CampusThursday, december 6, 2012 / volume 139, Issue 23 Times SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 / campustimes.org inside Bordeaux family files $24 million lawsuit this ct by melissa goldin grounds of self-defence on editor-in-chief April 21, 2011. Now, nearly two years later, Delores Forest and Jeffrey the lawsuit claims that UR Bordeaux, Sr., the parents of “acted negligently and devi- Jeffrey Bordeaux, Jr., filed ated from reasonable stan- a $24 million civil lawsuit dards of care.” Furthermore, against UR, Delta Upsilon it noted that DU “behaved in (DU) and former UR student a negligent manner,” which, LGBT Daren Venable on Tuesday, along with UR’s inaction, Nov. 27 on their own behalf in part led to the death of equality and on behalf of their son’s Bordeaux, Jr. and subsequent The city of Rochester estate. injuries to his estate and to earned high marks for Bordeaux, Jr. was fatally his parents. It also notes that LGBT equality, which can stabbed by Venable after he in stabbing Bordeaux, Jr. also be seen at UR. displayed what was reported Venable “caused his wrongful PAGE 3 News as aggressive behavior toward death in a manner contrary Venable at party held in the to the law” and that because email DU fraternity house on of the tragedy, his estate “has courtesy of j. adam fenster, UR photographer Jan. 15, 2011. Bordeaux, been deprived of his projected A memorial service held for Jeffrey Bordeaux, Jr. in January 2011 drew many members of the UR com- complexity Jr. and Venable were both and expected lifetime earn- munity. Bordeaux Jr.’s family has filed a $24 million lawsuit against UR, Delta Upsilon and Daren Venable. juniors at UR at the time of ings” and that his parents Despite the fact that Ven- UR failed to ensure that University. It also points out the incident. Judge John L. have been “deprived of the able was found not guilty in underage drinking did not that although Venable wrote DeMarco found Venable not companionship of their son the April 2011 trial, he can occur on campus and went on in his admissions application guilty on a charge of murder and suffered substantial emo- still be tried in a civil case. to note that underage drink- that he had been suspended in the second degree on the tional anguish and loss.” The lawsuit explains that ing remains prevalent at the See sued page 5

The trials and tribulations Partial bar bus hiatus remains amid alleged violations of knowing when and by leah buletti reinstate the buses, but by up students from off-campus said that one “can assume who University protocol. how to send emails. news Editor some accounts various stu- locations, which itself is not is having [the events].” Organizations must ob- PAGE 9 features dent groups are not following explicitly in violation of Uni- “I don’t know exactly what tain approval for any events Since the University’s deci- existing off-campus bar bus versity policy. The issue is that the administration is planning through the Off-Campus Bar call for sion to partially reinstate bar policies. these groups are violating off- to do about it,” he said. Party Committee and follow buses in February following According to SA Senator campus bar bus policies by not Associate Dean of Stu- certain procedures, such as school spirit a complete moratorium on and junior Henry Macias, obtaining necessary approval dents Anne-Marie Algier, verifying attendees’ ages and them in November 2011, who sits on the Off-Campus through the committee. who chairs the committee, submitting an evaluation there has been little move- Bar Party Committee, “there Macias believes that the said that buses can pick up form after the event. ment on the part of students have been cases this semester” administration knows these students off campus if the Algier, however, said she or the administration to fully where bar buses have picked violations are occurring and groups were following other See policy page 5 UR, nine other peer institutions Contract approved after

UR needs to show more morale for its athletes. establish Semester Online initiative months of negotiations

PAGE 7 opinions by angela remus versity spokesperson on the staff writer negotiations Teri D’Agostino globemed said. “The University really inspires The Service Employ- wanted to maintain fairness ees International Union between union and non-union (SEIU) and UR approved a employees. In the end we feel new contract, after months we reached an agreement that of negotiations and protests, allowed us to do that.” on Thursday, Nov. 29. Al- According to SEIU spokes- though another discussion man Bruce Popper, the com- about wages will take place munity played a “decisive” role next September, agreements in reaching an agreement. on health benefits stipulated Anthony McCullough, a in the contract will last until food service worker in Dan- A GlobeMed gala Sept. 20, 2014. forth Dining Center, agreed. dripped with creativity and The new contract includes “I was really thrilled with a good deal of swank. a 1.5 percent wage increase. how the community, students PAGE 11 A&E UR will continue paying the and staff came together in sup- courtesy of UR Communications entirety of union members’ port of us,” he said. Along with nine other peer institutions, UR has established a unique for-credit online education initia- premiums with the National Dawn Marshall-Hosier, thursday’s tive called Semester Online, which will offer courses in a broad range of disciplines beginning in 2013. Benefit Fund for the two years who has worked as a food weather by sarah teitelman to develop online degree sibility to shape and define of the contract. UR has also service worker in Danforth staff writer programs. the use of technology and increased its contributions to Dining Center for 18 years, Semester Online offers to enrich the academic ex- both the Training and Upgrad- expressed optimism about UR has partnered with students access to an array of perience for our students,” ing Fund and Child Care Fund future negotiations. nine other peer institutions courses taught by professors Robert Clark, dean of the by 50 percent. Union mem- “I’m hoping that even to establish a consortium from some of the country’s Hajim School of Engineer- bers will pay slightly more for though we’re going back to exploring a new, for-credit, most prestigious colleges ing and Applied Science x-rays and specialist visits. the bargaining table in less online course program and universities and the and interim senior vice The result of this contract is than a year, we’ll get justice, called Semester Online. opportunity to participate president for research, said equivalent to a $0.78 hourly fairness and respect,” she said. This consortium is working in a statement. “This part- increase in pay — 6.25 percent “We have always bargained in Partly Cloudy in rigorous research pro- with 2U, an educational nership allows us to explore increase in cost for UR. good faith.” High 38, low 33 grams. technology company that “As a leading research the creation of online “I think in the end this is Remus is a member of PAGE 2 NEWS works with universities university, UR has a respon- See learn page 4 a win for everybody,” Uni- the class of 2016. page 2 / campustimes.org news / Thursday, december 6, 2012 Five-Day Forecast Courtesy of weather.com Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday

Showers Showers Showers Showers Showers Chance of precipitation: 40% Chance of precipitation: 40% Chance of precipitation: 40% Chance of precipitation: 40% Chance of precipitation: 60% High 44, Low 43 High 48, Low 39 High 42, Low 39 High 44, Low 32 High 39, Low 32 security update Relationship woes spur fence attack by leah buletti ported to the Strong Memorial news editor Hospital Emergency Depart- ment, also said that he did not 1. Security officers saw a vehicle see the car because of the pickup circling the Riverview Apart- truck. Rural/Metro Medical ments parking lot on Sunday, Service and the Rochester Police Nov. 25, at 3:34 a.m. The car Department responded. The then pulled into a parking space driver of the car sustained no and struck the fence in front of injuries and the vehicle sustained the space repeatedly, at which minor damage. time officers approached the vehicle and determined that Parking shortcut a no-go the driver was unaffiliated with the University. Officers told the 3. Security officers responded to him to shut off the car and turn the report of a suspicious vehicle over the keys, and he complied, parked on the foot path in front Keirsbilck said. of deKiewiet Tower on Sunday, todd kelmar / staff photographer The driver told officers that he Dec. 2, at 4:27 a.m. The owner blast from the past: ReCreating The Spirit of the '90s was “having a bad night” due to was located and identified as an Students enjoyed inflatable castles, arcade games, a photo booth, arts and crafts and other activities at “Thrown Back problems involving his girlfriend, undergraduate student, who told to the 90s” on Friday, Nov. 30 in Hirst Lounge. The event was sponsored by all of the class councils and WRUR. and that he was trying to find a officers that he was taking friends different girl in Riverview. He back to deKiewiet and did not also noted that he had been want to make them walk back drinking. The Rochester Police to the building, Keirsbilck said. this week on campus Department responded and the The student explained that he had Friday driver was taken to the Strong driven onto the bike path next to December 7 Memorial Hospital Emergency Intercampus Drive and then up Department for evaluation. The to the foot path to deKiewiet. The Holiday Shopping fair Kwanzaa Celebration fence sustained minor damage. student was told that the path is 10 A.M. - 4 p.M., Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons 7 - 9 P.M., May Room, Wilson Commons for foot traffic only and the vehicle Support local Rochester artisans and vendors and choose Learn the seven principles of Kwanzaa at a dinner from a selection of jewelry, glassware, stationary, artwork catered by Unkl Moe’s BBQ. Formal attire is required. Car hits cyclist was removed. and more. The event is sponsored by Wilson Commons Tickets, which can be purchased at the Common Mar- in crosswalk collision Student Activities. ket, are $15 for UR students and $20 for the public. Student’s bag nabbed 2. A bicyclist was struck by a car Penn Masala Concert on Fraternity Road on Tuesday, 4. An undergraduate student with the Midnight Ramblers Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. Respond- reported his bag stolen from 9 p.M., Alumni and Advancement Center ing Security officers found a Rush Rhees Library on Sun- This concert, sponsored by ADITI and Delta Phi Omega, will feature Penn Masala, a South Asian a cappella group from the University of Pennsylvania. Shuttles will vehicle parked in the road near day, Dec. 2. The student said run from ITS at 7:40, 8 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Common the crosswalk. The driver, an that he was working in the old Market and are $10 for UR students and $12 for the public. undergraduate student, said that stacks at the 200M level when she was driving down Fraternity he left his bag unattended for Saturday Road when a bicyclist, who was about an hour and a half to December 8 unaffiliated with the University, get food, Keirsbilck said. The Langston Hughes Poetry Slam ‘License to Sing’ struck the passenger side of her bag contained his UR ID and 2 - 5 P.M., Hubbell Auditorium, Hutchison Hall 8 P.M., Strong Auditorium car, according to Keirsbilck. The keys, as well as textbooks and Featuring several up-and-coming poets from across Join After Hours for a night of espionage and a cap- driver stated that she did not see other personal items. No police upstate New York, this event is sponsored by the Black pella, with covers of songs by Adele, Imagine Dragons, the bicyclist approaching because report was filed. Students’ Union and Omega Psi Phi. Tickets, which can David Guetta and more. Tickets, which are $6 for UR a pickup truck parked along the Buletti is a member of be purchased at the Common Market, are $3 for UR students and $10 for everyone else, can be purchased curb had obstructed her view of the class of 2013. students and $5 for the public. at the Common Market. the entire crosswalk. Information provided Ice Skating Study Break Hajim Winter Ball The bicyclist, who was trans- by UR Security. 7 - 9 P.M., Genesee Valley Park Ice Rink 7 - 10 P.M., Meliora Grand Ballroom The women’s ice hockey team is hosting an ice skating This black-tie affair offers a night of waltzing and atmo- study break for anyone interested. Admission, which spheric music. Tickets are $10 at the Common Market. includes skate rentals, is $5. sunday Eastman School of Music UR Medical Center December 9 Alternative Spring Break Interest Meeting 7 P.M., Room 122, Wilson Commons 1 Learn about Habitat for Humanity’s upcoming spring break trip to Virginia. The meeting, which is strongly recommended for anyone interested, is open to all. If you are unable to attend, please email [email protected]. Riverview Apartments Tuesday 4 December 11 3 Spiritual Study Break 9:30 - 10:30 P.M., Interfaith Chapel Quiet your mind and rejuvenate your body before finals. The study break spans three nights, from Dec. 11 to 13, each featuring a unique spiritual exercise — a Taizé service, labyrinth walk and Zen meditation. Refreshments will be served.

Please email calendar submissions or announcements to [email protected]. It is the policy of the Campus Times to correct all erroneous information as quickly as possible. If you believe you have a 2 correction, please email [email protected]. Thursday, december 6, 2012 / news campustimes.org / page 3 UR pushes ahead with City of Rochester scores in 25th fourth year of flu research percentile for LGBT equality by rachael sanguinetti The study, which is funded staff writer by the National Institute of Al- lergy and Infectious Diseases, For a fourth time, researchers has collected samples from a few at the UR Medical Center have hospitals and nursing homes and conducted an influenza study, expects many more samples to be part of a larger research portfolio collected in the coming months. that aims to gradually make the The flu has not been prevalent at seasonal flu epidemic less deadly. UR, but experts in the study expect URMC is conducting this study more cases to arise after winter in collaboration with Cornell Uni- break because more students will versity, the University of Tennessee have been exposed to the virus at Knoxville and other partners in by then. the Rochester community. The researchers encourage A team of doctors, nurse prac- people feeling ill to contact them. titioners and other medical pro- Once a blood test confirms their fessionals are currently collecting flu diagnosis, subjects are asked to throat swabs and blood samples return for follow-up visits three, from study subjects diagnosed seven, 10 and 28 days after their campus times archives with the flu, as well as family initial diagnosis. Subjects will be A rally held by UR’s Pride Network in the fall of 2010 demonstrates the efforts made for LGBT equality both on the UR campus members who test positive for compensated $25 per visit. and in the city of Rochester. The 2012 Municipality Index study gave Rochester 89 out of 100 points for LGBT equality. the flu virus. “We know it’s inconvenient to by jenny hansler ranking will compel UR students in this area when I make post-grad According to John Treanor, make a trip to a research center online editor to learn more or become involved. plans,” Pride Network Business chief of the URMC Infectious when you’re not feeling well,” “This ranking could have an ef- Manager and sophomore Margaret Disease Division, the study Treanor said. “But this research The city of Rochester has been fect on the students here … by pro- Speer said. “I am thrilled to see that hopes to “define the relation- will provide valuable insight into ranked in the top 25 percent of cit- viding them with a very open and the community to which I have ships between the replication of how the virus behaves, arming us ies in the United States for inclu- accepting community to under- such strong ties is welcoming of the virus in the nose and throat, with the information we need to sion of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and stand what the [LGBT] communi- my lifestyle.” the development of the immune become better at fighting flu.” transgender (LGBT) community, ty is,” Pride Network Social Chair Numerous students pointed response (T cells and antibodies Treanor hopes that the study according to the 2012 Municipal- and sophomore Clint Cantwell out that it is important for UR to that can react with the virus) and will help predict “how an influenza ity Equality Index. said. “For students [who] are a emulate the city in terms of LGBT the role of the very early response infection is going to turn out, and This annual report, published part of the [LGBT] community, inclusion, as most students spend a of the innate immune system in [how] immune response to infec- by the national LGBT equality or- it can provide them with a greater majority of their time on campus. coordinating these events.” tion is different from the response ganization and the Human Rights and deeper experience.” “I consider myself a student, but Samples from subjects who to vaccination, which might help Campaign, evaluated equality across Others believed that the ranking not necessarily a Rochesterian, so received a flu shot are compared in designing better influenza vac- six categories: non-discrimination will encourage LGBT prospective as a student, it is more important to samples from non-vaccinated cines for the future.” laws, relationship recognition, em- students to consider UR when ap- that my university is tolerant,” ju- subjects to measure the effective- Sanguinetti is a member of ployment practices, inclusiveness of plying to college. nior Deanna Thompson said. “I ness of the vaccine. the class of 2014. city services, law enforcement and “As high school juniors and se- think that UR is very inclusive of municipal leadership. Rochester niors seek out a university that fits the LGBT community.” earned 89 points out of 100, plac- their needs, many pay close atten- UR has earned compliments for ing it in the top quarter of the 137 tion to the surrounding communi- its inclusiveness, though students municipalities indexed. For many ty; this is a huge plus for LGBT stu- do point to flaws as well. The most UR students, this ranking did not dents and allies,” Rodriguez said. commonly cited complaints were come as a shock. Pride Network President and the lack of an LGBT resource cen- “I’m not very surprised — the sophomore Alex Montes agreed. ter on campus and a lack of aware- LGBT community here is very vis- “I think the fact that Roches- ness about LGBT issues by the ible,” Rochester native and sopho- ter is being named one of the top general student body. more Sarah Brown said. 25 percent most inclusive cities in The Susan B. Anthony Institute Pride Network Education Chair America says a lot to prospective (SBAI) hopes to address the lat- and sophomore Esteban Rodriguez LGBT students [who] want a safe ter issue during LGBT Awareness echoed this sentiment. and comfortable home to spend Month this April. SBAI was recent- “From serving as a springboard their next four years in,” he said. ly awarded a $2,000 grant from for the Gay Liberation Front to Some students thought that the the Rochester Area Community its long-standing LGBT culture, high ranking could cause students Foundation’s LGBT Giving Circle. Rochester has been heavily invested to reevaluate their post-gradua- According to SBAI Program Man- in its LGBT community for many tion plans. More may now con- ager Angela Clark-Taylor, the grant years,” he said. sider remaining in Rochester after funding will support events such as Indeed, many students recog- graduation because of the city’s the annual Rainbow Lecture and drue sokol / photo editor nized the importance of UR’s pres- inclusiveness. the Out for Reel Film Series. UR researchers are seeking subjects for a flu study that is part of a larger collabor- ence in such a vibrant LGBT com- “I will absolutely be taking into Hansler is a member of ative effort with other universities aimed at making the flu epidemic less prevalent. munity. Some are hopeful that the account Rochester’s high ranking the class of 2015. Speaking Fellows tutoring program to supplement Writing Center

by leah buletti consultant at Allegheny and saw ponent taught in the four-credit the training course will be open to ing keeping the two-credit course news editor the value to both students and the course currently a pre-requisite for students who are not writing fellows for current writing fellows tutors, she said. writing fellows. Starting next fall, and Negley said she is still consider- See presentations page 5 UR will launch a Speaking Fel- “I saw the value in the Writing lows program as an offshoot of the Center, but the speaking compo- Writing Fellows program beginning nent is missing,” she said, adding in the middle of next semester. The that she sees a “parallelism of objec- program will help students with tives” in both — helping students set every stage of the public speaking goals and communicate a message process, from conceptualizing an effectively. idea to writing the presentation to “We’re building on the Writing practicing the delivery. Center’s current mission of helping Spearheaded by Writing Con- students improve communication,” sultant and graduate student and Negley said. “Speaking is just an- Amy Negley, who based the idea off other form of communication.” of a similar program at Allegheny As of now, speaking fellows will College, where she did her under- be students who currently work as graduate work, Speaking Fellows writing fellows. Negley will teach will be available to help students a two-credit course this spring for with presentations for all academic these students because they already disciplines as well as with interview have training as writing fellows and preparation and dealing with speech much of the information overlaps; anxiety. Negley worked as a speech they will skip the peer training com- page 4 / campustimes.org news / Thursday, december 6, 2012 campus briefs College Town Barnes & Noble to house UR UR founds Institute of Popular Music

In an effort to promote and support a broad range of popular music, UR bookstore, design receives ‘fine tuning’ founded the Institute of Popular Music on Saturday, Dec. 1, spearheaded by Music Professor John Covach. The Institute will have some physical office space after the music department moves into Dewey Hall at the end of the spring semester, but it is more of an overarching entity to organize courses, lectures and the study of popular music, according to Covach, who said the formation represents UR’s commitment to “promoting certain specialized units of study.” The Institute currently has four initiatives: containing a centralized, multidisciplinary listing of all courses on popular music offered at UR; putting on a speaker series featuring leading experts in the field; hosting summer workshops to train popular music teachers or bring together top scholars; and offering pre- and post- doctoral fellowships. Covach also said that there is the possibility of creating a popular music major, in addition to the existing popular music track inside the music degree on the River Campus and said that the Institute plans to have many additional initia- tives in the future. Covach likened the Institute to an advocacy group. courtesy of ronald paprocki “We really think it would be great if there was more first rate study of The College Town Barnes & Noble bookstore, slated to open in the summer of 2014, will house UR’s campus bookstore. popular music, not just rock and roll,” Covach said. “We’re not just talking In response to Mount Hope residents’ distaste, the design was recently modified to include a chamfered entryway. about the Beatles here, but any type of pop music that people might want by casey gould “This is really a fine tuning Phase or Riverview, that can to work on. Our job is to advocate for these people.” Faculty at many other schools are often more old-fashioned and think news editor of the exterior of the building,” be a 30 or 45 minute walk,” he said. “The changes are the junior Boris Borivcanin said. that courses on pop music are not “serious” enough for college level study. After a lukewarm recep- result of the iterative process of “I like the idea of a College “Just being present is already a kind of advocacy and a kind of support,” tion from Mount Hope resi- the developers obtaining input Town, but it’s important the Covach said of the Institute. “It makes us a leader and a model for promot- dents, designs for the forth- from the neighbors.” University work out the logis- ing popular music.” coming Barnes & Noble store Dean of the College Richard tics too.” Sophomore Tom Perrotta, who is a member of the Rock Repertory have received several cosmetic Feldman said that the design Feldman, who shared Boriv- Ensemble which Covach directs, said he is optimistic about the Institute’s changes. Part of the $100 mil- changes are important because canin’s sentiment, maintained success. “[Covach is] really passionate about the true cultural appeciation lion College Town project and Barnes & Noble in particular that the move will be “worth of those significant decades and his dedication to exposing a younger the future site of UR’s official “will play a key role in the suc- it.” generation to the golden age of music has been incredibly well-received,” bookseller, the store is slated to cess of College Town.” “The current bookstore is Perrotta said. “The furthering of this program is bound to succeed and break ground next spring and Paprocki added that the more conveniently located, having something like this here in Rochester is yet another thing that open in the summer of 2014. changes are “very attractive” to but I think College Town as a separates us from other schools.” Bigger windows, more embel- both the University communi- whole will be a really great ad- The Institute’s inaugural lecture will be given in January by Jocelyn Neal, lishments and a chamfered en- ty and the Mt. Hope neighbor- dition,” he said. “I have advo- a music professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and tryway were some of the most hood at large, “especially since cated in all discussions that for will be entitled “Ladies Love Country Boys: Gendered Narratives and the requested changes, according the store will house UR’s offi- College Town to work for stu- Meaning of Country Music.” to Dan Hurley, president of the cial bookstore.” dents, there has to be a conve- Upper Mount Hope Neighbor- “While moving the UR nient transportation system.” Political Analyst to deliver MLK Commemorative Address hood Association. bookstore to an off-campus lo- According to Feldman, the “What the neighbors saw was cation has the benefit of free- expansion and revision of UR’s Melissa Harris-Perry, who hosts a current affairs program on MSNBC, quite different [from] what was ing up space in the Frederick current bus lines is an issue will give this year’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative previously shown at the first Douglass Building, plans for that will “likely come up next Address in January. Harris-Perry, who teaches political science at Tulane press release two years ago,” the resulting vacancy have not year” as College Town nears University, will discuss racial issues, religious questions and gender issues Hurley said. been determined yet,” he said. completion. in American politics in the address. She also writes a monthly column Coinciding with the design Feldman said that though College Town, a massive for The Nation and provides commentary in various other television, changes, the city of Roches- there hasn’t been any “serious project encompassing 16 acres radio and print venues worldwide, including “The Rachel Maddow ter has created a design com- discussion,” the space “could on the west side of Mt. Hope Show” and “The Last Word.” The annual address, which will be given mittee — mostly comprising be a really good place that stu- Avenue between Crittenden in Strong Auditorium on the River Campus, is co-sponsored by the third-party architects, contrac- dents can use for group activi- Boulevard and Elmwood Av- College Diversity Roundtable and the Office of the President. tors and Mt. Hope residents — ties and functions.” enue, includes several restau- that will continue to review the Though also unsure of what rants, offices, a 150-room ho- ESM appoints new director of concert activities design process. will happen with the space, Pa- tel and a conference center. A Hurley, who is a member procki confirmed it will “har- parking garage with capacity The Eastman School of Music has appointed Keith Elder, an attorney of the committee, said that monize with planning by [UR] for 850 vehicles whose first and former arts administrator with several orchestras, as director of concert though he can’t fully comment Dining Services for the future floor would be a Rochester activities, effective Monday, Dec. 3. Elder will advise deans on the school’s on the designs until the final renovation of the Douglass Genesee Regional Transporta- concert series, manage performance venues, lead the concert office staff renderings are released, he likes dining facilities.” tion Authority transit station and oversee the Eastman Theater Box Office, Theater Shop and conces- the direction they are taking. Despite the appeal of a new is also in the works. sions. Elder, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in music from UR’s Senior Vice President bookstore, some students spec- “It’s a work in progress,” Indiana University, has held several positions at the Boston University for Administration and Finance ulate whether the move will Hurley said. School for the Arts and the Boston and Detroit Symphony orchestras. Ronald Paprocki agreed that make it less accessible. Gould is a member of the new design “looks great.” “For students who live in the class of 2014. Grade access to be contingent on course evaluations Students optimistic about online education For the first time, students not completing all course evaluations by Friday, Dec. 21, the end of the evaluation period, will be unable to learn from page 1 “Online courses are in the future of this program, especially if I go view their grades as instructors submit them. Students who complete learning initiatives with peer in- of higher education,” he said. “It’s abroad,” he said. evaluations for all courses in which they are enrolled will be able to stitutions that share our mission better for UR to be involved and Freshman Angelika Kropiowsko see their grades as soon as they are entered, beginning on Wednesday, of delivering education of the get options about online education also endorsed the program. Dec. 12, the first day that faculty are able to submit grades. Students highest quality.” now instead of being behind other “If the classes are good, I think who do not complete all of their course evaluations will be unable For the past several months, a schools across the country.” this will work out well,” she said. to see their grades until Saturday, Dec. 22. Course evaluations were UR task force led by Clark has He added that UR wants “a lot Information about applying for made available to students on Blackboard beginning on Wednesday, been looking at the current and more investment in quality and the Semester Online program is Nov. 28. Assistant Dean and Registrar Nancy Speck said the change future use of technology and digi- to make sure the courses that are expected to be available in early was made this semester because “research at other institutions has tal media in the classroom, from offered online are good, if not 2013. shown that allowing students to see their grades as they become avail- traditional, to web-facilitated, to better than other general online The Semester Online consor- able has increased response rates significantly.” entirely online courses. courses that are offered.” tium also includes Brandeis Uni- “UR’s interest in online educa- One of the benefits the Semester versity, Duke University, Emory Singer Award deadline extended tion rests in how it can leverage Online program touts is that stu- University, Northwestern Uni- technology to build connectivity dents studying abroad who need to versity, The University of North The deadline for seniors to nominate a high school teacher for a between students and faculty and fulfill requirements for their major, Carolina at Chapel Hill, Univer- Singer Award has been extended from Monday, Dec. 3 to Friday, how it can develop and enhance minor or cluster will be able to do sity of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt Dec. 21. The Singer Awards recognize influential high school teach- the educational experience broad- so online while they are abroad. University, Wake Forest Univer- ers and are presented during Commencement weekend in May. ly,” Clark said. Freshman Trevor Lyness cited sity and Washington University UR pays the travel expenses of winning teachers and also gives their Music Professor John Co- this feature as a major selling in St. Louis. schools a financial award. A committee of faculty members and stu- vach thinks Semester Online will point. Teitelman is a member of dents not from the senior class choose up to four teachers. greatly benefit UR students. “I will definitely take advantage the class of 2016. Leah Buletti is a member of the class of 2013. Thursday, december 6, 2012 / news campustimes.org / page 5 Bar bus policy remains static policy from page 1 would need to put forth a different does not know of any violations this strategy that shows students can semester or of any groups asking buses work through issues that have previ- to pick up students off campus. ously plagued bar events. She agreed “To my knowledge, groups are not with Macias that she has seen little doing it,” she said. student initiative pushing for them Dean of Students Matthew Burns to come back. also said that he was unaware of any “I’m not hearing uproars,” Algier violations. said. Earlier this semester, Monroe Algier believes that this could be in Transportation asked UR to sign a part because students are going to off contract giving them permission to campus venues in other ways. pick up UR students from off campus “Students know how to get out drue sokol / photo editor locations and effectively waiving the into the community if they choose company’s liability. to,” she said. shaving away cancer one hair at a time Burns called this request “ridicu- Burns agreed with Algier and Colleges Against Cancer sponsored Shave to Save on Tuesday, Dec. 4, during which students, such as senior Matt Skurnick, lous” and said the University said no Macias that there has not been “a big above, could either shave their heads or donate some of their hair for wigs. The Mane Attraction provided the haircuts. because “that’s why we have the bar uproar” among students pushing for bus policy that we do.” a full reinstatement of bar buses in “I think [the contract] implied part because he thinks that students Lawsuit alleges University, DU negligence that people are making this request under 21 both do not have a strong sued from page 1 2011, the University conducted its abide by University regulations and al- of Monroe Transportation, not that case to make and have little incentive from school for one week for being in own investigation into the incident and lowed for underage drinking to occur it’s going on,” Burns said, adding that to do so. possession of a Swiss Army Knife his the subsequent report was released on on its premises. he also thinks the contract request “It’s probably possible to make a grandfather had given him, no one July 27, 2011. The report concluded DU International Fraternity Ex- showed that Monroe is “concerned proposal, but there is not enough commented on this fact during the that Bordeaux, Jr.’s death “was not ecutive Director Justin Kirk said that about the same issues we are.” incentive to make it happen,” he admissions process. Additionally, it something that the University could although the fraternity is “aware of the “It’s almost inconceivable for any said. said that although Venable had a habit have foreseen or prevented with the recent news articles regarding a lawsuit,” third party to not run into the same Burns also said that it is hard to of carrying a knife at UR, contrary to information it possessed at the time” he could not “comment on potential, issues,” he said, noting the prevalence quantify the “success” of the partially University regulations, no one tried and that it responded in a manner or pending, litigation.” President of of issues which led to the original reinstated bar buses. Incidents have to prevent it. consistent with established policies for UR’S DU chapter and junior Alberto moratorium such as pre-gaming, stu- been kept to a minimum, but rumors The lawsuit goes on to note that UR dealing with an emergency. The report Sepulveda also declined to comment, dents rushing of students trying Security did not “exercise reasonable also outlined 23 recommendations that due to the pending lawsuit. unsafely into to circumvent the care and diligence” by failing to make provide additional steps the University Of the $24 million, the lawsuit seeks bars and onto ‘Students know how to get policy cast doubt periodic checks on the party at which can take to make UR an increasingly $6 million for each parent and $12 buses, physical out into the community if on the success, as the incident occurred, which also could safer environment in the future. Some, million for the estate. altercations and does the fact that have prevented underage drinking such as the recommendation that a “When you lose your child it’s a vandalism. they choose to.’ student groups have which, the lawsuit explains, in part graduate student be placed in all Uni- traumatic experience,” Michael Suss- “ Senior El- — Associate Dean of Students resorted to less ef- contributed to Bordeaux, Jr.’s death. versity housing that did not already man, a lawyer in Goshen, N.Y. who is lie Sacks, the Anne-Marie Algier ficient means of UR President Joel Seligman sent have a Residential Life representative, representing Forest and Bordeaux, Sr., Panhellenic As- traveling to venues, a statement to the University com- including fraternity houses on campus, said. “You deserve compensation — sociation representative on the Off such as taxis. munity addressing the lawsuit on have already been adopted. that’s what the legal system does.” Campus Bar Bus Committee, said He added that if students were Thursday, Nov. 29. “The University appropriately He explained that the exact amount she thought the contract from to submit a solid proposal that was “This was a terrible and painful responded to this tragic event by of money the lawsuit asks for is not Monroe Transportation showed feasible and cost-effective then the tragedy that forever altered the lives of conducting a comprehensive investiga- necessarily relevant right now and that organizations have been seeking administration would absolutely the Bordeaux and Venable families,” tion,” University Spokeswoman Sara that the jury will ultimately determine alternate means of participating in consider reinstating all bar buses, but he wrote. “As a University, we must Miller said. “It was the conclusion of the exact amount. He stressed that bar party events. noted that a completely safe system always keep in our thoughts these two that investigation that the death of Jef- the most important thing is that the “I don’t think it necessarily implies can be expensive. Rochester students, while also being frey Bordeaux was neither predictable Bordeauxs are entitled to their time that violations are going on, but SA President and senior Roshal mindful of how the University moves nor preventable.” in court. organizations are definitely trying Patel said that he has seen evidence forward for the better following an She went on to explain that “the A trial date has not yet been set and to look for other ways to have social of student interest in fully reinstating incident such as this.” University understands that the Bor- it could be up to 18 to 24 months events,” she said. the buses and that along with the SA Seligman also noted in the message deaux family is grieving for the loss of until it goes to court, according to Sacks said she thinks the policies he has “every intention of pushing that “University counsel will carefully their son, and respects their right to Sussman. are somewhat unclear to many forward” a proposal, as he views review the lawsuit.” file a lawsuit.” Goldin is a member of groups and that it is a “very hairy bar parties as an important part of Following the events of Jan. 15, DU, the lawsuit also noted, did not the class of 2013. situation.” student life. Macias said that he thinks students “The biggest reason students are not ready to have open bar buses don’t go is because they don’t have Writing Center to offer interview assistance reinstated because of previous issues transportation,” he said. presentations from page 3 can practice with visual aides and a LeClaire said he is optimistic about the and because he believes the commu- Patel said he has hesitated to after she assesses demand. Around ten video camera so that students can program’s potential. nity has not yet taken the necessary push forward with a proposal students are currently pursuing the two- watch themselves and then take the “I think it fills a need that hasn’t been steps toward improving awareness this semester because of conduct credit course this spring, Negley said. tape home with them. filled so far,” he said. and education. issues on the Orange Line, but Speaking Fellows will function simi- “People are reluctant, but they see the Just last weekend, a student asked “I don’t think we’re ready, but I intends to more actively pursue larly to Writing Fellows — appoint- value,” Negley said of the tapes, adding for help with a presentation, LeClaire definitely want to see them come writing a proposal beginning next ments will be available or students can that this is one of the most valuable, albeit said. Writing Fellows are allowed to help back,” he said. “I think we definitely semester, as many of these issues drop in and the office will be located terrifying, ways to learn about yourself. students with presentations, but are not need to educate the public about have abated. in G119 in Rush Rhees Library where Although as of now the Speaking explicitly trained to do so. drinking and how to take care of Algier said that the issues with one of the Writing Fellows’ offices is Fellows program will be an offshoot LeClaire also said that he thinks his yourself.” the Orange Line were particularly currently located. Speaking Fellows will of the Writing Center, Negley said skills and training as a writing fellow Macias added that it is “a shame” worrisome on Thursday nights not be open as many hours as Writing her overarching goal is to build on the — general tutoring styles and effec- that the current policy might be this semester and primarily result Fellows currently is, however, and only strengths of the current Writing Center tive teaching, among others — will restricting student access to bar from overcrowding on buses. one fellow will be available at a time. to integrate writing and speaking tutor- translate well into being a Speaking parties. These reports have lessened and “I think the demand will be a lot ing into a larger Writing, Speaking and Fellow. LeClaire also said that he thinks “I think bar parties are an excel- she has not had any lately, she smaller than for Writing Fellows when Argument Center, similar to what she demand for help with interviews might lent way to relieve stress … and are said. Algier agreed with Patel it starts out,” Negley said. “Students said many other colleges have. be higher than demand for presenta- a very good doorway to college night that these kinds of incidents are tend to write a lot more papers than Writing and speaking tutoring then tions as “people are always applying life. I feel they are a healthy thing,” evidence that perhaps bar buses give presentations in college.” would be “separate facets with lots of to things.” he said. should not be reinstated. She added that this is a pilot program interaction,” she said. He thinks that the demand for the Macias believes it is ultimately up to “When I see that behavior, to gauge interest and said she thinks Negley added that she intends to Speaking Fellow Service will be high students to make the change toward I think it means that students based on demand that “we’ll grow as the allow the incoming class of Speaking once “word gets around” and said he unrestricted bar buses. are not ready for bar buses to be center grows.” As the Writing Center Fellows to define the program and thinks UR’s emphasis on the sciences “I think it’s completely fine that brought back,” she said. has been “incredibly popular,” Negley have a sense of ownership and pride will contribute to a greater interest in the the administration is not doing Patel feels it is important to believes that the speaking tutoring will in its ultimate manifestation; she hopes service, as presentations are largely more anything,” Macias said. “Students “proactively send out a message of become so as well. She is unsure if the the final capstone for the two-credit commonly assigned to science majors have to stand up for it.” respect” because the same prob- program will expand to include gradu- course will be a promotional video than in majors such as English. Macias added that the administra- lems are encountered every four ate students — the Writing Center has incorporating speaking skills learned “We’re still building the program, so tion is open to support, questions years when a new group of stu- graduate Writing Consultants — but in the course. we don’t know where it will go,” he said. and meeting with students, but dents comes to the University. said that several have been interested “I want these students to brand us “Hopefully it sees the same interest as students have to write the proposal “We need to show that we can and that this is a possibility. and determine what direction it moves Writing Fellows.” to Burns. be responsible for each other to The Center will also have a com- in,” she said. Buletti is a member of Algier said that the proposal get the buses back,” he said. puter and a projector so that students Writing Fellow and junior Nicholas the class of 2013. page 6 / campustimes.org Thursday, December 6, 2012 Opinions EDITORIAL BOARD EDITORIAL cartoon Cheers! CHEERS to the inclusion of the Medical Amnesty policy in the Student Code of Conduct. This is an important step toward improving student health on campus. CHEERS to the IT Center entrance for opening on schedule ­— this is a vital thoroughfare for all of campus and its timely opening was a huge help to students. CHEERS to the Office of Admissions for making the “Remember oUR Name” music video. Not only was the production quality exceptional, it was also highly addictive and a superb way to increase interest in the University. CHEERS to making O’Brien Hall a high quality dorm with air conditioning, even though the door blew off after Hurricane Sandy. Jackson Court is also a great place to hang out. Alex Kurland / staff illustrator CHEERS to the University for setting the Guinness World Record for the longest taco line (at least for a little while). C’mon, how could anything involving tacos not be cool? EDITORIAL observer CHEERS to finding a replacement band for O.A.R. on such short notice and not leaving us in the lurch without a D-Day concert. Jack’s Mannequin was a good option given the time crunch. Implementing incentives could CHEERS to advancing the smoke-free campus initiative. Designated smoking areas are a great compromise and a laudable goal to strive for. CHEERS to the University for being well on its way to completing the Meliora Challenge, mean increased attendance a very impressive feat given the current economic climate. integral component of students’ CHEERS to having more gluten-free options all around campus, from Hillside Market to grades — many classes in the Music Douglass Dining Center — more students can now find the food they need. Department could fit into this cat- CHEERS to instating Rochester Police patrols on the Erie-Lackawanna Rails-to-Trails foot- egory. With some effort and some bridge ­— the dark and secluded area presents a clear safety hazard for students and the police out-the-box thinking, however, patrols are an important step to improving the safety of UR students. just about any course dealing with CHEERS to the University for finally reaching a contract agreement with the Service Employees Justin fleming the arts could incorporate review- International Union. Although both sides had to make concessions, the agreement is ultimately fair. publisher ing student performances into the CHEERS to bringing Barbara Walters to UR for for Meliora Weekend. In a school that is so well- grading system, at least for some known for its sciences, it was exciting to hear from someone so highly regarded as a journalist. As a result of working for the sort of extra credit; students in CHEERS to adding the Orange Line to the bus schedule. Students now have access to the Campus Times for three and a half dance classes could review dance eclectic South Wedge neighborhood and both sides of Park Avenue. years, you end up attending a wide performances, students in a poetry variety of student events, athletic class could attend and review a contests and performances that student reading, etc. would otherwise have been com- Some professors already offer Jeers pletely off your radar. Through the extra credit for attending student JEERS to the fact that the pathway between Rush Rhees Library and Douglass Dining Center is course of covering all these func- performances, but if it were to still under construction, despite the fact that its scheduled completion was set for November. tions — diverse as they are — you become a more common part of JEERS to the new Campus Club Connection. Although it has some new and helpful features, start to notice some commonalities grading systems, poorly attended its benefits do not outweigh the drawbacks in usability and it lacks what made the old version threaded among them. For me, one student performances could start effective and user-friendly. such theme has been by far the most seeing some real improvement. JEERS to moving D-Day to a Friday. Although the decision was made with good intentions, prevalent: Although the quality of It’s conceivable that some in practice it only made the existing problems play out on a weekday. CHEERS to having a our students’ work is outstanding, performance-based organizations camel, though many students who were still in class were not able to enjoy it. attendance at these events often might think of the use of extra JEERS to making the date on which students can view their grades contingent upon comple- leaves a lot to be desired. credit as an “artificial” boost to tion of course evaluations. This is an unnecessary pressure upon students for possibly no gain. The topic of poor event atten- event attendance. Understandably, JEERS to not addressing the problems with the Senior Degree Audit. With graduation loom- dance likely conjures an image such groups might not be in favor ing, this can cause unnecessary stress for seniors. of a small scattering of football of this if they believe it would lead JEERS to the Goergen Athletic Center for not coming up with a better solution to providing supporters on a dreary afternoon to a larger but less engaged audi- tokens for the gym’s lockers. This is an inconvenience that could be easily rectified. in Fauver Stadium (OK, it does ence. From the perspective of a JEERS to the fact that the food in Douglass Dining Center is still sub par. The throwback for me at least). While sporting performer in the UR Percussion lunch on D-Day was a tease to the good old days. events may be the quintessential Ensemble (which suffers from pe- JEERS to the University for continuing to not allow swipe access to dorms for students who live off example, student concerts, recitals rennially poor concert attendance), campus. This is a hassle for students who wish to hang out with friends or work on group projects. and other performances all suffer however, I can say that my main JEERS to the Students’ Association for continuing to not adequately advertise forums. Al- from less than ideal support from priority is simply getting people to though this may not be the only reason for poor attendance, many students would be interested other students as well. come out to Strong Auditorium for in participating, but are unaware that these forums are taking place. Is this an issue of student apa- our concerts. After a long semester JEERS to the fact that the University paved over the baseball field by Southside Living Center. Although thy? Considering the passion with of practice, a good turnout serves the University desperately needs more parking, the field shouldn’t have come at its expense. which we approach our own teams as validation of the work we’ve put and groups, referring to the stu- in, and I for one am not about to The above two editorials are published with the consent of a majority of the editorial board: Melissa Goldin dent body as apathetic seems like go out into the audience after the (Editor-in-Chief), Kevin Scantlen (Opinions Editor), Julia Sklar (Presentation Editor), Drue Sokol (Photo Edi- a wholly unjust characterization. show and start questioning why tor) and Leah Buletti (News Editor). The Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board make themselves available to This passion, however, might ac- people decided to come. the UR community’s ideas and concerns. Email [email protected]. tually be central to the attendance Additionally, just because the problem. 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Professors could harness this Of course, in the ideal scenario Casey gould Photo Editors Junne Park fact to do a great service to student students wouldn’t need to be in- Features editor Antoinette Esce Drue Sokol life at UR by finding more ways centivized to attend each others’ opinions editor kevin scantlen Staff Illustrator alex kurland to integrate student event atten- performances at all. However, on a A&E Editor Erika Howard Copy Editors amanda Decker dance into course grading. While campus where everyone is so deeply sports editor cuyler gauthier abigail fagan this would initially introduce a involved in their own activities, a comics editor kara ng michaela kerem wrinkle into the grading systems nudge in the right direction could Presentation Editor Julia Sklar of some professors, the potential help many students feel that their benefits far outweigh the work it efforts throughout the semester publisheR justin fleming would take to overcome this on are being appreciated by a wider Full responsibility for material appearing in this publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief. Opinions expressed in columns, letters or comics are not necessarily the the front end. audience of their peers. views of the editors or the University of Rochester. The Campus Times is printed weekly on Thursdays throughout the academic year, except around and during university holidays. The first copy is free. The Campus Times is published on the World Wide Web at www.campustimes.org and is updated Thursdays following For some courses, reviewing Fleming is a member of publication. The Campus Times is SA funded. All materials herein are copyright © 2012 by the Campus Times. performances makes sense as an the class of 2013. Thursday, December 6, 2012 / opinions campustimes.org / page 7 “Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.” — Plato Environmentalists need to focus more on statistics than images by zachary taylor fracturing, which has yet to produce based on the image of affordable used, given Rochester weather, but require rare earth minerals, and rare a concretely demonstrated, serious renewable energy sources that can- even if it were used frequently, the earth mining produces substantial nvironmentalism is a cul- case of pollution. Yet in the status not, and may never, meet more than value of the electricity produced pollution.) Any symbolic value it tural phenomenon. For all quo, natural gas and coal are the a fraction of our needs. would still be a fraction of the cost. has is negative symbolic value — it the lip service Americans cheapest forms of power, and National energy policy hardly UR Green News — the University’s symbolizes waste, not innovation. payE to the environment, we’ve seen fracking bans lead directly to new hinges on the University, Steven biweekly sustainability newsletter Wishful thinking, not real solu- remarkably little progress on issues coal plants. Pollution from coal — admitted that the bench made tions. Similarly, O’Brien Hall was that really matter. This is not due power kills thousands of Ameri- no “economic” sense but claimed constructed to comply with expen- to apathy, but rather an unfortu- cans annually and produces twice that “its value was assessed from a sive LEED standards despite scant nate way of thinking about envi- the amount of carbon dioxide as different angle, as a promotional third-party evidence of LEED’s ronmental issues. The University natural gas. tool that demonstrates the Uni- effectiveness and no public analysis has an enthusiastic sustainability The fear of nuclear accidents versity’s commitment to sustain- of the O’Brien building plans in campaign, but it — like the rest has prevented the construction ability…. [sustainability] and the particular. of America — desperately needs a of carbon-free nuclear plants for initiatives that support it are not This is not to say that the entire shift in mindset. decades — even though the total purely economic. … These are not sustainability effort is misguided Nationally, millions are encour- number of nuclear meltdown casu- quantitative matters.” or counter-productive. Meatless aged or forced to recycle, even in alties in history is less than the yearly alex kurland / staff illustrator Unfortunately, these are quanti- Monday is an example of a success- areas where recycling wastes far number of American coal casualties. Chu notwithstanding. Yet, we still tative matters. If you want to mini- ful program that informs students more energy than throwing things Pop-environmentalism focuses on have civic responsibility to promote mize harm to current and future about the environmental and health away. Millions waste money buying images, not statistics. Responsible rational environmental policy. generations, you must quantify that impacts of meat rather than simply local foods, even when growing policymaking, voting and political Sadly, some things done in UR’s harm. To say otherwise is to deny asserting that a particular behavior them locally out of season takes activism acknowledges cost-benefit name do the exact opposite. Note reality and substitute religion for is “green.” This is the model we more energy than importing them. tradeoffs, yet bad “environmental- the solar-powered, laptop-charging science. Producing that bench cre- need to adapt. The most recent environmental ism” would have us bear the costs picnic bench between Rush Rhees ated more pollution than its meager Taylor is a member of cause célèbre is the war on hydraulic of coal power and forgo alternatives Library and Meliora Hall. It is rarely output can prevent. (Solar panels the class of 2015. Re-imagining the Western stereotype of the Arab by abdelrahman Hassan low with a beard-crowded face. exotic behavior somewhere else. plagued with religious extremism, because I do not want Arabs to In my basement, I am probably Truth is, this is far from being ac- economic despair, dictatorships, be projected along only racial and here did you learn to brandishing a weapon to kill the curate. Before editing this article, I chaos and bloodshed. Of course religious lines. I write this because be so accepting?” “kafirs” (nonbelievers), fuming hate wrote about how normal my family the Arab world contains people I do not want radicals, dictators The question in my eyes and Allah on my lips. Or and neighbors are. I wrote about who believe the pyramids of Egypt and terrorists to write my story and struck“W me as I was exiting Strong perhaps, in the background, there is women who adore their children should be destroyed and who forced the story of millions of Arabs out Auditorium doors after the Mati- a porch, a mansion, oil money fall- and about loving fathers who toil 15 school girls to perish in a fire there. Reducing the Arab narrative syahu concert a few weeks ago. ing from the sky and many harem because they were not wearing hijab to the radical, the belly dancer and It seemed so baffling that I burst maidens shaking their broad hips I do not want in Saudi Arabia. But with more than the anti-Semitic is as ridiculous as out with, “huh?” The inquisitor to some oriental music. The former 400 million people spread across reducing the American narrative to explained, among other things, his image is the one someone might see radicals, dictators 22 countries, each with its own the Ku Klux Klan movements, Jus- sincere surprise that I am very open on the news as he sits on the sofa and terrorists to distinct cultural heritage, dialect, tin Bieber and Girls Gone Wild. to cultures and religions, evidenced and asked in an American accent, “ traditions and history, the Arab Stereotypes are not only offensive; by my attending a concert by an “But, like, seriously though, why write my story, and world cannot — and should not they are also lazy. They exempt you Orthodox Jew. Needless to say, he are those people always angry?” — be reduced to a single narrative: from any further emotional and has never set foot in an Arab country The latter is the one you often see the story of millions that of intolerance, chauvinism and mental effort. They cast off holistic and I am the only Arab he has ever in Hollywood movies, the latest of Arabs out there. hatred. Prominent Nigerian author and complicated understandings as seen in his life. All he had was a of which is “The Dictator.” And Chimamanda Adichie posited that unnecessary. You don’t have to be perceptual image of me (read: my between this and that lies my truth to provide for their families. But I “The problem with stereotypes is intelligent to parrot a stereotype of a kind), and here I am defying it just and their ignorance. decided against it because I don’t not that they are untrue, but that fanatic Arab. Stereotypes, as Adichie by living my ordinary life. In their perception, I shouldn’t be need to justify my normality, nor they are incomplete. They make one puts it, make our recognition of My replacement was already normal or regular. I, an Arab, can- am I interested in seeking sympathy story become the only story.” equal humanity difficult. there in his mind: a threatening, not be inherently tolerant. I must from readers. I write this article because silence Hassan is a member of narrow-faced, angry-looking fel- have learned about that foreign, Of course the Arab world is is compliance. I write this article the class of 2015. School spirit vital to University’s prestige by Matthew Ning leading athletic programs, but has a massive, loyal fan base. School perative to college life and should UR’s reputation. It can be acquired many other strong assets, such as the spirit is evidenced by the sight of play a larger role in ranking through winning championships f you have ever heard of the prestigious Ross School of Business. multitudes of blue and yellow. schools. and attracting large crowds at University of Michigan’s foot- The Michigan Wolverines football Two hundred and fifty miles So, what can we learn from games. Once the reputation is at- ball stadium, The Big House, team currently has the highest win- to the west lies the University of university athletics? When I went tained, more students will want to Ithen you will know that Michigan ning percentage in college football Chicago. It is well known for its apply, in turn making the University boasts not just one of the nation’s history. Unsurprisingly, the team lethargic spirit, thanks in part more competitive and selective. to Robert Hutchins, president Thus, the student body will become Vote online at of the university from 1929-45. not only smarter but more spirited, campustimes.org Before Hutchins’ time, UC was enterprising, innovative and ac- web poll the founding member of the Big tive. Such vigorous spirit will lead Ten Conference and won seven students not only to attend more What do you think about football conference championships games and cheer on their teams, cia Director David in only 25 years. But when Robert but to engage in school activities petraeus’ resignation? Hutchins came, he acted on his and promote general welfare of the It was warranted, dangerous, controversial ideas that University and make it ever better. given his roll in such activities are a distraction to Meliora! national security. studying and therefore abruptly Therefore, our University needs ended the football program. Al- to invest more in its athletic pro- though the program returned in the grams by expanding athletic facili- 50% ’60s, it was never the same. ties, aggressively recruiting student- I haven’t really been alex kurland / staff illustrator following the scandal. Nowadays, UC has been degrad- athletes and improving its much- ed to Division III. It is a member to UR sports games, I noticed needed football program. Adding 3% of the University Athletic Associa- that students barely populate the men’s lacrosse and ice hockey teams It was uncalled for. tion (as is UR), easily the toughest stadium; I swear there’s more wouldn’t hurt either. His personal life conference of Division III. More people in Rush Rhees Library No matter how large the com- 47% should not have importantly, UC lost its fan base. on one Saturday night than at all munity is, school spirit can help come under such The difference is crystal clear. the home field hockey games in bind the University together and scrutiny. While UC and Michigan both a season. School spirit and ath- unite a large group of people into next week’s have very competitive academic letic programs are essential to the the Yellowjackets family. Calling on programs, Michigan has far more overall health of the University; all UR students, I encourage you to question school spirit and a massive loyal they aren’t merely a byproduct. come to sporting events and cheer Do you think the University should fully fan base. School spirit, especially They, along with the University, on your teams! reinstate bar buses? for athletics, is the most overlooked foster a mutual relationship. They Ning is a member of part of college. It is absolutely im- also play a large role in building up the class of 2015. Page 8 / campustimes.org THANK YOU! / Thursday, DECEMBER 6, 2012 thank you to our contributors News: features: photo:

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owadays, it is no longer important what you say; it’s important what you write. The typical rules of how to speak to authority, write a letter or behave in public no longer seem to apply. The Nage of text messaging, Facebook and emails allows us to share information instantaneously, but it also means that most of our communication is not done by speaking or writing a letter or even in- teracting in person. How do those etiquette lessons translate into the virtual world? Grammar isn’t enough with emails. You have to worry about message subjects, recipient fields, different salutations and signature formats. When is formality necessary and how do you know? see send page 13 page 10 / campustimes.org features / Thursday, december 6, 2012 New Interfaith Chapel meditation available to overwhelmed students by jenny yoon our University offers such contributing writer spiritual outlets for students to feel more at ease at their home As the first half of the aca- away from home,” sophomore demic year comes to a close, Koji Muto said. “It’s also great students are bustling to wrap that they don’t cater toward a up the semester. The coming single faith but rather focuses weeks will be packed with fi- on the spirituality inherent in nal exams, class presentations, all religions.” projects, reports and papers The common theme of these — an altogether stressful and study breaks is meditation and exhausting time. peaceful prayer. For example, For the month of December, a Taizé service will integrate the Interfaith Chapel will be chants from five different world hosting spiritual study breaks religions — Christianity, Juda- for students to alleviate the ism, Buddhism, Hinduism and approaching academic anxiety. Sufism — to create a quiet, “Everyone needs a small contemplative mood. breather,” freshman Melody Additionally, the Chapel has Kaohu said. “Students are al- planned an old, traditional ready getting stressed as finals meditative walking exercise are coming around.” through a labyrinth. These spiritual study breaks “This is designed to help the participant relax, focus are “opportunities for stu- junne Park / photo editor dents to engage in a variety of and sharpen the mind, and The Interfaith Chapel is offering spiritual study breaks this semester, giving students a chance to relax in the midst of finals stress. centuries-old spiritual practices the body movement provides a common to all religious tradi- kinesthetic way to pray,” Yar- students of various faiths. Advo- health,” Yarbrough explained. recognizes the potential of these tions,” according to Director brough said. cating virtues like community, “The college years are extremely programs. of Religious and Spiritual Life The Chapel, which is located diversity and hospitality, the important and formative years “If you’re going to sit around Denise Yarbrough, across from the iconic Rush Chapel strives to offer students in young adult maturation and and bum about finals, you might By incorporating practices Rhees Library and the open the opportunity to practice, being mindful of the spiritual as well sit and meditate,” he and exercises from a range of Easman Quadrangle, stands as learn and explore religion. dimension of the person you said. “Study breaks would be religions, these study breaks will another beautiful and distinc- “Being healthy in the spirit are becoming is every bit as really effective if students took help students focus their minds tive piece of UR’s River Cam- and soul is as important to important as memorizing facts advantage of it.” and lighten their stress load. pus. Built in 1970, it serves as academic and social success and writing papers.” Yoon is a member of “I think it’s fantastic that a religious gathering hub for as any other aspect of one’s Freshman George Iwaoka the class of 2016. Incentivized course evaluation system prompts discussion by matt lerner a growing student reluctance The goal was to make the on- feelings from UR undergradu- remain unconvinced, others staff writer to complete these important line system more accessible and ates. believe course evaluations are course evaluations. easily navigable for students. “For me, I would normally worthwhile. As the end of the semester Senior Nate Brown is one such procrastinate something like a Some students are skeptical approaches, students are asked reluctant student. course evaluation,” freshman whether their evaluations will to complete course evaluations, “[Evaluations] do not make a Susan Talbot said. “Being able be considered, but junior Maeve which allows them to voice their huge difference, and professors to see my grades immediately Willis continues to believe that opinions on things like professor do not really care too much if online and being able to approach evaluations have the potential to rapport and class format. you do them,” he said. teachers if any discrepancies change aspects of a class. This semester, the University In recent years, the number arise prior to returning home “In my psychology class, my Registrar offered students the of students who completed for break, I felt I should get [the professor received evaluations ability to see their grades as evaluations dropped evaluations] out of the way saying that he spoke too quickly, soon as they are entered into from 80 to 90 per- sooner than later.” and as a result he decided to post Blackboard, beginning Dec. 12 cent to 30 to 40 For junior Abhiniti videos of his lectures online so — if all evaluations are submit- percent, according Mittal, the new system students could look up anything ted, that is. to the Univer- had less of a dramatic they missed during class,” Wil- For students who have not sity of Rochester effect. lis said. completed their evaluations by Course Evaluation “I have never It is unclear as to whether this Dec. 12, grades will not be made Project. done [evaluations] new incentive program will have available until Dec. 22, at the Such a dramatic unless they’re man- an impact on the UR commu- earliest. As always, the evalua- decrease demanded at- datory, and the new nity. However, it is a sign that tions are not viewed by profes- tention. In 2010, as a result of system doesn’t really the faculty and administration sors and teaching assistants until this overall student mentality, Aelx Kurland / Staff Illustrator help me anyway because my are aware of a growing problem after the semester ends. faculty and the administration This semester, the introduction finals don’t end until Dec. 21,” on campus. As of late, UR faculty and began to look closer at the cur- of the incentive of receiving she said. Lerner is a member of administrators have identified rent system and its problems. grades early has prompted mixed Although some students still the class of 2016.

UR Opinion “What are you looking forward to the by junne park most over Winter Break?” photo editor

Brian Barker ’14 Lily Kamalyan ’15 Jamie Hospers ’14 Sara Silverman ’14 Charles Gillett ’13 Julie Henderson ’13

“Running mileage.” “Sleep.” “Non-stop Christmas music.” “My mom’s home-cooked “Spending time on the “Seeing all of my friends from food.” beach.” high school.” Thursday, december 6, 2012 / FEATURES campustimes.org / page 11 Students’ Association efforts lead to efficient process for creating clubs by doug brady Sophomore Aditi Simlote is staff writer the current chair of the commit- tee, and is optimistic about the “It’s so easy, a caveman can new system. do it.” “[The renewal] lets the SA and While the typical UR student WCSA know that [the clubs] is not a prehistoric caveman, the are ready to roll for the year and Students’ Association really does want access to their resources,” now make it that easy for any UR Simlote said. “Students with student to create a new club or a new organization idea meet organization on campus. with a WCSA advisor, who helps The SA recently made an them develop some plans or find effort to streamline both the an organization where their idea renewal and creation of student may already fit.” organizations. As of this fall, new After this meeting, the group forms found online have made fills out the New Organization it easier than ever to fill out and Proposal on the Campus Club submit the necessary informa- Connection (CCC) and then tion for a group to become SA meets with the Policy & Review recognized. Committee in order to receive “I didn’t even know the forms “Preliminary Status.” were online now,” senior Kaitlyn With this comes a page on Mokay said. “When bLifeUR the CCC website, funding for a went through the process earlier general interest meeting and the in the semester, it was all done requirement to write a constitu- on paper. Online forms would tion. Six to eight weeks later, have made the process much the organization goes back to easier.” the committee for “Final Rec- The SA’s Policy & Review ognition,” which, if granted, Committee is responsible for leaves a Senate vote to make the this process, organization drue sokol / photo editor and provides official. The Students’ Association has mitigated the process of creating new clubs and organizations with online forms. support and ‘The Policy & Review SA Presi- “The Policy & Review Com- future leadership development and receive a permanent advisor. structure for dent and se- mittee is about using these re- and evaluation. While groups can exist indepen- existing orga- Committee is about using nior Roshal sources well in compliance with “The student groups wanted dently of the SA, their operation nizations, rec- “these resources well in Patel ex- the goals that the University has some basis on which they could runs more smoothly and easily ognizes new plained the for student groups,” Patel said. be judged, but these serve as with these resources. The Policy organizations compliance with the goals need for this The Seven SA Principles of guidelines, not a checklist. They & Review Committee works to and connects that the University has for committee as Student Organizations were apply in a way relevant to each connect the University and the organizations a way of dis- formalized a number of years ago group — some have tryouts students’ interests. to the SA and student groups.’ tributing lim- as a guideline to help focus the and are exclusive, but they still With online forms, students Wilson Com- ited resources attention of these organizations bring something to campus as a can start their involvement and mons Student - SA President and senior Roshal Patel for students on facilitating the improvement whole,” Simlote said. contribution to the campus A c t i v i t i e s with the same of community on the River Moreover, there are significant community from the comfort of (WCSA). The committee is number of groups as a large Campus. benefits to be had from SA rec- Gleason or the confines of their comprised of both Senators and school such as a Syracuse Uni- They include having a clear and ognition. dorm room. committee aides, of which the versity. With over 230 student focused mission, membership, Not only is there the afore- Now, it’s so easy, any UR stu- latter apply and interview with organizations at UR, the com- inclusion, uniqueness, PPAC mentioned access to funding, dent can do it. the chair and SA president before mittee has a wide array of groups (programming, publications, but organizations can also hold Brady is a member of receiving Senate approval. to oversee. activities and collaboration), programs anywhere on campus the class of 2015. Things you should know this week

This Day in history: dec. 6 1865: The 13th Amendment is ratified, outlawing slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. 1884: The Washington Monument is completed in Wash- ington, D.C. 1921: The Irish Free State is declared. 1976: Deaf stuntwoman Kitty O’Neil sets the land-speed re- cord for female drivers in Southeastern Oregon. 1992: Jerry Rice scores a record-breaking touchdown, mak- ing him the highest record holder for career touchdowns. 2005: The film “Brokeback Mountain,” starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal as a pair of gay cowboys, premieres.

$#!T professors say “Teaching really gets in the way of learning.” — Mike Rizzo, Economics

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Jayus: (noun of Indonesian origin) A joke so poorly told and so unfunny that one cannot help but laugh. page 12 / campustimes.org FEATURES / Thursday, December 6, 2012 University’s multitudinous study spots wait for eager students by jared smith Michelle Shira Koblenz said she contributing Writer “doesn't enjoy the nervous ap- prehension in the stacks.” To be frank, studying kind “Everyone is cramming for of sucks. As much as we all en- that next day exam,” she said. deavor to be the best students Luckily there are an abundance possible, going to the library on of options from which students a Wednesday afternoon, when can choose to study. all you want to do is go back Douglass Dining Hall of- to your room and put on your fers a unique study spot. Even sweatpants, doesn’t sound like during the day when the food a fun time. That being said, the service is on break, ice cream proper conditions, like a good is always available and, despite study space, makes studying far some minimal noise, it’s pretty more productive. easy to zone out on the upper Location and pressure are two floor. Plus, nobody can see you driving forces when it comes to procrastinating and watching six studying effectively. While it is straight episodes of “Friends.” possible to get work done in a Some danger arises if you dorm room, the urge to pro- choose one of the few comfy crastinate combined with the chairs that are available on the endless variety of distractions in upper floor of Douglass, how- your room, does not bode well ever, with sufficient caffeine, for productivity. they can be conquered. The libraries serve their Speaking of caffeine, Starbucks purpose and they serve it well. is right around the corner and, Drue sokol / photo editor Floors upon floors in the stacks for those of us running low on From the many study spaces available at UR, students find those that best suit their study habits and preferences. of Rush Rhees guarantee you’ll Declining, you can always find a at what the outside world looks it’s preferable to find a room rooms have chalkboards which manage to find a spot, and the willing friend to top you off. like. When you’ve already been all to yourself to set up camp. are useful and make you feel like Great Hall or the Periodical Near Starbucks is another re- studying for eight hours, it’s The buildings on the Eastman you’re in the movie “Good Will Reading Room are always avail- laxed study location: the Bridge refreshing to be reminded of the Quadrangle offer many good Hunting.” able as a back-up plan. Carlson Lounge. When it’s not swaying clouds and sun, even though in options. In the end, everybody learns Library and the Physics-Optics- haphazardly to the beat of vari- Rochester, it’s usually clouds. Some of the best rooms in differently and has different Astronomy library in Bausch & ous dance groups, it offers com- The weekend provides so which to study can be found by study habits. The best thing to do Lomb Hall are also good, quiet fort and nearby food. Also, the many more opportunities, with simply walking up and down the is experiment and find out which alternatives. glass panes of Wilson Commons open rooms that were occupied halls of Bausch & Lomb, trying places work best for you. Despite the abundance of lend a sort of Hogwartsian Great by classes during the week. all of the doors to see which are Smith is a member of options for students, junior Hall feel, giving you at glimpse During the chaos of finals, open. As a plus, a lot of those the class of 2014. club spotlight UR Cinema Group programs more than movies by antoinette esce Hobbit.” URCG and WCSA will features editor provide buses and movie passes for just $10, making it an easy, UR Cinema Group (URCG) low-cost study break for the whole does more than just run UR’s campus. 4VDDFTTGVMMZ
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DPVOUSJFT of recently released movies each ty for students to watch the Oscars semester, the student-run group and enjoy some food. URCG is also co-sponsors events, plans trips and planning their second-ever film much more. festival for February, with a ’90s “[URCG] provides a real service theme that they hope will induce to campus,” URCG Trailer Editor nostalgia in students. and senior Ben Mitchell said. “It “We aren’t prepared to make an feels great to know that you’re doing official announcement about what something that positively impacts films we'll be showing, but they’ll a majority of the students at the be revealed with much hoopla University.” along with the rest of our spring One way that URCG reaches schedule,” URCG Secretary and such a large audience is through co- junior William Vezinaw said. sponsorships. For groups putting URCG focuses on pleasing on movie showings — for study students. Every winter and sum- breaks or oth- mer break, er reasons — they conduct URCG will ‘It feels great to know that an online sur- pay for half of what you’re doing positively vey asking the the cost and campus com- do all of the “impacts a majority of the munity which dirty work students at the University.’ movies they’d for procuring like to see, and showing -URCG Trailer Editor and and the results the movie. senior Ben Mitchell lead directly to These events what is shown. usually happen on weekdays and Additionally, when projectors are free to students. malfunction, they try to schedule A new project that URCG has another showing of the movie — been working on is a collaboration free of charge. with ROCTickets, the discount In the end, URCG is about the ticket program for UR undergradu- cinematic experience and a good ates through the Wilson Commons time. “You get to hang out every Students Activities (WCSA). This week and watch ‘new-ish’ movies,” is the first time the two groups have Mitchell said. “What more could worked together, and the team has you want?” lined up a trip to the midnight Esce is a member of premiere of Peter Jackson’s “The the class of 2015. Thursday, december 6, 2012 / FEATURES campustimes.org / page 13 Consider audience, situation, context for proper email communication send from page 9 important when you are talking write emails that I would be Email may mean swift com- to be polite. And it can be Junior Veronika Alex doesn’t about yourself, especially when comfortable showing to both munication, but it should also exhausting. think there’s an easy answer to searching for an internship or my boss and my mother.” require some extra thought. “We should have an email that question. job.” Rizzo’s father, on the other Whether you’re emailing sabbath,” Rizzo said. “Just one “I wish I could say there is a This formality shows a cer- hand, doesn’t approve of casual your students, your boss or day a week with no emails.” fast-and-hard rule about audi- tain level of thought and, as emails and still scolds Rizzo your parents, there are always Esce is a member of ence or situation specific email Rizzo explained, importance. when he sends one to him. things to consider in order the class of 2015. etiquette,” she said. “But in my Students seem to operate on opinion it really depends on both similar principles, valuing ap- the audience and situation.” propriate formality in emails. XOn track to graduate on time? Email etiquette has to be dif- This goes to show that audience ferent than normal etiquette is not the only way to gauge your because there is no direct social email etiquette; even between XNeed a “GenEd” course? pressure associated with it. students, the situation must be Especially between professors considered as well or you run XWant to lighten your Spring Load? and students, the communica- the risk of upsetting the wrong tion is mostly one-on-one and people. impersonal, devoid of indicators “A lot of people just don’t of improper conduct. know how to write emails,” Take the pressure off! There’s not a way to enforce sophomore Aditi Simlote said. Pick up a 4-week, online course over the semester break! a strict formality policy, and “It pisses me off.” Economics Professor Michael The etiquette for email re- Check out GCC’s Winterim Schedule: Rizzo says he doesn’t want one sponses considers many more anyway. factors, including turnaround www.genesee.edu/academics/schedule/dspSearchResults/ “What am I going to do?” time, use of the “reply-all” button he asked. “Put the bad emails and oftentimes the nature of the s-ICROCOMPUTER!PPLICATIONS on a website and embarrass email you are responding to. s'EOGRAPHYs(ISTORY students?” “If I see an email from an Another problem with a rigid individual and it is haphazardly s&EMALE2OLEIN&ILM formality is if everyone was written with glaring mistakes, required to structure an email no formality whatsoever and no Registration deadline: the same way, it would be dif- structure, I will be much more December 16 ficult to see what information hesitant to spend time creating is most important. A lot can be a well thought out response,” learned from the format of an Alex said. “I think the ability www.genesee.edu email, including the message’s to have a system in which mail 1-866-CALL-GCC immediacy or its importance. can be delivered by the press of Moreover, when you receive a button is fantastic, but this hundreds of emails a day, it should not urge people to be becomes necessary to find a careless.” way to pick the gold from the Formality still must be as- garbage. sessed in context and careless- “The differences in formality ness isn’t always so cut and dry. allow me to triage my emails,” Appropriate email etiquette Rizzo said. “If you make the means balancing propriety with communication more rigid — practicality. If Rizzo wants to like you’re playing a game of golf answer all of his students’ emails, — I get less information.” he must be brief. Formality is a A lot of this information luxury for someone who receives derives from communication as many emails as he does. *HQHVHH&RPPXQLW\&ROOHJHLVDQHTXDORSSRUWXQLW\DI¿UPDWLYHDFWLRQLQVWLWXWLRQ outside of email and can serve That being said, Rizzo finds as a quick follow-up that does that most of his students are not warrant a meeting in person good about emailing and during office hours. mentioned that if the ques- “[Certain kids] are clearly tion is quick, some will even paying attention in class. They text him. Texting might seem respond, they have changing very informal for a professor facial expressions — I’ll answer and a student, but in-person their emails right away,” Rizzo interactions play a huge part in added. “The kid sleeping in the determining this. back, I’m not going to answer “When I taught in Kentucky, his email right away.” most of the email [exchanges] While students and profes- were formal,” Rizzo said. “But sors may use email mainly as I also wore a shirt and tie every an auxiliary method of com- day.” munication, this is not always Rizzo has a much more infor- the case. mal relationship with his stu- “Despite what some people dents at UR. He climbs on chalk- say, initial impressions are very boards, throws money about and important, and in this day and jumps around during lectures. age many of It comes as those first im- no surprise pressions are ‘Despite what some people that his stu- from online or dents text an email cor- say, initial impressions are him and he respondence,” very important... many of responds to Alex said. “ emails with First im- those first impressions are web slang. pressions are Interac- one of the from online or an email tions across t i m e s t h a t correspondence.’ generation- Alex feels you al or techno- should err on - Junior Veronika Alex logical gaps, the side of for- however, re- mality. Instead of having your quire a bit more formality. public speaking skills, attire and “I think younger individuals confidence provide a fuller char- are more comfortable with us- acterization of yourself, words ing informal emails and slang on a screen must suffice. language,” Alex said. “However, “Your idea or topic is only I always assume that everyone in as good as how you present a professional setting is familiar it,” she said. “This is especially with email, so I do my best to page 14 / campustimes.org Thursday, DECEMBER 6, 2012 comics Black & White by Matthew Payea Monster Christmas Card by Tye Johnson

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ADVERTISEMENT Thursday, December 6, 2012 campustimes.org / page 15 arts & entertainment Trebellious brings magic to Interfaith in fall show

by mike Pascutoi part by stronger numbers and a Staff writer greater diversity in song choice. Though other a cappella groups Trebellious, the only a cappella on campus have been trending group at UR not recognized by to performing predominantly the Student Association hosted popular modern numbers, more its annual Fall Show in the In- than half of Trebellious’ covers terfaith Chapel to an audience were of indie songs from the of approximately 40 students on 2000s. Also featured were songs Saturday, Dec. 1. Trebellious has by Whitney Houston (“How Will progressed since it was founded I Know”), Ray Charles (“Hit the in 2009 and is clearly aiming to Road Jack”) and even the 1920s be recognized on the same level Gershwin classic “Someone to as the other on-campus a cappella Watch Over Me.” Though some groups. In this uphill battle, they of their song choices seemed odd, seem to be slowly inching closer the group made up for it with to their goal. strong performances, such as a cre- Trebellious’ show, sporting a ative mash-up of Rihanna’s “We “Snow and Magic” theme, made Found Love” and Katy Perry’s good use of the group’s vocal tal- “Last Friday Night,” allowing the Drue Sokol / Photo Editor ent. Though none of the soloists group to end its first act on a very “Celebration of Growth,” a fundraising art gala, opened on Saturday, Dec. 1, much to the appreciation of art enthusiasts. stood out among the pack, they all positive note. performed well. Sophomore John Some of the best songs in the DeCourcey provided a fitting show, however, were not sung example — his solo in a mash-up by the actual group itself. The GlobeMed art gala opens in style of the Beatles’ classics “Blackbird” strongest number turned out to be by Julia Sklar ping on hand-brewed Ethiopian of it was portrayed as strokes of and “Dear Prudence” was remark- a quartet of four Trebellious mem- Presentation Editor coffee — although it probably lifeless black. able, but did not outshine the bers — DeCourcey, sophomore would have been more appropri- Some of the other strong works work of the other soloists. Ashwini Mandalika, junior Sam At a university with over 240 ate had the coffee been Peruvian. currently displayed at the gallery Despite their vocal aptitude, Butler and sophomore Andrea student groups, it’s quite a feat All of the above was just a lovely are “Needed: New Perspectives” Trebellious struggled at times in Obah — who performed a cover when one that’s only two years complement to the main event, and “Heartlines” by senior Jacq their performance due to issues of Regina Spektor’s “The Call.” old distinguishes itself. But with though — the artwork. Carpentier, and “Apostomis: with balance between the dif- The strength of the arrangement the completion of a success- GlobeMed selected 33 works Skullcap” by senior Olivia Mor- ferent sections in many of their and the balance between each ful and poised fundraising art of art that will hang in the gallery gan. songs. It definitely didn’t help part was phenomenal. Addition- gala on Saturday, Dec. 1, UR’s until Dec. 15, and all are for sale. Carpentier’s first piece is a re- that there were only four males ally, the alumni song — Billy GlobeMed Chapter managed to The works’ creators include local production of a character from the compared to eight females in the Pilgrim’s “Insomniac” — was do just that. students at UR, Nazareth College, graphic novel “Persepolis” by Mar- group, and very few of their songs one of the finest numbers of Held at the 1975 Gallery in Monroe Community College, jane Satrapi. Painted in black on a seemed to try to make up for this the whole show, predominantly the city of Rochester’s East End, Rochester Institute of Technology backdrop of pages ripped from a vocal disparity. “Medicine Man,” due to the strong male presence GlobeMed pulled together an and St. John Fisher College, as book, this character, from where it a Trebellious cover of The Hush among the alumni that helped the intimate, artistic opening recep- well as several professional artists hangs high up on the wall, appears Sound, is an example of this, as it group achieve perfectly balanced tion for their exhibit “Celebration in the community. to be peering down contentedly was undone by a lack of bass and background vocals. One of the few of Growth.” It was the latest in a Three of the most eye-catching at the gallery below her. an uneven tenor part. Trebellious exceptions to this was a cover of continuous effort to raise money and intriguing pieces on display Carpentier’s other piece is a tried to compensate for this on Anna Nalick’s “Breathe,” a beauti- toward enhancing health and are “Dancing Queen,” “Evolution print of an anatomical heart, with some songs by bringing in Rick ful performance which featured social justice conditions in their City” and “A Place in Heaven,” all emotional words hugging its form, Thomas, a Rochester Institute of brilliant choral harmonies and a sister city, Iquitos, Peru. by Pamela Araya. The first two explaining what she’s learned from Technology graduate student, to fantastic solo from senior Sophie “Our partner organization, her little sister’s heart defect. act as an additional bass or vo- Esquier. Kallpa Iquitos uses art and cre- The minimalism of the print cal percussionist and, though it After Trebellious’ first set, the ativity as an outlet for youth in works to its benefit, allowing the helped, their balance definitely Brick City Singers, an all-male the community to gain self-confi- Although the opening viewer to focus on its meaning. was the most noticeable weakness a cappella group from RIT, per- dence and engage in healthy, pro- reception to a ‘Cel- The only slightly distracting in their performance. formed a high-energy set that ductive activities (as an alternative aspect of this piece is that, as the In spite of this, Trebellious truly seemed to surprise and delight to youth gangs, for instance),”” “ebration of Growth’ words work their way around the showed that it is developing as the audience. Though a smaller GlobeMed Co-Presidents senior outer shape of the heart, rather a group. The overall quality of group of 10 men with a sound not Jeremy Harding and junior Ria had many strengths than writing a few of them upside the show was greater than that as strong or well-developed Pal said. “Their success has been as an event, one of its down as they turn a curve at the of their spring show, helped in see snow page 17 inspirational to us over these past bottom right, Carpentier wrote few years, so we wanted to do an weakest points was them backward. Even though the event that would celebrate them, the size of the venue. extra concentration required to as well as draw on the many ties read this part of the piece causes between our communities.” “ a break from the overall affect it Although guests had to make were created on wood and the has, its impact is still strong. their way down one of the less last on ripped cardboard, but all Morgan’s piece is also an ana- desirable streets in Rochester to integrate a mixture of large bursts tomical representation, but hers seek out this event, they were of vibrant color with sparse areas is entirely comprised of tiny dots rewarded with a veritable beacon drawn solely in what looks like made with a pen. This attention of food, light, art and the bub- black permanent marker. to detail is something that might bling noises of enthusiastic people In each piece, the bursts of have been missed by guests who in the middle of an otherwise colors and large scale of the art- were quickly scanning the art, bleak area. work act to draw the eye in from but the fineness of “Apostomis: At such a casual university, it’s across the room, but the slightly Skullcap” is definitely worth ap- not often that a collegiate event unfinished quality of the rest of preciating. features well-dressed patrons the piece kept guests pensively Although the opening reception and a general perceived level of lingering during the opening to a “Celebration of Growth” had elegance, but the gallery was filled reception. many strengths as an event, one to the brim with tired students “Evolution City” in particular of its weakest points was the size magically turned chic, noshing depicted a topic popular in art of the venue. Cramming so many on tiny slices of baklava, Greek right now: the collision of nature people into such a small space gave wedding cookies and other with industry. Unsurprisingly, the the distinct impression that guests gustatory delights, listening to a nature in the scene was portrayed were to leave as soon as they had gabby cornish / contributing photographer string quartet comprised entirely in energetic colors, while the in- seen all of the pieces hanging Senior Sophie Esquier leads Trebellious in a cover of Anna Nalick’s “Breathe” on Dec. 1. of GlobeMed members and sip- dustry popping up in the middle see growth page 17 Page 16 / campustimes.org a&e / Thursday, December 6, 2012 ‘Glee’ characters go from annoying to downright unlikeable in new episode by Erika Howard top that it was uncomfortable to A&E Editor watch — it also completely fools Quinn into thinking Kitty is a The fourth season of Fox’s “Glee” sweet girl, though she is in fact a has been a rollercoaster for fans — terrible human being who has been new (often unlikeable) characters encouraging Marley to develop an have been introduced, old favorites eating disorder. have left (at least temporarily, it This led to a fight between seems) and so for their episode Quinn and Santana, in which “Thanksgiving,” which aired the Quinn returned to her first sea- week after the holiday, “Glee” son, old-school bitch cheerleader attempted to rekindle some of persona, and Santana was, well, the spark of its earlier seasons by Santana. Santana accused Kitty of bringing all the graduated seniors causing Marley’s eating disorder, into the episode (though Kurt, and Quinn (in typical Quinn played by Chris Colfer, and Rachel, fashion) retorted with accusing played by Lea Michele) stayed Santana of being jealous of Quinn’s in Manhattan). This, in theory, life at Yale. This was perhaps the seemed like a good idea and led oddest transition yet in “Glee,” to a nostalgic opening number, a show not exactly known for its but the episode on the whole felt Courtesy of screencapped.net subtlety. Quinn is apparently in a forced and unfunny. Jake (Jacob Artist) and Ryder (Blake Jenner) forged a bromance over Thanksgiving, but it wasn’t enough to make them engaging. secret society at Yale and dating The episode begins with the a professor that smokes a pipe, return of Quinn (Dianna Agron) her typical, late-season three garb, incredibly condescending. Most of three to five days they’re home to which Santana reacts the way and the rest of the alumni (with but Santana (Naya Rivera) was the members of the current Glee for Thanksgiving? Either way, probably most viewers did: with the noticeable exception of Rachel wearing a cocktail dress, and Finn club were in last year’s Nationals- it brought out the best and the a big “whoop-de-do.” and Kurt) singing “Homeward (Cory Monteith) donned a Mr. winning group — Artie (Kevin worst in the returning characters. “Wow, Twitter update! Quinn Bound/Home,” a Simon & Gar- Schuester-esque sweater. They’ve McHale) and Tina (Jenna Ush- Santana was partnered up with is all excited about another guy funkel/Phillip Phillips mash-up. been out of high school less than kowitz) were original members. Marley (Melissa Benoist), and defining her life,” she said. “Did The song was pretty, if a little flat a year — is it really plausible that This story arc might have made took on a sweet, mother-hen type Professor Patches teach you that energy-wise, and it was a nice, they’re wearing anything but sweat- sense in a year or two, but in this of quality, while maintaining her one in between quickies on his generically “Glee” way to show pants on their first trip home? case it just felt odd. typical brashness. Quinn, on the couch? Does he get so turned on the old classmates’ reunion. One Later, Finn (who has taken Finn also paired up old members other hand, was paired with Kitty by teen moms who barely visit their thing that definitely seemed off over the Glee club in Mr. Schue’s with current ones as mentors, (Becca Tobin), whose unadulter- kid?” The slap that follows may about the performance, however, absence) introduces the alumni which was strange — how much ated hero-worship of her head- have been deserved, but Quinn were the costumes. Quinn was in as heroes and icons, which felt mentoring can they do in the bitch predecessor was so over the see thanksgiving page 17 NJR invites students to meet bands, should have planned as well as practiced by Erika Howard group would be taking down its the actual drummer showed up play with them, the new ensemble ensemble last due to the drumming A&E Editor set and the next would be setting (though the drummer for the was phenomenal. conflict, but at that point the desire up. This is understandable, but it Blues Band, junior Kyle Sanson, The order of ensembles also to go home was trumping patience, No Jackets Required (NJR) might have been nice to have some seemed a little odd. Acoustic En- and with only one ensemble left it welcomed UR to Drama House on music playing during this activity, so semble began the show and was compounded the frustration. Friday, Nov. 30, to meet their line- there wasn’t just an awkward silence. Unfortunately, the musically engaging, though the On the other hand, the two most up of ensembles, which consisted Additionally, the Jazz Ensemble acoustics were a little off — the energetic and entertaining groups of Acoustic Ensemble, Rock Band, drummer was apparently perform- overwhelming vocals were too quiet, particularly of the night, Rock Band and Blues Blues Band and Jazz Ensemble. ing in another show that night and in the verses, and the guitar was Band, performed in the middle of While all the groups performed only made an appearance nearly two “disorganization of too loud. They were a generally the show. The former came before admirably, some definitely shone hours into the event. the event was a true good performance ensemble, but the latter, which was perhaps better above the rest. Unfortunately, the The ensemble struggled along certainly shouldn’t have opened the since Rock Band tends to be more overwhelming disorganization of painfully while he was gone, ask- detriment to the show as they were a bit too mellow well-known, and the crowd seemed the event was a true detriment to ing random members of NJR in for the job. anxious for their appearance. Fresh- the evening — even for a casual the audience (most of whom were evening. There was a similar issue with the man singer and keyboard player event, it was so poorly planned self-admitted drum novices) if they Jazz Ensemble, which closed the Yang Yang had the best stage pres- that it was difficult to truly enjoy could play a beat for them. They filled in fairly well). It was painful show. Not only were they far too ence of the night, rocking out to the performances. went through three, including, to listen to, to say the least, which sedate to close, but it also made the Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own There was a fair amount of dead at one point, the trumpet player, is unfortunate, because when they drummer issue far more frustrat- Way,” and then later to Led air between ensembles, when one freshman David Porter, before had a drummer that was meant to ing. It’s clear they chose to put this see ensemble page 17 movie times ur cinema group (hoyt auditorium) the little theatre (240 east ave.) friday & saturday Friday saturday Call for times (585) 232-3906

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CT Recommends... If you’re looking for a study break, ABC’s sitcom “Happy Endings” is the perfect burst of comedy to replace 30 minutes of homework every Tuesday night. The show initially aired in 2011 as a mid-season replacement, but has now entered its third season as a reliable addition to ABC’s line-up. The sitcom ‘happy endings’ is a relationship comedy that follows six adults living in Chicago through their developing relationships, job fiascos, drunken escapades and everything in between. by Abigail Fagan Although it is undeniably similar to other relationship comedies, after three seasons, “Happy Endings” Copy editor has proven that it can stand on its own. The group has a fun and witty dynamic, and the plotlines are always refreshingly creative, involving wonderfully bizarre circumstances such as the protective helmet that classic “single gal” Penny is prescribed to wear for a month in last Tuesday’s episode, “P&P Ro- mance Factory.” When she walks into the bar to meet the group sporting her large, heavily padded and flesh-colored helmet she’s greeted with, “You look like a crayon a fat kid would eat” and “Did you valet your kayak or did you find street parking?” Yes, “Happy Endings” is similar to “Friends.” Yes, it is similar to “How I Met Your Mother.” But since those sitcom giants are either extinct or unfortunately running long past their expiration date, fans have been left with a comedic void that needs to be filled. And with “Happy Endings’” clever wit and unex- pected, silly plotlines, it’s the perfect show to do the job! Thursday, December 6, 2012 / a&e campustimes.org / Page 17 NJR’s lack of planning down- GlobeMed opening art gala a financial suc- fall of exceptional show cess despite lack of practical explanations ensembles from page 16 and vocals keeping it moving, tion, through a combination of Zeppelin’s “Trampled Under while maintaining the bluesy personal donations, silent auction Foot.” Her voice (and attitude) origins of the song. Senior Dan bids and artwork purchases, the was actually even better suited LaTourette on washboard was group received $1,823. This event to Zeppelin than Mac — while also incredible — he was so into was free and open to the public, she astonished on the choruses, the performance, it was almost making the end result even more the verses were a little too low hard to reconcile with the fact impressive — clearly attendants to fit comfortably in her range. that he was playing washboard, were enthralled with the event and Either way, she was certainly a an instrument that looks silly its impetus, compelling them to stand-out star of the night. no matter how important it support the cause. Sophomore Enrique Reyes is. The entire ensemble was so “We definitely exceeded our also impressed with his vocals dedicated to their performance, fundraising goal, which was a on The Black Keys’ “I Got wearing typical “Blues Broth- huge victory for us,” Harding and Mine.” He had incredible en- ers” shades and jiving along to Pal said. “With the money raised ergy and presence, but it would the beat, that it added a lot of from this event, we'll be able to have added a great deal to his pizzazz to their already stellar fund libraries, parks and a variety performance if his microphone music. of community health programs had been just a little bit louder It’s unfortunate that the [in Iquitos].” to match the roaring guitars technical and planning issues In the past, GlobeMed has held and bass. Despite this, from brought the show so far down, events such as educational movie the volume of the applause it because musically it was a screenings to increase awareness certainly seemed to resonate great night. It’s unclear what of global health and social justice with the crowd. NJR was trying to accomplish concerns or selling beta fish to raise

However, the real surprise with this event — if it was for Drue Sokol / Photo Editor money for their cause, so pulling of the evening was the Blues recruitment or just a general “Celebration of Growth” welcomed community members to the fundraising art gala. off a more interactive, community- Band. They had more person- performance, some more de- centered event off campus was ality before they’d ever started tailed planning really should growth from page 15 but not all appeared to fit the bill, a departure for the group, but a as a group than the others had have been put into it, and if it in the gallery, deterring many so such statements would have been direction they’d like to continue. had through their entire sets, was simply a jam-session type from sticking around to find out particularly helpful. For example, “We wanted to have a com- joking with each other and of night, it probably shouldn’t more about the work GlobeMed GlobeMed Director of Commu- munity-based event because the the crowd as they set up. They have been advertised. Either does, which was part of the event’s nications and junior Andrea Lee’s whole focus of our organization kicked it off with The Doors’ way, at least the music of NJR aim. piece “Squeeze Blood of a Turnip,” is community involvement and “Roadhouse Blues,” which was holds up time after time — Additionally, all of the featured although artistically interesting to engagement,” they said. “So far, extraordinary, with Sanson even if their organizational pieces lack artist statements, which look at, seemed more to depict the that has extended primarily to on drums (as a fill-in — the skills don’t. can often drastically enhance a death of a vegetable than its growth. our campus community, but we normal drummer for this en- Howard is a member of guest’s experience at a gallery. In The piece might have benefited are really hoping to grow into semble couldn’t be there either) the class of 2013. many cases, to know why an artist from an explanation of its inclusion the greater Rochester community made the choices he or she did can in the gallery. as our organization matures and bring a piece to life. In this case, Ultimately, GlobeMed surpassed strengthens.” Trebellious shows marked all of the pieces were meant to its fundraising goal by $300. By Sklar is a member of represent some aspect of growth, the end of the opening recep- the class of 2014. improvement since spring ‘Glee’s’ fourth season reveals more unsa- Snow from page 15 by some of UR’s performance as UR’s YellowJackets or Mid- groups, for on many occasions night Ramblers, the creativity the entertainment value is far vory personalities to detriment of show of the Brick City Singers was greater than the hour or two of admirable and their blend of- free time you are sacrificing to thanksgiving from page 16 ing picked on.” Overall, she’s a people before she arrives. They ten impeccable. Particularly, attend. If Trebellious continues had been so obnoxious the entire complete throwaway character performed “Let’s Have a Kiki/ their renditions of “I Believe to improve at its current rate, episode, it was hard not to root at this point. Turkey-Lurkey Time,” a Scissor in a Thing Called Love” and it should undoubtedly start for Santana in the blowout of In the New York City storyline, Sisters/“Promises, Promises” “Every Time We Touch” stood drawing a larger audience and the bitches. things were much less exciting, mash-up, which was adorable, out due to quality arrangements fan base, and hopefully gain As far as the new characters if infinitely more adorable. if not musically awe-inspiring. and their entertaining stage enough support to finally gain go, none of them were in par- Rachel and Kurt, who have These scenes mostly seemed to presence. the SA recognition and funding ticularly fine form this episode. decided not to return home for be written in as a reminder that It is always unfortunate it truly deserves. Kitty was her normal awful self, the holiday, decide to have an the New York storyline exists, that so few people attend the Pascutoi is a member of apparently having given Marley although there was a short but free performances provided the class of 2015. laxatives in her latest attempt sweetly sad phone call between to ruin the girl’s self confidence The ‘Thanksgiving’ Kurt and Blaine (Darren Criss) and relationships. Jake (Jacob hinting at a reunion over Christ- Artist) and Ryder (Blake Jenner) episode was odd in mas. iron out their battle for Marley’s that it might have The “Thanksgiving” episode affections the good old fashioned “ was odd in that it might have way — by deciding which one is been good, had the been good, had the writers not going to date her without ever made almost every character in consulting her on it. So really writers not made the Ohio storyline so implau- old fashioned, then. sibly unlikable. Though many Marley in general just felt like almost every char- were excited about the return of a plot device — she opened the acter so implausibly Quinn (the last of the old mem- rift between Quinn and Santana bers to make an appearance), (indirectly), she was the cause of unlikeable. she has turned into a stuck-up, the rift between Jake and Ryder cruel shadow of her high school that was resolved in this episode “orphan Thanksgiving,” with self after about half a semester and she passed out onstage be- Brody (Dean Geyer), Rachel’s in college, and might as well cause of her eating disorder (that love interest, and Kurt’s boss have just stayed away for all she was pretty much caused by Kitty Isabelle (Sarah Jessica Parker). contributed. Maybe the show constantly calling her fat and Brody and Rachel engage in will recover in the upcoming telling her how to correct it). their usual sexual tension- episodes, but if not, it might be She has very little agency in the filled interactions, and Isabelle time to say goodbye to “Glee.” show and very little personality sends over drag queens and Howard is a member of past “nice girl who is always be- other wonderfully entertaining the class of 2013. A&E loves its amazing contributors! If you’re sad you’re not feeling the love right now, sign up to write in the future! Because don’t you want to feel special? I thought you did. Email [email protected] to feel special. page 18 / campustimes.org PAPER BOXES / Thursday, December 6, 2012

Melissa Goldin beyond your years and petite frame. Thank you for Justin: What can I say? You’ve done more for me sharing in my love of cute puppies and any other than you probably know and CT’s not going to be Campus Times Editors 2012 baby animal we can find. the same without you. Thanks for an amazing year Abigail: You have been a great copy editor this as publisher (you did more than just exist, I promise) semester! Good luck in the future! and for being such a good friend. Whenever I see a Michaela: Your eavesdropping insights to Ed flying staple I’ll think of you. Board have been interesting and very useful. I Leah: You’ve gone above and beyond for the hope you continue to somehow work with the CT paper this year. I know you’ll never admit it, but because you have some great ideas! you’re an amazing editor, an incredible writer and, Kevin: I really enjoy our half-assed brainstorm- of course, a loyal friend. But remember: always ing sessions on what I should be photographing for save your work. your section. Your rage about Thanksgiving Break Casey: Props for being the firstCT editor I know is truly awe-inspiring. of who brought his own coffee to production nights. Julia: Your ideas for Features front designs I know you’ll rock at managing, so get pumped. continue to amaze me. Your creativity knows no Kevin: YOU KNOW WHAT REALLY GRINDS bounds. Have fun being abroad next semester! The MY GEARS? Well, certainly not you — you’re CT won’t be the same without you. ridiculous in the best way possible and you’ve done Cuyler: It has been great getting to know you a a wonderful job on opinions this past semester. Be bit this semester. Sorry for forcing that Rice Krispie sure to come visit next year! treat on you that one time. I hope you keep writ- Antoinette: You’re a force of nature and I’m still ing for the CT! not sure how you do all that you do (and do it well). Antoinette: Even though we haven’t chatted a I know you’ll make a fabulous EIC and I can’t wait whole lot this semester, it has been nice doing your to continue working with you! last-minute photo requests (no joke!). You always Erika: If nothing else I can always count on you seem like a very busy and important person. Keep to have napkins. Luckily I can count on you for so on keeping on, friend. much more, though. Just be sure to keep your water Junne Park bottles in check. Drue: thanks for being such a great co-photo Cuyler: Rensselaer, Rensselaer, Rensselaer. Try editor! We made some great memories together, and not to miss the beach ball too much and just know I hope you keep taking beautiful pictures! that one day I will seek an office jousting rematch. Kara and Erika: We had so many great conversa- So be ready. tions in our little corner :) thanks for a great year! Kara: Thanks for putting up with all of my nit- Alex Kurland picky changes. You’ve done a wonderful job and I’m Kevin: If we were stranded on a desert island I so glad you’ve decided to run again for next year! would look to you for the playlist to accompany Julia: I will never be able to look at fonts the same the montage that covers our fight for survival and/ way again. You’ll always be the presentation fairy or inevitable descent into madness. to me and I will never cease to be shocked at your Melissa: It’s weird how far you can go from InDesign prowess. Have fun in London and don’t home and still end up meeting people from the forget to snag the good room. We’ll miss you! same place that struck out in the same direction. I Jenny: I’m gonna dog you if you try to leave us really can’t thank you enough for helping me crash next semester. But seriously, have a blast in Spain through the editorial cartoon on a weekly basis and and thanks for a great year as online editor. for getting me involved in the paper to begin with. Drue: Friday at 4 p.m. will always hold a special You were a great Editor-in-Chief, and I’m glad you’ll place in my heart. Thank you for being a fant- personality to brighten every situation. I might not be writing this. Thank you. to production night! be around next semester as our new resident ghost abulous photo editor, putting up with my insane Abigail: You were so great and fun to work with, Antoinette Esce Antoinette: Despite the fact that you just joined the on production nights. schedule and for simply being an amazing and both with news articles and with copy — thank you I want to thank the whole CT staff for making paper in September, it feels like you’ve been around Drue: Our conversations were too few and far supportive friend. so, so much for all your dedicated work for news, my first semester as an editor one of the best experi- for longer. I have no doubt that you’ll be a wonderful between; still, I’m glad I got to know you, even Junne: Thanks for all your hard work this you did a really fantastic job and were a huge help to ences I’ve had at Rochester. I’ve learned so much EIC since you’re such a fast learner and have a great if it was only for a semester. It would be a curse year. Your jaw-dropping photos will never cease me. You have such a great, warm personality that is about writing and journalism and I’m so excited personality. And remember, even though I’m going to say “may your life be interesting,” but I hope to amaze me. sure to take you far in life and I really admired your for next year. abroad next semester, I’m always down for a late-night wherever you go after here there’s something weird Alex: Never have I heard so many obscure, but constant desire to improve and your worth ethic — Melissa and Justin: Thank you for your encourage- freak out, Neuro-related or otherwise. to photograph. fascinating, tidbits come from one person. Better start I’m sad you won’t be around next semester! ment! I never would have run for editor-in-chief Kevin: I loved finally having a co-DJ for produc- Antoinette: Congratulations on Editor-in-Chief. stockpiling those editorial cartoons for next year. Julia: Thanks for saving my incompetent self without your support. tion nights! Thanks for your constant supply of I can’t even begin to guess at what illustrations you’re Abigail: Even though we only got to work together basically every production night and dealing with Leah: Thanks for dumping all your ads on me. goldfish and for being the only human on Earth going to need for the paper next semester, but I’ll be for one semester I’m so glad that you decided to run my insanely vague requests. The redesign still blows They were genuinely most appreciated. who can accurately portray Trollface. sure to keep coloring them in with crayons. for copy. You’ve done a stellar job and I hope you my mind — you deserve so much credit for that Kevin: I’m not sure what I’ll do next semester Erika: URRRKA FROM ‘MURRRCA! Obvi- Kara: You always laugh at the weird stuff I have a ton of fun in Copenhagen! monumental undertaking and all you’ve done for without your entertainment at 5 a.m. ously you would just nonchalantly walk into the give you for comics; it’s been a great reason keep Amanda: One day we’ll both make it to Hogwarts, the paper. You will be greatly missed! Julia: It was a pleasure making the features front office one day with a GIANT box of condoms. On drawing them. I know it. I’m so glad I got to know you better this Cuyler: It was great getting to know you this with you each week. Thanks for making us all look a more serious note, though, I am going to miss Justin: Way to guilt me into writing about you, year­ — I’ve enjoyed our impromptu run-ins in the semester. You have an awesome, hilarious per- good — literally. you the most. Please don’t graduate? But if you do, you jerk. But seriously, thanks for keeping this whole office and I’m glad you’ve enjoyed my slightly more sonality and you did a really impressive job with Amanda/Michaela/Abigail: Thanks for fixing all Camren Jenkins won’t even curr. JUST KIDDING crazy thing running behind the scenes; you’re the crazy moments. your section! of my mistakes! HE TOTALLY WILL AND SO WILL I! best resident ghost this paper could ask for. Michaela: Thank you for being a beast on copy Antoinette: I still literally do not know how you Alex: BEST BUDDY. Cuyler: If there is one thing I hope you take Amanda Decker and for everything else you do for the CT. I know do everything you do, but I really admire your Erika Howard away from your semester with CT, it is this: If Erika: Errka from Murica!! It has been so you’ll do a great job with Online next year! work ethic and I know you’ll do absolutely amazing Melissa: You were a great editor-in-chief, and im- something’s wrong, it’s probably text wrapped. And wonderful getting to know you and becoming Kait: Good luck in the real world, I know you’ll things as EIC! mediately made me feel welcome at the paper. I’m so never let anyone tell you that we didn’t win at chair/ friends over the past year. I love being able to share blow ’em away. Amanda: Thank you for always being around the glad you randomly emailed me asking about people sword-fighting against Melissa and Justin! Victory ridiculous stories with you and I am going to miss Justin Fleming office for me to fire copy questions at! You were a who might like to work on the CT — even if you is ours forever. you so much!! Abigail: It’s been great having you on staff, thanks wonderful copy editor and brought so much good truly terrify me with your murder threats. Drueski: I always feel so honored when you let me Leah: You are such a talented writer and editor, for all the hard work! spirit to the office so thank you for everything. Leah: I’ve truly loved watching you get slowly borrow your camera — it’s like the highest possible I have really enjoyed getting to know you over Alex: Seeing ridiculous sketches of things like Jenny: Thanks for all the news articles and for be- crazier as the night gets later every week. It’s funny as compliment from you! I’m still so grateful for that the past two semesters. Best of luck with all your personified foods fighting lying around the office ing so on top of CT Now! I think you should stay at all get-out, and makes the 6 a.m. blues better. “cheer up” note you stuck in my backpack over a future endeavors. is one of my favorite parts of Thursday mornings. UR next semester so we can play squash together. Justin: Your car is a spaceship. This is fact. So enjoy year ago because it really did help, and is a constant Melissa: Not having a terrible class to bond over Great job! Casey Gould your futuristic transportation. Oh and something reminder to me of what a great friend you are. I am with you is a little bit sad but guess what­ — that Amanda: Since you’re the best, I promise to not Hey gang, about you being awesome and how I’m genuinely going to miss you lots next year! horrible class is almost OVER! Maybe next year we steal one of your shoes anymore. Did I mention The Campus Times is ending another incredibly going to miss your crazy antics. Jenny: I wish being Online Editor meant you can actually take something fun together. you’re the best? Because youdabest. Live it up in successful semester, thanks to all of your hard work. Julia: Cameron Jenkins don’ even curr that you’re were around the office more, because I always have Michaela: It has been great working with you over Denmark! Your focus and dedication to making the CT the best going abroad. Except he does. And he cries every fun hanging out with you! I’m glad we were finally the past year, I’ve learned a lot from you! Good luck Antoinette: I know it was a tough choice, but I’m paper possible is what makes being an editor such night. LOOK HOW SAD YOU MADE HIM. able to see Perks together (can we see it again??) and as Online Editor, can’t wait to see what you do. really glad you decided to stick with the paper and an awesome experience. And me. Because I’m really going to miss you and I can’t wait to visit you en España! Abigail: It has been really fun working with become the next EIC. You’ve got a great personality When I joined staff four months ago, I didn’t all our ridiculousness!! Amanda: Marco? you this semester, can’t wait to hang out in Co- and you’re going to do a wonderful job! know much about making a newspaper. For that Amanda: I’m so sad you’re leaving! You made the Abigail: I think we represent Newton well on staff! penhagen! Casey: You’ve done a great job holding down reason, I was very fortunate to have served as news CT so much fun, and now no one will ever be as Have so much fun in Denmark, and let me know how Drue: Hi lovely!! You are such a sweet and funny News this semester, excited to see what you do editor alongside Leah. Knowledgeable and full of excited as me when I get a giant box of condoms. the science writing comes along in the future! person, I am going to miss you while I’m abroad and with Managing! gumption, you showed me patience and support, And that just bums me out. Michaela: I’m so glad you’ll be on staff still when while you are being a big bad senior getting ready Cuyler: Your capacity to come up with fully even if I seemed a lost cause. In the rare event you Drue: Hey Pretty Lady! You made the Cool Kids I come back from London! Don’t forget to hit me up for grad school. Best of luck on everything. regulated impromptu sports will be sorely missed couldn’t provide an answer, Melissa was always ready Corner even more awesome by being your amazing for that latte before I leave the country, though. Justin: Sorry Julia and I freaked you out at Mag’s around the office. I hope you come out of retirement and willing to help. Melissa, I’m still amazed at the self every week, and dealing with my obnoxious lists Alex: You make the funniest editorial cartoons, so much that one time. Glad we were able to move when I finally buy a new beach ball! sheer amount of time and energy you’ve invested in of A&E events, and for that I’m eternally grateful. without a doubt. So glad we’ll get more of them past it and actually become friends. Drue: The only human to ever match me in sar- the CT. I’m confident that Justin will lose no sleep Junne: Thanks so much for putting up with my next volume! Antoinette: So excited to see what you do as EIC, casm. Totally serious though, I’m glad we overcame over you as publisher. crazy A&E ridiculousness on a weekly basis, and for Justin: Ugh, can you please just not graduate? but I’m sorry I won’t be here while it happens! I our communication difficulties, because you’re a Each of you has transformed the CT for me from taking such insanely gorgeous photos! Because I seriously can’t imagine life without you! know you got this. great friend. :) an extracurricular activity into an extended family Kara: Thank you for actually writing CT Recom- I love having sarcastic conversations with you, and Jenny: Ohio buddies forever and always. Hope Erika: Thank you for teaching all of us (except Me- — dysfunctional at times but always endearing. I’ve mends about awesomely titled things, so I actually being privy to all of your soap opera-like stories, so we get to hang out in Europe next semester! lissa) how to fight, and also for being simultaneously only known most of you for a matter of months, but got to publish that CT Recommends “Television” I hope that doesn’t change in the future. Julia: Polo! the most pleasant and the most dangerous person in I can’t help but feel grateful for having crossed paths. and “Rome.” It made my day every time. Jenny Hansler Abigail Fagan the office. You’re doing Wellsville proud! I know that you have lives outside the CT, and even if In general, just a big thank you to everyone who Melissa: Thank you so much for getting me To all staff: Thank you so much for being so Jenny: I’m so glad that we decided to have a you decide to never open another newspaper, I hope helped me make it through the CT madness week involved with the CT! Truly, I wouldn’t have been welcoming, for being such a fun group of people, random misadventure at the RPO and then in a scary you discover what you truly love. Peace. to week. It was a great year, and I’m so grateful to here without you and it’s been a fantastic ride. You’ve and for allowing me to learn so much more about park on Park, because since then you’ve become one Kevin Scantlen the incredible staff that made it that way. been a great EIC and I’m sure you will make an the journalism process! of my favorite people to hang out with on campus. Melissa: I want to thank you for helping me out Cuyler Gauthier equally as wonderful publisher. Amanda: Thanks for showing me all the ropes! Paint Madrid red, and don’t end up in jail! especially early in the year and keeping your cool Melissa and Justin: Get owned in office jousting. Leah: Thank you for being such an incredible Party in Copenhagen next semester! Junne: Nice job with photo, good luck next when I had no idea what I was doing. I also really Love, Cuyler and Julia editor — it has been an absolute pleasure working Michaela: It was so fun getting to know you! year! appreciate your scheduling flexibility this semester. Leah: I’m sorry for driving you out of the office on with you! Also, I cannot wait to see your squash Wouldn’t want to be a fruitarian with anyone Julia: I’M GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH Great job as EIC. multiple occasions for fear of your well-being. I still career take off. else. WHY ARE YOU LEAVING ME?! Thank you for Leah: If I had a dollar for every time I asked for owe you one for that trip to Sears. Don’t panic over Casey: It was great getting to know you this semes- Leah: Thank you for being a wonderful editor! keeping my ego in check and being one of my best your help, I’d probably be able to graduate with no your final inthat class. Please. Love, Cuyler ter. I’ve enjoyed our chats in newswriting class! You are so welcoming, encouraging, and willing to CT buddies! student loans. Thank you for always checking on me Drue and Junne: I hope that the next sports editor Julia: It has been wonderful getting to know you teach new writers. You allowed me to feel comfort- Kara: Thanks for all the help with Comics, and and seeing if I needed anything throughout the week, is better than me at keeping you in the loop. Drue, better! I’m so excited to hear about all of the amazing able writing for the paper, which has been a really good luck with it next year! not just on production nights. I hope that my music keep you head, and you hair, up. Junne, your exhibits things you are going to experience in London. important experience for me, so thank you for Kevin: Nice job with Opinions this year, have a suggestions at least somewhat made up for all that in Sage are awesome! Love, Cuyler Justin: You are one classy individual. P.S. We will that. You put such care into every article you edit, great spring semester! you’ve done for me these last few months. Julia: A week’s worth of frustration often came out see the Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys someday. and even every interaction you have, and I think Leah: I would like to take this opportunity to Casey: Based on your Ed Observer, I consider during your presentation check, and not once did you Drue: You are such a sweetheart (and a wonder- that helps make you the great journalist that you recognize in print that you are the best news writer you to be the TV show expert on staff. Next time throw anything back in my face. You will make an ful photographer). Thanks for letting me share my already are, and will continue to be. Good luck and editor that I’ve seen since I’ve been on staff (myself I’m looking for a new show, I’ll probably give amazing wife or referee someday. Love, Cuyler ratchet childhood with you. with everything to come! definitely included). You’re aCT Legend and I’m sure you a call. Casey: Thanks for all those talks at 4 a.m. early on Amanda: My Cleveland buddy! You are going Michaela Kerem you’re going to be immensely successful! Antoinette: Thank you for going on late-night in the year, before I turned beast mode on and finished to kick butt in Denmark — cannot wait to hear Leah: You have no idea how much I admire you, Melissa: Trivia question: how many Editors-in- candy and drink runs with me. They definitely were at 10 p.m., they were deep, man. Love, Cuyler all about it! your work ethic, your talent, and your intellect. You Chief have ever also been the Managing Editor and vital to me keeping my sanity on some nights. Abigail, Amanda, and Michaela: Thanks to your Michaela: It’s been awesome getting to know you will go very far in whatever you decide to do — be the Business Manager at the same time? A: One. I Erika: Thanks for giving me the opportunity to amazing abilities, I have become a master of AP and working with you and walking to CT Funs to- it journalism or computer science (a definite yes don’t know how you did it, but you basically ran write that article about the Maps & Atlases show. style. Love, Cuyler gether and everything else. So glad to have someone to the latter!). I will miss you in CT, but more the entire newspaper single-handedly this year. If I really enjoyed it. Jennelle: Pokeyshags. Look him up. Love, as amazing as you taking over for Online! importantly I will miss you tremendously in the anyone can prevent computers from taking over Cuyler: Whenever something sports-related came Cuyler Drue Sokol years that follow. journalism, you’re the girl for the job! up, you were my go-to. Always good to have someone Kara Ng Melissa: What is there left to say, my friend? Kevin: From all the good and bad things I’ve had Michaela: Thanks for all the hard work this year — to talk about the NFL referee strike. Melissa: Thanks so much for getting me into The “Drue and Melissa Trust Circle” will always the pleasure of introducing you to (you can decide I’m excited to see what you do as Online Editor! Kara: You are a lifesaver for showing me the the CT! You’ve been so nice and tolerant of my be sacred. I know I’ll be reading some famous NYC where CT falls in), I really appreciate you taking Leah Buletti quick way to copy illustrations. Literally, I owe silly mistakes! newspaper in like 10 years and I’ll totes see your Opinions head on. Your friendship, kindness, Justin: Thanks for all the news articles, tolerat- you my life. Justin: I never really got to see you around name as EIC (OCD, VIP?). We’re still getting coffee and humor mean more to me than words can say ing all the panicked emails I sent you about them, Julia: Without a doubt, you showed me the most much, but you seem like a baller guy. Yes, I just Fridays at 4 p.m., right? I know I’ll be there. (that’s a good thing since I’d probably butcher all being such a dedicated publisher who set up a really about InDesign. Thanks for being patient with me used baller. Justin: Thanks for driving me to CVS that one of ‘em..). You dah best. important framework for the future of the paper and for doing such an efficient job of showing me Drue: I’m going to miss you not being in the “art” time. But really, it honestly has been really nice to Amanda: I’m indebted to you for all the hard and always being there to find the humor in every the ropes. corner! Thanks for letting me eavesdrop on your get to know you better over this past year, and not work you gave to copy editing so we could get out bizarre and stressful situation. Jenny: I’m sure most staff members would agree conversations and having great conversations. (: just as my Hulk-smash tennis buddy. earlier. Thank you for being a sane and wonderful Melissa: You’ve been an amazing EIC — I’m with me when I say that there are a few things about Alex: You’re a great artist and draw really funny Leah: You are honestly the best writer I have ever teammate! Have fun abroad!! really not sure who could have worked harder and the CT website that grind my gears. Thanks for comics — gotta admire that, you know. met, and it has been a pleasure hanging out with Abigail: I’ve enjoyed copy with you in the other more successfully than you through all the seemingly willingly working with the website because I can’t Junne: You’re such a sweet girl! Looking forward you at budget, whining about annoying people, and half of the office with the super comfy couch and insurmountable obstacles you faced. I’m sorry for all say the same for myself. to seeing more of you. (: having you help me struggle through Ed Board. I the Pellegrino’s! We’ll become fruitarians one day, the times I freaked out and drove you crazy, but thank Junne: I know I didn’t need many pictures for my Erika: You are a great A&E editor and I’ll always honestly couldn’t have done it without you. maybe even start a fruitarian club. Keep in touch you for somehow calmly putting up with me. You did section, but I knew I could count on you if I needed associate you with huge boxes of condoms. Casey: You seem like a really cool kid. Good luck when you’re in Denmark! a truly great job and should be so proud of the work one. Props for taking solid pictures. To the copy editors: Hurray! Thanks for reading with the rest of college! Jenny: Squash game soon?! :) I’m so grateful you’ve done and what you’ve accomplished. Drue: Your sense of humor was a high point during all our stuff. Junne: Photo buddy! It has been awesome get- to have you as a friend and I know I can turn to Drue: I could write a novel of thanks for all Ed Board. So were your encouraging drawings of Julia Sklar ting to know you. I know UR OP can be crazy you if I ever have any O.E. questions! Have oodles the times you’ve saved my life with ridiculously little animals and stuff. Also I will always appreciate Melissa: I’ve enjoyed working with you ever since sometimes, but you handled it like a champ. I’ll of Spanish fun in Madrid next semester — I will amazing photos, but instead I’ll just say thank you the fact that you were ok with taking a picture of my first day at CT, but this was definitely the best totally be stalking your Flickr page so keep up miss you lots! for being a great friend through all my craziness. me with my Uncle Sam hat. year yet. I couldn’t have asked for a better friend the good work! Casey: You have a true talent for writing! Keep You’re gonna blow away the grad school applicant Alex: Your illustrations were not only fantasti- and partner in tackling the massive responsibility of Erika: COOL KIDZ CORNER! Let’s get T- that “addiction” to the CT strong. Excited to work field, I know it. cally drawn, they were generally hilarious. Your redesigning the paper. Also, I will probably frame shirts. Thank you for listening to my grad school with you and Antoinette next semester :) Michaela: Your advice on articles this past year O’Brien door Editorial Cartoon will forever make your not-even-a-little-bit-to-scale floor plan when rants. You have the most adorable giggle, and I Melissa: Thank you for being a great EIC — you has been so much more valuable than you know — me chuckle to myself. And of course, the WRUR I get to London. So glad we’re stuck with you for seriously hope we can hang next semester. were definitely a “firm and necessary” leader (to I honestly wouldn’t have made it through a lot of connection was clutch. another volume, Miss Publisher! Kara: I love when you ask me to draw comics quote Casey). Can’t wait to see all your ideas in stressful production nights without you, so thank Amanda: Our shared love for the city of Cleveland Leah: Who else would let me borrow their car for you, even if it is just to fill space. I have enjoyed your role as Publisher bloom next semester! you for being a constant support to me. You’re so and the fact that you recognized Circa Survive im- for a day and then try to (unsuccessfully) refuse gas getting to know you this semester, and good luck Julia: Your passion for the CT, particularly your incredibly talented and bright and I can’t wait to see mediately when I played it made for a lasting bond. money? The world needs more people like you. I with psych! dedication and desire to constantly improve it, what crazy big things you go on to do in life. Not to mention your skillz as a copy editor. really can’t imagine News without you at the helm Alex: I want to say that I am sorry for volunteer- continues to blow my mind. The incredible job Kevin: From last semester’s epic news articles Abigail: Just so you know, I will never forget — you’re such a talented writer and editor, and CT ing you for the Ed Observer, but you did such an you and Melissa did in redesigning the paper aptly to being a kickass opinions editor, you’ve done an the time you brought me a tootsie pop. Made my will be lacking in your absence! awesome job that I cannot be that sorry. If I had reflects this. Enjoy London! awesome job with the CT. In other news, I’ll be com- night. Quite possibly the most delicious tootsie Casey: It still makes me laugh that you came to not been a jerk and raised your hand, the world Kait, Justin, Drue, Alex, Erika, Kara, Junne and pletely lost next semester without you to introduce pop I’ve ever had. a CT Fun using a Chinese food container as a cup. would never have known your true genius. Yes, Cuyler: I’ve enjoyed working with all of you, and me to amazing music every week and without your Michaela: Hoeing 2? I’m glad you initially reeled You’ll be a great Managing Editor next year, espe- words are hard. wish I could have worked with you more! It was wonderful, compassionate, hilarious and passionate me in to the CT. Without your suggestion to Leah, cially if you keep bringing coffee and tea supplies Amanda: For such a little lady, you are wise a year I’ll remember! Thursday, december 6, 2012 / Sports campustimes.org / page 19 from the pressbox athlete of the week Football: best served live John DiBartolomeo — Basketball

by ERIC DAVIS We are a very close-knit group. games when they have to foul STAFF WRITER Succeeding and playing together us after a rebound, we run to is really fun if you are playing the other end of the court and Senior point with people you want to play then go into a huddle (we call guard John with. it victory formation). That DiBartolomeo happened a few times last had an incred- Do you have a mentor? game. ible weekend I have had so many people try for the UR to help me over the years. My What do you hope to do af- men’s basket- parents are very supportive, as ter graduation? ball team. On they come to all of my games. I am not really sure what I the way to winning the Wendy’s They are always there to talk am going to do. I really want College Classic title DiBartolo- to me when I need to. They, to try to go play professional meo scored 79 points, recorded and my brother, are my biggest overseas. 23 rebounds and had 15 assists. supporters. In addition, all my Additionally, he went 21-23 coaches have been great sup- If you were not playing bas- from the free throw line, made porters. ketball, what sport would 15 three pointers and was you want to play? named the tournament’s Most What’s the best advice a coach I always wanted to play Valuable Player. has ever given you? football, but I have never been Not to let one play affect the big enough. If I could play an- What is your major? next. other sport and had the body Financial economics. type for it, I would definitely What is your favorite moment play football. When did you start playing from the Wendy’s Classic? Davis is a member of basketball? I always love the moments of the class of 2016. I have played my entire life, courtesy of zimbio.com ever since I can remember. Going to an NFL game is a completely different experience than watching it on televi- I played in high school and sion. It is both exciting and affordable, and there are no commercials to sit through. during the offseason I played [Amateur Athletic Union]. by adam ondo Jackson, Spiller and Bills defen- senior staff sive end Mario Williams. As a Why basketball? bonus, the Jaguars had picked I liked it the most. I tried all I took my roommate to a Buf- up former Eagles defensive end the sports growing up. I was a falo Bills game for his birthday Jason Babin the week before, so fan of lacrosse, and soccer was this past Sunday, Dec. 2, be- I got to see one of my favorite probably my favorite. As I got cause he had never attended an Eagles players, too. older I just kept playing bas- NFL game before. Despite hav- If you have players on your ketball and liked it the most. ing to stand in the cold, rainy fantasy team, it is also fun to Everyone thought it was dumb weather that Buffalo seems to cheer them on live — instead of of me to try it because I was be plagued with, we both had yelling at the TV screen, I was always the shortest player, but a good time because attending able to yell directly at Spiller I decided just to focus on it in a live NFL game is one of the when he was on the sidelines. high school. most exciting things a sports fan Some may be hesitant to at- can do. tend a game because of the cost, What is the hardest part of We got lucky enough to at- but if you play your cards right, basketball? tend a game the Bills actually it can be fairly inexpensive. Eat At times, coaches get on won. When the home team runs and drink before and after the me for getting frustrated, and all over the other team’s defense game, because $12 burgers just if I mess up I let if affect me ­— literally in our case, with aren’t worth it. Also, unless you play after play. I think that it is running backs C.J. Spiller and plan on tailgating with others, it tough for any player to move Fred Jackson combining for 39 is best to park away from the sta- on to the next play, especially carries against the Jacksonville dium in driveways that private if you mess up. That has always Jaguars — the atmosphere at individuals rent out on Sundays. been my biggest challenge: most NFL stadiums is amazing. That cuts costs down by $15 controlling my emotions on People are in a frenzy — chant- to $20. Finally, buy the tick- and off the court. ing, cheering and booing the ets over the summer. I got fifth refs — until their team is about row, 20-yard line tickets for $70, What do you enjoy most campus times archives to run a play. At that moment, partly because of the match-up, about the sport? Senior point guard John DiBartolomeo scored 29 points in addition to eight boards the whole stadium quiets down. but also because I bought De- I love playing with my team. and six assists in his MVP performance in the Wendy’s College Classic final. Every team has its own chants, cember tickets in August. so it is refreshing to go to games If $70 is too much, you can outside of your hometown. Be- always buy $25 nosebleeds and fore last Sunday, I’d only been walk down to the sidelines and Women’s baskeball nets last second thriller to Arrowhead Stadium, home of stand at the railing. My point is, the Kansas City Chiefs. live NFL games are affordable boards from page 20 however, had other plans. 12 points and 12 rebounds. It also doesn’t matter if you’re and fun, so there is no reason they were in trouble, with a shoot- Junior guard/forward Danielle After their strong performances not a fan of either team — I not to attend them. ing percentage of only 27 percent McNabb sunk a tournament-win- three ’Jackets — Wagner, Zywicki could care less about Buffalo If you’re still not convinced, in the first 20 minutes. ning three pointer with 3.3 seconds and Mcnabb — were chosen to and their opponents, the Jack- consider this: There are no com- With seven minutes left on the left on the clock, earning UR the make up three of the five spots on the sonville Jaguars — because, if mercials at live games. Yep. I clock, UR took their first lead of title of Wendy’s Classic Champions First Team All-Wendy’s Classic. you are a football fan, you most don’t know about you, but that’s the game after a three-point shot by and an impressive 5-1 record. The ’Jackets hope to continue likely have players you like on reason enough for me. sophomore guard Blair Landolfi. McNabb’s strong performance this momentum against SUNY other teams. Ondo is a member of The ’Jackets and the Geneseo in the match — 15 points, six re- Oneonta on Wednesday, Dec. 5 For me, those players were the class of 2014. Blue Knights battled right until bounds and the game winning shot and Oswego State University on the end. With seconds left, it — led to her being named Most Saturday, Dec. 8. looked like Geneseo would win, Valuable Player in the classic. Loren Cozen is a member of This Week in Sports with a lead of 58-57. The ’Jackets, Wagner also had a strong game with the class of 2015.

FriDAY, dec. 7 • Men’s Squash at Franklin & Marshall College, 6 p.m. Squash looks ahead after defeat to Harvard SaturDAY, dec. 8 • Track and Field in The College of Brockport Early Season Meet, 10 a.m. tin from page 20 position No. 4, a result that led to travel to Lancaster, Pa. to take • Women’s Basketball at Oswego State University, 1 p.m. • Men’s Squash at Princeton University, 3 p.m. Harvard had already won five a final score of 5-4 in favor of the on Franklin & Marshall College, • Men’s Basketball vs. Hobart College, 4 p.m.* points and clinched the victory, Harvard Crimson. ranked seventh nationally. UR senior Adam Perkiomaki de- The ’Jackets will be back in ac- Shapiro is a member of *denotes home competition feated Tyler Olsen in four sets at tion on Friday, Dec. 7 when they the class of 2016. page 20 / campustimes.org thursday, december 6, 2012 sports Men’s basketball takes home Women’s basketball this week’s hardware, remains undefeated wins in final seconds results Women’s Swimming by karli cozen ’Jackets grabbed a total of and Diving senior staff 28 offensive rebounds to (7-2) help defeat the RIT Tigers The UR women’s basket- — 80-53. Nov. 30 - Dec. 1: The women’s ball team won the Wendy’s In the semifinal match swimming and diving team College Classic on Dec. 1, against Brockport, the dominating the competi- Yellowjackets came out with claimed the Liberty League tion with three straight strong momentum, starting Championship with 1,073 victories. The first win off with a scoring run of points, placing first out of nine came in the quarterfinal 31-4. The ’Jackets built on teams. Sophomore Lauren round against the Rochester this momentum through- Institute of Technology, on out the game, walking all Bailey was named Female Tuesday, Nov. 27, in Ge- over Brockport and earning Swimmer of the Year after neva, N.Y. The ’Jackets then a 74-34 victory. placing first in six events over went on to beat The College This victory earned the the weekend. at Brockport and SUNY ’Jackets a spot in their 11th Geneseo in the semifinals straight Wendy’s Classic Men’s Swimming and final rounds on Thurs- final held on Saturday, and Diving day, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Dec. 2, at home against (5-4) Dec. 3, respectively. Geneseo. The semifinal match Unlike the previous two campus times archives against RIT was a tough matches, this game was no Nov. 30 - Dec. 1: The men’s After starting their season with a perfect 8-0 record and three tournament championships, senior point guard battle between cross-town walk in the park for UR. swimming and diving team John DiBartolomeo and the rest of the men’s basketball team are poised to have a strong season. rivals. UR proved from Geneseo started off strong, won the Liberty League by John bernstein with such dominance, and ward Nate Vernon also the start that they were a consistently leading the Championship with 1,144 senior staff his successor, second-year contributed 18 points to force to be reckoned with, scoreboard in the first half. head coach Luke Flockerzi. the win, which pushed dominating both the court The ’Jackets looked like points, placing first out of Mike Neer coolly paced A packed Palestra crowd the Yellowjackets to a per- and the scoreboard. The see boards page 19 eight teams and winning the sideline, his arms — once one of his rowdiest fect 8-0 mark and a No. every swimming event. crossed over a ruffled and greatest allies — now 17 national ranking. A Sophomore Brian Wong was jacket. His team clung to a went quiet when his play- stalwart UR defensive ef- one-point lead, and Neer, ers excelled and reveled fort limited Hobart guard named Male Swimmer of the head coach of the Hobart when they missed a shot. Stefan Thompson, who Year after placing first in eight College Statesmen, was Perhaps even more for- was named last year’s tour- races over the weekend. focused solely on ensuring eign to Neer was the ulti- nament MVP, to just 12 his team played out the fi- mate result in this Wendy’s points. Squash nal six minutes of the clock College Classic final, as The game itself was back (4-1) with a lead still in hand. his Statesmen coughed up and forth throughout, as By many accounts, Neer their advantage to a tal- the teams hovered within Dec. 1: The UR squash had been in exactly this sit- ented and rejuvenated UR five points of one another team faced off against uation countless instances squad, 73-64. Flockerzi (and usually less) until the earlier in his career. Head earned his first Wendy’s final minute, when the Harvard University, coach of the Yellowjackets title as a head coach, while Yellowjackets pulled away ranked third in the nation. for 34 seasons, Neer has denying Hobart a second with some golden free The match was heavily had his share of victories straight championship. throw shooting. UR and contested, with the Crimson — 563 of them and a na- Senior point guard John Hobart combined for 13 tional championship, to be DiBartolomeo powered lead changes, eight in the eventually edging out the precise — and time spent the ’Jackets to victory, as he second half. ’Jackets, winning five of in the Palestra. poured in a game-leading UR hosts the Statesmen nine matches to UR’s four. Yet it wasn’t quite the 29 points and added eight for a second time on Satur- same as Neer managed a rebounds and six assists day, Dec. 8. courtesy of ur athletics glance now and then at the to earn tournament MVP Bernstein is a member of After battling for the entire game, a late three-pointer from UR junior Women’s Basketball bench he once presided over honors. Junior guard/for- the class of 2014. guard/forward Danielle McNabb was the deciding factor in the win. (5-1)

Nov. 27: Rochester Institute Squash drops close 5-4 bout to third-ranked Harvard of Technology by Ben shapiro ni, the UR squash team ter in the Robert B. Goer- with a four set win by Matt point to seal the victory. 80-53 (W) staff writer battled hard in a tight 5-4 gen Athletic Center. The Roberts over UR fresh- Following Lopez’ perfor- loss to Harvard University match, UR’s first at home man William Mohr, fel- mance, junior Karm Ku- Nov. 29: The College In front of a large crowd on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the this season, featured two of low freshman Faraz Khan mar extended UR’s hopes at Brockport of both students and alum- Peter Lyman Racquet Cen- the nation’s top teams, with quickly evened things up at with a straight set victory Harvard coming in ranked No. 3 in a tight four-setter. over Harvard’s Zeke Scherl 73-34 (W) third and UR ranked fifth. Harvard then stepped up at No. 7, shifting the atten- Despite the strong com- to win three more points tion to the No. 1 match be- Dec. 1: SUNY Geneseo petition present, what was at positions No. 6, No. 8 tween senior Andres Duany, 60-58 (W) more important to the and No. 2, pulling within ranked sixth in the nation, ’Jackets had to do with one match of victory and and Harvard’s Ali Farag, the Men’s Basketball who was not present. For putting the Yellowjackets’ number one-ranked player (8-0) the past 50 years, the late backs against the wall. in college squash. Peter Lyman attended al- Senior Oscar Lopez re- After Farag clinched the Nov. 28: Rochester Institute most every squash match sponded well to the pres- first set 11-7, it seemed as — as a coach for 44 years, sure, winning in four sets at though a long battle would of Technology and later as a spectator. Ly- No. 5 against Harvard’s Ni- ensue, but unfortunately 66-59 (W) man’s passing in September gel Koh. Each point won by for the home crowd, Har- left an absence in the entire Lopez was followed with an vard’s star proved why he is Nov. 30: St John University athletics com- eruption of applause from ranked number one, pull- munity. the crowd, which appeared ing away and winning the Fisher College “I know he’s here in to energize the senior and second and third sets 11-6 63-50 (W) spirit,” current squash head help him come up with an and 11-1, respectively. todd kelmar / staff photographer coach Martin Heath said. array of incredible plays, In a match that would Dec. 1: Hobart College In a thrilling back-and-forth squash match against Harvard University, Although Harvard took none more impressive than not be completed until 73-64 (W) UR took four match wins but they were one short of Harvard’s five. the opening point at No. 9 his diving shot on match see tin page 19