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by leah buletti the audience as opposed to news editor speaking about her own life melissa goldin achievements on Saturday, editor-in-chief Oct. 13 in Kodak Hall. obama vs. UR President Joel romney As one of the most iconic Seligman introduced Walters female journalists in history, as the “journalist of our age” drue sokol / photo editor Two students discuss Barbara Walters seems to have and a “gracious, thoughtful who performed best in UR announced its decision to fund deferred maintenance in six Fraternity Quad houses this summer. This gleaned ample insight on life individual.” A short retro- announcement comes amidst what some say has been a changing social climate on the Frat Quad. Tuesday’s presidential from the fact that, appropri- spective video of Walters’ debate. ately for a journalist, she seems life played after Seligman’s PAGE 7 opinions much more comfortable ask- introduction, serving as an UR invests $4 million in Frat Quad, ing the questions and soliciting impressive reminder of the obamacare information on the lives of numerous interviews Walters incorporates houses into ResLife examined others, rather than answering has conducted. When she them or discussing her own. took the stage, Walters nos- by leah buletti lationship of fraternities with Frat Quad, as disciplinary Walters, who is currently talgically said that watching news editor Fraternity & Sorority Affairs issues on the Quad are “true the creator, co-host and execu- the video had been a “trip (FSA), nor how the fraterni- and troubling,” they are a tive producer of ABC’s “The down memory lane.” She Per the recommendations ties operate, stating that the separate issue from the Uni- View,” and has interviewed recalled her “Today Show” of a Fraternity Quad Task focus is on the management versity’s decision to assume every U.S. president since days when, while living Force (FQTF), the Univer- of the buildings. maintenance responsibility, Richard Nixon, in addition across from Carnegie Hall, sity will spend $4 million on While the University Feldman explained. A panel at UR explained to a large span of famous the “ladies of the evening” extensive renovations to the stepped in and assisted with “My view is that this is sav- and debated Obamacare. world figures and celebri- would see her get into a limo six Fraternity Quad houses maintenance that involved ing the Frat Quad,” he said. PAGE 4 news ties, delivered a well-received and drive away. this summer, and will ac- health and safety issues, less “The system was deteriorat- Meliora Weekend keynote “I gave them hope,” Wal- cordingly incorporate them essential work accumulated ing and [the fraternities] did field hockey address consisting primarily of ters said, to laughter. Then into UR’s Residential Life over the years. not have the resources.” interview anecdotes tailored to See anecdotes page 5 (ResLife) system. “It was getting worse The decision to fund the flies ahead The historic houses — and worse,” Feldman said. maintenance was made fol- Delta Kappa Epsilon, Sigma “The maintenance will be lowing the recommendations Alpha Mu, Sigma Chi, Psi adequate all along now. The of the FQTF, which consists of Upsilon, Alpha Delta Phi houses won’t fall into the con- “influential people in the Uni- and Theta Chi — were built dition they are in now.” versity system” who were either in the 1930s and have been Work such as drainage, currently or formerly involved owned by UR for several windows, heating systems, in fraternity and sorority life at decades. However, each fra- painting, cleaning, porch UR. They were charged with ternity has had the financial stability, accessibility issues rectifying the “downward responsibility of house main- and more will be addressed spiral,” Feldman said. Field Hockey improved tenance, which resulted in de- this summer, with the hope Chairman of the Inter- its record to 12-3, ferments of maintenance over of bringing the buildings fraternity Council (IFC), continuing a four-game the years, ultimately leading up to ResLife standards, Chaplain of Sigma Phi winning streak. to the University’s decision to Feldman said. Epsilon and senior Matthew PAGE 20 sports renovate the houses. Despite what some have Skurnick said that he thinks junne park / photo editor Dean of the College Rich- perceived as the implication the University’s decision dance Iconic journalist Barbara Walters delivered the Meliora Weekend ard Feldman stressed that the that the University is tight- demonstrates that they delights keynote address to a packed Kodak Hall on Saturday, Oct. 13. change will not affect the re- ening its control over the See maintenance page 5 UR, labor unions remain unable to reach agreement on contract by angela remus have been decided, the most staff writer contentious issues regarding changes in health care, child The Service Employees care and wages have yet to be International Union (SEIU) resolved. and UR have been negotiat- The union workers’ current Diversity of Dance ing new contracts for service contract, which covers 1,800 showcased the talents of workers at the River Campus workers, expired on Sept. 22 UR’s many dance groups. and the UR Medical Center and has been extended three PAGE 16 A&E (URMC), but have yet to reach times as negotiations have an agreement. This resulted continued. These discussions in protests and picket lines at on Sept. 28 and Oct. 8 broke thursday’s URMC on Friday, Oct. 12 off without any resolutions. weather and on the River Campus on Negotiations, which are taking Saturday, Oct 13. place with a federal mediator, Workers covered by the resumed again on Monday, union include patient care Oct. 15, continuing into Tues- sam bearzi / contributing photographer technicians, nursing unit day, Oct. 16. The contract has Members of the Service Employees International Union held a protest in front of the Interfaith Cha- secretaries, surgical assistants, been extended until Saturday, pel on Saturday, Oct. 13 to express their desire for better health care in a new labor contract. environmental service staff, Oct. 20. the National Benefits Fund.” employees,” according to highly competitive, as well as food service staff, transporta- According to Teri In a counter offer to the union D’Agostino. fair and equitable with our tion staff and materials pro- D’Agostino, spokesperson for request, UR asked that work- In a statement to the media, non-union staff … recom- cessing staff. Although several the University on the matter, ers move to the University UR said that the University mending would make it easier PM Showers/Wind non-economic issues such as the union has asked “for an health insurance plan that is “committed to offering a for both the University and the High 66, Low 47 hiring rules and funding for an increased contribution to their offers “a package comparable compensation package for union to understand PAGE 2 NEWS education program for workers existing health care plan with to that offered to non-union unionized employees that’s See negotiate page 4 page 2 / campustimes.org news / Thursday, october 18, 2012 Five-Day Forecast Courtesy of weather.com Friday saturday Sunday monday tuesday

Showers Few Showers Few Showers Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of precipitation: 40% Chance of precipitation: 30% Chance of precipitation: 30% Chance of precipitation: 10% Chance of precipitation: 10% High 62, Low 45 High 55, Low 45 High 60, Low 45 High 67, Low 48 High 57, Low 40 security update Driver fails to espy, hits pedestrian by casey gould Firefighters determined that news editor there was no danger and of- ficers contacted maintenance 1. On Sunday, Oct. 14, at to replace the damaged stove. 6:59 p.m., UR Security officers No injuries were incurred. responded to a car accident on Joseph C. Wilson Boulevard near Concert crasher carted off the Interfaith Chapel. Accord- ing to UR Security Investigator 3. On Saturday, Oct. 13, at Roger Keirsbilck, an under- 9:03 p.m., a Security officer graduate received lacerations to patrolling the Eastman School his head after crossing the road of Music recognized a man who and getting struck by a car. had previously been warned to Though the undergradu- stay off the property. ate could not remember what The man, Carlos Smith, 39, happened before the collision, of Rochester, who has a history officers determined that he had of interrupting concerts, said he been within the crosswalk. The was attending his cousin’s per- drue sokol / photo editor driver, also an undergraduate, formance. The officer detained diners get down in douglass at impromptu NJR jam said he was driving toward Smith and contacted Rochester No Jackets Required held an impromptu performance and serenaded students eating dinner in Douglass Dining Hall Alumni Road at the speed limit Police, Keirsbilck said. Police of- on Wednesday, Oct. 17 to promote their show “American Legends,” which will be held this Friday, Oct. 19. but did not see the other student ficers investigated Smith’s claim in time to break. and, upon finding it untrue, Rural/Metro Medical Service arrested him for trespassing. transported the undergraduate this week on campus to the Strong Memorial Hospital Electronics vanish from Thursday Emergency Department for care. Goergen locker october 18 The driver was not injured, but reading the world conversation series: leadership luncheon his windshield and door were 4. On Sunday, Oct. 14, at benjamin stein and brian zumhagen 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., douglass leadership house damaged. 4:32 p.m., Security officers 6 P.m., Plutzik library, Rush Rhees library Enjoy a free lunch while listening to the Student Nonviolent responded to a theft in the Benjamin Stein will read from his novel “The Canvas” along Coordinating Committee discuss the civil rights movement, Kitchen slip-up starts women’s locker room inside with journalist Brian Zumhagen, his translator. race and activism. RSVP to [email protected]. stovetop smolder the Robert B. Goergen Athletic artist’s talk: robin germany Center. Members of a student 4 p.m., gowen room, wilson commons 2. On Friday, Oct. 12, at performance group said that an Robin Germany, an artist, and professor of photography at Texas 11:13 a.m., Security officers iPod dock and Sony camera — Tech University, will discuss her exhibition, “Watermark,” a collection and the Rochester Fire Depart- both belonging to the group — of underwater photographs. ment responded to a smoke vanished, despite having been Friday alarm in the George Washing- secured in a locker. ton Goler House. Firefight- Officers examined the locker, october 19 ers discovered the source of which was still secured, but arrested development screening njr Presents: ‘americn legends’ the smoke — a third-floor found no signs of forced entry, 4:30 - 6 p.m., Room 2110-E, dewey Hall 8 P.M., May Room, wilson commons apartment — but found that Come watch reruns of FOX’s “Arrested Development” No Jackets Required will perform the best of classic Ameri- Keirsbilck said. According to the with the InterClass Living Community in celebration of the can music, including folk, rock, soul and the blues. Tickets, the fire had already been ex- group, it had been several days show’s upcoming fourth season and movie release. which can be purchased at the Common Market or at the tinguished, Keirsbilck said. between the time the items were Pizza and drinks will be served. door, are $3 for UR students and $5 for everyone else. The resident of the apart- last seen and when they were ment said she had unknow- reported missing. The students qi gong workshop ingly placed an electric tea 4 - 6 p.m., spurrier dance studio did not file a police report. Join founder of Rochester’s Qi Gong Institute for a free workshop in kettle on the stovetop, caus- Gould is a member of Qi Gong, a form of movement that incorporates spinal stretches ing the kettle to ignite. She the class of 2014. with visualization and breathing to foster wellness. then extinguished the fire be- Information provided Saturday fore evacuating the building. by UR Security. october 20 viennese ball women, professions and politics: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m., May Room, Wilson Commons symposium in honor of lynn gordon Dance the night away at UR Ballroom Dance Club’s 27th an- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., welles-brown room, rush rhees library 3 nual gala. Tickets, which can be purchased at the Common Lunch will be provided at this symposium held in honor Market or with cash at the door, are $15 for UR students, of UR History Professor Lynn Gordon. RSVP to kathryn. Eastman School of Music UR Medical Center $17 for the UR community and $20 for the general public. [email protected] by Friday, Oct. 12 to attend. liberty in north korea coffee house 7 - 9 p.m., friel lounge, susan b. anthony residence halls UR’s LiNK chapter, a nonprofit which helps North Korean refugees, will sponsor a night of a cappella and dance performances with coffee and bubble tea. The event costs $3, which can be paid in cash at the door. Riverview Apartments

sunday 2 october 21 Karaoke party what’s up: Paul burgett 7 - 10 p.m., drama house 2 p.m., Memorial art gallery 4 Come sing karaoke and enjoy complimentary video games, University Vice President and Dean Paul Burgett will speak food and drinks. The event, which is sponsored by Alpha about UR’s early history to kick off the “Memorial Art Gallery: Kappa Psi, is $5 and open to all UR students. 100 Years of Art for the Community” exhibit. Please email calendar submissions or announcements to [email protected]. It is the policy of the Campus Times to correct all erroneous information as quickly as possible. If you believe you have a 1 correction, please email [email protected]. Thursday, october 18, 2012 / news campustimes.org / page 3 Presidential Symposium panelists tackle fate of the humanities by casey gould dated views of someone averse to News editor change. Machover added that technology’s The subject of the humanities’ ubiquity is reason alone to not re- role in today’s world brought over a main neutral about the digital age. hundred UR alumni and a handful “Technology holds a great deal of of students to the sixth annual Presi- power if you take advantage of it,” dential Symposium entitled “The he said. “If you don’t, you become Humanities, Artistic Expression and a slave.” the Digital Age” on Saturday, Oct. Fish clarified that he had “only ad- 13 in Strong Auditorium as part of miration” for the other panelists and Meliora Weekend. “no quarrel with the creativeness of Stanley Fish, a professor of law at technology.” He also acknowledged Florida International University, ex- that choosing not to enter the digital changed discourse with fellow panel- revolution is “the hermeneutic of ists Katherine Hayles ’77, director of screwing around.” graduate studies at Duke University After the moderated discussion and Tod Machover, a music and concluded, DiPiero opened the media professor at Massachusetts floor for audience members to ask sam bearzi / contributing photographer Institute of Technology, during the questions. Dean for Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies Thomas DiPiero moderated this year’s Presidential Symposium on event’s heated 90 minutes. One alumnus questioned whether Saturday, Oct. 13 during Meliora Weekend. The guest panel assessed the convergence of technology and the humanities. Dean for Humanities and In- digitizing the humanities, “while tion,” he asked the panelists what lay students in the 21st century.” scribed the symposium’s topic as terdisciplinary Studies Thomas used as an instrument to enhance the in store for the humanities. Fish expressed his pleasure that “eye-opening.” DiPiero — who stood in at the last world,” replaces their fundamental “They have no discernible prod- he and Hayles had finally found “Having attended UR when the moment for moderator Hugo Son- humanity, producing murmurs uct, no public appeal,” Fish respond- common ground, while Machover liberal arts were at the core of its nenschein ’61 — asked Fish how and nods of agreement throughout ed, citing the unique predicament initiated a three-way handshake curriculum, I am fascinated by the relevant the digital humanities are the room. of the humanities. “Though we of sorts. ways in which the humanities have to present academia. Hayles replied that though hu- will never be able to justify their DiPiero had the final say, en- evolved,” he said. Fish, a self-proclaimed “print manity is, by its name, essential to the existence, we must make sure that couraging the crowd to take the Senior Nathan Travis shared scholar,” said digitizing the hu- humanities, it cannot be considered the humanities are supported, no “evaluative thinking” the humani- Manfeld’s positive outlook. manities is an attempt to become an intrinsic, immutable idea. matter what anyone else says.” ties have traditionally fostered and “The panelists all gave a captivat- “more like the sciences,” and will “It’s neither historical nor tran- Hayles quipped that she, for once, continue to apply it toward better- ing glimpse at how the humanities lead to nothing but “perhaps more scendent, but requires constant agreed with Fish, provoking a round ing the future. and liberal arts can mesh with to- funding.” interrogation,” she said. of applause. Audience members praised the day’s digital age and help it further Criticizing Fish’s analysis as After a few more queries, UR “You can’t design a future by look- panelists for a lively dialogue and advance,” he said. “partial and, in places, incorrect,” President Joel Seligman chimed in. ing in the rearview mirror,” she said. reacted positively to the event Gould is a member of Hayles argued that it reflected the Admitting that “it’s not an easy ques- “Digital literacy skills are central for overall. Harold Mansfeld ’62 de- the class of 2014. Fluke among panelists who debate merits of ACA, state of health care There are no effective cost control women’s health and where it stand decision over to the government or measures built into the ACA and in the United States. to employers is equally as egregious, premium rates have continued to Fluke described the country’s she said. rise, Brown said. He imagines that current state as “rough,” noting the Bennett then asked how the panel- it will end up analogous to employ- recent “major cuts to reproductive ists think the system will address the ment-based insurance policies seen health services” and “unprecedent- social and behavioral determinants in the 1940s and 50s as an alterna- ed” legal limiting of rights. of health. tive to the politically-unacceptable “It’s not been a good two years,” Phelps referenced the fact that single payer option. He thinks that a she said, adding that on the upside, drunk driving has been radically single-payer Medicare for all systems people are becoming more “aware reduced in recent decades, which is the only possible solution if this and engaged” in the trend. was “socially changed” — largely one fails. “Hopefully we’re turning a cor- the result of Mothers Against Drunk The moderator then asked where ner,” she said. Driving (MADD) and “nothing to the panelists think insurance will go Fluke referenced two key acts do with health care.” Prevention has as a result of the ACA. that have a “major impact” and are not been built well into the system, Phelps said that he is against em- currently up in Congress — an act he said. ployment-based insurance policies, preventing violence against women Richter said that for preventative drue sokol / photo editor but failed to elaborate on a system and an act against sex trafficking. regulation it’s necessary to have a Attorney and women’s rights activist Sandra Fluke, far right, spoke at a panel on he found workable. Richter said Following this, Phelps remarked public invested in the outcome. health care hosted by the Susan B. Anthony Institute on Friday, Oct. 12. that allowing employers to decide that the problem with having a single “We need to make health care a by leah buletti ture of American health care. presents problems for people with payer system is that the government public good,” she said. news editor Bennett begean by asking panel- chronic conditions. decides on benefits; there is a risk to Brown countered Phelps’ point ists to explain what they see as the “The direction we’re headed now having single point control because by sharing the example that in the After being thrust into the na- positive and negative aspects of the is bad because we’re allowing privi- there is no guarantee that the govern- 1990s a government agency was tional spotlight following inflamma- ACA. lege where it’s not needed,” Richter ment will get it right, he said. involved with the campaign to reveal tory remarks made by conservative Fluke said that she thinks a posi- said. “We can do it with public To this, Fluke commented that we the actions of the tobacco compa- pundit Rush Limbaugh last March tive aspect is that it extends effective financing of healthcare. A for profit are already facing concerns without nies, which he called “involving the — remarks that garnered national insurance coverage to many people, system is not going to work.” being in a single payer system, not- public through the government.” attention even at UR following a but on the negative side, cost control Bennett then brought up the issue ing that it became legal this year to His comments raised a discussion professor’s controversial blog post is not a large enough component. that likely drew many to attend the allow employers to restrict certain about who should act first, as the — Sandra Fluke, an attorney and She also said that the current debate panel, given Fluke’s presence — aspects of coverage. Turning the See policy page 4 women’s rights activist, spoke at a among states about the expansion of panel discussion entitled “Sick of it: Medicare to 138 percent of the pov- Issues of Health Care in Contem- erty line will show whether or not the EVERY MONDAY! porary America” on Friday, Oct. 12 overhaul will be successful and praised during Meliora Weekend. the expansion of preventive care for The Susan B. Anthony Institute women, children and families. For $5.99* you get a for Gender & Women’s Studies Richter said that she does not (SBAI) presented a luncheon prior think the ACA goes far enough, 7” COLD SUB or a DELI SANDWICH or a WRAP, to the panel, which featured keynote stating that she believes on a state a bag of Homemade Fresh Potato Chips and a 16 oz. Fountain speaker Deborah Richter, an advo- level it will be more effective. Phelps cate with Physicians for a National said that he thinks there is “a lot Drink! Health Program. UR professors Ted wrong but a lot good” in the ACA Brown, a specialist on health policy, and lauded the clause about pre- *not to be used with other discounts/promotions or coupons! and Charles Phelps, a University of existing conditions, which he said www.pellegrinosdeli.com/ Chicago-trained economist, joined has “barely gotten any attention,” Richter and Fluke for the panel but is “extremely important.” discussion moderated by Professor “It has lots of important things,” of Medicine Nancy Bennett, which Brown said, but added that “it’s a focused on the Affordable Care Act patchwork on an already patched (ACA), women’s rights and the fu- system.” page 4 / campustimes.org news / Thursday, october 18, 2012 Goergen Teaching Awards recognize three outstanding professors by sarah teitelman students, Mark Bocko, Alison my own gratitude for the great specifically on the medieval ages. Chemistry Professor Alison staff writer Frontier and Richard Kaeuper students and colleagues that I’ve In addition to teaching at the Frontier has been at UR since are this year’s recipients. been lucky to have at UR.” University, Kaeuper has also 2002. She has earned grants from The Georgen Awards for Excel- Professor of Electrical and Bocko has also won four other published several books. He the National Institutes of Health lence in Undergraduate Teaching, Computer Engineering Mark teaching awards at UR, which said that it was “a great honor” and National Science Foundation which recognize faculty members Bocko has worked at the Uni- include the Excellence in Under- to receive the Goergen award for her various research endeav- who have made substantial con- versity for over 30 years. He graduate Teaching Award from this year. He also noted that ors, and has also published mul- tributions to the undergraduate has taught classes on solid-state the Hajim School of Engineering it is “vastly encouraging to be tiple articles in various journals. experience at UR, were formally devices, microwaves, nonlinear and Applied Sciences, Professor teaching a lifetime and have it When asked about why Frontier presented on Friday, Oct. 12. dynamics, circuits and engineer- of the Year from the University’s be supported and rewarded by was a deserving recipient of this The University recognized this ing design. Students’ Association Senate and the University.” award, faculty members said that year’s winners, who were chosen “It’s extremely rewarding to the Graduate Dean’s Award for In addition to the Goergen it is a result of her dedication and from among the College’s 300- be recognized with the Goergen Meritorious Service in Ph.D. award, Kaeuper is a two-time contribution to undergraduate plus faculty members, during a Teaching Award,” Bocko said. “It Education. recipient of the UR Students’ education in large part because luncheon and award ceremony. was a nice opportunity to pause History Professor Richard Association’s Award for Teaching of her ability to engage students Chosen for their passion for and reflect on why I love teaching Kaeuper has been at the Univer- Excellence (1986, 1999) and a re- in the classroom. learning and their ability to and to come together with former sity since 1969. As an erudite on cipient of the Edward Peck Curtis Teitelman is a member of inspire the same enthusiasm in students and colleagues to express western Europe, Kaeuper focuses Teaching Award in 1990. the class of 2016. Professors on Obamacare panel agree on single payer health care

by rachel konowitch based on questions and comments panies and that “those who pushed contributing writer from the audience. for this system caved in and gave up Each panelist agreed that while too much to get it to pass.” A panel on the Affordable Care the ACA is flawed, it is a start to Acharya looked at the act from an Act (ACA), colloquially known ending a problem. All four thought economic perspective and described as Obamacare, drew about 120 that the best possible solution would specifically how it will impact the students to Hoyt Auditorium on be a single-payer system and that the federal budget. It will reduce the Monday, Oct. 15 for a discussion problem is that there is no politi- deficit by $200 billion and will about the legislation in light of cal power behind this plan. While transfer money from the wealthiest the upcoming presidential elec- President Barack Obama himself Americans to insurance companies, tion. The panel was sponsored by has acknowledged that this course he said. The bill does nothing to GlobeMed, College Republicans, of action would be more effective, reform many of the inefficiencies College Democrats, Undergraduate he and his team believed that the currently plaguing patients, but Council of Economics and Finance ACA would get passed more quickly the promise of the pilot projects and the Newman Community. instead of holding out for the single- it launches could prove to be very The panelists, who each exam- payer system. useful, he added. ined the ACA from a different Brown spoke first, quickly ar- Schneider spoke next and also perspective, included History Pro- ticulating that he is mostly critical criticized that the money does not fessor and health policy expert Ted of the act because it does not cover go toward paying the doctors but leah buletti / news editor Brown, Political Science Professor enough people. rather toward the insurance com- Three UR professors and a theologian discussed the merits and drawbacks of Obam- Avidit Acharya, Emergency Medi- “The [ACA] does not establish panies. She pointed out that the acare at a widely attended panel discussion on Monday, Oct. 15 in Hoyt Auditorium. cine Professor Sandra Schneider and health care as a right,” he said, United States is the only developed lic Church has problems with the government tried to mediate Marvin Mich, a theologian with a citing the estimated 23 to 25 mil- country that does not provide total some of the requirements that the between competing ideas and was background in bioethics. lion Americans who are currently care for its citizens and that Ameri- legislation mandates. He pointed working for the common good but Each panelist was given 15 min- without coverage. Brown added that cans “treat it as a right but pay for out that as the largest nonprofit “fell short.” utes to speak about the ACA before too much power is given to private it as a privilege.” healthcare provider, the Church has Konowitch is a member of the event segued into discussion insurance and pharmaceutical com- Mich discussed how the Catho- considerable sway. He also said that the class of 2015. Panelists discuss future of women’s health, problems with Affordable Care policy from page 3 members posed questions that versial comments about Limbaugh’s Student reception seemed equally Stephen Supoyo ’10, who said government can do little until the spurred dialogue on topics including remarks, which included his labeling positive. he came to the panel to see Richter public does something, with the disparities in health as observed in of her as a “slut” for advocating for “The panel had great dialogue because of her health care work in moderator raising the issue of taxa- inner city areas, the fact that many contraception, this was not what and was extremely informative,” Vermont, said he thought the panel tion. primary care physicians are trained in brought her to UR. She was in Roch- sophomore Brianna Isaacson said. was “really interesting” and presented Fluke then said that she thinks it is foreign schools and are foreign born, ester campaigning for Democratic “I was very impressed by the whole a “broad view” of the issues. He necessary to invest in “making it pos- global budgeting, prescriptions and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, thing and thought that the [SBAI] noted that he liked the addition of sible to engage in healthy behaviors,” generic brands and abuses of emer- and encouraged all students to go did a wonderful job organizing the an economist. such as encouraging primary care gency medical services in cities. out and vote in the election. event.” “If you’re going to advocate for a physicians to ask about experiences Following the panel, Fluke noted “I was honored to be invited to Senior Hilary Wermers, who is the single-payer system, you have to see of violence during regular visits. that while she “knows and is aware” speak on the panel,” she said. “It student assistant for the SBAI, said the different sides,” he said. During a question and answer of the controversy surrounding UR was an interesting, really respectful she was “very pleased” with the panel, Buletti is a member of session that followed, audience professor Steven Landsburg’s contro- dialogue.” which drew about 200 people. the class of 2013. UR service workers cite health care as issue stalling labor contract talks the University’s “best [health care] cost for child care options, a neces- plan is still not as good as the one sity for working mothers, union [the union] provides and costs more members say. and has less coverage. It essentially According to the union fact sheet, amounts to a pay cut.” the average wage of a full-time An online calculator acces- service worker is $27,900. The sible to employees, according to poverty line for a family of four is D’Agostino, can assist workers $23,050. in deciding which plan is best for Dawn Marshall-Hosier, an em- them. Without using the calcula- ployee at Danforth Dining Center, tor, D’Agostino said that “union has worked at UR for 18 years. members … wouldn’t be able to “We can’t afford anything less know how their true costs will than we have,” Marshall-Hosier change.” D’Agostino further stated said of the negotiations. “The that “there can be hidden costs in model of the University is “Me- plans. You might not pay premiums liora,” so these workers come to leah buletti / news editor [under the current plan], but you work to perform these services to Labor union members picketed the UR Medical Center on Friday, Oct. 12 as negotiations for a contract continue this week. have to look at the plan holistically the best of their ability. It’s really negotiate from page 1 more choices of plans and access care plan “would cost the workers — how much you pay for doctor’s important that we’re here to meet the health needs of employees and to preventive care at a variety of over $2,500 more … for a family visits, how much you pay if you’re the needs that students have, but better control costs for health care prices — the same choices enjoyed plan with less coverage than their hospitalized, things like that.” at the same time, we need to be coverage. Moving to University by our non-union employees.” current benefit.” Other controversial issues in- taken care of.” health insurance would also pro- According to a union-produced Bruce Popper, union vice presi- clude UR’s offer of a one percent Remus is a member of vide unionized employees with fact sheet, however, the UR health dent for the region, contends that wage increase and a supplemental the class of 2016. Thursday, october 18, 2012 / news campustimes.org / page 5 In Q&A, Walters discusses state of network news, her legacy in women’s role anecdotes from page 1 Walters then moved into discussing added, “I’m here to inspire you.” Bill Clinton, who “represents to me the The first interview Walters recount- choices you have to make,” Walters ed was with Syrian President Bashar said, discussing Clinton’s relationship Hafez al-Assad, which was conducted with his wife Hillary with admiration in December 2011. Walters is the only and a deep sense of respect. She used American to have interviewed Assad the Clintons’ relationship as a segue since the crisis began in Syria. into her belief in the need to live life In her interview, she showed Assad as though it is a gift, to learn as you go pictures of people being tortured and and to love, learning what is important said that, even then, he denied the to you when things get difficult. atrocities. “I don’t make predictions, but I’m Assad said that the country is mov- going to,” Walters then said with ing forward with reforms and that free calm certainty. “I think she’ll run for elections are on the horizon. president in four years.” “Of course, we’ve seen none of that,” After a brief mention of Colin junne park / photo editor Walters said. Powell, Walters went on to discuss Journalist Barbara Walters spoke with UR President Joel Seligman during a question and answer session after her keynote address. Walters described Assad as “discon- “a different kind of leader” — her ness,” she assured the crowd. somber feeling overtook the crowd. we can aspire to be,” she said. Not nected”— he said “‘it’s not me, it’s my experience with a man she described In describing an interview with Walters lifted the audience back everyone can lead a country … nor government and I said, you are the as “considered by many as a god, a Britain’s first and only female prime out of this ambiance as she described is it vital to be a leader. But there are government,’” Walters recalled. man without a country, a man who minister, Margaret Thatcher, famous- Reeve as when he was in the hospital, some qualities of leadership that any Walters then moved into a discus- calls himself a teacher” — none other ly nicknamed the “Iron Lady,” Walters unable to move, unable to live the life of us can strive to live up to.” sion of her interview with President than the Dalai Lama, who claims that touched on another view of leadership he once had. She explained how a man The keynote address ended with a Barack Obama, first explaining her at- “the purpose of the life is to be happy — or rather, the lack thereof. who appeared to be a doctor came in question and answer session between tempts to have former Governor Mitt and you find happiness through Walters described the moment when and told Reeve to turn over. Seligman and Walters, which centered Romney on “The View” and saying, to compassion and warm-heartedness,” Thatcher was ousted from her own “Reeve was getting more and more on Walters’ view of the state of network audience laughter, that she hoped they qualities which can be attained by party as “a terrible shock for her.” agitated until he took a good look at news , which Walters said she thinks would therefore understand why she eliminating “all negative thoughts Thatcher’s story includes an impor- the man and realized it was Robin has changed “enormously.” was just talking about Obama. and feelings of competition.” tant lesson, Walters said. Williams,” Walters said to laughter. She explained how the content of Then she stated that she wanted For about three days after the in- “I try to remember myself when Williams did more that day than the news itself has changed based on students to know that it is not essential terview, Walters recounted, eliciting I’m high up how easy it is … to fail,” simply visit a friend. the preferences of viewers — hardly to know what you’re going to do in the laughter from the audience, she gave she said, so it’s possible to “continue to “Reeve said that when he looked at anyone seems to want the hard news future — Obama thought he might the Dalai Lama’s advice a try. enjoy your life when you’re no longer Williams as a proctologist he started to anymore, prefering it to be lighter, want to be an architect or a baseball “I moved away from all negative the prime minister, the anchor, the laugh and he thought, ‘if I can laugh, more cheerful and more fun. player, but never expected to become thoughts, I stopped competing for any president.” I can live,’” Walters recounted. Walters was positive about the prog- president. interviews, I smiled a great deal, I was Walters then moved away from Walters concluded her address ress in network news’ receptiveness Walters then noted how different never jealous, I was never competitive, politics to talk about Christopher with a few notes of advice for the toward women, which she has had and important the role of women is I was very warm-hearted,” she said. “I Reeve, known for his portrayal of audience: do something that gives a large hand in advancing since her in this year’s presidential campaign, was also very bored.” Superman in 1978 and who became you meaning in life, cherish your career took off in the 1960s. commenting on how the wives of both Ultimately, Walters did take the a quadriplegic after an equestrian friends and have something beyond “If I’m proud of anything, that’s the candidates made speeches at the first Dalai Lama’s advice to heart though. accident. As she spoke about Reeve, yourself, however you define it, reli- legacy I’m proud of,” she said. presidential debate and how much this “Compassion and warm-hearted- who she described as “the most giously or otherwise, to believe in. Buletti and Goldin are has changed over time. ness — those are the secrets to happi- extraordinary man I’ve ever met,” a “Not everyone can be a hero, but members of the class of 2013. Changing social climate of Frat Quad unrelated to administrative decision maintenance from page 1 Details of how the fraternities’ the same as everyone else’s now.” items in the house, Contomanolis that the changes in social life have “definitely want to improve Greek life inclusion into the ResLife system will SAM made the decision to use said. made students see the administration’s on campus” and that he does not think function next fall are still being ironed campus dining not necessarily because Despite wide-ranging opinions on decision as more grave than it is. it will make any aspect of fraternity out, with regards to meal plans and they were forced to, but because they campus, fraternity brothers seem to “If the social life was the same and and sorority life different other than summer move out. “saw it as an inevitability” and thought agree about the fact that changes in the this change was made, it wouldn’t be “making life easier.” According to Director of Dining “that the sooner we started, the better Frat Quad’s social climate are separate that big of a deal,” he said, stressing the He said that while he thinks the Services Cam Schauf, Dining was asked it would be,” Calfo said. from the administration’s decision fact that the Frat Quad is and always fraternities could have raised the money to look at a variety of options and put For the first time, ResLife came into about maintenance. has been in constant flux. needed for the renovations themselves, together several different packages, rooms in the SAM house and others on Skurnick said that the social scene of Skupp also said that he thinks it’s it would have taken far more time and ranging from keeping an Aramark chef the Quad this summer and conducted the Frat Quad is indeed changing, but still largely unclear how the admin- organization. in the houses, to bringing catered meals a summer move-out process similar to that this change is not directly related istration will implement its decision “The University is fronting $4 cooked elsewhere into the houses, to what is done in other residential dorms to the changes made by the adminis- and if they will come down on the side million for Greek life — that presents closing the kitchens and putting the at UR. Calfo said things including TVs, tration. Much of the social scene has of maintenance or control. But given huge opportunities,” Skurnick said. “I fraternities on residential meal plans. cable boxes and furniture were taken, shifted off campus, to the 19th Ward the University’s efforts to expand the hope that the negative issues will not be Schauf said that the packages were although they are unsure if this was the for example, which he said is troubling school and the fact that the houses negative once they are ironed out.” compiled based on “menu assump- result of theft or ResLife. because of the fact that MERT and UR really are not very economical in But this comes with a burden as tions” and the idea that the most im- “We want to be able to preserve the Security cannot respond there; still, terms of housing capacity, the deci- well. portant meal for fraternities is dinner. heritage of these rooms, the character,” he thinks the social environment will sion should be viewed in an even “There’s a responsibility that the Dining plans to solicit the input of Calfo said of fraterntity concern about move back on campus in the future. more positive light, Skupp believes, frats will have too — we can’t trash fraternities over the coming months this issue. He saidthat there was a “gray He referenced the fact that Sigma Chi as they easily could have discussed our houses now, we’re going to have to before making a decision. area” in what ResLife would be able to has thrown “numerous” parties this fall demolishing the houses entirely. step up our game too,” he said. “Our goal is to allow fraternities to remove and stated that he did not think and has had no issues, which he said “It’s definitely a gesture that UR Secretary of Sigma Alpha Mu keep the uniqueness of their meal plans, the situation “was handled as well as it “bodes well” for the future. wants to keep frats on the Quad,” (SAM) and junior Justin Calfo, who especially at dinner time,” Schauf said, could have been.” Senior Bennett Skupp, who has lived he said. served on the FQTF, was less certain adding that a transition to a completely Director of Residential Life Laurel in the Theta Chi house for three years Calfo agreed with this assessment that the fraternities could have raised residential meal plan is unlikely. Contomanolis said that FSA indi- and was also involved with the FQTF, of change to UR’s social climate, ref- the money, but expressed his trust in The meal plan packages will also de- cated to all groups last spring that the agreed that the noticeable changes erencing the instatement of a graduate the administration’s decision that the termine the renovations to the houses’ move-out would require brothers to to the social scene of the Frat Quad student adviser now living in all of the renovations are necessary. kitchens, Schauf said. If fraternities empty rooms of personal belongings over the last four years are progress- Frat Quad houses as of this fall, which “I don’t think that the Greek alumni decide on one of the packages involving “as a transitional step in anticipation ing tangentially to the administrative he says played a role in the shifting of were going to be able to raise the money catered meals, this much smaller cost of the move to ResLife management” decision. the social scene to off campus venues needed to do these renovations,” he for kitchen improvements would be and adequately communicated the “I think it’s hard for students to to avoid the increased risk of policy said. “It’s difficult for alumni to support absorbed in the larger renovation plan, information. separate the running of the house violations, despite the fact that the an organization that they think might Shauf said, while other options might “The groups were notified that trash and the social scene,” he said. “They advisers provide greater security. be changing.” require that the fraternity take on some and broken furniture would be re- are changing together, but they are Director of FSA Monica Miranda With some fraternities losing their of the costs of the renovations. moved from the houses and the houses not related.” Smalls applauded the administra- houses on the Quad because of sanc- SAM was incorporated into campus would undergo summer cleaning in Skupp said he thinks the Quad’s so- tion’s decision. “I think there will be tions or other reasons, it becomes dif- dining for the first time this year and preparation for the academic year,” cial atmosphere has changed because more focus on their values and the ficult to garner the necessary support currently has an Aramark chef. Calfo she said. “Observations by our staff of “certain behaviors,” which he said programming that the fraternities from alumni, as houses are “deeply said that while the SAM house culture indicated that SAM was left trashed, previously occurred on the Frat Quad do, rather than on the facility,” she rooted in the experience” of Greek life, has always been appreciative of chefs, with little or no effort made to comply with less intervention from the admin- siad. “The physical structure is not Calfo said. He added that alumni on they have experienced a “loss of au- with the [FSA] request.” istration. Skupp said he has observed integral to who [the fraternities] are the FQTF were overwhelmingly sur- tonomy of the kitchen.” Move-out this fall will function in a “huge shift off campus” in the social as an organization.” prised and grateful for the University’s “We used to have better food,” he much the same way, but provisions will scene this semester. Although the two Buletti is a member of decision to fund the maintenance. said. “The quality has gone down. It’s be made to store some fraternity-owned are not related, Skupp said he thinks the class of 2013. page 6 / campustimes.org Thursday, October 18, 2012 Opinions EDITORIAL cartoon EDITORIAL BOARD Thanksgiving Break gobbled up Thanksgiving Break is often the first time students return home after moving into their dorms in August. Although this break currently begins at noon the day before Thanksgiving, it would be more beneficial to the University community if the break started after the last class period the Tuesday before the holiday. When Thanksgiving break begins at noon on Wednesday, it is often difficult for students who live more than a few hours away to travel home in a suitable period of time. They are often forced to depart from Rochester in a tighter span of time if they want to attend all of their Wednesday morning classes and ar- rive home in time for the holiday. If the break began on Tuesday, students could have up to a whole extra day to spend at home. Additionally, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is a notoriously expensive day to travel on, whereas that Tuesday offers much lower prices. Finally, and somewhat incongruously, the Eastman School of Music already gets the full Wednesday off. Due to the College of Arts and Sciences’ current academic schedule, many students choose to leave before Thanksgiving Break officially begins, even if that means missing some classes. As a result, many Alex Kurland / staff illustrator professors choose to cancel class Wednesday anyway because they deduce there will most likely be low attendance. If UR were to begin Thanksgiving break on Tuesday instead, students would no longer have EDITORIAL observer to choose between arriving home at a reasonable hour and attending class, and professors would not have to contend with a large number of absent students. Questioning candidates: Additionally, a majority of classes meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, so most classes would still be able to have at least one session the week of Thanksgiving if break started on Wednesday. As it currently stands, with break starting after noon on Wednesday, some courses have one pushing the right buttons extra session, which is unfair to classes that meet throughout the rest of the week. themselves elected using whatever Thanksgiving is a time-honored tradition for many families. It is a time not only to see family, but to means necessary. But just because also see friends who attend other schools, as nearly every college or university gives its students time off for politicians resort to these methods Thanksgiving, whereas other breaks do not always match up. The trip home could be made much more doesn’t mean we should follow manageable by simply starting the break half a day earlier. them. I personally hold this nation to a higher standard. This is a matter of principle, Evaluating database drawbacks Antoinette Esce which we’ve lost in our political For most students, choosing courses each semester at UR is a decision that involves significant thought. Features Editor system. We don’t want to do what’s While websites such as ratemyprofessor.com are popular for helping students decide on a course based on best; we want to win. The principles the ratings and critiques of a professor, that information is often limited or, for some professors, completely There was something unsettling of discussion, of evidence, of chang- nonexistent. to me about the presidential debate ing your mind — they’re all swept Although UR has a system in place to fill this void — a database of past course evaluations located on this past Tuesday, Oct. 16. away in a flood of logical fallacies Blackboard — the database needs improvement to better serve and inform students. UR solicits valuable President Obama and former and attack ads. Most voters act the and pertinent information from students each semester via course evaluations and compiles the numerical Governor Mitt Romney were both same way — as if they’re living in results of these evaluations into the database. This trove of information, however, could be improved by the wearing flag pins, so no issue there. an attack ad. addition of comments already solicited on course evaluations. An important aspect of the course evaluations It wasn’t the mismatched color of I once heard a woman vehe- is that comments are anonymous; in order to preserve this fundamental concept, there could be an option the candidates’ ties; that was actu- mently claim that she wasn’t voting for students to select whether they want their comments anonymously published in the database or not. ally refreshing. Even the informal, for Obama because he was a com- Last spring, UR switched the vendor they used for the database because of a need to convert input from meandering, on-the-verge-of-a-fist- munist. When asked to elaborate, course evaluations into “something more than raw data” with a “more user friendly interface,” according to fight town hall setting wasn’t that she couldn’t even explain what University Registrar and Assistant Dean Nancy Speck, who said that UR intends to maintain at least four unnerving. The most unsettling a communist was. She just kept years of data on the site. The change to a new vendor should be lauded, but the switch does not improve part of CNN’s debate coverage was yelling that Obama was one and the fact that the database still only contains data; comments add a more humanized component and can the graph at the bottom of the screen that we should all “study it out.” therefore often be more helpful to students who are trying to decide on a course. — and everything it represents. Whatever that means. Currently, the primary issue with the course evaluation database, however, is the fact that many UR The graph consisted of two I don’t care that the woman students do not even know that it exists. The University registrar sends out a series of communications to animated lines, moving up and thought Obama was a communist; I alert students about the need to complete course evaluations, but does not mention the existence of this down, representing the second-to- care that she had no reason. Maybe database in this correspondence. It is mentioned in some emails alerting students about dates of course second opinions of both male and he is a communist. I don’t know. But registration each term, but this is inconsistent. Especially for freshmen and other new students, commu- female undecided voters. While I do know that anyone who is sure nication and a greater effort to publicize the database is vital. the oversimplified presentation of of anything is just trying to sell you The database could also be better advertised by placing a link to it in a more highly trafficked area like the the graph was disconcerting (this something. Yet everyone behaves as Blackboard homepage, rather than under the “Student Access” tab where it is currently located. Information is why China is beating us in math if we’re sure beyond all doubt. about arguably the most important aspect of the UR experience — academic classes — is too valuable not and science — CNN can’t label the When a candidate throws out a to be better advertised. The decision to switch to a new vendor and the administration’s seeming desire to axes on their graphs) and its mere pretty number, don’t just believe generate more traffic to the database, as evidenced by the change in vendor, makes it even more essential presence was distracting from the him or her — even if you like his or to better communicate and publicize it. debate itself, it was the data source her political party better. When you that really worried me. hear a soundbite, don’t automati- The above two editorials are published with the consent of a majority of the editorial board: Melissa Goldin I’m not quite sure what the cally take it out of context — even (Editor-in-Chief), Kevin Scantlen (Opinions Editor), Julia Sklar (Presentation Editor), Drue Sokol (Photo Edi- rapidly fluctuating opinions of if Jon Stewart is really funny. When tor) and Leah Buletti (News Editor). The Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board make themselves available to an anonymous pool of voters was you see an opinion graph on CNN, the UR community’s ideas and concerns. Email [email protected]. supposed to add, but it surely don’t let that sway your view — even didn’t add anything. Furthermore, if all the cool kids are doing it. the idea behind this graph is at the It’s hard not to jump to conclu- foundation of our devolved politi- sions. It’s hard to fight the urge to Campus Times cal system. just push that button. To stop being Serving the University of Rochester community since 1873 When I picture a room full of sure and doubt yourself. Cautious

Wi l s o n Co m m o n s 102 people judging politics by literally self-doubt: That’s reasoning. And Un i v e r s i t y o f Ro c h e s t e r , Ro c h e s t e r , NY 14627 pressing a button or turning a dial it’s really, really hard. Button push- Of f i c e : (585) 275-5942 / Fa x : (585) 273-5303 when they like something, I see a ing is way more fun. But pausing www .c a m p u s t i m e s .o r g / e d i t o r @c a m p u s t i m e s .o r g problem. It’s literally a technological before you press is the only way editor-in-chief melissa goldin step or two backwards from a cave- things are going to get better. news editors Leah BULetti Online editor jenny hansler man grunt of agreement: Romney So, this election, try to put aside Casey gould Photo Editors Junne Park hire women. Arrrghhh. Me like. your affiliations and beliefs and Press button. supposed truths and take an hour Features editor Antoinette Esce Drue Sokol People don’t make decisions or two to doubt. Doubt yourself and opinions editor kevin scantlen Staff Illustrator alex kurland anymore — they simply have opin- your assumptions. Doubt the words A&E Editor Erika Howard Copy Editors amanda Decker ions. It’s the imperative difference of pundits and parents and papers sports editor cuyler gauthier abigail fagan between just pressing the button and even politicians. Just pause comics editor kara ng michaela kerem and pausing to think about why and doubt. Keep talking, but more Presentation Editor Julia Sklar you’re pressing the button. importantly, listen. And, above all, publisheR justin fleming Maybe it doesn’t even matter. assume nothing. Especially not the Maybe this can’t be fixed. After all, axes on a CNN graph. Full responsibility for material appearing in this publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief. Opinions expressed in columns, letters or comics are not necessarily the views of the editors or the University of Rochester. The Campus Times is printed weekly on Thursdays throughout the academic year, except around and during politicians must simplify things Esce is a member of university holidays. The first copy is free. The Campus Times is published on the World Wide Web at www.campustimes.org and is updated Thursdays following for the uninformed masses and get the class of 2015. publication. The Campus Times is SA funded. All materials herein are copyright © 2012 by the Campus Times. Thursday, October 18, 2012 / opinions campustimes.org / page 7 “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin Election 2012 debates: which ticket takes the crown? Obama/Biden worthy of four more years Romney/ryan represent the future by alec Rajeev While Obama cited his stimu- by jaclyn reinhart Particularly impressive was the lus package as a major achieve- fact that Romney finally decided resident Barack Obama ment toward growing the oing forth with the to take a strong conservative stand, and former Massachusetts economy, what often goes status quo is not go- saying things that many other Governor Mitt Romney unmentioned in these ing to cut it for the politicians deem taboo. Regarding Pfinished their second debate on national debates “GAmerican people who are strug- education, healthcare and other Tuesday, Oct. 16. While President are the ways this gling now.” With this statement, it government programs, Romney Obama came across as tepid and has impacted re- seems like republican presidential wants to run them more efficiently uninterested in the first debate, search institutions candidate Mitt Romney has hit at the state, instead of federal, he was enthusiastic and confident that rely on federal the nail on the head. The way level. Finally! I am thrilled beyond in the second, following a strong funding. The Recov- things are now is not working. belief that someone in a posi- debate performance by Vice ery Act and the Obama Something needs to change. And, tion to actually make changes is President Joe Biden. administration’s com- no, I am not referring to the vague, publicly announcing his desire to Biden provided much needed mitment to the federal baseless, unsubstantiated “Hope enforce the Tenth Amendment. passion against the Republican support of research has and Change” that President Ba- Paul Ryan’s performance in vice presidential nominee Paul brought to date $41.8 rack Obama promised in 2008. the vice presidential debate was Ryan. He pointed out a hypocrisy million to UR. This I will be the first to admit: I strong and encouraging, though of the Romney-Ryan ticket by money was invested in was not sold on Romney at first. I was semi-disappointed by his explaining Ryan’s two opinions science and technology I thought he was uncommitted, lack of specifics. I was delighted of the stimulus. Ryan criticized that keeps the country a pretty face with a moderate at- with his unabashedly pro-life the stimulus package as unnec- competitive in a global titude that would not be strong answer to the abortion question essary government spending, yet market and builds an economy enough to make the decisions and his brilliant explanation requested and received money for that strengthens the nation in necessary to put this country of what Obama-Biden has not his home district from the White the long run. back on track. These first three done to stimulate the economy House. Biden also confronted the Although the President agreed debates, however, have proven to and what Romney-Ryan will do assertion that the President’s poli- with an undecided voter during me that Romney-Ryan certainly differently. cies would be bad for small busi- one of the debates that times are can provide the plans and leader- I am a registered republican, nesses because 97 percent would tough and that the middle class has ship necessary to steer the U.S. in but I am an American first. I sup- see no changes to their taxes. been hurting in the past decade, he vs. the right direction. port my president, even though Biden articulated that the presented a straightforward plan Throughout both presidential I happen to disagree with many most important job of a sitting to restore the middle class. This debates, I was highly impressed of Obama’s policies. I am not in president is keeping the United will be accomplished by investing by many of Romney’s points. the habit of bashing him or being States safe and secure. Obama has in education and manufacturing He laid out a straightforward, blindly critical. But I was unim- done just that by ending the Iraq while using the savings from end- five-point plan in order to pressed by him for one primary war in a responsible manner and ing the wars to reduce the deficit stimulate economic recovery. reason: All I hear from Obama refocusing the fight on al-Qaeda, in a balanced manner. He focused on encour- is more of the same — the same which executed the September 11, The reason why supporters aging small busi- promises, the same lofty goals and 2001 terrorist attacks. and undecided voters alike were ness owners to the same positive and encouraging Both presidential candidates rejuvenated by Obama’s spec- create more attitude without a realistic plan stated in the debate that they tacular performance in the second jobs. He dis- to back anything up, the same support Pell Grants, but Obama’s debate was not his challenging yet agrees with recycled rhetoric that I have heard commitment to higher education respectful demeanor, nor the fact Obama’s plan in almost every Obama speech goes beyond that. He recognizes checking by the moderator. It was to raise taxes since he began campaigning in the need for student loans because the promise that he would keep his on the top 3 per- 2008. He has yet to convince me he utilized them himself. Through commitment to higher education cent of small busi- that his leadership will result in a his American Graduation Initia- and keep America secure. nesses from 35 to 40 better America. tive, he has proposed that com- Obama has proven time and percent for the following Is Romney undoubtedly the munity colleges partner with again that he is working his hardest reason: that top 3 percent perfect answer for America? Quite employers to create programs that to fight for the middle class and employs 25 percent of Ameri- possibly not. But considering the re-train workers for jobs that exist bring this great nation on the cans and 50 percent of those circumstances, I do believe that his now. This will build an economy path to recovery. He deserves a who work for small businesses. leadership will put America back that supports the middle class and second term and is counting on Romney has noted that raising on track. Romney/Ryan 2012: a allows students who may have our support. taxes on that top 3 percent will vote for freedom! dropped out of school to get a Rajeev is a member of design by julia sklar / presentation editor discourage them from hiring and Reinhart is a member of second chance. the class of 2016. illustrations by alex kurland / staff illustrator will cost 700,000 jobs. the class of 2014. Members of Congress should put country’s budget before themselves by gregory fox mons with digital ones, or free spends our tuition, investing it in Without an updated budget, responsibility: to decide how much Shake Weight giveaways (yes, this irresponsible ways. Our Fraternity Congress is giving money away money the government takes in henever we see some- happened last year), we can’t help Quad buildings have needed des- to federal agencies to do as they and how much it spends. thing we disapprove but think, “There’s my tuition at perate renovations for years and see fit! Spend first, ask questions If our lawmakers can be in- of that UR is doing work!” are only just receiving them. Our later — that is the mindset of our centivized to work together and aroundW campus, be it replacing Some days, it feels like our campus still is not completely wire- elected officials. pass all spending bills on time, paper menus in Wilson Com- college has free reign over how it less. Some days, it seems like there Fortunately, a bill has been then hopefully they will realize is no budget that is being used to proposed in Congress called No the progress they can achieve by Vote online at invest this money responsibly and Budget, No Pay. It states that if reaching across the aisle and solv- web poll set these priorities straight. members of Congress can’t come ing problems together, regardless campustimes.org While this only occurs some to an agreement and pass all 12 of party affiliation. Who do you think won the days for us, this absurdity happens spending bills before the submis- With a looming fiscal cliff in Presidential Debate On Oct. 3? every day in Congress. Our legis- sion deadline of Oct. 1 (the start December and a $16 trillion lature has passed its federal budget of the fiscal year), their pay should federal debt, there is no time to Romney definitely and all spending bills necessary to be withheld until they are passed. waste in solving America’s prob- took the victory. fund the government only four This idea was proposed by the lems. No longer can a gridlocked, 38% times in the past 60 years. To grassroots movement No Labels, hyper-partisan Congress kick the It was a close call. make matters worse, in the past which is made up of over half a can down the road like it has been Neither candidate 14 years, annual spending bills million democrats, republicans the past few years; the nation’s really impressed me. 34% have been submitted about four and independents working to- financial problems are becoming months late. gether to end the gridlock plaguing too big for our leaders to refuse Obama was the With no budget, Congress relies Congress. to cooperate. clear winner. on temporary spending measures No Budget, No Pay has been Our futures are in Congress’ next week’s 28% (called continuing resolutions) introduced in both congressional hands, and we must take a stand and passes these under the radar. chambers and has 92 co-sponsors against gridlock to make sure the question These measures continue the last from both sides of the aisle. If problems of today do not affect What did you think of Barbara Walters’ year’s budget without any discus- this becomes law, members of the leaders of tomorrow. sion over where the money is Congress will be forced to come to- Fox is a member of Meliora Weekend keynote address? going and why we need it there. gether for their most fundamental the class of 2013. page 8 / campustimes.org Thursday, october 18, 2012 meliora weekend 2012 This past weekend, UR symphony celebrated its 11th annual orchestra Meliora Weekend by welcoming thousands of alumni, family and and wind friends to campus and holding symphony hundreds of special events, joint concert including speeches, panels, performances and more. Below is a parsa lofti / staff photographer representation of some of the events in which guests and students had the opportunity to partake.

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alyssa arre / staff photographer a cappella jam

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parsa lofti / staff photographer mystic magic

alyssa arre / staff photographer diversity of dance

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alyssa arre / staff photographer Thursday, october 18, 2012 campustimes.org / page 9 features

Students stitch school spirit into Meliora Weekend

Article by Antoinette Esce / Features Editor Design by Julia Sklar / Presentation Editor

very campus visitor could tell that something funny was going on with the trees by Dandelion E Square this past weekend. After all, they were wearing sweaters. At UR, we’re more than familiar with graffiti, boast- ing our own rocks and tunnels perpetually covered in paint, but this was something different. A recent phenomenon, “yarn bombing” has become a new way to publicly express oneself. It involves orga- nized and colorful displays of crocheted or knitted fab- ric and lacks the negative connotations associated with graffiti as it is easily removed when necessary. Avid knitter and sophomore Bonnie Nortz saw this as the perfect way to show her school spirit during Me- liora Weekend. see socks page 12

monica roberts / contributing photographer page 10 / campustimes.org features / Thursday, october 18, 2012 Make ’em laugh Student injured after acting on the fact that he ‘only lives once’ by Zarah quinn new-found freedom. Contributing WRITER “I get to leave my laundry in the dryers for consecutive An undergraduate student was nights,” she said. “It’s what I’ve admitted to Strong Memorial always wanted to do.” Hospital on the morning of YOLO has also encouraged Sunday, Oct. 14 after parachuting students to undertake the risky from the Rush Rhees Library fire venture of approaching their escape with nothing but a bed campus crushes. sheet. “I made really intense eye The student sustained only a contact with [my crush],” minor concussion. When asked freshman Clarise Taire said. what prompted him to risk his “He’ll probably text me later for life in a seemingly ungratifying dinner.” act, the student responded, Another student had a similar “[hashtag] YOLO.” breakthrough. YOLO is an acronym for “you “I saw a hot chick in Starbucks only live once,” a phrase which and asked her out, right on the promotes decisions based on the spot,” sophomore Will Frendieu drue sokol / photo editor fact that humans only live one life. said. “I thought, whatever, The recent YOLO phenomenon has caused students to make rash decisions affecting their well-being and futures. While some students are using the y’know? YOLO! Yeah, she of a new major, tentatively titled about how his favorite coffee have to worry about judgment abbreviated phrase to pursue acts might’ve been a little frightened, “men’s studies,” born out of, as drink will affect his image. from my peers as I run with wild which endanger their physical but still accepted my friend one ex-engineering student put “You know, I just really like abandon across the quad.” well-being, others use YOLO to request.” it, the desire to “know man’s place pumpkin spice lattes,” he said, Like Flax, the YOLO effect live a more passionate lifestyle by This motto has gone so far as to in the modern world.” taking a sip from his pink traveler’s doesn’t seem to be slowing down pursuing desires they’ve always affect a number of the students’ Perhaps the most radical mug. “YOLO lets me know that anytime soon. In the case of had but never acted on. life decisions. The College Center reaction is the sudden lack of that’s okay.” the parachuting student, living “Now that I know I only live for Advising Services has had a personal insecurities across Junior Bernard Flax felt a your life knowing you only have once, I don’t have to worry about sudden influx of students radically campus. With the realization that similar taste of freedom from self- one may or may not result in a smuggling Hillside candy in my deciding to change their majors they only live once, students are consciousness. concussion. But if one thing is backpack anymore,” junior Karl in order to study “what they’re going so far as to not care what “Before, it wasn’t socially for certain, YOLO is becoming a Theef said. interested in.” Male engineers are others might think of them. acceptable to sprint to class or lifestyle. Senior Chloe Sheats expressed dropping out of their programs Varsity athlete and junior Brock even around campus,” he said. Quinn is a member of similar enthusiasm about this and petitioning for the creation Channing no longer worries “But, thanks to YOLO, I don’t the class of 2013. New majors, new building, new niche form on River Campus by christine herman the 2013-14 academic year. “In case [my four-year taking [those] courses,” Patel opportunity,” Patel said. Contributing WRITER Freshman Cole Oppedisano degree] doesn’t work out, I’ll said. “I can honestly say I’m Even though the new building feels that the new AME major, take a fifth year and get my enjoying them.” will provide many more resources This fall, UR introduced two and subsequent resources, were electrical engineering master’s,” While upperclassmen can still for students, the majors already new majors — audio and music a big pull to the school for him Oppedisano said. take advantage of the courses involve a high level of creativity engineering (AME) and digital because of how unique it is. Even Regardless of the flexibility, most and eventually the new facilities, and novel learning exercises. media studies. though he decided on his major AME majors start off intending to both majors are technically only “I’m currently building a AME unites music and the summer before his freshman work in the music industry, just as available to members of the guitar from scratch, which I engineering, two subject areas year, it was still a factor in his Oppedisano does. Class of 2015 and beyond. don’t think you do in other that are immensely popular decision to come to UR. “I want to work my way into “Although it is unfortunate courses,” Oppedisano said. “So amongst UR students. Digital “I try to focus everything I do the music production scene (for me) that I will only have that’s pretty cool. It’s going to media studies also bridges around music since that’s the in [the city of] Rochester and the opportunity to utilize the be a blast when I finish it.” the gap between the sciences best definition of myself that build my own indie label,” he new building for one year, I am Herman is a member of and the humanities, allowing I can get,” Oppedisano said. said. still very excited to have this the class of 2016. students to discover production “Why not go into a profession Unlike the heavily science technology while studying the that has that focus?” and engineering focused AME Things you cultural impact and evolution The AME major focuses a lot major, the new digital media of media throughout history. on electrical engineering and studies major grants a Bachelor should this week Both new majors are is just as rigorous as the other of Arts degree and focuses know indicative of the University’s engineering majors, with the on digital media projects and plans to expand more deeply opportunity to take only four related social science concepts. This Day in history: OCT. 18 into its traditional areas of elective classes outside of the This reduced technicality lets 1469: Ferdinand of Aragon marries Isabella of Castille, unit- strength while embracing the program — three of which must more students take advantage of ing Spain and elevating the nation to a world power. new opportunities created by be a cluster. the courses and resources. 21st century technology. Many AME students have SA president, senior and 1767: British surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dix- Additionally, a new building career goals that lie in the future Take Five Scholar Roshal on settle the boundary dispute between the colonies of dedicated to digital media studies music industry, but because Patel planned his Take Five Pennsylvania and Maryland. This line would later become is being erected on campus. The the major is still heavily program around the creation of new Ronald Rettner Hall for focused on engineering, it gives the new digital media studies famous as the border between free and slave states during Media Arts and Innovation is undergraduates a little more major. the Civil War. scheduled to open at the start of choice down the road. “This is my first semester 1867: The United States takes possession of Alaska. 31 years later, on the same day, the United States takes pos- session of Puerto Rico as well. 1931: Inventor Thomas Edison dies at the age of 84. 1968: John Lennon and Yoko Ono are arrested for drug possession at their home in London, England. overheard at UR “Why does everyone in Rochester sound like Philip Seymour Hoffman?” —Overheard in Wilson Commons otherwordly Backpfeifengesicht: (noun of German origin) A face badly in need of a fist. (noun of Gaelic origin) The itchiness that overcomes Drue sokol / photo editor Sqriob: The new Ronald Rettner Hall for Media Arts and Innovation, located between Wilson Commons and Morey Hall, will bring many the upper lip just before taking a sip of whiskey. new resources to campus, along with the opportunity for two new majors. It is scheduled to open in the fall of 2013. Thursday, october 18, 2012 / FEATURES campustimes.org / page 11 Candidates debate, UR students share views on major issues by namita sarraf Taxes he pointed out, his administration Contributing WRITER All four men were in favor oftax has cut 95 ineffective government What the students say: relief for the middle class. The point programs, $50 billion of medical “Vice President Biden brought his signature energy and expertise in With Election Day less than three of contention was how to tax small fraud waste in Medicare and $1 tril- ample measure... Though he may have appeared cocky at times, this weeks away, the democratic and re- businesses (the wealthy were also an lion in the domestic discretionary is better seen as a signal of his impressive grasp on the issues, notably publican parties have been warming issue, but took a backseat). budget. He also referred viewers to foreign policy and job creation. With respect to the former topic, Biden up the podiums at the televised de- Vice President Joe Biden la- his website, on which a $4 trillion bates that have come to characterize mented that there is a “different deficit reduction plan cuts $2.50 for excellently demonstrated the strength and conviction of the Obama modern elections. Taking advantage set of rules for Wall Street and for every $1 it asks for in revenue. Administration in dealing with tough challenges abroad, especially in of the final opportunities to win over Main Street,” echoing Obama’s Romney expressed moral issue Afghanistan and Iran.” voters, based largely on the massive example of corporate welfare for with passing the deficit on to fu- - President of College Democrats Andrew Cutillo ’13 publicity surrounding the event, the the oil industry. He took issue ture generations and discussed two candidates have come prepared with with Romney’s definition of small ways to deal with this: encourage “Numerous independent polls and observers declared Mitt Romney statistics, plans, dramatic closing business, which he said was broad economic growth, which goes back the winner of the first presidential debate and his immediate surge in statements and a generous amount enough to include hedge funds, to the issue of job creation, and almost every national and swing state poll was evidence of the pow- of mudslinging. as well as with carried interest and lower spending, mainly by asking erful effect his strong performance had. [Romney] was so successful Although the debates, and many capital gains loopholes that favor the question, “Is the program so against Obama because he was direct and specific when talking about of the discussed issues, seem far those with high incomes. critical that it’s worth borrowing his plan to create 12 million new jobs for Americans.” removed from our campus, many Ryan reiterated Romney’s cham- money from China?” Romney - President of College Republicans Jason Russell ’13 political student groups have been pioning of small business. He felt plans to send programs to states as actively participating in the politi- that Obama’s plan to take as much well as cut funding for Obamacare, Health Care The debates addressed many cal process. as 44.8 percent of small business PBS and redundant government Obama defended the Affordable more issues, including the role of A wide array of issues were dis- income in taxes, in contrast with the agencies. Care Act (Obamacare) by stat- government and foreign policy. cussed at the first presidential and current 28 percent was excessive. He Dickey had an issue with some of ing that it is “part of making sure Each candidate brought a unique vice-presidential debates as well as also stated that there are not enough the Democratic budget plans. middle class families are secure in personality to the stage, reflected in at the second presidential debate small businesses and wealthy people “Obama’s wish to raise the debt this country.” He continued by the tones of each debate. on Oct. 16. for Obama’s tax plan ceiling won’t decrease the deficit,” explaining how it keeps patients Obama closed the first debate To help students cast to work; instead, he he said. with their doctors and insurance by reaffirming his faith in the informed votes on Nov. plans, but provides protection from American people, promising that he 6, here is a rundown of Entitlements insurance companies. It also allows “[fights] every single day on behalf the competing views (Medicare & Social children to stay on their parents’ of the American people, the middle on the major issues — Security) insurance until age 26, mandates class” and promising to continue from both candidates Obama and Biden were rebates if insurance companies are that fight in a second term. Biden and students. firm on the position that not spending enough on care and echoed this sentiment in his first they would not priva- sets up group plans in which rates closing statement, lowering his Job Creation tize Social Security or are typically 18 percent lower than voice as he explained his purpose While President Medicare. As opposed to for individual plans. Ironically, he as “leveling the playing field for the Barack Obama tout- government, Obama said, pointed to Romney’s state of Mas- middle class.” ed the success of his private companies are after sachusetts to model the success Ryan stressed the distinction be- administration at profit. He also stated that of such a plan. He also used the tween an economy under Romney creating five million Social Security is structur- Cleveland Clinic as an example of or Obama and asked Americans to private sector jobs in ally sound but just needs how to provide great care at a lower consider what kind of country they the last 30 months, some tweaking. Obama than average cost. want to be a part of. Romney ended he also pointed out and Biden both brought up Romney turned this example by pointing out the paths America that further improve- how their administration against Obama, saying that the could take under different leader- ment in the job market Alex kurland / staff illustrator saved $716 billion through Cleveland Clinic is a case in point ship and claimed he would “keep would require invest- Medicare efficiency and lowered for keeping health care privatized, America strong and get America’s ing in education, training and new and Romney offered the solution drug costs for seniors by regulating as the private market is what middle class working again.” sources of energy, amending the of lowering tax rates but denying insurance companies and provider fosters creativity and innovation Both sides threw out plenty of tax code to help small businesses loopholes and deductions to high- payment. in lowering costs. He wants to statistics and studies to support and companies that are investing income taxpayers. The Romney-Ryan ticket, on the repeal Obamacare mainly because their statements and plans. But, as in the United States and reducing Sophomore Alex Montes high- other hand, claimed that Medicare it is expensive and he thinks it will Romney pointed out, for every one the deficit in a balanced way. lighted the relationship between and Social Security need adjust- cause small businesses to hire less study supporting a hypothesis there Former Governor Mitt Romney’s taxes and government programs. ing. They proposed changing the workers. Romney plans to focus are six studies disproving it. response was a five-point plan that “I don’t know how people can program for those aged 54 and on state-level programs, as he did Senior Greg Werbin agrees. Representative Paul Ryan would want less taxes and more govern- below — but not for current or near- in Massachusetts, and then bring “I thought the debates were a reiterate in his own debate — energy ment programs,” he said. “If you retirees — to guaranteed coverage down costs. He deigned to give hilarious circus,” he said. independence, improving trade, want a good education and ef- options for which Medicare would other specific details but explained The real debate is between the ensuring workers have the skills ficient health care programs, you subsidize the premiums. that he feels there are different ways ways each candidate views govern- they need, balancing the budget and need taxes.” Montes felt that this should be to reach the same end and he is open ment and its role. It is up to the championing small businesses. a bigger issue in this year’s election to input from both democrats and citizens of the United States — and Sophomore Ryan Dickey sees a The Deficit than it is shaping up to be. republicans in Congress. the students of UR — to carefully connection between jobs and taxes Obama pegged the origins of the “It’s crazy to me how older Ameri- Senior Liz Palais does not support review the ideals and policies of both on businesses. $1 trillion deficit as “two wars paid cans compose most of Romney’s Obamacare. candidates and make an educated “The more money businesses for on credit card,” an economic support when he plans to cut their “I don’t think that Obamacare is choice on Election Day. can keep, the more jobs they can crisis and inefficient government health care entitlements and ben- the right solution to such a complex Sarraf is a member of create,” he said. programs. To combat the deficit, efits,” he said. issue,” she said. the class of 2015.

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“Apple cider and my birthday.” “Colorful leaves.” “The weather.” “Picking apples.” “Wearing scarves.” “Thanksgiving.” page 12 / campustimes.org features / Thursday, October 18, 2012 Yarn bombing display knits brand new club onto campus one with an intricate pattern the tree-sweaters into blankets. useless fabric squares in a drawer resembling leaves and vines. It “We’ll find a way to use it,” somewhere,” Nortz explained. contains over 30,000 stitches. Nortz said. “It won’t go to waste.” The club will turn these into The display also included The yarn bombing was also the quilts to donate to the hospital. knitted yellowjackets that hung spark for a new club that Nortz is “This way, we can teach and from the trees which were stolen trying to start on campus: Society promote interest while still helping after a few days. of Crocheting and Knitting the community.” Overall, students seem to Students, or SOCKS. The Meliora Weekend display have enjoyed the handmade While the club’s focus will was a success overall and conveyed decorations. be teaching, Nortz also hopes to Nortz’s message well. “Three different groups of work with Golisano Children’s “Yarn is fun,” she said. “It’s not people came up to me saying Hospital. just something for old ladies.” how much they liked the yarn “When you’re learning to knit, Esce is a member of bombing,” Nortz said. “It made you end up with a bunch of the class of 2015. me happy, because it let me know that I accomplished my goal in this, which was really to show some school spirit and to make people smile.” Nortz knitted most of the pieces herself, but there were six or seven others who helped with the project miriam frost / staff photographer as well ­­— both with knitting and UR’s first yarn bombing was put together by the Society of Crocheting and Knit- setting up the yarn bombing. ting Students (SOCKS) and displayed during Meliora Weekend. “We spent a while out in the socks from page 8 and trees,” Nortz said. “This is cold,” sophomore Monica Roberts The first instances of yarn not an accurate description of a said. “But by the end we felt very bombing date back to 2004, but yarn bombing. Once [the Office proud of our achievement of the movement is mostly attributed of] Alumni Relations read my having turned the area spanned by to blogger Magda Sayeg and her proposal, they liked it. It wasn’t as those six trees into what I would website, “Knitta Please.” The art- messy as they thought.” consider a piece of art.” form has reached international The project was anything but a The knitting was the most time levels, evolving into a way to “warm” mess. Nortz started measuring the consuming part of the project, otherwise cold public places. trees last semester and started her taking months to complete. The Last semester, Nortz proposed knitting in June, even though the display itself took minutes to set her idea to UR Facilities. They proposal wasn’t officially approved up and will take seconds to take directed her to the Office of until August. down. Alumni Relations, as her plan “I knew it would happen The display has some longevity; involved Meliora Weekend. eventually,” Nortz said. “It was because the yarn used is made of “When the term ‘yarn bombing’ just a matter of when.” heavy acrylic, is doesn’t get ruined is used, the first thing that comes A variety of patterns and in the rain. Still, when the time to mind might be messy strands techniques were used for the comes to take it down, Nortz of yarn thrown all over lawns sweaters. Nortz’s favorite is a yellow plans to recycle the yarn or turn

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by Erika Howard tions of comedy itself, stating A&E Editor there are only two groups a co- median can safely make fun of Meliora Weekend tends to be all he likes: Nazis and Canadians. known for ho-hum comedians — Nazis because, well, most won’t be understandable, as the organizers leaping to their defense anytime have to try and please such a wide soon, and Canadians because range of people, but disappointing they’re apparently clever enough nonetheless. However, on Friday, to realize that it’s a joke, and “quite Oct. 12, in the Palestra, comedian frankly, they’re just happy to be Craig Ferguson broke this tradi- included.” However, he spent far tion with a brief but genuinely more time on the latter. He joked funny performance. about how Canadians are gener- The show kicked off with Josh ally friendly, lovely people, until Robert Thompson, an Ameri- they are given hockey sticks. can voice actor/comedian, as a “I don’t know why they bother warm-up act. Thompson, who giving the Canadian army tanks voices and operates the gay robot and guns and shit,” Ferguson skeleton sidekick Geoff Peterson quipped. “Just give them hockey on CBS’s “The Late Late Show,” Leah Friess / Senior Staff sticks and tell them ‘here you Ferguson charmed the crowd instantly by appealing to UR’s sense of pride by wearing a Yellowjacket sweatshirt at his show. which Ferguson hosts, was met go guys, the Taliban has the with some apprehension by the Morgan Freeman was narrating of which he demonstrated for the dor!” Anything and everything puck!’” audience — after all, though Fer- it, it would be a thing of beauty.” audience before finally conclud- was fodder for his jokes — quips Ferguson managed to take ma- guson fans would understand why His actual narration of someone ing the joke with the quickest way about his family and his struggles terial that, for some comedians, he was chosen, he’s never really taking a crap, in the voice of to get a woman out of bed: Arnold with drugs and alcohol all made might have felt a bit too personal, appeared as himself on the show Morgan Freeman, may not have Schwarzenegger, coupled with an appearance. While such sen- crass or even just too mundane to and has no recognizable standing been beautiful, but it was laugh his iconic grimace from “Total sitive subjects might have been be funny, but when mixed with in comedy. However, Thompson out loud funny. Recall.” Thompson’s set, though difficult for another comedian Ferguson’s brash Scottish charm, overcame his no-name status Thompson explained that there short, was exceptionally funny to make light of, Ferguson did it was absolutely hilarious. It’s this and the overwhelming tradition are a few questions that often and left the crowd well-prepared with grace by being completely kind of performance that illus- of terrible warm-up acts to give emerge as a voice actor, and one for the night’s headliner. upfront about it. He even started trates how important personality the crowd a rousing performance of the most common (which, he Ferguson was all charm from the show with an announcement is for a comedian. After all, a complete with voice impressions noted, almost always comes from the very beginning, wearing a UR that he was thrilled to be at UR performer can have the best mate- of everyone from Ferguson him- men) was if he uses the voices in shirt and virtually refusing to say and insisted that he was being rial in the world, but without the self to Regis Philbin. bed, to which he responds, “Hey “Meliora” correctly, occasionally completely honest when he said personality to back it up, it would He did a particularly good man, hey . . . You bet your ass I do.” just referring to the weekend as that “there’s a 19-month-old baby be useless. Ferguson’s personality Morgan Freeman impression, His selection of celebrity voices “the bee festival.” He went on living in my house, so you know I fit right in here — a perfect addi- and seemed to genuinely enjoy he’s used in the bedroom range to say that wearing the shirt was am fucking happy to be here!” tion to “the bee festival.” doing it, at one point even saying from an overly chatty Robert difficult for him, because, as he Ferguson was also more than Howard is a member of “I could be taking a crap and if Downey Jr. to Liam Neeson, both exclaimed, “ . . . I’m a Gryffin- happy to poke fun at the restric- the class of 2013. Todd Theater production suffers from intolerable original material defecation are not funny enough to going too far. It’s unfortunate that make him entertaining to watch. he too dies fairly early in the show. It may be one of the rare times It seems that Jarry has a vendetta that there is a desire for the lead against his better characters. to be killed off, just to make the With the few decent characters play better. gone, however, the rest of the show Jimenez does the best she can goes to, well, shit. There is an with her character. However, even incredible number of jokes about the best acting could not salvage defecation and only very, very few the droll lines and over-the-top are actually funny. That’s not to say nature of Poppa Turd. Momma there is never a funny moment to Turd has the same issues. Kammel’s enjoy — Poppa Turd’s supporters voice and mannerisms screams chanting “Long live the shits. May “shrew” in the best way possible. he shit forevermore!” is definitely However, she quickly turns from so absurd that it reads as comical. funny to flat, simply due to the one- Unfortunately, in general this is not dimensionality of her character. It’s the case, and the longer the show unfortunate to watch, but there is goes on the less funny these “shit not much that can be done to save jokes” become. Momma Turd. The issues with this play all rest The show definitely has a few on the play itself. The makeup great moments, though. Senior and costumes, stark white faces Kelsey Burritt shines as Queen with red and black costumes and Rosamunde, a Marie Antoinette- strange headpieces, are a delight. Junne Park / Photo Editor type whose interactions with her They are fascinating to look at, Seniors Lydia Jimenez and Stella Kammel do their best with characters that are unlikeable, unfunny and underwhelming. son, Prince Buggerlaus, played by and quite frankly are a large part by Erika Howard seniors Lydia Jimenez and Stella for it — the costumes are fantastic, junior Brian Giacalone, inspire of creating the surrealist tone of the A&E Editor Kammel, respectively, and their the set is incredible and the actors more than a few chuckles. Even show. The set is stunning, with a desire to take over Poland. There are, for the most part, sublime. The her death scene is outstanding, large, black multi-faced set piece For weeks, UR students have are plenty of plot twists, including one thing that is so inherently bad creating a surprisingly sentimental playing every role from a murder been hearing about the latest Todd their plans to dethrone the current that it ruined everything else is the ending to Queen Rosamunde’s machine to a mountain. The Theater production, “Ubu Roi,” leader, their escape to Russia and play itself. character (with a few jokes thrown actors are all completely commit- written by French playwright their overwhelming contempt for The plot is definitely absurd, in at the end). ted, and quite talented too, but Alfred Jarry, and its absurdist ten- each other. There are a few mo- but that alone is not enough to Another entertaining character are unable to compensate for bad dencies. It promised to be a night ments that are blatantly funny make this comedy funny. The main is the soon-to-be-usurped King writing. Hopefully in the future of laughs and sheer entertainment. — however, they are few and far character, Poppa Turd, is clearly Wenceslaus, played by sophomore Todd Theater will choose plays Unfortunately, it turned out to be between. For the most part, there not meant to be a hero, with his Devin Goodman. Wenceslaus is that will better present the many less funny than expected, bordering are a lot of jokes about shit, which cowering and bemoaning, but he is perpetually drunk and yet still like- talented students involved in the on boring more often than not. is in fact the translation of the play’s also neither likeable nor interesting able. Goodman hits the notes of production. “Ubu Roi” is the story of Poppa title. The unfortunate aspect of this enough to be the play’s anti-hero. his character just right, being out- Howard is a member of Turd and Momma Turd, played by show is that it has everything going However, his continual jokes about rageous and absurd without ever the class of 2013. Page 16 / campustimes.org a&e / Thursday, october 18, 2012 Past and present TOOP members combine emotion and energy in show by Sarah Winstein-Hibbs maintenance colleague fired. The contributing writer colleague, played by Winkelman, comes into work to find his desk- Though The Opposite Of mate Michael transformed into a People (TOOP) has only been witty, seductive female version of around for a few years, the full his former self (played by senior house at its Third Annual Alumni Annalise Baird). Unable to ac- Show this weekend proved that it cept this unexpected change of already has a very loyal following. identity, the colleague panics and Hosted on Saturday, Oct. 13 as runs offstage. Following his flight, part of Meliora Weekend, the event Michael pops out of the closet, showcased a selection of student- phones his boss to inform him of written one-act plays. his colleague’s odd behavior and Drama House was converted slaps some cash into the imper- into a mini-theater for the occa- sonator’s hand. sion, creating a friendly environ- Evelyn Hernandez’s intense, ment in which friends, parents personal “Reverie” invited the and students could gather. With audience into a couple’s complex a mixture of funny, moving, and mixture of moods. Austin (played high-energy pieces, this perfor- by Mike Jancsy ’10) both grieves mance featured both alumni and the recent suicide of his girlfriend current TOOP members at their and frees himself to pursue a new love interest (played by freshman best. Parsa Lofti / Staff photographer The show opened with “The Joy TOOP’s alumni performance allowed old and new members to work together to show off the talent within their ranks. Halle Burns). Guilt and fear, at- of Watercolor Painting,” a comic traction and repulsion mingle in and poignant commentary on wards) becomes increasingly real Varga, is set in a car gridlocked offering a thought-provoking re- this difficult but insightful scene. aging. Written by freshman Ste- to her, perhaps even more so than in traffic on the highway. The flection on how we deal — or “New Hampster,” written and ven Winkelman and sophomore the people she once used to know. agitated driver (played by senior fail to deal — with things utterly acted by James Eles ’11, and Doug Nathan Damon, the play features The piece closes on a bittersweet Peter Carlile) uses modern anger outside of our control. Zeppenfeld ’11, parodies the lives a widow, Ingrid, (played by fresh- note as Ingrid is led offstage by her management techniques to curb The next item on the program of conservative political pundits. man Melanie Spall) suffering from caretaker to take her next round his rising frustration, but to no was senior May Zhee Lim’s “Mi- In the process of searching for the delusions of old age. As the play of medications. avail. His sheer powerlessness, chael,” a creative and witty scene effective campaign emblems, the progresses, the host of a television “Rush Hour,” a monologue victimization and anguish came which traces a paralegal’s funny, bloggers resort first to a art show (freshman Charlie Ed- written by sophomore Katherine across with remarkable intensity, vengeful plot to get his high- see alumni page 18 Debussy brought back to life with talented performers and digital media by rachael sanguinetti recitals and premieres of recently not have been understood by audi- sition of the theme, allowing the have inspired other Debussy pieces Staff writer found Debussy pieces. ence members less knowledgable audience to know what they were were explained to the audience in This concert was unlike most in music. Her well-crafted expla- supposed to be listening for. A few due course. This use of media on On Saturday, Oct. 13, Eastman other Eastman concerts in recent nations gave audience members minutes later, when the orchestra a giant screen, while having the School of Music brought the memory because of its use of a much deeper understanding of performed the piece impeccably, potential to be distracting, only unique music of Claude Debussy, digital media and live explanations Debussy’s works, greatly enriching even the non-musicians in the added to the whole experience of a French Impressionist composer, of all of the pieces. The concert the listening experience. audience were most likely able to being an audience member. to life in a spectacular, two-and-a- opened with a warm welcome The first performance of the con- pick out the theme each time in The next performance of the half hour concert featuring some of from Eastman Associate Dean of cert was “Printemps” (springtime), each of its variations. The piece concert was by the Eastman Wind Eastman’s world-class ensembles. Graduate Studies Marie Rolf. She performed by the Eastman Sym- itself was breathtaking with its Ensemble directed by Mark Scat- This concert in Kodak Hall was elegantly played the part of emcee phony Orchestra and conducted romantic, sweeping lines and a terday and Donald Hunsberger. the opening event of the “The and audience-educator of all things by Professor of Conducting and magnificent ending. The first piece performed by this Prismatic Debussy” festival lasting Debussy throughout the concert. Ensemble Neil Varons. Before the Dan Rolf used a projector and ensemble was “Marche ecossaise.” the entire month of October at Before each work, she gave back- performance began, Rolf explained a huge screen hanging in the Debussy based this entire piece on Eastman. This festival celebrates ground and explained elements of to the audience that the piece had middle of the stage to give her a simple Scottish folk tune; the the 150th anniversary of the birth the work to the audience, including a springtime theme for which they explanations a visual element. A sheet music for the tune was pro- of Debussy, who wrote his music when Debussy wrote the piece, should be listening. well-prepared, visually pleasing jected onto the screen during the during the later part of the 19th what was happening in his life at the “There is a theme in both move- series of springtime photos and performance. The entire audience century and into the early 20th time, major influences of the piece ments of the piece and it sounds paintings by Monet that are said was shocked when, on a cue from century. The festival included and things to listen for. Some of the like this,” she said, gesturing to the to have inspired Debussy were Dean Rolf, Andrew Ducan entered performances by Eastman’s premier aspects she alluded to, such as duple poised orchestra. On cue, Varon flashed up on the screen during Kodak hall from the rear, ensembles as well as guest lectures, and triple meter, would probably led the orchestra in a short expo- “Printemps;” the paintings said to see prismatic page 18 movie times ur cinema group (hoyt auditorium) the little theatre (240 east ave.) friday & saturday Call for times (585) 232-3906 Friday saturday

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by Sophie Esquier hands moving like she was twirling contributing writer the dandiyas. Her dedication was obvious and kept the performance Meliora Weekend, as always, going. The only thing that could was full of dozens of events for have made the performance better alumni, students and their fami- would have been if they had put lies. Diversity of Dance, one such on another number. option, was a strong and thor- Louvre Performance Ensemble oughly entertaining performance was, as always, stunning to watch. that was certainly a highlight of Louvre boasts a very talented the Weekend. group of young women — their On Saturday, Oct. 13, the May skill and technique blew the Room in Wilson Commons was crowd away. They performed filled to the brim with an excited two dances, to “The Chain” by audience; only standing room Ingrid Michaelson and “End of remained. Junior Marissa Abbott, Time” by Beyoncé. Both were a member of Ballet Performance incredible contemporary dance Group (BPG), introduced the performances. show. She stated that this was UR Celtic also wowed the crowd the second annual Diversity of with a performance as equally Dance performance. The show lively and talented as Louvre. aims to bring together many of They were strikingly talented and the dance groups on campus to got the audience clapping along to show alumni, parents and friends the music. Celtic had the loudest just how diverse and talented the applause after their performance Alyssa Arre / Staff Photographer students at the University are. and was a highlight of Diversity Sophomore Cody Civiletto leads the Ramblers in a rousing performance complete with their typical high-energy enthusiasm. The performance began with of Dance. Indulgence Dance Team. Mem- D’Motions Dance Group bers of Indulgence danced to a danced to a medley of “I’m Annual A Cappella Jam hits high note with medley of songs including “As Really Hot” by Missy Elliott, Long As You Love Me” by Justin “Run the World” by Beyonce Bieber and “Pyramids” by Frank and “Starships” by Nicki Minaj. enthusiasm and musical finesse Ocean. All of the dancers were Stronger movements and a few obviously dedicated to their per- more smiles would have added to by Jonah Jeng UR’s only all-female a cappella the original song. Fortunately, formance and seemed to have a their performance — with such contributing writer ensemble. It could be that the VP’s strongest piece, a faithful great time on stage. “Pyramids” enthusiasm from the preceding YellowJackets set the bar too performance of the Andrews switched the hip-hop choreog- groups, D’Motions fell a little Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. at high, but VP’s performance came Sisters’ “Boogie Woogie Bugle raphy to a classic R&B feel. The flat. Nonetheless, they had a fun the Palestra. Instead of basketball across underwhelming. The lead Boy of Company B,” concluded main dancers during this song performance. hoops and UR jerseys, a stage was vocalist for one of their multiple the group’s performance itinerary. were exceptionally talented and BPG concluded the show. set up to overlook an expanse of numbers had a voice that pinches Where previous songs conveyed emotionally connected to their Boasting 117 members, BPG is white folding chairs. People filing in the upper registers, sapping her the VP women’s voices as tinny performance. the largest performance group in were dismayed to find most of solos of their potential resonance; and constricted, this song accen- Radiance Dance Theatre was an on campus and they performed the seats already taken; the bleach- the opening heart-themed love tuated the group’s lilting vocals interesting addition to she show, a set of three songs. The first ers were not much better. song medley is a case in point. and impressive harmonies. as they perform a broad range of two were strong numbers with Popular does not even begin to The next song, “Midnight Train Following a 10-minute in- styles. Although Radiance mem- gorgeous costumes. The danc- describe A Cappella Jam, a two- termission, co-ed After Hours bers do not have as similar dance ers were emotionally connected hour, four-act concert featuring took the stage, sharply dressed backgrounds and experiences as to their performances and had UR’s lauded vocal crews in full in black and red. One of the members of the other groups, their the audience engaged. The final performance spirit. This event This event celebrates group’s most striking features is performance was still enjoyable to song of the show was a tap duet celebrates the talent of UR’s the talent of UR’s the equilibrium between its male watch. It was obvious that Radi- to Janelle Monae’s “Tightrope.” enrollees and is thus exhilarat- and female voices, most evident ance loved performing, and their Abbott performed in this fun ingly appropriate for the Univer- “enrollees and is thus in an astonishing performance of enthusiasm was catching. number and then proceeded to sity’s annual Meliora Weekend. exhilaratingly ap- Gary Jules’ “Mad World,” easily UR Raas started off with a lively thank everyone for coming to the Though occasionally choppy in one of the night’s best and most number. Raas’ choreography was show and supporting the many its delivery, “ever better” has never propriate for the beautiful. A lone female soprano kept perfectly in time and all of dance groups on campus. sounded so good. soothed the melody into motion, the dancers had wide smiles the Overall, Diversity of Dance was The show opened with yellow University’s annual and then the voices began stack- performance, making the number thoroughly enjoyable, a great way blazers and a chorus of power- Meliora Weekend. ing one upon the next, surging very fun to watch. One of the to break up the busy weekend ful male voices belonging to and ebbing as a tidal collective. dancers dropped her dandiyas, and was a wonderful addition to the YellowJackets, UR’s oldest a Each note seemed to melt into sticks used as part of the dance, Meliora Weekend. cappella group and a team that to Georgia” by Gladys Knight & the music’s substance, and the but still performed like nothing Esquier is a member of deserves to be associated with the the Pips, showcased VP’s technical effect seemed to evoke raw, liq- was wrong, even keeping her the class of 2013. University mascot. Characterized precision, but demonstrated little uid emotion. The group reprised by a blend of groove and class, the structural creativity, while JoJo’s this effect in their rendition of YellowJackets began each musical “Leave (Get Out)” received a Marianas Trench’s “So It Goes,” number with a bit of half-staged braver, but pitchy, rendition. which also appeared to draw its casualness, ensuring the audience VP’s low point came with a sop- breath from the elements, form- that although they look dapper, orific singing of Beyoncé’s “Until ing a lovely ballad to untainted they are fun at heart. the End of Time,” which featured lyricism. And they are. After starting off virtually no redeeming elements With that said, After Hours with a stylistic slice ’n’ dice of apart from the mild merits of see vocals page 18 One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful,” the YellowJackets progressed to a soaring medley of classified classic Disney songs, where an astonishing solo during “Hercu- HIRING TODAY! les’” “Somewhere I Belong” stole We are hiring for a political campaign! the show. Fun’s “Some Nights” made an appearance as well, with Finally, a part time job that actually builds your swelling harmonies and deft beat- resume boxing. A slight dip into safe, Flexible evening schedules “mainstream” Bieber territory rebounded with the alumni song Pay is $10 per hour “Up the Ladder to the Roof” by Great part time job for students the Supremes, ending the Yel- Great people to work with Alyssa Arre / Staff Photographer lowJackets’ presentation with a Sophomore Lindsey Brown and the rest of Ballet Performance Group put on a beau- soulful flourish. APPLY TODAY AT: tiful performance at Diversity of Dance on Saturday, Oct. 13 in the May Room. Next up was Vocal Point, 585-310-1939 or [email protected] Thursday, october 18, 2012 / a&e campustimes.org / Page 18 Media and music combine Short plays show TOOP’s diverse talents Alumni from page 16 the actress nervously tries to crisis hotline. The woman on in new take on classics hamster, and then to a snake. shoulder the entire conversation the other end misinterprets Eles’ and Zependfeld’s madcap on her own, much to the audi- which “edge” he’s talking about prismatic from page 16 Sébastien,” was a very abridged satire hit home for the audience, ence’s mirth. (actually, he refers to the edge of playing the theme of the piece version of the work — the entire who roared with laughter. The funny and cringe-worthy a skyscraper). Much to the audi- on his bagpipes. Duncan slowly piece is four hours long. The part Senior Sarah Young’s imagi- escapades of the final play ence’s chagrin, the coy ending of marched through the audience of the piece selected for the concert native “Date” featured an all- (“Hotline,” by senior Kelsey the play reveals that the two are and up onto the main stage, was Saint Sebastian’s death (end of too-realistic monologue: a solo Burritt and sophomore Devin actually a couple trying to spice finishing his incredible perfor- act 4) and rise to heaven (act 5). actress (played by sophomore Goodman) were unabash- things up. mance with a final round of the The selection started very softly Evelyn Hernandez) finds her- edly acted by freshman Danny All in all, the show was a suc- tune center stage. It was quite an and utilized the lower instruments self out to dinner with a totally Mensel and senior Erini Lam- cess. Intelligent, whimsical and amazing sight, a fabulous bagpipe of the orchestra. unresponsive date. His excuse, brides. funny, TOOP is always sure to player decked out in traditional The performance concluded ostensibly, is that he’s busy chew- In a comic mixup, a suicidal impress. Scottish attire, center stage in with loud, heavenly praises to ing a huge piece of raw fish. Faced young man mistakenly dials a Winstein-Hibbs is a member of Kodak Hall. It was definitely one Saint Sebastian, showcasing the with this silent dinner partner, phone-sex service in lieu of a the class of 2014. aspect of the concert that can’t be incredible power of both ensem- forgotten. bles. The entire concert seemed to The Eastman Wind Ensemble be enjoyed by the entire audience A cappella groups unite in show-stopper went on to perform this piece and deserved the standing ovation as well as two other works, it recieved. vocals from page 16 showmanship. The exiting salute In all the performances, every “Sarabande” and “Hommage There are many more concerts is also privy to the makings of to the audience featured partial singer flew high with energy, à Rameau” with great skill and to come before the conclusion of a good time, demonstrated by a disrobing and fake histrionics, a bouncing and gesturing in rhythm clarity. Scatterday and Hunsberger the Debussy festival at the end couple of rowdy but rewarding ludicrous but endearing way to to the music. Even though each arranged these pieces, originally of the month. This concert has pop music covers. end the show. member moved of his own accord, written for piano, specifically for certainly set the bar high for all Alex Clare’s “Too Close” got a But when it comes to musician- the entire group felt physically and the ensemble. Hearing the piece on other performances of Debussy, stylish makeover, climaxing with ship, these guys are serious and dynamically unified, completely many wind instruments instead of but it’s unlikely the students, an innovative a cappella dubstep at home on the stage and with one piano gave it great complexity faculty and guest performers of riff that is all the more thrilling each other. and renewed intrigue. Eastman will disappoint. because it was voice-generated. Just as each a That is precisely why A Cappella The final piece of the concert, Sanguinetti is a member of A take on David Guetta and Sia’s Jam so eloquently encapsulates the an excerpt of “Le Martyre de saint the class of 2014. “Titanium” tied up After Hours’ cappella group spirit of Meliora Weekend. On the performance slot, beginning works as a cohesive one hand, the jam marks just one somewhat unremarkably but end- “ of the myriad events that capture ing in a powerhouse hurrah for the whole, so the Univer- the diverse talents of UR students. group’s vocal virtuosity. On the other, though composed of Last up for the night was the sity’s students strive so many individuals from so many Midnight Ramblers who, decked different backgrounds all mov- out in their matching gray baseball to work together to ing of their own accords, they all jerseys and constantly showing off achieve ever greater operated as a unified body. Just as their goofy antics, appeared as the each a cappella group worked as a unofficial class clowns of UR’s a aspirations. cohesive whole, so the University’s cappella scene. students strive to work together to The potpourri medley they seriously good. Virtually all the achieve ever greater aspirations. opened with basked in glorious soloists possess powerful, crystal- It is the hope of the weekend’s chaos; when “Gangnam Style” line voices that radiate through masterminds that students call popped up in a flurry of Korean the Palestra; one highlight was this place of unified diversity their rap, it felt both mildly incongruous the gentle but voluminous vocal home, and we have a cappella to with the rest of the medley songs capacity of one of the lead sing- thank for reminding us of this. and right at home in the Ram- ers the audience members were Jeng is a member of blers’ seemingly improvisatory privileged enough to see. the class of 2016.

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SkydiveCNY.com 315-535-7777 Thursday, October 18, 2012 / campustimes.org Sports / Page 19 Football falls short in duel athlete of the week against RPI, final score 21-31 Serra Sevenler — Women’s Rowing by ERIC DAVIS doing it and it seemed fun to do veloping close bonds with by adam ondo wide receiver Mason Parmelee. STAFF WRITER to stay in shape for soccer. Then everyone. senior staff This put UR up 14-7 going into I liked it more than soccer so I halftime. The UR Wom- concentrated on rowing. What do you love about Football’s Meliora Weekend Early into the third quarter, en’s crew team UR? match-up this past Saturday, Oct. Hamm dropped an easy pick is currently per- What emotions do you feel The type of students that 13 ended in a 31-21 loss to Rens- on an RPI third down, allowing forming at a high while you row? choose to come to this univer- selaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). RPI to score on the next play level. They are led Pain. Pure pain. sity. They tend to be quirky With 3,125 people watching, UR with a 56-yard pass to Colas. UR in part by sopho- and special people. Everyone dropped to 3-3 overall and RPI quickly took the lead back with more Serra Sevenler, a native of What is the hardest part of be- is sweet. improved to 5-1 on the season. a one-yard Mitchell run. Colas Fairport, N.Y. Sevenler is argu- ing an athlete at UR? After UR chose to defer af- then caught his third touchdown ably UR’s strongest rower this It takes a lot of time to be on What are your favorite things ter winning the coin toss, the of the night, though, tying the season, playing a major role in the rowing team because we have to do off campus? Yellowjackets defense forced a game once again. the team’s strong finishes in the practice six days a week at 6 a.m. My favorite coffee place is three-and-out against RPI’s of- On the last play of the third Head of the Genesee Women’s Time management is definitely a Java’s. I love to walk around fense, which was forced back to quarter, RPI cornerback Dustin Eight race on Oct. 13. struggle. Park Avenue. I like walking 4th and 35 after UR sacked RPI Schuld took the ball right out of around the canal and biking starting quarterback Mike Her- the hands of junior tight end Ken What are you studying at UR? What is your favorite part of on the trails. mann twice in a row. UR junior Apostolakos, who was juggling a Economics and digital media rowing? Davis is a member of quarterback Dean Kennedy then catch from Kennedy, and returned studies. Being with the team and de- the class of 2016. led the Yellowjackets down the field it for a 65-yard interception return. on a 66-yard drive. After being This put RPI up 28-21 going into When did you start rowing? stopped at the 26-yard line, senior the fourth. I started rowing in eighth kicker Alex Antonucci attempted a UR almost had a chance to turn grade. I was 12 years old, so field goal, which was blocked. the game around with an easy I have been rowing for a re- The first score came on the first interception, but instead allowed ally long time. I rowed for our play of the second quarter. Senior it to bounce into the hands of RPI Lady of Mercy High School in running back Quinton Mitchell wide receiver Chris Grogan. This Rochester, which is actually the ran in a one-yard touchdown to top set RPI up for a 24-yard field goal. same boathouse that UR rowed off an 83-yard Yellowjackets drive. Antonucci would go on to miss a in last year. Hermann was injured later in the 28-yard field goal attempt later in quarter, giving his backup, junior the quarter, leaving the final score What position do you hold? Brendan McGlynn, a chance on at 31-21. I am in the stern of the boat the field. With senior running back Chris (the front). McGlynn’s first pass was com- Lebano not in the game, Mitchell pleted for 24 yards. His second took the majority of the carries Why crew? was intercepted by senior free safety Saturday. He split running back I played soccer for 10 years.

Kobie Hamm in the end zone. duties with Lebano last week, rush- I discovered rowing at Mercy, courtesy of serra sevenler UR failed to make anything of the ing for 31 yards and a touchdown. and I thought it was an inter- Sophomore Serra Sevenler has been a great asset to the women’s rowing team, turnover though, and Hermann This week he ran for 99 yards on esting sport. My friends were helping the team to reach success in their first two events of the season. returned and led a 67-yard drive 28 touches for two TDs. Kennedy that culminated with a touchdown assisted, setting him up on the one- pass to RPI wide receiver Reggie yard line for both scores. Iconic UR coach Peter Lyman passes away Colas. But then, with one second UR travels to Schenectady, N.Y. left in the first half, Kennedy let on Saturday, Oct. 20 to take on by ben shapiro national rankings. Along with be- a lasting positive impact on the fly a Hail Mary that was tipped by Union College. staff writer ing named the 1990 Intercollegiate hundreds of players that he coached an RPI defender into the endzone Ondo is a member of Tennis Association’s Coach of the during his 40-plus-year career. Our — right into the hands of junior the class of 2014. Peter Lyman, UR’s former tennis Year, Lyman was inducted into the teams have greatly appreciated his and squash head coach, passed away University’s Athletic Hall of Fame in generosity and unending support. on Sept. 28 due to complications 2000. UR’s facilities in which both Personally, Peter was a wonderful from cancer. squash and tennis play, the Lyman friend and mentor to me over the Lyman coached the men’s tennis Squash Center and Lyman Tennis past 10 years that I have coached at team for 42 years and the squash Center, are named in his honor. UR. The team and I will miss his team for 44. He also produced 16 “Peter Lyman meant so much presence on the sidelines during our All-American Athletes among the to UR tennis and squash,” current matches this spring.” two sports and consistently kept men’s and women’s tennis coach Shapiro is a member of both his teams in the top 20 in the Matt Nielsen said. “He has had the class of 2016. Men’s soccer yet to concede a goal in OT tackle from page 20 ball into the empty net. of overtime with no goals to show into the game, sophomore forward Flashing the resilience that has for it, but seven minutes into the Nick Pastore received an airborne made them a serious contender for second overtime, Thesing deliv- cross from fellow sophomore for- the UAA and national champion- ered and gave UR the 3-2 win. ward Alex Swanger, and promptly ship titles, however, the Tartans The Yellowjackets are idle until converted it to put UR up 1-0. roared back with two goals of their Sunday, Oct. 21, when they face Seventeen minutes later, Thesing own, amid a flurry of 11 shots, to the Kean University Cougars in upped the ante to 2-0 when he the ’Jackets’ four. Union, N.J. charged at and won a 50-50 deci- The teams dueled back and Bernstein is a member of sion with Madden, depositing the forth throughout the first period the class of 2014.

Drue sokol / Photo editor Senior kicker Alex Antonucci attempted two field goals against Rensselaer Poly- Women’s tennis looks forward to spring technic Institute on Saturday, Oct. 13. One was blocked and the other missed. lob from page 20 along with another win for Zhao, work on, which will then help us Emily Hough of Bates. whose opponent retired from the to improve for the competitive Tseng and Genbauffe followed match. The final win of the week- spring semester,” Tseng said. This Week in Sports their day one win with a much end for UR came from the doubles Zhao echoed her sentiments. FRIDAY, OCT. 19 more comfortable 8-2 decision team of Zhao and Weaver, who “Hopefully we’ll be able to take • Field Hockey at Vassar College, 4 p.m. over Bates. ran away with their match 8-2. what we learned from competing Tseng spoke highly of the team’s The Yellowjackets’ trip to Maine at the invite and work hard during SATURDAY, Oct. 20 efforts. was their final competition of the the offseason so that we’ll be even • Women’s Cross Country in NYSCTC Championship, 11 a.m. “All the girls played hard and fall season, though the team will stronger for the spring,” she said. • Men’s Cross Country in NYSCTC Championship, 11 a.m. • Women’s Soccer at Vassar College, 12 p.m. produced great results,” she said. continue working hard in the off- The team will kick off the spring • Football at Union College, 1:30 p.m. “I’m proud of how well everyone season. season on Sunday, Feb. 10 against • Field Hockey at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1 p.m. fought and I’m looking forward to Both Zhao and Tseng believe Division I Colgate University at our matches in the spring.” the weekend will be beneficial to the Robert B. Goergen Athletic SUNDAY, Oct. 21 The final day of the Bowdoin offseason training. Center. • Men’s Soccer at Kean University, 1 p.m. Invitational saw Weaver picking “We came out of the tourna- Shapiro is a member of *denotes home competition up a solid 6-4, 6-3 win over Bates, ment knowing what we have to the class of 2016. page 20 / campustimes.org thursday, October 18, 2012 sports Field hockey strings together four straight wins this week’s seven different players scor- the third and final goal by results ing goals,” Cunningham sophomore midfielder Me- said. gan Keil with only 2:27 left Volleyball The ’Jackets showed they on the clock. All three goals (17-9) were out for blood from were assisted by Flaschner. the very start, with junior UR’s offense dominated midfielder Katie Flaschner the game, remaining in con- Oct. 13: Carnegie Mellon University scoring the first goal seven trol of the ball and keeping 0-3 (L) (16-25, 20-25, 21-25) minutes in. Soon follow- it on Morrisville’s side for a ing were two more goals by majority of the time. UR Oct. 13: Emory University Relin and junior midfielder gave Morrisville goalie El- 1-3 (L) (10-25, 13-25, Lindsey Randall. Randall len DePasquale a near im- 25-21, 12-25) hit a shot through the op- possible task, hammering posing goalies five hole, her with 40 shots. Oct. 14: University of Chicago making UR lead 3-0. “You really couldn’t ask 3-1, 0-3 (L) Relin then scored again for a better start to [Me- (16-25, 28-30, 24-26) campus times archives with just 7:56 remaining in liora] Weekend — having Field hockey’s 8-1 win over Morrisville State College on Friday, Oct. 12 improved their overall record to 12-3. the half, putting the ’Jackets an 8-1 win and seeing goals Oct. 14: New York University by karli cozen and St. Lawerence games,” minutes on the clock, put- up 4-0. from seven different girls,” 3-0 (W) (25-21, 25-19, 25-19) senior staff sophomore forward Gina ting Rochester in the lead In the seventh minute of Flaschner said. “Every single Cunningham said. 3-0 at the half. the second half, Cunning- girl on the roster — 21 field Women’s Soccer Running on momen- And come out strong they However, the Bomb- ham connected with the players and three goalies — (3-10) tum from last week’s wins did. ers showed they were not net to increase UR’s lead to contributed. We know we against Skidmore College Senior forward Shelby out of it yet, coming back 5-0. are in control of our own and St. Lawrence Uni- Hall was the star of Wednes- strong in the second half However, a minute later, fate and we know that we Oct. 13: Carnegie Mellon University versity, UR women’s field day’s game, scoring three of with a goal of their own, Morrisville State forward have worked too hard to let 0-1 (L) hockey racked up two more UR’s four goals, making her making the score 3-1. Taylor Fields put the ball up now.” victories: the first a 4-1 vic- overall tally 15 goals this In the end, this just away, giving Morrisville The ’Jackets hope to Oct. 14: Emory University tory over the Ithaca College season. wasn’t enough. Hall hit the their first and only goal of continue their winning 0-2 (L) Bombers on Wednesday, Her first came 10 min- net once more with a goal the game. streak this weekend in away Oct. 10 and the second an utes into the game, with a at 54:03, putting the final This flicker of hope matches against Liberty Field Hockey 8-1 victory over Morrisville shot by Hall from 10 yards nail in the Bomber’s coffin for Morrisville was soon League opponents Vassar (12-3) State College on Friday, out. Hall soon added her and earning Rochester the snuffed. UR countered with College on Friday, Oct. 19 Oct. 12. second when she tipped in a 4-1 victory. three more unanswered and Rensselaer Polytechnic “It was very important for penalty shot from freshman The ’Jackets took on Mor- goals; the first by fresh- Institute on Saturday, Oct. Oct. 10: Ithaca College us to come out strong this forward Michelle Relin. Re- risville State two days later. man forward Nicole Cerza, 20. 4-1 (W) week with the same mental- lin soon joined Hall with “The Morrisville game the second by freshman Cozen is a member of ity we had for the Skidmore a goal of her own, with 24 was a great team effort with forward Mimi Adar and the class of 2015. Oct. 12: Morrisville State College 8-1 (W) Men’s soccer enters double overtime again, earns 3-2 victory Men’s Soccer by john bernstein Washington University an end, as UR upended team fought to draws with eluded Carnegie goalkeeper (7-2-3) senior staff in St. Louis (2-0) and a the Tartans, 3-2, in double currently No. 9 Brandeis Christopher Madden, and 6-2 throttling of Bethany overtime. The win marked University on Sept. 29 and Thesing slid toward goal The Carnegie Mellon College. Moreover, led by No. 20 New York University to knock the ball into an Oct. 12: Carnegie Mellon University University Tartans had reigning University Athletic on Oct. 6, both UAA rivals. empty net. 3-2 (W) 2 OT many reasons to be confi- Association (UAA) player Sophomore for- Sophomore forward Jack The goal put the finish- dent as they suited up for of the week and defender Thesing was the man of the ing touch on a game that Oct. 14: Emory University their match-up against the Ben Bryant, Carnegie Mel- ward Jack Thesing hour for the ’Jackets, scor- had seen both sides domi- 1-1 (T) 2 OT ’Jackets on Friday, Oct. 12. lon entered the game un- was the man of the ing his second of two goals nate play for one half of Ranked fifth in the na- defeated both in UAA play “ at 1:07:44 to both tame the regulation. tion at kickoff time, the and at home all season. hour for the ’Jackets. Tartans and give the visitors UR dominated the first Football Tartans toted an 8-1-1 After a grueling one- their first conference win. 45 minutes, as they outshot (3-3) record on the season, in- hour, 47-minute marathon the third straight match Sophomore forward Alex Carnegie 7-4 and jumped cluding a convincing win with the visiting yellow and the Yellowjackets played to Swanger made a cross to a out to a 2-0 lead. Just 3:07 Oct. 13: Rensselaer over national powerhouse blue, both streaks came to double overtime, after the charging Thesing. The ball see tackle page 19 Polytechnic Institute Women’s tennis closes fall season with solid performance 21-31 (L) Women’s Tennis by ben shapiro According to Coach Matt ranked teams shows that we as freshman Molly Good- and sophomore Emily De- (2-1) staff writer Nielsen, “Suresky found the can compete with the best.” man, along with Suresky perrior dropped a heart- right balance of aggressive- Day two of the com- and Zhao, all triumphed in breaking 9-8(7) loss to Oct. 12-14: Over the course The UR women’s ten- ness with consistency in her petition brought three straight sets. In doubles ac- Madeline Stein and nis team wrapped up their singles wins.” more singles wins for UR tion, freshman Julia Weaver see lob page 19 of the three-day Bowdoin fall season last weekend on In doubles, Tseng and College Invitational, junior October 12 to 14 at the sophomore Cara Genbauffe Janice Zhao led UR with four Bowdoin Invitational in had a dramatic 9-8(3) vic- wins. Seniors Hayley Brower Brunswick, Me., tallying up tory, topping a Bates duo. and Frances Tseng both 12 wins in the round-robin Brower and her partner earned three wins, while tournament. junior Janice Zhao also Senior Frances Tseng claimed a win for UR, run- sophomores Cara Genbauffe started off day one by back- ning away with their match and Rachel Suresky both ing up her regional rank- 8-4. finished with two wins. ing with a hard fought 3-6, “Overall, I thought that 7-6(1), 10-8 victory over the Bowdoin Invitational Women’s Rowing Wellesley College. Fellow was a great way to conclude senior Haley Brower had a the fall season,” Zhao, who Oct. 13: In the Head of the more routine win, taking had the most total wins for out Bates 6-3, 6-3. Round- UR, said. Genesee Women’s Collegiate ing out the singles triumphs She also commented on Eight event, UR boats A on the opening day was outperforming the compe- and B finished fifth and sophomore Rachel Suresky, tition stating that “the fact sixth out of 17 total boats, courtesy of UR athletics who took her match 6-4, that the other three schools respectively. 6-1, also against Bates. at the invite were nationally Freshman Julia Weaver won her singles match and lost a close doubles match on Sunday, Oct. 14.