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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 ISSUE 7 ALBANYSTUDENTPRESS.NET “Cult-like” Atmosphere at University Summer Program

By STEFAN LEMBO-STOLBA

Quietly governed by strict rules and draconian punishment, the mandatory summer orientation for the coveted Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) stands out as a jarringly repressive feature of one of the University at Albany’s most acclaimed programs. Before being admitted to the university, academically and financially disadvantaged students applying through the EOP program must first graduate from a five- week orientation, structured by a system of strict rules, which if violated result in punishments referred to by EOP officials as “lockdown,” “bed rest,” and “isolation.” Some of these rules and punishments intersect with national definitions of non- criminal hazing and raise questions about how much personal freedom disadvantaged students must relinquish in exchange for an opportunity to attend a public university. In the words of one EOP student who wished to remain anonymous the summer program was like, “dangling meat in front of a hungry dog.” In addition, much of this code of conduct — which governs almost every aspect of student life down to the undergarments they must wear —is not made known to students until after they’ve left home, arrived on campus, and signed a contract with the university. UAlbany officials defend the strict program as necessary to prepare incoming EOP students for a college environment and attribute much of their success to the program and its strict code of discipline.

RULES

As students arrive in Albany, EOP director, Maritza Martinez, distributes a “participation contract” outlining basic rules for attendance and behavior. But not until their first night on campus, after signing the contract, are students sat down for an intensive informational in Stefan Lembo-Stolba / Albany Student Press which they learn the true demands of the Many students opt to wear these shirts at the end of the summer program. The shirts highlight the fact that the summer program is summer program. considered a hardship that must be endured. All nine of the EOP students the Albany Student Press interviewed for this story said that during their first night, officials split defines “lockdown” and a punishment are not allowed outside of dorm rooms. “Your college education is never worth the orientation group by gender to explain called “room confinement,” and it spells out The more than 500-word cellphone less than your cellphone,” the document additional rules and punishments not other core policies that the students must policy among other things, warns students warns, indicating that students found covered in initial meetings. follow to remain in the program. that if a cellphone is taken out of a dorm in violation of program rules face the The ASP obtained a copy of the The document instructs women to keep room and the outline of it is seen in possibility of dismissal. document given to students at this first- their shoulders covered at all times, as well someone’s pocket or backpack, the device The orientation’s most onerous policy night meeting through a Freedom of as to make sure they wear a bra. For men, will be confiscated for the remainder of the Please see EOP page 2 Information Law request. The document “wife beaters,” sagging pants, and du-rags five weeks.

ON CAMPUS DEPARTURE SA Pre-Law Fraternity Hosts Free Comptroller Speech Forum Resigns By TYLER MCNEIL By ELISE COOMBS With this conflict, Grygiel made clear that recent court decisions The University at Albany’s Student University at Albany students came have laid a path depriving public Association is on the hunt for its next together Thursday night to discuss the high school students of the ability to head of finance after senior comptroller, role of technology in the limitation of exercise free speech. The surge of Robert Warshauer, made a sudden exit First Amendment rights. Internet usage also contributes to the from office. The discussion was hosted by pre- decline in student rights; courts have As Nikash Nanavaty, the deputy law fraternity Phi Alpha Delta and the been harsher on Internet speech than director, takes temporary command of Student Association, with Michael they have on other speech. the comptroller’s office, the SA board of Grygiel, a national media lawyer as “Speech on the web or in cyberspace finance remains determined to appoint the lead speaker. Grygiel discussed has no fixed, finite geographical a permanent officer by next month. The four Supreme Court cases dealing location; it’s everywhere,” Grygiel nominee, expected at the Nov. 2 senate with First Amendment rights in public said. meeting, must be confirmed by a two- high schools and used the principles As a result, it is hard to apply the thirds vote. established in these cases to analyze material disruption test established in “We need to make sure that we don’t more recent cases involving Internet Tinker v. Des Moines, one of the four have any hiccups that will influence how speech. Supreme Court cases Grygiel analyzed fast we progress,” SA President Felix The lawyer said that recent cases in the discussion. The test holds that Abreu said. “Not having a [permanent] such as Doninger v. Niehoff indicate within the “schoolhouse gate,” the comptroller is really detrimental.” a “collision between technology and change in the First Amendment.” Please see FREE page 8 Please see RESIGN page 8

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Both Hedberg and Martinez explained that although the summer program on its face is successful, no methods of evaluation exist to appraise the effects of the strict policies. “To my knowledge we haven’t engaged outside consultants to come in to evaluate either the summer orientation program or other aspects of the EOP,” Hedberg said. “The results speak for themselves.” However effective the program is, Luntta said the strong language of the policies is currently under review. The review however, has been underway for a year-and-a-half with no apparent development, according to Martinez. Hedberg said he was unaware of this review; at which point Martinez explained she had not revealed her internal audit of the policy’s language until that moment.

PUNISHMENT

After the first night’s meeting, students are required to have memorized the program rules. “DO NOT GUESS and do not play the ‘I didn’t know’ card as you will be responsible for knowing them after tonight’s floor meeting has ended,” officials note in the first-night handout. The handout clearly warns students who waver from the rules that strict punishment will be doled out, and students who are non-compliant will be immediately dismissed. If the orientation group as a whole breaks a rule such as not cleaning common spaces or being too loud on the campus walkways, they are put onto “lockdown,” a punishment in which students are instructed to remain silent and allowed only to speak to teachers A selection of the strict EOP summer polices taken from documents obtained by the ASP and program administrators. under the Freedom of Information Law. “This punishment [lockdown] also kept us from ordering food, doing laundry, and interacting with others,” said Matias. “That’s why often we were called the ‘isolation kids.’” Ricky Gaitan, a junior at UAlbany EOP who attended the EOP summer in 2014, Continued from Page 1 explained that during his five weeks, his group was put on lockdown after receiving bans EOP students from associating only two verbal warnings. with anyone from outside of the program. “No one could talk to anyone…you Described in the “participation contract” as stayed in your room,” Gaitan said. not “…socializing with non-EOP Summer He explained that after his orientation Program students or staff,” this rule is one group was warned about leaving garbage in of few policies mentioned to students in the common areas, the Resident Directors (RD) contract. put them on lockdown for two days. But at the first night’s meeting this “And if he [RD] catches anyone talking, policy is fully explained, and students are lockdown will continue for another day,” instructed not to speak or interact with Gaitan said. anyone other than EOP members and staff Another student, who requested to for the duration of the five weeks. remain anonymous in fear of retaliation Having already signed a contract with from EOP officials, also remembered being the university, and presumably turned down put on “lockdown” for 48 hours. She other schools’ admissions offers, students explained that to satiate her need for human have little choice but to comply with these contact during those days, she forced newly introduced demands. herself to make undesired small talk with Most of the EOP students interviewed her EOP Student Assistant (SA). for this story praised the summer program Matias said her orientation group was put on group-wide “lockdown” twice. despite the harsh treatment, but many Stefan Lembo-Stolba / Albany Student Press agreed with the characterization of it as a Another punishment is known as An Instagram meme posted on @EOPUALBANY making light of the strict summer program. This “trade off.” They endured strict policies, “isolation,” and is given to students who photo was taken off of the EOP Instagram page during the course of the ASP’s investigation. they said, in exchange for a discounted commit individual conduct violation such as “showing shoulders,” or wearing education, free books, and tutoring — all Oswego, Deborah Kite, was among the four Director of Media Relations, Karl Luntta. clothing that reveals shoulders. features of the EOP. who responded to the ASP’s survey. In a meeting Luntta facilitated Friday, Matias explained that “isolation” was “The first two weeks we were all pretty “We encourage our students to interact Martinez and her supervisor, Associate identical to “lockdown” but only for the upset,” said Ariah Matias, a freshman EOP with other students on campus,” Kite said. Vice President for Academic Affairs, student who had violated policy. Students student from the Bronx. “Then when we “Our goal has always been to make sure William B. Hedberg, spoke with the ASP to on “isolation” in addition to not being started making friends and interacting, EOP students are treated as any other offer comment. able to speak with anyone, are required to we were actually having fun because we student on campus.” The overwhelming consensus among remain with the group during free time, but realized that it was all a benefit.” Media and public relations Martinez, Hedberg, and Luntta was that the are forced to sit apart from their peers. representatives from Binghamton and Stony program’s efficacy spoke for itself. Within the authoritative structure, EOP BACKGROUND Brook Universities, two of the largest EOP Since its creation, the greater system of Martinez, via her RD enforcers, could programs, did not respond to repeated EOP within the SUNY system has produced also impose other punishments for not Martinez and university officials requests for comment. more than 55,000 graduates, many of completing class assignments. Gaitan tout UAlbany’s EOP as one of the most A student from ’s whom have gone on to great success. Of explained that after not completing a successful in the State University of New EOP, Roncel Holder, told the ASP that his the notable EOP graduates in New York homework assignment he was given a York system where 51 schools have similar summer orientation did not have any of is Assemblywoman, Latoya Joyner, who punishment known as “bed rest.” programs. She said that UAlbany’s summer these features. graduated in 2008 from Stony Brook While on “bed rest,” in addition to program has been cast as a model for other Binghamton’s EOP graduation rate as University. Joyner did not respond to the writing a 500-word essay, Gaitain was SUNY schools. of 2012 was 78 percent, and their current ASP’s request for comment. confined to his room during free time and The program boasts graduation and retention-rate for freshmen to sophomore Hedberg, who has been with the was prohibited from speaking with his retention rates higher than those of other year is 98 percent — higher than UAlbany’s university since 1978, explained that peers. EOPs throughout the state, but it is still EOP, which maintains a 77 percent although he had never read the EOP’s “Bed rest,” the third form of punishment, unclear whether UAlbany’s out-of-the- graduation rate and 92 percent first-year summer policies in detail until that meeting, was explained by Matias as also being used ordinary summer practices are the cause of retention. he knew that the program was strict. to reprimand students who were caught this success. Although Martinez said that the EOP The strict summer orientation created sleeping during summer classes or lectures. The ASP surveyed the other 34 SUNY summer needs to be strict in order to be by former EOP Director, Carson Carr, “While everyone was on free time and schools with EOP summer programs to find effective, Binghamton success without such increased the program’s graduation and able to play outside, you [people on bed out whether similar practices were in place. measures seem to suggest otherwise. retention rates, said Hedberg. rest] had to go back into your room and After numerous requests for comment, only One EOP director who received the “It gives them [EOP students] an sleep,” Matias said. “They would assume four schools responded, each indicating ASP’s numerous requests for comment, opportunity to be introduced to the campus, you had no energy to play since you were they did not employ similar practices. forwarded a copy of the ASPs questionnaire to build social cohesion together in a cohort A representative from the EOP at SUNY to Martinez, who then went to UAlbany’s group…” Hedberg said. 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falling asleep.” With only one exception, the EOP students who spoke with the ASP found the summer program to have been beneficial, citing how prepared and comfortable they were upon arriving in the fall. “I never saw it as a punishment,” said Aniel Luna, a UAlbany junior from the Bronx. “I saw it more like they were trying to build us as a family.” Luna explained that the summer orientation, including the “lockdown” policy, brought him closer to his peers and prepared him for his freshmen year. Matias expanded on this sentiment by explaining that in the beginning of her orientation EOP officials told them: ‘“Once we [EOP students] went back home for two weeks, we would actually miss the school.’” She went on to explain that officials told her group by the end of the five-weeks they would be a “family.” The “notion of ‘family,’” however, has been described by nationally recognized hazing expert, Hank Nuwer, as being commonly emphasized by members of hazing fraternities and sororities, as well as what he called “cult-like” groups.

HAZING

Often thought to only occur in Greek-letter organizations, a recent study conducted by the National Study for Student Hazing, found that hazing is a prevalent practice far beyond Greek groups. A selection of the strict EOP summer polices taken from documents obtained by the ASP under the Freedom of Information Law. UAlbany’s hazing policy — which closely resembles New York’s anti- hazing statute — prohibits criminal hazing, or any act that endangers the physical or mental wellbeing of a person, regardless of the individual’s willingness to participate in the given activity. Of the 11,000 students surveyed, 12 percent reported being forced to associate with specific people and not others as the most common hazing practice. The core policy of restricting EOP students’ communication to within their group explicitly requires that the summer cohort associate with some and not with others. Stophazing.org, the website that facilitated the hazing study, is cited on UAlbany’s Office of Student Involvement website as a resource for information on the topic. Nuwer, who is one of the nation’s most respected authorities on hazing and has authored three books and numerous articles on the topic, described UAlbany’s EOP practices as “cult-like.” “One common behavior in hazing would This meme was posted on @EOPUALBANY, the official Instagram page of UAlbany’s EOP. The meme makes light of the onerous cellphone be to separate the newcomers from the rest policy. This photo was taken off the EOP’s Instagram during the course of the ASP’s invesitgation. of the campus population,” Nuwer said. Of the two forms of hazing Nuwer described, the EOP’s association policy rises to the level of non-criminal hazing. little evidence that suggests imposing these Marking their completion of the program, Whether criminal or not, it is shocking to unorthodox punishments actually helps the students are seen wearing EOP branded some that hazing of any kind would occur students. shirts around campus including ones that in a university sanctioned program. “It doesn’t sound like it could read: “EOP Proud.” Nuwer agreed with this sentiment. possibly prepare them for the freedom After completing the five-week Editor’s Note: “I wouldn’t want to be sending my child and independence of college,” said orientation, the most recent batch of there,” he said. Heidi Andrade, professor of educational summer graduates, who wrapped up in psychology at UAlbany. early August, were given black t-shirts with Credit to Sam Cutro for EDUCATIONAL PERSPECTIVE This sentiment was reflected by white lettering that read: “I survived EOP a student, who requested to remain summer.” page design. Not only do the EOP’s restrictive policies anonymous in fear of retribution from EOP After “surviving” her summer program, mirror some common hazing behaviors, officials. She explained that the SAs were an EOP student the ASP interviewed but the themes of exclusion and isolation required to accompany the orientation who requested to remain anonymous, Additional reporting from oppose national trends in mainstream group at all times, whether in class or to the said she was happy to have survived education. doctor’s office. the five weeks. Unlike the rest of her Patrick Day Tine. “I’m actually surprised to hear that “The SA would sit in the classes to make classmates, she opts not to wear EOP garb, they [EOP] emphasize separation over sure everything was fine,” the student said. a symbol of her freedom and desire to no integration,” said Alan Oliveira, associate “At college, no one is going to sit there longer be segregated from the rest of the professor in UAlbany’s Department of making sure you do all the things you need undergraduate population. Educational Theory and Practice. to do.” Oliveira, who studies methods of Andrade, who specializes in self- integrating English language learners regulated learning, said, “Unless you have in foreign communities, explained that people who are really, really out of control, mainstream pedagogy is wavering from the best thing to do is teach them how to using separation tactics in schools. regulate themselves instead of trying to “The [national] trend right now in regulate them.” education, I would describe as nourishment Andrade said also that discipline is not and integration,” he said. “Not separation or something that can be taught in five weeks a disciplinarian kind of approach.” or even a semester. Much of Oliveira’s research experience “It takes longer than that,” she said. Courage.” is with grades K-12, but he was confident of the notion that the broader theories of A JOKING MATTER? inclusion and integration apply also to budding college freshman. Until several weeks ago, the EOP Although no one standard for educational Instagram featured photo collages created practices exists in the U.S., basic theories by an EOP counselor, Claudio Gomez, such as the ones proposed by Oliveira guide which make light of the secretive first night policy in schools across the country. practice. These photos have since been “ — DAN RATHER By employing these harsh punishments, removed. the EOP is attempting to ready students for The caption written by the EOP a college environment, said Martinez. Instagram account holder read, “We feel FB: ALBANY SPJ Although the intent of the program is your pain EOP scholars,” attempting to to propel their students to success, there is humorously acknowledge the demands of the summer program.

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STUDENT SUCCESS Type A+: How Madeeha Khan Does It All

By TYLER MCNEIL And with less than two years left on campus as an undergraduate student, she wants to do Last fall when Madeeha Khan applied to become a Uni- more. versity at Albany Purple & Gold ambassador, she did not “Any opportunity that comes to me I say yes, know what the position entailed. and sometimes more than I should,” she said. Within a month she got the job. Managing her time with a loaded schedule, “Now when people ask me, I tell them that the best thing Khan has given up much of her leisure time, I do on campus is being a Purple & Gold ambassador,” she dropping previous indulgences such as read- said. “Back then, I didn’t know what it was.” ing. Growing up in New Delhi, Khan spent her Like her pursuit of becoming a student ambassador, childhood reading books frequently. Christopher Pounds / Albany Student Press much of Khan’s involvement has been prompted by efforts Unlike now, Khan’s perception of the world Madeeha Khan, pictured in a rare moment of rest. to seek as many opportunities as possible, regardless of outside of New Delhi mostly came from literature credentials. prior to living abroad. “The way I see it is that I apply for everything,” she said. “I just always had my head in the books and day of Danetopia, applications for the program were due. “And I mean, everything.” never thought I would actually be good at interacting with “They told me, ‘Unfortunately, the deadline is tonight While applying “for everything,” Khan’s opportunities the outside world,” Khan said. and there’s a lot of essay questions’ and I told them, ‘No have grown over the last three years. This August, Khan Looking to study away from home, Khan went through problem, I work well under pressure,’” she said. was selected to speak in front of over 4,000 students at the several choices across the globe before picking UAlbany. After being accepted into the program, Khan quickly be- University at Albany’s Opening Convocation in the SEFCU Despite the $15,000 grant she received from Drexel Uni- came involved with clubs and organizations across campus. arena. versity in Philadelphia, Khan declined the offer due to the By the end of her first semester, she eventually became one Being selected out of thousands of students by the uni- school’s overall tuition cost. of the founding executive board members of the Cultural versity was not new to Khan. In the past Khan has secured After discovering UAlbany at a college fair, Khan’s Connections Club. four university awards for her work in campus life and plans to start over moved towards the Capital Region. Be- Gaining confidence from her work as a student leader, academics. ing handed a bulkier scholarship than Drexel and greater Khan started applying for more leadership positions. She Throughout a typical week, along with being Purple & responsiveness than any of the other colleges she applied to, not only aimed to become more involved on campus, but Gold ambassador, Khan balances leadership roles in Resi- she ultimately settled with UAlbany. as a computer science major and business minor, she also dential Life, the Student Association, UAlbany’s ISACA Having seldom traveled outside of city limits while living hoped to learn how to learn professional skills for the chapter, and most recently, the pledge class of Alpha Phi in New Delhi, Khan took advantage of living outside her future. Omega. comfort zone upon entering the Capital Region. “I want to be the type person who can go to any interview Outside of working with students across campus, she While looking to break away from her lack of involve- and do well regardless of whether I knew about the job or manages interns as a web developer and works on a faculty ment back in high school, Khan discovered the Emerging the topic well or not,” she said. “It’s all about building your research project for the computer science department. Student Leaders Program tabled at Danetopia. On the same personality.”

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STUDENT LIFE Places to de-stress, not distress during midterms

By LAUREN NAVRATIL where you settle down is up to you and your personal preferences. During the fall semester at college, it’s sometimes a chal- If the constant chatter of other students helps lenge to let go of that lingering, laid-back summer vibe and you feel engaged and doesn’t dim your focus, really start to focus on schoolwork. But there’s nothing like then perhaps any work areas on the first floor midterm week to hit us college kids like a cold splash of would suffice, as they are more social spots. If water to the face, making us alert and conscious of every- you’re like me and you need a quiet space to get thing we need to accomplish. anything done, check out the work desks on the No matter what you’re working on, whether you’re second or third floors by the windows. It’s nice studying for exams, writing essays, working on hands-on to be able to look outside, but the nature of these Source: Ualbanyphotos.com projects, or anything else, the best thing to do is to find a re- desks are to allow students privacy and silence to A perfect example of finding a tranquil spot where one can lose liable and valuable spot to get your work done. My biggest focus on their work. themselves in thought. suggestion would be to find a work space suited to your Nature Spots needs and make it your own for the rest of the semester. If you love to be outdoors, and the weather Make it the place you go to whenever you need to channel permits you to do so, why not try and do some become hubs for young people to bring their laptops and your mind into completing academic tasks. The more you schoolwork outside, surrounded by greenery? The fresh work, while maybe socializing and engaging in activities go there, and walk away having successfully completed air may do you some good and help clear your mind of outside of school. schoolwork, the more you will associate that place with thoughts that may be blocking your focus. If you think this sounds like an ideal spot for you, then learning and achievement. The two rectangular grass areas on the UAlbany cam- I highly recommend The Hudson River Coffee House, lo- If you enjoy studying and doing homework in your dorm pus, lined with trees and places to sit, would be perfect. cated on the corner of Quail and Hudson Streets. They offer room or wherever you live, and that works for you, then all These areas usually aren’t too populated or noisy, and the free Wi-Fi, plenty of places to sit and work, and a wonder- the power to you. Personally, when I used to try doing work surroundings are certainly more appealing to the eye, com- ful selection of coffee, tea, sandwiches, and other goodies. in my bedroom, I would end up telling myself I could do it pared to bookshelves in the library. On Thursdays the shop holds an open-mic night, open to the next day, then ordering food and watching Netflix – not If you’re looking for a place off campus, Washington anyone to perform songs, poetry, comedy acts and more. good! Park in downtown Albany is a wonderful spot. I’ve spent Maybe doing schoolwork in this kind of lively environment I’ve discovered many places on and off the UAlbany many days there, posted up underneath a nice tree near the appeals to some people! campus and it worked well for me, so I’ll share my insights: big field where the dogs play, doing some writing or study- The key is to figure out what your needs are during Main Library ing notecards for an exam. It’s really quite a peaceful area. this stressful time, and to pinpoint a plan of how you’re go- This is the obvious location and, nonetheless, prob- ing to get everything done. Think about what inspires you ably the best environment to be in when trying to get work Coffee Shops to get your work done the most, claim your workspace, take done. The library is quite extensive, however, so navigating In a city filled with college students and heavy a deep breath, and get going. artistic/musical interests among its inhabitants, coffee shops WEEKLY Around UAlbany EVENTS and the Capital Region JRL Open House Troy Night Out UE T 5:00 PM RI F 5:00 p.m. October 25 Journalism open house October 28 Arts and culture in in HU354, hosted by downtown Troy. the Journalism Program

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THEATRE REVIEW AN INTIMATE PERFORMANCE OF A SHAKESPEARE CLASSIC By FRANCHESCA CAPUTO unfortunate timing paired with impulse that ultimately led to Romeo and Juliet’s Romeo and Juliet came to the demise. Performing Arts Center Tuesday night Perhaps the most fascinating aspect from the American Shakespeare Center. of the performance was how the Before the play began, performers played stage set up was incorporated into pop covers by artists such as Muse and the performance. Surrounding the My Chemical Romance consisting of actors sat audience members on each acapella-like harmonization accompanied side on the stage. Throughout the by instruments such as the bass, violin, performance, actors would interact flute, cello, drums, and banjo. As their with the stage audience while staying final pre-show performance, the group versed in Shakespeare. From handing competed in a rap battle reminiscent off wine glasses to asking for a peck of the 80s, with a theme central to the on the cheek, all the way to Benvolio plots Montague and Capulet rivalry. It’s suggesting a fairer lady such as so- safe to say the Montague’s conquered. and-so to Romeo. To see the actors and Realistically, with a hook like “I thought audience perform on an improv level I told ya, we run Verona” how could they was remarkable. The staging conditions do anything less than slay? mimic what Shakespeare would have done in his day. This includes universal The cast’s process for preparing for the lighting so the audience can see the show is extensive, as each cast member performers and the performers can see has to come into the first day of rehearsal the audience, doubling, or one actor “off book, so we know all of our lines” playing multiple roles, and the set Aleca Piper, tripling as Lady Montague, design, where the backdrop remains Balthasar, and Juliet’s nurse, said. “Then constant, only bringing in minimal we spend three weeks working on them props allowing the audience to use their and do the play in its entirety without imagination to interpret each prop’s a director, then with a director, making function. adjustments according to what they say.” The American Shakespeare Center In the opening act the two feuding performance captures the timeless tragedy families are seen brawling with swords, of Romeo and Juliet through impulse, leaping and running through the streets excitement and ultimately intimacy. With of Verona. The entirety of the show each performer able to see the audience, was fueled by a vibrant energy as each and therefore interact with them, there character moved at a rapid pace, and is an electrifying connection that surges acted on haste and impulse. Action throughout each and every scene. and intimacy intertwine when Romeo, “It reiterates how important love is,” played by Josh Clark, refuses to speak Piper paused briefly, speaking about to anyone due to his undying love to her personal connection to the play, and the never-seen-or-heard-from-after continued, only this time choking back this-point Rosaline, but suddenly after tears. “It just reiterates how important a suggestion by Benvolio (Constance love is, and how love can always win, if Swain), becomes utterly devoted to we just believe in it, if we just stop and meeting, and then soon marrying Juliet listen. It’s rewarding to be reminded of (Zoe Speas.) This impulsiveness occurs that every day because Trump is Trump again when Juliet’s father, Capulet, and Hilary is Hilary and we’re all tired of (J.C. Long) acts violently, screaming hearing things that bigots are bigots and and striking Juliet after she professes racists are racists, but if you just open her love for Romeo and not the Prince’s your heart and your ears to loving, then Kingsman, Paris (Kyle Powell.) And maybe we can find a middle ground.” of course, let’s not forget about the Thinking Grad School? Think Syracuse University, Falk College! Ask about our November 4 Info Session!

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FILM REVIEW ‘The Accountant’ entertains but falls short of greatness By ANDY GALLA The only true blemish was Anna Kendrick, who likely suffered more from a poorly Armed with a cast of highly respected written character than bad acting itself. actors, director Gavin O’Connor delivers She’s essentially the damsel in destress possibly his most tense, thrilling, character- who would sometimes flirt awkwardly driven film to date. However, there are far with Affleck (small spoiler alert: no sex), too many ideas thrown in the air to keep making the film seem formulaic. However, track of and truly love any of the characters, not pursuing the actual romance itself was and the plot cannot keep up with all their excellent continuity for the main character, specific motives. whom could kill just about anybody using his hands or a sniper rifle, as well as doctor The film follows the story of a boy not anybody’s books perfectly, but could barely only born with autism, but born into an army begin to socialize. family. This boy, however, was clearly a savant, with a brother about the same age The film also has quite respectful with no mental handicaps. After his father cinematography, using shadows and refuses standard treatment and is left by his symmetry effectively. The action, while wife, he decides to train his sons so nobody rarer than the trailer made it seem, is done could take advantage of the condition. Fast flawlessly. The hand-to-hand fighting forward into adulthood, and the young not only looks, but sounds believable, autistic boy is now a money-laundering with many snapped wrists and hard, swift accountant, essentially a specialist who is punches. The use of guns is much the same. called upon by both gangsters and large In this way, the sound-editing crew deserves corporations to “find” and handle money. substantial credit, but the choreography Soon, the director of crime enforcement is also spot-on. This made the film more at the department of treasury, Ray King approachable to crowds. Still, it’s nothing (J.K Simmons), becomes obsessed with that hasn’t already been done. finding this man, for more reasons than he Despite all of that, there are noticeable Source: film.dziennik.pl claims. Meanwhile, the accountant himself, flaws in the plot. Almost the entire second Christian Wolff (Affleck) is hired to look half is a rage tour for Wolff against the far too many characters in the air to keep child of the James Bond movies combined for missing money in a robotics company robotics company that had previously hired track of, and it soon becomes a wash of with a well-made drama. However, by the end of the film, the plot doesn’t feel all after junior accountant Dana Cummings him, though it seems his only motivation is thinly described motives and ruthless, that important, and in some ways it even (Anna Kendrick) discovers money missing. because they tried to kill Dana Cummings, calculated killing by Wolff, who seems seems too surreal to believe. It was a classic This sets off a chain reaction of murder, and it’s never clear why he cares so much to meet his fate in an oddly coincidental Hollywood ending to a classic Hollywood man-hunting, and “good old-fashioned for her anyways. We’re also left to wonder way. By the end, the story feels incredibly investigation” that ends with a serious body- manufactured. Though this was a decent movie, but a decent one at that. If you are an how Braxton (Jon Bernthal) became a part action fan with patience, this may be your count. of the plot in the first place. There’re many script, it fell flat on its own unnecessary characters and overused troupes. The climax film. If you are looking for sentimentality The acting in this film was great. Affleck other plot holes aside from this one as well. was also overdramatic and not nearly as and engaging dialogue, you will find a bit was very believable as a troubled but genius Some relate to the fact that the motives of engaging as was meant to be. The same can here, but it will often be under the asterisk functioning-autist. J.K Simmons also made the company’s boss, Lamar Black (John be said of Mark Isham’s soundtrack. of many circumstances not making perfect the most of his limited time, commandeering Lithgow), and Francis Silverberg (Jeffrey sense. If you are just looking for the next the most emotional moments in the film. Tambor) are almost completely unknown, So, this film earns a modest 3/5. It was Oscar favorite, keep waiting, this film is John Lithgow, Jeffrey Tambor, and Jon all we know for sure is that it has something admittedly impressive to see such dedication an admirable but ultimately cute attempt at Bernthal were all exceptional, as usual. to do with embezzlement. The film throws to character building in what seemed like a greatness.

THEATRE REVIEW The Strains of Being ‘Exonerated’ By ELENA POLLACK Bryce Pole-Merchant, also a freshman, Gary Gauger was convicted of killing his Johan Buchan, a junior double major played David Keaton, a black 18-year-old own parents in 1993, when the police held in Theatre and Communications, gave a This past week, the UAlbany Theatre who spent two years on death row after him in questioning for close to 12 hours powerful performance as Kerry Cook, a performed The Exonerated, a collection being wrongfully convicted by an all- before tricking him into confessing to the youth convicted of rape and murder by of stories from six individuals who were white jury in 1971, and became the first murder. He was set free in 1996, when the a cop with a grudge, who spent 20 years wrongfully convicted and sentenced to man to be exonerated in the United States. courts ruled that his confession was coerced trying to prove his innocence from behind death row, eventually being exonerated of Pole-Merchant captured a poetic, faithful and therefore inadmissible as evidence. He bars. Buchan’s portrayal demonstrated the their crimes. The donations collected at the character who dedicated the rest of his life was eventually exonerated in 2002, when devastating effects a sentencing, whether performances will be donated to the Culture to helping those wrongfully convicted by the courts convicted two motorcycle gang right or wrong, can have on an inmate’s Project, which will distribute the funds to helping found Witness to Innocence, a members for the crime. Max Conaway, a family. those exonerated in the United States. The foundation aiming to end the death penalty freshman, gave a wonderful performance, Gauger wrote In Spite of the System, performance was inspiring and left me near in the United States. detailing the vulnerability of a recent orphan recounting his exoneration, available at to tears. Spencer Dunn, a junior majoring in taken advantage of and of the struggles garygauger.com. Jacobs wrote Stolen Maddy Rolon, a freshman Theatre major, Sociology, played Delbert Tibbs, who faced every day from judgement and Time: One Woman’s Inspiring Story as an gave a heartfelt performance as Sunny, was convicted of murder and rape by an persecution after his release from prison. Innocent Condemned to Death, telling the who was convicted for the murders of a all-white jury in 1974, but was exonerated Robert Hayes was a horse trainer who tale of her experiences on death row and in 1977 when an informant revealed he had state officer and a Canadian officer in 1976. was wrongfully convicted of rape and her endless positive perspective, available lied during the trial, hoping for leniency Sunny was released in 1992 when the real murder, and was denied his horse-trainer at sunnyandpeter.com. Cook wrote Chasing in his own case. Dunn’s philosophical and criminal stepped forward. Rolon brought license post-released, but was laughably Justice, detailing his conviction, experiences, wondering portrayal of this emcee-like to life the struggle of a woman who was able to walk into a store and buy a gun. and battle for freedom. Delbert Tibbs’ character tied each of the individual stories wronged by the system, desperate to be Ezekiel Miller, a junior, gave an excellent writings can be found at witnesstoinnocence. reunited with her boyfriend, children and together, making the play whole, and performance as a young man struggling to org, amongst many other works by those family, and somehow able to maintain a forcing the audience to question the morality readjust into society, even with support. exonerated. positive outlook on life. of the death penalty.

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confines of public school, Junior Wins Feminist Prize Succeeding Mackenzie speech is protected if it does Rinefierd in May 2015, not disrupt the learning Warshauer was the longest process. By ILENE ROTHMAN standing member of the SA However, the ubiquitous executive board prior to Internet complicates this by A University at Albany his resignation. Including making the “schoolhouse senator has been named one of 10 his most recent position, gate” harder to define. What up-and-coming college feminist Warshauer worked in the happens when students speak change makers in the nation, comptroller’s office for three freely on the Internet within and has been chosen to serve years. their home? on the American Association of Being part of the In Doningerv v. Niehoff a University Women (AAUW) organization since his 2008 court case, Grygiel ex- National Student Advisory freshman year, his decision plained how Avery Doninger to leave the SA was partially Council. was a high school junior prompted by a desire to Named the “Optimistic who called school officials seek other opportunities Advocate” on Oct. 17, Julia “douchebags” in a LiveJour- on campus. The rest of his Alford became involved with the nal post. In retaliation, the of- decision to depart student UAlbany Student Association ficials had cancelled an event government was based around in the spring of her freshman she was planning for student “personal reasons” which he year after attending Elect Her, council. Despite encouraging declined to comment on. a program that trains college other students to complain to “I think it happened at women to run for student an administrator, Doninger the right time for Rob and government. Although the was later punished by not be- when it comes down to it, junior political science major is ing allowed to run for student it was Rob’s decision and now the highest ranking female office her senior year. it was a personal decision,” senator on campus, during her A second-circuit panel in said Raymond Webb, former freshman year she was not happy the United States Court of senate chair, who sponsored at UAlbany and was considering the resolution to appoint Appeals ruled in this case transferring to another school. that the school reasonably Warshauer two years ago. “I went through the Elect Her “SA will be fine.” forecasted a threat to mate- program and it was a really great rial disruption even though While managing SA motivator for me to learn that finances, comptroller the only disruption was the there was a need for woman to be Source: Julia Alford complaining phone calls the responsibilities include represented on campus. So I said having more interaction with administrator received. to myself that night, I am going As a lawyer defending the knows that this is happening movement really took off once student groups than any other to nominate myself and I am because at the end of the day we she attended AAUW’s National position on the executive First Amendment, Grygiel going to run in this election and holds, “The courts are getting want to make sure that the best Conference for College Women board, said Austin Ostro, if I don’t win I will transfer out,” person is in this position. But also Student Leaders. This past senate vice chair. He also this exactly wrong.” Grygiel the junior who is also double explained that the courts to spread the word about what summer she took the skills mentioned that the position minoring in informatics and the comptroller does and how she learned from AAUW and entails frequent contact with are treating speech through philosophy said. it could benefit you or me,” the decided to work as a legislative university departments. digital technology differently Three terms later and Alford Melville, NY native said. intern at the National Council of As a result of the position’s than normal speech. is still at UAlbany, and since Alford is extremely involved Jewish Women in Washington, workload, the comptroller This reach of the courts then has held many positions in on campus; she is the political D.C. is tied with the president for into the public high school SA. She sat on the Committee liaison for Great Danes for “It was empowering just having the highest pay in the students’ rights of free of Constituent Relations as SA at $6,950 per year ($4,250 speech yields a “disturbing a second semester freshman, Israel, the secretary for Pi Sigma to be around people that were Alpha, she is a brother of Phi trying to take steps forward and during the academic year, trajectory of law,” according sophomore year she served as $2,700 over the summer). to Grygiel. The more courts chair for the Committee of Rules Alpha Delta, and a member of talking about issues that I care College Democrats. However, about. And I ended up actually In comparison, deputy toy with the First Amend- and Administration, and this year comptrollers make $2,150 ment, the harder it becomes as a junior she was appointed to she cautions students who want being apart of issues that I never to be involved on campus to thought I would care about.” during the academic year to draw the line between be on the Board of Finance and and are not required to work what is protected speech and also serves on the Committee of remember that their number one She spent the rest of her priority is that they are a student summer working on sex during the summer. what is punishable speech. Appropriations. Out of the two deputy Examining the issue of The SA at times has had and that they are here to succeed trafficking initiatives, an area of academically and to learn. gender equality she had never comptrollers, Nanavaty and restricted speech in public a controversial reputation on Alex Schindler, Nanavaty schools, Vice President of campus. Last year during the “You cannot major in extra- explored in depth prior to this curriculars . . . you need to internship. was the only member of the UAlbany’s Student Associa- Parkfest Ticketing catastrophe, department willing to fill the make sure that you are staying As far as gender equality tion Colin Manchester asked, students began to question why position. within your major,” Alford on campus, she knows even “At 18 I can vote. At 21 I can SA is not more transparent about Despite being content as said. “You’re fulfilling the grab a beer. But why at 17 how they choose to operate on a campus as progressive as interim comptroller, Nanavaty can I not speak my mind?” and what their true role is in requirements that you need to UAlbany’s, that there is still did not confirm interest in Manchester is a senior governing the university. have, but you’re also achieving.” room to grow; the SA’s Senate is applying to keep the position. majoring in both the financial Alford herself is working to With a padded resume, Alford 44 percent female. “As for now, I’m just really analyst honors program and help SA be more forthcoming recognizes that she is sometimes “That’s not good enough, focused on doing my job right financial marketing and about how they handle missing out on spending time but I know that moving forward now and maybe we’ll see,” regulation. procedures and how they with her friends. we’re making progress and we’re he said. Compared to public high distribute information. Recently “I understand that you can’t taking steps so when I come back Following Nanavaty’s schools, public universities the comptroller of the SA has have it all and so there are things in ten years to talk in front of the interim appointment, an tend to offer more free- resigned and the SA is trying that you have to give and take senate, I want to make sure that application for the position dom of speech. Courts are to heavily publicize this new and that’s okay. You find time,” half the room is women or more. was immediately listed on more lenient in protecting position on campus. she said. That would be cool too,” the MyInvolvement. free speech at universities “It’s important that everyone Alford’s interest in the junior said. because institutions of higher women’s empowerment learning encourage the full exploration of ideas, accord- ing to Grygiel. At universi- CAMPUS CHANGES ties, students must be able to exercise their rights by effectively disseminating and distributing speech. New Meal Plan Based on Celebrated Virginia As a public university, UAlbany is a place for stu- dents to vocalize informed ideas. Last April, newspapers Tech Model to be Considered in December containing the article “Sexual Assault Reports up 200 Per- cent at UAlbany” by Lindsey Riback, were removed from By TYLER MCNEIL residents access to the Campus retail and residence dining similar costs to current meal the Lecture Center during Center venues. without using Munch Money plans available for residential the Accepted Student Open A new meal plan could Searching for a new meal previously existed until last students. Currently, meal plans House. bring more students to dine plan option last summer, UAS year. for students living on campus Grygiel said that he could in the Campus Center if it is landed on Virginia Tech’s As a result of Campus range from $2,000 to $2,640. see a First Amendment approved in December. model for inspiration. Center renovation last fall, Wesley Sherow, president of issue here if the administra- Under the plan, up for “They’re always ranked in meal trades, a system allowing Moo Plans, a meal plan startup tion directed, supported, or review at the Dec. 5 UAS the top five for college dining students to eat on the podium run by UAlbany students and endorsed the removal of the services subcommittee and I think part of it is because with meal swipes, had been graduates, questions whether newspapers. If an individual meeting, students will pay of the flexibility students eliminated. the overhead model will did this independently, the for dining overhead costs in have,” Pearse said. “By paying “I kind of have to budget actually reduce meal plan costs issue would be different. advance which will allow them that overhead then, you’re free [Munch Money] out to on campus. Nonetheless, the lawyer to buy meals at the Campus to go anywhere.” make sure it lasts the whole “Honestly I don’t know noted, “It’s the type of epi- Center and residence halls at All plans provided under semester, so it would be a lot every detail of this proposal, sode that clearly implies the a reduced price, according to the college’s in-house dining more convenient to just count but it seems to me that students desire to protect the reputa- UAS Director Stephen Pearse. service follow the overhead swipes rather than money,” actually won’t be spending any tion of the university.” Steve O’ Riley, Sodexo system with costs at $1,067. Maureen Mecca, a sophomore less, but instead, just paying Grygiel is a co-chair for regional district manager, With operational costs paid for social sciences student, said. for a portion of their meal Greenberg’s media and believes this is a step in in advance at VT, the college’s With increased flexibility plans upfront,” Sherow said. entertainment litigation the right direction for the plans allow discounts as high under the proposed plan, Last year the overall rate practice. The vast majority of university. as 67 percent. Pearse believes that the for meal plans increased three his cases involve defending “I think this is just going to Since UAlbany has less overhead model could quickly percent; the same raise was news organizations, media give everyone so much more students dining than VT, attract students after the start approved for the 2015- 2016 companies, and content flexibility,” O’ Riley said. discounts for in-house brands of the next fall semester. academic year. This rise in producers from claims based This desire to create a meal are expected to be around 40 He has previously explored costs over the last two years is on what they have published. plan available for resident and percent. Pearse also predicted extending the deadline to due to inflation, higher wages, Some of the lawyer’s cases retail locations on campus that outside brands will have a switch meal plans beyond two and increasing operational involve representing personal arose during the planning 30 percent discount. weeks. costs, according to Karl counsel to professional ath- process to close Dutch Quad While discounts under the Along with deadlines, Luntta, the director of media letes; namely, he represents dining hall that was announced overhead system, if approved, some measures included in relations. tennis players and a few last year. Without a dining will be new to recent the plan such as rates, are still NBA players. hall, UAS sought to a new university dining history; the up in the air. UAS expects option to provide Dutch Quad option to choose between that the new plan would have FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @Albstudentpress TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 EDITOR: DIANA HYMOWITZ ALBANY STUDENT PRESS SPORTS [email protected] 10

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The UAlbany Volleyball took to the court on Friday, October 21, to play Bing- hamton in their annual Pink Dig match. However, the Great Danes saw their 10- game winning streak snapped as they lost three games to the (23-25, 20-25, 16-25).

Although UAlbany (12-7, 6-1 AE) led Binghamton (10-11, 4-3 AE) 18-14 in the first set, the Bearcats were able to orches- trate a comeback and win the match 23-25. The Bearcats never looked back, not al- lowing UAlbany to gain a lead in either of the next two matches. Despite the loss the Great Danes remain in first place atop the America East, one game ahead of UMBC.

Noah Beadle / Albany Student Press Laini Laindecker and Taylor Robinson jump to defend the Binghamton offense.

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ALBANY, N.Y. – The testament to what they have done “We knew in the second half, Angela Luizzi, Caitlyn Paltsios a line drive towards the cage. UAlbany women’s soccer team all season.” we had to find the back of the net and Bianca Webb on the field. Borasky made a dive and grab to continues to make program Kiana Rugar netted the early,” said Rugar. “Caroline’s UAlbany’s first chance came stop the attempt. history under coach Caitlin eventual game-winner off a [Kopp] service was perfect and I in the 10th minute as Paltsios sent Borasky protected against Cucchiella, earning a share of a corner to another long range shot by the America East regular season Meghan Conner to finish the first half as title for the first time with a 2-0 Malone the sides went into the half at 0-0. victory over UMBC on Senior for a Immediately into the second Day. header, just period, Rugar got through the UAlbany (9-7-1, 6-1-1 AE) missing back line with the ball. Her first will be the 1-seed in the America high. A shot was saved by a diving Roth, East Tournament for the first time subsequent her second went wide of the post. ever, owning the tiebreaker over corner was In minute 55, Kopp sent a free Hartford. UAlbany and Hartford, sent away kick into the box from the near each finishing 6-1-1 in league by UMBC. side. Rugar charged forward and play, share the 2016 America East UMBC, headed the ball into the left post regular season title. using the from eight yards away for a 1-0 As the 1-seed, UAlbany has wind, kept UAlbany lead. earned a bye and will host its firing away Mariah Williams got free for semifinal game on Sunday, from long a shot in the 61st minute, with October 30th at 4 p.m. against the range on a diving Roth denying the goal. winner of 4-seed UNH and 5-seed free kicks. The next minute, she took a pass Maine. One such from Meghan Cavanaugh and sent The Great Danes scored two kick from it back to Schneider for an arc goals early in the second half 35 yards shot and goal inside the right post to earn the shutout victory over out by for a 2-0 lead for UAlbany. UMBC (6-10-1, 2-5-1 AE). Source: Bill Ziskin / Ualbanysports.com Conner was UAlbany continued to push UAlbany outshot UMBC 22-9 in Some of the standout players who made the historic victory possible. saved by against UMBC, getting a couple the game plus picked up 12 corner a jumping chances in the 75th minute. Roth kicks to UMBC’s zero. UAlbany header from a Caroline Kopp free managed to score.” Borasky in minute 13. knocked away a Webb shot from is now unbeaten in its last seven kick in the 55th minute. Alexa For UMBC, Rayven Conner UAlbany closes in in the 30th close range, and on a second games, including six victories. Schneider added an insurance had a team-high four shots, minute and a couple of close chance, Kopp sent a shot high “What a great senior day today, goal seven minutes later from putting three on goal. Leah Roth shots. Paltsios had a couple above the crossbar. not just for our seniors, but for Mariah Williams. Chloe Borasky got the loss in goal with seven attempts, each missing wide of Olivieri entered the game and this program,” said Cucchiella. earned the win with five saves in saves. the cage. Another attempt by kept the shutout intact. UAlbany “We are thrilled beyond words, 79 minutes, with Alana Olivieri Before the game, UAlbany Schneider was saved by Roth. took the 2-0 victory. and we are very thankful that finishing the shutout with the held its Senior Day ceremony Jamie Shiflett had a look on we got it done today, but it is a final 11 minutes in goal. for Schneider, Rugar, Olivieri, cage in the 35th minute, firing FROM: WIRE REPORTS

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