitimate? persecution, as some elements Parliament, partially yes. The of the recently victoriousrest are not. And of course, opposition are fanatically anti- the interim president is not Russian. Although shots have legitimate. There is only one yet to be fired, the situation is legitimate president. Of course tense and can flare up at the he has no power, that is clear smallest provocation. ... from the legal point of view, Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych (left) In the West, the Russian it is Mr. Yanukovych who is shakes the hand of Russian President Vladimir Putin occupation of Crimea has been the legit president... it cannot met with a barrage of criticism be challenged.” in an April 2011 meeting and political posturing. Constantly referring to the America has already pulled change in power in Kiev as an out of planned joint military “armed coup,” Putin failed in exercises with Russia, and has the hour-long press conference “I have always supported suspended preparations for to mention even one time that international law, and once the upcoming G-8 meetings Yanukovych was stripped of again would like to emphasize in Sochi. There has even been his powers by the Ukrainian that even if I decide to use talk of kicking Russia out of parliament in a unanimousarmed forces, this will be a the G-8 entirely. Threats of vote. legitimate decision fullyin line economic sanctions and vague In another attempt to with the general principles statements on “the costs” of deflect the conversation away of international law because Putin’s actions are being issued from Russian involvement in we have received a request from Washington, as Secretary the issue,Putin took to blasting from a legitimate president of State, John Kerry, has made his Western counterparts. In [Yanukovych]. And it will also be the rounds on the cable news a general comment directed in line with our commitments. networks, denouncing the at Western, and specifically If meets our interest because invasion of a sovereign nation U.S., policy, Putin said, “let’s we will be protecting the on “false, trumped-up pretext.” remember what the U.S. did people we consider closely Although he stayed silent in Afghanistan, Iraq, and associated with us historically, on the issue through the Libya. They acted there either culturally and economically first few days, Putin held a without any sanction of the ... and this is a humanitarian press conference on Monday U.N. Security Council, or they mission. It is not our goal to to discuss the issue. In distorted the meaning of a conquer somebody, to dictate his usual calm, cool, and Security Council resolution to somebody. But of course collected manner, Putin laid ... our partners, especially in we will not remain indifferent out to the Russian press his the U.S., always make it very if we see those people (ethnic thoughts on the situation. clear what their geopolitical Russians) are being destroyed, Sticking with the Russian and national interests are, and humiliated, and killed. I really Photos courtesy of Wikimedia Commons narrative of recent weeks, he they pursue those interests hope that it will never come to emphasized the illegitimacy of with much determination. this.” Yanukovych’s overthrow, the Then they use this phrase: The main issue with Putin’s U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry dangerous fascist elements ‘whoever is not with us is argument is that there have of the opposition, and the against us.’ They use this been no widespread reports of motives of the West. Notably, phrase to make all of the other said persecution against ethnic he denied that the mysterious countries comply to their will. Russians, and the interim soldiers bearing no insignia And if some countries don’t Ukrainian government has Find the rest that had occupied the Crimean comply, they attack them sworn to protect the rights of peninsula were not Russian. and eventually make those all Ukrainian citizens. Yes, it is of this “Look at the former Soviet countries regret.” Building on true that during the protests Republics. Because there are a his criticism of U.S. policy, that toppled Yanukovych, there analysis on lot of uniforms that look like Putin then presented the were some ethnic Russians Suffolk] our nal. net [Russian uniforms]. You can Russian intervention and any attacked in the streets by the go a store and buy a [Russian] possible further as both legal, more radical elements of the uniform. Were these Russian and just. opposition. Page 6 The Suffolk Journal Marchs, 2014 Local organization, Ukrainian Boston, reacts to crisis

Dani Marrero Asst. Inti Editor

After anti-government pro­ tests in Ukraine resulted in ousting President Viktor Ya­ nukovych, Ukraine has been facing tension with Russian forces invading their country. Refusing to recognize that Ya­ nukovych is no longer the offi­ cial leader, President of Russia Vladimir Putin is responding to Yanukovych’s request for Russian aid, according to CNN. Ilya Timtchenko, the lead­ er of the local organization, Ukrainian Boston, said thatPu ­ tin’s actions are not surprising to Ukrainians. “Once Yanukovych fled,” Timtchenko said, “we had all these theories that Russia would be involved, and we suspected that Putin was be­ hind the corrupt government in Ukraine.” Putin has defended Russian presence in Ukraine by claim­ ing it is protecting the large population of Russian speak­ ing people. However, his in­ tentions and how factual his Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons statement is has been chal­ lenged by officials and locals. The results of Ukraine's 2010 presidential election by region. “That is simply an un­ true statement done^ by-him,” This map highlights the ethnic and political divisions within Ukraine, with Timtchenko said. “He is ignor­ "pro-RusSiarv' candidate Yanukovych represented in blue, and opposition ing all the sovereignty rights candidate Yulia Tymosnenko represented in yellow. that Ukraine has, and, inter­ nationally speaking, he has al­ ready crossed the line of many international legal issues that The U.S. is only making dip­ is going on in Ukraine.” he was suppose to abide by.” lomatic decisions up to this The U.S. has offered $1 bil­ Timtchenko said that he has point, a safe choice when tak­ lion in aid to Ukraine, ABC received reports that Russian ing into account responses to News reported, a symbol that speakers are not comfortable the current foreign forces in they will stand by Ukraine if WORLD with Russian forces in Ukraine. Ukraine. tensions between Russia in­ “What [Putin] is saying is “If we’re talking about crease. that he is trying to help Rus­ U.S. troops, then I think they “Right now in the Boston sians within Crimea, which is should stay out of Ukraine,” community we are trying to BRIEFS nonsense. Even the Russian Timtchenko said. “If we’re raise support,” Timtchenko speaking population in Crimea talking about NATO troops, said, “either for food, shelter, Syria is not for the Russian forces we do need them in our ter­ clothing, or medical needs, because they know that cre­ ritory for protective services. whatever they need, specifi­ Months after the international set deadline, BBC reported ates a huge potential for civil What needs to be done now, cally in Kiev. We are trying to that Syria has set a new, more effective plan to get rid of all unrest. Putin has no reason for and what the U.S. has been do­ find finances for them as well. its chemical weapons. The Organisation for the Prohibition intervening in Ukrainian terri­ ing and hopefully it has been We are trying to raise local of Chemical Weapons is looking for Syria to send the weap­ tory.” effective, is a lot of economic awareness and attract Obama’s ons “abroad by the end of April. About a third of them will U.S. President Barack pressure.” attention.” have been removed by the end of this week.” The new pro­ Obama has already proposed Ukrainian Boston will be Timtchenko says that posal includes all the packing made by S)U'ia with containers economic sanctions against having their seventh event to people he knows that are in provided by Russia and tracked by the U.S., according to Russia if they continue .to in­ support Ukraine on March 5 in Ukraine are “still living their BBC. China and several European countries have provided tervene. Both the United Na­ Harvard Square, where people normal lives of work and hav­ emergency units as well as security while the cargo makes tions and NATO are looking are invited to join the rally and ing their regular lifestyle, but it toits final destination. The most dangerous chemicals will into the situation and called bring local awareness. Timtch­ the tension is influencing the arrive in Italy, where they will be put into U.S. ships to be it a “breach of international enko, the leader of the rally, environment and how aware disposed of in international waters. law.” organized the event on that people are of what is going on “Although in the Boston day because President Obama around them.” community there is no con­ will be in the city. C7AW reported that Michael crete formula that we would “The main goals we are McFaul, former U.S. Ambassa­ North Korea want for NATO to be imple­ trying to accomplish is to get dor to Russia, advised Ameri­ mented within Ukraine, I Obama’s attention and to re­ cans to keep an eye out for the While Seoul and the U.S. troops are training together in would say that most people mind him that this situation Ukraine, as it is a delicate situ­ South Korea, North Korea tested new rockets that could that I’ve talked to say that within Ukraine should be an ation. have potentially struck the bases the troops were at. The peaceful NATO intervention international priority, and that “I think we all need to be New York Times reports. The launch has been taken as a would be the best bet in the depending on how it turns out, very vigilant and worry about show North Korea’s ability to have those long-range rockets sense that NATO would be a it’s going to have very strong the worst case scenario,” Mc­ and nuclear arms. The longest range a North Korean mis­ mediator between Russian and consequences in the U.S. Our Faul said, “because it’s no sile has reached in 310 miles, according to NYT. A South Ukrainian forces. Also, NATO secondary mission would be to one’s interest ... to see all out Korean spokesman said to the NYT that they “believe this is is a huge military power, and I get locals attention and spread civil war in this country, in the an intentional provocation to raise tensions.” don’t think Russia would want our message on what the U.S. heart of Europe, of 50 million to fight against that.” should be involved in the what people.” ARTS & ENTERTAinmEIIT Page 7 The Suffolk Iournol March 5, 2014 ICA hosts Nick Cave's unusual artwork Alternative materials, innovative concepts turn heads

Bianca Saunders Nick Cave's work is Journal Staff up at the Institute of The new Nick Cav^ Contemporary Art exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is the until May 4 , 2014. coolestLost and Found you will ever peek your head into. Giving a contemporary edge Suffolk students and new purpose to antiques get in free with a and flea market finds, Cave school ID. creates wild masterpieces that might make you wonder how invigorating it would be to spend a couple of days in his the exhibition is the inclusion imagination. of newer concepts by the artist Included in the exhibition in a second gallery. Though are his famous “Soundsuits” they possess the signature style displayed by mannequins on present in Cave’s “Soundsuits,” a runway installation. Made these works find their own with a feast of materials like voice within the exhibition. crochet, beads, buttons, purses In a series of sculptures. and more, these other-worldly Cave sets large dog figurines costumes conceal the body onto ornate, vintage seats. from head to toe and assume a Engulfing them are webs of personality of their own. knickknacks like beads, metal One “Soundsuit” features an flowers, ceramic birds and intricate, floral crochet design other found objects. with a vibrant red background. Affectionately referred to as At the costume’s head, bursts a “Rescues,” the series creates a wreath of flowers. relationship between pets from But no doubt about it, the animal shelters and art created message of these Soundsuits is from repurposed objects. heard loud and clear. Though Like the high-fashion the works now seem to evoke “Soundsuits,” Cave has taken a pla3 d'ul and free spirit. Cave that which has been discarded initially began making them and given it a newfound sense in 1991 as a response to video of grandeur. footage of the Los Angeles The result is a little bit of police officers beating Rodney all kinds ofwonderful feelings King. - nostalgia, silliness, hope, By obstructing identities courage and awe. Photos by Bianco Saunders such as race and creating And we can all rejoice that sounds when worn, the suits these lost items have found Nick Cave's exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art, South Boston. give a powerful voice. an owner in the burst of A pleasant surprise within imagination that is Nick Cave. At top; "Soundsuits." Above left: "Soundsuits." Above right: "Rescues." 86thAnnual Oscars honor a wonderful year of film DeGeneres' hilarity is a highlight alongside great performers

nine extraordinary films were on the huge screen with his continue to receive high praise many lives that lost the battle Serina Gousby nominated for best picture, infamous hat, a few actors for their artistry and influence. of AIDS. Jared Leto won for Best Journal Staff alongside talented first-time danced freely along with him On a sad note, Glenn Actor in a Supporting Role for nominated stars that were up as he went to the seating area, Close introduced the deeply his part in Dallas Buyers Club. against a few legends for the including Lupita Nyong’o, emotional ‘In Memoriam’ Another great win for the film The year of 2013 was by far little gold man trophy. Amy Adams, Meryl Streep, segment, which included was Matthew McConaughey one of the most incredible and Unlike previous Oscar and a surprise cameo from deceased actors, James for Best Actor in a Leading successful years for motion shows, this year was a bit Jamie Foxx and his daughter. Gandolfini, Phillip Seymour Role. He accepted the award pictures, as well as for the more exhilarating; starting Although “Happy” became Hoffman, Paul Walker, Shirley with a beautiful long kiss with actors and actresses that with DeGeneres giving light the most chart-topping Temple Black, and film critic his wife to his inspiring speech amazed audiences around the jokes regarding the heavy Oscar-nominated song within Roger Ebert while Bette Midler that touched the entire theatre world with their performances. rain that Hollywood suffered the past 10 years, the song performed “Wind Beneath My with graceful energy. There is no award show out through, telling the audience “Let It Go” from the movie Wings.” However, many have The movie Gravity stole the there to thank and appreciate at home, “thank you for your Frozen took the gold home noticed that two people were show with seven Oscars wins, them more other than the prayers.” Following that, the for Best Original Song. left out of the segment; Glee including Best Director, Best Oscars. energetic and cool musical Other memorable musical star Cory Monteith and camera Original Score, and Best Visual The show was hostedby the artist Pharrell Williams performances included U2, assistant Sarah Jones, who was Effects. Best Animated Feature hilarious comedian and talk performed his Academy Award Pink, Karen O, and Idina later mentioned respectfullyat went to Frozen, Best Actress in show host Ellen DeGeneres nominated song “Happy” from Menzel. the bottom of the screen. a Supporting Role went to Cate who hosted seven years ago. the animated movie Despicable Throughout the show, the As for the nominations, Blanchett for her performance The 86th Annual Academy Me 2. Oscars showed segments of the first winner of the show in Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine, Awards, located at the Dolby In addition to the young various movies that depicted graced the stage as he thanked and Best Original Screenplay Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., professional dancers on stage animation, autobiographical his single mother, brother, was a night to remember as and his cartoon displayed movies, and movies that still and dedicated his award to the See OSCARS page 8 PAGE 8 The Suffolk Iournal March 5, 2014 M * staff Frozen is melting away the Disney competition SOUNDS Newest princess movie set to break ail-time saies records

foreign markets across the Soleil Barros world, including Germany Arts Editor and South Korea, the warm word about Disney’s Frozen is rapidly spreading - especially with the film still unreleased in the particular heavily The newly entitled Oscar- adored animated foreign winning animated film Frozen market of Japan. As the film stunned the box office as it is continues to hit theaters about to become one of Disney’s across the globe, there is great Phabeell "GIRL" rare productions to have anticipation that Frozen will sold $1 billion in ticket sale's. Fav songs are currently break new records for Disney. "Gush" and "Know Who You It is anticipated that the A few other films that animated fairy tale musical have been included in Disney’s A re." produced by Disney is expected -ThauaY. global success include The to pass $1 billion in worldwide Avengers, the second and ticket sales by Sunday. fourth parts of the Pirates Released in late November of the Caribbean film series, to the United States and Alice In Wonderland, and Canada, Disney’s Frozen raked of course Toy Story 3. in almost $399 million in the Knocking the popular Lion box office its opening weekend. King OMX of its record breaking With the annual Oscars sales. Frozen was a surprise held on Sunday evening, the success as it was released to long-running show nominated audiences and did far better Frozen for two awards. Beating than what ' was anticipated. out films like Despicable Me 2 Frozen enchantedly shares the Backstreet Boys and winning the Best Animated story of a fearless princess "Millenium" Feature category, it is assumed who sets out on an epic Backstreet Boys are always that the popular film will break journey alongside a rugged, AWESOME & LARGER THAN UEE. the bank as moviegoers spend thrill-seeking mountain man, -Wills. their weekends catching up on his loyal pet reindeer, and a the latest Oscar nominations.hapless snowman to find her Frozen has survived the estranged sister, whose icy Photos courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures ticket price inflation, becoming powers have- inadvertently the second highest grossing trapped the kingdom in eternal animated movie ever right after winter. Characters from Frozen. Above: Olaf and Toy Story 3. Frozen is currently With franchise, Princess Anna. Below left: Swen the rein­ the top animated non-sequel merchandise, and DVD sales deer. Below right: Queen Elsa. film. Although the Oscars will still to be determined as attract more attention to the Disney enters the global heart warming Disney film, it market with its latest hit - it the record for Disney’s 18th soundtrack, the animation may give Toy Story 3 slight is expected to break some most grossing movie of all presented in Frozen is so competition for the record new bread. Topping classics time, it just as impressively precise and clear it is obvious - seeing that set the bar for like Finding Nemo, Frozen has also happens to be a cartoon as to why the film is doing so A qua the highest grossing Disney found its way to the hearts of animation. ’ well at the box office. "A quarium" animated film at $1.06 billion. many viewers across the globe. Aside from sharing a bit "D octor Jones" IS amazing! Being released in 35 Frozen currently holds of comedy and a beautiful Good Stuff! -VASsmS. Oscars showcase talented actors, great films From OSCARSpage7 went to Spike Jonze for his and her brother, Angelina movie. Her. Jolie and Brad Pitt, Jennifer Another huge winner was 12 Lawrence, Julia Roberts, and SWEET mum Years a Slave, which received a few others. Within minutes, -.... Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Ellen surpassed Barack Obama Picture, and Best Actress in as having the most retweeted Zac Brown a Supporting Role. This was tweet in Twitter history with "Sweet A nne" a proud moment in black over a million. DeGeneres’ Band's single is a nice hit of history as Steve McQueen creative tactics led to her CREATIVnY IN A YEAR OF BLAND became the first African- literally ordering three boxes POP-COUNTRY. American director to win best of pizza and passing out -Sam H. picture, and Lupita Nyong’o paper plates and napkins to became the first African and celebrities who wanted to eat seventh black woman to win a slice, pointing out the very 'rum an Oscar, coincidently 75 years Photo courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures pregnant Scandal star Kerry Qa after actress Hattie McDaniel Washington. became the first. Nyong’o’s A scene from 12 Years A Slave, the film that won The 86th Academy Awards acceptance speech was one Best Picture at this year's awards. definitely represented great of the most heartwarming appreciation to all of the moments as sherecognized the movies that were nominated story of her character, Patsey, down at this golden statue, it DeGeneres invited a bunch of and has opened doors to the she said, “It doesn’t escape me may remind me and every little celebrities to take a “selfie,” next bunch of actors and for one moment that so much child that no matter where also known as a cell phone actresses that can bless the Queen joy in her life is thanks to so you’re from, your dreams are self-portrait, in the middle world with their excellent gifts "We A re The C hampions" much pain in someone else’s.” valid.” of the show. The picture and ability to act. Because WE ARE. She then ended with a teary- By far the most exciting included Bradley Cooper, , -A lexH. eyed statement, “When I lookmoment of the show was when who took the photo, Nyong’o opinion PAGE? T he Suffolk Journal Marchs, 2014 Dallas Buyers Club STAFF EDITORIAL: not progressive on LGBT portrayal Journal learns at conference, wants your help in improving

This past week, the Journal during that week. We want editors escaped the; frigid you to be interested in the Boston atmosphere and went stories we are doing and enjoy to San Diego, but brought back the product we put out. This more than just a tan. convention helped us realize The Journal was awarded some ways we can better serve ninth place for best website in our school community. the small school category at the One of the ways I think 30th annual National College would help us have a better Journalism Convention held idea of what to work on would by the Associated Collegiate be if you, the reader, would Press. This award is something write to us and let us know I am incredibly proud of but what you think we can change we would not have won it if it and what we are doing well. was not for the fantastic work Feel free to write us a letter by our editors and writers each to the editor and send it to and every week. I am deeply [email protected] and appreciative of all the hard we will print your advice in Photo courtesy of Anne Marie Fox/ Focus Features work each has put in this year. the following edition of the At the convention, the Journal. Whether you think editors and myself also learned the fonts are hard to read or (Left to right) Jared Leto, who portrayed a transwoman, a great deal about how to make that you love our staff sounds, talking to Matthew McConaughey, who played the Voi/ryjay better. we would love to know. From layout, to photo If you are someone who a homophobic electrician with AIDS selections and content, each of loves taking photos or web us left with a fire to take what coding, come to our meetings we believe to be an already on Tuesdays because we to portray the thing. ” for the same self-gratification good product and bring it to certainly have a place for Ally Johnson The “thing ” in question motif in the film where the new heights. We want to do you. Through my 3.5 years Opinion Editor being a transgender woman. homophobe sees the error of this not just for ourselves but on staff, I can say that the Problematic and dismissive his ways due to a friend in the for our readers. And hey, if you Journal is always evolving and terminology aside, there LGBTQ community. are reading this staff editorial, looking to improve. Reader were two things about this So instead the filmmaker that means you. feedback will greatly help Allow me a moment of statement that really stuck out made sure that we witness We know it is not going to us take the step forward we indulgence - I understand to me. Woodroofs straight sexual happen every week, but our will be working on over this that we are all sick of hearing One is that Vallee’s choice escapades and then his hope is that every time we send semester and into next year. about anything to do with the for an experienced actor came romancing of Jennifer Garner ’s a paper to the printing presses, Oscars, especially after how in the form of Jared Leto, character so that we did not all Suffolk students will give -Alex Hall long the season seemed to someone who had not acted in forget just how straight he the paper a look sometime Editor-in-Chief be. However the season and years and instead was touring was. its winners have a lot to say the world with his band 30 The press ate it up. about the state of mind of Seconds to Mars. How much weight did the m. the business and how, despite The second thing is that, two stars loose? How much speaking of advocacy, they do yes, there most certainly are of Leto had to be waxed very little to take progressive transgender actresses. and plucked? What was it www.suKolklournal.net steps forwards. They simply are not as like dressing up as woman There are a handful of well known because people for however many weeks of things that I could complain like Vallee refuse to even shooting he had to do? The about in regards to this year’s think about hiring them. film’s topic is weighty, about SuKoll {lnlv«rsily'$ Studenf 41 lemssleSt &osfon, Mos^achusehs 02114 ceremony. The fact that a Just to name a few, there the early stages of the AIDS {?4?| SS2-S72.5 '2^ notoriously abusive director is Laverne Cox {Orange epidemic, and people were @Suffol!Uournal Suftoiyournal®omcKi.«om - David 0. Russell - was is the New Black), Candis more focused on the arbitrary nominated. That an alleged Cayne {Elementary, Nip/ and vanity-consumed aspects sexual predator - Woody Allen Tuck), Calpernia Addams rather than the story that was Mm Hall AlfyThiteult - was applauded. That despite (Transamerica), Alexandra actually being told. EdloHni<3\fef Manning Editor her breakout role and Oscar Billings {Grey’s Anatomy, Eli The dismissal of human win, Lupita Nyong’o may not Stone), Harmony Santana {Gun plight and pain is often seen Melissa \imsm Soteif Sarros see the same sort of success Hill Road) and more. in the making and selling of a News Editor Afe Editor that Jennifer Lawrence did I had a list of problems film. How often have we heard since Nyong'o is a young, black with the film Dallas Buyers straight actors being told that SaraHumphiw : TtialiaYunen actress. Club, (many of which would they are brave for “playing Asst. Itevs Edior Editor But, what rubbed me the not belong in an editorial gay” in a film? Is this simply wrong way the most came piece) but one of the greatest the next step, the next hurdle Ntett Bacon OanI Msr?«t5 from the film Dallas Buyers offenses was how it played on that needs to be crawled over Intematlaial Editor Asst. International Editor Club. old school Hollywood tropes in order to watch media that is \fessiti Sttogaiw After being asked by a and had the gall to call itself not consumed by its own egos? Sports Editor Editor journalist from CBC News brave. The movie is said to be about whether he would have Ron Woodroofs progressive, moving and a All)f Jdinson ever considered casting a character, played by Matthew testament to the age we live C^nion Editor Manage' transgender actor in the role McConaughey, was written at in. But, I would say that the of Rayon in Dallas Buyers Club, the start of the film as being movie was more of the same, Quebec filmmaker Jean-Marc a vehemently homophobic emotional due to the subject Fhom ol o

Ally Johnson Opinion Editor

Suffolk university According to a new report by the Brookings Institution, Boston is one of the four U.S. student government association cities where the income of the wealthiest households are Hello Students! at least 15 times larger than We hope you are all having the incomes of the poorest 20 a great week! The Student percent. Government Association (SGA) This gives Boston the would like to share some fourth largest gap between updates from this week. the rich and the poor among the country’s 50 largest cities. SGA Election packets were due Only Atlanta, San Francisco this past Tuesday! Polls will and Miami had a wider income be open on Monday, March 3 barometer of earnings. until Thursday, March 6. Don’t The city of Boston has a forget to vote for your fellow population of over 500,000 peers and classmates! - a note to visualize just how The SGA Commuter Social took many are left on the lower side place this past Tuesday from 1 of income gap. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Eric__l_E p.m. to 2 p.m. in Donahue 403. According to The Boston This event allowed commuter Globe, analysts have studied students to socialize with that technology, life science The U.S. government transfers funds to welfare recipients. Recipients one another, express their and financial services helped use magnetic cards, commonly refferred to as Electronic Benefit concerns, and enjoy a slice the city during trials of Transfers (EBTs), at many convenience stores and chains. of pizza! Program Council financial struggles and stalled also co-sponsored with SGA unemployment from becoming and gave awesome prizes to too high to contain. into the stigmatic system that surrounding the topic have were simultaneously losing­ students such as travel mugs concerned themselves with equalizing the equation. and t-shirts. If the homeless individuals casts a shameful eye onto of various age groups that those in the poverty pool. upbringing, schooling and how There is a trajectory We did not have a formal we see, walk by and actively Think if such a system was put it correlated to the income of for those of whom lucky SGA meeting this past week ignore were not enough of into motion in Boston? A city the earning families. enough to be provided with due to the SGA Open Forum, an example of how wide the where people already do their A study by Northeastern financial stability. T3q)ically, which was held on Thursday, financial divide in this city is, best to pretend the problem University found that 55 this predetermined course February 27 at 1 p.m. in then this new report should does not exist in order to go percent of workers with less of direction begins at a very the C. Walsh Theatre. This shed some new light on the about their day to day lives than a high school diploma, youngage. Seemingly arbitrary forum allowed students to problem. without any outsider concerns. and whose total earnings were factors such as your gender, ask questions to SGA E-board According to the report, the Poverty is a nationwide less than $20,000, were either your sexuality, your race or candidates. wealthiest households have the problem that people deal with unemployed, underemployed religion or where you grew up or no longer searching for due to even more pre-destined SGA, among others, co­ potential to earn an average of to variable degrees of success, sponsored the Black and White $224,000 annually while the but for now our discussion jobs. This showcases just how courses can greatly affect your Affair, which was organized and lower income families could be needs to take place on the hopeless unemployment can earnings. planned by the Black Student facing $14,600 a year. home front. seem to those whohave fought The Boston income gap Union. This event took place This is devastating There should be a wish it. is hardly surprising but it is on Friday, February 28 and especially in a city that prides to, eliminate the tolerance of Despite the wealthy being a task that should be solved was an amazing end of Black itself so wholly on its image. poverty and to get rid of the hit by the recession, it did with a determined resolve. We History Month celebration for There are currently states unquestioned privilege of the not shrink the gap because cannot allow Boston to be cast all to attend. that may be implementing wealthy and elite. the lower income households with such an ugly shadow. a law that would require According to the report, This past week was Unity Week drug testing for any food Boston is definitively worse at Suffolk University! Many departments and student stamp recipients - under the in regards to the fact that our organizations took part in the assumptions that everyone inequality has worsened since kCgexi/ week’s fun filled celebrations. using them feel entitled and the great recession. The final event was called the are abusing the aid. This plays The conversations CommUNITY Luncheon which I P Jiiach'qr OTCC'I took place at the Law School Hey, journos! and united the three schools at Suffolk University: The Law Want to see what fcS 2 School, the College of the Arts and Sciences, and the Sawyer The Suffolk Journal Business School. The luncheon K Sinlll* ? ».|n.uil«al)|a.,Wplacc was a co-sponsorship between learned at this year's SGA, The Graduate Student Associated Collegiate Press Association (GSA), and the Prudenllall'enier Student Bar Association. Conference? Thank you to those who were instrumental in this week’s ^ •Sbulh Mafion ■ activities! Come to D537 at 1 p.m. I'Ll |f ^J®|yion Our weekly meetings are Thursday for a workshop with the "it i ' every Thursday in Donahue i I ■ MeWord 311. As always, if you have News and any questions please do not fl ih . i hesitate to contact us at sga@ Sports editors! suffolk.edu. Have a great week. Email [email protected] with

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Men's Baseball: Suffolk @ Bridgewater, March 19 at 3:30 p.m. World Cup: Time is Brazil s enemy preparing for soccer As the world prepares for the long awaited 2014 World Cup, Women's Softball: Suffolk the pressure is finally sinking in for Brazil as they have 100 days left to prepare to host the games. Brazil will host vs. Emerson, March 22 at 12 p.m. and 2p.m. matches in 11 different venues, but some cities are not even fully ready to host the games. Plenty of people are worried about the climate in Brazil, but like soccer stadiums in years past, it will just be something teams have to deal with. The first match will be Brazil against Croatia in Sao Men's Tennis: Suffolk @ Wentworth, March 27 at Paulo on June 12. Heavy rain has caused damage to some of the stadiums, so it is only delaying the construction times . 3:30 p.m. more. Security is also a problem, so there is a lot on Brazil’s plate. The city of Curitiba was in some serious trouble of not even hosting a game, but all the stadiums still have time to finish all the stadiums.

Johnson & Wales route men's Luongo traded back to Panthers before deadline Hockey in Quarterfinals A big name is on the move in hockey: a man who was once considered one of the best goalies in the NHL, Roberto Loungo. Loungo was traded to the Florida Panthers for Vancuver Canucks’ center Shawn Matthais and goalkeeper The 7-0 loss is a tough one chances to get back in the Jacob Markstorm. He has 19 wins on the season in 42 CJ Haddad to swallow, but this season game. That’s not how we play games played, which is not great, but still solid enough to Journal Staff did bring out the play of some so they punished us when we contribute to his team. Apparently the Panthers wanted promising young talent for the made mistakes.” their goalie back, which some fans may forget, he played On Saturday, the Suffolk Rams. This year, the Rams will for them from 2000 to 2006. In his 2006 season, he was University Rams faced off Goalie Brendon Smolarek say goodbye to two seniors just breaking in as one of the top goalies as he continued against Johnson & Wales in an was an honorable mention who have been a staple of this to win more games. After taking them to a Stanley Cup, ECAC Northeast quarterfinal this year in ECAC awards. hockey team for four years; the Canucks have since faded, and now as he gets older, playoff game. The Wildcats Also, freshman forward Simon Charlie McGinnis and Jon ’Vancuver have decided to partways with the former would have home ice advantage Lehey was named the ECAC Stauffer.McGinnis and Stauffer William M. Jennings Trophy holder. as the No. 4 seed, while the Rookie of the Year. Lehey was both were named second team Ram’s record was good enough tied for the team lead with 19 All-ECAC Northeast this season to earn them the fifth. points and was No. 1 in points and have been vital leaders in In the first period, scored in conference play (13). the locker room. Glionna has the Rams came out to a Head Coach Chris Glionna high praise for the departing dominating start, out-shooting is feeling good about what his captains. the Wildcats 8-2 in the first team put out on the ice this “They are the best. Great period. Unfortunately for the season, along with-what is in kids that come from great Rams, Wildcats’ goaltender store for the future. families. The Rams’ community LeBron James scores career- Joey Ballmer denied every one. “It was a good season. We was very lucky to have them It did not take long for the finished fifth in a very tough for the last four years.” high 61 points Wildcats to get on the board league,” said Glionna. “Lots The message for next season in the second as forward Cody of guys improved. We had three is all about working harder and Basketball’s premier player put on a show this past Monday. Sarmiento put his team in guys receive all-conference to strive for a larger goal. The LeBron James went off against the currently playoff front 1-0. awards and another named Rams this season were a very contending Charlotte Bobcats, and helping the Miami Heat By the end of the second, ECAC Rookie of the Year.” fast team and started to pick up win by scoring a career-high 61 points. It was a night to the Wildcats would net three He discussed the tough their game in the later stages remember for James, as he went for a perfect eight-for- more goals past Brendon playoff loss Saturday versus of the season. Coach Glionna eight from the three-point line and finished 8-for-lO at the Smolarek, extending their lead the Wildcats. feels the team needs to focus end of the game. He played 41 minutes, and made 22 field to 4-0. “Johnson & Wales are a on getting stronger physically goals on 33 attempts. James already had 49 points before In the third, the Rams had really good team,” said Glionna. to help contend with larger the fourth quarter, his best, even started. The Bobcats may to become a desperate team “They have 18 wins. Probably teams. Speed and strength not be the best defensive team, but James still managed to that resulted in taking quite only three or four teams in the can be a deadly combination be very accurate with his shots and was unstoppable from a few penalties. The Wildcats whole country have more. They and that is one coach hopes to three-point range. Without a doubt, James made a serious would capitalize on their boast the ECAC Player of the have in the following seasons. case for his three-peat in the MVP race, averaging 27.5 chances and score three power Year and one of the top goalies “We need to get physically points per game. play goals in the third. in the country. We dominated stronger,” said Glionna. “I The Rams remained the first period but did not think we are as fast as anyone scoreless as they spent most score. They pushed back in in our league. We just need to of the final stanza in the the second and capitalized get stronger.” penalty box, resulting in their on their chances. Being an elimination from postseason elimination game when we fell m behind, we had to start taking ' w play. m IJ PAGE 12 The Suffolk Journal March 5, 2014 Jennifer Ruys refleg|s on her 4 fantastic years^l

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Photo courtesy of Suffolk Athletics years at Suffolk. incredible 1,486 points in 102 Wooden, who proved to be sophomore year,” said Ruys. A professional career is Vassili Stroganovgames, making her the second one of her biggest influences. Sports Editor Her injury, three Grade not out of reach for Ruys, highest scorer in program Her dad even laid out a full Four stress fractures on her especially since she was invited history. The numbers tell it all, basketball court on their tibia, kept her out for 10 Will Senar to an exposure tournament in but as the forward reflected on driveway with Wooden’s quote games and during that time, Europe where talented college Journal Staff her glorious career, not only “Failure to prepare is preparing her teammates and her coach athletes can go and impress the results came to mind. to fail” etched on the court. were very supportive of her. European team scouts. “My four years with Suffolk During her career, women’s “It was so frustrating But, as self-proclaimed One of two profiles on senior basketball has been an overall the team had some great results because I could walk but I just nerd, Ruys is looking to have women's basketball players. amazing experience. Of my top and that is no coincidence. couldn’t put too much pressure a career as an athletic trainer experiences, I would say that “I am also very proud on it and couldn’t pound on and is currently looking at Recently crowned with my favorite is the relationships of being a part of the most the floor,” said Ruys. “But I grad school at Bridgewater the honor of a GNAC All- I have built with my teammates winningest basketball team looked at it as challenge to State University to earn a Conference selection, senior and my coaches each year” in Suffolk history during my make myself so much better.” Master's degree. Suffolk star Jennifer Ruys Ruys said. junior season. There have been “Some of the best moments “The lesson that I can take finished her remarkable career At seven years old, Ruys so many incredible experiences of my college career were for from my four years of Suffolk in style. Ruys has been a learned basketball from her throughout my four years- it is sure spent with my basketball basketball is that hard work central part of the women’s father, who was a basketball hard to remember them all! team - both on and off the and enthusiasm pays off - basketball team for the past coach, and introduced her to My toughest experience was court. On the court we’ve dealt which really applies in any four years as she recorded an some hall of famers like Johnprobably my injury during my with adversity together, picked component of life.” NFL: Slurs and profanity - No to the N-word that language like that has no black, according to University Jeremy Hayes business on the field of play. of Central Florida’s Dr. Richard Asst. Sports Editor The undereducated fans Lapchick’s 2013 Racial and need to understand that Gender Report Card: National The N-word. the N-word is not simply a Football League. The word that is not only profane use of language, but This rule is all about a slur, but also has had a a derogatory slur that has had the image of the NFL, with strong negative impact in the a long negative history for players mic’d up for America National Football League in African-Americans. to hear, the NFL does not the past year. The league is not only doing want to promote players using The NFL has proposed a this because they want to language that is viewed by rule that would enforce a 15- ban the slur from the field of most as a racist slur. yard penalty for anyone who play, but the fact that football The hypocrisy that is the uses the word, bringing plentygames are one of the top rated NFL will accept a slur like of controversy among fans, broadcast games for fans to “Redskin,” a term no good Photo courtesy by Flickr user Zennie Abraham who believe all hate speech watch at home. person on Earth would ever should be wiped from the field Now something most call a Native American, but will of play. Riley Cooper recieved afine and counseling people are complaining about- ban black players,who truly afterhis racist rant. The past year we have is understanding that the word believe the slang of theN-word witnessed the Richie Incognitocan still be used behind closed is a term ofendearment, from Players like Doug Baldwin people can do is simply listen problem, Riley Cooper’s racist doors and among teammates, speaking it. and Richard Sherman have to the opinions of people of slur, and other mishaps of so players who use the slang If a player shouts the word already expressed their dislike color, and so far the feelings players shouting obscenities version of the N-word as a angrily at an opponent or yells of putting a ban on the are mixed about the complex on the field for viewers at term of brotherhood and it in a referee’s microphoneN-word. slang word, but the majority home to hear. endearment can still use it. (a penalty would be assessed As a white writer, a voice of people are in agreement The NFL is a workplace, Being honest, it is hard to for any slur or profane words on the word truly means that the N-word with negative even during a game, all the compare other slurs to the to the referee anyway), nothing other than believing it intent has no business on the fans and players crying out N-word since about 69 percent penalties should be handed is a terrible word that is sadly football field. “freedom of speech” and of players are people of color out just because it literally is still used by plenty of racist “America,” need to understand with 66 percent of them being “unsportsmanlike.” people today. What white