/ VOLUME 145, ISSUE 5 MONDAY,Campus FEBRUARY 26, 2018 Times SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 / campustimes.org Plans for Club Sports Rocky's Leaders Discussed Concerned By AYA ABDELRAHMAN By DAVID SCHILDKRAUT CONTRIBUTING WRITER FEATURES EDITOR

If Rocky’s wasn’t there, Confused and concerned — what would you like to see in that’s how many club sports its place? presidents reacted to SA Sen- An ice cream shop, a taco ate’s recent decision not to place, or a spot for snacks and grant the Equestrian Team a appetizers were among stu- funding exception for next dent attendees’ answers at a year. forum held by Dining Servic- “The entire process that es and Wilson Commons Stu- happened last week was dis- dent Activities last Thursday ingenuous, including the about the future of Rocky’s voting, the abrupt end to the Sub Shop and Lounge. meeting,” senior David Meis- “We’ve noticed that ter, the president of the Club Rocky’s has some sort of Sports Council, said at last identity crisis,” said Laura Monday’s Senate meeting. Ballou, director of the Cam- “I felt like I needed to show AKIRA RANJAN SAH/ CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER pus Center and assistant dean up today in order to have my of student life operations. voice heard, because I could “We really believe that we Engineers Get Cheesy With It not have it heard last week. should get students’ feedback I feel like the 20 of you, 17, so we could know what the For engineering week, students competed by seeing who could build the tallest towers out of cheese puffs and tooth picks. deputy speaker, speaker, and next steps should be.” chief justice, should be ex- The possibility of having tremely disappointed in your- a pub or bar on campus in selves for not allowing the Rocky’s space was also dis- Eye to Eye Celebrates Learning Differences chance for a club that has cussed. been on campus for 26 years “We have a permit to serve By EFUA AGYARE-KUMI college. rors of reading aloud in class. to attempt to create a budget COPY EDITOR alcohol in the building so we “I knew I was able to do One particularly embarrass- to succeed.” can put a bar in there,” Ballou things as well as other kids if ing experience for her was Over the last week, the said. In honor of “Strike out I just had more time,” first- when she repeatedly read Campus Times reached out Dining Services and Wilson Stig-Month,” members of year Sarina Regehr, the sec- “Palestine” as “Pakistan,” to all student organizations Commons Student Activities UR Eye to Eye celebrated ond speaker, said. because she truly could not under the club sports budget are considering changes to their learning differences tell the difference. — 41, excluding the Eques- Rocky’s and Late Night Dou- and rejected the terminol- Regehr, who is dyslexic, Senior AnnaSerena Baum trian Team — and received glass based on student needs. ogy of disabilities this past did not receive her diagnosis poked fun at herself as she responses from 14 of their The plan is to make some Wednesday at their “Share until her senior year of high recalled the effects her lan- presidents. changes in these spaces ac- Your Story” event. school due to her high IQ and guage processing disorder Many felt uninformed or cording to students’ needs. “We want to show people grades. Previous examiners had on her childhood. Her said SA hadn’t talked to them Yet, only six students at- that it’s okay to talk about did not consider those traits disorder left her unable to about the funding situation. tended the forum. these things,” said senior and reflective of someone with a process phonics, which lim- But many opposed a propos- “If we get rid of the sub group president Macey Elli- learning disability. ited her ability to read and al from SA officials to repur- shop, we know we’ll have son of the inspiration behind “I felt really alone,” Re- learn new vocabulary. pose the money that would to put a sub shop somewhere the story-sharing event. gehr said. “I didn’t know “Whenever I didn’t know have gone to Equestrian to else on campus,” Director of Senior Stephanie Mendez what was different.” what a word meant, I just as- buy uniforms and hire an ad- Marketing of the Dining Ser- spoke first, sharing her story Junior Max Weismann sumed it meant nice,” Baum viser for all teams. vices David Feist said. “As a for the first time. She has an studies engineering and has said, eliciting laughter from “We feel that uniforms for programming space, Rocky’s executive function disorder Tourette’s syndrome. In his the crowd. our team are not as important hasn’t changed since Star- and confessed that she used story, Weismann expressed Ellison, who suffers from as maintaining a diverse cam- bucks was opened, 10 years to cheat on her elementary a tendency to feel over- dyscalculia, dyslexia, and pus atmosphere,” senior Jes- ago.” school math exams because whelmed and unable to un- auditory language process- sica Sowa, the club softball Attendees gave some feed- “adding was pretty hard.” derstand his emotions. ing disorder shared her story team president, said. “Each back on the services provided As she explained her symp- His story also stressed the last, explaining that she did club that exists adds to the in both Late Night Douglass toms, which include trouble importance of allies in deal- not speak until she was two. campus climate and exists and Rocky’s. starting assignments, diffi- ing with learning difficulties. After getting a 17 on her to fill a niche in this school. Some concerns were raised culty finding the right words Weismann emphasized the ACT test, she revealed, she Even though we desperately about the ordering system in to explain a situation, and critical role his high school did not expect to make it to need official uniforms, we Late Night Douglass being poor short term memory, it honors mathematics teacher college. Now, she will gradu- would hate to see other club inconvenient. became clear that the obsta- played in helping him devel- ate in the fall, after four years sports dissolve in order for “It would be better to pos- cles students with learning op strategies for school when of being actively involved in our needs to be met. If club sibly separate between where differences face are not unfa- he considered dropping the leadership and community sports don't stand up for each you order and where you pick miliar to the average person. class. organizations on campus. other, then who will?” the order,” said senior Gabri- But they are magnified in a Growing up with learning “Having a learning differ- Women’s Ultimate Frisbee elle Dimoff, who is also an way that makes conventional differences resulted in many ence is challenging,” Waye president, junior Stephanie intern for Dining Services. education challenging. embarrassing situations for said. “But it’s part of who I Busch, echoed that sentiment Some attendees said that That hasn’t stopped Men- students. am and I wouldn’t change a in a lengthy email, which also the lights are too bright in dez and others from accom- Junior Catherine Waye thing.” detailed her club’s concerns Rocky’s, which makes it a plishing goals: She is the shared memories of growing Agyare-Kumi is a member of with a slew of club sports less welcoming space. first in her family to attend up with dyslexia and the hor- the Class of 2021. rules made by SA. SEE ROCKY PAGE 2 SEE SA PAGE 2 INSIDE LAMBERTON DON'T FORGET TYLER, THE WITTIG REFLECTS CONSERVATORY SYRIA CREATOR REVIEW ON SEASON THIS CT PAGE 4 COMMUNITY PAGE 6 OPINIONS PAGE 8 CULTURE PAGE 12 SPORTS PAGE 2 / campustimes.org CAMPUS / MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 After SA Senate Decision, Club Sports Express Confusion SA FROM PAGE 1 be that at Club Sports meet- ings, from the Student Orga- “We don’t agree with SA’s nization Insider, or by some decisions to implement poli- other means, and have the cies without our input [and] opportunity to provide feed- then try to get rid of a club back. I believe that steps when they can’t follow their like this would help it feel implemented policies,” said like our elected officials are Busch, who explained that working with us rather than her team’s frustration with at us or above us, as it some- the new rules helped them times feels like they are.” to understand Equestrian’s Despite the confusion, the predicament. “Instead of re- club sports presidents made stricting club sports to fit one thing clear: They don’t into certain guidelines, the believe the new SA funding school needs to find a better guidelines for club sports way to provide the support should be the end-all-be-all. it promised to us when they “A budget cap makes sense recognized all of our clubs.” if you’re comparing bas- More than half of respon- ketball, baseball, and soc- ELISSA MOY/ CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER dents expressed concerns that cer perhaps, but the Eques- STUDENTS COMBAT STIGMA AGAINST LEARNING DISABILITIES they were under informed or trian Team is something kept in the dark about the entirely different,” said one Students gathered this past Wednesday at the “Share Your Story” event to discuss their personal stories and how they Equestrian situation. club sports president, who embraced them in honor of “Strike out Stig-Month.” “I didn’t know anything asked to remain anonymous. about this debate for a long “Horses are expensive, and PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE while and wouldn’t have there is no way for the team known anything about it had to function with the same Wallet Stolen at Starbucks (1) I not heard through the grape- level of funding that say, vol- vine what was going on,” UR leyball or badminton gets. In FEB. 16— A visiting student reported their wallet, Kendo president and junior order to have a diverse range containing cash, credit cards, gift cards, and NYS Melanie DeJong said. of sports at the U of R, we identification, was stolen from the Starbucks lounge. DeJong added: “In cases must make occasional excep- like this, cases that so pro- tions to the budget cap, and Hats Stolen From ESM Bookstore (2) foundly impact the function- the Equestrian Team is a per- FEB. 16— An unidentified suspect stole two knit hats 5 ing of one of our clubs, I fect example.” from the bookstore at Eastman. want to be bothered. I want Schildkraut is a member of to hear about it somewhere, the Class of 2020. Individual Arrested (3) FEB. 17—Samuel Thompson, 63, of Batavia was ar- CORRECTIONS rested for trespassing after being found sleeping in 3 the UHS entrance area. 1 An article last issue said the Equestrian Team’s Theft In Eastman Annex (4) total budget, $24,500, was 22 percent of the FEB. 21— Staff at Eastman reported the theft ofa club sports subsidy budget. More accurately, the microwave in the 14T lounge of the Eastman Com- club’s about $17,800 subsidy is that 22 percent. mons Building.

Robbery at Pedestrian Footbridge (5) FEB. 21— A student was the victim of an attempted robbery on the pedestrian footbridge. Nothing was Students Suggest Changes for Rocky’s at Forum taken and all five suspects were apprehended. ROCKY FROM PAGE 1 could have people fill it as they MAP COURTESY OF UR COMMUNICATIONS are waiting in line in Rocky’s,” Information provided by the Department of Public Safety. Someone also pointed out said Ballou. “We also have [a] THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS that the board games at Rocky’s suggestion to present at the were seeing little use, as not Senate meeting [...] to get some TUESDAY | FEB. 27 THURSDAY | MAR. 1 many students know they are more feedback.” available; only one student out According to Ballou, if RIVER CAMPUS LIBRARIES UNDERGRADU- TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETING of six of the attendees knew the feedback shows that stu- STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, LOUISE SLAUGHTER ATE STUDENT FORUM about them. dents want minor changes in RUSH RHEES LIBRARY, EVANS LAM SQUARE, 7 P.M. - 8 P.M. ROOM, 1ST FL., RM. 1-9555, 7:30 A.M. - 9 A.M. The RCL will be hosting their first Undergradu- Toastmasters will be offering a fun experience to help “I was told there is board Rocky’s, then these should be ate Student Forum and will be talking about study participants improve their public speaking, presentation, games, but I forgot about accomplished by the end of this spaces while also taking in student feedback. and leadership skills. them for the whole semester semester. If students suggest last year,” said first-year Jo- renovation, it would take much NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY BENEFIT ART SOCIAL - MOTION WATERCOLOR siah Johnson, who works at longer, and might not even IHOP, 7 A.M. - 7 P.M. MAG, 6:15 P.M. - 7:45 P.M. IHOP will be giving guests a free stack of buttermilk Bring friends for a fun experience working with mov- Rocky’s. “I don’t think anyone happen by next fall. pancakes and be asking for a donation to Golisano ing watercolors. uses them.” “Our goal is to create an in- Children’s Hospital. In spite of the low attendance viting atmosphere for students from students, Dining Services to gather socially, provide ex- and Wilson Commons Student citing programs, and to incor- Activities are going to run porate desired actions in those | FEB. 28 | MAR. 2 more surveys on late night din- spaces,” said Feist. “We realize WEDNESDAY FRIDAY ing throughout the semester. that there is a lot of opportuni- ROSALYN ENGELMAN: BEAUTY IS EVERYWHERE ART EXHIBITION: BLANKET STATEMENT “Tonight was just one of our ties within Rocky’s.” MAG, 11 A.M. - 5 P.M. HARTNETT GALLERY, 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. first steps, we are talking about Abdelrahman is a member of The exhibition will be featuring 5 of Engelman’s work Opening night reception for artist Julia Kwon’s Blanket turning this into a survey so we the Class of 2020. from her 2003-04 series, “Echo Sonata”. Statement. More exhibition dates will be announced throughout March.

SOCIAL GOOD CAREER EXPO INTERNATIONAL THEATRE PROGRAM: WE Like to draw, sketch, or doodle? FREDERICK DOUGLASS BALLROOM, 11 P.M. - 2 P.M. DON’T LIVE ON MARS YET The Gwen M. Greene Center for Career Education TODD UNION, 7 P.M. - 9 P.M. and Connections will be helping students find intern- The U of R International Theater Program will be ships and connections to employers. presenting a performance that tells the history of Illustrate for the Rochester and the challenges that students face in thinking about how refugees fit into their lives. Campus Times. If you are sponsoring an event that you wish to submit for the calendar, please email [email protected] by Monday evening with a brief summary, including the date, time, location, sponsor, and cost of admission. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 / CAMPUS campustimes.org / PAGE 3 PEOPLE PERSON Born in a Circus, Student Performer Juggles Classes and Passions Sophia, who is also pursuing a she was introduced to face paint- A typical gig normally consists and plays the recorder to set the minor in business, would help her ing. Starting as a painter’s ap- of a juggling routine between mood. Sophia described one time dad perform on weekends, along prentice at a renaissance fair, her and either one or two other when she was hired to be a living with her younger brother. The Sophia learned a lot early on. people. The routine is mostly bush at a mansion sale. Lambo- family would get booked for fes- The painters she was working juggling in different forma- rghinis were parked out front, and tivals, resorts, sweet 16s, quincea- under were not playing around. tions with different items (clubs, she was stationed in the garden ñeras, corporate events and was “They did not hold back balls, torches, knives, etc.). The along with a woman wearing a By SCOTT DANIELS heavily involved in the Baltimore when criticizing, and I show usually ends with the “big dress made of champagne glasses. COLUMNIST street performing community. loved that,” Sophia said. finale,” where Sophia’s two co- The work environment of a Over the years, she has developed When she was 16, Sophia at- performers are riding six-foot special event entertainer can of- Most people have prob- a wide-ranging skill set: from rid- tended a face painting confer- and nine-foot tall unicycles, So- ten be hazardous, with all the ably called their dad a clown ing unicycles, juggling, stilt walk- ence where she was introduced phia is balancing on a platform, knives, stunts, fire, and such. once or twice, but for junior ing, riding mini bikes, walking to body painting. She finds that sitting on a rolling tube, on a Sophia has definitely seen, and Sophia Rosman, it’s no joke. tightropes, and swinging on the body painting is more artistical- table. Oh, and then they juggle heard about, her fair share of bad Her father, Michael Rosman, trapeze, to face and body painting. ly liberating than face painting. either flaming clubs or knives. accidents. Fortunately, the worst has worked as a professional com- “Painting is my favorite at the “It gives me more space Again, this is the typical set. injuries she’s sustained have edy juggler in a circus for over moment, because it’s what’s new- and time to add my own A few years ago, Sophia was only been minor cuts and ten- 20 years. Sophia is a professional est to me, and it’s exciting,” Sophia unique flair to the art.” hired to be filmed performing in donitis from juggling too much. special events entertainer. She has explained. Before college, Sophia One of the most rewarding ex- Aruba. The man that hired her was When Sophia is back home over performed at the White House, attended an arts magnet school. periences for Sophia involved her hoping to make a viral video of breaks, it isn’t unusual for her to on the Ellen Degeneres Show, Combining that with her studies painting faces. She was volunteer- people juggling live iguanas. Sim- book six to eight performances a and hundreds of other venues. in Arts History at UR, she finds ing in Baltimore during the after- ple enough, all he would need was week, often having to do multiple Growing up, live perfor- painting the most exciting and math of the riots in 2015. Sophia a talented juggler and some igua- shows in a day. While in Roches- mance was a consistent pres- expressive type of work she does. face-painted at an event dedicat- nas. The juggler was on her way. ter, she gets booked about once ence in Sophia’s life. She Rosman says that, in the per- ed to giving inner-city children The iguanas were nowhere to be a week, but recently things have learned to juggle at 7 years old. formance business, it’s really all positive influences and life goals. seen. Sophia spent hours helping been slowing down because she Her family owns over 50 uni- about who you know. Lucky for The human body isn’t the only the director try to chase down and was abroad last semester. Right cycles, and at any given time her, Sophia knows just about ev- medium she works with. Sophia catch live iguanas. They eventu- now, her goal is to raise up the you can find at least four -tight eryone you would need to know. also enjoys painting textiles and ally gave up the hunt and decided event entertainment community ropes strung up in her backyard. Her dad is well-connected thanks canvas. Airbrushed t-shirts are a to proceed with stuffed iguanas. in Rochester because it is nowhere While she was always ex- to years of performing and his popular request at events. Sophia “I don’t even think there’s a near the level of the community posed to circuses, festivals, re- role in organizing an industry has been asked to “speed paint” video,” Sophia told the Cam- in Baltimore. For example, So- naissance fairs, and perform- networking trade show that regu- for crowds before. She is given a pus Times. “But at least I got to phia is the only airbrush artist in ing, Sophia never felt pressured larly draws over 1,000 perform- finite amount of minutes to paint spend a week down in Aruba.” the Rochester area. She has flown into that lifestyle. But she knew ers. Entertainers in the Baltimore/ an entire piece on canvas, and then Sophia has also played a liv- from Baltimore to Rochester be- people that were. Many family DC area are familiar with the the work is often auctioned off. ing statue at events, where she fore just to do an airbrushing job. v friends involved in the perform- Rosmans, and Sophia devel- In March 2017, Sophia was has to interact with the party in “I’m trying to bring up body ing industry had children her age, oped relationships with many in asked to participate in a service unique ways, including tactfully painting in Rochester. When and she would spend time with the business from a young age. dedicated to a family friend, avoiding prodding children. But people perform better, the en- them when given the chance. “As a kid, I had the challenge of and circus performer, who had statues are not the only living ob- tire community would be able “Some of my friends grow- having to know people in costume recently passed away. She was jects that Sophia plays. She has to charge more,” Sophia said. ing up would ask me stuff like, and out of costume,” Sophia said. given five minutes to speed paint also performed as a living bush. “It would help everyone out and ‘What’s it like to play soc- “That was a big deal because I a portrait of the man in hon- Sophia owns a fully functional, we could learn from each other.” cer?’” Sophia, a philosophy couldn’t recognize some people.” or of his life as an entertainer. entirely encompassing shrub Daniels is a member of and art history major, said. Through these connections, Her piece was well-received. costume. She sits in the bush the Class of 2020.

Trivia Night Tests Language Knowledge THIS WEEK IN THE CAMPUS TIMES By MALIKA ZAKARINA 20 points. If a team did not it answer CONTRIBUTING WRITER it correctly, the points were deducted. Some of the more difficult questions The Language Center’s first Trivia asked contestants to identify the lan- Night tested students’ knowledge on guage of the renowned track “Hakuna different languages and their histories Matata” from the Disney movie “The this past Friday at Douglass Com- Lion King.” In addition, they were mons. asked the translation of René Des- “We decided to conduct this event cartes’ famous statement, “Cogito, when the weather is nasty so that stu- ergo sum.” Contestants were also chal- dents who have nowhere to go and lenged to determine how many Nobel stay on campus can come and find a prizes in literature the countries they cozy shelter during a cold winter day,” represented had. Language Center Director Teresa Val- “I think you are going to kill me after I dez said. will read the question. Remember, we According to Valdez, the idea for have pizza,” Trivia Night came a year ago from Valdez said before the third round. junior and team-member Elizabeth In the meantime, students enjoyed PHOTO COURTESY OF THE EVENING TIMES de Los Reyes. The event engaged stu- pizza, snacks, and beverages while (March 3, 1910) Reading from left to right, the men are: dents with languages and showcased sharing their linguistic interests. Most Top row, standing — W. Walter Levis, John D. Lynn, Conrad Koegler, Frederick W. Price, Julius Kaelber. the services that the Language Center of the participants knew two to three Second row, standing — Charles Benton, Charles R. Stephens, Harold C. Soule, Donald S. Curtis, George B. Snell, Dud- provides. ley I. Conly, Oscar L. Kaiser. languages. Others knew more, such Third row, seated — Wheeler D. Allen, Lester O. Wilder, Hamlet A. Smyth, Donald J. MacPherson, A. Russell Jones, Man- The music during the games was not as first-year Bartek Jezierski from Po- ager; George F. Abbott, Wilmot V. Castle, Jack C. Kurtz. accidental either — the organizers land, who can speak English, Polish, Bottom row — Harry L. Crittenden and David F. Renshaw. played famous songs in languages that German, Spanish, and Russian. are offered at UR. Finally, the final question was asked: Editor’s note: In this new fea- in the University’s endowment Female students participate in a Participants competed in small “What is the most common name of ture, you can find interesting is $285,564.17. The University is reception in Anderson Hall. The groups that each represented a differ- the three kings of Scotland?” Only a events that happened this week seeking to add another $150,000. Campus reports that this is the first ent language and country. There were few teams were able to get the correct in past editions of the Campus A list of major donors is also pub- time both male and female stu- five teams in total: Russia, China, Ja- answer — Alexander. Times. lished, which included names of in- dents participate in a social event pan, Spain, and France. The game con- The winners from first to third place dividuals including John D. Rock- together at the University. sisted of four rounds with each round were Germany, Japan, and Russia, re- Feb. 1877 (The Rochester efeller and Azariah Boody. consisting of three questions relating spectively. All five teams were given a Campus) March 3, 1910 (The Campus) to the following topics: literature, lan- prize — a blue shopping bag, a mag- The Rochester Campus reports Feb. 28, 1890 (The Campus) The Dramatic Club is set to per- guage, geography, culture, and history. net, and mini-goblets. that there are 153 students at The Campus announces the death form “The Mountain Climber” After a few warm-up questions per- However, some students believed the UR. There are 37 seniors, 38 of Martin Brewer Anderson, the at the Lyceum Theater. The taining to how people greet each other most important prize of the evening juniors, 42 sophomores, and 36 first president of the University. An- play is directed by Norman Lee in different languages, what continent was the process of the game — how freshmen. derson’s death occurred three days Swartout ‘02, and the club is Turkey is found in, and who was the students from diverse backgrounds after his wife, Elizabeth Cilbert An- managed by A. Russell Jones ‘10. first man to fly to the moon, the ques- and cultures were able to participate in Feb. 1880 (The Rochester derson, died. The death resulted in The costumes and scenery were tions became increasingly difficult. a friendly competition, and share their Campus) classes being suspended until after brought from New York City. Each round offered an increasing mutual love of languages. It is reported that the value of Anderson’s funeral. Compiled by Features Edi- amount of points a team could re- Zakarina is a member of the University’s physical assets is tor David Schildkraut, Class of ceive. The final question was worth the Class of 2020. about $400,000, and the amount March 1, 1901 (The Campus) 2020. PAGE 4 / campustimes.org MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 COMMUNITY Lamberton Conservatory: A Home-Grown Wonderland By JACKIE POWELL COLUMNIST ing in the tropics.” The Lamberton is a refuge for its patrons, serving to provide some Welcome to a place where the deserved peace to residents like trees follow you with their gar- Boxer or some essential mindful- gantuan eyes and the turtles from ness to overwhelmed UR students. Shellville greet you like they are “I become so absorbed by the far from a surprise. And be care- stress of college that I forget the ful, you don’t want to trip over a beautiful benefits that come with button quail. spending time in nature,” senior Since its inception in 1911, the Tamar Prince said. “I left feel- Lamberton Conservatory, found ing better and more calm. People in Highland Park, has provided rarely speak of going to see na- Rochesterians with a space to ap- ture, especially not in the dead preciate diverse flora and fauna. of winter in Rochester. It was re- “The park was originally de- freshing to be in nature.” signed with the well-being of the Scudder discussed the Lam- people in mind, some place to berton’s popularity, deemed it go and enjoy nature. And I think “trendy,” and believes many have the conservatory was an exten- caught on from Instagram and sion of that,” said Noelle Nagel, social media. But, while Nagel who works for Monroe County’s appreciates the business, she val- Department of Parks as a horti- ues the clandestine nature of the cultural interpreter. “Most people JACKIE POWELL / COLUMNIST conservatory. who were around here in 1911 Plants inside the Lamberton Conservatory “I do really get a kick out of didn’t get to travel a lot and see compelled by Shellville, the con- of turtles do a lot of biting and visitors and performs for anyone hearing people say that they some of the tropical plants.” servatory’s colony of 10 turtles. that’s all part of the mating ritual willing to watch and be a part of didn’t realize this place was even The exterior of the greenhouse Their eyes were wide and their and [Chuck Norris] drives the her show. here and that they are going to greets visitors with a white pen- necks, embroidered with yellow other ones crazy. That’s why he If on a treasure hunt or just come back time and time again,” tagon-shaped portico with two blobs, were stretched. lives alone.” casually strolling through the she said. “We are sort of a hidden symmetrical ionic columns and Within their little community, Mr. Norris and the other 35 greenhouse, adjacent to Shell- treasure and I must admit I don’t a large rusted bronze medallion. the box and Mexican wood tur- turtles arrived at the Lamberton at ville and the desert environment think that’s a bad thing some- More bronze connects a bust of tles, along with the Russian and least six years ago after one was — which includes barrel cacti, times.” Alexander B. Lamberton, the marginated tortoises, enjoyed a donated. Nagel thought the one trees with leaves the size of a Nagel understands the educa- place’s namesake, to the top of a modest feast consisting of lush looked lonely, and after returning human’s wingspan, and a Geor- tional responsibility of the Lam- Grecian overhang. The connec- broccoli stalks and red bell pep- to the conservatory one morning, gia O’Keeffe inspired cow skull berton, too. She wants members tors are vines, which hold his me- per wedges. One tiny turtle ap- she noticed two others had been — are many wooden dedication of the Rochester community to morial, a cross, a deer head and prehensively scampered for the dropped off. chairs. Written on the seats are grasp the absolute necessity of a scroll. An 1866 University of pepper piece, eyeing it as if it The mellow crawling creatures the names of people who were plant life. The signs dotting the Rochester graduate, Lamberton were the reptilian Holy Grail. aren’t the only mobile residents at closely bounded to the park and place are written with personality, — who, like the Lorax, spoke for Twenty-five aquatic leatherbacks the Lamberton. the conservatory. ensuring the conservatory doesn’t the trees — welcomes his visitors flitted around from pond to pond “I’m afraid you have to blame Sitting in the tropical dome appear museum-like. with a bushy mustache and stern and even basked in the sun when me,” Nagel said in response to a room, totally enamored by the “I really like first thing when I eyes. Lamberton is the man who graced with the opportunity. question about the others. quails and turtles, was retired law- come in and there’s nobody here brought the park system, includ- Aside from the turtles was Donated button quails were yer Rob Boxer. In a blue sweater and the birds are running around ing the Seneca Park Zoo and all Chuck Norris. Norris, a lone bobbing around, and roaming the and white sneakers, the former at- and the duck is quacking and the of its animals, to Rochester. tortoise, had been exiled to live greenhouse like Queen Elizabeth torney especially enjoys staying trulls are splashing around and The conservatory has proved underneath a citrus tree. Once a II is Lucky the mallard duck. put to “sulk in the atmosphere” of when the suns comes up and I’m popular with students. former class pet for a local sec- Lucky was found by an em- the Lamberton. out there with my hoses, watering “I wanted to absorb and learn ond grade class — according to ployee on a baseball field, all “I come here for the tranquil- and it’s beautiful, just beautiful, ” about everything that was around Nagel, who also serves as the alone without siblings or a ity, I love the plants, flowers and she said. “It’s just so good for you me,” senior Madeline Mull- main caretaker and director at the mother. The Lamberton decided love to see people’s reactions to to be surrounded by all these liv- holand said. Lamberton — his personality has to raise the duckling and let her the quail and turtles,” he said. “I ing things. it’s a happy place, my Mullholand was perplexed in kept him from socialization. go eventually, but the spunky mainly come in the winter. On a happy place.” her temporary wonderland. After “He’s very sexually aggressive, mallard didn’t want to leave. sunny winter day, no matter how Powell is a member of the entering the greenhouse, she was let’s be blunt,” Nagel said. “A lot The duck always engages with cool it is, [in here] it feels like be- Class of 2018. CT EATS Cedar Mediterranean Restaurant (Pita) Pockets My Dollar

Cedar is a family business For those of you out there me a beautiful mix of roasted constantly facing the same in- that opened up on Monroe that haven’t had a pita pocket, veggies, a little bit of cheese ternal troubles as history goes Avenue, the lesser known, let me take the time to give on top, my warm, doughy pita on, cycle after cycle. All this slightly grimier, but way you the rundown. The idea pocket, and a seltzer on the while the schwarma slowly more down-to-earth sibling goes like this: take a pita side to help bubble down this settled into my stuffed belly. of Park and South avenues, loaf, open up the inside so it delicious mediterranean feast. Cedar is located right at 746 By LUIS NOVA about a year and a half ago. looks like a pouch, and then (Note: Seltzer doesn’t count Monroe Avenue. If you bring WEBMASTER The place is in a plaza with shove in what you want and for the $10 combo. Only about seven bucks, you can a sign that doesn’t make it heat the whole thing up. In the fountain drinks count, but the get pretty much any of the Mediterranean food. Super stick out much. I’m under the case of my visit, I went with a cashier was a nice guy about pita pockets they have as its healthy, right? Y’know, with impression that this sign was chicken shawarma pita pock- it for this one time.) own order (so that includes the lack of processed sugars, put up to leave you with low et, a sweet cubbie of roasted After wolfing down my chicken shawarma, beef sha- chemically engineered su- enough expectations that’ll veggies, garlic spread, and pita pocket in about half the warma, falafel, and a few per oils, and redonkulously be surpassed by Super Saiyan butter-soft chicken carved off time that it took my friend others). If you bring 10, you good cuts of lean meat? Yeah, three levels once you walk in. of a burning hot rotisserie of Sean, who was selling me on can nab one of the combos I that’s all fine and all, but what To start, the counter has flavor. this app that he started work- mentioned before, which can does any of that matter if the one of those sandwich station Now, the best thing about ing part time for, I immedi- be made with any one of the meal doesn’t taste that good, glass covers that lets you see my order was that I didn’t just ately fell into a half-awake pita pockets that they have. hm? Well, I guess we’ll never the wares Cedar has to offer, get a chicken pita pocket on food coma, slowly losing my The place won’t pop out in know, because Mediterranean and behind it is a giant chalk- its own. No siree, I got the grasp on the reality surround- your face when you pass by, food is bomb, and this week board with the menu and its chicken pita pocket combo, ing me. I continued talking to but if you stop in, I guarantee for CT Eats, I got to eat one of prices. Your choices at Cedar which came with a salad on Sean about deep philosophi- you won’t regret having a sit the best pita pockets I’ve had consist of salads, appetizers, the side and a well-sized cal forays into topics like the down for some lunch. See you in Rochester at a little place Manakeesh (flatbreads with drink, all just for $10. And I’m division of people due to the all. called Cedar Mediterranean different assortments of top- telling you, this platter was desire for a like-minded com- Nova is a member of the Restaurant. pings), and pita pockets. stupidly huge. $10 nabbed munity and how people are Class of 2018. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 campustimes.org / PAGE 5 OPINIONS ED OBSERVER EDITORIAL BOARD All Writers Should Debate Pre-Spring Break Cheers and Jeers By ARYAMAN MAJUMDAR HEERS to service JEERS to the new chicken “Shrek Forever After” view- OPINIONS EDITOR stance on the motion is assigned by the moderator. Being forced dogs on campus. tenders in the Pit. We want ing in Rocky’s. to uphold values and logic that the old ones back. or years, I believed that you don’t agree with is like being JEERSC to loud people in JEERS to the recent “Shrek writing was the epitome forced to play football for a team the ever-echoing Rettner. CHEERS to not having to Forever After” viewing in of linguistic and logical you don’t support. The mental shave your legs thanks to the Rocky’s expression.F openness that it takes to under- CHEERS to the pajama- bitter Rochester winter. Writing is deliberated, con- stand the logic of a side you don’t themed party on the Frat Quad CHEERS to former Dean trolled, improved upon before be- necessarily agree with, the deft- last Saturday. JEERS to people who walk Feldman becoming University ing read. This means that the ar- ness of thought needed to decon- in pairs on the spiral staircase President Feldman this com- ticulator has ample opportunity to struct the logic in time, the verbal JEERS to people who press in Wilson Commons. Espe- ing week. accurately convey their thoughts. ability needed to convert the logic the handicap door button and cially those who stop midway. Speech on the other hand is re- into words in time, and the emo- then stand in front of the door JEERS to the Douglass al-time. Speech information in its tional awareness needed to master waiting for it to slowly open CHEERS to the Sriracha Public Lounge fireplace never final form is at best a marginal im- the delivery of the words in time in an empty hallway. cupcakes in Danforth. being lit. provement over the initial thought. together make debate a crazy form Why? Because speech is tempo- of mental acrobatics. CHEERS to the Riverview JEERS to the questionable CHEERS to spring being rally closer to the thought, and Debate’s use of the voice, face, and Brooks Hall Council inclusion of bacon in many so close. has therefore not undergone the and body as articulators, along giving out free tickets to the UR soups. refinement that exists in writing. with its time constraint allow it to excellent “Black Panther.” JEERS to dreary rain and Aside from occasional linguistic do something that writing has nev- CHEERS to the recent heavy snow in late February. slips giving psychological insight er done: Turn language and logic This editorial is published with the consent of a majority of the Editorial Board: Justin Trombly (Editor-in-Chief), into the speaker, speech is, by and into a sport. Sarah Weise (Managing Editor), Aryaman Majumdar (Opinions Editor), and Ben Schmitz (Publisher). 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[email protected] PAGE 6 / campustimes.org OPINIONS / MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 Don’t Forget About The Lost Dreams of Syria ByAYA ABDELRAHMAN civilians were killed this those who were younger than people, and we shouldn’t Like UNICEF, which is- past week alone, during the 7 hadn’t ever seen peace be- turn a blind eye to it. The sued a blank statement on bombardment of the Syrian cause they were born after least we can do is share Syria saying that it had run n an effort to preserve city of Ghouta. According to the conflict began in 2011. their stories. Everything out of words, I am speech- my mental wellbeing, BBC News, the victims in- Those who were older had counts — even the helpless less. This was a personal at- I once made a deci- cluded 121 children. seen the relative stability of “thoughts and prayers” post tempt to manifest my feel- sionI to stop watching videos A death toll of 500 means pre-conflict Syria and had to matters. ings of helplessness, anger, related to the massacres in that 500 dreams were undergo the transition into The least I can do is write and sadness over the lack of Syria. I selfishly wanted to crushed and 500 hopes for war. this article. reactions to the recent hor- protect myself from the hor- better lives were smashed How did we come to the I believe in the butterfly rific massacre in Ghouta. rors of the conflict. forever. How many of these point where we see news effect. I believe that even I know that we are only Many such videos of the victims were parents who with huge death tolls on the smallest actions, like a human and that we are pro- deadly conflict are accom- wanted to live until the day our Facebook or Twitter post on Facebook, may mo- grammed to get used to events panied by graphic content they saw their kids achieve feeds and just keep scrolling tivate someone to change as they recur. But we should warnings. Unlike the people greatness? And how many of down? their career and possibly be- always remind ourselves of experiencing these horrid these parents saw their own Imagine the scariest mo- come someone who can help what is beyond numbers, any scenes, we as viewers have children die? What horrors ment of your life being pro- Syria. As silly as this may numbers — people. Behind the luxury of scrolling away. did the children endure be- longed for an unknown peri- sound, it was this idea that each number is the destruc- Yes, the world is unfair. fore reaching eternal peace? od of time. Imagine what we gave me motivation to write tion of the hopes and dreams There is no better euphe- The death toll is not just a think of a “normal death” this article. I believe that my of thousands of people. mism to say that people are number. becoming a luxury. This is article could have a bigger Abdelrahman is a member of unjustly dying. Around 500 Among the 121 children, the reality for the Syrian impact of some sort. the Class of 2020. Got an opinion? Write for us!

[email protected] MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 campustimes.org / PAGE 7 HUMOR Russia Hosts Alternate Olympics to Protest Ban By MICAH GREENBERG But when they checked with host selectors a lot to make a Russian pastime, this event events, some of which were SPORTS EDITOR the Olympic Committee, Pu- that happen. was met with praise in the for speed, some for tricks. Due to the cold weather, tin’s cabinet learned that all However, when the Olym- cabinet room. However, as news of the Rochester inhabitants are When the International Russian government officials pic Committee found out Meanwhile, the Russians inclusion of Zamboni driv- forced inside and undergo 76 Olympic Committee an- were banned from attending. about Putin’s plan, they called were fast at work coming up ing spread, American Zam- percent fewer social interac- nounced a ban on Russia The Russian president then Russia, saying, “Vlad, thanks boni drivers asked if they tions than people anywhere at the Pyeongchang Winter threw a tantrum, saying that for the cash, but we hold the could join. Putin decid- else in the country. This may Olympics, nobody was more he wanted his mommy and copyright for all of the inter- ed that Americans could be detrimental to your ability upset than Russian President that the Olympic Committee national competition of all compete as “Olympic to be a normal human. The Vladimir Putin. Late that wasn’t sharing. of these sports.” Athletes From Ameri- goal of this student hand- night, Putin assembled his But then a young official Putin was mad. ca.” book, “How To Be Normal,” cabinet at the Kremlin, an act proposed his own plan. “If there’s one thing More new events is to teach you to be a more allegedly accomplished by “Mr. Putin, we could just I don’t mess with,” Putin were invented as successful, beautiful, and having a bear roar on a spe- host our own Olympics,” he told his cabinet, “it’s intel- well. Snowball happier person, regardless of cial radio frequency. said timidly. lectual property law.” fighting was set to the fact that Rochester stu- Every member of Putin’s As if he was listening to But that same timid be one of the most dents turn into underground cabinet was in his office in Harry Styles’ “Sign of the cabinet secretary spoke popular events. Bear riding mole-people from November a matter of seconds. They all Times,” Putin instantly halted up, saying that they was a favorite among Rus- to April. sprint there out of fear, be- his outburst and smiled. could come up with sian patriots. Upside down cause Putin has repeatedly And so Putin got to work. their own Olym- skeleton was a creative work- Chapter 1: Being Normal said that the last one there After calling some of his dep- pic events. Putin was around for sliding sports, Around Campus would be a rotten egg, and uties, he designated Sochi as pleased with this of- where the athlete would sled Campus has many long, nobody likes a rotten egg. the site of his Alternate Win- ficial’s creativity, but down on their stomach while narrow, straight pathways. At the meeting, many op- ter Olympics. Sochi seemed also assigned 10 spies carrying a sled on their back. Take, for example, the bridge tions were discussed. like a good place for the to tail him and bug his Putin reached out to many to Phase, or the tunnel con- “I didn’t dope at past Olym- Olympics, because the Olym- house. of the countries not compet- necting Wilson Commons to pics,” Putin said. “What if pic Committee chose the re- So Putin began to come up ing in the Winter Olympics, Rush Rhees. It’s frighten- I compete in all of these sort city for the 2014 Olym- with new Winter Olympic including Afghanistan, Viet- ingly common to see some- events?” pics, although Putin paid the events. He started with the nam, Cuba, and Zimbabwe, one you know passing in the most obvious event, Snow KRISHNI KUMARESON / CONTRIBUTING ILLUSTRATOR all of which sent athletes only opposite direction. In this LUIS NOVA / WEBMASTER Dropping, where competitors to the Alternate Olympics. situation, try following this would be dropped out of a with new Olympic events. The Alternate Olympics script: helicopter into a snowy field, They replaced curling with have been a success so far, “Hi, how are you doing?” and whoever landed furthest downhill curling, in which the rivaling the real Olympics in “Good, how are you?” into the snow would win a stones need to go through the television ratings while main- “Good!” gold medal. Since dropping entire luge track before any taining a much lower budget. The next step is to avert prisoners from helicopters sweeping. They also added Greenberg is a member of your gaze as you pass on to into snowy Siberian fields is Zamboni driving as a class of the Class of 2021. your respective destinations. The socially proficient per- son will time this interaction Microsoft Announces New Product: The Zune perfectly. The exchange will be completed by the time you By JOHN PINTO service. The Zune will also UR students will be able to CONTRIBUTING WRITER pass the other person. not have internet or cellular get in on the Zune’s rollout However, if you are a so- access. by registering with Microsoft cially incompetent person, Microsoft entered the na- Larger than an iPod and to become “Zune Masters,” you may make eye contact scent MP3 player market Fri- colored an earthy light brown, ambassadors for the Zune or recognize someone out of day morning by announcing the Zune drew both subdued who will be charged with your peripheral vision much the Zune, a portable media cheers and stifled jeers upon marketing it to their fellow earlier than the time it takes player designed to compete its unveiling. Billy Palmer, students, as well as organiz- to complete the script. Rath- with longtime industry titan a tech journalist for Extreme ing Zune-centric on-campus er than yell over a distance, Apple. The device was un- Microsoft Hacks Magazine, events. Free Zunes have been or stray from the script and veiled at the end of a news called the design “inspired, a promised as payment, along attempt a full conversation, conference at Microsoft perfect blend of earthy tones with additional Microsoft there are several safe options headquarters. and New Age electronic wiz- merchandise. you can take to avoid this un- The Zune will have many ardry.” In contrast, another When asked why now was comfortable situation. Feel of the features now standard tech journalist, speaking the time for Microsoft to step free to rely on the following in the MP3 player market, anonymously, claimed the forward into uncharted terri- strategies: such as a click wheel (touch- Zune most resembled “a ro- tory, Slothrop was quoted as screen models are hinted as bot s---.” saying, “What we’ve been 1. Pretend you don’t see the goal for a potential sec- The Zune’s considerable hearing from our custom- them until the last moment ond generation release later size and heft was another is- ers is, ‘We love how inter- because you are too busy next year) and both music sue brought up during the connected all Apple devices looking at the peeling paint and video playback capabili- unveiling. Master of Ceremo- are. The sharing features, in the tunnels and contem- ties. The Zune will also have nies Jorge Bolaño seemed to the compatible hardware, plating how much lead poiw- customizable themes and have some difficulty fitting even the consistent aesthetic desktop backgrounds that the entire device in his pocket choices. We can’t really ever Microsoft Chief Marketing while touting the Zune’s por- conceive switching to an en- Executive Humbert Slothrop tability, at one point joking tirely different service for our said customers would be “re- that it “seemed [his] pants media consumption needs.’ ally excited about.” [had] shrunk a bit in the That’s all well and good, a Also announced were plans wash.” singular and unified solution, for sharing content between The Zune is marketed as but what’s a market without a Microsoft devices, such as the having a 30 GB hard drive, little competition?” Xbox 360. For instance, users with additional flash drive Microsoft Design Executive will be able to play shared storage models having up to Don Incandenza was more to songs up to three times per 4 GB of storage. An 8 GB the point: “we’re going to add day, before being redirected storage model is in the works a little spice to our customers’ to the Zune Marketplace, Mi- for what Microsoft is call- lives,” he said, “and hopeful- crosoft’s official online mu- ing “dedicated users.” Cur- ly our shareholders’ as well.” sic and video store. There are rent Apple products that the Apple declined comment no current plans for the Zune Zune will be competing with, on all aspects of the Zune’s to be compatible with Spo- such as the iPhone X or iPod release and announcement. tify, Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Touch, range in storage from Pinto is a member of the or any other music streaming 32 to 256 GB. Class of 2020. PAGE 8 / campustimes.org MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 CULTURE Tyler, the Creator and Vince Staples Take Rochester

JUSTIN TROMBLY / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JUSTIN TROMBLY/ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Tyler the Creator performs the song “Glitter” this past Wednesday. Vince Staples performs “Alyssa’s Interlude.”

By JUSTIN TROMBLY dled toddler. The black bulletproof police don’t come blow me down home when it ain’t nobody there?” And when it reached its “Lonely” EDITOR-IN-CHIEF vest–clad Vince spent stretches ‘cause of my complexion / Every- Loneliness was the reigning half, he built its intro up in tandem locked in a thousand-yard stare body think they know me now / theme of Tyler’s latest project, but with the crowd, growing louder Tyler, the Creator fucks with We- or lingering around the side of the Cause I’m chicken-checkin’” on the with his performances that night, with the audience as it reached a gmans. stage, seemingly bor ed but effort- opener “BagBak.” those ballads of isolation and shad- fever pitch repeating the opening “Y’all aint got shit, but goddamn, lessly cool. Sometimes the systemic rac- owboxing turned communal. Ty- lines: “I can’t even lie, I’ve been y’all got the greatest grocery store Tyler’s set featur ed greenery, ism and choking fame and allur- ler became the leader of a support lonely as fuck.” I’ve ever seen,” the California rap- starry-night lights, and a massive, ing materialism he often dissects group. That type of Tyler-crowd therapy per said during his tour appearance halved tree, its knotted trunk lean- have seemed too heavy for Vince As the outro to “November” session — found also in his throw- with Vince Staples at the Main ing against its stump to create a to bear (see his audio suicide on played, he rocked back and forth on back rendition of 2013’s “IFHY” Street Armory last Wednesday. ramp and platform. Vince was 2016’s “Prima Donna” EP), and he his log, pleading, “Take me back, (“I Fucking Hate You”) — was Tyler had only found out about backed only by a wall of square conveyed that well by mixing in a take me back, take me back,” at sandwiched between mosh-inciting Wegmans that day, but what set him screens, which spun and flipped, few subdued but powerful perfor- points screeching the refrain. Most bangers like “Who Dat Boy” and “I apart from other artists who slip flashed elaborate strobe patterns, mances. the stage had gone dark, save for a Ain’t Got Time.” Before the latter, hometown homages into their per- and together blasted glitched-out “Sometimes people disappear low-key light in the background and he asked people to put their phones formances was how earnestly, and video clips and elemental montages. / Think that was my biggest fear / some shimmering ones overhead. away — “I’m right here, look at me, extensively, he went on about our Tyler exploded, Vince withdrew, I should have protected you,” he The rapper was a lanky, splayed-out I’m right here” — and shake their beloved store. and neither was bound by expecta- murmured during his performance silhouette. asses. Afterward, he threw his pel- “They sell sushi in there, they tion. of “Alyssa’s Interlude,” barely mov- “I ain’t doin’ fine, lost my motha- vis across the stage while repeat- bake bread next door — oh my The irony of course was that both ing from one spot as purple waves fuckin’ mind / Time travel back and ing, with a higher and higher pitch, God, bitch. Whole Foods is trash artists care, a lot. It showed in their churned on the screens behind him. help me find,” he chanted. “Rochester, that was fucking hot.” compared to this shit,” he said. albums last year — the basis for Tyler started his set atop his tree Along with him moving like On the whole, Tyler and Vince Contrast that monologue with their joint tour — and in their sets. with “Where This Flower Blooms” the human equivalent of popping are a near-perfect pair for a tour. Vince’s longest, and you get a sense “Hitchcock of my modern day off last year’s “Flower Boy” a wheelie, what made Tyler so en- With Vince, you get sparse, indus- of how the two artists mangle inhi- / Where the fuck is my VMA? / (get the theme?), ready to excite. thralling was how he transformed trial whiplash. With Tyler, a colorful bition and indifference in their own Where the fuck is my Grammy?” “Tell these black kids they could intimate cuts like “911 / Mr. Lone- mania that feeds, and feeds off, fans. ways: Vince flowed in his early perfor- be who they are / Dye your hair ly” into sing-alongs. He crooned At the end of his swansong, “See “I don’t know what to tell y’all — mance of “Homage,” off 2017’s blue, shit, I’ll do it too,” he rapped, the intro to that song under orange- You Again,” Tyler pointed his mic I really don’t care,” Tyler’s fellow “Big Fish Theory.” ripping off his flat-brim hat to reveal red lighting and with a “go!” and a to the crowd and cupped his ear, lis- Californian said at the end of his During many of the industrial- not blue but leopard-print hair. purple-haze lighting switch sent the tening as scores sang out, “I don’t performance, speaking to anyone electronic “Big Fish” songs he ran Then, as he made his way down crowd into the chorus — “911, call know if I’ma see you again,” before who hadn’t had a good time. through that night, he’d simmer in the log, came his remix of Jay-Z’s me sometime.” Through the rest of rolling into bow and leaving stage. You could see it elsewhere, too: sound before launching into breath- soul-bearing “4:44” — “What’s the the song, he’d have the instrumental Unspoken was: “But I hope I do.” Tyler, in a neon yellow getup, less verses. With intense spurts, he’d point of bein’ rich when you wake go silent and let fans fill in the miss- Trombly is a member of spazzed on stage like a caffeine-ad- accent paranoid lyrics — “Pray the up alone? / What’s the point of goin’ ing words. the Class of 2018. Four Groups Shine at Strong Concert By WIL AIKEN CULTURE EDITOR thought that I don’t really get any- for the Brass Choir’s first song is that I realized how much I love highlight of the whole evening was where else. that it “feels very American.” It felt trumpets. There’s something so a fascinating song performed by As soon as the Brass Choir began, appropriate for a soldier’s tribute. I lonely about them. Even in a group, Wind Symphony that used voice, Four different groups played I experienced an epiphany that I love still think so, even though I looked they feel solitary. It’s sad but hopeful pencil tapping, and one footstomp, last Friday evening in the Wind tuning. In this case, tuning is when at the programme and learned that in a way that I can’t fully describe. “Homecoming” by Alex Shapiro. Symphony, Brass Choir, and Jazz all of the instruments will be play- the piece is called “Australian Up- The Thursday ensemble’s joy- It was here that something first Ensemble concert in Strong Audi- ing specific notes to make sure ev- Country Tune.” It was beautiful, ous, multilayered, upbeat rendition occurred to me. Maybe more than torium, all of them conducted by eryone’s in the right key; nothing’s though, and I challenge you to give of “Blackbird” was one of the high- anything, I like the atmosphere of director William Tiberio. screwy with any of the instruments, Brass Choir’s rendition a listen and lights of the evening. The number live instrumental music. In most In general, I space out a lot, but etcetera. For me, tuning is like an in- not have a fawning and wondrously featured (of course) a blasting, fun other live performance arts, some- instrumental music makes me really strumental hype man, the appetizer. mythic America rushing through trumpet section as well as an enjoy- body is talking, addressing you, in- meditative. I like the sort of music It says to me “Here are the instru- your mind (though perhaps the fact ably peppy bass performance. teracting with you. With instrumen- offered up by the Wind Symphony, ments you’re going to hear, and boy that it comes from another country Wind Symphony immediately tal it’s really just you, the musician, Brass Choir, and Jazz Ensemble are you in for a treat, because just lis- makes it all the more profound). reminded me of how much I love and the music. In a week, school, because it lets my mind go places ten to them play a [whatever] note.” The jazz ensembles both gave watching those old movies with and world so hectic, it’s nice to en- freely. It’s the same reason that I People reading this might think I’m good, showy performances. The so- overtures at the beginning, when joy, for two hours, such a simple like to sit through the credits in a being snarky. I’m completely sin- loists in all cases were wildly skill- they played a song called “Go,” relationship. movie theater, just listening to the cere here: I love it. ful. It was towards the end of the by Samuel Hazo, that ranged from Aiken is a member of soundtrack. There’s a clarity to my The first thing I have in my notes Tuesday ensemble’s performance sinister to triumphant. Perhaps the the Class of 2021. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018/ CULTURE PAGE 9 / campustimes.org NOT VANILLA Voguing: More Than a Magazine Impersonal Yet Personal “Game of Thrones,” “The Wire,” and other acclaimed dramas. One watches for the experience. My question is: Why we do this? What’s so ap- pealing about putting yourself through complex emotions? By VENNELA PANDARABOYINA COLUMNIST Why do I want to be up at 2 a.m. crying about how, in the end, Don Draper really has no Reader, sophomore year has one who will be there for him? been quite a doozy. The cours- Or why am I letting George es have gotten more intense, as R. R. Martin rip out my poor have my extracurricular activi- sensitive heart by killing off ties. And in this time when I characters I have grown so at- have especially needed to fo- tached to? cus, I have fallen into the pit Well, reader, I think that it’s of emotion that is “Mad Men.” easier to feel emotion through I have a complicated rela- fictional stories than to do the tionship with “Mad Men.” And I’m warning you, spoilers ALICIA TATIVAN/ PHOTO CONTRIBUTOR are ahead. I have watched the Well, reader, I Performers amaze the audience at ‘Vogue: Through the Ages’ with their dance form known as Voguing. show on and off for three years or so. I couldn’t handle Don think that it’s eas- By LOUKIA AYDAG let and tap and all of the basic CULTURE EDITOR ”runway.” There was a large (played by Jon Hamm) — his ier to feel emotion dance forms that are univer- catwalk in the center of the cheating, his lies, the fact that sally known and appreciated room that was used by al- he really doesn’t appreciate through fictional “Vogue Through the Ages” worldwide, but it is the forms most every performer. Dur- the people that care about him. stories than to do was a mind-blowing culture that are developed for the ing their walk, they would But Don is like most people on the same by look- demonstration and a confi- purpose of a movement that make it to the large and open the show: flawed, complicated, dence-inspiring show I had are the most extraordinary. I floor area and perform what and, at times, ugly. Most frus- ing at one’s own the privilege of attending this had never heard of voguing is called “floorwork” and trating for me was how I still life. past Saturday night. Though before going to this show, “spins and dips.” Floorwork felt for him. The show pulled most would have varying but now that I have seen and is when the performer uses this empathy out of me — and plans on a Saturday night, I enjoyed it in the way it was the floor to roll, twist, or in so did Hamm’s superb acting. same by looking at one’s own found mine filled with fas- meant to be viewed and en- any other way capture the at- “Mad Men” is an excellent life. I’m not suggesting that cinating people, an intimate joyed, I cannot believe that tention of the viewer, where example of a drama that one people who watch dramas are view into a dance movement more people haven’t found it. as spins and sips is a very has to prep for just to watch. emotionally stunted and can that has been around for over well-planned turn and drop only express emotions for fic- 20 years, and an amazing The perform- to the floor that perfectly tional characters. But some- self-esteem boost. ers had intimate matches the beats in the mu- The album’s tepid times one doesn’t have the “Voguing” is a style of knowledge of the sic and is the most showy immediate response time, the mental capacity, or dance that developed from and shocking attribute of the energy to really delve into 1960s Harlem Ballroom. It style and had all voguing. soon gave way to whatever is bothering them, was established in the 1980s the love for it and TI thought the show was the acclaim it enjoys and watching dramas is a but achieved its mainstream phenomenal. No matter who currently... good way to get all that built- status when it was featured confidence in the you are or what you like, this up emotion out. Or maybe in Madonna’s “Vogue” music world to showcase dance form felt to me like a people like to have a character video in the 1990s. The style celebration. As I sat there, to be angry at, or a character has gained extreme momen- it to the audience. mesmerized by each danc- It’s a show that thrives in sub- to root for, without any strings tum since then and has be- ers’ hands moving, I realized tlety, in tiny details that fans attached. It’s an impersonal come a global phenomenon. This show specifically fea- just how much was being said find only through rewatching way of making personal con- Though it developed from tured Rochester natives and with one body part. I felt the and obsessively analyzing the nections. Harlem Ballroom, it was those from the neighbor- history, the culture, and the episodes. “Mad Men” never Whatever the reason may also inspired by the poses ing Rochester community. passion of a movement all in truly shows its cards outright, be, dramas that imitate life’s in Vogue magazine (from The performers had inti- one room. I think what I felt so watching it feels like slowly overwhelming nature and the which it derived its name) mate knowledge of the style most was pride in their con- being enveloped by an ambig- world’s need for perfection and ancient Egyptian hiero- and had all the love for it fidence. I genuinely couldn’t uous fog that leaves you dazed will continue to be a staple glyphics. and confidence in the world help but smile watching each and thinking deeper of the of American television. My Dance is one of my favorite to showcase it to the audi- of them show off and strut shams of your own life. watching of “Mad Men” has art forms, mostly due to its ence. They presented to us their stuff. I got the message, Casually watching “Mad come to an end, but I bet you, extreme variety and ability a form of vogue fem, named and that’s what dance is all Men” almost seems like an reader, I’ll find a new drama to to send a message through for the exaggerated feminine about. oxymoron. The same can be cry about sometime soon. physical expression rather movements presented in the Aydag is a member of said for shows like “Break- Pandaraboyina is a member than words. Yes, there is bal- style, called “catwalk” or the Class of 2021. ing Bad,” “The Sopranos,” of the Class of 2020.

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BECOME A WRITER PAGE 10 / campustimes.org CULTURE / MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 And the Best Picture Nominees Are... ‘The Shape of Water’ ‘Phantom Thread’ By BEN CHOMSANG ‘Darkest Hour’ ‘Get Out’ ‘Dunkirk’ CONTRIBUTING WRITER By BEN CHOMSANG CONTRIBUTING WRITER I knew this movie would be great when the dreamy score by I left “Get Out” feeling over- Alexandre Desplat began as we whelmed by everything the film dove into a water-filled room. threw at me, and it was great. I ex- The visuals are the main attrac- perienced so many emotions dur- tion of the film. The production LUIS NOVA/ WEBMASTER ing the film: I laughed, I was in design, unique cinematography, By JACKIE POWELL shock, I was terrified. One of my / ILLUSTRATION EDITOR ASHLEY BARDHAN and visual effects make the film COLUMNIST favorite things about the film was DALIA MITCHELL / ILLISTRATIONS EDITOR By JESSE BERNSTEIN how accurately it touched upon By WIL AIKEN SENIOR STAFF so mesmerizing. Eliza (Sally CULTURE EDITOR Hawkins) made me desperate as Joe Wright’s “Darkest Hour” the social commentary of the she struggles without a voice. relies upon a stunning perfor- current events in our society. The The fact that this may be mance by Gary Oldman as Win- Like Roberto Benigni did with DALIA MITCHELL / ILLISTRATIONS EDITOR your final chance to see Dan- ston Churchill. The commentary his 1997 Holocaust tragicom- iel Day-Lewis in anything that makes the film so relevant is edy “Life Is Beautiful,” director should be attractive enough, its portrayal of political coward- Christopher Nolan similarly tack- but if not, let me say this: ice in the midst of global gloom. les a tough subject (World War II) Phantom Thread is worth While Anthony McCarten’s by placing it in his wheelhouse. watching and re-watching. In script jabs at Theresa May’s call He plays with time as he did in Paul Thomas Anderson’s lat- The creature (Doug Jones) ex- for “strong and stable” leader- “Memento” by hopping from est, Day-Lewis plays a tyran- presses emotions despite being ship in the trials of Brexit, there narrative to narrative, each one / WEBMASTER nical courtier named Reyn- buried in makeup and costume. are nods to the current political LUIS NOVA with a different time scope. What olds Woodcock who embarks All the characters are complex discourse in the United States. script was so original and master- stops this interesting movie from on a bizarre relationship with and interesting. Most of them, By portraying Britain rallying at fully crafted. I highly recommend being great, is its lack of clarity. a younger woman (Vicky including the villains of the film, its darkest time, the film asks the seeing this film in a theater or at Nolan is at his best when he’s Krieps). They play off of share similar traits and motives, question: Have we looked in the home with friends. The collective the master storyteller who holds each other beautifully as the which I find fascinating. It’s a mirror lately and thought about experience you’ll get from this our hand to guide us through dimensions of their romance beautiful romantic tale. It’s a how history repeats itself? If this film is something you don’t want the complexity. With “Dunkirk,” shift beneath their feet, lead- great piece of art. I highly recom- is our future, Churchill’s journey to miss. I also guarantee that this he lets go, falsely assuming that ing to a thrilling conclusion. mend seeing it in a theater while shows us just what it takes to film will stick with you for a very we’re familiar enough with his Bernstein is a member of you can. make it through. long time. work to find our own way. the Class of 2018. Chomsang is a member of Powell is a member of Chomsang is a member of Aiken is a member of the Class of 2018. the Class of 2018. the Class of 2018. the Class of 2021. ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ ‘Call Me By Your Name’ ‘The Post’ By MATT SIMMONS ‘Lady Bird’ COMTRIBUTING WRITER By SCOTT ABRAMS wig says that “Lady Bird” SENIOR STAFF is not autobiographical, I’ve witnessed many movie ro- Lady Bird and Gerwig share mances, and none have approach Greta Gerwig’s “Lady enough similarities — both this movie. Timothèe Chalamet and Bird” is about many things graduated from Sacramento Armie Hammer play off each other — class, mother-daughter Catholic schools in the early- / WEBMASTER LUIS NOVA to an outstanding degree. I fell in DALIA MITCHELL / ILLISTRATIONS EDITOR relationships, the formative 2000s and enrolled in liberal By SOPHIE AROESTY love with their love and wanted to By JACKIE POWELL nature of one’s hometown — arts colleges in NYC — to CONTRIBUTING WRITER COLUMNIST fall in love again. The tension makes but, like fellow Best Picture plausibly view the film as a you wait and leaves you itching to nominee “Call Me By Your reckoning with her teenage “Three Billboards” has been see their first romantic moment. While “The Post” could serve Name,” this film most fruit- years. called racist for its lack of black This build makes their relationship as a prequel for Alan Pakula’s fully examines the existential Lady Bird’s lack of per- representation and (some say) feel earned, whereas many romance “All the President’s Men,” this is spective — especially when forgiveness of a racist police the story of the woman missing it comes to the endless ar- officer. While those are real in the original action: publisher guments with her mother issues in cinema as a whole, and owner of the Washington (Laurie Metcalf), who works that interpretation is simplistic Post Katherine Graham (Meryl double shifts to keep the and ignores the commentary Streep). “If we don’t publish, we family afloat — is matched the film makes about racism will lose, the country will lose,” only by the empathy Gerwig and America. The Ebbing po- Ben Bradlee (Tom Hanks) says has realized for each of her lice have a lot to answer for: ASHLEY BARDHAN/ ILLUSTRATIONS EDITOR to Graham, in a line that not only characters; compassion one apathy, brutality, and racism. refers to publishing the Pentagon imagines Lady Bird herself McDonagh doesn’t simply for- movies feel forced. The soundtrack Papers, but also symbolizes Gra- ASHLEY BARDHAN/ ILLUSTRATIONS EDITOR will develop in time. give the police. He shows these is perfect, and Sufjan Stevens’ two ham’s battle with the patriarchal As we see her protagonist problems are symptomatic of soundtrack songs blend in seam- structures aiming to hold her crisis that comes with grow- grow and develop, Gerwig’s the rest of the town, present- lessly, as the story unravels. The cin- down. Spielberg urges us to learn ing up. distance from her teenage ing it as a reflection of America ematography of Italian landscapes from Graham, her resolute ap- “Lady Bird” follows the se- avatar allows her to clarify itself. This isn’t a film about is excellent, the performances are proach and decision making. It’s nior year of Christine (Sao- the film’s central question. empowering black people or great, and I can’t recommend this up to her successors to challenge irse Ronan, incomparable) Lady Bird’s “Who am I go- bridging any divides, explicitly, movie enough. Few movies leave a system that continues to dimin- who deals with her struggle ing to be?” becomes Ger- but I would argue that, subtly me feeling this way, and I can’t wait ish the press and the necessity for by adorning herself with the wig’s “Why am I who I am and through narrative, it is. to experience it again. female leadership. “given name” of “Lady Bird.” today?” Aroesty is a member of Powell is a member of Powell is a member of (“It’s given to me, by me.”) Abrams is a member of the Class of 2018. the Class of 2018. the Class of 2018. While writer-director Ger- the Class of 2018.

RECYCLE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 / SPORTS campustimes.org / PAGE 11 EVERYBODY TALKS Change From the Outside LAST WEEK’S SCORES to qualify for the 2018 World FRIDAY, FEB. 23 Cup? MEN’S SQUASH AT DAY 1 CSA TEAM NATIONALS IN HARTFORD, CONN. – L(3–6) This week I spoke to senior WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD AT DAY 1 LIBERTY LEAGUE INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – 3RD OF 6 Laura Cowie-Haskell, who used MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD AT DAY 1 LIBERTY LEAGUE INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – 5TH OF 6 to play for Women’s Soccer and now participates on an intramu- SATURDAY, FEB. 24 ral team, on which she is indeed MEN’S SQUASH AT DAY 2 CSA TEAM NATIONALS IN HARTFORD, CONN. – W(6–3) the only female. We discussed MEN’S TENNIS VS. RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE – L(1–8) By JACKIE POWELL her thoughts on the federation WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD AT DAY 2 LIBERTY LEAGUE INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2ND OF 6 COLUMNIST election and why soccer remains MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD AT DAY 2 LIBERTY LEAGUE INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – 5TH OF 6 a sport for the rich in America. MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. EMORY UNIVERSITY – L(61–71) A shootout. A gold medal “I’ve gotten the chance to WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. EMORY UNIVERSITY – W(66–52) over Canada. A piece of sweet, travel to a lot of developed and sweet revenge. And a 20-year underdeveloped countries, and SUNDAY, FEB. 25 old named Maddie Rooney, who wherever you are, you can see MEN’S SQUASH AT DAY 3 CSA TEAM NATIONALS IN HARTFORD, CONN. – TBA users of Wikipedia named our these ad-hoc games. Whether “actual” Secretary of Defense. they have a real soccer ball or a At last, U.S. women’s hock- ball of rags, they’re playing. In ey players are gold medalists. the U.S. you don’t get the chance THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE While the gold medal game to see that because everything is against Team Canada was argu- so privatized,” she said. ably the most memorable mo- What it comes down to is how FRIDAY, MARCH 2 ment of Pyeongchang 2018, accessible the sport is for young WOMEN’S SOFTBALL VS. BERRY COLLEGE IN TUCSON, ARIZ. – 10 A.M. there was something the sports people, and the pay-to-play sys- MEN’S TRACK AND AND FIELD AT DAY 1 ALL-ATLANTIC REGION INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – 11 A.M. world missed or didn’t have tem in the United States deters WOMEN’S TRACK AND AND FIELD AT DAY 1 ALL-ATLANTIC REGION INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – 11 A.M. time to sit down and process young athletes from the sport. In MEN’S SQUASH VS. DAY 1 CSA INDIVIDUAL NATIONALS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. – ALL DAY amid these winter games. the U.S., basketball rules urban WOMEN’S SOFTBALL VS. LINFIELD COLLEGE IN TUCSON, ARIZ. – 12:30 P.M. On Feb. 10, a day after the areas. Young people simply pick MEN’S SWIM AND DIVE AT DAY 1 NCAA ZONE DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2 P.M. games commenced, the United up a ball in any concrete jungle MEN’S TENNIS AT OBERLIN COLLEGE – 3 P.M. States Soccer Federation held and play. WOMEN’S TENNIS AT OBERLIN COLLEGE – 6:30 P.M. its election, voting in its next “Kids don’t have the oppor- president. Kathy Carter, a for- tunity in cities especially to go SATURDAY, MARCH 3 mer president of Soccer Unit- pick up a soccer ball and play MEN’S TENNIS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY – 9 A.M. ed Marketing, a partner of the on fields because the fields don’t MEN’S TRACK AND AND FIELD AT DAY 2 ALL-ATLANTIC REGION INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – 10 A.M. Major League Soccer and the belong to them,” Cowie-Haskell WOMEN’S TRACK AND AND FIELD AT DAY 2 ALL-ATLANTIC REGION INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – 10 A.M. federation, emerged as a clear said. “It’s kind of sad to me be- MEN’S SWIM AND DIVE AT DAY 2 NCAA ZONE DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS – 12 P.M. favorite. But after three rounds cause this is supposed to be MEN’S SQUASH VS. DAY 2 CSA INDIVIDUAL NATIONALS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. – ALL DAY of voting, it was former federa- something for everybody, and re- WOMEN’S LACROSSE AT SUNY GENESEO – 1 P.M. tion vice president and Goldman ally talented kids aren’t getting WOMEN’S SOFTBALL VS. CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY IN TUCSON, ARIZ. – 3 P.M. Sachs investment banker Carlos the opportunity to be successful WOMEN’S TENNIS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY – 5 P.M. Cordeiro who will take a crack because everything is so priva- WOMEN’S SOFTBALL VS.ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY IN TUCSON, ARIZ. – 5:30 P.M. at the federation’s laundry list tized.” of conundrums moving forward. When discussing the election SUNDAY, MARCH 4 Personally, I backed Carter. results, the senior was skepti- WOMEN’S SOFTBALL VS. VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE IN TUCSON, ARIZ. – 9 A.M. Her experience in marketing cal of both of the front runners, WOMEN’S SOFTBALL VS. PACIFIC UNIVERSITY IN TUCSON, ARIZ. – 11:30 A.M. would have been an invaluable Carter and Cordeiro, but she un- MEN’S SQUASH VS. DAY 3 CSA INDIVIDUAL NATIONALS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. – ALL DAY asset to alter the optics of soc- derstood the selection, praising cer in America, and she openly Cordeiro for his knowledge of prioritizes fighting to eliminate the system. the gender pay gap. But in ad- We both were skeptical of dition to the lofty goals of the Hope Solo, who ran for the po- federation, farming soccer talent sition as well. Coupled with her might be the issue worthy of the lack of knowledge regarding most consideration. how large scale companies func- tion, her temper and composure drew red flags. Personally, I backed But Solo’s frustration with the Carter. Her experience outcome of the election is under- standable. She and other nomi- in marketing would nees, such as former players Eric have been an invaluable Wynalda, Kyle Martino, and Paul asset to alter the optics Caligiuri, believe that handing the federation over to someone of soccer in America. who was a crucial component of the former ineffective system Growing up, I never found won’t get it over the hump. soccer that compelling. Sign- If these former players want ing up for AYSO as a 6 year old the establishment to make a didn’t leave me attached; the change, they shouldn’t have re- running back and forth didn’t lied upon some shiny executive compliment my childhood asth- position. If they want Cordeiro ma nicely. and the federation to listen, they But while I might not love the must mobilize and spearhead game unconditionally, the sport projects which begin to correct has a significance in the world. some of U.S. soccer’s deepest First of all, some of the most predicaments. prolific female athletes played Last year, U.S. women’s hock- soccer: Mia Hamm, Abby Wam- ey players mobilized. Last year, bach and Marta. (And if you they threatened to go on strike. don’t know who Marta Vieira Last year, they wanted funding da Silva is, you should.) Sec- for youth programs. This year, ond, when we discuss sports that they brought home the gold. unite people across borders and “Everybody Talks” is a radio state lines, soccer (or in some show on WRUR’s the Sting that countries, football) is that sport. highlights women’s involvement So why is American soccer in sports and the social issues that generally pushed to the side? surround athletics. You can listen While most women’s teams are to it every Friday from 1–2 p.m. on used to it, why did the sports thesting.wrur.org Twitterverse implode when the Powell is a member of the U.S. Men’s National Team failed Class of 2018. PAGE 12 / campustimes.org MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 SPORTS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK For Wittig, Player of the Week is a Team Award By MICAH GREENBERG SPORTS EDITOR

Junior guard Jacob Wittig has been a key player this sea- son for the Men’s Basketball team, averaging more than 30 minutes and 11 points per game. He was named UAA Men’s Basketball Player of the Week and earned First Team All-Academic District honors.

How did you get interested in basketball?

Sports in general have al- ways been a big part of my family. My parents got me in- volved in a lot of sports when I was young and basketball has always been one of my favor- ites. There are videos of me playing on a toy hoop when I PHOTO COURTESY OF UR ATHLETICS was only a few years old and Junior guard Jacob Wittig says that his teammates have improved his college experience. ever since I have loved play- ing. a lot mentally. Offensively, I athlete? ing individual workouts and spected by his teammates. have improved at reading de- at practice they really help de- What do you enjoy most fenses and making the correct The most challenging part velop our individual games and If you could only wear one about basketball at UR? plays. On the defensive end, I of being a varsity athlete is the make us better players. We are type of shoes for the rest of have gained better knowledge time commitment and man- always extremely prepared for your life, what kind would One of my favorite things of why we do what we do and agement. Our season goes for games because of their scout- about U of R basketball is my how to execute on both ends of about five months, and we are ing reports and knowledge of teammates. It is really unique the floor. I also feel that each lifting or playing even when we the game. to have teammates from all year I have developed more aren’t in season. When we are over the country who have dif- confidence which has helped in season, we practice six days Do you have any rituals be- ferent experiences and stories. me contribute more to the team. a week and some nights we are fore or during matches? They are also great people and there for three hours. We also players with a similar drive for How does it feel to be have many weekends where It usually depends on what success on and off the court. named UAA Men’s Player of we are out of town from Thurs- time are games are, but if it is a I can truly say my teammates the Week? day to Sunday. It can be very night game I will always have have made my college experi- hard to put in as much time into a turkey sub for my pre-game ence exponentially better. We It is definitely a great honor your school work as you want, meal. I usually get dressed and spend a lot of time together, but and nice to be recognized, but due to the time commitment to taped at certain times before I always enjoy being around this is more than an individual basketball. It is very important the game. I am not too super- them. award. My coaches were very to try to stay head and manage stitious, but I do like to keep to important in helping us gain your time as well as you can. a routine. How have you grown as an advantage with the scout- PHOTO COURTESY OF UR ATHLETICS an athlete over the course of ing report, as well as helping How does your coach help Who is your favorite pro- you choose? your collegiate career? to instill confidence in me. My the team succeed? fessional athlete, and why? teammates were also a huge I would probably have to Over the past three years I piece of this — making plays Our coaches are extremely Russell Wilson. I love the go with my grey Nike Roshe have been better prepared to and trusting in me to do the influential in the success of our way he plays the game and shoes because they are really handle the size of the players same. team. They put in countless competes with such passion, comfortable and can go with a and the speed of the game. I’ve hours watching film, preparing especially for being under- lot of things. improved a little physically, What is the most challeng- for practice, putting together sized. He also is a great leader Greenberg is a member of the but I feel that I have grown ing part of being a varsity lifts, and so much more. Dur- for his team and highly re- Class of 2021. Personal Records Set in Track Liberty League Championships By NICK DAVIS ter dash, Burrell ran a 7.83 sec- Loughran finished fifth in the fifth-place finish in the 3k. The Westman brought home a sixth CONTRIBUTOR onds, a personal record, which mile, coming in at 5:15.82 sec- 4x400 relay finished second to place finish in the 400-meter, was good enough for the 25th onds. round out the performances, finishing in 51.66 seconds. The Track and Field teams fastest in the Division III na- On day one of the field events, composed of Burrell, Bequette, Four men were able to reach took their talents to the Lib- tional rankings and first place junior Kylee Bartlett finished Bartlett, and Freese. the podium in the 800-meter erty League Championships at the meet. Burrell also won second in the long jump, while For the men’s team, Mar- race. Senior Wesley Clayton, this weekend, hosted by St. the 200-meter dash outright sophomores Lonnie Garrett tell ran a personal best in the junior Chris Dalke, first-year Lawrence University. Numer- with a time of 26.07 seconds. and Hannah Duttweiler fin- mile. He finished in 4:22.29 Dan Allara, and sophomore ous athletes had season-best Junior Alice Freese had a ished sixth and eighth. Bartlett and placed fourth in the meet. Leo Orsini finished fourth, and even career showings, in personal record of her own in also finished sixth in shot put Sophomore Ethan Colton had fifth, sixth, and seventh, re- particular sophomore Michaela the 400-meter race, finishing in with first-year teammate Grace an impressive showing in the spectively. The Men’s distance Burrell, first-year Eileen Be- 1:02.57 seconds. Messina finishing eighth. heptathlon, ending the first day medley relay also managed a quette, and junior captain Ben In the women’s 5K, ju- Bartlett still wasn’t finished. in third. He won the long jump, fifth place finish, composed of Martell. nior Rachel Bargabos, senior On day two, She placed second finished second in the shot put, Orsini, Allara, Dalke, and ju- On the women’s side, Be- Ayumi Yuasa, first-year Aasha in the 60-meter hurdles, fourth got sixth, and seventh in the nior Wells Coalfleet. The men’s quette kicked things off with Krishnan, and junior Saman- in the high jump, and sixth in long jump and 60-meter dash. team finished fifth overall. two wins in the pentathlon. tha Tetef finished third, sixth, the 200-meter dash. Bequette Colton went on to finish sixth Both sides will have multiple Bequette went on the win the seventh, and 10th, respectively. finished in fifth in the 60-meter in the heptathlon after the sec- athletes competing next week pentathlon and take first overall The women’s distance medley hurdles and first-year Colette ond day. Another captain on the at the All-Atlantic Regional in four of five total events. She relay finished third, composed Anikwue finished sixth in the team, senior Adam Sorrentino, Championships as the ‘Jackets also advanced the 60-meter of first-year Kristen Lodato, ju- high jump. Teammates Hurlbut had a strong showing in the look to continue their strong hurdles finals with teammate nior Siobhan Seigne, first-year and Loughran finished sixth weight throw, finishing fourth season. Kylee Bartlett. Elisabeth Rott, and sophomore and seventh in the 800-me- on the weekend and sixth in Davis is a member of the In the prelims of the 60-me- Jordan Hurlbut. Junior Brianna ter while Bargabos secured a the shot put. Sophomore Mark Class of 2020.