MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 / VOLUME 146, ISSUE 2 Campus Times SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 / campustimes.org Eastman Students Eastman Updates Security Measures UR Senior Concerned About Plays Key Role in Security Changes Water Filter Startup By ABRAHAM LONCKE By SEIJI YAMASHITA NEWS EDITOR CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In a collaborative effort with Team Green, the Mus- Senior Muhammad Miq- lim Students Association and dad, originally from Paki- other student organizations, stan, arrived on campus as a UR dining has made changes Renaissance Scholar. Now, in hopes of providing better he travels around the world service to UR students. to promote his product. “Our plan right now is to Miqdad is the Business continue to get better at the things we are [currently] Development Executive at working on, and to really the startup PakVitae, valued spend our time on food quali- at $150 million. It has devel- ty,” Director of Campus Din- oped a $20 filter designed to ing and Auxiliary Operations provide clean drinking water Cameron Schauf said. free of water-borne bacteria, Here are some notable new viruses, and contaminants. developments. Because PakVitae’s prod- uct is an improvement from Tapingo additions previous technologies — at “We’ve expanded Tapin- go,” Schauf said. “You can a lower cost and with better now use Tapingo at Califor- efficiency — the company is able to sell directly to coun- nia Rollin’ which is over in JESSIE LI / PHOTO EDITOR Simon.” Hallway to the Hatch Recital Hall at the Eastman School of Music. tries’ poorest citizens rather than through international By GABBY HIGGINS UR administration has al- pressed her concerns for Limited time offers CONTRIBUTING WRITER organizations. “Limited time offers are ready placed new swipe ac- people who require handicap Miqdad’s community work cess points throughout the entrances to move around in addition to whatever is on began in secondary school Students at the Eastman school, most notably in the campus, as all handicap ac- the menu at the time,” Schauf when he joined a nonprofit, told the Campus Times. School of Music are divided basement of the annex and cessible doors will be swipe- teaching in schools around UR Dining has brought new on the latest security update the Old Sibley Library. access only. This could make limited-time items to Wok on sent out by Dean Jamal Rossi Many Eastman students it more difficult for patrons, his city. He quickly moved Up, Pizza Pi, Optikale, The on Wednesday, Feb. 6. have concerns about how the family members, or visiting up the ranks and became the Grill @ The Pit, and the salad The update states that all latest security update will ad- students with disabilities to head of the program, add- bar. doors except those lead- versely impact ease of acces- come on campus. ing a healthcare component At Optikale, new items in- ing into Lowry Hall will be sibility and inclusion to and “Sometimes the people to the school. This was a re- clude a southwest chicken locked and accessible by on the campus. making the decisions don’t sounding success, but he re- swipe card only. A front desk salad and a green tea poached Senior Jing Tian Ngiaw have all perspectives,” Paker alized that the teaching and will also remain at the Low- believes that this new secu- said. salmon noodle bowl. fundraising model wasn’t ry Hall entrance at all times, rity update is unnecessary. Despite these issues, some Limited time offers at The sustainable. For Miqdad, Pit include a mel meatloaf where students and faculty Ngiaw, who works with chil- students are in favor of a enduring change was at the coming off the grill, a cauli- will be required to present dren for the Eastman Com- more secure campus. Sopho- flower crust pizza from Pizza their IDs and any visitors will munity Music School, ex- more Nate Malkow says he “intersection of business and Pi, as well as a southwest have to sign in. pressed her concerns about feels “fairly safe” at East- social ventures.” chicken egg roll at the Wok The changes, slated to be- how the new update might man, but approves of security At UR, Miqdad switched station. gin Monday, Feb. 18, are the affect the school. measures that will help main- his major several times, and Beets will also be added latest in a string of security “Parents juggling [several] tain that feeling. was rejected by schools and periodically at the salad bar developments made in re- young kids won’t be able Malkow suggested mak- internships. Miqdad couldn’t sponse to the attempted as- as a limited time offer. to stop and find IDs every- ing one of the main entrances land a job on campus his first sault of an Eastman student time they walk into school,” a ramp. “It wouldn’t be that year. in the annex practice rooms Ngiaw said. hard to make a small ramp up Vegetarian and vegan op- At points, he was at univer- tions at late night last September. Junior Gwen Paker ex- the stairs [of the entrance to sity counseling. He consid- UR Dining is also making SEE SECURITY PAGE 2 changes to the Douglass Late ered going back home. Night menu. His involvement on cam- “We added two new vegan Women of Color Caucus Meets with a Hope for More pus changed, Miqdad says, burger options to late night, when he felt compelled to so if someone wants to go to By NIA TUCKER by the legacy of the Women on Saturday, Feb. 9, hosted key- speak following the Paris at- Late Night there’s two differ- CONTRIBUTING WRITER of Color Circle, which started note speaker Lesli C. Myers- tacks in 2015. ent vegan options,” Schauf in 2012 after the killing of UR Small ‘92, who is now the frst Knowing that there were said. “We’re trying to up our Drawing inspiration from the student Jeffrey Bordeaux. The black female superintendent of terrorist attacks in Baghdad game for vegans and vegetar- circle’s monthly meetings have the Brockport school district. Her just a day before, he worked ians at late night since a lot of principles of Kwanzaa, graduate with senior Beatriz Gil, what we were doing is more student Destiny Maitland started become a staple within commu- address focused on the universal like wings and burgers.” the Women of Color Caucus as a nities of color on campus. The experiences of dual sexism and then class president, to cre- way to connect women of color organizers of the caucus hope racism that women of color face ate a vigil to bring students Chef takeover not just on campus but in the this event can be annual and do and on learning how to triumph together in the face of fear, In Danforth and Doug- Rochester community. the same. and remain resilient. recognizing the many com- lass dining halls, UR Din- The women were also inspired The caucus, which took place “Iron sharpens iron, girlfriends munities in mourning. 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JESSIE LI / PHOTO EDITOR Dining Services is adding new food items to its diferent menus. DINING FROM PAGE 1 their food items. “We have a new DANIEL CAJE / PHOTO EDITOR -ing will be doing something state partner for pork, and we’ve once a week called a “chef take started using their pork and their 'PUPPY LOVE' over,” where a different campus UR students bond with Bella, who visited thanks to the dog therapy session hosted by The Peers for Animal Wellness sausage,” Schauf said. and Safety in the physics-optics-astronomy library this past Wednesday. chef will run a station each time, Shauf says that Dining has also making one of their dishes. found a new provider for beef, “Today at lunch, our catering one with better animal treatment PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE chef took over the grill side of practices. “We’re going to start the bistro and made crab cakes,” using their products in March, Charging Cable Stolen Schauf said. with the of using them 100 As of last semester, UR Dining percent by the fall, and roll them FEB. 14—A charging cable was reported taken from the has a new pastry chef who will out into our retail operation as Barnes and Noble Bookstore by an unidentifed person. be actively participating in the well,” he said. chef takeovers. “Yesterday, she took over part Glass Broken in Susan B. Anthony (1) Pop- ups of the pizza station and did a In addition to new events like FEB. 14—The Susan B. Anthony Hall main entrance fried apple custard breakfast piz- chef takeover and limited time door glass was found broken. It is unknown when or by za,” Schauf said. offers, something UR Dining is whom the damage was done. 1 For updates on chef takeover planning to continue “pop ups.” locations and times, Schauf di- Pop ups — started last semes- DPS Called for Donuts in Park Lot rected students to UR Dining’s ter — are a combination of food FEB. 13—DPS was called to Park Lot for a driver do- social media sites. giveaways, advertisements for ing “donuts.” The driver and passengers were identi- “[For] these kinds of things, healthier food options, and pro- fed, warned and released. we’re using a lot of social me- motions for food that people may dia,” Schauf said. “Following us not normally try. Eastman Restroom Vandalized on Instagram is the best way to “When it was nice out, we did FEB. 9—Eastman Facilities staf reported that an un- find out [when] we’re doing this a pop up that had a quinoa salad known person that had vandalized a restroom on the stuff.” in little cups,” Schauf said. “Our 2nd foor. campus nutritionist that works New produce suppliers for dining was manning the table Glass Door Broken in Valentine Dorm One of the bigger changes so that she could talk to people made to UR Dining is its change about the health benefits.” FEB. 8—Staf reported the entrance door to Valentine in meat suppliers. With changes was shattered. It is unknown the time of the dam- age. The person who caused the damage is also un- to pork and beef providers, Din- Plans for the future known. ing Services hopes to improve its In the future, UR Dining plans quality of food for students. to further improve the student “A big movement for all of us dining experience by reducing MAP COURTESY OF UR COMMUNICATIONS is to make sure that your food the Douglass Late Night wait- is preservative free. In Danforth ing times. In regards to other THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS and Douglass we’re about 85 potential changes, UR Dining percent there,” Schauf said. collaboratively works with stu- TUESDAY | FEB. 19 THURSDAY | FEB. 21 Schauf explained some reasons dent groups and the student sen- for switching over, including an ate to accurately determine what ETHICAL DECISION MAKING AND LEADERSHIP CHINESE CULTURAL FAIR interest in using humanely-raised changes the UR student body DOUGLASS COMMONS 401, 6:30 - 7:30PM MAY ROOM, WILSON COMMONS, 4:00-6:30PM animal products, the desire to wants. Develop an understanding of ethics and an Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Chinese Stu- support the local economy, and a appreciation for ethical decision making on your col- dents and Scholars Association. Various stands and Loncke is a member of lege journey. Hosted by Brian Magee for the Medallion performances will present calligraphy, Beijing opera, push to have no preservatives in the Class of 2020. Program. traditional Chinese dance and more. INSPIREDANCE FESTIVAL, CONTRA DANCE AZURE ANTOINETTE SPEAKS FOR BLACK WITH LIVE MUSIC BY NEW BREW HISTORY MONTH Eastman Safety SPURRIER HALL THEATER, 8:00-10:00PM GOWEN ROOM, WILSON COMMONS 5:00 - 6:30 PM as possible for students, faculty, Contra Dance caller Margaret Mathews from the Join the Womanist club in welcoming their frst an- SECURITY FROM PAGE 1 families, and patrons. Country Dancers of Rochester has organized a live nual speaker, poet and consultant Azure Antoinette. band to play while she “calls” the event. Dean Rossi said in his broad- Lowry Hall],” he said, noting cast email that Eastman students that the school often does this WEDNESDAY| FEB. 20 FRIDAY | FEB. 22 can expect to receive more infor- when large instruments or set mation through and security ses- SUPERVISING YOUR PEERS MURDER MYSTERY AT DRAMA HOUSE pieces for operas are being load- sion Q&As that will take place DOUGLASS COMMONS 401, 5:00 - 6:00PM DRAMA HOUSE, 7:00-10:00PM ed into the school. He hopes the throughout the spring semester. Learn about your strengths and weaknesses, your Put your detective skills to the test as you work in a team to administration will find ways to personal decision-making style and practice being solve a murder using clues from the crime scene, interrogat- Higgins is a member of an efective supervisor. Hosted by Ken Beck for the ing suspects and looking through the crime lab reports. Light keep the campus as accessible the Class of 2020. Medallion Program. refreshments and snacks will be served. DISSECTING ‘YOU’ DANCE THROUGH THE AGES DOUGLASS COMMONS 403, 7:00 - 8:000PM FELDMAN BALLROOM DOUGLASS COMMONS Join UR SEGway in a discussion on the Netfix se- 7:00PM-11:00PM Write, Edit, ries “You,” which touches on topics of stalking and Dance the night away to a soundtrack that progresses Join Design, relationship abuse. through every era of musicall history from the 1920s to the present. Live peformances will also feature. the Illustrate, Campus Times Photograph,

If you are sponsoring an event that you wish to submit for the calendar, please email [email protected] by Monday and Create evening with a brief summary, including the date, time, location, sponsor, and cost of admission. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 / CAMPUS campustimes.org / PAGE 3 RESEARCH ROCHESTER Water Filters Senior Covali Investigates Politics and Peer Validation WATER FROM PAGE 1 design. He frst learned about the company as would tell them that they were troversial opinion. “The con- an advisor for a UR team compet- Following the vigil, Miqdad being connected to other users, servative paragraphs threatened ing against PakVitae for the Hult said, he felt he had something to who would either like or ignore the needs of liberals to imitate Prize. He reached out to PakVi- contribute. He became involved in their profile. To make the pro- the ostracism condition,” Covali tae afterward to congratulate, to SA and clubs, and later that year cess more realistic, the subject said. connect, and to learn. After some he won the Andrew Fried Prize. was given three minutes to like They presented their work last time, because of his background Realizing there were few other By AUDREY GOLDFARB other profiles. Half the partici- week at the Annual Convention in nonprofts and his knowledge COLUMNIST Pakistani students on campus, pants — the “inclusion” group for the Society for Personality of business, they asked him to in- he made it a personal mission — got many likes. The other and Social Psychology in Port- tern with them. He met the board, to encourage as many Pakistani Our two-party political sys- half — the “ostracism” group — land, Oregon. led a research and development students as possible to apply. tem is a polarizing force. Dis- received very few. In this way, Politics has been a theme of initiative, and worked with out- Miqdad said the UR community agreements between liberals and Covali and Gearinger simulated several studies Covali has been sourcing partners. He was quickly helped him learn about different conservatives frequently extend peer acceptance and validation involved in, and she intends to asked to become an employee. cultures and people, ideals which beyond impersonal political as their experimental variable. continue exploring how psy- Knowing the diffculties of now permeate all aspects of his opinions, provoking emotional After viewing how “liked” chology influences politics. international students in obtain- life. responses. Those with dissenting they were by peers, each par- She will graduate this year ing internships and wanting to “Everyone who speaks with me opinions can be judged harshly ticipant read an article — con- with a degree in BCS and psy- give back to the school, Miqdad has had a piece of the U of R.,” by their peers, which can make trasting with the subject’s politi- chology and a minor in Hebrew. is offering three paid internships Miqdad said. a political conversation turn to cal affiliation — on either gun She aspires to be a social psy- for international students this fall. Since he almost did not apply personal attacks. control or health care. Conser- chologist, possibly continuing Applicants can be any major, and to the school, he feels fortunate Talia Covali and Brian Gear- vatives read a liberally charged academic research and teaching. the only requirement is a pitch to have arrived here, saying, “The inger, seniors in Jeremy Jamie- article, and vice versa. Then, a Alternatively, she is also consid- to bring PakVitae to their home University of Rochester wasn’t son’s Social Stress Lab, predict- survey gauged their acceptance ering research in industry. country. Miqdad will be giving a the door I tried to open, but it’s ed that people would respond of this dissenting opinion. First, Covali plans on taking presentation on the global water the door that let me in.” differently when they were the In general, those in the “os- time to gain more experience. crisis Feb. 26 at iZone. The opportunity at PakVitae minority versus the majority. tracism” condition tended to be She aims to work as a lab man- Yamashita is a member of was similarly by chance, not by Covali and Gearinger used a less open-minded towards the ager next year. “I’m interested the Class of 2020. fake social media site to model differing opinions. This finding in so many things,” she said. either inclusion or ostracization was contrary to their hypothesis. “I want to solidify what I’m Women of Color Caucus through simulated online users, They had thought ostracized interested before going to grad CAUCUS FROM PAGE 1 and then evaluated subjects’ individuals would strive for ac- school, so I can go in with that willingness to accept political ceptance and be more likely to passion figured out.” sharpen girlfriends,” My- of identity with the other opinions opposite of their own. conform to an opposing stance. Covali urges students to stay ers-Small said. hardships she faces, said she A group of 126 conservatives Conservatives were more ac- open minded and capitalize on After the address, par- drew solace from the caucus. and 117 liberals from across the cepting of liberal readings than Rochester’s curriculum by en- ticipants were sent to two “I can make it, you can make U.S participated in the experi- liberals were of conservative gaging in academic research. workshop sessions and talks it,” she said to the audience ment online. Each subject cre- ones. The readings may have “Push your boundaries and ex- on Afrofuturism, learning as she stood to speak. ated a social media profile, with provoked liberals to dissent, de- plore.” to heal and protect mental An attendee who spoke an avatar and biographical blurb. spite facing the consequences of Goldfarb is a member of health, and studying as a during the first-generation Then a faux buffering window being ostracized for their con- the Class of 2019. first-generation un- panel told the crowd, “This dergraduate. These discus- is a powerful experience. I sions were led by Ashley would have loved to [have] N. Campbell ‘09, the Office this opportunity and an un- of Minority Student Affairs dergrad.” advisors Sasha Eloi-Evans For Maitland as a key or- ‘05, ‘17W (Ed.D.) Claudia ganiser, this event is her con- De Leon, Felicia Reed-Watt, tribution to her community. and RIT professor Sharitta “I wanted this to be a space Gross-Smith. for women of color [...] to The sessions were well-re- allow for a bigger platform, ceived by women of color in and to also include other attendance. schools and expand the circle Junior Aanya Myrie-Sil- of women of color.” burn, who spoke about strug- Tucker is a member of the gling to balance her sense Class of 2020. GOT A DROP US SCOOP? A LINE. EMAIL [email protected]

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FROM THE ARCHIVES President O’Brien’s Name Change Controversy By EDDIE HOCK ported that O’Brien “felt the man- disintegrated.” STAFF WRITER ner in which the survey was con- Silver concluded his article ducted, as well as the UR’s lack ominously. “Confict may be a When UR president Dennis of name recognition, contributed healthy experience as long as the O’Brien took offce in 1984, the to the university’s absence from cost of confict is recognized and Campus Times called him “a the list.” accepted. In the case of the UR, masterful craftsman of showman- So, O’Brien championed an change in leadership might not be ship.” Rodnell Claboine, then SA effort to change UR’s name to so bad either.” president, continued that O’Brien the more prestigious sounding Critically, O’Brien did not was “candid and personable,” “Eastman University.” After his double down against the students’ “humorous and tangible,” and administration drew fre for stiff criticisms. Rather, he honestly lis- “simply a winner.” tuition increases and continued tened to their complaints. When he took offce, O’Brien’s business with South Africa de- O’Brien abandoned the push goal was to improve the universi- spite apartheid, this slight to the for the name change, strength- ty’s national standing, streamline school’s identity was the last ened the programs he founded its operations, and increase trans- straw for many students. like Take Five, and served until parency. He offered regular “Pres- A December 1987 issue of his 1994 retirement. Today, we idential Forums,” essentially town “Against the Current,” a short- have a residence hall on campus halls where all interested students lived counter-cultural publica- named after him. and faculty could ask whatever tion on campus made this dissent O’Brien was a rare example of a they wanted and receive honest clear. “Dennis O’Brien was hired university president who listened answers from their university’s to take the lead and do something to his students. Of course, every chief executive. dynamic,” wrote Jon Silver, the leader will be met with contro- But by 1987, O’Brien faced his Coordinating Editor for the pub- versy, but it’s how they respond share of backlash. After UR failed lication. “People jumped on the to that controversy that cements to make U.S. News and World Re- bandwagon with great anticipa- their legacy. port’s list of the top 25 schools in tion. Slowly, but surely, the one Hock is a member of the FRANK SANDERS / FORMER CAMPUS TIMES STAFF the nation, the Campus Times re- solid ice mass has polarized and Class of 2021. President O’Brien was known for his approachability towards students. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 campustimes.org / PAGE 5 OPINIONS EDITORIAL OBSERVER EDITORIAL BOARD How to Interact With Africans Classroom Alignments Need to Take a Seat tion that you have zoos and he haphazardness, the out of a seat in CSB 209 shows building does have a hamster forests in your own country. mad dash — calamity that a little structure can go a tube hallway leading to the only Also mention your unquench- Thits after the cannon long way. two classrooms on that level. able thirst to drink from natu- sounds. You may think we’re de- In addition to being just plain While professors should have ral wells, see safaris, cross scribing “The Hunger Games,” annoying, such an uncomfort- the choice to organize their deserts, hike highlands, and but this is actually a snapshot of able seating arrangement can physical classroom however walk jungles. Every Afri- the frst three minutes of a class add legitimate stress for students they want, they wouldn’t have to By SAKHILE NTSHANGASE can should understand these on the ffth foor of Morey. taking tests. And having to get so creative if administration OPINIONS EDITOR things. For known reasons that we’ll physically rearrange the seats was on their side. If UR actually Furthermore, get ready to get into later, professors at UR every single day shaves a few knew how many students were hen talking to Af- explain your unparalleled love to arrange classes that are minutes off each class. It’s practi- planning to take each class and ricans, the frst knowledge of African poli- too big for a horseshoe shape, cally work-study, but yet again stuck by that instead of Wthing is to look tics. Remind them how Man- into a horseshoe shape. We’re UR falls short in compensating allowing “just one more student” them straight in the eye, and dela made a great sacrifce by not here to debate the merits of its students. More seriously, if to squeeze in 15 more times, mouth every word carefully proposing unity for blacks the horseshoe shape — it can there’s an emergency and you professors and administrators and in slow cadences to make and whites. He was a smart work with enough space — but have to get up, it’s impossible could more easily fnd the best sure they can understand you. guy. Occasionally juxtapose when you spend 75 minutes to not disrupt the entire class. classroom for each class size. Make sure your every word that story with the ever dis- with a classmate’s elbow in Honorable mentions go out to Alternatively, UR could work drips with the sympathy that appointing Gaddaf, Mugabe, your mouth, it may inhibit your all the classrooms on campus that with professors to accommodate they came from a far coun- and Omar Al-Bashir. At this ability to learn. can’t really be fxed or changed with a more appropriately sized try. Understand that the only point, you’ve won our deli- Beating out the overfowing but are still miserable. Although room. This might turn the frst reason they are here, far from cate African hearts. horseshoe design and com- the seats are stationary, Lower week of each semester into a choice, is the pursuit of ref- On a lighter note, speak ing in frst place for the worst Strong is an overwhelmingly game of musical classrooms, uge, peace, and happiness — about much you loved “Blood classroom conception ever is hot place, because nothing im- but it beats spending the next 14 everything they previously Diamond,” how you cried CSB 209, a large room with proves academic performance weeks or so sitting in the second didn’t have. Keep in mind that watching “Beasts of No Na- high ceilings, terrible acoustics like learning in a cramped layer of a horseshoe, staring with theirs not a quest for explora- tion,” and how it’s great that and, most notably, those portable boiler room. Classrooms without your classmates at the empty tion, but for western educa- “Hotel Rwanda” got three rolly desks that always inevita- windows — spread through- space void of all desks in the tion and something tangible to Oscar nominations. Every bly congregate together into an out Bausch and Lomb, Hylan, center of the room. take back to their war-ridden African has watched these amorphous solid in the center Meliora, and Hutch, to name End the double-chinned horse- tribes and villages. movies. Let your face show of the room. Given our open a few — also exist for some shoe. Plan class sizes accord- Let your interactions be that you sympathize with the curriculum, it’s no secret UR is reason. Gavett doesn’t have a ingly. And for the sanity of all governed by the assumption flms’ atrocities and sad re- into academic freedom, but the third foor — as it’s permanently students, please never invest in that they are still learning to alities. Explain how watch- absolute anarchy getting in and under construction — but the a portable desk design again. speak English, so to make ing them made you reach an them comfortable, get ready intuitive grasp of reality that to marvel at their exotic ac- made you never ever com- cents. Use words like “moth- plain again. er-land”, “ancestors”, “tribe”, On the same note, talk about and “Shaka Zulu” in your your family’s great initiative polite exchange. Ask them if which donates clothes to Af- they can speak “click-click” rica. While doing this, notice or how to say something fun- the gratefulness ooze out of HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? ny in Swahili. They always their faces as they remember love this. If they show some the Louis Vuitton boots and average intelligence or speak prada purse your aunt donated LET US KNOW. English fuently, don’t hesi- last year. tate to ask them which Ameri- Moreover, show the Afri- can international school they can that you are current and [email protected] went to. caught up with their affairs. Do this by mentioning cor- Let your ruption, ebola, poverty, aids, lack of electricity, apartheid, interactions be This editorial is published with the consent of a majority of the Editorial Board: Trevor Whitestone (Editor-in- and Boko Haram. Enlighten Chief), Wil Aiken (Managing Editor), Hailie Higgins (Opinions Editor), Sakhile Ntshangase (Opinions Editor), governed by them on corruption, bad lead- Efua Agyare-Kumi (News Editor), and Shweta Koul (Publisher). The editor-in-chief and the Editorial Board make the assumption ers, climate change, and the themselves available to the UR community’s ideas and concerns. Email [email protected]. that they are Chinese plan to colonize Af- rica. 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A perfect FEATURES EDITOR AN NGUYEN CESAR GARCIA whether they’ve met your recipe for a strong ancestral OPINIONS EDITORS HAILIE HIGGINS PRESENTATION EDITOR SARAH WEISE Nigerian friend Olu, Richard connection to the motherland. SAKHILE NTSHANGASE ILLUSTRATIONS EDITORS DALIA MITCHELL from Zambia or any of the Finally, close up by asking CULTURE EDITORS SING-YIK CHAN REED STEINER other African gardeners and them to bring you one of their OLIVIA ALGER WEBMASTER JAYDA MEDINA janitors. They have probably Dashikis, pyramid keychains, run into each other at some or African-print pants on their point during their daily walk next trip. And before you part, PUBLISHER SHWETA KOUL to collect water from the Con- instead of a boring phrase like go. It’s a small world, afterall. “goodbye” or “see you later”, Full responsibility for material appearing in this publication rests with the editor-in-chief. 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By KEVIN SHAUGHNESSY a U.S.-backed military regime REED STEINER / ILLUSTRATIONS EDITOR CONTRIBUTING WRITER overthrew democratically elected socialist government ’m generally opposed of Salvador Allende. In Nica- to foreign intervention. ragua in the ‘80s, the socialist IAmerican meddling government was engaged in often makes bad situations a civil war with American- worse — Iraq, Iran, Afghani- backed guerillas, the Contras. stan, and Cuba are all testa- The history of U.S. involve- ments to this. The only people ment understandably makes to beneft from America’s many leftists side with the interventions are the defense Venezuelan government: it contractors and dictators holds elections, is socialist, who lobby for them. I once and controls the largest oil re- thought Venezuela would be serve in the world. To them, it no different: another oil-rich seems the US is just reliving country where the US tries to its imperialist past by trying topple a dictator, only to see a to depose Maduro’s govern- worse one take the mantle (if ment. the country doesn’t descend His regime, though, is noth- into civil war frst). ing like Allende’s, and Ven- In countries like Iraq or Af- ezuela has a far greater demo- ghanistan without a history cratic tradition than Iraq. But of democracy, it’s diffcult to Venezuela has elections in suddenly install a liberal dem- much the same way that North ocratic regime and expect it to Korea or Russia have them survive without an American — all the trappings of democ- The alternative is starvation or control over the government. radical, untested system of occupation force. Instead, racy, with ballot boxes, voting emigration. While the social- Unlike in Iraq or Afghanistan, government. other groups use violence to booths, maybe even a selection ist regime in Venezuela had a new democratic government You should always be wary gain power. But the unique of candidates — but without majority support until 2008, would not be starting from of U.S. intervention in for- circumstances of Venezuela any real choice of outcomes. it has since stayed in power scratch, trying to convince eign countries In Venezuela, make intervention a realistic In Venezuela, elections are through pure repression. It has various ethnic and religious though, a corrupt dictator- option for improving the lives held so that the regime looks no democratic legitimacy. groups that to trust the results ship would be eliminated, and of Venezuelans. better to the outside world, Venezuela still retains ves- of elections. By removing Venezuela’s recent history The current situation in Ven- even though they’re nothing tiges of its democratic past, Maduro, the U.S. would re- of democratic government ezuela is often compared to but a sham. Meanwhile, many like the national assembly. store the status quo known by makes further deterioration past American coups in Latin citizens only vote at all to get While the regime controls Venezuelans before the 2000 unlikely. America. In the most famous food and have their name on a the military and the supreme Chavista takeover, instead of Shaughnessy is a member of example — Chile in 1973 — government list of supporters. court, it never established full introducing the country to a the Class of 2021.

OP-ED The Hidden Dangers Don’t like of Microplastic By TRAM NGUYEN nal tracts. Other species, like contribution to the problem. our opinions? CONTRIBUTING WRITER shore crabs, have been found One strategy is to stop fbers with microplastics in both before they enter the wastewater any of the nega- their respiratory and intestinal stream. Patagonia announced tive impacts humans tracts. This slowly suffocates that it will sell the Guppy Friend, Mhave on the environ- the animals from the inside out. ment are visible to the naked The production and disposal eye. Trash washes up on our of microplastics, among other “Other species, like beaches, the ice caps are visibly unwitting actions by humans, shore crabs, have Write us shrinking, and smog darkens our have played a signifcant role been found with skies. But some environmental in catalyzing the deterioration menaces, such as microplastics, of marine ecosystems. microplastics in both are nearly invisible. But microplastics are not their respiratory and a letter. The U.S. National Oceanic just a problem for marine life. intestinal track. This & Atmospheric Administration Humans are consuming them slowly suffocates the classifes microplastics as any too, sometimes through eating [email protected] piece of plastic less than fve mil- contaminated seafood. As higher animals from the limeters in diameter. Some are trophic level species consume inside out. as small as three microns —‚half those lower on the food chain, the size of a red blood cell. This the plastic accumulates via comes from a variety of sources, biomagnifcation, and as the a bag that you can place cloth- including the microbeads found top predator, humans should be ing in before tossing it into the in cosmetics, paint, tire dust, especially wary. wash, which will prevent the industrial waste, and clothing. Microplastics also run ram- fbers from being fushed away. Tiny fbers of acrylic, nylon, pant in drinking water. A 2017 A product called the Cora Ball spandex, and polyester are shed investigation by Orb Media, can be tossed into the wash each time we wash our clothes which looked at tap water sam- to collect circulating fibers. and are carried off to wastewater ples from over a dozen countries, You can also avoid buying any treatment plants. There, some found that 83 percent of the facial scrubs that use plastic of the fbers are removed in the samples were contaminated with microbeads. Lastly, you can fltration process, but not all. plastic fbers. Of the countries reduce your plastic consump- A study by UC Santa Barbara studied, the United States had tion and waste altogether by found that washing a single syn- the highest contamination rate buying reusable water bottles thetic jacket released an average at 94 percent. Once ingested, and grocery bags, and being sure of 1.7 grams of microplastics. most of the microplastics stay to always recycle any plastics These tiny fragments can in our systems forever, and little you come across. Reducing the become embedded in animals’ is known about their long term presence of microplastics and tissue through ingestion or impact on our health. other forms of waste present in respiration. Various marine Microplastic pollution is not our environment is everyone’s species, such as deposit-feeding an easy problem to address, but responsibility. Do your part. lugworms, are shown to have there are small changes that Nguyen is a member of the microplastics in their intesti- you can make to reduce your Class of 2022. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 / ADVERTISEMENT campustimes.org / PAGE 7 PAGE 8 / campustimes.org MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 CULTURE Pissed Off at Gucci? Start Supporting Local Brands By DOMINIQUE DORVIL in my opinion, may not be nec- STAFF WRITER essary if it is being done to get an apology from someone or to Over the years, a lot of compa- have someone respect you and nies and celebrities have seem- your dollars. There is no need to ingly profited from the historical beg for respect from people who mistreatment and misrepresenta- will blatantly disrespect you and tion of black people in this coun- gain free publicity from your try. This has turned into a new outrage, when there are so many wave of “bad publicity is good people of color and women publicity.” This publicity is built whose businesses need support. upon the rage of black people. What is necessary is a diverse Time and time again, we see the group of qualified people to be outrage of black people on so- hired on a diversity committee cial media actually benefiting for all companies. companies. There are no reper- These committees or councils cussions, but the community is need to be the ones that have a forced to look at themselves and legitimate voice in the company. question what their moral be- They are one of the ones to veto liefs are. How long will I stand and idea or not. If this was in by this? place, this would not have been Celebrities, especially on the able to slide by into the online Gucci scandal, have been vocal and physical stores. Every com- about their concerns; they’ve pany needs the perspective of REED STEINER / ILLUSTRATION EDITOR turned to other brands, satisfy- every type of audience to make ing their expensive tastes. Soul- “accidentally” excluding specif- products by their own communi- thrown around on social me- sure that they are meeting their ja Boy, for example, has decided ic groups of people. ties. dia including boycotting those customer’s needs and not of- to rock Fendi instead of his infa- Supporting up-and-coming The media and celebrities do brands that are not sensitive fending anyone. How could mously memed Gucci headband. brands from people from your a good job of pushing the cool to all types Wof people. If you companies that have lasted for But Fendi and other brands alike own community is a great solu- brands and styles. But if indi- are able to buy Gucci products, almost a century not implement are just like Gucci. As we have tion. The events concerning Pra- viduals can give more thought to simply think about your morals this simple addition into the fab- seen in the past, at a point in da, Gucci, and H&M are prime who we support, their influence to determine whether or not this ric of their work culture? time, these companies will drop examples for why communities would decrease. is a brand that you want to con- Dorvil is a member of the ball again by being racist or need to take more pride in the There are many ideas being tinue supporting. The boycott, the Class of 2021. Is My Hero Academia the Japanese Marvel? By SING CHAN ration, MHA focuses on the growth standard American stereotypical su- CULTURE EDITOR of every character. Most Marvel perhero who is ultimately the stron- characters, like Iron Man and the gest in the entire series. He holds Perhaps the most well-known su- Hulk, are identifed heavily with in- the title as the “symbol of peace.” perhero franchise is the Marvel Cin- telligence and science. Others, such His American cartoon-like appear- ematic Universe. The infuences of as Thor or Spiderman, acquire their ance and abilities are named after the American superhero culture have powers from birth or luck. Although states in the U.S. (like California spread around the world and inspired Marvel character’s experiences are Smash, Texas Smash, United States many new productions. While the impressive, MHA’s focus on Mi- of Smash). rage of MCU mania continues to doriya and his classmates growth Although Horikoshi uses All boom, “My Hero Academia” is a and development throughout the se- Might to frame the cultural conver- rising star that provides a breath of ries is more touching and resonating. sation of the prototypical American fresh air to the superhero genre. Unlike many Marvel characters, heroes and modern ideal Japanese “My Hero Academia,” also known Midoriya had to persevere through heroes, MHA still focuses primarily as “Boku no Hero Academia,” is a a series of challenges to build a on the Asian appreciation of perse- Japanese manga series by Kohei compatible physical body in order verance and hard work. For many, Horikoshi. The plot revolves around to acquire a quirk from All Might this is a much more relatable mind- Izuku Midoriya, a teenage boy who (the best hero in MHA). Essential- set. This is also one of the most valu- lacks superpowers (called “quirks”) ly, MHA has a traditional Japanese able lessons readers can take from in a world where over 80 percent of development where the protagonist MHA: that ordinary people can the population possesses them. The starts with weaker capacities than become heroes through hard work, MHA universe has a special profes- stronger characters. just like Midoriya. While Marvel’s sion called “heroes” who are quirk Throughout the series, many magnifcent heroes are powerful elites that battle villains. Midoriya characters experience defeat — All problem-solvers, their personalities eventually acquires a quirk from the Might, Midoriya, and his peers don’t and talents make them inaccessible strongest hero, All Might, and en- always win. Midoriya and his class- and less relatable to readers. rolls in U.A. High School, one of the mates believe not in winning battles, On top of this relatability, MHA best academies that trains students to but that their continuous diligence offers a diverse cast of characters become heroes (basically the MHA and persistence will lead them to a that provide endless entertainment SING CHAN / CULTURE EDITOR version of Xavier’s School for Gift- successful journey in becoming pro- for the audience. Each character ed Youngsters). fessional heroes. has a quirk that is extremely differ- Compare this to MCU, which cer- a quirk that resonates. The popularity of both Marvel and The difference between the MCU ent from the others’. While some, tainly has some diversity, but is male- In the end, rather than MCU’s “My Hero Academia” have spurred and My Hero Academia rests on the like super strength or invisibility, are dominated with powers revolving focus on what a hero can do, MHA conversations comparing the two, cultural intricacies in the two me- typical, there are other quirks such mostly around sheer strength in one really depicts the discussion of how but they are in fact very different. dia. Marvel emphasized the West- as taking the form of what you eat form or another. The diversity in to be a hero. While the MCU’s plots include con- ern fondness for intelligence and or controlling movements through MHA makes it even more relatable Chan is a member of stant themes of unifcation and sepa- strength. In MHA, All Might is a blood; the impressive list goes on. to the audience, as everyone can fnd the Class of 2022. SWEATER YOU WAITING FOR? Write for the CT! Email [email protected] MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 / CULTURE PAGE 9 / campustimes.org

CT RECOMMENDS Emperor X is Absurdly Authentic It also features a signature vocal performance of a certifiably odd set of lyrics involving some lake they’re draining or something. Who’s they? Who cares, because when Emperor X tells us, “Let’s send a message they’ll hear … By TREVOR WHITESTONE let’s … scream,” we scream EDITOR-IN-CHIEF with him, since we assume this man ripped straight from an Sometimes, we don’t know L.L.Bean catalog doesn’t get whether to take things lightly this yelpy over nothing. or seriously. Or when to focus This is far from the only time on our personal lives versus the Chad has us singing in unison. surrounding world. It’s all pretty Some tracks are downright an- arbitrary, and we can endlessly themic, like the tempestuous rack our brains debating the “Allahu Akbar.” The song air- margins. drops us into a vague middle- Alternately, we could kick eastern conflict involving mili- back with our tall boys and jam tant groups, real and fictional. along with the most esoteric Ca- This strife is a backdrop for his nadian former physics teacher to attempt to unify us around our grace the 21st century lo-fi indie systems of belief. Emperor X folk punk scene. centers it all around the titular But that overgeneralizes Chad Arabic phrase because he ad- Matheny’s appeal. Chad, who mires “the persistence of faith goes by Emperor X, writes and of virtue and of kindness as songs so absurd that they must acts of quiet, relentless defiance be authentic. So personal that in a world so fractured,” as he they form a larger-than-life, im- said in the video’s Youtube com- mutable bond between us, Chad, ments section, of all places. SING CHAN / CULTURE EDITOR and his tiny fandom. Chad, “raised in a deeply con- He loves cassette tapes, the servative, negative, fundamen- And that’s why the floor’s wet.” think of her. “Don’t think of ter Chad, who’s lived in Berlin black sheep of the audio play- talist version of Christianity,” The song is a beautiful example her running in an old t-shirt.” the past few years, survived a back family. So much that he wants us to settle our differenc- of trying in a relationship when Oh, you’re still thinking of her? bout of cancer. He hasn’t had buried 41 purple translucent es, and that may be appealing you know you’re not perfect, “Don’t think of her, go get some the most straightforward career cassettes in mostly unknown or annoying depending on the told with a level of idiosyn- exercise.” Repeat ad nauseam. path. North American locations to ac- listener. Personally, I prefer to crasy we can empathize with. Sometimes, the situations are Yet, he’s carved a niche in my company the release of his 2011 leave the nuances to his limited “It wasn’t Energy Star, it wast- less relatable. See: “Don’t think library, and it’s not just because album “Western Teleport.” base of Genius annotators. Still, ed BTU’s / It wasn’t right, but of her porous membrane.” Okay, his music is sonically brilliant, Chad drives home this nov- his political fervor is a draw in it was there because I wanted guy. But it’s that personal flair well-written, or just plain weird. elty concept in the release, as the vein of our friends’ passions you… to be cool.” that gets us so invested, because It’s not that I feel like I know it breathes with a cheap tape we don’t really get but whole- That’s Chad for you: he’ll authentic individuality reso- Chad personally. I’ve never met sound. Lo-fi music only works heartedly support. make you laugh, he’ll make nates much more than an artist Chad. But I identify with him, with the right delivery and in- Politics takes a backseat in you feel. The album’s emo- dialing it back to reach a greater and his music adds color and strumentation; “Western Tele- the following track, “Compres- tional centerpiece, “Erica West- audience. meaning to the obscure thoughts port” meets this challenge by sor Repair,” easily among the ern Teleport,” makes you laugh There’s far more to Emperor X I’ve had, or the odd things my providing cozy shelter to guitar top-10 most tender songs about that you’re feeling, amid killer than what I’ve mentioned here. friends do — the stuff that will squeaks too shy and innocent to air conditioners. Swaddled in marimba riffs. As you start I could write another column never even reach 16,812 month- irritate. a tape-delayed piano line, Em- the track, you’ll realize she’s on his wacky brand of political ly Spotify listeners. The standout track “Canada peror X intimates, “Compres- dumped you. It’s okay. It hap- satire on 2017’s “Oversleepers Whitestone is a member of Day,” best exhibits this sound. sor repair is not in my skill set / pens. The key thing is: don’t International.” It was made af- the Class of 2019. The Laces That Bind Us: The Signifcance of Sneakers By EDDIE HOCK STAFF WRITER

In my dorm room, safely tucked in a little corner of the foor, sits a pair of bright orange, special edi- tion Bobbito Garcia suede Pumas. The off-white tongues are stained faintly blue from my jeans, the patterned gum outsoles are just a bit worn, but the back interiors still proudly read “Where’d You Get Those?” This classic sneaker- head’s question is also the title of

Garcia’s book, a celebration of the REDIETU HAILE / ILLUSTRATION STAFF New York sneaker culture born in the ‘60s and ‘70s that spread In 1985, when Michael Jordan artists like The Notorious B.I.G., try, it’s maintained a lot of its origi- ine heat to end up on the feet of kids throughout the country and world. frst laced up the most iconic sneak- , Jay-Z, and for the nal character. Sneakerheads from and grown-ups everywhere today. “Where’d You Get Those” is a ers since the Northeast started call- frst time. But as hip-hop and rap all over the world are continuing a In fact, those beat-up Air Forces critical book because it charts the ing them “sneakers,” the Air Jordan exploded into, arguably, the most vibrant tradition that started on the and Superstars are much more spe- pre-global history of sneakers and 1’s, it started to proliferate. There popular new music of the turn of streets of New York and persists to cial than the overpriced Yeezys the sneaker culture. This is a unique he was, breaking league rules and the millenium, Bob’s other great this day. hypebeast scoops up with his par- period in American fashion because wearing shoes that would have love, sneakers, followed. Sneaker culture is universal, ents’ credit card. They’re more real. it didn’t begin with high-status de- been fresh as hell on any chain- Sneakers didn’t have the same crossing the boundaries of language Sneakers, somehow, have always signers and rich white people. It be- linked court in Harlem or the Bronx problem as rap, with its lyrics sug- and geography. It’s one of the few remained of the people. It doesn’t gan when kids hanging out on the in front of TV audiences of tens of gestive of social upheaval. They cultural institutions that crosses matter who you are, where you streets of New York started com- millions. They brought the culture were just shoes, and kids every- lines of economic class, having be- come from, how much money is paring kicks. Through the mid-80s, to the country. where could justify them as status gun on the feet of the urban poor in your bank account, or what you sneaker culture remained under- Bobbito is a fxture of the New symbols, a much easier pill for par- and remaining accessible even to- look like. Jordan 1’s are nice. It’s a ground, blossoming through after- York hip-hop scene. As half of ents to swallow than anything ex- day. Even though some designer universal constant. Anyone can tell school shoe trades and bubbling the “Stretch and Bobbito” WKCR plicitly related to hardcore gangsta shoes can get ridiculously expen- you that. up with excitement as new models program with DJ Stretch Arm- rap. As such, even though designers sive, hand-me-downs and shoe Hock is a member of dropped. strong, he frst showed the planet have gentrifed the sneaker indus- trades are still valid ways for genu- the Class of 2021. PAGE 10 / campustimes.org MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 HUMOR Seligman breaks ground on University of Rochester, Minnesota By TREVOR WHITESTONE But the brunt of his speech was yellowjacket named Brocky, word unpunctuated soliloquy Ivy right?” frst-year Andrea EDITOR-IN-CHIEF dedicated to outlining an unparal- stood behind Seligman during from “Ulysses.” After a long Collins said while protective- leled work-study program unique the affair. At one point, the striped pause, he added, “ever better,” ly nursing her trenta caramel Life away from Rochester was to the school. “You will have a stud-muffn approached the po- making the whole phrase some- macchiato, because of course once unthinkable for Joel Selig- prestigious opportunity here to dium, crossing a honeycomb and how grammatically correct there’s a fucking Starbucks man. demonstrate and hone your pro- stinger across his chest and tout- (because that’s The Rochester already. “My mom says they Now, a year after his departure fessional worth,” Seligman said. ing the value of “doing your part Effect). don’t even look at the school from the University, the securities He elaborated that the program for the hive.” The bespectacled 69-year-old location on your resume as long lawyer and former UR president hinges on “constructive learn- Seligman then called up a then reached into the snowbank as you use Garamond.” is closer to Rochester than ever ing” and that students “will be special guest from the faculty behind him to produce a Super First-year Josh Waterfeld before. able to mix their share of cement section: Ted Pawlicki, who hap- Soaker Bottle Blitz full of Mel saw a unique opportunity. “My Just not that Rochester. by the time [they’re] done here,” pened to be the school’s only Sauce. For minutes on end, the New Jersey fake is totally gon- This past Friday, Seligman prompting some alarmed glances hiree thus far without a button trademarked chipotle-mayo na work out here,” the post- proudly held a groundbreaking from the audience. nose and two eyes made out of mixture rained hellfre on the pubescent prepster said as he ceremony for the University of “Either that’s some long-lost coal. “Don’t worry, I’m the other crowd. “There’s much, much rocked the storm in a bro tank. Rochester, Minnesota campus euphemism for education from guy,” Pawlicki said, beginning to more where that came from,” “Once I get my ADP chapter to a shivering, befuddled throng his Jazz Age childhood, or we clarify that he was the one from Seligman said after depleting going, they won’t even be able of frst-years. “Today, we bring just found out how this place is St. Paul and not the former CS seven industrial-sized canisters. to kick us off campus, because the spirit of Meliora to the Med getting built,” frst-year Hasan department chair, before being Many students felt betrayed there is no campus!” City!” the parka-clad president Farooq later said. interrupted and ushered off the after their frst experiences with Back in New York, Univer- began as he went to dig the foun- The school’s mascot, a stage by Brocky. the school. sity President Richard Feldman dation of Barnes & Noble Hall. t o t a l l y y o k e d “We support Ted and our Re- “I mean, I distinctly remem- denies any affliation with this To the surprise of few, his shovel publican donor base,” a perturbed ber my ticket listing Rochester, renegade institution. clanked against the frozen soil, Seligman said. NY as the destination,” frst- “Joel and I haven’t spoken the reverberations percolating “Whatever your year Nia Simone said afterward since he beat me out for the up and down the nearby Zumbro view on politics, before succumbing to the bite. cover of U.S. News & World river. we can at least “I should’ve known something Reports annual ‘80 Univer- He proceeded to lay out his agree there’s was up when they exclusively sity Administrators under 80’ fve-year plan for the university, blame on served lutefsk on the fight.” issue,” Feldman told the Cam- beginning with a focus on diverse b o t h First-year Pablo Sanchez, pus Times outside Wallis Hall architectural practices — at least who’s probably always had between bites of a pumper- in terms of the lacquer used on eight fngers, was having nickel bagel with a schmear. each building’s respective gar- sides.” trouble fnding a silver lining. “I “Where does he get the nerve? gantuan oaken staircase. Selig- After a came here for the open curricu- Or the funding, for that mat- man next touched on the school’s methodical per- lum,” he said. “I guess I didn’t ter?” progressive all-gender por- formance from the a have it in mind that I would be Seligman, last seen gleefully ta-potty policy, a trap remix of cappella group Chord balancing my girder-welding doing donuts in snowcat with “The Genesee” thrown togeth- Commune, Selig- minor with a cluster in Olmsted the vanity plate “Florian’ It,” er in his free trial of FL Studio, man gave his clos- County zoning regulations.” could not be reached for com- REED STEINER / ILLUSTRATIONS EDITOR and a UR Minny Mobile app that ing remarks, But some students expressed ment. he just needs someone to, “you reciting Molly outright optimism. Whitestone is a member of know, write a bit of code for.” Bloom’s 4,391- “It’s still, like, basically an the Class of 2019.

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MICAH GREENBERG / SPORTS EDITOR The Amerks, wearing the home colors, face of against the . By MICAH GREENBERG Division, Rochester seemed pulled Wedgewood near the end many impressive saves and kept ist than the one used by Blue SPORTS EDITOR completely outmatched at the be- of the game and brought on an the score low. Cross Arena during stoppages ginning of the game. The Crunch extra attacker, they were unable , the home of of play. Not only did the playlist Though there aren’t any major outshot the Amerks in the first to score. the Amerks, was an inviting sta- have “Mr. Brightside,” but also league sports teams in Roches- period 12–5. In an early two- Just because the AHL is a dium that exceeded my expec- “Groove Is In the Heart,” “Cra- ter, there is still a vibrant sports on-one, a wrist shot by Crunch minor league does not mean it tations. It was relatively clean, zy Train,” and “Welcome to the scene in the city. left wing Andy Andreoff found lacks good players. Andreoff, lacked sticky beer spills on the Jungle.” Well done. This past Friday was UR night the net past Amerks goalie Scott Ingram, and Wedgewood are walkways surrounding the seats, The atmosphere seemed gen- for the Rochester Americans. Wedgewood. all former third-round picks in and smelled like waffle cones. erally family-oriented. It seemed The team, known colloquially The most exciting moment of The food was what is expected that everywhere outside of the as the Amerks, lost 1–0 to the the game came just eight sec- of stadium food: decent chicken UR sections, a large amount Syracuse Crunch. The tickets onds into the the second period. Just because the fingers and fries, burgers, hot of the attendees were children. were sold at discounted price for Rochester defenseman Andrew dogs, nachos, and pizza. There Compared to an NHL game, the community members, and shut- MacWilliam had a huge hit on AHL is a minor were some more adventurous crowd may have been small, qui- tle buses brought students to and a Syracuse player. As a result, a options, though, including buf- et, and less often in the home- from Blue Cross Arena. fight broke out between Andreoff league does not falo mac and cheese and poutine. team gear, but the people also The Amerks are a member of and MacWilliam. Though both mean it lacks good And yes, the charge for water seemed nicer, or maybe drunker. the , players were given five-minute was an exorbitant four dollars. While the Amerks are just a which is the main developmental majors for fighting, Andreoff players. I had an above-average soft minor league team, the game league for the NHL. Each AHL remained in the penalty box far pretzel as a snack. Later, I chose was played well and remained team is an affiliate of an NHL longer for instigating. “Let’s Dough Buffalo” ice exciting throughout, and the sta- team. For example, the Amerks Over the remainder of the the NHL Entry Draft, and they cream, which had cookie dough dium experience was quite good. are linked to the , game, the Amerks were able to have played in a combined 184 bits in a chocolate-vanilla swirl. Enough for me to say that the and the Crunch is linked to the create several scoring chances big-league games in the past five Dippin’ Dots were also a popular Amerks are a hidden gem in the . and draw penalties, but nothing seasons. Though Andreoff’s goal dessert choice. Rochester community. Although the Amerks led the got past Syracuse goalie Connor was the pivotal play in the game, I don’t know if it would be pos- Greenberg is a member of Crunch at the top of the North Ingram. Even when the Amerks Ingram and Wedgewood made sible to assemble a better playl- the Class of 2021.

LAST WEEK’S RESULTS THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 MEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING AT DAY 1 UAA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CHICAGO, ILL. – 5TH OF 8 WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD AT DAY 1 LIBERTY LEAGUE INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ITHACA, N.Y. – 11:45 A.M. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD AT DAY 1 LIBERTY LEAGUE INDOOR MEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING AT DAY 2 UAA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CHICAGO, ILL. – 7TH OF 8 CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ITHACA, N.Y. – 11:45 A.M. WOMEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING AT DAY 2 UAA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CHICAGO, ILL. – 7TH OF 8 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD AT DAY 2 LIBERTY LEAGUE INDOOR MEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING AT DAY 3 UAA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CHICAGO, ILL. – 8TH OF 8 CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ITHACA, N.Y. – 11 A.M. WOMEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING AT DAY 3 UAA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CHICAGO, ILL. – 7TH OF 8 MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD AT DAY 2 LIBERTY LEAGUE INDOOR WOMEN’S SOFTBALL AT SALISBURY UNIVERSITY – L(6–8) AND L(3–11) (DOUBLE-HEADER) CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ITHACA, N.Y. – 11 A.M. MEN’S SQUASH VS. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY AT CSA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. – WOMEN’S AT ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE – 1 P.M. W(7–2) WOMEN’S AT EMORY UNIVERSITY – 2 P.M. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY – L(68–54) MEN’S BASKETBALL AT EMORY UNIVERSITY – 4 P.M. MEN’S BASKETBALL AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY – W(79–58) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 WOMEN’S TENNIS AT ITHACA COLLEGE – 10 A.M. WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. RIT – W(5–4) MEN’S TENNIS AT ITHACA COLLEGE – 2 P.M. WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD AT RIT LAST CHANCE MEET – COMPLETE MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD AT RIT LAST CHANCE MEET – COMPLETE ROC SPORTS TRIVIA WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. NAZARETH COLLEGE – W(8–1) WHAT CANADIAN HOCKEY COMMENTATOR PLAYED FOR THE

MEN’S SQUASH VS. TRINITY COLLEGE AT CSA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. – L(5–4) ROCHESTER AMERICANS FROM 1963 TO 1965? SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 CHERRY DON ANSWER: WOMEN’S SOFTBALL AT SALISBURY UNIVERSITY – W(3–0) WOMEN’S SOFTBALL VS THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY IN SALISBURY, MD. – L(5–1) THE ROCHESTER ROYALS, WHICH EXISTED FROM 1945 TO 1957, MEN’S BASKETBALL AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY – W(68–62) AND WON THE 1951 NBA FINALS, WERE THE PREDECESSOR OF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY – W(73–63)

MEN’S SQUASH VS. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA AT CSA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN NEW HAVEN, WHAT CURRENT NBA TEAM? CONN. – L(5–4) KINGS SACRAMENTO ANSWER: PAGE 12 / campustimes.org MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 SPORTS Highly-Ranked Squash is Too Often Overlooked By CESAR GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR

UR has only one Division I team: squash. Currently ranked second in the nation, UR Men’s Squash has started the season 13–2. On top of that, sophomore Ashley Davies at No. 1 and senior Rodrigo Porras at No. 8 both went 15–0. The team will soon be com- peting in nationals on the weekend of February 15–17. Despite its Division I status, some say that UR does little to promote the team. One notable instance is the UR Athletics Ins- tagram page. “There was a post about senior day for basketball but there was nothing for squash,” Davies said. Head Coach Martin Heath believes that “this small, obscure sport is actually very cool, fun, flled with interesting people from all backgrounds, great athletes, work very hard, and ultimately one PHOTO COURTESY OF UR ATHLETICS of the most successful teams on Sophomore Ashley Davies remains undefeated in individual play after the 2019 National Championship campus.” There is only one American on The Ivy League universities have No. 2 seed in the tournament. No. 1 Kush Kumar in a thrilling A bright side of the tournament, the team, senior Leonard Mohr. dominated the sport of squash, with The frst matchup was Princ- battle of two of the best players in however, is that UR senior Ricardo There are student athletes on the six out of the top 10 ranked teams eton University, ranked 7th in the squash, to bring the score to 4–4. Lopez was presented the Col- team hailing from Mexico, India, from the league. As a result, Coach nation. Though the match started The fnal match was the No. 4 lege Squash Association Skillman the Netherlands, and many other Heath believes the team has “a competitively, the ‘Jackets were match between UR senior Law- Award for showing exceeding nations. little bit of underdog mentality”. triumphant in the end, winning rence Kuhn and Trinity’s Ziad Sakr. sportsmanship over his career in Davies, who plays in the No. The team now moves looks to 7–2 in the frst round. On the same Sadly, despite the great showing, college athletics. The squash team 1 spot on the team, said that the nationals, which will be held at side of the bracket, Trinity College Kuhn lost at the end, solidifying really demonstrated that they can cultural diversity on the team has Yale University. Echoing Davies, faced , which the end of the squash team’s run. win at a high level and will con- allowed people to learn and grow. Coach Martin, says that the team resulted in a commanding win for The team however, had one more tinue to prove this next season. Coach Heath believes this encour- must “believe they can be the best Trinity, setting up a rematch of one chance to showcase their skills. The 2018–2019 team campaign ages people to have “respect for team when it matters.” of the biggest wins of the season The ‘Jackets took on University may be over but it does not mean each other’s differences.” “It’s all about belief,” Davies for the ‘Jackets. of Pennsylvania in a fght for third the season is over for everyone. While UR men’s squash is one said. “Everyone can win their As expected, the semi-fnal place. The team lost 5–4 result- Qualifed individual players of the top programs in the coun- matches.” match was exciting. The teams ing in a fourth place fnish. The will continue to practice until in try, that is not matched by other At nationals this past weekend, went back and forth, with Trinity squash team fnishes fourth in the preparation for the CSA Individual schools in the UAA. The squash the team competed for the Potter leading 2–1 after the frst wave. nation, behind only Penn, Trinity, Championships held at Brown Uni- team is part of Division I and thus Cup, which holds the eight top- The ‘Jackets responded with two and the winners of the tournament, versity in Providence, Rhode Island competes against other Division ranked teams in the nation. The wins in the second wave, increas- Harvard. Despite the fnal result, it from March 1–3. I schools, including Ivy League ‘Jackets were ranked at their high- ing the pressure for the end. was an impressive showing by the Garcia is a member of universities. est position in school history as the Davies then defeated Trinity’s UR Men’s Squash team. the Class of 2022. Goodell Dons the Dunce Kaep By MICAH GREENBERG tively, Kirk Cousins, the top free litical uproar. chance that a team signs Kaeper- rnick’s settlement, but if he rejoins SPORTS EDITOR agent quarterback last year, signed But there are larger issues at nick. Perhaps a team like the Car- the league and resumes his protest, an $84 million fully guaranteed stake for the NFL. Now the league olina Panthers, who signed Eric he could become a key fgure in Colin Kaepernick did some- contract least year, only a few mil- has shown it is scared to stop play- Reid last year and have a need at the 2020 campaign. thing that Tom Brady, Ezekiel El- lion more than the settlement. ers from kneeling. The settlement quarterback, will take a chance Throughout this process, Kae- liott, and the United States Foot- In other words, Kaepernick is does not mean that the anthem with Kaepernick. pernick has drawn a large amount ball League all failed to do. He almost certainly making more protest is over. Instead, it might The XFL, which WWE owner of attention to the incompetence took the NFL to court and won. money from the settlement than mean that the anthem protest con- Vince McMahon plans to reboot and perhaps prejudice of the NFL. Okay, maybe he didn’t techni- he would have made if he were tinues and strengthens, without starting in 2020, will require For example, a large aspect of cally win a court case. There was playing in the league for the past any chance of backlash from the standing for the anthem as a con- the defategate case against Tom no ruling. The NFL has not been two years. league. tractual condition for employ- Brady was that he refused to turn found under the law to have con- Had one of the teams signed In the days before the settlement ment. So Kaepernick is unable to over his cell phone to the league spired to keep Colin Kaepernick Kaepernick, the owners likely was announced, a story circulated go to the competitor in retribution for evidence. Now Kaepernick has out of a job. Technically, the NFL would have saved money. Addi- that Kaepernick was approached to the NFL. exposed that the league is unwill- can still claim innocence. tionally, the arbitrator refused to by the new Alliance of American But if Kaepernick joins an NFL ing to publish all damaging com- But it is very diffcult to make a dismiss the case last year, mean- Football, a developmental league team, and agreed to a settlement munications of its own. convincing argument that the NFL ing he believed there was enough for the NFL, about possibly join- with the league instead of follow- And of course, the main issue won. Kaepernick, along with Eric evidence for Kaepernick to make ing a team. The report said that ing through with the grievance, should not be whether the league Reid, agreed to a settlement with a serious case. Therefore, it is Kaepernick would only agree for could he be seen as a sellout? blackballed Kaepernick, but the the league. According to Mike very likely that he is right that the $20 million or greater, which goes While those biased against police brutality that was the basis Freeman of Bleacher Report, the league colluded against him. against the AAF’s policy of paying Kaepernick might think that he of the protest in the frst place. The settlement was for $60 to $80 mil- By agreeing to settle, the NFL all players three-year, non-guaran- dropped the case and tried to re- focus of the media needs to shift lion. avoided the potential release teed contracts worth $250,000. turn to football for the money, do- from the details of the case back That’s a lot of money. The Pitts- of documents that might have It has since been revealed that ing so also allows him to regain to the protest itself. burgh Steelers will probably lose been truly damning. For a league the report was false. Perhaps the a huge platform and resume his In every aspect of the case, star running back Le’Veon Bell known for bad press relating to NFL made it up to make it look anthem protest, just as an election whether proving the legitimacy of because they are unwilling to sign concussions, domestic abuse, like Kaepernick had excessive year approaches and the anthem his argument or regaining a large him to a long-term contract. I’m bad in-game calls, and franchise salary demands, thus supporting becomes an increasingly political platform, Kaepernick truly outma- sure a four-year, $60 million con- moves, perhaps it could not han- its claim that the teams refused to issue. neuvered the NFL. tract would be more than enough dle the anticipated media backlash sign him. Interestingly, President Trump Greenberg is a member of to convince him to stay. Alterna- that would surely also cause a po- However, there is now a good has not yet commented on Kaepe- the Class of 2021.