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Design by: Photos courtesy of rochester.edu and Antoinette Esce / Editor!in!Chief University of Rochester Archives page 2 / campustimes.org news / Saturday, May 18, 2013 Co m m e n c e m e n t Ce r e m o n i e s The School of Nursing The College of Arts, Sciences & Engineering Friday, May 17, 1 p.M. The school of medicine & Dentistry Sunday, May 19, 9 A.M. Kodak Hall, Eastman School of Music Master’s Degree Eastman Quadrangle, River Campus Saturday, May 18, 12:15 p.M. Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music The Eastman School of Music The School of Medicine & Dentistry Sunday, May 19, 11:15 A.M. Friday, May 17, 4 p.M. Kodak Hall, Eastman School of Music Kodak Hall, Eastman School of Music The Margaret Warner School of Education & Human Development Saturday, May 18, 2:30 p.M. The William E. Simon School Doctoral Degree Ceremony Kodak Hall, Eastman School of Music of Business Administration Saturday, May 18, 9:30 A.M. Sunday, June 9, 10 a.M. Kodak Hall, Eastman School of Music Kodak Hall, Eastman School of Music

Co l l e g e Di p l o m a Ce r e m o n i e s Department Location Time (Sunday) African American Studies Room 321, Morey Hall 2 p.m. American Sign Language Lander Auditorium, Hutchison Hall 1:15 p.m. Anthropology Lander Auditorium, Hutchison Hall 11:15 a.m. Archaeology, Technology & Historical Structures Sloan Auditorium 11:15 A.m. Art & Art History M&T Bank Ballroom, Memorial Art Gallery 11:30 a.m. Biochemistry 1962 Auditorium, Arthur Kornberg Medical Research Building 11:15 a.m. Biology Palestra, Robert B. Goergen Athletic Center 1:15 p.m. Biomedical Engineering Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Eastman School of Music 2:30 p.m. Brain & Cognitive Sciences Palestra, Robert B. Goergen Athletic Center 11 a.m. Business Sloan Auditorium 1:15 P.m. Chemistry May Room, Wilson Commons 2 p.m. Chemical Engineering Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Eastman School of Music 2:30 p.m. Computer Science Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Eastman School of Music 2:30 p.m. Earth & Environmental Sciences Hoyt Auditorium 1:15 p.m. Economics Strong Auditorium 11:15 a.m. Electrical & Computer Engineering Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Eastman School of Music 2:30 p.m. Engineering & Applied Science Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Eastman School of Music 2:30 p.m. English Hubbell Auditorium, Hutchison Hall 3:30 p.m. Film & Media Studies Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library 2 p.m. Geomechanics Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Eastman School of Music 2:30 p.m. Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Eastman School of Music 2:30 p.m. History Hubbell Auditorium, Hutchison Hall 2 p.m. Individualized Interdepartmental Studies Room 201, Lattimore Hall 11:15 a.m. Interdepartmental Engineering Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Eastman School of Music 12:45 p.m. Linguistics Lower Level, Interfaith Chapel 2:30 p.m. Mathematics Sanctuary, Interfaith Chapel 2 p.m. Mechanical Engineering Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Eastman School of Music 3:30 p.m. Microbiology School of Nursing Auditorium 2:30 p.m. Modern Languages & Cultures Lower Level, Interfaith Chapel 11:15 a.m. Music Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library 11:15 a.m. Neuroscience Palestra, Robert B. Goergen Athletic Center 11:15 a.m. Optics Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Eastman School of Music 3:30 p.m. Philosophy Sanctuary, Interfaith Chapel Sanctuary 2:30 p.m. Physics & Astronomy Hoyt Auditorium 11:15 a.m. Political Science & International Relations Strong Auditorium 11:15 a.m. Psychology Strong Auditorium 1:15 p.m. Public Health Sanctuary, Interfaith Chapel 3:30 p.m. Religion & Classics May Room, Wilson Commons 11:15 a.m. Statistics Sanctuary, Interfaith Chapel 3:30 p.m. Women’s Studies Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library 1:15 p.m.

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Senior Awards Ceremony managing editor Casey Gould 4 p.m., Hoyt Auditorium news editors Angela remus Presentation Melody Kahou Editor Senior Farewell Concert Jared Smith Online editor Michaela Kerem 8 - 10 p.m., strong auditorium Features editors Doug Brady Photo Editors Alyssa Arre Matt Lerner Family Night Dessert Reception aaron Schaffer opinions editor Francis Hinson 10 - 11:30 p.m., Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons Staff Illustrator Alex kurland A&E Editors Jonah Jeng Copy Editors Sarah Teitelman Rachael Sanguinetti Jenny Yoon Sunday Sports Editor Elizabeth KILbridge May 19 publisheR melissa goldin Full responsibility for material appearing in this publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief. Opinions expressed in columns, letters or comics are not necessarily the views of the editors or the University of Rochester. The Campus Times is printed weekly on Commencement Brunch Thursdays throughout the academic year, except around and during university holidays. The first copy is free. TheCampus 10:30 a.m - 1:30 P.m., Danforth & Douglass Dining Halls Times is published on the World Wide Web at www.campustimes.org and is updated Thursdays following publication. The Campus Times is SA funded. All materials herein are copyright © 2013 by the Campus Times. Saturday, May 18, 2013 / news campustimes.org / page 3 Ever NROTC better: recognizes UR ranks excellence 33rd in By Alyssa Arre Photo editor On Wednesday, May 1, NROTC nation held its annual awards ceremony in the Interfaith Chapel. Thirty By Jared Smith awards recognizing excellence in News editor both academics and leadership were presented by a variety of orga- UR recently claimed the 33rd nizations, including the American spot on the US World & News Legion, Monroe County Veterans Report national college ranking, of Foreign Wars, Sons of the a leap from last year’s 37th place. American Revolution, and the UR tied with Brandeis University Military Officers Association of and the College of William and America. Mary. Two of the most prestigious The ranking is compiled using a awards given were the Distin- detailed metric which is explained guished Naval Graduate Award on US World & News Report’s and the Lt. Thomas G. King website: Memorial Award. “First, schools are categorized The first recognizes a “distin- by their mission... Next, we gather guished midshipman of the gradu- data from each college on up to 16 ating naval class who has clearly indicators of academic excellence. excelled in both academics and Each factor is assigned a weight leadership.” The recipient of this that reflects our judgement about award was Midshipman First Class how much a measure matters. and senior Emily Rodenbush. Finally, the colleges and universi- The second award recognizes a ties in each category are ranked marine option midshipman who against their peers based on their “personifies outstanding leader- composite weighted scores.” ship, demonstrates courage, and Despite the detailed nature of fosters camaraderie throughout the process, there are some incon- the battalion.” The recipient of this sistencies that crop up during this award was Midshipman First Class ranking system. Erik Smolmski, who also received “A lot of the indicators used the Chief of Naval Operations in the rankings are based on Midshipman Graduate Award. schools self-reporting,” Dean of “Almost half of the battalion

Admissions and Financial Aid J. adam fenster / University photographer won an award,” Midshipmen First Jonathan Burdick said. “There Class and senior John Emery said. have been issues in the past with College town off to a sweet start “This really speaks to the perfor- schools intentionally reporting mance and caliber of people we falsified data.” University President Joel Seligman (center) celebrated in a ground breaking ceremony for College Town that included ap- have in the program.” Several schools, including pearances by Sen. Charles Schumer (left), Rep. Louise Slaughter, and Mayor Tom Richards. College Town, located at the Arre is a member of intersection of Mt. Hope and Elmwood avenues, is expected to open next summer. Tulane University and Emory the class of 2015. University, have reported false SAT data to the report. George Washington University was dropped from the list altogether Senior projects apply education, design after multiple infractions. Additionally, while the report by Angela remus offers students a useful metric News editor to compare colleges, Burdick feels that there’s little evidence to After four rigorous years at the show that the report factors into Hajim School of Engineering & students’ individual decision of Applied Sciences, seniors capped where to apply and even less to off their college careers with in- suggest that the report is used to novative design projects applicable decide between schools. to the real world. “The report is useful for in- In a course specifically designed ternational students,” he said. to facilitate this creativity, engi- “They have no way of visiting neering students were presented the campuses and rely on the with design problems by local reports much more so than local companies. Each team of students students.” selected a problem to tackle and Burdick is glad to see UR trend- designed a solution. ing upwards as it reflects the efforts “[Our project] is actually going of the admissions office and the to be used for something,” senior University’s administration as a Katherine Kabacinski said about whole. her “Characterization of Anion Unfortunately, the strides they Exchange Membranes for Energy felt they’ve made in the last couple Applications” project. years won’t be reflected in the Rather than learning from a News & World Report for years textbook, these Hajim students are Alyssa Arre / Photo Editor to come. using real world problems. Seniors presented their projects at a poster fair inside the Robert B. Goergen Building for Biomedical Engineering and Optics. “Metrics such as graduation “Senior design allows you to be data, that’s reported as a six-year like a real engineer and come up Williams worked on a team that “Within the biomedical engi- public forum like the poster fair. graduation average,” Burdick said. with solutions and build different designed a more precise startle neering department, we know Williams agreed. “We’ve been working hard to im- prototypes to see how something audiometer, a device that neurolo- what other people are doing,” “Seniors will spend over a se- prove our graduation rate by one would work,” senior Whitney gists use to study the brain. senior Soyoun Kim said. “But you mester working on their proj- point every year, but those efforts Williams said. “The class can be In a poster fair held on Thursday, never know what people in the ects,” she said. “Being able to won’t be reflected in the report frustrating, but by the end, you’re May 2, the students shared their other departments are doing.” share [them] with the world is a until years from now.” really ready to enter the real world work with students, professors, Kim, who collaborated with really valuable experience.” Smith is a member of and understand how to encounter and members of the Rochester Williams, spoke about the reward Remus is a member of the class of 2014. problems.” community. of finishing a year’s work with a the class of 2016. page 4 / campustimes.org saturday, may 18, 2013 Opinions Soda tax fails to comprehend a more complex issue by Matt shinseki dangerous presumption. governments place to ban or regu- vague path is infallible. Unlike will not work themselves out. There The unhealthy food and drink late a common food or drink merely Bloomberg, I do understand there are some issues where government that many companies produce is because it is unhealthy when con- is a need for constant evaluation edicts will not prove to be the solu- ou or someone you know part of the problem yes, but on sumed in large amounts, it is not and questioning must occur before tion to the problem. As Americans, is an unhealthy fatty. True. the whole, they are responsible for our place to shame or ridicule. As wide sweeping and drastic measures we need to begin to look towards America is filled with but a fraction of the problem. The individuals and American citizens, are put into place. ourselves, look straight in that mir- unhealthyY fatties. True. We should bigger issue here is America’s atti- each person has the freedom to Right now we only know two ror, and realize that the solution may ban super-sized fattening drinks! tude towards their own health and make his or her own decisions. As things. Doing nothing to fix the be staring directly back at us. Categorically false. consumption, and frighteningly, such, it is also our duty as members situation will not help. Bans on Shinseki is a member of Although the New York court sys- the public’s blatant disregard of of a community to offer education, soft drinks will not help. the class of 2015. tem wisely struck down New York personal responsibility. Sure, blame support, and encouragement. The startling reality that many City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s childhood obesity on McDonalds Solving the ever-growing prob- Americans need to begin to proposal to set limits and ban large for peddling Happy Meals, but why lem of obesity in America will not accept is that there are size soft drinks, a city appeal, media aren’t we looking at the parents of come at the behest of sweeping some issues that bias, political misinformation, and these children demanding respon- regulations by the govern- general public ignorance on the is- sibility? And don’t listen to all this ment. One might say, “well sue has led to the resurgence of the “unhealthy food is cheap” rhetoric at least these bans will lead idea’s popularity. Bloomberg — you people are throwing around. If all to some good or progress”, may be wealthier, more successful, a parent can truly afford is a Happy but even there, one would and more intelligent than I will ever Meal for their child, then take that be mistaken. A recent article be, but both you or your advisors $3 a meal you spend and go out and from researchers from the seem to have forgotten there seldom buy some fruit, brown rice, beans, University of California San are simple answers to complex and vegetables at the beginning of Diego published by PLOS problems. the week instead. I applaud dieti- ONE indicates that banning America is fat, don’t get me cians like Elaine Magee who rail larger soft drinks will actu- wrong. I agree. I’ve seen the over- against the ridiculous myth that ally drive up consumption of weight casually strolling around there are no foods that are both soft drinks in general. town snacking on their fried food. healthy and cheap. There is no silver bullet, I’ve dealt with being stuck on a plane Even still, I don’t want the blame no single man, for which we between two people so big I couldn’t to rest solely on just companies and can hope to change such an put my armrests down. In an era parents either. Health is a societal entrenched quandary such where the debate over health care is responsibility, and I don’t mean as this facing our country. heated, obesity lies central to many society as in the government, I mean The only hope for change of our nation’s woes. But placing society as in you and me. We have is a comprehensive, multi- blame squarely on the shoulders of a responsibility as Americans to faceted effort, which begins those evil corporations, such as soda compassionately care for everyone and ends with American’s companies and fast food joints, is in our community, therein lies attitude and responsibility not just political posturing by liberal the definition of taking personal for their own health. Now demagogues, but a misguided and responsibility. But as it is not the it’s not to say my broad and Cameron cummings / contributing illustrator Senior EDITORIAL observer My senior thesis: a labor of love Mixed ‘Gatsby’ reviews by drue sokol students who need the extra boost crashes and, after countless hours in the lab, numerous paper cuts show potential for senior staff to their psychology GPA). After hours of literature review, creating from carrying 40+ surveys at a time, surveys, and data collection, I was and what I’m sure will turn out to new-age roaring twenties raduating with honors has finally ready to analyze my data. We be carpal tunnel syndrome of the index fingers, I had finally entered a nice ring to it — whether got 351 people to take the survey appeal of the 1920s was clear. all of it. It was then time to run by Anna gershteyn you major in the social in only a few weeks of running it. The post war trauma had left sciences,G humanities, or natural There was good news and bad news statistics and make measurement people miserable. People wanted sciences. It looks good on a resume, with this information. The good models, and generally just make any reviewers have to compensate for the years of makes your diploma look fancy, and news was that we got 351 people sense out of all of the numbers on bashed the new ad- war and for the tragedy that it gives you a true sense of satisfaction to take the survey! As far as sample the screen. This took another few aptation of “The brought. It was also a period of when you finish. The key phrase sizes go, this was a relatively large weeks but eventually lead to some GreatM Gatsby,” directed by Baz rebellion. Prohibition did not there is: when you finish. and strong population to interesting results. I extended what Luhrmann, who also directed really decrease the consumption I set out to complete my senior previous research had shown the film “Moulin Rouge.” How- of alcohol. It only created a new thesis in psychology back in the as well as found some new ever, after speaking to several black market industry. fall semester of my junior year. and interesting things on of my own friends and seeing The roaring 20s were neces- I approached my adviser with my own (the whole thesis is the opinions of my other peers sary for the morale of the nation. an idea (looking at relational around 30 pages, so if you on Facebook and Twitter, the With so many tragedies in the aggression from a Self- want the nitty-gritty of it all, common consensus seems to news, no wonder this type of era Determination Theory feel free to find me and ask be that the film was spectacular would appeal to our generation perspective in college me. I won’t bore everyone and something worth watching because it’s a way to escape from students – sounds fancy, with details here). again. the real world. right?) and he was so When all is said and This difference brings up the In my opinion, the portrayal excited about it that done, I am happy that I chose question of whether the differ- of the roaring 20s in this adap- he basically insisted the honors track for my psychol- Cameron cummings / contributing illustrator ence in the opinion has to do tation was spot on. It was wild, that we begin right away. ogy major. Because I wrote a thesis, with age. crazy and care free. I would go I was nervous, excited, and gener- draw findings from. The bad news? I became closer with my adviser, got Perhaps the modern portrayal as far as saying that Fitzgerald ally overwhelmed with this news, I had to enter 351 surveys, with to participate in the Undergradu- of the roaring 20s through the might have even enjoyed this but jumped right into the process roughly 380 variables each. Oh, ate Research Expo and (hopefully) mix of more modern 21st cen- adaptation. anyway and didn’t look back. and did I mention that these 351, garnered a greater understanding of tury music and dancing that Many would agree that the My professor and I compiled a 25-page surveys were all done on my field. It was a positive learning was featured in the movie’s ex- movie perfectly expressed the 25-page survey for undergradu- paper? Let’s just say that I became experience overall. I greatly appreci- travagant party scenes was what disgust for excess, greed, and ates to complete using the SONA intimately acquainted with the ate all the support that I have got- really appealed to our generation selfishness, something that system (for those of you who don’t graduate student computer lab, ten along the way, from professors — and, at the same time, may Fitzgerald intended to do in know, the SONA system allows earning sympathetic and concerned to fellow students who aided me have turned off the older genera- his text. The only critique I students taking psychology classes looks when students came in and through my trials and tribulations tions who would have preferred would have is that the movie to participate in psychology stud- out of the lab in four-hour intervals, with love, advice and caffeine. That a more classic approach. was quite long yet enjoyable ies through the department and still finding me entering data and being said, this labor of love was, at Perhaps the appeal of this nonetheless. receive extra credit towards their weeping into my coffee. times, more labor than love. type of party scene is a call Gershteyn is a member of psychology classes. It is a win-win I learned to obsessively save my Sokol is a member of for another roaring age. The the class of 2015. situation for the researchers and the work after two ill-timed computer the class of 2013. Saturday, May 18, 2013 / opinions campustimes.org / page 5 Live in the present, enjoy every moment, say thank you

by rohini bhatia is sitting around us in the PRR, offering animal crackers and pop- To the classmates who poked that flustered fear of not getting on the quad, or in Starbucks and corn as a token of friendship. me to keep me awake for early into the needed classes. to appreciate that moment, and To the team member who morning classes learning about And here we are, four years eniors like to talk. A lot. say thank you. There are a couple taught me to take life a little cross over trials (and thank you later, sharing the sometimes We talk about how things types of people we as Seniors are less seriously and see the humor to those who took pictures of me crazy, sometimes sappy, but used to be, how things very lucky and blessed to have in it. asleep as well). always memorable, moments of willS be, and how we wish things encountered in our four years To my best friends who looked To the friends who have helped Senior Week. could be. We complain about here at Rochester. And between at the positives of any situation keep me more accountable and a I would hope that some of how we have no idea where our all the emotions and ramblings, and who would indulge my little less flaky on plans. you have similar people in your lives will take us, but find solace I wanted to take a minute to say cheesy habits on birthdays and To the group that sat in life to thank as well. Let’s try in Thought Catalog articles that a simple thank you. holidays. Friel Lounge Sunday nights and for today, not to scare ourselves tell us winding paths in life are So here goes. To the classmates who taught taught me the value of taking by contemplating the uncertain both acceptable and encour- Thank you: me the actual way to memorize immediate action after debating and vague future. But instead, aged. We are a unique breed of To the professor that took the biochemical pathways and the and discussing. to enjoy the present, and say a philosophical ramblers, trying time to ask me about my life goals Gen Chem energy diagram. And to the entire senior class, simple thank you. to make sense of our purpose in outside of the stuffy Lattimore To the team that reminded me for no particular reason at all, Congratulations Class of life. But in between all of these classroom. to scrub my feet after dancing in except for sharing moments 2013! ramblings, we rarely find time to To my freshmen year hallmates Spurrier gym so I wouldn’t get a together. We signed up for our Bhatia is a member of sit in the present. To look at who who bridged the awkwardness by fungal infection. first classes in a frenzy, sharing the class of 2013. ADVERTISEMENT Congratulations Class of 2013! Best of Luck from the Campus Times

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    page 6 / campustimes.org Saturday, May 18, 2013 features A window back in time

The River Campus has changed considerably in appearance since its inception in 1930. Some buildings have been repurposed, some have been neglected, and some have vanished altogether.

Courtesy of Rare Books & Special Collections University President Robert Sproull begins the demolition of Morey Hall Annex in 1977.

By Casey Gould desks in the vacant natatorium downstairs. Managing Editor Even though UR hasn’t held an examina- tion in Spurrier for nearly a decade and has On Nov. 1, 2012, the University broke since closed access to the pool, the desks ground on the Ronald Rettner Hall for remained nonetheless, a haunting, surreal Media Arts and Innovation, expected to scene viewed only by few. open this fall. Amid the preparatory digging, “It’s one of the eeriest, strangest places I’ve construction crews discovered something ever been,” Chris Seward ’10 said. that had not been in the blueprints — the Seward, who photographed the pool concrete foundations of another structure several times as an undergraduate at UR, that had previously occupied the green be- recently visited this past spring as an tween Morey Hall and Wilson Commons. alumnus. Puzzled and unsure of how to proceed, the “Even without the desks, it still gives me crew consulted the University administra- goosebumps,” he said. tion, which replied matter-of-factly, “Why, According to Senior Operations Officer that’s Morey Hall Annex.” Paul Spaulding, the University does not A one-story masonry structure of no more plan to restore the pool or adjacent locker than 3,000 square feet, Morey Hall Annex rooms in the foreseeable future. was not built to last. Constructed in 1961 “We are developing options,” Spauld- as a temporary home for UR’s burgeon- ing said. “But we have no firm plans at ing Center for Brain Research, the annex this time.” offered modest-sized classrooms, private laboratories, and a lounge for graduate The Legacy of Fraternity students. It also housed several University projects, including Phase II of UR’s Laser While most changes on the River Campus Fusion Feasibility Project as well as the have been to academic buildings, residential entire psychology department, which later areas have had their share too, particularly consolidated in 1973 within Meliora Hall. on the Fraternity Quadrangle. After the completion of the much more Take, for instance, the Douglass Leader- spacious Laboratory for Laser Energetics ship House, or DLH for short. A relative in 1977, President Robert Sproull agreed newcomer to the Frat Quad, DLH has only to raze the mostly defunct annex. occupied the space since the fall of 2012. “I can’t believe there used to be something Originally built in 1954 to house the Kappa there,” junior Dave Wolf said. “Now there’s Nu fraternity, the building served as the nothing.” brothers’ home until the early 1970s when Courtesy of Rare Books & Special Collections it was handed over to the Medieval House The Kappa Nu fraternity house, circa 1956, is now home to the Douglass Leadership House. Where Desks Go to Die Living-Learning Center. According to the April 6, 1979 issue of Perhaps the most chilling artifact of UR’s the Campus Times, Associate Professor of past life, the swimming pool inside Spurrier English James Carley, who also served as Gymnasium is the stuff of local legend. director of the Medieval House, said he When it first opened some 60 years ago, hoped to facilitate events that would “in- Spurrier served as the home to women’s clude elements such as psychology and physical education, which was then separate sociology that have only recently been de- from men’s. Though the pool itself remains veloped.” in working condition, it has not been used Alas, after three decades of Renaissance since 1982 after UR’s physical education faires, read alouds of Chaucer’s “Canterbury program became coed and moved to its Tales,” and “Spamalot” reenactments, the current home in the Robert B. Goergen house changed hands in 2000, this time Athletic Center. Since then, it has largely to Delta Upsilon fraternity (DU), which fallen into disuse and become something had previously occupied the Drama House of an urban myth. from 1931-71. “I’ve always heard stories about the pool DU’s stint in the house proved to be in Spurrier but dismissed them as rumors,” short-lived, however, as it lost its place on junior Justin Kallman said, adding that he the Frat Quad after a decade, moving to a had seen pictures online, but “thought they floor in Wilder Tower. were too creepy to be anywhere at UR.” “While we lost the house, it was an incred- Part of the pool’s persisting enigma stems ible experience knowing the history behind from the fact that it was — until last year those walls,” DU brother and sophomore — filled with hundreds upon hundreds of Matt Shinseki said. “Just learning about desks. During the 1990s, Spurrier became some of the brothers who used to live used as an extra test-taking space for large there — DU or otherwise — is incredibly classes. When exams were not in session, humbling.” University Facilities stored the hundreds of Courtesy of Paul Spaulding See Past page 8 The swimming pool in Spurrier Gymnasium has not been used in 30 years — except for temporary storage. saturday, may 18, 2013 / FEATURES campustimes.org / page 7

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courtesy of rochester.edu courtesy of University of Rochester Archives (Top) Seniors sit in the traditional “smoking circle,” one of the first informal activities held during commencement. Nowadays, Senior Week offers a full week of informal, social activities for graduating seniors to celebrate with each other. (Right) A view of commencement on the Eastman Quadrangle from the doors of Rush Rhees Library. (Bottom) The class of 2012 celebrates their success on the Eastman Quad. Commencement through the years, a history of graduation

By antoinette esce classes as “visitors” throughout the University President Alan Valen- Even when commencement isn’t lia and rituals of commencement. Editor-in-chief previous decade, due mainly to tine, although neither recipient was marked by plane rides and radio Interestingly, in the 1800s when the efforts of Susan B. Anthony. present to receive them. The ac- speeches, space and location are UR’s first commencement was One-hundred and sixty-two Still, it would take over 50 years ceptance speech given by Churchill always issues. According to Direc- held, the formal academic outfits years ago, on a warm Wednesday for women to join their male peers was the “first speech prepared exclu- tor of Conferences and Events were considered undemocratic and morning in July, 11 men paraded in an integrated commencement sively for American consumption Celia Palmer, space constraints, pretentious. It wasn’t until 1910 through the streets of Rochester. ceremony. since he took the reins from the accessibility, air conditioning, and that the University began using Along with University faculty While the student body grew faltering Chamberlain,” accord- scheduling to accommodate all these academic costumes, along and the county sheriff, they fol- increasingly integrated, the de- ing to a 1941 Rochester Review ceremonies within one commence- with many other American uni- lowed thousands of community partments and schools within UR and was well received by a packed ment weekend are the main reasons versities. The traditional doctor’s members to Corinthian Hall for began to separate. In 1968, each de- Eastman Theatre listening in via for logistical changes. Throughout gown worn by University officials a day of celebration. Clutching partment held a private ceremony its history, commencement has is done in University colors of blue plain, paper thin commencement after the commencement address, been held in a number of places, and yellow and features large bell programs, the diminished crowd offering a more intimate setting including Eastman Theatre, Fauver shaped sleeves with stripes. filled the small room to witness the for graduates and their families. In Stadium, and, most recently, the As much as commencement is a first 11 students graduate from the 1974, the School of Medicine and ...you now must use Eastman Quadrangle. traditional, recurring event, most University of Rochester. Dentistry held a separate degree the training that has Now, only the College holds its students only experience it once, This first commencement lasted ceremony altogether, a move that ceremony on Eastman Quad. and it’s never quite the same from over five hours, featuring speeches was followed by UR’s other gradu- “been given you... that “All other degree conferrals were year to year. by not only the University presi- ate schools. this day may be in moved to the Eastman Theatre “Every year is slightly different, dent and abolitionist Henry Ward Besides recognizing the gradu- if they weren’t already located in and each graduating class is unique, Beecher, but also each of the gradu- ates themselves, commencement your lives truly a com- that venue, so that all University which keeps things interesting,” ating men. As UR’s class sizes grew, ceremonies have also granted ceremonies would have the same Palmer said. “We’re very happy so did the duration of each year’s honorary degrees, starting at the mencement of beautiful setting,” Palmer said. to be able to contribute to such ceremony, resulting in a policy first commencement in 1851 greater enterprise. Palmer also highlighted a recent an important and memorable oc- change in 1876 that limited the when Washington Hunt, then change in the logistics of the Col- casion in the lives of our students number and length of speeches. governor of New York State, and - University President lege ceremony. and their families.” Timing wasn’t the only thing Lewis Henry Morgan, a lawyer Benjamin Rush Rhees “With the arrival of President And memorable it is. Com- to change about commencement. and ethnologist, were honored. Seligman, a stage was created on mencement signifies the start of In 1875, the first B.S. degree was Since then, notable honorees have trans-atlantic radio. The event was a [the] ground level rather than something new and University granted to George L. Ordway, and included Dwight D. Eisenhower, surprise to the crowd, having been having the Platform Party speak President Benjamin Rush Rhees 25 years later, the bachelor’s of phi- Edith Hamilton, Charles Man- announced to the public just the to the graduates from the library put it best in his 1932 com- losophy degree made its debut. gione, Robert Millikan, I.M. Pei, day before, and even to the Board balcony,” she said. mencement address: “Children In 1900, the ceremony moved John A. Rockefeller, Theodore of Trustees who were notified that Over the years, the ceremonies of privilege and opportunity, you to Lyceum Theatre, indicative of Roosevelt, and Desmond Tutu. Saturday, two days before the themselves haven’t changed much now must use the training that the University’s ever expanding Ada Louise Comstock, Radcliffe ceremony. in character, emphasizing com- has been given you to face new physical presence. College's first full-time president, Carver, the famous synthetic mencement speakers and an air problems, personal, community, One year later, in 1901, Ella was the first woman to receive an chemist and agricultural scientist, of tradition. Starting in the late and national, to educate yourselves Salome Wilcoxen became the honorary degree in 1924. was too sick at age 77 to make the 1960s, commencement programs, further to the end that this day may first woman to receive a degree Two of the more famous hon- trek to Rochester so Valentine flew which had grown from their mea- be in your lives truly a commence- from UR. Women had only been orary degrees were granted to to him at the Tuskegee Institute in ger, single-page beginnings into ment of greater enterprise.” allowed to enroll the year prior, Winston Churchill and George Alabama to deliver the honorary elaborate books, began featuring Esce is a member of but they had been able to attend Washington Carver in 1941 by doctor of science degree. several pages on the academic rega- the class of 2015. page 8 / campustimes.org FEATURES / Saturday, May 18, 2013 Taking the next step: post-grad plans

by doug brady ing,” Nadirashvili joked. Features editor UR’s post-commencement data has remained consistent Believe it or not, there is a world despite the declining prospects outside of UR, but bridging the for college graduates. More gap between the real world and than a third of the graduating UR can be a painstaking effort. class garners employment, while That treacherous gap is the post- roughly the same number are of- grad job or school search. Cross- fered admission or are enrolled in ing it has become increasingly graduate or professional school. difficult, especially in the last 13 Within one year of graduation, years. According to the United 90% of alumni are working, States Census Bureau, 53.6% of interning, or attending graduate bachelor’s degree holders (with no school, according to Nadler. higher degree) under the age of 25 Senior Matthew Chin will also were jobless or underemployed in be somewhere in China come next 2012, compared to 41% in 2000. fall, although he doesn’t know Most seniors at UR share in this exactly where. He is a recipient of job market frustration. the Chinese Government Schol- Luckily, the Gwen Greene arship, which is a partnership Career Center serves as a guide between American universities across this treacherous gap for and the Chinese Ministry of many of UR’s future doctors, Education. It gives a full ride to stockbrokers, and even parents’ students who are interested in basement loungers. China for a full year of study there. “What the ‘F’ are you talking Having studied abroad there in about?” the fall of his senior year, he is This is director of the Career eager to return. Center Burt Nadler’s response to “I’m interested in the Chinese students asking for his help. He system of medicine — acupunc- is quick to qualify this seemingly ture, herbalism, qi gong etc.,” rude statement. Chin said. “I want to study how “’F’ meaning field, function, China integrates these practices and firm.” into its conventional Western Put simply, the career center’s hospitals.” goal is for “students (especially Furthering one’s education does seniors) to articulate and attain not necessarily include travelling their goals.” Goal articulation, far away from UR, though. In with regards to a student’s desired fact, senior Jayson Baman will field, function, and firm, is the remain in Rochester to attend foundation upon which the ca- UR School of Medicine next reer center does their work. From fall. A Rochester Early Medical individual meetings, group semi- Scholar, Baman was given an ac- nars, and both on and off campus ceptance to medical school at the recruiting programs, the career start of his undergraduate career. center provides resources neces- The program is non-binding, sary for success while recognizing which allowed him to apply to that the job and higher education other medical schools around aaron schaffer / photo editor search can take time. the country. For the past three years, Kevin Ayala has been the person embodying UR school spirit in the form of the mascot Rocky. From Senior Emily Adams had been, “After interviewing at a couple dropping the puck for UR night at the Amerks to Meliora Weekend events, Rocky is the omnipresent face of the University. like the majority of the class of of other places and receiving 2013, unsure of what she wanted offers from those institutions, to do post-grad. She did, however, I ultimately decided to stay at Rocky reveals name, face, fears have a passion for working with UR,” he said. by matt lerner reveal his identity in none other but could not inform them of kids and community service. This Baman noted that the career Features editor than the Campus Times. his identity. passion, in addition to her work center was helpful throughout His name is Kevin Ayala, and “It’s something you’ve been with UReading and a summer college, particuarly in resume You see him at every sporting for three years now he has yet to wanting to tell everyone for the camp for children with chronic construction and interview event, leading the UR student reveal his alter ego to anyone at past three years, and once my diseases and terminal illness preparation. body in cheering on fellow the school. friends know, they can relate to ultimately led her to Teach for “It is our goal to teach un- Yellowjackets competing against At first looking to establish a specific experiences [interacting America. dergraduates, seniors, graduate other schools. His picture can be greater connection to the school, with Rocky].” She is among 19 UR students students, and alumni all of the found posted on every telephone Ayala auditioned for the part of While it may appear that any who will be headed into low nuances and strategies of an in- poll leading into campus, on the Rocky as an underclassman. student could carry out the re- income communities around the creasingly challenging ‘process’ in posters in the tunnels, and on the “I’m really not that athletic,” sponsibilities of Rocky, it is much country through the prestigious order for them to attain desired clothing of many students. Ayala explained, “but [being harder than it looks. Teach for America program. outcomes,” Nadler said. “Stu- He is our beloved mascot Rocky] allows me to have some “You have to be outgoing, but With placements ranging from dents cannot leave internship, Rocky, an integral part of the sort of school spirit here that you also have to be patient as the San Francisco to New Orleans, job search, or graduate school school spirit students have for shows how I’m proud to be a suit can get very overwhelming,” these Yellowjackets will teach admissions up to happenstance, UR. part of UR.” Ayala attested. children at all grade levels in and they don’t.” But who is the “man behind As Rocky, Ayala had the op- In the past, those that have an effort to fight educational Indeed, the class of 2013 has the mask” of one of the most portunity to meet all of the been successful as Rocky typically inequality. spent countless hours studying, easily recognized symbols of the deans of the college as well as the have a background in dance, or in “I believe education is key to sending resumes, and preparing school? players on both the Rochester some cases, even juggling. helping children and breaking the for interviews. While this jour- Despite what has been ru- Red Wings and the Rochester With the intention of attend- cycle of poverty,” Adams said. ney has brought some to distant mored, President Seligman does Americans hockey teams; a cool ing law school in the fall, it is still Similar to Adams, senior destinations, others are sticking not sport the Rocky costume experience for Ayala being from up in the air as to whether or not Konstantin Nadirashvili looked around, calling Rochester home himself; instead, a lucky student Buffalo himself. Ayala will continue to serve as a to his interests to find his field, for a little longer. is selected each year based on an “Being Rocky has definitely mascot for another school. function, and firm. Having Nadler made sure to remind me audition to be worthy of “rock- been an enjoyable experience,” “When I see the Rocky post- lived in Switzerland, Russia and that his office is more than willing ing” Rocky. Ayala said. “I’ve gotten to meet ers in the tunnels it’s weird to be the United States, Nadirashvili to help, no matter how far along There is one condition, how- a lot of people and have done a like, wow, that’s actually me,” is fascinated by new cultures. in the process a student is. ever: their identity must be a lot of cool stuff.” Ayala said. Starting in August, he will head “We are open all summer and secret until they graduate. Having served as Rocky, The irony of it all: Ayala has a to Shenzhen, China to teach are always, always ready to facili- It just so happens that the stu- Ayala has been put into situations terrible fear of bees. conversational English. tate our students’ success.” dent behind Rocky is a member of where he had to interact with Lerner is a member of “I don’t know a word of Chi- Brady is a member of the class of 2013, who thought to many of his friends and peers, the class of 2016. nese, so this should be interest- the class of 2015. saturday, may 18, 2013 / FEATURES campustimes.org / page 9 River campus aesthetics ‘ebb and flow’ over time Past from page 6 dystopia as commonly thought. narrative whose only constant unused, and some have vanished and mortar, it would nonetheless In fact, the changes he predicted is change itself. Granted, some altogether. Even in the past year, the remain a testament to his being ‘Lost but not forgotten’ were quite, well, ordinary. parts of the University will never University has seen the addition of there, long after he had gradu- “No one will remember Gates change: the hourly chimes of the several major buildings, academic ated. In this way, his memory In 1974, students at the River Hall being called Anthony Hall, carillon inside Rush Rhees Library, and residential alike. Notable ex- would persist as a tangible, albeit Campus buried a time capsule near Hill Court will still be called the iconic Eastman Quadrangle, amples include the Warner School’s invisible, part of campus. the George Eastman statue. In it, Phase,” Davidoff wrote. “And and the Genesee River running Raymond F. LeChase Hall, and, “Sure, some aspects of the Uni- they included their predictions of Morey Annex will have been an- alongside campus. most recently, Rettner Hall. versity are no longer visible today, what they believed the year 1984 nihilated.” Still, UR’s River Campus has Junior Boris Borovcanin, who yet they’re integral to the Univer- would hold for UR. While he erroneously added also changed considerably in ap- participated in a beam signing for sity’s rich and ever changing his- According to Alan Davidoff ‘76, that the “Law School [would] pearance since its inception in Rettner Hall, explained that his tory,” Borovcanin said. “They’re a then sophomore whose entry graduate its first class,” Davidoff 1930. Some structures have been motivation was “largely legacy.” lost, but not forgotten.” proved eerily accurate, 1984 prob- seemed to have a handle on the repurposed to meet new needs, Though his mark would soon Gould is a member of ably wouldn’t be the Orwellian ebb and flow of UR, a dynamic some have been neglected and left be hidden from view by brick the class of 2014.

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by Doug brady Students are up in arms over a recent exposé concerning Hillside. features editor Earlier this week, University officials confirmed that Hillside’s popular It has been a good run, you f’real products were not, in fact, said. It just won’t work next year, “for real.” The products came under you said. You’ll be the best lounge intense scrutiny after a student took couch the Baush & Lomb School a sample and ran it through a mass for the Blind has ever seen, you spectrometer during his organic said. chemistry lab. After discovering I wouldn’t have kept me. I that there “wasn’t a lot of real” in his thought we were done after junior milkshake, the student called UR year. We were falling apart, and Security and exposed the scandal. you taped us back together. Duct “The outward appearance of the tape really gets the job done. milkshake seemed normal, but after Before your final year started, I I took the first bite, I could tell some- appreciated that thorough vacu- thing was a little phony.,” junior Ari uming. Zonie cheese can only stay Shaps said. “After taking a second in my crevices for so long before bite, it was obvious that something it molds. Technically, cheese is was wrong, and I needed to take mold, but this kind of mold would matters into my own hands.” have handily toxified the air of During the investigation, the Riverview C. entire f’real blending bar, including Orientation weekend was an milkshakes, smoothies, and iced cof- abrupt reentry into your abusive fees, was shut down. The products aaron schaffer / photo editor habits. You spilled an entire can were independently tested by six ma- Despite the misleading brand name, this “smoothie” (above) is neither a milkshake nor “for real.” of Genny Light on me. I saw the jor labs, all of which came to the same whole thing; no one gets that conclusion: The products were not Claire Ramming, an employee of once did I question their authentic- continue to serve f’real products, drunk off of two and half shots of “for real.” Hillside’s representatives Hillside, claims she caught on to the ity. I feel like an idiot.” the manager responded, “Unfor- UV cake. You are such a fucking claim that the cost of manufacturing scandal as early as spring break, but Several students actually like the tunately, this controversy has taken lightweight. Two hours later, all milkshakes that were 100 percent was “strongly encouraged” to keep new milkshakes, which are now be- its toll on our business and we will of that jumping on me splintered “for real” was just too high. her mouth shut. ing referred to as “FakeShakes.” not continue to serve any of f’real’s my wooden frame, not to mention “The only options were to in- She was offered a 25 cent per hour “Personally, I thought the old products. We will do whatever it our relationship. crease prices, or to offer a product pay raise and better hours. She told milkshakes were a little too real for takes to right our wrongs.” But I forgave you. Your apolo- that was less than 100 percent real,” reporters, “I knew what I was doing me,” freshman Dan Chess said. Eliminating the formerly popular getic tears soaked into my fabric Hillside manager Borna Arjomandi was dishonest. I hope I haven’t lost “It was overwhelming sometimes. products is only the first step in rem- and absorbed into my fibers. said. “Because our prices are already any friends over this mess.” Now I can finally enjoy my dessert edying the hurt feelings and stom- One bad night wouldn’t ruin our outrageous, we decided to do the The scandal has polarized cam- without having to worry about the achs of students across campus. For friendship — at least until the latter. I now regret that decision.” pus. “I’m never going to Hillside consequences.” now, f’real milkshakes, smoothies, fondue fiasco. I’ll never know He added, “to expect that any- again,” sophomore Eddie Samuels Senior Carolyn Magri agreed. and iced coffees will go the way of who spilled the fondue pot, but thing, from milkshakes, to ham- said. “How do I know that I’m not “If I wanted real food, I’d eat off the Hillside Panini Station. being covered in chocolate is burgers, to true love, is 100 percent being deceived? I get a smoothie campus.” Cohen is a member of the equivalent of you defecating real is absolutely ridiculous.” every Tuesday after class, and not When asked if Hillside would the class of 2013. on my self-worth. Oh wait, you actually did that too, you drunk “Not Again...” by Zyzz piece of shit. As the year wore on, I felt like an afterthought. You threw your free t-shirts on me and never said thank you. I breathed, “goodbye,” but it was muffled by your “Feel the Sting” shirt’s stench. I felt the sting, the sting of your sweat and abandonment. I always hated when those dead- beat friends of yours slept on me. They refused to shower. I even caught head lice from your “best bud.” Our friendship consisted of you sitting on me and silently playing Battlefield III. Frankly, I’m surprised that you’ve ever touched a girl, even in a platonic sense. Yet that was the worst part of being with you — all of your one-night visitors. With no regard for how I felt, you frantically pulsated on me. There may have been someone between us, but you really fucked me over. The bodily fluids left permanent stains on my conscience; the collective shame of those visitors hopefully had an effect on yours. Still, it’s graduation and we’ve made it. You are moving to a trendy studio in the Village, and I have accepted our separation. Just remember how I was always there for you. I’m like the giving tree of futons. Brady is a member of the class of 2015. saturday, may 18, 2013 / HUMOR campustimes.org / page 11 Well, at least you finished I Dislike Your Green Eggs and Ham by Doug Brady by jonathon lotempio Finals return and you’ve ing isn’t everything at UR, and contributing writer learned — stay longer, there is with two years under your belt something called senior week you were primed to lead clubs, It is often said that college is and you should come up with teams, and other organizations. all that you can imagine and some excuse to give ResLife. Finals came and went and it nothing that you can expect. Really, any will do. was off to the internship that As such I would love to have Junior year. Phase? Loft suites? you worked tirelessly to land. the honor of congratulating the Yes please! Maybe it happened; JPMorgan? Merck? That coffee senior class on their achieve- it probably didn’t because of the shop down the street? In any ments. Four years ago, the Class ‘fair and clean’ housing lottery, case, I digress. of 2013 gathered on the George but it didn’t matter — juniors Senior year. Rochester has Eastman Quadrangle for convo- were on top of the pack with thrown its worst at you; from cation with all the regalia of a senioritis creeping in ever so four lost ID cards, scores of Bs, world-class University, and they slowly. Now it was your turn a couple Cs, a snowdrift as big stood as the smartest class that to throw parties and lead work- as a post-midterm hangover, and the University of Rochester had shops and recitations for those Busta Rhymes, you somehow ever admitted. neophytes behind you. Danforth made it. You are living it and I Today, you stand dethroned got a facelift, but the all-declin- won’t try to capture it. by students who, in September, ing plan you petitioned for kept I think John Belushi said it will pay with URos and walk you away from that ‘nutritionist best in Animal House: “Seven around campus with their ID inspired’ cuisine. Upper level years of college down the drain. cards out, conveniently located classes took your education and Might as well join the fucking on handy lanyards. sleep cycles to a new level. That Peace Corps.” Oh, how the mighty have is the whole purpose of college, LoTempio is a member of fallen. am I right? But school and party- the class of 2014. 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UNIVERSITY FACULTY AWARDS Madison Wagner ’14, Cheswick, Pa.; Ecology and ASTRAL ARTISTS NATIONAL AUDITIONS Gabrielle Cornish ’13, Elmira, N.Y.; Music and Russian Evolutionary Biology ( ird Team All-American, Field Winner Studies DR. DAVID SATCHER COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT Hockey) John Wintringham, Master’s Student, Saxophone, East- Meredith Doubleday ’13, Richeld Springs, N.Y.; Rus- AWARDS Ally Zywicki ’15, Liverpool, N.Y.; Biomedical Engineer- man School of Music sian and Classics Yeates Conwell, Professor and Vice Chair of Psychiatry ing (Honorable Mention, All-American,Women’s Madeleine Klinger ’13, Chatham, N.Y.; Russian Basketball) Cameron La Point ’13, Henrietta, N.Y.; Economics and C. Andrew Aligne, Clinical Assistant Professor of BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN Pediatrics History and Math EDUCATION PROGRAM Ankit Medhekar ’14, Coraopolis, Pa.; Biomedical AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ALLERGY, ASTHMA & Goldwater Scholarship Engineering IMMUNOLOGY EASTMAN INSTITUTE FOR ORAL HEALTH Amanda Chen ’14, Danville, Calif.; Biomedical Andrew Otis ’11, Higganum, Conn.; History and Politi- 2012 Part-time Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching In-Training FITS/Ph.D. Post-doc Travel Scholarship Engineering cal Science Steven Meinhold, Clinical Assistant Professor of I-Hsin Kuo, Doctoral Student, Pathway of Human Veronica Price ’13, Chester, N.Y.; Psychology and Disease-Pathology Dentistry BREAST CANCER COALITION OF ROCHESTER German Joseph Sweet, Clinical Associate Professor of Dentistry Jyothi Purushotham ’13, Honeoye Falls, N.Y.; Molecular Individual Research Grant AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PERIODONTOLOGY Genetics 2012 Iranpour Award for Excellence in Clinical Education Ryan Dawes, Graduate Student, Neuroscience Best Poster in Clinical Research at Annual Meeting Laurel A. Raymond ’13, Richmond, VT; English/Brain Michael Yunker, Assistant Professor of General and Cognitive Sciences Dentistry Alessandro Geminiani, Resident, Eastman Institute for Oral Health CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE Anja Weinrib-Weiss ’13, Arlington, Mass.; Brain and Junior Fellow Cognitive Sciences EISENHART AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Katherine Garner ’12 (T5), Cheshire, Conn.; AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PERIODONTOLOGY FOUNDATION Eastman School of Music Recipient Chemistry FULBRIGHT PROGRAM Carol Webber, Professor of Voice AAP Educator Scholarship Jingyuan Fan, Resident, Eastman Institute for Oral 2012–13 Award Health CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY’S JUNIOR SUMMER Orlando O. Harris, Doctoral Student, School of ELETHEA H. CALDWELL, MD PLASTIC SURGERY INSTITUTE Nursing RESIDENTS TEACHING AWARD Public Policy and International Affairs Fellow AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF IMMUNOLOGISTS Carlos Marroquin, Associate Professor, Department of Jonathan Johnson ’14, Crystal River, Fla.; Political Sci- FULBRIGHT UK SUMMER INSTITUTE Surgery, Transplant Young Investigator Award (2012) ence and Anthropology Trainee Award (2013) Scholarship Finalist Sesquile Ramon, Doctoral Student, Microbiology and Seth L. Schober ’16, Sutton, Alaska; Electrical and FACULTY TEACHING AWARD—BIOCHEMISTRY AND Immunology CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDY IN THE VISUAL ARTS Computer Engineering BIOPHYSICS Pre-doctoral Fellowship Eric Phizicky, Dean’s Professor, Biochemistry Alexander Brier Marr, Doctoral Student, Visual and GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION Barry Goldstein, Associate Professor, Biophysics AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY’S Cultural Studies FOUNDATION OF THE COLLEGE OF DIPLOMATS Honors Scholar The James R. 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bY RACHAEL SANGUINETTI A&E EDITOR

Summer is quickly approaching and with it comes the need for new music for road trips, afternoons by the pool, or driving to work as the case may be. Fortunately, there have been scores of notable albums released recently that should fill our need for new music for the summer. Iron and Wine recently released their fifth studio album titled Ghost on Ghost, a title, according to lead singer Sam Beam, he stole from a James Wright poem. This album is, for the most part, nothing like anything Beam has written and released on his previous albums. Many of these new songs have much more percussion and use other instruments like saxophones and trumpets. “Lover Revolution,” the second to last song on the album, sounds nothing like the old Iron and Wine we know and love. This isn’t saying that I hate the new album; I really enjoyed it

J. ADAM FENSTER / University PHOTOGRAPHER actually. But I can’t say I don’t miss the earlier albums, which were Freshman Danny Mensel (right), junior Grace Elizabeth Interlichia (left), and senior Melissa Martin (center) dazzle in Tennessee’ William’s “The Glass Menagerie.” great for listening to if you were in need of some calming, mind numbing melodies and intense lyrics. “Naked as We Came” and ‘Glass Menagerie’ blurs reality, memory “Boy with a Coin” will still be my two favorite songs by the group. BY SHANE SAXTON already seated at the dinner table, and also implying the great deal by freshman Angel Morales. But I’m open to new things and Contributing writer furthering the sense that we were of emotional turmoil residing Although he doesn’t have as new collaborations, and that’s just guests in their household beneath Laura’s withdrawn much stage time as his co-stars, exactly what this album brings. Even before the performance of rather than theatre-goers about to affect. The first half of the Morales still brings a complexity Michael Bublé, however, gave Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass see a play. Period-authentic music show consists of many of Tom’s to a character that could have us more of what we were hoping Menagerie” officially began, it played on a Victrola, first softly, memories, ranging from the otherwise easily been played as for with his new album. To be was apparent to the audience and then strikingly, ominously, comic to the deeply tense and a two-dimensional, charming Loved, released on April 23rd, fits that this show would be distinct loud, just before the beginning heartbreaking. suitor. The scenes where Laura right in with what we have come from other recent theatrical of the first scene. We learn about Amanda’s wishes and Jim are by themselves, to expect from Bublé: his jazzy productions on campus. Upon For a great majority of the play, for Laura to become successful reflecting on high school and the sound, easy to understand lyrics, entering Todd Theatre, rather we witnessed by attending paths their lives have taken, are and generally up-beat, feel good than walking right in and taking the day-to- business college, some of the most moving that music. This new album features their seats before the show began, day life of this and how Laura I have seen in the theatre in a four original Bublé songs; the rest the audience was escorted into a family of three, d e c e i ve d h e r long time. are covers that seem to be tributes dark, alley-like area. Frankly, it with the father It felt more like mother by not A great deal more could be to jazz singers and Frank Sinatra felt more like waiting in line for figure notably waiting in line for an attending her said about the tremendous acting with a Bublé-twist. an amusement park ride than absent, save for classes. Instead, in the play, but it would be Then there’s Fall Out Boy’s Save seeing a theater production. a large picture “amusement park ride the daughter unjust to ignore the marvelous Rock and Roll. This is driving After a couple minutes of of him hung on retreats into technical work that went into music for sure with its forceful waiting in this “alley,” the play’s the wall in the than seeing a theater her own fantasy the production. As previously beat and repetition. The lyrics protagonist Tom Wingfield dining room. production. world, playing mentioned, the music and sound aren’t incredible, though. (freshman Danny Mensel) M a r t i n with her collection design were excellent. All of the A new artist, Keaton Simons, shuffled through the crowd is perfect as of glass and other elements of the show work was recently brought to my and proceeded to stand on a Amanda, an outwardly harsh, listening to old records. Amanda so perfectly, you almost don’t attention and I was given a copy soapbox in front of the assembled confrontational mother, always puts similar demands on Tom, even notice them. The costumes, of his new album, Beautiful Pain. audience. He provided everyone trying to control the courses of who is more vocal than Laura in the props, and the furniture all His sound is mostly folky with a with a prologue to the show, her children’s lives. Yet as the his resistance. The son, like his strengthen the illusion of actually little bit of an edge to it. His lyrics informing us that what we were show progresses, and we learn sister, seeks escapism, and finds it travelling to a different time, a seem fairly simplistic without a about to see was a collection of Amanda’s backstory, her depth as by “going to the movies,” where different place. lot of intense, brain-scratching his memories, in which he plays a character comes forward, and he can satisfy the desires that man Another highlight was the metaphors but get to the point of the parts of both narrator and Martin does an admirable job of is denied in contemporary life. particularly evocative lighting, what he is trying to say. He could actor. expressing these nuances. Eventually, Tom and Amanda creating the sense of different be a big hit, but he’s got work to Next, we were escorted into the Mensel, as both storyteller and reach a deal – in order to assuage times of day, and a distinction do before that can happen. main set, a stunning replica of member of the Wingfield family, Amanda’s financial worries, Tom between the real world and Tom’s These are just a few of the an early 20th century Southern skillfully swings from the part of agrees that he will bring one of more dream-like memory state. many recent releases. Many more home. Upon the audience’s strong-headed son to that of the his co-workers home for dinner, It is not very often that you see are coming out very soon, so we arrival, the matronly Amanda, poetic, wise raconteur. Interlichia as a potential suitor for Laura. a show where all the facets work can keep the music playing all played by senior Melissa Martin, does a remarkable job with the This is where the final character so harmoniously. summer long. and her daughter Laura, played character of Laura, mastering is introduced – Jim O’Connor, Saxton is a member of Sanguinetti is a member of by junior Grace Interlichia, were the daughter’s characteristic limp the “gentleman caller,” played the class of 2015. the class of 2015. Saturday, May 18, 2013 / Sports campustimes.org / page 15 Soccer star sees success, learning on and off the field success from page 16 “Soccer was not the only reason students to work with one-on-one why I came to UR,” she explained. outside of the classroom to provide “I came across it on my college academic support. search, and fell in love with the “I’m looking forward to sharing campus and community before I my passion for science with my was recruited for soccer. After I students, and also taking a step decided that Rochester was high on away from research and medicine my list, I contacted the coaches to for a year before I apply to medical start the recruiting process.” school,” Lang said. Her decision definitely paid off Soccer has helped Lang with and her experiences at UR went her dreams of medical school as beyond the classroom and the well ­— both in skills and in con- soccer field. nections. “Although I did not chose this “The ability to be a team player is [school] for soccer, it certainly an important quality in any profes- made a significant impact on my sion, but it is especially important 4 years,” Lang said. “I was able to in medicine,” Lang said. “My soccer travel all over the US during the experience taught me a lot about season, and saw cities that I had what it means to work effectively never been to before.” with a group, and also how to be a After all these experiences, Lang’s leader. Given my experience with career is definitely ending on a high soccer, I felt more comfortable note, with a landslide of success as working in groups for studying she graduates. and projects.” “Words can’t even describe how In addition to her experience honored I am to have won the with team work and group dynam- Spurrier award, along with the other ics, soccer has been a great tool for ones from the season,” Lang said. networking and a source for men- “The thought of winning awards tors and career inspiration. never crossed my mind as I started “I made lasting friendships training for my senior season. I with my teammates since my first knew that I personally wanted to day, and also met some incredible play my best and go out without any alumni who have opened up op- regrets. I could not have gotten to portunities to learn more about where I am today without the sup- the career I wish to pursue, which port of my family, teammates, and is medicine,” she said. coaches. They all have pushed me Although Lang saw so much to be my absolute best, and never success in her college soccer career, let me settle for anything less.” Aaron Schaffer / Photo editor it wasn’t the driving force in her Esce is a member of Senior goalie Bridget Lang clears the ball after a spectacular save. Lang won numerous awards this past season, including the college search. the class of 2015. prestigious Merle Spurrier Award which is presented annually to the senior player who has made the most outstanding contribution to women’s sports by demonstrating such qualities as leadership, enthusiasm, and service. Baseball ends season early

by elizabeth kilbridge ther. RIT pitcher Michael Burns sports editor did not allow a run for six innings straight. After nine innings, UR On Sunday, May 5, UR men’s was defeated 4-5 and its season baseball ended its season with a came to an end. record of 16-24 after a devastat- Although men’s baseball did ing loss to the Rochester Institute not make it to the Liberty League of Technology. The Yellowjackets playoffs, individual players re- needed to win its doubleheader ceived various awards in the post- against the Tigers in order to stay season. in the running for the Liberty Junior Nate Mulberg was League playoffs. awarded First Team Academic The previous day, the ’Jackets All-District for his achievements hosted the Tigers in a double- on and of the diamond. header and ended the day with a Four other players were honored 5-4 win. Hoping to come off their as well: freshman Nolan Schultz success, UR came into its second was awarded Liberty League 1st doubleheader of the weekend de- team and All-UAA 1st team, termined to beat RIT. sphomore Josh Ludwig was All- The game was an up and down UAA 1st team and Liberty League battle between the two teams, honorable mention, junior Sam with one tying it up not long after Slutsky was named All-UAA 2nd the other scored a run. Sopho- team, and senior Jon Menke was more Josh Ludwig picked up the awarded Liberty League honor- momentum for UR by singling in able mention. junior Sam Slutsky. By the sixth Overall, the Yellowjackets had inning the game was tied, thanks a successful season that reflected to the team effort of Ludwig and each player’s talent and determi- freshman Brian Munoz. Their nation. They look forward to fall rivals, however, managed to slip ball in preparation for the 2014 away, winning the game 2-3. season. The second game of the day did Kilbridge is a member of not bode well for the ’Jackets ei- the class of 2015.

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By antoinette esce another All-UAA Honorable Editor-in-chief Mention a year later and helping earn the All-Tournament Team Leaving UR with a laundry title at the Fredonia Clarion list of awards, including the Classic. Lylse “Spike” Garnish Scholar Lang’s athletic success peaked Athlete Award and the Merle during her senior season when Spurrier Award, an exciting job, she made a total of 112 saves and plans for the future, senior and was honored as the UAA goalie Bridget Lang’s success Defensive Player of the Week transcends the soccer field. on Sept. 11, 2012. She also “I will admit that the goal- won UR’s Lylse “Spike” Garnish keeper is one of the toughest Scholar Athlete Award, which is positions on the field,” she said. given to the best of UR’s scholar “In any game, you can either be athletes. In addition, she was the hero or the goat. I love the named UAA All-Academic for added challenge of having to the third year in a row and was use my hands, and cover a huge the NSCAA Scholar All-East area in the box.” region in 2012. Lang does more than cover a Lang was presented with an- huge area on the field. In the other impressive honor when classroom, as a biochemistry she received the Merle Spurrier major, she’s made the dean’s Award. The Spurrier award, as it list almost every semester and is commonly known, is awarded has also worked as a teaching yearly to an female athlete who assistant. demonstrate leadership, enthu- On the field, during her siasm, and service during their sophomore year, Lang started all time at UR. 20 games for the Yellowjackets Lang intends to continue that and played a crucial role guard- commitment to leadership and parsa lotfi / staff photographer ing the net. At the end of that service next year as she joins Softball ends season as liberty league championships host season she was also named All- “Match Corps: Boston,” an ur- UR women’s softball ended its season with a winning record of 23-19 after a 5-6 loss to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the final UAA Honorable Mention. ban education reform program. round of the Liberty League Championships on Sunday, May 5. As the number one seed, the ‘Jackets hosted this year’s tourna- Not stopping there, Lang She’ll be assigned 6 or 7 ment. Starting in 2014, the tournament champion will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Championship. continued to improve, earning see success page 15 Basketball’s DiBartolomeo is two-time player of the year

by elizabeth kilbridge This past season, UR had a final sports editor record of 22-5 and shared the title in the University Athletic As his time at UR comes to a Association. close, senior John DiBartolomeo DiBartolomeo set the tone will have left his mark on this of his final season with a 37 community as an outstanding point performance in the season member of the men’s basketball opener against the US Merchant team. DiBartolomeo, a guard, Marine Academy. He scored has broken numerous records over 30 points on six separate throughout his four years as occasions, the last of which a Yellowjacket, but his senior being a 42 point effort in the year has perhaps been the most first round of the NCAA Divi- thrilling and successful. sion III Championships against Not only has DiBartolomeo Fitchburg State. been named a First Team All- The ’Jackets ended their sea- American, his fourth time son in the in the second round receiving the award, but he was to Ithaca College in a buzzer honored, for a second time, as the beater, 68-70. D3hoops.com and DIII News Although DiBartolomeo was Men’s Basketball Player of the held to only two points that Year. He has received seven sepa- game, as he was targeted as a rate player of the year honors for dangerous scoring threat by his senior season, the most recent opposing Ithaca College, the being by the Basketball Coaches senior guard ended his incredible Association of New York. season at the top of UR’s list of This accumulation of awards, all-time greats. however, does not come as a sur- DiBartolomeo was third in amanda klug / staff photographer prise. DiBartolomeo finished his scoring in UR history with 1,779 Senior John DiBartolomeo closed his collegiate basketball career with an impressive array of awards, including two back- senior year averaging 22.6 points points, and second in assists with to-back D3 player of the year awards in addition to his four-time First Team All-American honors. per game and having made 188 533, steals with 201, and free total free throws. He led the throws made with 520. DiBartolomeo’s presence on the selfless and team-first player I’ve DiBartolomeo will continue ’Jackets in scoring, rebounding, “John’s work ethic has been team for the past four years. “He ever coached. Combining that his love of basketball after assists, and steals too. DiBarto- the driving force behind our constantly pushed himself and with his dedication, ability and graduation, as he plans to play lomeo has been crucial to the program for the last four years.,” everyone around him to work skill created something extraor- overseas. team’s success in all four years, men’s basketball head coach hard to become the best they dinary. He is incredibly well Kilbridge is a member of especially in the 2012-13 season. Luke Flockerzi said in regards to could be. He is the most humble, deserving of his accolades.” the class of 2015.