C a m p u s Ti m e s Vo l u m e 139, Nu m b e r 10 Serving the University of Rochester community since 1873 Th u r s d a y , Ap r i l 12, 2012 Patel/Czekai officially win Transportation fees, bus uncontested SA election routes set to change number of votes — seven. BY antoinette ena meeting on March 26, were pus and the Eastman School The main tenet of Patel and johnson considered when these changes of Music, will be reduced, with Czekai’s platform was inclu- St a f f Wr i t e r were made to schedules and current plans showing the last sion, specifically encouraging Beginning in the coming fall routes. bus leaving the River Campus dialogue between students and semester, there will be myriad It was also discussed at the at 10:15 p.m. and returning student groups with different changes to UR’s transportation SA Senate meeting that a at 11:00 p.m. from Sunday to interests and affiliations. system, including a $6 increase, decrease in late night routes Wednesday. Thursday through Patel and Czekai also em- from $24 to $30, in the trans- would correlate with a possible Saturday the last bus will leave phasized communication in portation fees that are part of expansion of the Safe Ride the River Campus at 1:30 a.m. their campaign, coupled with a the undergraduate tuition. Home program, which was and arrive back at 2:20 a.m., greater push for transparency Transportation costs have launched in December 2011. although the times may be ad- and a desire to make the SA a risen dramatically and when The late night service, which justed slightly in the future. more accessible group devoid of the University renewed its con- is an offshoot of the Red Line’s There will be a new housing any impression of elitism. tract with First Transit, UR’s day time schedule and which route, the Orange Line, Like last year, this year’s bus transportation provider, runs between the River Cam- See BUSSES, Page 4 SA presidential race was after five years, it had to take uncontested, which Patel and into account higher gas prices Czekai say was “concerning and increased wages for the and a little disappointing.” At First Transit employees. the SA’s Presidential Debate, “In light of those under- drue sokol• Ph o t o Ed i t o r held on Wednesday, April 4, standable increases, we have Juniors Alina Czekai and Roshal Patel officially won the Patel attributed the fact that had to make modifications of uncontested SA presidential and vice presidential election. this year’s election is the second our services to contain our uncontested one in two years overall costs while serving the By leah buletti April 10 at 10 p.m. Election to the fact that the role of SA needs of our student as well as Ne ws Ed i t o r results were officially certified president is often overhyped. we can,” Dean of the College The results of the 2012 by Information Technology “It may be a reflection of Richard Feldman said. Students’ Association elections on Wednesday afternoon, but how involved and fast paced When the fee was instated are officially in. Juniors Roshal will not go into effect until the the role of SA President and two years ago, talks began Patel and Alina Czekai won the results are approved by the SA Vice President is,” Patel and between the Transportation presidential and vice presiden- Senate on Monday, April 16. Czekai wrote in a communal Advisory Committee (TAC), tial race with a total of 992 votes Of the 15 write-in candi- statement. “We do believe the administration and various out of 1,124 cast, including date platforms for the presi- that students did not feel the student groups. All responses write-in candidates. The polls dential election, freshmen need to vote since it was un- from these parties, in addi- drue sokol• Ph o t o Ed i t o r were open from Monday, April Sidney Royal and Duncan contested.” tion to input gathered at the Transportation fees for the 2012-13 academic year are slated 9 at 10 a.m. until Tuesday, Graham earned the largest See RESULTS, Page 4 Students’ Association Senate to increase $6. Changes to routes have also been made. D’Lion numbers drop: positions decrease for 2012-13 by melissa goldin “The biggest thing was which is similar to the current of D’Lions working on the Quad was discussed as early as the Sue B. and those living on the Ed i t o r -i n -Ch i e f making it more consistent placement of D’Lions on the will remain the same. middle of February and the Quad. She believes that bonds This spring, the number of for both the freshman areas,” first floor of Sue B. The number The potential for a change beginning of March, as applica- between brother-sister halls D’Lion positions available for Nye said. tions were coming in. Incoming in Sue B. will be strengthened the 2012-13 academic year According to Nye, there were D’Lions were alerted in their as well because D’Lions will went down, primarily because 73 D’Lions positions offered acceptance letters. presumably look for another of a decreased number of the last three academic years Vice President of D’Lions person to work with if they D’Lion applications received. and 68 hired for 2008-2009 and sophomore Ellie Law said do not have a partner on their Christine Nye, residential life academic school year. Only 53 that she did not understand own hall. area coordinator and advisor to D’Lions were brought on board why the adjustment was being Associate Director of Resi- the D’Lions, the Office of Resi- for 2012-13. This means that made at first, but now sees how dential Life Daniel Watts dential Life and the e-board of there will be four D’Lions per it will be beneficial in the long agrees that downsizing is the the D’Lion organization made floor on floors two through six in run. One benefit, she believes, right move. the decision. Sue B., as opposed to the typical is that the D’Lions will be able “I think the change to have The choice of where to cut eight. This means that there to forge stronger connections fewer D’Lions for the 2012- the positions resulted from an will be a 1:1 ratio of D’Lions among themselves. Currently, 13 academic year represents effort to make the ratio between to RAs, rather than 2:1 as in some D’Lions have expressed a smart shift to right-size D’Lions, RAs and Freshman previous years. frustration over the fact that the D’Lion organization,” he Fellows more consistent be- There will be two RAs, two they do not know everyone noted. tween the Residential Quad D’Lions and one freshman fel- leah buletti • Ne ws Ed i t o r in the organization due to its But will not having a partner and the Susan B. Anthony low for the two halls that make Residential Life has decreased the number of D’Lion large numbers — the divide is make the job more difficult? Residence Halls. up a brother-sister pair, a set up positions available for the 2012-13 academic year. greatest between D’Lions in See D’LIONS, Page 4 UR follows nationwide trend to improve STEM curriculum by julia sklar gineering and math (STEM) dents moving from research as researchers should not issue of faculty preparedness has is to prepare faculty to learn Pr e s e n t a t i o n Ed i t o r students. positions into formal teach- come at the cost of students’ by encouraging increased how to teach to an increasingly On Tuesday, April 3, UR CIRTL is based at the Uni- ing positions with little to no education. collaboration and integration diverse amalgamation of stu- released a statement inform- versity of Wisconsin - Madison actual teaching experience in “Good teachers are rarely among STEM departments dents, ranging from students ing the community that the and was founded in 2003, but between. rewarded by the adminis- within individual universities of racial diversity to students University has joined the has since grown to include 25 “There is no question that tration — at least nowhere and among the CIRTL mem- with diversity of academic Center for the Integration of of the nation’s top-tier uni- teaching in many departments near as much as successful ber universities altogether. backgrounds. Research, Teaching & Learn- versities, such as Vanderbilt, is secondary to research,” UR researchers,” Goldfarb said. “Both new and seasoned “Efforts to improve the ing (CIRTL) — which the Northwestern, Cornell and Biology Professor David Gold- “[Even though] one of the best faculty often teach their diversity of the scientific work- National Science Foundation now UR. farb said. things about UR and other classes without considering force are essential,” Professor supports — in an effort to The current crux of the While Goldfarb lauded the top research institutions is how their course material of Chemistry James Farrar better prepare science and problem in college-level sci- benefits of having successful that students are taught by fits into the mission of their said. “I believe undergraduate engineering faculty to inform ence education, as CIRTL researchers leading the next professors who are leaders in department or college,” Gold- and graduate programs [in the this generation of college- has identified it, comes from generation of scientists, he the fields they teach.” farb said. U.S.] are still ‘the envy of level science, technology, en- the trajectory of graduate stu- cautioned that their success CIRTL helps address the Another goal that CIRTL See STEM, Page 4

In s i d e t h i s i s s u e : So f t b a l l s h o w c a s e s s k i l l Th e m a r r i e d l i f e Ne w s : UR wins national Arbor Day funding Pa g e 3 Op i n i on s : The stages of pulling an all-nighter Pa g e 5 UR softball dominated the competition this An exploration of what it’s like for a married pro- past weekend, winning all four of its games. fessor to work with his or her spouse at UR. Fe a t u r e s : UR students create original record label Pa g e 8

A&E: TOOP show garners high marks Pa g e 15 Sp o r t s : Golf has decent showing at invitational Pa g e 16 Sp o r t s : Pa g e 16 Fe a t u r e s : Pa g e 7 Page 2 NEWS Thursday, April 12, 2012

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The April 5 news article “Greek life, administration pursue dialogue in relationship debate” erroneously referred to Fraternity and Sorority Affairs (FSA) as the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs.

In the April 5 A&E article “‘Monologues’ didn’t pull punches, just hear- strings,” a quote from Michael Tartre originally published in the California Review incorrectly identified Tartre as a member of the Rochester com- munity.

In the April 5 A&E article “Mela is equal parts entertainment and frustra- tion,” the Campus Times implied that the myriad technical issues which occurred during the show were due entirely to Tech Support, which they were not. The issues were actually the fault of multiple parties, as well as a result of a number of miscommunications between these groups.

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Th i s We e k o n Ca m p u s Thursday Ap r i l 12 shermaine singh • St a f f Ph o t o g r a p h e r Singer/Songwriter David Choi Serenades Spectators Plutzik Centennial Reading Series: Philip Levine In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, Korean-American musician David Choi, whose songs have been 5 p.m., Hu b b l e Au d i t o r i u m , Hu t c h i s o n Ha l l featured on commercials and television shows, performed live in Strong Auditorium on Friday, April 6. Poet Laureate Philip Levine, author of twenty poetry collections and 1995 Pulitzer Prize winner for the book of poems entitled “The Simple Truth,” will give a free reading, which will be open to the general public. Levine is know Se c u r i t y Up d a t e as the the poet of the working class and often writes about the conditions of American labor. This event is sponsored by UR’s English Department.

Scrambling on safety rails a no-go First Annual Rainbow Lecture: William Eskridge By leah buletti the hours of 4:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. bracket on the wall. The resident 5 - 7 p.m., In t e r f a i t h Ch a p e l Sa n c t u a r y Ne w s Ed i t o r on Saturday, April 7. According to told Security that he removed the The first annual Rainbow Lecture on LGBTQI issues will be given by Wil- 1. A security officer observed a Lafferty, no police report was filed smoke head in order to make it stop liam Eskridge, Jr., the John A. Garver Professor of Jurisprudence at Yale Law male individual walking down the and the individual responsible for beeping. The detector was put back School. Eskridge is an advocate of same-sex marriage and has defended this middle of South Plymouth Avenue the theft remains unknown. in place, the alarm was reset and the position as both a scholar and in the courtroom. The talk, entitled “The toward the pedestrian footbridge student was warned. No damages Long Road to Marriage Equality, 1970 - 2012 and Beyond,” is free and open and a female driving beside him on Individual experiences difficulty were incurred. to the public. Sunday, April 8 at 1:47 p.m. breathing outside Java’s According to UR Security Inves- Rugby game ‘Adding Machine: A Musical’ tigator Daniel Lafferty, the male 5. An individual outside of Java’s leads to injury 8 - 10 p.m., To d d Th e a t e r began walking up the ramp of the Cafe on Gibbs Street told Security Come out and see the premier of “Adding Machine: A Musical,” the Inter- bridge, at which point the female officers that he was having difficulty 7. Security officers responded to national Theater Program’s musical adaptation of Elmer Rice’s expressionist got out of the car and followed. The breathing on Saturday, April 7 at Fauver Stadium on Saturday, April play, “Adding Machine.” The play tells a story of a man who is replaced by a male then began to attempt to climb 7:43 p.m. According to Lafferty, the 7 at 9:30 p.m. after an individual machine at his job of 30 years and kills his boss in retaliation. Tickets are on up the footbridge’s side safety rails individual, who was found to have no injured his neck. sale at the Common Market and are $10 for UR undergraduates, $13 for the while the female tried to prevent him affiliation with the University, was The individual, who was being UR community and $15 for the general public. from doing so. transported to Rochester General treated by MERT responders, told Police were called and the male Hospital for care. Security that he had fallen down was transported to the Strong Me- and was accidentally elbowed in the Friday morial Hospital Emergency Depart- Burnt food activates neck during a rugby game. Ap r i l 13 ment for care. Neither of the two alarm in Riverview According to Lafferty, the victim individuals had any affiliation with was identifed as a student from Off Broadway On Campus: the University. 6. A fire alarm was activated in Rochester Institute of Technology ‘Little Show of Horrors’ Riverview building E on Saturday, and was transported to the Strong 8 p.m., Up p e r St r o n g Au d i t o r i u m Student incurs April 7 at 8:06 p.m. According to Memorial Emergency Department Off Broadway On Campus presents its spring musical production, “Little shoulder injury Lafferty, a resident said that the for further care. Show of Horrors.” It will feature songs from a variety of musicals and be hor- smoke detector went off while he Buletti is a member of ror movie-themed. Tickets for this show can be purchased at the Common 2. A student was transported was cooking. the class of 2013. Market and are $6 for UR undergraduates, $7 for the UR community and $8 from Goergen Athletic Center Officers noted that the detector Information provided for the general public to the Strong Memorial Hospital had been removed from its mounting by UR Security. Emergency Department on Sunday, Sihir Bellydance show April 8 at 9:25 a.m. According to 8 - 10 p.m., Ma y Ro o m , Wi l s o n Co m m o n s Lafferty, the student had sustained The Sihir Bellydance Ensemble presents its show, “Supernatural,” the group’s a shoulder injury while working out biggest performance to date. The Sihir Bellydance Ensemble was formed to on an exercise machine. 5 promote Middle Eastern Dance, raks sharki, also known as bellydance. Tickets can be purchased at the Common Market and are $3 for UR undergraduates Eastman Music School UR Medical Center Student suffers chest pains and $4 for the UR community and the general public.

3. Security officers and the River Campus Medical Emergency Re- 6 Saturday sponse Team (MERT) responded to Ap r i l 14 a student experiencing chest pain 3 Riverview Complex in the Susan B. Anthony Residence Yellowjackets Featuring Halls on Saturday, April 7 at 2:39 Afro Blue and Committed a.m. The victim was transported to 7 8 p.m., St r o n g Au d i t o r i u m the Strong Memorial Hospital Emer- Come hear UR’s oldest all-male a cappella group as they perform a concert gency Department for evaluation exclusively for the University community. The show will feature a variety and care, according to Lafferty. 2 of songs and styles and will include special guest performances by Howard University’s Afro Blue and the Committed, both of which performed on Cell phone, charger NBC’s “The Sing-Off”. The latter came in second place on the show’s sec- vanish from lounge 4 ond season. Tickets can be purchased at the Common Market for $6 or at the door for $10. 4. A student’s cell phone and charger were stolen from a third 1 Please email calendar submissions to floor lounge in Hoeing Hall between [email protected]. Thursday, April 12, 2012 NEWS Page 3 Smooth course ahead Such great heights: UR’s trees for City Cycles achieve national acclaim By casey gould SA Projects & Services Commit- By jenny hansler St a f f Wr i t e r tee Chair and sophomore Camila On l i n e Ed i t o r After some detours and bumps Fernandes said that such feedback UR will receive $1,000 to fund a in the road, City Cycles rolled out is necessary in order to adapt and tree planting event after finishing a new website on Tuesday, April expand the program. second behind Virginia Polytech- 10 to pave the way for increased She mentioned the possibility nic Institute in the National Arbor usability. of installing a City Cycles kiosk Day Foundation competition. A program under the Students’ at Goergen to maximize user ac- The National Arbor Day Foun- Association Projects & Services cessibility. dation is a non-profit conservation Committee, City Cycles is a free The website’s long-awaited and education organization “with bicycle lending service for UR additions have already garnered the mission to inspire people undergraduates and members of praise from the UR community and to plant, nurture and celebrate Goergen Athletic Center. ignited students to take advantage trees.” A total of 53,747 votes The revamped website provides a of the City Cycles program. were cast in the contest, which full self-service system for students “I think it’s a fantastic improve- ran from March 22 to April 4. UR to check availability, reserve equip- ment to the old City Cycles web- finished 488 votes behind Virginia ment up to an hour beforehand, site,” sophomore Justin Kallman Polytechnic. receive email reminders of reserva- said. “I’m really attracted to the The contest was open to any tions and pay fines. new feature that informs students Tree Campus USA school. UR According to SA President and how to properly handle and secure Manager of Horticulture and senior Bradley Halpern, the site the equipment, which, in turn, Grounds Daniel Scheid submit- also incor- a l l o w s ted a proposal that was one of porates an r i d e r s the ten picked for the contest. education- to en- UR is one of 146 Tree Campus al compo- joy the USA schools in North America n e n t t o bikes for and has received this designation e n s u r e years to two years in a row. that users c o m e . In order to be a Tree Campus know how Co u r t e s y o f s a .r oc h e s t e r .e d u I’m glad institution, a school must demon- to use the program and the pro- strate five key criteria: establish- equipment which should alleviate gram’s mission of encouraging ment of a campus tree advisory some issues from the past. Halpern students to take a more active role committee, evidence of a campus Junne park • Ph o t o Ed i t o r pointed out that thefts caused by in enjoying and exploring their off- tree-care plan, verification of UR, which is a Tree Campus Institution, won $1,000 from the National unfamiliarity with U-locks as one of campus surroundings has remained dedicated annual expenditures Arbor Day Foundation to use toward a celebration on April 27. the aspects of the program that will unchanged.” on the campus tree-care plan, it. These oaks will be planted the remains of the Tree of Life, benefit from the educational compo- City Cycles was founded in involvement in an Arbor Day ob- along the Genesee River near the which is right now forming a sort nent. He is, however, confident that 2004 by Andrew Hall ’07 and servance and the institution of a Interfaith Chapel in Bausch and of a gateway on a path in the park, the updated website will “minimize Adam Baratz ’07, who sought to service-learning project aimed at Lomb Park. it was a natural location [for the problems without any additional create a touchstone for university engaging the student body. Much of the funding will go event],” he said. “[The celebra- burden on the end user.” bicycle libraries that could be Scheid said it was “great fun” toward a collaborative Arbor Day tion] came into fruition because City Cycles Coordinator and implemented at other schools. to hear that UR had received the celebration involving Monroe it made sense.” senior Louisa Gag expects the Hall advocated City Cycles at grant. The money will be used to County, the city of Rochester and Students are encouraged to changes will make the program last year’s regional National support several initiatives, such the University. The event is go- come to the celebration, which “convenient” for users. Intramural-Recreational Sports as tree saplings that will be bought ing to honor the “Tree of Life,” begins at 11:00 a.m. on April 27. “We’ve been working hard all Association conference held in for an Earth Day project. Various an iconic and grandiose tree in It will begin at the entrance of the winter to work out the hitches Ithaca, N.Y. kinds of oak trees have already Genesee Valley Park that fell and Genesee Valley Park at the sight of and glitches of last fall’s launch,” For more information, or to re- been ordered for the Genesee was split in two in 2010. According the fallen Tree of Life and will be she said. “We expect the website serve a bicycle, visit sa.rochester. Valley Park (GVP), which had to Scheid, the idea for this event followed by tree planting on cam- to continue to expand and include edu/citycycles. 197 different kinds of oak trees was “just natural.” pus along the Genesee River. more components, and all feedback Gould is a member of when the renowned landscaper “As soon as they figured out Hansler is a member of is welcome.” the class of 2014. Frederick Law Olmsted created what they were going to do with the class of 2015. Expo showcases potential for academic, business partnerships By abigail fagan at this year’s showcase were optics, “All faculty are interested in market, which was helpful because Providing corporations with a St a f f Wr i t e r imaging and photonics; biomedi- promoting general knowledge,” researchers can sometimes lose forum in which to view the vast On Thursday, April 5, new cal; microelectronics, software and Zavislan said. “One of the roles of sight of the ultimate benefit of amount of technologies pouring technologies developed in fields communications; and energy and university faculty is introducing their work. out of universities speeds up the from optics to microelectronics materials. people with common interests.” Just as researchers have much to technology transfer process that were all brought together in the James Zavislan, a professor at The networking that occurs at gain from the showcase, Director of Ebin’s presentation discussed, annual University Technology UR’s Institute of Optics, attended this event, and many like it, con- CEIS Mark Bocko, explained that which is the goal of the show- Showcase hosted by UR’s Center the showcase. nects individuals with similar lines area businesses do as well. case. for Emerging and Innovative Sci- His work focuses on eye diag- of research to further academic “There’s so much going on in And, according to Zavislan, there ences (CEIS). nostics and techniques to exam- pursuits of all kinds. the regional universities, between was a great deal for corporations CEIS is a federally- ine the efficacy However, translating this re- Cornell, UR and RIT [that] there’s to see as well. funded program cre- of eye drops. At search into business-ready prod- more than a billion dollars of feder- “I was impressed at the diversity ated by the New York the showcase, he ucts can be a slow process. At the ally funded research,” Bocko said of work, and it was interesting to State Foundation for “It was very presented research event, Allen Ebins, a UR alumnus, in an interview with Rochester’s see the wide range of activities Science, Technology interesting to see to help patients presented an overview of Corning YNN television network. “There we have in the upstate region,” and Innovation (NY- with a condition University’s history in optical com- is so much going on at these in- Zavislan reflected. “That was very STAR). The orga- the wide range called Dry Eye, munication. This reminded Zavis- stitutions that it is impossible for encouraging.” nization facilitates of activities we and displayed tech- lan of the extensive effort invested a company to investigate it all on Fagan is a member of technology transfer, nologies and tools in moving research technologies to their own.” the class of 2014. combining university have in the for corporate com- research with indus- upstate region.” panies to conduct trial application. The clinical trials as event allows research — Professor James well as diagnose universities to display Zavislan this condition. their emerging tech- Introducing re- nologies and connect search, however, with local businesses is not the only pur- who could ultimately use their pose of this event. It is an extensive goods to help develop new products networking opportunity as well. and services. “Businesses are built on rela- Many upstate New York schools tionships,” Zavislan explained. presented their research, including “Most business activity origi- Rochester Institute of Technology, nates from people knowing each Cornell University and Clarkson other. This event provides common University, in addition to UR. On ground between technology and the business side, many speakers opportunity.” from companies and development Zavislan, and many others, used centers described the role inno- this time to connect with older vation plays in their respective professional acquaintances and organizations. learn about new developments in The four specific areas of focus their fields. Use Before June 30, 2012 Page 4 NEWS Thursday, April 12, 2012 Results: Students express optimism about Patel/Czekai presidency Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 1 excited to continue to do so.” votes were cast in this election, with tive forces in the UR community.” they’re more popular, doesn’t make Patel and Czekai believe that in pre- Halpern also expressed optimism Halpern earning 636, Rambarran Sophomore Alice Gao said that she them the best candidates.” vious contested elections, the voter about their chance for success. 459, Corrado 436, Sanchez 394 and did not vote in the election because The results of the other elections, turnout has been much higher. “They have expressed to me that Spica 390. she was not that familiar with the for which the total number of votes “While we would have hoped for a they are excited and ready to go,” “I’m very excited and honored candidates and “did not feel like cast was 1,599, are as follows: larger student response in the voting, he said. to have been elect- going online to read each of their 2015 Senators: Humma Sheikh, it is completely understandable why Halpern added that ed as a senator at- platforms.” Will Burke, Antoinette Esce. 2014 there was not,” they said. the biggest challenge large,” Spica said. “I wish the platforms were physi- Senators: Henry Macias, Siobhan Current SA president and senior they face, in addition “[Patel and “Many people ran cally posted somewhere for students McLaughlin, David Wang. 2013 Bradley Halpern said that it is “hard to his belief that the this spring, and did to read,” she said. Senators: Asad Arastu, Sonja Page, to say” exactly what is behind the position is “a life- Czekai] are so with great cam- Gao said that although she does not Douglas Kim. Senior Class Council: fact that the last two presidential style” and “more than excited and paigns, so kudos to know Patel and Czekai that well, she Asad Arastu, Nick Lewandowski, elections have been uncontested. a full-time job,” is the them.” thinks that they seem “cool.” Ellie Sacks, Douglas Kim, Matt “I’m not pleased to see another fact that everyone ready to go.” Student opinion “Sometimes I see a fake vibe from Skurnick, Anish Patel, Eric DeMeo, uncontested race,” he said. “Com- expects something on campus seems the SA, like there’s an elitist feel to Konstantin Nadirashvili.Junior — SA president petition is essential to a democracy, different out of the to indicate that Pa- it,” she said. “I would vote if I felt they Class Council: Henry Macias, Siob- Bradley Halpern ’12 which is critical to our governing person elected to be tel and Czekai are were not beating around the bush and han McLaughlin, James Wu, David structure.” president. already somewhat simply telling it like it is.” Wang, Jonathan LoTempio, Natalie Despite admitting to some anxiety, “Your ability to known figures on Gao speculated that one possible rea- Astor, Eric Chung, Kenny Hanchett. Patel and Czekai said that the support cater to those unique campus. son for the fact that this election was Sophomore Class Council: Mehr they have been receiving from peers, interests determines your success,” “Roshal and Alina are great uncontested is that many students are Kashyap, Cordero Miguel, Brian administrators and family has “truly he said. “That’s hard to do. You’re candidates,” sophomore Kristen unaware of what the SA does unless Shin, Rachel Suresky, Antoinette been encouraging.” never going to please everyone.” Biedermann, who said she voted in all they are directly involved in it. Esce, Luis Alonso, Douglas Brady, “We are excited and cannot wait The five at-large senators elected elections that she was eligible to vote “Since [the SA] doesn’t seem Christina Smiros. to get started in structuring the were Halpern, juniors Shiv Rambar- in, said. “I’m not too familiar with that significant in actually making Additional reporting by Casey student government for next year,” ran and Arturo Spica, sophomore Roshal, but I know Alina personally. changes, [it becomes] more of a Gould, class of 2014. they said. “We have already started to Gregory Corrado and freshmen Based on their previous work with popularity contest and people do not Buletti is a member of meet plenty of new people and we are Vanessa Sanchez. A total of 4,693 SA, I think they’ll continue to be posi- care to run,” she said. “Just because the class of 2013. D’Lions: Applications decline Busses: Coming changes could cause concern

Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 1 dential Life to coordinate training Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 1 and all the new buses, a $6 increase is rent routes will not change, however President of D’Lions and sophomore among the D’Lions, [Freshman] which will serve students living in quite modest,” senior and SA Presi- larger buses will be used for busier Pantelis Antoniou, who does not Fellows and RAs” to “enhance the the South Wedge and in the Park dent Bradley Halpern said. routes. The administration has also currently have a partner, does not idea of a five-member team to focus Avenue area. The schedule of times With a wide range of student opin- held discussions with First Transit seem to think so. on creating a freshman experience has yet to be released. ion, Halpern expects some “students on the possibility of having a system “[D’Lions] are a resource for their for their residents.” Throughout the next year, the to be upset.” on the bus that shows how many residence hall where they are meant It seems as though most current routes and schedules will be re- “Why do they need more?” senior people are riding and what can be to instill a sense of hall, community D’Lions are receptive to the change, viewed so adjustments can be made Justin Gumina, a Park Avenue resi- done to accommodate them. and school spirit while helping fresh- although Law noted that some, espe- as information on how the buses dent, queried. “I always find a way “Next year I will be living in the men and transfer students adjust to cially those who work in Sue B. will be used is made available to to occupy myself on campus while city and if they’re going to increase college life,” he said. “This goal can “Although I cannot speak for students. I’m waiting for the bus.” my tuition anyways and use it on be achieved regardless of the ratio each D’Lion individually, I cannot UR will also be purchasing 19 According to Gumina, the morn- the buses, then yeah [for the fee of D’Lions to residents.” say that I have sensed any ap- new buses from National Bus Sales ing Red Line shuttles “aren’t that increase],” sophomore Jessica Ho- Other benefits that a smaller-sized prehension or negative feelings,” & LSG in Marietta, Ga. — specifi- crowded.” He does not believe there gestyn said. organization may create, according Antoniou said. cally, four small buses, six medium is a need for larger buses. Johnson is a member of to Watts, are that programming Overall, it seems as though the and nine large buses. They will be The number of stops along the cur- the class of 2013. requirements and budget allocation adjustment has been approached paid for through the hourly rate UR will become more standard, and with a positive attitude. “All in pays to First Transit. UR will not therefore more fair, as well make the all I believe this change will make be passing on this cost to students STEM: Curriculum in focus D’Lion organization easier to man- the D’Lion organization — and by through the fee increase. Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 1 said. “The training that goes age for the executive board and its extension, the freshman experience “I feel that given the increased the world,’ but we are losing along with running workshops advisor. Additionally, he explained, — even stronger,” Watts noted. cost of operating the buses next year ground.” has transformed my appreciation the smaller number of D’Lions will Goldin is a member of and the additional benefit that we’re Not all of the deficiencies at the for knowing something about how “increase the opportunities for Resi- the class of 2013. going to get from an Orange Bus Line teaching level are entirely due to a students learn.” lack of experienced faculty entering Professor of Brain and Cogni- the field. In part, the shortcomings tive Sciences Duje Tadin feels that are due to the increasing external there are two levels to the current EAST RIDGE MINI STORAGE pressures facing the faculty of re- problem in STEM teaching. search universities in the wake of “We’re [joining CIRTL] right now the recession, often times forcing because of the way that science LOWEST PRICES, GUARANTEED their focus away from teaching. education is,” he said. “The bigger “In times of decreasing research problem is that people don’t get as funding, many faculty are working much teaching experience coming much, much harder than in the past in as faculty, but [UR] can’t deal 24/7 ACCESS, WITH SECURITY to obtain and maintain research with how people are prepared before funding,” UR chair of the Brain they’re here so it’s important that GATE AND SURVEILLANCE and Cognitive Sciences Department we can deal with how they’re inte- Greg DeAngelis said. “Moreover, grated once they’re taken on.” research funding is critical to the By many indications, this is not 1945 EAST RIDGE RD. overall budget of the university. just a problem that UR needs to So there are many pressures on address. ROCHESTER, NY 14622 faculty.” According to Anna Kuchment, a 585-266-2270 DeAngelis was hopeful, however, senior editor for Scientific Ameri- that joining CIRTL could help al- can who also blogs for the magazine leviate some of these pressures and about science education, “studies

CULVER ST. even help those professors with have found that as many as 40 teaching experience to refocus on percent of science and engineering their students as well. majors either switch courses of “Programs like the one proposed study to a non-STEM field or fail here can only help faculty by giving to get a degree altogether.” them a structured forum to improve “There are many reasons behind GOLDEN their teaching while helping them this phenomenon, but improving TAN to balance their other duties ef- the way these subjects are taught, ficiently,” he said. especially at the introductory level, EAST RIDGE RD. Through CIRTL, the faculty of may be one way of keeping students STEM departments at UR will not engaged,” she said in an interview only have opportunities to commu- with the Campus Times. nicate with other member universi- As with any large-scale problem, ties about teaching methods, but UR broad support for the solution is

GOODMAN ST. GOODMAN EAST RIDGE 25% OFF will also be able to share some of its necessary to have an impact. MINI STORAGE own accomplishments. Chief among “[CIRTL’s] goals are even more IRONDEQUOIT these effective models are peer-led likely to succeed because you see MALL STUDENT workshops, online homework inter- such a big group of fairly dis- faces and successful inclusion of a tinguished universities backing DISCOUNT diverse range of students in STEM them,” Tadin said. “It’s easier to programs. affect change as part of a group “I agree that the peer-lead than as an individual university workshop model is an outstanding with its own initiative.” program here at UR and has af- Sklar is a member of fected the way I teach,” Goldfarb the class of 2014. Op i n i o n s

Thursday, April 12, 2012 Page 5 EDITORIAL BOARD Matzah for the masses Influx of outlets UR is ranked 29th on a list of private universities with the largest Jewish student popula- Campus libraries have increasingly evolved from areas for studying only with books to spaces tions. Accordingly, many students are currently observing the eight-day-long Jewish holiday in which this more traditional form of work is paired with working on computers to complete of Passover. However, for those on a meal plan, it has been difficult to follow the holiday’s school assignments. As such, electrical outlets for charging laptops are often essential and factor customary dietary restrictions, which usually forbid the consumption of leavened bread, corn into decisions concerning which library students choose to study in. products and rice, among other foods. While a strict definition of “kosher for Passover” varies Commendably, 225 new outlets have been installed in Rush Rhees Library — under the widely between different Jewish groups, these core restrictions are generally shared. Currently, tabletops in the Periodical Reading Room, on the third floor of the new stacks, in the Great Hall the food offered at campus dining halls leaves few options for students hoping to follow these and by the circulation desk. This development will certainly help students finish schoolwork and guidelines, making the process more challenging than necessary. encourages the use of the library’s ample study spaces. With these new outlets, students will Dining Services has provided only the bare minimum of kosher-for-Passover food options. be able to choose a place to study based more on personal preferences rather than on whether Boxes of unleavened matzah crackers can be found in many dining halls — but those alone do or not there is an outlet in the vicinity. not constitute an adequate supply of dining alternatives. Additionally, Hillside Market, which Despite this positive development, there is still room for improvement, specifically in terms also offers boxes of matzah crackers, sells macaroons and kosher-for-Passover cereal as well; of adding outlets in Rush Rhees and in other campus study spaces. For example, while they are however, sheet matzah should also be among their selection and at dining halls. located in an 82-year-old building that may be susceptible to electrical fires, Rush Rhees’ old While it would be difficult for Dining Services to cater to every Passover custom, many stacks inconveniently lack outlets. Consequently, students are deterred from adequately using students who don’t follow the strictest regulations would benefit from increased access to this space — an otherwise desirable location given its seclusion and quiet environment. The foods without wheat or corn. There are several existing dining options available year round practicality of retrofitting the building with outlets should be investigated. that would be acceptable during the Jewish holiday, such as salads and certain soups. Still, In a similar vein, other locations on campus, such as Carlson Library, could benefit from the given UR’s food supply, there are other meals that could and should be offered throughout the installation of additional outlets. The first floor study area is a popular destination for students, holiday. For example, the grills at each dining hall could provide grilled vegetables — a meal but both the nook around the stairwell and periodical reading area lack access to electricity. which students might enjoy even if they don’t celebrate Passover. Omelettes are also grain-free Since laptops are such an essential tool for studying, the lack of outlets in this area stands out and could be prepared throughout the holiday. As another option, matzah ball soup — perhaps as an issue that should be addressed. the most prototypical meal of Passover — is already occasionally made available at Douglass The installation of these 225 new outlets in Rush Rhees was a laudable move that will make Dining Center and should be offered for the duration of the holiday. studying in these spaces far more convenient, but more work is needed to fully equip popular One option does currently exist for those who choose to follow the Passover rules strictly. UR study spaces on campus — in particular the old stacks in Rush Rhees and Carlson Library — with Hillel offers meals in the Interfaith Chapel and even provides to-go boxes. However, visiting this the technology needed to match the realities of how students study in today’s digital world. location requires quite the schlep, and just purchasing dinner there costs a whopping $16.99. The above two editorials are published with the express consent of a majority of the editorial board, While Passover is nearly over this year, these suggestions should be considered for the future. which consists of Melissa Goldin (Editor-in-Chief), Jonathan Raybin (Opinions Editor), Julia Sklar A significant portion of students at UR are affected by Passover’s dietary restrictions, and (Presentation Editor), Cheryl Seligman (Features Editor) and Leah Buletti (News Editor). The Ed- because they are required to purchase a meal plan, it is only reasonable to provide a sufficient itor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board make themselves available to the UR community’s ideas and number of satisfactory — and more affordable — alternatives. concerns. Email [email protected]. Editorial Observer Mo r g a n Recipe for an all-nighter: Sleep is for the weak Ke n n e d y All-nighters. We all go through UR meme or two; and make the anything meaningful and good sets in. You realize just how hungry • them at some point; some of us additional mistake of skimming with your life. Guilt and anxiety you are and start to devour the St a f f more than others. Recalling a re- Tumblr. set in and you start fantasizing now three-hour-old Panda Express Il l u s t r a t o r cent experience of my own, I would One hour later: about all of the alternative pos- remains and eat the rest of the like to outline the following phases Find a friend and talk about sibilities: “I should just save all of Starbucks ice from your drink in sleep off the crazies and plan on of the typical all-nighter: how much work you have to this ridiculous tuition money and the hope of extracting the last few napping for twenty minutes — False hope part one: Delu- do phase: Complain to a ran- drop out to join a theatre troupe, bits of caffeine. You feel the urge power naps work wonders. Three sion that you are going to actually dom friend about the ridiculous live in Africa and save the children, to look up random videos about hours later, you wake up to the accomplish everything on your amounts of work you have to do. protest, live in my car, start a band, dancing squirrels, revisit music sound of the vacuum cleaner by double-sided to-do list. You will say Reminisce together about the see the world...” from the ’90s and take up origami. your face and intense self-loathing. to yourself, “Yo, I got this, it’s all good times and how you just need Work: And so the work begins. It seems as though your inner self The home stretch: Wipe the good — It’s not that bad, I can get to go out together this weekend. You pound a coffee and crank out has left your body and is observing drool from your face, open your this done” — basically giving your- Open Photobooth on your Mac and a solid chapter of your reading, your ridiculous behavior, but can do laptop or book and angrily power self a pep talk to prepare for the proceed to take ridiculous pictures review a lecture or maybe finish up nothing to control it. You do not let through the rest of your work. pain you are about to endure. of yourself making duck faces WeBWorK. You feel like you’re on this harm your morale though, for Pure adrenaline from your ap- “But I must do this first” while awkwardly catching fellow top of the world and are pretty con- this “study drunk” will soon pass. proaching deadline or exam and phase: Write down another to- students in the background. Con- fident that you have at least earned False hope part two: You have self-disgust over the fact that you do list and work schedule for the versation will go on a tangent to an a stroll to the drinking fountain. made the switch to ITS or Gleason just wasted two to three hours of night — after all, you cannot study in-depth discussion of life, relation- Crazy part one: You return to and are hoping that the new envi- precious time sleeping in an ugly without a solid study plan. You ships and existentialism. You do your secluded desk by the writing ronment provides new inspiration and uncomfortable green chair quickly realize you have other not immediately feel guilty — after center, the unbearably warm peri- and motivation. Resume work. kick your work ethic into high gear. tasks to attend to before your mind all, some of the best conversations odicals, the scary silent Great Hall, Crazy part two: You may have Finish all that you can do. Ac- is clear enough for actual studies come out of a time like this. the creepy 500M stack or wherever been study drunk before, but you cept probable failure. — it’s Facebook time. You check One to two hours later: you have set up camp until 3 a.m. have passed your limit and are Down coffee. Turn in paper or your email; read junk you don’t Denial phase: Denial that you You sit down with the good inten- a permanent passenger on the take exam. Skip class. Pass out. care about on Facebook, imgur, are going to actually finish the tion of returning to work, but struggle bus. Kennedy is a member of xkcd, reddit and Twitter; make a assignment, pass the class or do instead uncontrollable giddiness Nap time: Clearly you need to the class of 2014. Editorial Cartoon C a m p u s Ti m e s Serving the University of Rochester community since 1873.

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Full responsibility for material appearing in this publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief. Opinions expressed in columns, letters or comics are not necessarily the views of the editors or the University of Rochester. The Campus Times is printed weekly on Thursdays throughout the academic year, except around and during university holidays. The first copy is free. The Campus Times is published on the World Wide Web at www.campustimes.org and is updated Thursdays following publication. All materials morgan kennedy • St a f f Il l u s t r a t o r herein are copyright © 2012 by the Campus Times. Page 6 OPINIONS Thursday, April 12, 2012 “How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it a leg.” — Abraham Lincoln Arguments against wind turbines overblown by Daniel Putnam then, windmill design has im- cides, automobiles and commu- more absurd assertion. But, that wind energy receives eight In a time when the energy in- proved drastically, increasing in nication towers, on the other define efficiency. The most -ef times as much federal funding as dustry is still dominated by the efficiency and eliminating these hand, each contribute several ficient ways of reducing carbon fossil fuel-based energy is entire- fossil fuel giants, we have seen safety risks. Concerns for birds million deaths per year — pow- emissions are through energy ly unfounded. According to the a lot of anti-renewable rhetoric and bats are now always taken er lines alone are estimated to conservation and demand-side Government Accountability Of- spewing from the mouths of into account when planning new contribute 130 million deaths management. After that, one fice, over a period of five years, those with interests wind sites, in accordance with per year; pesticides come sec- utilizes emission-free sources of fossil fuel-based sources received in maintaining the relatively new guidelines set by ond at 70 million. energy: wind, solar and water. almost five times as much money status quo. Unfor- the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- Next is the issue of un- These methods may not be the ($10.9 billion more) in federal tunately, sometimes vice (FWS) and Bat Conserva- wanted sound produced by the most inexpensive ways to do incentives than all renewable these blatant falsities tion International. turbines. Claims of sound pol- things, as there are relatively energy technologies combined. are believed and redupli- On the issue of lution have long been voiced high initial costs when it comes Furthermore, to assert that the cated — as we saw in the bird mortality, the by opponents of wind power, to renewable energy sources, market should regulate energy April 5 op-ed “Gone with statistics reported and again they are largely un- but environmental and public independent of any government the wind: hidden costs to last week founded. Turbines today are aid is also preposterous; no en- ‘green’ projects,” in this much quieter than those of the ergy sector has been developed publication. It is dishearten- pioneering farms like Altamont The most without subsidies, including the ing to see misinformation Pass. They are so oil, coal and natural gas indus- presented to condemn an quiet, in fact, that efficient ways of tries. Endorsement and promo- industry dedicated to from outside a house reducing carbon tion of renewable resources is harnessing one of built as close as legally completely justifiable and should the least obtrusive possible to a wind turbine, the emissions are be encouraged. and destructive sound would be somewhere through energy Ultimately, wind energy on sources of en- between the volume of a refrig- a large scale should be judged ergy out there, so erator and a window air condi- conservation and based on scientific studies, com- allow me to shed some tioner. From 500 meters away, demand-side mon sense and a healthy concern light on the numbers and the sound is significantly quiet- for future generations — not on positions presented in last er than the typical background management. outdated concerns and misre- week’s editorial. noise of a populated area. To ported statistics. To continue to First, the argument on suggest that wind energy present unfounded arguments ornithological concern is morgan kennedy • St a f f Il l u s t r a t o r has a negative environ- health benefits outweigh this from decades past — promoted extremely outdated. It dates mental value — that the investment. Sustainable, renew- in large part by big oil interests back to the early 1980s, to Alta- were absolutely incorrect. FWS minimal impact on bird life and able energy is seen as progress, — and to dismiss the opportu- mont Pass, one of the first wind reports that wind turbines ac- the hum of the turbines out- something worth developing — nity to secure a future powered farms in the United States. The count for 33,000 bird deaths per weighs the positives of provid- and that is why we subsidize it. by sustainable energy practices small, now-outdated turbines year, significantly lower than ing a clean energy source with These subsidies are what allow is a travesty. I, for one, believe in constructed back then were the 500,000 claimed last week. no carbon emissions — is an renewable technologies to con- progress, and I will not be con- more dangerous for birds: The To put this in perspective, tur- absolutely absurd leap of logic. tinue development in a market tent with harmful, archaic fossil blades spun much faster, and bine collisions account for 0.003 To assert that wind tur- dominated by unsustainable fuel practices. there were places in which pred- percent of bird deaths caused by bines are an inefficient way to fossil fuel sources. Putnam is a member of atory birds could perch. Since humans. Pets, power lines, pesti- reduce emissions is an even The claim presented last week the class of 2015. Fear and loathing in D.C.: Islamophobia and politics By Naomi Ahsan ern enough” and not “too If the greater good comes at these laws also has a partisan a scheme that makes America The United States govern- radical” so their government the cost of a few Americans’ character. It is worth not- safer or a politically-motivated ment accommodates religious views them as people to pro- freedoms, it must be asked ing Shariah’s urgency on the fad of “otherization” should and racial differences more tect rather than suspect. For who specifically stands to list of things that Americans be debated. Anti-Muslim peacefully than many other example, news broke earlier profit. should prohibit through legis- prejudice is hardly an invis- countries. Prejudice does exist, this year that revealed NYPD Assessments should con- lation. ible phenomenon, and there though, and some Americans surveillance on Muslims living stantly be made as to how any Many Muslim Americans is no telling how long Muslim pay a price. Muslims in Amer- far outside the limits of New political statements about limit their own political par- Americans can expect to en- ica are one minority that does, York City — including in Islam can be expected to result ticipation to help make sure counter it. The First Amend- and their political vulnerabil- various col- lege student in votes, campaign funds, book their neighbors and govern- ment requires that Americans ity is remarkable. associa- tions. sales, news coverage, etc. — ment can consider them harm- recognize religious freedom, Muslims are commonly led Viola- tions of all commodities that can be less fellow Americans. But the but it regrettably doesn’t ex- to believe that they do not privacy are humili- quantified on scales both for politicization of Islamic iden- plain how. belong in the United States as ating, and viola- furthering policy goals in addi- tity continues to cause stress. Ahsan is a member of much as other Americans do. tions of due tion to personal success. Being Whether this fits better into the class of 2012. Many Muslims can tell stories process simply politically incorrect is a quick from their own personal expe- terri- fying. and easy way to get attention, riences — or those of someone The and the United States has they know — of extra airport never quite managed to live Vote online at and border security, harass- up to the ideal of separating ment in stores and bullying church and state anyway. webpoll campustimes.org in schools. Asserting strong Attitudes about Islam di- opinions on such events can vide along partisan lines to itself increase the chance of a some degree, illustrating a What do you think about person or group being targeted disadvantage of the two-par- the choice for the 2012 in some way. For example, the ty system: People and poli- stabbing of Muslim cabdriver cies are often distorted to fit commencement speaker? Ahmed Sharif in New York in black-and-white, good-and- August 2010 demonstrated the evil dichotomies. Questions physical risks to safety that about Islam and Muslims are can follow from being identi- helping define competition for fied as Muslim. Having been the Republican presidential 34% made a scapegoate for Sept. candidacy in 2012. Rick Santo- I wish Alec Baldwin 11, a history of bad blood in rum, Newt Gingrich, Herman was coming. 9% the Middle East and more Cain and Michele Bachmann President Simmons general immigration-related have all made statements will provide us with anxieties, many Muslims vol- indicating suspicions toward an important and untarily concede their rights morgan kennedy • St a f f Il l u s t r a t o r Islam. fresh perspective. to political and religious ex- This amounts to depri- pression in hopes of leading a U.S. military can indefinitely oritization, if not complete Why would the presi- peaceful life of quiet or lesser detain U.S. citizens under the dismissal, of Muslim constitu- dent of Brown Univer- 57% sity speak at UR? spirituality. The pressure to National Defense Authoriza- ents. Among the Republican do so has observably increased tion Act (NDAA), signed into presidential candidates, only since 2001. law last December by Presi- Mitt Romney and Ron Paul Next week’s The First Amendment and dent Barack Obama. A few have spoken to uphold the subsequent civil rights legis- bills have been proposed to equality of Muslim Americans. question lation are not full promises reform the NDAA and specify Beyond the presidential race of tolerance and acceptance. that every U.S. citizen has a in 2012, anti-Shariah legisla- How do you feel about Total Voters: 76 Muslim Americans must right to due process. The Con- tion has passed in several Facebook buying piece together the conditions stitution did that in 1791, but states and is being debated in Instagram? for being defined as “mod- the NDAA may have undone it. still more. The popularity of Ar t s & Ca m p u s Ti m e s En t e r t a i n m e n t The Midnight Ramblers’ spring show — “The Rambler Games” — left the audience starving for more.

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A working relationship Article by Julia Sklar • Presentation Editor Design by Cheryl Seligman • Features Editor

Imagine a life in which you’ve married your perfect match. Now “Generally when we have an idea, the other is the first person we take that life and add to it the fact that you both hold jobs in the same communicate it to,” he said. “So the absolute majority of ideas get field. Go a few steps further — you’ve married your perfect match, you passed through the other first, providing some sense of co-authoring both hold jobs in the same field, you both secure faculty positions at even without the credit. It’s kind of nice because I have no shame that the same university and those positions are in the same department. I’m acting like a dumb person in front of her, so I can essentially show To some, this might reek of claustrophobia and evoke images of two any idea that I have to her, even ideas that I don’t understand yet.” people actually attached at the hip. This is not the case, however, for Hailing from Brazil, the couple speak Portuguese, in addition to Gregorio and Carolina Caetano, both who are assistant professors in English, but they also speak a third language — one that is unique to the Department of Economics, whose work life and married life are their own, fully collaborative world. carefully and constantly intertwined — but they wouldn’t have it any “One thing that happened to us, that his father keeps warning us other way. about is that we’re together all the time, we’re in the same profession, The native Brazilians met during a master’s program in their home we speak the same language — even the same sublanguages — and country and had already established their relationship when they we’ve been speaking to each other on those terms for years, and years relocated to California for a Ph.D. program at the University of Cali- and years, so we speak in half-words and half-ideas and things like fornia, Berkeley, where Gregorio Caetano finished one year ahead of that,” Carolina Caetano quipped. “It’s very fast and very efficient, but his wife. Even when they were searching for jobs, the two were hand- many times it’s hard to bring the ideas we develop in this way out to in-hand, dead set on not accepting any positions unless they were other people, which has happened.” together. “It’s actually a little scary for our friends on the outside to watch us “We were prepared to take any job — we would take lower level interact about research,” she continued, speaking to the raw, honest jobs, or go back to Brazil, or even change professions [just to stay to- nature of her relationship with her husband. “It’s very no-bullshit, gether],” Carolina Caetano said. and might come across as aggressive arguing, but it’s not.” Even the thought of working at separate universities in the same One thing they will argue about, though, is how long they’ve been city was unacceptable, and to this day, the pair regret the fact that at married: UR, they don’t have the luxury of working in the same office that they Gregorio Caetano: “Oh my god... we’ve been married since 2004? had at UC Berkley. On the outside, their connection might seem over- Yeah, I’m the romantic in the relationship. Yes, July 2004, so over zealous, but they feel it suits the relationship they set out to have. seven years.” “Even the separation of the offices is, in a way, negative for us,” Carolina Caetano: “But we were living together for two years before Carolina Caetano explained. “We work very well in the same room that, so then do the math since 2002.” because we want to be together, so when we’re not together, there’s a Gregorio Caetano: “So we are almost 10 years together.” tendency to work fewer hours so we can get back to each other. Carolina Caetano: “Actually, more, because it was 2002 and now it’s “If we were in different universities, that would impact our jobs 2012.” negatively and would make us less happy.” Gregorio Caetano: “Yeah... so that’s 10 years!” This campus is no stranger to married professors and faculty — When it comes to true love and an unbreakable partnership, some- they can be found in departments across diverse academic disciplines times even economics professors forget how to do math. and faculty appointments — but not all of them make an effort to They acknowledge that what they have may not work for all collaborate on a regular basis or spend work hours together, couples, but Carolina Caetano feels that part of what their in addition to hours at home. The Caetanos strive relationship is founded upon is the solid knowledge that for the opposite — to spend as much of the day neither of them is better than the other, allowing together, regardless of the context. This them to work together, rather than compete. presents them with unique career “We got really lucky, because you can love opportunities and increased col- somebody who’s not as good as you profes- laboration. sionally or who is better, and we are not “We certainly value the like that,” she said. “We are different, but personal part way more I don’t think it’s clear that either of us is than the professional better.” part, but there is In the work environment, their also something relationship is not just that is profes- See CAETANOS, Page 10 sional [in this relationship],” Gregorio Caetano said. “For example, she’s also my co-author — I work with her on papers and on research. So that is helpful to have your co-author so close to you!” Despite being involved in different fields within economics — perhaps their only form of separation — they are each quick to consult the other on even the most fleeting idea. “Even when we’re not co-authoring we still like the consultation,” Carolina Caetano said, as her husband finished the thought for her. Page 8 FEATURES Thursday, April 12, 2012 yoUR Record Label gets off ground, signs band or o c BY Justin Fleming Todd Union as the first album Music are doing.” board,” Shirley said. “When we H oS pe Pu b l i s h e r produced by UR’s new, entirely In getting yoUR Record Label heard that our lead singer was By Arwa Elbeshbishi If you look up a band called student-run record label, yoUR off the ground, Polec wanted to spearheading the effort, it be- St a f f Wr i t e r Khat House, and then listen to Record Label. ensure that the first act signed came a no-brainer.” Aries (March 21 – April “Tyger Girl” — the lead single Putting together a student-run by the label would be one com- The credit for the album, how- 19): Take a moment to enjoy off their debut album “Welcome record label at UR was a central mitted to following through with ever, certainly doesn’t rest only the weather outside with a run to Khat House” — a couple element of fifth-year senior An- the project. So, in what is his with Polec and his bandmates. or a game of basketball. things will probably be clear drew Polec’s Kauffman Entre- typical way of taking the reins, On the contrary, the band mem- right off the bat. The band hangs preneurial Year (KEY) project, Polec decided to sign his own bers stressed repeatedly just how Taurus (April 20 – May its hat on an undeniably catchy which he hopes will culminate band up for the label’s test flight. involved the process of producing 20): You have a way with col- blend of pop and indie rock, with the eventual creation of a Polec is joined in the band a full-length studio album turned ors — try utilizing your artistic showcased on what comes off music business major. by guitarists and seniors Mark out to be, pointing out the valu- abilities. as a polished studio album, and “Khat House was kind of like LaMagna and Nicholas Shirley, able contributions on the part of Khat House’s members certainly a beta test to see if this whole re- bassist and junior Neal Kennedy students from a variety of aca- have talent. cord label idea could work out,” and sophomore Eric Chubinsky, demic backgrounds. What might not be imme- he said. “We wanted to show that the band’s drummer. “We recruited students from diately clear, however, is that it is possible to do here what the “When we heard a student-run the computer science department “Welcome to Khat House” was student labels at Drexel Univer- label was starting up, we imme- to design the band’s website, and Gemini (May 21 – June recorded in the basement of sity and the Berklee [College] of diately knew we wanted to be on other students who took ECE 20): You may have hit a road- 479 — Theory and Practice in block with a project, but giving Audio Recording and Processing it a day could do wonders. — to help out with recording,” Polec noted. “We really had to Cancer (June 21 – July dig into a number of different 22): Do something for someone departments.” else today — he or she will re- Even the album cover was the ally appreciate it and you’ll feel end result of an extensive col- good, too. laboration — after Khat House won a battle of the bands at RIT, Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22): a photography group there con- Don’t panic! Yes, things are tacted Khat House and asked to moving fast this time of year, do a photo shoot with the band but you’ll make it through. for a class project, which later included the artful addition of several cats via Photoshop. The band obliged, and then a logo designer from RIT submitted the scratchy “Khat House” lettering used on the cover. Shirley com- Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22): bined the images and, in Polec’s If there’s no set deadline, don’t words, “Voilà, we had an album rush to complete a project — cover.” take your time. However, the production of this album doesn’t mark the end of the work for yoUR Record Label. Rather, the label plans to advertise for its artists both in the local community and through social media outlets, get artists’ music represented on iTunes and Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. Bandcamp and help bands book 22): Feeling out of it? Overin- shows at venues throughout dulgence in food might be the Rochester. cause. Polec has grand hopes for what the record label could accomplish Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. after he moves on from UR, in- 21): It’s good to look after oth- Co u r t e s y o f An d r e w Po l e c cluding the possibility of signing ers, but someone needs to take Khat House — a band composed of UR students — is helping to jump start yoUR Record Label. See LABEL, Page 10 care of you, too. Make sure you The shameless walk: own your morning after get some attention. BY Jada Howcroft back in your comfort zone to maybe you can even recruit him same little number that snagged St a f f Wr i t e r work through the consequences. to help you look and get a good his attention to begin with, so The walk of shame — the laugh about it — on your terms. why not give him a show on the name says it all. If you’ve ever 2. How am I getting home? Remember, it could always be way out? Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – stumbled out of a semi-stranger’s Usually, the guy will be willing worse. It could be your NuvaR- Dec. 21): An opportunity room in nothing but your dishev- to get you a ride home. However, ing. Pleasure to meet you. awaits you — just open your eled, way-too-short dress from if you want to avoid an awkward This might sound ridiculous eyes to see it. last night, hurricane-blown sex car ride, if you’re left with no Now that you’ve taken the and awkward, but introducing hair and makeup smeared half- money for a cab or if the sketchy time to gather your thoughts, it’s yourself will show his room- Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. way down your face, chances are, promise of, “Oh, one of my time to turn your walk of shame mates or parents that you’re not 19): There is something you’ve you have probably taken a trip roommates will take you home” around. Some of my friends like ashamed to tell them who you been putting off, but now is the down shame lane. doesn’t interest you, then you to bring a little walk of shame are. Even though you might not time to hit the ground running. If you’re lucky, you can bolt might want to kit with them, want to say, “Why yes, I was the for the door and slip out unno- start thinking the including a pair girl rocking your son’s world last ticed. However, if you’re carrying about plan b. “Sex of sunglasses, night. It’s nice to finally meet around my kind of luck, there’s Cue incredible &CT” a hair tie and a you!” make sure you introduce a full blown walk of shame ob- friends. Your Let Sex & the CT help you compact mirror. yourself with that same poise, stacle course that lies ahead of best girlfriend through your most While it’s al- as if those were the exact words you — roommates, parents, crazy will come pick awkward sexual years. ways beneficial coming from your mouth. It’s all Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. pets and remembering where the you up, laugh to freshen up too tempting to make a run for 18): Money problems might be hell the exit is among all of these with you about and hide behind it — instead, just slow down and on your mind, but you’re blow- roadblocks. how ridiculous you look and your shades, your attitude deter- say hi. ing them out of proportion. Before you figure out how to share a story of her own to try mines everything — if you follow survive this walk of shame, you to make you feel better, which the advice below, your walk of He’s not embarrassed. Pisces (Feb. 19 – March need to ask yourself three ques- almost always works. shame won’t be so, well, shame- So, why should you be? Re- 20): You may need to cut a few tions: ful. member that the two of you are corners to devise a plan for 3. Where are my panties? in this together and there is abso- your academic goals. 1. Were we safe? If you have the weird drunk- Rock it like a runway. lutely no reason why you should Finding evidence that you girl habit of ripping your panties Resist the urge to borrow one feel any more ashamed of what played it safe can cut your anxi- off and whipping them around of his t-shirts — I bet you looked you’ve done than he. Even if ety in half. Also, it will help you your head like a cowgirl, then damn sexy in your little black you never plan to see each other regain some much needed confi- you’ve probably misplaced them dress the night before. So what again, try your absolute best to dence as you make your big exit. before. You might feel a little if you’ve accumulated a couple make him feel at ease so that you If, to your horror, you realize ridiculous looking all over the stains, a little dog hair and a few feel more comfortable, too. Elbeshbishi is a member of that you didn’t wrap it up, fight place, but trust me, you’ll be a bruises? Rock that dress with Walk of shame, who? the class of 2014. your first instinct to freak out. running joke if you don’t take the same confidence you rocked Howcroft is a member of Illustrations by Try your best to wait until you’re the time to find them. Hey, it with last night. It’s likely the the class of 2014. Jordan Cicoria. Thursday, April 12, 2012 FEATURES Page 9 things you Teacher Feature should KNOW this week Fascinating forces create a future BY Daniel Gorman, Jr. In between my junior and Se n i o r St a f f senior years, I did the same in YouTube: ‘Puppy Easter’ Physics Professor Steven Man- physics. At that point I realized ly has taught at UR since 1998. A that it was the questions asked You might just die from cute- graduate of Columbia University, by the physicists that really fas- ness watching this video. A Manly studies high energy, nu- cinated me and it was then that I bunch of fluffy puppies wear- clear and gravitational physics, decided to attend graduate school ing Easter rabbit ears frolic in and has published several books, in physics. the sun, joyfully playing with including the recent “Visions of bunnies and chicks. The back- the Multiverse.” Why did you decide to con- ground music was composed In addition to his work in tinue on to graduate school Co u r t e s y o f y o u t u b e .c o m specifically for the video. physics, Manly is the head of and academia? the Office of Undergraduate I was fascinated by the things Research, which runs the an- being discussed and discovered This Day in History: April 12 nual Undergraduate Research about forces and the nature of Exposition and organizes trips matter. I thought that I could 1861: The Civil War begins. to conferences. He has also been best help others by conducting instrumental in his work with fundamental [research and de- Co u r t e s y o f r o c h e s t e r .e d u 1945: Franklin D. Roosevelt dies from a stroke. the workshop model of science velopment] that might help us always understood the value education. understand the universe better of undergraduate research and 1981: The first reusable manned spacecraft — “Co- and perhaps eventually lead to have taken great joy in many of lumbia” — is launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla. How did you become inter- new technologies. the undergraduates who have ested in conducting physics I entered academics so that I worked with me in research in research as an undergradu- could have the freedom to pur- the past. make ’em laugh ate? sue questions of interest to me Still, I was reluctant to take on I grew to have an intense without the market constraints a responsibility that was certain interest in science starting in encountered by most businesses. to interfere with my research Text him, ignore her: around the fifth grade. At least Teaching is a necessary part of and teaching tasks. But after that’s when I noticed it. I’m an academic career, but it was thinking about it and coming up somewhat sorry to say that I was not why I entered academics. with a number of ideas for things study reveals keys to the prototypical awkward science It was only after I learned to I wanted to try to do with the nerd throughout middle and high try new things while teaching, as job, I agreed to do it. No regrets. school. opposed to doing what was done I think it is an area important to healthy relationships I recognized that physics dealt [to] me, that I discovered real the University and I’m happy to with some of the topics that joy in teaching. Thank you, Jack help that effort along if I can. BY Nirlipta Panda 24/7. If you want this guy, but interested me, such as the nature Kampmeier. St a f f Wr i t e r he’s not replying to your texts, of matter, cosmology and the life You travel often for your Relationships are challenging just keep on texting. He will love cycle of stars. However, I enjoyed How did you become in- work. What are your favor- no matter how old one is. But it. Pretend he’s your Facebook chemistry and other things as volved with UR’s Office of ite and least favorite places there’s something about being a and you’re posting statuses about well. In the summer between Undergraduate Research? you’ve visited for academic young adult that makes relation- every single thing you’re doing. my sophomore and junior years Dean [of the College Richard] conferences? ships harder for one’s brain to In the car and a great song just in college, I had a great under- Feldman asked me to take on I enjoy seeing new places. Eu- comprehend. Single girls usually came on? Text him at the next graduate research experience in the task of being the director of rope is always fun. In recent say they are too busy with their red light. Baking cookies? Text chemistry. undergraduate research. I have See PHYSICS, Page 10 lives to care about men, or they him while they’re in the oven. Is devote hours trying to analyze a it raining? He’s definitely stuck text message. Single guys want inside, waiting to hear from you, every girl to be their friend, but so text him. ROCadvisor have no intention of making any Better yet, rant to him about Sugar Mountain one of them a girlfriend. each aspect of your day. But if There are those who are truly you want to know what he’s up Bake Shoppe happy being single, but the rest to for the evening? Don’t you of the world assumes they are dare press that send button. BY Erika Howard in denial, and there are people Instead, stalk him online and ask A&E Ed i t o r in relationships who make every everyone else to find out. Also, As Rochester’s first gourmet cupcake effort to give off an impression of use a billion emoticons in your bakery, Sugar Mountain Bake Shoppe is an happiness or complain about how texts, and when you’re talking anomaly as far as popularity goes — well hard it is to maintain “true love.” to him, make sure you twirl your loved by some, completely unknown to In order to clear things up a hair and force in a joke. others. It currently has two locations: one bit, a study on what to do while Gentlemen, the rules are a in Brighton, which is open during the day, pursuing relationships, or actual- bit more relaxed for you. When and one on Park Avenue, which is open at ly being in them, was conducted getting to know a girl, don’t talk night. The shops make small batches of in the Department of Psychology to her. Creep on her Facebook cupcakes throughout the day and rotate at UR. Students were taken in to determine what she likes and through over 80 flavors per month, though and given a survey on what they who she’s friends with. Want to a few favorites are offered every day. find most attractive about the op- impress her? Bring out the ar- Howard is a member of posite sex. The conclusion of the rogant smart ass in you, since it’s the class of 2013. results are summarized below: definitely more attractive Co u r t e s y o f s u g a r m o u n t a i n b a k e s h o p p e .c o m Ladies, make sure you text him See HABITS, Page 10 UR Op i n i o n “If you could get a tattoo, what would it be?” by Junne Park

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Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 8 Record Label will eventually be House, but also for Roc Thurs- Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 7 “We get sick of other people,” artists not only from the Univer- able to turn a profit, but for the days — Bendes’ KEY project and between them, but instead is Carolina Caetano joked. sity community, but also from time being, he emphasized that the event’s sponsor — which is a between them and the whole So, how does a married couple the greater Rochester area. it’s all about proving the label’s subsidiary of UR Concerts cre- Department of Economics in that works in close proximity, “We’ve seen off-campus groups sustainability and setting the ated to give students hands-on terms of how it affects their every day of every week, keep want to come onto campus to groundwork for future members. experience in bringing artists to colleagues. At times, there is an their two worlds separate? Well, reach a student audience,” David “We’ve got a lot of people campus. external perception that when they don’t always. Bendes, another KEY scholar involved who are interested in “Alone, all these pieces can the couple shares a professional “It’s not like if we go out on a working alongside Polec on a looking for new bands and re- be relatively simply executed,” opinion, it’s due to strategy more Saturday night we have to talk similar project, noted. “Signing cording them,” he said. Polec said of the numerous ef- than personal persuasion, but about research, but... it happens with an on-campus record label After a semester’s hard work forts that went into getting both Caetanos are very adamant sometimes,” Gregorio Caetano … allows you to work directly by everyone involved with yoUR yoUR Record Label up and run- about making it clear that if explained as he laughed. with students, which is a great Record Label, “Welcome to Khat ning. “But it’s been great to see they agree, it’s because they While their arrangement may way to get in touch with that au- House” drops this Saturday, all the pieces link together — to agree as individuals, not because seem unusual or impossible to dience, so it’s something [yoUR April 14 with a release party at see this whole process come to they think as a single unit out of manage, how a couple functions Record Label] might consider in Drama House. The event repre- fruition.” deference for their marriage. is personal, and for this academ- the future.” sents not only an achievement Fleming is a member of When asked if they ever get ic duo, what they have works. Polec also hopes that the yoUR for yoUR Record Label and Khat the class of 2013. sick of each other — a natural Literally. thing to wonder of this type of Additional reporting by couple — they each delivered Melissa Goldin, class of 2013. Physics: Manly on research and teaching the most succinct answer: a Sklar is a member of resounding and unified “No.” the class of 2014. Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 9 If you could teach another It’d be fun to go around again years, I have made trips to Chi- subject, what would it be and again and try a new career na, India and Chile and enjoyed and why? each time. each tremendously. If the meet- I think of teaching as a great ing is near a place with a beach way to learn new things. The Do you have a favorite physi- or skiing, odds are I’ll have fun. sad truth is that there are a cist? As for my least favorite place, great many areas where I’d love Not really. I live in awe of what comes to mind is a meet- to learn more: photography, many of the great ones, living ing I had to attend at a hotel at geology, [brain and cognitive and dead. Newark Airport once. That was sciences], archeology, climate Gorman, Jr. is a member of a thrill, let me tell you! science, astronomy and [more]. the class of 2014. Habits: Psych survey examines relationships

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Magical Hate Room by Alex Kurland ADVERTISEMENT arts entertainment Pa g e 12 Th u r s d a y , Ap r i l 12, 2012 & ‘Deathtrap’ exceeds crowd’s expectations By Lillian Dickerson ens the nerves of his already Contributing Wr i t e r high-strung wife, Myra, played One room, five characters, sus- by junior Liz Reidman, to the penseful music, meaningful looks extreme, as she watches and waits and long, dramatic pauses. The from nearby. conditions for and characteristics Throughout the building ten- of a typical thriller remain pre- sion of the act, however, Levin’s dictable and exaggerated through clever dialogue utilizes erratic the ages. “Deathtrap: A Thriller humor, disrupting the suspense of in Two Acts,” was performed by the scene. The unexpected juxta- TOOP from Thursday, April 5 to position of truly hilarious interac- Sunday, April 8. Written by Ira tions between characters and the Levin, an American author, dra- solemn and menacing insinua- matist and songwriter, it seems tions Sidney makes help to create Daniel Slavin • Contributing Ph o t o g r a p h e r no different at first, and upholds a dynamic play that incorporates The Midnight Ramblers kept the odds ever in their favor at “The Rambler Games” on Saturday, April 7. the traditional markers of the aspects of both comedy and thrill- high-tension genre throughout er. While the integration of these the course of the action onstage. two genres produces an intriguing Ramblers leave an enthusiastic However, just when it seems that work, it leaves the audience feel- the plot reveals itself in its most ing slightly confused. straightforward and transparent For instance, as Sidney offers crowd hungry for more form, “Deathtrap” does precisely to let Cliff try on a pair of genuine as its title indicates and pits the Houdini trick handcuffs from his By Mike Pascutoi J’s “Domino” was one of the the graduating seniors. The audience in a trap, leading it to collection of antique weapons, Contributing Wr i t e r strongest performances of the Rambler class of 2012 — seniors believe that the conflict resolves Myra berates him, believing him Students at UR have grown night, in which Corrado used his Matt Watman, Imran Jahvid, by the end of Act 1. to be in the act of ensnaring Cliff accustomed to many things in unique vocal timbre and glitzy Jared Suresky and Berg – each TOOP’s rendition of the play, to murder him. Yet, Sidney drolly recent years. They can always ex- showmanship to push an already performed a unique senior solo. directed by freshman Devin Good- responds, “Myra, I’m sure Clifford pect to see at least a dozen people strong number over the top. The Jahvid’s beautiful cover of Shai’s man, begins as the lights come up isn’t the type of person who would in Gleason Library at 3 a.m. writ- remaining songs of their first set “If I Ever Fall In Love” capti- on Sidney Bruhl, played by senior steal another person’s idea,” in ing an essay due the next day and were what we would usually ex- vated audiences with its soulful Raymond Liang, a “has-been” reference to a play he tells Cliff he on any warm day it is unusual to pect from the Ramblers: a couple beauty and Suresky’s version of playwright who had a few success- is “working on.” The over-the-top have less than two hundred peo- of recent pop songs featuring “Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake es in his day, but now sits at his manner in which Liang delivers ple cramming themselves onto talented leads, with an entertain- made us all forget that the talent- desk, stewing over a well-written his lines as Sidney cannot help but the Academic Quad to soak up ing background that was pitchy ed four-year member will never work by a former student, wallow- draws laughs from the audience, the sun. Most of all though, they at times but generally solid. grace the Strong Auditorium ing in jealousy. Through his sug- but, subconsciously, it recognizes have become used to a high level The guest group, which ap- stage again. The dedication of gestive dialogue we soon discover that Sidney’s threats are real, of excellence from their campus a peared roughly halfway through the song to Berg — the primary that Bruhl’s writing may have which stirs up feelings of alarm cappella groups. arranger for the group for the affected him more than by just and hilarity simultaneously. One of those groups, the Mid- past three years — was the most earning him a sizeable paycheck. The scene climaxes when Sid- night Ramblers, kicked off a heartwarming, and ended with “Committing murder opens one ney finally breaks into murderous month of a cappella showcases on It’s hard not to an original song written by Berg. up to the idea of real murder,” he territory and strangles Cliff with Saturday, April 7, with an enter- After a tearful hug goodbye states, warning the audience that one of his antique ropes, hung taining, emotional performance be in awe of a between the group, the Ramblers he should not be trusted. upon his wall with the rest of his in Strong Auditorium which the group like the performed a final senior song, the Through his scheming, Bruhl collection of weapons. An over- YellowJackets, Vocal Point and mellow “Timshel” by Mumford lures his former tutee, Clifford wrought Myra declares she wants After Hours will have a hard time Midnight Ram- and Sons, in which seniors Wat- Anderson, played by senior Char- Sidney to leave within a month topping in their upcoming perfor- blers; they are man, Suresky and Berg led the lie Edwards, to his home under because she cannot trust him any mances. group in a three-part harmony. the pretense of helping him revise longer. After Helga Ten Dorp, Over the course of their three- performers, musi- If anything, this was the most the play. A discussion over some played by freshman Kiki Zatas a hour performance, the Ramblers vocally complete number in the ginger ale reveals Bruhl’s clearly zany psychic, makes a timely unleashed several short video cians and come- entire show; the arrangement sinister intentions, which height- Se e DEATHTRAP, Pa g e 14 segments which all fit with their dians all in one. was seamless and the background “Rambler Games” theme, their perfectly complimented the mel- parody of the recent box office ody without overpowering them smash “The Hunger Games.” or fading into irrelevance. The While at times the sound edit- the show, was the cheerful, all- lyrics resonated well amongst the ing caused the resonance to female group from the University audience, who were watching a be almost cringe-inducing, the of Connecticut named Rubyfruit. generation of Ramblers that had videos were very comedic and The vocally diverse group offered helped to reform the group into entertaining overall. Co-directors a refreshing break from the loud, what they are today. and editors junior Kevin Layden high-energy performances of the Walking out of the theater, it’s and senior Noah Berg were able Ramblers, and emphasized in- hard not to be in awe of a group to replicate the success of their group harmonic backgrounds and like the Midnight Ramblers; they “Epic Saga” theme of last semes- strong performances from its five are performers, musicians and ter, and generally did a fine job soloists. comedians all in one, while still with the production. Once they were done, the seeming to have so much fun The show opened with a Ramblers came back in force and themselves. While the concert medley that demonstrated the dominated the stage with a new itself was not of the same quality breadth of the Ramblers’ tal- song by Avicii and several crowd as their fall show overall (though ented ensemble, with several favorites from the fall show. The the difference is marginal), the different soloists performing a Avicii number stood out the most show was highly entertaining, number of today’s top 40 pop predominantly because of the and it is without a doubt that, hits. The performance was often use of a style of vocal dubstep come this fall, the Ramblers will disjointed choreographically, but that the group hadn’t used be- return to the stage with the same the strength of the soloists made fore. This innovative style was enthusiasm and bravado that up for it. executed well by sophomore they brought to the stage this The arrangements on their bassist Andrew Tomich and vocal year. Berg, Suresky, Watman and new songs were everything you percussionist/tenor Berg, creat- Jahvid will be missed for their would expect from Berg, whose ing effects that were reminiscent unique and limitless contribu- unique arranging style created a of Bassnector or Skrillex, making tions to the group, but the Mid- noticeable depth in many of the many of the seats in Strong Au- night Ramblers will never cease songs while utilizing the incred- ditorium vibrate even after the to awe and entertain the Univer- ible talents of the group’s mem- song had ended. sity community. bers. Sophomore Gregory Cor- The biggest highlight of the Pascutoi is a member of HannaH Bazarian • Se n i o r St a f f rado’s remarkable solo on Jessie evening, however, belonged to the class of 2013. TOOP plays with the conventions of a typical thriller in “Deathtrap.” Thursday, April 12, 2012 A & E Page 13 ‘Savage U’ provides the answers college students crave By Erika Howard had been blamed for the incident A&E Ed i t o r and was called a “bitch” because Dan Savage has made a career of her refusal to sleep with him. out of taking on the kinds of ques- This is perhaps one of the mo- tions everyone wants answered, ments when Savage is at his most but no one wants to ask. Namely, likeable, simultaneously comfort- questions about sex. Savage, sex ing her and explaining that she advice columnist, author, LGBTQ was in no way culpable for the in- activist and political pundit, is tak- cident. He also goes on to help her ing his brand of blunt but hilari- come to terms with dating again, ous advice to colleges all over the telling her, “You have it in you to country in MTV’s new show “Sav- tell a guy that it’s a longer game age U.” In the April 10 episode, and a slower game and you’re not they ventured into the sex-crazed into aggressive douche-baggery at world of Ohio State University. all. A guy will work around that The show is set up with a fairly for the privilege and honor of dat- basic format: Savage, along with ing you.” his producer/sidekick Lauren “Savage U” is a fantastic mix Hutchinson, travels from school Co u r t e s y o f m e d i a .a v c l u b ..c o m of humor and sentimentality, to school, visiting one per week. Dan Savage gives his no-nonsense brand of advice to college students on MTV’s new show, “Savage U.” with Savage brilliantly walking Each episode has three different the line between his direct and segments: a large Q&A in an audi- clearly meant to be less heart-felt Couldn’t it be OK to make out ally allow fans to see a softer side up-front persona that his fans torium full of students (something than the one-on-one section — with a lot of dudes and [have] it be of the man called Savage. Where know and love and a softer, more Savage has been doing for years), after all, the questions are often slutty?” he normally has a tendency to be approachable version of himself. a few students do a one-on-one anonymous — but the answers He went on to say, “I think we abrasive and even a bit insulting, Though the show is definitely far (or two, if they’re a couple) with still manage to be incredibly in- need to talk about slut the way in a manner that works very well tamer than his column in Seattle’s Savage and finally Savage and sightful just as often as they are straight dudes talk about stud. for what he does, in these smaller alternative paper The Stranger, Hutchinson explore the sex cul- hilarious. Savage is well-known Slut is a female stud — make it a sessions he’s understanding, com- it maintains the most important ture of the campus by going to among his fans for his sharp wit term of empowerment.” After the pelling and even sweet at times. part: sharing information that local parties, questioning students and unapologetically pro-sex applause died down, he finished At one point, Savage speaks might not have been accessible to they bump into and exploring the stance. the discussion off by saying that with a girl who had nearly been the audience otherwise. Here’s to bar scene. When he was asked if it was “some people are going to think sexually assaulted after trusting a hoping that students everywhere The Q&A is by far the funniest “OK to make out with a lot of that’s slutty in a negative way — guy she had a crush on, thinking have a few more questions an- part of the show, probably due in dudes, or is that slutty?” in this don’t make out with those dudes.” he was sweet and non-threatening. swered every week. large part to the fact that Savage week’s episode, Savage stated, “Is In this episode, however, it’s the Afterwards, she had trouble dating Howard is a member of is well practiced in the format. It’s it really an either/or question? one-on-one discussions that re- and expressing herself, since she the class of 2013. Spring show anything but a drag for exhilerated crowd

By Erika Howard the ASL interpreters present at warmed up fairly quickly during turned into a long round of fart from the get-go, though Ms. Sass A&E Ed i t o r the performance from time to this popular number. However, the jokes that, in theory, was silly seemed to have more confidence in The May Room may not have time. crowd didn’t really get into the and overdone, but, in reality, was her persona. However, the routine had the largest or the most bois- The hosts complemented each swing of things until Vega took hilarious. The Notorious L.E.Z. as a whole was remarkably well- terous crowd on Friday, April 6, other well. The way they inter- summed the entire experience up done, considering they were both but it certainly had one of the acted was charming, often joking with the statement, “I don’t care first-time performers. most entertained, all thanks to the and teasing each other as much Vega is a how old we get, fart noises are Gloria Shaaft brought a serious spring drag show. as they did to the audience. Their [always] going to be the funniest note to the evening with her per- Hosted by the ever lovely laid back demeanor helped relax master at thing in the world.” formance of “Girl with One Eye” Samantha Vega and her “stage- the crowd, and their wicked sense interacting Though there were a few techni- by Florence and the Machine. The husband” the Notorious L.E.Z., of humor would wake them right cal issues following this number, number was unusual for a drag the show featured drag queens back up. Vega seemed to be the with the Vega and L.E.Z. kept the crowd show, playing on far more serious and kings lyp-synching an inter- crowd favorite, perhaps due to going by making jokes when the themes and straying from the glit- esting mix of Broadway numbers, her boisterous nature, but L.E.Z. audience. lights would go out or the music tery pop tunes that tend to fill the current top 40 hits and older, but balanced her out as well, as he was would stop. event. It culminated in a spoken nevertheless beloved songs. full of charisma and magnetism. The show picked back up with word performance, which felt like The performers were all at the Guy Faux kicked off the show to the stage. Her performance, two UR students, Ms. Sass and an odd touch at first, but proved to top of their games, keeping the with Fountain of Wayne’s “Stacy’s which began with “My Heart Will Magnum, performing to Cobra be one of the most beautiful and laughs going and the audience Mom.” Though the audience Go On,” originally performed in Starship’s “You Make Me Feel.” interesting moments of the night. engaged, and even interacted with was cold and silent at first, they James Cameron’s “Titanic,” and These two were great entertainers Se e QUEEN, Pa g e 14

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A few years ago, a friend posted as his Facebook status, “Let’s dance to Joy Division and cel- ebrate the irony; everything is going wrong but we’re so happy!” I was intrigued by the quote, CT Re c o m m e n d s ... and following a quick Google search, I ended up on the YouTube page for “Let’s Dance to Joy Division” by The Wombats. And I fell in love. I proceeded to listen to that song on repeat for the The Wombats next month. “Let’s Dance to Joy Division” is one of the more popular tracks on the British band’s debut By Jenny Hansler album, “A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation.” As the title suggests, the lyrics are dominated Online Editor by tales of lost loves. The upbeat vocal fillers and fast-paced guitar and drum instrumentals are a far cry from the melancholy nature of the lyrics. I would classify the sound as alt-pop — a happy mix of indie rock and pop music — perfect for dancing. On their newest album, “The Wombats Proudly Present This Modern Glitch,” the band has turned to a more techno sound. There is a prevalent use of a synth and keyboard in place of the guitar. The lyrics are deeper and definitely darker. Fast songs no longer dominate the track list. Getting past the theme of heartbreak, many of the songs like “1996” and “Anti-D” seem to verge on social commentaries, calling attention to issues plaguing many of the individuals lis- tening today. Despite such morose themes, The Wombats are still one of the first bands I put on to get my- self keyed up. Their music is absolutely infectious. As soon as I hear their songs, I nod my head, tap my feet or dance around my room. No matter what mood I’m in, when I listen to The Wom- bats, I can’t help but feel better. I can’t help but “celebrate the irony.” Page 14 A & E Thursday, April 12, 2012 Queen: Show impresses despite low turnout Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 13 was in his choreography — he The performance closed with Act 2 was a return to the upbeat, was the best dancer of the bunch, “You’re the One that I Want” lighthearted numbers, in which and really got the chance to shine from Randal Kleiser’s Grease, Vega opened with an acoustic in this number. It’s unfortunate with Vega and L.E.Z. as the leads, version of Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” the audience didn’t get to see but eventually featured all the which then morphed into “We more of him. performers. This song had an ap- Found Love.” Gloria Shaaft made her return pealing mix of the genres already This was a great way to restart with “I’m the Greatest Star” presented: Broadway, upbeat and the show. Vega was a master at from the musical “Funny Girl.” entertaining to watch. interacting with the audience — The song is a Barbara Streisand The event closed on a particu- she constantly moved amongst classic, and iconic within musical larly high note, but overall the the crowd, sat on their laps, had theater. It was done acoustically, entire evening was incredibly them twirl her umbrella and and Schaaft sang the song her- enjoyable. The audience may generally made them more like self, as opposed to lyp-synching it, have been unenthusiastic at first, participants than spectators. which is common in drag. It was but they certainly weren’t able to Faux showed off his astounding well done, and although it’s tough stay that way in the face of the skills again in “Kiss Me Through to compete with Streisand’s star extraordinary performers taking the Phone” by Soulja Boy. He was quality and overarching appeal, the stage. also fantastic at interacting with it was a sweet number, and added Howard is a member of the audience, but his true talent something special to the show. the class of 2013.

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Eventually he turns toward &$//*&& trap which was laid to catch the the revolver hanging in his col- audience off guard. lection on the wall and lifts it up, 7 campus locations: Albion, Arcade, Batavia, Dansville, Lima, Medina, and Warsaw All the actors maintained a which to the audience seems like vivacious energy that helped a completely outrageous location to propel the plot along. From for a key to be misplaced. How- Test Our Tech! Riedman’s hyper mannerisms ever, much to its dismay, Sidney Scan the QR Code with your mobile and nervous tendencies as Myra indeed recovers the key here, device to connect to GCC Schedule. to junior Arturo Spica’s bland, leaving the audience to mull over monotone deliverance of the its own perplexed laughter. To download a code reader, open your character Porter Pilgram’s lines Apart from admirable act- mobile browser and visit scan.mobi. such as, “I love this room” (which ing and a mix of comedy and could as easily have meant, “Your suspenseful drama, another *HQHVHH&RPPXQLW\&ROOHJHLVDQHTXDORSSRUWXQLW\DIÀUPDWLYHDFWLRQLQVWLWXWLRQ face nauseates me” by the tone interesting element of TOOP’s production was the sound design. Between scenes and during par- ticularly exciting moments, parts of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” in Act 1 and Philip Glass’ “String Concerto” in Act 2, were paired with the clacking of a typewriter for background music by sound designer junior Adam Lanman. During the most dramatic mo- ments, Lanman explained that he shifted the recording down one and a half semitones, in order to create a darker, tenser sound. This truly accentuated the friction demonstrated onstage between actors and contributed a great deal to the production as a whole. With “Deathtrap,” TOOP proves, yet again, that good the- ater at UR can be found in places other than Todd Union. The work of all involved in the production clearly shows in the finished product in a rewarding way. As TOOP continues to grow and evolve, it becomes increasingly evident that there is much to look forward to in their repertoire in upcoming semesters. Dickerson is a member of the class of 2012. Thursday, April 12, 2012 SPORTS Page 15 men’s GOLF a t h l e t e o f t h e w e e k Stroke of hope arrives Ni c k Ca r l s o n ­ — Ba s e b a l l By John Bernstein off his first day total by shooting By Kait Holden Se n i o r St a f f an 80 on day two to end up tied for Sp o r t s Ed i t o r The men’s golf team tackled 29th individually. Senior David Sophomore first baseman Nick some of the stiffest competi- Wein (174 strokes, 41st overall) Carlson hit two home runs and tion in the nation when they followed suit, besting his day one recorded four RBIs in four trips hosted the Mid-Atlantic Region total by two strokes, while senior to the plate this past weekend Invitational this past weekend. Michael Chudacoff (175 strokes, against Liberty League rival Rens- Facing No. 13 St. John Fisher 44th overall) and junior Marc selaer Polytechnic Institute to help College and an array of other on- Youngentob (180 strokes, 60th secure a 10-5 victory on day one. the-cusp powerhouses including overall) rounded out scoring for A native of Canandaigua, N.Y., Franklin and Marshall College the ’Jackets. Carlson began and Allegheny College, the Though he didn’t score for his baseball ca- Yellowjackets fell into a hole on the yellow and blue, sophomore reer in second Sunday, April 8, day one of the Tyler Scarborough showed no- grade. By high two-day competition, but upped table improvement between the school, he was their game on Monday, April 9 two days of competition as well, a two-time All- to earn seventh place. coming back from a 91-stroke League selec- The result was a slight disap- effort on day one to improve his tion, named a pointment for the Yellowjackets, second day total by five strokes top 30 player who won the team title last year, (177 strokes, 53rd overall). in N.Y. by Col- but the tournament was not As a team, the ’Jackets valiant legiate Baseball Magazine and without its highlights. Sopho- day two effort allowed them to led his squad to a league title as more Nick Palladino struggled move up four places in the team captain during his senior year. on the first day by shooting an standings. Their second day total This talent showed through dur- 81, yet displayed astounding of 333 strokes was a six-stroke ing the Yellowjackets’ first game resilience by having the second improvement from Sunday and against RPI on Saturday, April best score of the second day (76) the third best among the 14 7. Carlson, together with senior among all competitors, finishing scoring teams. infielder Robby Barnard, made in a tie for fourth place individu- UR competes in the NYU/ big strides to earn the UR baseball Co u r t es y o f UR At h l e t i cs Sophomore first baseman Nick Carlson hit two homers on Saturday. ally with St. John Fisher’s Tyler Manhattanville Invitational this team a win. McArdell. weekend, teeing off at 8 a.m. on which pair I am hitting better on the course any time I can. Sophomore Will Mallia staged Saturday, April 14. What is your major? with. perhaps an even more impressive Bernstein is a member of Business marketing. How do you think your team turn-around, slicing nine strokes the class of 2014. If you were to go pro, what will finish off the season? What is your favorite part team would you want to play I think we will make a run for a about playing baseball? for? spot in the Liberty League Tourna- My favorite part about the game The Minnesota Twins. I have a ment. We have had a lot of tough is that you can’t hide in baseball. lot of family in Minnesota, and my one or two run losses, but things When the ball is hit to you, you dad was the trainer for them back have been clicking more lately. have to make the play. When you’re in the early ’90s, so I kind of grew Hopefully, we can string together at the plate, it’s you versus the up around the game. some wins and get on a roll soon. pitcher. It seems like such a simple game, but all the little things that If you were to play a sport What do you see yourself doing help make a team successful is what other than baseball, what after graduation? makes it so much fun. would it be? Either going to grad school to If I were to play any other sport, obtain my M.B.A. or working with Do you have any before or after it would be golf. I have played it a sports team in their marketing game rituals? my whole life and will continue to division. Not really. However, I will rotate play when I get older. It’s a lifelong Holden is a member of my batting gloves depending on sport, and I really enjoy getting out the class of 2013. NFL Draft Tracker 2012 Tackling the tough questions Ca m p u s Ti m es Ar c h i v es After a shaky day one, the golf team improved their game to take 7th. BY Adam Ondo for a nose tackle like Poe. results in college. He managed 57 Sp o r t s Ed i t o r Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones solo tackles, five sacks and four There are two teams in the NFL has stated that his team is in the forced fumbles in all four years of Th i s We e k i n Sp o r t s desperately in need of a new defen- market for a defensive lineman, and his career. Comparing 2011 seasons, sive tackle. The Seattle Seahawks, Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star Cox had 26 solo tackles, 14.5 tackles FRIDAY, APR. 13 who have the 12th pick in this year’s Telegram reports that Jones is fond for a loss and five sacks, while Poe •Softball at SUNY Cortland (DH), 3 p.m. NFL draft, and the Dallas Cowboys of Poe. A source told Hill that the only had 18 tackles, eight tackles •Women’s Lacrosse at St. Lawrence University, 4 p.m. with the 14th pick. There are two Cowboys have not brought Poe in for a loss and one sack. Cox is also •Softball at SUNY Cortland (DH), 5 p.m. prospects that teams have shown for a pre-draft visit because they do much better at disengaging for interest in: University of Mem- not want to give away their infatu- blocks and using his hands to swim SATURDAY, APR. 14 phis’s Dontari Poe and Mississippi ation with the prospective player. through defenders. •Men’s Golf at the NYU/Manhattanville Invitational - Day 1, 8 a.m. State University’s Fletcher Cox. Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff, Because Cox is battle-proven, •Women’s Rowing at the Knecht Cup in Camden, N.J., 8 a.m. Nose tackle Dontari Poe is the who is undersized at 287 lbs., could I wouldn’t be surprised if the •Women’s Track and Field at the UR Alumni Invitational, 9 a.m.* largest prospective first round draft replace 33-year-old defensive end Seahawks spent their pick on him, •Men’s Track and Field at the UR Alumni Invitational, 9 a.m.* pick this year, measuring 6’3’’ and Kenyon Coleman after his contract leaving Dallas to gamble on Poe. •Women’s Tennis at St. Lawrence University, 10 a.m. weighing in at 346 lbs., yet he ran expires next year. This would al- This would be a good arrangement, •Softball v. St. Lawrence University (DH), 1 p.m.* a 4.98 second 40-yard dash at the low Poe to take nose in Dallas’ 3-4 because Cox is already acquainted •Baseball at Clarkson University (DH), 1 p.m. NFL scouting combine in February. defense. with Seattle’s defensive scheme •Women’s Lacrosse at Clarkson University, 2 p.m. ESPN Insider’s Bruce Feldman Many mock drafts have Cox and Poe would fit in perfectly in •Men’s Tennis at St. Lawrence University, 2 p.m. listed Poe as one of the “10 strongest going before Poe, though. This Dallas. •Baseball at Clarkson University (DH), 3 p.m. men in college football” last year. is because Poe, who looked good Ondo is a member of •Softball v. St. Lawrence University (DH), 3 p.m.* He can also blitz around the edge, at the combine, did not produce the class of 2014. like a defensive end, or explode SUNDAY, APR. 15 off of the snap and slide right by •Men’s Golf at NYU/Manhattanville Invitational - Day 2, 8 a.m. offensive linemen to pressure the •Baseball at Clarkson University (DH), noon quarterback. His strength and raw •Softball v. Skidmore College (DH), 1 p.m.* talent have led some analysts to •Baseball at Clarkson University (DH), 2 p.m. compare him to Baltimore Ravens •Softball v. Skidmore College (DH), 3 p.m.* nose tackle Haloti Ngata. Seattle could use Poe to add Tuesday, APR. 17 depth to their defensive line. An •Baseball at Ithaca College, 4 p.m. unrestricted free agent in 2013, •Women’s Lacrosse at Rochester Institute of Technology, 4 p.m. starting defensive tackle Alan Branch, who is a hardworking, WEDNESDAY, APR. 18 yet run-of-the-mill tackle, could be •Softball at Utica College (DH), 3:30 p.m. replaced by Poe. Poe would then •Baseball v. St. John Fisher College, 4 p.m.* complement first-string tackle •Men’s Tennis v. Rochester Institute of Technology, 4 p.m.* Brandon Mebane, who has a five- •Softball at Utica College (DH), 5:50 p.m. year contract lasting until 2016. The only drawback is that Seattle’s Co u r t es y o f c h eese h e a d t v .c o m *denotes home competition 4-3 defense isn’t the best scheme Mississippi State defensive tackle Fletcher Cox blitzes around the edge. C a m p u s Ti m e s Sp o r t s Pa g e 16 Th u r s d a y , Ap r i l 12, 2012 track and field Re s u l t s UR runners place Ba s e b a l l (5-15) high at invitational Liberty League standings: By dan lane of 50.51 meters. 1. St. Lawrence (9-2) St a f f Wr i t e r “I was really proud of 2. Rensselaer (9-3) UR’s track and field team Jeff,” Albert said. “He has 3. Skidmore (7-5) collectively put up a solid been looking great in prac- 4. Vassar (6-6) performance at the Roches- tice and it was nice to see it 5. Clarkson (5-7) ter Spring Invitational this come together for him in the 6. Union (5-7) past Saturday, April 7. The meet.” 7. RIT (4-8) women’s team had two ECAC The men’s middle distance 8. UR (2-9) qualifiers while the men won races were where the team several events in their first showed its strength, with April 7: Rensselaer home meet of the season. three of the top ten finishers Polytechnic Institute (DH) Beginning with the women, in the 800-meter run and five 10-5 (W), 2-4 (L) freshman Yvette Igbok took in the 1500-meter run. Take second place in the 100-meter 5 Scholar Frank Ramirez April 8: Rensselaer dash against a strong field of won the 1500-meter in a Polytechnic Institute (DH) Division 1 competitors. Her time of 4:01.14 while fresh- 2-7 (L), 7-10 (L) Co u r t es y o f UR At h l e t i cs outdoor debut time of 12.65 man Ethan Pacheck took Senior outfielder Natalee Sassaman swung for the fences on Saturday, April 7. seconds also qualified her for second in the 800-meter run o f t b a l l S the ECAC championships with a time of 1:58.19. Se- (16-7) in May. nior Andrew Fleisher had a Homers lead to epic wins “[Igbokwe] looked sharp breakout performance in the Liberty League standings: By adam ondo Hennessy loaded the bases two home runs later, the in her outdoor debut,” Sam 3,000 steeplechase. Fleisher 1. Rensselaer (4-0) Sp o r t s Ed i t o r with singles of their own, Yellowjackets claimed their Albert noted. “She has been clocked a 9:40.71 in his first 2. UR (2-0) The softball team swept setting up sophomore first second victory of the day. a tremendous addition for us steeple, less than a second 3. Union (3-1) the Liberty League opener baseman Nina Korn’s grand Junior left fielder Gena in the sprints.” away from ECAC qualifying 4. Skidmore(1-3) on Saturday, April 7 with slam, which put UR up five Bradford Tume homered Senior Lauren Norton also time. 5. RIT (0-2) two wins against Rochester going into the sixth inning. twice, in the fifth and sev- had an impressive day, finish- It appears that the track 6. St. Lawrence (0-4) Institute of Technology, 9-2 The Yellowjackets racked enth innings, earning her ing with a pair of second plac- team has truly been coming and 13-2. These victories ex- up four more runs over the two runs and three RBIs. es in the 1500- and 800-meter into form in their early season April 4: SUNY Geneseo (DH) tended UR’s winning streak next two innings, while Korn, Hennessy, Baldino and runs (4:45.54 and 2:23.67, meets. 2-0 (W), 7-6 (W) to nine games and gave the RIT’s players floundered and freshman pitcher Brittany respectively). The 1500-me- “I thought both teams Yellowjackets a 14-7 overall never came close to regaining Grage each had two runs. ter race qualifies Norton for looked really sharp and really April 7: Rochester Insti- record. the lead. Grage, who pitched all seven the ECAC championships. rose to the occasion against tute of Technology (DH) In the first game, fresh- Korn ended the game with innings, improved to 4-3 on Junior Claire Crowther won some great competition,” 9-2 (W), 13-2 (W) man pitcher Sarah Wayson three hits and six RBIs. Mc- the season, balancing out the the 800-meter run in 2:20.91 Albert said. pitched five innings, giving Clean and Hennessy each two earned runs she allowed through a strong wind, lead- The successes in the middle April 10: Buffalo State (DH) up 10 hits and two earned managed two runs, and with seven strikeouts. ing the race from gun to tape. distance races and short 4-3 (W), 10-2 (W) runs. This allowed RIT to Wayson struck out six of Softball’s next game is an Junior Carina Luck had a sprints may foreshadow maintain a two-run lead RIT’s players, making her away doubleheader against strong day as well, finishing strong finishes at later cham- e n s o l f M ’ G through the first four in- 6-2 on the season. SUNY Cortland starting at second in the long jump (4.91 pionship meets. The team nings. In the fifth, the ’Jack- UR started off much stron- 3 p.m. on Friday, April 13. meters) and third in the triple races at home again this April 8-9: Mid-Atlantic ets scored their first point off ger the second time around, Cortland’s current record is jump (10.63 meters). weekend at the UR Alumni Regional Invitational of a run by sophomore second running the score up to 7-0 22-4 and they are undefeated On the men’s side, the per- Invitational on Saturday, 7th of 14 baseman Kristen Baldino. before a hit by RIT pitcher at home, making them UR’s formance of the day went to April 14 at 9 a.m. Then, senior centerfielder Kelly Meegan gave her team toughest opponent yet. junior Jeff Benton, who won Lane is a member of o m e n s o w i n g W ’ R Katie McLean and sopho- two runs in the sixth. One Ondo is a member of the javelin throw with a toss the class of 2012. more shortstop Meghan good hit, one wild pitch and the class of 2014. April 7: Ithaca College and Rochester Institute of Technology Baseball shows signs of life 1st place in 2000m: By kait holden affair. Failing to find the same Game two of day two was Varsity 8 boat consist- Sp o r t s Ed i t o r offensive spark as they had more of a battle. UR jumped ing of freshmen Heidi This past weekend featured in game one. Although they out to an early 5-1 lead, the Weiss, Serra Sevenla and a pair of away doubleheaders committed four errors in the charge led mainly by a four- Juliana Orlov (stroke), against Rensselaer Polytech- field, the team was able to run third inning. RPI tied it sophomores Kristi La- nic Institute (RPI). UR won limit the damage to only one up in the top of the fourth chiusa, Rhiannon Vaughn the first game 10-5 on Satur- unearned run. However, this inning off of a grand slam by and coxen Julia Evans, day, April 7, before losing the still proved to be too much, Jensen. However, the tie did junior Francesca Ossi second 4-2 on day one. Day with RPI pitchers limiting not last long. RPI put three and seniors Erin Partin two had two losses of 2-7 and Rochester to one earned more on the scoreboard an in- and Katie Lantuh. 7-10 for the Yellowjackets. run off of seven hits in nine ning later in the fifth. Trying The ten runs scored in innings. to save a split of the weekend 2nd place in 2000m: the series opener repre- The RPI Engineers domi- series, Barnard knocked in Second Varsity 8 boat sented a season high for nated the first game of the freshman outfielder Josh consisting of freshmen the Yellowjackets. This was day two doubleheader on Ludwig on a sac fly in the Kara Lambson, Karli largely thanks to sophomore Sunday, April 8, winning bottom of the sixth, which Cozen, Stacey Miller, first baseman Nick Carlson, 7-2. Freshman RPI pitcher was followed by an RBI Mary Willis, Emily Widra who hit two home runs and Jared Jensen threw a com- double by Slutsky, on which and Alexa Kuenstler recorded four RBIs in four plete game, giving up only senior outfielder Dominic (stroke), sophomores trips to the plate. Aside from two hits. While one of those Caruso scored to bring the Monica Cepulis and coxen Carlson, four other UR play- two hits was a two-run home Yellowjackets within one run Ellen Boland and senior ers recorded at least one RBI, run by sophomore outfielder of the Engineers. The nail in Gabriella Logrono. including a double by senior Sam Slutsky, this seemed to the coffin came the very next infielder Robby Barnard be the only mistake Jensen inning, in the seventh, when 2nd place in 2000m: Nov- that knocked in freshman made in game one. Facing RPI catcher Eric Kozak hit ice 8 boat consisting of infielder Tim LeSuer, giving 26 batters, only five more a two-RBI single to make freshmen Hannah Kopin, the Yellowjackets the lead than the minimum, he gave it 10-7. Allie Born, Brittanie for the rest of the game. At up three walks and struck UR fell to 5-15 this season Kilchoer, Serra Seven- the end of day one, Barnard out three. Aside from their and is 2-9 in Liberty League lar, Lily Camp, Jenna was 5-7 at the plate with 3 strong pitching, RPI also had play. The team next takes Kaempfer, Rachel Niu, runs, 2 RBIs and a walk. stellar performances from the on the College at Brockport: Addison Ault (stroke) and Junior pitcher Jon Menke was middle of their lineup, with State University of New York sophomore coxen Nikole credited with the win after the third, fourth and fifth on home turf Wednesday, Blowers. pitching six innings, allowing hitters going a collective 6-9 April 11 at 4 p.m. five runs on eight hits. at the plate, with six RBIs Holden is a member of Alyssa Arre • St a f f Ph o t o g r a p h e r Game two was a sloppier and three runs. the class of 2013. Sophomore Yuji Wakimoto races to the finish line.