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CampusTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 / VOLUME 140, ISSUE 21 Times SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 / campustimes.org Veterans College Town still slated for Alliance 2014 amid launches student angst BY ANGELA REMUS BY JULIANNE MCADAMS NEWS EDITOR staff WRITER In an effort to better incorpo- The College Town project is rate military veterans into the currently preparing for its open- campus community, UR has ing next fall. A list of vendors, launched the Veterans Alliance, including Corner Bakery Café, the eighth affinity and network- Insomnia Cookies, and The ing group on campus. The group Beer Market, was released last seeks to address two issues among Wednesday. veterans: integration and resource According to Senior Economic access for military veterans on Development Specialist for the campus, and better outreach to city of Rochester Matthew Mc- veterans interested in pursuing Carthy, further updates will be higher education. made available “in early 2014.” At a luncheon Tuesday hon- Although students have voiced oring veterans and marking the concerns about College Town’s establishment of the Veterans Al- distance from campus and the liance, Dean of Admissions Jona- possibility of construction de- than Burdick offered the opening lays, developers are confident in comments. the project’s success. “The mission at UR is to in- “I don’t believe it will actually corporate as many different and ALYSSA ARRE / PHOTO EDITOR open when they say it will actual- unique perspectives as we can, ly open,” freshman Kyle Stolove and there’s nothing like veterans’ STUDENTS RALLY IN RESPONSE TO RACISM said. “I’d like to know when that voices to do that,” Burdick said. Members of the Douglass Leadership House organized a rally in Hirst Lounge on Monday following the Confederate flag vacant lot is going to have tons of The Veterans Alliance’s bylaws controversy. A recent petition, backed by some DLH members, received over 800 student signatures. property on it.” state that their mission is “to pro- McCarthy noted that not all vide veteran students, staff, facul- commercial establishments will ty, and alumni and their families not be ready at the initial open- with the resources, support, and Fischer appointed Public Safety director, ing of College Town, but the advocacy needed to succeed in major tenants will be established higher education.” plans to expand Peace Officer force and construction completed. In an effort to achieve these The bookstore’s distance from goals, UR administrators estab- BY JARED SMITH troduction of a peacekeeping “The complexity of the com- campus is also concerning for lished a working group comprised NEWS EDITOR force. munity and the services at the students. of staff from the Simon School, “I think one of the core things University as it continues to “I’m not looking forward to the College of Arts and Sciences, Starting in December, Deputy that has not changed but has grow. The health care services are the fact that it’s 15 minutes away, the Admissions Office, and the Director of Public Safety Mark evolved is the notion that the se- a bigger part. Strong has become and it’s going to be freezing out- Financial Aid Office. Since its Fischer will take over as director curity role is first to serve, then the focal point for pretty much side,” Stolove said. “So the only first meeting five months ago, the of Public Safety, replacing Wal- to protect,” Mauldin. said. “[Se- everything that happens,” said way is going to be to use the bus group developed a short docu- ter Mauldin, who has served in curity] is seen as a part of quality Mauldin. schedule.” ment of resources available to the position for 33 years. Fischer of life on campus, not simply as The growth of the student body Developers and administrators veterans ranging from contacts in joined the UR taskforce in 2011 has seen an increase in the number are confident, however, that the the College Center for Advising after spending 28 years with the “The biggest priority of students living off-campus. Ac- new bookstore will be a valuable Services to the Veterans’ Benefits New York State Police. companying this growth is an in- change. Financial Aid Counselor. They “The biggest priority is to con- is to continue the creased concern for student safety “The new bookstore will be a also held a training session for ad- tinue the transition to a peace transition to a peace in adjoining neighborhoods. vast improvement over what we visors and faculty to increase un- officer agency. We’ve gone from “I think off-campus living is a now have,” Senior Vice President derstanding of how to best help a security-type division […] and officer agency.” big issue,” Fischer said. “I think for Administration and Finance military veterans on campus. we’re moving to the point where - UR Ventures Marketing there’s a concern with alcohol re- and Chief Financial Office Ron- As the group establishes itself, about half of those officers will Mark Fischer lated issues and the off-campus ald Paprocki said. “And we be- they hope to provide military be sworn peace officers,” Fischer partying and relationships with lieve that College Town will be veterans on campus with connec- said. “It’s a continuation of learn- the neighborhood.” so attractive that students will tions to other veterans, outreach ing and growing into the law something that’s there when you Fischer said the department is want to be there.” to veterans considering applying, enforcement role we’ve take on need them.” constantly working on “what we They also noted that there will and a community of students vet- here.” Public Safety is dedicated to can do better, what the needs are, be changes to the transportation erans with shared experiences very Over his three-decade tenure at protecting all University property, and working on those priorities system: a new bike trail and shut- unique from what their peers may UR, Mauldin helped spearhead and over the years, Mauldin has within.” tles to and from College Town to have experienced. major developments in campus seen a significant shift in terms of Smith is a member of lessen any inconvenience the SEE CONNECT PAGE 4 security, including this year’s in- resource prioritization. the class of 2014. SEE BUILD PAGE 4 MAKING THEIR 50 SHADES OF SPEAKING OUT INSIDE CASE YELLOW AGAINST RAPE THIS CT The inside scoop on UR’s A review of the YellowJackets’ Rape victims need to find their nationally ranked mock trial fall show, which included tracks voice and break the silence team. from their latest LP. surrounding sexual assault. PAGE 10 FEATURES PAGE 13 A&E PAGE 5 OPINIONS PAGE 2 / campustimes.org NEWS / THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 WEEEKEND FORECAST COURTESY OF WEATHER.COM FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of precipitation: 0% Chance of precipitation: 0% Chance of precipitation: 30% High 51, Low 34 High 55, Low 43 High 61, Low 51 PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE Late-night trespassers AARON SCHAFFER / PHOTO EDITOR visit Spurrier ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, SHOOT! BY REI RAMOS Loitering teens plague Alpha Epsilon Pi brothers participated in a rock, paper, scissors competition last Saturday to raise money for charity. CONTRIBUTING WRITER Eastman 1. On Saturday, Nov. 9, at 3. On Friday, Nov. 8, at 9:36 10:27 p.m., Public Safety offi- a.m., a staff member at the THIS WEEKEND cers responded to reports of a Eastman School of Music reported man wandering around Spurri- seeing two teens hanging around THURSDAY er Gymnasium in an attempt to on the third floor of the Miller NOVEMBER 14 access the practice rooms. The Center in a restricted area. man was found to be an under- The staff member approached ACTIVE MINDS: “WRETCHES & JABBERERS” RPO: RACHMANINOFF’S SECOND SYMPHONY graduate. 7:30 P.M., HOYT AUDITORIUM 7:30 P.M., KODAK HALL, EASTMAN THEATRE one of teens who was standing The Inclusive Possibilities Cluster, in collaboration with Ac- Come enjoy cider, snacks, a costume contest, and tours of Officers then found eight outside of a men’s restroom and tive Minds and the Psychology Undergraduate Council will the tower of Rush Rhees Library. other undergraduates hiding in asked if he needed any help. The host a screening of the documentary. Tours are limited to the first 450 ticket holders. the men’s restroom. young man replied that his friend The group said that they was using the restroom. The two FRIDAY were looking for the swimming teens then exited the area via el- NOVEMBER 15 pool. evator. Nothing appeared to be All were cooperative and disturbed on the third floor. BALLET PERFORMANCE GROUP - FALL SHOW SIHIR BELLYDANCE ENSEMBLE: MIRAGE were escorted from the build- 8 - 10:30 P.M., STRONG AUDITORIUM 9 - 11:30 P.M., MAY ROOM, WILSON COMMONS ing. The building was checked Phone scam dials Morey BPG presents “Can’t Hold Us” will showcase a variety of The show features a variety of bellydance styles. Featuring and no damage was found. dance styles including ballet, tap, hip-hop and more. acts from Vocal Point and dance instructor, Katrina Scott. 4. On Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for public. Tickets are $5 for students and $6 for public. Mystery man leaves 1:28 p.m., a staff member in Mo- trail of women’s clothes rey Hall reported receiving an SATURDAY outside call from an 866 pre-fix NOVEMBER 16 2. On Saturday, Nov. 9, at number. 9:57 p.m., Public Safety offi- The caller stated he had a BRIDGE BETWEEN BEATS GAME OF TONES cers at Eastman were alerted of business agreement for the staff 7:30 - 9:30 P.M., MAY ROOM, WILSON COMMONS 8 - 10 P.M., STRONG AUDITORIUM a suspicious man in the Miller member and asked for the staff The Korean Percussion Group, “Hon,” presents their fall After Hours’ fall show will commemorate its 15th anniversary, fea- Center who was reported to member’s social security number show.