/ VOLUME 145, ISSUE 10 MONDAY,Campus APRIL 23, 2018 Times SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 / campustimes.org Rwandan Miss Israel Genocide Sign Language Meets A Cappella Winner Event Lands Speaks on With Students Identity

By EFUA AGYARE-KUMI By EFUA AGYARE-KUMI COPY EDITOR COPY EDITOR

The Rwandan community in Supermodel Titi Aynaw, the and around Rochester came to- first black woman to ever win gether this past Saturday to honor the Miss Israel pageant, spoke “Kwibuka” — the name given about her experiences as a to the annual commemoration of Jewish Ethiopian immigrant in the 1994 genocide against Tutsis Israel at a talk last Monday. in Rwanda. Aynaw described her life as The genocide, which killed being composed of drastically over a million Tutsis in 100 days, different chapters. Her speech struck 24 years ago. Although was the beginning of a week- many students were not directly long celebration to honor the affected the genocide, the inter- 70th anniversary of Israel’s generational trauma Rwanda’s independence, organized by current youth feels was discussed Hillel. at length at the ensuing panel dis- “I wanted to bring some- cussion in Dewey Hall. thing about Israel that is less First-year Lyse Mugeni noted talked about,” said Tal Hadad, that her generation was “born to an Israeli Fellow with Hil- parents who are broken.” lel who helped bring Aynaw Senior Ian Manzi agreed, say- to campus, adding, “Not a lot ing that in his family “every April, of people actually know that things change.” One profound there is a black Jewish com- effect of the genocide on his life GABE ISAACSON / PHOTO EDITOR munity in Israel.” The Midnight Ramblers performed this past Thursday in Morey Hall with first-year Phelan Conheady, who interpreted “Signed, has been the orphans it created, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” into American Sign Language. Aynaw never entered the said Manzi. His parents looked beauty contest for herself. In- after 15 kids while he grew up stead, she said, her main goal By LOUKIA AYDAG but were unable to explain to him CULTURE EDITOR self. As an example, a more Kasper sang it instead. And was to win the final prize of a why so many of his cousins did intense expression would be Nick sang a line at the end car for her best friend. But as not have their own parents. used when signing “quiet” if that I hadn’t prepared for, she began to pass rounds, her The ceremony also included The arcs of a cappella the meaning should be “very so I had to translate it on love for a challenge and — as candle-lighting to honor some of singers in Morey Hall last quiet.” the spot.” it turned out — photoshoots the fallen victims. Names were Thursday had a temporary Various ASL Club mem- encouraged her to press on un- called from a list that included addition — who sang not First-year Katie Wong, bers who performed took til the end. family members of UR students with words but with signs. a member of the ASL Club advantage of the spotlight For Aynaw, her experiences that had been lost, as well as other The Midnight Ramblers who performed “Pray,” by to serenade members of the as an Ethiopian-Jewish immi- genocide victims. and Vocal Point were joined Sam Smith, spoke about her audience and goof around grant distinguished her from Many survivors admitted that by the American Sign Lan- performance experience and with some of the singers. from the other contestants. the genocide felt “like just yes- guage Club for a perfor- translating between English When asked by the judges terday” — including Consolée mance as part of Deaf and ASL: “It’s really inter- Classic Rambler covers why she was there, she recalled Nishimwe, whose moving testi- Awareness Week. esting from the performer’s such as “Signed, Sealed, saying: “We have already cho- mony comprised the bulk of the The week, led by the latter perspective. Analyzing the Delivered,” and “Kiss Him sen an Arabic Miss Israel, a ceremony. club, was filled with events poetry of English and all the Goodbye” were performed Russian Miss Israel, Yemen. “Somehow when you survive, that embrace American Sign metaphors that are in that by ASL Club members This is the time to choose a things keep happening,” Nishim- Language, the use and edu- and translating it into anoth- first-year Phelan Conheady black Miss Israel, me.” we said, who considers herself cation of the language on er language and the poetry and Kelsey McKeon, an Aynaw remarked on the sur- fortunate to have survived with a campus, and deaf culture in of ASL and how to convey alumna. Other performanc- reality of rising to celebrity parent, unlike so many others. Rochester as a whole. the metaphors. All while es included “Hollow,” by status from such humble be- Fourteen at the time, Nishimwe Nick Kasper, the club’s still maintaining the mes- Kasper, Clean Bandit’s ginnings. “never thought [she] would go president as well as a mem- sage of the song and beauty “I Miss You,” performed “As an immigrant, to have into hiding for 3 months.” But ber of the Midnight Ram- of language.” by Les Johnson, an alum, the opportunity to win in the that is what happened. She hid in blers, organized the event, Each performance was both with Vocal Point, and new country I dream about, it’s the fields while killers looked for which allowed students who expressive and embodied “There’s Nothing Holding really much more,” she said. her and her family, calling them knew ASL to select songs the purpose of the evening, Me Back,” performed by The supermodel made light “cockroaches.” She stayed hid- performed by either a capel- which was to acknowledge first-year Madeleine Ford- of her Ethiopian heritage, de- den when her terrified aunt tried la group and stand alongside and appreciate ASL in a fun ham and “Brown Eyed Girl” scribing her younger self as to run and was killed. Later, she them and perform. and incorporative way. performed by sophomore “the female Tarzan” in a child- hid again in a ceiling while listen- “All the performers had First-year Madeleine Bri Terrell both with the hood wild and carefree as she ing to killers boast about murder- amazing expression, and we Fordham told of an interest- Ramblers. was “running in the woods of ing her father. were blown away by their ing situation that occurred “Performing with the Ethiopia […] having the best This violence was committed emotion,” said junior Liz that emphasized the diffi- Ramblers was a very hum- time.” by people who knew her and Priore, a member of Vocal culty of translation: bling experience, and their But that simple life was her family. A close friend of Point. “It’s really a challenge. energy really fused well soon interrupted by the so- the family, who happened to be A major attribute of Amer- You can rehearse all you with my signing style. I bering effect of her mother’s Hutu (the ethnic group whose ican Sign Language is ex- want, but doing it live is a hope to have the opportuni- death when she was 9. At the extremists persecuted Tutsis), pression, where the meaning totally different experience. ty to sign with them again,” same time, her family began was even among the men who of a sign is altered based on Danny Jersey was supposed Conheady said. to “make aliyah” — a Hebrew slaughtered her three younger the intensity of the expres- to sing the song I signed, Aydag is a member of term that means to migrate to brothers. sion and the expression it- but he was sick and so Nick the Class of 2021. Israel. SEE MEMORIAL PAGE 2 SEE MISS ISRAEL PAGE 2 INSIDE THINK BEFORE CT EATS: VOCAL POINT RUSSO DISCUSSES INTERVENING SWILLBURGER AND IBTL SOFTBALL SEASON THIS CT PAGE 5 OPINIONS PAGE 4 FEATURES PAGE 8 A&E PAGE 12 SPORTS PAGE 2 / campustimes.org CAMPUS / MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018

CORRECTION A photo taken by Photo Editor Diwas Gautum was mistakenly credited to UR Photography’s Akira Ranjan Sah.

A review of a TOOP show incorrectly credited sophomore Ruki Prathivadhi-Bhayankaram and first-year Rebecca Sarin with designing a donkey mask; it was designed by junior River Burgess.

Students Dedicated to Help Trauma from Genocide

MEMORIAL FROM PAGE 1 Rwanda was going to be a failed state, but today it is ex- Sexual violence was another emplary,” said President of the weapon used to subdue the Tut- Rwandan Diaspora Aimable sis in this time, and Nishimwe Twagilimana in his closing re- suffered this too, being dragged, marks. beaten in a corner, raped, and He went on to cite Rwanda’s abandoned there. Later she dis- high percentage of women in

COURTESY OF GABE ISAACSON / PHOTO EDITOR covered the encounter had left government and environmental her HIV positive. cleanliness as examples. QUEER TERRITORIES DIGS INTO ROCHESTER'S HISTORY IN LGBTQ ISSUES In spite of all this, she sur- “There is a certain “ubudasa” vived. (uniqueness) to Rwanda now,” Students learned of 1970s forums about transgender issues at UR, black lesbians organizing in the 1990s, and Rochester Twagilimana continued, which youth fighting for LGBTQ rights this past Wednesday in Lam Square in Rush Rhees. Nishimwe wishes for herself and fellow survivors that they he said comes from its ability get the chance to be happy for to reconcile genocide survivors PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE the remainder of their lives and with genocide perpetrators. encouraged the audience to Junior Derrick Murekezi, Unknown Person Found in Lowery (1) “never lose hope.” who helped organize the event, APR. 16—A non-affiliated person was found in Low- This matched the tone of the said his emotions were “dif- ery Hall at the Eastman for no purpose. The individual ceremony — still hopeful. In ficult to explain” once it was was identified and advised. addition to the resilience of the over. attending survivors, the young- “You can never get used to it Damaged Lock in Graduate Study (2) er panelists noted that many of because you get to hear unique their peers felt secure in their stories every year,” said Mu- APR. 17—A graduate student reported damaged to identity, not as Tutsis or Hutus, rekezi, who is from Rwanda. a lock cylinder on a filing cabinet in a shared study but as Rwandans. Murekezi remains dedicated room. Genocide survivor Drocella to helping his country heal Stolen Laptop in Carlson Library (3) Nyiratunga, who was also on and partners with Manzi to run the panel, thought forgiveness an organization called Criti- APR. 18—A student in Carlson Library reported their and cooperation would be pos- cal Thinking for Peace, which unattended laptop stolen. sible among the younger gen- works with over 20 schools in erations. Rwanda to equip young people Panelist Professor Kristin with skills in dialogue, critical Robbery at Brooks and Genesee (4) Doughty, who has done re- thinking, and community ser- search in Rwanda for 16 years, vice. APR. 19—A graduate student was the victim of an agreed with her, though adding “It is important for us as armed robbery around the corner of Brooks and Gen- young people to go out there esee Street. that it was a “long, slow pro- cess” with “no simple answer.” and start building our country,” Rwanda has also made great Manzi said. “We are the next 3 strides in economy and govern- chapter in the story.” ment since then. Agyare-Kumi is a member of “In 1994, many thought the Class of 2021.

MAP COURTESY OF UR COMMUNICATIONS Information provided by the Department of Public Safety. Miss Israel Talks Jewish Ethiopian Heritage MISS ISRAEL FROM PAGE 1 This acceptance continued THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS when Aynaw joined the army | APR. 24 | APR. 26 “I dreamed to move to Is- after high school, and rose to TUESDAY THURSDAY rael the way other girls dream the rank of lieutenant, even- ITALIAN CONVERSATION HOUR COMMUNAL PRINCIPLES DAY of being princesses,” Aynaw tually being responsible for FREDERICK DOUGLASS COMMONS, 305, 4:30 P.M. - 5:15 WILSON COMMONS , HIRST LOUNGE, 11:30 A.M. - 1 P.M. said, describing her time as training at least 100 soldiers P.M. Students are welcomed to stop by at Communal she waited to secure passage. in an all-male platoon. The Language Center will being hosting conversa- Principles Day for tie dye bandanas, giveaways, and Laughingly, Aynaw remem- “I was the tough lieuten- tion hours in Italian. refreshments. bered thinking Israel would ant,” Aynaw said. “I never look like a literal land of milk laughed in front of my sol- DINING SERVICES PRESENTS: SUSHI MAK- LITERARY ARTS RECEPTION and honey, as described in the diers, I was so professional ING CLASS RUSH RHEES LIBRARY, HUMANITIES CENTER LOUNGE, 5 Bible, and recalled her sur- because I never wanted them WILSON COMMONS , HIRST LOUNGE, 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. P.M. - 6:30 P.M. prise at finding modern-look- to think something else be- California Rollin ll will be on campus teaching stu- Students are welcomed to attend the reception, which will include food, raffles, and readings. ing, “huge monster buildings” cause I was female.” dents on to make sushi. Tickets to the dinner will be upon arrival. Students found her speech sold at the Common Market. Her mother’s death left her relatable and motivating. determined to take control of “It was definitely inspiring her life. Aynaw said she adapt- to see her drive to learn and WEDNESDAY| APR. 25 FRIDAY | APR. 27 ed quickly, learning Hebrew in overcome adversity,” said sophomore Anthony Pericolo, ENTREPRENEURSHIP EXPO SPRINGFEST WEEKEND as little as three months. This FELDMAN BALLROOM, 5 P.M. - 7 P.M. RIVER CAMPUS would not have been possible, who felt a personal connec- Meliora LaunchPad will be hosting a social event to Springfest Weekend begins on Friday with Dandelion she noted, without the help tion to her story since his par- encourage interactions between students and those Day as the campus will be celebrating the coming of her classmates in elemen- ents migrated from Italy to the who are in the process of creating their own company. spring. tary school. They informally United States. started “Project Titi,” each As this chapter of Aynaw’s BEE DAY CHINESE CONVERSATION HOUR taking turns to teach her a few life closes, she plans for her WILSON COMMONS, 10 A.M. - 7 P.M. FREDERICK DOUGLASS COMMONS, 305, 1 P.M. - 2 P.M. Hebrew words each day. She next chapter to focus on her This event hosted by the UR’s Dining Green Team The Language Center will being hosting conversation reflected that this acceptance modeling career. She is also aims to raise awareness about the importance of hours in Chinese. was in part because of how di- considering acting. pollinators. verse Israel is. “I’d like to be something “We were from all over the strong — Superwoman or world [so] it was not weird Wonder Woman,” Aynaw not to know Hebrew, it was said. If you are sponsoring an event that you wish to submit for the calendar, please email [email protected] by Monday not weird not to be like every- Agyare-Kumi is a member of evening with a brief summary, including the date, time, location, sponsor, and cost of admission. one,” she said. the Class of 2021. MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018 / CAMPUS campustimes.org / PAGE 3

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By LUIS NOVA WEBMASTER

One of my favorite hobbies in life is collecting retro video games. The first console I ever played on was an NES, thanks to my gamer uncle who only heard of video games when he came to America as a teenager. Eventually I moved to the Nintendo 64, and then to the GameCube, and then to my cur- rent gaming devices, but I never quite got over my initial ro- mance with primitive pixel art games and three-track sound chip soundtracks. In my middle school years, I would convince my mom to drive me around the upstate and central New York area, hit- ting up Goodwill after Goodwill From foosball to the arcade, Swillburger offers plenty of entertainment to go along with your meal. LUIS NOVA / WEBMASTER and pawn shop after pawn shop to look for cheap classic video living room and playing video your good side too. stomach. arcade dedicated just to pinball game consoles and the cartridges games with some beer and liquor It’s bar, it’s arcade, and it’s burg- The fries come in two options: machines. Some of the standout and game disc that went with can get exhausting, so we like to er shop. The burger shop is pretty regular or “fire fries.” Both fries machines include a foosball table, them. Eventually, I got a car and head out to somewhere a bit big- good — though it’s not a premi- are of the stringy, long variety, a hockey table, the “Simpsons” a job, and I went off getting stuff ger and with more people to play um burger or anything — but it with a solid crisp to them. The Arcade Game, a “TMNT: Turtles whenever I wanted to, with my some video games with some definitely beats 95 percent of fast fire fries in particular are a kicker in Time” cabinet, a “Pac Man Ver- own money, on my own time. I beer and liquor. For that itch, we food burgers. for me, since they’re basically sus” machine, a “Mortal Kombat even ended up figuring out where head out to Swillburger, Roches- For 12 bucks, you can get a the regular fries, sauced in a me- 3” cabinet, a “Guitar Hero Versus” all the retro game shops (places ter’s best and most popular bar, burger, a side of fries, and a drink dium-heat dry rub. Alongside the game, a competitive two-player dedicated to my hobby) were and arcade, and burger joint, in the as a full combo. You can get the burger, they make a killer combo. “Tetris” game, and an “X-Men became familiar with their staffs. Swillburg neighborhood next to usual works on your burger (let- Other options on the menu in- Versus Street Fighter” cabinet. Throughout college, I haven’t South Wedge. tuce, tomato, onion, mushrooms, clude a chicken sandwich (which This place is the perfect place had much time to play video Swillburger is near and dear to ketchup ,and mustard) and I’ve yet to try but have only heard to take your friends and kill a few games except in short spurts. It’s me. It’s where I took my girlfriend they’ve even got their own Swill good things about from my suit- bucks playing rounds of multi- harder to want to kill hours play- on our first date. It’s where I tried sauce. Apparently, the ketchup at emate), various tater tot combos player games, or even just going ing solitary games like I used to my first beet burger. It’s where I Swillburger is house-made, which (the perfect drunken cool-down to perfect your own skills in any when I already spend a good got my ass kicked repetitively in is something I hadn’t even known food), and a beet burger (which is one particular game. (There’s a amount of my time solitarily “Xmen vs. Street Fighter” by my before someone mentioned it. actually really good). lot that can be played there solo trying to get my work done. Re- suitemate. It’s also where I’ve Their burger itself tastes great The bar at Swillburger has 17 for fun, especially the Pinball ma- cently, I’ve been pushing fighting dropped dollar after dollar on the biting into it, especially if you’ve beers on tap and 13 types in cans chines.) Honestly, as a guy who and party games on my friend token machine to keep playing had some drinks beforehand like (all on rotations with other drinks used to drive to the closest mall group, since they’re usually pretty rounds of the “Terminator” pin- I usually do. It’s not super meaty as the seasons change.) They’ve to my town just to play Dance cheap, quick to play, and good for ball machine, which has a pistol or anything, but the leafy greens got shot and beer combos named Dance Revolution with some groups. grip for a ball launcher. Swilburg- have a solid crunch to them, and after videogame characters, in- friends, Swillburger scratches an But sometimes, staying in the er’s already on my good side, but the sauces on top make for a cluding the Q-Bert (A Labatt with itch for nostalgia in my life like suite while crowded up in our let me tell you why it should be on smooth delivery straight into your a shot of Firebreather) and the Sa- no other restaurant, and the retro mus (A double-hopped IPA and games there just help to make my a whiskey shot) to name a few. love for my hobby of collecting They’ve also got tons of cocktail anything retro in video games options, 10 of them on their web- even stronger. site right now from the winter Oh, and before I forget, I don’t season, which will probably be know who they hired to do all of rotated out once the summer hits their art, but the graphic design for for some new ones. the Swillburger logo is beautiful, Behind the bar counter are usu- and the entire place is decked out ally two bartenders (this place in giant prints of unique, color- gets packed on the weekends), ful characters that I’m pretty sure and behind them is a giant shelf lit were created exclusively to serve by different-colored LED lights, as mascots for Swillburger itself. with different video game memo- You can get to Swillburger by rabilia on each shelf, including an hopping on the Orange Line over R.O.B. and an NES. Whenever I to the South Wedge neighbor- go to Swillburger, I usually grab a hood, heading over to South Clin- can of Jack’s Abby House Lager, ton Ave, and then walking South- and then cash out some change wards on South Clinton until you from the bartenders to load up at get to the corner of Meigs Street the token machine for the real rea- and South Clinton Ave, where son I’m at Swillburger: the arcade. Swillburger is nested. Taking up two whole floors, Be sure to bring some change the machines there range from and some $5 bills, because even ones having been made in the if you’re not getting a burger or a tail end of the ‘70s to some of the beer, you’re definitely going to be more modern ones that you’d see dropping tokens on the machines. Swillburger has plenty of classic American bar-food options. LUIS NOVA / WEBMASTER in a Dave and Buster’s. They’ve Nova is a member of the even got an entire section of the Class of 2018. MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018 campustimes.org / PAGE 5 OPINIONS EDITORIAL OBSERVER EDITORIAL BOARD Don’t Put STEM on a Pedestal Why Student Journalism Matters chology majors must memorize n April 20, Melissa critiquing film scores. but to highlight the need for hundreds of illnesses and theories. Gomez, the editor-in- The past year on campus has conflict-free media. As STEM majors, we can’t re- chief of the Indepen- been a clear demonstration of A campus without a student- ally say that our field of study is dentO Florida Alligator, emailed why student publications are run news source must rely on harder if we haven’t experienced us and many other student-run necessary. what its administration deems the struggles of other majors our- publications to organize a day As the Jaeger incident en- newsworthy. This leaves room selves. of action — to educate the pub- gulfed UR this past fall, the for unflattering details to be Women in STEM is also a lic on the necessity of student- Campus Times provided con- buried and for students with highly celebrated group. I am not run newspapers. We’ve decided stant coverage of developments experiences that don’t im- By TRACY XU NEWS EDITOR trying to sound ungrateful for my to join their cause. and explored comprehensive mediately boost the school’s scholarship. I appreciate it, I truly The Campus Times has been angles. reputation to go unheard. do. But why are only women in around since 1873. Since then, Along with covering events Pointing out the above ar- TEM majors are over- STEM being praised? I under- we have stood as an avenue for like the protests and town halls, ticles is not an effort to promote rated. stand a reason behind this is that members of the UR community we talked to faculty here and the Campus Times. Rather, And before anyone ar- women were barred from sci- to talk about what really mat- across the country, examined the point is to illustrate the guesS that I’m just a non-STEM ence majors in the past. However, ters to them and to learn about the experience of students importance of independent major complaining about some women in the past were barred things they might never have afraid to disagree with activists, student journalism in general. injustice, I would like to say that from most majors. At one point, considered before. We inform, and live-streamed meetings, The CT, funded by SA, is not unfortunately your argument is women weren’t able to go to col- entertain, and hold accountable. letting alumni and national fully independent and likely invalid — I am a STEM major lege at all; by that logic, we should In the past, we’ve pressured spectators keep up with the won’t be for the foreseeable myself. celebrate women in all majors, SA executives into action, situation. We also served as a future. But we are privileged Like many in my field, I enjoy not just those in STEM, because called out embellished resumes platform for many voices — in that we’re not restricted in the benefits and privileges that a woman in any major is worth of SA presidential applicants, some revelatory, some enraged, our coverage by an advisor. Our come with being a STEM major, I celebrating. endorsed other publications, some shocked, some fearful, staff functions independently. definitely won’t deny that. At fam- Furthermore, our bias against pointed out transparency prob- and some considerate. And we don’t get paid, so you ily gatherings and events, I don’t non-STEM majors is creating lems in our student legislature, And in circumstances like know we really do care. fear questions of what my major is an imbalance in our society and and more. Contributors have those of this past fall — where Our hope is that the UR or what I want to do in the future, workforce. Since the Great Re- tackled a variety of informative UR power players stood to lose community will remember the since to many, being a biology cession, the number of STEM topics — tackling Trump’s con- so much — independent media importance of such a student major with plans of becoming a majors in 2015 has increased by fusing relationship with Russia, outlets are crucial. This isn’t publication, continue to support pediatrician is already impressive an astounding 43 percent, while defending the emergent field of to say that the school’s com- us, and contribute for years to enough. humanities degrees have declined evolutionary psychology, and munications team is corrupt, come. Even before coming to college, 0.4 percent. In 2005, the number I was already experiencing the of STEM and humanities degrees positives of being a STEM major. were almost even, but within 10 My financial aid to UR included a years the gap between the two hefty scholarship because I was a fields has become almost irre- woman in STEM. I can go on and mediable. This pedestal that we HAVE SOMETHING on about the good things about be- have placed STEM majors on has ing in STEM. Regrettably, the list caused many students to feel ob- of positives is much shorter for ligated to choose a STEM major those who are not in STEM. to feel respected, despite the pos- But why? What makes hu- sibility that they have absolutely manities and social science majors no interest in science. ON YOUR MIND? lesser than STEM majors? If you In addition, after talking to really think about it, nothing. Yes, some friends, I realized that our some of you will argue that STEM preference for STEM majors has LET US KNOW. should deserve the recognition it is caused individuals in other fields receiving because STEM classes to be embarrassed about what are so much harder. Writing an they are studying. They are told English essay is nothing like writ- that they chose the humanities be- ing a 20-page lab report, right? cause they aren’t smart enough to Right, but not in the way you pursue STEM. Why should some- [email protected] think, so you can stop gloating. one have to be embarrassed about An English essay is very different something they are interested in from a lab report, but that doesn’t and good at? This editorial is published with the consent of a majority of the Editorial Board: Justin Trombly (Editor-in-Chief), Aryaman Majumdar (Opinions Editor), James Gunn (Features Editor) and Ben Schmitz (Publisher). The editor- make the process of creating a Jobs that require humanities and in-chief and the Editorial Board make themselves available to the UR community’s ideas and concerns. Email good essay easier than writing a social science majors may not be [email protected]. good lab report. as glamorous or respected as those The same concept applies to that require STEM; but like a play, classes. As biology majors, we are the director is just as important as Campus Times required to read and analyze long the actor. We praise doctors who research papers, which is difficult. perform daring surgeries to save SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 But guess who also does that? lives, but what about those who Wilson Commons 103A English and political science ma- work in the public health system? University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627 jors. Each class has its own kind of A single public health interven- Office: (585) 275-5942 / Fax: (585) 273-5303 difficulty, regardless of whether it tion can save millions of lives, but campustimes.org / [email protected] is a STEM class. public health experts don’t get the We do not have the right to com- status of achievement that doctors EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JUSTIN TROMBLY pare these majors to one another as do. Teachers are some of the most SHWETA KOUL MICAH GREENBERG they demand different knowledge underpaid people in the country, NEWS EDITORS SPORTS EDITOR TRACY XU DIWAS GAUTAM and skills from the student. While but they are who often inspire stu- PHOTO EDITORS JAMES GUNN GABE ISAACSON topics such as coding might seem dents at a young age to become FEATURES EDITORS DAVID SCHILDKRAUT SAM MAYNES difficult to STEM students, non- STEM majors. Many of the non- PRESENTATION EDITOR ARYAMAN MAJUMDAR EFUA AGYARE-KUMI STEM students have to face simi- STEM majors that we tend to look OPINIONS EDITOR COPY CHIEF WIL AIKEN ASHLEY BARDHAN lar problems in learning material down upon not only make up the CULTURE EDITORS ILLUSTRATIONS EDITORS LOUKIA AYDAG DALIA MITCHELL such as the International Phonetics support systems of many STEM HUMOR EDITORS ERIC FRANKLIN WEBMASTER LUIS NOVA Alphabet. STEM majors com- majors but also contribute just SIOBHÁN SEIGNE plain about the massive amount of as much to society, maybe even PUBLISHER BEN SCHMITZ information that they must memo- more. BUSINESS MANAGER NICOLE ARSENEAU rize, but have they ever thought Non-STEM majors out there, about how much information be confident and hold your head Full responsibility for material appearing in this publication rests with the editor-in-chief. 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Chapter 1: Being Normal Around Campus Campus has many long, narrow, straight pathways. Take, for example, the bridge to Phase, or the tunnel con- necting Wilson Commons to Rush Rhees. It’s frighten- ingly common to see some- one you know passing in the opposite direction. In this situation, try following this script: “Hi, how are you doing?” “Good, how are you?” “Good!” The next step is to avert your gaze as you pass on to your respective destinations. The socially proficient per- son will time this interaction perfectly. The exchange will be completed by the time you pass the other person. However, if you are a so- cially incompetent person, you may make eye contact or recognize someone out of your peripheral vision much earlier than the time it takes to complete the script. Rath- er than yell over a distance, or stray from the script and attempt a full conversation, there are several safe options you can take to avoid this un- comfortable situation. Feel free to rely on the following strategies:

1. Pretend you don’t see them until the last moment because you are too busy looking at the peeling paint in the tunnels and contem- plating how much lead poiw- PAGE 8 / campustimes.org MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018 CULTURE IBTL Embraces Cringe and Character with ‘The Musical Show’

IBTL makes people cringe and laugh at their show ‘The Musical’. GABE ISAACSON PHOTO EDITOR

By WIL AIKEN turn-of-the-millenium-fashion fad. the need for a bit of a soul-washing the absolutely fearless attitude with lentlessly the-nuttier-the-better CULTURE EDITOR “Our pants have holes / Our shirts as I left Drama House. which IBTL plunged into its own approach. The best bits of this have holes / The thing that needs The average IBTL show is sick, seat-of-their-pants storyline show were character-based, an In Between The Lines used the washing / is all of our souls,” the comprised of many small, bizarre was admirable. And I laughed a impressive quality for a show format of musicals as their romp- players sang in an opening number scenes. If any of the scenes start lot, so what am I even complain- made up as it goes along. A hor- ing ground in “The Musical Show,” that has been playing on repeat in to head into uncomfortable terri- ing about. rifyingly bad relationship be- which played on Friday and Satur- my head for about 41 hours now. tory — voila — the scene is termi- Needless to say, the type of tween an uber-masculine father day in Drama House. The opening number was appro- nated and a brand new one begins, and his timid, 18-year-old son As with all of IBTL’s shows, with new characters, setting, and was wonderful — one of the everything (in this case, the lyrics, themes. But this show stuck with The absolutely funniest moments of the night story, and character) was made up But this show stuck one storyline, so anyone who didn’t was simply the father eating, on the spot, but the music itself was with one storyline, like the direction things were head- fearless attitude with chewing as he stared his son written by senior Carter Letsky, so anyone who didn’t ing just had to get used to it. which IBTL plunged down. Several scenes involv- who accompanied the performers And there were some tough pills ing two different social studies on piano (and chose when to use like the direction to swallow in this one. A story- into its own sick, teachers were also remarkable in which songs on the fly). things were heading line about competing fourth grade seat-of-their-pants their commitment to character. Group members began the Fri- just had to get used proms dealt with whacked-up mas- storyline was I laughed a lot during this day’s show by asking the audience culinity in an uncomfortable (and show, but what has stuck with to give them a location. A laundro- to it. very funny) way. But I can’t really admirable. me in the days since is the hon- mat was settled on, and they were blame IBTL for the direction its est character work that the per- off. They determined the story priate, because while a minute sel- performances go — the danger of humor in this show was quite formers put into it. would be set in 1999, which led dom passed without an embarrass- an unscripted performance is half different than in IBTL’s past Aiken is a member of immediately to an intro about a ingly alto giggle on my part, I felt the appeal of an improv show, and shows, which took more of a re- the Class of 2021.

Vocal Point Performs an ‘Incredible Show’ By LOUKIA AYDAG CULTURE EDITOR able to spot flaws, irregularities, “Hollow,” arranged by junior cover apart from the original, its never-ending energy, bubbly and a couple wrong notes; in Jane Huffer, was a piece that left that is the essence of it all. This choreography, love for the cul- all honesty, even though a time me with goosebumps all thanks version to me embodied that, and ture, and beautifully colored at- With all the excitement sur- or two it felt as if their voices to the soloist, sophomore Lilo when everything dies down and tire. Their guest performance en- rounding the future release of didn’t all completely meld to- the soloist’s voice just rings out, sured entertainment, smiles, and “Incredibles 2” (and the forever gether to create a uniform wall you can’t help but feel it. memorable moments from the appreciation for the meme the of sound, there is no denying The performance Another standout was “Feelin’ minute you strolled into Strong original movie spawned), it is that the performers knocked it featured outstanding Good/House of the Rising Sun,” Auditorium. only fitting that the all-female out of the park. a mashup arranged by senior So- For all those who are fans of acapella group Vocal Point ad- As always, a piece or two arrangements, solos, phia Stone, soloed by sophomore “The Greatest Showman,” the opted it as the inviting and en- shined more so than the others, and tributes — like Deborah Fan, and first-year Shi- show ended on a powerful and ticing theme for its spring show- and, as with each spring show- a run-through of the vi Gunawardane. Both of those wonderful note with a rendition case. case for groups on campus, the songs l are classics in my eyes, of “This is Me,” featuring the The performance featured senior moments were heartfelt ‘Incredibles’ theme, and it is tricky to cover either of departing seniors Becca Galer, outstanding arrangements, so- and phenomenal. which made my Pixar them in a way that is worthy. The Susanna Chhibber, and Sophia los, and tributes — like a run- Each senior tribute and perfor- soloists, arrangement, and my Stone. The song’s message al- through of the “Incredibles” mance was memorable, brought heart sing. own general love of the songs ready gets me and to hear it with theme, which made my Pixar tears to the eyes of many, in- merged to create a mashup that a good arrangement and beau- heart sing. cluding myself, and made appar- Blank. I always feel that, espe- will be stuck in my memory for tiful harmonies just brought it Suffice it to say I am an im- ent the family nature that many cially with acapella, if you can ages to come. even more to life. mense acapella fan, but I know groups, including Vocal Point, just have this break in the song Rochester Bhangra is always Aydag is a member of general music well enough to be possess. to do something that sets the a campus-wide favorite due to the Class of 2021. MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018 / CULTURE PAGE 9 / campustimes.org NOT VANILLA What’s It Mean to Be a Ballerina? people can’t count on doing What fascinates me is the forever. But with modeling one incredible amount of mental doesn’t have to train from age fortitude required to be a pro- 3 — most models are only dis- fessional ballerina. A dancer’s covered around the ages of 14 or entire life is centered around the 15 — and professional athletes dance — what they eat, when are known for their substan- they sleep, everything! And it’s By VENNELA PANDARABOYINA tial paychecks. Ballet, on the crazy that while so many people COLUMNIST other hand, requires continued might want to be professional COME JOIN Whenever I want to see some dedication for years, and being beautiful art I go onto YouTube a principal ballerina does not and look up the The Royal Bal- have a huge payout — most bal- What fascinates let — I watch all the videos lerinas make enough to sustain me is the incredible they have, whether they are per- themselves and maybe obtain amount of mental formances, practices, or videos some small savings. Most bal- about the different principal lerinas retire in their early 30s, fortitude required US AT THE dancers in the company. if they don’t sustain any major to be a professional First, reader, a disclaimer: I injuries before then. ballerina. A dancer’s have never been a ballerina, and We describe ballerinas as I have never seen professionally some of the few examples of entire life is centered performed ballet. So all of these people reaching the peak of around the dance... thoughts are from the point of their physical ability. People go view of someone casually look- to studios to get a “ballet body,” ballerinas, only the cream of the CAMPUS ing into the ballet world. and we associate elegance, crop who are talented and men- I think what fascinates me poise, and beauty with being a tally strong enough make it. most about ballet is the odd na- ballerina. So what drives people to bal- ture of the performers’ lives — So this begs the question: let? In part it is the wonderful they have to train from a very Why is ballet still so popular? nature of the dance, the im- young age, have short careers, Why do some many little girls mense satisfaction of reaching and are dependent on their bod- dream of being ballerinas? “perfection,” and delivering TIMES ies for their professional life. This comes from the dance it- a performance so moving and self — ballet can be so delicate, beautiful that it can affect you So this begs the ques- intricate, and mesmerizing to for the rest of your life. The WE WRITE ABOUT watch. The dancers make bal- dedication could also be chalked tion: Why is ballet still let look effortless, like music up to notoriety. To be a principal so popular? Why do in physical form. The stories ballerina is to be in such an ac- some many little girls portrayed in ballet are old clas- claimed and respected position ALL THINGS... sics like “The Nutcracker” or that it drives thousands of peo- dream of being “Sleeping Beauty.” These are ple to strive for it. ballerinas? stories that bring weight and It shows the determination reverence to performances. of the human spirit — when The dance is also expensive — evoked enough, people will There are other careers that going to a ballet show is not go through so much, and face are short and dependent on cheap, and being a ballerina, whatever odds, to achieve their LIKE D-DAY! youth and the body -— mod- going through ballet shoes, and dreams. eling and professional athlet- getting lessons requires a good Pandaraboyina is a member of ics are both careers that most amount of cash. the Class of 2020.

Tinashe to Perform for Dandelion Day 2018 By WIL AIKEN spring-semester celebration start- CULTURE EDITOR ing next Thursday. The weekend also includes performances from Tinashe, the alternative R&B UR’s No Jackets Required, Tre- singer, is headlining Dandelion bellious, Rock Repertory Ensem- Day next Friday. ble, Celtic, Symphony Orchestra, The Student Program revealed and West African Drumming En- the artist on Friday afternoon. semble. Other Dandelion Day at- “Bringing Tinashe to campus tractions include Abbott’s Frozen means a lot to me, a graduating se- Custard, Nancy’s Fried Dough, nior, who has never seen a stand- a ferris wheel, and a mechanical alone woman headline a show at shark. our school,” Morgan Mackay, the Though Dandelion Day is an group’s president, told the Cam- annual day of celebration, Mackay pus Times. felt a responsibility when it came The Kentucky born singer- to choosing an artist. songwriter’s third album, “Joy- “I’m tired of men dominating ride,” was released a week ago the music industry, and after wom- and includes songs previously en were robbed at the 2018 Gram- released as singles, like “No Dra- mys, more than ever, I wanted us ma,” which was released in Janu- to strive to bring a female artist to ary, featuring Migos rapper Offset. campus.” Dandelion Day is part of Aiken is a member of Springfest Weekend, an end-of- the Class of 2021.

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RECYCLE THIS PAPER MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018 / SPORTS campustimes.org / PAGE 11 EVERYBODY TALKS Her Right to Choose Sports Entertainment Can Be the Future By MICAH GREENBERG matic and competitive nature of Now, as McMahon plans on re- SPORTS EDITOR starting pitcher on the Yonkers Rail- the shows. WWE is reality TV on starting the XFL, he plans on not splitters of the NYC Metro Baseball steroids. bringing back the gimmicks and League gave an explanation for its For years, I thought World But there are many televised instead will focus on being as se- ascent. Wrestling Entertainment was a sports and a wide variety of re- rious of a competitor to the NFL “There’s a pretty strong women’s punchline. Why would people ality TV shows, all begging the as possible. and girl’s baseball community on- spend time watching a sporting question: Why is the sports enter- McMahon is missing an op- line. They all follow each other and event they know is fake? tainment industry limited to just portunity. Sports entertainment all support one another,” she said. When I first watched a WWE wrestling? could easily be applied to Ameri- By JACKIE POWELL COLUMNIST “I think that’s probably helping a fight, I was shocked that there I’d argue that the Harlem can football. At a time when head lot too, because when I was grow- was almost as much time focused Globetrotters are a sports enter- injuries put the sport in jeopardy ing up there was no social media, on the drama as there was on the tainment group. The basketball and leg injuries bar many stars To be honest, assuming that soft- and It felt like I was the only one actual fight. For wrestlers, mic team’s games against the inferior from reaching the field, a staged ball and baseball are equivalent doing this.” skills are almost as important as Washington Generals are always version of the sport may be in sports is an oversight, and to some, As an employee for MLB’s com- physical ability. As a sports fan, it rigged in their favor, while they growing demand. a huge disservice. missioners office as well, Benn ex- seems that the grandiose entranc- exhibit awesome trick plays. Additionally, the XFL could “Whenever anyone ever hears plained that an initiative of baseball es and arguments take away from Maybe a more competitive ver- make games constantly exciting, that I play softball, they always ask has been to provide development the already staged fight. sion with more teams would be an with pre-planned amazing plays, me what team I root for in baseball, opportunities for young female I used to think that all of this even bigger success. shocking comebacks, and excit- thinking the sports are the same,” baseball players. made WWE stupid. How can you Vince McMahon, the chairman, ing close games. To sweeten the junior Women’s Softball catcher And after a recent incident in have the arguments about who founder, and CEO of WWE, re- deal, they could bring in players Harleigh Kaczegowicz wrote in an New Hampshire where two base- the best wrestler is when the en- cently announced that he plans to who already have interesting and email. “Yes, most of the rules are ball coaches were accused of intim- tire argument is based off who restart his old foray into American well-known stories, like Colin the same, but the games themselves idating a young girl on their team, has the storyline on their side? football, a league called the XFL. Kaepernick, Michael Sam, Tim are completely different.” MLB expressed wavering support Then I started watching. I no- The original iteration of the Tebow, and Johnny Manziel. Here’s a question that few ask: for a girl’s right to choose. “Every- ticed that WWE doesn’t consider XFL in 2001 brought some of Instead, McMahon is push- What happened to women play- body deserves a right to play the itself a sport. It calls itself “sports McMahon’s showmanship to ing his luck by trying to actually ing baseball? “A League of Their game that they want to,” said Tony entertainment.” Monday Night football. The league began as a compete with the NFL. It is really Own” portrays a women’s baseball Reagins, executive vice president of RAW, one of the brands of WWE, serious competitor to the NFL, difficult to compete on real con- league assembled in light of the baseball and softball Development. considers itself a TV show and and its emphasis on increased tent with the sports league which Second World War. As we learned While it might have been a com- not a sporting event. Wrestlers violence and gimmicks, such as already has all of the best players. last week, Title IX is a privilege in mon feminist concept to brand aren’t known as athletes, but as having the names on the back However, there is not yet a sports America. But, the statute doesn’t softball as sexist, I believe that is superstars. of players’ jerseys be their nick- entertainment league in football, come without loopholes. now a bit counterintuitive. We must WWE is not a sport, and that names, sold well. However, the even though that could be ex- After a 1973 lawsuit where honor the amount of success female is what makes it fun to watch. XFL quickly faded from interest, tremely successful. 11-year-old Maria Pepe alleged softball players garner year-round. People like to watch reality TV and the league folded after one Greenberg is a member of discrimination after being kicked Softball still deserves attention. shows because of the overdra- season. the Class of 2021. off of her local youth baseball “I had friends who randomly de- team, Little League acted quickly cided to watch the College World to avoid more legal upheaval. Series while it was on TV, and they After deeming baseball a “boys were blown away by how cool and LAST WEEK’S SCORES sport,” the organization took action interesting it was,” Kaczegowicz WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 and defined softball as the “female wrote. “My opinion to all baseball MEN’S BASEBALL VS. VASSAR COLLEGE – W(20–1) AND L(5–14) (DOUBLE-HEADER) equivalent,” which made it ex- fans out there is to just give softball tremely difficult for young Ameri- a chance and you may be seriously FRIDAY, APRIL 20 can women and girls to choose surprised.” MEN’S TRACK VS. UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER TWILIGHT CLASSIC – COMPLETE baseball. Remember, Title IX man- ESPN’s broadcast of the Wom- WOMEN’S TRACK VS. UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER TWILIGHT CLASSIC – COMPLETE dates equal funding for women’s en’s College World Series last sum- WOMEN’S TENNIS AT UNION COLLEGE – W(8–1) MEN’S TENNIS AT UNION COLLEGE – W(7–2) programs. It doesn’t monitor, how- mer was a positive start, but the next ever, the types of programs an insti- test for sports media will be when SATURDAY, APRIL 21 tution offers. we hit Tokyo in 2020. USA Softball WOMEN’S ROWING AT HAMILTON/ST. LAWRENCE/UNION IN ROME, NY – COMPLETE Over the past few years, young will hit the world’s biggest stage for MEN’S BASEBALL AT BARD COLLEGE – W(4–2) AND W(15–11) (DOUBLE-HEADER) female baseball players such as the first time since 2008. WOMEN’S SOFTBALL VS. ITHACA COLLEGE – L(3–4) AND W(5–1) (DOUBLE-HEADER) Little World Series star Mo’ne Da- In a conversation I had with Stan- WOMEN’S LACROSSE VS. WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGE – L(5–11) vis and Sarah Hudek — the first fe- gel regarding coverage for women’s male to play at the collegiate level softball, she found it frustrating that SUNDAY, APRIL 22 — have decided to alter their focus the National Pro Fastpitch, the only MEN’S BASEBALL AT BARD COLLEGE – W(3–0) AND W(5–2) (DOUBLE-HEADER) to other sports. While Davis has professional softball league in the WOMEN’S SOFTBALL AT RIT – W(2–1) AND W(8–4) (DOUBLE-HEADER) her eyes on college hoops, Hudek country, doesn’t make it onto net- WOMEN’S LACROSSE VS. D’YOUVILLE COLLEGE – W(20–3) switched to softball. work television or major streaming THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE Reasons for their switches in- services. TUESDAY, APRIL 24 clude limited scholarship oppor- “If it’s visible you can gain a fan- MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD AT RIT MID-WEEK CHALLENGE – 4 P.M. tunities and difficulties navigating base, but if you are saying we can’t WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD AT RIT MID-WEEK CHALLENGE – 4 P.M. being the only female on a team. make you visible until you have Hudek has expressed that on Texas a fan base, then how are you sup- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 A&M’s Softball team, she can be posed to create it,” she said. WOMEN’S SOFTBALL VS. CLARKSON UNIVERSITY – 2:30 P.M. AND 4:30 P.M. (DOUBLE-HEADER) her “complete self” and “doesn’t The takeaway is not to puff up MEN’S BASEBALL VS. ITHACA COLLEGE – 5:30 P.M. have to worry about anything.” baseball and tear down softball. WOMEN’S LACROSSE AT ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE – 7:30 P.M. Conventional wisdom says that The idea must stick that women and the shorter distance between the girls deserve to have a choice and THURSDAY, APRIL 26 MEN’S TENNIS AT DAY 1 UAA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLA. – TBA bases and a larger ball contributes shouldn’t be pushed into a sport that to a female’s success in softball. All MEN’S BASEBALL AT ITHACA COLLEGE – 4 P.M. some argue might be designed to WOMEN’S ROWING AT WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGE – 6 P.M. things considered, I still find it silly better accompany female physique. to declare that baseball is indeed a As archaic as this may sound, FRIDAY, APRIL 27 boy’s sport. we must understand and execute MEN’S TENNIS AT DAY 2 UAA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLA. – TBA Casey Stangel, a former Division the narrative that separate does not WOMEN’S TENNIS AT DAY 1 UAA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLA. – TBA I softball player from the Universi- mean equal, and the equivalent WOMEN’S SOFTBALL AT RIT – 3 P.M. AND 5 P.M. (DOUBLE-HEADER) ty of Washington, however, argued doesn’t yield to the same. Here’s that the biology of the female body a curveball: Boys and men should SATURDAY, APRIL 28 is actually a rational consideration be offered fast-pitch softball. It’s a MEN’S TENNIS AT DAY 3 UAA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLA. – TBA for playing softball. faster paced game, something they WOMEN’S TENNIS AT DAY 2 UAA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLA. – TBA MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD AT ST. JOHN FISHER CARDINAL CLASSIC – 10 A.M. “When I look at softball, it is de- should welcome with open arms. signed for the strength of a woman WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD AT ST. JOHN FISHER CARDINAL CLASSIC – 10 A.M. “Everybody Talks” is a radio MEN’S GOLF AT DAY 1 LIBERTY LEAGUE SPRING TOURNAMENT IN BALDWINSVILLE, NY – 12 P.M. to hit a ball out of a ballpark, and show on WRUR’s the Sting that MEN’S BASEBALL AT SKIDMORE COLLEGE – 1 P.M.AND 3:30 P.M. (DOUBLE-HEADER) for a woman to be throwing a pitch highlights women’s involvement WOMEN’S SOFTBALL VS. UNION COLLEGE – 1 P.M. AND 3 P.M. (DOUBLE-HEADER) at 70mph,” she said. “The design in sports and the social issues that WOMEN’S LACROSSE AT CLARKSON UNIVERSITY – 2 P.M. of the sport is aimed more toward surround athletics. You can listen women. And it’s not because we are to it every Friday from 1–2 p.m. on SUNDAY, APRIL 29 any less, it’s just a biological thing.” thesting.wrur.org. WOMEN’S TENNIS AT DAY 3 UAA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLA. – TBA But there is clearly a movement Powell is a member of MEN’S GOLF AT DAY 2 LIBERTY LEAGUE SPRING TOURNAMENT IN BALDWINSVILLE, NY – 11 A.M. to highlight young girls who choose the Class of 2018. MEN’S BASEBALL AT SKIDMORE COLLEGE – 12 P.M. AND 2:30 P.M. (DOUBLE-HEADER) baseball instead. Elizabeth Benn, a WOMEN’S SOFTBALL VS. FREDONIA STATE – 1 P.M. AND 3 P.M. (DOUBLE-HEADER) PAGE 12 / campustimes.org MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018 SPORTS Russo Making an Impact in First Season on Softball By MICAH GREENBERG SPORTS EDITOR How has the transition from high school to collegiate soft- First-year infielder Marissa ball been? Russo has made a large im- pact in her first season play- It was definitely hard to ing softball for the ‘Jackets. fathom the difference between She leads the team in runs, at the time commitment of high bats, walks, hits, batting aver- school and collegiate softball age, and slugging percentage. and balancing that with aca- Two weeks ago, her fantastic demics, but I love how serious performances were highlighted everyone takes the game here. by two home runs, and she was awarded the Liberty League What has been the highlight Rookie of the Week award for of your softball career at UR softball. so far?

How did you get interested The highlight of my career in softball? here at UR has been hitting my first home run ever and rounding PHOTO COURTESY OF UR ATHLETICS I started to become extreme- third base and seeing my whole Russo hit her first two home runs for the ‘Jackets in back to back games against Skidmore. ly interested in softball, and I team cheering for me, and then knew that I wanted to play the the best moment of them all was my academics. and I eat a Cadbury Egg. I also and strived to be her as a soft- sport as long as I possibly could, getting a pat on the helmet and always pray before every game ball player. when there would be a tough hugs from all my teammates. How do your coaches help during the national anthem. Ev- diving plays and I could feel the you improve? ery inning in the field, the out- If you could have any super- world slow down for the dura- How do you balance aca- fielders huddle up and sing a power, what would you choose tion of the play then time would demics, extracurriculars, and My coaches have helped me little song to relax us and keep and why? resume. I love that feeling. athletics? a lot with my hitting approach us in the game and playing for and have helped me be comfort- the right reasons. If I could have any superpow- What do you enjoy most I have learned to balance my able in a new position. er, I would want to be able to about softball at UR? academics with my athletics by Who is your favorite profes- speak and understand every lan- sitting down at the beginning of Do you have any rituals be- sional athlete, and why? guage because I would be able I really love the team environ- each week and planning out my fore or during games? to travel anywhere and meet so ment and the friends that I have studying schedule for that week My favorite professional ath- many people. made during my first year here and staying at pace with that Before every double-header, lete is Jennie Finch. As a young Greenberg is a member of the at UR. and making sure I stay on top of Alexis, one of my teammates, child I always looked up to her Class of 2021.

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