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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. 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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. Tickets are $3 for students and faculty. turing hits by Justin Timberlake, Lorde, and Zedd. have entered a men’s restroom and date of birth so he could pro- Tickets are $6 for students. on the first floor with a bag of ceed with this unknown business women’s clothes. The caller had agreement. MONDAY reported seeing the man around NOVEMBER 17 The staff member felt the call the area before. was not right and therefore did Department of Biology DONUT TALK P.A.W.S. - KNITS FOR PITS When officers arrived, the not give out any information. The 12 - 1 P.M., HUTCHISON HALL 473 all Day, WILSON COMMONS man was nowhere to be found staff member then hung up the John Thompson, from UC Santa Cruz, will give a talk on P.A.W.S. will be holding a tabling fundraiser to sell homemade in the area, but the bag of phone with no further conversa- “The Assembly of Co-evolving Interactions.” scarves and hats for the Rochester organization Pitty Love, which women’s clothes was found in tion with the caller. provides foster homes and care for Pittbulls. the restroom. Ramos is a member of The clothes were taken in the class of 2015. Please email calendar submissions and announcements to [email protected]. for safekeeping until the owner Information provided by could be identified. UR Public Safety. Campus Times Serving the University of Rochester community since 1873

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It is our policy to correct all erroneous information as quickly as possible. If you believe you have a correction, please email [email protected]. Thursday, November 14, 2013 / news campustimes.org / page 3 Gorbunova earns award for work with naked mole rats 15,000€, about $24,000, for the researcher. According to the group’s website, the award is “open to all academic scientists working on long living animal models related to the prevention of aging” as it relates to can- cer, neurodegenerative disease, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and immunity. Although Gorbunova was not expecting any accolades for her work, she said that this award is important for the recognition that it brings to her study and to the department. “Any outside recognition is important for the department,” Gorbunova said. “The fact that this recognition came from an international body is even more significant. This is not typical, as international groups usually do not focus on research in the United States.” The award is most significant because of its human applica- tions. “Everyone wants to live lon- ger,” Gorbunova said. “The work that I am doing could open up new possibilities for courtesy of ur communications human longevity and would Biology professor Vera Gorbunova earned the Associations de Prevoyance Sante Longevity Research award for her research with cancer in naked mole rats. allow us to cure diseases ear- lier. This would mean people By david mcgee on the science of aging in naked Through the course of her ADPS is comprised of a group would be able to work longer staff writer mole rats. study, she discovered that naked of health insurance companies than they do now and would “I have been working on this mole rats produce a chemical in France that focus on aging not be as sick. My work is not Biology professor Vera Gor- study for nine years,” Gorbunova compound in their bodies that and how aging can be prevented yet finished there are still many bunova received the Associations said. “The study focuses around makes them less susceptible to in humans. The award is given things that we can learn from de Prevoyance Sante (ADPS) the science of aging and how cancer. to research that contributes long living mammals like the Longevity Research Award for naked mole rats, a mammal “I was not expecting the to new discoveries about how naked mole rat.” her contribution to the study likes ourselves, are able to live award,” she said. “I just received humans can live longer and McGee is a member of of aging. Her project focuses so long.” an email from the group.” includes a monetary award of the class of 2016. UR Ventures changes name and goals CARE smartphone

By nathan contino es are still ongoing for the tech- push for innovation. app up and running contributing writer nology office. As an organization “at the “We plan to develop a more nexus of academic research and By jared smith ordinator Erin Halligan said. active approach toward market- the business world” UR Ven- news editor “Anytime anyone is concerned UR’s Office of Technology ing than the typical technology tures holds a vital place for the about a student they can submit Transfer is taking “a new proj- transfer office,” Englert said. UR community. The CARE network has a CARE report. I review the re- ect management approach to Ranked 28th most influential launched a smartphone applica- ports, assign a level of severity technology development and research university in the world tion that will provide students and then determine how best to commercialization” a recent “We plan to develop by the High Impact Universities with quick access to all the well- reach out to the student to let press release said. a more active Initiative, research is absolutely ness resources available on cam- them know about the resources The office helps students at critical to the UR community. pus. that are on campus.” the University bring their in- approach toward Indeed, students seem recep- While the Student Support Despite the abundance of re- ventions and innovations to tive of the changes made by Network has been functioning sources available to students, the market by offering advising marketing than a Catlin. for decades, the CARE Network administration has found minor on patent applications, help- typical technology “I’m not sure what UR Ven- has existed in its current form difficulties in making students ing to market innovations to tures is,” freshman Laura Lock- since 2011. It was designed as aware of all the programs avail- potential clients through li- office.” ard said. “But it definitely a tool to provide students with able. censing efforts, and insuring - Marketing Manager sounds better than ‘Office of resources to wellness programs. Prior to the launch of the ap- compliance with federal report- David Englert Technology Transfer.’ That’s a “CARE exists to basically plication, in order for a student ing requirements. The office is real mouthful.” be a system that helps identify to access the information that also responsible for all kinds of Contino is a member of and then triage students to re- the CARE network provided agreements related to intellec- Most technology transfer the class of 2017. sources on campus,” CARE co- See counsel page 4 tual property and proprietary offices get caught up in the information. details of marketing technol- Needless to say, if you’ve done ogy: legal battles over patents research at UR, you’ve probably can last years, and by the time interacted with them in some they’re done, a student might way, shape, or form. The newly be too exhausted to care about renamed “UR Ventures” has a bringing their idea to consum- fresh goal: “to locate and secure ers. UR Ventures promises new the resources necessary to make strategies that focus on bring- each discovery available for ing each new idea to market as public use.” quickly and affordably as pos- But the changes don’t stop sible. there. “We’re aiming for a break Scott Catlin, Vice President with the past and a new vision, for Innovation and Technology a new approach,” said David Commercialization at UR and Englert, Marketing Manager head of UR Ventures, is report- of UR Ventures. “It’s way more edly behind the recent changes. than a name change.” Scott was appointed in Febru- While the change officially ary 2013, and has used the mo- went into effect Oct. 21, chang- mentum of his appointment to page 4 / campustimes.org news / Thursday, November 14, 2013 Admins defend project Simon student and military veteran despite student concern spurs creation of UR affinity group build from page 1 of the east side of the block distance from the bookstore may between Elmwood and Critten- cause students. den has seen new commercial McCarthy also noted that stu- investment, including new and dents aren’t visiting the bookstore renovated businesses,” McCarthy on a daily basis. said. “The bookstore typically has An estimated 100 new jobs will cyclical heavy use at the begin- be created by the College Town ning and ends of semesters, rather development, and McCarthy said than providing a day-to-day the city has generated $3.8 mil- service,” he said. “Also, walking lion in commercial investments is good for us.” because of the project. Other additions to College College Town will also offer Town include a public perfor- an atmosphere similar to other mance event area, and apartments schools. which will, in McCarthy’s words, “The idea is to bring to our “provide an attractive place to live students, faculty, staff, patients, near the University.” visitors an environment and Despite confidence in the services that do not now exist success of College Town, there but exist at many of our peer are no official plans on how the institutions,” Paprocki said. vacant space in Douglass created College Town was initiated as by the bookstore’s move will be a way to connect the UR campus utilized. with the surrounding community

“The formal planning process as well. alyssa arre / Photo editor for Douglass has just begun,” “College Town transforms the Director of Auxiliary Operations area into a destination and pro- Director of Student Services at the Simon School of Business Nathan Kadar spoke at the Veterans’ luncheon Tuesday. for UR Cam Shauf said. “The first vides a place for the University to step is a building evaluation by more prominently interface with connect from page 1 way,” Legere said. “I realized Kraus had both been looking the architects.” the surrounding community,” The impetus for the project there was a void when you get into ways to improve military Schauf says that students will McCarthy said. was the personal experience of out. When you’re in the military outreach, so when Legere ap- be involved in the process. The integration between dif- Legere, who completed his un- there’s a very strict set of orders. proached Simon School admin- The economic benefit College ferent groups in Rochester that dergraduate education at the You’re very aware of what you’re istration, his idea was readily re- Town provides is a major factor College Town hopes to provide Rochester Institute of Technol- supposed to do and when you’re ceived. justifying the five-year project. is at the heart of development. ogy, beginning at the age of 27 af- supposed to do it. [Academic life “They were very deliberate “This is one of the largest devel- According to UR’s 2008 campus ter six years as a sonar tech in the has] so much more freedom. It’s a in their approach,” Legere said. opment projects in the city, and master plan, one goal was to Navy. Now an MBA student at pretty overwhelming thing.” “They didn’t want to dive into it has a huge positive economic develop vibrant neighborhoods the Simon School, he found the Ranked 10th on militaryfriend- until they did the leg work of development impacts in terms adjacent to our campus and to opportunity to develop the sort ly.com, the city of Rochester and, properly planning out the next of creation of construction jobs, create closer connections with of organization he would have by extension UR, were very re- action items already defined so permanent employment oppor- the community. found helpful as he was entering ceptive to Legere’s suggestions. that it didn’t get a whole lot of tunities, sales tax revenues, and “This is a very exciting time the academic world. Director of Student Services at visibility one day and none the similar benefits,” Paprocki said. for the University,” Schauf said. “Having someone to reach out the Simon School Nathan Kadar next.” College Town is also creating a “The construction of College to with a similar background to and Director of the College Cen- Remus is a member of greater level of commercial excite- Town...gives us a great oppor- ask questions of will go a long ter for Academic Support Marcy the class of 2016. ment in the surrounding area. tunity to improve the student “College Town has spurred experience at UR.” additional development along McAdams is a member of the Mt. Hope corridor as much the class of 2017. CARE connects students to WinterGnet ‘resource-rich’ campus The Coolest Season at SUNY Ulster counsel from page 3 connected with resources but they would have to contact the don’t necessarily want to meet program via email or come in to with someone from the office ONLINE COURSES* the office. now have all the resources avail- Earn 3 Credits in 3 Weeks! BIOLOGY able to them. s2EDUCEYOUR3PRINGCOURSELOAD “We are so resource- The idea for the application COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS emerged when Halligan want- s#OMPLETEAREQUIREDCOURSE BUSINESS LAW I & II rich on this campus ed to expand the availability of s#REDITSTRANSFERBACKTO INTRO TO MACROECONOMICS that we just need a these resources to the students YOUROWNSCHOOL INTRO TO EDUCATION and, then approached a friend $95 INTRO TO EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN way to help students for help to develop the app. Low BASIC CONVERS. FRENCH I & II “I also worked closely with the per credit identify where December 26 to WESTERN CIVILIZATION I SA who ran focus groups of stu- tuition AMERICAN HISTORY I dents to identify what types of those resources are January 15, 2014 MODERN JAPAN concerns they wanted to be in- located.” cluded in the app in addition to INFORMATION LITERACY the actual formatting. I thought 2EGISTERBY$ECEMBER< GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - CARE Coordinator it was really important to work ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Erin Halligan specifically with the student BASIC CONVERS. SPANISH II body on this since it’s students Registration is Easy! INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I “We are so resource-rich on that are going to be using this,” this campus that we just need said Halligan. ACADEMIC TRAVEL a way to help students identify Many of the wellness offices &INDTHECOURSEYOUNEEDAT TROPICAL FIELD ECOLOGY IN PANAMA where those resources are lo- on campus provided funds to WWWSUNYULSTEREDUWINTERNET VISUAL ARTS - DRAWING IN ROME cated. Also, it doesn’t help a stu- the creation of the app, showing & FLORENCE Call 1-800-724-0833 x5075 dent, specifically students new to their support for the intiative for *Online courses cost an additional a campus, to just see the name increased connectivity. %MAILREGINFO SUNYULSTEREDU $10 per credit. of an office if they don’t know The application is an extension what resources that the office of the UR Mobile application. provides.” Smith is a member of Qith the launch of the appli- the class of 2014. Start Here. Go Far. cation, students that want to get

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Are UR students apathetic? Reinstating bar buses on gross factual inaccuracies to take a stance on an issue that Re “Apathy grips UR” (edito- Re “Bring back the bar buses” it clearly lacks the understand- rial observer, Nov. 7): (editorial board, Oct. 31): ing to fruitfully discuss. Over- Are we an apathetic campus? Last week’s editorial is a shod- all, the writing of this editorial I’m not so sure we are. People dy display of writing that is un- board is not representative of often mistake apathy with a worthy of being printed in the UR students and should be lack of action, as was the case Campus Times. discounted due to base jour- with Aaron Schaffer’s edito- First, the editorial claimed nalistic ineptitude. In the com- rial. Maybe he was pointing to that UR originally provided the ing weeks, UR students must the lack of change, specifically bar buses when, in fact, they demand better from the Cam- as a result of inaction by the were commissioned by sororities pus Times. Students’ Association, and at- and other student organizations David Stark is a member of tributed that to apathy. There is to provide safe transportation to the class of 2016. nothing further from the truth private events at local bars. The Mixed thoughts on the Mel alex kurland / illustrator — students here are passionate, editorial erroneously assumed especially about issues pertain- that the bar buses were free and ing to the University. ignored the financial and logisti- Re “UR Dining still needs im- EDITORIAL observer But these concerns do not cal support from the Greek or- provement” (editorial observer, always manifest themselves into ganizations that hosted the bar Oct. 31): actions. Sometimes we don’t parties in the first place. As student dining coordinator Break the silence have the capability to implement for the Students’ Association, I change. Sometimes we can’t agree wholeheartedly with the around sexual assault think of ways to address our The editorial headline (we are always trying concerns. Sometimes we defer explicitly demeans to be innovative and improve talk about. A multitude of other action until we know more. the quality of our services), but factors may also lead to a victim’s For me, the latter is of the Chi Phi, calling it a I strongly disagree with the rest silence. The victim might blame utmost importance. Apathy of Sarah Teitelman’s editorial. himself or herself, feeling guilty should be avoided, but so should dangerous destination She expressed dissatisfaction for the incident. They could feel zealotry. We are obligated to for students. with losing the sit-down ex- ashamed or embarrassed that the act rationally and deliberately perience at the Mel from the incident occurred. They could with matters that may affect the perspective of a vegetarian. Ac- feel, and probably are, scared and entire University. In examining cording to Teitelman, students humiliated. They could be scared of difficult issues, it would be ir- Second, the editorial claimed miss the Mel’s original atmo- the repercussions that may follow responsible to act without seeing that with bar buses, “students sphere and offerings, which is after reporting an incident, not to the big picture and considering had a relatively safe option to hurting overall business. I’m by Jared Smith mention the potential for retalia- all the information available. travel downtown to controlled a really big fan of numbers, News Editor tion. The threat of backlash that I urge everyone to take the establishments if the on-campus and this is what the numbers might follow reporting an incident time to examine these complex party scene was unappealing,” tell me. Weekly traffic for the I will likely never feel the same can compound these concerns for issues. A sit-down restaurant but it failed to mention why Mel last year hovered around emotional pain of those who have the victim as well as other parties on campus is not the issue. A they were stopped in the first 768 students, and the new Mel been sexually abused or placed in involved. sit-down restaurant is a solution place. Bar buses had become Express is averaging 2,212 stu- unwanted sexual encounters. Either In order for the victim to con- to the greater issue of students dangerous for the very students dents per week. Talk about the way, when it comes to the issue of tribute to the apprehension of needing more social outlets. they were intended to service, masses. sexual abuse, what scares me the the offender, he or she must face Determine the underlying issue, ruined by a minority of riders The Mel was hemorrhaging most is the silence following an the facts all over again and relive consider solutions, and then take who either were not invited, money, and it served only a attack. the experience as they report the action. Ultimately, it is through had not purchased tickets, or small percentage of students. It I had a friend who was abused situation. Understandably, this is this process that we will create were too drunk to board with- was also an expense that most in high school by someone they a painful dilemma. a better University. out starting a fight. The Event students did not want included trusted. My friend, the victim, ap- Unfortunately, victims cannot Nick Benjamin is a member of Registration Committee pro- in their meal plans, especially proached me about it and asked and should not remain silent (ac- the class of 2014. hibited further use of bar buses in consideration of what they’re me not to tell anyone or to report knowledge somehow that this is because the immature actions of already paying. the incident. I was at a loss. What your opinion as someone who has a select few students put a great is the best way to help a friend in never personally had an experience Comparing feminists number of students in harm’s The Mel was this sort of situation? Someone was with this) if the perpetrators of the way. That said, the University to blame for hurting my friend, crime are to ever be apprehended. to the Westboro Bar Bus Committee is currently hemorrhaging money, and I wanted to respect her trust Without their arrest, the possibility working to present a solution to in telling me. But I also wanted for future assault remains, however Baptist Church this issue, but to bring the buses and it served only a to tell someone who could take likely it may be. is shameful and back, we must devise policies small percentage of appropriate action. I’m not sure how to define rape that ensure these buses are safe culture exactly or what effect it ridiculous. for students. students. might have on these incidents. As Third, the editorial suggested Only 25 to 35 I think about this issue, I only re- a causal relationship between the ally know one thing: Sexual assault Extreme feminism discontinuation of bar buses and percent of sexual is morally, socially, and physically the rise of “other more hazardous Those who loved the Mel’s veg- wrong, and the people who per- Re “Extreme feminists must be options” off campus. It explic- etarian options should explore the assaults are reported. petrate these acts are guilty. No tamed” (page 6, Oct. 31): itly demeans Chi Phi, calling it new vegan and vegetarian offer- amount of provocative dressing Binley Yang’s editorial was a dangerous destination for stu- ings at the other dining halls on and no amount of drunkenness misinformed, violent, and dents. Bar parties are only held campus. Dining Services is always In the end, I did what she wanted give allowance to an assault. poorly written. Comparing Thursday, but fraternity parties looking to improve, so don’t be and kept the incident to myself. I don’t know whether or not I feminists to the Westboro — whether on or off-campus surprised to see even more of those Healing takes time, and now, five should have told someone about Baptist Church and calling it — can be held any day over options in the future. years later, she is doing a lot better. my friend being sexually assaulted. journalism is shameful and ri- the weekend. Furthermore, the I would like to thank Teitelman She has moved on from the inci- Ultimately, the person who harmed diculous. I hope that in the majority of off-campus robber- for her feedback about Dining dent, she is doing well in college, her was not punished for his ac- future, the Campus Times will ies and assaults occur when stu- Services, which is critical to im- and she is happy . tions. I sometimes wonder how hold itself to a higher standard dents regularly commute to and proving students’ campus dining The silence surrounding inci- she would feel today if someone and avoid publishing imma- from off-campus destinations, experience. Without insight into dents of sexual abuse and assault is had reported her case. ture rants for the sake of taking not during partying hours. what students need, we cannot deafening. Statistics about reported Every case of sexual assault is up space. I value intelligent, I appreciate that the Cam- meet those needs. I encourage incidents versus actual incidents different, but no victim should ever thoughtful discourse on all is- pus Times brought this issue to anyone who is dissatisfied with the are difficult to accurately obtain, feel silenced. Victims and friends of sues, but Yang’s editorial does light, particularly about how quality of campus dining to visit but several studies indicate that victims should be cognizant of and not fit into this category. the lack of bar buses may lead sa.rochester.edu/dining. only 25 to 35 percent of sexual use every possible resource available Brianna Isaacson is a member of to drunk driving. Regardless, Luke Metzler is a member of assault and instances of abuse are to them. If you hear something, the class of 2015. the editorial board cannot rely the class of 2016. ever reported. speak up and break the silence. At first glance, the reason for Smith is a member of this is clear. Rape is not easy to the class of 2014. Letters may be abridged or edited due to content and length. Please send letters to [email protected]. page 6 / campustimes.org opinions / Thursday, November 14, 2013 Honor our nation’s unsung heroes in uniform

By Taylor Watson Service in the United States sacrifice certainty, autonomy, themselves. For better or worse, ly, be attentive to the excep- military involves an oath to personal identity, and creature they write a blank check made tional experience and depth his Monday was Veterans’ support and defend the Consti- comforts. Soldiers give up their payable to the United States of perspective they contribute Day. Amidst busy sched- tution. The American Consti- ability to express their political for an amount of “up to and to and enrich our community ules and other currents of tution is the symbol of liberty, beliefs openly, full participation including their lives.” To the with. debateT on campus, the holiday equal treatment under the law, in their families’ lives, and iden- rest of the world, they represent In honor of Veterans’ Day, went largely unacknowledged. and represen- tification with society at large. the best of our country and its slow down and remove yourself A number of students were tative govern- The situations they encounter founding principles. from the urgency of the college unaware, in fact, that it was ment based on in the line of duty put College is, on a broad scale, environment for a few moments. a special day at all. Veteran’s our fundamental their very lives at risk. about discerning how we want Reflect on what motivates you Day began as Armistice Day on human dignity. Al- How many among us to leave our mark on the world. and what is meaningful in your Nov. 11, 1919 when President though at different would be willing to The hopes, dreams, and future life. It is important to remember Woodrow Wilson declared a day times in American his- sacrifice that much? possibilities of undergraduates all those who have served our of solemnity observed in honor tory the nation’s ideals have Patriotism is not always can be vivified by the example country and to verbally and of those who served in World been imperfectly realized, its the motivation for service, and wisdom of veterans. Our visibly acknowledge them. War I. In response to the efforts citizens still believe in and hold but our military men university prides itself on An even more compelling of a WWII veteran named Ray- them dear. and women sign up openness, diversity, and strong testimony to their sacrifices mond Weeks, President Dwight Although military service of- to participate in communal principles. There is to live with an attitude of Eisenhower expanded the day to fers tremendous individual something big- are even a number of veterans gratitude. Make the most of the include recognition of veterans benefits, there are also high ger than and members of their families opportunities to flourish and who had served the country. costs. Throughout their among us. Keep your eye out for excel that come from living in Today, less than 10 percent time in uniform, soldiers them, say thank you, and most a nation and society of freedom. of the population has served important- Resolve to live a life worthy of in the military in any capacity. the ideals for which they fought For many in our generation, the and committed their lives that concept of war is increasingly they may be perpetually hon- unfamiliar and unpalatable. ored as they deserve. Happy How are we, as civilians and Veteran’s Day. students, to respond to Veterans’ Watson is a member of Day in this context? alex kurland / illustrator the class of 2015. The other debt crisis Segregation still ails UR By Kathryn Bordwell ally believe that someone of an- The National Campaign for Political and Civic Engagement issues other race will live with a group R students constantly that is based on black culture and a call to address student debt in the United States. brag about how proud history? While any respectable they are of the diversity student greatly appreciates black or millions of high school prospects post-graduation, this cessibility might be responsibly Uon campus, and it’s mostly war- culture and history, that does seniors across the country, debt can burden young profes- achieved by reordering our ranted. We are fortunate to be a not mean they would want to navigating the college ad- sionals long into their careers. spending priorities. The Center part of such a culturally diverse live in a house that is focused missionsF maze proves challenging The United States is virtually on Budget and Policy Priorities student body. Even so, it appears on this single race. enough. An acceptance into their alone in its staggering tuition reports that the federal govern- segregation is again rearing its dream university, however, can costs. The College Board reports ment allocated approximately ugly head. unravel a larger obstacle: funding that average tuition, room, and 19 percent of spending, or $689 Choosing to live with some- Douglass Leadership a four-year education. board for the 2013-14 academic billion, to domestic and interna- one based on race can quickly year has reached $40,917 at pri- tional defense efforts in fiscal year relegate students into segre- House further vate institutions and $18,391 for 2012. Another 22 percent, or gated groups. If UR is only segregates students. The average student public institutions. Meanwhile $773 billion, was spent on fund- looking for statistical diversity, owes over $24,000 in our international peers provide ing Social Security. Meanwhile, then this trend poses no threat. far more affordable options. primary, secondary, and post- But our school cares more about I fully support DLH as an college loans. Many European governments, secondary-education received a how students integrate and organization. It adds consider- for example, heavily subsidize meager 2 percent of total federal contribute to the community able value to this campus, and educational costs, enabling their spending. If the federal govern- rather than just the numbers it addresses sensitive issues that Catherine Benavidez has en- students to graduate debt-free. ment were to direct an extra 0.1 they can spout in admissions need to be addressed, especially countered these challenges first- At Trinity College Dublin, an- percent of its spending to help packets. in light of recent events. Still, hand at the University of Texas nual tuition for European Union college students, it would unlock The newest interest housing DLH only acts to further seg- at Austin. She is the president of residents rests under €10,000 for $3.5 billion in financial aid. on campus is the Douglass regates students. an on-campus organization and a the university’s most expensive Leadership House (DLH). Its One aspect of student life that student government representa- degree programs. Low income mission, according to Campus drew me to this school was its tive, works two jobs, serves as an students can receive aid to further An extra 0.1 percent Club Connection, is to “cel- culturally rich student body. Yet undergraduate research assistant, reduce this amount. ebrate and raise awareness of when students encourage other and is currently pursuing an Our northern neighbors also of spending would the many facets of the black ex- students to only live with those independent project. enjoy lower tuition costs. In- perience, including its culture, of a similar background, they do In some regards, Benavidez is dependent educational systems unlock $3.5 billion politics, history, and Diasporic not contribute to said diversity. I lucky. Although her parents are exist within each Canadian in financial aid. roots.” love that my neighbor is Iranian unable to fund her education, province, functioning similarly to DLH is the only special inter- and that his neighbor is Korean. she has been awarded $25,000 public institutions in the United est housing group that explicitly Living with these students who in scholarships and financial aid States. Annual tuition at the speaks of race. It is great that ware so different from me allows from the State of Texas and her country’s colleges and universi- To encourage federal action we have groups on campus me to grow as a person. university. Like many students, ties ranges from CAD$5,500 on student debt, college students that promote people’s different The University should push however, this assistance does to CAD$26,000. Generous tax must vocalize their concerns at heritages. but when the school students to live with people of not go far enough: a variety of incentives and grants, however, the voting booth. Young adults allows race-based organizations all races and cultures. Students expenses — from books to hous- reduce the need for student loans. can do better in this regard. Ac- to control houses, the real threat should join and live with groups ing to school materials — have Interest free financing, interest cording to U.S. Census Bureau of segregation rises. where people are free to express pushed her to take out student relief, debt reduction in repay- data of the November 2012 elec- No organization that sets out their differences instead of being loans. ment, and revision of loan terms tions, voter turnout for citizens to truly enrich the black experi- pinned into one already speci- She is among the majority of are available to assist students 18 to 24 years old lagged nearly 30 ence should seek to segregate its fied. Students should live with American college students who with debt. percent behind turnout among active populace from the general groups that are not based on graduate with debt. According Making college as affordable citizens 55 to 64-years old. Until campus community within a race, but groups whose found- to American Student Assistance, as it is in some other countries we rectify this disparity, America’s single house. Purporting that ing principles encourage one a nonprofit seeking student loan is no easy task and would likely student debt crisis will likely not black students would have a to become the best version of solutions, roughly 60 percent of require significant government receive the attention it deserves, bad time living anywhere else oneself. students borrow to help cover the expenditures. The United States even as it quietly intensifies day besides DLH, as in their South After all, how can we be ever cost of school. The average stu- faces serious debt itself: The by day. Park memes advertising their better if we put ourselves in dent owes over $24,000 in college expansion of federal tuition as- Benjamin Stilson is a member of organization, is insulting and situations with no new room loans, with one in ten borrowers sistance could add yet another the class of 2014 threatens to further segregate for real diversity? owing more than $54,000. Com- burden to our budget. and The National Campaign for campus. Although DLH is open Bordwell is a member of bined with dismal employment Likewise, greater college ac- Political and Civic Engagement. to all races, does this school re- the class of 2016. THURSDAY, november 14, 2013 Page 7 / campustimes.org Humor Hotline Rochester: A prelude Seligman ‘perplexed’ by CT by Doug Brady tos of, and motivational quotes by Boris Borovcanin As we were walking up the All of a sudden, the lights FEATURES Editor and speech fragments from Joel. Humor Editor door steps, a giant flying ma- turned on in the kitchen and The staff could not be reached chete appeared out of nowhere there was a person in a biker In an exclusive interview with for comment. Relatively late Monday night, a chopped my friend Dewey in helmet wielding a meat cleaver. the Campus Times, University The coverage began when number of my droogs and I went half. I was hopeful researchers He tried to kill me by throwing President Joel Seligman expressed Seligman spotted the headline for to the presidential mansion. We at UR Medical Center discov- it at my face, but luckily it was utter confusion over his dispro- his faux presidential campaign, were searching for something ered ways to attach tops to bot- a narrow miss. portionate representation in the “Seligmania,” in January 2013. greater than ourselves, greater toms, but I was wrong, and we The biker then sprinted to Humor section. While he hinted that a run for than everything and everyone. watched Dewey die right there. pull the cleaver out from the “Quite frankly, I’m perplexed,” the Oval Office is not out of the We were in search of Joel. Afterward, we saw Seligman’s wall, as I hesitated with fear. Seligman said. question, the article raised ques- There were mind-altering head pop out of a window and I heard footsteps coming from In the past year, the CT has tions from his secretaries, family agents. chuckle, “Wrong kid died.” my six. lampooned Seligman through members, and local reporters. The first inclination that It was Seligman, who threw numerous cartoons and fake “Apparently no one checked something was going awry was me a baseball bat from the news articles, many of which the top of the page to see that the giant walrus that leaped out ...the lights turned on stairs. Instinct took over, and conflate Seligman with question- it was in the humor section,” one of the trees on the drive. in the kitchen, and I cracked the biker’s skull be- able behaviors and people. Seligman said. “To be honest, I Karl Marx, the homeless man fore he could kill me with the “I haven’t written erotic poetry, clipped, ‘The most interesting who frequents the area around there was a person in a cleaver. I don’t condone an on campus university president in the world’ the River Campus, experienced The rooster vanished and fight club, and I still don’t un- cartoon out and keep it in my the ferociousness of the mana- biker helmet wielding Seligman nodded in approval. derstand why there are T-shirts wallet.” tee of the trees himself. a meat cleaver. He then proceeded to tell me with my face on them all over On a more bizarre note, there “It was like patterns of the that I should be expecting campus,” he said. “‘Seligmania’ have been reports that a rogue CT world had collided to the convex a phone call sometime next was a humor piece, not a real reporter has repeatedly phoned of life itself,” Marx said. “And week. phenomenon.” Seligman’s old college roommate within that convex was the mon- After busting through the door, After one of the most dan- Students, however, are enam- and various high school march- ster.” I was in a dimly lit room with a gerous and bizarre nights of ored with his fictitious persona. ing band mates in search of a The homeless man startled man, who was wearing a rooster my life, I left the house and Seligman T-shirt sales have ex- compelling exposé. me, but I was the one who mask, staring at me. There was a remembered I had to go return ploded, and, according to a “I water my plants, translate scared him. He started to weep. few seconds of awkward silence some video tapes. field report by former director ancient Sanskrit and consult I felt sick immediately after and before rooster asked me, “Do Borovcanin is a member of of Public Safety Walter Maul- the Fed Chairman on securities vomited all over him. you like hurting people?” the class of 2014. din, Seligman comics have been law just like the rest of you,” plastered all over freshman resi- Seligman said. “These kids are dential halls. An internal investi- obsessed, I just don’t get it.” The Most Interesting University President in the World gation found that the entirety of Brady is a member of CT newsroom is covered in pho- the class of 2015.

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Boris Borovcanin / Humor editor Page 8 / campustimes.org ADVERTISEMENT / Thursday, November 14, 2013 Thursday, November 14, 2013 campustimes.org / page 9 Features Mary’s Place offers sanctuary to Rochester’s refugees

By jenny hansler times given a few staple grocery caseworkers, Green Card and Mary’s Place is housed in the litter the floor of the play area, senior staff items. On Monday morning, if citizenship services — the list goes former sanctuary of Holy Ro- haphazardly discarded as the kids they are lucky, the newly arrived on. Moreover, it offers a sense of sary Church in the Maplewood enter and leave the building. “We used to do this with flour are brought by more established community to those who are so neighborhood. The As I write my name on the back in Africa,” the wiry 13-year- refugees to Mary’s Place Refugee far from their own. pews have been volunteer log near the entrance, old girl squatting in the sandbox Outreach Center. “Part of our tagline is cleared away; I am approached by a group of says. She feeds scoops of sand that we’re a the space girls. Like dinner party hostesses through a small plastic mill, her has been welcoming a latecomer, they grab brown eyes fixed on the apparatus. divided my hand and begin filling me in Without looking up from her into sec- on their latest news (Deavion is work, she tells me about her life in tions. doing cheerleading; Akon is sell- Zambia. She lived with her family Signs ing magazines for a fundraiser). in what she called a village. Her and It’s a beautiful sunny day. They grandfather was a political enemy, want to go outside, but they must and she says he and the family first ask permission from “Miss were targeted. She shifts her gaze Kathy.” to me for a moment. “Miss Kathy” is Kathy LaBue, a “They wanted to kill him, so youthful 73-year-old with short, we had to leave,” she says. snowy hair, round glasses, and Nadine Kasinge’s story is not a generous smile. LaBue is the unusual. She is a refugee: a person driving force behind Mary’s Place, who has been forced to flee his or serving as both director and co- her country because of persecu- founder. She works from a little tion, war, or violence. The United before noon until well past 7 p.m. Nations High Commission for all five days that Mary’s Place is Refugees estimates that there d r a w i n g s open each week. As we stand out- are 10.4 million refugees in the adorn the par- side the front steps of the church, world. Of the more than 60,000 titions. Tables LaBue explains to me that Mary’s refugees who come to the United surround a televi- Place is the brainchild of a com- Liz Beson / Staff Illustrator States every year, approximately sion that is almost mittee of six people from Sacred 1 percent — about 600 to 800 Since its establishment in Janu- family, always set to the Disney Heart Cathedral who wanted to people — settle in Rochester. ary 2009, Mary’s Place has become but we really Channel. Lessons from give back to the community. Most refugees arrive in their invaluable to Rochester’s refugee are,” Rochester Ame- the day’s earlier English “We noticed the Burmese refu- new homes on Saturdays. They are population. It provides a plethora riCorps VISTA fellow Amanda class (attended daily by gees walking up and down Dewey placed in a house, told informa- of resources: food, English les- Gilbert says. “We’re always looking about 80 people) are scribbled on Avenue wearing flip-flops and tion by a caseworker, and some- sons, tutoring, tuition assistance, out for each other.” the white boards. Well-worn toys see refugee page 11 page 10 / campustimes.org FEATURES / Thursday, november 14, 2013 RocHack codes innovative hacks to improve campus by Michaela kerem student programmers, hackers, ner and enriching the quality of Similar gatherings can be found making software technology as Online editor and entrepreneurs” at UR. How- student life in an inventive way. at institutions such as Stanford a fun, creative pursuit,” Lehner ever, its fundamental audience RocHack members develop University, Harvard College, and said. “It gives people a venue to “Anyone up for starting some comprises those who possess a the projects, and generally the University of Chicago — and share their projects and inter- kind of Rochester hacker group?” love for technology and an innate project’s existence ends up on the number of these becoming ests.” it read. interest in building things. GitHub, a web-based, code- adopted by undergraduates at Gattuso ultimately hopes For a passerby casually perusing Past RocHack projects include repository service that manages other colleges continues to grow to strengthen RocHack as a the “UR Computer Science” Fa- “RocBuses,” a web interface and stores project revisions. The as interest in software develop- community by holding more cebook page, the above comment designed to make UR’s shuttle initial founders — alumni Si- ment rises. events, whether these end up as may have raised some eyebrows. schedule more accessible and us- mon Weber and Andrew Wong Held every Monday night at “hackathons, hacker nights, or In the media sphere, the term er-friendly, and “Cluster Graph,” ’13, junior Charles Lehner, and 8 p.m. in Hylan Hall, Hacker just getting together to go rock “hacker” often evokes imagery of which allows its users to explore sophomore Steven Gattuso — Nights are informal meetings climbing,” he said. a computer intruder or criminal kicked off the collaboration by Along with the Computer Sci- seeking to obtain unauthorized sharing links to their GitHub ence Undergraduate Council — access to a machine or network. RocHack is a user pages, which gives viewers Hacker Nights have of which RocHack considers itself But in programmer parlance, group of student the chance to see a user’s past and covered topics from an informal child — RocHack this is anything but the case. current contributions. will help host the first annual Indeed, to “hack” means to piece programmers, Still, a collection of GitHub test-driven Ruby UR Hackathon on Saturday, Dec. together a creative solutions interactions can only do so much. 7. The hackathon, essentially a to a technical problem, and a hackers, and In an effort to expand RocHack, development and gathering of teams that compete “hacker” commonly denotes entrepreneurs at UR. Lehner and Gattuso met over jailbreaking iOS apps. to create and develop interesting someone adept with technology the summer to discuss the pos- applications, will likely reflect the and intimately comfortable with sibility of a “Hacker Night,” very idea that RocHack oper- computers. a time set aside each week for ates on: harnessing a newfound Two years in, this impromptu UR’s curriculum through the RocHack members and anyone featuring student-led presenta- curiosity in coding and driving Facebook comment helped pro- interconnection of courses and interested to listen to technical tions and demonstrations that creativity through the pure act duce an informal organization clusters. The common premise presentations as well as discuss have covered topics ranging from of building… from scratch to on campus called RocHack. On of these applications revolves programming assignments, share test-driven Ruby development to fruition. its website, RocHack formally around improving UR web-based ideas on potential projects, and jailbreaking iOS apps. Kerem is a member of describes itself as “a group of services in a more practical man- just unwind from work. “[Hacker Nights] promote the class of 2015. CLUB SPOTLIGHT UR’s Mock Trial makes its case on the national stage

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Mock Trial president and senior Shalin Nohria talked about host- ing the YellowJacket Invitational, placing fifth at a competition at the University of Pennsylvania last weekend, and his plans for the next five years. CT: What is Mock Trial? N: The goal of Mock Trial is to foster an introductory education of trial techniques and strategies. Mock Trial provides an opportu- nity for students to gain experi- ence in a legal setting through the enactment of a trial, usually based on a real-life case, which students get to argue before a legal profes- sional. If you need a visual, picture a mixture of “Suits,” “The Good Wife,” and “Gladiator.” CT: What do you guys do? N: First, we help our members develop their analytical, persua- sive, and organizational skills. Second, we destroy any team unfortunate enough to be paired alyssa arre / photo editor against us in a competition. Mock Trial members get firsthand experience in legal procedure. UR beat teams from NYU and Cornell University at Columbia University on Oct. 26-27. CT: Do you have to be a com- munications major to join? rect a specific witness who helps CT: How have you fared in ditionally, we secured rooms in CT: What’s up next? N: Absolutely not. I’m actually their side of the case and then the past? LeChase Hall and the Welles- N: We just competed at Colum- a pre-med student, and we have cross an opposing sides witness N: Every year, our team has Brown Room to showcase our bia, where our team ranked sixth out members with majors ranging to damage their credibility. gotten stronger. We typically send beautiful campus. We even of 22 teams. Our next competition from history to chemical engineer- one team to Opening Round will be this weekend at UPenn, ing. Mock Trial has such a wide Championship Series, which is where our new members will join variety of cases and develops so UR is ranked among a significant achievement in and What happens at our old to ensure the continuity of many professional skills that really of itself. our group. Part of our team will anyone whose job involves speak- the top 50 mock trial Last year, our organization mock trial tourna- also travel to Yale to compete at an ing should consider joining. teams in the country. sent two teams to ORCS for the ments stays at mock invitational on Saturday, Dec. 7. CT: How do competitions first time in UR history. During CT: Where would you like to work? my sophomore year, our team trial tournaments. see Mock Trial in five years? N: Each year we receive a case qualified for the nationals bracket, N: I see us winning the national that typically ranges from about US is ranked among the top which includes only the top 50 championship for the fifth year in 150 to 200 pages. This case 50 mock trial teams in the teams from over 500 mock trial a row. includes affidavits for a variety country, and as such, we do teams around the country. received help from over 30 CT: What is the craziest thing of witnesses, different evidential receive invitations to the top CT: Mock Trial hosted the prestigious legal professionals that has happened at a tourna- exhibits, scientific publications, competitions. Every year, we YellowJacket Invitational from like Joanne Winslow, a Monroe ment? résumés for the experts, and compete at UPenn, Columbia Nov. 2-3. How did it go? County Supreme Court judge. N: I’m afraid I’m going to have sometimes even audio files of University, Yale University, N: Our fourth-annual Yel- Special thanks must be given to to take the Fifth. What happens the crime itself. We go through Cornell University, with our lowJacket Invitational brought the Monroe County Public De- at mock trial tournaments stays at each piece of evidence carefully actual elimination invitationals in 14 teams from around the fender’s Office, Nixon Peabody, mock trial tournaments. as a team and then split off into starting in the spring at Buffalo country, including many that and our alumni for supporting Brady is a member of pairs where an attorney will di- State College. were nationally ranked. Ad- us so much. the class of 2015. Thursday, november 14, 2013 / FEATURES campustimes.org / page 11

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Avery parker ’14 Sarah Jaffe ’15 Morgan Feder ’15 Adrian Farsaii ’15 Se Hoon Kim ’16 michael m. healey ’16

“Hibernating.” “Snow.” “Skiing.” “Eating Snow.” “Getting salt on my shoes.” “Frigid winds.”

Local non-profit shelters those displaced by conflict refugee From page 9 “I love being able to seeing Community pays the rent on the says. “They just get a whole new some of their closest relationships wrapped in sheets in the middle of how the children develop and the building. Foodlink, a local hunger set of problems on top of their old at Mary’s Place. The kids have winter,” LaBue says. “We opened opportunities they get to have relief center, donates 1,000-2,000 problems.” started school, learned to cook, to give them boots and coats that through Mary’s Place,” junior pounds of fresh food. The remain- A father and son were mugged and grown up. we collected from our friends.” and volunteer Rachel Niu says ing cost (including the children’s at a bus stop and their green cards “My favorite part is just hanging Word about the organization before 16-year-old South Suda- private school tuition) is funded were stolen — it costs $450 to re- out with friends and helping out spread to neighboring congrega- nese refugee Awal tackles her in entirely by donations. Mary’s Place place each one. A man got bedbugs with kids,” Awal says. Others nod tions, and support grew. When a bear hug. is staffed almost entirely by volun- after picking up a mattress from in agreement. a need arose for blankets, Mary’s This summer, with a wide, full- teers. There is a constant need for the side of the road. Outside, the kids are playing Place began distributing blankets. toothed grin, Nadine told me she not only more money, but more “I was talking with a refugee tag. Screams and laughter fill When it was noticed that the chil- would be going to seventh grade hands and hearts. who was struggling with a lot of the air. Six-year-old Jackie from dren of the refugees were hungry, at Bishop Kearney, a Catholic paperwork for benefits and stuff, Zambia and Hafashimana, 10, they began giving out food. From middle and high school. She joins Of the 60,000 and he said to me that coming to of Tanzania run over to me. I ask there, the aid expanded to English 10 other Mary’s Place students who the U.S. was a second war,” Breslin if they like Mary’s Place and they lessons then Green Card assistance. are enrolled at private institutions. refugees who come says. “The first war in Burma was both enthusiastically nod. I ask if The organization quickly outgrew At least 20 former students are at- the land mines and the soldiers they like the United States. its initial space (three small rooms tending college. to the U.S. every and stuff like that, and the second “Home was nice because we in the adjacent building), eventu- “A couple years ago, we had the year, approximately is the language barriers and the got to eat outside and it was hot,” ally occupying the entire building graduating class of 18, and they all prejudices.” Hafashimana says, “but here is nice before moving to its current sanctu- went to college,” LaBue says. She 1 percent — 600 to Despite these hurdles, Mary’s too because there aren’t killings.” ary in February 2013. beams and repeats, as if to herself, Place persists. Its triumphs go She flashes me a smile before “No one expected it to grow the “And they all went to college.” 800 people — settle beyond the amount of resources running off to rejoin the game. way it did,” LaBue says. “There was There are obstacles among the in Rochester. it offers, the number of students I shake my head and recall no expectation of the need.” achievements, the foremost of it gets into college, the quantity of something that Breslin had said Mary’s Place focuses on guid- which is fundraising. adults it teaches English. earlier. ing the 300-500 families it now “I would like to be able to Then there are the struggles that Perhaps its most valuable impact “You’re going to end up learning assists annually on the path to do more,” LaBue says. “But we refugees face in transitioning to is in the unquantifiable influence it a lot more from the people here self-sufficiency. This path is longer can’t spend money that we don’t their new lives. has made in the lives of the people than what you’re going to be able for some than others. For example, have.” “It’s not like once they get here who have been involved with it. to give them,” she says. “And that some of the refugees, particularly It now costs $16,000 a year to [to the U.S.] their problems are Many of the refugees, especially is completely OK.” from Burma, spend decades in the run Mary’s Place; at its founding, solved,” part-time employee and those who have been coming for Hansler is a member of notorious refugee camps. They ar- it cost $9,000. The Cathedral former volunteer Kara Breslin the past four years, have made the class of 2015. rive in the United States without what many would consider basic skills. Mary’s Place immediately begins teaching them how to flush a toilet, close a door, or work a thermostat. After learning these Our promise: skills, they move to mastering Eng- lish and becoming legal residents. No other attorney, Within two years, a majority of the adults are employed. no other law firm, From her perch in the sandbox, Nadine tells me that sometimes will fight harder she went to school in Zambia, but oftentimes she didn’t. Instead of pencils and paper, she used sticks or smarter and dirt. She traces her finger in the sand to demonstrate. Substandard to defend you. or a nonexistent education in their home countries is the norm for many of the youth at Mary’s Place. Many do not know any English when they arrive in the United States. Mary’s Place works to teach them basic English and place them in schools as quickly as possible. The students can seek homework help after school from retired teachers and local high school and university students. This corps of volunteers return day after day and week after week for years. Page 12 / campustimes.org THURSDAY, November 14, 2013 arts & entertainment Kicking the competition, one step at a time By Rachael Sanguinetti parents grew up in Ireland, and A&E Editor when my mom suggested it to me as kid, it sounded like fun. The shoes clop loudly on the I never looked back.” wooden floor as the dancers walk Though the biggest emotion around and greet each other. Their among the club members is worn, black shoes with rounded excitement, there are a few toes and thick heels clash with their worries. brightly colored workout clothes. “I’m afraid that our dance Those without shoes are dancing won’t be quite ready in time,” in white socks, sliding across the freshman Lauren Dunlap said. floor. The one male member of “We have amazing choreography the group stands about four inches and a lot of potential but not taller than the rest of the dancers a huge amount of practice but doesn’t seem to mind as he time.” mingles, chatting with the other Others expressed their dancers. Senior Maeve Willis, concerns about competing a short girl with fiery-red hair against other teams. dressed in grey sweatpants, takes “It will be a little nerve- charge of the group, gathering the wracking dancing in a formal dancers up. competition setting for the “Let’s start with a run of the Rachael Sanguinetti / A&E editor first time rather than [dancing] whole thing, just to see where we UR Celtic rehearses their moves Sunday in preparation for the group’s competition this weekend at Villanova University. just for fun,” junior Brittany are,” Willis says. Flittner said. Traditional Celtic music blares This weekend, these dancers will “I’m very excited to be in a again,” sophomore Christina Regardless of how the group from the speakers, electrifying the be taking their dance on the road, position to make history,” senior Rutherford said. “Nothing like performs this weekend, UR room. Fairly quickly, the dancers traveling to the Intercollegiate Julia Sklar said. “This is the this competition has happened Celtic will remain a strong force move into position and focus on Irish Dance Competition, the first intercollegiate Irish dance before for the college population. on campus. their task. They move right and first ever to take place in North competition that has ever been It’s giving past competitive “The thing that keeps me left, forward and backward, making America. The event will be hosted in North America, and dancers a chance to get back to coming back is that two years ago, circles, lines, and V-formations. held at Villanova University in we get to be part of that. It’s a their roots.” UR Celtic was barely surviving,” Occasionally, small groups break Villanova, Pa. The group will thrilling opportunity for us.” Most of the team members junior Rachel Eskridge said. “The out and make small circles or weave be performing in the four hand Her team members certainly have a significant amount of past transformation was stunning to over and under arms. Suddenly, reel, treble jig, and fun number share her excitement, especially experience in Irish dance. Many watch and really awe-inspiring to the music breaks and “Everybody categories. On Saturday, they will those that have been a part were raised in Irish families, be a part of, and I can honestly Dance Now” slashes the calm. be performing in a show open to of smaller competition in the and dancing is just part of their say I am proud to be a part of Without a flinch or a break in their the entire Villanova community past. heritage. the UR Celtic family.” stride, the dancers continue, their along with the other eight schools “I am excited to be able “I’ve been dancing for 16 Sanguinetti is a member of focus never wavering. competing. to perform competitively years,” Willis said. “Both of my the class of 2015. ‘Always be closing’: TOOP enters real estate rat race

bY David Libbey expressed his frustration with the contributing writer agency to his wimpy, middle- aged coworker George Aaronow, The Opposite of People, UR’s played by sophomore Steven only student drama troupe, Winkelman. Moss slowly brought put on four performances of up an interesting plan that could David Mamet’s Pulitzer-winning put them at the top of the contest, “Glengarry Glen Ross,” which subtly manipulating Aaronow into details a group of cut-throat real participating. estate salesmen. The second act saw the realtors The first conversation presented going in and out of the office and realtor Richard Roma, played by being questioned by a Detective sophomore Angel Morales, musing Baylen, played by senior Michael on masculine power and pleasure. Mayor, about the previous night’s The insecure James Lingk, played break-in and robbery. Mayor did by junior Shane Saxton, listened well, exuding presence without on, offering scant reply save for a overpowering the other actors. timid sip of his martini. Morales Early into the scene, Moss exploded effectively played the role of the after being questioned by the dark, sly real estate agent, forcing detective — Giacalone practically Lingk into buying property by rocked the building’s foundations. emasculating him. Costumers Zoe It was a pity he stormed off and Netter and Kathryn Loveless, both never returned with his raw, juniors, accented Morales’ dark masculine energy. air with a black suit and helped When Cummings got angry Saxton blend into the only visible later on, he had a hard time wood panelling in the set with a matching Giacalone’s force, and tan-colored suit. his aloof attitude throughout In the corner opposite Morales most of the scene felt a little and Saxton sat agent Shelley Levene, monotone. Morales, on the other freshman Mario Gambino, begging hand, was able to give Roma a Jennifer Uvina / contributing photographer manager John Williamson, played beautifully duplicitous demeanor The Opposite of People performed David Mamet’s drama, “Glengarry Glen Ross,” last weekend in the Drama House. by freshman Maverick Cummings, when Lingk came to him saying intense outburst reminiscent of some dark secrets. Going from one pulling powerful, multifaceted to give him the month’s strongest that his wife was calling off the Moss’ exit. emotional extreme to another in performances from every actor, clients. Gambino expertly came deal. Saxton was more than Gambino’s performance was such a compelling manner almost especially in the first act where across as a schmuck who’s attempts convincing when he awkwardly exemplary throughout the extended elicited audience pity for him. movement was restricted to a at silver-tongued excuses for his apologized for reneging on the deal, scene. Levene first entered with a The show closed with Aaronow minimum. The play was an poor sales simply made him more underscoring his character’s feeble smug attitude after selling two returning from a lengthy lunch interesting commentary on unpleasant. nature. Afterwards, an angry Roma properties that morning, but by the break and weakly asking for any masculinity, each character In the third conversation, ranted at Williamson, who had end of the act he’d done an about- news about the robbery. representing it in a different way. a slightly drunk Dave Moss, accidentally administered the coup face, grovelling to Williamson, to Kudos to director Devin Libbey is a member of played by senior Brian Giacalone, de grâce on the deal, in another whom he had inadvertently spilled Goodman, a junior, for the class of 2016. Thursday, November 14, 2013 / A&E campustimes.org / Page 13 ‘She Loves Me’ evokes wistful sentiment YellowJackets By Katelyn Fridmann Contributing writer make art of

Eastman Opera Department’s production of the quaint Broadway frat-boy ethos musical, “She Loves Me” by Jerry Bock, was a heartwarming show By JEFFREY HOWARD that brought a full house to its feet STAFF WRITER last Saturday. From the very first “Good morning, good day,” to the final The YellowJackets are in a “Thank you, please call again,” the league of their own. Among stage was filled with color, brilliant UR’s premier a cappella groups, characters, and amazing talent. they have the essentials covered: Every actor who walked across the an expansive repertoire, tight stage in Kilbourn Hall performed Courtesy of Friends of Eastman Opera vocal harmonies, and all the their parts with grace and ease. The cast of Jerry Bock’s musical, “She Loves Me,” gathers during the finale of last Saturday’s performance at Kilbourn Hall. lovable onstage antics one could Senior Matt Moisey and junior ask for. On and off the stage, Danika Felty were fantastic, secondary characters. While they delivery boy Arpad Laszlo. The “I had a wonderful time sitting they project an aura of glee especially exemplified by their that did not have as many lines, persevering hope that he portrayed in the house, laughing, cheering club-style schmaltz fused with chemistry in the comical song the characters got to show off a through his character set a positive with the audience, and grinning frat-boy edge. It’s an endearing “Where’s My Shoe” in act two. lot more personality. One defining atmosphere from the first song and from ear to ear at how much the combination, a celebration of Moisey could be seen laughing highlight of the show was junior created a theme that the whole students had grown as performers,” vulnerability and a subculture along with the audience in some David Gleichman’s performance production floated on. Carr said. that chugs beer to prove its of the funny moments. of the song “Days Gone By” and Stage director Stephen Carr The musical had the audience masculinity. “For me, laughing along was my his heartbreaking moment at the was very pleased with the way rooting for the two leads, and the That said, the YellowJackets way of telling the audience that I end of Act I. But the actor who the production turned out. The romantic ending was just what couldn’t have picked a better was having a great time, and that received the loudest cheers at the talented cast made it easy for him viewers expected, of course. title for their new album, “Fifty they should too,” Moisey said. end of the night was senior John to “let go” and allow the actors to Fridmann is a member of Shades of Yellow,” which they Also notable were some of the Leighton, who played the part of see the show through to the end. the class of 2017. performed last Saturday in Strong Auditorium. Interspersed between a dynamic pop setlist were readings from E.L. James’ Mellowhigh debut far from perfect but shows potential novel, “Fifty Shades of Grey.” The result was a 90-minute show that By REMY LAMBERT other. The first flows through spotlighted the YellowJackets’ STAFF WRITER lyrics like silk, while the second charisma and versatility as dishes out wordplay that fits performers and vocalists. Unless you’ve been living under together like a jigsaw puzzle — a sound-proof rock, you’re aware it almost makes you forget that the past five months have seen an they are mostly just rapping about The group didn’t let explosion of major works from big drugs and alcohol. In “Yu,” the name rap and hip-hop artists. two convey their carefree lifestyle gimmicks overshadow In June, Kanye West dropped via a catchy hook by Domo and solid harmonization. “Yeezus,” a powerhouse of a relaxing stream of thought- abrasion and industrial beats provoking rap overlaid by simple compounded by lyrics oozing piano chords. “Extinguisher” The show opened with some self-confidence and rugged exudes swagger with lyrics like, fan favorites, including One existentialism, featuring songs “Fuck is competition? Nobody Direction’s “Kiss You” and like “Black Skinhead” and “New poppin’ hot as me, I’m running a Beach Boys medley. The Slaves.” shit, several miles ahead and still Jackets did an impressive job A month later, Jay-Z released Courtesy of thekey.org ain’t stopped to breathe,” as the of delivering a cohesive and “Magna Carta… Holy Grail,” Hip-hop group Mellowhigh, above, dropped their eponymous debut last month. Mellowhigh leadsmen crank up flowing set, counterbalancing which featured a mix of smooth the braggadocio to convey their teenybopper pop with the instrumentals, catchy hooks from Eminem released “The Marshall titled debut album. success and skill. The album old-school surf rock it’s based Timberlake, and more “yeah’s” Mathers LP 2,” marking a return Odd Future has cranked out also features their Odd Future upon. Of course, a YellowJackets and “uh-huh’s” than actual to the original Eminem: songs a wide arrange of well-known friends, Tyler and Earl, in songs show wouldn’t be complete purposeful lyrics. In September it driven by robust instrumental artists, ranging from Frank Ocean like “Remix” and “Cold World,” without wooing the girls in was Drake’s turn when he dropped diversity, the rapper’s second- with his sensuous-smooth R&B, lending at least a little more star the audience. The sweet-talk “Nothing Was the Same,” which to-none flow, and ridiculous to front men Tyler, the Creator, power vibe and media hype to was in full swing by the second uses modern, off-beat ballads wordplay, highlighted in instant and Earl Sweatshirt with their the album. set, but impressively enough, as a focal introduction to soft, attention grabbers like “Rap God” somber, more alternative raps. “Mellowhigh” is far from the group didn’t let gimmicks yet intense hooks, showcasing and “Survival.” But three people in the group perfect. Some of the songs overshadow solid harmonization Drake’s unique rapping style With all these big name rap you probably haven’t heard are flat out noisy, repetitive, and an overall impressive vocal seen in hits like “Too Much” and album drops, it’s easy to get lost of decided to start a serious and unpleasant to listen to. In performance. “Hold On, We’re Going Home in the sauce, but the album you side project, which they called truth, Left Brain literally does The second set showcased some (feat. Majid Jordan).” probably haven’t listened to, but Mellowhigh. This group features next to nothing for the album. more surprising sounds and styles. Finally, just this month, should, is the Mellowhigh’s self- the lyrical prowess of Hodgy More conservative hip-hop and Highlights included Daft Punk’s Beats and Domo Genesis, and the rap listeners will write it off “Get Lucky” and Jason Mraz’s “I production and DJ value of Left as offensive and incompetent. Won’t Give Up,” the most tender Brain. Despite originating from However, the positive aspects of moment of the show. These a group steeped in criticism and the album more than make up performances made the show all controversy, Mellowhigh have for the bad. Domo Genesis and the more worthwhile, featuring successfully produced their first Hodgy Beats have proven they can hidden gems you wouldn’t expect studio album, and it is completely handle a genre that is becoming from a late-night YellowJacket dope. more competitive everyday by dorm invasion. The album predominantly simply not giving a fuck. They live Collegiate a cappella is so revolves around an overarching the way they want to live, make campy that it’s difficult not fondness for fun raps with music they would listen to, stay to dismiss it altogether. The unconventional beats that target true to themselves, and enjoy as YellowJackets certainly lay on two specific groups of listeners: much marijuana as they can. the oozy sentimentality, but they those who want something out of If you’re sick of listening to channel it in such an earnest and the mainstream, and those who Waka, Rick, or Chainz and engaging way, tempered by their appreciate the affects of marijuana. want to appreciate actual talent, restless frat-boy energy. During The musical accompaniment or perhaps you want great the performance, the guys had alternates between soft and background music for your next only one thought on their minds: intense but always focuses on the vape sesh, you can’t go wrong with having the time of their lives, and performers. Hodgy and Domo Mellowhigh. sharing that with you. work well together by, as cliché Lambert is a member of Howard is a member of as it may sound, completing each the class of 2017. the class of 2017. 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by Hayden Freeman by a controversial double-touch contributing writer call on game point of set one. Once all was said and done, the The men’s club volleyball team blue team finished in third place, hosted the Meliora Invitational, a while the gold team finished in pre-season tournament, last Sat- seventh. urday at the Robert B. Goergen Both teams had standout per- Athletic Center. UR competi- formances from several players. tors were divided into blue and Of note for the blue team was gold teams, which ranked third sophomore Jon Kuberka, who and seventh, respectively, against was the best hitter for the ‘Jackets teams from universities through- throughout the tournament. Ku- out New York state and beyond. berka is also on the varsity track Hayden Freeman / contributing photographer The blue team defeated teams and field team at UR but plays The men’s club volleyball team competed in its first event of the semester last Saturday at a pre-season home tournament. from Canisius College, SUNY club volleyball until the track sea- Brockport, and Pennsylvania Col- son picks up in December. athlete of the week lege of Technology to earn a first- Fortunately, sophomore Trevor round bye going into playoffs. Lyness, who played on the gold The gold team also played well team, should prove to be an ad- Lauren Bailey - Women’s Swimming but did not qualify for playoffs. equate replacement when Ku- by Karli Cozen was deciding between here and you’re in a swim meet alone. They successfully defeated Mon- berka leaves for the season. Lyness senior Staff Carnegie Mellon. I just really Coming to college, I had a roe Community College but fell played well both at the net and liked the atmosphere. I got a whole group that looked out to tough opponents from both behind the service line throughout Junior Lauren really good feeling from the for me from the start. If I had Pennsylvania College of Technol- the tournament. Bailey has had a people here. I felt everyone was to do it alone, I wouldn’t do it. ogy and Cornell University. Overall, club volleyball has- strong presence really friendly, welcoming, and The blue team once again much to improve before they on the women’s warm. I wanted a place I could What’s the proudest moment played SUNY Brockport in the consolidate into one team, but swim team since make my new home. in your swimming career? semifinals, losing 25-22, 25-22 these preseason results prove there her debut two Last year at UAAs, our 200 in a close match. Brockport went is plenty of reason for optimism years ago. As a When did you start swim- medley relay made the NCAA on to play Cornell in the finals, moving forward. freshman, Bai- ming competitively? selection cut from the previous losing 26-24, 25-22 in another Freeman is a member of ley broke the When I was six. I turn 20 year. It wasn’t fast enough to go excellent match, made interesting the class of 2016. school record in the 100-me- on Wednesday, Nov. 13, so it’s to the NCAA meet, but it was ter butterfly and was a four- been a long journey. exciting to be so close to go- event champion in the Liberty ing. No one has had a selection League Championships. Dur- What was the first swim team cut at UR for at least five years. Last Week's Scores ing her sophomore year, Bailey you were on? Coming so close has gotten our improved upon her 100 but- My first swim team was called whole relay team very pumped Friday, Nov. 8 terfly record, won six events at the Patriot swim team. It’s in up this year. • Women’s Volleyball v. University of Chicago at UAA Finals the Liberty League Champion- Westchester, N.Y. (25-19, 25-14, 23-25, 25-13) L ships, and earned the Liberty What’s the best swimming • Women’s Volleyball v. New York University at UAA Finals League Female Swimmer of the What is you favorite event? advice you’ve ever received? (25-23, 21-25, 25-16, 25-17, 15-13) L Year award. Probably the 200 butterfly. Have fun. My main goal in • Men’s Squash at University of Western Ontario, Postponed Just three meets into this sea- It’s really a test of endurance every race is to just enjoy my- and a test of will. Even if you’re Saturday, Nov. 9 son, Bailey has already shown self. The ones where you swim • Men’s Football at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (31-21) L she is still a force to be reck- having a bad day, the winner of the fastest are the races where • Men’s Soccer at Case Western Reserve University (1-0) W oned with, capturing 10 indi- that race is usually the one who you’re having fun. For me, it’s • Women’s Soccer at Case Western Reserve University (1-1) T vidual wins thus far to help lead wants it the most and who can just staying relaxed and not • Men’s Swimming and Diving v. Carnegie Mellon University (195-93) L the YellowJackets to victories push through and keep going. taking myself too seriously. • Men’s Swimming and Diving at Grove City College (168-123) W against Brandeis University, You get to focus more on your • Women’s Swimming and Diving v. Carnegie Mellon (170-130) L Hartwick College, and Grove stroke. What are your goals for this • Women’s Swimming and Diving at Grove City College (166-134) W City College. season? • Men’s Squash at University of Toronto, Postponed What’s you favorite part To make nationals [in In- • Women’s Volleyball v. Brandeis University at UAA Finals What are you studying? about being on the team? dianapolis on March 19-22]. I (25-14, 25-12, 19-25, 25-23, 15-11) W Chemical engineering with a The team itself. The atmo- definitely would like to get one minor in math. sphere and having that group of the girl’s relays to go, but I of people you can go to when also want to make it individu- Why did you choose UR? you’re upset or down. It’s a ally. This Week's Schedule I felt really comfortable here. group of people that always has Cozen is a member of I visited a lot of campuses and your back. You never feel like the class of 2015. Friday, Nov. 15 • Men’s Squash at Middlebury College, 5 p.m. • Women’s Basketball v. Medaille College, 6 p.m.* • Men’s Basketball v. Oneonta State, 8 p.m.*

Saturday, Nov. 16 • Men’s and Women’s Cross Country at NCAA Atlantic Regional, 11a.m. • Men’s Football v. Hobart College, 12 p.m.* • Women’s Basketball v. Tufts University or Baldwin-Wallace University, (Consolation Game, if necessary) 1 p.m.* • Men’s Squash at Williams College, 2:30 p.m. • Men’s Basketball v. Tufts University or D’Youville College, (Consolation Game, if necessary) 3 p.m.* • Men’s Soccer v. SUNYIT (NCAA Tournament First Round) 5 p.m.* • Women’s Basketball v. Tufts University or Baldwin-Wallace University, (Championship Game, if necessary) 6 p.m.* • Men’s Basketball v. Tufts University or D’Youville College (Championship Game, if necessary) 8 p.m. *

Sunday, Nov. 17 • Men’s Soccer v. Oneonta State or Oberlin College (NCAA Tournament Second Round, if necessary), 5 p.m.*

tuesday, Nov. 19 • Men’s Basketball at Hobart College, 7 p.m.

wednesday, nov. 20 • Women’s Basketball at Ithaca College, 7 p.m. Courtesy of UR Athletics

*Denotes home competition Junior Lauren Bailey had a big day last Saturday in the team’s meet against Grove City College and Carnegie Mellon Uni- versity. Bailey, who was named UAA Athlete of the Week last week, won the 200 freestyle and 200 butterfly events. page 16 / campustimes.org thursday, november 14, 2013 sports Volleyball ends season in seventh place at UAA Finals

by Ben shapiro previously met on Oct. 19 in St. Rochester in their Oct. 6 meet- sports editor Louis, Mo. in a tight four set bat- ing this year. tle. On that day, NYU dropped Any mental edge the Judges Women’s volleyball ended the first set before reeling off may have had on the ‘Jackets it’s season at the UAA Finals in three straight sets to win. coming to the match was quickly Waltham, Mass. this past week- On this occasion, almost noth- eliminated, as the determined end, competing in a trio of ing separated the two teams, who UR team raced to a two set lead, matches on Friday, Nov. 8 and fought hard for five back-and- winning easily 25-14 and 25- Saturday, Nov. 9. forth sets. NYU barely edged 12. Brandeis would fight back, The ‘Jackets came into the the ‘Jackets in the first set, grab- however, and took sets three and event with an 8-25 record on bing it 25-23. UR bounced back, four, refusing to go down with- the season, including losing their though, evening the match with out a fight in front of their home eight previous matches. Despite a 25-21 win in set two. Rochester fans. the recent struggles, UR compet- failed to capitalize on their In the fifth set, the YellowJack- ed well throughout the weekend, momentum, however, and NYU ets simply refused to lose, leav- winning at least one set in each of took the third set comfortably ing everything they had on the their three contests. 25-16. The Violets struggled to court, coming away with a 15-11 To begin the tournament, the put away the pesky YellowJackets victory. ‘Jackets faced off against the Uni- in set four, eventually dropping Benton, who was competing versity of Chicago Maroons. Chi- it 25-17. in her final college match, ended cago would jump out quickly to With the match knotted at two her career on a high note, rack- a two set lead, winning the first sets each, the result came down ing up a team-high 11 kills. 25-19 and the second 25-14. to the decisive fifth set, which As a team, the ‘Jackets put to- With their backs squarely against is only played to 15 points. gether their best hitting percent- the wall, UR rallied to narrowly UR rushed to an 8-2 lead, and age in over a month. Their mark take the third set 25-23. The mo- looked to be well on their way to of .174 was the team’s high- mentum seemed to have shifted an upset win. Unfortunately for est since their Oct. 5th match in Rochester’s favor, but Chicago the squad, this lead quickly dis- against Chicago. quickly squashed any hopes of a appeared, as NYU stormed back The ‘Jackets win against Bran- comeback, cruising to a 25-13 to win 15-13. deis was not the only positive win in the fourth set. As tough as the loss was for news to end the season, as junior Leading Rochester was sopho- Rochester, there was no time to Xiaoyi Li, who led the team with more Emma Gira, who had 12 commiserate, as the match for 944 assists on the season, was kills and one service ace. Fel- seventh place in the conference named to the All-UAA team. Courtesy of UR Athletics low sophomore Jennie Ford had still loomed. Overall, while the season cer- Sophomore Emma Gira led the team in kills against the University of Chicago last seven kills, as did senior captain On Saturday, the ‘Jackets met tainly had its fair share of tough Friday The ‘Jackets fell in four sets but rebounded to beat Brandeis 25-13. Savannah Benton, who also re- Brandeis University, the host losses, the resiliency the team dis- corded two digs, two service aces, team of the event, in their final played in the UAA finals is noth- team’s biggest downfall, as the niors to graduation, and the extra and blocks of two attacks. match of the season. It was a tall ing short of impressive. team went 2-20 in these con- year of experience that this year’s Later in the day, the ‘Jackets task for UR to snap their ten- Rochester ends the season with tests. underclassmen will have should were back on court to take on the match losing streak and wrap up a 9-27 record, with five of their Looking ahead to 2014, there prove to be invaluable. fourth-seeded Violets from New the season with a win, as Bran- wins coming at home. Neutral is plenty of reason for optimism. Shapiro is a member of York University. The two teams deis had previously dominated site matches proved to be the UR is only slated to lose two se- the class of 2016. Football defense struggles in loss to Worcester Polytechnic Institute

nior quarterback Dean Kennedy ets managed to put seven more threw three straight incomple- points on the board in the fourth tions. quarter with a 5-yard pass from On WPI’s next possession, the Kennedy to sophomore wide re- Engineers also went three-and- ceiver Derek Wager, but it was out. too little, too late. The following drive by the For good measure, WPI would ‘Jackets lasted six-and-a-half tack on another three points minutes and resulted in an eight- when kicker Blaine Bursey boot- yard touchdown pass to senior ed a 20-yard field goal late in the running back Garrett Kesel for fourth quarter. Grasis was the the first score of the game. game’s rushing leader, picking up 155 yards and two touch- downs on 22 carries. Kennedy It was too little, too led in passing, with 276 yards, late. completing 22 of his 41 pass at- tempts for a pair of touchdowns as well as two interceptions. WPI tied the game on the Senior wide receiver Thomas very next drive, though, with a Hayes recorded the most receiv- 13-yard pass to running back ing yards, racking up 122 on Gallagher Hogan. Soon after, nine receptions. running back Zach Grasis would The ‘Jackets will wrap up then give his team the lead af- their regular season at noon this ter breaking away for a 70-yard Saturday when they host Ho- touchdown run. bart College at Fauver Stadium. UR managed to tie the game The rival Statesmen are ranked up early in the third quarter seventh in the country in Divi- Courtesy of UR Athletics when freshman running back sion III, according to d3football. Senior wide receiver Thomas Hayes caught nine passes in UR’s 31-21 loss against Worcester Polytechnic Institute last Saturday. Myles Allen ran for an 18-yard com, and come into the game touchdown. with a perfect 8-0 record. UR by ADam ondo urday Nov. 9, a cold and cloudy with senior linebacker Zach Despite the momentum the will be looking to improve upon senior staff day in Worcester, Mass. The loss Cicero intercepting WPI quar- ‘Jackets had seemed to gain, last year’s results, when Hobart was the third for the ‘Jackets this terback John Antonopoulos’ on WPI dominated the rest of the routed them 43-24 in Geneva, The men’s football team lost season dropping their record to only the third play of the game. game, with Antonopoulos pass- N.Y. to the Worcester Polytechnic In- 5-3. However, Rochester failed to ing and Grasis running for two Ondo is a member of stitute Engineers 31-21 on Sat- The game started well for UR, capitalize on the turnover, as se- more touchdowns. The ‘Jack- the class of 2014.