/ VOLUME 143, ISSUE 10 THURSDAY,Campus APRIL 7, 2016 Times SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 / campustimes.org Adjuncts Borst-Smith Move to Martino and Floto Win Travels to Unionize Final Four BY JASON ALTABET BY AUDREY GOLDFARB SENIOR STAFF SPORTS STAFF On April Fool’s Day this year, Junior Sam Borst-Smith was dozens of University of Rochester honored in Houston, Texas on students gathered on the steps of Thursday as the winner of the Rush Rhees with homemade signs State Farm Assist of the Year con- and plenty of energy. test for his sensational play against But this was no joke. the University of Chicago two They were delivering a petition, months ago. A collegiate athlete signed by over one thousand stu- being honored with this accolade dents and community members, is unprecedented, and the inaugu- to the office of University Presi- ral award considered assists from dent Joel Seligman. The topic: players across all divisions of bas- support for adjunct professors ketball. Michigan State’s Denzel and full-time non-tenured faculty Valentine, Kentucky’s Tyler Ulis, to have the freedom to vote on and Academy of Art’s Regina unionization in conjunction with Camera also advanced to the fi- the Service Employees Interna- nals. tional Union. The improbable buzzer-beater The event started with a brief play between Borst-Smith and statement by senior Miles Meth, classmate Mack Montague rap- one of the leaders of the activ- idly became a viral internet sensa- ist group, and the distribution tion and was aired on ESPN’s dai- of homemade signs with sayings ly sports news television program like, “Union Busting is Disgust- SportsCenter before being nomi- ing.” From there, Meth led the nated for the Assist of the Year. nearly 35 student congregation on LEAH NASON / PHOTO EDITOR “My biggest highlight at Roch- a march to Wallis Hall, home to Juniors Vito Martino (center) and Lance Floto (right) look at the results of the SA election on Wednesday night. ester had to be the play at the Seligman’s office. buzzer against Chicago this year,” Meth, carrying the stack of sig- Borst-Smith said before the final- natures, began a number of chants, BY JUSTIN TROMBLY When asked how they felt about tus as outsider candidates—having ists for the award had been an- which the marchers behind him MANAGING EDITOR their victory, Martino offered one little to no SA experience—con- nounced. echoed. Students looked on from word: “Amazing.” tributed to their win. Unbeknownst to Borst-Smith, around the Eastman Quad as the Vito Martino and Lance Floto “There definitely wasn’t a front- “I think having an outsider his time in the spotlight would marchers rhymed, “What’s dis- won the Students’ Association runner in the race,” he said, ex- running maybe appealed to those extend through to the awards cer- gusting? Union busting. What’s (SA) presidential and vice-presi- plaining that he and Floto—both people who thought there was emony for this national honor. outrageous? Poverty wages,” along dential election Wednesday night, of whom ran without a campaign something currently wrong in the “There was definitely a lot of im- with other topical refrains. Even- narrowly beating out their rivals in manager and with a relatively small Students’ Association,” Martino mediate attention that came right tually the group arrived outside the most crowded race in UR his- social media presence—weren’t said. “I just think there was some- after the play,” he said. “Personal- Wallis Hall and, with a final round tory. sure how the election would turn thing in our campaign that ap- ly, with the contest and everything of chants, went inside. The juniors’ outsider campaign out. “It could’ve gone either way.” pealed to those individuals. Maybe else, I just went with the flow and After an interlude in the down- raked in 647 votes, according to For the two, the campaign “was it was a breath of fresh air.” was happy to experience some- stairs lobby, to the surprise of a the unofficial results posted online definitely a whirlwind,” as Floto His and Floto’s relative lack of thing as rare as this.” few staff members and parents, that night, winning by a margin put it, and Martino’s absence for SA experience doesn’t seem to Borst-Smith saw his hard work the protest group moved to Selig- of 63 over SA veterans and fellow part of it, missing last Wednesday’s shake their confidence moving and dedication pay off, and ex- man’s office, where they were told juniors Erinmarie Byrnes and Dan debate, didn’t help. forward. perienced, to some degree, what the President was not around. Matthews. They attributed their victory In fact, they think it sends a many athletes fantasized about in Following this announcement, The remain- mostly to their wide connec- message. their youth. the students lined up outside the ing three tickets tions with different student “I hope this is an ignition for “Growing up, it was always office doors while senior Darya brought the to- groups. people to realize you don’t need to a dream for my friends and me Nicol and sophomore Unni Ku- tal number of Floto has been a have experience to be in SA,” Mar- to one day be on ESPN playing rumbail read off prepared remarks presidential member of the Stu- tino said. alongside Kobe or dunking on to the three administrative work- and vice- dents’ Association He explained that SA Senator Shaq,” he said. ers that greeted them. presi- Appropriations Delvin Moody had perhaps said A team player through-and- “Whether it’s in a classroom, or dential Committee, it best, before the election con- through, Borst-Smith accredits his by attending office hours, engag- votes to Eye to Eye, UR cluded: “‘It’s not zero years versus accomplishments to his team and ing with those who teach is one 2,088, Makers, Debate three years of experience—it’s zero basketball program at the Univer- part of the larger process allowing com- Union, and Me- years versus one year,’” referencing sity. us to engage in dialogue and ac- pared liora Capital Man- the now–year-old SA Bylaws that “UR has been great to me over tions that foster change, equality, with agement. reshaped the government’s system. the past few years, so it feels good and critical thinking,” declared 1,361 from Along with be- The two plan to meet with out- to bring some national attention Nicol. “Yet some of those who last year’s ing a brother with going executives and seniors Grant to the school,” Borst-Smith said. we’ve all had the pleasure of taking race. Almost DU, Martino has been Dever and Melissa Holloway and His selflessness is recognized by courses with are dealing with the 2,000 students vot- a member of UR Foot, Stu- learn as much as they can to “hit his coach, Luke Flockerzi. additional burdens of job insecu- ed in the elections overall. dent Alumni Ambassadors, Men the ground running,” Martino “[He’s] a very caring, giving, rity, lack of basic health care, and a Martino and Floto were in the Opposing Violence Everywhere, said. team-first person and I think it’s lack of recognition.” Delta Upsilon (DU) floor of Wild- the American Institute of Chemi- “It’s just a matter of learning special for him to be rewarded for Senior Aaron Marans spoke lat- er Hall—where Martino lives as a cal Engineers, and the Hajim now,” his running-mate added that part of his personality,” Flock- er, urging that “contingent faculty brother of the fraternity—when School of Engineering and Ap- later. erzi said. “It fits well into what he get the opportunity to bargain for they heard the results, and jumped plied Sciences E-Social Commit- Dever said Wednesday night brings to our program.” the benefits, pay, and job security and hugged as friends swarmed tee. that he is “confident that Vito and The program is expected to see SEE ADJUNCT PAGE 3 around them, cheering. The two also thought their sta- SEE ELECTION PAGE 3 SEE BORST-SMITH PAGE 15 INSIDE REACTIONS TO DIVERSITY MORE SPRING PORN CHEERLEADERS BEN SHAPIRO THAN A NUMBER REVIEW TRIUMPH THIS CT PAGE 5 OPINIONS PAGE 6 FEATURES PAGE 11 A&E PAGE 16 SPORTS PAGE 2 / campustimes.org NEWS / THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 Shapiro Incites Students BY JESSE BERNSTEIN makes you feel all good about OPINIONS EDITOR yourself.” After emphasizing that he welcomed dissent, Shapiro Conservative commentator concluded his talk and opened up Ben Shapiro spoke to a standing- the floor for a Q&A sessio room–only crowd in Hoyt Audi- Shapiro’s lecture inspired a wide torium Tuesday night, delivering range of reactions. his thoughts on free speech on Junior John Aho said, “I thought college campuses. it was certainly an interesting event Shapiro, invited by the UR Col- [...] however, his actual arguments lege Republicans has been touring on race and privilege felt empty, as campuses across the country as if he was avoiding grappling with part of the Young America’s Foun- the real grievances at hand in favor dation’s Fred R. Allen lecture series, of simplified conservative filler.” which self-purportedly seeks to Junior Miriam Kohn suggested “invade ‘safe spaces’” across the that “the Q&A would have been country. better if audience members sub- After opening remarks from mitted questions in advance.”

PARSA LOFTI / SENIOR STAFF Anna Garvey, President of College She added that Shapiro “stripped Republicans, Shapiro acknowl- [certain concepts] of their full STUDENTS KEEP UP WITH INDULGENCE FOR THEIR SPRING SHOW edged that he’s been met with context and straw-manned them, Freshman Jordan Leonard, junior Yu Jie, senior Jenny Sun, and freshman Elise Catania perform to “Hey Mama,” the last vitriol at many of the campuses rather than engaging with the best song of their “Queens” set in Indulgence Dance Crew’s “Keeping Up with Indulgence” show. he’s visited. He implored those versions of those arguments.” who disagreed with him to “stick “I think Ben Shapiro intended to PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE around for the whole thing, and make people angry and spark dis- Unauthorized Roof Access (1) don’t walk out and don’t try and cussion, and I believe he achieved shut down the event because that that goal,” Casper said. “I value dis- APRIL 2—Two people were found sitting on the roof would be both fascist and silly,” to cussion and respectful discourse, between Gilbert and Hoeing. When DPS officers asked what they were doing, they claimed to have been just hearty laughter from the audience. and have had many respectful, talking for about an hour. Both people received a warn- “His speech was about what I productive disagreements with ing and were advised not to do this again. expected,” said sophomore Rachel other students since his speech. 3 Casper. “The audience response, However, in my opinion, he was Jacket Stolen from Theta Chi (2) 1 the laughter and general approval not respectful nor productive.” APRIL 3—A student who attended an event at the by many, was unexpected.” Others had more positive reac- Theta Chi fraternity reported their coat stolen from the Shapiro lectured on five con- tions. first floor coat rack, where she claimed to have left it. cepts that he referred to as “stupid, Sophomore Azfar Merchant was nonsensical terms used to shut troubled by Shapiro’s abrasiveness, Students Taken to ER (3) 2 4 down debate,” listing diversity, but said, “In a country where free APRIL 4—Two students in Gilbert Hall reported not white privilege, trigger warnings, speech is highly valued, people feeling well and were taken to the ER for treatment. safe spaces, and micro-aggressions. will sometimes be offended, but The pundit delivered his re- the solution is to debate the issues Suspicious Person at ESM marks in his trademark acerbic instead of preventing discussion.” APRIL 5—A University–non-affiliated person in Lud- style. After giving a tongue-in- And, while Aho disagreed with wig’s Cafe was reported to be “acting strangely” and cheek trigger warning to liberal tenets of his arguments on con- talking to himself. The man was identified, escorted out, and banned from re-entering the cafe. audience members that what he cepts like white privilege, he also was going to say “will probably agreed with Shapiro’s emphasis on Food Stolen from Douglass (4) hurt your feelings,” he made the importance of conversation several remarks that necessitated with those you disagree with. APRIL 5—A student walked into Douglass Dining Cen- ter via a back stairway. Staff observed him helping him- an immediate repetition of his “I certainly respect his willing- self to a banana and a cup of coffee. When confronted MAP COURTESY OF UR COMMUNICATIONS self-declared catchphrase, “facts ness to come to liberal college cam- by officers, the student admitted that he didn’t think it don’t care about your feelings.” puses and have these discussions, mattered. He also did not have the funds to pay for the Shapiro maligned the concept of with a surprising level of civility.” items he took. The student received a warning, and the safe space, referring to them Bernstein is a member of was advised not to do it again. He was also referred to as “that warm, special cocoon that the Class of 2018. the Dean’s office. Information provided by the Department of Public Safety. ANNOUNCEMENTS THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS The Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center is seeking undergraduate student applicants to serve as peer facilitators for the upcoming One THURSDAY | APRIL 7 SATURDAY | APRIL 9 Community program held during the fall 2016 orientation. 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If you are sponsoring an event that you wish to submit for the calendar, please email [email protected] by Monday CAMPUS TIMES. evening with a brief summary, including the date, time, location, sponsor, and cost of admission. Email [email protected] THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 / NEWS campustimes.org / PAGE 3 Yellowjackets Crush Cancer Adjunct Petition Delivered ADJUNCT FROM PAGE 1 Seligman, but that the Provost’s that they deserve for their outsized office has sent an email or two to contributions to our campus and the contingent faculty. intellectual communities.” Professor Thomas Gibson, a ten- Upon the completion of their ured professor in the Department statements, the two student lead- of Anthropology, has been working ers handed over the petition to be in tandem with the student group. delivered to Seligman. He is circulating a letter to teaching As of Monday night, the Presi- faculty, for signatures, to express dent said he had read the petition support for a vote on unionization. and stands by his last statement This isn’t Professor Gibson’s first regarding the subject, in which he time working for unionization, ei- said, “I am aware of the Change.org ther. He circulated a similar letter on petition. If there is enough support behalf of service workers four years to hold a union election, I support ago when they were in contract re- each relevant faculty member’s right newal negotiations. He’s optimistic to make this important decision.” about this particular movement’s After the march finished, Miles future and the prospects for a final Meth expressed excitement with the vote on unionization. actions of the students and delivery As for next steps, Meth empha- of their petition. sizes a desire to continue educating “I think that we sent a message students on the issue. that the community and the stu- “We want to maybe have a dents here support continent faculty film screening about the national in their march towards a more just adjunct movement,” Meth said. workplace,” he said. “I’ve just been “Totally open to the public. Po- so excited by the level of energy…. tentially have a panel with some [the professors] are so thrilled. It’s contingent faculty. Allow students really amazing to see.” to ask questions. LEAH NASON / PHOTO EDITOR Meth said there had not been Altabet is a member of The UR YellowJackets a cappella group performs at a Cruch Cancer concert on Saturday, raising money for the titular cause. a direct response from President the Class of 2017.

BY ISABEL DRUKKER Metzler with the idea of donating the part of the Warblers on “Glee.” New SA Leaders Elected CONTRIBUTING WRITER all concert proceeds to the Han- “We’re just super glad we got to ELECTION FROM PAGE 1 “In the midst of this tumultuous nah Metzler Memorial Fund. This come out here and sing with you Lance will do a great job,” saying and record-breaking SA election, The letters Y and J were cast spring concert was estimated to guys,” said Tufts sophomore and that he and Holloway “are certainly we feel our campaign has accom- in blue light as the Yellowjackets have brought in approximately Beelzebub Marketing Director prepared to transition them.” plished one of our goals: proving walked across the stage on Saturday, $5,000. Taylor Ampatiellos. “We know it’s Dever added that he and Hol- that students outside the exclusive three of them wearing their yellow “I was blown away by that,” a very special charity, we’re very very loway plan to address the “drama” SA social circle can reach positions blazers for their last performance Metzler said. “It was an unbelievable honored that we got asked to come.” of the campaign in a coming state- of power in student government,” in Strong Auditorium. gesture. It was my senior show and The performance also featured ment, and that he’s excited to see they wrote in their statement. “A “At the very least, me and two oth- for this cause that my sister was so younger members of the team next year’s SA. person with no prior SA experience ers got very emotional during the close to. It was a huge remembrance giving speeches to the graduating On that note, Martino and Floto is now our next SA President. Vito senior song,” senior member Luke of my sister by the people I call my seniors. have yet to map out their cabinet is a testament to that achievement.” Metzler said. “The YellowJackets brothers.” “When I picture who the Yel- strategy, but said they’d welcome Junior Saad Usmani and sopho- have been a constant since my first The YellowJackets were ac- lowJackets are and who I want their campaign rivals’ applications more Cindy Molina, whose write- week on campus, it’s been a huge companied in this philanthropic the group to be,” freshman and if they were interested. in campaign votes were still being part of my college experience. It’s performance by Tufts University’s Assistant Music Director James Fos- “We really want people who are tallied Wednesday night, heaped like the end of an era.” Beelzebubs. burgh said, “I picture Josh [referring good at communicating with the similar praise on Martino and This era began during the fall of “The YellowJackets reached out to to graduating senior Josh Huang].” student body,” Martino said. “I Floto, writing, “We truly believe Metzler’s freshman year, when he me probably a month ago and asked Memories of this spring’s gradu- think that’s what SA needs.” that the student body made a good first made it into the group. His that we come to this great event and ating YellowJackets are featured in He and Floto have no hard feel- choice.” close relationship with the other we really couldn’t turn it down,” said their most recent music video, a ings for their competitors, who they Before heading off to celebrate members grew during his sister Tufts sophomore and Beelzebubs cover of Justin Bieber’s “Sorry.” think spotlighted important issues his victory, Martino was optimistic Hannah Metzler’s battle with brain business manager Davis Franklin. The video, which was shown at the during the campaign. about his transition into the highest cancer, when the YellowJackets “Obviously Rochester’s out of the performance, has more than 10,000 “What’s important to them is office in SA, highlighting that more decided to show their support by way, but we really wanted to come hits on Youtube as of April 5. obviously important to parts of the important than his lack of experi- serenading her and the rest of her out and support the YellowJackets.” Closing senior songs included a student body,” said Floto of their ence will be his role as an advocate hospital wing. And, they performed The Beelzebubs were founded piece by Metzler, which he wrote rivals’ platform points. for his constituents. in the Crush Cancer Concerts, an in 1963 and are one of the oldest in honor of his sister. In statements after the unof- “I think, just lacking one year of idea from Hannah Metzler as a way all-male a cappella groups in the “The concert was an unbelievable ficial results were released, many experience, it’s pretty easy to catch to to raise funds for various local country. Each year, they alternate tribute to my sister,” Metzler said. of the losing tickets congratulated up,” he said. “But with that being cancer related organizations. between performing across the “Honestly, I reeled.” Martino and Floto on their victory. said, the job of the President is to With Hannah’s death in the United States or touring abroad. The YellowJackets will be per- Much of the praise for the win- be a voice for the students.” spring of 2014, her family created The Beelzebubs’ past includes forming next at the third Crush ners came from running-mates “I think if the students believe the Hannah Metzler Memorial performing for U.S. presidents, Cancer Concert at Fairport High sophomore Caleb Krieg and junior in you and what you’re going to Fund. receiving more than 30Contempo- School on Saturday, April 23. Nico Tavella—who garnered 427 do, I think that’s what makes an Now, two years after her pass- rary A Cappella Recording Awards Drukker is a member of votes—with the pair pointing to effective president.” ing, the YellowJackets approached nominations, and recently played the Class of 2017. Martino’s election as an SA outsider Trombly is a member of as a success for their campaign. the Class of 2017. PAGE 4 / campustimes.org THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 OPINIONS EDITORIAL OBSERVER EDITORIAL BOARD Black and Yellow Martino’s and Floto’s SA Blacks. he Editorial Board con- Grant Dever an effective one, the Students’ Association Ap- Educated. Hard-working. Law- gratulates juniors Vito his lack of experience is still propriations Committee will abiding. Successful. Asian stereo- Martino and Lance an unavoidable mark on his be valuable, giving him expe- types are mainly regarded as posi- FlotoT on becoming Students’ record. Martino’s lack of spec- rience with the SA bylaws, he tive. These stereotypes perpetrate Association (SA) President ificity in detailing his other- hasn’t had direct experience the belief that Asian Americans and Vice President. Having wise admirable plans (improv- with the Senate and the vari- BY LEAH NASON are the model minority, a title that endorsed them, we are pleased ing campus climate, increasing ous officers of the Executive PHOTO EDITOR is both false and misleading. The to see that the candidates we funding for mental health ser- Branch—with whom, if he stereotype was fueled by the 1965 believed to be best for the po- vices, government transpar- follows Holloway’s lead, he “Chink,” the boy snickered. I Immigration Act, which allowed sition will now hold office. ency) will prove costly if he will be expected to work reg- was caught off guard, too stunned the migration of science and tech- Rather than reiterate Mar- can’t narrow the focus of his ularly. Similar to Holloway, to respond. He turned to his nology experts from Asian coun- tino’s and Floto’s many quali- proposals—and realize that, he seems content to work in friends and said matter-of-factly, tries to the United States during fications for office, it seems to accomplish these things, he the background. The work he “That’s what my mom said they’re the Cold War. The 1882 Chinese prudent to speak to the chal- will have to rely heavily upon will do, however, is some of called.” Exclusion Act was forgotten. The lenges they are going to face the legislative branch. the—if not the—most trying I was in second grade. The boy Chinese were no longer consid- going forward, as well as ar- Floto will face similar chal- and important. Floto would was a grade older than me and I ered a poisonous invasive species, eas of their policy and politi- lenges. Outgoing SA Vice do well to model his tenure on had never spoken to him before in stealing gold mining and railroad cal acumen that are going to President Melissa Holloway, Holloway’s. my life. I couldn’t make sense of jobs from Americans. The Japa- need significant improvement, while not as publicly recog- Going forward, we hope to the situation. Not only was I hurt nese were no longer considered come this fall. nized as Dever, was instru- see Martino and Floto deliver and angry, but I was also shocked spies. Martino’s charisma and abil- mental in guiding SA through on the leadership qualities and confused. He was Black and Asians were successful. They ity to ingratiate himself with a a year of internal strife and and promises that convinced I was Asian. We were both mi- were prospering—or were they? diverse set of groups has served complicated changes to the the Campus Times to endorse norities. We were both outsiders Because Asians were suddenly him well during this election bylaws that may have sunk a them. Their unique posi- to the white, rural Pennsylvania generalized as successful, any cycle, but actually governing lesser member. Her ability to tion as outsiders has afforded community we were raised in. struggles were often overlooked will be another beast entirely. unite SA during trying times them an opportunity that few What right did he have to single or seen as illegitimate. What It is crucial that he familiar- will be part of her enduring before them have had, and, me out when I could have done about the displaced Laotian and ize himself with the new SA legacy. while that is appealing dur- the same to him? Cambodian refugees of the Viet- bylaws, which even the most Floto, meanwhile, has also ing an election, they’ll have Although I’m sure the boy had nam War? The quiet, struggling seasoned SA representatives done work that isn’t the most to prove to the campus com- no intention of pitting one race immigrants who were not doctors have had difficulties with dur- visible to the student body, munity that they can emulate against another—we were in el- or technology gurus? Who was ing this past year. but has not worked with near- the success of the outgoing ad- ementary school, after all—our the stereotype actually benefiting? Though Martino possesses ly as many people as Holloway ministration. They have a lot short cafeteria exchange stayed Certainly not the thriving Asians, many of the qualities that did during her tenure as Vice to learn, but we expect great with me throughout the years. It’s whose success was written off as made outgoing SA President President. While his time in things. a prime example of how discon- a given, nor the poverty-stricken nected minorities can be from one Asians, who were seen as faulty representations of the Asian race. This editorial is published with the consent of a majority of the editorial board: Aurek Ransom (Editor-in-Chief), another. Justin Trombly (Managing Editor), Jesse Bernstein (Opinions Editor), Angela Lai (Publisher), and Jackie Powell We choose to believe our experi- As Professor David Shih of the (Sports Editor). The Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board make themselves available to the UR community’s ences are solitary. We fail to foster University of Wisconsin–Eau ideas and concerns. Email [email protected]. empathy and instead accept wide- Claire writes on his personal blog, spread apathy—whether it is out “Like negative stereotypes, the LETTER TO THE EDITOR of sheer ignorance or blatant dis- model minority stereotype is also regard, I cannot say. Asians should a tool of white supremacy.” Mr. Wegman, bers who disagreed with you, I were here, and surely will con- care about the Black Lives Matter By coining Asian Americans as and utilized rhetoric based on tinue to do so long after we are movement not only because is it the model minority, the domi- I am reaching out in response personal views rather than facts. gone. I am all for constructive simply the right thing to do, but nant white society of the time to your recent opinion piece I am a non-Greek-affiliated activism, and for promoting also because this is not just a war tried to discredit the black civil published in the Campus Times student here at the U of R, and, this university’s growth, but the between white and black. In real- rights activists it felt threatened titled “Responses to Renam- more importantly, a member time has come to put aside your ity, it runs so much deeper. by. If Asians were able to prevail ing the Fraternity Quad.” Yet of the University community. personal vendetta. You will find In light of recent events involv- and succeed despite prejudices, again, you have used an offi- Perhaps—no, surely—there are that the vast majority of this ing police brutality, Asians may, at why couldn’t blacks? Professor cial University forum to open more constructive avenues than community does not support first, seem beside the point. In a Shih explains, “The model minor- a dialogue that, frankly, paints to attack the namesake of the it. Time article (2014), Jack Linshi ity stereotype has always been less a picture of Greek life that that very homes of several institu- writes, “They are neither white about praising Asian people than is unfair and simply inaccurate. tions whose existence has ben- Respectfully, nor black; they assume the bene- it has been about shaming black You have also implied slights efited the campus community Isaiah Patterson fits of non-blackness, but also the people.” The ill-founded stereo- against those community mem- for decades, long before you or Class of 2016 burdens of non-whiteness.” On type unfairly sets one minor- the surface, Asians seem on the ity against the other and distracts periphery; however, if you take a from the real problem at hand. Campus Times step back and look at the history, Racism isn’t a game of who’s the two groups are intertwined. had it worse. Just because Asians SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 In 1982, Chinese American haven’t suffered the same degree Wilson Commons 102 Vincent Chin was beaten to death of discrimination, doesn’t make University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627 in a racially-motivated attack by it any less abominable. All racism Office: (585) 275-5942 / Fax: (585) 273-5303 campustimes.org / [email protected] Chrysler plant supervisor, Ron- lessens the human condition. ald Ebens, and his stepson, Mi- It’s important that we, as mem- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AUREK RANSOM chael Nitz, who were both white. bers of the human race, examine MANAGING EDITOR JUSTIN TROMBLY Neither man was charged. The the biases we harbor. Even mi- event draws parallels to Michael norities are not immune from NEWS EDITOR AMANDA MARQUEZ SPORTS EDITOR JACKIE POWELL Brown’s death, but didn’t spark a showing bigotry. The danger OPINIONS EDITOR JESSE BERNSTEIN PHOTO EDITOR LEAH NASON movement or gain the same wide- comes when we isolate ourselves A&E EDITOR SCOTT ABRAMS PRESENTATION EDITORS MIRA BODEK spread attention. to preserve our own identities. FEATURES EDITOR SHAE RHINEHART JAMIE RUDD There are other cases involving The separation is only an illusion. HUMOR EDITORS NATE KUHRT ONLINE EDITOR JUSTIN FRAUMENI police brutality and flagrant ag- Each struggle has its own defin- SCOTT MISTLER-FERGUSON COPY EDITORS ERIK CHIODO gression toward Asian Americans ing characteristics, but what each RAAGA KANAKAM that went unnoticed. Why aren’t shares is the common pursuit of Kuanchung Kao, Cau Bich Tran, fairness, humaneness. PUBLISHER ANGELA LAI and Fong Lee household names? Of course all lives matter; but BUSINESS MANAGER NICOLE ARSENEAU Why wasn’t the public enraged by now it’s time to understand the Full responsibility for material appearing in this publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief. 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BY WILL KEEFER the people with sensitive feel- BY DAVID MARKAKIS ple during the 1940s and 50s. This ings, lest said feelings get hurt. exclusion is as relevant to today’s rigger warning: I support Life is not going to give you trig- attended Ben Shapiro’s lecture crime inequalities as any “decision­ Ben Shapiro. Reflecting ger warnings and neither is the last night in the hopes that I privilege” (his term), but Shapiro on Ben Shapiro’s speech real world. Trying to silence the would gain a new perspective on had no interest in talking about pov- freeI speech. Instead, Shapiro named erty as a motivation for crime. Shap- thisT week, here are the five things thoughts of others because they Shapiro claims that the left uses offend you shows emotional im- five buzzwords—Diversity, White iro spoke a great deal about “oppor- to stifle opposing opinions—and maturity and does not make for Privilege, tunity,” but not the opportunities why he is right. a productive, free world. Trigger Warnings, Microaggres- that people inherit through their/ Diversity: To leftists, diversity Microaggressions: The sions, and Safe Spaces—and at- their parents’ wealth and power. applies only to skin color, but not thought that a comment is tempted to question the existence/ Shapiro then told a story about how to ideology. Shapiro says, “If you not only offensive, but ag- value of each of them. None of he goaded and misgendered a trans believe that values don’t matter, gressive in nature, even these abstract terms are responsible woman, who grabbed the scruff of but skin color does, you are, by if the comment was for quashing free speech on college Shapiro’s neck and threatened him, definition, a racist.” Emphasizing not meant to be either. campuses, and Sha- piro only as an example of how the idea of diversity of race over personal ide- These statements are gave tangentially re- “microaggressions” is dangerous. ology is counterproductive. Col- subjective and it both lated anecdotes t o Shapiro was implying that physi- lege is supposed to expose people stifles open debate and support his cal vio- lence is a normal reac- to new ideas, not keep them encourages the left to fight back claim. tion to unintentional constrained and ideologically with macroaggressions—actual Beyond missteps. However, stunted. Diversity of viewpoint use of force. By labelling a state- he intentionally goad- is infinitely more useful because ment as an aggression, the logical ed the trans woman, it creates an environment that and dangerous continuation is thereby disqualifying promotes well-rounded think- the escalation to actual vio- his own story from ing. Shapiro spends time lence, and one more more common reading both lib- definitions of “mi- eral and con- croaggressions.” His anecdote was by far the weak- est part of his whole speech, and servative it quickly morphed viewpoints so he can into a character attack on understand the thinking of transgender people and people others and use their thoughts with mental illnesses. to advance his arguments. Shapiro may feel that transgen- White privilege: A shadowy, way that, der people are categorically mentally “institutional” privilege that fa- the left Shapiro ill, but the DSM-V­ disagrees and vors whites over other racial tries to shut down was demonstrably includes “gender dysphoria” only to groups for the simple fact that dissenting speech. wrong in a number of his examples. ensure access to health care. Shap- white people are white. Some say Safe space: “...that warm, spe- He stated that President Obama iro’s comments about “biological”- it lives under your bed. The fact cial cocoon that makes you feel was wrong for saying that institu- based binary genders are a myth is, nobody points to laws that good about yourself.” Safe tional racism is “written into our as well; many intersex people have are racist and that privilege white spaces come from the propa- collective chromosomal variations that are people; they just assume that these gation of trigger warnings and DNA.” In truth, the Constitu- not captured by “XX/XY” chromo- laws exist to perpetuate racial dis- microaggression culture, and tion, an integral part of the U.S.’s somes. Regardless, gender identity parity. White privilege is more they create an environment that “DNA,” contains two clauses that should be respected, and Shapiro counterproductive than diversity destroys the idea of free speech— explicitly condone institutional rac- should reconsider his bias against because it tells black people that anything that offends you de- ism: a twenty-y­ ear bar on Congress’s mentally ill people. they can’t succeed due to some stroys your safe space. Distancing ability to pass a law to end the slave The irony here was that Shapiro shady force that just exists in the ourselves from views we dislike trade (Art. 1, Sect. 2), and the infa- began and ended his speech with ether. Telling an entire group that stunts both intellectual and cul- mous three-fifths­ compromise (Art. an appeal to be “decent” to one the deck is stacked against them tural growth. America is a safe 1, Sect .9), which counted each slave another, showing that he does not prevents them from living up to space, and as Shapiro puts it, the as three-fifths­ of a person without believe using correct pronouns lies their individual potential. This “best place to live in the history of affording slaves voting or citizenship within the realm of decency. In the is not to say that individual rac- humanity.” rights. Neither clause remains in same talk, he called liberals “stupid” ism does not exist or should not Shapiro certainly lived up to effect, but the institutional racism and “fascist,” indicating that he feels be condemned. Find those who his mantra that “facts don’t care they engender does. baseless character attacks do con- spout racist ideals and we will about your feelings.” However, Institutional racism haunts us in stitute decent behavior. Ultimately, fight against them together, but his overarching message that we the modern era as well. New Deal Shapiro both failed to deliver on simply blaming white privilege will often disagree but must ac- MORGAN MEHRING / ILLUSTRATION STAFF social programs were written explic- College Republicans’ title for the for everything is damaging and cept the opinions of others is itly to exclude African American event and succeeded in spewing vit- useless. In Shapiro’s words, “We surely something we can all sup- people. These programs included riol and disrespect to boost his ego can’t fight ghosts.” port. Social Security and the GI Bill, and conservative support. Trigger warnings: Before say- Keefer is member of which literally handed out money, Markakis is a Take 5 scholar, a ing something that might offend College Republicans and home loans, and cheap/free college co-founder of MOVE, and a someone, the left wants to warn the Class of 2017. education to millions of white peo- member of the Class of 2015.

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“Opinionated, controversial, “Articulate but rude” “Controversial Republican “Provoking responses” “Misogynistic conservative “Intentionally infuriating to simplistic asshole” dude” male” provoke” PAGE 6 / campustimes.org THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 FEATURES CITY SIGHTS Coffequality: Created Equal Through a Cup of Joe

create an accepting gathering I seem to always reach some place for all. point of clarity here.” Plush couches stacked with Others seem to feel the large pillows line the walls, same. At one square table, two and small desks hold reading young men in their mid-twen- lamps you might find at your ties discuss their recent me- grandmother’s cottage. The chanical engineering research. deep red-orange hue of the To their left, three women sit walls soothes the soul, and the with their eyes straining over art from the Black Cat Gallery an old laptop, arguing about that hangs on them showcases images of funky animals, bois- It first served as a terous women, and faraway cities. “I often just come here meeting space for to think,” senior Lindsey Scha- the local LGBT piro said. “I don’t think many community. other students have uncovered my secret yet, so I can simply flower colors for an upcoming come and escape.” event. Behind them, a college Fleetwood Mac, Melissa student lies asleep on an over- Etheridge, and Four Non stuffed sofa. Opposite him, Blondes play quietly from five adults are huddled around small speakers, paying homage a low table playing Apples to PHOTO COURTESY OF RACHEL WALD The cozy atmosphere of Equal-Grounds Coffee House is perfect for workers and sleepers alike. to earlier years. Medusa lamps Apples. Other well-used board adorn corners, throwing light games are stacked along the BY RACHEL WALD peal, a hipster’s oasis awaits hood. Pastries, wraps, teas, against the walls at differ- wall behind them. Later at CONTRIBUTING WRITER inside. One may feel trans- and espresso beverages fill the ent angles, creating a playful night, live music and poetry ported to a Portland coffee menu. What differentiates it vibe that nicely complements draw small crowds. The unassuming exterior of shop or an Edinburgh café, from its competitors, how- the wave of light that exudes The faces that occupy the Equal=Grounds Coffee House where the common mission ever, is that it first served as through the large open win- café are those of men and may deter the average passerby of all those present is to read, dows at the front of the shop. women, young and old, mu- in search of a quiet study space write, or meet. Despite the lack The curtains framing the win- sician and scientist. By com- or quick latté. Sandwiched be- “I like sitting with my face of curb appeal, dows are thick and rustic, al- ing together in the small space tween a seedy-looking pizza away from the street,” senior a hipster’s oasis most like curtains hiding the in South Wedge, they form shop and a seemingly aban- Eiley Stern said with a laugh. outside world from the alter- a community. Familiar faces doned building, the café sits “Then I forget I’m in Roches- awaits inside. nate reality inside. pass each other, nod hello, or at the corner of South Av- ter.” a meeting space for the local “I never would have come sit down to chat and catch up. enue and Caroline Street, on The coffee shop opened LGBT community. Living by in if it weren’t for my English What brings them together, the edge of the South Wedge in 2006 and geared itself to- the motto, “All people are cre- professor suggesting it as a though, is one cup of joe. neighborhood in Rochester. ward providing quality coffee ated equal. All coffee is not,” perfect writing haven,” Stern Wald is a member of Despite the lack of curb ap- and food in the neighbor- Equal=Grounds now aims to said. “It may sound cliché, but the Class of 2016. UR Diversity, Beyond the Numbers

BY NICHOLAS PIERCE isn’t reflected accurately by the the data for minorities has been According to some students, in the minds of other students CONTRIBUTING WRITER numbers because there isn’t left out.) the near lack of interconnected- on campus, who regard them as integration of non-majority Why do these numbers look ness and intergroup interaction anti-social, rude (because they “Diversity” is a loaded term. groups–they just coexist,” for- so good? According to the re- is felt deeply amongst many de- do not follow the ‘thank you- The university, statistically, is mer Students’ Association (SA) port, over the past decade, the mographics of the student body, sorry’ conventions), and iso- a champion of diversity when Senator and junior Stephen number of international stu- whether minority or majority. lated.” compared to other top-tier Wegman said. “There’s unfor- dents attending the University “When I think of diversity, In the words of sophomore universities. It’s an accomplish- tunately something left on the has risen steadily, while the I not only think of just be- and [title depending on elec- ment that is trumpeted by the table in terms of interracial ex- number of domestic minority ing located in the same area, tion] Caleb Krieg: “The statis- school and, as a result, one of periences and other forms of students has not seen as much but also interconnectedness tics back up the lack of diver- the major reasons why students intergroup interaction.” of an increase—hence, it be- between all groups within the sity, and the tension exists there are attracted to the school. The Before looking into inter- comes more difficult to deter- same area,” sophomore and SA because of statistics.” University’s commitment and group interactions and inclu- mine whether the numbers are Senator Christian Keenan said. Often, the word “diversity” persistence toward having an actually reflective of minority “Though many different demo- can end up being a badge boast- increasingly diverse student “Students feel visibility. Simply said, the num- graphics live here, I do not be- ed by universities to propagate body has been made known to that diversity isn’t bers are difficult to see in reality. lieve they are socially connected a progressive image, rather than nearly everyone who sets foot “There is literature on how as the University advertises. representing an environment on campus. reflected accurately and why diversity statistics There are many times that peo- where it is possible to engage But student opinion provides by the numbers.” don’t make places feel or some- ple from similar demographics in informative, productive, and a conflicting story. times even look more diverse,” stay primarily within their own substantive dialogue about cul- In fact, in the last year, the sivity, let’s take a look at the SeQuoia Kemp, senior and demographic.” tural, ethnic, and racial issues. topic of diversity has caused University’s most recent Diver- President of the Black Students’ Others feel that there is dis- Freshman Hia Ghosh said quite a stir among the student sity Report. According to the Association and member of the sonance between between some that she felt “incredibly isolat- body. More precisely, many data, the aggregate number of Douglass Leadership House, domestic and international stu- ed when it came to discussion seem to think there is a gap— underrepresented minorities said. “Diversity is like the jew- dents. about issues” related to being a a tension—between diversity in the College of Arts & Sci- elry on an outfit, inclusiveness “The international students’ student of color—or, more spe- as reflected by the statistics ences composes 11.2 percent is the body. [The numbers] are community are isolated from cifically, a woman of color. and ethnic and racial visibility (593/5306 students) of the not what you see everyday or the rest of the student body, There seems to be a common across campus. student body. Asian students everywhere. Students are spread and yet nobody seems to talk sentiment—the UR commu- While this gap may only exist compose 9.9 (526/5306); His- across the campus, across build- about it,” freshman Muham- nity needs to take a hard look ostensibly, it’s obvious that rep- panic students, 6.2 (330/5306 ings. Think about a cohort. Safe mad Miqdad pointed out. “It’s at its standards for diversity and resentation of minorities isn’t, students); and Black students, spaces. Commonality. In other like they have their own bubble representation. well, obvious. 4.7 (248/5306 students). (For words, diversity is more than within the student body, and Pierce is a member of “Students feel that diversity expository purposes, the rest of the numbers.” that builds a negative stereotype the Class of 2019. THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 / FEATURES campustimes.org / PAGE 7 PUZZLE Phase out the CAs, Crossword Puzzle

BY SAM PASSANISI ‘17 DOWN: Bring in the RAs 1. Vessel for 1 Across DIFFICULTY EASY 2. Schedule; perhaps for classes ACROSS: 3. Torch and pitchfork users BY MARIN TAKIKAWA has become more of a chal- so we are not going to be liv- 1. Fruit spread 4. A scent or smell CONTRIBUTING WRITER lenge. The upcoming change ing on campus after this year 4. Academy Award 5. Sol V will enable a “better sense of anyway. Other than being 10. A long time ___ 6. Elemental chromium, for Hill Court, popularly community and resident en- the last set of CAs in Hill 11. Military R&D division short known as Phase, is getting Court, there have not been 12. Incorporated, for short 7. Southwestern U.S. tribe some new leaders among its But why the any affects on myself or my 15. Computer restart 8. Skin irritation residents. sudden change position.” 17. Simile word 9. Metric unit of driving dis- Starting in the 2016-2017 To Rouse and Tuttle’s 18. Louise? More likely Louis tances school year, Phase will no in leadership knowledge, there has been 19. Mid-morning meal 13. Either or; neither ___ longer have Community Ad- roles, and what no backlash so far to the 20. Spherical object 14. Picasso and company visors (CAs) overseeing its exactly does this change that will be imple- 21. UR Dining Hall, for short 16. High woodwind student population, and will mented next semester. 23. Go fast, out of control 22. Like 4 Down, but perhaps have Residential Advisors change entail? Sophomore Annie He, a 25. _____ Game, by Orson more pleasant (RAs) in place instead. current Hill Court resident, Scott Card 23. Software-focused major But why the sudden change gagement,” Rouse said. was in favor the decision, 27. H igh tech (and high (two words, abbr.) in leadership roles, and what CAs will no longer only oc- saying, “I guess the good speed) train 24. Mitochondrial progenitor? exactly does this change en- cupy three of the six build- thing about having RAs is 29. Donut amounts 26. Doctors w/o Borders, Red 32. G old (to Pizarro, Cortes, Cross, United Nations, etc. etc.) 28. Romeo and Juliet’s city 33. R ochester’s famous femi- 29. Neon-hued or fluorescent nist (abbr.) 30. Kenny Loggins’ Danger__ 35. Waxy writing implement 31. Spaghetti constituent 37. Beer or soda vessel 34. Forbid, esp. a book 38. Hey! __! Let’s go! 35. Talk informally 39. Selfish; perhaps gluttonous 36. Sandwich cookie 42. Same as 12 Across 40. Tree; namesake of College 43. Small lizard Town cross street 45. UR’s Laser Lab (abbr.) 41. Japanese currency unit 46. Forbidden to speak of 44. __/GYN (medical spe- 47. Adult males cialty)

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BY SIMRANJIT K. GREWAL had rape and forced sex fantasies. allowed to fantasize about any- what that means. Meiwes was still convicted. CONTRIBUTING WRITER But make no mistake: women thing. Vorarephilia Ageplay don’t actually want to be raped. Incest Fantasies Vorarephilia, aka vore, is the Ageplay refers to sexual role- Once considered taboo acts, One popular theory was that Fantasies about oneself having sexual desire to be consumed, playing in which one participant sexual practices such as anal sex, women fantasized about rape a sexual relationship or fantasiz- to consume another, or to watch pretends to be a different age, masturbation, and BDSM have because it made them apologetic ing about others having incestu- this process occur. It can be while the other acts as an author- entered the mainstream. and guilty if rape did actually oc- ous relationships is considered hard vore, during which gore is ity figure. It most commonly Yet, other sexual deviances re- cur—thus inflicting blame on taboo. Though very little re- involved, or soft, in which the involves adolescents (school girl main fantasies. themselves. Another popular search has been done on incest person is consumed whole and uniforms and teen fantasies) Before “50 Shades of Grey,” theory was that women fanta- alive, and no pain is felt before or infantilism (erotic lactation kink culture was under the ra- sized about forced sex because being digested or suffocated. The and diapering). The sexual ten- dar of people who didn’t actively it allows them to enjoy robust fantasy appears to be a derivation sion can come from a variety of participate. Liberalizing attitudes sexual fantasies without develop- of a domination relationship things, including the feeling of are making it easier for people to ing anxiety for enjoying them, at the highest level because one being cared for, and the domi- reveal and live out their fantasies. as some women may feel guilt person is completely consuming nant/submissive power dynamic. There are, however, still many or shame for developing erotic another. Although usually lim- It draws criticism for its sexual- sexual desires that mainstream desires. Fantasizing that it was fantasies, internet forums show ited to fictionalized images and ization of minors and its poten- society finds questionable. forced allowed them to avoid that incest fantasies do exist and stories, vorarephilia has made tial psychological repercussions. Rape Fantasies feeling responsible or distressed are popular, as there is a plethora headlines in the past. The most In response, psychologists have People usually don’t admit to that they enjoyed sexual fantasies of daddy/daughter and mom/ popular case occurred in the noted that they don’t consider it rape fantasies unless it’s anony- because they were forced into it son erotica available on the in- early 2000s—Armin Meiwes, pedophilia as it doesn’t involve mously on the internet. Rape and had no choice. In actuality, ternet. Incest fantasies seem to aka the Rotenburg Cannibal, re- the sexual attraction to biologi- fantasies cover themes of forced it turns out that the women who stem from their forbidden and ceived a life sentence for killing cally underage people, but rather sexual interaction. A study con- are most confident in their sexu- exotic nature. Most people who and eating a voluntary partner. is more about the emotional state ducted in 2008 on 355 under- ality are the ones who have high- have such fantasies don’t want to Though through email exchang- and social interactions related to graduate females at the Univer- er incidences of rape fantasies. In pursue an incestuous relation- es between the two it was clear one’s youth. sity of North Texas revealed that other words, most women have ship, and many are afraid that that Meiwes and his late partner Grewal is a76130 member of 62 percent of the women have rape fantasies because they’re watching this type of porn is were interested in vorarephilia, the Class of 2017.

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A group of Nevada Hall at 1:30 p.m. described it as hospital, “All I want is Rocky’s head.” UR Peace Officers quickly start to escalate until sex workers a perfectly normal Friday in the He would not comment on responded to the incident, with the plane took have started building, complete with the usual whether he would take his case to one officer reportedly off the ground. a “Hookers rowdy masses of prospective stu- ACJC, the University’s self-described discharging pepper gel. 2. A man for Hillary” dents. The situation, however, “high court,” if Rocky remained in According to Director was arrested campaign quickly devolved into a his posi- tion. of Public Safety Mark for having in an ef- nightmare for the UR Fischer, there is a “strong an overdue fort to Office of Admissions, one possibility” that Rocky VHS rental back prospective student, and was inebriated “with a from 2002. Hill- the UR mascot, Rocky the nectar-like substance” The man a r y Yellowjacket. at the time, making him was then Clinton. The top floor of Wallis, where “a danger to the greater sentenced This is the UR President Joel Seligman’s office UR community.” Rocky to 15 years second time is located, quickly went into lock- claimed—in a Tumblr in prison— the group has down after reports of a “wild, post published late for still using a supported a Clinton LIZ BESON / SENIOR STAFF stinging beast” circulated Saturday—that “April VHS. presidential run, as their throughout the building. Ac- weather got me like 3. A patient has accused Yale last campaign was titled, “Interns cording to an email chain ac- this,” implying that al- doctors of removing part of the for Bill.” cidentally leaked by Seligman, lergies were to blame. wrong rib during surgery, then 8. A woman in Russia attempt- Seligman called Director of Rocky’s superiors in Wilson trying to cover up the mistake. ed to unfreeze a gas pump with Public Safety Mark Fischer im- Commons published a statement Sources say the case and patient a lighter, causing both the hose mediately after the reports reached saying that Rocky would be put on would have a leg to stand on, but and the vehicle to catch on fire. him, telling him to “use whatever probation “until we are confident doctors removed those, too. “What a waste of lighter fluid,” means we have at our disposal.” In he can adequately perform his du- 4. A waiter was left stiffed on said the woman. a later interview, Seligman would ACJC NATE KUHRT / ties.” They would not comment a tip after a customer left him a 9. A New Jersey town has HUMOR EDITOR not elaborate. does not pro- on his long-term status, but they note reading, “Tips are only for acquired air horns in an attempt The prospective student was tect the rights of prospective did allude to former UR mascot normal looking people.” “Eh, not to help residents deter aggressive rushed to nearby Strong Memorial students because they are not URBee, stating, “Maybe URBee the first time I got that,” said Mr. wild turkeys. If this doesn’t work, Hospital, where he was said to be members of the Students’ Associa- wasn’t so bad.” Triple-Nose-Seven-Eyes. the town plans to make Thanks- released early Saturday. Admissions tion, so Ruer would need to prove “Started from the basement of 5. A 16-year-old kid was ar- giving a weekly holiday. officials reportedly visited the high that a Rocky injured a student as Wilson Commons, now we’re here,” rested after throwing an egg at 10. Lastly, happy birthday, schooler’s hospital room, promis- well. Rocky reportedly spat before being Donald Trump during a rally Michael Kaplan ’17. Time flies— ing him gifts “ever better than “He has let us all down,” Ruer taken into custody in an admissions in Milwaukee. Security plans to seems like just yesterday you were what you’d expect—imagine four said. “Isn’t that injury enough?” bus fashioned into a police van. prevent this from happening in a year younger. years of free t-shirts, on-campus An alumni fundraiser was set to Schaffer is a member of the future by just building a wall Horgan is a member of construction, and mediocre pizza.” start in Wallis Hall just one hour the Class of 2016. around Trump. the Class of 2017. Groutfits, Suit Jackets, and Everything In-Between BY SCOTT MISTLER-FERGUSON outfit yet. I feel like I’m getting milk to your cereal, sleeves cut off, expensive shakes afterwards and maybe HUMOR EDITOR away with this. just substitute in basketball shoes that have crush some lunch. 2. Tight shirt, jeans rolled up toothpaste to been used in an actual 6. Ugly sweater, jeans, and loaf- Recently, I’ve been told that I do at the bottom, and a puka neck- save time. Also, basketball game once— ers—Hey, man. I’m a pretty cool not dress well. Apparently, I like a lace—Oh, this? This is just how instead of buy- Sup’ dude? You heading guy. We should be friends. certain spark in my fashion sense I dress normally. Yeah, I guess ing yourself a to the gym? Yeah, I just 7. Patagonia jacket, Patagonia and generally look—what was the you haven’t seen me in a while, standing desk, finished on my up- hat, X-treme hiking boots—We’re word?—oh right: homeless. but I’ve been working out. A lot. get a jumping per back for the on a fully paved college campus For a while, this realization I’m really into my delts lately, desk. Oh, you day, so I’m feeling with sidewalks, roads, and stairs. broke me. I’d always imagined my- but I think I’m gonna cut back don’t know pretty yolked. Having said that, I need everyone self as something of a fashionista on arm days because it’s been what a jump- I’m, like, really to know that I’m a world-class despite the fact that I don’t talk affecting my guitar strumming ing desk is? into buffing hiker. I’m always thinking about about it very much. Well, forget on the Quad—and I really can’t They’re per- up my traps hiking and would much rather be that. Now I’ve come to terms give that up. fect! Just lately. I can taking selfies on top of a mountain with the fact that I might always 3. Sweatpants, old sweatshirt add stilts to join you if than hanging around you flat- be dressed in “groutfits” and col- with the hood up, ratty gym your desk you need a terrain walkers. orful pajamas. I feel liberated to shoes—Don’t talk to me. I’m until you gym bud- 8. Chinos, coat, cheap watch speak out and judge other people’s serious. What about my appear- can’t see over dy to stand that’s supposed to look expensive, outfits knowing that my own are ance made you think I wanted to the top, and uncomfort- sunglasses, and dress shoes—Hi so uninspired. I’m going to focus be approached in the Starbucks then contin- ably close to everybody! I’m a young millen- specifically on typical men’s outfits line? The minute—and I mean uously jump you when you nial, so I made this respectable because I feel very strongly that the minute—my 9 a.m. is over, up and down bench press and outfit a little more fun. I like to men aren’t judged enough on what I’m making a beeline back to my to get your squat. I’ll be right start my day by checking the cur- they wear. So, without further dorm and telling my alarm to go work done, there yelling en- rent trends in the stock market in ado, here is a list of outfits I’ve fuck itself until about 6 p.m. all while couragement so front of my friends, even though seen and what I believe they are 4. Chinos, overpriced cardigan, benefitting everyone in I own zero stocks. I laugh at my- attempting to say. and suede boat shoes—Man, I’m from some self afterwards and ask everyone 1. Jeans, hoodie, and a back- just so jazzed for today! We’ve got great exer- “aren’t I the worst?” That makes it wards baseball cap—It’s halfway beautiful weather, I’m interview- cise! okay. I like to keep my sunglasses through the week, so I haven’t ing for my dream internship at 5. Jog- on indoors, but I’m, like, really low given up quite yet. Make no Charles Schwab, and I got a full ging shorts, key about it, you know? Like, I’m mistake, I’m not planning on 8.5 hours of sleep for the last 10 t-shirt with the not saying I’m the man because putting in any extra effort. I stuck nights in a row! What’s that? You’re the building I’ve dressed to impress while also this hat on my head to cover my tired, huh? Yeah, I used to get tired will be sure to keeping things fun with sunglasses greasy, unwashed hair, and wore before I subscribed to a life hacks know that you I spent two paychecks on, but I this sweatshirt the last three days blog and cut down my wasted time have to really want mean, come on… I’m the man. in a row, but I skipped class on and energy to 0 percent. I can give it, rather than just somewhat hope Mistler-Ferguson is a member Monday, so nobody has seen this you some tips! Instead of adding for it. We can grab some brotein of the Class of 2018. ANGELA LAI / PUBLISHER THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 campustimes.org / PAGE 11 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ‘Lucky’ UR Celtic Strikes Gold in Spring Show BY JACKIE POWELL UR Celtic showed its audience SPORTS EDITOR their highly anticipated blooper reel, which featured hilarious “Lucky” was the title of UR snapchats and random dancing Celtic’s spring show, and the 16- from Co-President and senior plus members of the University Caeli Quiter. This was followed dance collective didn’t appear to by a more traditional senior step, require what was described in the which allowed for the seniors on performance’s title. Performed the team to show off their skills in the Douglass Dining Hall on in the form of many looping so- Saturday, April 2, the Irish step los. This was then followed by the dance organization gave its audi- “Decades Dance,” which stood ence a smorgasbord of movement out. This number had more of a and music consisting of tradi- modern application and included tional step, modern dance, num- the UR dancers changing cos- bers influenced by jazz, and even tumes to represent different de- a quartet entitled “Fiddlesticks,” cades (for example, Rosie the Riv- who played traditional Irish music eter garb during the ‘40s and leg along with serving as the intermis- warmers for the ‘80s). “Decades” sion entertainment. AARON RAYMOND / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Dancers perform in UR Celtic’s Spring Show, “Lucky,” on Saturday, April 2. had placed third at the Dayton UR Celtic’s show was not only Intercollegiate Competition in entertaining and professional, but it on its feet with interpretive soft Throughout the set, there were stage to perform a few dances. March. The spring showcase a clear indication of the enjoy- shoe pieces that conveyed a nar- some dances performed in pairs. These young girls were all maybe closed with a tradition, “American ment and physical actualization rative. Examples of this were ex- “Lucky” (choreographed by ju- seven years old and adorned in Wake,” which is a piece that they that is fancied by each individual hibited in “Hood Hop,” which niors Lauren Dunlap and Carly traditional costume––curled hair, choreograph the night before their member of the organization. was choreographed by senior and Rutherford and senior Chrissy high socks. and blue and gold show. This dance seemed to serve The opening number was the Celtic Secretary, Madeleine Da- Rutherford) and “Blood Battles” dress. These young protégées were as an equally enjoyable and apt traditional piece that stood out vies and fellow senior and Public- (Rutherford and Rutherford), impressive, and, according to UR encore. the most, as the dance titled “A ity Chair Gaelynn Petry, and “In- collectively illustrated individual Celtic affiliate and junior Caroline Unclear moments were the cappella” featured an incredibly somnia,” choreographed by Petry narratives. The dancers in blood Callahan-Floeser, they were “really transitions and keeping up with in-sync hard shoe routine, cho- and Rachel Eskridge 15’. Both “Blood” portrayed emotional good for their age” and “incred- which piece was being performed. reographed by Maeve Willis, an numbers were snapshot into two strife. This piece was simultane- ible.” A memorable performance But maybe that, in turn, is a alumnus of the team. “A cappella” different aspects of everyday life. ously not only a dance, but repre- was one by a young performer strength of this group—they ap- did this showcase justice, as it set “Hop” featured dancing from in- sented universal emotional capaci- who played her fiddle on stage. pear to know how to attain con- the tone and gave the audience termediate members of the group, ties held by most: resilience and Seeing the girls from the School of tinuity in their shows. Celtic’s proper expectations and a prec- while providing Irish step with a resentment. The hard shoe routine Dance made me wonder what the “Lucky” didn’t need to consider edent for the remainder of the touch a hip-hop and street culture of “Lucky” executed with the Ja- recurring outfits from UR Celtic superstitions or good omens, as performance. infused into the performance. “In- son Mraz track didn’t flow as well represented––––alternating blue their talent, stage presence, and What was most fascinating was somnia” featured more theatrics, as it could have. and yellow skirts with a black leo- charm (no, not a four-leaf clover) the group’s ability to diffuse mod- and even involved some storytell- Well into the first half, however, tard on top. did all of the talking. ern with traditional. UR Celtic ing to open the number from ju- UR Celtic invited the Dunleavy The highlights came in the final Powell is a member of understood its audience and kept nior Erinmarie Byrnes. Irish School of Dance onto the quarter of the performance, when the Class of 2018. Batman and Superman Meat Their Match

BY JASON ALTABET of “Farmer Girls,” started with since. Shortly thereafter, Bat- 2012, Mr. Francesco has been a faces of the actors and actresses. SENIOR STAFF Batman shooting Superman on man turned his full body to her well-watched favorite. It didn’t I recommend Axel Braun finds the rooftop of an undisclosed and the camera, revealing actor hurt that his role as Adrian in a new support staff for his next location. Immediately the title, Giovanni Francesco. This “Mother Exchange 2” was so venture. This past weekend, UR Cin- “Batman v. Superman,” thrust well-received late last year. Overall, the movie was an in- ema Group screened a version of onto the screen and the Despite the high tense, action-packed thrill ride Batman v. Superman for the au- words, “Six Weeks Ear- level of media that is unlikely to leave many dience of undergraduates will- lier,” scrolled across buzz and the audiences wanting more. That’s ing to make the hike to Hoyt in thick, boldface top-tier not to say it was perfect, how- Auditorium on a beautiful Fri- font. Such a sud- charac- ever. A number of well-known day night. den climax, fol- ters, I pieces of DC canon were vio- The screening was packed, lowed by abrupt was lated during the movie. Super- and not without reason. The withdrawal, is more girl, for example, known for Batman and Superman franchis- no surprise com- than having the same invulnerability es have individually brought in ing from Braun. a little Superman has, sported a tongue billions of dollars in revenue for One may remem- shocked piercing. How could Supergirl film houses over the characters’ ber that in “This Ain’t to see some possibly have a piercing when decades of existence, and remain the Smurfs,” Braun extraordinarily she can’t be harmed by bullets? some of the most beloved super- employed a similar tactic low production values. I turned to ask the audience heroes in the U.S.. when introducing the audience The scene featuring Batman member on my left about it, but Additionally, any movie made to Smurfette. and Quinn took place in what she was occupied in a very close by the producer that brought The audience certainly looked like a local garage. In an- discussion with her compatriot, the world “Boy Meats Girl,” seemed to know members of other scene, Joker, Quinn, Cat- so I kept my outrage to myself. and the critically-acclaimed the star-studded cast. One of woman, and Lois Lane are seen Finally, this reviewer was “Asian Fever: Fortune Cookies” the latter scenes of the movie in what is tagged as Joker’s lair. disappointed that some of the was unlikely to leave many seats featured Batman beating mem- However, it was clear that the DVD extras were not offered empty. bers of the Joker’s gang while set designer certainly did not to the audience. This includes As the lights in Hoyt dimmed, Harley Quinn, played by Kleio do their job—the only thing bonus scenes, a photo gallery, the unusually rowdy group Valentien, watched from the that even signified that the two and even a behind-the-scenes of student gradually quieted sidelines. Valentien, of course, floor condominium belonged look at how Axel Braun works down. A few had bingo sheets gained significant attention in to the Joker was a single paper his magic. UR Cinema Group with them, containing squares 2013 when she played Shelly, was fol- “J” hung up by tape on the wall apparently decided that the “in- like “a brave soul sitting alone,” facing off against the insidious lowed by CAMPUS TIMES over a piano. Additionally, the depth and lengthy” extras de- ILLUSTRATION STAFF but I paid them little mind. Professor Raymond Knowby an audible camera person focused almost scribed on the back of the box The movie began with a mas- in “Evil Head.” She was nomi- squeal of delight from my right entirely on the interactions will have to wait for a private terful play of suspense and set- nated twice for her enthusiastic and rousing applause. (Again, between the characters, some- viewing. up as director and writer Axel performance and has been high- this was no surprise.) After win- times getting so close that the Altabet is a member of Braun, fresh from the release ly exposed to the public eye ever ning the “New Stud” award in audience could barely see the the Class of 2017. PAGE 12 / campustimes.org A&E / THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 ‘Empathy Machine’ CT RECOMMENDS Fuels Emotions ‘ANIMAL KINGDOM’ BY MARY WILSON surely contribute to her eventual BY JESSE BERNSTEIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER “behavioral problems,” but an- other factor is certainly our cul- OPINIONS EDITOR “Adolescence is a diffi- ture’s continued misunderstand- cult time,” well-meaning adults ing of and stigma against mental have told troubled teens (and illness. (Hence the donation box themselves) for years. for the Rochester chapter of the But the difficulties of life aren’t National Alliance on Mental “Some creatures are weak, but they survive because they’re being limited to the teenage years. To Health at each performance.) protected by the strong for one reason or another. You may think paraphrase a popular Tumblr As powerful and moving as that, because of the circles you move in or whatever, that you’re one post, “’What happens to teen “Empathy Machine” was, I of the strong creatures, but you’re not, you’re one of the weak ones.” angst when you turn twenty?’ couldn’t exactly recommend it Such is the brutality of language in the Australian crime drama, ‘They diagnose it as anxiety.’” to my friends, as I usually do Animal Kingdom. Released in 2010, it was widely acclaimed the While “Empathy Machine” inti- when I attend theatre events on world over, garnering awards and fame for its dark, brooding subject mately follows the life of isolated campus. It’s the type of show matter and the top-to-bottom quality of the performances. Though teenager Ramona, one soon real- one really has to be in the proper names like Jacki Weaver, Ben Mendelssohn, and Joel Edgerton are izes that none of the characters mental space to watch—it hits well-known in American circles today, they were superstars in Aus- are as straightforward as they that close to home. Everyone tralia first. Animal Kingdom is one of the reasons why. initially seem. constructs their identity, and for It’s the story of J Cody (James Frenchville), a 17-year-old that has “Empathy Machine,” spon- most, if not all, of us, that entails long been sequestered from the rest of his criminal family. When sored by Drama House, is a dark the construction and perfor- his mother dies of a heroin overdose, he’s taken to live at his grand- and, by necessity, psychological- mance of multiple identities. We mother’s house, the matriarch of the crime family that pulls more ly disturbing drama. It is pow- become who we think people strings than she initially lets on. Jackie Weaver plays Smurf Cody erful and moving, but this play want us to be, or who we want as a grandmother who’d just as soon bake you a cake as she’d hire is not meant to be enjoyed—it them to think we are. a hitman to end your life, a terrifying prospect made even more forces each of us to confront our Some of us “hide” more than bizarre by her sexually suggestive relationship with her sons. Pope own behavior and how we treat others, but in telling Ramona’s (Mendelssohn), Craig (Sullivan Stapleton), and Darren (Luke Ford) each other as well as how we story, “Empathy Machine: asks are, on their own, dangerous idiots; brought together by Baz Brown treat ourselves. us to consider what it means to (Edgerton), they’re a powerful crime syndicate. When things go The play, written by senior be one’s “authentic self,” and if south for Brown, the three brothers become reckless, resulting in Jahnavi Iyer, chronicles Ra- that’s even possible. It’s a pro- death and horror everywhere they go. Their expectations of J Cody, mona’s struggle with depression duction that does not skirt coupled with their suspicion for outsiders, creates a mood of dread and people in her life. Repre- around painful topics, yet it and suspense that delivers a complicated payoff. sented by an expressionless gray never romanticizes them, either. A camera that practically slides along the screen is complemented “doll,” Ramona is played by two In many ways, “Empathy Ma- with a subtly electronic score to restrict the viewer from ever know- actors who represent her inner chine” is a horrifying show—but ing too much about what’s about to happen, all while suggesting the and outer selves. To the world, it has to be, or it risks being for- worst. Director David Michôd also does an excellent job allowing Ramona is a quiet, gifted stu- gotten like another surface-level long conversations to dictate the movement of the camera, which dent always willing to help oth- depiction of depression, equated puts the viewer right there in the circle. ers; at home, where her inner to just “being sad all the time.” Guy Pearce plays a good cop who tries to help J Cody escape the thoughts occasionally burst out, “Empathy Machine” shines a clutches of his family as they try to drag him further down into her father describes her as “list- light on some of the less-pub- murky waters. When he gives J his spiel about the weak and strong, less;” privately, Ramona deals licized aspects of mental illness J is quiet for a moment, and then feigns ignorance: “I don’t why with the enormous pain of be- without being patronizing or you’re telling me this.” “Yes, you do,” says Pearce, and the moment ing alive and being alone. And tasteless. As hard as it can be to is chilling. when she “deals” with it, she re- watch, it’s important to not turn If you’re looking for a slow-burn crime movie that isn’t too showy ally doesn’t—for the most part. away. “Empathy Machine” re- or gory, Animal Kingdom is that movie. The play presents anxiety and minds us to stay sensitive to the depression in an exceedingly raw needs of those around us while Bernstein is a member of and honest manner. This is no also imploring us to take care of the Class of 2018. “mere” teen angst. ourselves, recognizing that bal- Or is it? Ramona’s parents’ ancing these obligations is often inability to meaningfully help harder than most are willing to their daughter, and her peers’ admit. unwillingness to interact with Wilson is a member of her on a deep personal level the Class of 2019. Weekend Music Takes Over at UR

LEAH NASON / PHOTO EDITOR YIYUN HUANG / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER The Tufts Beelzebubs’ Davis Franklin perform at the YellowJackets’ “Crush Junior Courtney Kuhn, senior Dan Chess, sophomore Jordan Rabinowitz, junior Brian Leonard, and sophomore Demeara Cancer” concert. Torres perform at “The IBTL Musical.” THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 / A&E campustimes.org / PAGE 13

‘CHANNEL SURFING’ ‘Mother Courage and Her ‘xCodeh’ is your Children’ is a Must-See Virtual Friend

was when he went over the crucial rules for being a ston- er. He made fun of how some people contribute, like, five bucks to a pot of weed when it’s like, “thanks for two hits of weed, bro.” He then went on to explain that this money BY JEFF HOWARD could be used more effectively COLUMNIST on snacks, which is a really good point. “xCodeh” is a channel run Not all of xCodeh’s videos by a kid from Granby, CT. His are this casual, though. Some channel is heavily centered of his videos go deep into around a theme that many major life experiences. It’s re- YouTube channels these days ally amazing the way xCodeh are: cannabis. xCodeh has a can talk about his personal lot of videos where he talks to matters in a way that doesn’t the camera, sometimes while feel like dirty laundry on playing video games, about the Internet. It’s almost like various topics including get- through his YouTube chan- LEAH NASON / PHOTO EDITOR ting high, getting caught do- nel, he thinks his experiences Devin Goodman ‘T5 acts in Todd Theatre’s original musical, “Mother Courage and Her Children.” ing stuff, and other interest- through in a positive mindset ing life experiences. xCodeh and gives it to the world. It’s BY ELIZABETH SCHUERMAN The audience sits along the that I completely disliked was talks about these experiences very inspiring actually. One of CONTRIBUTING WRITER two long walls of the theatre the projection system. The aim with a calm, friendly, and the most riveting and sort-of with the stage running between was for the text of song titles slightly mischievous personal- inspiring videos of his is the Bertolt Brecht’s classic play them and faded road marks and information about dates, ity. He has a sort of gratitude one where he talks about his “Mother Courage and Her painted along the floor. The places, and situational changes for life that you can tell is a experience in a juvenile deten- Children” speaks of the harrow- audience is separated from the to be projected onto the plat- core value of his, and it really tion center for nine days. It’s ing circumstances of war like actors by a barbed wire fence form wall. I think it was a good gives you the sense that he has a shockingly honest story, and few others. that runs from wall to wall and idea, but the positioning of the an enlightened perspective. the lessons xCodeh got out of The show is interesting be- ceiling to floor. A shimmering seats in relation to the screen One of my favorite xCodeh it at the end are very interest- cause, although it is originally red curtain separates the stage inhibited the viewers from videos was the one where he ing to hear. set in the early 1600s, during from the wings on one end, clearly seeing—and even notic- ranked people who post stu- xCodeh’s is like “your friend the wars of religion across Eu- and a large, tattered, billboard- ing—the text. Since the theatre pid things to Facebook. It was on the Internet,” a concept rope, it has many anachronistic like platform is erected over the is set up with the stage in the really funny when he gave jabs which seems like something qualities, which allows the di- pit where the pit orchestra (or center and the audience along only desperate people would rector to make many different band, really) plays. both long walls, the viewer’s xCodeh talks about go for, but the way in which choices. Though many produc- The musical also drew upon gaze is often on the opposite these experiences he goes about it makes it not tions of the original set their an interesting combination of side of the stage as the projec- this way. I think this is be- play in the 1600s, this one was musical genres. A young boy tions, just based on characters’ with a calm, cause positivity is a central set in either the modern day or serves as a narrator for most of movement and blocking. I don’t friendly, and part of his schtick, even more near future. The text of Tony the play, and his is the first song think I would have been as an- slightly mischievous than cannabis is. xCodeh defi- Kushner’s translation seemed to the audience hears, introduc- noyed with missing the text if nitely hits a demographic, one be unchanged, but visually, the ing us to the war and Mother it hadn’t contained information personality. in which I can’t help but think musical departed in interest- Courage. The song sung, how- pertinent to understanding the of the words white, subur- ing and creative ways from the ever, is a rock song, and then plot of the play and why certain to some person on his Face- ban… the list goes on. How- script. the next one is sung by a so- characters were acting the way book who posted these grue- ever, I think all people can get When the audience enters, prano in an almost classical they were. The first act was at some videos just to elicit an something out of his videos actors are already onstage and manner. Though all the actors least a third of the way through emotional response. It’s like, because his positive and grate- crows seem to be cawing in performed their songs well, before I even noticed the pro- “Why would anyone want to ful perspective on life is very the distance. After taking their several stood out. Most notable jections. see this video, how does this earnest. seats, the audience is suddenly was Bridget Haile, who played I truly think that this musical make my day any better?” An- Howard is a member of and scarily bombarded with the title role. Her soprano voice is a must-see. It is obvious that other funny video from him the Class of 2017. the cacophony of an exploding was strong and clear through- every single performer has put bomb, with the accompany- out the show, and she deftly their heart and soul into this ing glaring flash of light. From wove the notes of her songs performance, as well as those Office of Admissions the get-go, Mother Courage is despite their difficult and at working behind the scenes. established as grave, possibly times dissonant nature. I found Mother Courage is a show that Continuing Student Scholarships frightening, and incredibly real. myself looking forward to her deeply examines the human The cast was comprised of a aria-like songs every time she condition, and through add- relatively small group of people, began to sing. Two other ac- ing music we are brought that The Office The Office of ofAdmissions Admissions isis proud proud to announceto and the company often played tors’ voices especially stood out much closer to understand- its annual scholarships for returning undergraduates. several different roles each. to me—Alberto Carillo Casas, ing the plight of the characters announce its annual scholarships for Watching the play, it was clear who played the chaplain, and who tell their stories to us. War returning undergraduate students. that every actor was pouring Stephanie Paredes, who played becomes a real, breathing, ter- Continuing Student Scholarship for Undergraduates their entire being and emotions the general. Both had much rifying entity in the room, and ThisTheContinuing Continuinghighly selective Student scholarship Scholarship Student is awarded recognizes Scholarship to about and rewards 30 outstanding the outstanding current students achievements smaller singing roles, but I was leaves the audience with the eachof current year. RochesterAward amounts students. range This up highly to $2,500 selective and are scholarship for one academic is awarded year. for Past winners into their character and circum- mayonefor academicreapply Undergraduates in year. future Past years. Continuing Student Scholarship winners may reapply stance. struck by their performances raw horror of it by the end of for the scholarship in future years. and found myself wanting to the night. The set to be extremely well- JamesJames A. Chin, A. Chin, Jr. Memorial Jr. Memorial Award Award designed, and reminiscent of hear more music from them. Schuerman is a member of This award honors the memory of James A. Chin, Jr., ’93, who fought muscular dystrophy the set of “American Idiot.” The only part of the show the Class of 2018. and was actively involved in philanthropy and community service. This award recognizes studentsJeremy who exemplify L. Glick this hard workMemorial in their contributions Scholarship to the Rochester community. Jeremy L. Glick Memorial Scholarship ThisDante scholarship Scholarship was established shortly Program after 9/11 to memorialize the sacrifice and heroism of Jeremy L. Glick, ’93. Glick was aboard Flight 93 when its passengers Appreciate the successfully thwarted terrorist efforts to crash the plane into the US Capitol. For deadlines, eligibility, and applications: Dantehttp://bit.ly/1ATAb9r Scholarship Program finer things in life. Offered by the Italian Women’s Civic Club (IWCC), this scholarship is available to both men and women. Established in 1919, IWCC focuses on supporting higher education opportunities for young adults of Italian ancestry.

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UR Baseball (URB) squared BY BEN SHAPIRO banned substances for years. But off against St. Lawrence Univer- SENIOR STAFF until more concrete evidence does sity (SLU) four times in two days come out, it’s unfair to these in- with back-to-back double-headers Considering that professional credible athletes who have dedi- on Friday and Saturday at Towers tennis is widely regarded as be- cated their lives to their sport to Field, part of the Prince Athletic ing in the midst of a “golden era,” assume that they got where they Complex. The Yellowjackets domi- with several of the all-time greats are because of doping. nated the other team, winning the actively competing, the sport The most frustrating example first three games 11–1, 14–7, and should be making headlines for of a player being unfairly accused 6–2. A late-game SLU rally on the the incredible on-court action of doping is Rafael Nadal, who is fourth and final weekend contest that’s taking place almost every famous in part for the sleeveless prevented a sweep, as the ‘Jackets week. Unfortunately, the biggest shirts he used to wear, displaying lost 7–8. LEAH NASON / PHOTO EDITOR news story for tennis in 2016 has his well-defined, muscular arms, On Friday, UR senior and pitch- Senior catcher Nolan Schultz waits for his pitch against St. Lawrence University. been the doping suspension for which are large for a tennis play- er Evan Janifer collected the first er John Ghyzel kept the ball roll- they have their minds set on post- one the biggest stars not just in er, but by no means inhumanely win, throwing a complete game ing as he picked up the win, im- season. “Our focuses remain the tennis, but across all sports: Maria massive. For many years, the and surrendering only one run on proving his record to a clean 4–0, same as our goals set at the begin- Sharapova. Spanish lefty, winner of 14 Grand five hits. This was a commendable along with an ERA of 1.53. The ning of the season,” UR senior and Sharapova’s announcement last Slam titles, has been accused by follow-up to his three-hit shutout Yellowjackets led throughout and infielder Mackenzie Cronin said. month admitting that she failed a fans, journalists, and other athletes during his last timeout against RPI. the seniors again took charge of the “We are looking to win the Liberty drug test came as a massive shock of doping, despite there existing Janifer’s impressive season contin- offensive, as Warren and Schultz league and make it into the tourna- to just about everyone. But after absolutely no legitimate evidence ues with a record of 3–1 and an each went 3–4. ment.” the initial surprise wore off, the against him. ERA down to 0.38. The backside of Saturday’s dou- It is a sport, like softball or base- news seemed to be the tip of the Nadal is far from the only player Fellow seniors Dan Warren and ble-header was a different story. Up ball, that can often become over- iceberg for plenty of unwarranted to be unjustly lumped into doping Steve Eychner bolstered Janifer’s 7–3 after six innings, UR seemed whelmed by profuse individual claims and assumptions about controversy, but his physique and win. Warren was a perfect 4–4 to be cruising toward capping off statistics (e.g. Janifer’s ERA), but drug use in tennis. physical style of play will always from the plate, with two RBIs, and the sweep. But, the Saints rallied to still the value of team cannot be First of all, the fact of the mat- make him a prime candidate for Eychner was 3–4, adding three score five more times and stole the overstated. To approach their chal- ter is that the general public will these allegations. Furthermore, RBIs of his own. victory, winning the final contest lenges in improving as they move probably never know the com- many believe that Nadal’s past Freshman pitcher Jack Denzer by a score of 8–7. forward, UR will be keeping this in plete full story about Sharapova’s injury layoffs should be looked at took his first win of the year on Fri- URB is now 10-8 and will face mind. case. Was she really taking mel- suspiciously, because twice in his day’s late afternoon rout, allowing Ithaca college on April 12 at home. “As a team, we would like to donium—which only became a career he missed several months— no runs through six innings. Again, UR Softball has been off since work on coming together and banned substance at the begin- having had recurring knee is- the bats were hot for UR. Both last Wednesday when they dropped working as unit instead of as sepa- ning of this year—for medical sues—only to return and quickly Eychner and senior catcher Nolan both sides of a double-header to rate entities,” Cronin explained. reasons because her family doctor reestablish himself as one of the Schultz finished only a triple away Ithaca College. “We are also are looking to focus prescribed it, as she claims? We’ll game’s elite. from the cycle. Schultz also tallied With a 7–13 record thus far, it’s on timely hitting, getting hits when probably never know. It’s not as if when healing from a career-high five RBIs in the win. been a rocky start for one of UR’s runners on in scoring position.” Sharapova herself admits she an injury he forgot how to play Junior infielder Pete Carrier scored most consistent varsity programs. Softball faces Union College in made a mistake by not paying tennis. It shouldn’t come as such four of the ‘Jackets’ 14 runs. The There are still 24 games scheduled a double-header this Saturday in close enough attention to the no- a surprise that one of the best heavily-padded 14–0 lead through for regular season play, and the Schenectady, NY, and will then tifications alerting her that this players of all time was able to win seven innings proved useful as the ‘Jacket’s 13 losses match their to- travel to Troy, NY to take on RPI substance was going to be banned, matches after healing and actually Saints got back within seven runs tal for all of last season (they went twice on Sunday. and she certainly deserves to be getting healthy. In fact, it makes late in the game. 29–13). Lucchesi is a member of punished for failing the test, re- perfect sense. What doesn’t make On Saturday, sophomore pitch- Still, this group isn’t wavering, the Class of 2016. gardless of why she was taking the sense is claiming that his injury drug. There is little debate in this layoffs were actually silent doping regard. There are rules, she broke bans that were covered up by the them, and therefore she should be guise of injury. punished. That much is simple. It’s one thing to criticize The issue arises, however, when Sharapova for mistakes that even her case somehow becomes evi- she admitted, but to bring other dence of a doping problem with- great players into a controversy Seuss in tennis. Yes, for all we know it without reasonable proof? It’s un- on Saturdays could come out tomorrow that fair, irresponsible, and wrong. eight of the top 10 tennis play- Shapiro is a member of ers in the world have been using the Class of 2016. Children’s Literature (LIT 203)

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ONLINE & AT 7 CAMPUS LOCATIONS | WWW.GENESEE.EDU | 866-CALL-GCC THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 / SPORTS campustimes.org / PAGE 15 ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Wolkoff Plays Her Own Game BY RASHAD MOORE much class and respect. every match counts. While on the CONTRIBUTING WRITER court, everyone cheers for each You played a very good game other and motivates one another UR’s Women’s Tennis team swept against Ithaca on Saturday. to do well. Off the court, every- the competition at Ithaca College How do you feel about your one just wants to help each other and Nazareth on April 2nd and performance, and what was in anyway possible—not just 4th. Sophomore Alex Wolkoff was going through your mind? tennis related. I love my team! extremely successful at both com- I felt pretty good about my petitions. At Ithaca, Wolkoff won match against Ithaca. I went into If you had a choice of a ham- 8-1 at doubles and defeated her the match confident and told burger patty with two glazed opponent 6-4, 6-0 at singles. The myself to play my own game. I donuts for the buns or a pizza sophomore won by the same double really try to play to win instead with fries wrapped in a tortilla, score at Nazareth and defeated of playing not to lose. which one would you choose? her singles opponent by a score of I would choose pizza and 6-1, 6-1. The sweep at the rival What did you work on in the fries, because pizza is one of my Golden Flyers is the ‘Jackets’ third off-season to make sure you favorite foods! consecutive team win, moving UR were ready for this season, in to a record of 5–5 overall. order to become a better overall Moore is a member of player? the Class of 2017. PHOTO COURTESY OF UR ATHLETICS What got you into playing We always had captains prac- Sophomore Alex Wolkoff backhands the ball while looking to win the point. tennis? tice, and, at these practices, there I played soccer for most of my was a high emphasis on fitness. BORST-SMITH FROM PAGE 1 in themselves and the program. “Keeping that in the back of life. Once I got to high school, I think that was key for the increased interest and growth He leads by example and enables our minds from now until the however, I was getting bored spring—the team was already as a result of this national rec- a high level of performance on end of next season is bound to with the sport and wanted to try in shape instead of having to get ognition. the court. give another great year where we something new. My aunt was a into shape. “The media attention for UR “It has been a great experi- can hopefully reach our goal,” tennis coach, and so I decided men’s basketball has been great ence to see Sam, Mack, and Borst-Smith added. to ask her if she could give me a Tennis is usually an individual and I am sure benefited the our team getting national cov- “Sam [Borst-Smith] exempli- few lessons. Since freshman year sport (unless you’re playing school with regards to recruit- erage from media outlets such fies what it means to be a Uni- of high school, I fell in love with doubles), but how do your ment and exposure,” Assistant as SportsCenter and Bleacher versity of Rochester student- the sport, and have been playing teammates help you before, Coach Griffin LaDew said. Report,” freshman guard Jake athlete,” LaDew said. “[He] ever since. during, and after a match? Flockerzi believes that the ex- Wittig said. “As a team we hope works hard towards excellence College tennis is very team- citement the team experienced this can help us continue our in the classroom, in the com- What professional players do orientated. Your team is your will translate to a strong start in success and build on the tradi- munity, and on the court.” you look up too? support group. In order to win their upcoming season. tion of our program.” After his senior season, Borst- My favorite player is Roger a match, you need to win five “Being part of that type of Going into his senior season, Smith has tentative plans to Federer because he plays with so out of the nine matches, and so event increases pride in the Borst-Smith is striving to be continue his career in basketball, program and what we’re able ever better. playing professionally overseas, LAST WEEK’S SCORES to accomplish as a group,” he “Though we did have more or to pursue a career in advertis- said. “The sort of notoriety we success this year than the past FRIDAY, APRIL 1 ing. Borst-Smith’s teammates had with that play will keep two, individually and as a whole, Basketball vs. St Lawrence University – W 11-1 and coaches agree that his us hungry to have a successful we still didn’t hit our full poten- WLAX at St. Lawrence University – L 10-11 strengths and contributions as a season next year and drive our tial,” Borst-Smith said. Basketball vs. St. Lawrence University – W 14-7 selfless team player on the court effort in the offseason.” The team was one win away SATURDAY, APRIL 2 will translate into whatever he Borst-Smith’s individual suc- from a UAA championship, as WTEN vs. Ithica College – W 9-0 decides to pursue. cess inspires his teammates to the loss to Emory in UAAs pre- Basketball vs. St. Lawrence University – W 6-2 Goldfarb is a member of set their sights high for next vented their advancement into Basketball vs. St. Lawrence University – L 7-8 the Class of 2019. SUNDAY, APRIL 3 season and expands their pride the NCAA tournament. MGOLF at the Hershey Cup – T-5th of 15 MONDAY, APRIL 4 MGOLF at the Hershey Cup – 3rd of 15 TUESDAY, APRIL 5 WTEN vs Nazareth College – W 9-0 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 MTEN vs RIT – W 9–0

THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE FRIDAY, APRIL 8 WLAX at RIT – 4:00 P.M. SATURDAY, APRIL 9 WROW at Barbara Grant Donahue Cup – 9:00 A.M. WTEN at St. Lawrence University – 9:00 A.M. MTEN at St. Lawrence University – 1:00 P.M. SB at Union College (DH) – 1:00 P.M. & 3:00 P.M. SUNDAY, APRIL 10 WROW at WPI/Bates/Trinity/Wellesley – 8:00 A.M. MTEN vs. Union College – 1:00P.M. SB at Rensselear Polytechnic Institute – 3:00 P.M. TUESDAY, APRIL 12 SB vs. Nazareth College (DH) – 3:00 PM. & 5:00 P.M. WTEN at RIT – 4:00 P.M. BB vs. Ithaca College – 6:00 P.M. TUESDAY, APRIL 13 SB vs. Utica College (DH) – 3:30 P.M. & 5:30 P.M. MTEN at Hobart College – 4:00 P.M. BB at SUNY Cortland – 4:00 P.M.

*DENOTES HOME GAME (DH) DENOTES DOUBLE-HEADER DIDN’T HIT THE GYM?

WRITE FOR SPORTS INSTEAD. [email protected] PAGE 16 / campustimes.org THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 SPORTS UR Found Itself a Cheerleader BY MADDIE GRAHAM plained. Indeed, the transition was a sociate Director at the UR Simon CONTRIBUTING WRITER big step for the team, but it was made Business School and student at the much better, given the camaraderie UR Warner School of Education, When most people hear the phrase among teammates. conducts a leadership retreat every fall “cheerleading,” they often envision UR Cheer is currently comprised in order to set the tone for the year. a group of homogeneous girls—the of 14 members, including commu- Not only do they speak about im- “popular” types, who wave pom-poms nity members who do not attend UR. provements with regard to the coach and cheer at football games. This ste- There are many minority groups rep- and the team, they also discuss expec- reotype does not hold true for the resented on the team, as well as mem- tations and goals for the year. While University’s cheerleading team, UR bers of the Panhellenic, Multicultural, many of those goals focus on com- Cheer. While, at one point, they were and, at one point, Interfraternal Greek petition, Rogers emphasizes a strong a traditional sidelining cheerleading communities. awareness of mental health. “If you see team performing at soccer and bas- Even among majors and disci- someone struggling... it’s our responsi- ketball games, they have broken away plines, diversity exists. For example, bility to help them out,” Rogers said. to become a purely competitive team. Ito is majoring in computer science, This is the spirit of the squad, to help “It’s been a rough road… trying to with minors in business and dance; each other out. Within a stereotype transition from a sideline team to a fellow Co-Captain and Club Sports with tendencies towards brattiness competition team because of expecta- Representative Tay Porter-Monroe is and homogeneity, UR Cheer sets a ex- tions,” Cheer President Jade Wilburn majoring in linguistics with a minor ample for what a cheerleading team, said. in Spanish; and President Jade Wil- and group of people, should be. Though the transition may have burn is pursuing a major in public As for the future, the team hopes been difficult, it certainly seems to health. to return to nationals to compete in have been worth it In their very first With differences often follows the “Reach the Beach” Competition, competition, held at the Blue Cross conflict, as the Cheer team is a prime via the American Cheer and Dance Arena, Wilburn and her teammates example of how these variations can PHOTO COURTESY OF UR CHEERLEADING Academy (ACDA). While they were UR Cheer practices backstage while at Nationals in Ocean City, Maryland. won first place. From that point on, bring people together. “You get a present at the competition this year, UR Cheer became a purely competi- sense of Rochester community on our erosity of the team. sue. The team often relies on the Or- they registered as an exhibition team tive team. team,” Wilburn said. To mitigate costs of uniforms, ange Line to get them to practice, and, and were not ranked. Despite not be- Though they were still interested in Involvement with the outside com- which cost upwards of $100, and even then, has to walk the extra dis- ing ranked, the team received positive performing at halftime and sidelin- munity allows members of UR Cheer special cheerleading shoes which cost tance to get to the gym. If anything, feedback overall. ing, the athletics department brought to escape the campus bubble, fund- around $50, UR Cheer applies for this brings the team closer together Their biggest challenge with re- up concerns with this idea. The De- raise for their team, and give back to funding through SA. With their fun- than they already are. gards to nationals lies in the cost—it partment suggested that it would be the community. Namely, the team draising efforts and the help of SA, the “I wouldn’t love the sport as much is a steep $25,000 fee. That’s why they too confusing to have the team per- works at local competitions in the area team has found a new home at Core if I didn’t love my team,” Porter-Mon- have added another goal: to host a form at halftime, but not during the and raises money every year for the Athletix on University Ave. This space roe said. “The memories we continu- competition at the school, not only to game to cheer. Thus, the team had to Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester is a much-needed improvement from ously get every year with the girls and raise awareness for their team, but also choose between performing at every (BCCR). While the money raised for the thin mats they previously worked guys who are fun to be around but as a fundraiser and warm-up for Na- halftime, or only competing. They BCCR performs partly as a bonding with in Spurrier Hall. also work really hard… makes you tionals. It’s clear that this team is ready chose the latter. activity for members, money raised The new gym has a spring floor and want to come to practice.” The level for future nationals competitions, and “We made a huge leap between for the team contributes to basics such proper equipment for practices. Three of companionship within the group deserves the UR community’s atten- cheering for other teams and do- as gear. Given the costly nature of the times a week and for two hours each, is truly exceptional, and can be attrib- tion. ing it ourselves,” co-captain and PR/ sport, fundraising is essential; charity UR Cheer holds practices at Core uted to great leadership. Graham is a member of Recruitment Chair Yukako Ito ex- events are not, and highlight the gen- Athletix; getting there is a separate is- Head Coach Anna Rogers, an As- the Class of 2018. Lax Loses Again in Liberty League Golf is Third in Cup BY EMILY LEWIS Watson and Wallisch had an impres- Wright, and Stephanie Lynch each BY RUAIRI CONWAY tournament goes to senior Domi- CONTRIBUTING WRITER sive five and four draw controls each, had two goals for the Golden Knights. CONTRIBUTING WRITER nick Schumacher. Competing as while Levy and Karpp both had one. Christina Pollard added one. Wright an individual, Schumacher finished Senior Maire Prosak played every min- had an assist, as did Flick, pacing the Despite a rocky first round, the two rounds of the par-71 course UR Women’s Lacrosse (URWL) ute in-goal for URWL, collecting nine Golden Knights for victory. YellowJackets finished strong to se- with 155 total, leaving him tied for suffered two tough losses against The ‘Jackets have re- cure a tidy third-place finish at the fourth among 87 golfers. St. Lawrence University (SLU) mained optimistic about Hershey Cup last weekend. Moving further along the roster, and Clarkson University last the future after suffering Conditions were difficult at sophomore Jason Paek finished with weekend to start Liberty League these two losses. Hershey Country Club, with high a day two score of 163 for T33, in play. The Yellowjackets moved to “While these last few winds playing a big part in the aid of the team effort. Junior Gar- a record of 3–6 overall. losses have been mentally opening day. “We shot ourselves in rett Sweeney competed individu- Against the St. Lawrence tough on the team, they the foot in terms of winning,” senior ally, ending up with a 163 after a Saints, the ‘Jackets got off to a have shown us what we George VanderZwaag said, referring final round of 87. Sophomore Luis nice start. In the first half, URWL need to work on,” Levy to Sunday’s round of 329. Arteaga wrapped up with a 164, had contributions from two of said. “[We] are currently However, a determined UR dove placing him at T37. Finally, junior their star players. Sophomore focusing on using these into day two and fired off an 18-shot Daniel Luftspring shot a 168, with Madeline Levy scored four goals losses to motivate us in drop to seal an impressive round of a final round of 79, to finish T56. and junior Jamie Wallisch scored a positive direction, by 311, tying them for best round of Carnegie Mellon University two, along with an assist. Junior learning from what went the day with two other schools. walked away as the winner, with a Mara Karpp also had an assist well in these games, and Junior Jona Scott led the team comfortable 11-stroke advantage in the first half, which ended in learning from what didn’t effort, finishing three over par with over second-place Allegheny Col- a tied score of 6–6. SLU Senior go so well.” the lowest score in the field, and ty- lege. Carnegie’s Bradley Jennette Chloe Knapp scored twice in the PHOTO COURTESY OF UR ATHLETICS Levy explained that the ing for first in total birdies, with six. took home the medal honors after first half. Junior Jamie Wallisch dodges the stick of her opponent. ‘Jackets are staying positive VanderZwaag was key in the leading his team with a total of 145, UR and SLU were neck-and- and focused moving for- ‘Jackets’ day two turn-around. He placing him first overall. neck in the second half. Wallisch had saves. ward, “as well as getting hungrier for carded a team best of 74, climbing “While we didn’t win, this is cer- another goal and an assist, and Karpp, The following Saturday afternoon, the next few games.” 32 places for T47, making him the tainly a tournament that we can use senior Elisabeth Watson and sopho- the ‘Jackets fell to the Clarkson Uni- Teammate and classmate to Levy, biggest mover. His 166 total was as a stepping stone towards reaching more Olivia Moutevelis also scored versity Golden Knights with a score Sarah Jahnige pointed out the strong matched by teammate sophomore our goals the rest of the spring sea- goals. Regulation ended in a tie of 10- of 12–6. The ‘Jackets received two potential that the ‘Jackets have in their Corey Mitchener, who competed as son,” VanderZwaag concluded. 10, moving into overtime. goal contributions, each from Levy arsenal, saying “We are going to use an individual. The YellowJackets will be back at The Saints’ Kierra Taussig scored the and senior Cassie Mahar. Wallisch the two losses as a learning experience.” Another notable second-round the tee box when they host the Fred lone goal during the overtime period, added two assists, along with a goal. The ‘Jackets plan to take what they spark came from sophomore Scott Kravetz invitational on April 15-16 clinching the win for SLU. Sopho- Moutevelis scored as well, along with did well and build on it, while at- Chudacoff. The individual ranked at Irondequoit Country Club and mores Sarah Jahnige and Elizabeth Watson racking up one assist. tempting to minimize mistakes that T28 after dropping eight shots off Oak Hill Country Club. Botto, senior Megan Fujiyoshi, senior Kate Dillon scored three goals for were made. his first round score. Conway is a member of Danielle Diacovo, and Wallisch each Clarkson, while tallying four assists. Lewis is a member of UR’s best performance of the the Class of 2017. had one ground ball for the ‘Jackets. Ashley Flick, Taylor Collins, Christine the Class of 2016.