CampusThursday, november 8, 2012 / volume 139, Issue 21 Times SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 / campustimes.org inside UR reacts to Obama’s successful re-election this ct by Leah Buletti him to reach the 270 electoral news editor votes needed for election. by justin fleming Not counting Florida, publisher where an official winner had not been announced as of On Tuesday night, rows of Wednesday, Obama’s margin chairs and three large screen of victory was 303 electoral projectors were set up in Hirst votes to Romney’s 206. Lounge, where students back- Meanwhile, in another football ing both parties gathered to election crucial to Roches- watch the results of the Nov. ter residents, Democratic charges on 6 presidential election unfold incumbent Louise Slaughter Football garnered a at an event sponsored by edged out Republican can- win against WPI last UR’s Committee for Political didate Maggie Brooks for weekend, evening out its Engagement (CPE). Cheers the right to represent the record to 4-4. could be heard with almost 25th Congressional District, PAGE 20 sports every incoming projection, which includes all of Monroe but by far the most boister- County except Rush, Wheat- drue sokol / photo editor Sandy’s ous celebration came at 11:15 land, Hamlin, Mendon and UR students gathered to watch election results come in on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at a non-partisan watch impact p.m., with the first unofficial a small part of Clarkson. party in Hirst Lounge sponsored by UR’s Committee for Political Engagement (CPE). announcement that President The start of 2013 will mark in the 25th Congressional ton and New York Governor Throughout the campaign, Barack Obama would earn Slaughter’s 27th consecutive District are new to Slaugh- Andrew Cuomo. Addition- polls in the area showed another four years in office. year representing New York ter’s constituency. That fact, ally, millions were spent by Slaughter as a relatively con- It was at this time that State in the House of Repre- combined with Democrats’ each candidate’s campaign sistent favorite. There was NBC projected an Obama sentatives. fear of losing more seats in on negative ads against the some apparent sway toward victory in Ohio, a swing Although Slaughter has the House, led to the elec- other, with Brooks attack- Brooks just before the elec- state in which Governor Mitt come out on top in 14 House tion being paramount to the ing Slaughter’s Medicare tion, but Slaughter ended up UR students discuss how Romney had been leading for of Representatives elections, Democratic Party. policies and Slaughter firing winning handily, taking 57 they were impacted by much of the night. The win most of the votes she had to Several prominent Demo- back at Brooks for poor fiscal percent of the vote as opposed Hurricane Sandy. dealt a critical blow to the win this time around were crats visited Rochester to show management and making to Brooks’ 47 percent. PAGE 10 features Romney campaign, render- new ones. Due to recent re- their support for Slaughter, several failed hires as County In her acceptance speech, ing it virtually impossible for districting, 2/3 of the voters including President Bill Clin- Executive. See democrat page 5 UR Life unplugged MERT expands services to DLH receives positive Riverview for four-week trial period reception at UR by leah buletti from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. — the a need for MERT in this area. by MELISSA GOLDIN Lecora Massamba ’11, who news editor “highest call volume time,” These responses increased EDITOR-IN-CHIEF was a Take Five Scholar last according to MERT’s Direc- during the 2011-12 academic year — with guidance from On Saturday, Nov. 3, the tor of Operations and senior year, he said. The Douglass Leadership Political Science Professor Grassroots’ energy- Medical Emergency Re- Vinny DeRienzo. MERT, “An expansion of services House (DLH) has been re- Valeria Sinclair-Chapman and saving competition called sponse Team (MERT) began which is composed entirely to Riverview has always been ceived largely positively by Academic Program Coordina- on dorms to conserve. coverage of the Riverview of student volunteers and an organizational goal,” the campus community since tor for Minority Student Affairs PAGE 4 News Apartments area for what will receives funding from the DeRienzo said, adding that moving onto the Fraternity Sasha Eloi. be a four-week trial period Students’ Association and UR MERT has looked at expand- Quadrangle in August. The The group states that its matisyahu ending Dec. 2, after which Security, is on duty on the ing coverage to Riverview house was formerly occupied mission is to “create an en- MERT will assess the feasi- River Campus from 8 p.m. to since it was built. “I think that by the Delta Upsilon (DU) gaged intellectual community a marvel bility and need of servicing 8 a.m. seven days a week. being a residential student en- fraternity. where students of diverse back- the area. DeRienzo said the decision titles students to certain rights “I believe students now see grounds can come together in During this trial period, a to start the trial was made and services and I think that with clarity what DLH is hop- a supportive environment to full crew, including at least in response to high student MERT is one of them.” ing to accomplish through their nurture their leadership skills two New York State EMTs, demand and primarily anec- MERT expanded services mission,” Associate Director of and to learn more about Afri- will be stationed in Riverview dotal student responses about See coverage page 4 Student Leadership Programs can-American culture, history, Ed Feldman, who has worked politics and diasporic roots.” with DLH “on occasion,” said, There are four separate project also noting that he believes groups under the umbrella the group has gained respect organization that each focus through this increased under- on a different subject matter: Matisyahu awed his standing. culture and the arts, leadership audience with an Associate Dean of Students models, conflict resolution and impressive acoustic set. Anne-Marie Algier agreed. community outreach. PAGE 16 A&E “I think [DLH] has gotten Sinclair-Chapman explained off to a great start,” she said. “I that DLH’s overall goal is to es- do think they are accomplish- tablish the house as a resource thursday’s ing what they spoke of in their for conversations on a number weather application.” of diverse topics and act as a DLH President and sopho- catalyst for engagement in the more Amber-Danielle Baldie University community, as well felt similarly. as simply contributing to a “I feel, like since people didn’t sense of community on campus really know who we are, we by being a “good neighbor” and just need to identify ourselves,” a “good resource.” Eloi added she said. that she hopes it will provide

alyssa arre / staff photographer The organization was students with the opportunity Partly Cloudy formed last year by a group to become better leaders and High 42, low 31 Ronald rettner hall takes concrete shape of four students — Sharese that DLH will work with differ- Administrators participated in a beam signing ceremony at the new Ronald Rettner Hall for Media King ’12, Melika Butcher ent organizations on campus PAGE 2 NEWS Arts and Innovation on Thursday, Nov. 1. The building will open to students in the fall 2013 semester. ’12, Tsion Gurum ’12 and See welcome page 4 page 2 / campustimes.org news / Thursday, november 8, 2012 Five-Day Forecast Courtesy of weather.com Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday

Mostly Sunny Few Showers Sunny Cloudy Rain Chance of precipitation: 20% Chance of precipitation: 30% Chance of precipitation: 10% Chance of precipitation: 20% Chance of precipitation: 70% High 51, Low 40 High 53, Low 45 High 65, Low 47 High 63, Low 43 High 45, Low 32 security update Man peddles for gas, student complies by leah buletti he was “warming up” his new news editor car. The student was told that a report would be filed. 1. On Sunday, Nov. 4, at 8:20 p.m., a man in a car parked along Student reports laptop theft Wilson Boulevard near Trustee Road told Security officers that he 3. A student reported that had run out of gas and had given his laptop was missing from a money and a gas can to an indi- hallway in the Sigma Chi house vidual so they could buy some between the hours of 9:30 p.m. for him. Officers determined that on Friday, Nov. 2 and 10 a.m. the man had been found panhan- on Saturday, Nov. 3. dling on University property on The student told Security that two previous occasions. a friend borrowed the laptop According to UR Security and left it on a shelf outside his Investigator Roger Keirsbilck, room when he returned it. He the man became “somewhat also said that there were several uncooperative” when asked people coming into and out of about these previous incidents, the house during that time frame leah buletti / news editor but moved his car to Elmwood and that he was unsure who took Students march to seligman's office, demand justice for workers Avenue. Another car then ap- it, according to Keirsbilck. proached and gave the driver Approximately 30 students marched to UR President Joel Seligman’s office in Wallis Hall on Friday, Nov. 2 to call for a fair contract amid UR’s ongoing negotiations with local labor unions representing 1,800 service workers. The contract has been extended to Nov. 17. of the first car a gas can. Secu- Students flee cab, rity identified the owner of the fail to pay fare second car as an undergraduate student, who told Security that 4. Security officers responded to this week on campus he had been flagged down by the Towers Road to assist a cab driver Thursday driver of the first car and asked on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 2 a.m. November 8 to get him gas, but was not given The cab driver told Security that Humanities Talk: Peter R. Dear Mr. U of R any money to do so. The man he had driven six people back to 5 - 6 P.M., Welles-brown room, rush rhees library 7 - 9 P.M., Hubbell Auditorium in the first car was warned about campus who jumped out of the Peter R. Dear, a professor of the history of science at Cornell Mr. U of R is a male beauty pageant and an annual philan- being on University property. cab upon arrival and ran away. University, will give a talk entitled “Darwin’s Sleepwalkers: thropy fundraiser held by Sigma Delta Tau. Tickets can be The cab driver then identified a Naturalists and the Practices of Classification.” purchased for $7 at the Common Market or $10 at the door. Speeding student apprehended male undergraduate walking by as The talk is free and open to the public. All proceeds will benefit Child Abuse America. Sign Idol one of the students who jumped 7 P.M., Hirst Lounge 2. On Sunday, Nov. 4, at from the cab. Officers made con- Join ASL Club for an “American Idol”-esque competition in which students inter- 8:07 p.m., a Security supervi- tact with the undergraduate and pret song lyrics using sign language. The event is free and open to the public. sor observed a vehicle traveling a female student who was with at excessive speeds southbound him, also an undergraduate. At Friday on Wilson Boulevard toward first they denied having been in november 9 Hutchison Road. The supervisor the cab, but eventually admitted Chemistry colloquium: Marcey Waters Alpha Traz had to brake quickly to avoid to the claim and stated that they 9:30 - 10:30 a.M., Room 473, Hutchison Hall 6 - 8 P.M., May Room, Wilson Commons the vehicle when it ran through believed the other students had Marcey Waters, a professor of chemistry at the University of Hold your fellow classmates “hostage” for a good cause. North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will give a free talk about designing Tickets can be purchased at the Common Market for $3. the stop sign onto Wilson Bou- paid. They then paid the fare molecules for biomedical recognition. All proceeds will go toward the Alpha Phi Foundation. levard, Keirsbilck said. and were warned. The cab driver The supervisor then followed departed the property without Obocalypse Disco Inferno the vehicle to Valentine Lot and further incident. 8 - 10 P.M., Strong Auditorium 9 P.M. - 12 a.M., Sigma Phi Epsilon House identified the driver as a student Buletti is a member of Tickets for Off Broadway On Campus’ fall performance, Join the Inter-Class Living Community for some funky tunes who stated that he did not think the class of 2013. “Obocalpyse,” can be bought at the Common Market and from No Jackets Required and local rock groups Sky People, cost $5 for students, $6 for faculty and $7 for the public. Violet Honey and Windsor. The event is free. he was going too fast and that he Information provided had run the stop sign because by UR Security. Saturday november 10 Mediterranean Night Louvre Performance Ensemble: Impact 8 - 9:30 P.M., May Room, Wilson Commons 8 p.M., Spurrier Dance studio Watch Sihir Bellydance Ensemble perform a fusion of tradi- Tickets for Louvre’s fall performance can be tional Middle Eastern and American belly dance. purchased at the Common Market for $6. There will also be Eastman School of Music UR Medical Center Tickets can be purchased at the Common Market for $4. a performance the following Sunday at 5 p.m. 4 The Amazing Avengers Rises 8 P.M., Strong Auditorium Join the Yellowjackets for a night of Avengers-themed a cappella. Tickets, which are $5 for students and $10 for the public, can be pur- chased at the Common Market or the group’s website, jackets.org. Riverview Apartments sunday november 11 Animal Community Service Panel 2 - 4 P.M., Gowen Room, Wilson Commons In its first official community event, UR Peers for Animal Wellness and Safety (PAWS) will moderate a discussion between Pitty Love Rescue, Rochester Animal Services and Scottsville Veterinary Adoptions. There will be complimentary hot chocolate, cider and cookies. 2 Please email calendar submissions or announcements to [email protected]. 3 It is the policy of the Campus Times to correct all erroneous information as quickly as possible. If you believe you have a correction, please email [email protected]. 1 Thursday, november 8, 2012 / news campustimes.org / page 3 Senior Scholars Program UR professors assess possible causality spurs little interest between Hurricane Sandy and climate by angela remus Orphaned: a Study of Pediatric by rachael sanguinetti staff writer HIV in Thailand.” Her research staff writer involved spending time abroad The Senior Scholars Program in Thailand studying children Hurricane Sandy, which dev- provides the opportunity for se- with HIV and the anthropology astated the East Coast last week, niors to design and complete an of caregiving practices. After is one for the record books, individualized research project completing her research in the with waves as high as 13 feet, for credit, yet despite this seem- first semester of her senior year, winds up to 90 miles per hour ing allure, student response has Hewson returned to campus to and snow up to 30 inches in been tepid — only four students conclude her senior year with two some places. Millions of people have participated in the program classes and work on the 100-page remained without power for since 2009. thesis paper that was to present days, and many were displaced The program is administered her work. from their homes. Now, amid by the Center for Study Abroad Her preparation for the proj- all of the recovery efforts that and Interdepartmental Pro- ect included a research proposal are underway, many scientists grams, and individual projects put together with her mentor, are questioning the cause of are completed with the guidance Anthropology Professor Anthony the massive storm and whether of a faculty mentor. A Senior Carter, research prior to leaving Sandy could have happened, say, Scholar project can count for for Thailand and logistical plan- 20 years ago. 16 to 32 credit hours of work ning for her time abroad. Astrophysics Professor Adam and can be the sole focus of a “Think about how much ef- Frank is among them. student’s senior year or can be fort professors put into planning In a recent interview with completed in conjunction with courses, and suddenly you’re in National Public Radio (NPR), a limited number of courses. that position and you have to Frank said that by “pushing The program has existed since come up with something that’s our climate into a different the 1992-93 school year and, worth 16 to 32 credits,” Hewson domain, we’re going to expect though the Senior Scholars web- said. “It’s definitely a program for the frequency of extreme events courtesy of Directrelief.org site states that up to 15 seniors those that are independent and to change.” Astrophysics Professor Adam Frank, a contributor to NPR, believes that Hurri- can be a part of the program, self-motivated learners.” Climate change in this regard cane Sandy will not necessarily have any lasting impact on global climate change. a limited number have taken Victoria Massie ’11 worked on refers to the recent increase in Earth and Environmental degrees higher than average for advantage of the opportunity a project called “Cultural Trauma global temperatures caused by Sciences Professor John Kessler this time of year. Scientists agree — none participated in either and Genetics: the ‘New’ African- the increased levels of carbon di- agreed with Frank. that this had an effect on the 2010 or 2012. American in Our Midst,” a topic oxide (CO2) in our atmosphere “It is incredibly difficult to strength of the storm, as well as Dean of the College Richard that interested her because of her that trap in heat, according to match one specific storm to human CO2 emissions, which Feldman suggested that limited African-American heritage. She Frank. climate change, but most cli- have been contributing to the participation reflects the reality traveled with a genetic ances- The scientific community, mate change models predict increase in ocean temperatures that “few students have a project try testing company across the however, is not yet ready to fully an increase in the frequency of since the 1970s. that fits the program and the United States conducting inter- attribute the severe storms,” Frank believes that it is difficult to flexibility to devote so much views. Now a graduate student strength of he said. attribute the strength of Hurricane time to a single project.” at the University of California Hurricane ‘It is incredibly difficult He also pre- Sandy to human CO2 emissions “Many students who do have at Berkeley, Massie is continuing Sandy to cli- to match one specific dicted that “as because of the lack of past data; the a focused interest pursue it research on the same topic for her mate change. storm to climate change, the observa- technology for tracking hurricanes through a senior project in their dissertation. Globally, tions begin has only been available since the major,” he said. “Others take an “Having such in-depth re- scientists “but most climate change to match that 1970s. It is simply possible that extra year and pursue the Take search experience as a senior really agree that models predict an mathematical the increase in temperatures is in a Five or KEY programs, which put me in a great place for grad temperatures increase in the frequency prediction, natural state of flux and has no link may fit better with the rest of school research, and it definitely are on the further sup- to human CO2 emissions. their plans.” helped me in the application rise, and the of severe storms.’ port is given to Scientists may never be able Projects have covered such process,” she said. magnitude of that explana- to fully attribute the increasing diverse topics as “Toward a “Rochester is a research storms have — Astrophysics Professor Adam Frank tion.” strength of the world’s hurricanes Better Way for Life-Cycle In- school,” Massie added. “[The also increased. But, as Frank There were a few known en- to human CO2 emissions and, as vestment,” “Parental Views of Senior Scholars Program] is an describes it, “it doesn’t mean vironmental factors that may Frank stated, scientists, because of Deafness and its Influence on opportunity that offers such that with a storm, like with have contributed to the strength the nature of their profession, “are Deaf Education” and “Organic great flexibility. It can honestly hurricanes, that it’s not happen- of Hurricane Sandy. One of not going to put money down that Synthesis and Catalytic Alkyla- be a year of doing research on ing or changing [in] intensity these was the increased surface [Hurricane Sandy] was caused by tion Chemistry.” something you truly love.” because of climate change. It temperature of the Atlantic climate change.” Melissa Hewson ’11 complet- Remus is a member of just means that the science there Ocean prior to Sandy’s appear- Sanguinetti is a member of ed a project entitled “Positively the class of 2016. is more complex.” ance. The temperature was five the class of 2014. UR’s video response selected as finalist in international competition by sarah teitelman to come directly from students and we struck that balance by shooting quick but interesting. videographer went into to make staff writer since it had to be such a concise it with the iconic backdrop of the “Since the video was only about sure it came out properly.” statement, we decided that our Eastman [Quadrangle] and select- 10 to 15 seconds long, there wasn’t A winner will be selected based This past summer, UR created mission statement would be the ing shots that reflect the elements much to shoot, so there were mul- on the videos’ views and comments a 10-second video in response best place to start.” of our mission statement.” tiple takes done of the same line on YouTube. As of press time, UR’s to the prompt “My University Mann also said that the concept Junior Andrew McGrath, who to make sure everything turned video had 357 views. is world-class because...” for this allowed them to include im- was featured in the video, said out well,” he said. “I was actually Teitelman is a member of fall’s launch of the World Univer- ages that reflect some of the most that the process of making it was surprised at the detail that our the class of 2016. sity Rankings 2012-13 by Times important elements of the Uni- Higher Education, a weekly maga- versity that make it world-class, zine based in London that spon- from research to the high level of sored the competition. UR was patient care at the UR Medical selected as a finalist on Thursday, Center and to the arts and music Nov. 1 along with 13 other schools. programs and all the work that Each school’s video is featured faculty and students are involved on the Times Higher Education with both inside and outside of YouTube page in consideration the classroom. for the top spot. “We were trying to come up with “It’s difficult to communicate an idea that would best represent any message in 10 seconds, no how diverse our University is from matter how simple it is, but I our students that come to [UR] think we were able to include the from around the world to all of the elements that were most essential programs that we offer,” he said. to the theme,” Matthew Mann, “We also wanted to capture the a video journalist in the Office of spirit of innovation and creativity University Communications who that is so strong here while still produced the video, said. “We recognizing the long history and knew that we wanted the message tradition that exists here. I think page 4 / campustimes.org news / Thursday, november 8, 2012 JCOS reports updated security measures campus briefs URMC professor wins National Humanism Award by casey gould Rochester Police Department will JCOS then opened the floor for news editor begin to offer weekend support a question-and-answer session. from Thursday to Saturday until Senior Hilary Wermers ex- Chin-To Fong, a geneticist and professor at the UR Medical At its Wednesday, Nov. 7 meet- January. pressed “frustration” for her Center (URMC), has been awarded the 2012 Association of ing, the Joint Committee on Secu- Along with the additional friends who live off campus and American Medical Colleges Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism rity (JCOS) outlined recent secu- patrols, Mauldin announced the are thus not eligible to use Safe in Medicine Award in recognition of what his students say is his rity measures, including the status installment of two CCTV cam- Ride Home. caring and compassionate approach to the teaching and mentor- of the Students’ Association’s Safe eras and Blue Light Emergency Crime Prevention Specialist ing of medical students and his embodiment of biopsychosocial Ride Home Service and updates Phones near the east entrance of for Security Robert Bennett philosophy. Fong was officially presented the award on Saturday, on enhanced Riverview Apart- the Erie-Lackawanna Pedestrian responded that the service is a Nov. 3 at the foundation’s annual meeting in San Francisco. ment patrols. The meeting was Bridge. privilege for students who live at The award recognizes humanistic qualities in medical school students attended largely by UR Security Even with these extra safe- the University and that the dis- and faculty. The foundation accepts one individual from each medical and student representatives from guards, Security Deputy Director counted Marketplace Taxi Service school; UR medical students Bradley Hunter and Michael Hunter the SA and Residential Life. Mark Fischer encouraged students is “there for everyone else.” nominated Fong on behalf of fellow students. Dean of the School of SA President and senior Roshal to “stay alert” when using the After several student testi- Medicine and Dentistry Mark Taubman said Fong’s teaching style Patel was “pleased to report” that bridge, as it is not owned by the monies disputed whether the reflects the ideals upon which the medical school was founded. during the 210 hours Safe Ride University. Marketplace taxis’ “discounted” “He conveys superbly to his students the need to connect with Home has operated, the service SA Senator and freshman Shakti name is a misnomer, Mauldin their patients and to consider how all aspects of their lives affect has transported 1,175 students Rambarran reported that the said that if such “horror stories” the management of their diseases,” Taubman said. and made 704 trips. He also Walk for Light/Walk for Dark persist, the University may con- Leah Buletti is a member of the class of 2013. said that the College of Arts and event, held Tuesday, Nov. 6, was sider changing its vendor. He Sciences has agreed to fund Safe “really successful,” citing that six added that because Rochester is Ride, a development that will help administrators and nearly the not a “robust taxi town like New DLH optimistic about future it progress. entire senate had attended. The York City,” the University should welcome from page 1 working with us — it’s really nice,” Director of Security Walter walk is an initiative designed further help students assess the to explore new arenas. Baldie said, explaining how she was Mauldin said that there will be to determine which areas need “risks and rewards” of off-campus Overall, Eloi believes DLH has originally afraid that no one would enhanced patrols on the Riverview Blue Lights while also reducing housing. been received positively. reach out to DLH since they weren’t path and bridge areas effective excessive lighting to promote Gould is a member of “I think they’ve had great support, very well-known yet. tomorrow. Additionally, the sustainability. the class of 2014. not just from administration and Members of DLH are also involved faculty, but from other students on with a number of other different groups campus as well,” she said. on campus, especially minority groups UR Unplugged competition evolves Sinclair-Chapman agreed, saying such as Black Students’ Union (BSU) that “things are going pretty well.” and (SALSA), a fact which Baldie DLH has 19 in-house members believes provides a direct connection and 34 members who do not live in between the organizations. the house, but still associate themselves “Our house is very diverse and I with the group in other ways. Baldie think that helps to make sure that the said that DLH intends to open itself connection between us and the minor- to all members of the UR community, ity groups stays strong,” she said. even those who aren’t interested in The going hasn’t always been easy joining DLH. for DLH though. Baldie said that she “We want to be as [inclusive] as felt when the decision was announced possible,” she said. that the group would move into the Baldie explained that DLH is house they currently occupy, the focus always looking to increase diversity, was more on the fact that DU was which will in part allow the group to getting their house taken away, rather reach out to more people and fulfill than on DLH’s mission. their mission of education. According to Baldie and DU Presi- Eloi emphasized the fact that dent Kyle Coapman though, there DLH was always thought of as an are no ill-feelings between the two drue sokol / photo editor opportunity for all students. groups. Baldie said that DLH never The Korean Percussion Group (KPG) performed in Hirst Lounge on Friday, Nov. 2 at UR Unplugged’s final event of the week. “It was never presented as some- wanted to take anything away from by rachel konowitch [also] to encourage people to reduce off its lights for the entire day. On thing that was a secret or closed op- another group, but that they did get staff writer their energy use.” Wednesday, students were to be portunity,” she explained. the space fairly and that it was up to The event was conducted dif- encouraged to make s’mores over DLH has held a number of events Residential Life to determine which Last week, Grassroots held UR ferently this year than it has been envirologs — fake logs made out of on campus since the start of the se- house they would receive. Unplugged — a seven-day long previously. In the past, the event reused materials that have low emis- mester which have had large turnouts, “Delta Upsilon is glad that [DLH] competition between hall coun- was called Sustain-A-Bowl and sions. However, due to Hurricane according to DLH Vice President has the opportunity to use the space,” cils and dorms to promote energy was a month-long competition be- Sandy, the event was postponed to Willie Roberson, including a voter Coapman said. “We definitely en- awareness and inspire students to tween dorms. Events were scattered Friday. On Thursday, professors got registration drive, an open house dur- joyed our time there.” decrease their energy consump- throughout the month, rather than involved by reducing electricity use ing Meliora Weekend and multiple Going forward, DLH hopes to be- tion. Each hall council, which one event held every day. Besides the during class. Friday concluded the discussions on different topics, such come a mainstay at UR — something can include one or more dorms, concentration of events into a single week with a celebration involving as “real women have curves,” among “permanent,” Eloi said. was encouraged to compete, with week, the events themselvesdiffered games such as potato sack races and others. They have co-sponsored with Sinclair-Chapman felt similarly. the winner receiving a sum of this year as well, as did the way in tug of war. many different groups on campus, “It was absolutely remarkable to money relative to the number of which the winner was decided. The Theta Chi house won the including the Midnight Ramblers, stand in a space that was an idea students represented under the The week began by encouraging competition. The Alpha Delta Phi Vocal Point and the Religion and Clas- just a year ago” she said. “[DLH] is hall council. students to attend Meatless Mon- house was recognized for the most sics Undergraduate Council. Future an achievement, I think, hopefully Sophomore Alice Chen, a Grass- day at Douglass Dining Center, outstanding decrease in energy by events include a potluck with Drama that the University can celebrate and roots organizer, said that “the goal where energy reduction methods a single dorm building. House and a networking event with embrace.” of the event is to not only make were discussed. Tuesday contin- Konowitch is a member of UR Entrepreneurs. Goldin is a member of people aware of energy usage, but ued with Hirst Lounge turning the class of 2015. “A lot of people are interested in the class of 2013. MERT ‘well-positioned’ to expand services with new Riverview crew coverage from page 1 ing to emergencies and will discuss or not they would need to expand still uncertain, but that MERT had incident does not require a transport. to encompass Southside Living the potential of responding from crews, but said they are looking at been “forward thinking” in that if MERT will therefore be “another Center and other off-campus the River Campus in the future or all options. a permanent presence is established level of service” for students.” housing areas in 2006 when staffing Riverview permanently. DeRienzo said the possibility of in Riverview, they will be well “posi- He agreed with DeRienzo that MERT received a 2007 Jeep Grand MERT aims to make a decision permanently staffing the Riverview tioned to respond over there.” it remains to be seen how much Cherokee to help members travel about how to proceed by the start area is strengthened by the fact that Perrin said that the idea for the use the service gets, stating that he around campus from their staging of next semester, DeRienzo said. there will be “a lot more students” new Riverview crew came from would not rule out needing to add area in the gym in Spurrier Hall. MERT has 90 active members, in the area in the future once an MERT. more hours or, conversely, finding Traveling to areas such as South- seven of which are crew chiefs, 11-story building opens adjacent to “I think it’s warranted because that it is “not hugely used.” side was impossible before MERT 15 of which are trainees and the the Staybridge Suites, which is slated there is a fairly large residential popu- “We will see if it’s worth it,” he obtained the vehicle, given the remainder of which are general to house as many as 170 students lation there,” he said, adding that as said. location of their staging area. members. DeRienzo said members beginning in fall 2013. Riverview is “somewhat removed Students are urged to send com- During the trial period, MERT have stepped up and are covering “I think it really warrants the from the main campus,” MERT’s ments and feedback to vderienz@u. will gather data, the most impor- extra shifts to staff the Riverview need,” he said. new presence during the “most ac- rochester.edu during the trial tant aspect of which will be call crew. He said he is unsure how a Assistant Director of Security tive time” of the weekend will enable period. volume, DeRienzo said. MERT permanent presence in Riverview Dana Perrin said that how Security them to provide quicker service than Buletti is a member of will also assess the ease of respond- would change MERT and whether will staff the new residential tower is Rural/Metro Medical Service if the the class of 2013. Thursday, november 8, 2012 / news campustimes.org / page 5 Health care, economy, social issues, spending looming large after election democrat from page 1 the Supreme Court’s composition “If there was an enthusiasm drop Sophomore Duncan Graham said are clearly under the government’s Congresswoman Slaughter em- and Romney’s potential appoint- off, it was among everyone and was he thinks elections are “going to be jurisdiction. phasized her intent to fight for ment choice were the primary mo- not specific to young people,” he boring in the future” as a result of Romney talked about Medicare Social Security and Medicare, as tivation behind his voting, stating said, speculating that some of the Silver’s influence. to some extent throughout the well as to cap benefits and balance that the Supreme Court’s actions enthusiasm drop off could be due “I was relaxed last night because campaign, proposing that seniors the district’s precarious budget. In over the next four years will have to the fact that in this election it was I have absolute faith in this man,” pay a lump sum for a plan, but the past, Slaughter has also been a more impact on the country than “generally more divisive in terms of Graham said. “That killed a lot of neither candidate or party wanted to strong proponent of education in the most other events. people who support Obama” and excitement for me.” campaign on the issue, Primo said. Rochester area, especially in terms of “I think that Obama’s appointees that there “wasn’t the same urge to Political Science Professor David Although the lump sum plan received garnering research funding. will fight for the good of America,” get out the vote.” Primo took a slightly different stance some opposition, Obama proposed Several UR students who volun- he said. Nate Silver, author of the Fiv- on issues, saying that he thinks many no structural improvements to the teered with Slaughter expressed their Political Science Professor Peter eThirtyEight blog acquired by The students miss the ones that will have system, Primo said, adding that belief that Slaughter’s election will Regenstreif said he saw employment New York Times which received long-term impacts, primarily the he sees “no evidence that Obama benefit UR. and jobs as the number one issue huge media attention for its uncan- “coming crisis” with Medicare, Social is going to take on Medicare in a “Slaughter has a history of fight- applicable to college students. nily accurate statistical projections Security and Medicaid, which Primo serious way [in the next four years]” ing for higher education,” freshman “[The] economy was a number of the election, emerged as the heir said are “all unsustainable in their and that Obama should have put Steven Torrisi, who volunteered one issue,” he said. “It affected apparent to the future of statistics current form” and contributing most some plan for addressing this issue on the CPE and with Slaughter’s everyone in the country and it still and election predictions. onerously to the federal budget crisis. on the table. campaign, said, adding that histori- does.” Blackwell said that he thinks The longer that we wait to address “Although it’s in human nature to cally Slaughter has fought hard for Regenstreif added that he thinks “there will be a massive increase in this problem, the greater the burden not look that far ahead, really this is research funding that benefits UR economic issues motivated students the study of polls during campaigns on the college student demographic the issue that is going to drive the and other institutions. to get involved with the campaign, going forward” as a result of Silver becomes, Primo said. taxes you pay and the society you Freshman Claire Webster, who but said he is unsure if there was and that most major media outlets “If government does nothing, live in,” Primo said. also volunteered with Slaughter, said enough information for students to will try to employ someone with skills more of your income will go toward Graham said that he thought the she thought the Congresswoman make a decision about a candidate comparable to Silver. He speculated paying off this debt,” Primo said, democrats offered a more reason- “ran a really good campaign.” based on their economic policy that elections might become more explaining government debt as a “tax able solution to cutting the deficit, “I think a lot of voters identify proposals. He said he was unsure predictable, with better predictions on the future.” while the republicans primarily with her,” Webster said. “She’s been whether Romney’s support for cut- will be seen by more people. Such pre- Primo said that if the younger gen- attacked it on an ideological basis. in Congress so long that I think a lot ting taxes for the wealthy would have dictions might in turn affect turnout eration is more vocal, change would The democrats were more precise, of voters are confident in her, specifi- appealed to many students. and excitement in future elections, as be easier given that older people who for example by targeting the issue cally in the UR community.” Sophomore Michael Yurkovic well as changing the need to make tend to be more politically active of regulation on a case-by-case basis Webster added that she did not agreed about the importance of the sure the electorate understands such tend to also want to protect these rather than being entirely opposed think Brooks was as “focused on the economy. statistical predictions, he said. benefits. to it, Graham said. younger generation,” which, had she “Economic Blackwell also “The younger generation needs to “The republicans took a more been elected, would have meant that growth and re- stressed that all indicate that the issue is a priority,” extreme and more blunt approach,” “we wouldn’t have someone fighting ducing the deficit ‘I think gay marriage prediction meth- he said. he said. for us in Congress.” were issues that I ods are only as Primo stressed that he views the Graham said he is left pondering Political Science Professor Gerald felt deserved the is something that young good as the polls, student loan crisis as less of an issue two issues at the conclusion of the Gamm was featured on PBS’ election most attention, “people support.’ which is good given that students have a choice to election: the Electoral College and night coverage and weighed in on which is why I in presidential some extent in how much they will the continuation of the gridlock in the heavily-contested election. He felt the Romney/ — Political Science Professor Matthew elections because pay for higher education. Congress. described it as “an exciting time for Ryan ticket was Blackwell many more polls “It’s not realistic to expect a big “I’m wondering about pushback Rochester” given the redistricting. more desirable,” are conducted change in how the government funds against the Electoral College given He speculated in response to the he said. “However, I feel neither in places where they matter — like education — that’s not going to hap- that their vote was not reflected in the announcer’s prompt that the recent candidate would have had much swing states. pen in the next two years,” he said. popular vote,” he said. “I’m curious poll showing Slaughter ahead by 10 success in this area unless they unified “All methods assume you have the However, Primo said it is not to see if the election will change it points was likely just “an artifact of Congress to work across the aisle to polls right,” he said. “If you don’t have clear that it is the government’s going forward.” polling” and due to a margin of error bring about some solutions.” great polls, you won’t be able to make responsibility to fix student loans, Buletti and Fleming are members in the sampling given that the elector- Political Science Professor Mat- great predictions.” while these entitlement programs of the class of 2013. ate stayed pretty stable throughout thew Blackwell said that control of the race. Gamm also said he thought tuition prices has not been a huge the most interesting thing about the part of the campaign, but is still an race was the “nationalization” of it. important issue for young people. “They’re not just running as can- He said that Romney did not give didates, they’re running as parties,” much of a position on higher educa- he said. tion in general, but endorsed some Several professors highlighted im- cuts to research. He said that, to be portant issues raised in the campaign, fair, Obama did not offer much of WinterGnet particularly those likely to impact a plan either. college students. “Obama has said that he wants to The Coolest Season at SUNY Ulster Political Science Professor Maya take the issue on, but it’s not clear that Sen said she thinks health care was he wants the government to take it a big issue pertaining to college on,” Blackwell said. Earn 3 Credits in 3 Weeks! 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Univ. of Rochester 6.06” x 7” page 6 / campustimes.org Thursday, November 8, 2012 Opinions EDITORIAL BOARD EDITORIAL cartoon Keyed in to campus safety In light of the recent destruction that Hurricane Sandy wrought over much of the nation’s Eastern Seaboard, it’s important to assess how UR would be affected in a similar situation. Although Rochester isn’t usually home to hurricanes, this city is no stranger to other forms of inclement weather that can cause large-scale problems, such as power outages. In the event of a power outage, one of the largest obstacles for students would be entering their dorm buildings since electronic card access safeguards all residential buildings on campus. While this is generally regarded as a positive security measure, in the face of a detrimental storm that wipes out power, students would not be able to easily seek shelter inside these buildings. To remedy this, UR Security could potentially send officers to manually unlock residential buildings, propping the doors open long enough to allow a significant number of students to enter; however, propping doors open in extreme weather would be a safety hazard in and of itself. Furthermore, this contingency plan would not be feasible for buildings in the Riverview Alex Kurland / staff illustrator Apartments. Not only is each building in the complex locked with an electronic card reader, but so is each EDITORIAL observer individual apartment. It would already be a huge undertaking for Security to unlock all 32 resi- dential buildings on campus, let alone expecting them, even with the help of the Riverview CAs and the Riverview manager, to unlock 120 individual apartments in a timely manner. Bring freestyle soccer to While Riverview residents are already provided with actual keys for their individual bedrooms, they are not provided with keys for the main door to their apartment. If they were, the chaos River Campus that could currently ensue if there were a school-wide power outage could be avoided. All students, especially those in Riverview, should be equipped with keys to allow manual entry after the first few classes in into their buildings and apartments as a proactive measure. Although this would inarguably be the morning, and the gym was a costly endeavor for the school to undertake, it would benefit student safety on campus. always open. All my friends and I would take our loafers off and play some 5v5 soccer UR major declaration misleading in the gym, sliding around in Cuyler Gauthier our socks. By playing in our UR prides itself on an open curriculum that fosters experimentation and wide-ranging aca- Sports Editor socks, which provided little to demic interests. Accordingly, many students take advantage of the curriculum’s flexibility to take no traction on the hardwood a variety of courses across many disciplines during their freshman and sophomore years without First of all, I don’t care what floor, we were forced to rely on being locked into declaring a specific course of study. you call it: football, soccer or ball control, skills and passing Problematically, however, UR begins to send email communication advertising the major fútbol, it makes no difference to rather than a quick and aggres- declaration process to students at the beginning of sophomore year. While it is important that me. I live in America, so I call sive style of play. students are advised of this important process and notified about information sessions explain- it soccer — deal with it. Soccer We never kept score — it was ing it, the communication is overly vigorous and misleading, causing many students to believe has been a part of my life ever all about stringing together a that they must declare a major during sophomore year, when in fact this is not a requirement since I can remember; however, bunch of skills, tricks and flicks until fall semester of junior year. since I have come to UR, soccer which eventually resulted in Many of the emails sent to sophomores, especially in the spring, encourage students to declare and I have grown apart, and I some sort of back-heel into an a major so that they can participate in the Major Declaration Celebration. The emails inform miss it every day. I just can’t find open net. students of a deadline by which they must declare a major in order to participate in the celebra- the right group of people that The guys of Gym Soccer Club tion, but fail to clarify that this date is not in fact the deadline by which students must declare share my unique passion for a were a different breed of soccer a major. The wording of this communication unnecessarily pressures students into declaring a special style of the sport. players. When we decided to major when some could benefit from the extra time to decide. Students should not be prematurely My family has dozens of the make an indoor team just for pressured into a decision because of a deadline for a celebration which leads students to believe dreaded “photo day” pictures fun, that’s exactly what it turned that this deadline also stands as the University’s deadline for major declaration. from recreational (Rec) soc- out to be. All of us played for For some students, delaying the declaration of a major can impact financial aid. It would cer, where a bunch of us six- style points, not goals. That is therefore be prudent for UR to communicate separately to these students the need to expedite year-old kids posed together what set us apart. declaring a major. However, for other students who might want to continue to think about a in jerseys meant for Patriots We would try to score from major over the summer or whose academic goals might change during this time period, the defensive tackle Vince Wilfork. the kick off, do bicycle kicks communication could easily and effectively be adjusted to elucidate the actual hard and fast My younger brother Traynor even though they were banned deadline for major declaration. and I grew up playing Rec, in the league because they were It is commendable that UR and the Dean of Sophomores make information about a crucial and ultimately we both played “too dangerous and we could academic process readily available to students; however, the unclear nature of this communica- travel soccer for our town, break our necks,” we would tion is unnecessarily stressful given the fact that declaring a major by the end of sophomore year Londonderry, N.H., until about run on the walls to get around is not required. seventh or eighth grade. people and we would even do I definitely had the most cartwheels to block opponents’ fun playing in high school. I shots. The above two editorials are published with the consent of a majority of the editorial board: Melissa Goldin had given up travel soccer and Most importantly, whenever (Editor-in-Chief), Kevin Scantlen (Opinions Editor), Julia Sklar (Presentation Editor), Drue Sokol (Photo Edi- picked up indoor soccer. Boy, we pulled off something incred- tor) and Leah Buletti (News Editor). The Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board make themselves available to indoor was the best. It was ible, regardless of what was the UR community’s ideas and concerns. Email [email protected]. more of the soccer style that happening, we would go over I enjoyed. I could pull off all to the bench to join the raucous of the tricks and skills that I celebration. Sure, we let in a loved in an enclosed environ- few goals from celebrating, but Campus Times ment where my opponents had it didn’t matter because style Serving the University of Rochester community since 1873 nowhere to run. points win games, not goals. Wi l s o n Co m m o n s 102 You see, I’m not your average Now, I’m three years into col- Un i v e r s i t y o f Ro c h e s t e r , Ro c h e s t e r , NY 14627 soccer player. I prefer to skill lege and suffering from severe Of f i c e : (585) 275-5942 / Fa x : (585) 273-5303 www .c a m p u s t i m e s .o r g / e d i t o r @c a m p u s t i m e s .o r g my way past the defense and soccer withdrawal. I never had deke the keeper than simply the urge to play soccer for UR editor-in-chief melissa goldin blast a shot from long range and because it really isn’t my style. news editors Leah BULetti Online editor jenny hansler hope for the best. Don’t get me I can’t wait to find a place and Casey gould Photo Editors Junne Park wrong, I can laser a free kick group of people that share my Features editor Antoinette Esce Drue Sokol into the top corner with the best passion like the Gym Soccer opinions editor kevin scantlen Staff Illustrator alex kurland of them, but goals seem to be Club members did. A&E Editor Erika Howard Copy Editors amanda Decker worth more when they follow I’m tired of telling everyone I a bit of individual skill. play freestyle soccer; I want to sports editor cuyler gauthier abigail fagan At my high school, I formed live it again. So if you, or any comics editor kara ng michaela kerem a group called the Gym Soccer of your friends want to grab Presentation Editor Julia Sklar Club with a few friends, which a ball and skill around in the publisheR justin fleming proved to be the perfect outlet gym, give me a call because I’m 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 for my soccer addiction. always ready. 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 Every day during high school, Gauthier is a member of 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. The Campus Times is SA funded. All materials herein are copyright © 2012 by the Campus Times. we would get a 25-minute break the class of 2014. Thursday, November 8, 2012 / opinions campustimes.org / page 7 “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” - Henry ford UR students should side with service workers by anthony salazar Every morning when I wake up, I me, these people mean the world under the national poverty line. coverage from their employers. The see my floor’s service worker, Ed. He to me. They respect me, I respect Most of these workers are people University doesn’t need the money aybe it’s just me, but I feel keeps everything looking nice and them and I can only hope that I who live here in Rochester, people ­— they just want it — and it’s not like people don’t realize running adequately. Sometimes we brighten their day as much as they of color and parents of small chil- “practical” if they don’t get what that the employees they have nice conversations. But some- brighten mine. dren. With this new contract, the they want. What’s not practical is seeM serving food in Danforth Din- times when I’m in a rush, he just But not everyone respects them University is essentially threatening threatening the livelihood of over a ing Center are just a fraction of a says: “Hey man, what’s up?” I usu- like I do. the most vulnerable workers on this thousand workers with poverty. larger group of workers at UR. This ally respond: “Not The contract that campus with poverty. As students, we have a tremen- group consists of people that work much, Ed. How are To all the work- ensured worker’s Why are they doing this? dous amount of power since we not only in Danforth, but also at you?” He always says benefits recently ex- I would think that it’s because provide the University with a lot of Wilson Commons, the Eastman the same thing: “I’m ers of the River pired and a new one the school is trying to save money. its money. If we all speak out against School of Music, Douglass Dining great man, I hope Campus, Eastman is being negotiated. But then I remember that tuition this injustice, we will be heard. They Center, in the post offices, at Strong you have a great“ Our University ad- increases every year, there’s the will be forced to hear us. Memorial Hospital and in all the morning.” and the UR Medical ministration is at- Meliora Challenge to raise 1.2 bil- So, to all the workers of the residence halls. When I go to tempting to cut the lion dollars and that there’s funding River Campus, Eastman and the I am a freshman that lives in the Danforth, I look Center: You are benefits of the work- from the government and a multi- UR Medical Center: You are not Susan B. Anthony Residence Halls. forward to seeing not alone. ers of the Local 200 billion dollar endowment. alone. I am busy all day long, usually with long-time Danforth and 1199 unions. If So it couldn’t be that we need the To Dawn and Ed: You are not a mixture of school, work and ex- employee Dawn. She smiles at me, the University succeeds, workers on money, but then again, it must be, alone. tracurriculars. Although I’m busy, asks me how I am and what I’m up average would pay a total of over right? Why else would the Univer- I am only one of thousands of I feel comfortable all day. I think to. And, as always, she encourages $3,000 for minimal health cover- sity push such a heartless measure? students that support your fight that’s largely because of the people me and supports my endeavors. age. Based off the typical pay of a According to UR, the explanation for a fair contract. that work ridiculously hard to keep If I’m having a rough day, or when service worker in the union, they is that it just isn’t “practical” for Salazar is a member of this school running. I’m worried about the day ahead of are less than five checks from being workers to have full healthcare the class of 2016. Active responsibility can lead to a better student culture by andrew cutillo of this potential, but we students This is the second side of the get your voice heard. assumptions you’re making. Are haven’t capitalized on this mo- coin: active responsibility. Have Second, frequently reevaluate you putting yourself in unneces- s UR students, we are mentum to shape the campus no doubts — preventing and your situation. We can sary danger? Are you bordering on rarely ever satisfied with culture for ourselves. Though avoiding negative behavior is all benefit from a fresh academic dishonesty? Developing our successes. This “Me- building a stronger and more incredibly effective in promot- perspective, so take a this instinct could one day stop A liora” spirit is no less true responsible community seems ing a healthy community. step back to compare you from doing something really for the goal of fostering a cohesive like an abstract goal, there are a Here is where taking a few your behavior to your stupid. campus community. When fellow few tangible steps you can take to reasonable steps can pal- expectations for your- Responsibility is not some unat- students seem indifferent toward make a significant impact. pably change the student self and the expectations of tainable ideal or merely some word communal goals, or don’t fully “Responsibility” is this year’s culture for the better. the larger community. Often, to be aimlessly tossed around; it’s identify themselves with the UR principle. As I see it, there are First, learn more about students in our hearings ad- a particular quality that can only community, we take notice. As two sides to this coin: reactive current policy and recent mit that at the time they saw be attained through conscious chief justice of the All-Campus and proactive. We typically con- updates at UR. There nothing wrong with what consideration. It’s a pursuit that Judicial Council (the judicial sider reactive responsibility in this are plenty of oppor- they were doing, and merits your attention as an indi- branch of student government context. It’s taking ownership of tunities to familiarize only after going through vidual, and requires our attention that hears disciplinary cases), I’ve all your past actions and making yourself with the ongo- the conduct process did they as a community. In just a few seen my fair share of this. things right. While openly and ing conversation and con- realize they were out of line. simple steps, you can educate Additionally, I’ve seen the honestly atoning for past mistakes tribute your own questions Whenever you’re out on and empower yourself to make incredible potential for us to is certainly vital, however, those of and concerns. You can talk a Friday night, or col- a difference. I implore you to recognize and ameliorate any such us in ACJC can’t help but think to anyone in ACJC laborating with a consider it. alex kurland / staff illustrator shortcomings. The Communal that many of the cases could’ve or set up a meeting friend on a project, Cutillo is a member of Principles Project is a reflection been avoided. with an administrator in order to take ten seconds to think about the the class of 2013. Letters to the editor

Rochester schools readers that in addition to the Upward Bound Math/Science, Savvy lifestyle sult of student pressure. Dining To the Editor: programs the article mentions, each of which serves over 65 Dear Editor, staff should look to schools such Thank you for publishing the UR has a number of other RCSD high school students a I am writing in response to as the University of North Texas, article “Rochester schools strug- ongoing and highly successful year, providing academic enrich- Jennifer Hansler’s Nov. 1 article, whose all-vegan dining hall, gling,” which outlines some of efforts aimed at high school ment, intensive advising, and a “SAVVY helps students take on Mean Greens, serves up exciting the problems facing the Roches- retention and graduation and six week summer program; 95 week-long Veg Challenge.” It vegan fare for students. ter City School District (RCSD) college access. percent of participants in these is no surprise that nearly 200 Fellow students should be in particular, and urban school The Pre-College Programs programs graduate high school students would take the chal- proud of SAVVY for helping to districts in general. in the David T. Kearns Center on time, and 96 percent enroll lenge. According to a study promote a healthy and humane I wanted to alert you and your include Upward Bound and in college. We also run two Col- by food-service provider Bon lifestyle. lege Prep Centers (CPS); one Appétit, the number of college Kenneth Montville Vote online at at East High School and the students who identify them- —College Campaigns Assistant web poll campustimes.org second at the Franklin campus. selves as vegetarian has risen by peta2 These are fully-staffed, full-time 50 percent since 2005 and the Do you have Do you think ur should eliminate offices that work with all of the number of vegan students has students, teachers and others opinions? Unlimited meal plans in favor of an more than doubled during the in the building to promote same period. all-declining system? academic achievement and Students are horrified to learn That was a college-readiness. The Kearns that cows have their throats I would be in favor of Center hires upwards of 50 slit while they’re still conscious rhetorical it because Declining undergraduates each year who provides much more and that chickens are scalded to question. flexibility. provide mentoring, tutoring and death in hot water. It’s simply other academic support to the 63% not the kind of industry that students in Upward Bound and students want to support. We know I would be against it. in the College Prep Centers. In addition to enduring cru- you do. Unlimited should still As the article describes, the be an option. elty, farmed animals produce 6% obstacles confronting children about 130 times as much waste as in the RCSD are many and The change wouldn’t the entire human population of Want your complicated. However, here in impact me because the United States does. Accord- opinion of my living situation. 31% the College, the Kearns Center ing to the Environmental Pro- is working hard and having a tection Agency, the runoff from published? positive impact implementing factory farms pollutes our rivers next week’s solutions, one student, one and lakes more than all other Email classroom and one school at a industrial sources combined. question time. From the smallest commu- opinions@cam- What do you think about Puerto Rico potentially Beth Olivares nity colleges to the largest state pustimes.org becoming the 51st U.S. state? —Associate Dean for Diversity schools, vegan options are every- to get started! Initiatives where nowadays, as a direct re- Page 8 / campustimes.org CAMPUS TIMES ELECTIONS / Thursday, November 8, 2012

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We’ve all been there. Frantically typing away, desperately trying to finish that term paper draft the night before it’s due. The pressure, the panic, the finger cramps. What if that feeling never went away? Welcome to National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). NaNoWriMo is an annual creative writing challenge that started on Nov. 1 and encour- ages all participants to write a 50,000-word novel by midnight on Nov. 31. NaNoWriMo began in 1999 and has evolved into a na- tional phenomenon. In 2011, a grand total of 256,618 people registered on its official website. More than 14 percent of them won the contest when they met the word count, had their names added to the Winner’s Page and received a winner’s certificate. See words page 12 page 10 / campustimes.org features / Thursday, november 8, 2012 Hurricane effects reach UR campus, cause students delays, worry by antoinette esce until further notice.” features editor Rothenberg was able to catch a crowded bus back to Rochester Hurricane Sandy left a path on Monday morning before the of destruction throughout the storm hit, but witnessed some of northeast on Monday, Oct. 29. the real world pre-storm panic. We’ve all seen the pictures. What “Syracuse was very worried we don’t always see is the ripple about the storm,” she said. “In effect this destruction brings. what I would call mass hysteria, Luckily, Rochester wasn’t hit the grocery store was a zoo and as hard as expected, but that completely sold out of bread, doesn’t mean that students and water and tuna.” faculty weren’t affected. In fact, Assistant Anthropology Pro- it seems that many people on fessor Eleana Kim was also campus were somehow impacted delayed in San Diego when her by the storm, whether it was a flight was canceled. slight inconvenience with travel, “I got home fine, just a day personal property damage back late,” she said. home or, in some cases, the In a message to the University chance to vote. community on Wednesday, Oct. The smallest woes involved 31, UR President Joel Seligman some travel de- urged “faculty lays. to be support- “I had a little In what I would call ive of students trouble getting and others courtesy of NASA.gov back to school mass hysteria, the gro- w h o m a y Although Hurricane Sandy directly hit the eastern coastline, the consequences of the damage reached all the way to UR. from Syra- “cery store was a zoo and seek to return merely delayed by the storm. though because I expected to be and most people still don’t have cuse,” senior home to be “I had to go home for a back in Rochester, so it was tough electricity,” sophomore Mike Sara Rothen- completely sold out of with their funeral and was supposed to trying to get my assignments Saulle said. “Many houses were berg said. “I families dur- return Monday, Oct. 29, but done,” Conant added. destroyed — mine wasn’t, thank had a train bread, water and tuna. ing the diffi- my connecting flight was can- Besides missing school, many God — and people have lots of scheduled for cult aftermath celed and the next flight I could students from the areas hit hard- property damage.” Monday after- - Senior Sara Rothenberg of Sandy.” get wasn’t until Thursday,” she est by the storm received first Junior Willie Roberson’s fam- noon, but got Senior Leah explained. hand accounts of the hurricane ily had a similar experience in a call Sunday night saying my Conant was thankful for this “My professors were under- from their families. his hometown of Monmouth Amtrak service had been can- message, even though she was standing and flexible. I didn’t “School [in Long Island] has Junction, N.J. which is about 45 celed and trains had stopped home for other reasons and have any of my homework been closed for a week and a half see flood page 13 Blast from the past: Library bomb shelter proves elusive by matt lerner areas within academic and resi- rector for Monroe County, made In the 1960s, the addition of have been converted into rooms staff writer dential buildings to be considered a statement. fallout shelters to buildings on the that cannot be used by students shelters in the case of an attack on “The addition of River and Eastman campuses, as due to their location in buildings One long-standing, little-known the school. the University well as URMC, caused some con- or the fact that many of these UR myth is the existence of a bomb “Parts of almost all buildings on b u i l d i n g s tention among UR students in the rooms now contain pipes and shelter in Rush Rhees Library. the River Campus and the [UR] wake of the Vietnam War. internal infrastructure. While the myth’s validity still Medical Center and [the] Eastman In a letter to the editor in a Many students have claimed remains uncertain, a wealth of School of Music will be des- 1964 issue of the Campus Times, that they discovered the rumored historical support for the bomb ignated shelter UR undergraduate R.D. Peters bomb shelter in Rush Rhees Li- shelter exists. areas,” Wal- emphasized that although some brary, but its existence could not At the start of the twentieth lis said in a students disliked the possibility of be officially confirmed by any UR century, during the first two world 1964 ar- war, an overall support of the nec- faculty or staff. wars, the threat of bombings in- ticle pub- essary precautions on campus was As this supposed bomb shelter creased across the nation, causing l i s h e d present among UR students. was once used as an emergency colleges and universities to begin in the “We must maintain the balance shelter for students and faculty in to take the necessary precautions Demo- of power and prepare ourselves for the mid-1960s, it is not a location to protect students and faculty. crat and the hideous possibility of war — that students are permitted to This was done by designating areas Chroni- prepare at least a few will survive tour. Therefore, little is known within buildings as fallout shelters cle. to rebuild our battered world,” of its status. in which people on a college cam- This de- he wrote. Its existence could very well pus could seek refuge in the case cision was Today, many previous fallout be a myth, or it could easily exist of a confirmed threat. also reiter- [converted to fallout shelters] and bomb shelters have been within the library. It’s a University Along with many other institu- ated in a newsletter released by will provide about 17,000 more converted to storage rooms and mystery. Maybe someday, some- tions, under the leadership of UR UR’s Office of Public Relations spaces and bring to about 500 the the like, utilized to the best of one will solve it. President W. Allen Wallis, the on May 8, 1964, in which Colonel total number of buildings available their ability to support daily life on Lerner is a member of University appropriated many Robert Abbott, Civil Defense Di- for shelter in the county,” he said. campus. Many of the old shelters the class of 2016.

“If you were elected president, what’s the UR Opinion first thing you would do?” by junne park photo editor

Laurelle byrne-Cody ’16 john suits ’14 Sarah lombardi ’13 Dan Hoffman ’15 Ashanna Lynch ’13 paige palmieri ’16

“Invite my softball team to the “Dissolve the government.” “Party.” “Legalize gay marriage.” “Forgive student debt.” “Free Panda Bowls for White House.” everyone.” Thursday, november 8, 2012 / FEATURES campustimes.org / page 11 Make ‘em laugh Subpar soft-serve sparks No More Milky Ice Cream Campaign by morgan kath makes a puddle or runs down contributing writer your arm. If you have it in a bowl, you might as well get The newly formed Ice Cream some cereal because it’s sugary Eating Society (ICES) launched milk.” their No More Milky Ice Cream Since this complaint was so Campaign on Monday, Nov. 5 common among ICES mem- during their first general inter- bers, the Society’s first project est meeting in Danforth Dining during their campaign will be Center. getting real ice cream — and Freshman Edy Haagendaaz maybe even frozen custard — in was very disappointed with Danforth. Danforth’s ice cream and sug- “Because we are thinking gested the campaign, which about including frozen custard, is aimed at eradicating the we may want to consider a name notoriously milky ice cream in change for the group,” Soft said. Danforth. “Ice cream and frozen custard This will be a multi-phased are totally different and we don’t project which will first work to want to offend frozen custard. change the ice cream recipe in It already feels bad because no Danforth and then reeducate one ever screams for frozen students about what ice cream custard.” is and provide counseling during The new club won’t just stop junne park / photo editor the inevitably difficult transi- at fixing the runny ice cream. The milky ice cream at Danforth Dining Center is the focus of a campaign run by a new club called the Ice Cream Eating Society (ICES). tion period. In fact, it started as merely a reserved for just freshmen. of ICES was born. The next their love of frozen custard and “We are depending on the way to promote the bonding “It just wasn’t the same any- step was to publicize the new other similar desserts — not just University Counseling Center ice cream facilitates. more,” Serve lamented. “There group and gain student inter- ice cream. (UCC) to provide counselors Soft and his roommate, soph- was a hole in our hearts that est, neither of which was hard One suggestion was made to specially trained for this type of omore Jerry Serve, founded the needed to be filled. I’m con- to do according to the club’s name the club “With a Cherry situation,” ICES co-president club last month. They lived in vinced the only proper cure is founders. on Top” in reference to ice and sophomore Ben Soft said. the Susan B. Anthony Residence the ice cream’s sugar.” “Within a week of putting up cream sundaes, but that idea “We are determined to win the Halls as freshmen and would go “We got to thinking — if ice flyers, over 50 people emailed was rejected in fear of the sexual war on milky ice cream and the down to Danforth just before cream cemented our friend- me expressing their love of ice innuendos it could spawn. psychological hold it has on it closed to get chocolate and ship, like a Culver’s Concrete cream and related frozen treats,” People left the Nov. 5 meeting students.” vanilla twist ice cream cones. Mixer, then we should share Serve said. “ They thanked us for pondering ideas for the society’s Junior Robin Baskin enjoyed Now that they no longer live that happiness with the rest of creating a safe, judgment-free name and catchy, non-political the first meeting and supports in Sue B., Soft and Serve real- the campus,” Soft added. zone for all ice cream lovers.” campaign slogans to solve the the goal of the campaign. She ized how much they missed the He went on to explain that While the group’s focus will runny ice cream dilemma, but hardly considers Danforth’s ice camaraderie and sharing of ice Culver’s is a predominantly remain on the milky Danforth will always continue to won- cream to be the real deal. cream that they experienced midwestern restaurant chain ice cream, they’re also looking der what they would do for a “It’s too runny,” she said. “If during their first year on cam- specializing in “Butterburgers” forward to testing out new Klondike Bar. you eat it in a cone, it melts pus. They felt this benefit, or and “amazing” frozen custard. names that fit the club’s mission Kath is a member of through the bottom and either rather privilege, shouldn’t be It was then that the idea better in order to acknowledge the class of 2016. Club spotlight ‘Toy story’ grows up: Play safely by yourself Colleges Against Cancer: by alice gao want to aim for easy to clean, action, and it’s always helpful contributing writer hypoallergenic materials. Not to combine these with lube. to mention that you really don’t Lots of it. Students fight for a cure G-spot dildos, dual action want to be admitted to the ER by jenny yoon sponsored Think Pink Week. vibrators and fleshlights. These because you got a cheap vibrator A clean sex toy is a contributing writer The campaign’s goal was to ed- are not your childhood Barbie stuck somewhere. Pretty sure happy sex toy ucate the campus community dolls and army men, but they Obamacare doesn’t cover that. Though it is relatively safer According to the American about breast cancer and to raise provide more than just enter- to use sex toys than have sex Cancer Society (ACS), more funds for ACS. This involved tainment. Do some research, but stick with other people, there is still than one million people are di- numerous activities, includ- Sex toys are more available to what you know and like a risk of infection if you don’t agnosed with cancer each year. ing a “Think Pink” dinner in today than ever before, being It is actually quite daunting clean your sex toy properly. Fighting this battle alongside Douglass Dining Center. sold in malls, boutiques and to go online and research sex Make sure to regularly inspect cancer patients are hundreds On Nov. 15 is the Great even some local Wal-Marts and toys — besides the fact that you your B.O.B for cracks, scratches of college chapters of the na- American Smokeout, a na- CVS pharmacies. have to keep glancing around and other general wear and tear. tional organization, Colleges tional event started by ACS According to national surveys every once in a while because Why shouldn’t you take care of Against Cancer (CAC) across to encourage smokers to take from the Journal of Sexual you feel guilty or because you your bedroom B.F.F. when it the nation. These college stu- a step toward a healthier life- Medicine, 53 percent of women can hear your parents scolding does such a good job of taking dents, faculty and staff work style. CAC takes this event and nearly half of all men report care of you? together to try to eliminate very seriously and continues having used a vibrator. Sex toy cancer step-by-step, through to be a driving force behind parties, which usually feature a the There is no shame in programs, education and other an initiative for a smoke-free group of women learning about “Sex & self-pleasure awareness events. campus at UR. and buying sex toys, have also CT” Despite its many critics, mas- Among these chapters striv- “I hope the club will be become increasingly popular Let Sex & the CT help you turbation is a safe and healthy ing to make a difference is the involved in future implemen- recently, especially as bachelor- through your most way to relieve stress and a great awkward sexual years. one here at UR. CAC president tation and outreach involving ette parties. opportunity to explore your and junior Sheridan Finnie this initiative,” Finnie said. With this rising market and body’s needs — when done recognizes the passion needed This is a great example of emerging presence of self- you. There are just so many correctly. to tackle this type of disease. how CAC also works outside pleasure tools, how do you sort different categories. Other tools, such as pornog- “Many of our members have of ACS to better the University through all of the different func- The best way to combat this raphy and romance novel smut been personally touched by and make a difference in the tions, shapes and sizes to find issue is to think about your (“50 Shades of Grey” ring a cancer in both large and small lives of students. According what is best suited for you? personal preferences and past bell?) may help you in your quest ways,” she said. “Our mission to ACS, tobacco is the “single experiences. for the ever-elusive orgasm. (Am as a group is very important largest preventable cause of Don’t skimp For beginners, you may want I right, ladies?) to us and felt on an emotional disease and premature death in Regardless of your sex, you are to start off with something For more information, visit level.” the U.S.,” but is still used by still placing something inside simple, like a small traditional credible online sites or set up an This semester CAC has been more than 45 million Ameri- your body and, for that reason, vibrator (internal and external appointment at UHS. Still feel bustling with activity in order cans. This makes it a prime quality beats cost. functions), a bullet vibrator or uncomfortable or dirty about to accomplish their mission focus for CAC. There is a reason why the a clitoral stimulator (external sex toys? Think of all the fun of raising cancer awareness, CAC also hosts “Shave to sex toy market rakes in almost use only). orgasms you’re more likely to supporting ACS and playing Save,” an event in which both $7 billion worldwide and why Once you figure out where have with them and all of the a role in the struggle to one male and female students can many men and women will and how you like to be touched, disappointment and complaints day eliminate cancer. Their shave or donate their hair to save up for that $50 vibrator. you can upgrade to slightly more your friends have over sex with fall semester consists of three Pantene Beautiful Lengths, Safe is sexy. complex sex toys, such as Rabbit their human partners. major events. where donated hair will be Most safe sex toys are made or G-spot vibrators. Dildos are Gao is a member of This past October, CAC see awareness page 13 of silicone or rubber, and you usually purely for penetrative the class of 2014. page 12 / campustimes.org FEATURES / Thursday, november 8, 2012 Creativity, caffeine key during month-long writing challenge words from page 9 for freshman Amy Entin. One certainly needs more intrin- “I have the plot thoroughly sic motivation than just material planned out, but I haven’t slept reward in order to launch such an in two days because of school,” ambitious project, though. she said. “I’m not doing so hot “I have planned this book, or on word count, but I’m hoping to at least its characters, for 10-14 play some catch-up tomorrow.” years,” freshman Divya Per- There’s no need to panic, saud said. “I took advantage of though. It seems that NaNo- NaNo[WriMo] to push myself WriMo can be manageable, even to finally begin the story.” in college. Sophomore Katherine There are also some first-time Varga learned some lessons in time writers who are participating, like management from her experience freshman Christian Freitas, who with the contest last year. was inspired simply by the idea “What I did was stay up later of the contest. and wake up half an hour earlier “I usually like writing, but this to write,” she explained. “I was sort of challenge will be a good taking classes at [the Eastman way to push my boundaries,” School of Music], so I wrote on she said. the bus ride a lot.” One of those boundaries, dis- Last year, Varga finished her cipline, is itself an acquired skill. novel seven minutes before By Nov. 3, only three days into midnight deadline in Starbucks. the month, freshman Gina Fabio The great rush and sense of ac- has already conjured up 12,000 complishment was “stronger than drue sokol / photo editor words, way ahead of the suggested a quadruple-shot espresso,” she National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) has taken hold of the keyboards, minds and time of many UR students. 1,667 words per day quota. remembers. synopsis, premise, plot, chapters is a “dares section” on the NaNo- ing for the stars, most UR par- “I’ve found two good tricks “It was the most fantastic feeling and more. It can also set a time WriMo online forum, where ticipants seem to have humbler for boosting word count,” she ever,” she said. limit; if a certain word count is people encourage each other to ambitions. explained. “Expand all your Funny she should mention not met by the end of a writing use certain words or phrases in “Plot-wise, I know what hap- contractions and kill off a major Starbucks. Caffeine, along with session, penalty ensues. their novels. pens next, and I know vaguely character.” snacks and avoiding the Internet, Persaud has a different kind of Varga was also open to some how it ends, but I like to figure This is Fabio’s fifth year doing is very high up on UR participants’ game plan. outside ideas. it out as I go along,” Fabio said NaNoWriMo; she has completed lists of strategies. “I think my only strategy is to “I told my suitemates to say of her novel. the project twice previously. Luck- Freshman Emily Chambers keep snacks close and my door random things so I could put them Iyer, on the other hand, said ily, the college workload has not recommends “Writers App,” an shut,” she said. into my novel,” she said. she is “basically trying to get as taken its toll on her writing. app that organizes a novel in Others leave their doors wide In fact, her suitemate’s Cosmo- many mindfucks into my novel Things have not been so smooth progress into neat sections of open. Chambers noted that there politan Magazine inspired the first as possible.” line of her novel which reads: “The “When [plot twists] aren’t com- first time I saw my freshman year ing, I’ll shove in a lot of imagery college roommate, I looked him and fanciful ‘adjective orgies,’” up and down and said, ‘So, why she said. “I have no shame. It’s are your clothes still on?’” NaNoWriMo.” Don’t let the bawdiness fool It is indeed NaNoWriMo — a you; what Varga has in mind is a month of unapologetic creativity “great American novel archetype” and frolic insanity. Buckle up, that, in its 20-year time span, writers, and unleash your inner “explores the idea of literature books. and time.” Zheng is a member of While Varga may be shoot- the class of 2016. 4VDDFTTGVMMZ
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DPVOUSJFT should know this week This Day in history: nov. 8 1793: After more than two centuries as a royal palace, the Louvre is opened as a public museum in Paris by the French revolutionary government. 1847: Bram Stoker, author of the novel “Dracula,” is born in Dublin, Ireland. 1864: Northern voters endorse President Abraham Lincoln by electing him for a second term during the Civil War. 1895: German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen acciden- tally discovers X-rays. 1900: Margaret Mitchell, author of the novel “Gone with the Wind” is born in Atlanta, Ga. 1939: On the 16th anniversary of Hitler’s Beer Hall Putsch, a bomb explodes just after Hitler has finished giving a speech. He survived the assassination attempt and was unharmed. 1951: Yankees catcher Yogi Berra is voted the American League’s most valuable player for the first time in his career. 1994: The storm that would become Hurricane Gordon forms in the Gulf of Mexico.

otherwordly Prozvonit: (verb of Czech origin) To call a mobile phone and let it ring once, so that the other person will call back, saving the first caller money. Wabi-Sabi: (noun of Japanese origin) A way of living that focuses on finding beauty within the imperfections of life and peacefully accepting the natural cycle of growth and decay. Thursday, november 8, 2012 / FEATURES campustimes.org / page 13 Sandy destroys homes, displaces voters, delays return to work flood from page 10 ing that power probably won't months, I am proud to identify created dire circumstances for and sound with her family the minutes from the shore. come back by Thanksgiving.” with a population so dedicated many people, including UR whole time. “After the storm passed Surprisingly, the storm also to rebuilding and civic duty students and their friends and “The weather in St. Louis was through, they informed me of had an effect on UR voters. that such adjustments can be families. However, not everyone gorgeous,” she said. “No rain, a very scary moment when two On the night of Nov. 5, about made,” she said. was so unlucky. While the storm just perfect fall days.” very large trees collapsed in our 13 hours before the polls were Hurricane Sandy destroyed raged here, Conant was stuck Esce is a member of backyard, smashing our fence, scheduled to open, Governor property, displaced voters and home for four days, but was safe the class of 2015. grill [and] patio table and ripped Andrew Cuomo signed an ex- off portions of the siding of the ecutive order that stated that house,” he said. any voter registered in a fed- The biggest issues were fallen erally declared disaster county trees, flooding and a lack of could vote with an affidavit power — and in some cases, ballot at any poll site in New uncertainty about insurance York State, regardless of where coverage. they are registered. “After seeing the damage, my This gave citizens displaced parents applied to see if insur- by the hurricane the same op- ance will cover the damage but portunity to vote as anyone the status is uncertain,” Rober- else and was effective for stu- son said. “A lot of material things dents studying in disaster re- were destroyed in my town as gions who were no longer able a result of the storm, but the to commute home to vote. most important thing is that This also meant that any UR my parents are safe.” student registered in one of the It seems that the biggest issue disaster areas could vote at any for students is property damage, local polling place, which was and some cases that destruction great news for those who hadn’t was extreme. applied for absentee ballots. “My family had a beach house Sophomore Christina Smiros on the Jersey shore and it’s not was one such student and was there anymore,” sophomore able to vote at the Saunders Ayal Gabbay said. Research Building because of  Saulle also mentioned how Cuomo’s order. the beach he used to go to was “The disappointment of not wiped out by the storm. being able to vote in my first “[The beach at Robert Moses eligible national election and State Park] doesn't exist any- the aftermath of Hurricane more,” he said. “That’s crazy.” Sandy were very separate and Another major issue was dam- important issues on my mind,” aged gas lines that caused many Smiros explained. “When Cuo- house fires. The infrastructures mo announced [that], I felt a of many towns have been com- [little better about] the storm promised as well. that had destroyed much of “Right now it's really hard to what I consider home.” get gas and there are three-hour In the midst of the disaster, long lines at any gas station that Smiros found this to be an is still open,” Saulle said. “Both “excellent moment for democ- my parents haven't been work- racy.” ing because the island is pretty “Although relief and full re- much shut down. People are say- covery from the storm will take

Relay for Life headlines You have a math or science degree and a yearly CAC event line-up passion to teach. awareness from page 11 CAC also works to incorpo- made into wigs for cancer pa- rate other campus groups into tients. Relay for Life. For example, A number of events happen many a cappella groups come throughout the school year, but out to perform for the cause at CAC’s biggest fundraiser is Re- some point during the night. lay for Life. This 24-hour event The event also consists of We have a sponsored by ACS “celebrates the speakers, tournaments and oth- MASTER OF ARTS lives of people who have battled er activities that celebrate those $40,000 scholarship. cancer, remembers loved ones lost who have beaten cancer, honor IN TEACHING and fights back against the dis- those who haven’t and generate ease,” according their website. excitement for how far ACS and SCHOLARSHIP This student-driven fundrais- CAC have come in conquering ing event unites communities this disease. Learn about this unique across the nation and around CAC itself has about 30 opportunity to earn your Master the world. So far, the ACS has members who also participate Let’s talk. of Arts in Teaching with one of raised about $3 billion through in volunteer work with local Relay for Life. organizations such as the Mount the premier programs in New “Last year at Relay for Life we Hope Family Center and Gilda’s York State. You could be one raised over $60,000 and we raised Club. In addition to Relay for of 25 students to qualify for a the same amount the previous Life, CAC usually sponsors a year,” Finnie said. dodgeball tournament every tuition scholarship plus a living Students are anticipating this spring to raise money for tes- stipend. Contact us today. year’s CAC event with excite- ticular cancer. ment. It will be CAC member CAC packs every year with and freshman Rachel Weitzner’s fundraising and awareness third time walking for Relay for events and hopes to continue its Life. tradition of fighting cancer on “I walk in memory of my close campus for years to come. friend who died of cancer two “In the future, I see CAC The Graduate Center years ago,” she said. “Relay [for continuing to flourish and 80 Nott Terrace Life] helps me feel connected to creat[ing] change on campus,” Schenectady, NY her and many others who are Finnie said. currently fighting or have lost Yoon is a member of the batter against cancer.” the class of 2016. uniongraduatecollege.edu page 14 / campustimes.org Thursday, NOVEMBER 8, 2012 comics Black & White by Matthew Payea

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by heidi zheng also “pretty cultured peeps,” refer- staff writer encing Homer and Nazi Germany in their snappy rebuttals. It must “Lords of the Saccharomy- be pointed out at this point that ces,” a The Opposite of People costume designer sophomore (TOOP) production written and Kathryn Loveless pays scrupulous directed by senior Sarah Young, attention to detail: Winkelman’s opens with a hyper Ph.D. stu- nails are painted to match the dent, Greg (senior Peter Carlile), color scheme of his outfit. exclaiming his excitement for Some human characters fall flat the yeast genocide he is about by comparison. Spall brings her to launch. The play goes on to character’s blandness to life with chronicle how his enthusiasm for a minimalistic style, punctuating lab work gradually diminishes her lines with affectless expres- as his romantic life disintegrates sions. Tony (freshman Wojtek due to, ironically, long hours of Sip), the occasionally avuncular said work that yield little result tyrant that runs the lab and es- — and does it creatively, while sentially Greg’s livelihood, serves expertly engaging the viewers as the plot device that keeps and inviting them to share in screwing Greg over. That, and George’s pain. a one-liner catapult, with quips Greg is your average twen- like, “I don’t understand how ty-something: just ambitious someone came up with the idea enough to not slack off, but not to juice an apple. Orange juice motivated enough from the get- makes sense, because when you go. Overqualified, he holds petty eat an orange, it feels like you’re jobs like lab technician in hope chewing juice. But apples are Jacq Carpentier / contributing photographer that he will one day begin his crunchy.” Matisyahu put on a phenomenal performance by combining musical talent with tradition and personality on Thursday, Nov. 1. own research. Despite how hard However, “Lords of the Sac- he works, however, his circum- charomyces” is definitely more stances always seem unforgiving than jokes. It not only sheds light Matisyahu puts personal twist on and his effort eventually proves to on the brutal reality of academia be futile. Mei (freshman Melanie — “Grants can’t be taken for Spall), Greg’s newly pregnant lab granted!” — but also speaks to music, utilizes religious background partner, channels her new mater- a generational, Lena Durham- nity into compassion. However, esque yearning for a place in the by Mike Pascutoi chanted prayer, deviated quickly me now…,” a sentiment which it seems there is little she can do world. Throughout the play there Staff writer from the original version and was answered by the loudest ap- to help. The play ends with Greg is a sense of perpetual miscommu- became slower, more elegant and plause thus far in the show. attempting to meditate, while the nication, something so profound As humans have socially evolved, sung with greater emotion than The best part, however, was yet yeast chorus, the subject of Greg’s and universal but at the same time it has become harder for the in- the source material. It seemed that to come. The highlight of his show experiment as well as his inner hopelessly syncopated, as if Greg dividual to truly identify him or many in the audience unfamiliar was a 15-minute mashup featur- struggles, chants philosophical has missed a crucial informa- herself as unique. The same can with Matisyahu were quickly ing his most recent hit “Sunshine” renderings in the background. tion session on adulthood, and be said of music, for in the last awed by his mesmerizing vocals, and one of the first songs he ever Oh, the yeasts! Gloriously now simply cannot get with the two centuries it has evolved to which ended with a three-minute recorded back in 2004, “Aish impersonated by freshman Ste- program. the point where very few mod- beatboxing session that perfectly Tamid.” Within those 15 minutes, ven Winkelman and sophomore Tony, for the sake of increas- ern musicians stand out as truly accompanied Holmes’ guitar. he managed to highlight every Evelyn Hernandez, they banter, ing productivity, bans the use of distinctive performers. To be a Matisyahu’s next three songs — trait, every facet of performance argue and conjugate while pre- gerunds in the lab, but the entire great vocalist, a great performer, “Obstacles,” “Live Like a Warrior” he has developed over his career tending they are in love. Some- play is precisely gerunds. Tony a great instrumentalist or a great and “Thunder” — were more of into a sonata of incomprehensible times they beg to live, sometimes is waiting for Greg’s data, Mei is songwriter isn’t enough anymore; the same: a beautiful montage of beauty. Though the direction of they long to die, but mostly they expecting a baby, Greg is figuring you have to either be extraordinary a talented musician, singing to his his performance seemed aimless want to out his life and the audience is in at least one of those categories at times, his Hazzan chanting and make beer and have a good waiting for a culminating or exceptional at them all. lengthy vocal percussion transi- time. That being said, they are see Saccharomyces page 18 Reggae and rock artist Mati- tions intertwined with Holmes’ syahu’s skill set is among the lat- What made his guitar and a background synthetic ter. Though it may seem to be a showing in Strong orchestra to create a performance hyperbole, some Matisyahu fans that few modern musicians have believe him to be one of the most “memorable was not the artistic creativity to match. underrated musicians of our life- Matisyahu’s final two songs were time and, after his performance in only the songs, but a return to the roots of his success. Strong Auditorium on Thursday, the way he was able to “King Without a Crown” was the Nov. 1 to a crowd of roughly 150 first to regularly air on American people, it is definitely harder to captivate the audience radio stations in the mid-2000s, disagree with these arguments. on a personal level. featuring the quintessential reggae- Though officially listed as a rap style that became his trade- speaker by Campus Activities mark. As well as showcasing his Board (CAB), Matisyahu spent audience in a reggae-based style ability to turn what was originally a a majority of his time on stage interspersed with impressive vocal rap into a slower, more thoughtful performing seven songs from percussion and thoughtful lyrics. ballad, the song was able to high- across the spectrum of his career. Each seemed to have a life lesson light the influence of his Jewish Unlike his recorded albums, which or a proverb in every line — a heritage, references to the Torah, often contain autotune, heavy in- memorable one from “Obstacles” God and the Jewish belief in the strumentals and fast-paced songs, stated “This life can’t be bought coming of the Messiah. the concert was done acoustically, nor sold, just play your cards and Following this performance was with only guitarist David Hol- fold” — and it was rare to see his final song, “One Day,” which mes accompanying Matisyahu anyone in the audience distracted catapulted him to international on stage. with anything besides the light prominence in 2009. Matisyahu Their first song was “Cross- show slowly changing to depict the was able to take this anthem on roads,” one of Matisyahu’s most ambiance of his music. By the end peace, understanding and unity popular from his new album, of the powerful, poetic “Thunder,” and — as he had done previously parsa lofti / Staff photographer “Spark Seeker.” The song, begin- Matisyahu seemed in a trance as he in the performance — make TOOP’s play “Lords of the Saccharomyces” demonstrated the stress and cruelty of aca- ning with his Hazzan style of repeatedly chanted “Don’t forget see spark page 18 demia, as well as the impermanence of youth on Friday, Nov. 2 and Saturday, Nov.3. Thursday, November 8, 2012 / a&e campustimes.org / Page 17 Newest ‘HIMYM’ episode continues potential final season’s downward spiral by Erika Howard sad and pathetic. Victoria was A&E Editor always one of the more likeable of Ted’s love interests, but all her It’s always a little unfortunate appeal has disappeared with her to watch a fan-favorite go down- blonde hair. hill — unfortunately, it’s the fate It’s impossible to feel either sym- of many TV shows that airs too pathy for the couple or regret at long. CBS’ “How I Met Your their anti-climactic break-up. Vic- Mother” certainly seems to have toria tells Ted she’ll marry him if reached this point, and perhaps he’s no longer friends with Robin, even passed it a few completely a storyline that smacks of not only un-funny episodes ago. past “HIMYM” storylines, but Nearly all semblance of like- also TV clichés in general. ability has disappeared from the Along the theme of break-ups, characters — in fact, in the most Robin (Colbie Smulders) is shown recent episode they were all out- fighting with her current love acted by an adorable dog. At this interest, Nick (Michael Trucco), point, it seems like the show is who is so unforgettable it’s virtu- begging for its fans to give up ally impossible to remember his on it. role in the episode. He is frustrated This episode, titled “The that Robin is so devoted to her Autumn of Break-Ups,” focuses male friends, but he might have largely on the issues of Ted (Josh made for a more sympathetic char- Radnor) and Victoria (Ashley Courtesy of smallscreenscene.com acter than the others if he wasn’t Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) chats up a “fat friend” for his new adopted wingman, Brover, on the new episode of CBS’ “HIMYM.” Williams), though there was an so lacking in personality. As it is, almost interesting subplot about no reason for these characters to his relationship until it’s explicitly Her little “hints” at her unhap- one can only hope Robin/Nick is Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) be together — Ted is so oblivious spelled out for him, and even then piness at still being unwed go the next victim of the “Autumn of adopting a dog named Brover. to Victoria’s “subtle” hints of dis- he doesn’t believe the issues are from blatant pokes at Ted about Break-Ups,” so that viewers will Quite frankly, the chemistry satisfaction that, in order for the real until it’s proven by Victoria the fact that she left a man at an no longer be tormented by trying between Radnor and Williams, episode to be believable, the audi- herself. altar for him to her dramatically to remember who he is. which was so extraordinary six ence must assume that he’s been Victoria, on the other hand, pulling out her wedding gown Meanwhile, Barney has adopted years ago when Victoria was first subjected to some kind of brain has transformed from a cute, and asking if she’ll ever get to use Brover and made him his wing- introduced, is now almost pain- injury. He’s painfully unaware of girl-next-door love interest into it again. Maybe it was supposed dog. This dog was the most ful to watch. There seems to be almost everything happening in an obnoxious, manipulative nag. to be funny — it wasn’t. It was see brover page 18 ‘Music from Another Dimension’ tries to please all, thrills none

by Erika Howard ’90s, well, there are power ballads. tones creates a thrilling performance. the verses are fairly intricate and the album. The track felt a little country A&E Editor Many, many power ballads. Not all Even the outrageously long play time entire thing feels like a party. heavy, though not enough to appeal of which are bad — they’re slow and feels short when several minutes are However, the album wasn’t all to Underwood’s typical fan base, and Fans of Aerosmith are pretty syrupy sweet, as tends to be desired dedicated to Perry’s guitar solo. gold for fans of the rougher side of was a bit of a cheesy mess overall. heavily divided into two groups: in that genre. However, there are far Another shockingly long but Aerosmith. There were love ballads What’s really the worst part, though, fans of the ’70s-era, grungy, bluesy too many of them, and it ends up phenomenal addition to the album a plenty, and while they were gener- is the constant reminder of Tyler’s Aerosmith and fans of the ’90s- feeling a little like too much sugar, is “Street Jesus.” It’s a clear attempt ally good (as far as these songs go), stint as an “American Idol” judge. era, power-balled, “that song from not enough substance. It leaves at another “Toys in the Attic,” but it they felt so out of place with the For all his poor life choices, that one Armageddon” Aerosmith. Unfor- the album feeling uncohesive and works. It has the impact of a freight rock-based side of the album that really takes the cake. tunately, in their newest album, disappointing to all but the most train, and Tyler’s syntax is particu- it occasionally felt like listening to When the album is good, it’s great. “Music from Another Dimension” casual fans. larly phenomenal in this song. It’s another band. “What Could Have It’s a flashback to what made fans fall (which really should have just been The gems of the album are almost the money-shot for any fan of the Been,” in particular, is a typical in love with the band. But when it’s named “Music from Another Era”) immediately identifiable — a few rough-and-tumble Aerosmith of “inspiration song” just dying for a power-ballad bad, it’s a flashback to tries to play to both camps, leaving seconds of a rollicking riff and you days gone by. movie montage a la “Don’t Want to what made you fall in love with that everyone unsatisfied. can just tell that you’re in for a good If you’re looking for some catchy Miss a Thing.” weird guy in high school. By trying When the music leans more time. “Out Go the Lights” might be riffs and repetitive lyrics, look no However, the worst travesty of to please everyone, the album thrills toward the ’70s, the songs jive and nearly seven minutes long, but the further than “Lover Alot.” This one the album is probably “Can’t Stop no one. If there’s another “reunion capture that good-time feel that even bluesy barroom feel keeps it from go- also pulls out the contrast between Loving You,” a duet with Carrie album,” perhaps the band will learn occasionally gives listeners a glimmer ing stale, and the overlay of guitarist Perry and Tyler’s vocals, and the re- Underwood. If that combination from this experience. of classic “Toys In The Attic” Aero- Joe Perry’s smoother vocals over lead sult is just as effective as the first time didn’t surprise you, then it’s surpris- Howard is a member of smith. When it leans towardsthe singer Steven Tyler’s typical shredded they used it. The chorus is basic, but ing you’re listening to an Aerosmith the class of 2013. movie times ur cinema group (hoyt auditorium) the little theatre (240 east ave.) friday & saturday Call for times (585) 232-3906 Friday saturday Searching for Sugar Man The Perks of Being a Wallflower The Campaign The Intouchables Argo The Master 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 7:00, 9:15 The Details

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parsa lofti / Staff photographer training her husband to give direction the show has been “Lord of the Saccharomyces” combined humor and sentiment on Nov. 2-3 in this academic display of the human condition. advice so she won’t have to. taking this season, perhaps it While he’s connecting with wouldn’t be the worst thing in his “inner goddess,” Marshall the world. After all, Ted’s been ‘Saccharomyces’ creatively displays mental (Jason Segal) transforms into a telling this story for eight years sassy southern woman, desper- now — maybe it’s time to wrap ately waiting for someone to it up and move on. fragility of youth on academic backdrop respond with a “testify” to his Howard is a member of proclamations. Overall, this felt the class of 2013. Saccharomyces from page 16 jump off the roof, do you think together we stand an archipelago moment that will either resolve a gesture would stop me?” Lords of solitude, united by irresolv- the dramatic conflict that never of the Saccharomyces is indeed able alienation. Equally surreal quite manages to enter reality, a gesture of timidity, of self- is when the yeasts snap their or deliver a coup de grâce that at acknowledged vulnerabilities, fingers after a particularly witty least gives some closure. None of of standing at the doorstep of line, a TOOP convention. Inten- these expectations are met. The adulthood, hesitantly extending tional or not, cross-referencing narrative trajectory simply ends one’s quivering fingertips to the themselves definitely breaks the where it ends, much like the doorbell, only to discover that it fourth wall, if it has not already characters; they simply “are” and is a stone-cold dead end. been broken by a character so keep “being” just that, while ex- Which, oddly, works with deeply grounded in real life and istential angst quietly multiplies this specific audience. Aren’t a conundrum encountered by in humanoid petri dishes. most of us, at the tender age many on a daily basis. And that, Near the end of the play, Tony of I-can-vote-but-can’t-buy-a- really, is all a play can ever ask gives Greg a flier on counseling. drink-so-essentially-I-owe-re- from its audience — resonance Mei tries to gloss over it by saying sponsibility-to-society-but-can’t- and recognition. it is a nice gesture, to which Greg be-responsible-for-myself, lost? Zheng is a member of bursts out, “If I were about to Maybe no man is an island, but the class of 2016.

Matisyahu adds new meaning to old Courtesy of screnecrush.com favorites with insightful personal wisdom Ted (Josh Radnor) faced his relationship problems in “Autumn of the Break-ups.” spark from page 16 he gave. Among the many serious questions often came it more emotional, more mean- subjects he discussed included with responses that showed his ingful and more creative than Judaism’s role in his life (Ha- deep understanding of human any recording can do justice. sidism has played a role in his nature. Additional themes taken from life since 1998), his musical It’s hard not to take for Bob Marley’s “No Woman, No influences (“Whatever has the granted the opportunities the Cry” only bolstered his message ability to emotionally impact University affords its students; and performance further, pro- me at any given time”) and for a student body that has less India House viding a perfect ending for his even the reason why he grew than 10,000 undergraduate remarkable performance. and graduate students, we are Express What made his showing in often blessed with prominent Strong memorable was not only The chance to see speakers or famous musicians. the songs, but the way he was The chance to see Matisyahu Fast Casual able to captivate the audience Matisyahu was a was a true privilege. on a personal level with both true privilege. It’s rare to see a performance Authentic Indian Cuisine his music and the thoughtful “ that is able to captivate an au- insight he gave following his dience the way Matisyahu did performance. for 90 minutes, and even rarer 1330 Mt. Hope Ave. After a short intermission, and then decided to shave his to hear an artist recreate his (Next to CVS) Matisyahu came back on stage trademark facial hair (embrac- repertoire in such a way that 585-360-2955 to hold a Q&A with the audi- ing the Hasidic movement and makes it seem more powerful ence. It was surprising how his later desire to better blend and creative than his original Now accepting URos easily he could engage the into society more). music. It is hard to forget a audience at multiple levels; his Despite being only 33, Mati- performance by Matisyahu, and Free delivery to UofR campus and student housing quick, often deadpan humor syahu displayed a wisdom not this one surely won’t be. provided a solid counter to the found in most people of any Pascutoi is a member of www.indiahouse.com many insightful monologues age, and some answers to less the class of 2015. Thursday, november 8, 2012 / Sports campustimes.org / page 19 Women’s soccer finishes athlete of the week season on sour note Katie Flaschner — Field Hockey by ERIC DAVIS down by their goal, I carried the you. It’s a community. STAFF WRITER ball across the top of the circle and I saw [the ball] hit [the back of the What is your favorite movie? The UR field goal]. Then I saw my teammates “Catch Me If You Can.” hockey team played jump on me, and then I saw the Anything with Leonardo two games this past football team charging the field so DiCaprio. He is one of my weekend. The first I had a panic attack and jumped favorite actors. was the Liberty out. That’s the reason we play League semi-finals sports. It’s wild. What is your favorite place against Skidmore in the world? College, during which UR won What is one thing about UR I went to Barbados with in overtime, thanks to two goals that you find special? my team last fall. That was by junior and captain midfielder Absolutely the people. I love awesome. We were [on] a Katie Flaschner. Her first goal sent it because you don’t come here non-touristy side of the island the game into overtime, and her to be a celebrity or a famous and played field hockey with second came during overtime on athlete on campus. Everyone is 15-year-old boys, on a [poorly] a remarkable backhanded shot. so humble. Football guys have no conditioned field. It was very UR advanced to the finals against idea what’s going on on the field, humbling. William Smith College in which most people in the stands as well, Davis is a member of Flaschner managed another goal, but they come because they know the class of 2016. although her efforts were not enough, as the UR ended up losing the game 1-3.

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AAron schaffer / staff photographer When did you start playing Junior forward Grace Van Der Ven totaled a goal and two assists this season for wom- field hockey? en’s soccer. With many talented underclassmen, the team is optimistic for the future. I played ice hockey for twelve by John bernstein the right side of the field. She years competitively. I picked senior staff fired, though her shot was de- up field hockey in eighth grade flected off the goal post. Luckily as a side gig in the fall for my For a third straight match, the for sophomore forward Hayley school. women’s soccer team dueled an Engel and the rest of the ’Jack- able University Athletic Associa- ets, the ball rebounded right into What do you love about field tion (UAA) rival to a 2-1 score the box, where Engel trapped hockey? at Fauver Stadium on Saturday, and crushed it into the net for Field hockey for me was very Nov. 3. Unfortunately, for a third her second goal of the season. fresh and just kind of clicked. I straight match, the Yellowjackets The Spartans returned the fa- like the work because it is easy were on the losing end, this time vor just minutes later when Case to work hard at it. It is easy to at the hands of the Case Western Western forward Christine Stra- go to the field and take 300 Reserve University Spartans. The ka pushed the ball into the lower reps of a shot if I want. season-ending defeat drops the left corner of the net, beyond Yellowjackets to 3-13-1 for the Lang’s reach. Seven minutes How did you feel after scoring season and concludes the first later, the visitors took the lead the game winning goal in the losing season in over 10 years for and eventually the game, with semi-finals this weekend? courtesy of ur athletics one of the University’s most suc- a bending shot that just barely I blacked out. It wasn’t real. Field hockey’s junior midfielder and captain Katie Flaschner led by example in cessful teams in the last decade. alluded Lang. The Spartans All I remember is I finally got games on Thursday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 3, scoring three goals. The UR offense wasted no (8-6-4) claimed their second time in applying pressure. Senior UAA victory, while the ’Jackets forward Heather Alico made a finished their season with no cross in the first minute to se- wins in the always-competitive Field hockey can’t capitalize in finals, nior defender Kristina Diaz in conference. the middle of the box. Diaz’s Despite their less-than-stellar strong record earns team berth in NCAAs shot was blocked by Case West- record, the ’Jackets still put up ern’s goalie Megan Romelfanger, a fight this season. The yellow flick from page 20 had three shutouts and 114 tournament on Wednesday, however, eliminating the threat. and blue were outscored by Her stellar play was a huge fac- saves, all of which contributed Nov. 7, where they will play Later, the Spartans’ Kate Dola- more than one goal only twice tor in the team’s success. She to the team’s record breaking Rowan University. nsky sparked a response on the throughout the season — an started every game, finished season. Davis is a member of visitors’ part, as she trapped a impressive feat considering they with a save percentage of .844, UR earned a bid to the NCAA the class of 2016. ball that was rebounded off the squared off against eight of the hands of the Yellowjackets’ se- top 25 teams in the current na- nior goalie Bridget Lang. Dola- tional rankings. Lang and the Squash starts season on Saturday, swings nsky reared and fired away, but UR defense also allowed more senior defender Alaina Wayland than one goal only twice. This was there to snuff the chance. freshman and sophomore-heavy into Liberty League Championship After a scoreless first half, Alico squad looks to improve the sea- broke away from the Spartans’ son record in years to come. nick from page 20 After a week off, the men’s keepsie, N.Y. in search of a sixth defense eight minutes into the Bernstein is a member of winning the match 11-5, 11-7, squash team will officially start consecutive Liberty League title. second half and sprinted down the class of 2014. 11-7 and ending UR’s week- their season on Saturday, Nov. Shapiro is a member of end. 17. They will travel to Pough- the class of 2016. This Week in Sports You like sports, we like sports. SATURDAY, nov. 10 You like to write, we like when you write. • Men’s Cross Country in NCAA Atlantic Regionals, 11 a.m.* • Women’s Cross Country in NCAA Atlantic Regionals, 12 p.m.* You’re awesome, we’re awesome. • Football at Hobart College, 12 p.m. • Swimming and Diving vs. Union College, 1 p.m.* • Men’s Soccer in NCAA Division III Championship vs. Misericordia University, time TBA So what are you waiting for? Write for sports!

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*denotes home competition page 20 / campustimes.org thursday, november 8, 2012 sports Football fells foes with Field hockey reaches this week’s offensive outburst, 42-15 Liberty League finals results Field Hockey by eric davis match-up brought a dis- (16-5) staff writer appointing finish to an otherwise successful sea- Nov 1: Skidmore College The Liberty League semi- son when William Smith 3-2 (W) 2 OT final between UR’s field defeated UR by a score of hockey team and Skidmore 3-1. The ’Jackets single goal College on Thursday, Nov. was scored by Flaschner. Nov 3: William Smith 4 ended with a backhanded This game signals the end College goal by junior midfielder of the regular season for the 1-3 (L) Katie Flaschner in sudden women’s field hockey team, death overtime as the foot- which finished at 16-5, a ball team and both the men’s regular season record for Women’s Soccer and women’s soccer teams the sport at UR. (3-13-1) stormed the field in celebra- Freshman forward Mi- tion. The final score was chelle Relin and senior 3-2, with two goals scored forward Shelby Hall led the Nov. 3: Case Western by Flaschner and the other team in goals (17), assists Reserve University by sophomore midfielder (8) and total points (42). 1-2 (L) Allison Resnick. Relin also led the team in drue sokol / photo editor With this victory under shots (119). UR football evened out their record on Saturday, Nov. 3, blowing out WPI 42-15 with junior quarterback Dean their belt, UR then faced UR’s goalie this season was Men’s Soccer Kennedy throwing for three TDs. With one game to go, the team looks to finish their season above .500. William Smith College Junior Madison Wagner. (10-3-3) on Saturday, Nov. 3. This see flick page 19 by adam ondo then led UR down the field return. It took UR three senior staff on a 75-yard drive and, with plays to score a touchdown Nov. 3: Case Western 32 seconds left in the quar- on a one-yard run by junior Reserve University The air was ripe with ter, freshman wide receiver full back Brandon Young. 3-0 (W) victory on Saturday, Nov. Derek Wager scored on an The ’Jackets then recovered 3, when the Yellowjackets eight-yard run. two more fumbles, bringing Volleyball handed Worcester Polytech- In the second quarter, ju- their fumble recovery total (22-12) nic Institute (WPI) a 42-15 nior linebacker Tony Ortega to five. After the final one, defeat. This raised UR’s re- returned an interception for Kennedy exploded and con- cord to 4-4, while dropping a touchdown, pushing UR’s nected with junior tight end Nov. 2: Washington WPI to 2-7. lead up to 14-2. With the Ken Apostolakos for three University in St. Louis WPI got off to a rough quarter winding down, Wa- touchdowns in a nine-min- start, fumbling the ball two ger fumbled and lost a punt ute span. 0-3 (L) (23-25, 19-25, 14-25) plays into the game. How- return, giving WPI a chance With 38 seconds left in ever, the first score of the to score. the game, WPI managed to Nov. 2: Brandeis University game came off of a bad snap WPI capitalized on the score a second touchdown 3-0 (W) (25-17, 25-19, 25-21) that sailed right over the opportunity and orches- after Rancourt caught a six- head of senior punter Mike trated a short 17-yard drive, yard pass in the end zone. Nov. 3: Carnegie Mellon Carson and out the back of which running back Gal- This game is UR’s second the end zone, giving WPI a lagher Hogan topped off highest-scoring of the sea- University safety. with an 11-yard burst into son and is the first in which 2-3 (L) (22-25, 28-26, WPI then received the the end zone. Kicker Mitch Kennedy has thrown three 27-29, 25-23, 9-15) free kick at UR’s 40-yard Lewis’ point after attempt touchdowns. line. Their drive didn’t last was blocked, making the The team travels to Ge- Football long, though, thanks to ju- score 14-8 going into half- neva, N.Y. on Saturday, (4-4) nior linebacker Zach Cice- time. Nov. 10 to take on Hobart ro, who forced WPI receiver The third quarter started College in their final regular Nov. 3: Worcester Trev Rancourt to fumble the much like the second, with season game. courtesy of ur athletics ball on the first play. Junior the Yellowjackets recover- Ondo is a member of Junior midfielder Lindsey Randall assisted fellow junior midfielder Katie Polytechnic Institute quarterback Dean Kennedy ing a fumbled WPI punt the class of 2014. Flaschner’s goal in the ’Jackets’ 1-3 defeat of William Smith College. 42-15 (W) Squash sends two seniors to Price-Bullington Invitational, Men’s Squash Nov. 3-4: Seniors both ousted early in battles against nation’s best Andres Duany and Adam Perkiomaki competed in the Andres Duany and Adam Perkiomaki’s draw was Price-Bullington Invitational. Perkiomaki. not kind, as he had to Perkiomaki had a tough Duany, who was ranked take on second seed Ramit draw and was eliminated sixth in the country at Tandon of Columbia the end of last season and University in his opening in the first round. Duany seeded fourth in the invi- round match. Despite his was able to advance to the tational, faced off against best efforts, Perkiomaki second round before he Princeton University’s fell in straight sets, 11-4, was eliminated as well. Dylan Ward in the first 11-7, 11-4. round. The match went With this first round smoothly for the Yellow- loss, Perkiomaki was stat of jacket, who cruised to a moved into the conso- win in straight sets, 11-1, lation draw, where he the week courtesy of ur athletics 11-5, 11-4. would play Brandon UR senior Andres Duany was ranked No. 6 in the country at the end of last season. He advanced to the In the second round of McLaughlin of Harvard 6 second round of the Price-Bullington Invitational in Richmond, Va. over the weekend. play, Duany drew Bates University, ranked 14th The number of touchdowns by Ben shapiro Virginia in the state’s held Saturday, Nov. 3 and College’s Ahmed Abdel in the country by the the UR football team staff writer capital city of Richmond, Sunday, Nov. 4, featured Khalek. The two battled College Squash Asso- consistently draws some 14 competitors ranked for all five sets, with ciation. The Ivy-Leaguer scored against Worcester The annual Price-Bul- of the nation’s top Di- nationally in the top 37. Khalek eventually taking would prove to have the Polytechnic Institute on lington Invitational, held vision I squash players. Among the participants the match 11-1, 3-11, upper hand on the day, Saturday, Nov. 3. at the Country Club of This year’s tournament, were two UR seniors, 11-7, 7-11, 11-2. see nick page 19