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CampusTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013 / VOLUME 140, ISSUE 20 Times SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 / campustimes.org Petition addresses campus racism BY DAVID MCGEE CONTRIBUTING WRITER In response to comments on the UR class of 2017 Facebook page post about the Confederate flag controversy, students and UR administrators have created a pe- tition opposing some of the racist language posted on the social me- dia page. The student who posted the offensive comments intended his remarks to be interpreted as sarcasm. The petition, created by mem- bers of the Douglass Leadership House, has accumulated over 900 signatures. Students have also planned a march for Nov. 11 to draw attention to their statement about racism on campus. The original post, which con- tained a picture of the Confeder- ate Flag, spurred heated dialogue SEE CONTROVERSY PAGE 5 courtesy OF UR COMMUNICATIONS Director for Pastoral Care at the Catholic Newman Community Fr. Brian Cool spoke at Dean Lowry’s memorial service in Kodak Hall on Sunday, Nov. 3. Lowry passed away on Oct. 2 due to cancer. At the ceremony, music and speakers paid tribute to Lowry’s legacy both as an individual and work as Eastman dean. Two teams Dean Lowry commemorated in ceremony selected for BY RACHAEL SANGUINETTI ed in full on Oct. 18 in Kodak ries of Lowry’s distinguished ca- rope, as well as the creation of Cornell Cup A&E EDITOR Hall. The movement is titled, reer as a composer, conductor, the Center for Music Innovation “Urlicht” or “Primal Light” and and academic leader as well as a and Engagement under East- BY JARED SMITH The Douglas Lowry Memo- featured mezzo-soprano Melissa wonderful father and pizza chef. man’s Institute for Music Lead- NEWS EDITOR rial Celebration, held on Nov. 3 Zgouridi as the soloist. “Of all his many strengths, ership. at Kodak Hall, commemorated Eastman Philharmonia, perhaps Doug’s greatest gift was Many speakers at the memo- Two teams of students from the legacy of Douglas Lowry, Eastman Brass, and Eastman his passion for people,” Eastman rial celebration quoted Lowry’s UR were selected to travel to Jean and Martin Messinger Chorale, presented many of School of Music Dean Jamal J. own speeches, demonstrating the Cornell Cup in May 2014 Dean Emeritus of the Eastman Lowry’s compositions including Rossi said. “His personal warmth, his philosophy and dedication to participate in the technology School of Music. Lowery passed his choral piece, “Wm’s Ghosts.” quick wit, keen intelligence, and to musical excellence. Lowry design competition hosted by the away on Oct. 2 surrounded by These pieces were selected and his caring spirit were clearly evi- was known for writing his own Cornell University Systems Engi- his family after a long battle with planned by Lowery before his dent in every encounter.” speeches, including his annual neering. cancer. Kodak Hall was filled passing. Among his many accomplish- address at commencement. The two teams’ unique inven- with students, friends, commu- Speakers at the celebration in- ments were the continued im- “Please understand that time tions have caught the attention nity members, faculty, and staff cluded Seligman, Dr. Seymour provement and renovations of is precious. I urge you to not of the competition organizers of the school both past and pres- Schwartz, Julliard School of Mu- the Eastman School of Music. take anything for granted,” Low- and earned them spots as Cornell ent. sic president Joseph Polisi, Jane During his six-year tenure, Low- ery said in his commencement Cup finalists. “Rarely has an academic leader Goldbeck, Director for Pastoral ry initiated and oversaw the ren- address of 2013. “To raise your Team URead Braille has re- more completely achieved his Care at the Catholic Newman ovation of Kodak Hall and the awareness to the height of revela- ceived this honor once before. aspirations,” UR president Joel Community Fr. Brian Cool, construction of Eastman East tion, for every moment in your They attended last year’s Cornell Seligman said in his speech at the University of Redlands president Wing, including Hatch Recital life will be rendered much richer Cup and earned an honorable ceremony. “Doug left Eastman a Ralph Kuncl, Rabbi Messinger, Hall. This endeavor was the larg- if the light of your attention mention, despite presenting their far stronger school than when he conductor laureate of the Roch- est architectural transformation burns brighter.” concept in the absence of a func- began.” ester Philharmonic Orchestra in the school’s history. Sanguinetti is a member of tional prototype. The Eastman Philharmonia Christopher Seaman, and Low- Speakers also mentioned Low- the class of 2015. “The competition is about began the service with a move- ry’s three children, Timothy, Jen- er’s commitment to the expan- Additional reporting embedded computation, which ment of Gustav Mahler’s second nifer, and Melanie. sion of Eastman’s international by Hann Lee. means you have some kind of symphony, which they present- Speakers shared their memo- partnerships in China and Eu- SEE TECH PAGE 3 ROCK AT CYBER FEMINISM: INSIDE EASTMAN SECURITY IN RESPONSE THIS CT Students perform a concert in Even at UR, students face an ar- Nina Datlof and Marie-Joelle a style atypical of the ray of digital perils, from phish- Estrada respond to the recent prestigious music school. ing to nosy student employees. anti-feminist Op-Ed. PAGE 16 A&E PAGE 15 FEATURES PAGE 7 OPINIONS PAGE 2 / campustimes.org NEWS / THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013 FIVE-DAY FORECAST COURTESY OF WEATHER.COM FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Few Showers Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Showers Mostly Cloudy Chance of precipitation: 30% Chance of precipitation: 20% Chance of precipitation: 10% Chance of precipitation: 40% Chance of precipitation: 10% High 46, Low 35 High 46, Low 41 High 45, Low 33 High 48, Low 31 High 36, Low 26 PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE Students find eggs in the Sue B. dryers BY ANGELA REMUS said that the man was a UR CONTRIBUTING WRITER student and had taken two items and left the area with- 1. On Friday, Nov. 1, at out paying for them. 11:26 a.m., a Public Safety Staff then followed the officer responded to the 7th student into the hallway and floor laundry room of Susan told him to stop and come B. Anthony Hall. back inside. The student co- The officer found that operated and gave the prod- someone had put eggs in elev- ucts back and waited for en of the dryers in the area. Public Safety to arrive. The eggs had broken in the Hillside Market staff decid- dryers. No one was found in ed not to press charges since the area. the student was cooperative The dryers were function- and returned the items. The ALYSSA ARRE / PHOTO EDITOR ing, but there were dried egg student was warned about DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION remains in each one. stealing and left the store. The Spanish and Latino Students’ Association, Students Helping Honduras, and other student groups cosponsored a mask-making Students found on Student’s room in disarray event in honor of the Day of the Dead. Rush Rhees roof after weekend off campus 2. On Friday, Nov. 1, at 4. On Sunday, Nov. 3, at 3:52 p.m., Public Safety offi- 5:52 p.m., a student report- THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS cers responded to Rush Rhees ed finding his room in An- Library after receiving a report derson Hall in disarray after THURSDAY of people on the roof. being away from campus. NOVEMBER 7 The officers discovered two The student reported find- students on the roof. The stu- ing vomit in the room and KENYAN WRITER NGUGI WA THIONg’o speaks TOOP PERFORMS GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS dents were escorted off the clothing strewn on the floor. 5 P.M., ROOM 1-101, DEWEY HALL 8 P.M., DRAMA HOUSE roof and told the area was off The student said that neither Wa Thiong’o will give a talk entitled “Language as a Battlefield: The Opposite of People, the student-run theater group on limits. They promptly left the the main door to the suite My journey in the minefield,” where he will recount his experi- campus, will perform a full-length show. The show follows area. nor the bedroom door were ences as a prisoner of conscience, the story of Chicago real estate agents and their salesmen. unsecured. activist and writer in Kenya. The show is free and runs Thursday through Sunday. One of the student’s room- Student steals from mates said that, although SATURDAY Hillside Market he had been in the suite for NOVEMBER 9 most of the weekend, he did not see or hear anyone make VICE & VIRTUE CHARITY DATE AUCTION 3. On Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 - 10:30 P.M., MaY RooM, WILSoN CoMMoNS 11:18 p.m., a Public Safety an entrance or disturbance. The event, sponsored by the Chinese Students’ Associa- officer responded to Hillside Nothing was damaged and tion and the Korean Students’ Association, will be held to Market in Susan B. Anthony nothing was taken from the benefit Liberty in North Korea. Dinner and Hall in response to reports of room. dessert will be served. a man stealing items from the Remus is a member of store. the class of 2016. LOUVRE PERFORMANCE: CIRQUE YELLOWJACKETS FALL SHOW The man was still present Information provided by 8 - 10 P.M., SPURRIER DANCE STUDIO 8 - 10 P.M., STRONG AUDITORIUM when the officer arrived. Staff UR Public Safety. UR’s competitive contemporary dance group will perform a The show will feature songs from their newest album, “Fifty series of numbers linked by this semester’s theme, Cirque.