CampusThursday, october 25, 2012 / volume 139, Issue 19 Times SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 / campustimes.org inside Meliora Challenge this ct fundraising on target to meet goal by abigail fagan the campaign,” he said. copy editor Campaign goals for the “learning” aspect of the mis- This year’s Meliora Week- sion statement include grow- the art of end marked the one year ing UR’s endowment and self-control anniversary of UR President scholarships, expanding the Joel Seligman’s public unveil- Warner School of Education A new study published ing of The Meliora Challenge by creating the new Raymond by UR researchers — the most comprehensive F. LeChase Hall, increasing explores the human parsa lofti / staff photographer campaign ever conducted by digital library resources and ability to resist impulses. the University. renovating UR’s athletic PAGE 4 NEWS THE RAVE LIFE: STUDENTS PAINT THE NIGHT AT SUEGLOW The campaign, which facilities. Students threw paint and danced at SueGlow 2012, a Dayglow-esque rave sponsored by the Su- began when Seligman as- In terms of “discover,” smoking san B. Anthony Hall Council and DJed by WRUR on Saturday, Oct. 20 in the Sue B. Bowl. sumed his current position campaign funds will be used drags in July 2005, aims to raise to endow 80 new professor- an ambitious $1.2 billion by ships, establish a Center for Dining proposes three potential June 30, 2016, which will ul- Energy Research and Educa- timately be split between five tion, support research in the categories: faculty, students, emerging field of “big data” options for 2013-14 meal plans programs, the annual fund and improve the Centers of by leah buletti variation of the current plans decision is made. and facilities. Between its Excellence at the William E. News Editor to a hybridization of the club “I’m not here to sell any- kickoff and this past Meliora Simon Graduate School of Smoking on campus and Unlimited plans to an thing tonight,” he said. weekend, $86 million has Business Administration. causes problems for others. Director of Dining Services entirely Declining system. “There’s not one option up been raised. The University will strive to PAGE 5 opinions Cam Schauf presented three Before presenting the three here that is my choice.” The campaign goals are continue “healing” by donat- different proposals for meal options, Schauf stressed that Schauf explained that Din- also categorized by the ing money toward expanding NJR show is plans for the 2013-14 aca- the presentation was merely ing Services spent years adjust- principles of UR’s new the James P. Wilmot Cancer demic year at the Students’ the first step in what will be a ing the club plans after exten- mission state- Center, re- legendary Association Senate meeting series of public forums — all sive feedback that students ment — learn, $1.2 billion search efforts on Monday, Oct. 22. The of the options will undergo disliked them and said that, discover, heal in cardiology proposals ranged from a slight revisions before a concrete See declining page 5 and create — and neuro- which was also $0.5 billion medicine and introduced making Goli- Eastman deans hold Town Hall at Meliora sano Children’s Weekend in Hospital an 2011. Senior $100 million independent Meeting to combat student concerns Associate Vice facility. by martha chudy Student representatives from a Students brought up the President for The tenet NJR’s show ‘American staff writer number of groups, including problem of stands missing Advancement $86 million “create” will in- Legends’ was a huge hit. many from the Students’ As- from Annex practice rooms. J o n a t h a n clude funding PAGE 9 A&E On Monday, Oct. 22 deans sociation government, as well According to the deans, this Schwartz ex- the new Cen- at the Eastman School of Music as some concerned students, is not due to a lack of new plained that ter for Music XC trounces held a Town Hall Meeting in also attended. stands, but is rather a problem campaign or- $0 Innovation, a the Directors’ Dining Hall to The problem of theft during that students create by taking ganizers rec- sculpture park competition address student concerns. Dean concerts was addressed and a stands from practice rooms ognized an at the Memo- of the Eastman School Douglas specific room was suggested and bringing them home or opportunity rial Art Gal- Lowry, Executive Associate as a possible holding place for to gigs. As the issue has been in this tim- lery, the new Dean Jamal Rossi and Dean students’ possessions. The pos- in discussed constantly for the ing. Ronald Rett- of Student Life Linda Muse, sibility of adding more ushers past five years, it was agreed “Last year julia sklar / presentation editor ner Hall for in addition to various members to guard frequented doors was upon by all of the the kick off provided a great Media Arts and Innovation, of the administration attended. also posed as a solution. See forum page 5 way to arrange the themes of See campaign page 5 Labor union contract agreement remains elusive as talks continue Men’s cross country and child care, health care mandated union employees finished first in the NYSCTC remains among the most to sign up for University Championships, while the contentious issues prevent- health plans, saying that women took fourth. ing an agreement, union UR would continue and PAGE 16 sports members say. increase its contribution The contract, which cov- to the National Benefits thursday’s ers patient care technicians, Fund, which currently cov- nursing unit secretaries, ers the union employees. weather surgical assistants, environ- UR also proposed that mental service staff, food union employees contribute service staff, transportation toward the cost of their staff and materials process- premiums, as their non- leah buletti / news editor ing staff, was most recently union colleagues do, Teri On Saturday, Oct. 13, protesters outside of the Interfaith Chapel expressed their desire for health care extended from Oct. 20 to D’Agostino, University provisions in labor union contract negotiations that are still at an impasse after months of bargaining. Oct. 27. The University is spokeswoman on the ne- by leah buletti reach an agreement on con- two months of contract extending it week to week as gotiations, said. News Editor tract negotiations that affect discussions, the most recent negotiations continue. “As the cost of health care Sunny 1,800 workers employed with a federal moderator, UR presented a new pro- continues to rise, it is simply High 77, Low 57 UR and the Service Em- on the River Campus and and a slew of protests decry- posal at the end of last week no longer realistic for any ployees International Union the UR Medical Center ing proposed cuts to health that dropped the original employer to fully PAGE 2 NEWS (SEIU) remain unable to (URMC) after more than care. In addition to wages suggestion that would have See arbitrate page 4 page 2 / campustimes.org news / Thursday, october 25, 2012 Five-Day Forecast Courtesy of weather.com Friday saturday Sunday monday tuesday

Mostly Sunny Mostly Cloudy Few Showers Few Showers Cloudy Chance of precipitation: 10% Chance of precipitation: 20% Chance of precipitation: 30% Chance of precipitation: 30% Chance of precipitation: 20% High 73, Low 52 High 71, Low 42 High 44, Low 42 High 48, Low 38 High 49, Low 39 security update Serial thief, male intruder strikes Towers by leah buletti bike racks near Hopeman Hall on news editor Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 12:48 p.m. The man told officers that he was 1. An undergraduate student looking for a job, but could not reported that she was asleep in her provide identification. The officers room in Wilder Tower on Friday, recognized him as an individual Oct. 19, at 1:30 a.m., when she who had previously been arrested was awoken by a male individual, and banned from the property for according to UR Security Investiga- bicycle theft and trespassing, Kei- tor Roger Keirsbilck. The student rsbilck said. Security, who found a called out twice to the individual, pair of bolt cutters with the man, who then exited the room. She took the individual into custody recognized his face and followed for trespassing and reported him him out of the room. to the Rochester Police. The individual ran into another undergraduate student in the lobby Motorcycle tampered with and claimed that he was looking for another student before leaving 4. An undergraduate student sam bearzi / staff photographer the area. The two undergraduates reported on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 4 pitching pumkins: the pinnacle of engineering prowess said they believed that the man was p.m., that someone had tampered UR and Rochester Institute of Technology students were among those to participate in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ intoxicated. with his motorcycle in Todd (AMSE) annual Pumpkin Launch in Genesee Valley Park on Friday, Oct. 19. Students aimed pumpkins at targets from 50 to 300 feet away. Around the same time, another Union Lot sometime between student returned to her room in the Sunday, Oct. 14 and Tuesday, same suite and said that after briefly Oct. 16. The student said that it stepping out of the room, she found seemed that someone had tried this week on campus a drawer open and items from her to use a screwdriver to start the Thursday wallet strewn about. She reported motorcycle, damaging the igni- october 25 that $80 in cash was missing. Her tion, and that the vehicle had been roommate also reported that cash moved, Keirsbilck said. Classics and religion lecture: Edward J. Blum and other items were missing from 5 - 6 P.M., Room 442, Rush Rhees Library her own drawer. No witnesses Loiterer is wanting for Wi-Fi Edward J. Blum, associate professor of history at San Diego State Uni- versity, will give a talk entitled “Laughing at the Lord: What Jesus Jokes observed the theft and no police Reveal about Contemporary American Culture.” report was filed. 5. Security officers observed a The event is free and open to the public. man sitting in a car in Riverview Student victim of larceny Lot on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Friday 7:54 p.m., Officers approached october 26 2. On Friday, Oct. 19, at 1:24 the vehicle and noticed that the E-Cycle Day Office of Research Alliances Seminar: p.m., an undergraduate student individual had a laptop on his 6:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Park Lot Jesse Goodman was approached near 1400 South lap and another on the passenger Save the planet and recycle your used electronics. For every 12 P.M., Helen Wood Hall Auditorium, School of Nursing Plymouth Ave. by a lone male seat, both of which were running. pound of donations, Sunnking, a Brockport-based electron- FDA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Science Officer Jesse individual who asked for the The individual, who was found to ics recycling company, will donate $1 to Foodlink, a nonprof- Goodman will give a talk entitled “Advancing Regulatory Sci- time, according to Keirsbilck. have no affiliation with UR, stated it seeking to eliminate world hunger. For a list of acceptable ence to Protect and Promote Health.” The event, which in- When the student took out her that he was merely using his cell donations, visit www.sunnking.com/acceptable-materials. cludes a complimentary lunch, is free and open to the public. cell phone, the suspect grabbed phone. Officers, who believe he Evolutionary Biology Seminar: Medieval and Early Modern Studies it from her and ran to a wait- was trying to use Wi-Fi in the Richard Meisel Open House ing car, which then drove away. area, asked the individual to leave 3 - 4 P.M., Room 316, Hutchison Hall 3:45 - 4:45 P.M., Robbins Library, Rush Rhees Library The student was not injured. the premises and he complied, Come listen to Richard Meisel, a postdoctoral fellow at Join the Department of Medieval and Early Modern Keirsbilck said. Cornell University, speak at his seminar entitled “Faster-X Studies for an informal meet-and-greet. The event aims to Bike thief at it again Buletti is a member of Evolution of Gene Expression in Drosophila.” promote courses offered by the department in the spring. the class of 2013. Fall drag show 3. Security officers observed a Information provided 8 -10 P.M., May Room, Wilson Commons suspicious man walking around the by UR Security. Attend the Pride Network’s annual Fall Drag Show for a night of laughs and musical performances. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 for UR students, $8 for faculty and $9 for the general public. Saturday october 27 Halloween Spooktacular IV: Eastman School of Music UR Medical Center ‘Welcome to My nightmare’ 8 - 10 P.M., Strong Auditorium 1 The UR Brass Choir will perform in its fourth annual Halloween concert, 2 featuring rock, metal and pop music rearranged for the choir as well as 5 state-of-the-art special effects. The event is free and open to the public. Wednesday Riverview Apartments october 31 Scare fair 1:30 - 4 P.M., Rush Rhees Library If you’re in need of a good scare, you’re in for a treat. Rush Rhees Li- brary’s annual Scare Fair will offer cider and snacks, tours of the stacks 3 and bell tower, a costume contest and a ghost walk. Tours of the tower are limited to the first 450 people. Please email calendar submissions or announcements to [email protected]. It is the policy of the Campus Times to correct all erroneous information as quickly as possible. If you believe you have a 4 correction, please email [email protected]. Thursday, october 25, 2012 / news campustimes.org / page 3 Civil Rights Movement activists share stories, insight by jenny hansler Northeast to Alabama to join the The women faced local hatred, online editor organization. It was not bravery police brutality and the constant or uniqueness that brought these fear of being arrested or killed. Ordinary people can make an women to the front lines of the Nonetheless, each gained a great extraordinary difference in the fight for equality, but a sense of deal from her involvement with the world. This was the message of responsibility to fight for justice. group. SNCC forged their friend- three women who spoke to a large “I consider myself the aver- ship and developed the women’s crowd of students, workers and age, everyday, ordinary coward,” desires, ideals and goals. community members on Thurs- Zellner said. “SNCC changed who I was, day, Oct. 18. Judy Richardson, Each of the women had been changed who I became … it gave Betty Garman and Dorothy “Dot- exposed to intolerance and dis- me new eyes,” Richardson said. tie” Zellner came to the Interfaith crimination. Zellner had seen the Richardson, Garman and Zellner Chapel to tell stories from their liberation of the concentration remained with SNCC throughout book, “Hands on the Freedom camps; Richardson, the mistreat- the civil rights movement and con- Plow,” and to share lessons learned ment of workers; Garman, the tinued with social activism in the from lives devoted to activism. racial prejudices of her family. years that followed. They returned Richardson, Garman and Zell- These experiences, in combina- to their days of SNCC when they alysha alani / contributing photographer ner were all members of the Stu- tion with the injustice occurring co-wrote their book. Working Three activists from the Civil Rights Movement shared stories from their book, “Hands dent Nonviolent Coordinating on the national level, prompted with three other SNCC women on the Freedom Plow,” and inspirational life experiences on Thursday, Oct. 18. Committee (SNCC) during the the women to action. in what became a 15-year project, This hope for student action movements can begin with a Civil Rights Movement of the “I had to ask myself what kind Richardson, Garman and Zellner was echoed among all three of single action — students need 1960s. Inspired by the famous of country I wanted,” Garman created a master narrative of the the women. They pointed to not, and should not, wait to Greensboro sit-ins of 1960, SNCC said. experiences of 52 women involved issues in the U.S. that seemed get involved with a cause about was instrumental in freedom rides Once in Alabama, the women in SNCC. to parallel the problems they which they are passionate. and voter registration drives that helped with clerical tasks such as “We hope young people will see had fought against: disen- “It is time for each one of us to helped to end segregation in the typing and operating phones for themselves in these stories and see franchisement, inequality and think about how our voice is go- American South. SNCC. Life wasn’t easy. that they can do something about discrimination. ing to be heard,” Garman said. The three women were college- “However bad you think it was, what’s wrong today,” Richardson The women urged the audi- Hansler is a member of aged when they moved from the it was worse,” Zellner said. said. ence to learn from history that the class of 2015. Professor awarded honorary degree for Self-Determination Theory by leah buletti of human motivation called Self- education, preschool education health, education, sports, parent- tions in attendance. News editor Determination Theory (SDT). and special education — all of ing and business, because of its “It is both humbling and ener- The award was officially pre- which have been influenced by breadth and depth, Ryan said. gizing at the same time to see the The University of Thessaly in sented to Ryan at a ceremony in SDT, Ryan said, noting that this Ryan’s multiple appointments reach of this work,” Ryan said. Greece has awarded Psychology Volos, Greece on Oct. 16 and was evidence of the broad impact of across the University speak to “It is particularly gratifying to see and Education Professor Rich- sponsored by four different Uni- his work made the award even the idea of interdisciplinary con- SDT being used as a basis of social ard Ryan an honorary doctorate versity of Thessaly departments more of an honor. nections. As of this year, Ryan change around the world.” degree for his work on a theory — physical education, primary “It is nice both to have our work no longer holds an appointment Education and psychology in- acknowledged and in return to in psychiatry — his principle ap- tersect because in both domains have an opportunity to speak with pointment is in clinical and social a key element is “autonomy sup- another university community,” psychology, but he also still holds port,” Ryan said. he said, adding that the award an appointment in the Warner “Both psychotherapy and educa- came as a surprise. School of Education where he tion are activities in which people’s Ryan developed SDT in the teaches and consults. growth and integrity can be facili- 1980s with fellow UR Psychol- Ryan said that his work as a tated,” he noted. “In one sense they ogy Professor Edward Deci. The therapist is “very important to therefore share some motivational theory revolves around the idea our theorizing” and keeps him dynamics in common. But their that human well-being depends in touch with “people’s motiva- immediate aims differ, as do the on meeting psychological needs tions, defenses and the struggles techniques applied.” for competence, autonomy and individuals are engaged in to Ryan joined UR’s psychology relatedness. According to self- thrive.” department in 1981 after com- determinationtheory.org, it is He also said that his work in pleting his doctorate in clinical “concerned with supporting our education plays a prominent role psychology at the University. He natural or intrinsic tendencies to in SDT. Ryan met with students has authored more than 250 ar- behave in effective and healthy familiar with his work in Singa- ticles, chapters and books as well ways.” pore after receiving the award and as given addresses at more than Courtesy of richard ryan The theory has proven widely greeted students in Greece last 70 universities worldwide. Psychology Professor Richard Ryan was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by applicable in a broad array of fields, week. His last SDT conference Buletti is a member of the University of Thessaly in Greece for his work on the Self-Determination Theory. including physical and mental had representatives from 33 na- the class of 2013. IT faculty, SA discuss state of UR technology at annual summit by casey gould proximately 400 notices to students sential,” but wondered whether Ending the event on the topic of most students, it would be “a big news editor suspected of torrenting in 2011 — a undergraduates need a tutorial on services, Patel said that he would like help” for those who needed it. significant drop from years past. Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. to see the IT Center loan laptop char- IT Center Manager Berthenia Eric Fredericksen, Associate Vice Though the University is legally Former SA President and Key gers exclusively without requiring Coltrane said she would consider the Provost of Academic and Research required to report piracy under the Scholar Bradley Halpern argued that students to rent a laptop as well. feasibility of such a change. Technology, hosted the third an- Digital Millennium Copyright Act, most students are unaware of more Halpern agreed and explained that Gould is a member of nual Information Technology (IT) its approach remains “not to police advanced functions. though this service would not affect the class of 2014. Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 24. the network but respond to com- The summit — attended primarily plaints, if and when they come,” by IT faculty and Students’ Associa- he said. tion members — covered updates Freshman Luke Metzler said at on Blackboard, Wi-Fi coverage, the forum that many of his friends information security and student quit torrenting “cold turkey” when workshops and services. they arrived at UR, calling it a “no- Director of Networking and brainer.” He predicted that tor- Communications Robert Evangelista renting will dwindle over time as announced potential plans to expand students become more informed Wi-Fi coverage to the Fraternity about the risks involved. Quad now that Residential Life has At this point, SA Senators senior incorporated the houses into its Sonja Page and sophomore Humma sytem. He noted, though, that “there’s Sheikh, chairs of the SA Projects & still a lot to consider.” Services Committee, proposed a Assistant Director of Information workshop to teach students the ins Security Jason Pickup segued to the and outs of Microsoft Office, Adobe “scary” subject of peer-to-peer file Photoshop and “other basic apps.” sharing. SA President and senior Roshal According to Pickup, UR sent ap- Patel agreed that Photoshop is “es- page 4 / campustimes.org news / Thursday, october 25, 2012 UR researchers posit new theory on influential ‘marshmallow test’ Using these results, Mischel con- consideration participants’ beliefs cluded that genetics must influence in reliability. the children’s predisposition to resist The participants were divided the treat. into two groups and subjected to a Mischel and other researchers preliminary experiment before the continued to study the importance marshmallow test. Children in both of self-control and delayed grati- groups were promised a container fication, tracking the participants of crayons and stickers. However, into their thirties. They discovered only one of these groups received the that the subjects who did not resist goods as promised, thus creating a temptation were “less competent.” reliable and unreliable group. Those After performing genetic tests, placed in the reliable groups waited, Mischel concluded that the ability on average, four times longer than to resist the treat did indeed stem those who were not. Since those in from genetics. the unreliable group did not expect “In general, trying to separate the experimenter to keep their nature and nurture makes about promise this time, after they had courtesy of rochester.edu as much sense as trying to separate failed two times prior, the children A team of UR researchers has put a new spin on the “marshmallow test” performed by a psychology professor at Stan- personality and situation,” he wrote ate the marshmallow sooner. ford University in the 1960s, determining that environment, not genetics, plays a larger role in self-control. in an article published in The New Unlike Mischel, Kidd concludes by robin graziano chel in the late 1960s, studied the the children were presented with York Times. “The two influences are that the environment, not genet- staff writer cognitive mechanisms and genetic a marshmallow, but were told if completely interrelated.” ics, has more to do with one’s influence that determined whether they waited for 15 minutes, they But UR researchers offer a new self-control. This month, UR research- the participating children would would receive two marshmallows perspective — that environment “If you are used to getting things ers Celeste Kidd, Holly Palmeri exercise self-control and resist the instead. A small portion of the plays an equally important role in taken away from you, not waiting and Richard Aslin revisited the treat. UR researchers now propose children ate the treat immediately, the ability to delay gratification. Af- is the rational choice,” she said. decades-old “marshmallow test,” that the participants’ environment one-third of the participants waited ter observing youth in a California “Then it occurred to me that the which examines the influence of plays an equally important role in the full time to receive the second shelter, Kidd saw that the children marshmallow task might be cor- environmental factors on young their decision. marshmallow and the remainder regularly had objects taken from related with something else that children’s abilities to delay gratifi- The original “marshmallow test” attempted to wait for a period of them, but this did not provoke a the child already knows — like cation. The original experiment, studied 600 children and their time by distracting themselves but reaction. With this in mind, Kidd having a stable environment.” performed by Stanford University ability to delay eating a treat. At ultimately ate the marshmallow wanted to reexamine the marsh- Graziano is a member of Psychology Professor Walter Mis- the beginning of the experiment, before the experimenter returned. mallow test, this time taking into the class of 2016. Interfaith Chapel launches new Zen Buddhist meditation group by melissa goldin important for the University com- pied with the “incredible busyness but, according to Sweger, these are cided to join the group because she editor-in-chief munity to have an accessible place that school life is.” only side effects that come from converted from Christianity to Bud- on campus where they are able to “I think that everyone needs to the main goals of awakening and dhism this summer and hopes to A new Zen Buddhist meditation meditate, as opposed to going to a stop once in a while and look up,” enlightenment. learn more about her new faith. group open to all members of the location off campus. he said. The group, which will meet “I am joining the new Zen Bud- University community had its first “I think Rochester in general is But what is Zen Buddhist medi- Thursday evenings, will provide dhist group because community meeting on Thursday, Oct. 18. a good community for spiritual tation? instruction for beginners before the is a key component in practicing Matt Teshin Sweger, a meditation practice,” he said. “I’ve always felt Sweger claims that “it’s more session, time for sitting (an informal Buddhism,” she said. “We sup- instructor who started, and now that.” He went on to explain that about actually experiencing it name for meditation, which is for- port each other and acknowledge leads, the group, explained that he this feeling stems from the cloudy, for yourself” and not as much mally referred to as zazen), walking the hard work that goes into being thought of the idea about a year gray weather that so often frequents about reading about or studying meditation and informal discussion committed to the religion.” ago but that it was only brought to the Flower City which, he claimed, the practice. Ideally, “the goal of at the end of each meeting. Details Sweger hopes that the group will fruition about a month ago when he helps people look inward. Zen meditation, if you can speak are still being ironed out, depend- “take hold” in the University com- presented it to Director of Religious He also hopes that this new group of a goal, is to awaken your true ing on group member preference, munity and encourages participa- and Spiritual Life Denise Yarbrough will provide an outlet for students, nature,” according to Sweger. Zen Sweger said. tion despite experience level. who, he recalled, thought it was or other members of the University meditation also helps with con- Freshman Becky Everson, who Goldin is a member of promising. Sweger believes that it is community, who are often preoccu- centration and quieting the mind, attended Thursday’s meeting, de- the class of 2013. Dean Levy to assume new role at University in November by leah buletti during this time.” and policies that will help our com- News Editor Dean of Students Matthew Burns munity make healthy and safe has appointed a search committee choices about alcohol and imple- Assistant Dean of Students and consisting of students and staff who ment effective conflict resolution Director of the Center for Student are likely to work closely with the as- strategies,” she said. Conflict Management Morgan sistant dean and chaired by Assistant She also said she feels lucky Levy will officially step down from Dean of Freshmen and Associate to have had the chance to create her current position on Oct. 31. She Director of Residential Life Dan the Center for Student Conflict will assume the role of University Watts to find someone to fill Levy’s Management and lead the team equal opportunity/affirmative ac- role. Levy estimates that her position comprising Assistant Director for tion compliance director in the will be filled around January. Student Conduct Jessica Ecock Office of Counsel on Nov. 1. Levy said she is particularly ap- and Assistant Director for Student Levy said that she is leaving preciative of the work of the Stand- Support Erin Halligan. her current position because she ing Committee on Alcohol Policy In her new role at the University, decided that she was “ready for a and Education (SCAPE) and the Levy will analyze and coordinate new challenge.” Education and Alternative Dispute University efforts related to equal “The decision to leave this posi- Resolution Committees during her opportunity, affirmative action, tion was not easy,” she said. “I have time as assistant dean. the Americans with Disabilities really enjoyed working so closely “As chair of these committees, Act, the Rehabilitation Act and with the talented students and I had the privilege of seeing the Title IX of the 1972 Education staff in the Office of the Dean of students and staff who served on Amendments. drue sokol / photo editor Students and I am so proud of my them struggle, with passion and Buletti is a member of Assistant Dean of Students Morgan Levy will step down from her current role to and my team’s accomplishments thoughtfulness, to create practices the class of 2013. take a position assessing University efforts concerning affirmative action. Labor union contract extended for one week as health care remains divisive arbitrate from page 1 was 5 percent and UR’s opening conditions — namely an average when an employee becomes ill or premium-free coverage to all bear the cost of employee health proposal was 1 percent. 2.7 percent take home pay cut disabled.” union employees.” coverage,” D’Agostino said. Union Vice President for the for full-time employees, worse D’Agostino said UR has sug- “It is our hope that union ne- To offset this expense, UR sug- region Bruce Popper acknowl- for part-timers.” gested compromises on subcon- gotiators will engage positively gested increasing the proposed edged that UR had conceded He also noted that UR man- tracting, sick leave and training with us to resolve our differences wage increase to 2 percent, which that union members could stay agement is still attempting to and education, adding that and reach a final agreement that non-union University employees with the National Benefit Fund, weaken subcontracting protec- “we have proposed a significant serves all parties,” she said. receive, she said. The union’s but stated that it had done so tions for URMC employees and improvement to long-term dis- Buletti is a member of opening wage increase proposal with “completely unacceptable wants to “greatly reduce coverage ability, which would extend the class of 2013. Thursday, october 25, 2012 / news campustimes.org / page 5 Seligman optimistic that Meliora Challenge can meet monetary goal campaign from page 1 to expand external relations. tigation, the campaign’s private, teer groups, engaging the George effort.” greater collaboration between “My first message to our com- or nucleus, phase began, during Eastman Circle and creating a Another notable strategy devel- faculty and corporate leaders and munity was my commitment which campaign proponents national council as an advisory oped in this phase has been to bring initiatives to better connect the to the campaign for Rochester,” reached out to engage UR’s closest board to act as a sounding board fundraising to alumni throughout art department with other UR Seligman said. “I am committed allies and donors. for campaign ideas. the country by having faculty and departments. to galvanizing Schwartz explained Once roughly half of the fund- students travel to present the cam- Although this large-scale cam- resources to that this stage was im- raising goal, $759 million, was paign in target cities nationwide. paign only debuted to the public provide more portant because “what reached, the campaign transitioned These efforts have fueled the last fall, its overall timeline has support for ‘We remain well [these donors] are able to its public phase at a dinner recep- campaign’s momentum. been much longer term. The our students to contribute establishes tion for donors as well as a celebra- “We remain well ahead of the initiative for the campaign was and faculty, ahead of the pace to momentum and the tory gathering for the entirety of pace to reach our goal,” Seligman originally driven by the Board of strengthening reach our goal.’ scope of the goal.” It the UR community during Meliora said. “This past Meliora Weekend Trustees, who felt that the Univer- our curriculum “ also “gives them the Weekend 2011. was the latest evidence of our sity needed to expand its focus on and patient - UR President Joel Seligman opportunity to provide Fundraising in the public phase alumni’s support for students external relations. Consequently, care and pro- leadership in respective has a much “higher volume of and faculty. I am very optimistic the Board recruited Seligman viding facilities areas,” he said. solicitation,” Schwartz said. He that the Meliora Challenge will and worked together to identify consistent with a great research Other initiatives were forged has helped to employ strategies succeed.” potential projects. university in the 21st century.” throughout the nucleus phase as such as mailings, phone calls and Fagan is a member of Seligman shared the trustees’ goal After much research and inves- well, including enlisting volun- event invitations in a “large volume the class of 2014. All Declining system among proposed options for 2013-14 meal plans declining from page 1 be largely similar to the current Plan would cost $2,261 and also while Dining had been asked system, but have more flexibility, come with $850 in Declining. about all Declining plans in the especially for upperclassmen living “It takes what Unlimited did and past, UR made the decision not on the Residential Quad. Group gives it some definition,” Schauf said to go down that route when one of the current meal plan, which of option two. meal plans underwent significant includes the Res Quad, the Susan B. Following this explanation, a change prior to the 2011-12 aca- Anthony Residence Halls, Fairchild, student asked if UR has the infra- demic year when Unlimited Plans Kendrick, Munro and Slater houses, structure in place to accommodate replaced the old club system. Psi U and O’Brien Hall, would a change to having an increase in Schauf gave an overview of be split into two groups, the first students on Declining, given how Dining Services’ current finances, encompassing Gilbert, Hoeing, crowded areas such as Starbucks and showing with a pie chart that 78 Tiernan and Lovejoy Halls and Hillside Market are currently. Schauf percent of total money is spent Sue B. and the second including responded that Starbucks might not on a combination of food and Burton and Crosby Halls, Fairchild, necessarily have the infrastructure, labor. While labor is more of a Kendrick, Munro, Slater, Psi U and but that UR is looking at re-modeling fixed cost, food is the “biggest O’Brien. However, with this new Starbucks, potentially as soon as this variable category” and the place plan, the overhead would be spread summer. with the largest potential to cut out over the different Declining In option three — an all Declining costs, he said. options, meaning that the cost for system that differs the most radically In the current system, Unlimited the Diamond Declining plan would from current options and from the parsa lofti / staff photographer plans cover the largest percent of be $2,261 per semester, but would other two options — the overhead Director of Dining Services Cam Schauf presented three proposals for meal plans for overhead costs. If UR were to start an give students $1,675 Declining to costs were taken away from meal plans the 2013-14 year at the Students’ Association Senate meeting on Monday, Oct. 22. all Declining system with the kind spend. The Platinum Declining and put into a single University fee. Silver Declining would cost $775, noted that Dining should look into of Declining that currently exists, plan would cost $1,889 per semester Schauf stated that although he is Bronze Declining would cost $535 removing The Meliora from meal there would not be enough money and students would get $1,400 to not against an all Declining system, it and Commuter Declining would plans if it is increasing overhead costs. to cover such costs as maintenance spend, while the Silver Declining is “not his favorite option” given the cost $250. Halpern also noted that in option and general upkeep, Schauf said. plan would cost $915 and students blanket fee, which would be around An SA senator brought up the idea two, the 150 and 125 plans seemed The majority of other universities would get $678 to spend. $850 per year for undergraduates if of including items like coffee and “like going back to something worse comparable to UR have a system Additional Declining added commuters were also made to pay it fruit in an Unlimited plan to make it than clubs.” similar to the club system, he said, throughout the semester would and around $1,100 per year if com- more attractive to people, stating that Other senators proposed looking noting that Duke University had an be added dollar for dollar, Schauf muters were exempt. perhaps these specific items would be at the necessity of having Hillside all Declining plan in the past but said. “Based on the kinds of conversa- purchased with an Unlimited swipe open 24 hours a day and otherwise abandoned this system, creating a “This plan increases the flexibility tions with students and parents that in certain packages — such as a coffee assessing the efficiency of campus separate plan for freshmen. Wash- for the people in the new group too I’ve had, I can’t see that a fee of this and a bagel, for example. dining locations in an effort to reduce ington University in St. Louis has an and spreads the overhead over all the size would be something that would Schauf stated that Dining has overhead costs. They also justified all Declining plan, but charges the plans to a higher degree than the sell,” Schauf said. “We’ve had so not looked at this idea directly and their support for option two by saying overhead up front, Schauf said. current plans do,” Schauf said of the many years where you’ve had some expressed the fact that this might that students might be more likely to “We hear from students that too first option. “It gives the stability to ability to lower the amount you’re be difficult because Dining would complain about an all-Declining plan much of the overhead burden is keep all operations open.” paying by where you live or by class have to determine a way to count if they think they are not getting their carried by the Unlimited Plans,” The second option would leave year. One size fits all just doesn’t feel these items. money’s worth because of the blanket Schauf explained. He also noted that the groupings the same as in option right to me.” Following Schauf’s presentation, fee. It will also provide somewhat of students often complain that the one, but introduces two additional Requirements for commuters the senators gave their opinions on a meal schedule for students to stick Unlimited plans are too restrictive. plans called the 150 Meal Plan and would be lowered with option three, the options. A majority were in favor with to avoid running out of Declin- Upperclassmen living in underclass- the 125 Meal Plan. These would not as Dining wanted to lower costs for of option two, citing what they saw ing early on in the semester, various men housing, such as D’Lions, be analogous to club plans because these students given that they do not as its increased flexibility. senators said. also frequently complain that they meals would still have to be eaten in live on campus. Former SA President, Senator- Schauf will present a revised ver- feel like they are being treated like Douglass Dining Center, Danforth With option three, Diamond at-Large and KEY Scholar Bradley sion of the three options based on freshmen, he said. Dining Hall and the Eastman Din- Declining would cost $1,925 per Halpern noted that he “could see feedback from Monday’s Senate at The first option, based on this ing Center. The 150 Meal Plan, semester and students would get most options working,” but said a Dining Committee meeting on feedback presented on Monday however, would cost $2,468 per se- this entire amount to spend, Plati- that he liked option one and that he Tuesday, Oct. 30. and the logic used by Washington mester and give students 150 swipes num Declining would cost $1,605, liked the Unlimited plan, but ideally Buletti is a member of University in St. Louis, would with $850 Declining. The 125 Meal Gold Declining would cost $1,345, it would not be required. He also the class of 2013. Eastman students cite concerns with theft, classes, rehearsal schedules forum from page 1 the concert office. Another concern addressed was to include instruments with less pop- that the Eastman website might administration present that a solu- “Coming from students, it is why Eastman does not offer a Eu- ular concerto repertoire. Rossi assured be a better route for broadcasting tion must be found and imple- more powerful,” Rossi said. rhythmics or Alexander Technique him that the programing of concertos performances. mented soon. Senior Tommy Dougherty asked class. The deans explained that the is a highly discussed topic and said Dougherty also brought up the Senior Lucas Goodman ex- about the process of bringing in classes run when there are faculty that, in the future, Eastman might issue of rehearsal schedules. He pressed frustration over concert outsiders for master classes when members trained to teach them consider changing the conditions to informed the deans that the first dress violations at orchestra and they are in close proximity to but there is no one on faculty at make competitions more competitive rehearsal following a concert is typi- wind ensemble concerts, point- Rochester, such as guest artists who present with the necessary expertise. among instrument families rather cally a sectional, and that there is not ing out that some women show up are in town performing with the Lowry said that it is something than allotting each instrument a enough time in between concerts to in black jeans and T-shirts while Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Eastman might look into in the concerto every few years. learn the new repertoire before the men are required to wear tuxes. Lowry explained that the faculty is future, but noted that they are not Master’s student Michael Con- first rehearsal. He proposed fewer He argued that the rumpled state usually responsible for bringing in hiring anyone for the 2013-14 rad brought up the possibility of rehearsals and strategically placed of the ensemble is unprofessional guests, but also admitted that that academic year. making more studio recordings sectionals. and embarrassing. Rossi urged is not necessarily the best way to Senior Nick Conn proposed that of Eastman ensembles available to Chudy is a member of him to take the issue up with orchestrate this process. concerto competitions be diversified prospective students. Rossi replied the class of 2013. page 6 / campustimes.org Thursday, October 25, 2012 Opinions EDITORIAL BOARD EDITORIAL cartoon Declining: the palatable option The changes made to meal plans at the start of the 2011-12 academic year, specifically the implementa- tion of Unlimited plans instead of club plans, have been a popular topic of discussion comprised of mixed student opinion ever since they were implemented. In an attempt to cater to the student body’s dining preferences, new ideas have been brought to the table. While definitive plans for the 2013-14 academic year have not yet been decided, three potential op- tions were presented at the Students’ Association Senate meeting on Monday, Oct. 22. Two of the options present variations on the Unlimited plans and the old club plan system, both of which have been largely unpopular with many students because of their lack of flexibility. The most radically different, and most Alex Kurland / staff illustrator improved, of the plans would involve a potential change to an all Declining system. Many undergraduate students dislike eating at Douglass Dining Center and Danforth Dining Hall ­­­— EDITORIAL observer the only locations where it is possible to use the Unlimited Plan — for a number of reasons. For example, the hours that these two dining halls are open are limited and often less convenient than the hours of other Writing against a wall campus dining locations. To make matters worse, Douglass is not open on weekends, leaving Danforth as self of blame for situations in which I the only option for students on Unlimited plans who want to preserve their small amount of Declining. undoubtedly deserve it — my word On the proposed Declining system, upperclassmen living on the Residential Quad would have greater Purgatory is self-imposed, I know. dining options because they would not be forced to eat at the only two dining centers on campus that take What it is to say is that ethics and Unlimited plans. More importantly, all students would be able to choose a Declining meal plan that more journalism mix strangely. Earlier this accurately reflects their eating habits, instead of paying a flat fee for an indeterminate number of meals as semester, a professor contacted me to they must on the Unlimited plan. express extreme discontent with the In order to offset the costs of overhead faced by UR Dining, the majority of which includes paying for Leah Buletti News Editor quotes I used from our interview for labor and food, all students would be required to pay a base fee in addition to the cost of the proposed plan, an article on cheating and wanted to regardless of class year or where they live on campus. Declining plans would therefore stop the complaints I had this teacher in high school know about the ethics of revising the from upperclassmen who live on the Res Quad and feel they are unfairly forced to shoulder the costs of who used to tell my English class that article online. The quotes I used were overhead because of where they chose to live. in the process of revising any piece accurate, I told her, and although the The overhead fee, which might initially seem unwarranted and high, would in reality be a small price of written work, go through it word issue is immensely nuanced, I had to to pay for the added flexibility of an all Declining plan and would also create a greater sense of fairness by individual word and ask why that leave out things from the interview among students because they would all be paying the same extra fee. specific word was there. What precise because it’s an article, not a thesis state- function does it serve? Why choose ment. Before that, it was brought to antiquated instead of dilapidated our attention that printing a student’s Amend Senior Degree Audits and what effect does that choice have name in connection with a criminal As the fall semester reaches its halfway point, graduation has become an impending reality for seniors. on the piece? How does the second charge in our Security Update hadn’t Three years ago, UR launched an online system for completing the Senior Degree Audit, which assesses a sentence of the paragraph follow been strictly wrong, but perhaps students’ progress toward completing all requirements of a UR degree, a commendable step in improving from the first and is the connection wrong in a moral sense, and yet as a a previously tedious paper process. The current system, however, frequently fails to assess students’ comple- clear enough to someone who isn’t newspaper we have the unfortunate tion of specific majors — a problem that lies not with the Office of the Registrar, but with the departments privy to the esoteric workings of characteristic of being unable to undo themselves. To remedy this issue and still maintain the crucial and helpful role of the Senior Degree Audit, your own mind? Why that word? anything — your mistakes are there, the evaluation of the completion of a major should be separated from the rest of the audit. Why that paragraph break? Why paraded out in a neat line of newsprint As the system works currently, the audit, which is available to students beginning in the spring of their that comma? Why, why, why? for time immemorial. junior year, informs students whether they have accurately completed a variety of graduation requirements, At the time, the advice struck me Life never has an instruction including the writing requirement, clusters, a minimum GPA and a minimum number of credit hours. All as singularly depressing. Revising manual when you need one, and of these can be assessed using the online audit process because the requirements are clearly codified — only my work word by word struck me in journalism I always feel that this a few possible options fulfill each category. as an endeavor not unlike reading reality is pronounced. People I talk The audit system does not function as well for assessing whether students have fulfilled a major’s require- “War and Peace” and sent me into a to in the wake of mistakes want ments because of the complexity of certain degree curriculums and the more choice-driven qualities of certain spiral of mania in which every word answers, they want me to enumerate majors. For example, the degree audit is frequently incapable of assessing the completion of the English I analyzed conjured up a flurry of non-existent policies in black and major because English majors can choose from many different courses to fulfill requirements, in addition other possible words and left me with white, but instead all I can offer is to which the course numbers that fulfill requirements change from year to year. A computerized system, sheets upon sheets of paper covered discussion, theories, my own incho- therefore, is inadequate for assessing the completion of the major and results in unnecessary panic on the in my frenetic cursive while I won- ate experiences, apologies that are part of students who erroneously believe they have not finished their major after submitting the audit. dered how it could ever be possible sincere but sound obsequious and, Prior to spring course registration on Nov. 5, each senior will receive an email clearly stating what require- to settle on a perfect word. Gustave ultimately, my own decision. And ments they still need to complete. Before this email is sent out, individual departments assess each student Flaubert’s words echoed in my head sometimes I’m wrong. Sometimes it’s and determine whether they have completed major requirements. Because this process will be happening with demonic mockery: “There is the wrong word. Sometimes what’s anyway, it seems unnecessary to include an assessment of majors on the audit, as this will only lead to un- no such thing as a synonym, there heard in an interview isn’t precisely necessary hassle for department members and potential confusion and anxiety for students. The Office of is always a perfect word.” what was said because we’re different the Registrar works closely with departments each year to find ways to improve the online system’s ability As I go further into the world of people approaching the world from to assess degree completion, according to Registrar and Assistant Dean Nancy Speck. The degree audit journalism with the buffer of a lot of different experiences. process would be better accomplished by separating out degree completion, perhaps by moving this years of terrible writing, I find myself But none of that means that you to a paper system, from the otherwise beneficial process of auditing degrees. returning to my teacher’s advice more shouldn’t trust someone because they The above two editorials are published with the consent of a majority of the editorial board: Melissa Goldin and more. One word of a misstep have the vantage point of being the (Editor-in-Chief), Kevin Scantlen (Opinions Editor), Julia Sklar (Presentation Editor), Drue Sokol (Photo Edi- in a news article can leave me the one fielding questions, not scrambling tor) and Leah Buletti (News Editor). The Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board make themselves available to unfortunate recipient of a slew of to compose an answer. It means that the UR community’s ideas and concerns. 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Is it true or isn’t it? words to tell all the stories I want to sports editor cuyler gauthier abigail fagan All of the above situations are tell, to have all the conversations that comics editor kara ng michaela kerem true, by the way, and are only a small could be had, to bridge all the gaps be- Presentation Editor julia sklar snapshot of the difficulties I’ve found tween people I wish could be bridged, in choosing the right words to tell the to write all the imagined realities that publisheR justin fleming stories I want to tell without offend- could be brought to life. Full responsibility for material appearing in this publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief. Opinions expressed in columns, letters or comics are not necessarily the ing, without misrepresenting and Someday, right? views of the editors or the University of Rochester. The Campus Times is printed weekly on Thursdays throughout the academic year, except around and during university holidays. The first copy is free. The Campus Times is published on the World Wide Web at www.campustimes.org and is updated Thursdays following without being biased. But all of this Buletti is a member of publication. The Campus Times is SA funded. All materials herein are copyright © 2012 by the Campus Times. isn’t meant to attempt to absolve my- the class of 2013. THURSDAY, October 25, 2012 / opinions campustimes.org / PAGE 7 “everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” - Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy Romney’s proposed reliance on fossil fuels fails to consider future by Benjamin Stilson Conversely, former Governor Mitt that it would be based on cost effec- Not only does the Romney- obtaining power plant permits. Romney fails to recognize the severe tiveness without consideration for Ryan plan call for major reforms Consequently, it would become he clock is ticking. Accord- consequences of continued anthro- climate change. What he chooses in subsidies, but it would also roll more difficult to direct America’s ing to HSBC, there are only pogenic climate change, as seen by to ignore is that although renew- back decades of hard work put into energy policies on a national scale. around 50 years of oil left his proposed policies. In fact, environmental regulations. This, along with overhauling Tfor world consumption. British his energy plan reinforces Romney has said that he other regulations, would reverse Petroleum (BP) gave coal a life ex- America’s dependence on would like to “overhaul” the the Obama administration’s ban pectancy of about 120 years, and the fossil fuels. Clean Air and Clean Water on dirty coal plants, which pollute third major fossil fuel, natural gas, One stark distinction acts. I cannot even begin to more than any other source of fits in somewhere around 60 years. between candidates is that stress how important these electricity. Romney also plans to Even more discouraging is that the Romney wants to treat re- acts are for America’s health expand offshore drilling, despite International Energy Agency claims newable energy sources as if and environment. In the year concerns from the catastrophic that if major industrial changes are they were on the same play- 2010 alone, the Environ- BP oil spill in 2010. New drill- not met by 2017, carbon dioxide ing field as fossil fuels. His mental Protection Agency ing would be permitted off all of emission projections could be plan aims to invest in energy estimated that 160,000 America’s coasts: Atlantic, Pacific, locked in to surpass the dreaded 450 as a field, without choosing premature deaths were pre- Gulf and Arctic. ppm atmospheric concentration certain energy technologies vented because of regulations Romney has chosen to double “point of no return.” If this were as “winners,” as he claims from the Clean Air Act. down on fossil fuels despite their to occur, positive feedback loops Obama has done with so- Romney has also said that limited reserves and environmental would make it immensely difficult lar and wind power. This under his administration, destructiveness with his proposed to reverse climate change. would undoubtedly be a carbon dioxide would not be policies. Alternatively, Obama With such deadlines, you would major setback for renewable considered a pollutant and would continue to be a proponent expect some urgency in the energy energy technologies simply Alex Kurland / staff illustrator therefore emissions would for carbon-free energy sources. The plans of the 2012 presidential nomi- because they are not as established able energies may often cost more not be regulated. election in November is provid- nees. Although President Barack and currently cost more. money per kilowatt-hour now, once Romney would also give an ing voters with clear choices on a Obama’s energy policies may not Romney has not released how he you factor in the externality costs unprecedented amount of federal number of issues, and energy is no be perfect, they are headed in the plans to have different energy tech- attributed to greenhouse gas pollu- land to the states for the purpose exception. right direction by diversifying our nologies compete for government tion, investing in green technology of energy development and would Stilson is a member of energy supply away from fossil fuels. investments, but he has implied is economically beneficial. eliminate all federal regulations for the class of 2014. Affirmative Action still necessary in American higher education by Samuel Breitbart Zink is quick to victimize rich, are 10 percent longer than those a miniscule insight into the inher- hoods. African-Americans are still white, upper class America, which received by white offenders of the ent disadvantages our society has underrepresented in the realm of ast week, an article in The she refers to as “RWP.” Zink desper- same crime. Seventy-two percent of placed on African-Americans. It higher education. Hopefully these Daily Northwestern titled ately needs to either take a sociology black children live in single-parent would have helped Zink to use statistics illuminate the fact that it’s “Affirmative Action Dan- class or go for a five minute walk homes. One in three black men will statistics to show race doesn’t de- not racist to acknowledge we don’t Lgerously Shortsighted,” by a stu- in her neighboring South Side of termine opportunity, because the live in a gray world, but rather that dent named Sydney Zink, showed Chicago. RWP are in no way vic- It is a privilege and last time I checked, “disapproving it’s ignorant not to. up on my Facebook newsfeed. In tims of institutionalized racism. It sneers” aren’t a statistical category. Zink and those of her persuasion it, she paradoxically denied the is not RWP’s ancestors who have duty to help fellow I don’t think it is unreasonable to are out of touch with reality. It’s not necessity of the fundamental na- suffered from institutionalized citizens who, as a expect the average racial makeup of your merit that defines you. Your ture behind Affirmative Action in racism from the conception of “ college students to mimic the racial merit is a product of those who university admissions while at the slavery to the crack epidemic of the result of chance, makeup of America as a whole. In came before you and opened doors same time championing the voice 1980s and 1990s. It was, however, 2010, whites made up 77.5 percent that you yourself could never have of the Civil Rights Movement. Let the American government that have been born of bachelor’s degrees conferred in opened alone. Zink doesn’t believe me be clear: Affirmative Action failed our black citizens. The same with less. the U.S. compared to only 9 per- RWP should be penalized for mi- isn’t implemented in a perfect way. government whose consistency in cent for blacks. Doctorates given norities’ whose ancestors never had However, I believe the goal of Af- preaching liberty and freedom is go to prison in their lifetime. Black in 2010 are split 77.9 percent to the same access to opportunity as firmative Action, as it was intended, met by its consistency in failing its men are three times more likely to 6.6 percent for whites and blacks, RWP. It is a privilege and duty to is to help the disadvantaged and most needy citizens. be searched at a traffic stop and four respectively. In 2010, African- help fellow citizens who, as a result to provide opportunities in the Zink infers that racism is a times more likely to be stopped Americans made up 12.3 percent of chance, have been born with less. form of a degree to which minor- problem of the past. Basic statis- and frisked. Black women are three of the population, a low estimate It is not a misfortune. ity students would otherwise not tics prove otherwise. On average, times more likely to be arrested than considering how difficult it is to Breitbart is a member of have access. black offenders’ prison sentences white women. These statistics are collect censuses in poor neighbor- the class of 2013. No butts about it: Smokers should clean up their act on campus by Mirlin Moorefield smoking is good for me. In fact, I easy — it’s a terrible addiction that and smoking is undignified to say has to be from a building to be al- know it’s not ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­— I’ve struggled with I have yet to conquer. the least. There are also places near lowed to smoke, and there are a few am a smoker. I have been a quitting for years. Once, I quit for Still, that’s not what I am writing the corners or sides of buildings, ashtrays here and there, I wonder if smoker since I was 13 years old. two years. Later, I quit when my about. I walk around UR’s campus such as Morey Hall, for example, more can be done to educate and Now I am 44. I’m not saying grandson was born. It hasn’t been and see cigarette butts all over the where people often smoke. I admit inform smokers of smoking rules I place and, disgracefully so, in front it; I am guilty of it myself. I always and etiquette. We smokers should Vote online at of Rush Rhees Library. They are crush my cigarette out and when agree not to deface our campus or campustimes.org on the steps and all around the I am sure there is no fire on it, I smoke in areas where people have to web poll Eastman Quad. As I walk around deposit the butt in the trash can. breathe our smokey exhalations. campus, I notice that there Let’s face it. We need to What did you think of Barbara Walters’ are a few ash trays which are quit; it’s killing us. Until we Meliora weekend keynote address? positioned so that smokers do do, we need to have some not smoke directly in front of respect ­­­­­— we’re lucky we can the buildings. That is a good smoke on campus at all. Go thing. Even as a smoker, I over to the UR Medical Cen- I didn’t go. don’t want to walk through ter and you will find yourself someone else’s smoke when on a smoke-free campus. 56% I wasn’t impressed. entering a building — some- Those who smoke must cross It didn’t really hold times when exiting the front the street in order to do so. If my interest. of Rush Rhees, I am overcome we smokers cannot appreci- 46% with the stink and halo of ate the privilege of smoking I liked it. She did a 7% cigarette smoke. There should on the River Campus, then great job of catering be respect for these venerable perhaps that privilege should to her audience. 37% buildings and for others. be taken away. We don’t want While it’s obvious that far Alex Kurland / staff illustrator to have to cross the river in fewer people smoke regularly than When I do, I notice about a dozen order to smoke. Let’s keep our did when I was young, it seems or so butts that have missed their campus free of cigarette butts and next week’s that some of those who do have no mark and are lying on the edge of make sure our smoke doesn’t bother question regard for the beauty of our campus the trash can along the rim. It’s people who are going in and out of when it comes to smoking. Quite kind of gross. buildings on campus. Who are you going to vote frankly, standing in front of one While the University does have Moorefield is a member of for on Election Day? of the beautiful campus buildings rules about how many feet a person the class of 2014. page 8 / campustimes.org features / Thursday, october 25, 2012 features

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defying conventions: taking the unexpected path to college article by melissa goldin / editor-in-chief design by julia sklar / presentation editor There is a modest, white-paneled house that sits in a leaf-strewn West Irondequoit suburb. Steep stone steps lead up to the front door and a post mount mailbox rests amid the grass on the front lawn. A man answers the door with a curious child close on his heels. L I F E “Are you here for Anna?” he asks. Welcome to the home of sophomore Anna Price—a wife, a mother of three young children and yes, an undergraduate student at UR. Price, who is 35 years old, graduated from Brighton High School when she was 18 and enrolled at Emerson College in Boston on an acting scholarship. A top-notch student in high school, she excelled her first semester, but after the death of a close family friend and an abusive relationship, her performance plummeted in her second semester and she lost her schol- arship. “I was really a mess and my self-esteem was very, very low because of all these things,” she said. “I just felt like I had failed so horribly.” Price got her second chance when she enrolled at Monroe Community College (MCC) and earned her associates degree, graduating with flying colors. She transferred to UR in August. “I didn’t want my kids to ask me why I’d never finished college and not really have a good reason for them,” she said. Price is just one of many non-traditional students at UR. There is no official definition of a non-traditional student, accord- ing to Tanya Strachan, assistant director in transfer recruitment and enrollment programs in the Office of Admissions, who works with many non-traditional students, since the term is defined differently by different institutions. She summed up the loaded phrase as students who have taken an atypical path in completing their higher education. Strachan believes that these students bring fresh perspectives to the University. see alternate on page 11 Thursday, october 25, 2012 / FEATURES campustimes.org / page 9 Myspace or ‘ourspace’: Students react to politics on social media by doug brady Twitter were concerning the issues contributing writer discussed and the phrases used. The volume of posts indicates an As Denzel Washington says in outspoken Internet community the film “American Gangster,” on politics, but quantity doesn’t “The loudest one in the room is necessarily mean quality. also the weakest one in the room.” It is difficult to negotiate between This may be truest during election spreading a belief and angering season — and it’s that time. a fellow user. Avoiding Denzel’s Whether or not the words of the loudest and weakest association candidates stuck with those who requires brevity and concision. watched Monday night’s debate, Quite often, a Facebook user will most Americans caught wind of be blocked or unfriended if status the showdown via some form of after status is an uneducated and social media. incoherent rant. While tweets are Given that Facebook and limited to 140 characters, fed up Twitter have expanded to mobile users can simply unfollow what devices, staying up to date with they do not care to read. the activities of peers, politics and Junior Peter Heuer, who watched news has become easier than ever. all three debates, expressed a Conversely, this bombardment of distaste that’s a common reaction political beliefs on social media to these types of posts. can disengage so-called friends and “If what a Facebook friend is followers and undermine the goals saying is ridiculous… you get sick of those doing the posting. of it,” he said. “This is the same as “The political posts are less in real life.” drue sokol / photo editor informative and more opinion He continued by explaining that It’s hard to even open a computer during election season without being bombarded with political opinions and ideas. based and have a tendency to spark “[social media] is fine as a forum they love Israel,” may take away participation in social media is post-debate discussion may be anger,” junior Sydney Robinson that puts issues out in the open from the message, it nonetheless because of the number of posts on better suited for a town hall or a said. that should already have been brings awareness to what is the gaffes of the candidates,” he classroom, but neither are always Those posting see Internet heard.” happening and the consequences explained. “It helps make us more available nor easy to access. The communication as a share or Social media seems to have a of our vote. These messages, along aware while helping make the voting booth is the final forum for retweet away from reaching a new firm place in society, particularly with links to relevant articles and debates a celebrated event.” politics, but social media has an audience, allowing them to spread with the rise of political gaffes that even witty jokes, essentially demand Maintaining interest in the instant nature and allure that fills what they believe to be the solutions go viral on the internet and intense from users a basic knowledge of political discussion appears a battle in the gaps. to solve our government’s problems. post-debate fact checking. politics. At least America knows in and of itself. Live tweeting Junior Ingrid Koch summed the Politically contentious Facebook While the juxtaposition of a Mitt Romney loves Big Bird and and Facebook uproars makes issue up best. statuses often receive more likes mindless Facebook status, such as has binders full of women. politics accessible, demanding “Social media is our primary and comments, causing them to “Honey Boo Boo is so bad but so Senior Amit Jhaveri is without the public’s attention. After all, form of communication and we fly up to the top of newsfeeds and good I CAN’T STOP,” next to a Facebook — atypical by college the last debate had to compete cannot get politics out of it,” she gain the attention of users. During discerning one, like “Romney and standards. Still, he does check with Monday Night Football said. all three presidential debates, the Obama agree on every foreign CNN for the top twitter posts. and game seven of the National Brady is a member of highest frequency hashtags on policy issue other than how much “A lot of attention and League Championship Series. The the class of 2015. Eastman group Musica Nova highlights new-age music genre by rachael sanguinetti Musica Nova is a dynamic classical music. compliment to Debussy pieces or New music is growing in staff writer group and the pieces they perform Pieces often don’t have the written by an Eastman composer popularity, and this group does include an ever-changing number usual melodic line or theme that and based on the Debussy piano a wonderful job of preparing Every day, new music is of instruments. Some use a small listeners can easily follow. Instead, sonata “Des pas sur la neige.” All students to explore and pursue the written, performed and recorded set of string instruments whereas they try to create a more abstract four of the original pieces were style after their time at Eastman. by students and faculty at the others require many strings, brass feeling or mood for audience written by faculty members and Many graduates of Musica Eastman School of Music. Many and percussion instruments, members or sometimes try to tell resembled the aforementioned Nova have gone on to perform in new-age music groups have including harp and piano. a story. Debussy sonata in a new way new music groups all across the formed on the Eastman campus Cellist and senior Audrey Snyder “I think it’s much more of a grey without copying any of the country. They also write their own to help bring this musical style joined Musica Nova a few years area [of music],” Snyder said. “It music exactly. This concert was a new-age music and send them to the general public. One such ago as a last-minute substitute almost describes the complicated testament to the range and variety back to Lubman so the piece can group, Musica Nova, has had just one week before a concert. world we live in.” of new music that this group have its world premiere with the particular success. “It was some of the hardest Musica Nova’s latest concert, performs. group. The performance group, music I’ve ever had to play,” she performed last Wednesday, Oct. Composing new-age pieces, “My plan is to definitely carve under the direction of Associate said. 17 in Kodak Hall, was part of a according to Lubman, is frequently out a place for myself in new Professor of Conducting and Since then, Snyder has become a month-long festival at Eastman not done in a traditional style. It music,” Snyder said. “I want to Ensembles Brad Lubman, was key member and active participant dedicated to the life and music often uses a complex “formula of stay away from the overly academic formed in the 1960s and has since in Musica Nova. of composer Claude Debussy sorts.” ivory tower of contemporary been a strong force for new music For those not familiar with new- and entitled, “The Inspirational “I’m not going to try and performance. I want to find a at Eastman. The group performs age music, it can be a challenge to Debussy.” explain it because we’d be here all balance between new and old.” new, contemporary music written describe, let alone perform, as it Each piece picked for the night,” Lubman said of the piece Sanguinetti is a member of within the last 100 years. usually differs from your typical performance was either chosen as a he composed for the last concert. the class of 2015.

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megan mehring ’15 rebekah lipsky ’14 abby lalone ’14 fernanda price ’15 mike moll ’13 leah twomey ’15

"Robin from ‘Batman.’” “Toddler in Tiara.” “Deviled egg.” “A bunny.” “Bane from ‘Batman.’” “Harley Quinn from ‘Batman.’” page 10 / campustimes.org features / Thursday, october 25, 2012 Alumni employees proud to remain part of UR, maintain good feel for student life by antoinette esce sity Health Services. She began features editor working in her current position in 1989. When UR students graduate, “This has been a great place to most expect to do any number work,” Dudman said. “I really 20,000 ToTaL of things like travel, get a job or like working with students.” enroll in graduate school. At the Dudman has had ample oppor- very least, they expect to leave tunities to interact with students campus. in the Health Promotion Office, For some students, their col- including, but not limited to, her lege home becomes a permanent work advising the University of EMPLoyEEs home when they decide to start Rochester Student Health Advi- a career at UR. Some might start sory Committee (URSHAC). work here right after graduation “I’m continually impressed by and some find their way back how engaged the students are,” after some time away. she remarked. “It’s the same con- As of January 2010, UR and stant energy and enthusiasm I’ve Strong Memorial Hospital had been seeing for years.” nearly 20,000 employees, mak- Director of Wilson Commons ing them the largest employer in Laura Ballou ’97 was one such the Rochester area. The Office of engaged student during her R R R R R R R Alumni Relations estimates that time at UR. In addition to sit- approximately 3,500 of those ting on URSHAC as a student employees are, in some capacity, representative alongside faculty alumni of the University. advisor Dudman, Ballou was a These alumni hold a number of founding board member of the different positions, from deans to Community Service Network doctors to security officers. Hav- (CSN) and an active participant ing previously been students here, in the Tiernan Project. 3,500 aLUMni EMPLoyEEs these alumni employees hold a After graduating in 1997 with julia sklar / presentation editor great deal of valuable informa- a degree in psychology with hon- in 2002. In addition to her role strong sense of community. I felt bring a lot to their jobs and bal- tion; they know how the school ors, Ballou moved to Michigan as director of Wilson Commons, that sense when I was a student ance out the diversity and new works, what the students are like and earned a Master’s degree in Ballou also advises all of the Class and want to make sure I can pass ideas that come from employees and what it means to be a part of social work. Councils. that along.” who are not UR graduates. UR. This perspective gives them Ballou’s experience at the Uni- “I love that I do not do the same Dudman has a similar opinion. “I have a good feel for what insight into the student condi- versity had a large impact on her thing every day — it keeps me on “I loved this school when I it means to be a student,” Dud- tion and a lot of the time makes original decision to pursue social my toes,” she said. “The students visited, when I went here and man said. them better at their jobs. work. Eventually she moved back at UR are amazing.” now,” Dudman explained. All in all, alumni employees Associate Director of Health to Rochester and, while she did Ballou demonstrates a particu- “I’m very proud to be a part of enjoy working at their collegiate Promotion Linda Dudman ’70 apply for social work positions, lar pride for both UR students [UR].” stomping grounds and don’t graduated with a degree in psy- she also had her “eye on UR.” and the University itself. Dudman especially enjoys have much to complain about. chology and then taught third “My last job in Ann Arbor was “I believe in this institution watching the campus change “The only con is more of grade in Elmira, N.Y. for a few [as] director of their local Big and had a positive experience and grow while it maintains its a personal one,” Ballou said. years. In 1973, she returned to Brothers Big Sisters agency,” she as an undergraduate or I would traditions and creates new ones. “[My husband] John and I are Rochester and worked in the explained. “A lot of my volun- have not returned to work here,” She specifically mentioned the both alums that work here, so Department of Community and teers were college students and she said. “It gives me some extra gender separated housing of it can be a lot of UR talk all of Preventative Medicine at the I found that I really enjoyed the drive to make sure we are doing UR’s past and the continuation the time.” UR Medical Center and then interactions.” the best possible work in our of- of the D’Lion Organization. Esce is a member of eventually ended up at Univer- Ballou ended up back at UR fice to make sure students have a The alumni who work at UR the class of 2015.

Things you should know this week This Day in history: OCT. 25 1764: Future president John Adams marries Abigail Smith. 1854: In an event that would be famously documented by Alfred, Lord Tennyson in a poem of the same name, British military commander Lord James Cardigan leads a charge of the Light Brigade cavalry against well-defended Russian artillery during the Crimean War. 1881: Artist Pablo Picasso is born in Spain. 1944: The Japanese deploy the first kamikaze suicide bomb- CHRISTIE’S ers against American warships during World War Two. 1944: AC/DC earns its first pop Top 40 hit. EDUCATION 2002: Irish-born “bad boy Hollywood star” Richard Harris, CAMPUS VISIT who played Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films, dies of cancer in London at the age of 72. UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER overheard at UR OCTOBER 30 “A spear. You know, like a stab you in the stomach kind of spear.” Our admissions officers will be available —Overheard in Starbucks to discuss a wide variety of postgraduate study opportunities, including Master’s programs and Postgraduate Diploma otherwordly and Certificate options. Zhaghzhagh: (noun of Persian origin) The chattering of teeth Please contact Hilary Smith at from cold or rage. [email protected] for more information. Yuputka: (noun of Native American origin) The phantom sen- sation of something crawling on your skin. Thursday, october 25, 2012 / FEATURES campustimes.org / page 11 Non-traditional students form club, try to find place on campus alternate from page 8 field has encountered since arriving “I think most non-traditional stu- at UR have been finding appropri- nuMber oF incoMing transFer students dents have a non-traditional view ate on-campus housing, having to on the world,” she explained. wait until orientation to register at the start oF each acadeMic year UR does not track non-tradition- for classes ­— given that he had to al student enrollment specifically, find a job as well in order to sup- but transfer student enrollment port himself — and an orientation 101 has increased over the past three lacking in many activities geared years. toward transfer students. 2010 - 11 At the start of the 2010-11 aca- “I’m not blaming anyone in par- demic year there were 101 incoming ticular because it’s such an unusual transfer students, 120 at the begin- situation, but it got me thinking… 120 ning of the 2011-12 academic year there needs to be something here 2011 - 12 and 130 this past August. Strachan that can help people in my situation attributes this rise to an increase in — that can give them information,” applications as a whole. he said. 130 National trends indicate an up- Junior Al Karabell, a 21-year-old swing, too. According to an article transfer student from St. Louis 2012 - 13 in The Atlantic, there are 17.6 Community College-Meramec, a julia sklar / presentation editor million undergraduates enrolled in community college in St. Louis, students, he explained. I want to say before I say it for fear “I don’t take being in school for American colleges and universities, Mo., who was home schooled until The group is still getting off the of sounding like an old idiot.” granted at all,” she said. “I love it only 15 percent of whom attend he was 16 and entered community ground — although Moorefield Other non-traditional students, and I consider it to be an enormous four year colleges while living on college, also had a frustrating experi- has found three volunteers to act like junior David Kelly, who is 52 privilege. I feel like my level of campus. Thirty-eight percent of ence when he first came to UR. as advisers he still needs to find 12 years old and married with three responsibility and organizational enrolled students are over the age “Orientation was disgustingly interested students in order for the young children who range in age skills are head and shoulders above of 25 and one-fourth over the age bad,” he said. Although he under- club to qualify as a candidate for from four to 10, and enrolled where they were when I was 18 of 30. By 2019, the number of stands that there are not as many Students’ Association recognition at UR in the fall of 2011, have years old.” students aged over 25 is expected transfer students as incoming fresh- or funding. He hopes that it will already found their own niche at Kelly has a similarly serious to increase by 23 percent. men, he still wishes that there had eventually establish a permanent the University. attitude toward his education, a Cue junior Mirlin Moorefield. been more events geared toward presence at UR. A competitive golfer in years mindset that is common among At 44, he’s certainly no doe-eyed transfers. Although she had not yet past, Kelly called the Department many non-traditional students, freshman. He’s worked over 40 jobs, Strachan acknowledges that heard about Moorefield’s group of Athletics and Recreation when especially those that are older than from taxi driver to radio announc- UR’s integration of non-traditional for non-traditional students, he got accepted to the University, the typicalw undergraduate. er, has lived in students is not Price responded positively to the spoke with golf head coach Dan “From day one I always treated nearly 20 differ- perfect and that idea, acknowledging that it would Wesley and ended up coming on as this like a job,” he said. “This is a ent places and “there would be nice to meet people in the same the assistant coach, a position which job to me — it isn’t a hobby, and I’ve has a 23-year-old Despite the difficulties possibly be op- boat as her, especially other students he says gives him the college experi- gone at it with a vengeance.” daughter and a that may arise for non- portunities for with children in order to exchange ence by way of the other students Despite the difficulties that may four-year-old improvement,” tips on how to balance life as a par- on the golf team. arise for non-traditional students, it grandson. He “traditional students, it but she believes ent and an undergraduate. “Am I living somewhat vicari- appears that many have a positive graduated high UR is on the For Moorefield, a huge goal will ously through them?” he said. “Yes, outlook about being at UR. school at 16 and appears that many have right track. simply be the ability to provide a but the fact of the matter is, it’s “I feel very blessed to be here,” began at Averett a positive outlook. “It’s hard to welcoming environment for non- pretty rewarding being involved Price said. “It’s a wonderful uni- College (now develop some- traditional students, some of whom on that level.” versity.” University) in the fall of 1984. Burnt thing exactly for everyone, so I find it difficult to connect with the It is their experiences though Nobody, though, puts it better out, he slacked off his first year and think we do a great job at what we typical undergraduate population. that seem to set non-traditional than Moorefield. dropped out until 2009 when he do,” she said. “I feel awkward most of the time students apart from the rest of the “I think it’s pretty damn badass started at MCC. After transferring Hence Moorefield’s latest en- because of my age,” Moorefield undergraduate population. Price I’m here,” he said. to Finger Lakes Community Col- deavor, which could help benefit explained. “I don’t talk much — believes that being an older student Goldin is a member of lege (FLCC) he enrolled at UR this students in the same boat as him when I do talk I think about what works to her advantage. the class of 2013. past August as well. Stocked with and Price, a club for non-traditional an unassuming southern twang, he students at UR. He hopes the group is candid about his experiences as a will help foster ties between this You have a math or non-traditional student. growing population and the Uni- Although Moorefield is glad to be versity as well as act as an affinity science degree and a at UR, he has a number of gripes group for incoming students, many about how the University treats its of whom have experienced similar passion to teach. non-traditional students. advantages and disadvantages while “[These] types of students, few studying as non-traditional students as they are, are as important as our at UR. The club could also help other students,” he said. to create a more accommodating Among the frustrations Moore- environment for non-traditional We have a MASTER OF ARTS $40,000 scholarship. 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ADVERTISEMENT Must Be Getting Old by Jacq Carpentier Thursday, October 25, 2012 campustimes.org / page 13 arts & entertainment ‘Paranormal Activity 4’ fails to find originality and fright by Erika Howard have jumped out of their skin. A&E Editor However, these moments don’t come until about two-thirds of With Halloween rapidly ap- the way into the movie, and even proaching, it seems inevitable that then it’s nothing that will keep Hollywood would release another you up at night. The creepiest low-cost, high-reward “found thing was probably the use of footage” film — so “Paranormal Xbox Kinect infrared dots (used to Activity 4” was no great surprise. show some invisible figure moving While no one was expecting it to around), which was a genuinely be cinematic genius, it would have clever concept, but even that was been nice if it was at least a little only truly startling the first time. scary. Unfortunately, the “Para- Honestly, this movie is not even normal Activity” series has fallen frightening enough to scare the victim to the curse of the too-long characters — for most of the film continued horror franchise: It has they seem more mildly concerned run out of ideas. than anything else. They may as The film begins with a brief well have had a leak in the roof for flashback to the second install- all the alarm they show. ment, which ended with the Even worse than the lack of ever-creepy Katie Featherstone, heart-pounding moments is played by the actress of the same the complete disaster that is the name, abducting her nephew, storyline. There are no twists or Hunter (now Robbie in the fourth turns — from the moment Robbie installment) (Brady Allen), before arrives on his neighbor’s doorstep, returning to the (almost) present everything proceeds exactly as day. Here we meet Alex (Kathryn you’d imagine. Originality isn’t the Newton) and her boyfriend Ben strong suit of these home-video Drue Sokol / photo Editor (Matt Shively), who start noticing type films, but this goes from un- Freshman Dan Chess delights the crowd with new interpretations of old classics at NJR’s “American Legends” on Oct. 19. that there’s something a little off original to plain old derivative. about their next door neighbor, Each installment of the “Para- Robbie. normal Activity” series has had NJR conjures captivating slice of Surprisingly enough, the rela- something to offer until now. tionship between Alex and Ben The first was a surprise since no is one of the best things about one knew what to expect (thanks the film — they manage to be to the brilliant marketing scheme Americana with covers of classics flirty and funny, plus have excel- that showed absolutely no part by Lisa Caris the One You’re With.” seemed as though it would no lon- lent chemistry. They were even of the film in the trailer). The Contributing writer Of the 10 classics covered in this ger be possible to add even more absurdly likeable, which is a second rode the high of that first segment, including songs from energy, NJR rolled out a smashing rarity for teens in a horror movie and mastered the art of building In an attempt to live up to musical titans like Bob Dylan rendition of Tina Turner’s “Roll- (though Alex does carry around tension. The third tried to show the great American legends, and James Taylor, the audience ing On the River — Proud Mary” a handheld camera long past the the origin of the curse haunting No Jackets Required (NJR) seemed the most enthusiastic with senior Sarah Sheppeck, also point at which any sane person Katie and her family, but the put themselves up against the during junior Daniel Gorman, the creative director of the show, would have put it down — a pet fourth holds absolutely nothing daunting task of performing the Jr.’s solid rendition of Neil Dia- singing lead vocals. NJR encom- peeve for many fans of the “found of interest. classics everyone can sing along mond’s “Sweet Caroline,” with passed the intensity of the piece, footage” genre). However, a teen Allen radiates that certain to on Friday, Oct. 19, putting the crowd joyfully singing along and audience members were likely romance in a horror movie is kind spook-factor, but the era of eerie themselves in the precarious posi- and clapping to the lyrics. left in a state of awe at the talent of like finding a French fry in an children in the horror genre is dead tion of being directly compared Transitioning to the strongest presented, but also pumped up by order of onion rings — a nice (at least temporarily), and one to music’s greatest idols. But not portion of the show, rhythm and the energy filling the room. bonus, but not why you bought disturbing child is not enough to to worry, the group would have blues, NJR demonstrated their All this behind them, and ap- the food. What would have been keep this film afloat. Word is that made them proud. proaching the two-hour mark, really beneficial would have been a fifth installment of “Paranormal Upon entering the May Room NJR powered on — now ad- some genuine horror. Activity” is in the works. With the the audience saw red and blue dressing the rock genre. Covering That’s not to say there weren’t way the fourth turned out, let’s all lights illuminating the walls as By using back- everything from the well-known any startling moments. To be sure, hope that’s not true. a slideshow of the American ground vocalists as “Born in the USA” by Bruce there are a few times when only Howard is a member of landscape and well-known album Springsteen and John Mellen- the bravest of individuals wouldn’t the class of 2013. covers moved across a screen be- “well, the pieces camp’s “Jack and Diane” to less hind the stage. These decorations familiar standards, they managed created a sense of a mix between a were really carried to captivate the audience with local coffee shop and a small-scale out to the full loud guitar solos and pumped music festival. up lyrics. The show’s grand finale As an opening number, No extent that they was an upbeat version of the ever- Jackets Required chose the popular “Sweet Home Alabama” classic “American Pie” by Don should have been. by Lynard Skynard, which culmi- McLean — a complete energizer, nated with the entire cast dancing led by senior Ben McCormack, high caliber of musical expertise. on stage and the audience singing that got the crowd on their feet Amongst the many pieces covered, along. and pumped for the rest of the the breathtaking highlights were Every piece was accompanied by show. undoubtedly Marvin Gaye’s “I a full band — including multiple This opener was met with much Heard It Through the Grape- talented guitar players, a drum- enthusiasm as the performance vine,” Aretha Franklin’s “Chain mer, two piano accompanists transitioned to its folk segment. of Fools” and Gershwin’s “Sum- and an entire row of various in- Standouts in this part of the show mertime.” The booming vocals strumentalists, including trumpet included senior Ben McCormack of sophomore Allison Eberhardt, players, violinists and saxophon- and Take Five Scholar Ethan senior Jamie Wilson and Take Five ists to just name a few. By using Lobenstine effectively capturing scholar Caitlin Mack surpassed background vocalists as well, the the beauty of the harmonies in every level of expectation in these pieces were really carried out to Simon and Garfunkel’s “Sound numbers. the full extent that they should of Silence” and a gripping combi- Eberhadt, Wilson and Mack have been. nation of male and female voices easily moved through these tech- The show was an absolute stunningly encapsulated in senior nically complex pieces while still success, largely based on the per- Galen Dole, sophomore Michelle grooving to the beat in a way that former’s abilities to really make courtesy of starsjournal.com Markowitz and Lobenstine’s per- would have made even Aretha the songs their own instead Alex’s (Kathryn Newton) life is invaded by evil in the new film “Paranormal Activity 4.” formance of Stephen Still’s “Love Franklin herself proud. When it see icons page 14 Page 14 / campustimes.org a&e / Thursday, october 25, 2012 ‘B---- in Apartment 23’ moves from occasionally funny to stand-out comedy by Erika Howard cruel for first time viewers. James, series — while he normally just A&E Editor on the other hand, is simply silly plays Chloe’s famous sidekick, and oddly charming, despite his good for a laugh or two, here he As a show, “Don’t Trust the ridiculous vanity. is shown as an actual person, and B---- in Apartment 23” is practi- The episode begins when James is all the better for it. cally an infant — since it started receives an invitation to do a Van Der Beek wasn’t the only in the spring instead of the fall, “Dawson’s Creek” reunion, which one who shined in this episode. its first season was only composed he apparently receives every year June having a panic attack about of seven episodes. That’s hardly and always rejects, as a reassertion the fact that her high school enough time for a show to get of his power. As he says in the friends are all more successful settled into its own skin and episode, “It wasn’t Pacey, Jen and than her and declaring that “the discover its direction, which is Joey’s creek!” However, after June, sadness has made her a full cup perhaps why fans eagerly awaited a huge “Creek” fan, convinces size smaller” was a particularly the premiere of season two on him to attend the reunion, he hilarious moment that balanced Oct. 23. And if this episode, finds out that all the letters have out June’s eternal peppiness with entitled “A Reunion…” is any been coming from Chloe, as the reality of her situation. Ritter indication, there are great things both a manipulation to benefit was stunning, as usual, in her to come from ABC’s resident from his good mood and a way portrayal of Chloe — she man- “B----.” to make him feel better, and that ages to walk the line of actual The show itself focuses on the cast of “Dawson’s Creek” all bitch the audience won’t care June, played by Dreama Walker, a about and negligent and selfish wide-eyed girl from the Midwest party girl who truly cares about who moves to New York City for her friends. her dream job. On her very first While Van Der There’s also something incred- day, however, the company shuts Beek normally just ibly satisfying about watching down, her company apartment is Ritter rip June apart for her taken away and she finds out her “plays Chloe’s famous fashion choices and berating both fiancé is a cheater. June and James for complaining, The one upside is that she sidekick, good for a saying things like, “Oh my god, Drue Sokol / photo Editor moves in with Chloe, played laugh or two, here are we in a blues bar in Chicago? Junior Mary Juergens leads NJR in its “American Legends” show on Oct. 19. by Krysten Ritter, a party girl, Are we watching an old lady run manipulative con woman and he is shown as an for the bus? Are we listening to a NJR puts on a legendary the legendary bitch of the show’s cab driver talk about how he was a title. The girls, along with Chloe’s actual person. dentist back in Pakistan? Because best friend, James Van Der Beek you people are depressing the hell show, revamps classics (playing a fictionalized version hate James. He then becomes out of me!” And watching Chloe of himself), of “Dawson’s Creek” desperate to make the reunion shoot just about every one of her icons from page 13 with constant energy — when fame, and James’ assistant Luther, in any way possible, going so far friends with a tranquilizer gun of focusing on replicating the entertainers look like they’re hav- played by Ray Ford, get into as to ambush Frankie Munez in didn’t hurt her charm either. existing pieces. This kind of indi- ing fun, they audience will too. implausible comical situations, a grocery store and plead with This episode proved that vidual interpretation was possible Starting with a folk segment was living the craziest life possible in him to make a “Malcolm in “Apartment 23” has staying thanks to the large cast, who were perfect for setting a tone for the New York City. the Middle”/“Dawson’s Creek” power. It’s not just a cute show able to focus specifically on a concert before transitioning into In the season two premiere, reunion. with funny characters: It’s genu- certain sets. This led, without ex- the power ballads of the blues. however, the show places its focus Van Der Beek plays his role inely witty and well-written, with ception, to an infectious amount Ending with pieces more famil- on James. Though his wealth and flawlessly in this episode. The clever references and likeable of energy onstage. The show, for iar to the audience was effective iconic role as Dawson Leery are perfect mix of cocky star and characters rounding it out to which planning began in July, in assuring that the crowd would often a punch line on the show desperate has-been wanting to make a show that’s on its way to was based on an NJR member’s hum the melodies all the way back (and the theme song has been reclaim an ounce of fame, he being a hit. Perhaps it just needs proposal. From there, Sheppeck to their dorms. It was easy to be played too many times to count), manages to maintain his normal a little more time to finish grow- auditioned interested participants skeptical of claims that NJR was no storyline has really focused en- character while making the tran- ing into itself. With the progress in August to carry out her vision going to cover songs made famous tirely on him. In one way, it was an sition from “used to be Dawson the show has made in only eight as the show’s director. by legends for multiple genera- excellent strategic move — Chloe Leery” to “actual human being.” episodes, it seems inevitable that A show should be deemed a tions, but the group surpassed all as a character, though delightful In fact, being able to see past his it will only continue to get better success if it can keep its audience expectations and made this show in her manipulation and irrespon- bravado in “A Reunion…” makes and better. on its feet for a good two-and-a- one to remember. sibility, can be overwhelming as a him appear as the most well- Howard is a member of half hours without ever lagging. Caris is a member of character, and sometimes read as rounded he’s been thus far in the the class of 2013. 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Thursday, october 25, 2012 / Sports campustimes.org / page 15 Football dips below .500 after athlete of the week falling to Union in 7-20 loss Kristina Diaz — Women’s Soccer by adam ondo to zero points in the first half. by Eric Davis My dad, because he was my What advice would you give Senior staff UR’s first — and only — touch- staff writer coach when I was little. He ba- to freshmen? down came with nine minutes sically taught me everything I Utilize everything that you On Saturday, Oct. 20, UR remaining in the third quarter. W o m e n ’ s know and still supports me at all can. Reach out to everything football traveled to Schenectady, After recovering a fumbled punt, soccer tied my games. that you’re interested in, such as N.Y., where they lost to the Union the ’Jackets lined up on Union’s Vassar College clubs or extracurricular activi- College Dutchmen at Frank Bai- 22-yard line. Kennedy then pro- 1-1 on Satur- What’s your favorite thing about ties. Get involved in different ley Field. The 20-7 victory raised ceeded to throw a 22-yard pass to day, Oct. 20, UR? organizations, because your Union to 4-3 overall and dropped junior tight end Ken Apostolakos. during which I like the culture. I like the aca- college experience goes beyond UR to 3-4 overall. Just four snaps later, Kennedy senior defender demic aspect of it because it drives the classroom. It took a while for the game connected with Apostolakos again Kristina Diaz, a you and is competitive. to begin as torrential downpours — this time for a touchdown. UR native of Hack- What do you plan to do after and lightning delayed the match couldn’t get anything else going ettstown, N.J., What is your favorite thing to graduation? for an hour halfway through after that, though, and they threw scored her first collegiate goal. do off campus? I’m looking for a job in New the first quarter. After the game two more interceptions in the Aside from this accomplish- I like visiting the local parks. York City, or in a different city resumed, Union was the first to third quarter and a fourth on the ment, Diaz has been a stalwart There are a lot of rural parks on the east coast. score as running back T.J. Fran- last play of the game. presence in UR’s defense during that I like to go see and walk Davis is a member of zese put six on the board with a Kennedy had only thrown her four years at UR. Her point around. the class of 2016. six-yard run. On the following multiple interceptions in one oth- against Vassar, which came at drive, junior quarterback Dean er game this season, and in that the 85th minute, tied the game, Kennedy threw an interception, match-up he only threw two. which finished in a draw. This but the Dutchmen were forced UR’s struggles against Union was an impressive result for UR, to punt after only two minutes of continued with sub-par ground considering their 3-10 record possession. game performances. In his sec- compared to Vassar’s 9-6. However, the Dutchmen got ond start this year, senior fullback the ball back and were able to Quinton Mitchell rushed for 29 What is your major? pick up their second touchdown yards on 14 plays, giving him an I created my own major — another short run by Fran- average of 2.1 yards per carry. through the interdepartmental zese — less than a minute into Kennedy ran for four yards on 14 program. It’s called “marketing the second quarter. Union kicker plays, leaving him with a dismal and society”. It incorporates Tosin Kazeem’s extra point was 0.3 average. With a 3.4 average, marketing business classes with blocked, leaving the score at 13-0 the bare minimum needed in psychology courses. after just barely one quarter of order to move the ball down the play. field, the Yellowjackets weren’t When did you start playing Union’s success didn’t stop going anywhere with 2.1 and 0.3 soccer? there, though. Six minutes into yards per carry. I started playing when I was the second half, Union running The Yellowjackets’ next game is five years old. My dad taught back Darnell Thomas busted Saturday, Nov. 3, at home against me when I was little. He is from out a big 14-yard run into the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Argentina so it was ingrained end zone to conclude an 84-yard Ondo is a member of in me that I would always play drive. The Yellowjackets were held the class of 2014. soccer. I have been playing com- petitively on travel teams since I was 11 years old.

What is your favorite part of the sport? I like the team aspect of it, the camaraderie with the team along with the competition with other teams. campus times archives UR senior defender Kristina Diaz’s first collegiate goal helped the ’Jackets draw Do you have a mentor? against highly-ranked Vassar College 1-1 in double OT on Saturday, Oct. 20. Field hockey’s final match in Liberty League play leaves team in three way tie for fourth

bully from page 16 with RPI and Skidmore College. UR plays The College at Brock- With the loss, the yellow and blue All three teams sport 4-2 records port to conclude the regular sea- falls to 13-4. Perhaps more impor- in league play, and will complete a son on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Fauver tantly, the team finishes Liberty tiebreaker at the end of the regular Stadium. League play in a three-way tie for season to determine seeds for the Bernstein is a member of fourth place in the conference Liberty League Championships. the class of 2014.

campus times archives Junior quarterback Dean Kennedy threw for one touchdown on Saturday, Oct. Bernstein leads men to team state title, Norton 20 against Union College. However, this was not enough to claim a victory. named individual champion in historic win

This Week in Sports surge from page 16 complish what I set out to do.” where they were narrowly defeated FRIDAY, OCT. 26 “I was very excited about win- Other strong performers in- by third place Rensselaer Poly- • Women’s Volleyball at College of Mount St. Vincent, 3 p.m. ning. It is an honor to be the cluded UR freshman Catherine technic Institute by a meager one • Women’s Soccer v. Washington University in St. Louis, 5 p.m.* first NYSCTC champion since Knox, who earned a 12th place point, and edged out fifth place • Swimming and Diving in UAA Invitational (Day 1), 6 p.m.* • Women’s Volleyball at Clarkson University, 7 p.m. Josepha Benzoni 25 years ago,” finish with a time of 23:41.34. She Hamilton College by 16 points. • Men’s Soccer v. Washington University in St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.* said Norton. was followed by senior Meg Ogle “Everyone on our team looks Norton clocked in with a time with a time of 24:07.38, who was strong in the workouts, which is a SATURDAY, Oct. 27 of 22:18.02, placing her over 20th overall, senior Zarah Quinn sign of good things to come in our • Cross Country in UAA Championships, 11 a.m.* 15 seconds ahead of her nearest with a time of 24:19.57, 28th next few races,” Knox said. • Swimming and Diving in UAA Invitational (Day 2), 10 a.m.* • Field Hockey v. The College at Brockport, 1 p.m.* competitor, Amy Cymerman of overall, junior Danielle Bessette The ’Jackets’ spirits remain • Women’s Rowing in Head of the Schuylkill, 8 a.m. St. Lawrence, and over 27 seconds with a time of 24:25.63, 32nd high as they hope to have another ahead of third place finisher Ella overall and displacers freshman strong performance at the UAA SUNDAY, Oct. 28 Martin, also from St. Lawrence. Ana Joynt in 38th, and sophomore Championships on Saturday, • Women’s Soccer v. University of Chicago, 10 a.m.* “I basically knew what I had to Caitlyn Garabino in 40th. Oct. 27, hosted in Genesee Val- • Women’s Volleyball at Stevens Institute of Technology, 11 a.m. • Women’s Volleyball at Mount St. Mary College, 3 p.m. do personally for the team to do These solid performances ley Park. their absolute best,” Norton said. helped contribute to the ’Jackets’ Cozen is a member of *denotes home competition “I am happy that I was able to ac- overall fourth place team finish, the class of 2015. page 16 / campustimes.org thursday, october 25, 2012 sports Cross country takes home this week’s results

two titles in NYSCTC races Field Hockey by Karli cozen UR’s runners finishing in 22nd, respectively. (13-4) senior staff the top 16, which truly With these strong per- clinched the team title for formances, UR was able Oct. 19: Vassar College Both the men’s and the ’Jackets. to edge out their closest 3-1 (W) women’s cross country Not far behind Bernstein opponent, St. Lawrence teams had an impressive were junior Adam Pacheck University, by 42 points, showing at the New York and senior Dan Hamil- earning the ’Jackets the Oct. 20: Rensselaer Polytechnic State Collegiate Track ton, who finished seventh 2012 New York State Cross Institute 1-2 (L) Conference (NYSCTC) and eighth, respectively. Country Championship Championship in Fair- Pachek clocked in with title. Women’s Soccer port, N.Y. on Saturday, a time of 26:17.97 and The women’s cross (3-10-1) Oct. 20, with the men Hamilton finished strong country team also held taking home the team state at 26:18.48. their own in the state champion title and senior Soon after came sopho- championship meet on Oct. 20: UR played the Lauren Norton claiming more Mark Rolffs, who Saturday, finishing in a 9-6 Vassar College Brew- the individual female state placed 13th with a time of respectable fourth place ers, and managed a draw champion title. 26:26.41, junior Yuji Wa- position out of twelve against the highly-ranked This was the men’s first kimoto, who placed 16th competing teams. campus times archives team state title since 2008. with a time of 26:30.27 and However, the real Cin- Women’s soccer was able to hold its own against Vassar College, on squad. Vassar got the Junior John Bernstein displacers (runners whose derella story was that of Saturday, Oct. 20 thanks to a goal from senior defender Kristina Diaz. scoring started in the 21st placed fourth overall as score does not count to- Norton, who finished first minute, and it was not un- the top finisher for UR ward the team total except out of 141 runners, claim- til the 85th minute that the with a time of 26:06.41. in the case of a tie) seniors ing UR’s first individual Women’s soccer draws However, it was a total Joseph Mozingo and Justin state title in 25 years. tally was evened out by team effort, with five of Roncaioli placing 20th and see surge page 15 Vassar in 1-1 standoff senior defender Kristina Diaz. The game continued by Ben Shapiro lowed Vassar to take 31 into double overtime, but staff writer shots, only one got by the match finished in a senior goalkeeper Bridg- 1-1 draw. Visiting downstate ri- et Lang. Of her 10 total val Vassar College on saves on the day, perhaps Saturday, Oct. 20, the none were more impor- Cross Country UR women’s soccer team tant than the two that played their hosts to a came during the second Oct. 20: The men finished 1-1 tie, a strong result overtime period with the considering Vassar’s 9-6 game on the line. first of 12 and the women record this season. Coming up for the finished fourth of 12 in the Vassar kicked off the Yellowjackets are three NYSCTC Championships. scoring in the 20th min- University Athletic As- ute when forward Chloe sociation (UAA) Con- Men’s Soccer Wheeler knocked in her ference matches, all of (8-2-3) ninth goal of the season which will take place at on a shot from the top home in Fauver Stadi- The ’Jackets took on Kean of the box. The ’Jackets um. They will play Wash- tied things back up in ington University in St. Univesity on Sunday, Oct. the 84th minute, when Louis on Friday, Oct. 26, 20, looking to continue sophomore midfielder followed by a match on their six-game winning Ashley Hunt set up se- Sunday, Oct. 28 against streak. Over these past nior defender Kristina the University of Chi- Diaz, whose clutch goal cago. The ’Jackets will six games, UR went 3-0-3 was also the first of her wrap up their season on and faced three top-ten college career. Saturday, Nov. 3 against ranked opponents. Goals The ’Jackets’ ability Case Western Reserve from sophomore forwards campus times archives to bend without break- University. In a strong display of both individual and team effort, UR men’s cross country took home the team title, ing proved crucial in the Shapiro is a member of Nick Pastore and Alex and the women claimed a fourth place finish on Saturday, Oct. 20 in the NYSCTC Championship. end, as although they al- the class of 2016. Swanger allowed the ’Jackets to extend their Field hockey’s winning streak comes to an end against RPI streak to seven games in Saturday’s 2-0 win. by john Bernstein the first half — thanks to into the net to put RPI up outshooting the Engineers goalkeeper Katie Shea Football senior staff forward Alissa Peterson’s by one once more. 11-5. Despite their efforts, made five of her seven saves team-leading ninth goal of The No. 20 ’Jackets ex- however, the visitors drew in the latter half to squelch (3-4) After trouncing the com- the season — junior mid- hibited an offensive resur- a blank on the scoreboard the persistent UR attack. petition by a combined fielder Lindsey Randall gence in the second half, during this period. RPI see bully page 15 Oct. 20: Union College score of 22-5 in their last responded for the ’Jackets 7-20 (L) five games, the women’s two minutes later with a field hockey team couldn’t goal of her own when ju- seem to find their stride nior midfielder Katie Fl- stat of against a stiff Rensselaer aschner took a shot but it Polytechnic Institute En- was deflected and Randall the week gineer defense at an away was there to knock in her game on Saturday, Oct. 20, sixth goal of the season. 140 as they were shutout in the RPI midfielder Chloe The number of runners second half and dropped a Hutchinson added to the senior Lauren Norton 2-1 decision to the Engi- Engineers’ total later in neers. The match marked the half as she salvaged beat in the NYSCTC the final game of Liberty the ball from a tangle of Championships. Norton League regular season play RPI and UR sticks in front won the individual for both squads. of the Yellowjackets’ net. state title with a time of After RPI jumped out Hutchinson then wound courtesy of ur athletics 22:18:08. to an early lead 14:43 into up and pounded the ball UR couldn’t establish an offense against a tough RPI defense, managing only one goal on Saturday Oct. 20.