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EXECUTIVE EDITOR Madeleine Villavicencio We all know it’s coming. SARS, global warming, Michael Jackson. These are signs that the end times are

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NEWS EDITOR Michael Conti If you turn on the news today, you’ll likely encounter a few stories giving the impression that the world

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LEISURE EDITOR John Howard scenarios, your subconscious pats you on the shoulder and assures you that everything will be okay.

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FEATURES EDITOR Michael Barbato somehow humanity always manages to come out on top. Isn’t it a little arrogant to think that we can beat

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SPORTS/VIEWS EDITOR Emily Bogle In all seriousness, there’s a real problem with that sort of world view. It’s dangerous to live with a false

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ONLINE EDITOR Adimabua Ofunne student population (see SG Update on pg. 6). Thankfully at the time of printing there have been no reported

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WRITERS Janis Connor, Leanne Cushing, Neil Now, don’t go running off to build bomb shelters in the tunnels. Just realize this: We’re not invincible. Jeff DeMoney, Carolyn Dunne, Rachel Hart, Goldblum isn’t going to stumble upon a way to save the human race. We’re going to have to buckle down Maximiliano Herrera, Emily Mohlmann, and do some work. Wash your hands, cover your cough, and stay home if you get sick. Adimabua Ofunne, Jack Reickel, Alex Rogala, Reporter will do its best to keep you folks informed. Caitlin Shapiro

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CARTOONIST Jamie Douglas, Ben Rubin Parking Office Gears Up For Fall Sudoku, comic, etc. You know the drill. Artifacts Walking-only zones are now being enforced. When Water Doesn’t Work A simple plea for diet pepsi. BUSINESS Common Creativity Reporter tackles some stains. Vampires

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In a dusty, overcrowded of “Lemonade Stand” and said Eric Grace, a co- classroom in Afghanistan, “Fun Towers,” a math by developer and teacher of the class. Working a lone teacher paces the numerical categories game. in tandem with technically skilled students, center aisle. While at one Works-in-progress include the creative possibilities at the local level are time the room may have “Muthris” a mathematical beginning to show through. been filled with boisterous Tetris-style game. “While RIT typically forces you into the voices speaking out of turn, The software graphic private sector, I wanted to do something that the chatter has been replaced interface for the OLPC is was meaningful with my IT degree,” said with a different sound: the known as Sugar, developed Wes Dillingham, a fifth year Information steady, entropic repetition of by Sugar Labs. Designed with Technology major, who participated in the fingers on keyboards. Even when they aren’t education in mind, the content encourages co-op program this summer because of his in class, the girls and boys can be found using participation and creation, not dictation. What interest in open source technology. their laptops. The One Laptop per Child (OLPC) makes Sugar unique is its emphasis on human- The Open Source community, which foundation, the brainchild of MIT Media Lab based computing. The belief that “(1) everyone is especially strong in Rochester, has PARKING OFFICE GEARS UP FOR FALL creator Nicholas Negroponte, wants to make is a teacher and a learner; (2) humans by their been integral to improving the hardware, by Michael Conti | photograph by Georgi Unkovski this image a reality. The developers at OLPC nature are social beings; and (3) humans by software, and content of the devices. want to ensure that every child in today’s their nature are expressive,” is a guiding force As the OLPC prepares to debut its next rapidly changing technological world has behind the software’s malleable construction. generation of laptops, the XO-2, members alk into the Parking and “We’re tight, but we’re not out of room,” junctures, specifically the bus park and ownership of an affordable and durable device These involve collaborating with friends of the OLPC Rochester Group, who Transportation office and was how Vercauteren described the current ride area outside of the College of Business to help them learn. that are in the laptop’s expansive ability to meet regularly at RIT, are hard at work you’ll get the idea that parking situation. From Monday through Building, and the blind turn by the Visitor’s RIT professor Stephen Jacobs, instructor wirelessly network to each other. creating the next generation of software that there are some changes Thursday during regular work hours, lots E, F, Information booth on the opposite side of of the One Laptop per Child Class, shares in The potential for tangible student can be used around the world. Win the works. Phones are ringing, students and J are at maximum capacity according to campus. While nothing more than close this dream. contributions is real. Illustration students For now, students are invited to check out the are filing in and out, and meetings are being data collected by parking and transportation calls have been reported so far, the parking “The whole idea of this class is to give can provide richer content used by students progress in the newly built Innovation Center. held concerning blueprints and projections staff. With little land on campus that department’s reaction has been to install students who want to give back to developing all over the world; communication students According to Jacobs, “Part of the idea of having of moving students place to place. Director remains undeveloped, there are less options “walk only signs” at certain junctures of nations a chance to do so,” said Jacobs. can develop new ways to get students to think the work happen in the Innovation Center of Parking and Transportation Services, for expansion. campus, and encouraging students with The class (course 4080-590) is now in its critically; and, musicians can create music and in the RIT community is so people can Randy Vercauteren, broke down the flurry of One of the proposed measures in the bikes to take slightly longer routes to their second year of operation and is open to games or content as well. brainstorm and make connections we might not activity that has been happening in Grace report was a multi-story parking garage classes. While the mileage is longer, the any student. Offering an un-paid co-op “OLPC labs will benefit have foreseen.” • Watson Hall. built in the center of campus. A 900 car average time between locations during option, the OLPC class allows students to from bringing in members “We want to be a support to student garage, according to current estimates, critical hours before class is shorter, if not work on the open source software that the of the artistic community,” success on campus,” said Vercauteren. could cost as much as $20,000 per space to the same. computers run on, as well as create content “Nobody should ever fail because of parking build. Considering the impact of a project Another result of the study was the for children’s educational games. Last year, issues or transportations issues.” After a of that size, RIT’s administration is unlikely changing of bus routes to major residence the class completed a text-only version Comprehensive Parking, Transportation, to commit themselves all at once. After RIT locations on campus, which are now and Urban Design report was issued for the President Bill Destler signed the President’s coordinated to match with class times. school this past spring, the office has begun Climate Commitment in February of 2009, While fewer buses run, these routes are to take measures to become a real support emphasis has been placed on making use of more direct than the previous 45-minute system for the students. alternative transportation. “laps” around campus, and serve a targeted The average RIT student might disagree “When we say we want to be a sustainable group. However, change is never complete. with his sentiment. Take a frigid quarter- university, I don’t know if a parking garage Bus routes off campus serviced by Golden mile winter’s walk from H or G lot and you fits into that picture,” concluded Vercauteren. Memories transportation and RTS are still are sure not to be appreciative towards the At the top of Vercauteren’s concerns is the crowded and infrequent. parking situation on campus. While RIT has state of biking at RIT. With many cyclists More data is being collected and services nearly 10,000 parking spaces, it has been coming from the Perkins/Colony/Dorm side are being tested by Vercauteren himself. The THE WHOLE IDEA OF THIS CLASS noted by students and parking staff that they of campus, biking safety has become an Parking and Transportation office hopes are not all in the most convenient places. issue considering danger of maneuvering to reach more students over the coming IS TO GIVE STUDENTS WHO WANT Other complaints addressed by the study around large amounts of visitors, older years. Those students with special requests were the unreliability of bus schedules, and faculty and students with disabilities at or feedback are encouraged to contact the “ ” TO GIVE BACK TO DEVELOPING biking infrastructure and safety concerns. RIT. Focus has been placed on two critical Parking Office in person or on the web. • NATIONS A CHANCE TO DO SO.

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Student Government Opens First Session 09.18.09 FRIDAY Student Government got right down to business during their BOBBY DIBAUDO TRIO first meeting: Members reviewed the Shared Governance System, Bistro 135. 135 W Commercial St. East Rochester. 6 – 9 p.m. reminding students how valued their opinions are. The Shared If you’re looking for some great jazz music or just a night Governance System is made of up to three equally-weighted governing out with friends, then you might want to visit the Bistro bodies: Student Government, Staff Council and the Academic Senate. 135 restaurant and lounge in lovely East Rochester. Cost of This structure allows the SG opinion to be a significant one. SG Entree: $18 - $36. members state that students have a say in changes made on campus. For example, the change of bus routes last spring was were heavily 09.19.09 SATURDAY influenced by SG. ARGENTINE TANGO Dance Encounters. 1115 East Main St. 7 – 10 p.m. Swine Flu Looking to dance the night away with your significant other? Matt Danna, SG president, expressed his concerns regarding the H1N1 Or maybe you’re hoping to learn some groovy moves to meet virus, stating that 30 percent of RIT students are predicted to become someone significant? Give this dance co-op a chance. Cost: $7. ill this year from exposure. Danna expressed his fears that students may be sick of hearing 09.20.09 SUNDAY about the H1N1 virus and as a result they may block out what could be FREEDOM TRAIL/UNDERGROUND RAILROAD GUIDED TOUR very critical information for the RIT campus. Washington Square Park. 80 Woodbury Blvd. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Due to the percentage of students predicted to be affected by To learn more about the history of the Greater Rochester area the illness, he addressed the question of attendance policies in and the important role it played in the Underground Railroad, classes. While Danna urged that students should stay as isolated as check out this walking tour of the city. Cost: $12 - $15. possible and notify health services when ill, he also recognized strict attendance policies some professors hold. While some professors do not figure attendance into overall grades, other professors are 09.21.09 MONDAY adamant about their students’ attendance. He suggested more OPEN MIC NIGHT COMEDY discussion was necessary to encourage teachers to be more flexible. Boulder Coffee Co. Brooks Landing. 955 Genesee St. 7 – 10 p.m. Make some laughs with or at some of Rochester’s finest Campus Center amateur comedians. Cost: Free. Set to open in November is the Campus Center, which Dr. Heath Boice- Pardee, SG advisor and associate vice president for Student Affairs, 09.22.09 TUESDAY says is “going to be a premiere facility.” The new center replaced AMAZING MAIZE MAZE the defunct Woodward swimming pool in the SAU. SG, FYE, OCASA, Long Acre Farms. 1342 Eddy Rd. Macedon, NY. 12 – 6 p.m. the Women’s Center and Reporter are some of the many clubs and Get lost in a two mile labyrinth of trails with your friends. organizations set to be housed in the new center. There will also be a Cost: $6.50 - $8.50. space for club meetings and a quiet readi­­­ng room with a fireplace. A multipurpose room with a divider and bamboo floors will be able to 09.23.09 WEDNESDAY hold a capacity of 500 people. KARAOKE WITH MARKAOKE Flipside Bar and Grill. 2001 East Main St. 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Come down and sing with Mark! Flipside Bar and Grill is known for its eccentric karaoke events, including a “Flipside Idol” and a “shower singing contest.” Cost: Free. (18+) 09.24.09 THURSDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBIE! Strong National Museum of Play. 1 Manhattan Square Dr. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrate 50 years of America’s Favorite Doll with a special exhibit running through November 27. Cost of Admission: $10.

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IMPERIAL BLAZE NO MORE STORIES ARE TOLD TODAY I’M SORRY THEY WASHED AWAY GLEE BODY WORLDS & [SEAN PAUL] NO MORE STORIES THE WORLD IS GREY I’M TIRED LET’S WASH AWAY by Leanne Cushing THE STORY OF THE HEART by Adimabua Offune [MEW] by Janis Connor by Alex Rogala

RATING: DIG IT. RATING: DIG IT. RATING: SKIP IT. RATING: DIG IT. Four years later after club banging hits like “Temperature” and “We Be From the title alone —an impressive 23 words — it’s apparent that With the fall season starting up, Fox is making a new attempt After a $25 student admission price and a fairly innocuous start, Burning,” Sean Paul breaks the silence with his new album “Imperial “No More Stories” is anything but ordinary. at finding shows that attract crowds. This year they tried Dr. Gunther von Hagens’ Body Worlds & the Story of the Heart Blaze.” Released on August 18, the album was met with mixed This stylistic shift is apparent from the start with “New Terrain,” an airing a Disney-esque show called “Glee.” The show revolves exhibit at the Buffalo Museum of Science proved to be the pricey, reviews by critics. Considering this was an album that was supposed ominous labyrinth of reversed sounds and cryptic lyrics. Although it around a group of six students, their teacher and the song-and- yet unconventional experience that their website assures. to have been released in 2007, there were a lot of expectations which appears to be a relatively simple song at first, it reveals another song, dance club they’re all involved in. However, with no original Anatomical specimens, all of whom are proudly authentic, fill may or may not have been met upon release depending on who you “Nervous,” when played backwards, complete with different tone and compositions, it can be described as “High School Musical” the the entire top floor of the center with an IMAX movie and audio are talking to. lyrics. television show. The actors don’t even sing their own songs. guide options available for an extra fee. In earlier interviews with Paul, he claimed the delay of the Compared to the fuzzy warmth of their major label debut Frengers Back in May, a director’s cut of the pilot was aired and it Starting out scientifically enough, guests are greeted by a album was because he wanted to make songs focused on the youth (2003) and the cold introspective minimalism of “And the Glass- wasn’t half bad. The students of “Glee” actually sing, rather lip discussion of the human skeletal structure. The exhibit includes violence in Jamaica as opposed to making more party songs. This Handed Kites,” “No More Stories” is degrees more immediate. Reverb is synced. The Fox-approved episode that aired September 9 just cross-sections of the human ear (containing the smallest bone 19-track album (excluding the intro) was no different from any of his generally eschewed in favor of a more direct sound. has the students dance and lip sync popular hits like Kanye in the body), hands, feet, and skulls. It also displays examples of previous albums; it is just what you would expect from. The release The highlight of “No More Stories” is arguably the choral and West’s “Gold Digger” and Salt-N-Pepa’s “Push It” (which features surgical intervention for broken bones and a close examination of is a collection of party songs such as “So Fine” (which became a radio bombastic “Hawaii.” This is the lone song on the album to fully the students grinding, with one of the girls mimicking going the neural and muscle systems. hit), “Press it up,” and “Birthday Suit” sprinkled with a few slower achieve the emotional highs of previous albums and ranks among down on the student in the wheelchair). From there the show gets progressively weirder. Props and body love songs such as “Hold my Hands.” I did not hear any talk about the band’s finest. Other highlights include the anthemic, hook laden Throughout the show, one of the characters, Rachel Barry, positions are given to the plastic bodies to illustrate conceptual violence in Jamaica in the lyrics. “Repeater Beater,” the mellow “Silas the Magic Car,” and the complex stalks the cliché football-gone-singer star and eventually, after ideas like the famous “Chess Player” and “Basketball Player.” Next Although I cannot put a direction or theme to this album, I feel and atmospheric “Sometimes Life Isn’t Easy.” she preaches that high school students shouldn’t try to stay up were a man on a horse with parts of both flying out behind it is Sean Paul’s best album yet. Every song is strong and can However, the newly reinvented Mew isn’t without its flaws. A abstinent, he becomes interested in her. them and a dissected woman on her knees releasing two ducks definitely stand alone. And if you’re the party type or have a love for common mistake for Mew is excess — sometimes the band tries Fox does a good job sending out the wrong message to any (consisting of their vascular structures alone) into the air. mainstream reggaeton, you definitely should not miss this album. to fit too much into one space. Occasionally the mix feels muddled, tweens that may be watching the show: If you put out, you get One could argue such an exhibit to be disrespectful, but The bass is strong; the beats are danceable; and, if you can make out with too many things happening at one time. Additionally, the the guy. It crushes me knowing that this is one of the shows it is certainly jarring to be told that something is clinical the lyrics, they are good too. synthesizer parts occasionally sound cheesy or overdone. that replaced the recently cancelled “Sarah Connor Chronicles”. and professional when you can clearly see evidence of the This is definitely a summer album and should be added to your To Mew’s credit, “No More Stories” is their most consistent album in Fox should take a hint and do like the cheerleading teacher in individual lives these people led written on their bodies. (3D playlists. For those of you unfamiliar with Sean Paul, this will be a a decade and something that proves this reinvention has succeeded. the show says: “You do with your depressing, little group of man had a tattoo!) good introduction. New fans might be safer to begin with “Frengers,” but “No More Stories” kids what I did with my wealthy, elderly mother. Euthanize it.” The Body Worlds exhibit is currently showing at the Buffalo Museum of is a worthy addition to any music collection. Science until October 4. It will then move to the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto on October 9. For fans of M83, Múm, and Sigur Rós. For more information, visit http://bodyworlds.com.

8 Leisure | 09.18.09 9 Recently, President Barack Obama introduced have reached out to public forums to discuss legislation that could overhaul the current U.S. their views on the situation, resulting in packed by John Howard healthcare system. The proposed new system town hall meetings and fervent protests. But, 09.18.09 AT YOUR LEISURE TigerCare claims it will bring affordable and comprehen- what if RIT had a health care plan created by sive health insurance to those without private students? Given imagination as the only lim- Overseen and Overheard: The SUPER Soaker was introduced to a then battery- by Alex Rogala | illustration by Jamie Douglas insurance. As this proposal has been extremely it, there’s no telling what kind of plan would powered water gun drenched market in 1991 by nuclear “I like to touch myself.” - Unenthused student’s proclamation at Colony. polarizing, an unprecedented number of people emerge. But let’s give it a shot. engineer, Dr. Lonnie JOHNSON. “I’m about to go old person on their asses.” - Female student in SAU. JOHNSON and Johnson, contrary to what the name Freshman student struggling to collapse a jammed Razor scooter, suggests, actually has three original founders: brothers whiledesperately trying to hide the fact that she owned a Razor scooter. Robert Wood and James Wood, and Edward MEAD Johnson. MEAD , other than being a school supply brand, is the Send your Overseen and Overheads with the phrase “Overseen and Overheard” in the subject line to [email protected]. name for a fermented beverage made from water, yeast, honey and MALT. MALT liquor drinkers, when compared to non-malt liquor MEDICAL MARIJUANA ABSENCE MADE EASY drinkers, are likely to consume more alcohol, become homeless, lose their job, and receive public assistance*. With RIT’s rigorous Let’s face it. You re- * This is according to a study in the March 2005 issue of quarter system, stu- ally did mean to go to Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. d e nt s m i g ht h a v e Physics lab, but your difficulties relaxing. friends dropped by This tension could with some crazy idea Word of the Week: b e easi ly resolved you couldn’t refuse. coprolite - n. Fossilized excrement. w ith a quick f ix of Whereas in the past Definition taken from http://merriam-webster.com. “ m e d i c i n a l ” w e e d , you would have had a l low i ng e ven t he to compose a care- mo st st r e s se d R I T fully written email, student to totally chill now a simple, “BRB out. Pickup would be CLIMBING THE SENTI- CARTOON by Jamie Douglas and Ben Rubin SUDOKU Difficulty Rating: Medium conveniently located NEL” Facebook status in a newly construct- change would suffice. Reporter Recommends: 6 4 5 ed annex adjacent to Once your professor DiskWarrior. This is the best tool if you’re looking to keep an eye on the junk the Corner Store. sees the status, you in your trunk — the trunk being your computer’s hard drive and the junk 3 8 2 know you’re safe. being everything that could prevent it from behaving like one. DiskWarrior will keep you updated on your computer’s performance, possible problem 1 4 PARTY INSURANCE areas, and if something is wrong with your hard disk, the odds of getting all your precious information back before it attempts to save it. Sure, it may 8 5 2 9 4 RIT has always been a fiercely academic col- not make the cut in the college budget right this instant, but file this little lege and the grey months of winter quarter can tidbit of information away for the time when your computer’s hard drive will 4 1 IT’S ON THE HOUSE IVS be especially difficult to endure when a heavy inevitably (and unfortunately) fail. course load and Siberian-like weather condi- DiskWarrior is only available for Mac and costs $99.95. 5 2 3 One of the downsides of college is the lack of So you had an awesome Friday night at that tions combine. Many students turn to partying financial security. Many new college students party over in UC, you mastered beer pong and to help alleviate the grey mood that blankets 9 2 are living on their own for the first time and got that girl’s number, but now you’re feeling Rochester. Stream of Facts: not entirely sure how to budget funds. These the ill effects of it. Your friend has cooked up However, there are a variety of students The Model 10 revolver, famous for its use in the police force and military, is 4 1 6 problems are compounded when your parents some bizarre concoction derived from a vari- at RIT who can ruin your party (outlined in a the only revolver that has been in continuous production for over 100 years by find out that you blew all your Tiger Bucks on ety of mysterious-looking things, and although April 10, 2009 article by Chukwuma Morah). the SMITH and Wesson company. 8 7 5 video games. Fortunately, under TigerCare, your head is pounding, you’d rather not take the Resultantly, hosts must take their right to London cab driver, George SMITH, 25, was the first person ever charged with certain “essentials” would be covered under chance. Fortunately, a quick walk to the Student party seriously. Under TigerCare, party insur- drunk driving in 1897 and fined 20 shillings. tuition cost. That coffee from Java Wally’s? It’s Health Center (Building 23A), and TigerCare will ance would be available to ensure your shindig A hedgehog’s heart rate is roughly 20 beats per minute during hibernation — covered. And so is that awesome meal you had provide you with an IV guaranteed to cure even runs smoothly. Collaboration with Public Safety only a fraction of its usual 190 beats PER minute. at Jay’s diner. And that copy of Call of Duty 4? the toughest hangover, so you can stop focusing would allow you to catch boozehounds in their PER, an NBA Player Efficiency Rating developed by John Hollinger, ranked Quote: Totally necessary. If you can vaguely relate it to on the day after and drink to your true potential. Keystone-suckin’ tracks, keeping more with the LeBron James as the top per-minute productive player in the 2008-2009 SEASON. school, it’s yours for free. A caffeine IV would also be made available, party. Funding could be reclaimed on parties Completing its 14th SEASON in 1966, “The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet” is “I figure the faster I pedal, allowing for maximum caffeine absorption dur- conquered by excessive amounts of creepers, the longest running live action sitcom, second only to THE SIMPSONS. ing long lectures. allowing you to reschedule the party properly. The SIMPSONS turned 20 this season, which will feature a “20th Anniversary the faster I can retire.” A few simple forms and your party is secured. • Special – In 3-D! On Ice!”, produced by Morgan Spurlock (SUPER SIZE ME). - Lance Armstrong

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contact [email protected] 1.800.970.5406 15 What was your favorite thing that happened over the summer? by Maximiliano Herrera | illustrations by Joanna Eberts | photographs by Matt Kelley I started my half-sleeve tattoo. My brother and I are friends with Louisiana gives you a lot of a tattoo artist, who gives us a access to fresh sea food and I huge discount. had to take advantage of that It sounds like there is a story School can be devastating. Massive loans piled upon hours of homework. J THAN SAD WSKI while I could. Afterwards, I behind that. A second year Philosophy major, Jathan would walk around the French The tattoo artist is a small If I had to do this all year round, I don’t think I could last all four years. Sadowski spent the summer having a fun Quarter exploring what New guy and he was hitting on a girl time in New Orleans. Orleans had to offer and in a bar one night. The girl was Fortunately, with every year comes three months of freedom. No How did you start your summer? reminisce with a few friends. Of reciprocating, nothing was going The first thing I did was head home to course, it is New Orleans, so at wrong. All of sudden, some huge responsibilities, no rules and, most importantly, no homework. Dayton, Ohio. I needed to rest after the night I would party. guy comes over and started to school year and there is no better place What was the best place shove him. My brother noticed Summers can be a time to explore oneself or a the outside to do that than home. I knew that New to party? this and stopped the guy from Orleans would be fun but there would be Every Thursday at One Eyed fighting. Ever since then, we’ve world. no time to just relax. Jack’s was ‘80s night. Everyone been getting cheap tattoos. Why did you go in New Orleans? would go fully decked out in What will you miss about Either way, it cannot be denied that summer is truly, I grew up there, so I have a lot of fond authentic ‘80s clothes and the summer? memories from that time. Plus, my dance until two or six in the I’ll miss being with my brother utterly awesome. Life feels like a lazy dream, and brother still lives in New Orleans so I was morning. I would dance until and the city itself. New Orleans is able to live with him. I wanted to go back I was so exhausted that it was great place to be. even though that dream has to end, it does not and visit my brother, my friends and my hard to walk. Sometimes the What song best represents favorite places. sun would be starting to rise your summer? mean we cannot reflect on the memories we What was a typical day in New Orleans? when I got home. It was such a “Today Was a Good Day” by Ice My brother and I would wake up late great time. Cube, because every day was a have made. and cook a good meal together. Being in good day.

16 17 based jobs. well in German. What was your favorite moment while you Did you enjoy the job? were abroad? Definitely. I had a great boss and It is hard to decide which moment was the I love coding. It was a bit like doing best. The faculty of the abroad program led homework, but I got paid and I a group of students to visit a lot historical didn’t have to stay up until three in sites, such as Checkpoint Charlie and the the morning. Berlin Wall. After dinner with the group, I What did you during your time off? went out with a friend, Maya, to a German Manhattan was crazy. Definitely, a club. I met a girl from Russia studying law great place to be for the summer. There and economics in Berlin. After we danced to was at least one rave a week. If not, some insanity, we all found our way home. other Brooklyn rooftop party. I do dance What did you when you got back called poppin’ n’ lockin’, so I spent a lot of from Germany? time trying to perfect that dance. So it was a I took this opportunity to go back with my lot of raving and dancing. family. My sister was visiting her college What do you think is the best place to rave? and it was a stressful time because she was It’s hard to say. There was a place called joining the Corps of Cadets program at Texas Club Exit, where a lot of raves went down. A&M. I thought it was really important for all The biggest rave known as Candy Ball was of us to spend some time together because I love doing that. So I knew I was going to have held there, but otherwise it isn’t that great didn’t know when the next opportunity to do fun when I got back. I love my friends but it of a venue. There were better raves in worse so will be. There are moments you just have ANDREA JUB CK was hard giving up that job. venues, in that they were just dirty. You to treasure. The magical kingdom is where Andrea, a fourth But what were you looking forward to? would walk out with a layer of soot on your What the saddest moment of the summer? year Marketing major, called home. She had the Graduating [Laughs]. I am a co-director for arm. It was kind of gross. There are two I feel I need to talk about. opportunity to work for Disney as a character the female acapella encore at RIT. So we’re Where did you go to pop n’ lock? The first is that I traded my best friend and actor for the parks in Orlando. Her summer getting new members and that’s exciting. There was an amateur dance competition truck of four years for the cash for clunkers days were spent making children smile and Every year is exciting with the group. held by Radioshack when they changed their program. The truck certainly had its acting as Disney characters. Unfortunately, due Did you have time for summer name to just the Shack. It was in the middle problems but it has been there through thick to company policy, she couldn’t tell us movies or reading? of Times Square. There were thousands and and thin. At least, I got a Jetta for it. which ones. I didn’t really have much time for any movies thousands of people watching. It was The other would have to be saying to good What was a typical day of the summer? or reading but I did watch “The Ugly Truth.” It pretty awesome. bye to my sister. I don’t think anything else When I woke up, I hopped on the bus and was very funny and my summer Did you win? needs to be said there. headed to one of the parks. I would be assigned movie of choice. There wasn’t really a winner declared. What will you miss about the summer? to a certain location. I picked up my costume What song best describes your summer? What was your favorite moment My family and close friends. Those are and I would start my day. The song they play after every parade and of the summer? people I will miss no matter what. How did you find the job as a character actor? show at Disney, “The Time of Your Life” by I had made a number of friends close to the What song represents your summer? My friend had done a college program that Corbin Bleu because at Disney it really is the end of summer. We went to a rave at an old haven’t seen them in a while. Then I went to “Hero of War” by Rise Against [because] my Disney does. I looked it up online, and noticed time of your life, as cheesy as that is. military bunker and then went to the nearby Germany with the RIT study abroad program. sister is joining the Corps of Cadets. So at that one of the available positions was an actor. beach. It was really a great way to conclude I studied the German language and studied the beginning of the summer, we went to a I have a large background in theater, dancing, RYAN ACKENZIE CLOUGH my summer. German engineering and architecture. Rise Against concert. It’s a great song about and singing so I thought I had to do this. There Before starting his second year in Software What will you miss about being in New York? Why did you choose to go to Germany? a soldier, so it reminds me of the time my happened to be auditions in Rochester so that Engineering, Ryan was able to land an You could find something to do at any time My family lineage is German and I happen sister and I spent together. • was really lucky. I went to the audition and a internship in Manhattan working for FXCM. of the day. In Rochester, you really can’t do to be a big fan of the Jetta. I thought it would few weeks later I got the call saying that I got it. When he wasn’t programming, he spent the that but I’m glad to be back. I wish I had taken be a great opportunity to view the world in What was the best thing about your summer? weekends raving and poppin’ n’ lockin’. another quarter off to work J E FEATHER LL a different light. Most importantly, it was a I worked in front of Cinderella’s castle almost How did you summer begin? some more. Joe spent the summer with his family and great opportunity to practice my German. every day and I got to watch the fireworks I went home to Boston. I was waiting to hear What song describes studying in Germany. He traded in his old Where were you staying? every night. And just seeing how happy the back to see if I actually got a job in Manhattan. your summer? car which he claims was a heart-wrenching The school was in Marburg and I stayed children are seeing you perform It turned out that I did, so I stayed in a hostel Definitely not experience. It was a big summer of change, with a host family. is so rewarding. until I saved up enough to afford an apartment. “Sandstorm” but there with a new car and his sister now leaving What was a typical day like while you were How did you feel about giving up the What was the job you ended up getting? were thousands of for college. in Germany? character job? I was basically just an IT intern. There was a songs this summer. I What was the first thing you did when I’d wake up, usually pretty tired. My guest I was bitter for a while. The last week of the list of jobs for me to do. Some of them involved can’t pick just one. school got off? mother would ask me what I would like to job, I had denied to myself that I had to come coding; some were IT. I got to choose the ones I went home to spend time with my family eat for breakfast. It was all in German, which back and freeze. I came back a week early I liked to do. Being a Software Engineering before heading off to Germany. 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Construction is ubiquitous around brand was brought coffee shop located by the Wal- chosen to surround and inspire One thing is certain, however: the RIT campus. From the buzz over from the West lace Library entrance and less current students as they sip their RIT students and staff alike will Artesano’s, Bytes on the Run and the new Digi- around the budding Global Vil- Coast to RIT. “If he than 300 yards away from Arte- coffees and eat their sandwiches. enjoy this new place to meet tal Den will enjoy their official grand opening lage behind Crossroads to the hadn’t brought it up, sano’s, has been the traditional Gluten-free and organic prod- and mingle with the rest of day on Tuesday, September 29. The ribbon cut- four-story heaven being raised in we definitely wouldn’t standard for the best coffee on ucts are currently available at the the RIT community. And only ting ceremony will go from 9:30 to 10 a.m., and place of the old Woodward Memo- have looked at Peet’s campus. Java’s does not take food bakery and Mr. Gasper hopes to time will tell whether rival- samples of Artesano’s offerings will be avail- rial Pool, this past summer has as an option,” in - debit, which may cause it to lose expand upon the selection with ries will form between the able throughout the day. brought many changes to campus. formed Gasper. Fea- some of its customers to Artisano’s, demand. He offered, “We’re going old and new at RIT. • And some of these summer new- turing the California- which takes food debit, Tiger Bucks, to look at what’s selling and what’s bies are causing a big commotion based brand, the new as well as “real money.” not and adjust accordingly. among the established fair. café contributes to Java’s store manager Re - We’re looking at healthier, the diversity of cof- becca Swanson, stated, “Our all natural products.” Artesano’s is a new bakery and fee on campus, joining Spot, Java’s, baked good sales might be What really sets Arte- café inside the SAU where the Starbucks, and Seattle’s Best. affected, but we have pretty loyal sano’s apart is the quality bookstore used to be. “It’s a great Offering organic and gluten- customers. I think they’re going and service the customer location, students hardly even free options, fresh baked loaves to stick with us.” She continued, receives. During our inter- have to walk in the building!” re- of bread and sinfully-sweet “I think that it’ll affect kids who are view, Higgins repeatedly marked Gary Gasper, director pastries aid in making the café already in the SAU but aside from made sure that the other of RIT’s Dining Service. Simon competitive with the already- that, I don’t think Java Wally’s will student workers could han- Higgins, a fourth year Business established venues. In the fu- really be affected, since we do take dle the needs of the people Management student working on ture pastry chef Jill Van Duyne, Tiger Bucks.” waiting in line, even step- co-op as the supervisor at Artesa- will provide signature dishes According to Gasper, Artesano’s ping in at one point to help no’s, seemed to agree with Gasper as she becomes acclimated to is also a shining example of RIT during a particularly diffi- and implied that Artesano’s will the campus. sustainability and a convenient re- cult rush of customers. compete with already established The atmosphere of Artesano’s is allocation of resources. The book- As Higgins recounted, venues on campus. Artesano’s will akin to Java Wally’s, offering an shelves that form a cozy area for some of the work that had gain momentum for success once off-pace and relaxing environment. students to relax are bookshelves been put into bringing the new SAU Club Space renova- “I don’t see it as competing, I see from Wallace Library that would Artesano’s to life, the dedi- tions open this December, bring- it as complementing. People will have been trashed had Artesano’s cation RIT Dining Services ing more of people traffic to its find places that suit their own not stained them to help create has to the project became location. needs on campus,” said Gaspar. the seating alcove in the new store. apparent. “We brought in a Thanks some ardent leg But will Artesano’s be competing Borrowed from the RIT Archives, coffee consultant to ensure work from the Provost or complementing? the artwork in the lounge area is that our specialty drinks Jeremy Haefner, the Peet’s Coffee Java Wally’s, a privately owned authored by RIT alumni and were are top notch, and a cor- porate trainer from Pete’s came out too.” So much effort has been put into making Artesano’s a success in the last five ARTESANO’S WILL COMPETE WITH years, and the resulting ALREADY ESTABLISHED VENUES ON CAMPUS quality has been quite wel- come to most people who have sampled their wares.

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“Intensity!” The RIT Down by one, the RIT women shook off their Potter, placed a pass superbly to Shelters. The SEPT 30th women’s soccer team nerves and took command on offense. The midfielder shot for the lower right corner of 11am – 4pm defense moved far up the field, catching the goal and the ball managed to barely skip Gordon Field House yelled that single mantra the Bengals offsides five times throughout by the goalkeeper to tie the game 2-2. the game. This strategy frustrated the Despite a lively crowd mixed with Tiger and before running to their other team’s offense and coach, delaying Bengal fans, both teams failed to get a scoring Sponsored by the Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services places at the start of the breakaways. touch on the ball for the rest of the half. The In the 12th minute, third year Biomedical Tigers refrained from challenging the ball, game against the Buffalo Sciences major and midfielder, Kendra allowing their exhaustion to show through as State College Bengals. On Shelters scored, tying up the game 1-1. She the final minutes passed. pressured the Bengals’ goalkeeper when the The game proceeded continued into two Wednesday, September ball was punched out of the box and managed 10-minute sets of overtime, when neither 9, the RIT women had to get a foot on the ball on the distracted team scored. Both sides rivaled for an goalie. About a minute after the teams reset, opportunity to score but were unsuccessful. a timid start where Buff State’s offense outran the RIT defense. In The RIT offense was able to place the ball Buff State was eager for an attempt to protect the goal, Valenti dove on down the sides of the Buff State goal, but was the ground but it proved too soon when Buff unable to connect a pass to the middle, thus a quick goal, pushing State’s forward, Leighana Kryzanowski scored. shutting down easy shooting opportunities. through on offense. The score remained 2-1 for the rest of the half The Buff State offense was more aggressive in despite RIT’s frantic attempts to push the the overtimes, but Valenti, who played all 110 With this early control, ball down the field. The Tigers seemed to lose minutes of the game, made a few good saves, the Bengals managed their composure by failing to complete simple maintaining the tie through the end of passes and utilize numerous throw-ins. the game. to gain a swift corner The second half featured the same swarm While not thoroughly pleased, the Tigers ran kick, where second year of orange teams exchanging possession. RIT their team sprints after the game with their defense and midfield players used their bodies heads up. “The team did not come out with Industrial Design student blocking the ball from the Bengals as they enough zest or intensity” against Buff State, and goalkeeper, Ashley made passes up the field. Shireen Irani, fourth Head Coach Tom Natalie said in reaction to year International Business and Marketing the team’s tie. He seemed a bit puzzled and Valenti, knocked the ball student, fearlessly defended the right side of added that the Tigers are “playing differently out of play in a stunning the field by physically challenging each Buff [in games] than in practices.” Natalie was State forward for the ball. She even managed pleased that the team was able to battle back save. With another to escape from a few questionable fouls, from being down a point for the second time corner kick, Buff State angering the Buff State fans. this season, but they need to work on settling In the 57th minute of play, RIT made a down their erratic energy during games. • scored their first goal in breakaway to the Bengals’ goal, where first the tenth minute. year Engineering major and forward, Ashlene

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racula was the This transformation is supported by the ampires are Today, it is unfortunate that the Vampire lore No more deep love; no more golden eyes; current state of pop culture. Vampires, from brutal killers. has been suddenly jammed into the strictly and, absolutely no more sparkling. The only Johnny Depp of bestselling books to box office hits and even romantic section of the shelves. Vampires sparkling that should happen is the glint of TV successes, have taken over the modern Their entire should in no way be thought of as ideal his fangs before they sink deep into some the 1890s. Equal world. No matter the medium, the story is boyfriends. Sure Dracula seduced girls. He’d chick’s neck. Bring back the vampires from always the same: young, beautiful lost girls tempers and are fantastic in bed. Their myth is founded use his incredible good looks and inhuman Blade and Buffy. Hell, bring back Dracula parts mystery who find something to be desired in their bedroom skills have even created a type of Von violence, both in how grace to make maidens all over Europe fall himself. Even further than Stoker’s 1897 boring lives, then a sexy, internally tortured, human called a “fang-banger,” someone who deeply in love with him. And then he’d kill novel Dracula, if the myth moved back Dand bizarre, Dracula was an undead, perfect man/creature shows up. has sex with vampires. the crap out of them! He would suck their towards the historical figure Dracula was they sustain themselves and As a girl, there is something intoxicating Beyond all the erotica, there is a love blood ‘til they were lifeless husks to be found named after, I’d be most gratified. Vlad Tepes original guilty pleasure of good about the idea of vampires. Edward Cullen story as well. Vampire Bill, who obsesses how they are killed. They’re by their adoring family — that is unless he killed tons of people. Vampires are supposed from the ”Twilight” series is an idealized over the tortured pure of heart, Sookie frequently hunted in literature killed the family first. to kill tons of people. girls with naughty fantasies boyfriend. He is beyond in love with Bella; Stackhouse. There is also Eric who was Vampires kill people; they are violent; and, Vampires in the HBO show “True Blood” he’s obsessed. Girls always want the an original Viking, and a millennium as a by bands of fearful townsfolk, they aren’t sweet. That is until ”Twilight” are straddling the line. I don’t know how across Europe. reformed bad boy, the one who would give it vampire has not cured his need to conquer. took hold with today’s swooning teen girl impressive their Wolverine-claw-style all up for them. He wants to seduce Sookie, taste her blood, possibly led by a hardened demographic. Now Edward from ”Twilight” extending fangs are, but the villains of the Over the years, Dracula and Edward is boring because he is good. He and doesn’t care about the personal cost vampire-hunter. It doesn’t and Billy from “True Blood” are the ideal show don’t mind slaughtering some humans. has always been good and will always be to her or Bill. Comparing Bill to Eric is like boyfriends, fiancés and husbands. They found Unfortunately, the major Vampire population vampires alike have become good. In fact, it is more realistic to imagine comparing sour cream to hot sauce, and I matter if they slaughter the their soulmates after searching for decades. in the show survives on bottled synthetic Edward dusting a Smithsonian lamp then like my enchiladas spicy. They’re perfectly patient and will love Bella blood. Soylent Green causes more murder a little soft. Women no biting anyone’s neck. Despite his lack of Vampires have some mileage left in mod to a man or are brought and Sookie respectively for all of time. than Vampire food? That can’t be right. excitement, Edward is still very desirable them. With three more ”Twilight” movies, down in a hail of crossbow The main family of vampires in the Unfortunately, it’s the money that will longer fear being sucked dry. and by no means would I kick him out of bed. “True Blood” signing on for next season ”Twilight” series, the Cullens, all have golden decide where this archetype goes. Girls have Unconditional love is definitely a turn-on. and even a TV version of the bestselling bolts: Vampires’ existence is eyes. Normally vampire eyes are deep, blood shown up with their pocketbooks and have Rather, they fear a broken This overexposure of the campy ”Vampire Dairy” books on the CW network, red. The Cullens still feed off of blood, but had vampires neutered. “Timeless love” will carnivorous kind has made me question pop culture can’t bid adieu to its fanged action from start-to-finish. not human blood, and for some reason that make the big bucks. We need to cater to a heart from these fanged whether I like this new brand of neutered celebrities. We can only hope that the Whether vampires are makes their eyes a nice pretty gold. different demographic’s needs. We need to vampires or if I miss the primal nature of more short-lived fad is this wimpy brand Vampires in ”Twilight” also sparkle when show that vampires on a murderous rampage predators. Pop culture has the original undead bloodsuckers. of vampires. Vampires who whine and are chomping on jugulars or being they are hit by the sun’s rays. They sparkle. are more worthwhile. Guys: Get out your “True Blood” , a TV series on HBO, is constantly concerned are not interesting You know what else sparkles? Glitter, My wallets and take Vampires back to where transformed a once lethal “bringing sexy [evil] back.” In the “True Blood” and do not suggest erotic thoughts. I want immolated by the blasted Little Pony and tiaras worn by baby girls they’re supposed to be. • world, vampires have “main-steamed” after a vampire who makes me fear for my life, sun, their “unlife” is filled to across the world all sparkle. Vampires in and seductive villain into a the invention of synthetic blood eliminates not hide my toothbrush from the toothy every other sane interpretation of the myth The opinions expressed in the Views section are their need for killing humans. Instead of the freak. This surge of vampire popularity may the brim with savagery and explode in flame when their unholy skin soley those of the author. pasty white knight. “vegetarian” and tame vampires of ”Twilight”, be a fad, but this is one fad I am more than catches a burst of pure sunlight. That’s what these primal creatures are impulsive, have willing to stick my neck out for. • awesomeness. the vampire needs to move back towards.

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