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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017 ISSUE 5 ALBANYSTUDENTPRESS.NET New Development Aids in Ebola Detection

By ELISE COOMBS placed substances that indicate disease— That means that it could biomarkers—into the urine to mimic a take years before the kit is Detecting Ebola with the naked eye is real-life Ebola scenario. commercialized. now possible due to a method developed by Then, a small particle called a gold The company would first a University at Albany research team. nanoparticle, binds to these biomarkers need to see that the research The new method means a cost-effective, until they grow bigger and change color. has a patent before they do quick, and easy way to detect Ebola. With If the color is red, that indicates the Ebola multiple rounds of testing. the method, detection results occur within virus is present. If it is purple, there is no The testing would involve an hour or two and could cost just $1 per infection. mimicked samples of Ebola, person, according to Mehmet Yigit, the The team’s method included and if this is successful chemistry professor leading the research nanotechnology—manipulating small they would then test it with team at the RNA Institute. particles. real samples of Ebola, Yigit aims to produce a kit that would Even with this developed method, which would require more allow screening for a big population more producing the kit would require partnering advanced resources. effectively than current methods, which can with a commercial service. For testing at UAlbany, take weeks or months and cost thousands However, because the team used Yigit joked, “They would of dollars. nanotechnology in the health arena instead probably prison me if I bring In developing the method, Yigit used of in technology such as cell phones and in an Ebola sample here.” urine samples instead of blood because computers, the stakes are higher. If the tests are they are more easily accessible. The team “There is life at the end of the product,” Elise Coombs / Albany Student Press Please see EBOLA page 2 Yigit said.

ADMIN GRADUATION Budget Unease Amid New Changes to Details for Presidential Commencement Schedule By LINDSEY RIBACK Search Recent changes to University at Albany’s May By TYLER MCNEIL Commencement Weekend received a mixed reaction Up to $245,000 could come out from graduates, despite the of university coffers in the hunt for administration’s promise of potential picks to head the University creating a unified experience at Albany. for all. Russell Reynolds Associates, In the past the May ceremony an international search firm, was has featured 30 ceremonies in recently tapped to lead in the roughly 12 venues, and now University Senate’s presidential the weekend, May 19 through search under a $200,000 contract 21, will be condensed into 11 with an extra $45,000 cap on events in four venues, according additional expenses. to university spokesman Karl Through Freedom of Information Luntta. Four specific changes Law, the Albany Student Press have been made: there are now requested the full contract last undergraduate ceremonies by week. The contract is expected to be school or college as opposed to released by Mar. 21. per department, Friday is now On Friday, the presidential designated solely for graduate search committee first met with the students, ceremonies for each firm. Planning to send three to four graduate department have recommendations to the SUNY board been eliminated, and now the of trustees by June, the presidential university will only have a May search committee expects to commencement weekend. interview potential candidates within Traditionally, undergraduates the months ahead. and graduate students would Source: Ualbanyphotos.com Michael Castellana, chair of graduate from their specific department together. However, the University Council, has not Sunday as the university-wide students and families,” Luntta individual departments in the this year Friday is reserved for mentioned a backup plan should the graduation. said. past, the university was “in graduate students, Saturday SUNY board of trustees not accept “We wanted to create a He went on to explain that a sense competing against for undergraduate college or unified signature weekend for all with so many events and Please see PRES page 2 school-specific graduations and Please see GRAD page 3

SEXUALITY MONTH Speaker Sheds Light on Nonbianary Myths By MILO VOTAVA Individuals who are nonbinary are used for nonbinary people, the most do not identify as one of the binary common is “they.” However, some Over 75 people gathered for a talk genders: male or female. There are nonbinary people still use typically about spreading nonbinary awareness different gender identities that fall gendered pronouns such as “he” or on Wednesday at the Campus Center. under the umbrella of “nonbinary,” “she” due to any number of personal Kaleb Dornheim hosted the talk, such as genderqueer, which Dornheim reasons, while still being nonbinary Nonbinary Myths and Realities, as part explained as a person that identifies and knowing that the gendered of Sexuality Month at the University at with having a gender that is queer and pronoun does not refer to their own Albany. non-normative, or agender, which is gender. UAlbany students taking sociology when a person identifies not having a As part of the talk, Dornheim had classes and members of Alpha Phi gender. people get up and choose a color to Omega — a co-ed community service While nonbinary can be used as an represent their gender, and write it on fraternity — attended the talk. The umbrella term, and people who are a poster that was hanging in the front fraternity asked its members to go to agender or genderqueer can identify as of the room. Many people, regardless one of the Sexuality Month talks. nonbinary, not everyone that identifies of how they identified, chose colors Dornheim, a graduate student and as being nonbinary is genderqueer or besides blue and pink; and the purpose president of Sexuality Intersectionality agender. of the exercise was to show how Gender Hangout, began the discussion Dornheim also introduced the idea personal a concept gender is, and that with a brief overview of what being of using different pronouns. While having to constrain people to two rigid Milo Votava / Albany Student Press “nonbinary” means. there are many different pronouns that Please see SPEAKER page 3

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STUDENT SENATE Gender Neutral Housing Proposed to SA

By TYLER MCNEIL it,” Michael Christakis, vice presi- you want, not because there’s dent of Student Affairs, said. one person of the opposite sex,” Student Association senators Resolution sponsors, Rachel said Naoum. “Males and females showered praise for a call to make Eager and Nadia Naoum, were live right across the hall from one gender neutral housing available also critical of university policy. another so I don’t understand why on all University at Albany living They criticized the Residential they can’t live together on any areas on Wednesday. Life ’s current section-limited living area.” But Residential Life has yet to model, advocating for students in Gender inclusive housing op- embrace the resolution. Carol Per- high academic standing to select tions have been available since rin, director of Residential Life, gender neutral housing beyond 2012 after being recommended denied any need to expand the specific areas. to the university by the LGBTQI housing program across campus Housing fluctuates yearly concerns advisory committee two under current demand. based on availability. This year, years prior. The move was one of “Right now, based on our Residential Life received backlash several suggestions made by the numbers and the demand, we can’t over the distance between gender committee which included estab- accommodate that request,” Perrin neutral housing clusters on Empire lishing gender-neutral restrooms said. Commons and the Podium, a and changing rooms. What’s more, such requests roughly seven-minute walk. This was the second time SA could be stalled by structural While applying for gender neu- passed gender-neutrality legisla- setbacks. Some living areas such tral housing, Naoum became upset tion. Last year, the senate passed a as Alumni Quad and Dutch Quad by her choices on Empire Com- resolution that called for gender- lack the space provided for gender mons. Unsatisfied with Residen- neutral bathrooms. neutral housing, which is limited tial Life’s response, she decided to The resolution was passed on to apartment clusters and suite draft the current resolution, later the same day as President Donald sections. Tyler Mcneil / Albany Student Press co-sponsored by the senate body. Trump rolled back federal guide- “That becomes a little bit Rachel Eager and Nadia Naoum present a gender inclusive hous- “So I believe that everybody lines which allowed transgender dicey there, but I don’t think we ing expansion resolution in front of the SA senate. who fills out the application students to use any bathroom that wouldn’t be averse to looking at should be able to live wherever matches their gender identity.

occurred in West Africa from March diseases,” Yigit said. HEALTH 2014 to March 2016, according to His team included graduate EBOLA the Centers for Disease Control and students Mustafa Balcioglu and Muhit Continued from Page 1 Prevention. Rana. They developed the method In total, 11, 325 people died in over the course of two years, and Campus Events If the tests are successful, the the outbreak and there were 28,652 then it took one year to apply it to the company and the research team would suspected, probable, and confirmed Ebola scenario. work to establish a design for the kit. cases. Their findings were published “We showed the potential,” Yigit There are five types of Ebola virus, in the online issue of Advanced to Promote said about the application to Ebola. but four of them cause disease in Healthcare Materials on Jan. 25. The researcher said it’s now up humans, according to the CDC. According to Yigit, the method to other scientists and companies Yigit’s favorite part of his work is could also potentially apply to Zika. to take an interest in testing and developing a method that can control “I can easily translate it,” he said. commercializing the kit. one particle for different types of Because the method allows disease Body Positivity “If they are really interested they diseases and purposes. detection based on color, researchers will find me and then we can partner The color-detecting method can detect disease with the naked eye By LINDSEY RIBACK with them,” he said. that Yigit and his team developed instead of heavy equipment. During experimentation, Yigit determines which type of Ebola there Yigit said the next step may be In conjunction with National Eating Disorder Awareness and the team purchased biomarkers is in a sample. Then they can better looking into federal funding to Week, the University at Albany will be hosting “Celebrate and human urine, and placed the pinpoint how to move forward with research and experiment in a Zika Every Body Week,” a series of programs to promote body biomarkers into the urine to create a treatment. virus scenario. positivity. scenario of Ebola infection. “I like the fact that I can control During the week of Feb. 27, UAlbany’s Counseling The largest outbreak of Ebola a substance for different types of and Psychological Services will be hosting three nights of events along with Middle Earth, Nutritional Services, and Campus Recreation. Each program will feature giveaways and those who attend will have a chance to enter a raffle for Associates’ first public forum last after gutting arts and humanities a Fitbit. Friday, faculty and staff fanned out programs. “We have shifted the messaging away from eating disor- PRES their concerns about UAlbany’s The trust and morale Continued from Page 1 ders and towards promoting healthy ways to approach body unsteady line of presidents. Starting between faculty affected by the image, nutrition, and fitness, as these are more universal to with UAlbany President Karen 2010 cuts and administration has not our student body,” Vivian Hwang, a staff psychologist at any of the candidates provided. Hitchcock resigning from her post entirely faded after Phillip, said Paul CAPS, said. The contract is set to extend to 2018. in 2004, the university has gone Stasi, vice president for academics According to a Feb. 2013 survey conducted by the “I don’t ever want to deal with through a run of seven leaders at United University Professions National Eating Disorders Association, roughly 20 percent hypotheticals,” said Castellana. “I within the last 13 years. Albany chapter. “It’s good to of college students have or have had an eating disorder. have every intention of this being a ”I think that if we are going to expand, but we can’t lose sight of However, only 6 percent of college students who have dis- successful search.” move forward that the new person the core academic mission.” ordered eating were seen by a health professional. Groundwork for the is open to understanding what Outside of faculty Although disordered eating is not talked about as often as presidential search committee began the systems are and how to create involvement, four undergraduate eating disorders, Hwang explained that body image issues in September after James Stellar bridges and roadmaps to get to that students, one of which, Madeeha and disordered eating are much more common on college was picked by the SUNY board of next level success,” said Tanisey Khan, serves a representative for the campuses than their more talked about counterparts. trustees to replace Robert Jones as Hernandez, assistant director of committee, attended the forum. According to the psychologist, disordered eating may be UAlbany interim president. Stellar employer relations in the career Some efforts to bring students a symptom of an eating disorder such as a pattern of abnor- made clear no intention of taking the and professional development to the event foundered. Khan, also mal eating behaviors like binging and purging, but may not post. office. “It think that’s going to be Student Association director of necessarily indicate that the individual has a diagnosable The 18-member committee beneficial not only for staff that intercultural engagement, invited SA eating disorder. set a list of priorities in the fall, have been weathered through a lack members to attend the public forum “Disordered eating is more common than eating disor- some of which were fueled under of continuity.” at last week’s senate meeting. No ders, and has a varied presentation in which individuals Jones. Stellar told the Albany Prior to Jones, while UAlbany SA members were present. may have a not-so-healthy relationship with eating and Student Press that he expects the faced financial woes spun out of the food,” she said. “Issues with body image are likewise next president to continue Jones’ Great Recession, the university’s sometimes part of the symptom presentation of an eating enrollment goal of 20,000 students endowment grew 26 percent. At the by 2020, announced in 2015. time, UAlbany President George Please see HEALTH page 3 During Russell Reynolds Phillip gained national attention

CRIME BLOTTER

DISOBEY MAN- in possession of sticker and sus- POSSESSION 2/20/2017 by 5 Quad. marijuana, mari- DATE marijuana, mari- pended license. FORGED INSTRU- Indian-Dutch Road- juana parapherna- 2/17/2017 juana parapherna- An arrest was MENT way UNLAWFUL POS- lia and forged IDs. Empire Commons lia and forged IDs. made and vehicle 2/20/2017 Report of a male SESSION OF G Cluster Referrals were was towed. Indian Quad- Mo- student driving MARIJUANA AGGRAVATED Report of a male made. hawk Tower with an expired 2/22/2017 UNLICENSED student violating MEDICAL INCI- Report of a male inspection sticker Mail Center OPERATION an order of protec- UNLAWFUL POS- DENT student in pos- and in possession Report of a 2/23/2017 tion. SESSION OF 2/19/2017 session of mari- of marijuana. A marijuana joint in Downtown Cam- ALCOHOL State Quad- East- juana, marijuana referral was made. package sent to pus- Phillip Schuy- PUBLIC LEWD- 2/18/2017 man Tower paraphernalia and mailroom. ler NESS Alumni Quad- Al- Report of a female a forged ID. An ar- DRUG COM- Report of a male 2/17/2017 den Hall having an allergic rest was made. PLAINT WELFARE CHECK subject blocking Main Library- Po- Report of a male reaction to her 2/21/2017 2/22/2017 a handicap ramp dium student with an hamster. CRIMINAL POS- Liberty Terrace- LT Indian Quad and driving with a Report of an open container. SESSION WEAP- North Grounds suspended li- unknown male Referral was UNLAWFUL POS- ON Report of odor of Report of a miss- cense. subject expos- made. SESSION OF 2/20/2017 marijuana. Nothing ing person which ing himself in the MARIJUANA Indian Quad- Mahi- found. has been found ANIMAL REPORT library. DWI PREVIOUS Washington Av- can Hall safe. 2/23/2017 CONVICTION enue Report of a female MEDICAL INCI- Indian Pond POSSESSION 2/19/2017 4:42 2/19/2017 student in posses- DENT CRIMINAL NUI- Report of a dead FORGED INSTRU- AM Roadways Report sion of marijuana, Indian Quad- Mo- SANCE rabbit on campus. MENT Western Avenue of a female sub- a forged ID and a hawk Tower 2/23/2017 2/17/2017 Report of a male ject going through stun gun. An ar- Report of a female State Quad- East- FIRE ALARM Dutch Quad- Ryck- subject driving red light and in rest was made. student feeling man Tower 2/23/2107 man Hall while intoxicated, possession of light headed and Report of two State Quad- East- Report of two and with an ex- marijuana. DISPLAY FORGED dehydrated. Trans- male student in man Tower male students pired inspection CERTIFICATE ported to hospital possession of Caused by hookah

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three group exercise Thursday, CAPS will be boxes isn’t UAlbany campus about nonbinary people. classes: Yoga at 4:30 p.m., hosting a body-positive comprehensive The hope was to give more students a one-on- HEALTH Zumba at 5:45 p.m., and painting session where SPEAKER enough for one conversation with nonbinary students. Continued from Page 2 Continued from Page 1 Salsa at 7:00 p.m. students will be encouraged many people. They said that there were “definitely more disorder, but someone The following day, to paint the best part of Dornheim nonbinary students on campus than many with negative body image Sodexo’s Executive Chef, themselves. also discussed the difficulties that nonbinary people realize,” and hoped that this talk doesn’t automatically have Gerald Oriol, will be joined In the past, CAPS has people face in the healthcare system. Since would let more people realize this, as well an eating disorder.” by campus dietitian, Donna hosted Celebrate Every many doctors don’t recognize nonbinary as the specific difficulties that nonbinary Due to its prevalence, Duffy, for a cooking and BODY Week in March, genders as legitimate, people that are students faced, such as the issue of using CAPS focuses its attention mindful eating demo. The following National Eat- nonbinary have harder access to hormones public bathrooms, and how to talk to them in more on raising aware- demo, which will be held ing Disorder Awareness and gender-reaffirming surgeries. a way that was accepting and more inclusive. ness for body dysmorphia from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Week. Previous events have “Many have to invalidate themselves Dornheim also runs a program at and disordered eating, in Patroon Room, will educate included a body-celebrating to be able to access validating healthcare,” the Gender and Sexuality Resource hopes that students will students on how to fuel burlesque workshop with a Dornheim said. Center in Campus Center 329 called, seek out psychological and/ their body with food that is local burlesque performer, Dornheim explained that some nonbinary INTERSECTIONS, that talks about the or medical support before not only healthy, but tastes a hula hoop class, a movie people tell their doctors that they are trans different issues that many students may face they develop a diagnosable good as well. Those who screening, and a panel of to be able to have access to hormone such as sexism, racism, and classism, and eating disorder. attend can expect refresh- campus experts to talk replacement therapy. how these problems can relate to each other. On Tuesday, CAPS and ments. about body image issues, The speaker’s goal for this talk was to INTERSECTIONS will begin soon, and does Campus Rec are co-hosting The following night, according to Hwang. bring awareness to more students on the not have a confirmed schedule as of yet.

PROFILE Jacob Wasserman: The Willy Wonka of Comedy

Wasserman gained inspiration By ILENE ROTHMAN from classic comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David. He Ambitious University at Albany student Jacob also enjoys John Mulaney, Andy Wasserman is about to turn 21, graduate a year early Samberg, Nick Kroll, Sebastian from college, and pursue a career in comedy. Mancuso, and even comedy-rapper Last year Wasserman, who spends his time studying Lil Dicky. finance at UAlbany, reached a turning point in his life. As far as his comedic career, He had always expressed a lifelong dream to be on Wasserman is dreaming big. Saturday Night Live and realized that at age 19 there Ultimately he could see himself was nothing stopping him from pursuing his passion. doing something similar to Jimmy “I would rather know and fail then die and not know Fallon one day. at all,” expressed the young comedian. Despite Wasserman’s venture Over his spring break from college in 2016, into the comedic world, he remains Wasserman decided to start devoting his time to securing a traditional procrastinating college a comedic internship in the New York City area. student. Although he tries to write Wasserman found a home as a comedy-writing intern comedic material daily, the bulk at the legendary Gotham Comedy Club in New York of his material is written the night City. That summer Wasserman took a comedy course before a performance. offered by Gotham’s talent coordinator, Andrew Engel, “If I don’t sweat, I’m not and it culminated in Wasserman’s first comedic set on writing,” Wasserman shared. stage in front of an audience. In terms of knowing if his material is Ilene Rothman / Albany Student Press Wasserman’s material is sourced directly from his funny, the comedian just tries to make experiences of growing up on Long Island. His mom, himself or his mom laugh. The Long Island native hopes to inspire fellow dad, and older brother Zachary are all extremely Through his growth as a comedian this year, UAlbany students to pursue their dreams and to not put supportive of his venture into the comedic world. His Wasserman has discovered the artisanship that goes into them off. He feels that in 2017, there are so many outlets parents come to all of his shows at Gotham and often comedy writing. for one to achieve success. bring dozens of their friends in tow. “When I watch comedy specials I don’t even laugh At UAlbany, Wasserman is heavily involved in the Wasserman’s comedic routine mirrors his personality. anymore,” he said. “I think about how hard that guy school’s alumni network as a Purple and Gold Student It is clean, lighthearted, good-natured, and funny. worked at getting the perfect amount of words, in the Ambassador. Ready to graduate, Wasserman has been “I don’t put on a show. I don’t put on any characters. perfect amount of time. And how he uses his body eagerly applying to various comedic opportunities, as I’m not vulgar. I just talk about my childhood and my to deliver his comedy in a way that other comedians well as financial positions. relationship with my parents and my brother. There’s necessarily can’t.” humor in everything, it’s just the way you see the Currently, Wasserman still performs in the city during world,” he said. breaks from school.

College of Arts and Sciences which has The commencement schedule was first specifically among graduate students who over 20 departments ranging from Africana sent out on Feb. 16 via an email from wonder what effect the changes will have GRAD Studies to Chemistry to Women’s, Gender Interim President James Stellar. Another on their transcript, as graduate students Continued from Page 1 and Sexuality Studies. major change mentioned in the email was often complete their dissertation or “It disregards all your hard work because the graduate-wide ceremony on Friday, master’s thesis the summer or fall before ourselves.” you put in all that work and you don’t get which is set to replace their department- the May graduation. Those in smaller schools, such as the recognized,” Samantha Villamor said. specific ceremonies. “To make them [graduate students] School of Public Health, welcomed the “They’re generalizing us into our schools Stevens fears the change could wait five to nine months to receive their changes. and not recognizing the importance of potentially prevent first generation families degree is wrong,” Katherine Slye, a “The ceremony now feels more personal individual majors.” from attending the ceremony. doctoral candidate in the political science for those of us that are public health To solve the issue of students A similar concern was shared by Tania department, said. “If I finished my degree majors, though from what I have heard it potentially not feeling recognized, specific Martinez, a graduate social work student. requirements by successfully defending seems like that is the opposite for a lot of departments at the undergraduate level She initially planned on only attending her my dissertation in the summer or fall, my students,” September Johnson said. will have the ability to schedule award departmental ceremony, but after learning transcript needs to reflect that with an Michelle Leung, also a public health and recognition ceremonies separate from that there will only be a graduate school- August or December graduation date, not major, welcomes the changes, but for the graduation ceremony itself, Luntta wide celebration on Friday she has decided the date I walked across the stage months different reasons. explained. to cancel all commencement plans. later.” “It doesn’t really affect the public health The changes were decided by the The Friday commencement fails to align Despite these changes and concerns, program [from past years], but I think it commencement committee, which with family work schedules, Martinez said. administration remains optimistic that seems less chaotic than from previous is comprised of faculty from various She and her peers plan to have a meeting Commencement Weekend will create a years,” she said. departments across UAlbany. However, with campus administration to address their unified experience for graduates, and their In the past she would have to run from it seems as though many faculty members concerns with the hopes of bringing back families and friends. one friend’s graduation to another because and the students themselves were not the departmental ceremony, which she “Rolling those ceremonies up to what I they were in different departments and the consulted on the changes. believes to be more intimate and informal honestly consider fairly intimate, walking ceremonies were scheduled around the Sheri Stevens, the director of than the larger commencement ceremony. across the stage, is a very good use of same time. In some cases Leung would Community Public Service Program, a Another change is that beginning with university resources,” Michael Christakis, have to choose whose ceremony to attend. division of UAlbany’s graduate program in the 2017-2018 academic year, all summer, vice president of Student Affairs, told the Although hosting ceremonies social work, was unaware of the changes fall and winter graduates will only have the Albany Student Press at last Wednesday’s by department simplifies attending before receiving the university-wide option to participate in May ceremonies, Student Association meeting. graduations for family and friends, it can commencement email on Feb. 16 and rather than the traditional December Additional reporting done by Tyler also lead to a less personalized experience believes the university should have sought graduation. McNeil. for those in larger schools such as the more input from students and faculty. These changes are causing concern

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SPORTS Why the Low Turnout Letter to the Editor For Women’s Basketball? BY: ALEXANDER O’LEARY My fellow Republicans on campus need immense anti-Trump language and writing, By ILENE ROTHMAN 2016 WNBA finals attracted en’s basketball teams, the to hear one crucial piece of advice that, in the same way that I respect the groups of 528,000 viewers. NCAA tournament has been incidentally, applies to all students: don’t people targeted by Trump himself, and their The University at Albany It would be easy to argue led by the University of Con- be discouraged. Recent actions by the ability to withstand it all. Trump-bashing women’s basketball team that trying to increase the necticut Huskies. In 2016, White House have undoubtedly contributed seems to be a new pastime these days, and made it to the second round number of people who UConn had the fifth highest not just to anti-Trump sentiment, but also I’m quite fine with that. I think the man of the NCAA tournament watch WNBA games would home attendance record in to anti-Republican rhetoric all over our deserves it. during their 2015-2016 sea- increase the viewership for NCAA women’s basketball. campus and nation. I’m not writing this to I look at the intense divisions in our son before falling to Syracuse NCAA games. For Dylan As of Feb. 25, they are on a defend the president, although he seems like country today, the countless protests nation- University. Despite their Mattson a sophomore ac- 103-game winning streak. he could use every bit of assistance these wide, along with the contentiousness here exemplary performance, their counting major and history Mattson feels that days. Rather, I feel obligated to defend my on campus, and I’m disheartened. As a sen- attendance numbers for 2016- minor at UAlbany, there is UConn’s success is holding party. ator in the UAlbany Student Association, I 2017 home games continue not a direct correlation be- other women’s college bas- It has become apparent to me that it’s can tell you firsthand that even our student to be lower than that of their tween viewership for WNBA ketball teams back since their viewed as a sinful act for a student to regard government has fallen victim to political male counterparts. and college basketball games. team is able to attract the best him or herself as a Republican on our division! What this shows is something you The men’s basketball team “They are not dependent recruits. UAlbany campus. Why is that? We’re not already knew: our country is not in a great did not gain entry into the on each other for viewer- “This is definitely hold- racist misogynists who despise poor people, place right now. Despite all that, I’m still 2015-2016 NCAA tourna- ship, the same way the NBA ing back other programs. contrary to the stereotypes promoted by an optimist and if you’re not, I recommend ment and yet their attendance doesn’t rely on men’s basket- Although they have the same some liberal media outlets and pundits. We, heeding my next bit of advice. numbers have continued ball for views,” said Mattson. opportunities to recruit, they just like Democrats, want what we believe To Democrats, Republicans, Libertar- to rival the women’s team. Troy Farkas a junior his- often won’t get top pros- is best for our country and the world. Of ians, Independents and those who say they During the annual Big Purple tory major and the Albany pects,” said Mattson. course, the difference is how we go about “don’t care,” understand one thing. Our Growl, which is an annual Student Press sports editor, Farkas disagrees, “I don’t that. UAlbany community of nearly 18,000 spirit night at UAlbany for believes that viewership for think UConn’s success has I can easily admit that I do not think the strong has never been stronger. Whether our both basketball teams, the NCAA games is dependent an effect on attendance at the Republican Party is being represented well political passions come from opposition or men’s team filled SEFCU more on regional ties to spe- games of other schools. You right now. Interestingly enough, I gather support, defiance or acceptance, rebellion or arena to full capacity. The cific teams. As for women’s go watch a game because you that many Democrats can express a similar complacency, some things remain the same- women’s attendance for the athletics in general Farkas be- love your school.” sentiment. Was the Democratic Party our goals. We want to improve the lives of Big Purple Growl was 1,876 lieves that the WNBA needs As for supporting the fortunate to have Hillary as its candidate? all people. people while the men’s atten- one key player to transform Great Danes, Madison You who are reading this may feel happy We want to provide security and peace dance was 4,538 people. the sport. The WNBA needs Wyman a junior physics and that Hillary was put up against Donald. You to our country and the world. We want to UAlbany Senior guard a Ronda Rousey. math major is a member of might even cite her victory over him in the heal the divisions in our nation. A new era Bailey Hixson is an optimist “When Ronda Rousey the Marching Great Danes, popular vote. If that’s the case, I ask you is on the horizon in the realm of American and is looking forward to the came on to the scene she the university’s pep band to consider one of the most telling facts to politics, and our president will have a large future of women’s basketball. inspired a bunch of women to that plays at all men’s and emerge from the 2016 election: she would role to play in determining what kind of She feels that through hard think that it’s OK for women women’s home basketball have been the most disliked presidential era it is. For the sake of all Americans and work, female athletes can to fight. She made it cool,” games. candidate in the history of the United States indeed all people of all nations, I hope the fill seats and overcome the said Farkas. “Personally, I enjoy our if it were not for Donald Trump. That state- 45th president of the United States gets his negative stigma attached to Kristina Lounello, an women’s games more than ment was thrown around on nearly every act together- and fast. women’s sports. event staff worker at the our men’s games. I do feel American media source throughout the On a local level pertaining to our com- “Us as women will have to UAlbany athletic games pride, and also a connection election cycle. The reason I mention this is munity here at UAlbany, I want to make pick up the competition level does not know if it will ever with the team, that I some- simple: we’re both unhappy, Democrats and clear what we Republicans really want. and make people want to at- be possible for the women’s what lack with the men’s Republicans alike! It’s worth noting that the We want all students, from all nations, of tend,” said Hixson. basketball team to receive the team,” said Wyman. UAlbany College Republicans, of which I all races and orientations to feel accepted. The NCAA Division I same attention as their male Guard Hixson relayed that am a proud member, refrained from endors- I could never say with a straight face that Men’s Basketball Champion- counterparts. it can sometimes be dis- ing Trump during the election cycle. I think President Trump has promoted that kind of ship had 17.8 million viewers “Historically men’s games tracting to play to an empty that fact demonstrates a larger theme: we environment, but all Republicans are not in 2016, while women’s had have always had better atten- house. conservatives are not all happy with our like him. In fact, I can say with confidence only three million viewers. dance than women’s because “Sometimes when our former nominee and current president! that most of us are nothing like that man. A The same trend in viewership the athletes are generally gym is silent, because of a Now, of course I don’t speak for all Re- new generation of conservatives is rising, Noah Beadle / Albany Student Press in seen at the professional faster, stronger, more athletic lack of fans we have to make publicans on campus. I know there are some and we hope to learn from the mistakes and Laini Laindecker and Taylor Robinson jump to defend the Binghamton offense. level. Game seven of the and therefore perceived as all the noise. Constantly who are happy with the Trump Administra- flawed measures enacted by Democrats and 2016 NBA Finals attracted more exciting,” expressed cheering takes away from the tion and its actions thus far. I respect those Republicans alike in order to improve the an estimated 31 million view- Lounello. physical and mental aspect of students due to their ability to withstand lives of as many people as possible. ers while game five of the As far as successful wom- the game.”

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STUDENT LIFE College Life Today: A Productive Balance Eliminates Future Failure

By DANIEL PINZON society, would be someone who not only is social life, eating and sleeping. Yet, at the attending UAlbany, said, “College is enrolled in college classes but they also are end of they day, its hard to balance all these expensive, even though people say to Modern day college students have to be active on campus, they are in extracurricular things. disregard the cost and go forth in the college outstanding and amazing in order to progress activities, they need to have a job and an And of course, society acknowledges you like, you can’t help but consider the cost. in life. A college student would have to have internship, as well as hold a position in that this is a tad too much, and reminds us The cost is important. And financial aid and their day packed with responsibilities in order the executive board of an organization, in that we are human. It’s okay to take a break. my family can do so much, but sometimes to be acknowledged in the real world. As addition to networking with everyone and fit One shouldn’t overwhelm themselves. its not enough. Grants and scholarships do opposed to in the past, where students didn’t in time for studying in order to obtain these Nevertheless, its hard to not be busy. It’s hard help, but I have other needs that aren’t school have to push themselves as much, nowadays pristine grades. If a student isn’t doing all to take some me time, when the competition based. I have to eat and I’m more things than if a student doesn’t have at least a handful these things and more, they are going to be is constantly finding ways to look better. As just a student.” of title’s under their belt, they won’t be overlooked. one person takes some time for themselves, They aren’t enough hours in the day to considered in their career force. As Max Hsu, a senior at the University another person is doing more, thus standing sustain the productivity society wants. My It’s a given that students shouldn’t just at Albany in his last semester said, “It’s a out more. advice, speaking as a student who sees the pursue higher education. Even though college combination of I want to be productive and And its interesting to note that people high expectations, trying to achieve them courses are more challenging than high I kinda have to be productive. Of course I’m in the past didn’t have to do as much to be and is doing more than enough work wise, school classes, and they are more demanding, not going to do nothing, but I have to do a lot. successful. In fact, most people didn’t have to is perform with one’s best effort. A little college course do not consume a student’s A lot more than I want to do. But in the end, pursue a higher education to be stable in their stress isn’t bad. If a student can squeeze a life. There is room to do other things. There it has to pay off, and I feel more secure in life. Things do change, and the world is only handful of other responsibilities, they should is room to be build your experience and be more future for doing so much.” going to get more people. In order to secure definitely challenge themselves and take productive. Grades are important, but if a And no one is obligated to do these things, a stable life, a person has to do a lot to stand them on. Nonetheless, a student should be person has nothing else to back up their grade but if a student wants to stand out, they have out, and nothing is even guaranteed. aware of their limits. Some people can handle point average, there is not much value from to be doing a lot. This amount of responsibility doesn’t a little more than others and that shouldn’t that person. Student’s should know, and most But managing all these responsibilities even compare to those who are optionally discourage others. do know, that they have to be preoccupied comes off to be more damaging to the productive and those who have to be Let the experience speak for itself, with other things in addition to their school student. Not only does a student have to do productive. Some students need to work a each student should do their best to define work. all these things, they have to make sure each full time job in order to afford this higher themselves with their actions. A student With that being said, a student shouldn’t activity is done with their best effort. Quality education. A job doesn’t hurt, as no one should be confident in what they have done, put too much on their plate. Expectations speaks, but as we progress, a student would can complain about a little extra money, and not feel pressured to take on more. Even have risen for college students and so has the need quality and quantity. nonetheless, there are students who don’t though society is stuffing these demands competition for whichever work force. But, have a choice. If they want to obtain this down our throat, and subtly hinting at us that there are times where the expectations may Notice how I haven’t mentioned a social better chance of being successful and obtain if we don’t do all the above we will fail, as seem too high that they aren’t even realistic life in the long list of responsibilities. Society this higher education, they have to work in long as a person is productive in their own or they are beyond draining. expects college students to maintain this addition to everything else. way, failure won’t be an option. A productive student, in modern day productive agenda, as well as squeeze in a Tiffany Torres, a junior with two jobs Danes Say What How do you feel about the future of higher education now that Betsy DeVos is the secretary of education?

Colin Luenzty- Jonah Richards- Janet Ramirez- 22- Well, I certainly 50- Oh my, I’m 21- She has never don’t feel good. honestly nervous. filled out a FAFSA, Hopefully she will She has no no one in her try to follow the background in family has received best interests of the public schools. financial aid, she country. has no plan.

Robert Kesiki- Nia Symonne- Griffin Church- 21- I’m neutral, but 19- I’m very 20- I hope she’s I’m optimistic. I’m hopeful but scared. not able to make looking forward to She’s not very changes through seeing what she has qualified having her term, but there coming for us. never gone to public might be a bunch of schools. damage.

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CINEMA JORDAN PEELE’S ‘GET OUT’ IS A THRILLING DIRECTORIAL DEBUT

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By DANIEL RUSSELL a little too hard in certain scenes regarding with hints constantly being dropped as the parents of Chris’s girlfriend. Both the behavior of the workers at the family’s towards what is really going on at the of them evoke a dual feeling of creepiness Hitting theaters this past weekend is home, but other than that Peele really nails family’s house. A good amount of time is and wholesomeness that constantly go “Get Out”, a horror/thriller written and the film’s presentation here, seamlessly spent by the viewer attempting to put the back and forth, and it becomes difficult directed by Jordan Peele. Known for his weaving between tension and comic relief. pieces together, being given just enough (and entertaining) to determine which comedic presence on “Key and Peele”, he Also brilliantly done here is the both information to make an educated guess energy they’re channeling towards Chris. steps behind the camera here for the first satirical and tense depictions of race regarding the true nature of the family’s Also great here is Lil Rel Howery as time, and shifts toward darker territory relations. Without digging into spoilers, house. The final act however seems to be Rod, one of Chris’s friends, and serves rather than the usual light-hearted comedy Peele presents these depictions both in a rush to get to the end of the film, with as the main comic relief of the film. His he’s known for. The film revolves around subtly and unsubtly, hoping that viewers the pace picking up tremendously in the many humorous conversations with Chris a young black man named Chris (Daniel will begin to analyze what is presented final 20 minutes. It’s important to note regarding the nature of the family’s house Kaluuya) visiting his white girlfriend’s to them. Peele wisely strays from having however this change in pace may work serve as a nice balance to Chris’s mainly (Allison Williams) family. Upon arrival, these depictions merely present for the for some viewers; those looking for more serious attitude, complementing each other Chris notices that what’s occurring at the purpose of shock value, instead opting to action will enjoy the final act, while those nicely. family’s house may be more than what have them present during major events in more concerned with the nature of the In only his first directorial effort, Jordan meets eye, and is determined to figure out the film’s story. The result is a film that family and the long-awaited explanation Peele has made a well-crafted film that can what’s really going on there. uses its obvious racial conflicts for both (like me) probably won’t enjoy it as much. make you laugh, and even scare the hell out One of the most intriguing aspects of laughs and tension, helping to create the Regardless, there’s enough rich material in of you on occasion. “Get Out” is an above the film is how it handles its tone. Peele aforementioned idiosyncratic tone. the first two acts to make up for the third average genre film that benefits from a shifts fluidly from moments of terror to One aspect of the film that both shines act’s slight issue, albeit a minor one. unique angle on the premise, as well as its laugh out loud comedy, without either of and falters here is the pacing. The first Most of the performances here are adept handling of tone and depictions of them feeling intrusive upon each other. two acts of the film are well-paced, with passable, but the real standouts here are race. Get out, and see “Get Out”. Peele sometimes hits the nail on the head just enough time spent in every scene, Bradley Whitford and Catherine Keener

FIGHT NIGHT UFC opponents Woodley and Thompson verbally spar prior to anticipated rematch By NICHOLAS RINALDI After we drew he’s already looking for fighters. Run it back, man.” A majority draw is an uncommon In the rematch, the key for Woodley will occurrence. An erroneously read split be to utilize his wrestling and accentuate his decision, later corrected to a majority draw, ground game to its fullest potential. Woodley is even more rare. evidently won round one of the initial fight Such unusual incidences lead us to the due to his ability to take down Thompson highly coveted rematch for the Welterweight and control him at will, where he out struck championship between Tyron Woodley, Thompson on the ground 51-1. and Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, set However, this was the only takedown to take place Saturday, March 4, from the to occur throughout the entire fight. The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. At key for Woodley will be to focus on taking UFC 205, Woodley and “Wonderboy” put down Thompson promptly and efficiently, on a five-round war, later nominated for especially if the fight drifts into the fight of the year. Five months later, they championship rounds. prepare to go at it again. Woodley trusts in that powerful right In the weeks leading up to the rematch, hand of his, the one that knocked out Woodley and Thompson have vocally previous welterweight champion, Robbie scuffled following the emotionally fueled Lawler. Woodley connected twice with his Source: theatlantic.com indecision. One instance in particular took right hand during the fourth round of the Defending champion Tyron Woodley, left, and Stephen Thompson will face off Saturday in Vegas. place during an ESPN interview with both previous fight, knocking Thompson down the champion and challenger. Champion twice, however Thompson’s chin prevailed. striking as he was in the initial bout, by have done it before.” Woodley believed the fight had a couple of Woodley was unable to capitalize on these landing sharp jabs, leg, and body kicks, in Thompson said he’s focused on fighting instances where it could have been stopped. knockdowns, even after locking in a minute order to keep Woodley guessing. more patiently this fight compared to his “Any person—the three blind mice could long held guillotine choke. During training for the rematch, previous bouts. “In the past I have actually have watched that fight—many referees Stephen Thompson, who holds a record of Thompson has packed on eight pounds, got out there and looked for the knockout would have stopped that contest when I 13-1-1, has only lost once in the UFC, and with the intention of going into the rematch and just found that I wear myself out trying.” dropped [Thompson] for the third time,” has never been finished. Thompson’s ability stronger and faster. “Last time I was Thompson said. “If the knockout happens Woodley said. to keep the fight standing will undoubtedly walking around at about 182 [pounds]. then it happens. If not, I am ready to go five, Thompson is under the impression be the key for him. His unorthodox I’m up to 190 and I’m trying to stay about five-minute rounds of war.” that Woodley is making excuses, and has kickboxing style flustered Woodley in right there.” Thompson told BJPenn.com. Regardless of pre-fight banter, the MMA questioned his credentials as champion due the second and third rounds; the rounds In most situations where a fighter bulks up community will relish in the glory of the to his initial reluctance to accept a rematch. Thompson undoubtedly won, including a during training, there’s concern that a severe rematch, and either the champion, or the “If you’re the champion – if I was the controversial fifth round, where Thompson weight cut could affect fight performance. challenger will leave Las Vegas as the UFC champion – you run it back.” Thompson landed 7% more strikes than Woodley. Thompson believes he can pull it off fine Welterweight Champion this Saturday said. “How can you be OK with a draw? Thompson must be unpredictable with his however. “It is still a dramatic cut. But, I night.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL Danes Dominate on Senior Night

they turned to their leading scorer, David Nichols. He Things got testy in the second half, as Hartford’s Hassan By OMAR NOUJOUM answered the bell, getting to the basket at will and pulling Attia got into it with UAlbany’s Travis Charles when the off multiple acrobatic lay-ups. Nichols finished with 21 Danes held a 20-point lead. Attia invaded Charles’ space When the college basketball calendar turns to March, points and tacked on five rebounds and Charles didn’t back down. Attia’s teammate, Jack momentum matters. The University at Albany men’s “David is wired to score. He’s aggressive. Believe it or Hobbs, stepped in and pushed Charles, prompting both basketball team picked up some of it Saturday night with a not, he’s absolutely explosive,” head coach Will Brown benches to run on to the court. The skirmish was broken up dominant 80-62 win over Hartford on Saturday night. said of Nichols. “But I’m going to ban him from dunking by the coaching staffs and officiating crew. After further Forwards Dallas Ennema and Mike Rowley, UAlbany’s moving forward,” Brown joked. Nichols showcased that review by the officials, Attia and Charles were slapped with two seniors, were honored before the opening tip-off in explosive ability all night long in getting to the hoop, but he technical fouls. the annual Senior Night ceremony. Once the ceremony couldn’t throw down a wide-open dunk late in the second Despite the loss, Hartford head coach John Gallagher concluded, Ennema went to work. Hartford didn’t seem half with the Danes up big. remained confident that his team could exact revenge in aware of what he could do from three-point range, and he As the game went on, it was guard Joe Cremo that took the first round of the America East playoffs. UAlbany made them pay for it. matters into his own hands. The sophomore blended solid is set to host Hartford again on Wednesday night in the “I got some clean looks,” Ennema said after the game. scoring with slick passing, finishing with 25 points (18 quarterfinals. “I hit that first jump shot and it kind of gave me a little in the second half) and five assists. Cremo’s dominance “We’re going to be the most excited team coming in here confidence. Then I hit the next one, and the next two were wasn’t limited to the offensive end. He wreaked havoc on Wednesday night,” Gallagher said. “We’re a team that has maybe a little questionable, but they went in.” defense, collecting three steals and a block. vastly improved since January. We have to string together For Rowley, he closes out his final regular season as the Together, the three-headed monster of Cremo, Nichols, 40 minutes--that’s going to be the key”. latest in a successful group of Danes hailing from Australia. and Ennema accounted for 57 of the Danes 80 points on Last March, it was Hartford that came to SEFCU Arena Like Ennema, Rowley also saw significant action on the Saturday. “On offense, [we were] moving the ball and and shocked the Danes in the quarterfinals, dashing their court in each of his four seasons. “It’s always nice to be sharing it with each other. Luckily, some of my shots hopes for a conference title. It’s a loss that Brown says honored, especially with Dallas, who I’ve been here for were falling today,” Cremo said of his dazzling offensive “bothers [him] to this day.” four years with,” Rowley said. “It was nice, I got to meet performance Saturday. When asked how he would prepare the Danes for the his family and that was cool.” The 6’8” Sydney native, who The Danes made life very difficult for Hartford on playoffs, Brown said, “It’s the conference tournament. It’s spent his first two seasons on the same team playing with offense, holding them to 36.1 percent from the field. March. Everybody’s going to be excited to play. You know his older brother Sam, finished with six points on the night. Hartford star Jalen Ross, who entered Saturday night as the what? I hope his team’s excited to play, and I’ll relay that The Danes came out of the gates slowly, knocking down conference leader in points per game (20.2), could not get message to my team.” just one of their first seven shots. To end the early slump, going. He finished with just nine points on 4 of 15 shooting.

WOMEN’S LACROSSE Sarah Martin Makes History, Breaks Program Record With 10 Goals in 13-11 Win Over Yale shared by Jess By ROBERT LEPELSTAT Antelmi (2013) and Melanie Sosnowski When discussing UAlbany lacrosse, the first name (2010). With 11 that comes to mind is Thompson. Brothers Lyle and total points on in the Miles, along with cousin Ty, brought the UAlbany game, Martin’s tied lacrosse program to new heights within the last five the program record set years. It’s the trophies, remarkable goals, the passes by Maureen Kiggins that will make your jaw drop, and the records broken in 2015 and Rachael that fans across the country will always remember. Burek in 2013. Lyle, the youngest member of the trio, holds the With her Division I record for career points and assists while performance on becoming the first back-to-back winner of the Saturday, Martin is in Tewaarton Trophy, the award given to the best player very special company. in college lacrosse. Miles Thompson finished his Lyle Thompson, who collegiate career as UAlbany’s all-time leading goal set Division I records scorer. But from now on when UAlbany lacrosse comes for career points (400) to mind, there will have to be room for another name at and assists (225) with the top of the list: Sarah Martin. the Great Danes and is Martin, the UAlbany women’s lacrosse senior highly regarded as one midfielder, made history on Feb. 18 at John Fallon of the best collegiate Field when she broke a program record by scoring 10 lacrosse players of all- goals for the Great Danes in a 13-11 victory over Yale. time, never scored 10 Down by six goals with just over 14 minutes goals in a game. His remaining in the game, the Great Danes rallied back highest single game total Source: Ualbanysports.com with an unprecedented 8-0 run started by midfielder reached nine goals in a Sam Tortora with 14:03 remaining. Martin scored five 21-18 win over Harvard losing 10-9 on a last-second goal by Kasey Mitchell to of the remaining seven goals to seal the win. on March 25, 2015. In that same game, Thompson also put an end to UAlbany’s 2016 season. It’s a game that “We struggled overall in the first half. Then in the tallied 12 total points, finishing the day with nine goals Martin now uses as extra motivation coming into her second half was what really led to most of my success,” and three assists in the win. 2017 senior season. Martin said. “Everyone on defense was causing Lyle’s brother Miles owns the all-time single game “That was definitely one of the hardest losses turnovers. Erin was making saves in the cage. We were points record in UAlbany history when he finished with that I’ve ever had as a player so I think about it a getting ball control but once we got in on offense, I was 14 points (five goals and nine assists) in a 21-12 win lot,” Martin said. “It definitely gives us that extra able to see the net really well and score some goals.” over rival Stony Brook on April 27, 2013. motivation. Especially it being my last season here as After the game Martin was completely unaware of Despite the tremendous legacy the Thompson family well as other seniors--we definitely have that pain in the history she had just made. left on UAlbany, not one member of the trio ever ever our heart that we feel and we don’t want to experience “I was just so focused on getting the win that when put the ball in the back of the net 10 times in a single that again.” people told me after, people were like ‘You broke the game like Martin did. It’s a moment she will surely If Martin were to continue at this ridiculous pace and record’ and I didn’t know, I had no idea.” Martin said. remember for a very long time. continue to lead and inspire her teammates, the Great “We don’t really talk about that type of stuff ever so it “It was definitely one of my favorite wins here at Danes could have a different outcome in 2017. With was definitely interesting to find out afterwards I had UAlbany and it made it so much better coming back Martin leading the way, one thing is for sure: come broken a record.” from the deficit and bringing it home in the end,” May, the Great Danes will be focused and hard to beat. “But it was a really special win,” Martin added. Martin said. They won’t let the ghosts of the past haunt them this Martin’s 10 goal performance against Yale breaks The Great Danes suffered a heartbreaking loss in season. the UAlbany women’s record of eight, which was the semifinals of the 2016 America East Tournament,

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MEN’S BASKETBALL Meet UAlbany’s Secret Weapon

By JOHN C LONGTON III Why? Because he was very close to deciding The America East named sophomore Devonte Camp- against playing for UAl- bell Co-Player of the Week on Feb. 20 after he recorded a bany. double-double in three straight University at Albany wins. UAlbany wasn’t the only The win streak cemented UAlbany’s finish in the top half school to offer Campbell of the conference standings, which means the Great Danes a scholarship. The highly will play at least one game in front of their home fans for coveted JUCO transfer had the conference tournament this upcoming week. other Division I offers on “It was a great honor,” Campbell said. “It just shows the table, but he chose to you can get an award halfway through the year and that be a Great Dane. hard work is paying off.” Campbell, an Ontario, Campbell didn’t receive much playing time in the begin- Canada native, mainly ning of the season. But UAlbany’s 0-3 start in conference chose to play for UAlbany play forced head coach Will Brown to make a change. because of the proximity to Campbell entered the starting lineup and replaced Mar- his family and where he’s queese Grayson, who has seen a significant reduction in from. minutes since the change. Brown’s team needed a shot in “For me being from out the arm and Campbell’s size and physicality offered some- of the country when you thing Grayson couldn’t provide. can stay close to home, at Before the change UAlbany had a 9-9 record and a least for me, that’s a huge defense that allowed too many threes. During those 18 perk,” Campbell said. games, Campbell didn’t see the floor in half of them. But Another motivating fac- since the switch, Campbell has started every game and tor in Campbell’s decision averaged more than 31 minutes per game. was UAlbany’s recent suc- Last week Campbell became the third player on the cess, especially its trips to roster to receive conference Player of the Week honors this the NCAA tournament. John C. Longton III / Albany Student Press season. He, David Nichols and Joe Cremo have also earned “Going to March Mad- the accolades despite none of the trio starting any games ness was something I looked for UAlbany last year. UAlbany needed Campbell to fill a at for every school and this work hard,” he said. void, something UAlbany wasn’t sure he would be able to school has a history of doing that,” he said. Since that moment Campbell has spent spent countless do at this time last year. hours in the gym perfecting his craft, trying to elevate Campbell, a JUCO transfer, has unexpectedly made Since 2006 the Danes have appeared on the national those around him in the process. a seamless tradition in his first year in Albany. In the stage in the Big Dance five times, including three appear- The Danes will host an America East semifinal game 2015-16 season, Campbell averaged over 14 points a game ances from 2013-15. Wednesday at 7 p.m. at SEFCU Arena where Campbell while shooting over 50 percent from the floor for Missouri Campbell has played basketball since the age of nine and company will begin their quest for another NCAA State-West Plains. He hasn’t posted those numbers for the and realized that he was good enough to play at the next Tournament berth. It won’t be an easy road as the America Danes, but he has reached double digits in seven games, level when he was 14 years old. East now runs through Vermont, who finished the regular including a 25-point performance over UMBC on Feb. 15. “My high school coach put me on a club team and told season with an unblemished conference record. He’s been the catalyst of the Danes’ late run. me that I could play at the next level, but I just have to UALBANY SCOREBOARD Men’s basketball 02 UALBANY 80 25 UPCOMING HOME EVENTS: HARTFORD 62 Women’s basketball 02 UALBANY 58 3/1: M Basketball - Hartford 26 HARTFORD 3/1: M Lacrosse - Mass 52 Jonathan Peters / Albany Student Press Softball Softball 3/19: W Lacrosse - Drexel 02 HARVARD 8 02 UALBANY 5 26 24 UALBANY 4 COLUMBIA 4 Baseball Men’s Lacrosse 02 UALBANY 13 02 UALBANY 19 25 25 LONGWOOD 6 DREXEL 8

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