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The Confucoius Institute: cultural understanding

Victoria Flood Staff Writer Institute promotes Chinese calling them an attempt to to capitalism,” said Carla The si xth cent u r y language and culture brainwash youth in other Coch, assistant director Ch inese ph ilosopher through local Chinese countries. Of course it is of CIAU and honorary citi- Confucius once said, “I am teaching. With over 300 natural to wonder what zen of Jingdezhen China. not one who was born in the CI’s scattered throughout the motives for such over- “There are many miscon- possession of knowledge; the world, all funded com- whelming generosities are, ceptions about China and I am one who is fond of pletely by the non-profit but where is the line be- CIAU is helping people to antiquity, and earnest in organization Hanban (the tween pushing propaganda unlearn stereotypes.” seeking it there.” Office of Chinese Language and an ambitious adver- The mission of the If international under- Council International), stu- tisement campaign? Is it a Confucius Institute at standing is the breakfast dents of various nation- way to brainwash students? Alfred University (CIAU) of a student’s well balanced alities are being exposed Or is it merely an attempt is to foster relations and education, the Confucius to a culture that has up to soften the image of the commerce between Alfred Institute is serving up a until recently been rather Chinese government and and China by teaching double helping at Alfred mysterious. strengthen the partnership Chinese language and University. The table is set, There are some who between two world powers? cultural activities. choose your courses. would argue that CI’s “The last ten years Tak ing on another In the spirit of its are propaganda tools for have seen quite a change, namesake, the Confucius the Chinese government, since China has adapted Continued on page 4

ITS hopes to update AU with better broadband of g ra nt pr oposa l s rural areas face when they Though the up-front that will begin in the next in a network, not just a among local technology lack the internet connectiv- price of such connection 36 months. consumer. groups, including Finger ity of more urban areas. is costly, the long-term The overall network Another benefit would Lakes Technology Group This is especially crucial maintenance is inexpen- will touch more than 100 be that our area would (FLTG), Southern Tier West when there are higher sive and will hopefully pay anchor institutions in the be connected to a greater Regional Planning and education institutions in for itself over time, making state, making Alfred an network, giving direct Development Board and rural locations. Although for a strong foundation in anchor institution and access to the more up-to- Soya Ellison the Independent Optical not yet officially signed, the rural Western New York point of presence. A point date internet service pro- Staff Writer Network (ION). the plan would allow area. If contract negotia- of presence or “POP” is a viders in major locations TS director Gary Roberts Under the Recovery and other rural area colleges tions proceed as planned, location like a computer like Buffalo, Rochester, hosted a presentation about Reinvestment Act of the such as Houghton and St. Alfred University could center that contains and Syracuse, Albany and New the upcoming broadband Obama stimulus plan, ION Bonaventure, to receive ad- see its bandwidth tripled utilizes essential network York City. upgrade coming to Alfred was awarded a $40 million ditional broadband connec- from 100 Mbps to 300 service equipment. Having Roberts also noted that at Howell Hall on Nov. 30. technology grant for ten tion. Another 1,300 linear Mbps. Location of the fiber AU as a point of presence, our AU data center has been It took three years of fiber builds throughout miles will also be added to build that would connect the University’s data center designed with redundancy actively partnering with the whole state. the existing 2,300 linear Alfred to the ION network would provide connections and business continuity in different groups to pro- This funding is part of mile infrastructure, giving will extend from Ingleside, to other anchor institutions mind and such concentra- vide Alfred with better an initiative to help solve the area a 3,600 linear mile NY and run through Alfred and network subscribers tion of technical expertise internet connectivity. AU the digital divide, or the network of broadband to Whitesville. This build where we would be an in Alfred. Said the ION ITS supported a number technological disadvantage fiber. will be the first of the ten important participant group, “you don’t find this Debate over HIV/AIDS epidemic yet to be heard

Jericho Shackelford Editor in Chief Dr. Mark Dawson, 18th annual Burdick Lecture presenter, contrasted UNAIDS publications that note successful remedia- tion of the epidemic with stark historical facts. In its latest study of 63 countries, UNAIDS found, “Among young people in the fifteen most severely affected countries, the rate of new HIV infections has fallen by more than 25 percent.” However, many of the Harlem Wizards Photo Provided most affected demograph- (above) Statistics provided by worldaidsday.org ics throughout sub-Saharan Africa have stalemated in their battle against HIV and AIDS. According to the UNAIDS report, nearly 60 storm focused on southern born from a unanimous UN response forward, particu- decade’s worth of findings HIV/AIDS epidemic can be new HIV cases are detected Africa having the highest decision to halt and turn larly with regards to scal- entitled, “The Perfect Storm: traced back to European per day in Lesotho, a small percentages of HIV and back the AIDS epidemic ing up towards universal HIV, Migrant Labor and colonization of Africa; the country no larger than AIDS cases in the world. by the year 2015, a goal access to HIV prevention, Socio-Economic Change in rise of the mining industry South Carolina. “Southern Africa stands set by the 2006 Political treatment, care and sup- Southern Africa.” His voca- throughout what is now Dr. Mark Dawson chair out and it “begs the ques- Declaration on HIV/AIDS. port,” stated a UNAIDS tion in history presented known as the mushroom, of history at Western New tion” why is that the case,” “Following intense nego- press release on the 2006 a challenging perspective which envelops sub-Saha- England College presented said Burdick presenter Dr. tiations on the text among declaration. to those that emphasize ran Africa; both premises the history of HIV and Dawson. member states, the final Dawson was brought biological remedies as the to an argument claiming AIDS to a packed audience UNAIDS or The Joint 2006 Declaration provides to Alfred University for only means of alleviating Thursday, Nov. 18. The United Nations Programme a strong mandate that the 18th Annual Burdick the epidemic. Continued on page 4 topic, dubbed the perfect on HIV/AIDS is an initiative will help move the AIDS Lecture to present his As Dawson stated, the

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Photo provided by Rebecca Spitz On their way to the quarterfinals AU Saxons beat Cortland 34-20 Photo provided

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Saxons’ season ends in loss to Mount Union in NCAA quarterfinals

AU Press Release Raiders on a fumble at the five about a minute into the seed in the tournament’s fourth-and-five play on of 37 passes for 241 yards ALLIANCE, OH – The Saxon 22-yard line 2:29 second, the Saxons went East Region, produced 196 the drive -- with Almeida and a score. Shorts caught Alfred University football into the opening period. three and out and Shorts yards of offense in the first converting a 22-yard field nine passes for 115 yards team lost to second-ranked On fourth-and-goal from returned the AU punt to half to 109 for Alfred and goal try to give the Raiders and a touchdown and tight Mount Union, 37-7, Saturday the one-yard line, tailback the Saxon 10-yard line. The the Saxons had three first- a 30-7 lead. On Mount end Kyle Miller caught five afternoon in an NCAA Jeremy Murray scampered AU defense stiffened and half turnovers and Mount Union’s next possession, passes for 59 yards. Division III championship around the right end for on third-and-goal, Seaman Union two. The host Raiders tailback Wes Ryder capped Junior linebacker Nick tournament quarterfinal the touchdown to give the was intercepted in the end- held a decided advantage a five-play, 55-yard drive Clark (Canisteo, NY/ game. host Raiders a 7-0 lead with zone by junior cornerback in first downs, 20-7. with a 20-yard TD run four Canisteo-Greenwood) led Alfred (10-3), seeded 10:37 left in the first. Roland O’Brien (Hoosick Mount Union took the minutes into the fourth, the Alfred defense with sixth in the tournament’s Two AU possessions later, Falls, NY/Hoosick Falls). second half kickoff to and the Raiders led 37-7. a game-high 16 tackles East Region couldn’t ad- Mount Union linebacker The Saxons drove 80 yards their own 33-yard line and For the game, AU had 149 (two for loss, one sack). vance the ball against a Arthur Smith intercepted in nine plays, getting on the Alfred forced a punt, taking yards of offense, well off Sophomore strong safety smothering Mount Union Secky at the Raider 32 board with a 34-yard touch- over at their own 18-yard its 399-yard per game aver- Reggie Pressley (Rochester, defense -- ranked second in and returned the ball to down pass from Secky to line. On the first play from age coming in. Freshman NY/Gates-Chili) had nine the nation (198 yards per the Alfred 6-yard line. The freshman wide receiver scrimmage, end Charles tailback Austin Dwyer tackles (1.5 for loss) and a game) -- producing only Saxon defense held and Josh Phillips (Syracuse, NY/ Dieseul sacked Secky at (Hornell, NY/Hornell), who forced fumble; senior line- 149 yards of offense on the Mount Union had to settle West Genesee) to make the the Saxon 12, forcing a came into the game averag- backer Chad Pieri (LeRoy, day. The Saxons came into for a 25-yard Tyler Almeida score 10-7 with 8:14 left in fumble that strong safety ing 116 rushing yards per NY/Caledonia-Mumford) the game averaging 173 field goal that gave the the half. Nick Driskill returned 17 game, was held to 22 on had nine tackles; and. yards rushing, but were Raiders a 10-0 lead with Mount Union answered, yards for the touchdown 15 carries. He finished the Steeves had eight tackles held to 27 yards Saturday. 6:14 left in the first. taking the ensuing kickoff with that gave the Raiders season with 1,412 yards (one for loss). Junior Eric Turnovers hurt Alfred, as After an Alfred punt and driving 61 yards in a 27-7 lead with 10:25 left rushing, good for a new Rockwood (Allegany, NY/ Mount Union converted gave Mount Union the nine plays, with Seaman in the third. school single-season record Allegany-Limestone) aver- four miscues into 17 points. ball at their own 42-yard connecting with Shorts Each team exchanged (eclipsing the 1,406 yards aged 37.4 yards on nine The Saxons took opening line, the Raiders drove to on a 15-yard scoring pass punts, with Alfred sopho- Vinson Hendrix had in punts. kickoff but after gaining the AU 23-yard line, but with 3:15 left in the second. more defensive end Chris 2007). Secky completed End Lambert Budzinski a first down to their own on a fourth-and-one play, Alfred went three-and-out Steeves (Rochester, NY/ eight of 33 passes for 122 recorded a team-high five 44-yard line, AU junior sophomore cornerback Jon and the punt gave Mount Gates-Chili) blocking yards with a touchdown tackles for Mount Union. quarterback Tom Secky Jackson (East Amherst, NY/ Union possession at its own Brandon Mathie’s kick at and two interceptions. Dieuseul had four tackles (Bemus Point, NY/Maple Bishop Timon) broke up 31-yard line with 2:26 left. the Mount Union 43-yard Sophomore wide receiver (two for loss, 1.5 for loss) Grove) was intercepted by Neal Seaman’s pass to wide The Raiders marched down line with seven minutes Andre McCloud (Bath, and linebacker Landon Mount Union’s Alex Ferrara receiver Cecil Shorts at the the field and Almeida’s left the third. The Saxons NY/Haverling) caught two Herzick had four tackles at the Raider 37-yard line. Saxon goal line. Alfred went second field goal of the couldn’t take advantage passes for 36 yards and and a forced fumble. Mount Union was forced four-and-out and Mount game, a 25-yarder with 26 of the field possession, Loughlin-Pope caught two to punt and AU took over Union took over at their seconds left in the half, however, punting the ball for 22 yards. at their own 26 with 12:39 own 37 with 26 seconds gave Mount Union a 20-7 back to the Raiders. Mount Murray finished with 122 left in the first, but turned left in the first. After a punt lead at intermission. Union drove 86 yards in 14 yards rushing on 33 carries the ball back over to the pinned AU inside its own Mount Union, the top plays -- converting a key and Seaman completed 20 Dwyer, Rockwood post record-setting years in 2010 season Eric Hudack game. per contest; AU freshman Hendrix. Managing Editor Even the kicker had a tailback Austin Dwyer Senior wide receiver Ryan The Alfred University big game as junior Eric had 72 yards in the first Thon led the Saxon receiv- football team closes out its Rockwood made seven quarter, finishing with 186 ing corp with 73 recep- NCAA Division III playoff extra points, a significant yards on 32 carries tions and 15 touchdowns, run with a sobering 37-7 portion of his 56 for the For the game, AU had 436 coming up 51 yards shy of lose to powerhouse Mount season, a new AU record. yards of offense. the century mark at 949. Union, a disappointing end He averaged 42.5 yards on With the victory, Alfred’s Junior QB Tom Secky picked to what turned out to be a four punts, landing three 10th of the year, the Saxons up 2762 yards through the very exciting playoff run. inside the 20 and two on tie the school single-season air, with a touchdown to The Saxons strung to- the Maritime 1-yard line. mark set by the 1981 team. interception ratio of 28-15. gether a 2-1 record in the The AU defense came Unfortunately, Alfred was LB Nick Clark spearhead- playoffs, putting together up big in Cortland with unable to break that record, ed the Saxon defense with an impressive victory a 34-20 victory. Cortland as miscues and turnovers 112 tackles and 4 sacks against SUNY Cortland (10-2) came into the game produced a 37-7 deficit on the season. He also and a thorough beat down averaging 191 yards per the Saxons were unable led the offense in rushing Photo provided Photo provided of Maritime College. The game on the ground, and to overcome. touchdowns with 12. DE 60-0 blow out made every- AU held the offensive ma- The season contained Marcellus Jones picked Austin Dwyer broke Saxons Eric Rockwood, Saxons kicker, one question if Maritime chine to 79 rushing yards. plenty of individual up 8 sacks and DB Roland football single-season rushing broke the team’s single-season ever really won a football The Alfred defense held achievements as well. O’Brien snatched 8 INTs on record with 1412 rushing yards kicking record with 56 PATs on the season game that season or if they Cortland to 253 yards of Dwyer scored 10 touch- the year, one of which was somehow bought their offense; the Red Dragons downs on the season, in returned for six. way into the playoff tour- came into the game averag- addition to his school nament. The AU defense ing nearly 360 per contest. record-breaking 1412 held Maritime to minus-six Cortland had been keep- rushing yards, topping yards of offense in the first ing opponents to just the original record by 6 half and 76 yards for the under 79 yards rushing yards, set in 2007 by Vinson December 7, 2010 Fiat Lux l TheFiatLux.com 3 Sports AU cross country wraps up 2010 season J.P. McCombs MA/Watertown) finished congratulations and re- Sports Editor 140th with a time of 25:40.1. spect goes out to the seniors The men’s and women’s The men’s team will lose who ran for four years. To cross country teams ran at three seniors including the underclassmen, I wish the NCAA Atlantic Regional David Cogswell (Afton, NY/ you luck for next year and Championship meet on Afton), Eric Hudack (West for the graduating seniors, Nov. 15th in Oneonta. Seneca, NY/St. Francis), good luck in wherever your Junior Ken Noll (Valatie, and Casey Townsend life takes you and always NY/Ichabod Crane) fin- (Oneonta, NY/Laurens). The remember the great com- ished 195th in the 8k event women will lose Melissa mitment you fulfilled to with a time of 28:52.8. He Haahr (Owego, NY/Tioga) run at the collegiate level. was the only runner for and Katelyn Lepore (Port the men. Jefferson Station, NY/ Senior Melissa Haahr Comsewogue). It takes a (Owego, NY/Tioga) led the lot to be a cross country women, finishing 129th runner. The sport demands in the 6k with a time of not only physical tough- 25:23.8. Junior Elisabeth ness, but a good deal of Phillips-Jones (Watertown, mental grit as well. My Photo provided by Eiisabeth Philips-Jones AU Swimming and Diving hosts Fredonia J.P. McCombs led all in the 200-yard free- (Akron, NY/Akron) the winning the 200-yard free 200-yard back (2:25.52) followed by sophomore Sports Editor style (1:48.02) along with winner of the 50-yard free relay (1:30.74). while freshman Heather Shelby Remington (Pike, The AU men’s and wom- the 100-yard free (49.18 (22.43 seconds). AU was Sen ior Sa ra h Bla i r Remchuk (Hornell, NY/ NY/Letchworth) who fin- en’s swimming and diving seconds). Mix was the top also powerful in the relays, (Auburn, NY/Auburn) and Hornell) also placed second ished third in the 500-yard teams hosted Fredonia on force in the 200-yard indi- with the team of juniors sophomore Katie Ganley in the 50-yard free (26.90). free (5:53.66). Nov. 12. The AU men came vidual medley (2:04.77) and Richard Guarniero (New (Syracuse, NY/Westhill) led Junior Donna Hoops The relay team consisting out on top with a score of 200-yard butterfly (2:03.58) York Mills, NY/Thomas the women (0-3, 0-2 Empire (Geneseo, NY/Geneseo) of Hoops, Blair, sophomore 123-113, while the women while Lobban won the R. Proctor) and Warren 8). Blair finished second in finished third in the 200- Eryn Matich (Johnson City, fell 147-78. 1,000-yard free (10:15.25) Dolben (Rye, NH/Berwick the 100-yard free (56.88) yard back (2:25.53) along NY/Johnson City) and Leading the Saxon men and 200-yard backstroke Academy), sophomore Brett and third in the 200-yard with senior Calista Merritt Remchuk finished second (2-1, 1-1 Empire 8) were se- (2:02.86). Irwin (Springwater, NY/ free (2:08.54). Ganley came (Conesus, NY/Livonia) in the 400-yard medley niors Tyler Olsen (Saratoga Other top finishers for Wayland-Cohocton) and in second in the 200-yard who also finished third relay (4:27.59) while the Springs, NY/Saratoga), Zach the AU men were sopho- senior Dan Steere (Hornell, breaststroke (2:48.29) and in the 1,000-yard free team of Citarella, Remchuk, Mix (Mt. Morris, NY/Mt. more Nate Chapman NY/Alfred-Almond) finding third in the 200-yard IM (11:55.79). Senior Cailin Remington and Asmo also Morris) and Matt Lobban (Hornell, NY/Hornell) the top spot in the 400- (2:29.21). Asmo (Johnson City, NY/ had a second place finish (Pittsford, NY/Pittsford who came in first in the yard medley relay (3:42.70) Freshman Paige Citarella Johnson City) had a third in the 200-yard free relay Mendon), who each placed 500-yard free (4:58.57) and and the team of Sowinski, (West Islip, NY/West Islip) place finish in the 200- (1:50.78). first in two events. Olsen freshman Peter Sowinski Chapman, Mix and Olsen placed second in the yard butterfly (2:36.43) New York State of Mind disaster that has become vanished when Vikings QB GIANTS 28 REDSKINS 7: N Y J E T S AT N E W Darrelle Revis and Antonio of the Bengals. An even Tarvaris Jackson showed The Giants dominated ENGLAND: Normally, I Cromartie will go a long more impressive second the Minnesota crowd he’s this one wire-to-wire, a would not include a game way in determining the half comeback against learned a thing or two much-needed “deep breath” without a result, but to- winner of this one. If the arguably the top team in backing up a legend. The for fans after consecutive night’s showdown forecasts Pats are not able to estab- the AFC. It was, dare I say, trademark second half blunders against Dallas to be the best on the NFL lish the running game a November to remember. comeback magic did not and Philadelphia, followed regular-season schedule early, look for Brady to A week into December, make the trip with Buffalo, by a scare from Jacksonville thus far. struggle much like he did however, this month’s as the offense was largely in a game much harder There is no love lost in the Jets 28-14 victory in script appears to resem- non-existent from start to than advertised. At 8-4, between these two, with Week 2. ble that of the other fall finish. the Giants kept pace with Jets coach Rex Ryan out On the other side of the months for Buffalo. In store next Sunday Philadelphia atop the NFC to prove that Bill Belichick ball, one would be silly to Griffin Taylor Sunday was a tall order, to is a home match-up with East. The battle for the di- and his Pats dominance are count out a Belichick de- Staff Writer be fair; an angry Minnesota the Browns, a game that visional crown between a thing of the past. It is a fense in a big game, but the MINNESOTA 38 BUFFALO team anxious to prove that Buffalo should consider the I-95 rivals is especially battle between a fairly one- Pats have struggled on that 14: ex-coach Brad Childress, “winnable.” Buffalo should heated this year, as the dimensional team, whose side of the ball this season, November was a welcome not it, was the reason for set its clock back an hour surprise success of both one-dimension (passing) while the Jets offense has change for Bills fans, as all the losses. on game-day, so that it can Chicago and Tampa Bay features the best QB in shown consistent progress they witnessed what “prog- A ray of hope briefly ap- take its weekly “first half make a wild-card berth no football right now, and a under second-year QB Mark ress” really looks like: a peared early when Brett nap” during warm-ups, and guarantee. The way both Eli balanced unit without a Sanchez. Jets take this one, gritty 14-12 victory over Favre went down with perhaps put together two Manning and Michel Vick single weakness. 24-20. Detroit to gave Buffalo that what appeared to be a solid halves of football. are performing this year, In the crosshairs, how the elusive first victory fol- career-ending hit (for the Memo to Bills Fans: one slip-up by either QB match-up unfolds between lowed by a more impressive 6,789 time) at the hands Beware the monster that could spell doom for his Pats QB Tom Brady and the 35-0 second half rout of the of Arthur Moats. Then it is Browns RB Peyton Hillis. respective team. Jets pair of shutdown CBs Inside the NHL: Buffa-Low in the standings Eric Hudak the net. He is getting the players who tend to take Boston and Montreal boast Managing Editor opportunities, which is strings of games off like the best goals against aver- The NHL season is well encouraging- it means he Vanek, Drew Stafford, Tim age in the NHL, making it underway and last year’s is finally playing injury Connolly, Derek Roy, Jason unnecessary for the scoring Northeast Division champs, free for the first time in Pominville, Jochen Hecht; to be elite in order to win the Buffalo Sabres, are sit- months. Unfortunately, (did I name the whole team games. Buffalo’s 73 goals ting in 11th place in the ten goals on the amount yet?) never making any sig- allowed becomes somewhat Eastern Conference. Some of chances he has had is nificant changes to their embarrassing for a team fans may be willing to not the output you hope top six forwards. Arguably that claims to have the best blame Ryan Miller’s early to see from an elite player. more disturbing, managing goaltender in the world. season injury, but I’m not as It is not just Vanek miss- partner Larry Quinn and At some point, someone content with that. However, ing golden opportunities. GM Darcy Regier expect on Buffalo is going to have back-to-back shutouts It seems like every Sabres this team to be seriously to carry this team if they against rival Ottawa and forward has developed the competitive when years of want to stay competitive (Above) Buffalo Sabres goaltender. Photo provided Ryan Miller, seems to be back on Columbus seem to indicate habit of making average failure has proven the team in this league. his game tending net for the former Miller may be back to form net-minders look like su- is not made up of mentally While a two game win- division champions. and the only thing separat- perstars. The consistent tough hockey players. And ning streak does not ing Buffalo from greatness. choking in front of the net we all know the definition mean much in the NHL, Thomas Vanek, Buffalo’s or putting the puck right of insanity is doing the Saturday’s victory in poster child for inconsis- in the goalies chest when same thing over and over Ottawa marked Buffalo’s tency, has looked good it sits inches away from and expecting different first time with consecu- this year, burying his op- the crease has become a results. tive wins since Nov. 15. A portunities in shootouts. team-wide epidemic. It is as While the offense as win against Boston could His 21 points puts him at if they suddenly lose hand- been a source of frustra- turn the season around second on the team, but eye coordination when the tion for the third season and provide the struggling for some reason, Vanek puck sits in front of an open in a row, Buffalo’s 68 goals team with enough momen- (and everyone else on the net and they swipe blindly for this season is not that tum to string together an team) cannot remember hoping they will somehow far off of division leading impressive winning streak. how to score in front of the make contact and the puck Montreal and Boston’s December might be the net. Coach Lindy Ruff has will put itself by the keeper season totals of 71 and 72, month that the Sabres always preached “getting and in back of the net. respectively. It is however, finally realize the hockey to the dirty areas” and Management has put significantly off of confer- season started. capitalizing on rebounds. out the same product for ence leaders Philadelphia In fact, Vanek has made three years now, filling (95), Pittsburgh (89) and Photo provided a career living in front of the team with streaky Washington (92). However,

Alfred Saxons Scoreboard Team Last Opponent Result Record Next Opponent Swimming/Diving RIT Invitational 3rd of 6 2--1--0 Utica Football Mt. Union L, 7-37 10--3--0 Men's Basketball Paul Smith's W, 88-43 5--3--0 St. John Fisher Women's Basketball Canton W, 69-48 4--2--0 St. John Fisher

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Editorial: Letters to the Editor: In response to the defacement of property All I want for This letter is in response becoming more and more Spectrum. I have spoken to artwork or awareness to the defacement of the prevalent on campus. It multiple people and clubs poster is put up and it is Christmas...MORE cutout figures in Powell is a shame that any of that have witnessed vandal- defaced, we will start to Campus Center that were this had to happen and ism, theft and destruction see our diversity decline. WRITERS! part of Transgender it shows the need of the of their awareness activi- I see the diversity of this Awareness Week. I do not activities like Transgender ties or public property in beautiful place as one of ‘Tis the season to be over the past year and re- know if many people saw Awareness Week and the general. I would think its greatest attributes and jolly in Alfred. Some may member the regrets, the the vandalism I am talking “Think Before You Speak” that as college students I would like it to stay that be dreaming of a white triumphs or failures, the about, but basically two of campaign that have oc- and adults we would be way. So please, let’s have a Christmas (congratula- complete wastes of time. the figures were defaced curred this semester. The more respectful of other little bit more respect. tions, your dreams will Students also utilize this by the drawing of genitalia other thing that upsets me people’s hard work and of Sincerely, come true), while others time to make decisions and with writing on four is what seems to be a lack other people’s differences. Kevin Carr have visions of sugar about life. A new year, a different occasions includ- of respect students have This university prides itself plumbs dancing in their new semester serves as ing the word “faggot,” a for each others’ work, and on its diversity. However, heads. And while snow and an ideal opportunity for word which seems to be this does not just apply to if every time a piece of sugar plumbs are quite al- students to try something luring, here at the Fiat Lux, new. Like searching for that Not too hasty: A response to “Who’s “Right” and there is only one thing on elusive Christmas gift that our collective Christmas perfectly explains your Wh’s wrong?” list and that is a room full hidden feelings for a secret In response to: Who’s at the very worst, passed I was raised in an driven into a rage over a of eager staff writers and lover, finding your niche in “Right” and who’s wrong? by. I don’t know anyone environment that sounds difference of opinion. I do fastidious copy editors. college takes a lot of trial (11/15 issue of the Fiat) who would have been much the opposite of yours. not expect conservative- In 2006, a twelve-page and error. I was raised in an driven into a rage over a My father is a socialist, and leaning people to act like issue of the Fiat Lux People are comfortable environment that sounds difference of opinion. I do my mother is a liberal. Both animals, and I hope that boasted more than 25 with the status quo; it is much the opposite of yours. not expect conservative- of them are well-educated they expect better of me. different writers, none of why lawmakers refuse to My father is a socialist, and leaning people to act like in terms of politics, and I Inflammatory which writing more than tighten environmental my mother is a liberal. Both animals, and I hope that was brought up to be politi- statements such as that one article. Today, we are restrictions or develop pro- of them are well-educated they expect better of me. cally aware. one are a huge problem in lucky if we can find 18, sev- gressive health care reform. in terms of politics, and I Inflammatory Freedom of speech our democracy. This sort of eral of which contributing Doing the right thing can be was brought up to be politi- statements such as that is an amazing thing, I “us versus them” attitude three or more articles per difficult; trying something cally aware. one are a huge problem in agree, but without the is what grinds Senate to issue. It harkens back to a new can be frightening Freedom of speech our democracy. This sort of will to understand other a halt, because it places time when people actually because it is unfamiliar is an amazing thing, I “us versus them” attitude people, it does nothing for us into a position where wanted to be a part of the or unpredictable. But col- agree, but without the is what grinds Senate to you. If you are not willing to we cannot compromise or community in Alfred and lege is a time for students will to understand other a halt, because it places listen to a differing point of agree with the “opposing” make the most of their col- to challenge that comfort people, it does nothing for us into a position where view and, most importantly, side without “betraying” lege careers. zone and really make sure you. If you are not willing to we cannot compromise or learn from it, you are doing our own party. It helps no The holiday season they possess confidence in listen to a differing point of agree with the “opposing” yourself a disservice. one to prop your political consistently provides a their decisions. view and, most importantly, side without “betraying” During the 2008 beliefs on who you disagree unique experience for So whether you are an learn from it, you are doing our own party. It helps no election, the support for with. In fact, it cheapens the college students as many English major looking for yourself a disservice. one to prop your political Obama on campus was entire political process to head home, some for the something new to try be- During the 2008 beliefs on who you disagree high. There was fairly lim- blindly vote for the party first time all semester, cause you have no idea what election, the support for with. In fact, it cheapens the ited for McCain. Keep in of our parents if that party for an extended five-week you want to do with your Obama on campus was entire political process to mind that Alfred is a liberal no longer stands for the winter break. Some may life, a journalism hopeful high. There was fairly lim- blindly vote for the party pocket in a conservative same values, or if, as is take the opportunity to trying to get your foot in ited for McCain. Keep in of our parents if that party area. I am not surprised often unfortunately the travel; others may take the door, a chemistry major mind that Alfred is a liberal no longer stands for the that there was not an even case, we have no idea what advantage of the time down who does not think he or pocket in a conservative same values, or if, as is split in support for candi- that party stands for. to unwind after a stressful she knows enough about area. I am not surprised often unfortunately the dates, because, as with a I apologize if far or lonely couple months the English language to that there was not an even case, we have no idea what lot of schools, there is a more rabid liberals than I of college. Whatever the ever be considered a writer split in support for candi- that party stands for. political majority here. In have attacked your view- case may be, winter break (on second thought, we may dates, because, as with a I apologize if far regards to the scenario of points in classes. When serves not only as the end not want you), in the spirit lot of schools, there is a more rabid liberals than I standing outside of Powell you bring politics into the of a semester, but also the of Christmas giving, why political majority here. In have attacked your view- with a McCain sign: I iden- matter, however, people end of the calendar year. not give an article to the regards to the scenario of points in classes. When tify as a liberal person, but often read that as an invita- People use this time as Fiat Lux? standing outside of Powell you bring politics into the if I had seen someone with tion to present the oppos- a chance to reflect or to with a McCain sign: I iden- matter, however, people a McCain sign campaigning ing viewpoint. I hope that look at what they have done tify as a liberal person, but often read that as an invita- during the election, I would you are able to distinguish if I had seen someone with tion to present the oppos- not have tried to “stone between an attack and an a McCain sign campaigning ing viewpoint. I hope that them to death.” I would invitation to debate. during the election, I would you are able to distinguish probably have talked to Tory Kieth not have tried to “stone between an attack and an them for a minute or two Senior BFA student them to death.” I would invitation to debate. In re- about McCain’s politics, or, probably have talked to sponse to: Who’s “Right” at the very worst, passed them for a minute or two and who’s wrong? (11/15 by. I don’t know anyone about McCain’s politics, or, issue of the Fiat) who would have been Opinions There’s no show space like Alfred Stephen Denman to destine artists to show Friday night in the small Contributing Writer only during class critiques. exhibition spaces within When I first sat to write In pondering the issue the school, as well as the Fiat Lux this it was to be an opinion I am more encouraged to Village Hall. By bringing Vol. 105, No. 7 piece that pondered why write how, throughout art off campus, students Next issue: January 31, 2011 there is a lack of show the semester, artists have and the community gain Next deadline: January 26 by midnight space for art students. I been able to find their way interaction and under- JERICHO SHACKELFORD Editor in Chief believe the ability to show around the dilemma. One standing. Sophomore ERIC HUDACK Managing Editor one’s art is important to junior, Tom Moran, tackled sculpture students also ADRIAN TO Advertisement Manager the process of making art. the problem head on, build- held a show in Davis Gym J.P. MCCOMBS Sports Editor When a date and time is ing a makeshift space out- called “2.3.2. Projections.” NICKELINA NOEL Features Editor given for an artist to pres- side between Binns-Merill The space was transformed MELANIE BAKER Arts & Entertainment Editor ent their work to the world, and Fox’s Pizza. The space, by projections atop and VRENI GUST Opinions Editor something strange hap- though small and at the around sculptures. A space REBECCA SPITZ Head Photographer pens. The work becomes whim of the elements has such as Davis Gym, without GILLIAN LICHTER Copy Editor not only motivated by the played host to several great stereotypical white walls, EDDIE BROWN Copy Editor internal wonderings and shows. One such show was transforms the art, and JEFF SLUYTER-BELTRÃO Faculty Advisor wanderings of the artist, designed specifically for allows an entire class to but also an arbitrary dead- the space. George Vidas come together for a show. line for manifesting those and Zane Hettinga pro- The lack of space in ideas into reality becomes duced “Light House” about Harder has made off-cam- Editorial Policy an imperative. a month back, after hearing pus show spaces like the With the recent construc- of the space. Their strob- Random Room and the new The Fiat welcomes your opinion. Anyone may write a letter tion outside Harder Hall on ing Neon display created Attic more visible. These to the editor. Submissions must include name, address, phone Academic Alley, an impor- another world behind the show gatherings are more number and class year (for students). Letters to the editor should tant show space, the Robert parking lot. Print students fun and lively as the air of be limited to 250 words; guest columns should be limited to 700 Turner Student Gallery, has have taken over the space the institution no longer words. The Fiat Lux reserves the right to edit all letters for space, been temporarily lost. The by laminating their work lingers. It is my hope that clarity, brevity and fair play. E-mail your thoughts to fiatlux@ space held bi-weekly shows so the rain that could pour bringing art off–campus alfred.edu. Submissions should follow the rules of fair play (i.e. organized solely by stu- in the sides of the shack continues, even as con- get the facts straight). dents. Many of the growing was no obstacle. Entitled struction of the front of clubs and organizations “Turner II” the space was Harder Hall is completed. Editorial Policy: The Fiat Lux welcomes The Fiat Lux supports the perpetuation within the school would a direct commentary on Keep up the good work feedback from its readers. Letters to the of a broad and liberal education conducive use the space to promote the lack of show space artists. There is always editor will be subject to editing for space to free speech. Only unsigned editorials their groups’ agendas. For provided by the school. more space in a place like and content purposes. The Fiat Lux re- reflect the opinions of this newspaper. serves the right not to print any letter. All other editorials reflect the author’s example, REPO signed out This past week faculty Alfred. There are always Letters must be accompanied by name, opinion. a show for several semes- presented two shows by creative solutions to the address and telephone number. E-mail: The Fiat Lux is printed by Adnet Direct ters to encourage use of underclassmen outside of problems at hand- and [email protected] or mail letters to: Fiat and is typeset by the production staff. their service- providing Harder Hall with amaz- those innovative solutions Lux, attn: Editor, Powell Campus Center, It is funded in part by Student Senate. Alfred, N.Y. 14802. The Fiat can be reached at (607) 871-2192. materials for reuse. The ing results. “Synthesizing of space issues provide for loss of this space seemed Gabriel” was held on new paradigms leading to unique art.

Did you know that November 15 is America Recycles Day? Green Alfred and other members of the community will be celebrating by assisting Kacie Dean in a waste audit of the Alfred University campus. This will include collecting bags of trash from various dumpsters across campus and taking an inventory of how well the recycling and composting programs are working. Interested in helping, or want to add your name to Green Alfred’s recycling petition? Email greenalfred@ alfred.edu. December 7, 2010 Fiat Lux l TheFiatLux.com 5 Opinions 12 Things I learned about (and not necessarily in) graduate school

Kristin Rubisch - look at curriculum, thesis decision (in any part) on much about them as you will be of serious benefit appreciate your under- Guest Writer components, preparation activities or clubs available. learned about friends to you. They want as big graduate studies and As an almost-second- for Ph.D., etc. You won’t have time to do in three or four years at of a collection as they can university. Now I do not semester graduate student, 2. You will meet people them as a graduate student Alfred. get their hands on, so be mean to shamelessly plug I have learned some really who will make you wonder or, when you do have free 7. You really need to prepared to work on your Alfred as perfect - no uni- unexpected things about how they got into graduate time, you’ll either see your know how to do a literature own personal motivation to versity is. But you will get graduate school. Sadly, school. Just like in your un- equally busy friends, be review how to write long get work done rather than a well-rounded education not all of these things are dergraduate career, some working or catching up on papers in a short period of the motivation of the uni- with some vast opportuni- good. Many of these les- students have a ‘unique’ some sleep. time. If you can’t do those versity or professor. ties for fun and growth. sons weren’t quite taught knowledge base from their 5. You won’t do all of things now, you should 10. Your professors will Presumably you’re still by professors, but were past experiences. And yes, the reading. You might probably start learning. be worse at teaching, but there for a reason, but that garnered from other ex- some of this unique knowl- not even do most of it, Literature reviews magi- you’ll be expected to learn reason will be even clearer periences during my time. edge involves pasting because professors will cally appear in every paper. more at a faster rate. They when you’re somewhere Even so, I wish I had known entire Wikipedia articles knowingly assign more Every paper will be at least will read off of PowerPoint else. them when I was applying into an assignment. than you could read. Some 20 pages in length and they slides, misuse terminol- A final word of advice: to and selecting a graduate 3. Your professors will will admit this to your face will all be due the same ogy, assign group projects don’t be terrified by appli- school. probably not develop as and tell you to “Harvard week. (they never go away) and cations, by what professors That being said, I am close of a relationship with the work,” - graduate slang 8. Financial aid drasti- plug their own writing. It say, or even by what I say. sharing these thoughts to you as they are now in un- for skimming - and others cally varies. Schools can will be infuriating, boring If you’re set on going, then help you to make a more in- dergraduate. For one thing, will find their assignments be disingenuous about and tiresome - but you will do what’s right for you. Just formed decision on where they will only see you for more important than their this on their websites, so really appreciate the one don’t say I didn’t warn you to apply and where to go two years and you may not colleagues’. So don’t panic be direct in asking about professor who periodically of what’s coming. - straight from a graduate have more than one class and certainly don’t lose funding. Some schools brings cookies or makes Kristin Rubisch graduat- student’s (and not a fac- with them (depending on sleep over not reading within a university have pop culture jokes. The ed from Alfred in May 2010. ulty’s) mouth. the size of your program things in completion. more private donors and cookies and jokes might She is a Master of the Arts 1. There’s a difference and department). You are 6. You won’t make as fewer students to give it suck, but you’ll be so happy candidate in International between programs for unlikely to have a “just call many friends. You won’t to, though the program you might cry. C o m m u n i c a t i o n a t researchers and for prac- me Bob” Professor Stein, have time, you won’t meet may be almost identical 11. You will still learn American University’s titioners. You may not a remix-loving Professor as large of a population and to another in a different a lot. It may not be easy School of International know what you want to do Chad Harriss or a Red you won’t meet them at the school at the same univer- to learn, and it may not Service, 2012. She is also a when you finish, but you Sox-adoring, story-filled activities you all can’t go to sity. Aggressively research be what you expected to writer for a local newspaper better decide if you want Professor Jeff Sluyter- (see number four). But you this and outside funding. learn. You’ll consume more and a graduate assistant to do it in the field or at a Beltrao. It’s partially a will have them, and you 9. You’ll feel pressured information than you’ll and outreach coordinator desk surrounded by piles result of a strong emphasis will probably have many to follow a set trajectory or have use for and you’ll have for American University’s of books. Once you’ve fig- on professional training, classes with them. You’ll path - especially at research to develop new techniques GLBTA Resource Center. ured that out, you need to but also an effect of large, also spend most of your universities. They will push for absorbing and sifting determine which of these infrequent classes. existing free time with the you to produce results and through it all. each university focuses on 4. Do not base your same people and learn as material regardless of it 12 . Yo u’ l l r e a l l y Features Father Christmas: A rep of commercialism or family values? Nickelina Noel all their might that Santa’s day they were not as affect- to material or worldly According to David of Santa Claus if he’s not Features Editor judgment of right and ed but now everyone wants interests. Snyder, Librarian Assistant necessarily a real person,” In the United States and wrong appeals to their an Xbox 360 because it’s Many households dis- at Herrick Library, the cel- Westbrook continued. many other countries, he level of ethical develop- the most popular system regard Santa Claus as ebration of Santa Claus is The sense of magic, awe is known as Santa Claus, in ment. For the child, being emphasized by the media,” being a representation of “a continuation of a tradi- and wonder associated with the Netherlands he is Saint good meant being obedient stated Raymundo Vazquez, commercialization and tion established to bless Father Christmas, further Nicholas and in Greece, and respectful which would a junior of the Inamori continue to celebrate and children.” appeals to the hearts of Saint Basil the Great. Father be praised with presents in School of Engineering. emphasize his existence “It doesn’t always have little ones. It keeps them Christmas’ story shares the their stockings and under Adults allow and en- through spirituality and to be materialistic,” Snyder anxious through the night, same universal acceptance the tree rather than coal. courage young children spiritual growth which continues after mentioning pillows over their faces for of kindness and generosity; Yet the controversy sur- to believe that Santa Claus are often contrasted with noble and self-less wishes fright of scaring the jovial the only difference is his rounding the perpetuation exists, as a method to con- materialism. of children for the return away from their trees. But name. of Santa Claus involves the tinue passing on family The idea of spiritual of a parent in Iraq. ultimately the season that Even though the exis- commercialization and values of generosity. development involves a “I don’t think of him as is Christmas’, Hanukah’s, tence of such a magical deception associated with The idea of spiritual de- level of spiritual growth a representation of com- or Kwanzaa’s is so far more being is highly controver- this icon. Where do we as velopment is also associ- through the importance of mercialization. I follow than magic. It is the gift of sial, what encourages the a society maintain these ated with Father Christmas. self-identification as well the traditional value of giving and sharing which perpetuation of this idol- values of kindness and care According to a researcher as understanding the world Santa Claus,” said Kendall warms our hearts through ized saint in the American without emphasizing our on childhood spirituality due to basic human capaci- Westbrook a senior of the the winter that makes this society? We claim to invite own value of materialism? and psychology, spiritual- ties to experience certain School of Liberal Arts and season more beautiful. him into our homes and “I do think that kids are ity is defined as an attach- emotions towards oneself Sciences. into our children’s hearts more influenced by media ment to or regard for things and others. “I believe there is a spirit and have them wish with commercialism. Back in the of the spirit as opposed Faculty Profile: Dr. Abderrahman Robana in the world and the pos- being taught in academia. Dr. Robana is renowned was a huge advocator. Once finance program what it sibility that we could be Dr. Abderrahman Robana, at AU for is his dedication SMIF was put forth, Alfred is today. I know that his reliving some sort of seri- the finance professor here to advising and bringing University became one of dedication to his teaching ous economic downturn. at Alfred University, is one student organizations to the first schools to have has had a great impact on Governments are now of those individuals who Alfred University’s busi- such a program, and in many Alfred students, spending, borrowing and has gone beyond the finan- ness school. Over his vast typical Alfred fashion, including myself. printing money far too cial gimmicks and clutter career at Alfred University, the program varied vastly freely. Whereas the Great of Wall Street in teaching he has brought programs from programs at other Depression generation finance. and organizations such universities by allowing learned to live within their For over thirty-nine years as the Students of Free any student to partake in means, the Great Recession he has taught finance at Enterprise (SIFE), Financial the organization. generation is taking the Alfred University and he Management Association Dr. Robana believed that easy way out by creating will be retiring from his ( F M A), a nd St ude nt teaching can only go so far inflation. position at the end of this Managed Investment Funds in the financial world and As stories of corruption semester. He has been rec- (SMIF) to AU. He has led it is equally important to and complexity of the fi- ognized in the academic each of these organizations have the ability to learn nancial world continue to community as one of the to place in national and hands-on, which was made Michael Kudra be the number one sub- leading researchers in the regional competitions. possible in the SMIF pro- Contributing Writer ject in the media, there field of Northern African One of the most unique gram by allowing students At no time has it been are still some positive economics, from research- opportunities at the to manage and invest in the so relevant to possess an aspects to be taken from ing at Harvard University Alfred University busi- capital markets a portfolio understanding of finance, these events that most to being published in ness school is the Student of real cash from the Board given the current finan- people tend to oversee. a number of scholarly Management Investment of Trustees . Dr. Robana has cial turmoil and distress These are the changes articles. Fund, of which Dr. Robana made the Alfred University “It’s from the bells up there” Adrian To bells are sounded together. president, Boothe Colwell Most carillon players course also play the caril- Ads Manager It is played from a key- Davis and wife, Estelle. A (caller carillonneurs or lon every other day. There Have you ever heard board that allows expres- set of 35 old bells arrived in carillonists) have a piano will be a recital session on songs like “Over the sion through variation of 1937. AU was told that 18 of or organ background. At either Wednesday, Dec. 8 Rainbow,” or the theme to touch. The keys are struck the bells were casted by the AU, professor Buckwalter is or Thursday, Dec. 9 at 12 “Harry Potter” being played with a half-closed hand. In famous Pieter Hemony, one largely self-taught, having pm by the students who in harmonious melody addition, the larger bells by Andreas Van den Gheyn had a few lessons from are taking this course this around campus? Yes, it is are connected to foot and 16 by Joris Dumery. the previous carillonneur semester. Further infor- “from the bells up there.” pedals. It is fair to say that The bells were casted from Joanne Droppers, and a few mation will be posted in And you would wonder if the carillon is a larger ver- bell bronze. from a teacher coming to MyAlfred. someone played that, or sion of the piano; the differ- With the leadership of Alfred to perform in the Alfred is one of the few the songs are played by ence is that there are bars Muriel Polan Baber, ’40, summer. There are two schools that has a tradi- “computer.” The fact is which the carillon players and the generosity of students taking the caril- tional carillon; the carillon they are usually played by need to hit and use their several other individu- lon course this semester. adds peace and harmony to AU carillonneur, Professor hands to pull the string als, an endowment for As Alfred does not have a this small community. Next Laurel Buckwalter, or stu- and hit the bell, instead the maintenance and en- functional practice console, time you hear the Alfred dents who are taking the of playing on a keyboard hancement was started, which costs about $35,000, Alma Mater over campus, carillon lessons. with both hands. now worth $27,000. This practices are done on the enjoy it and be proud of it. The musical instrument AU’s carillon has 47 endowment, in memory of tower and heard by the is made up of different bells. The largest weighs Muriel’s brother, Dighton community. bells, but is called the 3,850 lbs. and the smallest Polan, ’43, who was killed The AU Carillon is played carillon. The carillon is weighs 20 lbs. In the 1930s, in World War II, has funded on Saturday from 4 pm to composed of at least 23 a group of alumni headed resurfacing of the open 5 pm throughout the year, carillon bells, arranged by AU Biology professor platform roof that was leak- except over Christmas in chromatic sequence, so Lloyd Watson decided to ing, removal of two rotted break, in August, and when tuned as to produce concor- purchase a carillon for the ceilings and repainting of the temperature is a bit too dant harmony when many university to honor past some areas. cold. Students taking the 6 Fiat Lux l TheFiatLux.com December 7, 2010 Faculty Soapbox The Abby Code: Don’t leave Alfred University without…. floor of our building and Alfred University. Here is to 2:00pm in the Knight According to our annual We at t he Ca ree r we like to think that a brief overview of these Club. By no means is this grad survey, over 50% Development Center are Abigail’s spirit remains. items. the end of the internship of newly minted Alfred willing to bet that those In fact, a ghost hunter who First, every student search for most students. University graduates report who have the above items visited Alfred University should have a workable For this reason, the CDC that their first job offer in place (a solid resume, during the fall of 2009, resume and cover letter. subscribes to a number of was a result of networking. finely tuned interviewing visited the Steinheim and There will not be another resources (including print, This too is a skill that needs skills, one or more profes- noted the presence of a be- time in a students’ life electronic and human) to to be developed in order sional experiences, good nevolent older female and when they can step out help with the internship/ to connect with the right networking skills and well a mischievous male child their door and have access summer job search. individuals. defined professional image) (but that is another story to career services staff for Next, it is essential for While there are several will be considerably more Photo provided for another time). Abigail the purpose of working on students to understand additional items in the effective in the job search Allen was and remains an a resume face-to-face with that interviewing is a skill Abby Code, the last one than those that are lack- Mark McFadden inspiring individual – it a career counselor/advisor. that significantly impacts to be noted in this article ing in one or more of the Director of the CDC is recommended that you Second, we want every a person’s ability to secure is the development of areas. Don’t find yourself read Susan Strong’s biog- student to have a mean- employment. Time and one’s professional image. lacking, work with career The Career Development raphy of Abigail, Thought ingful internship, co-op again we see students with Knowing what you have services, your professors Center is housed in the Knows No Sex: Women’s or professional experience. a 2.8 GPA being offered jobs to offer an employer with and your mentors to make Steinheim (castle) that was Rights at Alfred University. To that end we offer the over students with a 3.8 respect to skills, values, sure you’re ready for life built by Alfred University’s Abigail inspired the Internship & Summer Job GPA primarily because they experiences and personal- after college. second president and his CDC staff to come up with Fair to make sure this is were prepared (practiced ity traits and presenting wife, Jonathan and Abigail a code or a list of skills, on students’ radar. This and conducted research) yourself as a self-aware Allen. What appears to be knowledge, and experience year’s event is scheduled for the interview. and mature candidate a head stone for Abigail that we want all students to take place on Friday, Another necessary skill drastically increases the can be found on the second to have before they leave February 18th from noon is the ability to network. likelihood of being hired. Features Continued Home for the holidays Griffin Taylor me every time). I had the privilege of feed- Another student living Staff Writer But for those who live in ing them and a number in the International House, Come Thanksgiving the AU International House, of others at my house on Jihyun Nam from China, time, a majority of us look going home for the holidays Thanksgiving Day (well, my also made the trip to the Big forward to seeing family isn’t such a given. Three of mom did, actually). Apple for the long weekend. and friends, and, after con- my housemates, Calypso While the three agreed She has a boyfriend who vincing everyone of how Lateule, Elodie Boue and that it did not quite match lives in the city year-round. well school is going (lie if Pierre-Luc Etchepare, hail spending time with their For one Thanksgiving you must), a nice home- from France, but in true real families across the at least, it seems AU stu- cooked meal. The holidays American spirit, wanted Atlantic, they enjoyed dents from both near and are a chance to catch up on the chance to over-indulge their first American far were sufficiently fed, the town gossip, and the themselves in food this Thanksgiving. and then some. turkey a chance to catch past Thursday. The trio “I am very full,” remarked up on some much-needed decided to make their first Etchepare, midway through Photo provided sleep (that triptophane gets visit to New York City and dessert. Alfred University International House Patricia (as we know her) Debertoli: an anchor worth coming homebehind to her husband’s well- acknowledge the integral added Napolitano. chronicled devotion to the role his wife plays behind As to how the couple first woeful Buffalo Bills. the scenes. met? “Growing up in Giants “Tricia went on maternity Debertolis began her AU country, I always had a leave a few years back and career in 1993 as an intern thing for the underdog,” I took over her job for a in the S.A. office, where Debertolis said. couple of months, during Napolitano was assistant She shared her affinity which time I managed to to the director of Student for the small-town ways she anger the entire Physical Affairs, the title he holds has since picked up as both Plant, with whom Trish had today. a mother and employee spent years getting on their “I hated him,” said here in Alfred. good side,” Napolitano Debertolis of her feelings “I get to take my kids to joked. for Napolitano at first. all kinds of AU events and For those wondering But after her room was to me that is so valuable why the couple goes by broken into one night for them.” two different surnames, during winter vacation, Debertolis has three Debertolis explained; Napolitano’s good nature children, Sophie 10, Noah “It would look weird if shone through. 8, and Ella 6, as well as a there were two Napolitano’s He would come sit with loving husband, by whom in the same office,” she her and they would watch she was joined midway said. “It would be an un- movies so that she felt safe through the Q&A session. necessary distraction for at night. When asked about the callers, and having to ex- “I didn’t think anything biggest challenge they plain the situation would of it,” said Napolitano. “She worked on together at AU, take away from the issues was engaged.” they both cited the Goo Goo at hand.” Debertolis ended her Dolls concert which was What a professional. prior commitment shortly scheduled to take place There is no need to worry after and the two began on campus shortly after about the couple changing to date. Griffin Taylor director of the New Student to be some of the most the events at Columbine addresses any time soon. Seventeen years later, the Staff Writer Activities Program, vented challenging. transpired. The university Both say they are happy couple was asked to share Nine aspiring journal- half-heartedly about her “Sometimes, I see a stu- received multiple bomb in the Alfred community. something about the rela- ists got a taste of married husband Dan Napolitano, dent back in front of us a threats and Debertolis, as “I firmly believe in tionship that the students life in Dr. Goodman’s director of student affairs, month or two after I let him director of security, had her family,” Debertolis said, may not know. news writing class this with whom she shares an off and I think I should not hands full. The event was referring to her children’s “She is like ten times past Thursday at Alfred office wing. have been so lenient. But cancelled and no one was satisfaction with growing to u g h e r t h a n m e ,” University and contrary “But I am the anchor to I rarely have any regrets hurt, much to the couple’s up nearby their friends in Napolitano pointed out. to popular belief, it seems his dream ship,” she added. about the decisions I make,” relief and so ended another Alfred. Debertolis’ response? pretty good. Amongst the many im- Debertolis said. challenge for the dynamic “I look at the student “It’s true.” “He gets all the credit portant university-related Debertolis grew up duo of the student affairs body I work with every day, from the student body decisions Debortolis makes in Orange County, NJ, a office. or the shop owner who will for events like Hot Dog on a daily basis, those that suburb a few miles north- While he may receive walk outside to hand me an Day, when I do most of the she makes as head of the west of New York City, but much of the glamour, umbrella on a rainy day and work,” Tricia Debertolis, AU Judicial Board appear claims to be the reason Napolitano is quick to I think, “Only in Alfred,”” Outsourcing’s inevitable destruction

industry, but it has been ad- work for American busi- growing. In a recent report Labour Organization). opted by more industries as nesses because they have done by the Forrester re- These are huge differ- well as many Information so little to begin with. They search group, 3.3 million ences in pay and it saves Technology positions. For can either make no money more jobs are expected to companies millions, but the business owner, ben- at all, or work for a foreign go overseas by the year is it right that American efits of outsourcing can company and make just 2015. This is an alarm- jobs are lost over this? A be extremely rewarding. enough to provide basic ing figure, especially for capitalist mindset may say The main reason is cost needs for themselves and recent college graduates yes, but a morally-based reduction. Companies are their families. and students. A common mindset says no. able to take certain parts of Another benefit of out- misconception is that the Outsourcing is aiding their work to other coun- sourcing for U.S. compa- jobs going overseas are in the destruction of our tries where they are not nies is that some foreign telephone-based, such as economy and it may be an forced to pay their workers countries will provide tax computer costumer ser- inevitable process as big nearly the amount that is incentives to move a sector vice, although that is not business looks right past required in the U.S. where of work to their country. the case. Other job fields the American individual we have extensive labor Outsourcing helps coun- leaving the country include to dollar signs. Without laws and a set minimum tries in this respect due to architecture, legal practices any major restrictions, wage. If the end product the fact that more jobs will and life sciences. At the outsourcing will continue J.P. McCombs unemployment rate at 9.6%, is just as good as what it be available to third world current rate, 184,347 ar- and it may be too late to Sports Editor outsourcing can obviously would be in the U.S., then individuals. Tax incentives chitectural jobs will go to stop it. It is such a powerful The issue of outsourcing breed some anger and it is a very attractive option help the business; in the foreign employees by 2015. movement that even India, American jobs by American controversy among the for the business. end, they will make more The outrageous differ- the original outsourcing companies has been very struggling U.S. workforce. Eventually, the potential money than they had to ence in salaries between capital of the world, is prominent in the media for For the most part, for a business to grow in- spend. Outsourcing may the U.S. and other coun- losing jobs to foreign na- years. The term “outsourc- American jobs are out- creases with outsourcing be very rewarding for tries can be blamed for this tions such as China, Russia ing” is ambiguous, but for sourced to countries with because larger amounts of the U.S. business but not trend. The average rate of and Vietnam. It is time for the purposes of this article, rudimentary labor laws people can be hired due to without a cost: the job loss pay per hour in the U.S. our government to step up it is the practice of a com- such as China and India. the lower wages. Another suffered by the American is $21.33; Mexico is $2.38; and protect the American pany transferring certain The process increased factor to consider is that the work force. China is under one dollar worker. sectors of its work to other largely roughly 25 years population in some of these Job loss is a huge problem (Bureau of Labor Statistics countries. With November’s ago mainly within the auto countries basically has to for our economy and it is and the International December 7, 2010 Fiat Lux l TheFiatLux.com 7 Additional News Confucius Institute continued ITS continued language is an exciting constraints, many schools beginning of CIAU in 2008, Jing (Shirley) Zhu, Chinese are art majors, it might in rural locations.” challenge, but it is also are being forced to make the program has doubled instructor and program also interest them to know “Our rural location com- intimidating for many stu- cutbacks to their curricu- in size. There are more manager of CIAU, there that China is the “mother bined with our resources dents. China has one of the lum and unfortunately the instructors, students, and will soon be music lessons country of ceramics” and and technical expertise oldest and richest recorded language department is areas of study. AU offers in traditional Chinese in- that there is a possibility make us an important par- histories. Mandarin, the suffering for it. In spite of two credited courses; struments like the antique that CIAU will expand in ticipant of this network,” official language of China, this, through Hanban’s as- Mandarin 101 and 200 zither available to students that direction. Roberts said of the plan. has 10,000 characters to its sistance, CIAU was able to (equivalent to Chinese 3) and community members. There is little room to No exact date has been alphabet. A well-educated create a resource center in which are both taught in Zhu went on to say that a argue against the fact that set yet for the contract au- Mandarin speaker would Herrick Memorial Library Perlman. The CIAU faculty Chinese folk band is a pos- in today’s international thorizing the plan to be have to know about 5,000 where there is an extensive also supports language sibility in the near future. economy, some knowl- signed. However, Roberts characters. This is no collection of books, audio classes for K-12 students, Mandarin is the fastest edge of China would be says, “we hope to increase small feat for the average and video materials about for which they often travel growing language in the beneficial. Whether it is ac- the broadband sometime international enthusiast China. to public schools, teach- world. From a business quired through a credited during the Spring 2011 and is likely to discourage “This is a huge invest- ing introductory and ex- perspective, it seems neces- Mandarin course or gained semester.” even the most optimistic ment by the government ploratory programs to the sary to embrace the chang- while “playing” with the of students from attempt- of China to enhance our area’s youth. ing political environment. interactive media screen ing Mandarin as a second knowledge and theirs,” said In addition to language By offering corporate train- at the Confucius House on language. CIAU helps to Coch. “We are competitors courses, CIAU plans to offer ing for those interested in Park Street, CIAU promotes overcome that fear by pro- and collaborators.” non-credit cultural classes. working in China or with knowledge and knowledge viding the opportunity to While it may seem that For example, Tai Chi master Chinese businesses, CIAU is power. learn about China in a fun the Confucius Institute is Hu Kai will return to Alfred is helping to prepare them atmosphere with talented the best kept secret at AU, to teach classes in Tai Chi for a more dynamic cul- instructors. there is a lot of work going and the Dragon Dance next tural environment. Given D ue to e c o n o m ic into the program. Since the semester. According to that so many AU students HIV/AIDS debate continued there needs to be more inherently exposed to what metals and diamonds respond with urgency and and the liberty to ensure needed. than medicine behind a could have been infected across southern Africa, one resolve, we may well find one’s health. Unfortunately, As there are more per- comprehensive solution blood. Here, according to of the only and surely the our vision of a thriving antiretroviral therapy does spectives to be addressed, to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Dawson, is the first insight most common jobs was to nation slipping from our not include the liberty of World AIDS Day 2010 may The SIV virus is the into how cultural norms work as a miner. Mining grasp,” stated President of a woman to say no to her be seen as a hopeful hori- genetic variation of HIV have worsened, or in this locations developed into South Africa Jacob Zuma. husband, or gas money zon point between the red that shows itself in non- case caused the AIDS crisis. towns and then into cities. “Sub-Saharan Africa’s and a car to go to a clinic, of dawn and midnight’s human primates such as Colonization of Africa by Dawson claimed that epidemic continues to nor does it address socio- assured rest. chimpanzees and is tens European nations exacer- cities across Africa con- outpace the response… economic constructs, or of thousands of years old. bated the issue by creating tinue to provide young men mitigating the epidemic’s the industry of sex. Dawson explained that the cities of cultural upheaval. with an outlet unseen in impact in the region re- Resolve against despair most likely way this vari- Forced to trade fiat money their more traditionally quires immediate steps to has been the most posi- ant was transferred from in colonial cities for neces- rural lifestyles. In light of elevate the priority given tive combatant on behalf chimpanzees to humans sities such as food, water this the area which UNAIDS to HIV prevention and to of those influenced by the is through hunting. If an and clothes, Africans found notes as that most sorely af- match prevention strategies AIDS epidemic, yet frac- African hunter were to kill themselves dependent fected by AIDS is misunder- with actual needs.” tured perspectives on the a chimpanzee, the animal upon European vocations stood by the organizations Two things individuals issue have brought traction would need to be disem- for currency enough to sup- most intent upon helping combating the prospect to division at a time when, boweled on sight; a process port themselves. Following those demographics. of HIV need most are perhaps, more individually that would leave the hunter the discovery of precious “Indeed, if we do not often cultural sensibility attentive approaches are

Campus safety announcement, or just perception

Raffi Jansezian concerns, many of these improvement. The path lighting is the budget. Any or request about lighting Escorts are available and Contributing Writer concerns do not take place from Tefft to Powell that additions, renovations, on campus, among other will bring you back to your Is it safe on campus? The on campus. The majority passes behind the Science remodeling, or any other things. As students, we place of residence. answer is yes. Recent events of these incidents happen Center could benefit from sort of improvements to have a good deal of say One more tip for campus on and around campus downtown near Main a few more lights. Behind the campus are carefully around campus, and if we safety is to just use common seem to have people ner- Street, or have transpired the suites, near the free planned out and if ac- form a unified front, we sense and be careful about vous, but rest assured, on Alfred State property. parking lot is another cepted, put into the budget. can really get things done. what you are doing. If you there is nothing to be wor- Crime statistics are online problem area that was ad- This happens year-round Safety will always be an are walking around at ried about. For most of the and available for anyone to dressed a few years ago; and any large-scale proj- issue, but is an issue that is night, be aware of what events that have occurred, see, and the stats show that more lights were placed ects are completed over well-maintained here at AU. is going on around you, the student body has re- AU’s campus crime rates along the road. One reason summer break. If a student Campus is very safe and keep your head up. Overall, ceived a “Timely Warning” have actually dropped in for these problem areas has a complaint or a sug- has been so far a very long just know that campus is e-mail relaying details of the last few years. is in part due to the Stull gestion about something time. If you are heading safe! There is no reason to what took place. But when Another safety issue Observatory. If lights on that needs to be done on back to your residence hall freak out or worry, just use discussing campus safety, brought up is lighting on campus are too bright, it campus, send a request to after staying up late finish- common sense and make Alfred has one of the lower campus. Many believe there impedes the observatory’s Mike Neiderbach, Director ing a paper at Herrick or good choices and most of on-campus crime rates. In is inadequate lighting on ability to see the stars that of Campus Operations, or working on a Foundations all, be careful. addition, while a majority campus. AU’s campus is shine so brightly here in contact Dean Normand projects at the studio and of the “Timely Warning” lit well, but like anything Alfred. Pollard. Both can help feel uncomfortable walking emails contain legitimate else, could use some Another issue with you with your complaint back, contact Public Safety. Alfred University’s Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology names deputy director A.U. Press Release He sees his initial role as and monitoring equipment helping to generate over and medical laboratory executive director of the Barry Watkins, who has “increasing the visibility of manufactured in the United $4.6 million in sponsored fields. He was also a key New York State Smart an extensive background the CACT” and what it can States and Europe. research. He did extensive contributor to the effort Grid Consortium, which in developing and growing do to assist the materials- From 1986 to 2002, market research to identify to secure $1 million in is a public-private partner- business relationships and based companies in New Watkins worked in in- needs of corporations with NYSTAR funding for CEIS ship that promotes state- partnerships, has joined York State. dustrial sales and sales interests that matched the projects focused on the wide implementation of a the Center for Advanced A native of Plymouth, management for a number expertise of faculty re- design of computer circuits “smart” electrical distribu- Cera m ic Tech nolog y England, Watkins studied of technology-related searchers at the University in the nano-electronics tion grid. Members include (CACT) at Alfred University mechanical engineering at firms. In 2002, he joined of Rochester, building a scale. electric utilities including as its deputy director for Plymouth and Devonport the Center for Electronic database of more than 600 While with the University Con-Ed and National Grid, business development. Technical College. After Imaging Systems at the potential partners. of Rochester, he worked as well as research institu- In his new position, five years’ service in the University of Rochester He coordinated the CEIS closely with the Simons tions such as University Watkins will be building Royal Navy, he pursued a as associate director for team that secured $2 mil- Business School at the of Rochester, Rochester partnerships among Alfred career in technical sales. business development. lion in funding from the University of Rochester Institute of Technology, University researchers, Prior to immigrating to the Prior to leaving the New York State Foundation to place master’s students Stony Brook University and New York State companies, United States in 1986, he Center for Electronic for Science, Technology with Fortune 500 compa- Alfred University. and governmental officials was president and founder Imaging Systems (CEIS) to and Research (NYSTAR) nies for internships. to promote technology of Industrial and Marine take his new position with to expand programs and Watk i ns cont i nues transfer and economic Acoustics, a leading dis- Alfred University’s CACT, commercialize biomedical to serve in a volunteer development in the state. tributor of noise control Watkins is credited with innovations in the surgical capacity as the acting Alfred State College SUNY College of Technology

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Additional Sports Women’s Basketball finds ways to win at home

Staff Reports 21 points to Hilbert’s five. (Waterloo, NY/Waterloo) Canton led 20-18 with steals. Senior forward Canton (1-6) was paced The Alfred University The Saxons’ bench scored scored nine points, while 6:05 left in the first half Autumn McLain (Oneida, by Shannon LaFave’s game- women’s basketball team 21 points to none from the adding five rebounds, and before Alfred closed the NY/Oneida) had 12 points, high 17 points and seven defeated visiting SUNY Hawks’ subs. three assists. frame with a 16-2 run to eight rebounds, two blocks board. Jackie Maynard Canton, 69-48, in a non- Senior guard Lyndsay Megan Campbell re- take a 34-22 lead at inter- and six steals and fresh- netted nine points and league matchup Wednesday Murphy (Almond, NY/ corded a double-double mission. The Saxons (4-2) man forward Williamson Abbey Shoen pulled down evening at the McLane Hornell) scored 15 points, picking up game-highs in outscored the visitors added 10 points and seven eight rebounds. Center after pulling out and added a game-high points (22) and rebounds 35-26 in the second half, rebounds. The two wins in AU’s a victory against visiting five assists to pace the (13) to pace the Hawks. Julie making five three-pointers Freshman guard Cate home-stand provides the Hilbert, 65-50, Saturday Saxons. Freshman for- Bossard recorded a double- and holding Canton to 29 Mensler (Ballston Spa, Saxons with a three game evening. ward Grace Williamson double scoring 14 points, percent shooting after NY/Saratoga Catholic) had winning streak as they AU held a commanding (Olean, NY/Olean) netted while adding 11 rebounds. intermission. eight points and Lincoln head in to Empire 8 play advantage in the Hilbert 11 points and had eight The Saxons also put forth Murphy led three AU put together another solid on Dec. 12 as they head to game, converting second rebounds, and senior a solid effort when Canton players in double figures performance, dishing out Pittsford, NY to face rival chance opportunities for guard Courtney Lincoln came to town Dec. 1. with 15 points and four a game-high nine assists. St. John Fisher.

Stopera leads AU Men’s Basketball to four-game win streak

Eric Hudack battled back to win its first has averaged 21.3 points have been playing of late, Smith’s College. AU shot an The real test for AU will Managing Editor home game of the season, in the last three games. with sophomore center impressive 55 percent from come Dec. 12 in Pittsford The AU men’s basketball 78-76, against Hilbert Also coming up big for AU Brian Bobo and junior the floor Saturday after- as Alfred opens its Empire team closed the weekend College. The hard-fought is sophomore guard Sean Daren Lewis raking in 35 noon against Cazenovia, 8 conference play with a on a four-game winning victory sparked a four game Curran (12.1 ppg), junior and 37 rebounds, respec- while limiting Caz to 32 big game against rival St. streak, after back-to-back win streak in which the forward Josh Parker (10.6 tively. Parker has also been percent. Accurate shooting, John Fisher. AU will look to decisive blowouts against Saxon offense exploded, ppg) and senior co-captain a monster on the boards, mental toughness, and few improve on its 5-3 record, Cazenovia and Paul Smith’s posting 257 points in the Gary Kwiecien (9.9 ppg, 34 leading the team with 40 turnovers lead the Saxons but it won’t be easy, as this College. past three games. assists). rebounds on the season. to a 96-62 victory Saturday, week’s competition figures After losing a heart- No one has been hotter Perhaps what has been The Saxons recently held and again on Sunday with to be much tougher. breaker in Williamsport, PA than senior co-captain, more encouraging is the back-to-back home games an 88-43 win against Paul to Pennsylvania Tech, AU guard Mike Stopera, who tough defense the Saxons against Cazenovia and Paul Smith’s. Announcements

CLASS OF 2011! Call for submissions: What do you think is the ONE thing that someone should do before they graduate from Alfred University? Tell Us! We are making an “Alfred Bucket List”. This master list will be a hub of information for new (or current) students to attempt to accomplish by the time they graduate. SUBMISSIONS NOW ACCEPTED! (Keep in mind, although we are not planning on editing to the max there are certain things we cannot accept. This will be determined on a case by case basis) Please email [email protected] with any submissions or questions! Thank you, Ana Devlin Gauthier and Jessica Repanes. About this section Senate announcements This announcements section of the Fiat Tricia Debertolis - Submit events to the Activities Guide (January 18th-Spring Break) send them to Dan Lux originated out of students’ concern Napolitano: [email protected] to be heard. Thus this section is the Kathy Woughter - Student Innovation Award, we no strings attached portion of the Fiat, are looking for nominations. Student innovation, open only to students and associated that came from a student, not faculty/staff. Has to interests. Simply send an announcment be sustainable, please email me with any additional and it will be placed. For more questions [email protected] Student Senate - Elections for Student Senate information attend the next student President and Vice President will be going on when senate meeting or email the Fiat Lux at we get back in January. Petitions to run will be [email protected] attached to the Senate door. December 7, 2010 Fiat Lux l TheFiatLux.com 9 The Alfred Beat AU Star: Gustavo Galvan Jr. Gustavo Galvan to success “I am a freelancer at the be afraid of what I had to While Galvan never had hard and don’t be too bash- in his most recent voca- studio, so it’s kind of an offer.” Galvan continued to a clear vocation in mind ful to network. tional successes as clothes extension of school in the reminisce on the ability AU before graduation, it is “You won’t know where and costume producer to terms of assignments. I has to nurture its students, noteworthy how well pre- you can get until you ask… the stars. have had the opportunity “Alfred is truly a special pared he was by the experi- I can think of two people “Learn as much as pos- to work on projects that place. I remember being ences he took advantage of that helped me get where I sible, don’t just focus in one involve people such as Miss dropped off the first day while attending AU. am today, Dan Napolitano area of art,” said Galvan in America 2010, Kanye West of orientation and think- “The work that is in- for a past internship with recounting the type of mal- and Heidi Klum.” ing, ‘what have I done to volved at the studio is BBDO Worldwide and Adrea leability that has brought Gumption and talent took myself?’ It wasn’t until my basically the foundation Gill for helping me with him success. this Texas native’s dreams second year that staying at program for the first year my connection to where I Galvan graduated from and wisked them off to Alfred changed me and my BFA student, except I am currently work.” Alfred University in May of the Big Apple’s entertain- life for the best.” now getting paid for it. It’s Galvan’s final words on 2009 with a Bachelor’s in ment industry. Currently Time at Alfred has funny to compare what I life at AU were, “There is Fine Arts, which has served residing in Staten Island, encouraged Galvan to do now to foundations but something in the air that him well in turning aspira- Gustavo Galvan is working conquer his dreams. “I I feel like it’s the truth. I bonds everyone. Alfred Photo provided by Gustavo Galvan tions and talent into a true his dream doing anything believe that this is why I really don’t mind at all, but University is in the hands Jericho Shackelford occupation. from dyeing feathers to am so determined to make then again I really did enjoy of the students, they create Editor in Chief Galvan is currently work- creating model toy robots. it big. If I could achieve it foundations,” said Galvan its future.” Diversification within his ing at a costume studio for “I think that the most here at AU I can achieve it Gustavo Galvan’s tips trade and an open mind the entertainment industry important thing Alfred anywhere, as cheesy as it on making it big in a great have led BFA graduate in New York City. taught me would be to not sounds.” industry are simple: work Meet the Player: Donna Hoops I was starting a column movie; she believes they for the Fiat Lux about our completely butchered the student athletes, just a few story. When asked what simple questions to share her favorite smell is, she you with the school. She looked at me dumbfounded told me she has been com- as if I had a third nose, and petitively swimming for couldn’t answer the ques- 3 TIMES A DAY TO NYC! fourteen years and swims tion. Instead, I asked if she With Great Fares & Schedules Heading Home Has Never Been Easier the backstroke. As far as a had a pet. Donna seemed particular article of cloth- more comfortable with that ing that she liked the best, question. She noted that, she said she has tons of yes, she did have a pet cat threadless t-shirts in her named Sandy. When asked closet. For those of you un- if she could invite anyone aware of www.threadless. to dinner, alive or dead, Paige Danoff com, it is an online t-shirt who would it be and why, Contributing Writer store that sells hundreds of it took her a few minutes to I met with Donna Hoops, creatively designed t-shirts. respond. When she finally a member of Alfred’s swim- We then moved on to decided she said it would ming and diving team and more important questions be Jerry Velsmann, because 3 DAILY ROUNDTRIPS TO NYC a junior art student. While such as whether she prefers he is an amazing photogra- she was at the Moka Joka texting to calling. Donna pher. 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Charlie shared member of Alfred’s football favorite ice cream flavor with me a line from one of team, was much harder to is. I was ecstatic when he my favorite Lynard Skynard get in touch with due to said it was cookie dough, songs, “Simple Man.” It goes For Tickets & Information the hectic state everyone because that is also one of like this, “Oh take your Alfred Travel Center appears to be in come finals my favorites! Since every- time, don’t live too fast/ week. Instead of sitting body loves music, I asked Troubles will come, and 11 West University St., Alfred,NY down with Charlie, I sent him what the most played they will pass/ You’ll find him an e-mail with a few song on his iTunes was. He a woman, and you’ll find silly questions attached. I couldn’t give me an exact love/ And don’t forget there mentioned the new column answer, but told me it was is someone up above.” and how we are trying to probably a Dave Matthews make our student athletes Band song. more accessible to the Wouldn’t everyone want school. When asked what to travel in time? I asked position Charlie plays for Charlie where he would go our football team he said if he had a time machine he’s a defensive end. He has and why. He told me he has 10 Fiat Lux l TheFiatLux.com December 7, 2010 Arts & Entertainment The life and times of Mr. Kanye West mouths of Bon Iver, Rick “Power,” the second track The unlikely marriage of Ross, Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj, on the album features a Bon Iver and West actually who works hard compet- heavy backbeat and a proves to be one of the most ing with the industry’s united female voice that successful on the entirety big guys and clearly holds gives the song a unique of “Fantasy.’’ her own. While the song feminine warrior-esque “Runaway” gained early features quite a few lyrics layer. West pounds of a acclaim when Kanye made that are not printable, don’t catchy refrain, “No one his coveted return to the let it sway you. This track man should have all that music scene at the 2010 is phenomenal and will power, The clock’s tickin’, VMAs, responding to Taylor quickly become one of the I just count the hours, Stop Swift’s own performance, most played songs in your trippin’, I’m trippin’ off the knowingly targeted at West. library; it’s just that good. power,” and later adds a po- Listeners both questioned Kanye West’s career litical flair, “They say I was and praised the song choice plays out like a movie. Melanie Baker the Obamanation (abomi- for the award show due to His producing roots in A & E Editor nation) of Obama’s nation.” the lyrics in the chorus, Chicago primed him for The most hated man of What is most impressive is “Let’s have a toast for the his explosive solo debut 2009 in the entertainment Kanye’s flow throughout douche bags.” However, in 2004 with “The College sphere is back and no one the album. He manages to the keyboard, orchestral Dropout.” Since then, his Photo provided can possibly hate him intertwine original fresh elements and, of course, albums “Late Registration,” anymore. After stepping backbeats with some of the synthesizer mix together “Graduation” and “808s on the toes of saccharine most complex and intel- in a stunning way that I am & Heartbreak” have kept “country” princess Taylor ligent lyrics in the game sure even Swift was ready West on top of the hip-hop Swift’s acceptance speech right now. After listening to retreat into her Radio charts and at the top of his at the 2009 MTV Video to just one track, or the Disney corner. game, proving he is one Music Awards, Kanye album as a whole, you will In the album’s conclud- of the most gifted and West stepped away from be marveling at just how ing four tracks, Kanye multi-faceted performers the limelight and did some brilliantly Kanye West runs again calls upon his super- in his genre. The less clear evident soul-searching. his mouth. star roster of friends, which question is, what exactly What came out of that The album takes a rapid includes Jay-Z, Beyonce, is his genre? West doesn’t time, however, is a mas- shift after “Power” into “All Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross and shy away from any style, terpiece, perhaps West’s of the Lights Interlude” and repeat appearances from and while listening to his most impressive opus to “All of the Lights” featuring Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi and discography, it is obvious: date, “My Beautiful Dark Rihanna, Kid Cudi, Fergie, Bon Iver. Kanye West embodies his Twisted Fantasy.” Alicia Keys and Elton John “See Me Now” is an epic own genre. While his 2009 With “Fantasy,” West is to name a few. It’s like hip- masterpiece with rhymes VMA fiasco might have essentially ushering in the hop’s valedictorians plus playing into West’s famous put immediate heat on “Kanye Era” of hip-hop and massive star power like ego, “Cannonball off the his career, “My Beautiful rap music and reining it that of Elton John have diving board when I aboard, Dark Twisted Fantasy” is with a golden scepter. Like made their statement All my homies GD’s but I the comeback album of the any good king,West has a clear; they are support- am lord.” The title speaks year, if not the decade. West slew of loyal, talented rap ing West’s comeback all for itself as it references has all the right friends in stars lining up his entou- the way, providing worthy West’s love affair with all the right places, the best rage, and he makes sure substance both musically himself, but also how we one being his own natural, to share the spotlight and lyrically. should view him after his raw talent, which his ego Photo provided throughout the entirety One of the most talked year of personal reflection is too proud to ever hide. of the album. The open- about tracks is “Lost in the and change. At this point After listening to the album ing track, “Dark Fantasy,” World” which features lull- in the album, we are all over and over, I am pretty begins the album, with ing acoustic indie group, pretty grateful for the work okay with that. female MC and rap’s It-girl, Bon Iver. The song opens he has done personally and Nicki Minaj, in a charming with the harmonic tran- on the record, ego included. English accent. Following quility that listeners have Everybody loves to hate Minaj, the tone of the album come to love with Bon Iver’s guys like Kanye. emerges with a gospel fame, which then continues The crowning glory quality chant, “Can we get as West’s genius-producing of “My Beautiful Dark much higher?” The answer skills add subtle hints of Twisted Fantasy” is evi- is yes, as Kanye jumps on synthesizer and his own dently “Monster.” It is by the track with sick beats raps against peaceful lines far the catchiest track on and incomparable rhymes, like, ‘I’m lost in the world, the album based on the reminding listeners that he I’m down my whole life, beat alone. On top of that, has grown in the past year, I’m building a city, and the rhymes are tight and and we’d better listen up. I’m down for the night.” come from the acclaimed Photo provided

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows casts its spell

Melanie Baker A & E Editor the theatre, silently urging It was within the first five gaps on major plotlines Another aspect the film been exciting to watch As one of the most hyped the previews to move faster minutes that my room- previously left out, Yates lacked was Ron’s knowl- them grow as people and up movies of 2010, “Harry and get to the feature pre- mate and I telepathically successfully gained plot edge of Potterwatch, the actors, and truly give Potter and the Deathly sentation. At the start of agreed, this movie wasn’t ground and managed to radio show broadcast by themselves to the series, Hallows, Pt. I” had a lot of the film, it is evident that really suited for children advance us into the first Hogwarts and supporters becoming their characters pressure on its cinematic we as viewers will stand (which made up a major- half of the seventh book. of Harry during the Second wholeheartedly. Tom Felton back. Strategically broken beside Harry as he attempts ity of the theatre). Having While there is still plenty Wizarding War. Harry’s brilliantly spearheaded the up into two films, Parts to navigate his world with- grown up with the book to be explored in the connection to Hogwarts Malfoy family who also I and II of the “Deathly out his go-to guiding lights, series and the films, I felt final installation of the and his supporters is a supported the film with Hallows” films play out like Dumbledore and Sirius an increased ability to ap- Hallows film, the general crucial element that un- generous acting skill. the seventh and final book Black (yes, some of us are preciate the dark progres- audience consensus was fortunately was left out of “Harry Potter and the in the worldly-acclaimed still mourning that loss). sion that Harry’s life takes. much more positive than the film. However, there Deathly Hallows, Pt. I” ex- Harry Potter series. The film successfully fo- A four-year-old whose main its predecessor. were numerous redeem- ceeded my expectations David Yates directed the cuses on relationships and focus is a sippy cup and One significant fault with ing qualities to be found after being disappointed film, reprising his title character development for cartoons, however, is just the film is that Harry’s not as well. by the sixth film. Yates after working his magic Harry, and he bans together not able to appreciate two exactly sure what he is The massive section of redeemed his career and on the fifth and sixth films with his two trusty side- and a half hours of intense, looking for in terms of hor- the book in which Harry, satisfied Harry Potter book (“Order of the Phoenix” kicks, Ron and Hermione, thought-provoking scenes cruxes that he will need in Ron and Hermione reside in fans and avid moviegoers and “Half-Blood Prince”, in order to defeat Lord shot mainly with a grey- order to defeat Voldemort. the woods was handled well alike with a film that covers respectively). While a ma- Voldemort, and essentially blue hue. Being content that Sections of the sixth book and successfully showed enough ground to deem jority of fans agreed they save the world. we would take more out of where Dumbledore and relationship growth and the film a success not felt cheated after the sixth In “Deathly Hallows,” the film than 90% of the Harry explore Tom Riddle’s the passing of time without only at the box office, but film, Yates returned with Yates aims to grab his au- audience, we both locked personality are crucial to dragging on. The acting in also in the minds of fans. “Deathly Hallows, Pt. I” to dience immediately with a back in to the film. Harry’s knowledge of his this film is also superb. As If you haven’t seen it yet, prove that he is, in fact, the power-packed and mesmer- Yates had a lot on his archnemesis and without expected, Daniel Radcliffe, definitely head to the near- right guy for the job. izing battle scene. Not only plate after “Half-Blood these explanations, or Rupert Grint and Emma est theatre as soon as you After traveling almost an did the scene possess an Prince,” requiring a game Dumbledore on his arm, Watson take on their roles can. As soon as the ending hour to Olean a few days intense and realistic feel, of catch-up in the “Deathly he is wandering blindly in so naturally it is almost credits begin to roll, you after the release, my room- but it appropriately set the Hallows, Pt. I.” However, pursuit of horcruxes and frightening. Throughout will be begging for Part II. mate and I sat anxiously in tone for the rest of the film. despite having to fill in the clues. the film series, it has December 7, 2010 Fiat Lux l TheFiatLux.com 11 Arts & Entertainment

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Review of the December senior art shows Vreni Gust whereas traditionally open space to show work in Ellsworth. The work ideas of verbal and physical the theme of memory. Opinions Editor senior shows have taken which existed in one room. spanned from installation, communication. Schiller’s Rachel Ellsworth’s ceramic Senior art shows opened place in a cubicle art fair In comparison with past to glass, to painting and paintings dealt with color tile work consisted of pri- to thrilling reviews, Dec. 4 context. Artists showing mid-year senior shows, the everything in between. and line through both mary colors and simple in Harder Hall. in December in years past 2010 senior art shows were Highlights from the show abstraction and decon- geometric shapes hung to “This year’s Senior show often showed in spaces scat- very well attended thanks included Denman’s interac- structed representations create an environment for set a new precedent,” Robin tered throughout Harder to this organization, ad- tive “Museum of Inherent of flowers. the viewer. Howard, assistant dean Hall, making them difficult vertising, and community Stories” (an installation Another painter, George O v e r a l l t h e 2010 of the School of Art and to find and less unified. support. piece including a website Vidas, showed abstract December senior art shows Design, mentioned with This year the showing se- Showing seniors in- with profiles of objects paintings with subtle refer- were a great success. The gusto. niors collaborated with the cluded George Vidas, with sentimental value or ences to landscape. Vreni work was well displayed The show transformed School of Art and Design’s Stephen Denman, Vreni interesting stories) and Gust’s works dealt with the and the shows were very the foundations area of maintenance department Gust, Stephanie Schiller, Vitalo’s photographs and weaving together of images professionally done. Harder Hall into a gallery, to create an engaging and Caitlin Vitalo and Rachel glass pieces that dealt with and maps, which dealt with

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Photo provided by Rebecca Spitz 12 Fiat Lux l TheFiatLux.com December 7, 2010 The Cliks rocked AU with a cause Kevin Carr & Emily Verstraete campus this year. and GLBT youth. He had put on a stellar perfor- latest hit, “Dirty King,” the band. The culmination Contributing Writers Most people who inter- no trouble being sincere mance that rocked the and even a cover of Justin of the evening was when Lucas Silveira is the acted casually with the as he eloquently described Knight Club and left the Timberlake’s “Cry Me A Junior Art and Design type of person who can band would agree that they and answered questions audience feeling uplifted River.” Not once throughout major, Signe Ballew, sang appreciate a small town were very personable and about religious tolerance, to say the least. Bass player the whole concert was there the chorus with Silveira. It like Alfred. Especially, as made for real conversation. being an ally and cross Tobi Parks is known to be a boring moment. Even in is not often we have a band he said during his concert They talked to everyone dressers. Although there a true force onstage, and between songs Silveira had that sparks something like on Nov. 20, “a town with a they came in contact with was just a small crowd, it showed as she swung funny interludes to keep this in our students. The bell tower you can actu- very genuinely, and they the audience really ap- her dreads in the air and everyone’s attention. band loved the experience ally play!” Silveira spoke even signed Spectrum’s preciated everything he pounded out her solid They saved their hit “Oh as well, saying they had in Nevins in the afternoon petition for a gender-neu- had to say and everyone bass lines, providing a Yeah” for last and it was never played a show like and then the band played tral bathroom in Powell. left the theater with a little foundation of strength well worth the wait. Hard this before. a concert that evening Silveira’s speech in Nevins bit more understanding of for Silveira’s rich howling hitting and full of electric- in the Knight Club. The was laid back and heartfelt; the transgender commu- voice. Brian Vilione, the ity, Silveira pulled out all events were co-sponsored his story was interesting, nity. Half of the audience band’s drummer, started the energy from the dark- by Spectrum and Student but not overpowering in even flocked to the front every song with three clicks ness and onto the dance Activities Board as part of the way that he has had of Nevins after his speech of his drumsticks and con- floor as a large number Transgender Awareness such a great impact on the to ask more questions. tinued the beats with every of Alfred concert-goers Week, a new program on transgender community That evening, The Cliks song. They played their danced with and around

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Photo provided by Rebecca Spitz Alternative folf-rock band, O’Death jangled and riffed to modest AU success

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