/ VOLUME 144, ISSUE 4 MONDAY,Campus FEBRUARY 20, 2017 Times SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 / campustimes.org Diversity Dandyhacks Survey Successful Results Out in 4th Year By AMANDA MARQUEZ By DAVID SCHILDKRAUT NEWS EDITOR NEWS EDITOR

UR is connected by a common Students clacked away at purpose, but frayed on its their keyboards, munching cultural competency, according away on bananas and chips. to the results of the university- For over a day hours, they wide Diversity Engagement had been working nearly non- Survey (DES), administered stop in the Frederick Douglass last February and released on Building with a single goal in Feb. 11. mind: to wow a panel of judg- Forty-eight percent of UR es with their creations at the faculty, staff, trainees, and end of the weekend. students responded to the DES. That was the scene Sat- The survey measured the urday night in the Douglass inclusiveness of the University’s Ballroom, as teams of stu- academic environment dents from five schools and across eight factors—trust, two countries worked hard to appreciation of individual complete their Dandyhacks attributes, sense of belonging, / PHOTO EDITOR projects for an 8 a.m. dead- access to opportunity, equitable YIYUN HUANG UR has an ever-growing collection of books, adding 13,145 books in 2016 alone. line. reward and recognition, cultural Dandyhacks, UR’s hack- competence, respect, and athon run by the Computer common purpose. Science Undergraduate Coun- The survey results called ‘Serendipity of Discovery’ cil, is now in its fourth year. common purpose, defined as In a hackathon, students form “an individual’s contribution By JESSE BERNSTEIN 13,145 books in 2016 alone.) one ever accesses. MANAGING EDITOR teams and spend about 36 to institutional mission and And though only 52.4 per- It depends on what you hours developing an idea of connection to vision, purpose, cent of the books (digital and view as the role of libraries. theirs, usually through com- and mission,” the University’s Ever heard of Mark Ris- physical) available for check- Bowen, for instance, counts puter programming. greatest strength. jord’s “Woodcutters and out in Rush Rhees have re- preservation as a major part Senior Anis Kalleo, one of Cultural competence, defined Witchcraft: Rationality and corded a check-out in the last of a library’s purpose. the event’s organizers (an- as “individual believes the Interpretive Change in the 20 years, there isn’t any data “Libraries really feel like other is senior Maggie Cur- institution has the capacity to Social Sciences?” for check-outs prior to 1997, there’s a mission to preserve tis, whom Kalleo praised), make creative use of its diverse No? when the University first our cultural heritage,” she explained that the goal of workforce in a way that meets What about Suguru Ishika- implemented an online cata- said. Dandyhacks is to have “some- business goals and enhances za’s study of the efficacy of log that provides statistics on UR belongs to a group thing that is the intersection performance,” was deemed one various forms of digital com- check-outs. called Eastern Academic of computer science and data of its greatest weaknesses. munication, “Improvisational And given that new scholar- Scholars Trust—EAST—that science.” There was University-wide Design: Continuous, Respon- ship usually sees most of its tries to accomplish exactly To emphasize this, several agreement among participants sive Digital Communica- activity in the first ten years that, collaborating with other of the sponsors present over that these factors are UR’s biggest tion?” after its been released, it’s university libraries to deter- the weekend were three big strengths and challenges, but Who, you might ask, actu- possible that some of those mine how unique their collec- data companies: 1010 Data, perceptions varied significantly ally reads this stuff? that haven’t been checked out tions are, and which books are FactSet, and Google. Prizes among each of the seven The answer, it turns out, in the last twenty years may duplicated across their shared were given out to several markers of diversity: race and might be nobody. These two have been a hot commodity system. teams for use of data. ethnicity, gender, LGBT status, books are among the 47.6 at one time. Additionally, that In addition to the preserva- One such winner was Alg- disability, belief system, veteran percent of books in circula- check-out number can’t ac- tion aspect, there’s the “ser- ebrissimo, the brainchild of status, and generational status. tion at UR (about 1.28 mil- count for how many times a endipity of discovery,” as RIT juniors Stefan Aleksie Here were some of the major lion—more on this later), book has been taken off a shelf Bowen puts it. For students and Josh Miller. perceptual differences noted excluding those held at the to be referenced, but never stuck on a paper or humani- The project—which took among members of each marker science libraries or the off- brought to the Q&I desk to be ties professors looking for re- FactSet’s “Most Creative Data of diversity: campus annex, that haven’t recorded as checked-out. search topics, the unexpected Visualization” award and sec- • Overall, Asians and been checked out in the last But even allowing for those is always just sitting on a ond-place overall—was to Hispanics had largely twenty years. factors, could they even ac- shelf somewhere, waiting to create a program hosted on a similar—and positive— 47.6 percent! count for another five percent be discovered, regardless of website that allows users to perceptions as whites “That sounds like a lot,” of books? Ten, if we’re gener- its accessibility. perform computations with did about the climate admits Jennifer Bowen, As- ous? That raises a lot of ques- Which is, of course, some- songs to discover new music surrounding diversity and sociate Dean for Scholarly tions. What’s the utility of a thing that’s bound to happen that they might like. For ex- inclusion. Some Asian Resource Management. “But collection that only gets about in a searchable collection of ample, a person may like a respondents, however, it may be deceiving.” half used? 1.28 million volumes. pop song but not its rap com- wanted more support to Bowen oversees several “Couldn’t the schools mon- As for the mythical “over 3 ponents, and so they could overcome language and key library arms—collections ey go to better use other than million volumes” refrain from subtract the rap from the song cultural barriers, did not and acquisitions are under buying books nobody has some adventurous Meridians to get a new song with just the want to be labeled as her purview, as is the library ever even read?” asked junior (including yours truly), if features desired. “international,” and wanted metadata department—and in Dan Levien. there’s any truth to it, it would “I usually go to [hack- Asian representatives in the her 28 years at the University, That’s a big question—is include the Physics, Optics, athons] with the goal to meet University’s leadership. she’s worked to better shape this a waste of money?—but and Astronomy Library, Rob- people and learn new stuff,” • For Hispanics, the biggest its ever-growing collection of the bigger question behind bins, Koller-Collins, Carlson Aleksie said. “But this time I difference was in the books, both physical and dig- that, of course, is about the libraries, Rare Books and really wanted to emphasize the ital. (The University added utility of knowledge that no Special Collections, and the SEE SURVEY RESULTS PAGE 2 SEE LIBRARY PAGE 8 SEE HACKATHON PAGE 3 INSIDE STANDING WITH BANANA PRICES SAPLINGS SITS UR TENNIS: STANDING ROCK ARE BANANAS DOWN DIII VS DI THIS CT PAGE 5 OPINION PAGE 6 FEATURES PAGE 12 A&E PAGE 16 SPORTS PAGE 2 / campustimes.org NEWS / MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 Community Split in Survey Results SURVEY RESULTS FROM PAGE 1 largest marginalized group, this seems unconscionable equitable reward and recogni- to me.” Equitable reward, tion factor, defined as “individu- trust, and cultural compe- als feeling that the organization tence were among the larg- has ‘equitable compensation est areas of difference. practices and nonfinancial in- • Over 50 percent of partici- centives.’” Unlike Hispanic pants expressed that they faculty and staff, Hispanic stu- were Christians, and 39 dents had less favorable opin- percent identified as -per ions about the campus climate. taining to one of eight other • For all 22 survey questions, belief systems, most identi- black respondents consis- fying themselves as “Non- tently showed lower levels religious.” Common pur- of agreement compared pose and respect were the with whites, regardless of two largest areas of mutual their position within the agreement among all belief University. Cultural com- systems. petence, trust, and respect • Of the 365 individuals who were among the largest ar- identified as veterans, - per YIYUN HUANG / PHOTO EDITOR eas of difference. ceptions varied significant- • Men and women thought ly among faculty and staff ROCHESTER UNITES FOR ICE SKATING AND FUN similarly about the cli- and students, especially re- Senior Michaela Chan serves hot chocolate to a student at the Brooks Landing Family and Student Ice Skating Party on mate’s overall sense of in- garding the access to oppor- Saturday. The event also featured games, food, and a small petting zoo. clusiveness, but for ques- tunity factor. Most notably, tions that asked specifically veteran faculty perceived PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE about position and trust, the campus climate more women’s opinions devi- favorably than non-veteran ated. There were signifi- faculty. Dryer Causes Whipple Park Fire (1) cant differences between • In general, millennials had FEBRUARY 11— The broken belt of a dryer caused a transgender or gender- more favorable perceptions fire in Whipple Park. nonconforming individuals about access to opportunity. and cisgender respondents, Baby boomer faculty and but their responses were staff ranked equitable re- Eastman Books Missing (2) 3 included in the analysis of ward lower than millennial the LGBT marker of diver- faculty and staff, and re- FEBRUARY 13—An Eastman student reported four sity. spondents were concerned lesson books as missing. • LGBT individuals were with an apparent lack of less likely than cisgender or respect for and inclusion of Robbery on Foot Bridge (3) 5 heterosexual respondents “older workers.” to answer in the affirmative To address the findings of the FEBRUARY 13—A graduate student was the victim of on the survey questions. DES, the University plans on a robbery on the Pedestrian Bridge. Trust, respect, and cultural implementing “centrally based 4 competence were among programming and policy chang- the largest areas of differ- es,” some of which include Laptop Charger Stolen from Gleason (4) ence. Additionally, most learning about unconscious bias FEBRUARY 16—A student’s laptop charger was stolen mentioned that the defini- through training sessions, fur- from Gleason Library. tion of diversity needs to ther engaging faculty in com- go beyond race. munity outreach programs such • Respondents who identi- as the “It’s on Us” campaign to discourage sexual assault, Cell Phone Stolen from Sue. B. (5) fied as having a disability had a significantly less fa- and increasing awareness of FEBRUARY 16—A student’s cell phone was stolen MAP COURTESY OF UR COMMUNICATIONS vorable perception of the the University’s “policy 106,” from Susan B. Anthony Hall. University’s inclusiveness which is in place to help faculty, than those without dis- staff, and students address is- abilities. In their extended sues related to harassment and Information provided by the Department of Public Safety. response, one respondent discrimination. wrote, “Those with dis- Marquez is a member of THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS abilities are perhaps the the Class of 2017.

TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 21 THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 23 CORRECTIONS SAGE ART CENTER: “THE LAND(ING)” VIOLIN FOLK MUSIC An illustration in the Feb. 6 issue for the article “Bad Advice SAGE ART CENTER, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. OFF CAMPUS, 12:15 P.M.-12:45 P.M. Brian: How Do I Lose Weight?” incorrectly listed the author as “The Land(ing)” exhibit will feature sculptures Listen to Wendy Toh and Xi Chen play the music of Morgan Mehring, a former staff illustrator. The author is actually expressing political and landscape interpretations of Gould and Janáček on the violin and piano, respectively. Melanie DeJong, a member of the Class of 2019. history and myths. An article in the Feb. 13 issue titled “5K Challenge Reveals SA Mishaps” misspelled freshman Madina Jumabaeva’s first FACULTY ARTIST SERIES: VIOLA MEET THE ARTIST: MELEKO MOKGOSI name as “Madiva.” It has been corrected online. KILBOURN HALL, 8 P.M.-10 P.M. MEMORIAL ART GALLERY, 7 P.M.-8 P.M. The Eastman School of Music will showcase the Come and join in the public discussion between An article in the Feb. 13 issue titled “Tradition and Talent musical talents of George Taylor on the viola. Jonathan Binstock and artist Meleko Mokgosi, whose Intermingle at UR China Nite” incorrectly reported that collection Pax Kaffraria is on display at MAG. University President Joel Seligman was in attendance and spoke to the crowd. The online version of the story has corrected this. The author of the Feb. 13 crossword puzzle was mispelled. WEDNESDAY| FEBRUARY 22 FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 24 The author was David Schildkraut, not David Shildkraut.

STUDENT DEGREE RECITAL: OBOE FILM SCREENING: DISGRACE HATCH RECITAL HALL, 7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. GOWEN ROOM, 5 P.M.-7 P.M. WANT IMMEDIATE CAMPUS The Eastman School of Music will showcase the Join the Frederick Douglass Institute for its screening musical talents of Jung Choi on the oboe. of “Disgrace.” Pizza and drinks will be served. UPDATES AND ARTICLES?

STUDENT DEGREE RECITAL: VOICE UR NIGHT AT AMERKS HOCKEY KILBOURN HALL, 7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. BLUE CROSS ARENA, 6:00 P.M.-9:45 P.M. The Eastman School of Music will showcase the Come out and support the game against Syracuse while musical talents of Nathaniel McEwen, who will be also enjoying performances from talented students singing. from UR and Eastman School of Music. Buses will loop from ITS from 5:45 p.m. LIKE THE

If you are sponsoring an event that you wish to submit for the calendar, please email [email protected] by Monday CAMPUS TIMES evening with a brief summary, including the date, time, location, sponsor, and cost of admission. ON FACEBOOK MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 / NEWS campustimes.org / PAGE 3 Dandyhacks Spurs Innovation Mock Trial Wins Big at Regionals row, Dandyhacks was a Major HACKATHON FROM PAGE 1 By JESSE BERNSTEIN proudly noting her team’s 7–1 women who’re most often cas- League Hacking–sanctioned MANAGING EDITOR record over the four-trial week- tigated for this, something she before.” hackathon. This is also the sec- end. attributes to cultural attitudes Not all projects were purely ond year the competition has at- It’s a civil case, and the stakes (At each tournament, there about women speaking force- web-based. UR senior Adam tracted a foreign audience, with are high. A magazine is being are “judges,” sometimes actual fully; she also recalled instances Rosenstein and juniors Dominic a team from Brock University in sued by a recently fired writer, judges, other times lawyers and when other women on the team Giambra and Unni Kurumbail St. Catherines, Ontario. whose claims of age discrimina- professors, who alternately pre- lost points for poorly applied spent the weekend developing Juniors Tyler Cowan and tion could have the company on side over the case or score each an iPhone app to provide a quick Mitchell Clark—who attended the hook for liability and dam- team based on presentation, preliminary stroke diagnosis. last year’s hackathon—were ages. strength of argument, and more; ‘Mock The project, which took third joined by junior Jordan Maslen. The catch, of course, is that it’s for this competition, there were prize, was an idea suggested by This year their goal was to cre- all made up. two ballots per trial). trial’s not UR Medical Center neurosur- ate a music-to-image program But for the members of UR Squaring off against St. Bo- geon Yan Li. that would generate an abstract Mock Trial, who advanced past naventure University, Syracuse about being “Nowadays, with the way image on the screen based on the the regional round at Buffalo University, Columbia Universi- technology is changing, we have waveform of the music playing. State last weekend, the details ty, and University of Buffalo, the right, it’s the ability to take [...] medical While excited to be back at of the case have governed their B team received one of the seven information with us,” Giambra Dandyhacks, Cowan admitted lives since last August, when bids given out among the thirty about looking said. “With a stroke, where time that they “weren’t sure if this the American Mock Trial Asso- teams that competed. is of the essence, it is important was happening or not, since we ciation (AMTA), which oversees Abarca Espíritu, like many of good in a suit.’ to get that first, early assessment didn’t receive any email confir- all collegiate mock trial, released those in Mock Trial, has no in- without going to a doctor.” mation after we registered.” the case file. terest in a legal career (she ma- nail polish). The trio, which is participat- Dandyhacks is already begin- Both the Rochester A and B jors in Biology and Economics), Sun enjoys Mock Trial be- ing in its first hackathon, is hop- ning planning for next year, with teams will compete at the Open- but was drawn to the team by a cause it’s helped her learn “how ing to deploy their app through the hope that the event could be ing Round Championship Series desire to improve her ability to to support [her] own arguments,” Strong Memorial Hospital. held during fall semester to give (ORCS) in Lancaster, Pa., from clearly and concisely express but she’s motivated to choose Hardware also permeated the employers earlier exposure to her opinion. Beyond that, she’s law as a profession by a desire competition, with everything the participants. Kalleo noted found a close group of friends. to help others—she sees public from chairs to virtual reality that they are always trying to Should “All my housemates are in defense in her future. For now, headsets being integrated into improve the competition for all Mock Trial,” she said. They’re she serves as an A team attorney projects. those involved. they finish united by the intellectual side of for her “insane, crazy cult-like UR junior Josh Churchin won Senior Hassler Thurston, a the group, “but of course, we like organization.” first prize at last year’s Dandy- past Dandyhacks organizer who in the top to win.” Finishing up his fourth year hacks with a virtual reality (VR) this year joined as a participant, For Matt Hoffner, a sopho- in Mock Trial, Jason Altabet, a maze game, and this year hoped reminisced on the past four years six, they’ll more on the B team, testifying senior and president of the club, that his next virtual reality proj- and how the event has grown in front of the competing teams has seen the organization im- ect, a multiplayer online racing from a few dozen UR students be invited to and the judge used to be nerve- prove every year. game using the Oculus Rift and to over 200 participants. wracking, but it’s now become “We were far weaker four Nintendo Wii motion sensor, “I think it’s on an upward nationals. almost relaxing. years ago,” he said, with about would bring the same luck. trend,” Thurston said, noting It’s “much more than half the 30 members broken up into Churchin expressed his team’s that this was his last hackathon. battle,” he said, when it comes to three teams. Now, they’re push- motivation to make a VR as “It’s a little bittersweet since Mar. 17 to 19. finding success on the stand. ing 50, with four full teams. them “wanting to be able to con- I’ve seen it grow over the past Should they finish in the top The other part, Hoffner said, Though his time in Mock Trial trol something and put it online four years.” six, they’ll be invited to nation- is performance, speaking with is coming to a close, Altabet is so other people can do it.” Schildkraut is a member of als, held at UCLA. “vigor and fervor.” still invested in the future of the For the second year in a the Class of 2020. At Buffalo State, freshman “You’re playing a character,” organization—he’s intrigued Jonathan Rhodes, junior Zach- he said, “and performance is a by the possibility of competing ary Marshall, and sophomore huge aspect.” at Nationals, but he sees this Deisy Abarca Espíritu were all “Mock trial’s not about being year as another chance to add to individually recognized for their right, it’s about looking good in Mock Trial’s ranks. work at the tournament. a suit,” he joked. When it comes to advertising, For Abarca Espíritu, who Rochelle Sun, a junior who Altabet says this: “If you ever “stumbled upon” mock trial after dreams of working in civil rights see someone walking around never competing in high school litigation, agrees in principle, at campus mumbling ‘Your Hon- and now captains the B team, her least; she noted that she’d been or” with a wacky accent, you team’s success was the culmina- docked points for being overly probably just passed a member tion of months of hard work. aggressive in her cross-exami- of the Mock Trial team.” Bernstein is a member of YIYUN HUANG / PHOTO EDITOR “We showed up with really nation. Seniors Brandon Slaght, Gregory Hunkins, and Matthew Domeroski (left to right) program an high expectations,” she said, (Sun notes that it seems to be the Class of 2018. app to find Goodreads reviews of books using image processing software during Dandyhacks. Students Write Love Letters to Immigrants By AMANDA MARQUEZ Another student wrote, place among our gov- NEWS EDITOR “Thank you so much for your ernment, and although hard work. So glad you came I can’t imagine what Students wrote letters ex- to the U of R.” they are going through tending words of love and Immigrants also participat- individually and per- encouragement to UR’s im- ed in the letter writing. sonally, I want them to migrant community last A letter signed “A fellow know that I am on their Thursday afternoon at the immigrant” said, “Despite side and I am willing to “#ToImmigrantsWithLove” this administration, know fight for them so that event held in Hirst Lounge. that you belong here and are they can feel safe and “#ToImmigrantsWith- essential to this country.” welcomed here.” Love” is a national cam- The piles of letters were “#ToImmi- paign whose mission is to later transformed into a giant grantsWithLove” was encourage people to publicly heart and mounted on the ex- sponsored by UR acknowledge that they stand pression wall in the Burgett Dreamers, Students with immigrants, regardless Intercultural Center. Helping Honduras, YIYUN HUANG / PHOTO EDITOR of the country’s political cli- Freshman and member of Refugee Student Alli- (Top) Freshman Fatimah Arshad writes a letter to immigrants in Wilson Commons on Thursday. mate. the Muslim Students’ As- ance, Asian American (Bottom) Cards written to immigrants that are displayed outside the Burgett Intercultural Center. Crowds of students sur- sociation Fatimah Arshad Alliance, Native Amer- rounded tables covered with participated to show solidar- ican Students’ Asso- stationary and markers, each ity with refugees in America ciation, UR Sanctuary enthusiastic about express- and on campus. Campus Movement, ing their personal sentiments “For them to know that our Students’ Association to immigrants. support is with them provides for Interfaith Coopera- One card read, “Thanks for some reassurance in times tion, and the Spanish sticking it out with us here. like these,” said Arshad. “I and Latino Students’ We want you here, you be- know a lot of people who are Association. long, don’t let anyone say directly affected by the re- Marquez is a member of anything different.” cent events that have taken the Class of 2017. PAGE 4 / campustimes.org MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 OPINIONS EDITORIAL OBSERVER EDITORIAL BOARD Thoughts for Food ‘Color’ Week Means Well, Falls Short Anthony Halls, but the food ast week, the Univer- W. Kamau Bell’s talk was should not overshadow their does not reflect this. sity’s “We’re Better informative and opened many educational purposes. One For freshman students on than THAT” cam- student’s eyes to the African- way to engage students is to meal plans, there is a feel- paignL held its first-ever Color American experience, but in cosponsor with student groups ing of obligation, a feeling Cannot Divide Us Week, with the end the event was just ab- on campus, because it both ad- that they must use swipes at a small slate of events focusing sorption. vertises the event to the group Douglass or Danforth. This, on race and identity. The implicit bias training and its constituents but also By JAMES GUNN at least for my friends and I, FEATURES EDITOR The events were planned and was a more active event where is the sole reason we continue executed well, commendably students were educated about The bigger- to eat at Douglass nearly every so. W. Kamau Bell’s comedic bias and then participated in ’d like to talk about day. There is the occasional commentary routine, in par- some activities that helped picture issue with the something that any self- splurge, if you consider spend- ticular, was an entertaining and them realize their own implicit week and others like respecting student en- ing declining on Burrito Bowl informative lesson about the bias. But the event was a small it, though, is that it joys:I food. In particular, I’d or Panda Express a splurge. racial issues facing America one—fewer than 50 students like to discuss the ways that But such occasions are few were participating, an almost was mostly composed I have been seriously disap- and far between due to the Like campaigns negligible portion of our cam- of passive events, pointed by the selection of generally low amounts of de- pus. where people were food that we have on campus. clining that we freshmen have. the University has There’s probably a few rea- The repetition is purely de- An excellent initiative, I be- tried in the past, the sons for that, maybe among shown the effects pressing. For nearly a week, lieve, would be some way for week was less than them the relative lack of hype of racism through Douglass Dining Center students on meal plans, es- for the session and students’ music or comedy but served hamburgers for lunch. pecially freshmen with more effective. To draw aversion to anything called Not only is this unhealthy, but limited options, to create their students to the week “training.” really didn’t have an it’s also just sad. Winter is al- own variety of food options. and to its goal, the The week’s title embodies opportunity to combat ready monotonous enough, so URos are already spendable this problem with the use of the it. there’s no need to add to this at Chipotle, Mt. Hope Diner, events it holds should word “cannot.” It implies the feeling. and several other establish- engage better. work has already been done— the event is planned with stu- ments. Perhaps this could be that people have already put dents’ insights and suggestions An excellent extended to a market or a gro- in the years of work needed to in mind. This was done quite initiative, I believe, cer. Or, possibly, Hillside Mar- today. overcome the lines that bind successfully with Bell’s talk, would be some way ket could fill this role. Hill- It was also, to our eyes, the us all, when in reality color which was put on with the Stu- side does offer some options best-advertised of the week’s does divide this campus and dent Programming Board, and for students on meal for making your own food; three programs. Which is one this country—quite often, in the co-sponsorships can be ex- plans, especially however, for the most part, problem with this welcome ef- fact—hence the need for such panded to student groups like freshman with more this consists of microwavable fort—few students seemed to a week. Black Students’ Union or Dou- meals and bread. These meals know about the week’s musical The title should be one that glass Leadership House. limited options, to can be a great treat, but it is performance and discussion, or asks for more of its partici- Keep in mind, though: Stu- create their own easy to see the problems for its implicit bias training dinner. pants—like “Color Should Not dents should stay active in cri- variety of food health and nutrition that would The bigger-picture issue Divide Us.” tiquing the administration’s ef- arise from eating this type of with the week and others like Like campaigns the Univer- forts but be careful so as not to options. food on a regular basis. it, though, is that it was mostly sity has tried in the past, the nitpick campaigns like this out Some produce, like simple composed of passive events, week was less than effective. of existence. By working with vegetables such as carrots or where people were shown the To draw students to the week the University, which is trying Street Food, an option in celery, would certainly be ap- effects of racism through mu- and to its goal, the events it to help, instead of brushing Douglass, often serves the preciated. It’s hard enough for sic or comedy, but didn’t really holds should engage better. its effort off completely, the same food option for a week students unfamiliar with the have an opportunity to combat At the same time, the enter- change we desire might come straight. This is often health- area or to being independent it. tainment factor of the events much easier. ier than the Bistro, yet the to rouse themselves and leave problem of repetition remains. campus: it is even harder when Further, it seems it is trying to there is the easy alternative provide some sort of authentic of cheap, unhealthy fast food This editorial is published with the consent of a majority of the editorial board: Justin Trombly (Editor-in-Chief), food from various places, yet I in The Pit or Hillside. Putting Jesse Bernstein (Managing Editor), Vennela Pandaraboyina (Opinions Editor), Angela Lai (Publisher), Ben have an Israeli friend who re- healthy options next to the oth- Schmitz (Sports Editor), and Alexandria Brown (Community Member). The Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial fuses to eat any Middle-East- ers could encourage students Board make themselves available to the UR community’s ideas and concerns. Email [email protected]. ern food they serve because of to be healthier. And yes, Dan- how poorly it resembles what forth does have a salad bar, but it is trying to imitate. it often offers a lackluster ar- While the effort is appreci- ray of ingredients. ated, the poor quality of the None of my complaints ex- food undermines the good in- tend to the staff and the ser- Campus Times tentions. vices they provide. Students I don’t have complaints for are always welcomed warmly SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 all the food options. The Al- and served politely. The dining Wilson Commons 102 lergen Free section is often of halls are always well-cleaned University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627 Office: (585) 275-5942 / Fax: (585) 273-5303 a higher quality than the rest. and the music provides great campustimes.org / [email protected] It offers mostly higher-quali- ambiance. It is not up to them ty and healthier ingredients, what food they serve. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JUSTIN TROMBLY which I find commendable. I would simply like more of MANAGING EDITOR JESSE BERNSTEIN The variance of the pasta sta- a choice. I cannot think of a AMANDA MARQUEZ ERIC FRANKLIN tion is also laudable. Ko- single dish where, upon eating NEWS EDITORS HUMOR EDITOR DAVID SCHILDKRAUT LAUREN SHARPE sher Comfort has its ups and it, I thought, “Wow, I’d like to SPORTS EDITORS VENNELA PANDARABOYINA TREVOR WHITESTONE downs as well, but can usually get that again!” Yet each one is OPINIONS EDITOR ISABEL DRUKKER YIYUN HUANG be relied upon. served to me for another week. A&E EDITORS PHOTO EDITOR BEN SCHMITZ SARAH WEISE Danforth Dining Center, The nutritional aspects must PRESENTATION EDITOR SCOTT DANIELS SHAE RHINEHART on the other hand, consis- be improved significantly. FEATURES EDITORS COPY CHIEF JAMES GUNN LUIS NOVA tently disappoints me and my Burgers, pizza, Panda Express, ILLUSTRATION EDITOR SCOTT ABRAMS friends. Of course, Douglass and Burrito Bowls are all the SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR has been advertised as the definitions of fast food. PUBLISHER ANGELA LAI new and best dining option Something just a little dif- BUSINESS MANAGER NICOLE ARSENEAU on campus, but there could at ferent, and a little bit healthier, least be some attempt at im- could really add some color to Full responsibility for material appearing in this publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief. Opinions expressed in columns, letters, op-eds, or comics are not necessarily the views of the editors or the University of Rochester. Campus Times is printed weekly on Mondays throughout the academic year, except around and during proving the available selec- the gray world of dining that University holidays. All issues are free. Campus Times is published on the World Wide Web at www.campustimes.org, and is updated Mondays following publication. tions at Danforth. Danforth is has come with winter. Campus Times is SA funded. All materials herein are copyright © 2017 by Campus Times. still a convenient choice for Gunn is a member of students living in Susan B. the Class of 2020. It is our policy to correct all erroneous information as quickly as possible. If you believe you have a correction, please email [email protected]. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 / OPINIONS campustimes.org / PAGE 5 OP-ED Keep Standing with Standing Rock By RUTH DAN rary restraining order against rooted in a 525-year histori- enous nations, for that matter. larger movement in the U.S. construction; the tribe filed cal struggle against violence, The lack of legal channels for and the world for greater re- Standing Rock is making its another lawsuit immediately theft, and oppression, and indigenous rights in the U.S. spect, dignity, and human last stand. On Jan. 24, Presi- afterward. indigenous peoples draw and Canada inevitably means rights. Standing Rock is un- dent Donald Trump issued an The improbability of a court strength from those roots for that alternative channels of in- precedented because of the executive order to expedite the challenge or protests by Water the future. fluence—like civil dissent— universal participation of this approval of the Dakota Access Protectors at Standing Rock The callous lack of concern must be utilized. continent’s vast diversity of Pipeline, a 1,100-mile pipe- halting the combined will of by both the U.S. government Back in 2015, the Omaha, indigenous peoples. Standing line ferry that brings crude oil the Trump administration and and the private sector for Dene, Ho-Chunk, and Creek Rock is also a movement for from the North Dakota Bak- a cabal of large financial in- water, public health, treaty Nations on both sides of the all people, all citizens of the ken Oil Fields to a process- stitutions seems insurmount- rights, and human rights is U.S.-Canadian border orga- United States. ing terminal in Illinois. The able. Yet the Standing Rock not new,but the cohesion of nized against the Keystone Everyone in the U.S. has a memorandum instructed the movement is greater than the 562 indigenous nations is. XL Pipeline, presaging the re- stake in this fight, whether it is Secretary of the Army to rec- success or failure—impor- The established mechanisms sistance that would take place clean water, sustainable eco- ommend that the U.S. Army tant though it is—of a single for indigenous nations to as- at Standing Rock a year later. nomic development, global Corps of Engineers curtail the pipeline. The unprecedented sert sovereignty over their And Standing Rock means climate change, or equality. ongoing Environmental Im- organization and unity of the ancestral lands in the U.S. that our indigenous nations Everyone that has a stake is pact Statement process and Native American community have always been woefully will be battling Keystone participating in this movement grant the easement to cross represents a spiritual and cul- underdeveloped. The Nation- XL a year from now—along in some way or another. This under Lake Oahe, the only tural resurgence, a foreshad- al Environmental Protection with the Oak Flat mine, the history of the Native Ameri- water source for the Standing owing of future resistance. Act and the National Histor- Enbridge Line 5 pipeline, can struggle is inextricably Rock Sioux Nation. This is a new movement, ic Preservation Act do have and the border wall through linked with the history of the On Feb. 7, the Army Corps led by women and the youth, the necessary provisions to Tohono O’odham lands, and United States of America, and of Engineers approved the making use of new forms of bring the United States into many other transgressions of the continual struggle of Na- easement. Then, on Feb. 16, a technology and communica- compliance with the interna- indigenous sovereignty over tive Americans for their rights judge threw out a legal chal- tion to bring people together tional standard for indigenous ancestral lands. affects all of us. lenge by the Standing Rock instead of driving them apart. rights,or the treaties the U.S. Standing Rock is only one Dan is a member of Sioux calling for a tempo- But this movement is also government made with indig- part of a larger movement, a the Class of 2019.

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UR OPINION “WHAT MOVIE TITLE BEST DESCRIBES THIS PAST WEEK?” BY VENNELA PANDARABOYINA & YIYUN HUANG OPINIONS EDITOR & PHOTO EDITOR

ELAINE KUPETS, ‘20 OMER LATIF, ‘19 JACKSON ABASCAL, ‘19 JOHANN EMMAN KARA, ‘18 SHANEIL GARCIA ORTIZ-FRANCO, ‘17 “Titanic.” “The Shawshank “Home Alone.” “World War Z.” “Hitch.” Redemption.” “The Big Short.” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 campustimes.org / PAGE 6 FEATURES Looking Into High Prices at Hillside By MELANIE DEJONG But Hillside food still seems a maintenance, utilities or rent reason why: Convenience ing wants students to have ac- CONTRIBUTING WRITER bit pricey, even compared to (depending on the space), and stores are businesses. They op- cess to food when they need it. other convenience stores. Why paying employees well. Dining erate with business sense. This These extra hours end up being I like eating fruit—bananas, does it cost so much? And Services also pays a small fee means that during slow hours, part of overhead costs, since apples, oranges, grapefruits, where is all that money really to a company called Aramark, they close down. If they were Dining needs to balance out you name it. But I also don’t going? which provides a management to stay open when not a lot of times when there isn’t a lot of like spending money, and traffic during times of higher on-campus, those two things traffic. But as someone who don’t really go well together. routinely buys food from Hill- I mean, $1.09 for a banana at side at 12:30 a.m., it certainly Hillside? Seriously? I can get seems worth it to me. a whole bunch of bananas for that much at Wegmans. What’s Wegmans is a huge the deal? store. Its operators Cam Schauf, Director of Campus Dining Services and can buy products in Auxiliary Operations, says bulk, and get them there’s a reason for that pric- for a cheaper price ing. A good one. First off, Schauf points out because of it. Hill- that comparing Hillside to We- side doesn’t have gmans is the wrong place to that option. start. Wegmans is a huge store. Its operators can buy prod- On the whole, Schauf re- ucts in bulk, and get them for minds us that the people in a cheaper price because of it. charge of Dining Services are Hillside doesn’t have that op- very careful to review each tion. The food there is bought operation and make sure that not by the truckload, but by they’re being good stewards of the crate, and sometimes even the money they receive from by the broken crate. This leads YIYUN HUANG / PHOTO EDITOR students. All prices are care- to higher prices that are more Hillside Market displays a variety of fruit that some accuse of being too high in price compared to off-campus grocery stores. fully considered, and are the comparable to convenience result of a myriad of complex stores like 7/11 than to places Schauf explains that it all team as well as important con- people were buying stuff, the factors that can’t be simply like Wegmans. goes back to Dining Services. nections that lead to things like cost of employing workers, distilled into, “Oh yeah, the Why is fruit specifically so The budgeting goal of Din- getting a Starbucks on campus. of keeping the lights on, etc., University overcharges for much less expensive at Weg- ing Services is to break even This fee is, of course, account- would outweigh the profit and food.” mans? Bulk pricing is a sig- at the end of the year with ed for in pricing as well. they would lose money. You are free to buy food at nificant part it. Schauf also enough money to put back So why is Hillside food more But Dining Services has Wegmans, of course, and it suggests there is the possibil- into the program. And yes, all expensive than other conve- other things to worry about may make more sense for your ity that Wegmans is selling the of the profits go back into the nience store food? Schauf in addition to good business budget to do so, but next time fruit at a loss to bring in cus- program, paying for every- points out that overhead fees practices—namely, ensur- you’re tempted to complain tomers—something big gro- thing from dining renovations vary from place to place, and ing convenience for students. about Hillside prices, just re- cery stores can afford to do, to replacing equipment. Prices they tend to be slightly higher This means that its stops stay member—they are like that for but small stores like Hillside are also adjusted to account for for a university convenience open longer and at times that a reason. can’t. overhead costs, which include store than for other conve- don’t necessarily make great DeJong is a member of So, that explains some of it. things like housekeeping, nience stores. Here’s one key business sense because Din- the class of 2019.

SEX & THE CT It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination By SIMRANJIT GREWAL nography is not real sex: I re- emotional impacts. Lower tricate, emotionally complex, are feeling from that obses- CONTRIBUTING WRITER peat, porn is not real. It’s fan- your expectations because and physically demanding sion, it increases your chanc- tasy. To guide your real sex it’ll probably never be as task that differs from person es of achieving climax. Ad- Listen up, cowboy: it’s time life with what happens in the graceful as what’s depicted in to person, so don’t be afraid ditionally, if you’re in the for you to have great, orgas- virtual world is a rookie mis- media, and that’s a-okay. to communicate your needs. moment, you can focus more mic sex. take. Porn has cuts to take out This brings us to communi- Another key to great sex is on your partner and help them There’s plenty of Google- cation. Just like a conversa- climax. Also, orgasming isn’t able articles by the sex ge- The media rarely tion, sex is action and reac- the deciding factor of whether niuses of our time. There’s gives us real talk tion, and all partners are an the sex was great. Turns out Cosmopolitan, delighting about sex or the integral part of the discus- that a lot of people don’t reach in telling us that men like to sion. The first step is to ensure climax when they have sex. A have donuts on their penises. physical and consent among all parties. study of college students con- There’s YouTube, which gave emotional impacts. The next step is to get down ducted in 2010 revealed that us the grapefruit method of and dirty. Be an advocate for 67 percent of women and giving blowjobs. Then there’s yourself in the bedroom;f you experimentation. Try some 28 percent of men had faked Men’s Health, which tells men the awkward position chang- aren’t cumming, don’t fake toys. Try different positions. orgasms. There are plenty of to spray their bed sheets with es, fluffers to make sure the it, because that just leads to And chances are you’re not emotional and physical issues aftershave to subconsciously actors are still aroused, and further disappointment. Tell spending enough time in the that may make orgasming hard convince their partner to bang people to wipe sweat off the your partner if you don’t like foreplay stage. Most women or nearly impossible. This is them. actor’s backs. In movies and what they are doing; even cannot get off to just penetra- the point where you try differ- There’s plenty more super television shows, sex is an better yet, tell them what you tion. They need clitoral stim- ent things (experimentation!) practical ideas online, but automatic decision. A couple like and what works for you. ulation so experiment with and ask you partner what they I’m not going to get into that. only has to look at each other They can’t read your mind. So different pressures, locations, want (communication!).Sex I’m taking us back to basics. from across the club to jump be explicit. It’ll be more sat- fingers, etc. The possibilities is complicated. It’s awkward There are really only three cut into an intense love scene. isfying in the end for both of are endless. and weird and potentially life principles you must follow to There’s nothing real about you. Tell them how fast, slow, Lastly, stop obsessing over altering, but communicating, have some good sex. that. Sex isn’t a look; it’s a hard, or soft you like it. If you orgasms. This sounds para- experimenting, and not focus- First things first, change consensual decision between partner doesn’t seem to be en- doxical. Stop thinking about ing on the end will make it a your idea of what sex is. Real two or more people. The me- joying something, ask them orgasms so I can have an or- lot better. sex is nothing like what you dia rarely gives us real talk what they like instead. Don’t gasm? Yes! If you shift your Grewal is a member of see in porn or television. Por- about sex or the physical and assume things. Sex is an in- thoughts to the pleasure you the class of 2017. PAGE 7 / campustimes.org FEATURES / MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 CAMPUS UNDERDOGS PUZZLES Joseph Promotes Cultural Celebration Crossword

engagement and support be- organization. Between their cause she never wants anyone massively successful annual Puzzle to have to feel that way again. Caribash party, their heart- In high school, she found her warming Bob Marley Expo, footing in fine arts, band, musi- and raising money to donate cal theatre, chorus, swimming, to Hope for Haiti, Joseph has cheerleading—you name it. proven to be an amazing man- Elizana’s decision to come agerial and moral leader for to the University was partially SOCA. By ETHAN BIDNA COLUMNIST based on her attachment to her Through these events, she sisters—she “takes being a big hopes that others on and off sister a little too seriously”— campus can “experience and because she didn’t want to be share our culture, and see how too far away from home, or too we use it as a vehicle in every- close. She also loves learning thing that we do,” as the orga- for the sake of learning, and nization continues to embody Rochester’s open curriculum the notion of “one love” in all provided her with all of the of its events and fundraisers. resources to succeed academi- Joseph’s work in the One cally and socially. Community program t stems By MELISSA HOLLOWAY This brings us to Joseph’s ex- from her belief that it’s “im- COLUMNIST periences here,(which are more portant to have these conver- extensive than we can cover in sations [around race] and turn If there is one thing we can the space provided), but here them into actions.” say about senior Elizana-Marie is a laundry list of her involve- She also says that “race is Joseph, it’s that she’s simply ments: President of the Student important to talk about, but it one thing. All of her identities, Organization for Caribbean is also important to recognize BY SAM PASSANISI ‘17 DIFFICULTY EASY passions, and interests meld Awareness (SOCA), Speaking that it is not the one thing that ACROSS: 2) Flour-based oracle together to create one of the Fellow, member of Off Broad- defines me—there are so many 2) Short for “family” 3) Singer, painter, etc. most radiant individuals you way On Campus (OBOC), other things that create us, and 5) Freshman’s dorm furniture? 4) Possessive word will have the pleasure to meet Peer Adviser for the Educa- we are all intersectional be- 11) Narrative that spans episodes 5) Dentist’s directions for oral on campus. With a perfect bal- tion Abroad Office, Center for ings,” which is why the idea of 14) Cash-only gas station health ance of confidence, empathy, Excellence in Teaching and One Community spoke to her 15) Gossip, perhaps 6) Extra credit, abbr. and energy, Joseph has truly Learning (CETL) Note Taker, so much. 16) Kung-__ fighting 7) California wine country embodied what it means to be Student Alumni Ambassador, There is truly not enough 17) Binary star in constellation 8) “The sun never sets on” this “ever better.” member of College Feminists, room to speak about all of Jo- Virgo geopolitical entity Joseph notes that her journey a participant in the Burgett In- seph’s accomplishments, but 18) Symptom of e.g. Tourette’s 9) Diacritic mark, for example begins with her family’s. Her tercultural Center’s One Com- we believe it’s important to in- Syndrome (singular) 10) Teases grandmothers (for whom she’s munity Program and Safe Zone clude her shout-out to OBOC, 20) Quite unpopular 12) Princess’ crown named) instilled in her the im- Training, a Ronald McNair as she says, “They are the 21) “Tom Sawyer” and “Spirit 13) Intensifier acronym portance of family and sacri- Scholar, and a David T. Kearns OGs, they are my family, and of Radio” artist 17) Surprising, or perhaps just fice, and her father’s journey Scholar. they make me feel like a com- 22) Pre-2003 U.S. immigration high-voltage from Haiti to the U.S. taught Joseph’s investment in plete person.” agency 19) Strongly defined, like e.g. a her the importance of educa- SOCA started early in her col- Lastly, advice. If Joseph 23) One who might punch a jawline tion and endurance. lege career, and her impact on could say one thing to her fel- Nazi 24) Savannah sightseeing trip? So where did her journey be- the organization has exponen- low students, it’s the follow- 24) Bigger, badder brother of the 25) Geneticist Craig gin? tially increased ever since. Her ing: “Be you. You are enough. mimosa? 26) Archetypal flowers of A native of Binghamton, Caribbean identity is an im- With time, you will find those 27) Kung ___ chicken romance N.Y., Joseph attended a Catho- portant part of who she is and people as quirky and weird 28) Mysterious captain of the 27) Jeans, for example lic elementary school, which something she takes a great you and they will validate how Nautilus 30) House members, for short taught her about what it meant deal of pride in. awesome you are.” 29) Before, to a poet perhaps 34) District attorney, abbr. to be a Haitian-American, what or this reason, she works And the best piece of ad- 31) Gross national products, in 36) Usual color of 26 Down it meant to be alone,, and how to celebrate, embrace, and vice she’s ever received is to short 38) University of Alabama, abbr. to use that energy to better showcase her culture within breathe. 32) Wearing the emperor’s new 39) Spanish “go” those around her. the campus community. She “Whether it means taking it clothes Last Week’s Puzzle Solution She described a particu- notes that last year, while she all in, stepping back, or reeval- 33) Overdose, briefly lar instance from fifth grade was acting as the group’s vice uating, sometimes I need to be 35) A single level (not as sad as when a young man stepped on president, the organization re- reminded that I’m human,” she it sounds) her friend’s fingers for being branded itself to better encap- says. 37) Mind-altered state induced friends with a black girl,and sulate the spirit of community If by “human” she means by LSD said that she “didn’t belong in it represents with the slogan, super woman, then we guess 38) American poetry? the world.” “Divided by water, united by she’s right. Look out for her 40) Midday naps Joseph told us that she came culture.” name—we are convinced 41) Plural of “be” home crying for about a year of As president, Joseph’s main you’ll see it again someday. her life, and has since devel- goal has been to set up a long- Bidna and Holloway are DOWN: oped a passion for community lasting infrastructure for the both Take Five scholars. 1) American currency, abbr.

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He one day it can become a sta- D’Alessandro talked about believes that the community ple of the University (or at why the deli is moving. has definitely improved in least for the upperclassmen). “We want to add pizza, we the five years since he’s es- Due to the deli’s proximity want to add wings, we’ve tablished his deli, and he en- to campus, especially River- kind of maxed out our offer- courages students to explore view, D’Alessandro is confi- ings here. In order to offer more of Rochester. As he dent that he can get campus more, we need more space,” says, there are a lot of dispar- residents out of their dorms he said. Due to the deli’s and to his establishments. The new space is, indeed, They are significantly closer quite a bit larger than the cur- proximity to than College Town—barely rent location. Currently, Deli campus [...] a five minute walk from the Sandro’s’ main offerings are D’Alessandro is Residential Quad. sandwiches, but they also of- D’Alessandro aims to have fer snacks, candy, and assort- confident that he completed renovations at ed drinks, completely filling can get campus the new location by the time up the current space. The new residents out of students return from spring building will have a larger break in March, just in time kitchen, with new equipment their dorms. to serve sandwiches in the that will let the deli make warm weather. The bar, how- fried foods and, of course, ities here. Yet, he commends ever, will take a little bit lon- pizza and wings. the diversity and the niches ger. The goal for its opening Deli Sandro’s has numerous that can be found. He does is set around May, so that interactions with students of not like the reputation of the older students and members the University. Any students area, and is saddened about of the community can take rushing fraternities will have how much “people are will- a break there as the summer noticed that a lot of them ing to pay to live outside of heat starts to set in. PHOTO PROVIDED have Deli Sandro’s cater with the city,” but he does have a If students want to find out A view of the facade of Deli Sandro’s old location. positive outlook, saying Deli more about Deli Sandro’s Two steps from Sandro’s “wants to provide progress and what it has to Riverview, Deli exciting reasons for people to offer, they can subscribe to Sandro’s is stay.” the deli’s online newslet- D’Alessandro also wants ter, available on its website the dream of to fit into the one part of our www.delisandros.com. owner Anthony campus that he deems is ex- D’Alessandro has also set Write for the D’Alessandro. tremely lacking. His idea, he up a promotion for readers says, is “the missing element of the Campus Times: by of collegiate life” at UR. 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Write, Edit, Design, Illustrate, Photograph, and Create MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 campustimes.org / PAGE 10 HUMOR Cage, the Elephant Martino Signs By ERIC FRANKLIN “Ghost Rider,” “The Sor- HUMOR EDITOR cerer’s Apprentice,” Order to Build Wall and “Captain Corel- Fans ranged from disap- By DAVID SCHILDKRAUT COURT, THE SECURITY OF li’s Mandolin.” NEWS EDITOR pointed to infuriated as they What proceeded for OUR CAMPUS IS AT STAKE. left what they thought was the next two hours— Make UR Great Again!” supposed to be a rare Roch- for those who stayed to Citing a need to keep U.S. In the day since the press ester performance by their fa- watch the whole thing— President Donald Trump out, conference, RIT issued a report vorite alternative rock band, was a baffling display, Students’ Association (SA) showing that its endowment Cage the Elephant. consisting mostly of Mr. President and senior Vito Mar- had more than tripled as sup- “I’m going to demand my Cage roaming aimlessly tino signed an executive order portive alumni looked to fund money back,” said Sarah about the stage, oc- Friday authorizing the con- the estimated $25 for a round- Weise, a disgruntled fan who casionally trumpeting struction of a wall around the trip cab ride from RIT to UR. left the Main Street Armory or trying to engage River Campus. ACJC has yet to set a date for half an hour into the perfor- the weaker-looking “Beginning today, the Uni- the trial, though it is unclear if mance. males in the audi- versity of Rochester gets back the case will ever be brought “I thought maybe he was ence in tusk-spar- control of River Campus,” up since Martino graduates in some kind of weird opening ring matches, pre- Martino said at a University May. act, but when I saw a tweet sumably trying to Board of Trustees meeting. The move has caused protests from the band about how win the attention “We are going to keep the bad to erupt across the UR campus, excited they were to be in of females. ones out—the president and his with nearly twelve students fill- Stockholm tonight, I realized After the show, advisers and his cabinet and his ing the Ruth Merrill Student this was supposed to be the Cage would only re- supporters. This university is Organization Center before the main event.” spond to questions with over when they can come to our University Fire Marshall and What most of the rock fans elephant trumpets, so campus and wreak havoc.” Public Safety issued citations failed to notice as they were all questions had to be While the board declined to for fire code violations. their buying tickets was that answered through his comment, SA Government was “While we respect the right the act wasn’t called “Cage agent, Cicolas Nage, vocally supportive of the move, our students have to free the Elephant” but in fact, who was reachable only with several senators and com- speech, intentionally endanger- “Cage, the Elephant.” by phone and whose voice mittee chairs cheering the news ing their peers is an inexcusable Some arrived hoping to hear sounded eerily similar to on Facebook. act,” Director of Public Safety old favorites like, “Ain’t No Cage’s. “This order is the beginning DPS Mark Fischer said. “We at Rest for the Wicked,” while “‘Cage, the Elephant’ of a new era of campus safety,” DPS are committed to ensuring others were hoping to hear is a special opportunity SA Senator Nick Foti said on the safety of all UR students more from the band’s newest for fans to peek behind the Facebook page Overheard and faculty.” album, “Tell Me I’m Pretty.” the scenes at Mr. RACHEL BARGABOS / CONTRIBUTING ILLUSTRATOR at Rochester. “As opposed to A letter written by College None expected what was Cage’s unique Cage’s daily elephant routine. sitting around and doing noth- Republicans has garnered the actually about to happen. acting style and role prepara- “His morning routine starts ing for six months as the Cam- support of over three other stu- Waiting in the main concert tion,” Nage explained. at about dawn: breakfast, fol- pus Times claims, we were ac- dent organization presidents. It hall for the performance to Cage is known to practice lowed by a shower in which tually making arrangements for states that “the executive order start, fans were startled when his own type of method act- he tries to suck water into this tremendous project.” has no basis in fact that it will the lights all went out. Most ing, in which, to more fully his nose and spray it on him- The wall would require “ex- protect students.” The letter cit- thought there was some kind probe the emotional depths of self. These days he rarely treme vetting” of anyone who ed additional concerns that the of technical failure, but in fact his character, he lives as the ever sucks the water into his attempts to enter the River order singles out conservative it was the start of the show. character both on and off the lungs,” Nage said with a kind Campus, whether by foot, car, students and that it is an inva- The sound of crickets per- set. of sad pride. or the UR Medical Center’s sion of their privacy. meated the room on all sides, “He wants to audition for “He then wallows in mud helicopter. An aide to Mar- An IMPACT Petition posted followed by the growl of the lead in the revival of to protect himself from the tino revealed on the condition to the SA website garnered over some kind of large predator the Broadway play ‘The El- hot sun, eats lunch, takes a of anonymity that the vetting 87 signatures Saturday evening and the sound of a frightened ephant Man,’” Nage contin- nap while standing up, and would include an examination before it was taken down, pre- flock taking flight. ued. “They haven’t sent the spends his afternoon practic- of voter records and a check sumably by Martino’s adminis- A lone spotlight cut through script we asked for yet, but ing his trumpeting or waving of all emails and social media tration. the darkness to illuminate the Nic wanted to get a head start his ears and tusks threaten- activity to see if an individual After initial coverage of the stage. on his preparations, so he’s ingly at passersby, before set- supported or voted for Trump. order was posted on the official Quietly at first—but with been wearing that elephant tling down for dinner and four An SA Appropriations Com- Campus Times Facebook page, increasing intensity—came costume for seven straight hours of sleep.” mittee report revealed the wall’s Martino tweeted: “The failing the slow, steady beat of a bass months now.” Asked what his meals con- cost to be 21.6 billion URos, @campustimes writes total BS drum. Eagle-eyed spectators “The Elephant Man” was sist of, Nage’s tone grew with the recommendation that concerning me. They’ve got- noticed a figure ambling out revived in 2014 for 53 perfor- more concerned. it be funded by the Rochester ten it wrong for six months, from backstage in time with mances, ending in February “Each meal consists of 50 Institute of Technology (RIT). now are making up stories and the drum. of 2015. There have been no pounds of circus peanuts. I’m “Such a move by the Univer- sources. SAD!” Into the spotlight emerged plans since then of reviving not sure he knows that ele- sity of Rochester SA is inap- The Campus Times is dedi- what appeared to be a mid- the play again. phants can eat anything else.” propriate and unprecedented,” cated to reporting only the truth dle-aged man in a tattered el- “Nic Cage has always been Back at the Main Street Ar- RIT President Dr. William Des- and checks all of its sources. ephant costume. known for unique perfor- mory the next day, a number tler said at a press conference Additionally, internal polling of Not acknowledging the mances,” noted unofficial Nic of patrons from Cage’s show Saturday. “We intend to file an Campus Times editors revealed crowd at all, the man clomped Cage biographer and con- were angrily demanding their appeal with UR’s All-Campus that, in fact, fewer than 20 per- around the stage, occasion- victed stalker Nikolass Kage, money back, claiming they Judicial Council.” cent would consider themselves ally attempting to make an who legally changed his name had been deceived. Martino quickly responded to currently be “sad.” elephant’s trumpeting sound in 1998 after watching “Face/ Complainants were sub- via his Twitter, @realVitoMar- Schildkraut is a member of with his mouth. Off” while under the influ- jected to a rigorous gram- tino: “ALL LIES. SEE YOU the Class of 2020. About five minutes into ence of LSD. matical test that consisted I N this baffling display, the man “This one-of-a-kind theatri- of discriminating between a stayed facing the crowd long cal masterpiece, in my opin- friendly invitation to dinner enough for them to get a good ion, will no doubt become one and a suggestion to commit glimpse. of the defining performances cannibalism against one’s Amid the savannah sounds of Cage’s oeuvre.” own grandmother. and otherwise silent specta- Asked to respond to Kage, Those who passed were tors, a voice called out from Cage agent Nage said, “Shit! turned away, while those the crowd, “Is that Nicolas That guy found us again? who failed were granted their Cage!?” Quick, get Nic, we have to get refund but immediately en- And indeed, it was the one out of here!” rolled in a second grade writ- and only Nicolas Cage, Acad- Calling me back safely ing class. emy Award winner and star from the “Cage-o-Copter,” Franklin is a member of of such instant classics as Nage explained more about the Class of 2017. DALIA MITCHELL / CONTRIBUTING ILLUSTRATOR PAGE 11 / campustimes.org HUMOR / MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 An Open Letter to Big Loser Club Penguin Executives By ANNA LLEWELLYN guin’s ski lodge is safe! The ice- features. They can pretty much This is great. Bans are great. tives like “bad” and “nasty” CONTRIBUTING WRITER berg will remain afloat! I have only sled down the ski moun- I have the best ban, but yours myself. “Rosie O’Donnell-like.” proof that China is behind this tain. Which I am amazing at, by is pretty good too. I think your “Handicapped.” I could go on. Dear Club Penguin, whole climate change conspir- the way. The other one percent model of censorship should be 3. I am really good at this This is BigFlippers100, a acy. Have you heard of China? of players can get their parents implemented beyond Club Pen- game. You claim on your web- long-time player of your game. What about Taiwan? Did you to buy them a VIP membership, guin. More specifically, let’s use site that this is a “social world” I was just informed by a col- know Taiwan is kind of in China and therefore enjoy absolutely it to silence the most corrupt and that cannot be “won”, but you league of mine about your plans but kind of not? Why does no everything Club Penguin offers villainous voice existing in our are wrong. I won it. BigFlip- to shut down Club Penguin next one tell me these things? Any- with no restraint. They can buy great nation—the media. Yep, pers100 wins it every single month. This is a huge mistake, way. fitted penguin suits and long the whole thing. You write fake day. I have bought every virtual and quite simply the worst thing product Club Penguin offers. I to happen to anyone anywhere. have all the puffle pets in every I don’t know why you would color. Trust me, I know puffles. quit on such a shining example I have the best puffles. No one of American innovation. No knows puffles like me. And all other country in the world could my puffles love me, you can ask so ingeniously create an icy them. Because I am the winner virtual world where people can of Club Penguin, I feel personal- communicate through cartoon ly attacked that you would even penguins. consider ending it. I cannot tell What kind of people quit on you who I am, but I will tell you such patriotic masterpieces? that I am a very important man. Losers! Sad! Literally millions of people Maybe you’re quitting be- showed up to see me the other cause you’re choosing to invest month, no matter what “the me- in a whole new platform. Maybe dia” or “facts” say. That’s how you think this makes you non- important and handsome and be- losers. Wrong! This makes you loved I am. Now, I’m not saying even bigger losers. Why not that if you don’t keep Club Pen- keep Club Penguin going, in ad- guin going that you will mysteri- dition to creating a new game? ously disappear without a trace. Every smart businessman knows Except I am. I am saying that. it’s never a problem to split your Now that I’m sure I have time and resources between two changed your mind and you’ve projects. New York is a big city. already begun writing your apol- Wait, ignore that last part. I told ogy statement, let me share with you to ignore it so you have to. you my recommendations for / ILLUSTRATIONS EDITOR Maybe you’re quitting like LUIS NOVA ways to improve Club Penguin. the big losers that you are be- I am going to list all the things penguin ties to their heart’s con- news, you’re silenced forever! The option to make your pen- cause you think global warming that make Club Penguin great so tent. They can furnish their igloo You read something from the guin a brown color should be will melt your snowy world and you will stop your absurd plan to to look like a gorgeous Manhat- New York Times, you’re de- abolished. That’s all. Now get to all the penguins will die. If this shut it down. tan penthouse. And, best of all, ported! You get hired at CNN, work. is this case, I am writing to as- 1. The game is educating a they can rub all of this in their you’re fired! One can only hope. Mine truly, sure you that that is stupid. whole new generation of Ameri- poorer penguin peers’ faces, as Club Penguin’s harsh censor- BigFlippers100 Global warming is a hoax! cans. It’s easily better than pub- is their well-earned right. This ship also teaches your members P.S. Barron—I mean a col- I am literally freezing every lic school. But really what isn’t? is just how the world works, and a valuable lesson in creativity. league—has just informed me single day, so it scientifically You little idiots probably didn’t the sooner these dumb kids learn Since typing words like “loser” that Club Penguin was created can’t be real. My doctor says even mean to, but you have that, the better. and “idiot” will get you banned by Canadians. I retract every- this might be a symptom of me created a virtual tundra that is 2. I love Club Penguin’s use from Club Penguin, the play- thing I wrote. Go ahead and being the first ever cold-blooded microcosm of the real world. of censorship. As you know, any ers have to get inventive if they end your garbage game. I never human, but quite frankly my Ninety-nine percent of the play- penguin that uses his words to want to assert their superiority liked it anyway. doctor is a big idiot loser. ers play for free, and are lim- offend another penguin is imme- over their fellow penguins. I like Llewellyn is a member So don’t worry! Club Pen- ited to the game’s most boring diately banned from the game. to use really innovative adjec- of the Class of 2017. What is Humor? By SIOBHÁN SEIGNE could be doing so much bet- mit to a professor I include a CONTRIBUTING WRITER Do you think ter things with your time, like postscript urging them not to counting the ceiling tiles in CARE report me. I wouldn’t call myself a par- your bedroom or cutting grass This isn’t because I think ticularly creative person. with scissors. However, if you I’m a mentally stable person That being said, I’m quite would like to discuss a ques- who doesn’t need to talk to you’re funny as surprised I have the confi- tion that has been assailing my a professional, but because dence to write for the campus mind lately—“are cats nihil- talking to a stranger about paper. Although I wouldn’t ists?”—please reach out. my problems gives me anxi- necessarily consider that an Here follows an abridged ety and makes me cry. As you accomplishment because they list of what I find funny: can imagine, on my quest to were willing to accept my first 1. That video of pigeons be- become an animatronic, emo- draft, in which I discussed the ing sucked into an industrial tionless robot, this is a real secret life of squirrels. grain plant in Russia. At first setback. But despite my incessant you’re not really sure what Really though, how am I ramblings, I found myself you’re watching, and then supposed to write something with nothing to write about you notice that these birds are humorous when half the peo- this week. In an unceremoni- slowly being sucked one by ple I know find the cutesy, in- ous act of laziness, I decided one into this grain mill. nocent humor of “New Girl” to question, “What is humor?” Some of them realize what’s to their taste? I can’t write After all, I do pretend to happening but usually by the something that caters to the write it. time they do their efforts are pansies of the world while My first thoughts were not futile and they make one last also appeasing those whose about its origins, society’s ditch attempt to escape and idea of comedy is uncomfort- take on it, or cognitive brain get sucked in with their wing able footage of Adam Sandler science, but about myself, splayed against the grain. This in every movie he’s starred naturally, and what I find lasts for at least a minute. in or people who find those funny. If you know me, you’ll Brilliant. “Cash Me Outside” memes have witnessed me laughing 2. That vine where the kid funny. Guys, they’re really at things and trying to show says “pussy.” not. So, I guess what’s most them to other people who stare 3. Extremely dark and twist- important is that at least I find blankly at my phone screen. ed jokes about the blissful myself funny. send your ideas to If you don’t know me, I re- release of death. It might be Or do I? ally wouldn’t recommend saying something if in almost Seigne is a member of meeting me because you every piece of writing I sub- the Class of 2019. [email protected] MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 campustimes.org / PAGE 12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Eastman Band The Saplings Plants Roots in Rochester By BEN SCMITZ which I write music a lot clos- A&E EDITOR er to the soul and R&B vein.

The Saplings are a nine- What types of venues do man student band made up of you typically perform at? primarily Eastman students. What performances have Their fun-filled fusion of pop, you already done on the UR rock, jazz, and many styles campus and elsewhere? new and old has been provid- ing audiences with upbeat, We try to perform anywhere danceable entertainment we can. So far, we have played since they formed in 2016. at a lot of house shows, at the The Campus Times talked with Bug Jar, opened for KNOW- keyboardist and vocalist Abe ER at The Yards, at Princeton Nouri via email who, with the University, in Harrisonburg, help of his bandmates, gave Virginia, at Flour City Sta- us valuable insight into their tion opening for THUNDER influences, musical process, BODY and more. As far as and plans for the future. It has what we have done at UR, we been edited lightly. have played three Eastman on Campus Events at Alpha Delta Who makes up The Sap- Phi, and have enjoyed every lings and what do they play? one of them. We are always Abe Nouri - Junior, Key- looking to play more on cam- board and Vocals pus so if anyone has ideas for Greg Roberts - Senior, Gui- PHOTO PROVIDED that, shoot us an email at the- tar and Vocals The Saplings consist of both Eastman and UR students. [email protected] or Matt Bent - Junior, Drums things up a bit and started to drastically while we were What is your songwriting message us on Facebook. and Vocals have regular rehearsals and figuring out instrumentation. process like? Is it a group ef- Ryder Eaton - Senior, Bass many more original songs. Our sound is defined by hav- fort or more independent? Do you have any upcom- and Vocals ing a four-piece horn section, ing performances? Ben Bird - Junior, Trumpet Has your lineup and sound thick four-part harmonies, a We usually write songs in- Adrian Eldridge - Sopho- been pretty consistent or has keyboardist who uses solely dependently (so far it’s been We are playing a show with more, Trombone it changed over time? a Rhodes piano, and complex Greg and I) but refine and Juicy Connotation at the Bug Rowan Wolf - Sophomore, songs that are still singable put all the parts together as a Jar on March 23. If you can’t Tenor Sax We started out as a quartet. and danceable. band. make that, you can catch us Jack Courtright - Sopho- Greg played bass, I played the next night at the Lovin’ more, Bass Trombone guitar and keyboard, Matt What artists would you Do any of you make music Cup with The Beaumonts. Geraldo Marshall - Sopho- played drums, and Geraldo consider your biggest influ- with other groups or inde- more, Percussion played percussion. We decid- ences? pendently? What’s in the future for We all go to Eastman except ed to thicken things up a bit by The Beatles, The Talking The Saplings? Greg, who goes to the U of R. slowly adding horn players to Heads, Steely Dan, Tame Im- Definitely. All of us play the mix. Once our good friend pala. many other gigs in other We are recording our first How long have you guys Ryder got back in town after bands and thrown-together EP in the beginning of March. been playing together/how a semester in Paris, we added How would you describe jazz groups. We are essential- It should be out by April. did you get your start? Ryder on bass, switched Greg your style to someone that is ly a bunch of freelance musi- Look out for it on Spotify, to full-time guitar, and put me not familiar with your mu- cians who all decided to play iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp, We formed as a band during on full-time keyboard. Soon sic? Do you stick to a singu- in a band together. Some of us etc. There has also been talk the spring semester of 2016. after, we solidified a horn sec- lar style or genre or try to also do solo projects. Ryder of a summer tour, so look However we weren’t super tion, and had our first gig as switch things up and com- Eaton writes some amazing out for us in your hometown. serious at the beginning. We the ‘real’ Saplings at Abilene bine styles? music that he will occasional- Besides that, we just want to only had three original songs, Bar and Lounge near the end ly record and perform (but not keep making music that keeps and played covers to fill up our of the summer of 2016. We We combine influences, often, so if you get the chance our friends in the audience sets. This was good for learn- continue to refine our sound even within songs. Pop, rock, to hear it, I would. The record- singing and dancing. ing to play together as a band. every time we rehearse, but soul, disco. ings are online). I also have a Schmitz is a member of In the summer, we ramped I’d say it changed the most solo project called Brahim in the Class of 2019. Motion Meets Still Life in Eastman Photo Exhibit By ANTONIO CARDENAS of Minor Consequence” (lo- the latter, hidden wires give ing 10 letters per day, dedi- cally pleasant elements to it. CONTRIBUTING WRITER cated in MoMa’s permanent the spectator the illusion of cated to friends and strang- Cumming emphasizes that collection). stillness in motion. ers alike. Some other artistic three-dimensional objects “The Secret Life of Ob- Cummings used these wires outlets he engaged with were are attached to a frame in jects,” an exhibition show- His career because the technology of his painting and sculpture, from two dimensions when photo- casing artist Robert Cum- era did not allow for cameras where he draws his ideas on graphed, so perspective can ming’s most notable artwork, progression can be to capture motion in precise the state of being static and be easily manipulated. opened its doors to Rochester divided into two main seconds. time snapshots. As Gachot said, “We can- at the Eastman Museum on In an interview, Cumming His career progression can not walk around an object af- Friday the 17th. It features sections: photography said he believes his creative be divided into two main sec- ter the shutter is clicked.” photographs, sketches, and photography techniques are tions: photography to puzzle At the exhibition you’ll be paintings inspired by the to puzzle viewers, not impacted by technologi- viewers, and abstract artistic able to find most of his best meeting of geometric Cali- and abstract artistic cal advancements, but rather, photography. works, walk through the ar- fornian architecture and real- they run parallel to the artistic As Gachot mentioned, tistic transition he experi- ist urban landscapes. photography. development of photography, Cumming likens his artis- enced, from mysterious pho- Guest curator Sarah Bay and only expand the cadre of tic motifs to those of a short tographic puzzles to abstract Gachot gave remarks on the Both photographs employ tools to encourage creativity wall, saying, “What good is a paintings with an air of con- opening night of the exhibit. unique techniques to por- in the medium. wall if you can’t see over it?” temporary realism. The price Some of Cumming’s most tray the moment Cumming Cumming exercises his cre- Cumming’s work is like a is $5 for students if you show notable works are “Quick hoped to capture. In the for- ativity not only through pho- wall where you can see over, your student ID. Shift of the Head Leaves mer, Negative Gelatin Prints tography, but also through introducing artifacts that Cumming’s art will be on Glowing Stool Afterimage showcase a stool under a other forms of artistic expres- don’t obstruct the panorama’s display Feb. 18-March 28. Posited on the Pedestal” and unique light, providing it sion. view; instead, they comple- Cardenas is a member of “Two Views of One Mishap with an untraditional glow; in One of his favorites is writ- ment it by adding aestheti- the Class of 2017. PAGE 13 / campustimes.org A&E / MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 ‘Vagina Monologues’ Grabs Back for V-Day By ASHLEY BARDHAN women, and more. Although CONTRIBUTING WRITER monologues ranged in female perspective, what remained Where there is aggression, consistent was the unfiltered, there is resistance. and at times, graphic, dialogue And from our current politi- they opened on womanhood. cians, there’s plenty of the for- This realness was not lost on mer: a propensity to villainize freshman Ali Thome, who women and their bodies. serves the Vagina Monologues So, leave it to UR College Publicity and Fundraising com- Feminists to show us what re- mittees. sistance looks like with this “This show, to me, is all about year’s showing of “The Vagina people with vaginas reclaiming Monologues,”which played on that word and concept,” Thome Friday night. said. “It’s so empowering and a YIYUN HUANG / PHOTO EDITOR For those unfamiliar with means of approaching a topic Students perform “A Personal Testimonial to Asexuality” onstage at Strong Auditorium for the Vagina Monlogues. the show, “The Vagina Mono- that’s really very taboo. No- logues” is an episodic play body talks about vaginas, and written by Eve Ensler in 1996. that’s a damn shame.” Broaching a range of top- Taboo was perhaps most sa- ics—masturbation, genital mu- laciously approached in the tilation, unbridled self-love— night’s performance of fan- “Monologues” leaves no path favorite “The Woman Who untouched in the presentation Loved to Make Vaginas Hap- of the core of a woman, as raw py.” and as real as she is. About a female sex worker Allocation of Friday night’s specializing in women, this profits coincided with this val- monologue ended with two ue, with 90 percent benefiting minutes of the actress, in this Planned Parenthood of Central case, Biomedical Engineering and Western New York, and major and senior Marina May, the remainder going to V-Day, demonstrating various types of an organization to end violence moans she elicits from her cli- against women. ents. The intimacy of the event The audience howled at what was palpable, seen in the faces might have been one of the big- and tears of the diverse audi- gest political middle-fingers of ence members. the night, the demonstration Before all that emotional in- of the “Trump Moan,” which, tensity, though, was the show’s as I’m sure we could all guess, YIYUN HUANG / PHOTO EDITOR opener, which started with a involves having “the best very basic, very surface-level moans.” UR Bhangra held a Spring Send-off Performance, inviting friends and fans to attend and critique. concept: the word “vagina” it- As well as successfully car- self. rying out the original mono- “In Rochester, they love va- logues, the Rochester produc- ginas,” laughed the introduc- tion excelled at making the tion group, comprised of soph- otherwise foreign topic of dis- omore Aliye Gallagher, and cussing vaginas an issue that felt seniors Kim Rouse and Sophie immediate. Whether through Zhang. “They call it The Pit, references to the campus, the the Common Market, and the current political climate, or by Dirty Genesee.” supplying a novel testimony on Although we could laugh often-invalidated asexuality, at the absurdity of these eu- College Feminists’ show con- phemisms, they brought up veyed the most important facet an undeniable point that some of feminism: unity. people even fear the word “va- Despite systemic violence gina,” let alone talking about it, against women, Friday proved seeing it, and finding a connec- that when we are there to cheer tion with it. each other on, there is light and The rest of the show, in many an unadulterated pride in wom- ways, was for these people. anhood. As “The Vagina Mono- There is no doubt that regard- logues” have been revised less of the socio-political cli- throughout the years to dis- mate, when women are united, cuss whatever the most current they will not be silenced. We YIYUN HUANG / PHOTO EDITOR brand of misogyny is, Friday’s are here, we are powerful, and UR Bhangra traveled to Cleveland, Ohio to perform at Naach di Cleveland. performance was an eclectic we will grab back. display of the modern woman, Bardhan is a member of including immigrants, trans- the Class of 2019. BHANGRA SPRINGS INTO COMPETITION

Contribute to the Campus Times: Write to [email protected] for writing & publication opportunities! MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 / A&E campustimes.org / PAGE 14 ‘MEDIA MATRIX’ ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ Is Dreamy Synth EP Floats Past, Present, and Poetry Among the Soundclouds By ISABEL DRUKKER to this compromise, they’ll have done otherwise? We A&E EDITOR find it pays off in the end. were that way, at that time, played out at this point, but Though the novel centers and had been led to that place, mallrat approaches the idea “Lincoln in the Bardo,” around Willie’s stay in the not by any innate evil in our- with a delicate and breathy the upcoming debut novel bardo, it makes clear parallels selves, but by the state of our sincerity. of George Saunders, brings to today’s circumstances in cognition and our experi- The next track on the al- troubled American history to the U.S. This is unsurprising, ence up until that moment.” bum, “Inside Voices,” is fire. our troubled American times. considering Saunders’ piece Moments such as these By JEFF HOWARD The songs starts off with ear- Poetic, spacious, and poi- in the New Yorker last summer align with the concept of COLUMNIST gasmic vocal samples (once gnant, “Lincoln in the Bardo” “Who Are All These Trump thought and acceptance af- again, typical late 2010’s successfully exposes traits Supporters?” in which he rec- ter death. Is cultural cog- Mallrat sounds like Lorde, protocol, but done so well) of the American people who, ognized the U.S. is “fragile, nition enough to exchange but it works. Her songs gy- and then settles into blissful, given the current political as an experiment that could, for forgiveness? When you rate with aquatic synthesizers tropical synth pop. The song atmosphere, have apparent- within my lifetime, fail.” separate yourself from what that evoke images of a futur- solidifies mallrat’s status as ly changed very little since Perhaps the most obvious you’ve been programmed istic city, yet her profile pic- a mainstream underdog, one the novel’s setting in 1862. commentary on this is Saun- to think, are you done? ture on SoundCloud is of her who’s not afraid to make a The book follows the spir- ders’ decision to have seg- By asking questions like sitting on a dark lawn with a banger with kalimba synths its of several characters who regation between black and these, “Lincoln in the Bardo” golden retriever. Perhaps it’s playing dotted sixteenth note live within the bardo, a place white characters outlive death attempts much this clash between hometown rhythms while still sounding that exists after one’s death and continue within the bar- of what rustica and lavender-colored better than the industry titans. and before one’s acceptance do. One particularly vio- Lin- futurism that makes mallrat (I’m looking at you, Adam of it. Here, they welcome lent brawl is described coln so exciting. Her debut EP, Levine.) President Abraham Lincoln’s as “a fury that suggest- him- “Uninvited EP,” contains Halfway through the EP, son, Willie, who died from ed the two might well self six songs of mallrat singing mallrat throws a punch with sickness in the White House. fight on into eternity […] did: moody, wistful melodies over the track “Sunglasses.” The Saunders’ comfortably uses unless some fundamental unit- absolutely top-rate produc- song has a Gorillaz-esque the historic personas as char- and unimaginable altera- ing a tion. The music isn’t glar- swagger to it, and in it mall- acters, using clipped excerpts tion of reality should occur.” di- ingly original, but it has a rat critiques her friends for from fictitious journals and It’s a sad truth that an Amer- vided playful charm and is so well all wearing the same type of letters to describe the presi- ican reader can feel lost in coun- executed that it grows on you sunglasses. The track has an dent’s life during this time. literary ele- ments, try. with each listen. immense amount of vibe and Joined by the dialogue of Some Mallrat could be called badassery to it. This is the spirits ranging from lieuten- Ameri- synth-pop, but I think an even song on the album that makes ants to mothers to slaves, cans better label for her music at you think, “Mallrat might get Saunders builds a may read this point in history would be picked up by a big time re- world driven solely the book punk. After all, mallrat’s an- cord label in the near future.” and slowly on and feel gle is that of a disenchanted, It’s very relatable yet charm- answering the that they bored teenager from the city ingly original. question: Do are a whose parents pay her cell Mallrat isn’t flipping the we, the peo- vil- phone bill and is now try- game on its head, but she’s ple of the ing Klonopin for the second playing it like a champ. “Un- United time and it’s 2 a.m. On the invited EP” breathes with States, opening track, “Tokyo Drift,” sincerity and bubblegum deserve mallrat sings the depressed whimsy, in addition to being forgive- chorus, “Weeks were getting outstandingly produced. If ness? super long and I was getting you’re interested in keeping bored / Monday doesn’t even up with the “new new” pop feel like Monday any more.” stuff that’s a little ahead of The topic of “bored teenagers the curve but still accessible, just trying to feel alive and mallrat is worth checking out. Read- swerving out of control on a Howard is a member of ers un- Friday night” feels kind of the Class of 2017. famil- iar with Saun- ders’ work might lose lain— themselves o r at first. Go- maybe ing through this for this rea- Please novel, it is clear son, they won’t that reading previ- read it at all. But ous works “Tenth for those who do, they of December” and will resonate with death, “Pastoralia” are and the idea that we all die. recycle calisthenics nec- It’s repeated to the spir- essary for com- its that “you are a wave that pleting this mara- has crashed upon the shore.” thon sans injury. It could be that Saunders in- this Characters of- VIVIAN LI/CONTRIBUTING ILLUSTRATOR tended for this image to be ten enter and patriotic (from sea to shin- leave without introduction only to anchor themselves ing sea) or destructive (be- or explanation, the format- upon institutional racism so ing that waves break the ting disregards mainstream familiar they are once again shoreline). But whether we paper precedent, and the content grounded in reality. Saun- like it or not, every wave itself requires an active ders doesn’t hesitate to bring is a part of a bigger ocean. imagination from the readers. this up time and time again. “Lincoln in the Bardo” pres- The novel asks that its Still though, the scope of ents the perhaps impossible when readers simultaneously for- characters in the novel allows and definitely terrifying pos- get everything they’ve read for Saunders to remain sym- sibility that we’re all going before, but also use past lit- pathetic to personas who, I to be stuck together after this erature to paint this some- must say, resemble those of tiring and disputing American what upsetting picture. Even the Trump supporters men- life. If that’s the case, though, done so, the raw emotion and po- tioned in his piece from last maybe we should just start be- etic prose throughout en- summer: “We were as we ing a little nicer to each right sures that readers will at least were! the bass lisper barked. now—sooner rather than later. want to stay connected to the How could we have been oth- Drukker is a member of reading. work. If the reader agrees erwise? Or, being that way, the Class of 2017. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 / SPORTS campustimes.org / PAGE 15 ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Competitive Environment Fuels Fan By BELLA DRAGO takes a lot of hard work, and CONTRIBUTING WRITER most of the time, it isn’t a straightforward path. Also, Junior Arlen Fan of UR Men’s through swimming, I have Swimming & Diving has been built meaningful relation- the team’s strongest breaststro- ships with my coaches and ker this season. Fan’s accom- teammates. I spend time with plishments include breaking them more than any other two school records, along with group. Even though we are hitting a provisional qualifier weird and quirky, we get in the 100-meter breaststroke along well and come up with at the UAA Championships. the best inside jokes. This past week, Fan was named Liberty League Swimmer of the What was your favorite week. swim meet during your UR career? What is your first memory in a pool? Without a doubt, it would be UR vs. Nazareth in the I remember when I first 2014-15 season. During started to swim at my grandfa- the 100-meter breaststroke, ther’s house when I was three which is one of my principal or four, and I would always events, I slipped off the div- hang on to the walls. One day, ing block and belly flopped my dad carried and dropped into the water, hitting my me in the middle, and I had shin on the metal frame. In to swim to the nearest wall. the first five seconds of the I immediately felt that I was race, all of my competitors sinking and that terrified me. were already halfway across For a long time, I wouldn’t go the pool. I was so embarrassed near a pool. My parents still and angry, but I sprinted and give me a hard time for that quickly caught up. I ended up moment. winning the race with blood PHOTO COURTESY OF UR ATHLETICS dripping down my foot. Fan credits swimming for teaching him to be persistent when reaching goals. How has swimming im- pacted your life? How did it feel to break two school records and season. It is a nice feeling being but I’m glad I got my name I have so many memories why? Do you enjoy the team able to beat a teammate, and out there before we left the from my time swimming. In dynamic, and why? it can sometimes be a great conference. high school, I’ve had great It was a great milestone in motivator. If you were to pick your seasons, where I would go my time as a swimmer, but I think the team has a last meal, what would it be on a 20 event winning streak I know that I have more to good dynamic. We support What does is mean to be and who would you eat it with personal bests. I’ve also accomplish as an athlete. If each other during practices Liberty League swimmer of with? had bad seasons, which made anyone told me that I would and cheer people on during the week? me quit my junior year of swim under 58 seconds in the meets, but are also extremely Egg-fried rice with my high school. I picked it back 100-meter breaststroke three competitive. We may be team- It’s always nice to be rec- three younger brothers. It has up senior year, but I lost a years ago, I would have been mates, but we also compete ognized, especially in the always been a comfort food year of training. Overall, like, “No way.” Now, my time against each other during Liberty League swimming. that I cooked a lot at home. swimming has taught me to stands at 56.79, and I know practices (especially the We won’t be a part of the Drago is a member of be persistent. Reaching goals I can set the bar higher next dreaded test sets) and meets. Liberty League next season, the class of 2018.

LAST WEEK’S SCORES THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE WHAT TO WATCH FOR

FEB. 17 FEB. 24 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKET- MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY—W(82–67) MEN’S TRACK @NYSCTC INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1—10 A.M. BALL CONCLUDE REGULAR WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY—W(86–79) WOMEN’S TRACK @NYSCTC INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1—10 A.M. SEASONS AT EMORY MEN’S SQUASH VS. ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY @CSA TEAM CHAMPION- MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING @NCAA ZONE DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1 In the final games of the regular season, both Men’s and Women’s SHIPS—L(6–3) WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING @NCAA ZONE DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1 Basketball will travel south to com- pete against Emory University in Atlanta. Emory sits one spot below FEB. 18 FEB. 25 the men, in third place, in the UAA WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. COLGATE UNIVERSITY—L(9–0) MEN’S TENNIS @VASSAR COLLEGE—9 A.M. standings. They will look to avenge MEN’S TENNIS VS. COLGATE UNIVERSITY—L(6–3) MEN’S TRACK @NYSCTC INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2—10 A.M. their loss at home to Case Western MEN’S SQUASH VS. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA @CSA TEAM CHAMPION- WOMEN’S TRACK @NYSCTC INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2—10 A.M. this past weekend, and end the SHIPS—W(6–3) MEN’S BASKETBALL @EMORY UNIVERSITY—12 P.M. regular season on a high note. For the MEN’S TRACK @UTICA COLLEGE PIONEER INVITATIONAL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL @EMORY UNIVERSITY—2 P.M. women, fifth-place Emory will look to upset the third-place Yellowjackets. WOMEN’S TRACK @UTICA COLLEGE PIONEER INVITATIONAL MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING @NCAA ZONE DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2 A win would improve the women’s WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING @NCAA ZONE DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2 conference record to 9—5.

FEB. 19 MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY—L(76—72) FEB. 26 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TRACK & WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY—W(79—70) MEN’S TENNIS @RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE—11 A.M. FIELD AT NYSCTC INDOOR MEN’S TENNIS VS. ITHACA COLLEGE—W(8—1) WOMEN’S TENNIS @RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE—11 A.M. CHAMPIONSHIPS Next week, both the Men’s and MEN’S SQUASH VS. DREXEL UNIVERSITY @CSA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS— Women’s Track & Field teams will W(7—2) travel to St. Lawrence University for the New York State Collegiate LAST WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Conference championships.

MEN’S BASKETBALL Men’s Basketball’s last home weekend of the regular season ended with a win on Friday evening against Carnegie Mellon University and a loss to Case Western Reserve University on Sunday. Senior Zach Ayers scored a team-high 22 points, with fellow senior Mack Montague scoring 16. Friday night’s victory was the team’s 21st of the season, the most since 2013. It also moved the Yellowjackets to the no. six spot in the NCAA Division III rankings. On Sunday, junior Colin Zucker of the visiting Spartans scored 27 points, contributing to the team’s strong performance to upset UR at home 76—72. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Women’s Basketball won both home games over the weekend, over Carnegie Mellon and Case Western Reserve University on Saturday and Sunday. Senior Al Leslie and freshman Lauren Foley combined for 45 points against Carnegie Mellon, with Foley going 4—7 on 3-pointers. Against Case, Leslie posted 27 points and 12 rebounds. She was highly efficient, shooting 9—13 from the field and getting nine of her points on free throws. MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD This Saturday, both Men’s and Women’s Track & Field traveled to Utica College to compete in the Utica College Indoor Invitational meet. Sophomore Benjamin Martell finished second overall in the 1,000-meter race, qualifying him for the ECAC Championships next weekend. Senior Laura Lockard finished first in the 500-meter with sophomore Alice Freese finishing sixth in the same race. Seniors Samantha Kitchen and Anne Peterson finished second and fourth, respectively in the 1,000-meter, and Kitchen also finished fourth in the 5,000-meter. The 4x200-meter relay team fin- PAGE 16 / campustimes.org MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 SPORTS Division I Opponent a Challenge for UR Tennis By TREVER WHITESTONE erty, Alec Dardis, and Win on a tiebreaker. She eventually SPORTS EDITOR Reynolds defeated Fujimaki, fell by a final score of 4–6, 7–6 Yifan Shen, and Somani, with (7–3), 6–4. UR Men’s Tennis (URMT) Fujimaki’s match being decid- Reinhart played an even showed its mettle against elite ed by a third set. longer match against Klein. competition on Saturday at the URMT had to be encour- The final score shows a battle Goergen Athletic Center. The aged by their showing, despite of endurance, which Reinhart Yellowjackets (2–2) won three the loss. Taking three points eventually lost by a score of team points against Division I and four sets against Division 6–7 (5–7), 7–6 (7–5), 10–7. Colgate (3–0). I competition is no small feat, To put things in perspec- They had the edge over and will give the team valu- tive, the match consisted of 65 the Raiders in doubles play, able experience when facing games. An average match with emerging from that phase contenders going forward. the same scoring rules might with a 2–1 lead. Junior Aaron They also managed three consist of 15-20 games. Mevorach and sophomore Ma- points against Division II Rob- PHOTO COURTESY OF UR ATHLETICS In the other two singles saru Fujimaki endured in the erts Wesleyan in September, matches, Gudipudi battled Freshman Abbey Reinhart strikes the ball during a match against Colgate. opening match, 8–7 (7–2) over so there is a trend of the team back from a 6–0 first set to Bobby Alter and Noah Rosen- rising to the occasion against force a third set before falling blat. tough matchups. 6–0, 5–7, 6–4 against Hyland, After Colgate responded in UR Women’s Tennis while McCall lost 8–4 to Brit- the second match to tie up the (URWT) also played Colgate tin. score, freshmen Sajah Somani (2–2) closely on Saturday, Overall, both UR Tennis and Tanmay Thakkar posted despite what the final score teams exhibited a high level an 8–6 versus Dean Koman would indicate. Though they of competitiveness against and Jacob Daugherty Win to didn’t win a team point, the a team from a tougher Divi- regain the lead. ‘Jackets (0–1) took three of six sion. Only URMT has played The Raiders opened sin- singles matches to a third set. against Division III so far this gles play with consecutive In doubles play, Colgate’s season, and they have yet to points, as Rosenblat defeated Lauren Hyland and Hannah surrender a team point, win- Mevorach 6–2, 6–3, and Jake Fleckenstein prevailed over ning both 9–0. If URMT and Hirschberg won 6–3, 6–2 over freshman Sravya Gudipudi URWT play like on Saturday Andrew Nunno. The ‘Jackets and sophomore Camila Gar- for the entire season, they will PHOTO COURTESY OF UR ATHLETICS earned their lone singles vic- cia, 8–6. Senior Lauren Zickar stand out as contenders. tory of the day, as junior Sam and sophomore Alex Wolkoff Junior Aaron Mevorach won his opening doubles match alongside partner and URMT played Ithaca on sophomore Masaru Fujimaki. Leeman won against Alter in fell to Jordan Williams and Sunday and will travel to face straight sets, 6–3, 6–3, knot- Kelly Klein by the same score. and Lauren O’Brien. Extended sets were com- Vassar next Saturday. URWT, ting up the overall score at In the final doubles match, Singles play opened as Zick- mon for URWT on Satur- meanwhile, will continue their three. senior Darby McCall and fresh- ar fell, 6–0, 6–1, to Williams. day. Wolkoff took Colgate’s season at RPI on Sunday. Afterward, the visitors took man Abbey Reinhart narrowly In the next match, Garcia was O’Brien to three sets, winning Whitestone is a member of the final three points. Daugh- lost, 8–7, to Kristie Woodbury edged out 7–6 (7–5), 6–3. the first, and losing the second the class of 2019. Squash Misses Ultimate Goal but Finishes Strong

By NATE KUHRT ship. UR’s three wins came SENIOR STAFF for senior co-captain Ryo- sei Kobayashi, senior Mario After achieving a no. 1 Yanez Tapia, and junior co- national ranking earlier this captain Tomotaka Endo. season and taking down top- Upon losing in the first ranked Trinity College, UR round of the tournament, Squash hoped to make a the Yellowjackets were historic run, including win- placed in the consolation ning the team’s first national bracket to compete for fifth championship. place. In the semifinals But over the weekend, of this bracket, UR faced it ended up winning only off against the Univer- the postseason consolation sity of Pennsylvania. The bracket at Harvard, falling Yellowjackets outplayed the to rival St. Lawrence. Quakers, winning the match The team, entering the with a score of 6–3. The win weekend as the no. 4 seed, was rooted in strong perfor- traveled to Harvard Univer- mances from the top of the sity to compete in the Pot- team’s lineup, with wins ter Cup, the most selective coming from all positions and competitive postseason 1-5, in addition to a win tournament draw in the Col- from Aria Fazelimanesh at lege Squash Association. To no. 8. The match win moved PHOTO COURTESY OF UR ATHLETICS begin the tournament, UR the Yellowjackets to the Senior Aria Fazelimanesh comepetes at the Lyman Squash Center. faced the no. 5 seed and in- consolation finals to com- conference rival, St. Law- pete against Drexel Univer- University and Trinity Col- secure the Potter Cup. to accomplish its first top- rence University (SLU). sity. lege each won their respec- Overall, the Yellowjackets ranking during the season. For the second time this UR was able to continue tive semifinal matches, will leave the tournament Select Rochester team mem- season, the Yellowjackets its momentum from the pre- setting up a final match be- still searching for their first bers will go on to compete fell to SLU with a final score vious match, against Drexel, tween the tournament’s top Collegiate Squash Associa- in individual tournaments in of 6–3. The loss prevented where they went on to win two seeds. In the finals, Trin- tion nationship champion- the upcoming weeks. UR from being able to play 7–2. ity went on to defeat Harvard ship after finishing fifth this Kuhrt is a member of for the national champion- In the main draw, Harvard with a final score of 5–4 to season. The team was able the class of 2017.