C a m p u s Ti m e s Vo l u m e 139, Nu m b e r 12 Serving the University of Rochester community since 1873 Th u r s d a y , Ap r i l 26, 2012 UR books Walters, Ferguson for Mel Weekend Campus by leah buletti Oct. 13 in Kodak Hall. Executive Director of Alum- that the speaker would not be anchor on NBC’s “The Today Ne w s Ed i t o r Late night comedian Craig ni Relations Kevin Wesley campaigning. But, he said that Show,” where she worked hazing Iconic journalist, author Ferguson will be this year’s expressed overwhelming op- the politically slanted focus for over 10 years. She then and television personality featured comedian and will timism with the choice of of last year’s two big names spent 25 years as the co-host Barbara Walters, known perform two shows on Fri- Walters and the message he — President Bill Clinton and and chief correspondent in focus for the multitude of day, Oct. 12. Meliora hopes she will deliver. Associate Justice Antonin of ABC’s prime time news by kevin scantlen interviews she has Weekend is set for “Walters is a pioneer in Scalia — did not factor into magazine program “20/20” St a f f Wr i t e r conducted with Oct. 11 to 14. journalism and, particularly, this year’s choice. and, through her work on Investigations into allega- famous world fig- she is one of the first women “Last year we had two ABC Evening News, became tions of hazing at Dartmouth ures, will deliver leaders in the field of journal- pretty iconic figures from the first female co-anchor of College, Cornell University the 2012 Meliora ism,” Wesley said. “She has two sides of the political network evening news. In and Binghamton University Weekend key- interviewed countless world spectrum here for the same 2004, Walters changed her have thrust hazing into the note address leaders over the course of her weekend,” Wesley said. role at ABC, increasing her national spotlight. on Saturday, career, in addition to her work “That’s not typically the number of primetime ABC Stories of pledges eating in popular culture. I think her case, but we do try to provide News specials, in addition vomlets (omelets with vomit perspective on news and enter- an array of perspectives on to her well-known “Barbara inside of them), being forced to tainment today will be pretty world issues over time.” Walters Specials.” consume dangerous amounts relevant, especially right Wesley added that Walters Walters has also inter- of alcohol and performing before the presiden- has been “a part of our living viewed every president and other degrading activities at tial election.” rooms for decades.” Given first lady since Richard Nix- Dartmouth brought into the Since Meliora the breadth of interviews she on and was chosen to be the public eye after a Rolling Stone Weekend will has conducted with figures moderator for the third and article entitled “Confessions of transpire shortly from politics to pop culture, final debate between presi- an Ivy League Frat Boy: Inside before Novem- Wesley believes that “her dential candidates Jimmy Dartmouth’s Hazing Abuses” ber’s election, perspective will be a fasci- Carter and Gerald Ford in published this April prompted a Wesley said nating one for our viewers 1976. Some of her notable nationwide discussion of hazing it was im- to hear.” exclusive interviews include at colleges and universities. portant to Walters first became known current Secretary of State With the recent events at julia sklar • Pr e s e n t a t i o n Ed i t o r ensure as a television morning news Se e MELIORA, Pa g e 4 Dartmouth in mind, many wonder whether something of that nature could happen at Jack’s Mannequin Community commemorates UR. In an online survey con- ducted by the Campus Times to solicit commentary and to play D-Day Bordeaux with new memorial opinions on the hazing issue at UR, some students admitted by leah buleti it and not know what to say,” by melissa goldin that it was possible. Ne w s Ed i t o r Ansley said. Ed i t o r -i n -Ch i e f “I believe that certain frater- jason silverstein Jack’s Mannequin, which On Monday, April 23, over a nities would place their pledges Se n i o r St a f f was officially announced as the year after UR student Jeffrey in situations where they were Less than two days after band at 8 p.m. on Wednesday Bordeaux, Jr. passed away forced to drink dangerous O.A.R. was announced to night, is an alternative rock on the morning of January amounts,” freshman Brianna headline this year’s highly band hailing from Orange 15, 2011, approximately 30 Isaacson, a member of UR’s Phi anticipated Dandelion Day County, Calif. comprising attendees gathered for the Sigma Sigma sorority, said. “I’ve concert, slated for this Friday frontman Andrew McMahon, dedication of a memorial heard stories of pledge classes night, the band cancelled its guitarist Bobby Anderson, for the Rochester native on being placed in confined areas scheduled performance due to bassist Mikey Wagner and the path behind Susan B. and being told they would have a “family medical emergency,” drummer Jay McMillan. Anthony Halls. to consume a scary amount of al- leaving UR Concerts to book The group released its debut Bordeaux died following cohol before they could leave.” piano rock group Jack’s Man- album, “Everything in Tran- an incident in which fellow Dean of Students Matthew nequin as the replacement. sit” in 2005, which peaked UR student Daren Venable Burns agreed. UR Concerts announced at No. 37 on the Billboard stabbed him four times after “Something like [what hap- that O.A.R. would not per- 200. The band’s 2008 follow- Bordeaux reportedly dis- pened at Dartmouth] could form at approximately 2 a.m. up, “The Glass Passenger,” played aggressive behavior happen here,” Burns said. on Wednesday morning on sold 49,000 copies in its first toward Venable at a party at “There’s no reason to think it its Facebook page and on week and peaked at No. 8 the Delta Upsilon fraternity couldn’t.” sa.rochester.edu/dandelionday on the Billboard 200. Jack’s house. On April 21, 2011, While no cases on the level of — the site Campus Activities Mannequin released its latest Venable was declared not those at Dartmouth have been Board launched earlier this album, “People and Things,” guilty on a charge of murder reported at UR, there have month to spur excitement for last October. in the second degree by Judge been cases of hazing reported this year’s D-Day in light of SA President and senior John L. DeMarco by arguing to the administration within the administration’s decision Bradley Halpern applauded self-defense. the past year. to hold the festivities on Friday, UR Concerts for rising to The memorial, which con- “There have been allegations rather than the traditional the occasion and finding a sists of a Yoshino cherry tree of hazing almost every year, Saturday. replacement band on such that is native to Japan and usually in the spring,” Burns Though it learned about short notice. symbolizes the continent in said. “Not all allegations turn the cancellation from O.A.R.’s “No one can blame [O.A.R.] which Bordeaux was plan- shermaine singh • St a f f Ph o t o g r a p h e r out to result in charges in the management team early Tues- for a medical emergency,” ning to study abroad, and UR President Joel Seligman helped to officially dedicate disciplinary system, though. day morning, UR Concerts did Halpern said. “UR Concerts a bench with a plaque that the Jeffrey Bordeaux, Jr. memorial on Monday, April 23. Sometimes, insufficient evi- not immediately publicize the has been extremely proac- reads “In memory of Jeffrey finally here and we have the a view of Goergen Athletic dence is available, and some- news to avoid the inevitable tive and considered many Bordeaux, Jr. classmate and remembrance,” Associate Center, where Bordeaux, Jr. times, organizations are cleared confusion that would ensue on possibilities. It did a great job friend/2012,” has been in the Dean of Students Anne- worked. The location was of misconduct altogether.” campus, according to Hospital- doing so.” works since February 2011. Marie Algier, who headed the changed, however, when it Although recent news about ity Manager for UR Concerts According to Halpern, UR It was coordinated by a com- planning committee, said. became apparent that a pos- hazing has prompted school ad- and sophomore Emily Ansley. Concerts immediately con- mittee of about 25 people, The memorial was origi- sible future renovation to ministrations across the coun- “We needed to figure out tacted other bands when which included students, nally planned to be located Todd Union would include a try to reevaluate their policies what we were doing before it found out about O.A.R.’s staff and faculty from vari- near the stairs between handicap ramp in the same on hazing, UR has maintained releasing information. Oth- cancellation, beginning with ous sectors of the University Strong Auditorium and area where the memorial its current policy. UR defines erwise it would have been those originally short-listed community. Lattimore Hall, close to would have been. hazing as “any action taken or really hectic and we would for the event. “It been a long time coming Todd Union, as the spot was The dedication began situation created, whether have everyone asking about Se e CANCEL, Pa g e 4 … and we’re excited that it’s central on campus and had Se e YOSHINO, Pa g e 4 Se e HAZE, Pa g e 5

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Th i s We e k o n Ca m p u s Thursday Ap r i l 27 American Studies Lecture: ‘Mightier than the sword’ 4:45 - 7 p.m., Ha w k i n s -Ca r l s o n Ro o m , Ru sh Rh e e s Li b r a r y David Reynolds, author, scholar and professor of English and American Studies at the City University of New York, will give a talk entitled “Mightier Than the Sword: Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin and American History.” The event will be followed by a reception and is sponsored by the Depart- ment of English, American Studies program, Department of History and the Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies. The event is free and open to the public.

Rachel Milner • St a f f Ph o t o g r a p h e r Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration njr provides down to earth, engaging entertainment 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Wi l s o n Co m m o n s s t e p s No Jackets Required members (from right) seniors Amanda Holmes and Lillian Dickerson, freshman Join Israel Council, Hillel, AEPi and the Jewish Association of MBAs(JAMBA) Cordero Kong and sophomore Ethan Lipkind performed for Earthfest on Saturday, April 21. to celebrate Israel’s Independence Day. The event is free, open to the UR community and will include such enjoyable projects as frisbee, music, hookah, Se c u r i t y Up d a t e juggling and ice cream. The Observation Deck: The Annual undergraduate Juried exhibition Lurking lunch thief leaps to freedom 5 - 7 p.m., Ha r t n e t t Ga l l e r y , Wi l s o n Co m m o n s By leah buletti Student experiences leased without further incident. Come attend the opening of this exhibition in the Hartnett Gallery that will Ne w s Ed i t o r difficulty breathing feature artwork from all departments of the University by undergraduate 1. On Thursday, April 19 at 12:46 Equipment vanishes, students. Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the p.m., a staff member reported that 3. A student was transported reappears in pawn shop Rochester community. her lunch had been stolen from from Susan B. Anthony Halls to the second floor kitchen area of the Strong Memorial Hospital 5. On Wednesday, April 18 at 4:31 the Miller Center at the Eastman Emergency Department on Tues- p.m. a staff member in Bausch & Friday School of Music. day, April 24 at 12:46 a.m. Lomb Hall reported that six Mac Ap r i l 28 According to UR Security Inves- According to Lafferty, the stu- minis, six keyboards and a digital tigator Daniel Lafferty, following dent was experiencing chest pres- processor had been stolen from a Dandelion Day the original incident, on Monday, sure and difficulty breathing. fourth floor classroom. Security 11 a.m. - 12 a.m., Ri v e r Ca m p u s April 23, Security officers respond- believes that the crime occurred on This year’s D-Day Festivities will feature student performers, a petting zoo, ed to the Miller Center after an Construction area Tuesday, April 17 at 5:06 a.m. be- food available from Hadads, Abbott’s and Nancy’s Fried Dough, rides, a live unknown individual was reported sparks curiosity cause staff were able to determine concert by piano-rock band Jack’s Mannequin and more. After the concert, to be in the facility. Staff members what time the computers were there will be an after party featuring various DJs. All activities are free and recognized the individual as the 4. Security officers responded disconnected from the system. open to the campus community. same one who had been in the area to the construction area in front According to Lafferty, an em- on April 19 around the same time of Anderson and Wilder towers on ployee at a local pawn shop that the staff member reported her Saturday, April 21 at 1:25 a.m. af- called on April 17 to report that lunch as stolen. The individual was ter two individuals were observed individuals were trying to sell Saturday Ap r i l 29 identified as a 16 year old with no inside the area. Upon the arrival what is believed to be the missing equipment from Bausch & Lomb affiliation to the University who of Security officers, the individuals After Hours Presents: The Day After D-day claimed to be from Buffalo. fled the scene. Hall. A police report has been filed 8 - 11 p.m., Up p e r St r o n g Au d i t o r i u m and the investigation is currently The teenager was then verbally According to Lafferty, the in- Come watch UR’s co-ed a cappella group, After Hours, as they perform their ongoing. abusive toward Security officers dividuals, who were identified as spring show. This performance will feature songs by artists such as Lady Gaga, Buletti is a member of and jumped over a large planter students, stated that they were Jack Johnson, Jessie J and more. There will also by guest performances by UR the class of 2013. in the lobby to get away from merely on the site because they Raas and Louvre Performance Ensemble. Tickets can be purchased at the Information provided them after they told her that the were curious about the construc- Common Market and are $6 for UR undergraduates and $10 for the general by UR Security. police were on their way to verify tion. They were warned and re- public. her identity. The adolescent, who was issued a ban form and warned to stay off University property prior to running away, caused 1 Sunday minor damage to the planter but Ap r i l 30 departed the premises without Eastman Music School UR Medical Center further incident. hope. healing. hiv/aids: A musical intervention 8:30 - 10 p.m., Ma y Ro o m , Wi l s o n Co m m o n s Field hockey practice 4 A benefit convert will be hosted by the students enrolled in Music, Ethnog- causes injury raphy, and HIV/AIDS to increase knowledge about HIV/AIDS prevention. The concert will feature two Zimbabwean musicians, Musekiwa Chingodza 3 2. A student was transported Riverview Complex and Zivanai Masango. Guest performers will include Louvre Dance Ensemble, from Hoeing Hall to the Strong the Midnight Ramblers, and Vocal Point. All proceeds from the concert will Memorial Hospital Emergency go to AIDS CARE Rochester and Tariro, a non-profit which educates girls Department on Thursday, April in Zimbabwe about HIV/AIDS prevention. Tickets, which are $3 for UR 19 at 11:37 p.m. after sustaining students or $10 for the general public, can be purchased at the door or the an injury at field hockey practice Common Market. earlier in the day. 5 The student said that she was Gospel Choir Concert 8:30 - 10 p.m., In t e r f a i t h Ch a p e l Sa n c t u a r y hit in the head above her eye with Come see UR’s Gospel Choir perform. The concert is directed by Eastman a ball and reported experiencing 2 music instructor Jason Holmes and is free and open to the general public. For headaches, feeling groggy and 4 more information contact the Music Department at 275-2828. having problems with her vision such as depth perception, Laf- Please email calendar submissions to ferty said. [email protected]. Thursday, April 26, 2012 NEWS Page 3 Smoke-free campus initiative reaches administration By michaela kerem Schools that have successfully environment in 2006, the River Cam- Co p y Ed i t o r implemented a smoke-free campus pus hoped to follow in its footsteps Amid a growing number of univer- had a grace period in which students within the proceeding years. How- sities that are establishing smoke- would not be penalized for smoking, ever, this never came to fruition. free campuses, a student-initiated during which the focus is primarily Rothenberg believes this is due proposal to turn the River Campus on education and communication. to the fact that, at that time, such a into an entirely smoke-free environ- Because of this focus, the transition proposal was not “really coming to ment was recently submitted to ad- period will also serve to ameliorate the forefront” for universities and ministration for review and feedback concerns about enforcement of the colleges. after months of discussion. new initiative; a concrete policy on “I think this initiative has to be The leaders of the initiative, penalizing students for infractions done at a time that is right for the juniors Sara Rothenberg and Catie will be decided upon more definitely campus, and that, though it was Tarentine, submitted the proposal during the planning process. right for URMC in 2006, it doesn’t last month. The two spent the past One impetus behind the initia- mean it was right for the [River year researching the effects of such a tive is the recent nationwide surge Campus],” Rothenberg said. “I policy, soliciting student feedback and in universities turning to entirely think undergraduate campuses were benchmarking with other schools smoke-free policies. As of April 1, having a more difficult time. It’s all that have opted for the change to at least 704 universities within the about the timing.” determine whether this is an appro- United States formally announced Rothenberg believes that, as priate and feasible option for UR. drue sokol • Ph o t o Ed i t o r or have implemented a 100 percent with any new policy, there will If the initiative were to be ap- UR’s campus could become smoke-free next summer, thanks to a stu- smoke-free campus, according to be opposition. She is optimistic, proved, the earliest Rothenberg dent-led initiative whose proposal has reached the administration. the American Nonsmokers’ Rights however, that these challenges can imagines the campus undergoing this the decision is made and announced of anyone being penalized. Foundation (ANRF). This is an be worked through as the policy change would be in summer 2013. to do all the work that’s needed to “What we’ve heard from other increase from 460 schools in Janu- changes evolve. Linda Dudman, associate director successfully implement it,” Dud- schools is that it’s a lot easier to imple- ary 2011. “[The time lag before implementa- of health promotion at University man said. ment [a smoke-free policy]… Having a “We’ve seen so many experiences tion] doesn’t mean that in the mean- Health Services (UHS), agreed with The current rule on campus stipu- smoke-free policy will give us a stron- from others schools that are showing time we can’t continue to get support this estimation, saying that if the lates that smokers must be at least ger standing to talk to someone,” she us that [a smoke-free campus] can be from different departments, positive campus were to become smoke-free 30 feet away from a building while said. “I think the 30-feet [rule] can get done,” Dudman said, adding that it’s or negative feedback and continue to it would likely not be until August smoking. However, Dudman stated kind of confrontational, whereas with becoming “something that campuses work on making the initiative the 2013. that, despite student complaints smoke-free, you shouldn’t be smoking can do … and can accomplish.” best it can be,” she said. “We need a fairly good time frame of smokers in the vicinity of Rush at all. I think it’s a somewhat different When the UR Medical Center Kerem is a member of — a year, a year and a half — after Rhees Library, she had not heard conversation.” (URMC) converted to a smoke-free the class of 2015. UR alumnus brings hydrofracking debate to campus By casey gould business to environmental sustain- owners badly hit by the economic St a f f Wr i t e r ability. He was also among the first recession. Many such populations Acclaimed journalist and UR journalists to extensively watchdog believe hydrofracking serves na- alumnus Tom Wilber ’83 gave a talk hydrofracking activity in the South tional interests and will revitalize on hydrofracking and his recently Tier. America’s rural communities. published book, “Under the Surface: Hydrofracking, short for hydraulic Acknowledging the complex Fracking, Fortunes and the Fate of fracturing, is the forcing open of question of whether hydrofracking the Marcellus Shale,” on Tuesday, fissures in subterranean rocks by should be further implemented, Wil- April 24 in Hubbell Auditorium. introducing liquid at high pressure, bert remains receptive to arguments The event, which was co-spon- primarily done to extract oil or gas. on both sides of the debate. sored by the UR Department of He cited the fracking industry’s “I’m learning new things every- Earth and Environmental Sciences, “long-obscured dealings and rarely day and am open to the possibility was well-received and attended by held responsibility” as primary rea- that my personal views are not infal- nearly one hundred Rochester resi- sons for his interest in the issue. lible,” he admitted. dents and members of the University He spoke extensively about the In the meantime, he encour- community. environmental hazards of fracking, aged audience members to deviate Wilber presented his book as a which include the use of harsh anti- from “happy consumers of cheap “narrative about the lives of people corrosives and lubricants to create abundant energy” and “give more affected in various ways by shale a “slick water frack” solution. This thought when [they] crank up the gas prospecting and drilling” in the mixture is necessary in overcoming AC, fire up the stove or switch on Twin Tiers region encompassing the ground’s resistance and creating the light.” New York state and northern Penn- enough force to shatter the rock and Wilber graduated from UR with sylvania — a story he describes as release the gas. Excess consumption a bachelor’s degree in English and drue sokol • Ph o t o Ed i t o r “fascinating.” of water, improper disposal of slick holds a master’s in communications UR alumnus and acclaimed journalist Tom Wilber spoke about Wilber worked as a journalist for water frack chemicals and land deg- and print journalism from the S.I. hydrofracking and his recent book on the subject on Tuesday, April 24. 20 years — 17 of which were with radation are all problems as well. Newhouse School of Public Commu- and two children in Union, N.Y. frackingandfortunes.book. Binghamton’s Press & Sun-Bulletin, Nevertheless, hydrofracking is nications at Syracuse University. For more information on Wil- Gould is a member of where he covered everything from seen by others as a bonanza for land- He currently lives with his wife ber’s book, visit Facebook.com/ the class of 2014. Meliora Leaders program launched to foster community ties By leah buletti and the Rochester Youth Year Through this setup, $1,175 will be The scholarship opportunity was to extend the deadline to Monday, Ne w s Ed i t o r program. provided by the U.S. Corporation for officially announced on April 2, with May 1. The Rochester Center for Com- Urban Fellows, which offers National and Community Service in the deadline for applications set for “The sense that I’m getting is that munity Leadership (RCCL) has stipends for summer work in civic the form of an AmeriCorps Educa- April 23. Because several students there is quite a bit of buzz anD ex- launched a new scholarship pro- engagement to undergraduates tion Award. The UR Financial Aid approached Cerosaletti — who said citement,” Cerosaletti said, adding gram — Meliora Leaders — to fund attending a Rochester-area college Office will then match this amount, he wished he had announced the that he believes the program will be undergraduates in service positions and Rochester residents who attend such that students selected as Me- program earlier than he did — to competitive this year and that, while in the Rochester community. college elsewhere, started 10 years liora Leaders will receive $2,350 to request more time for thE applica- funding for coming years is not Ten UR students will be selected ago and has been very successful, use toward educational expenses. tion process, Cerosaletti decided Se e SERVICE, Pa g e 5 for the inaugural 2012-13 academic according to Cerosaletti. year and will receive $2,350 toward “In talking with [Dean of Stu- educational expenses at UR in ex- dents Matthew] Burns, I started change for performing at least 300 thinking that it would be great to hours of service in the community, have a program that would allow a portion of which will include students to expand their commit- leadership and civic engagement ment to the community throughout training. the academic year and to expand According to Director of RCCL what they did in the summer with Glenn Cerosaletti, the impetus for the Urban Fellows Program,” Ce- the program came from a confer- rosaletti said. “We saw this as an ence he attended several years ago, opportunity to provide incentives during which he was inspired by for students who wish to extend and the Ford Foundation Fellowship deepen their engagement with the Program — a “very impressive” community.” program of community service work A funding opportunity then pre- that he thought would be “very cool sented itself through New York to have at UR.” Campus Compact — a national orga- Cerosaletti also said some of the nization based at Cornell University motivation for the program was that seeks to support the civic mission garnered from the success of the of higher education at colleges and Rochester Urban Fellows Program universities throughout the country. Use Before June 30, 2012 Page 4 NEWS Thursday, April 26, 2012 Meliora: Lottery to be instated to account for demand, ensure fairness Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 1 little bit more insight into how we Wesley believes the new system not committing to it yet,” Wesley establish empathy with the people Hillary Rodham Clinton, Martha go about choosing the entertainer,” will help eliminate the rush for said, adding that it would likely be she interviews and at the same time Stewart, former Vice President Al Wesley said. “We wanted their input tickets and allow everyone a more a decision made after registration is ask them difficult questions,” Mem- Gore, Cuban President Fidel Castro, as to what kind of entertainer would equitable chance because people will finalized in August. mott said. “It’s sort of the iron fist Egypt’s President Anwar Sadat, really resonate with the student have multiple days to enter the lot- Wesley said he was “happy with the in the velvet glove.” Israel’s Prime Minister Menachem body.” tery, rather than having to be online execution” of the stream, especially Memmott added that he also be- Begin, Great Britain’s former According to Wesley, CAB prepared at one specific time. given the short amount of time in lieves her to be a good choice because Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher a “short list” of entertainers that Although Wesley said he does not which Information Technology (IT) she “fought hard to get ahead in and many more. they thought would be interesting yet have a clear sense of demand, had to put it together, but said he was television and television news where Walters, who is a graduate of to the student body. Wesley believes multiple simulcast venues are somewhat surprised at how relatively women had to do more and be bet- Sarah Lawrence College in New that finding the balance of someone planned for the keynote address, few people used it — IT estimated that ter than their male counterparts,” York, became a New York Times who appeals to alumni, parents and currently one on the Medical Center about 300-400 people watched the something he believes to still be best-selling author with her 2008 students can be “tricky,” rendering campus on one on the River Campus, stream, though this estimate is likely the case for women in journalism memoir “Audition” and has received the talks with CAB this year useful flawed since many people presumably today. 12 Emmy Awards, including a Life- for gauging student desires. watched it together. “She will probably have something time Achievement Award at the 30th Ferguson, originally from Scot- Wesley also hinted at some other to say about the election, though it Annual News and Documentary land, is currently the host of CBS’ “You’re events that will make this year’s may be that her interest and exper- Emmy Awards at New York City’s “The Late Late Show with Craig event special, one of which will be a tise is almost more international,” he Lincoln Center in 2009. Ferguson,” an Emmy Award- nothing until NROTC celebration attended by a said. “I’d love to hear her talk about Despite what may have seemed nominated, Peabody Award-winning high-ranking military official whose the Middle East, about Europe. And, like the impossibility of topping last late-night talk show. Ferguson is also you’ve been name has yet to be disclosed. This I guess, I’d like to hear her gossip year’s keynote speaker — Clinton well known in the U.S. for his role as interviewed by year’s weekend will also be a special about her own life, a life filled with — whose appearance in Rochester the office boss Nigel Wick on “The milestone anniversary weekend for intriguing romances, etc.” coincided with the launch of UR’s Drew Carey Show,” a role he played [Walters].” some student organizations, includ- Senior Alison Canavan said she largest capital campaign in history, from 1996 to 2003. He has written ing study abroad and the American thinks Barbara Walters is a “won- the Meliora Challenge, Wesley said and starred in three films, directing — Graduate student Sign Language program; Wesley said derful choice” with a broad appeal to Alumni Relations does not think one of them, and has written two that Alumni Relations made an extra students in a variety of disciplines. about the choice of a speaker in terms books — “Between the Bridge and Tony Broyld effort this year to devote resources to “She is an accomplished journalist of a competition. the River” (a novel) and “American helping student organizations plan with great experience to share with “We knew that last year was a on Purpose” (a memoir). programming for the weekend and our community,” Canavan said. “She special year for Meliora Weekend, Specific times for Ferguson’s Fri- and more will be added as demand connect with alumni. has had influence in popular culture so my aim was not to try to top last day shows have not yet been set. dictates. Last year, Clinton’s speech Academic programming for the for years and is a pioneer for career year,” Wesley said. “My aim was to While a lottery system was insti- was simulcast in the Palestra, Strong weekend is still being firmed up, women specifically.” continue to provide a thoughtful ar- tuted for tickets to last year’s keynote Auditorium, the Class of ’62 Au- though Wesley said there will be a Canavan added that she thinks ray of programs for the weekend.” address in the fall, this year a lottery ditorium and Eastman’s Kilbourn professor panel on the elections and Walters may be “more relatable” A list of about 150 potential speak- system will replace the summer Hall. The live address was also held one on improvisation in life, the latter than Clinton as a Meliora Weekend ers is kept and continually edited online registration process many in Kodak Hall last year, which seats delivered by Eastman School of Music speaker because “political opinions and updated year round before a believe to be chaotic and unfair. 2,326 people — 600 more than the professor Christopher Azzara. won’t interfere with her message.” speaker is chosen, a process that “The lottery decision was a result Palestra on the River Campus, the Campus reception to the choice of Graduate student Tony Broyld begins in earnest nearly immediately of us listening to a lot of feedback and site of the keynote speeches for the Walters was generally positive. agreed. after each year’s Meliora Weekend looking at what the process was,” last five years prior to Clinton. English professor Jim Memmott, “Anyone who’s anyone has been concludes. Wesley said. “Interest in our keynote Wesley also said that no decision who teaches an array of journal- interviewed by Barbara Walters,” For the first time, Meliora Week- speaker and in Meliora Weekend has has yet been made on whether the ism classes at UR and works for Broyld said. “You’re nothing until end planners solicited advice from grown and the system we had in speech will be streamed, a decision the Democrat & Chronicle, said he you’ve been interviewed by her.” Campus Activities Board (CAB) for the past of everyone logging on at that was made only a week before thinks Barbara Walters is a “fantastic Additional reporting by Jason the choice of the comedian. the same time for a small number Clinton spoke last year because of choice.” Silverstein, class of 2013. “What we wanted to do is change of tickets created a great deal of extremely high demand. “From a journalistic standpoint, Buletti is a member of the process so that we gave CAB a frustration.” “We have that option, but we are I’ve always admired her ability to the class of 2013. Cancel: O.A.R. cancels concert last minute Yoshino: Student honored Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 1 bands that could be booked in that we’re even going to have a Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 1 Seligman then placed the first shov- UR Concerts Co-President and the amount of time we had,” Or- concert.” with a few words from senior Rainie elful of dirt onto the roots of the tree, senior Kaitlin Organisciak said ganisciak said. “The fact that this is happen- Spiva, who was friends with both Bor- after which attendees were invited to that the group collaborated with UR Concerts Co-President ing is wonderful and I hope it deaux, Jr. and Venable and was highly do the same. its agent at concertideas.com and and senior Caitlyn Behmlander will be well received,” she said. involved in planning for the memorial At Spiva’s request, a brief moment of pursued every option. With cost is optimistic about the campus “Obviously we want people to be and the dedication. She explained that silence was held during this portion of a critical factor in its decision, reception of Jack’s Mannequin happy and we’re trying as hard we should celebrate Bordeaux, Jr.’s the dedication. The dedication was fol- UR Concerts discussed with the and urges students to take into as we can.” life and remember the “joyful times.” lowed with a reception in Friel Lounge. administration the possibility of consideration the extenuating Jack’s Mannequin will play Fri- She also noted the importance of the It appears that there was a widely obtaining more funding to get a circumstances. day at 8 p.m. on Goergen Athletic fact that students had a large part in positive response to the memorial from band on a similar or higher price “We’re hoping that a good Field. There will also be a variety organizing the memorial. those at the dedication. level to O.A.R., a move she said the amount of people will be excited of student performance groups, in- UR President Joel Seligman fol- “It’s an important celebration of administration agreed to do. and that they will enjoy it if they cluding three after party DJs. For lowed Spiva with a few comments of Jeffrey and a reminder of all that he “[Jack’s Mannequin] is in a at least give it a shot,” Behm- a complete schedule of events, visit his own. contributed to our campus, so I’m slightly lower price range, but lander said. sa.rochester.edu/dandelionday. “As long as the University stands, pleased to see that there’s going to given the price range that O.A.R. Organisciak added that given Buletti and Silverstein are Jeffrey Bordeaux, Jr. will be part of our be an eternal memorial to him right is in, there were no comparable O.A.R.’s cancellation, “we’re lucky members of the class of 2013. collective memories,” he said. here on the campus that he loved,” SA President and senior Bradley Halpern said. Jacqueline Levine, Assistant Dean and Director of the Center for Study Abroad and Interdepartmental Pro- grams, met Bordeaux, Jr. while he was preparing to study abroad in China, right before the Jan. 15 incident. She came up with the original idea of plant- ing a tree and was also pleased with the memorial. “I think the tree symbolizes a little bit of the sense of Asia that he would have brought back to the campus,” she said. Senior Chandler Moran, who knew both Bordeaux, Jr. and Venable, said that she did not understand at first why the path behind Sue B. had been chosen as the location for the memorial, but was pleased once she saw it. According to Dean of Students Mat- thew Burns, it appears that the memo- rial may also serve another purpose. “I’m glad that there’s going to be something, not just to remember Jef- frey, but to remember that there are les- sons to be learned from that [incident] and that [the memorial] serves as a reminder for us to keep those lessons in mind,” Burns said. Goldin is a member of the class of 2013. Page 5 NEWS Thursday, April 26, 2012 Haze: Dean expresses content with UR policies in light of national revelations

Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 1 may have its recruitment privileges one anonymous student wrote in students should feel some obligation that the administration is not “out to on or off University premises, which revoked. the survey. “Forced drinking? Never. to disclose what they know before get” anyone. has the potential to produce mental or Students have mixed feelings Vomiting? Nope. Beatings, branding, someone gets hurt,” he said. “There is no crackdown on fraterni- physical discomfort, embarrassment, about this policy. Some believe that forced anything? Never ever. We liter- However, Burns did admit that ties and sororities, but the landscape harassment, or ridicule. Such activi- the administration should take a ally sit around and have a conversa- fraternities have been disciplined in for hazing — its definition, how to ties may include, but are not limited stronger stance. tion, but the school seems to think larger numbers than sororities dur- respond to it, etc. — is changing na- to the following: use of alcohol; pad- “I think there should be an absolute that’s hazing.” ing his time at the University. He also tionwide,” he said. “All organizations dling in any form; creation of excessive zero-tolerance policy for hazing,” Burns stands by the administra- said that the extent of hazing has everywhere, including those on our fatigue; physical and psychological freshman Alex Montes wrote in the tion’s stance, insisting that the cur- been less serious in sororities than campus, need to respond to this chang- shocks; quests, treasure hunts/scav- survey. “No one should ever have to be rent policy is justified. fraternities. ing environment or they will get left enger hunts (without the expressed humiliated to be part of a group.” “Just look at the cases of harm A number of students expressed in behind. Fraternities and sororities can and prior approval of the appropriate Burns is skeptical that a zero- and death around the country,” he the survey that the administration and do flourish without hazing.” director or dean), road trips or any tolerance policy would be more said. “Hazing largely occurs ‘under- sometimes acts on rumors, and that it In the survey, students were asked other such activities carried on outside effective. ground,’ is difficult to prove and often should only act on concrete evidence. if there were any positive aspects of or inside the confines of any living unit “I am almost always opposed to any results in ‘one-upmanship’ over the When asked about how the University hazing. A few stated that it helps to (without the expressed and prior ap- ‘zero tolerance’ policy, believing that course of time, with each act of hazing decides whether or not to investigate strengthen brotherhood and proves proval of the appropriate director or such policies have the effect of making getting more pronounced as the years a fraternity or sorority for hazing, a pledge’s loyalty to the group. When dean); wearing public apparel which the community feel better because it go by. If the threshold for addressing Burns admitted that rumors “often asked if he thought that there were is conspicuous and not normally in seems like we are ‘doing something,’ hazing as a serious violation is not have a grain of truth and bear some any benefits to using hazing as a tool good taste; engaging in public stunts when in reality, such policies only low, where would it be? Our threshold attention.” But, he maintained that to determine whether pledges were and buffoonery; morally degrading serve to bind our hands and take will not be to wait until someone gets investigations are based in fact. worthy of initiation, Burns had little or humiliating games and activities; away the discretion and creativity of harmed.” “Investigations into hazing almost to say. and any other activities which are not any persons or boards when trying A few students who responded to always start because of detailed in- “It’s insanity to think that our consistent with fraternal law, ritual, or to determine what the best course of the survey pointed to the fact that UR formation which can be in some way organizations, which have some of policy, or the regulations and policies action is,” he said. seems to be “head hunting” certain corroborated,” he said. “Often we the smartest students in the world as of the educational institution.” Others think that the administra- fraternities and sororities. Burns cannot share the original source of members, cannot think of better ways When a violation occurs, the UR tion should actually cut back on its explained that each group is subject the information, and so others might to strengthen bonds or weed out those judicial officer and the University policy. to the same level of scrutiny. believe our investigation started be- unfit other than dehumanizing and official associated with the group in “My fraternity is one that is always “There is no greater or lesser degree cause of a rumor.” humiliating them,” he said. question review the case. If a group being head hunted by the school of scrutiny among groups on our In response to students who feel Check back at www.campustimes. is found responsible for hazing, sanc- and Security and it’s laughable how campus. If students believe that we that the administration is “cracking org for updates on this debate. tions are discussed by a hearing board little we do during pledging, but the should be looking into hazing activity down” on fraternities and sororities in Scantlen is a member of and, if deemed necessary, that group school seems to think it’s so wrong,” in any particular organization, those reference to hazing, Burns reiterated the class of 2015. Service: Funding available to students interested in city community service Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 3 provide services through research, initiatives such as the Paychex Lead- Cerosaletti believes. engagement projects serve the com- set in stone, he is optimistic that the fundraising, publicity, etc.),” according ership Institute, Compass to Personal “Students want that sort of con- munity as much as they serve under- program will evolve and continue at to the RCCL website. The website also Success or the Rochester Urban Fellows nection from mentoring youth in the graduates. UR in coming years. states that preference will be given program will also receive priority. community and planning careers with “I view our engagement as recipro- While students are free to propose to service projects in the areas of job Cerosaletti said the focus on youth,” he said. “Research suggests cal,” he said. “Undergraduates stand their own topic, program guidelines development and placement or after- projects supporting youth makes is a that mentoring itself is a valuable to gain as much as youth, adults, com- stipulate that projects should be “pre- school programs and to projects that logical extension of the “huge need” exercise in leadership development so munity members.” dominantly focused on direct service “promise to involve other students for these services in Rochester — there’s definitely something to be said For more information about applying (providing service directly to those in the community, in addition to the child poverty rates in the city stand for what undergraduates have to gain to the Meliora Leaders program, visitro- in need), but may also include some Meliora Leader.” at over 40 percent. Much of the focus from mentoring relationships in the chester.edu/college/rccl/meliora. indirect service components (expand- Students who have already partici- on these projects is a logical result community.” Buletti is a member of ing the capacity of an organization to pated in leadership training through of the college student demographic, But Cerosaletti believes these civic the class of 2013.

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Page 6 Thursday, April 26, 2012 EDITORIAL BOARD Letchworth worthwhile Re-evaluating evaluations The administration’s decision to hold this year’s Dandelion Day on a Friday rather This semester, in reaction to dropping response rates — down from 75 percent to 40 percent, than the traditional Saturday date, has received considerable backlash from students. according to University Registrar Nancy Seck — professors and teaching assistants have been Many have expressed plans to extend the day’s festivities and drink into Saturday, after encouraged to set aside time in class for their students to fill out their online course evaluations. the official celebrations have ended, prompting concerns from the administration. In This is a good initial move toward increasing response rates, although perhaps not the most a move to combat this impending reality, the Students’ Association, Campus Activi- effective solution, considering it uses up valuable class time. ties Board and the University are sponsoring a trip to Letchworth State Park — also Formerly, evaluations were distributed in class, completed on paper and submitted to known as the “Grand Canyon of the East” — on Saturday. This move marks a positive the registrar’s office by hand. This method, however, proved a burdensome way to accrue transition among the otherwise controversial and sweeping changes to the day. If the both negative and positive student opinions, both of which are essential to the advance- administration hopes to promote safer drinking habits, providing enticing alternatives ment of the University. to alcohol — such as this trip — is an effective strategy. To simplify the process, in recent years, the University switched to using an online form Letchworth State Park is an hour away from UR and offers activities such as biking for evaluations, which can easily accessed through Blackboard. Yet, despite the ease with and hiking in the Finger Lakes region. Buses will depart from ITS at 11 a.m. Saturday which one can now fill out an evaluation response rates have dropped dramatically. This morning and tickets are only $8, payable with declining. This fee includes transporta- is a clear indication of the lack of student initiative to complete evaluations on their own tion, lunch and field activities at the park. Additionally, white-water rafting is offered time as the current method stands. for $20, but cannot be purchased with declining. Urging teachers to let students fill out online evaluations in class creates a hybrid method The activities offered at Letchworth have wide appeal and have attracted many people, between the old and new systems, and thus has the potential to reinvigorate response rates. from casual outdoors enthusiasts to experienced hikers looking for a challenge, and is This system does still create one of the problems that the original method caused, however, therefore an excellent alternative to what some believe could escalate into another day and that is taking away precious class hours. of informal D-Day festivities and an excuse to drink. What’s more is that this time is taken away from courses at the end of the semester, when The price for the Letchworth trip is an incredible bargain given what will be offered the last few class meetings are often vital for preparing students for final examinations, papers and is a testament to the fact that the administration and student groups are doing or projects. Another possible problem is that this system relies on students bringing laptops or everything in their power to serve students and make the weekend as successful as smartphones to class, which is not a reasonable expectation in every class setting. possible. Although the new method being suggested this semester does seem to have promise for These activities will not deter everyone from drinking. However, by expanding the returning response rates back to what they were prior to the online system, its major flaw event list, the celebration will be more inclusive for those students who choose not to cannot be ignored, and there is still room for improvement in finding a way to gather student imbibe, while not precluding those who do. The above two editorials are published with the express consent of a majority of the editorial board, The decision to sponsor the Letchworth trip is commendable, in light of D-Day’s which consists of Melissa Goldin (Editor-in-Chief), Jonathan Raybin (Opinions Editor), Julia Sklar objectionable transition to Friday. Hopefully, the trip will serve as a safe alternative (Presentation Editor), Cheryl Seligman (Features Editor) and Leah Buletti (News Editor). The Ed- to extending drinking into Saturday by offering an enjoyable and viable activity for itor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board make themselves available to the UR community’s ideas and many students. concerns. Email [email protected]. Editorial Observer Er i k a Don’t be a fool, wrap your tool: Use a condom Ho w a r d Recently, I was on the Red Line They put it on upside down. who deal with these questions day in is having sex, and needs to know • wearing my “REAL sex ed. saves They forget to pinch the tip. They and day out, but are often completely how to protect themselves against A&E lives” shirt when a fellow student carry it around in their wallets/ foreign ideas to anyone else. infection. Abstinence-only education Ed i t o r read it, made a face and said, “Do purses. All of these reduce the effec- But this is more than just a frustra- doesn’t work. That’s not just “it’s we really want to encourage stupid tiveness of the condom. It’s physi- tion — it’s a real problem. One in four less effective than comprehensive despite the clear evidence that they teenagers to have sex?” At which cally excruciating to me to witness adults in the United States has a sexu- sex education.” That’s saying that it don’t work. As far as current sex edu- point the sex education activist in the leaders of tomorrow fumble ally transmitted infection (STI), and actually does nothing. cation in the U.S. is concerned, only me imploded in sheer shock. with what should be basic knowl- the rates are often worse for younger In a study paid for by the U..S. 13 states require that information I really shouldn’t have been so edge. And seriously guys, condoms demographics. That’s just at this exact Department of Health and Human presented on sex and HIV be medi- surprised — my experience on this in the wallets? Still? Buy a freaking moment. Over half the population will Services, research showed that cally accurate. Only nine require the campus has been that many, many Altoids tin, clean it out and keep have an STI at some point in their students who had abstinence-only information to be culturally appropri- students have had terrible sex edu- them in there — your non-existent lives. And not only does this campus education began having sex, had the ate and unbiased. Nine are also inclu- cation, and are completely fine with accidental children will thank you. struggle with condoms, very few same number of sexual partners and sive about homosexuality; in fact, in that fact. The thing is, they really Honestly, it’s a little ridiculous. people I talk to get tested regularly. used contraception (or didn’t use Utah, a bill recently passed that made shouldn’t be. UR is a well-respected Condoms are everywhere on this And no, getting tested only when it) as often as students who had no it illegal to mention. Think this is old university, and I think just about campus — in University Health Ser- you think you might have something sex education whatsoever. So when information? It’s from April 1, 2012. everyone here would agree that we vices, in Resident Advisors’ rooms, doesn’t count. A lot can go undetected, teachers tell their class, “don’t have Sex education is a big deal — if have an exceptionally bright student even in vending machines for crying so you should be tested annually, even sex until you’re married,” they’re it was better in high school, it body. However, in three years as an out loud — and no one’s taking the if you don’t think you have an STI. literally wasting their breath. wouldn’t be so problematic once stu- activist on campus, hosting events time to learn how to use them prop- But back to the issue of sex educa- The U.S. has some of the worst dents got to college. But it is prob- and providing demonstrations, I erly. Not to mention the fact that al- tion as a whole. I’ll say here what I statistics in the Western world for lematic. So, if you’re not 100 percent have yet to meet a single person at most no one’s even heard of a dental said to the girl on the bus — I don’t teen pregnancy, dissatisfaction with sure you know how to properly use these events (outside of very specific dam. If you haven’t, Google it. No, think it has anything to do with en- a teen’s first time and STI rates. a condom, please find out.O r be groups, such as Women’s Caucus or seriously. I’ll wait. Yes, you should be couraging people to have sex or not. It’s hard to believe that the problem prepared to watch my head explode the Feminism, Gender and Health using that. Just like a guy should be I think it has everything to do with doesn’t stem from our terrible sexual with aggravation. Either way. class) who immediately knew how wearing a condom for oral sex. 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O’Rourke Anti-Zionist graffiti Memorial should be shared by Timothy Minahan It’s been more than a year since college, fellow students also become was not anti-semitic I remember the first time I went then, and there is now a memorial important figures in our lives, and to the Monroe County Hall of Jus- dedicated to Bordeaux, Jr. which their absence would be traumatic. by Maya Dukmasova Israel and to be able to live there tice. You could feel anxiety in the air. commemorates his life and death. As I don’t think that the memorial in Several weeks ago, graffiti peacefully.” The worry and fear that people had much as this sentiment is appropri- honor of Bordeaux, Jr. is a bad idea. reading “Zionism is terrorism First, this definition is was palpable, as their fate sat in the ate for what has happened, it forgets To say that would be disrespectful of and imperialism” appeared in completely depoliticized while hands of their peers. I was relieved that both students’ lives were ruined the man we have lost. I just believe the tunnels. Later, the word Zionism is nothing but political. that I was there not as a participant by this tragedy, not just Bordeaux there should be a memorial for all Zionism was crossed out and Second, it assumes that a huge in this system, but as an observer Jr.’s. Venable is still alive, but he will students that have been taken from replaced by the word Islam. mass of people could have the and reporter of mechanizations be haunted by the specter of killing us. In the Mar. 29 op-ed, “Tun- same desire. Third, it assumes inside. Such a memorial would be a focal nel graffii sends a disrespectful that if such a desire existed it The case was a difficult one. point for students who are confused message,” the Israel Council would be expressed in the po- Several months prior, former UR If we are to during a time of sadness when they responded: “The graffiti used litical ideology of Zionism. This student Daren Venable had stabbed be respectful have lost someone close to them. provocative and hateful lan- definition is focused on the ideal fellow student Jeffrey Bordeaux, Jr. of our fallen It also would serve as a permanent guage to express anti-Israel spirit of the movement, whereas at a fraternity party, killng him, and marker for families to know that views, offending many on the graffiti in the tunnels was comrades, we that’s mostly everything anyone their loved ones are gone, but not campus and misrepresenting speaking out about its methods. should take knew. There were reports about forgotten. It would be the greatest Zionism ... Such sentiments Both imperialism and terrorism what happened that night, but not them all into way for the University to show that, have fostered hatred and mis- are means of acquiring and ma- a complete picture. At the time the in life and death, their students are understanding ... Zionism is a nipulating power. Zionism is not situation seemed black and white, his fellow classmate for the rest of part of the campus community. If nationalist movement, Islam is a desire; it is certain people’s Bordeaux, Jr. was the victim and his life. It is unfair to erect a memo- we are to be respectful of our fallen a religion and neither should be desires manifested in politics, Venable the aggressor. rial that will always paint him as the comrades, we should take them all crudely generalized or labeled as carried out by particular means. However, as stories, testimonies villain; it’s also a problem that we into account and honor their lives. terrorism or imperialism.” I will Attacking someone’s beliefs is and witnesses were presented during recognize the death of one student Friends and family of other deceased not try to argue that the graffiti quite different from attacking the weeklong trial, it was found that but not others. We have memorials students like Kurt Scheele and was not offensive. Rather, my someone as a person. It is a sign the portrait wasn’t at all as black for students that served and died in Taylor Morgan could share a place point is to demonstrate that its of a healthy democratic culture and white as people had thought. It war, we have memorials for benefac- to remember, and all of the students being offensive does not make it when people’s beliefs are ques- was found that Venable had acted tors, but there isn’t a memorial for taken from us could forever be part hateful or wrong. tioned, for it is under the guise in self-defense to aggression from the others. of the campus. The striking out of “Zionism” of inalienable beliefs that some Bordeaux, Jr. and both students, not We all mourn for the loss of Minahan is a member of and its replacement by “Islam” of the most ruthless political just Bordeaux, Jr., were victims. friends, relatives or coworkers. In the class of 2012. demonstrates a deep conceptual projects are undertaken. Your confusion (and, frankly, an em- beliefs are not and should not be barrassing one for a university) immune to criticism; only your about the difference between right to hold and express them is The tenets of ‘Manly-ism’ a religion and a political ideol- protected by laws. By Jack Shamosh all day. Women routinely enjoy the forced overpayment of men and ogy. Zionism is a form of Jewish So, what’s really happening In recent months, gender rela- obscene benefits like watching the the effects this has on their ability nationalism. As a political here? The tacit implication of tions have been torn anew over soaps while ironing. Homemakers to make others feel guilty and con- persuasion, it is not in the same Israel Council’s article and other access to contraceptives. Just last are their own bosses, get to do all sequently develop heart conditions. category as Islam or Judaism. responses to the graffiti is that week, Democratic lobbyist Hilary the vacuuming and face no risk of Also, enough with the pants, we Calling a religion terrorism it was aimed at offending Jews Rosen sparked a “War on Mother- being fired. Women clench onto look just as good in skirts. and imperialism may be dis- and is therefore wrong. The hood,” essentially telling Ann Rom- several other desirable careers in You can do your part to champion tasteful, but it is not wrong sim- argument being made is analo- ney, wife of presidential candidate their ovarian grip as well: pedicur- the cause of “Manly-ism.” First off, ply because it’s offensive to its gous to saying that criticism and hair mousse connoisseur Mitt ist, Victoria’s Secret model and start complaining all the time. This practitioners. It’s wrong because of the Bush Administration’s Romney, to shut up and make her a hobo gypsy fortuneteller. And don’t will get women to leave you alone it doesn’t make any sense. No invasion of Iraq is meant to of- sandwich. In short, gender relations get me started about the exclusive so we men can finally meet on our religion has a unified political or fend Americans. Perhaps some have frayed like a scarf knit by your country club-style snob-fest that is own. You may learn that we have social agenda. Americans would be offended by grandmother. And I could care less. the WNBA. much in common and also secretly Criticism of nationalism, on these critiques just as some Jews It may be true that the pay gap I’m not done bitching; let’s return TiVo “Bridezillas.” Learning to form the other hand, is not only not are bound to be offended by a between the sexes is widening like to the wage gap. Women earn $0.77 an independent community is the wrong; it is necessary. As a polit- critique of Zionism. But these Linda Lovelace’s maw in “Deep for every $1 men earn. In today’s so- first step. So that one day, man, free ical ideology with political goals, criticisms remain targeted at Throat.” And the women’s rights ciety, it would be crazy for a man to from the shackles society welded to nationalism is often dangerous. political issues, not at individu- movement may be retreating as demand that kind of underpayment. cripple his sense of self, will choose Remember World War I? It was als and their racial, confessional fast as these metaphors are getting A guy asking his boss to pay him a for the first time, independent of a clear demonstration of how or ethnic identities. tiresome. But all this overshadows mere 90 percent of what his female womankind, to give birth to a child. nationalist ideologies helped ex- Let’s not kid ourselves. The a problem more important to me co-workers earn would be laughed A child born of man, free from our acerbate socioeconomic tensions graffitti in the tunnels was not and selfish people everywhere. The out of his office. It doesn’t have to current absurdities. in Europe that led to the first hate speech against any group problem of sexual inequality for be that way. One of the first dozen Shamosh is a member of modern carnage. Nationalism of students. No one was singled men. That’s why I’m starting a or so rallies we hold will address the class of 2012. has been an exclusionary mecha- out to be personally insulted movement for men. Reader, say hi nism that has driven people to through racial or ethnic slurs. to “Manly-ism.” kill one another ever since. Something a bunch of people Fellow penis owners, it’s time Since Zionism is a form of around here happen to like was we take for ourselves the powers nationalism, is there any reason criticized in a provocative man- that women have held alone for so Vote online at it should not be criticized? ner which triggered a flurry of long. The “fairer” sex has treated Israel Council claims that there discussion. That’s good. That’s us rather unfairly. Women hugely webpoll campustimes.org isn’t by invoking a sanitized healthy. And no, that’s not anti- outnumber men in one of the best definition of Zionism as “the semitic. careers out there: homemaking. A desire of the Jewish people to Dukmasova is a member of homemaker doesn’t even have to Do you think hazing is a have a homeland in the Land of the class of 2012. leave bed to begin staying at home problem at UR? Wind rebuttals face blowback by Stanton Yuwono fuels we are often made aware of. should not be a factor in weighing Dan Putnam and Stephanie Third, environmentalists love the costs and benefits is unjustified. Swartz’ April 12 and April 19 op-eds idea of fairness, yet it is clear that they A 2010 documentary, “Windfall,” Yes. Hazing is de- challenging the ideas behind “Gone have no interest in it when it comes documents this problem and the humanizing and is 23% with the wind: hidden costs to ‘green’ to subsidies. A 2007 report by growing backlash the wind industry always a problem. projects” printed on April 5 first fail the Energy Information Ad- is facing among rural residents, I don’t know. I’ve 20% to acknowledge the main point of the ministration illustrated that who are often victims of hasty wind only seen hazing at article — the double standards so the development, mixed with a good deal the movies. prevalent among environmentalists. of cronyism. No. Greek organiza- Second, Swartz is correct that Above all, if wind is such a cost- tions at UR don’t wind power costs less than electricity effective alternative, as Putnam and haze nearly as produced by other forms of energy, Swartz suggest, why can’t it stand much as at other 57% but this is only true insofar as invest- on its own merits in the market- campuses. ments made in backup power-deliv- place? Why must taxpayers bear ery systems are not counted. Wind is the burden of failing “green” energy Next week’s intermittent and, as such, gas-fired morgan kennedy • St a f f Il l u s t r a t o r firms? And what makes industrial generators are often constructed to wind so different from other energy question back up wind turbines. It has also wind sector received 93 times as much sources that lead us to favor one over been documented that because of in federal subsidies as natural gas on a another even at the risk of severing What do you think “cycling” — the constant turning on per-unit output basis, despite the fact consistency, as with the case of bird Total Voters: 98 and off of backup generators — wind that the natural gas sector produced deaths? about UR’s expanding does not yield the reduction in emis- 28 times more electricity than wind. Yuwono is a member of student body? sions and independence from other Fourth, the idea that turbine noise the class of 2014. Page 8 PAPER BOXES Thursday, April 26, 2012

To our wonderful seniors: You have all done so much for the CT over the years, and for that we are eternally grateful. Thank you for being there through the thick and thin, through the long nights spent in slaving away in good ’ol Wilson Commons 102, for catching errors, creating graphics, writing countless articles and everything else. We will miss you all greatly, and things will hardly be the same without you, but we wish you luck in all that you do forever and for always.

Cheryl Seligman to fit in with all of your new found chem adventures. You’ve been an amazing across the country. I hear California girls fice at any random hour of the day, even if Drue: I love com- buddies at Chicago: Cook them food from friend and I’m going to miss you terribly will melt your popsicle. it is with all the lights off sometimes. ing up with “Sex your chemist’s cookbook (a.k.a. the coolest next year! Justin: Where am I going to find Justin: Just because you’re working and the CT” photo present you’ve ever gotten, right?). Raybin: You’re ridiculous! another marathon runner to run me all at a winery doesn’t mean you’re going to concepts with you. Michaela: I’m going to miss you so Jason: Willie might be my mentor and over the tennis court next year? Come stop making mixed drinks, right? Seri- You are such an much, your hunger for sporcle, our com- all that, but you’re the one who is truly back and visit if you, yaknow, get tired ously, if you put your recipes in a book amazing editor and pletely coherent a.m. talks, and all our responsible for me actually getting into of being in California… I will buy it. writer — best of luck good copy times. Thank you a billion times the CT in the first place. If you never made Cheryl: You’re a stellar business Cheryl: So happy we had the chance to next year!! over for being the first person I could go the effort to get to know the weird, quiet manager. Can’t believe we’re graduating! work together! I don’t think any comics Karli: It was great getting to know you to whenever I had some embarrassing A&E editor who always played “Four Looking forward to hearing about your life editor can fill your shoes, or find better this year between CT and class. Kick ass question or other. I wish you luck with Second Frenzy,” I probably would have next year. Rock that tattoo :) T3 love. staff photos for the office wall. next year at Syracuse! chem fun at grad school! (But I know just stayed in my shell forever. You’re such Jason: Done. Raybin: You’re the Mina-man! I’m Jenny: You are amazing! I am so happy you don’t need it) a tirelessly, endlessly friendly person that Becky: I’m glad we finally made up this going to miss all those CT Funs. I was able to meet you and work on the Leah: I can’t imagine having ed-boards having you as a friend made my life hap- year because I wouldn’t have wanted to Jason: Thanks for being one of my best CT with you. You are going to do incred- without your ridiculous sarcasm and sense pier and more pleasant. Sorry that this leave on unhappy friends at UR, and for unquestioningly ible things and I can’t wait to read your of humor. It’s been really great working paper box won’t make you cry. terms. When you accepting, printing, and even encourag- name in a national publication! Good luck with you this semester and I really admire Becky: We were really smart to join move out to the west ing, my stick figure comics, something all at Newhouse! your work ethic and talent. You will do staff when we did because the past few coast don’t forget subsequent Comics Editors have shame- Amanda: I’ve really enjoyed getting to great things in grad school and beyond. years of CT bonding have been some of about all of us over fully failed to do. I’ll keep my goodbye know you better this semester, you are Melissa: I don’t know what I’m going the best. I am in utter denial that we are here. And seriously, here short, because fortunately we’re still such a warm, wonderful person. I hope you to do without your constant stream of Ed finished. But if I have to accept it, at least it’s been a great few Buffalo buddies (which sounds so stupid have a wonderful time at Syracuse. Board headlines. I hope UChicago finally I can accept it with the knowledge that years. Visit occasion- now that I actually write it), so I’ve got Julia: Hey girl hey. It was so great to lets you have your chemistry section. I’ve made some great friends like you. You ally please! the whole summer to keep harassing you. have you be my Presentation Editor and Kait: There is still time for you to are such a talented writer and will always Assuming we actually hang out. then to switch places and be Presentation switch majors and become an English be the copy queen in my mind. Jordan Cicoria Becky: I’m so happy we got to work Editor for you! I’m going to miss bouncing major! You could have been great. Even A note from Caitlin: After roughly 40 Drue: You are a curly haired goddess. together and got to know each other ideas around with you, but I know you if you don’t make the switch, you’ll be the articles and comics, 34 issues as an editor, Isn’t it crazy how Rocky makes a pit stop through the CT. I hope you’ve enjoyed it will get so much out of going to Newhouse most fantastic writer the scientific world two years and countless memories I can in the CT office sometimes? as much as me! Good luck with everything and I’m so excited for you! has ever seen. Show them all who’s boss honestly say that the Campus Times is my Amanda: [Introducing myself to new after graduation! You’re going to rock it Michaela: Who will ever replace your in graduate school. most treasured college experience — all group of people] Hi, I’m Jordan. Oh wait. in the real world. hiccups in the office? I think I can answer Junne: Thanks for all the random due to the people involved, many of whom That’s you. Have an awesome time at confidently with “no one.” Thank you for chemistry help! Orgo wouldn’t be possible are my closest friends. I am truly grate- Clemson, I know it’ll be a great experi- Becky Rosenberg being such a great bp teammate ;) and without your knowledge! ful to have met such wonderful editors ence. I’m going to miss you! Leah: Congratulations on NBC! I’m so upset you won’t be here next year, Justin: Please don’t mix the wrong over the years, each bringing their own Julia: O hai, hair twin. Don’t get so That is a fantastic accomplishment and but I know you’re going to be amazing things and blow up yourself and/or amazing talent and vision to the paper. cool in grad school that you forget your much-deserved. at Newhouse! Keep in touch, girl! You’re Chicago. In lieu of making a paper box about all humble beginnings as a mere CT editor Melissa: I’ll miss running into you the best! Cheryl: It’s been so fun working with the lessons I’ve learned from working on AND ROCKY MASCOT. God. The day randomly around Leah: I literally don’t know what I’m you! Hope to see you in Chi-town some- the paper, I just want to thank my fellow I found out that was you was the day I the office next year. going to do without you to write headlines time next year! If chemistry fails you, co-workers from the bottom of my heart almost died. And even after you graduate, Good luck at NBC, with next year at 5 a.m. It has been so know that you are a talented animal for such a wild, fun, incredible journey. I’ll still probably look at Rocky weirdly and you’re gonna blow much fun to work with you this semester cartoonist. From rebelliously putting kittens on top suspect it’s you in there (maybe you’re ’em away! and I admire your talent and dedication Jason: You brought such great chem- of each page to singing terrible Nickelback not actually graduating and that’s just a Kait: Without to the CT so much. I’m so excited to see istry to everyone you worked with at the songs at 4 a.m. and all the moments in ruse so you can carry on in the guise of a doubt, you were the incredible things you do next year C T. Good luck in Chicago, sir. Think of between I can honestly say that it has the mascot head...). my favorite co-ed- at Syracuse. You better come back and me and Magnolia’s often. been the greatest honor sharing these Leah: The office has not been the same itor ever! While I’ll visit us because I will miss having you Becky: It’s a good thing I joined staff memories with all of you. I love you all, without your good cheer! Best of luck in miss your pretty here dearly. this past fall because it means I got to and wish each and every one of you the grad school! face and our late- Melissa: You were a ball of fire on know you! So happy we had the chance best of luck — whether you’re graduat- Melissa: Whenev- night life chats, features this semester! I’ll miss stressing to work together and hang out at many ing or remaining at UR to take the CT er I steal something I’m super excited for you to go off and out with you in the office on weekends, CT funs. Good luck with everything! I to new heights. from anyone I will do great things. Obviously, you are going but good luck at Syracuse — you’d better have no doubt you will succeed wherever think of you. Good to be the best page ever. come visit! life takes you! Willie Clark luck at Clemson Justin: The CT is going to miss its awe- Kait: Cheryl, you put the fun in CT Drue: You have been such a dedicated next year! some social chair! Good luck hitting the fun, and you always kept me giggling late Caitlin Olfano member of the CT for as long as I can Kait: Well kids, ground running in the TV business! into the night on production nights. I’m Karli: Even though we were never on remember; it truly will not be the same the first time I met Cheryl: I love you more than life itself. so excited for you as you go off into the staff together, I’m so glad I got to know you without you. Jordan she was Words can’t explain how happy I am that real world to get your master’s degree. I in Feature Writing, Leah: Your accomplishments at City sleeping under the we were on CT together and became such look forward to reading articles by Cheryl and I’m happy to call Newspaper are truly amazing and I have opinions editor’s desk. Since then, I’ve amazing friends. I’m going to miss you Seligman on covers of famous magazines you my friend. Best of long admired your work. Thanks for set- loved working with you on production more than you know, but will definitely some day. luck next year! ting up such a solid framework at the CT nights where I could thoroughly enjoy be seeing your lovely face when I come Junne: Thanks for all the creative ques- Drue: You have for all of us to inherit! your goofy personality. visit you in NYC! tions for UROP this semester! :) the brightest smile Melissa: Although I didn’t get to Justin: Because I’m sure somebody else Jason: My co-editor. Forever. Seriously, Justin: You’re the coolest overachiever and you are one of work with you on the CT very closely, will comment on your flawless Chinese, no matter what our future stations in I know. You’ll love SU next year — I’ll the most genuine I’m so glad I got to know you otherwise. I’ll just keep it simple — you’re one of life are, we’ll always be co-editors. Peace, have to come visit and check out the people I have ever met. Your “hello!” I hope you still come visit us for as long the funniest, kindest and most talented Love, and A&E. Best wishes for New scene with you! will be missed. as you’re in Rochester, just as long as we people at UR. Rock Clemson. York, Berg. -Stein Raybin: Amazing work Cheryl. You’re Jenny: I am so happy that I met you! don’t have to watch any more movies Cheryl: So glad I got to work with going to go places, and I’m sure you’ll You are an absolutely lovely person. Fea- about strippers. you on CT! You’re so talented. And, Stacy Kravitz have a blast at Syracuse. ture Writing has been super fun! Can’t Kait: Thanks for some entertaining you’re more than welcome to dress up Drue: Sorry for harassing you with Jason: That “Social Network” front. wait to see what amazing things you will nights and helpful advice! I’m rooting for as Rocky and dump M&Ms by me any UR OP that one time. Jesus. Anyway, thank you for all the really do in life! Good luck! your promotion to say, Features Editor time you’d like! Cheryl: Stacy! While we never served amazing work you did in the two years Amanda: This Corgi war is never going (P.S. Memmott loved my article on you.) Raybin: Jordan! Thanks for trick- on staff together, I’m so glad we became we worked together. Newhouse will have to end. Just so you know. sometime in the near future. ing me into taking your job. The only friends! I’m truly forever indebted to you amazing things in store for you. Julia: MY WONDERFUL CAIT- Justin: Thanks for breaking me in downside is that you’re never in the CT for helping me pack my shit at the end of Becky: It’s not fair that I have like a LOON. I was going to say something to the CT, and for being a great mentor office anymore. sophomore year. Best of luck next year sentence to say I’m so lucky that I met you clever about that photoshop incident and ever since. See you around Rochester Jason: Thanks for what might be the and I will miss you! on the CT. Bc there isn’t enough space in then realized that we just wrote paper- next year, sir. best birthday cake anyone has ever baked Raybin: Back in the days of COG, this box, let alone this page, or even the boxes for each other last semester and I Cheryl: We’ve had four wonderful, for me, and just generally always being an I had no idea you were on the CT! No entire paper for me to tell you how lucky said the same thing then... so I’ll just say fun-filled years of friendship from band upbeat person whenever I needed one! wonder you were always I am to have a friend like you. No matter that I am going to miss you an insanity so to Mario Kart and ice cream cake to all Becky: I’m so glad we both decided to up so late. where we are in a month, a year, or ten, pretty please party times in Boston? things C T. Keep up the amazing work in join the CT staff a couple of years ago Becky: I’m so glad I got let’s always make time to get dinner. I Michaela: zhelayu tebe udachi, Caitlin! the real world. T3 love. because it meant I got to meet a great the chance to work with don’t need to wish you luck bc I know We will miss you!! Jason: I would have never accom- friend, you! You are such a talented art- you on staff! Good luck you’re gonna kill it at Syracuse. Leah: I’ll miss your cheer and optimism plished everything that I did at the ist and I know you’ll take that with you with everything after around the office so much! You have such CT without your wherever you go after graduation! Good graduation, I’m sure that Jonathan Raybin a great personality and are sure to go far. influence and en- luck and don’t lose touch! you will be successful in Drue: I’m sorry you don’t think I’m Thanks for all your support, help and couragement. I everything you do! smart enough to Sporcle with you. I try copy advice over this semester — I have guess you could Tim Minahan my best! greatly appreciated it! take that as a Drue: Banana liqueur should be illegal. Emily Berkowitz Karli: I really en- Melissa: Thanks for not laughing at me compliment or an Liquid banana Laffy Taffy shouldn’t be Leah: I’ll miss having you write for joyed working with too much when I fall asleep in Editing and insult. Regard- a thing. Thanks for making me some- news! You’re a great writer and you’ve you, you always for just being your always positive self. less, I’ll always thing else. done great things for the CT. brightened up my Kait: Little did I know that I had big be grateful to have worked with you. Amanda: So glad you decided you Melissa: Thanks for writing for us even day by making me shoes to fill when I came on staff as a copy More so than any friend I’ve ever had, don’t hate me, dude. Good luck with after you were an editor — we always laugh. Good luck editor while you were abroad last spring. It you were really a mentor to me. Thank everything! appreciated your contributions! next year! has been wonderful getting to know you! you for everything, Terence. Yeah, I Julia: Wine and cheese parties all Justin: Thanks Jenny: My Ohio Buddy! I’m so glad Kaitlin/Caitlin squared forever! went there. day errday next year, right? You will be for being such a that I met you and was able to work on Tim: Dearest Caitlinchen, it has been Becky: I say it every time paper boxes working in a vineyard after all. But in reliable writer for the CT with you! You’re awesome and I my great honor to be your friend, your comes around but you & Meg were the all seriousness, CT will not be the same us over the last know that you will do incredible things. fellow editor and your daily grammatical best A&E editors a writer could ask for. without you creepin’ around (although couple years! Good luck next year! error. There is no error in ink or in life that Thanks for getting my column started, somehow I expect that graduating won’t Cheryl: Thank Amanda: Raybs! It has been so wonder- you cannot discern and fix. From here on for being a great editor, for helping me really be a hindrance to your mad cree- you, CT, for ful having an Ohio buddy here on staff. out you will be a trailblazer of your own become an editor, for being a fantastic pin’ skillz). bringing us together! We’ve had so I’m going to miss Sporcleing with you to future, and you will make all the world friend & for kidnapping me from my Leah: Thanks for many fun times, and I’m going to miss kill time. I wish you all the best and good brighter, by bringing knowledge and the suite even when I said no. And thanks your Excel help and them so much. It’ll be so sad not having luck with grad school! pursuit of perfection to all you meet. for everything else in between. for your amusing you as my neighbor next year. I love Julia: Thanks for standing by my side Justin: I don’t think the paper will ever and creepy presence you so much and we better be meeting as an original J on Ed Board! And, for the know a happier soul. And the world will Brandon Manrique in the office — it will up next year! record, I was always a proponent of “the not know a better musical act than Leah’s Drue: Good luck next year! be missed. Becky: I can’t believe that four years lone lamp” no matter what the haters Trenchquote. I’m serious! Melissa: I’ll miss eating with you guys Melissa: You’re a have passed by. I feel like it’s still our first said. I’m not sure what we’ll do for our Cheryl: How have four years gone by at the hospital at 4 a.m., but good luck good person and don’t semester as editors. So happy we had the daily dose of sarcasm around here without so fast?! It’s been an incredible journey and enjoy California! you forget it. I’ll miss chance to work together! Good luck with you, but regardless, here’s a tip for how through many Spanish classes and CT Kait: I wish you well in your move back finding you in the of- everything! See you at Mel weekend! Ar t s & Ca m p u s Ti m e s En t e r t a i n m e n t Instant Noodles — a dance crew from Taipei, Taiwan — performed in Douglass Dining Center on Saturday, April 21.

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Th u r s d a y , Ap r i l 26, 2012 Pa g e 9 It’s a small world after all Tales of success with roots in Rochester Article by Cheryl Seligman • Features Editor Design by Julia Sklar • Presentation Editor

You have something in common with the person sitting next to you. Maybe it’s your favorite band, the team you both cheer for or, quite likely, your mutual friends. The idea of “six degrees of separation” — that any two people are separated, on average, by six connections — was first suggested in 1929 by Frigyes Karinthy, a Hungarian author, and was later tested by American psychologist Stanley Milgram in 1960. On November 21, 2011, Facebook released the results of a comprehensive study that approximated the degrees of separation to be 4.74 rather than six. Still, “When we limit our analysis to a single country, be it the United States, Sweden, Italy or any other, we find that the world gets even smaller, and most pairs of people are only separated by three degrees,” Lars Backstrom, a data scientist at Facebook, wrote in a post titled “Anatomy of Facebook” on one of the network’s pages. What if the analysis is limited to one city? If the names of UR’s buildings aren’t dead-enough giveaways, Roches- ter connects you to George Eastman, Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. They were all Rochesterians. Likewise, you have more in common with singer-songwriter Teddy Geiger than a love for music, with You- Tube personality Jenna Mourey — also known as Jenna Marbles — than a desire to make others laugh and with Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach than the hope that the United States will win the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. All three of those familiar names have lived in Rochester, too. Geiger moved to Rochester when he was eight years old and attended Allen’s Creek Elementary, Pittsford Middle School and McQuaid Jesuit High School. He’d loved music since a very young age, and, as he got older, his life began to revolve around it. “A lot of my friends would play music, and a fun weekend for us would be getting together and writing music or jamming,” Geiger said. He eventually played in and formed a few bands with friends. “At some point, my mom heard about this audition for a reality show on VH1 and she kind of forced me to go,” Geiger explained, referencing the network’s “In Search of the New Partridge Family,” a casting competition in which he wound up as a finalist. “I was scared and really nervous about the whole thing, [but] it ended up be- ing the thing that opened the door to a career in music!” Maybe parents don’t always know best, but that push seems to have paid off. Mourey, best known for her YouTube video “How to trick people into thinking you’re good looking,” is a graduate of Brighton High School. In an interview with Tubefilter, a company that compiles online video entertainment, she described the sequence of events put forth in her video, which now has close to 40 million views. “I basically start out as a natural-looking, ‘beautiful’ girl, I make fun of the fact that I have to wear glasses and a retainer and I go through the steps of making yourself look like a streetwalker so that people think that you’re good looking.” See CONNECTED, Page 12 Page 10 FEATURES Thursday, April 26, 2012 Induction ceremony to be held for Silliness beats serious- Rochester Music Hall of Fame ness in startup agency BY Antoinette Esce BY Jenny Hansler They would use funny Face- St a f f Wr i t e r On l i n e Ed i t o r book messages, pictures and fake The words “Rochester” and Ben Witten and Rob Chen, sponsors to attract attention. “music,” when heard in the two students at the William These tactics worked. Witten same conversation, might auto- E. Simon School of Business, and Chen’s parties grew in scope matically conjure thoughts of the are trying to change the face and elaborateness. Eastman School of Music. While of event promotion. They want “After a number of successes, it’s true that Eastman has cre- to tear down the seriousness of we began to realize that we truly ated a vibrant musical culture business and add some farce. enjoyed this line of work and de- in Rochester on its own, there is Their vehicle for this change? cided to become more serious,” a wide variety of musicians that BdubD Enterprises. Witten said. associate themselves with the The duo graduated from UR Thus, the two of them city as well. From rappers to jazz as undergraduates in 2011, but launched BdubD Enterprises, artists, from Gym Class Heroes Witten and Chen did not meet claiming that their unique and to members of Sonic Youth and until entering the Simon School, light-hearted approach to event Foreigner, all have roots in the where both are studying mar- promotion is what sets their Rochester area. keting and pursuing a Master’s company apart from similar But what makes the Rochester Co u r t e s y o f c u s t o m e r i c i t y .c o m of Business Administration in organizations. music scene any different from The Rochester Music Hall of Fame has chosen its first class of entrepreneurship. The two “be- “Above all, we adhere to in- those in cities such as Syracuse inductees based on their contributions to musical excellence. came fast friends,” according to fusing everything we do with a and Buffalo? Recognition. Witten. goofy, almost satirical approach Both Syracuse and Buffalo letters, emails and phone calls. drumming up interest and pro- “We actually grew up about to business professionalism, have music halls of fame, and With such a positive reaction, moting the Rochester Music three miles away from each which we fnd so many people Rochester — birthplace of the LaPorta convened an eclectic Hall of Fame’s upcoming induc- other in D.C. and quickly found around us take way too seri- great jazz musician Chuck Man- panel of sorts to expand on his tion ceremony on Sunday, April that we share many of the same ously,” Chen said. gione and home of the world- idea — businessmen, politicians 29. She feels local students will attitudes and mentalities about The company focuses on pro- renowned Eastman School of and musicians gathered together benefit. everything from sports to aca- moting events like bar parties, Music — does not. For years, the to work out the logistics. A board “I feel many students don’t demics to career ambitions to though they would like to ex- city had no building to honor of directors was selected and the know much about [Rochester partying,” he said. “Overall, I pand and work for concerts and potential inductees and no music organization filed for non-profit music], but would be very inter- would say that we just have a other happenings as well. awards. There wasn’t even an status. ested to learn. I think students very similar outlook on life.” All of their pursuits are cur- annual newsletter that men- As the project began to move will appreciate Rochester and This similar outlook prompted rently geared toward college tioned the success of Rochester forward, a larger base of support all it has contributed,” Soto ex- the pair to start BdubD Enter- students. musicians. Until now. became necessary. plained. prises, which began as a joke “Right now, we’re tailored Three years ago, founder and “Coming from the social media After logistics, the last, and ar- within a small group of friends specifcally for college students Board President of the Rochester perspective, it has been really guably most important, step was in the summer of 2011. because they are our target seg- Music Hall of Fame Karl LaPor- difficult creating a community to decide who should be honored “In the early days, we were ment and we consider ourselves ta, a professional musician and in such a short period of time,” in the new Hall of Fame. throwing house parties and just a part of that segment,” Chen local piano tuner, sent a letter to Victoria Soto, the social media Different genres, contributions running fun campaigns to try explained. the editor of the Democrat and executor at the Hall of Fame, and associations with Rochester and attract some attention on Witten added that the ties to Chronicle in March 2009. said. “I think when I created the all had to be considered. The Facebook to get people to come college students have helped “I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be Facebook and Twitter [accounts] Hall of Fame website describes have a good time,” Chen ex- with connections. great if Rochester had a Hall of I just assumed everyone would its selection criteria as “recogniz- plained. See BUSINESS, Page 12 Fame?’” he wrote. “It’s a great start following and liking us ing those with ties to Rochester music city.” because it is such a great event, whose talents, efforts, persever- And a great music city it is — but there is a lot that goes into ance and creativity have contrib- almost immediately after his let- getting the word out there.” uted to the creation of musical ter was published, a rush of sup- Soto has been working on the excellence.” port came in for the idea through project for the last few months, See HONOR, Page 13 COLUMBIA SUMMER 2012 CHOOSE FROM 52 DIFFERENT PROGRAM AREAS TO ADVANCE YOUR ACADEMIC PATH. 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CSCE_Smr_998_Rochester_042612_FINAL.indd 1 4/13/12 7:57 PM Thursday, April 26, 2012 FEATURES Page 11 make ’em laugh or o H oSc pe UR works to resemble Ivy League school By Arwa Elbeshbishi BY Antoinette Esce St a f f Wr i t e r St a f f Wr i t e r Taurus (April 20 – May As the school year winds 20): Trust is a battle. Only down, everyone becomes busy. when you conquer that war Students cultivate their gardens will the heavens open up. of knowledge in preparation for final exams, professors water the seeds of their summer plans and the administration grows more ivy. That last one isn’t a meta- phor. Haven’t you seen the ivy on this campus? Gemini (May 21 – June The term “ivy league” evokes 20): Remember that no one images of beautiful brick build- can erase the past. Be content ings covered with glorious green with where you are and move ivy. Here at UR, we definitely forward. have the nice brick buildings, but the ivy is far from a glorious Cancer (June 21 – July green. It’s more of an old, osten- 22): There is only one you — tatious ochre. one you to accomplish all that I’ll concede that you do see the you can dream. occasional delicate leaf, but most of the buildings on the Eastman Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22): Quadrangle are covered in what Being angry is healthy, but can only be described as large letting that anger consume you jungle vines. Massive brown is not. trunk-like jungle vines. Cheryl Seligman • Fe a t u r e s Ed i t o r I’ve seen gardeners mowing Instead of the delicate ivy found at many colleges, UR grows tree-like vines in an effort to seem more like lawns. I’ve seen people lay down an Ivy League school. Given its “Near Ivy” status, the University uses the plant to attract students. new swatches of grass. I’ve heard weed-whackers working at 7 of embarrassment said. “We were er unsettling, nervous chuckle. grow its way into “Actual Ivy.” a.m., but I’ve never seen some- also surprised to find out that the Back in 2007, UR was named a Bill Johnson, a long time main- one trim any of that ivy. status of ‘Ivy League’ institution “New Ivy” by Kaplan/Newsweek. tenance man at UR, takes pride Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22): “We’ve been working on this has little to do with the amount This term “New Ivy” has quickly in his work and wishes the Uni- You can’t be scared forever. ivy for the better part of the last of ivy on a campus. It actually morphed into a less desirable versity would listen to his expert Take a chance — you never five years,” an administrator who has nothing to do with the plant “Near Ivy” and the University opinion. know what you could end up asked to remain anonymous out at all,” he continued with a rath- has apparently been trying to See VINES, Page 13 loving. From the Archives Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22): One day, your life might de- pend on your patience, courage Class reunion leads to statue restoration and ability to relax. BY Michaela Kerem statues unveiled,” published on then being built on UR’s original of eventually displaying them Co p y Ed i t o r Oct. 7, 1980, the Campus Times Prince Street campus — origi- again. Initially, Pryor contem- Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. Kevin Scantlen disclosed information about the nally commissioned eight statues plated exhibiting the statues in a 21): Don’t let fear keep you St a f f Wr i t e r restoration of those four limb- of women in 1875 with the intent Victorian garden at the Memorial from partaking in adventure — Ever wonder where those stat- less, marble statues. of “enhancing the beauty” of the Art Gallery. stay forever young! ues behind Rush Rhees Library Hiram Sibley, the founder building. Enter the UR class of 1954. came from? In “Four restored of Sibley Hall — a new library Hailing from Coroca, Italy, two For its 25th reunion, a segment of the statues did not complete of that class wanted to make a the journey. The remaining six donation, specifcally in the form represented “Astronomy, Geology, of a sculpture, to the University. Science, Industry, Commerce and Archie Miller, a professor of Navigation,” as reported in the fne arts at the time, suggested CT article. that the class offer the unused Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – From 1875 until 1955, the stat- fgures, as he had known about Dec. 21): Music will take you ues adorned Sibley Hall, which their existence for several years. to the whimsical land that you was unused between 1955 and Miller thought that the sculp- have always dreamed of. Dive 1968, at which point it was torn tures would be an aesthetically in. down. Harris Pryor, the former pleasing addition to the campus. director of the Memorial Art They “add a softness to the cam- Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. Drue Sokol • Ph o t o Ed i t o r Gallery, “rescued” the statues pus,” he said in the 1980 article. 19): People will never cease to Four statues were restored and brought to UR as a class of ’54 gift. and stored them with the goal See STATUES, Page 13 amaze you. Give in every so often and you’ll see sparks fly. When you need extra credits, there’s no place like home. Syracuse University offers hundreds of courses in flexible formats, MAYmester: May 14-25 including on campus and online. During MAYmester, you can earn Summer Session I: May 21-June 29 three credits in two weeks! You’ll have time to enjoy the comforts of Summer Session II: July 2-August 10 Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. home AND fit in a summer job. Combined Session: May 21-August 10 Online courses: dates vary 18): Whether you want or need Check with your home college advisor to be sure you’ll get full credit, something, the only way to get and experience Summer@Syracuse. 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Connected: Geiger, Mourey, Wambach among Rochester’s success stories

Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 9 dogs — Mr. Marbles and Kermit Wambach — born and raised in She was integral in helping the trying to write material that Mourey also noted that she be- — with a fart machine. Pittsford — attended Our Lady team reach the finals in the 2011 would make a label say ‘here is lieves what is now her career as “This is certainly the most of Mercy High School. She began FIFA Women’s World Cup. the green light, let’s go,’” Gei- a YouTube personality was the immature video I’ve ever made,” playing in soccer leagues when In an interview with ESPN, ger’s project with Pledge is about product of a viral video. she admits at the beginning of she was just four years old and is Wambach attributed her success giving his fans the opportunity to In her most recent video, the clip, but this, as well as any now ranked as the second highest as a player to not just her expe- be a part of his record. “I really published on Wednesday, April of her weekly uploads, showcases all-time goal scorer for the U.S. riences playing soccer, but also enjoy that direct connection and 25, Mourey assembles a series the humorous personality her women’s national soccer team be- honing her skills in more than being able to share stuff as it’s of clips in which she scares her fans have come to love. hind retired player Mia Hamm. one sport while in high school. being created.” “Nowadays, kids are being The project also brought him told and encouraged to play just home to Rochester in early Janu- one sport for an entire year, ary for a performance at The and I personally couldn’t have Club at Water Street. done that,” she said. “I got kind “It had been a while — like of burnt out from playing one two or three years — since I had sport and then would go and play played live, so I was pretty ner- basketball or go and play soccer vous and excited,” he revealed. and kind of get reinvigorated “Everyone who came brought with the spirit and the passion so much energy and it ended up that you’re supposed to have as a being one of my favorite shows youngster.” ever. Such a blast!” That youthful vigor laid the That Geiger would thoroughly groundwork for her now bound- enjoy performing at home might less success. follow from the fact that Roch- “It’s all bigger than us — play- ester has, in one way or another, ing sports, having a passion for driven his music career. something that’s bigger than “My first record was all about yourself and being an idol for growing up in Rochester as a some fans — it’s hard to grasp teenager and that experience,” the concepts.” he said. “All of that still inspires Mourey, too, finds her success me. My family life back home is somewhat startling. always inspiring me. Now that “It’s unfathomable to me,” she a lot of my friends are scattered Co u r t e s y o f r o c h e s t e r .m e t r o m i x .c o m told the Democrat and Chronicle across the country, I’m inspired Singer-songwriter Teddy Geiger returned home as part of his project with Pledge Music to perform at in the article “Jenna Marbles to write about how things change The Club at Water Street. The homecoming concert easily became one of his favorite live shows. finds fame on YouTube,” pub- … and how that can be hard but lished on Jan. 6. “Even a million also necessary and beautiful.” people is unfathomable. That Sure enough, things change that many individual humans every day, and, with the school have clicked the subscribe button year coming to a close, life is to my channel because they want bound to be different sooner to see my video every Wednes- rather than later. Whether or not day, you can’t wrap your brain you find yourself hating Roches- around it.” ter for untimely snowstorms or a As the fans play a part in each lack of things to do, the city is a of Wambach and Mourey’s suc- place to call home and it connects cess stories, they are also guiding you to all walks of life, from big- Geiger’s next album with Pledge time historical figures to current Music — a platform through celebrities to the person sitting Co u r t e s y o f 1063t h e b u z z .c o m Co u r t e s y o f f i f a .c o m which fans can give financial con- next to you. YouTube personality Jenna Marbles, a graduate of Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach’s soccer tributions to artists’ projects. Seligman is a member of Brighton High School, can’t believe her success. skills were honed while growing up in Pittsford. While he “spent a couple years the class of 2012.

Business: Witten and Chen launch event promotion agency for students Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 10 Prior to the event, Witten and BdubD Enterprises will be Currently, the company is largely Chen were “super nervous,” but exclusively in Rochester for the using digital promotions for hoped for a successful event. next year and a half as the two events, and Witten and Chen are “This has been the most ex- finish their degrees, but they still sticking to their token silli- tensive, deeply researched and would like to see the company ness. time-consuming [campaign],” expand to other cities in the “We’re all about the goofy Chen said. He also noted that future. Facebook campaigns,” Chen said. the outcome of the party would “Ultimately, we want to be the “We’ve also recently hit YouTube show “how far [they’ve] come go-to agency for event promo- in the last couple weeks.” and how far [they] can go, or tion, but that would be the top The first major event that how much farther [they] have of the mountain,” Chen said. “In BdubD Enterprises promoted to go.” the meantime, we want to be was “Project Blackout,” a bar Witten and Chen said that one of the premiere agencies for party held at ONE Nightclub Project Blackout is just the be- event promotion.” and Lounge in the East End of ginning — they plan to promote Hansler is a member of Shakeela Girard • Contributing Ph o t o g r a p h e r Rochester on Tuesday, April 24. many events in the coming year. the class of 2015. Two graduate students at UR have coupled business and silliness. UR Op i n i o n “What are you most excited to do on D-Day?” by Drue Sokol and Karli Cozen

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“Go to class at 9 a.m. ... “Watch the Hunger “Put on a fabulous concert.” “Find a llama.” “Enjoy my last D-Day with “Start off hard and early.” that was sarcasm.” Games.” my friends.” Thursday, April 26, 2012 FEATURES Page 13

Statues: Unveiled in 1980 By Justin Fleming • Publisher Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 11 to occur because of the rough “And maybe a bit of romance.” weather in Rochester. ROCadvisor In fact, the ladies were sculpted Miller arranged the place- Record Archive with Greek and Roman design in ment of the fgures on the lawn, mind, in addition to a Victorian and the set up was “quite in- If you’re looking to augment your music influence. teresting,” according to the CT. collection and have a way to stray beyond Miller was a sculptor and “Astronomy and Geology stare the UR bus routes, check out Record Ar- worked in Coroca, Italy, where curiously at the psychology build- chive on 33 1/3 Rockwood St. the original sculptures were cre- ing [now referred to as Meliora The shop offers an impressive variety ated. He believed the statues to Hall], while Navigation is looking of new CDs and an even more enormous be “of great professional craft.” completely in the wrong direc- selection of used CDs and vinyls, many of The class of 1954 took Miller’s tion and Industry looks toward which cost just $5. There are also tons of suggestion to heart and was the learning center [believed to novelties and T-shirts that are, at the very “very enthusiastic” about the be Bausch & Lomb Hall],” Miller least, good for a laugh. Co u r t e s y o f r e c o r d a r c h i v e .c o m idea. The return of the statues said. was especially meaningful to However, while the names of this class because its women these ladies may strike many as were the last to graduate from bizarre, there appears to have Honor: Rochester musicians to be honored the Women’s College before it been a method to the madness. merged with the Men’s College The “names just reflect the ideals Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 10 eigner — and George Eastman, “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Annie” later that year. of our time,” Miller told the CT. The decision was made to who was instrumental in estab- and a reunion between Gene As reported by the CT, the “They were commercial works honor not only musicians, but lishing the Eastman School of Cornish, founder of The Rascals, project cost $18,000 to restore when commercial symbols were occasionally special venues or Music. and former bandmate Felix Cava- four of the six remaining statues idealized.” specific performances as well. To commemorate the first set liere. — Astronomy, Geology, Naviga- Today, the statues continue to In fact, Corinthian Hall and the of inductees, the celebratory cer- The lineup has something tion and Industry — to their grace the University with their performances of Mademoiselle emony will include performances for everyone and is a show that “original beauty.” The article did presence and need not be for- Jenny Lind, a Swedish opera by and in honor of members from shouldn’t be missed. not elaborate on the whereabouts saken. singer, made the inaugural list of the Hall of Fame’s class of 2012. For more information, and to of the remaining two. Interestingly enough, Richard inductees. These varied and sometimes rare purchase tickets, please visit the A combination of the weather O’Brien, the Provost in 1980, Also included on this list are performances will include Chuck Rochester Music Hall of Fame the statues endured outside of remarked that he hoped “[the jazz legend Chuck Mangione, Mangione playing with The New website at rochestermusic.org. Sibley Hall, coupled with the endeavor would] be the frst of opera star Renée Fleming, Lou Big Band, Charles Strouse con- Esce is a member of soot that had accumulated over many such projects.” Gramm — the drummer of For- ducting parts of his scores from the class of 2015. the years, prompted the class Kerem is a member of to clean the statues. They were the class of 2015. then coated for protection from Scantlen is a member of Vines: UR takes on ‘Actual Ivy’ designation further damage that was likely the class of 2015. Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 11 about the next level. If we want The University has even started “They have us keep everything to be an Ivy, we have to at least importing ivy for the admissions things you really neat here — the bushes, look the part,” he said. “I don’t office to use specifcally on Open grass and trees — so it all looks care what they say. We aren’t House days. really professional, you know? ‘Near Ivy’ — we’re going to be With the school year coming should KNOW this week But that awful ivy. We never ‘All Ivy.’” to a close, prospective students trim that. They tell us not to,” While ivy is no indication of are planning their spring visits he explained. “My brother works academic ability, neither is no and fall applications while the YouTube: ‘BATMAN CHILLING at Cornell University and I’m ivy. According to the National admissions office is covering the telling you, they trim theirs. Center for Educational Statis- campus in ivy, desperately try- IN HIS LAMBO’ I’ve been telling the admissions tics, about 4 million students en- ing to make the Harvard, Yale people at UR for years that it roll as undergraduate freshmen and Cornell rejects feel right at Believe it or not, just over looks sloppy, but they insist we each year, only 14,000 of whom home. one year ago, a superhero was let it go.” get the so-called good stuff: a Too bad the Ivy League schools caught on camera. That’s right The administrator responded spot in an Ivy League freshman trim their ivy. — the one and only Batman to Johnson’s comment. class. UR is doing everything in Esce is a member of was spotted driving on I-95N “It’s not about sloppiness. It’s its power to attract the runoff. the class of 2015. in Maryland, catching the at- tention of other highway driv- Co u r t e s y o f y o u t u b e .c o m ers in his sleek Lamborghini. A few college credits short for graduation? 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Drue Sokol • Ph o t o Ed i t o r Ballet Performance Group presented an intensely entertaining show that exhibited different kinds of choreography, skill levels and music genres in Strong Auditorium on Friday, April 13. BPG wins over audience with enthusiasm and talent By Melissa Goldin innovative and unique. Given the amount of dancers in both the dancers’ emotions outlet for individuals who seek Ed i t o r -In-Ch i e f “I think the performance went in this number, the allure of the as well as their choreography. to learn and perform all styles Ballet Performance Group well,” President of BPG and performance could have easily The initial transition between of dance while encouraging an (BPG)’s performance on Friday, senior Laura Chess said. “As been lost to sheer volume, but musical genres was a tad jarring, awareness and appreciation of April 20 in Strong Auditorium president, I have to say that, but this scenario fortunately did not but after the initial shock it was classical ballet,” according to for an audience of about 470 I very much believe it.” come to fruition and all of the easier to take in. their page on the Campus Club at their spring show “…So We The show kicked off with a dancers were cleanly incorpo- “Rondeau,” which was ac- Connection. They use ballet as Dance: a BPG Production,” was video featuring BPG’s seniors in rated into the performance. companied by live music per- a foundation for all of the other so much more than tutus and which they spoke of their love for The rest of the first act was formed by a quartet made up of styles of dance they perform, dainty slippers — although the the group and their wide range equally enthralling, from “Con- Eastman School of Music stu- which include jazz, modern, group had their fair share of that of dance backgrounds. Although temporary Coolin’,” danced to a dents sophomore Matthew Cox swing, lyrical and tap, among too. it was a little hard to hear at cer- mash-up of various artists and on viola, senior Kathy Crabtree others. The show featured guest per- tain points, it was rather sweet performed and choreographed by and sophomore Gina DiCarlo on “BPG is a fun, welcoming formances by the UR YellowJack- and truly captured the dancers’ sophomores Alyson Manning and violin and sophomore Ben Fried environment,” Chess explained. ets and second and third graders devotion and connection to BPG. Sydney Robinson, to “Rondeau,” on cello, made ballet look easy “Some of the talent in this group from Francis Park School 23 in The first dance, “Touch,” per- a classical piece, choreographed and simultaneously embodied joy simply blows me away, and I feel Rochester. The children are part formed to “Touch” by Natasha by Pamela Wilkens-White, one and perfection. There was a lot privileged to be a part of it.” of the Dare to Dance Program, Bedingfield and choreographed of BPG’s advisors who choreo- of cohesion between the differ- The YellowJackets began the an afterschool program BPG by senior Emily Hart, started graphs and teaches BPG’s classi- ent dancers and an interesting second act with a smattering of runs which was spearheaded the show with a blast of energy cal performances. In the former contrast between the traditional vocal numbers which culminated this year by sophomore Sydney as over 40 BPG members made dance, which combined a number music and costumes, which had a in a charming, as well as enter- Robinson. Overall, the show was their way onstage from all differ- of different styles, the sheer bril- more modern feel. taining, Disney medley that gracefully captivating as well as ent directions. liance of the number was evident BPG “aims to provide an Se e DELIGHTS, Pa g e 18 Vocal Point shines despite underwhelming turnout artist or an opening group, they additions to the group this se- Silver’s senior song, a cover of regularly interacted with the mester, and performed admirably the late Amy Winehouse’s “Val- audience between numbers and, in a duet early in the concert, a erie,” was also performed well as part of their party-themed demonstration that showed that and seemed to capture the tone show, invited selected audience Vocal Point can remain strong in and power of Winehouse’s vocals members to participate in games the future. perfectly. onstage. Though it was awkward Over the course of the night, All in all, Vocal Point per- at first, eventually the audience the group’s two seniors — Gillian formed 17 quality songs, but a caught on and began to enjoy the few stood out amongst the rest. lighthearted activities. Their third, a mashup of “Day- The show itself was well done light Again” and “Cathedral” and professionally performed. Vocal Point by CSNY, which featured senior With minimal choreography, Gillian Friedman, juniors Lind- they focused more on timing and performed one sey Forbes and Jamie Wilson pitch, both of which rarely fal- and Take Five scholar Lindsey tered. Vocal Point’s performance of the most Garrison as soloists. The song, style allowed the soloist to shine balanced and arranged by Wilson and Forbes, because the background sing- captivated the audience with ers were restrained enough that well-rehearsed its strong use of a highly choral there were never any issues hear- background and harmony-heavy Junne Park • Ph o t o Ed i t o r ing the soloist or each individual shows one solos. In their second set, junior Junior Lindsay Forbes led Vocal Point in song on Saturday, April 21. vocal part. The moments that could possibly Claire Crowther led the group in By Mike Pascutoi and the NBC Sing-Off alumni best demonstrated the group’s a cover of “Safe and Sound” by St a f f Wr i t e r YellowJackets. strength, though, were when ask for. Taylor Swift and the Civil Wars, As many UR students know, On Saturday, April 21, Vocal they performed in a more choral a number which could easily the campus only has one all- Point performed one of the most style, allowing their well-devel- have been the best of the show. female a cappella group which balanced and well-rehearsed oped voices to blend together to Toward the end of their second fits the same stereotype as their performances one could possibly create beautiful, full-voiced har- Friedman and Hannah Silver set, junior Bailey Gripshover all-male counterparts: medium- ask for. Opening to an audience monies. They were also able to — were honored by the other and senior Hannah Silver led sized, talented, respected and of about 100 in the May Room, highlight superb vocal diversity. members for their contributions the group in a fast-paced, high- hard to get in to. Unbeknownst Vocal Point was able to make up All 11 members got to perform to the group. Friedman then energy mashup of Dev’s “In the to many on campus, though, is for the small crowd by bringing at least one solo and none per- performed a surprisingly cheer- Dark” and Alexandra Stan’s “Mr. the fact that they are arguably an unbounded enthusiasm and a formed more than three. Two of ful version of My Chemical Ro- Saxobeat.” The mashup was on-par with UR’s nationally sizeable amount of energy. Be- the girls, freshmen Sophie Fish- mance’s rock hit “Welcome to the arguably the best-arranged recognized Midnight Ramblers cause they did not have a guest bein and Eliza Barnes, were new Black Parade” as her senior solo. Se e TINY, Pa g e 18 Thursday, April 26, 2012 A & E Page 17 ‘Scandal’ has room to grow, not yet a hit By Becky Rosenberg someone’s problem and make it Se n i o r St a f f go away. When mixing the professional Even if it’s not entirely clear and personal lives of television exactly what her firm does, what characters, one can almost al- we do know is that it is good at ways expect the name Shonda it. Because we are told. A hun- Rhimes to come up in the credits. dred times. In the first hour of The two categories are so implic- the show. itly merged within However, the lack of her worlds that The Idiot Box clarity of the job and it is hard to tell the redundancy of the where one ends and the dialogue is relatively other begins. ADDICT forgivable because That is part of what the characters, in so many viewers love true Rhimes fash- about the shows from ion, are gripping ShondaLand. It is with chemistry and something that can banter that makes the be found in not just show worth watching. Shermaine Singh • St a f f Ph o t o g r ap h e r one, not two, but all We enter this world Instant Noodles, featured on “America’s Best Dance Crew,” enthralled the crowd on Saturday, April 21. three of her shows through the eyes of Quinn currently on ABC, the newest of Perkins (Katie Lowes), a wide- which is “Scandal.” eyed young lawyer who idolizes Dance show excels despite flaws Departing from the medical Pope. Of the team, Quinn is worlds of “Grey’s Anatomy” and probably the least interesting, By Erika Howard that might have been because a few minutes, and they were “Private Practice,” Rhimes relo- which makes it unclear as to why A&E Ed i t o r of the target audience — after definitely impressive. The main cates to the political and power Pope was so determined to hire On Saturday, April 21, the all, the headliners were far more problem with this dance was hungry landscape of Washington, her. Taiwanese American Student’s akin to hip hop than tap. Regard- where they were placed in the D.C. Luckily, Lowes does not need Association (TASA) put on a less, they were a great way to show — it’s understandable that “Scandal” steps inside the to carry the show, for she has dance show headlined by Instant start the show. TASA wanted to spread out the crisis-management firm of Olivia a strong ensemble around her. Noodles Crew, best known for Hot on Radiance’s heels was performances by the main group, Pope, played by Kerry Washing- Henry Ian Cusick (Desmond their performances on MTV’s RIT’s ACS. This group was par- but everyone who performed ton. It is not a law firm, although from “Lost”) returns to the tele- “America’s Best Dance Crew,” in ticularly talented, although the after the free style had to live the entire team seems to be an vision screen as Stephen Finch, Douglass Dining Center. introduction to the song was far up to this performance. And amalgam of law degree-holders. one of the lawyers who is not a The show featured numerous unfortunately, none of them did. They don’t have any legitimate lawyer. He works alongside Abby dance groups, including Radi- The show was have been better ties to the police nor to the gov- Whelan (Darby Stanchfield) who ance, a dance group that’s part arranged if Instant Noodles had ernment, yet each team member has been hinted as the token of RIT’s Asian Culture Society Instant Noodles’ done their entire piece at the end. knows someone, somewhere, well Rhimes character pining after a (ACS), Rice Crew and a “Bad That’s not to say that anyone enough to get what they need to taken man, in this case Finch. Boy’s Dance” by members of stunts seemed who came after Instant Noodles do their job. Pope’s team is finished off with TASA. The performances were was bad — RICE Crew was, as It’s a team of fixers; they pick Se e ACCEPTABLE, Pa g e 18 excellent, though they tended to to defy gravity, usual, excellent and a big hit be so quick it seemed as though and the speed with the crowd. It was just dif- you could blink and miss them. ficult to follow up professional The performance part of the at which they dancers with on-campus groups. show was only an hour long and, But, finally, the time had arrived with this many groups, the event moved was for Instant Noodles’ full perfor- could have really benefited from astounding. mance. They were incredible to being a little bit lengthier. watch — their stunts seemed The show kicked off with a tap/ to defy gravity, and the speed at hip hop number by members of which they were able to move Radiance, a performance group too long and awkwardly left the while still maintaining their that performs many different dancers waiting on stage in the grace was astounding. However, styles of dance. The two dancers dark. Despite this, the time could it was over all too soon. performing this night had great have been better spent by letting After the dance portion ended, energy and really intermingled the headliners perform longer, there was a question and answer hip hop and tap without letting since they are a non-UR group. session for Instant Noodles Crew, one overwhelm the other. The But they were certainly enter- which was fascinating to listen moments where hip hop was taining. to. The five members of the crew Co u r t e s y o f Vu l t u r e .c o m more prominent seemed to be the At this point, Instant Noodles who came to the performance “Scandal” shows definite promise, but is struggling to find its footing. most popular with the crowd, but Crew performed free style for Se e NOODLES, Pa g e 18

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In the sea of preppy songs and emo twenty-somethings complaining of their love lives, Toronto-based CT Re c o m m e n d s ... band Austra stands out as the dark, fairy tale counterpart while still maintaining a generally upbeat feel- ing. Don’t get me wrong, that doesn’t mean they’re at all reminiscent of depressing and Evanescence-like Austra bands that hark back to our middle school days. Instead, their songs remind you of old fairy tales where the happy endings were grim and bloody; in fact, the feeling of magic is so strong it can be sometimes grating. By Kara Ng Austra is relatively new to the music scene, having released only one album, “Feel It Break,” which has won accolades from even the harshest of reviewers — think the people of NME and Pitchfork. Comics Editor The whole album is filled with synth-pop and dark and retro uses of inhuman instruments with a strong beat — extra points for being danceable, particularly their first single, “The Beat and the Pulse,” harking back to dance floors from the ’70s and ’80s, when people actually danced. Their other well-known single, Spellwork, is set in a magical forest (as the eerie music video clearly shows) with the singer wailing over a melody made of a combination of synths and drums that play in a repetitive, hypnotic way. Each of the songs, though almost too similar in mood, are worth listening to. Austra joins the new wave of bands with a majority female membership. Katie Stelmanis, the main vo- calist and keyboardist, is unique with her years of training as an opera singer, which is shown through her almost stratospheric wails and wide vocal range. Providing vocal back-up are Sari and Romy Lightman, identical female twins who seem to share one voice, thus adding to the inhuman, ethereal quality of the band’s image. A female drummer, Maya Postepski, and a male guitarist, Dorian Woll, complete the group. For similar artists, Zola Jesus and, to an extent, Florence and the Machine are your best bets. Page 18 A & E Thursday, April 26, 2012 Do you like arts? Do you like entertainment? then write for A&E. [email protected]

Drue Sokol • Ph o t o Ed i t o r The senior number in “...So We Dance” displayed the spirit and enthusiasm of the Ballet Performance Group. BECAUSE WE’RE Delights: BPG show wins over audience Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 16 Zimmer. Peterman’s movements as shouted pronouncements such AWESOME. consisted of songs such as “Let’s were crisp and practiced and the as “I’d tap that!” The piece was Get Down to Business” and “A performance combined elements highly creative and the stories of Whole New World.” The act of humor and drama. The num- the individual dancers were evi- continued with another guest ber was captivating throughout dent throughout. performance by the students from and ended as Peterman jumped BPG is made up of dancers of classifieds School 23, who Chess affection- offstage into the arms of a fellow a wide variety of skill levels, and ately described as “adorable little dancer, making a unique use of what some of the newer dancers nuggets,” who danced to “Hello” props by incorporating a sword may have lacked in experience Overstocked Queen Mattress Sets by Dragonette. The number was into the movements. was more than made up for by $150 and up. overwhelmingly sweet and the One of the other dances that their more practiced peers. The dancers gave off a feeling of pure stood out the most was “Night show, bursting with spirit, enthu- “Serta” “Carolina Collection” “Five Star” joy and excitement. Shift,” an a cappella tap piece siasm and diversity in its chore- First-Come-First-Served The highlight of the show was, choreographed by sophomore ography, musical choices and use by far, “Daft Like Jack,” a pirate- Marissa Abbott. The number, al- of props and video, can only be By Appointment Only themed number choreographed though devoid of music, was still characterized as a jubilant, en- Call 752-1434 and performed by senior Natalie made aurally alluring through the chanting performance. Peterman and danced to “Drink rhythmic use of brooms in addi- Goldin is a member of Up Me Hearties, Yo Ho” by Hans tion to the dancer’s shoes, as well the class of 2013. Noodles: Dance crew’s performance too fast Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 17 evening, however, was the loca- exactly what was happening on were very likeable, managing tion. Douglass was a strange stage. to tell their stories, joke with choice, and it didn’t really work. With the exception of a few each other and still entertain The stage was barely elevated, minor issues, the show was the audience. The crowd favor- making it impossible to see the rather enjoyable. Instant Noo- ite seemed to be the tale of the footwork of the dancers unless dles was incredibly entertaining, “fist-pump moment,” which, you were in the first or second from their dance moves to their according to the crew, “is when row. The aisle between the ridiculous high school stories. It you’re at a point of physical and chairs was exceedingly narrow was a well-executed event, and a mental delirium and everything and only one person could fit great way to spend an evening. is the best idea ever.” down it at a time. Really, it was Howard is a member of The only real downside to the just a shame to not get to see the class of 2013. Acceptable: New show has great potential

with. Her complicated history with the Commander-in-Chief of the United States puts her in the interesting and compelling posi- tion of a fixer who needs fixing herself. Tiny: Vocal Point puts on Washington does a remark- able job carrying herself with poise, gumption, and strength in excellent show for small crowd every scene inside and outside Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 16 helps them maintain their status of the West Wing. Goldwyn as song of the night — courtesy of as one of the premier music-relat- President Grant however, is less senior Noah Berg of the Midnight ed groups on campus. believable as the leader of the Ramblers — with a creative back- As their performance wound free world, therefore making me ground complimenting the leads to a close with a medley of Pat dislike him a little more in every as the audience fought their urge Benatar songs, very few audience scene. to dance. members genuinely wanted the The fast paced repertoire of For a group that’s been around show to end. Unfortunately, all the dialogue and the overwhelm- for 43 years, Vocal Point sure shows must, even those which ing presence of the presidential didn’t get the support this week- leave the audiences asking for Co u r t e s y o f s e a t .42.c o m seal make me long for Sorkin and end that they deserved. They more. The ‘Scandal’ cast has great chemistry, but the show still needs work. President Bartlet, which is why I did, however, show a vocal ma- Pascutoi is a member of Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 17 on Olivia’s complicated history far prefer the cases outside of the turity in their performance that the class of 2015. the 28-year-old “not-baby” law- with the White House. White House and the characters yer, Harrison Wright (Columbus Coming from someone who that are at least an arm’s length Short), and an ex-CIA hacker just finished idolizing “The away from President Grant. named Huck (Guillermo Díaz). West Wing” for the past several Washington’s screen pres- Outside of the office is David months, it may sound somewhat ence along with Rhimes’ natural Rosen (Joshua Malina), a local biased. But the scenes in which knack for mixing business with district attorney who constantly, Pope barged into the Oval Office pleasure keep me optimistic that and humorously, finds himself at or any part of the West Wing for “Scandal” will figure out how odds with Pope’s current clients. that matter played out as unreal- to balance the two sides of the The strength of the show lies istic and melodramatic. pendulum. ABC has put together in these characters, their work, We enter the high ranks of a talented cast with a veteran their undying loyalty to Pope, Washington politics after learn- creator behind it. I would like to and their relationships. ing that Pope’s career strength see it succeed. And that is also where my was built as she worked on the Once Pope’s trusted team is problem with the show begins. campaign for the current Presi- brought in on the secrets she’s Because rather than focus on dent Fitzgerald Grant (Tony hiding, I expect “Scandal” to go these interesting people and how Goldwyn) alongside now Chief of from acceptable to addictive. they came to work together and Staff Cyrus Beene (Jeff Perry). “Scandal” airs on Thursdays at why they chose this over another Pope then suddenly quit her job 10 p.m. on ABC. Junne Park • Ph o t o Ed i t o r career course, “Scandal” instead with the White House and began Rosenberg is a member of Senior Gillian Friedman and the rest of Vocal Point put on an ex- focuses nearly all of its attention the firm she currently works the class of 2012. cellent performance on Saturday, April 21, despite low attendance. Thursday, April 26, 2012 SPORTS Page 19 r o m t h e r e s s b o x Track and field F P Teams may be NCAA contenders Collins is Coach Clutch By Dan Lane Yellowjackets broke 1:58 and an- jump and was the runner up St a f f Wr i t e r other hit the provisional qualify- in the long jump (10.70 and The men’s and women’s track ing standard for the NYSCTC 5.16 meters respectively) while teams performed well again championship. Senior Andrew sophomore Emersyn Pullan this past Friday, April 20, and Fleisher repeated his victory in won the javelin with a throw of Saturday, April 21, at the Cor- the 3,000-meter steeplechase in 30.59 meters. tland Classic, hosted by SUNY a time of 9:42.55. The 110-meter Both teams are currently fo- Cortland. Both teams were able hurdles was also a strong event cusing on making final prepara- to post some impressive marks for UR, with junior Jon Rich- tions and qualifications for the while battling wind on Friday ardson taking fourth and senior NYSCTC Championship meet and cold rain on Saturday, and Erik Van Houten placing sixth in two weeks. ultimately preparing them for with times of 16.19 and 16.46 Albert said the team has the upcoming New York State seconds, respectively. “trained really hard this season” College Track Conference (NY- The featured event on the and that he is “excited to see SCTC) Outdoor Championship women’s side was the 4x400- what they will accomplish as and Eastern College Athletic meter relay of freshman Allison the weather and the competition Conference (ECAC) Outdoor Patrick, junior Claire Crowther start to heat up.” Championship meets. and sophomores Abby Zabrod- The majority of the team will “Cortland served as a great sky and Becky Galasso. The compete at the Raider Invita- Co u r t e s y o f lehighvalleylive .c o m opportunity for some our key team posted a blazing 3:57.29, tional on Saturday, April 28, 76ers coach Doug Collins congratulates bench player Evan Turner. athletes to compete on back- the second fastest time in school hosted by Roberts Wesleyan Col- By Adam Ondo Brand and Andre Iguodala, who are to-back days, which is valuable history. lege. Norton and senior Jamie Sp o r t s Ed i t o r 33 and 28 respectively, to maximize experience as we go into the two “They were outstanding and Vavra will travel to Philadelphia, Philadelphia 76ers head coach their contributions to the team. day championship meets,” coach they sent a signal that they are Pa. to compete in the prestigious Doug Collins proved over the past Igoudala has always been a sup- Sam Albert commented. real contenders to qualify for Penn Relays on Thursday, April week that he deserves the NBA porting player, so point guard Jrue The men’s team had a num- the NCAA Championships next 26 and attempt to earn NCAA Coach of the Year Award. With the Holiday was appointed as the team ber of stand-out performanc- month,” Albert commented. qualifying times in the 10,000- Milwaukee Bucks trying to edge his leader. Holiday is a playmaker, but es. Take Five Scholar Frank Galasso returned on Saturday meter and 1,500-meter runs, 76ers out of the playoffs, he rallied also coordinates and distributes the Ramirez won the 1,500 and 800- to a second place finish in the respectively, while junior Jon his troops and secured the eighth ball well. Iguodala, who has fulfilled meter runs (3:57.68 and 1:53.59 400-meter dash (59.67), while Richardson and senior Marissa seed in the Eastern Conference on his supporting role admirably, has respectively) and anchored 3rd Crowther took second in the Eccleston will travel to Troy, Monday, crushing the New Jersey not been shooting as much this place, finishing 4x400-meter 800-meter run (2:19.08). Ju- N.Y. to kick off the NYSCTC Nets 105-87 to top off a three-game season, instead averaging a career relay (3:20.33). nior Lauren Norton won the Championship in the decathlon win streak. high 6.1 rebounds and a team high “Frank showed that he’s one 1,500-meter run in 4:44.68 and and heptathlon respectively. In the 1980s and 1990s, when he 5.5 assists. of the top athletes in our region took fourth in the 800-meter The men’s and women’s teams was the head coach of the Chicago Collins’ management of the bench and the country,” Albert re- run in 2:20.64. Junior Breanna next meets are on Thursday, Bulls and Detroit Pistons, Collins is by far his most impressive ac- marked. “We’re looking forward Eng won the 100-meter hurdles April 26, at 8:40 p.m. in Phila- made five playoff runs, reaching the complishment this year. Of the five to seeing him post some NCAA for the third weekend in a row delphia, Pa. at the Penn Relays Conference Finals with the Bulls players that averaged double-digits qualifying marks as we go into (16.17 seconds). Another strong and on Saturday, April 28, when in 1989. From 2001 to 2003, he in scoring, two of them were bench the next few weeks.” finisher was freshman Odelia the teams return to Rochester to was reunited with former Chicago players. Ironically, the top scorer Ramirez led the Yellowjackets Ryan, who took sixth in the 100- compete in the Roberts Wesleyan forward Michael Jordan as head this year was guard Lou Williams, through one of the best team meter dash (13.64 seconds). College Raider Open. coach of the Washington Wizards, with 14.9 points per game, who is performances UR has ever seen In the field events, junior Lane is a failing to reach the playoffs both a Sixth Man of the Year candidate. in the 800-meter event. Six Carina Luck won the triple Take Five Scholar. seasons he was with them. Then in Collins made Williams into one of 2010, Collins returned to coaching, the most consistent bench players NFL DRAFT TRACKER 2012 accepting the head coaching job in in the league this year, putting him Philadelphia. In his first season he in at the right stretches, allowing got the team to the playoffs with a him to score at least 10 points off Are wideouts out, tight ends in? .500 win-loss record. They then went the bench in 51 games this season. BY Tommy Mcandrew third round pick was too much or hams of the world. Enter: Coby on to lose 4-1 to the Miami Heat in Collins’ decision to keep former St a f f Wr i t e r fair value. In hindsight, these two Fleener. While just an average the First Round. starting center Spencer Hawes on Last season, six receivers in players affected the game as much blocker, Fleener is an exceptional This year, the 76ers went 34-30, the bench has also been fruitful, as the NFL found their way into the as any others drafted in 2010. talent with intangibles to boot. but their .031 winning percentage Hawes has continued to put up start- end zone more than ten times. There isn’t a Calvin Johnson Possessing big play skills, Fleener increase was overshadowed by a ing numbers, while being able to Calvin Johnson — touchdown or Larry Fitzgerald-type wideout has been priming himself in An- drop from seventh seed last season rest his injured Achilles tendon and leader among wideouts — is ac- prospect in the draft this year. drew Luck-led Stanford offense. to eighth seed this season. Collins’ give rookie center Nikola Vucevic a companied by Jordy Nelson and Justin Blackmon is certainly the The Stanford duo may be held .531 record would be the third lowest chance to gain experience. Laurent Robinson, who were most promising, but still not at the intact, with Fleener likely lasting of any Coach of the Year, but despite Collins’ starting lineup is quite pleasant surprises for quarter- level that Johnson or Fitzgerald, until the early second round. the low winning percentage, a solid young; the five players are 25 years backs Aaron Rodgers and Tony or even sophomore wide receiv- Barring a trade, the Carolina case can be made for why Collins is old on average. The highest scorer, Romo. Those other two receivers? ers A.J. Green and Julio Jones, Panthers will have the ninth Coach of the Year material. who is a bench player, does not even Matchup nightmares in the form are at. selection of the draft. While the After losing All-Star guard Allen post 15 points per game. Yet Collins of tight ends, and the reason Coby Tight end Kellen Winslow II defensive line could use some Iverson for the second time in 2010, has gotten his team to the playoffs Fleener should be a top ten pick was the 6th overall pick in the work, the Panthers organiza- the 76ers were left without a go-to two years in a row, easily earning in Thursday night’s draft. 2004 draft, followed by tight end tion needs to continue to invest scorer. Since then, Collins has done the Coach of the Year Award. In the 2010 NFL draft Rob Vernon Davis as the 6th pick two in quarterback Cam Newton’s a magnificent job of readjusting Ondo is a member of Gronkowski was selected by the years later. However, their poor receiving arsenal. Fleener would the roles of veteran forwards Elton the class of 2014. Patriots in the second round, while seasons, due to injuries, should not greatly complement the dual- Jimmy Graham was nabbed by the deter teams from drafting similar threat Newton. Fleener should Saints a round later. After notch- athletic, playmaking tight ends be taken by Carolina in the first Th i s We e k i n Sp o r t s ing 28 combined touchdowns (17 high in this year’s draft. round on Thursday. for Gronk) There can’t be a GM There is, however, a player in McAndrew is a member of the mold of the Gronks and Gra- the class of 2014. FRIDAY, APR. 27 out there who thinks a second or •Men’s Tennis v. Emory University in Altamonte Springs, Fla., 9 a.m. •Women’s Tennis v. University of Chicago in Altamonte Springs, Fla., 1:30 p.m. Safe: Softball secures second place in league •Women’s Lacrosse v. Union College, 4 p.m.* Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 20 League, meaning that they have begin May 4 and go through SATURDAY, APR. 28 to give up four runs and strike out secured second place. They will May 6. •Men’s Tennis v. Emory University in Altamonte Springs, Fla., 9 a.m. five batters all in game one. be put to the test in the Liberty Ondo is a member of •Men’s Track and Field at the Roberts Wesleyan College Raider Open, 10 a.m. The second game began almost League Championships, which the class of 2014. •Women’s Track and Field at the Roberts Wesleyan College Raider Open, 10 a.m. the same way the first did, with •Men’s Golf at Liberty League Championships Match Play - Day 1, 11 a.m. Staats homering to center field, •Baseball v. Union College (DH), 1 p.m.* allowing Hoffman to score. The •Women’s Tennis v. University of Chicago in Altamonte Springs, Fla., 1:30 p.m. Yellowjackets responded with •Women’s Lacrosse v. William Smith College, 2 p.m.* four unanswered runs. Junior •Baseball v. Union College (DH), 3 p.m.* pitcher Madeline Skellie pitched 4.1 innings for UR, giving up one SUNDAY, APR. 29 hit, one walk and zero runs, and •Men’s Tennis v. Emory University in Altamonte Springs, Fla., 9 a.m.. earning three strikeouts, prevent- •Men’s Track and Field at the NYSCTC Multi-Event Championships, 10 a.m. ing Union from mounting any sort •Women’s Track and Field at the NYSCTC Multi-Event Championships, 10 a.m. of comeback. •Men’s Golf at Liberty League Championships Match Play - Day 2, 11 a.m. Grage was selected as the Lib- •Baseball v. Union College (DH), noon* erty League Pitcher of the Week •Women’s Tennis v. University of Chicago in Altamonte Springs, Fla., 1:30 p.m. after raising her record to 8-4 after •Baseball v. Union College (DH), 2 p.m.* UR’s 9-4 victory over Union. UR is 24-11 overall in league Co u r t e s y o f UR At h l e t i cs *denotes home competition standings, 8-2 in the Liberty Sophomore first baseman Nina Korn scored five runs this week. C a m p u s Ti m e s Sp o r t s Pa g e 20 Th u r s d a y , Ap r i l 26, 2012 Re s u l t s Hot hitting leads to winning streak Softball Wo m e n ’s Ro w i n g BY justin fleming inning, and he eventually Pu b l i s h e r scored the winning run on a April 22: Hamilton College stomps Distance: 2,000 meters One of the key ingredients single by sophomore second for a winning baseball team baseman Ethan Sander Varsity 8: 2nd of 2 is timely hitting, and that that snuck through the on away 7:06.38 was in no short supply infielders on the left side. The line up from the bow in- for the Yellowjackets in In the second game, UR cludes freshman Heidi Weiss, their home double-header built a more comfortable Kristi LaChiusa, sophomore rivals against the Vassar College lead in the early innings. Francesca Ossi, seniors Erin BY adam ondo Partin and Katie Lantuh, Brewers on Friday, April 20. Sophomore first baseman Sp o r t s Ed i t o r freshman Serra Sevenlar, UR had two perfectly clutch Nick Carlson hit his team- UR split a doubleheader sophomore Rhiannon Vaughn, performances, ending both leading third home run at Rensselaer Polytechnic freshman Juliana Orlov games with walk-off hits. of the season in the first Institute on Saturday, (stroke) and sophomore Julia The wins brought UR’s — a two run blast — Evans (cox) April 21, winning the first record to 10-18 overall, and then senior outfielder game 5-1 and losing the 6-11 in the conference. Alex Caghan hit UR’s 2nd Varsity 8: 2nd of 2 second 6-9. The following 7:39.27 Going into the seventh first triple of the year, day, on Sunday, April 22, The line up from the bow inning of game one, the bringing two more runners the team rebounded and includes freshmen Lily ’Jackets had enjoyed home in the second inning. swept Union College with a Goldstein, Alexa Kuenstler, an impressive pitching The Yellowjackets held Stacey Miller, Karli Cozen, pair of 9-4 and 4-2 wins. performance from junior this lead through the middle Emily Widra and Mary Willis, RPI first baseman Gil- starting pitcher Jon Menke. innings and went into the sophomore Monica Cepulis, lian McCarthy hit a homer- senior Gabriella Logrono Through the first six, seventh riding 7-3. In the un in the second inning, (stroke) and sophomore Ellen Menke struck out 10 and top of the final inning, putting the Engineers Boland (cox) walked just one, and the however, things started up 1-0. The momentum Yellowjackets had a one-run to unravel for the home Novice 8: 2nd of 2 shifted in the third when lead, with the score 3-2. team. In the end, Vassar 7:54.97 sophomore first baseman Sophomore pitcher Adam would tie the score on four The line up from the bow Nina Korn stole second Sullivan, who has been solid unearned runs, courtesy includes freshmen Hannah and sophomore shortstop Kopin, Lily Camp, Brittanie out of the bullpen this year of three sloppy UR errors. Meg Hennessy scored on Kilchoer, Allie Born, Kara (his ERA is just 0.77), came Once again channeling the throw, tying the game Lambson, Jenna Kaempfer, in to pitch for UR in the their newfound flair for the at 1-1. Rachel Niu and Addison Ault seventh, but he didn’t seem dramatic, UR would take (stroke) and sophomore Nikole A two-run triple by to be at his best. Sullivan the game in the bottom of Blowers (cox) senior left fielder Cara surrendered two hits and the seventh. Sophomore drue sokol • Ph o t o Ed i t o r Celorio in the sixth and a Wo m e n ’s La c r o ss e threw two wild pitches — outfielder Sam Slutsky led two-run homer by fresh- Vassar scored on both of off the inning with a double Senior Brian Bezek helped the ’Jackets secure their one- (2-11) man pitcher and third these, taking the lead, 4-3. to left center, and then point victory over Vassar College on Friday, April 20. Liberty League standings: baseman Brittany Grage UR tied the game in the Vassar’s pitcher Zander up to bunt, then pulled back postponed, and their game 1. Rensselaer (7-1) in the seventh sealed the bottom of the seventh, Mrlik intentionally walked and launched a deep ball scheduled for Tuesday, 2. William Smith (6-1) game for UR. however, and the contest sophomore shortstop Nate down the right field line. It April 24 was also cancelled, 2. Union (6-1) The second game did 4. RIT (5-2) went to extra innings. After Mulberg. Slutsky took landed fair, and the ’Jackets both due to poor weather not go as smoothly for 5. St. Lawrence (4-3) a shut-down top of the eighth a sizable lead at second escaped with another victory. conditions. On Saturday, the Yellowjackets. In the 6. Skidmore (4-4) by senior relief pitcher Alex and was nearly picked off. UR’s second double- April 28, UR takes on Union second inning, a double 7. Vassar (2-5) Parker, freshman infielder On the next pitch, senior header against Vassar, College at home at 1 p.m. 8. Clarkson (1-6) by senior catcher Saman- Tim LeSuer was walked to pinch hitter and outfielder which was scheduled for Fleming is a member of 8. Rochester (1-6) tha Melvin brought home lead off UR’s half of the Dominick Caruso squared Saturday, April 21, was the class of 2013. 10. Bard (0-7) both sophomore second baseman Kristen Baldino April 21: The College at Brockport UR golfers face tough competition and senior right fielder 2-23 (L) Natalee Sassaman. Then, BY John Bernstein teams in the east to the Prairie Wolves shot a collec- on the back nine. senior center fielder Katie So f t b all McLean scored in the third Se n i o r St a f f Oak Hill Country Club, tive 631, a score well ahead Senior David Wien was (24-11) on a single by Grage. This In one final tune-up be- in Irondequoit, N.Y., on of second-place teams Mc- UR’s most consistent play- put UR up 3-0. Liberty League standings: fore this weekend’s Liberty a yearly basis. However, Daniel College and Franklin er, shooting a 79 on Satur- However, RPI responded 1. Rensselaer (9-1) League Championships, this year bore witness to and Marshall College, who day and a 78 on Sunday to with a six-run third in- 2. UR (8-2) the men’s golf team hosted something of an upset, as each totaled 637 strokes. claim a share of seventh 3. Union (4-6) ning, putting them up the two day Fred Kravetz unranked Nebraska Wes- 4. RIT (3-7) Franklin and Marshall is place overall. After day 6-3. In the fourth, Celorio leyan University ran away 5. St. Lawrence (2-6) Invitational, which began ranked second in the Mid- one — in which he shot a and McLean both scored 5. Skidmore(2-6) on Friday, April 20 and con- with a six-stroke victory Atlantic region, while Mc- 76 to sit in sixth place after thanks to a double to left cluded Saturday, April 21. over some of the region’s Daniel is fourth. UR, which the first day — junior Marc center by Korn, but RPI April 21: Rensselaer The tournament draws best teams. currently sits second in the Youngentob recorded an 86 Polytechnic Institute (DH) just turned around and 5-1 (W), 6-9 (L) many of the top-ranked Nebraska Wesleyan’s Northeast, finished fifth out in Sunday’s rainy condi- picked up three more runs. April 22: Union College (DH) of six competing schools at tions to earn a split of 12th Baldino proceeded to score 9-4 (W), 4-2 (W) the tournament by firing a place. Sophomore William on a Melvin ground out in 643 for the weekend. Mallia and senior Michael the fifth, but it was too as e b all B Individually, sophomore Chudacoff showed improve- little too late. (10-18) Nick Palladino continued ment between the two days, Union drew first blood Liberty League standings: to prove his worth both as as both Mallia (80-90) and in game one, when pitcher 1. Skidmore (14-6) the Yellowjackets’ strongest Chudacoff (81-91) sliced ten Allyson Staats singled up 2. Rensselaer (13-7) player as well as one who strokes off their respective the middle in the first 3. St. Lawrence (12-7) excels in the clutch. After day one scores to complete inning, allowing short- 4. Clarkson (9-11) stop Lauren Hoffman to 4. Union (9-11) opening with a total of 78 the UR showing. Mallia tied 6. Vassar (7-11) strokes on day one of compe- for 27th place overall, with score. 7. UR (6-11) tition, Palladino shot a 76 on Chudacoff right behind him The ’Jackets had six straight runs, though, 8. RIT (7-13) day two — the best among in 29th. putting them up 6-1 in all players for that day, The Yellowjackets will April 20: Vassar College (DH) the fifth. Three of those and even two strokes bet- have to be on top of their 5-4 (W), 8-7 (W) runs came off of a Sassa- April 21: Vassar College (DH) ter than the tournament’s game this coming week- man homer, which brought Postponed individual champion Drew end, when they face the Korn and Grage home. April 24: The College at Taylor, from Nebraska Wes- No.18 Skidmore College Brockport Two solo home runs by Canceled leyan — to take third with Thoroughbreds and a host Korn and Grage, and a run a total of 154 strokes. of other contenders at the by Sassaman, gave UR a Me n ’s Go lf Taylor and Carnegie Mel- Saratoga Golf Course in 9-3 lead at the end of the lon University’s Ian Bangor Saratoga Springs, N.Y. on sixth. Union scored once April 20-21: Fred Kravetz ended in a tie for first place Saturday, April 28 and Invitational more before losing. Grage 5th of 6 Co u r t e s y o f UR At h l e t i c s with 153 strokes apiece, Sunday, April 29. and freshman pitcher Junior Marc Youngentob hit 76 on day one and 86 on day though Taylor emerged Bernstein is a member of Sarah Wayson combined two for a 162 total score at the Fred B. Kravetz Invitational. victorious in a tie-breaker the class of 2014. Se e SAFE, Pa g e 19