C a m p u s Ti m e s Vo l u m e 139, Nu m b e r 11 Serving the University of Rochester community since 1873 Th u r s d a y , Ap r i l 19, 2012 International UR off- campus recruiting efforts living on

expand at UR Erie-Lackawanna the rise By antoinette ena By justin fleming 2012. Approximately half of Railroad Bridge johnson Pu b l i s h e r the international students in St a f f Wr i t e r In the 2004 admissions the class of 2015 are Chinese, The housing lottery was cycle, the size of the interna- and as a result, UR Admissions less competitive for those tional undergraduate popula- has curtailed the number of interested in living in the Riv- tion at UR hit a low point. With Chinese students accepted erview Apartments this year, only 2.7 percent of the class of this year. partially because the number 2008 hailing from outside the “One of our goals at this of students interested in living United States, the University point is to make sure that we off campus or in Southside Liv- redoubled its recruitment ef- don’t have an international River Lot ing Area has increased. forts abroad. population that’s too much Approximately 83 percent of In the years since, this from one country,” Dean of students applied for housing change in focus has resulted Admissions Jonathan Bur- this year, a number that con- in a complete turnaround in dick said. “We don’t want the tinues to decrease each year terms of international admis- Chinese student population to julia sklar • Pr e s e n t a t i o n Ed i t o r as UR has been encouraging sions. Sixteen percent of the be more than, say, half of the The Rails-to-Trails footbridge, which will connect the River Campus to neighborhoods across students to move off campus current freshman class is from [international] undergradu- the Genesee River, will officially open in June despite some delays and funding issues. to make way for larger incom- a foreign nation, and, at least ates.” ing classes. for the class 2016, the trend is While this year saw a 27 UR’s goal is to reach an en- not slowing down. This year, percent increase in Chinese Rails-to-Trails footbridge to rollment of 5,000 undergradu- UR experienced an 18 percent students applying to UR, the ate students. But according to increase in applications from number accepted was less Director of Residential Life international students, and 11 than one percent higher than link city, University by June Laurel Contomanolis, UR percent more than last year last year. Yet, in spite of this, By leah buletti talization Program, which are project since a feasibility study must be cautious to remain were accepted. Burdick noted that applicants Ne ws Ed i t o r covering two-thirds and one- was conducted in 2008. “right-sized,” a balance be- Prospective students of one from China are becoming in- After several years of dis- third of costs, respectively. “I think you’d be amazed tween the number of students nationality, however, did not creasingly appealing to the cussion, construction and The bridge, which is 800 at how quickly you can get to who want housing and the see an increase in acceptance University — a trend that fundraising, the Erie-Lack- feet long and was originally the downtown through this number of available beds. letters from the University in Se e RECRUIT, Pa g e 4 awanna Railroad Bridge built in 1890, will become trail system,” Hack said. “It’s Contomanolis explained how Rails-to-Trails Conversion is part of the Genesee Riverway a direct line into the heart of previously, a significant num- 80 percent complete. Trail System when completed, Rochester.” ber of transfer students had to The project will trans- connecting riverfront trails The footbridge lies only half be turned away from housing, form the old railroad bed and neighborhoods — notably a mile south of the downtown however, now there will be on Wilson Boulevard across the 19th Ward, the Plymouth area and provides a shorter more beds to offer, as more from the Hill Court into a Exchange Neighborhood walking route for UR students students are deciding to live footbridge, connecting the (PLEX) and Corn Hill — on living in the Riverview Apart- off campus. UR campus to neighborhoods both sides of the Genesee ments to access the River “As more students go out across the Genesee River and, River. Plans for the project Campus. into the area they start filling by extension, to downtown date back almost 25 years, Since the city of Rochester it in and the comfort level in- Rochester. but were not prioritized until will own the bridge, UR will creases,” Contomanolis said. Construction is slated for the last five to 10 when river- not be permitted to install the Although the final count of completion by the end of front revitalization became a blue light safety system on the students applying for specific May, with a ribbon cutting greater concern to many in bridge, which has been a cause housing has not been tallied Numbers courtesy of UR Admissions are rough counts and are not yet available for Intl. students enrolling in the Class of 2016. scheduled for June 29. the Rochester community, of concern to some as the proj- yet, Contomanolis stated that

leah buletti • Ne ws Ed i t o r The project is financed according to Thomas Hack, ect takes concrete shape. she can see the growing trend jointly by the city of Rochester Senior Structural Engineer “We view the bridge as part of students looking for other Students from outside the United States are accounting and New York State, as part for the city of Rochester, who of the existing trail system options, as more upperclass- for a greater proportion of UR’s admitted classes. of its Local Waterfront Revi- has been at the forefront of the Se e BRIDGE, Pa g e 4 men were able to get into Riverview than ever before. “The economy has some- Communal Principles Project celebrates respect thing to do with it,” Conto- by leah buletti event and delineated why he manolis said about the cause Ne ws Ed i t o r believes each to be important, behind the growing trend to At a celebration on Tues- expressed his optimism about leave campus. Students want day, April 17, UR concluded the endeavor. to save money, especially as the first phase of the Commu- “I’m really thrilled about tuition continues to increase. nal Principles Project — an this project,” he said. “The In addition, the lure of inde- initiative launched this past principles tell us what kind of pendence is a pull for many fall that plans to highlight campus we want this to be.” to explore off-campus living one of UR’s seven communal Despite what she believes options, she believes. principles per each coming to be the positive outcome of “It’s cheaper,” junior Jessica academic year. To kick off this year’s campaign, Aca- Moore, who currently lives off the campaign, the principle demic Program Coordinator campus, said. “I like having of respect was highlighted for for Minority Student Affairs my own space and separation the 2011-12 year. For 2012-13, Sasha Eloi believes that more between home and school.” as announced Tuesday, the can be done to foster the im- Moore said most of her principle of responsibility will portance of the principles in friends have followed suit be emphasized. the student body. and have made plans to live leah buletti • Ne ws Ed i t o r The remaining five prin- “It’s something we’re in the 19th Ward during their UR gathered at a celebration in Hirst Lounge on Tuesday, April 17 to publicize the ciples are fairness, freedom, working on and we think senior year. Communal Principles Project, which highlighted the principle of respect this year. honesty and inclusion. it’s progressing,” she said. “I feel too old to be living in Dean of the College Rich- “We’re trying to get students Center for Student Conflict that planned the Communal ing of making it bigger,” she a dorm. I’m 21,” junior Mag- ard Feldman, who presented excited.” Management Jessica Ecock, Principles Project, agreed. said.“We want to invest gie Thyne, who has also each of the principles at the Assistant Director of the who worked on a committee “We’re definitely think- Se e RESPECT, Pa g e 4 Se e HOUSING, Pa g e 4

In s i de t h i s i s s u e : Ea r t h Da y e v o l u t i o n De m y s t e f y i n g a l i t e r a r y l a i r Ne w s : URMC implants first artificial heart Pa g e 3 An exploration of the history of an ancient Op i n i on s : Tunnel painting should be respected Pa g e 6 Why this year’s Earth Day celebrations fraternity’s resurgence at UR. Fe a t u r e s : A UR alum pursues his musical ambitions Pa g e 8 should focus on human achievements. A&E: YellowJackets’ spring show earns high marks Pa g e 12 Sp o r t s : UR track and field exhibits talent Pa g e 16 OPINIONS: Pa g e 6 Features: Pa g e 7 Page 2 NEWS Thursday, April 19, 2012

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The April 5 news article “Greek life, administration pursue dialogue in re- lationship debate” erroneously reported that a few years ago Fraternity and Sorority Affairs moved from Wallis Hall to Wilson Commons, when in fact it moved from Susan B. Anthony Halls to Wilson Commons.

The April 12 news article “Expo showcases potential for academic, business partnerships” erroneously reported that UR’s Center for Emerging and Innova- tive Sciences (CEIS) receives federal funds, when in fact it is a New York State Center for Advanced Technology which means that it receives New York State funds. The same article also incorrectly spelled the name of UR alumnus Allen Ebins, which is actually spelled Allen Evans.

In the April 12 sports results section for women’s crew, freshman Nikole Blow- ers and sophomores Ellen Boland and Julia Evans were incorrectly referred to as coxen, when in fact the term is spelled coxswain.

It i s t h e p o l i c y o f t h e Ca m p u s Ti m e s t o c o r r e c t a l l e r r o n e o u s i n f o r m a t i o n a s q u i c k l y a s p o ss i b l e . If y o u b e l i e v e y o u h a v e a c o r r e c t i o n , p l e a s e e m a i l e d i t o r @c a m p u s t i m e s .o r g . Th i s We e k o n Ca m p u s Thursday Ap r i l 19 SageFest drue sokol • Ph o t o Ed i t o r 4 - 7 p.m., Sa g e Ar t Ce n t e r AEPI BRothers Get Messy to Help Heart Foundation Celebrate music and contemporary art with a live performance by Sound ExChange Juniors Joe Buonomo and Kevin Ly participated in Alpa Epsilon Pi’s event, “Pie a Pi,” which raised Orchestra, a student-run orchestra from the Eastman School of Music. There will also money for the Save a Child’s Heart Foundation, on Saturday, April 14th, outside of Wilson Commons. be custom screen-printing of original designs by Introductory Printmaking students and a reception with 1950s-style hors d’oeuvres and mocktails. The event is free Se c u r i t y Up d a t e and open to the public.

Vandals produce vulgar visuals Friday By casey gould to have no University affiliation, student told Security that he ac- Ap r i l 20 St a f f Wr i t e r was warned and departed the cidentally left his wallet in the 1. An unidentified individual property without further incident, lounge and, upon returning, found ...So we dance: A BPG Production 8 p.m., St r o n g Au d i t o r i u m or group defaced one of the large Lafferty said. it gone. The wallet contained cash, BPG will perform on its annual spring show, featuring a special guest performance boulders outside Susan B. An- credit cards, a license and various by the YellowJackets. Tickets, which are on sale at the Common Market, are $5 for thony Halls on Thursday, April 12 Student experiences other papers, Lafferty said. No UR undergraduates and $7 for the general public. between 1:30 and 6:40 a.m. difficulty breathing police report has been filed. According to UR Security In- college night at redwings baseball vestigator Daniel Lafferty, the 4. A student was transported Sleeping man experiences 7 - 9 p.m., Fr o n t i e r Fi e l d boulder, which was originally from Gilbert Hall to the Strong breathing difficulties, pain Come enjoy College Night at Frontier Field for a match against the Lehigh Valley decorated by members of the Yel- Memorial Hospital Emergency Iron Pigs. There will also be a College Party in the Nest Picnic Area from 6 to 8 p.m., lowJackets to publicize their Department on Thursday, April 6. Security officers observed an which will include $1 drafts, $1 sodas and 50 cent hot dogs. Transportation will be spring show, was spray painted 12 at 1:06 a.m. individual sleeping on a bench in provided for all students and will depart from ITS beginning at 5:45 p.m. and continue over with a set of Greek initials The student reported that the exterior courtyard of the Mill- throughout the game. Tickets, which are available at the Common Market, are $6 for and an illustration of a penis. she was experiencing difficulty er Center at the Eastman School UR undergraduates. The night is sponsored by the 2015 and 2013 Class Councils. Members of the YellowJackets breathing and was starting to lose of Music on Saturday, April 14 at have since repainted the boul- her vision. She believes this was 10:18 a.m. The officers roused the der. caused by a reaction to medication individual, who stated that he was she had been given the previous experiencing chest pains and was Saturday Individual caught in day, according to Lafferty. having difficulty breathing. Ap r i l 21 collection jar According to Lafferty, the in- Wallet vanishes from dividual was transported to the Holi 2012 2. A staff member witnessed a Hirst Lounge Strong Memorial Hospital Emer- 2 - 4 p.m., Go e r g e n Fi e l d male individual, Bradley Schaef- gency Department for further The Hindu Students’ Association will celebrate Holi, a spring festival in India typi- fer, 46, of Rochester, attempting to 5. A student reported that his evaluation and care. cally celebrated during March, with traditional Holi customs, including playing with steal money from a collection jar wallet was stolen from Hirst Gould is a member of colored powder and throwing water. There will also be Indian food and free shirts in the fifth floor lounge in Wilmot Lounge in Wilson Commons on the class of 2014. and henna. In the event of rain, the celebration will be held in the Interfaith Chapel Building on Thursday, April 12 at Wednesday, April 11 between the Information provided from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 1:29 p.m. hours of 9:00 and 9:30 p.m. The by UR Security. Schaeffer departed the prem- ises, at which point the staff member followed him and directed Sunday Ap r i l 22 Security officers to the suspect’s 6 location. Wind SYmphony final concert According to Lafferty, the staff Eastman Music School UR Medical Center 3 - 4:30 p.m., Up p e r St r o n g Au d i t o r i u m member had previously caught UR’s Wind Symphony will give its final performance of the school year, performing Schaeffer trespassing and tam- Percy Grainger, Frank Ticheli, Leonard Bernstein and Richard Wagner’s epic “Elsa’s pering with the collection jar last Procession to the Cathedral.” The concert is free and open to the public. month. Schaeffer, who was found to have no affiliation with the 1 Riverview Complex University, was removed from MONDAY the property after being issued a Ap r i l 23 second ban form. 3 jeffrey bordeaux, jr. memorial dedication Dumpster diver 1 p.m., Wa l k w a y b e h i n d Su s a n B. An t h o n y Re s i d e n c e Ha l l s ordered to desist 2 The official dedication of a memorial for UR student Jeffrey Bordeaux, Jr., which 5 consists of a Yoshino cherry tree and a bench with a commemorative plaque for 3. Security officers caught an Bordeaux, who passed away in January 2011, will take place on Monday. The dedi- individual riffling through the 4 cation will be followed by a reception in Friel Lounge. To RSVP for the reception, dumpster at the north end of please email [email protected]. Fauver Stadium on Sunday, April

15 at 9:02 a.m. Please email calendar submissions to The individual, who was found [email protected]. Thursday, April 19, 2012 NEWS Page 3 URMC implants first artificial heart in upstate region By julia sklar months, which, although not a Pr e s e n t a t i o n Ed i t o r long-term solution, can extend The UR Medical Center became the life of a person with critical the site of the first total artificial heart failure until a permanent heart (TAH) implant in upstate transplant is made. New York on April 4 when surgeons Part of what makes this advance- inserted a SynCardia TAH into ment so remarkable is not only Gaetano Orlando, 49, a retired the technology involved, but also Buffalo Sabres and Rochester its limited availability, according Amerks hockey player suffering to Orlando’s cardiologist Eugene from heart failure. Storozynsky. Before the SynCardia TAH, “I would like to stress that the prevailing artificial heart devices only other facility [in New York required continued assistance State] where this technology is from either the heart’s left or right available is Columbia University ventricle — the main chambers in NYC, where doctors have only responsible for pumping blood implanted two of these devices,” out to the body. SynCardia’s new he explained. He also cited the fact device, however, functions largely that URMC is joining the ranks of on its own. Orlando was previ- only 30 locations nationwide offer- ously diagnosed with sarcoidosis, ing the procedure. a rare cardiovascular disease The vacuum-powered SynCardia Co u r t e s y o f c o n n e c t .i n n o v a t e u k .o r g that left both his ventricles inca- TAH initially entailed a 400-pound The UR Medical Center successfully inserted a SynCardia TAH into 49-year-old Gaetano Orlando on April 4. pacitated, thereby making him an driver for the vacuum in tow, se- ideal candidate for the cutting-edge verely restricting user mobility. become fully implantable, including In addition to Storozynsky’s plant, the odds of being selected for procedure. Today there are smaller, more the power source, [which would] be contribution, the operation was and of surviving the procedure were Surgeons removed nearly all portable drivers available, a hope- recharged externally through the performed by a team from URMC’s overwhelmingly against Orlando. of Orlando’s heart except for his ful sign for patients wishing to lead skin,” Storozynsky said apropos of Artificial Heart Program, including Thanks to the work of URMC physi- left and right atria, aorta and pul- a relatively unhindered life despite the devices. “Once this can occur the program’s surgical director H. cians and the latest in medical tech- monary artery, which were later an almost entirely artificial heart reliably and successfully, the TAH Todd Massey and transplant cardi- nology however, he is alive against attached to the implant. powering their bodies. may then someday replace heart ologist Leway Chen. all previous odds. The longest a patient has lived “The next frontier is in their transplantation as an option for With 3,100 individuals in the U.S. Sklar is a member of with a SynCardia TAH is 46 miniaturization, to where they may patients.” currently waitlisted for a heart trans- the class of 2014. Eastman to host esteemed International Viola Congress By hilary rosenthal will be “What’s world to our door- independent panel of judges. Each St a f f Wr i t e r past is prologue,” step,” she said. contestant that applied was given The Eastman School of Music a quote from The Congress a number to ensure that the judges will host the prestigious 40th Inter- Shakespeare’s will also benefit did not know the identity of any of national Viola Congress from May “The Tempest.” the Rochester the applicants. Twelve semi-finalists 30 to June 3. Though the Congress “I am confident community be- have been selected to compete on will not be held until next month, that they will cause all events Saturday, June 2. the selection process began in leave here with will be open to the Two Eastman students — junior 2010 when the former president of marvelous memo- public. Molly Goldman and senior Samuel the American Viola Society Juliet ries and a renewed Co u r t e s y o f e s m .r o c h e s t e r .e d u There will be Pang — were chosen to advance to White-Smith personally invited appreciation for Violia players from all over the world will gather at Eastman this May. collaborations the live rounds. Each contestant the Eastman viola department to Eastman,” Ja- with the Roch- in the live rounds will perform a present a bid. mal Rossi, executive associate dean will perform at the Congress ban- ester Philharmonic Orchestra for piece by David Liptak, an Eastman This is a competitive application at Eastman, said. quet and daily morning wellness two concerts as well as with WXXI faculty member. Prizes include the process, “sort of like cities bidding The Congress will consist of sessions. for a live radio broadcast. Benoit Rolland Award as well as to host the Olympics,” according to acclaimed international violists “This is essentially a world-class Furthermore, viola makers, bow significant cash prizes donated by Phillip Ying, associate professor of ranging from orchestra principals music festival centered around the makers and other related vendors The String House of Rochester, string chamber music at Eastman. to up-and-coming star students. It viola,” Associate Professor of Viola in the industry will make an ap- Signorelli String Instruments LTD This is not the first time that will be a five-day-long consortium at Eastman Carol Rodland said. pearance with exhibit tables for and Nocon and Associates. Eastman has held the Congress, with around 20 performances as well Rodland believes this is a very participants to explore. All Congress events are open to having hosted the fifth International as 40 or more discussions, lectures special opportunity not only for Another part of the Congress the public. For a roster of musi- Viola Congress in 1977. This is, and master classes. Student viola Eastman, but also for the Rochester is the Young Artist Competition cians and a schedule of events, visit however, the first time the Congress choirs from Eastman, the Beijing community as a whole. for violists ages 16 to 22. Contes- ivc2012.com. is hosted by a repeat venue. Central Conservatory, University “It will benefit our students, as tants who have previously applied Rosenthal is a member of The theme of this year’s Congress of Michigan and SUNY Potsdam it brings the superstars of the viola were chosen to compete by an the class of 2012. Three Percent announces Best Translated Book Awards By natsumi Mariner readers have all found these books literature from country X is almost Through recognizing both trans- The winners of the BTBA award Contributing Wr i t e r so exceptional speaks volumes about completely ignored in America … lated and international literature, will be announced in New York On Tuesday, April 9, the Best the incredible appeal of the shortlist any number of reasons. But they the BTBA has brought a vast City on May 4 at McNally Jackson Translated Book Awards (BTBA) — this is some of the best fiction of decide upon those during their amount of international literature Books as a part of the PEN World announced this year’s fiction and the year, in any language.” secret deliberations, which I’m not to English-language readers. Voices Festival. poetry finalists, after which they Only books that were published privy to.” “The vast majority of these Brief summaries of the 10 fiction were honored at an event held at between December 1, 2010 and The BTBA is supported by books don’t receive a single book finalists and poetry finalists can be UR. Three Percent, UR’s website de- December 31, 2011 were eligible for Amazon.com, which provides prize review in the mainstream press, found at besttranslatedbook.org, voted to featuring and this year’s award. money to the winning authors and and are only available at a handful as well as at rochester.edu/college/ promoting transla- The other consid- translators. Both the author and of bookstores in metro areas and in translation/threepercent. tion and international “The vast majority eration for eligi- translator receive a $5,000 cash the vast digital wilds of Amazon. Mariner is a member of literature, also an- bility is that the prize. com,” Post said. the class of 2015. nounced the finalists of these books works have to be on their website. don’t receive completely origi- Started in 2007, nal translations, the BTBA has recog- a single book meaning they are nized an assortment review in the being translated of translated texts in into English for the hope of garner- mainstream the first time ever. ing a better sense of press.” The quality of the appreciation and at- original book, as tention to the many — Three Percent Editor, well as the art- works of international Open Letter Publisher istry of the English literature. This year, a Chad Post translation of the total of 10 book final- book, is the basic ists and six poetry criteria that is used to determine finalists were announced to go on to the winning titles. a panel of judges who will ultimately “Each year the panel has discus- decide the winner. sions about what qualities of the “In previous years, there was text they want to reward and why,” much less consensus than we saw Open Letter Books Publisher and this year when choosing a list,” Jeff Editor of Three Percent Chad Post Waxman, a fiction committee mem- said. “It could be the book itself, the ber, said. “That 11 very different role of the translator, the fact that Use Before June 30, 2012 Page 4 NEWS Thursday, April 19, 2012 Despite erratic weather, lilacs to bloom for festival By leah buletti Executive Maggie Brooks, Quinn about 10 to 15 percent are in bloom Quinn is optimistic that even if and finest collection.” Ne w s Ed i t o r assured the crowd that the festival, now and another 10 to 15 percent some have bloomed prior to the Last year, the Lilac Festival drew Despite this year’s unprecedent- which draws throngs of people both are considered late bloomers that festival, others will be in their full 400,000 people from all over the edly mild winter and early spring, nationally and internationally, “will might not be in peak bloom until glory during it. Regardless, Quinn country and the world and serves as students and members of the UR have lilacs, and will have people to as late as the first week in June, believes this year’s weather bodes what many see as a vital economic community will be able to enjoy enjoy them.” Quinn said. for an even better festival than last driver for the Rochester region, gen- blooming lilacs at Rochester’s an- “Obviously we had an early spring Because of this huge spec- year, during which rain and inclem- erating about $3 million in revenue nual Lilac Festival as they have and we are hoping for some cool trum of lilac varieties, ent weather forced organizers to in past years, according to Brooks. for the past 114 years, according to weather before the festival,” close it for a full four days. Headlining groups for the festi- Monroe County’s Superintendent of Quinn said. “The collection Monroe County Parks Director val, announced Tuesday, include Horticulture Mark Quinn. will bloom a little early, but Larry Staub, who joked at the Johnny Winter, Cowboy Mouth, The Lilac Festival, which show- there is a long bloom period. press conference about Red Baraat, Steve Tyrell, The cases the largest collection of lilacs We’re hoping to have beautiful this year’s “ten day Wailers, Melissa Manchester, Lou in the world and which is the only spring weather.” winter,” also shared Gramm, Steel Magnolia, The Farm 10-day, free festival of its kind in Highland Park, where this optimism. and Southside Johnny. The festival North America, will run from May 11 the festival has been held “We will see blooms will also feature a parade on May to 20 this year and is often a popular officially since 1898 soon and we will 12, 5- and 10-kilometer road races attraction for the UR community, as and unofficially since continue to see on May 20 and an arts and crafts it coincides with commencement and 1892, has 1,200 bushes blooms through show on May 12, 13, 19 and 20. other end of the year festivities. and 500 varieties of lilacs May and June,” For a full schedule of events, visit At a press conference on Tuesday, to showcase at the festival. Of he said. “That’s the lilacfestival.com. April 17 attended by Rochester these, around 60 to 70 percent beauty and fortune of Buletti is a member of Mayor Thomas Richards and County are medium bloomers, while Co u r t e s y o f ac o u n t r y f a r m h o u s e .b l o g s p o t .c o m having the world’s largest the class of 2013. Poet Laureate Levine’s reading elucidates life story by jenny hansler readings by several poets and/or fic- It is this candidness and descrip- On l i n e Ed i t o r tion writers of varying prominence. tiveness which marks Levine’s United States Poet Laureate Philip The series is the longest-running, work, which centers on the labor- Levine gave a well-attended reading and one of the most prestigious, ing class and the common things in at UR on Thursday, April 12. collegiate poetry reading series in life. Levine is quoted as saying he The approximately hour-long the U.S. writes “for people for whom there event featured recollections and ora- At this event, Levine recalled sev- is no poetry.” He has been called tions by Levine. He read from a wide eral anecdotes from his life with hu- “one of America’s greatest narra- body of his works, beginning with mor and wit. He spoke of his mother, tive poets.” “What is Work,” from the collection a Russian immigrant, and his child- Levine was awarded the 1995 Pu- by the same title. Levine also read hood in Detroit. He also talked about litzer Prize for Poetry for his book of poems from his collections entitled “A writing terrible poetry as a child and poetry entitled “The Simple Truth.” Simple Truth,” “Unselected Poems” described various memories from He was appointed as the 18th Poet and several more recent pieces, such his adulthood. These recollections Laureate of the United States in as “Gospel.” included working in factory jobs, 2011 by the Library of Congress and The event was a part of the 2011-12 living in Fresno, Calif. having to walk has won numerous other awards for Plutzik Reading Series, which was up 42nd street because he couldn’t his poetry. Co u r t e s y o f J. Ad a m Fe n s t e r , UR Ph o t o g r ap h e r established in 1962 to honor UR poet afford other transportation while Hansler is a member of U.S. poet laureate Philip Levine (center) who gave a reading on Thursday, Hyam Plutzik. Each year, it features living in New York City. the class of 2015. April 12, with English professors John Michael and Jennifer Grotz. Recruit: UR’s international composition in flux Bridge: Could foster city ties

Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 1 taking into consideration their ability the growth of the international Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 1 those bridges are in closer proximity might soon start coming at the expense to pay tuition. population on campus and questioned and will encourage those who use the to housing that may be available. of American students. Chinese Students’ Association whether current UR programs and bridge to exercise the same precau- Accordingly, I doubt that the new Due to a combination of China’s one (CSA) president and senior Alexander services are sufficiently meeting the tions they would employ elsewhere on bridge will have a significant increase child policy and their rapidly growing Wei believes these decisions are cen- needs of these students. While this the system,” Associate Vice President on housing decisions.” economy, an increasing number of tered on striking a balance between question is certainly an open one, for University Facilities and Services For similar reasons, Pifer added Chinese families are willing to pay the maintaining diversity and upholding several programs have been put in Richard Pifer said, adding that such that he does not believe that the full price for their child’s education — a academic standards. place in recent years to ensure that the precautions include using the recre- bridge will change the number of concession that American families are “If the University wants to have transition for international students is ational trails during daylight hours, students who go downtown. much less likely to make. top-notch academics, they should just as seamless as possible. According to traveling in pairs or small groups and “Whether one crosses the new “If I’ve got two students with com- admit whoever they feel are the best Burdick, UR takes care of all visa and being aware of one’s surroundings. Rails-to-Trails bridge and uses the parable academic preparation … and candidates,” Wei said. “But if they legal issues for international students, Pifer, who said that the project was path on the west side of the river or one is coming from China and ready want diversity, then they’ll have to as well provides them with assistance delayed by a variety of “construction- uses the path on the east side of the to pay the full price of a UR education start putting policies in place.” learning English if needed. related issues,” believes that the river and crosses the Ford Street … that’s not going to work out well for For Wei, the fact that a large per- For Chinese students though, the bridge will be an example of the bridge, the distance to downtown is affluent Americans who are unwill- centage of the international student CSA plays perhaps the greatest role integration of the ebb and flow of the same,” he said. ing to sacrifice for the best education population is from China isn’t a detri- in making them feel comfortable in University life and life in the adjoin- Hack, however, expressed op- possible,” Burdick said. “We’ll always ment to the University community, the American college environment, ing neighborhoods.” timism about the potential of the meet the needs for the students who but rather a “reflection of what’s providing them with academic as- “It is one more positive link to the bridge for “connecting people and actually need help, but … when we happening in the real world.” sistance, a familiar community and, west side of the river,” he said. communities,” for serving as a have to balance the budget, these are “China has become a bigger through a new host family program, Despite this, Pifer does not think “major economic catalyst” and for things we have to consider.” power, a wealthier nation, so they even a place to call home. that the bridge will have any concrete benefiting UR through an expan- While the University currently has will become a bigger part of the global “The way the Chinese culture is, impact on the numbers of students sion of housing and business op- no set restrictions in place in terms conversation,” he said. “I think it’s you don’t always reach out, so it can be who live off campus. portunities. of accepting international students, an advantage for [other] students on uncomfortable for them to integrate “There is very little housing in the “UR will get substantial benefit, Burdick indicated that he believes campus because they will have a first into the campus society,” Wei said. immediate vicinity of the west side there’s no doubt about it,” he said. discussions about instituting such poli- person view of what’s actually going “It’s always nice to have someone of the bridge,” he said. “Crossing the “There’s no doubt that students will cies at UR might be on the horizon. For on globally.” they can count on when they don’t Ford Street bridge to the north or the be using [the bridge] to connect into the time being, though, he emphasized In an address to the Faculty Sen- know who to talk to.” pedestrian bridge or Elmwood Bridge the downtown core.” that the University’s focus is to accept ate on Tuesday, April 10, UR presi- Fleming is a member of to the south offers very direct access Buletti is a member of the most qualified students possible, dent Joel Seligman acknowledged the class of 2013. to the River Campus and in each case the class of 2013. Housing: UR encourages off-campus living Respect: Principles in focus Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 1 the allure of living in Riverview de- [and] more fun,” junior Sharra Bren- Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 1 thon; Chi Phi for hosting Ise Lyfe: planned to live off campus, said. spite the distance from campus. tlinger, who will be moving back on time into getting students to know “Is Everybody Stupid?”; Women’s Frustrated with meal plans and “Riverview has better buildings, campus next year, said. “I was really about the principles and to believe Soccer for its No H8 campaign; Residential Life policies, Thyne furnishings and bigger rooms. Its excited to have my own bathroom.” them.” GlobeMed for its No Theater of described how it was time for her to more independent,” she said. However, without a car, Bren- For the kickoff year, a total the Oppressed Workshops and make a change. The social scene in the 19th Ward is tlinger felt too far from her friends. of $3,000 in grant money was Production; sophomores Makia Riverview is still considered off even more evidence of student move- She also found herself in the middle awarded to campus groups that Green and Erica Williams for campus to some students. However, ment toward off-campus living. The of an “urban famine” and began submitted proposals for events the production of the play “For Contomanolis stated there was no number of informal fraternity houses, ordering out more often. based around the principle of Colored Girls who Have Consid- problem filling those rooms. South- parties and community developments Still, for some, the experience of respect. ered Suicide When the Rainbow side, however, still has open beds has increased, and as more and more moving off campus presents an al- The groups who won, which were is Enuf;” and the Taiwanese and many of those who wanted six people leave campus, friends blaze luring new environment. announced at the event Tuesday, American Students’ Association person suites were placed in six person the trail, making it easier for more “I wanted a new experience,” are as follows: the Chinese Stu- for International Night and the clusters in Southside. students to move. Moore said. “I was ready to grow up dents’ Association and the Korean Step-Up Rochester Style with “[Southside’s] buildings are so old,” Not everyone is hopping on the and move on.” American Students’ Association Instant Noodles Crew. junior Leslie Somie, who currently bandwagon, though. Johnson is a member of for hosting David Choi; Habitat for Buletti is a member of lives in Southside, said. She explained “I thought it would be cheaper the class of 2013. Humanity for hosting the Shack-a- the class of 2013. Op i n i o n s

Thursday, April 19, 2012 Page 5 EDITORIAL BOARD Referencing the library The news that’s fit to print Among the spaces in Rush Rhees Library, some, such as the Messinger Periodical As an elite institution with a strong focus on the sciences, UR produces research that often Reading Room (PRR), are more secluded, while others, such as the Rush Rhees Refer- warrants coverage in major news publications, including The New York Times and the local ence Area, are more conducive to group work. Still others — like the Welles-Brown Democrat & Chronicle. The articles that appear in such publications are a source of pride for Room — are suited for a more casual studying environment. What remains unclear, students, faculty, staff and alumni. UR’s current system for alerting the campus community however, is which spaces are intended for which types of study. to when the University is covered in the media, however, does not do these honorable men- While it is generally accepted that certain areas are better for quiet study and tions full justice. that in others talking is tolerated, there is no definitive consensus on these matters. Each month, UR Communications sends out an email entitled “Select Major News Cover- Students who are in need of a silent space to work are left to fend for themselves age,” which compiles and presents stories from major media outlets that reference UR in against their louder peers, and those working on group projects risk disturbing their some capacity. While these stories range in appeal, they are all newsworthy and cover a broad fellow library patrons. spectrum of disciplines, making them relevant to nearly everyone at UR. This month’s selec- Carlson Library has specifically designated spaces for quiet study on the first and tion included topics ranging from neutrino research to the psychology of homophobia. third floors, while group study space is available on the second. There are a number Nonetheless, by the time this email goes out, many of the stories are so dated that they of signs posted alerting students and other visitors of this fact, which makes the have become irrelevant. Stories, such as The New York Times op-ed on Kodak’s demise on message clear and allows anyone to choose an appropriate place to study that will Feb. 2, lose their relevance when read a full month after the topic of the article occurred. suit his or her needs. It seems, therefore, that a more pertinent tactic would be to send out these emails more Rush Rhees could benefit from a similar classification system. Currently, the noise frequently and highlight only the most recent and most important references to UR. This levels are self-governed. For instance, when walking into the Great Hall, it is imme- would make the monthly email less daunting and would ensure that those who are interested diately evident that the space is intended for quiet study based on the atmosphere. can read these stories while the news is still timely. However, posting official designations, as in Carlson, would create better delineations To keep this communication from glutting the inboxes of the UR community, they could between studying environments in Rush Rhees. be sent out strategically — perhaps three to five times per month — showcasing a select There is currently a comprehensive list on the UR library system’s website that few recent stories and directing readers to the newsletter’s website where the remaining outlines which study spaces are known as being well-suited for reading, relaxing, doing less timely or less important stories could be posted. Since the website already stands as a research, using a laptop, collaborating and making calls on a cell phone. While this conglomeration of these articles, there is no specific reason that an email is necessary beyond list could help someone looking for a good spot to work, not all students are aware its purpose of bringing certain stories to the limelight — something which could easily be of it. Additionally, since the list is only posted online, students entering any given done with more strategic and frequent emails. area in the library do not have any obvious indication of a particular room’s status. The above two editorials are published with the express consent of a majority of the editorial board, Moreover, the list only makes suggestions; it does not outline any official rules. which consists of Melissa Goldin (Editor-in-Chief), Jonathan Raybin (Opinions Editor), Julia Sklar If different areas in Rush Rhees had signs officially designating quiet study spaces (Presentation Editor), Cheryl Seligman (Features Editor) and Leah Buletti (News Editor). The Ed- and spaces for group work — as there are in Carlson ­— the library could be used itor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board make themselves available to the UR community’s ideas and more effectively, thereby improving the space overall. concerns. Email [email protected]. Editorial Observer Mi c h a e l a Blood, sweat and ink: News deserves feedback Ke r e m I recently read that one of the However, that is something I editing staff usually leaves the CT one who works on a separate • best ways to sustain a newspa- saw from my former high school office around 3 or 4 a.m., catches publication — a newsletter, more Co p y per’s readership is by informing counterparts, so I trust that this a few hours of sleep before 9:40 specifically — I see this from the Ed i t o r readers, quite straightforwardly, does not happen at UR. My wor- a.m. class and resume the rest of perspective of multiple publica- about the amount of work that ries stem from the fact that a good Thursday a little restlessly. The tions. However, maybe that’s just a community, desires to be. Just goes into creating the very prod- number of CT readers hardly other editors, who lay out and me personally; maybe I just can’t as a newspaper is strengthened uct they hold in their hands. It know a thing about the amount of design pages for the newspaper, feasibly extract a realistic number by suggestions and a dialogue goes without saying that provid- work that goes into producing the sacrifice a full night’s worth of of how many people read what I between writers and readers, a ing valuable, worthy content is newspaper. slumber and at times skip class, publish. community is strengthened by foremost to upholding reader Before I go on, I want to note only to finalize the paper around Either way, I know that what not only its willingness to stay loyalty, but lately I have sensed a that, when this idea of inform- 10 or 11 a.m. I write matters when I receive informed, but also by its open sort of dismissal from readers and ing readers about the process to This kind of sacrifice from such reactions and input. Feedback is discussion of problems faced by nonreaders alike regarding the produce the paper was suggested dedicated people often goes unno- essential for any organization to the community as a whole. effort devoted to a student news- in the CT newsroom previously, ticed. Naturally, however, the staff survive, especially for newspapers If members of the community paper such as the Campus Times. it was shot down as a “self-indul- understands and is prepared for that are currently facing an immi- fail to stay informed and with- I should correct myself — and gent” thing to do. In one respect, this. Much of the dedication and nent decline. Writers craft articles draw from discussing problems, pardon readers as well — in that this is a valid argument. In an- motivation to continue derives with the intent of generating the path forward is considerably perhaps what I am sensing isn’t other light, however, I don’t think from a deep love for what we do. discussion, and, when this doesn’t more difficult to navigate. The some sort of dismissal, but rather it gives justice to the countless Editors plan, research, compile, happen, how can a writer deter- quality of a newspaper is ulti- a lack of awareness or a version hours of work that staff members edit and design pages not because mine whether anyone cares? Even mately contingent on reader feed- of apathy that comes with being invest, hours that would other- they have to — though that is a brutal critique conveys that the back and editorial elbow grease, uninvolved with something. Over wise go unacknowledged and, in certainly one of the reasons — but time invested in the work pro- and we all need to keep this in the years, I’ve seen firsthand that my opinion, undervalued. because they enjoy taking part in duced an emotion, if nothing else. mind the next time we decide readers don’t particularly care to As a copy editor, I get off easy a creation meant for the benefit However, this is not only a whether to pick up a copy of the read a newspaper unless they are — so, ironically, I’m not exactly and education of the community. matter of whether or not the Campus Times. photographed or directly men- one to divulge information about Even gauging the number of CT receives feedback. It is also a Kerem is a member of tioned or quoted in an article. all the labor. The current copy readers can be difficult. As some- question of how informed UR, as the class of 2015. Editorial Cartoon C a m p u s Ti m e s Serving the University of Rochester community since 1873.

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I’m for justice, no matter who it’s for or against.” — Malcolm X UR’s Earth Day events should stay grounded by Stanton Yuwono than saying you know what is best Despite a growing population and Rather than attacking agricul- institutions that have given every- If there is one thing we have for others and nothing more pre- biologist Paul Ehrlich’s alarmist tural advances, we ought to em- one the choices and free will to live done right this year in celebrating tentious than imposing expensive prediction that population growth brace and celebrate the achieve- better lives. Since the first Earth Earth Day, it is that we have ideology on those who can barely af- will surpass food supplies, food ments of those who have made Day celebrations in 1970, human avoided the use of scaremongering ford their next meal, but it’s exactly consumption per capita in the life around the world easier. Why and environmental welfare have and sensationalism in spreading this kind of self-righteous attitude poorest countries has increased are we rallying around individuals improved dramatically, despite the our message of environmental that has hijacked the environmental substantially. Since the first Earth like environmentalist Bill McKib- constant doom and gloom predic- protection. Rather than howling movement. Of course, this is not to Day, child mortality rates have ben and Al Gore when it is in fact tions of environmentalists. out messages of an environmental imply that we have gone down the decreased from 141 to 58 deaths people like Norman Borlaug, fa- As former UR Economics Pro- doomsday, we’re accepting optimism road of arrogance, but this is the per 1,000, and global life expec- ther of the Green Revolution, who fessor Paul Romer said, “Every for the future — how refreshing! troubling trend that appears to be tancy has increased by about made a direct impact on lifting generation has underestimated Yet this is not to say that our gaining momentum around millions of people out of starva- the potential for finding new ideas four-day EarthFest celebration the country. It’s easy to tion? In spite of Borlaug’s incred- … Possibilities do not add up. is without flaws. The tone set by protest the “evils” of in- ible achievements in developing They multiply.” environmental groups this year has dustrial agriculture from high-yield crop strains, I can Indeed, this is what EarthFest been a pleasant departure from the the comfort of Wil- assure you that most should be celebrating — the awe- environmental hysteria common son Commons, but environmentalists some power of human ingenuity in at most Earth Day celebrations, for everyone else, have never even increasing our quality of life and, but the message continues to be it is thanks to in- heard of him. as a result, protecting the health the same old distorted mantra. dustrial agriculture Higher environmen- of our planet. Let’s celebrate mod- “Conserve our resources,” they cry. that the less fortunate tal standards across ern refrigeration and sanitation, “Frankenfoods are dangerous,” among us can afford a high quality, the globe ought to be let’s celebrate our cars and let’s morgan kennedy • St a f f Il l u s t r a t o r they claim. “Buy, eat and live lo- well-balanced diet. Needless to say, attributed to human ingenuity celebrate air conditioning and cal,” they insist. Of course, all this the politicos who have seized the en- 10 years. All this is not thanks — not government. EarthFest’s heating. Instead of glorifying gov- sounds great when you can afford vironmental movement have taken to anti-progress activists, but to message is harmful in that it ig- ernment for solving our problems, an expensive, all-organic “locavore” away good sense and reason. What’s economic growth. It’s thanks to nores what has been responsible let’s thank people like Borlaug and diet or are even lucky enough to left are activists, concerned only free trade and globalization that for both our environmental and the institutions that make free will have the option of going vegetarian. with promoting an anti-business, people everywhere can enjoy economic riches: free markets and possible, for these are the culprits Unfortunately, for many in the anti-trade and anti-globalization higher standards of living, and it’s free people. Rather than pretend- responsible for making our lives world, the options that are available doctrine. thanks to a higher quality of life ing that buying local can achieve and planet ever better. to us just aren’t within reach for Let’s look at what’s happened that our environment can be bet- sustainability, we should praise Yuwono is a member of them. There’s nothing more elitist since the first Earth Day in 1970. ter cared for. human innovation and admire the the class of 2014. Wind energy offers promising, sustainable option by Stephanie Swartz to power a bus that brings students hour. Depending on the particular notes that “wind turbines are noisy pad are 89 dB and 75 dB, respective- In the April 5 article entitled, to locations in Rochester. It is im- system, one may be more expensive [and] visually unappealing.” While ly. Therefore, at the same distance, “Gone with the wind: hidden costs portant to understand that not all than the other; however, there is no beauty cannot be quantified, the wind turbines generate less noise to ‘green’ projects,” sophomore wind turbines are 400 feet tall and, significant difference in the prices other alternatives Stanton pro- than hydrofracking. Furthermore, Stanton Yuwono concludes that for the BioDiesel lab, the intermit- of these three energy types. poses, such as natural gas, which is as freshman Daniel Putnam men- wind energy supporters have not tency of wind energy is not a prob- Third, the claim that wind en- extracted via hydraulic fracturing, tioned in his follow-up article on weighed the costs, benefits and lem since it uses a small amount of ergy may increase greenhouse gas certainly do not lead to aesthetical- April 12, modern wind farms are consequences of wind energy. This electricity. I ask that before using emissions is blatantly incorrect. In ly-pleasing scenery. With regards to designed to be much quieter than “greenie,” having thoroughly our group as an ill-formed argu- comparison to coal, natural gas, the noise issue, wind turbines are older farms such as Altamont Pass. looked at the consequences of wind ment against wind energy, Yuwano solar photovoltaics and nuclear significantly quieter than hydrof- Thus, at the same distance, we can energy, would like to point out a takes the time to get the facts cor- power, wind energy has the low- racking. Studies by the National infer that much less noise is gener- few mistakes in this article. rect. est greenhouse gas intensity at Renewable Energy Lab, which mea- ated from a modern wind turbine First, as a member of the ex- Second, the claim that wind 21 grams of carbon dioxide per sured noise levels at Altamont Pass than from natural gas drilling. ecutive board for Engineers for a energy costs more than other al- kilowatt-hour of electricity, which Wind Farm, indicate that, at around In conclusion, wind energy can Sustainable World, I would like to ternatives such as natural gas and is between one and three orders of 33 feet from the base of a wind tur- be cost effective if implemented clarify that we are not currently coal is inaccurate. According to the magnitude lower in emissions than bine, the noise levels are only 10 dB correctly, is low in greenhouse gas conducting a wind analysis feasibil- Department of Energy’s Annual the aforementioned alternatives. above the ambient noise level of 70 emissions and generates much less ity project for installing wind tur- Energy Outlook report from 2011, Moreover, methane can leak into dB, totaling 80 dB. In comparison to noise than natural gas extraction. bines on campus. We are, however, the different types of coal range the atmosphere during natural hydrofracking, the total noise levels Wind energy may not be perfect, but in the process of installing a small from $85.50 to $154.50 per mega- gas extraction and transportation, measured by the New York State it is certainly more sustainable and wind turbine to offset the electric- watt-hour, natural gas ranges from which is problematic since methane Department of Environmental Con- potentially more cost-effective than ity used exclusively by the biodiesel $56.90 to $124.50 per megawatt- has a higher global warming poten- servation’s Supplemental Generic coal and natural gas. lab, a project which uses recycled hour and wind (on-shore) ranges tial than carbon dioxide. Environmental Impact Statement Swartz is a member of vegetable oil from UR dining halls from $81.90 to $115 per megawatt- Fourth, in his article Yuwono at 50 feet and 250 feet from the well the class of 2013.

Proposal for painting protocol Vote online at By Emily Hart that they are up for grabs. How- advertisements. One group tak- campustimes.org In all of my years here at UR, I ever, it is unacceptable for groups ing over the entire tunnel or even webpoll have thoroughly enjoyed passing to paint over other organizations’ half of the tunnel is rarely neces- through the tunnels to see the lat- advertisements unless their sary, especially in prime event est of what is happening on cam- events are over. Only on very rare time — also known as the month How do you feel about pus. The tunnel paintings used occasions is the entire tunnel of April. In addition, the quality Facebook buying to be beautifully crafted, creative filled with upcoming events. In of your tunnel painting reflects Instagram? ways of advertising events people those instances, it is most appro- the quality of your group and to actually cared about that were have a sloppy paint job informing respected by other groups. the campus of nothing important Those days seem to be sadly It is unacceptable on top of well-designed publicity over now. I took a little stroll is rude. for groups to Facebook is becoming 26% through the previously immacu- Most importantly, why must too large. It already late tunnels on Wednesday to find paint over other the tunnels be used as message consumes too much that a group of students had de- organizations’ boards to proclaim your love of my life. 14% cided to paint over advertisements about your newfound sorority sis- for an event that was not over. advertisements ter? Doesn’t a simple handwritten It’ll make editing Now, I have several issues with unless their events letter or fake Facebook page do? and sharing photos this action, considering that this The rest of the campus does not online much sim- group was not advertising any are over. care about how great your big is upcoming campus event. Instead, and that you are the best, so why What’s Instagram? they were proclaiming their un- priate to either hold off the paint not save us the trouble of looking 60% conditional and never-ending love job or contact a group directly at your bad paint job and inhaling for the “sister” and best friend about the desire to paint over less the toxic fumes of unnecessary they had met two months before. important information posted. spray paint. Next week’s I love my little sister and am If you are going to paint the I humbly propose that these happy to tell the world that “she tunnels to advertise for an event, disrespectful antics cease in order question is the best little ever,” but I have it is also appropriate to consider to have more aesthetically pleas- Do you think 18 years of proof. the amount of space and quality ing and informative tunnel paint- Total Voters: 35 Since there is no obvious sys- of the design that you are using. ing in the future. hazing is a tem in place for campus groups to The tunnels are long and can Hart is a member of problem at UR? reserve the tunnels, I understand therefore fit plenty of various the class of 2012. Ar t s & Ca m p u s Ti m e s En t e r t a i n m e n t Louvre Performance Ensem- ble danced a phenomenal, dream-themed final show on Sunday, April 15.

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St. Anthony’s Hall and the castle of secrets .” Article by Leah Buletti • News Editor es Design by Julia Sklar • Presentation Editor o F. Scott Fitzgerald included mysterious references to it in his short stories. Vampire Week- g end’s first album cover depicts a chandelier from a house at Columbia University, where it was founded. A castle near Mount Hope Cemetery houses weekly meetings for one of its g chapters, which can be found here at UR. n The aura of secrecy and mystique surrounding St. Anthony’s Hall — UR’s second oldest i fraternity that was originally founded in the 1850s, shuttered by the late 1800s and re- h opened by a group of undergraduates in the spring of 2010 — is integral to the little-known t society’s purpose: to inculcate literary and artistic creativity and to foster the self-discovery process of its members. y St. Anthony’s Hall is a literary society that describes itself in its official mission statement

as “a true fraternity dedicated to the love of education and the well being of its members”

na that remains “to this day a group of college students interested in the bonds of fraternity

and sharing a common passion for the love of learning and the appreciation of a well-round-

e ed education.” The first chapter was founded at Columbia University on January 17, 1847 r — the feast day of St. Anthony — though the fraternity has no religious affiliation.

Currently, 11 active chapters of St. Anthony’s Hall exist, most at universities on the east

e coast, some of which have as many as 60 to 80 members and all of which have strong ties to h the other chapters. The UR chapter is co-ed and was re-founded by a group of six students who came across

references to St. Anthony’s and decided to pursue reestablishing a chapter, according to

former president and senior Julieta Gruszko, who is still a member of the fraternity.

w Gruszko was a member of the first pledge class, which consisted of five people. She said she envisioned St. Anthony’s as a type of French literary salon when first approached about

the group by her friend Catherine Steele ’11 — one of the six re-founders.

St. Anthony’s currently has 15 members — 11 of them active — and aims to hit 20 to 25, y though not more, since the idea is “that everyone knows each other well,” Gruszko said.

The members also do not live together. The re-founding members lived together in the

t Community Learning Center (CLC) on the Fraternity Quadrangle, but some cliques arose i that ran counter to the founding tenet of St. Anthony’s mission. Living together in a house off campus is, however, a goal that the fraternity envisions coming to fruition within the

next five to 10 years. n St. Anthony’s Hall is not currently recognized by UR in any capacity — a hindrance to the

fraternity. The re-founding group originally attempted to gain recognition by Fraternity and u Sorority Affairs (FSA) at UR but, according to Gruszko, decided after being rejected that the goals of St. Anthony’s were not entirely aligned with those of traditional fraternities, in part because St. Anthony’s is co-ed and in part because the group’s focus was too academic and

not as geared toward social events. m In the spring of 2011, St. Anthony’s went before the Students’ Association Policy & Re- view committee, but was denied even preliminary recognition status, perhaps because the

SA is uncomfortable with the fraternity’s ties to its national organization, Gruszko specu- m lates. St. Anthony’s plans to keep applying until recognized and has specific plans laid out

for an application this fall.

o “We really feel that we have something to bring to this campus [that is] not based on c social events alone,” Gruszko said. “We’d like a different kind of social life.” Such events span a broad spectrum — most are geared toward fostering a conversa- tion about the arts. St. Anthony’s has an event planned for May 3 entitled “Written in the l Stars,” during which they plan to show guests the constellations and discuss the mythology a behind them, in an attempt to bridge the social sciences with the hard sciences. Gruszko, who is a math and physics major and describes herself as someone who “also u loves reading and art history,” attributes some of her initial attraction to the fraternity as a result of feeling somewhat “limited” by academics at UR. t “It’s been an outlet for me when classes aren’t enough,” she said. “It’s hard on your own to find stimulation — there’s a huge benefit to having an intellectual community where c anything goes,” she added. e When asked about certain internal policies of the group, members of the fraternity are ll less forthcoming with information. Gruszko believes that certain elements of secrecy work to “create a strong environment” and ensure that the meeting space “feels like it is separate e from the outside world.” t See SOCIETY, Page 10 n i

n A “ Page 8 FEATURES Thursday, April 19, 2012 Rising to a dream: UR alum finds his beat or o c BY Cheryl Seligman found professional luck in realiz- interest never died. In fact, my calling. I was in five different H oS pe Fe a t u r e s Ed i t o r ing his lifelong passion: playing Fishman realized in high school ensembles!” By Deema ALI Everyone has hopes and the drums. exactly what he did not want to Fishman loved performing and Contributing Wr i t e r dreams, but those belonging to He began playing when he was be doing, which only fostered he knew he was talented, but children tend to be a bit unreal- only five years old, first by bang- his desire to pursue music at the that alone was not a recipe for Aries (March 21 – April istic, perhaps because kids have ing on kitchen pots and pans. professional level. starting a career. The missing 19): It’s been a busy week. not lived long enough to under- “I remember going to a family “I went to a magnet high ingredient was experience, some- Although you’ve been feeling stand the loftiness of goals like friend’s house and sitting behind school for engineering and hard thing he got plenty of during his confident lately, you may be- becoming the President of the his drum set,” he said. “That sciences,” he explained. “During time at UR. come impatient. United States or skyrocketing was the moment I knew I had to my junior year, I realized that In addition to his B.A. in mu- into space. play the drums.” calculus was not something I sic, Fishman played in a funk Taurus (April 20 – May Sam Fishman ’10 has recently Throughout the years, this was interested in and music was band called Ice Cream Social, a 20): You’re maintaining posi- reggae jam band named Paro- tive energy this week. Use this tia — now known as the Kevin to your advantage to reach Plane Band — and a jazz combo your dreams. called Tootinkamen. He was also a member of the River Campus Jazz Band for four years, took lessons at the Eastman School of Music and studied subjects like music his- Gemini (May 21 – June tory and ear training in the Col- 20): Don’t be afraid to have lege Music Department. fun and flirt a little, but be There’s no denying that Fish- considerate of other people’s man received extensive formal feelings, too. instruction in music at UR, but the bulk of his learning occurred Cancer (June 21 – July outside the classroom. 22): Your relationships are a “When I look back on my col- little off this week, but they’ll lege career, I always remember stabilize eventually. Be on your the connections I made as op- best behavior until then. posed to the classes I took,” he explained. “My education was Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22): organizing concerts and rehears- You need to slow down. Oppor- ing my own bands. It is due to tunities will come your way if my gained experience that I you’re patient. am able to hold the confidence Co u r t e s y o f guitarinternational .c o m needed to be a professional musi- Sam Fishman ’10 (second from left) is pursuing his dream of holding a career in the music industry. He is the cian.” drummer in a rock band called Madison Rising, and his experiences at UR helped him reach his goal. See DREAM, Page 10 Club Spotlight Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22): Secular students tear down negative stigmas Don’t let the opinions of oth- ers influence you. You’ll avoid BY Melissa Goldin with its founder and president, It’s really to provide a com- secular student? hassles if you’re clear about Ed i t o r -i n -Ch i e f junior Gerard Markham, to talk munity for non-theists. A lot If you ask each of the mem- what you want. There are a fair number of about the club and secularism of our members haven’t neces- bers of our group, you’re going religious groups on campus — itself. sarily come out to their parents to get over a hundred different Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22): Hillel, Catholic Newman Com- that they are non-theists, so it’s definitions. You’re feeling rushed and anx- munity and Muslim Students’ Why did you decide to form really just [to] provide a com- ious. Stay calm and focus on Association, just to name a few. RSSA? munity [in which] we can talk What’s your personal defini- yourself. Rochester Secular Student Alli- I was raised Christian all my about religion [and] also to tear tion? ance (RSSA), though, has creat- life and so, for my entire life, down the negative stigma that I think the most politically Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. ed a community for non-theists I had the Bible pretty much surrounds being atheist or ag- correct definition of a secular 21): Follow your intuition, but to call their home, as well as a pushed down my throat. It was nostic. student would be one who is not be careful not to overstep your forum for discussion between only until I got to college that I I guess [the objective is] also overtly or specifically religious ground. You’ll learn more if theists and non-theists to fur- realized that I wanted to start a to hold interfaith discussions and [who] finds religion indefi- you listen to those around you. ther educate both parties. group for non-theists. The Uni- because I think that there’s a nite, inadequate or unbelievable The group, which has about versity community really needed strong need for non-theists to due to [a] lack of evidence. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – 42 active members, was founded a group because non-theists speak with theists so they can Dec. 21): Think things just last year and became Stu- weren’t represented. get on the same page and learn Can you describe some through before making deci- dents’ Association-recognized in more about each other’s beliefs. events that RSSA has held? sions. Your diplomatic behavior March 2011. What is the objective of We’ve done a lot. Our most will lead to harmony. The Campus Times caught up RSSA? What is your definition of a See RSSA, Page 10 Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19): You’re feeling uneasy be- cause things have been hectic. But, on a positive note, expect When you need extra credits, there’s no place like home. romance and affection to come your way. 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Follow us on Facebook at Ali is a member of SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SUMMER the class of 2015. Illustrations by Jordan Cicoria. Thursday, April 19, 2012 FEATURES Page 9 The moral of oral: give, get pleasure sans peer pressure BY JADA Howcroft unpleasant past encounters that you inside and out. I’m certainly a male or female is when some- Heads up! St a f f Wr i t e r have left them with a bad taste more familiar with the reasons one forces my head in a different OK guys, this one is for you: Mutual pleasure during sexual in their mouth, sometimes quite why girls are anxious or unwill- direction. If you’d like your part- You have to let her know when engagements is the key element literally. ing to perform oral sex on guys, ner to go deeper or lick a certain you’re about to come. It’s as to having a great sex life. Still, If your partner is hesitant to but I’ve noticed that each gen- sweet spot, simply vocalize this simple as that. One of the most I can’t count how many times I go down on you, it is your re- der’s anxieties surrounding the desire. Don’t take it upon your- common fears girls have about have heard the complaints, “she sponsibility to make the act just self to make your partner do so giving head is swallowing. I could doesn’t give head” and “he won’t as pleasurable for him or her as the without his or her consent. list a number of ways to make go down on me.” it is for you. “Sex Unless the two of you come oral a more tasty experience, but Many people absolutely love One common misconception &CT” to a mutual agreement that a don’t try to persuade her to do receiving oral sex, and it can be about oral sex is that it can be Let Sex & the CT help you little roughness is OK, be very something that she doesn’t want pretty frustrating when your as spontaneous as regular in- through your most gentle with your partner while to do. partner isn’t into performing it. tercourse — that it can happen awkward sexual years. he or she is performing. This is The bottom line is, if you want Not only is it embarrassing when any time, any place and with any especially important for guys, as to continue getting oral sex, you you encounter someone who is partner. In reality, preparation their partners risk choking and have to respect what your part- unwilling to go down on you, it is often involved and a high level act tend to overlap. If you want gagging. No matter how allur- ner is comfortable with. Even if can also cause resentment — es- of mutual trust and comfort is your partner to give and keep ing porn makes oral sex look, she does enjoy swallowing, still pecially if you’re giving but not almost always required. giving, here are a few ways to put most girls find it uncomfortable give her a heads up so she’s not receiving. To many people, this is the him or her at ease. and unattractive. Either vocal- caught completely off guard. An Some people, no matter what most intimate sexual experience ize your desires or sit back, relax unexpected come-shot to the their partners do, do not enjoy they choose to engage in. After Watch your hands. and let your partner pleasure you back of the throat is enough for giving oral sex. In my experience, all, someone’s entire face is in My single biggest turn off in the best way that he or she any girl to call it quits. though, the majority have had your most private area, tasting when I’m performing oral sex on knows how. See ORAL, Page 10 make ’em laugh Students shape list, party ideas bubble BY Nirlipta Panda With those items considered, St a f f Wr i t e r one idea that students have Parties on the Fraternity proposed is bubble wrap. Not Quadrangle make themselves un- only does a bubble wrap theme forgettable in many ways. Aside inspire great ideas for outfits, from how easy it is to become but if students get bored, they highly intoxicated, the most can pop their clothing. Bubble important part of any of these wrap provides hours and hours events is the theme — if it’s bor- of entertainment and works as ing, the party is sure to be bland protective gear, too. Just think — incredible if it’s not. Many about all the liquids partygoers unique themes surfaced on the won’t be drenched in. And, even Frat Quad this year. They were if students fall down and knock unique in the sense that they pop themselves unconscious, they’ll up every year, but no one gets be less likely to break any bones. tired of them, and included toga, Another suggestion is board space and any of the decades. games. Nothing compares to To make next year even more dressing like a shoe from Mo- interesting, students have come nopoly, and nothing screams at- up with new ideas for party tractive like dressing as an apple themes for future implementa- from Apples to Apples. Spend a bright summer in Buffalo. tion. If board games don’t float In considering the options, it their boats, students could hold Are you Bu alo bound this summer? is necessary to keep two things a Vegas-themed party and dress in mind. First, the theme should up like a poker chip or the ace of Get ahead in your studies by choosing from a huge schedule of not require anyone to dress up spades. Or, if they have a thing credit-bearing courses, lectures and workshops at UBisSummer. if the whole point of partying is for presents, they might try a to dress down. This is why toga wrapping paper theme, choosing Not in Bu alo this summer? Work an on-line course into your parties are such a hit — everyone from a vast selection of patterns summer schedule to get a jump on your studies. Register today. is wrapped in a piece of cloth. and using ribbon to hold their Second, there needs to be costumes together. theme-appropriate music, which Also on the list is superheroes. Find a course or two must be blasted at the party so After all, it’s hard for the ladies that’s right for you that nobody can hear what any- to ignore Superman in his tights. one else is saying. Loud music Wonder Woman grabs attention at www.summer.buffalo.edu. serves many good purposes at a as well with her red-heeled boots. frat party, like blocking out unin- The Hulk would surely go un- telligent statements made under missed, but for all the wrong the influence of alcohol. See THEMES, Page 10 UR Op i n i o n “What do you think is UR’s most unique selling point?” by Junne Park

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RSSA: By Melissa Goldin • Editor-in-Chief UR secular alliance Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 8 a few emails from some pretty ROCadvisor recent event that’s been really, upset graduate students from Public Market really big was the Reason Rally the Simon School. They were that happened in Washington, just mad that we had “littered Are you a fan of cheap, delicious food? D.C. It’s the largest gathering the campus” with flyers about Do you enjoy doing your shopping in an of non-theists in the country, so our group. Other than that, we eclectic, exuberant environment? Even if there were thousands of people haven’t really seen too much you’re just sick of Wegmans, the Rochester there. We held a Darwin Day opposition. Public Market offers visitors a unique and lecture series [and] we’ve also refreshing shopping experience. attended some of the interfaith Do you interact with the Winner of the 2010 America’s Favorite events at the Interfaith Chapel. Rochester community in any Farmers Market contest, the Public Mar- way? ket presents market-goers with a wide Would you say that secular- There’s a group called Roch- range of products, including vegetables, ism is a movement in and of ester Atheists and our events flowers, cheese, desserts and other goods. Co u r t e s y o f travelmaven .w o r d p r e s s .c o m itself? coordinator, [sophomore] Sabina Nationally it’s called the New Noll, is really active in that Atheist Movement. It’s all about group off campus, so we’ve in- making sure that people who are vited them to a few events. We Society: Rochester boasts secret fraternity non-theists or atheists aren’t also attend some of the events at stigmatized and … have [their] different schools. Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 7 dened” after transferring to UR cret “for pretty serious reasons, voices heard. Senior Gregory Sutherland, who from Monroe Community Col- or to help give a deeper meaning What do you want to see for became a full member this se- lege and found himself yearning to things [it does] as a group.” What kinds of relationships RSSA in the future? mester, said that much of what for more than what was offered He likened it to the Dead do you have with religious I’d like to see the group grow. attracted him to St. Anthony’s by academics alone. Poets Society. groups on campus? I think, coming from a Christian originally pertained to what at- “I was surprised to find at UR “What you remember isn’t We’re still working on some of background, the biggest thing I tracted him to UR as a transfer how afraid people are of failing,” them meeting up in a cave and those relationships — right now would like to see is more inter- student in his junior year. Przybylski said. “People don’t holding secrets from the admin- we have a really good relation- faith events going on and more “Outside of life as a student, risk going beyond themselves, istration,” he said. “You remem- ship with [Campus Crusade for discussions about religion in and it’s quite difficult to pursue people are less willing to be vocal ber the relationships those kids Christ] and … we’re planning to of itself because there are a lot of things that are less directly rele- because they fear being wrong.” developed and how those rela- do a panel talk. We [also] attend things that people who are non- vant to future studies or course- Because of this, Przybylski tionships enriched their [lives] the religious roundtable events. theists need to learn about the- work,” he said. “St. Anthony’s said he was drawn to a place like and inspired them to grow.” ism, and I think the same is true offers an opportunity for a very St. Anthony’s where he could re- Sutherland acknowledged Have you ever felt any oppo- vice versa. similar style of learning — one ceive critique and be surrounded that this might create the idea sition to RSSA? Until we have that commu- that is interdisciplinary, one that by like-minded individuals who of it being “a weird cult sort of It’s not as bad as I would have nication, I don’t think there’s arises from personal questions, want to challenge themselves; he thing,” but said the people in St. expected it to be. I think the very much progress that will be going one that prizes learning as valu- described joining as a process of Anthony’s, in reality, are “people first time we flyered, [just to] on. able in itself.” finding “kindred spirits.” you definitely wouldn’t expect to raise awareness that we had a Goldin is a member of Junior Eric Przybylski, who “For me it was about meeting be part of Greek life or even in a group like this on campus, we got the class of 2013. also became a full member this a group of individuals who are secret society.” fall, said much of his attraction willing to see the world, to get “We’re not organized simply Oral: to the group was born from his over their own fears and anxiet- to have secrets. We’re organized How to banish anxiety involvement in LOGOS — UR’s ies and pursue their interests,” because we really care about Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 9 might not be right for oral to art and literature journal — he said. “I want to have as much each other and what we’re do- Shower power. take place. where he realized how much he experience seeing what other ing,” he said. Oral sex is much more likely In order to avoid offending or “loves seeing the creative works people value and think as pos- Sutherland perhaps best spoke to occur if you are both squeaky upsetting your partner, suggest of other individuals in [his] sible. I think it’s a beautiful and to the ultimate mission of St. clean. I’m sorry, but if you have turning the shower into your class,” in addition to his affinity remarkable thing to see how Anthony’s with a surprising both been sweating your asses own little oral oasis. This way, if for creative work ranging from others look at the world.” metaphor — listening. He de- off on the dance floor at Vinyl, certain scents or tastes bother writing to surrealist drawings. Sutherland said he believes scribed communication classes you might not be too compelled the giver, regardless of how Przybylski, who is studying most other fraternities in the at his community college prior to to have some oral fun when you natural they may be, they will be psychology and architecture, country have “secrets” and that attending UR in which listening return home. neutralized or extinguished in said he felt “somewhat sad- he believes St. Anthony’s is se- was seen as a sort of “exchange” Similarly, if either one of you the water. and “something very formal.” has had a long day at work or Howcroft is a member of “From St. Anthony’s, I’ve school, the environment just the class of 2014. learned that real listening isn’t that at all,” he said. “When people speak to me there, I re- Themes: Memorable parties ally hear what they say. It’s a Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 9 latter of which certainly uses the different sort of listening be- reasons. While all the costume least amount of clothing imagin- cause it sticks to you for so long. requires is boxers, being green able. For days, or even months, some- is not sexy no matter how much But all of these are only sug- thing someone [has] said will Kermit the Frog disagrees. gestions. There are many more echo with me constantly. And The final proposed theme is possibilities for themes, from that seems to really line up with shapes. Plates of all shapes, sizes hand cuffs to mustaches. The something important in my own and colors can be found in the summer could be the perfect life. It really makes you appreci- campus dining halls, so shouldn’t time to get creative, so start ate other people who are close to that translate well into a party brainstorming! you, how you connect with them theme? Students can be large Panda is a member of and how much you can really squares or a small circles, the the class of 2014. learn when you listen correctly.” Julia Sklar • Presentation Ed i t o r Buletti is a member of St. Anthony’s Hall meets in a castle-like building in Rochester. the class of 2013. things you Dream: UR percussionist alum in rock band should KNOW this week Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 8 Being on the road and all, you musician if I thought someone Today, Fishman is the drummer need time to connect with your else was just going to take care in a band called Madison Rising, band mates outside of a musical of me,” he said. “I had to swear v e r h e a r d a t named after James Madison. He setting.” through many hours of practice O UR: describes it as a “musical project That necessary sense of con- and perseverance before I found because of its unique nature” — nection translates into Madison the opportunity to work with a “You’ve got some cheese dribbling over the the band cares about its message Rising’s music, guiding the recep- record label.” side. That’s kind of hot.” as much as it does its music. tion of the “message that Ameri- That dedication has begun to Like at UR, where the people can culture is alive and well” pay off. Madison Rising plans to (Heard in The Commons) that Fishman had the opportu- — a point that the band hopes to tour from New York City to the nity to work with were as much relay in addition to creating good Midwest and hopes to travel the “She’s in the library every time I go there. I a part of his college career as music, according to its website. rest of the country at some point, think she’s stalking me, man.” anything else, thus far, one of the “Madison Rising promotes too. most meaningful moments of his freedom, smaller government and Maybe it was a far-fetched (Heard in ITS) professional career was a free individual responsibility,” Fish- dream to play drums profession- evening with the band in Wash- man noted. “We want people to ally given the nature of today’s ington, D.C. realize that they have the ability job market, but Fishman is doing This Day in History: April 19 “We ended up at this hipster to get stuff done if they put their just that. And, who knows, maybe bar — I forget the name of it mind to it.” the next president will actually 1775: The American Revolution begins. — and [we] made ourselves at That’s just what Fishman did, hail from UR. Maybe childhood home,” he reminisced. “It was and it’s how he’s begun to make intuition isn’t so far off after all. 1897: John J. McDermott of New York wins the just one of those bonding mo- it in the business. Seligman is a member of first Boston Marathon. ments you always hear about. “I would not be a working the class of 2012. Thursday, April 19, 2012 COMICS Page 11

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Perhaps Zero, he panics, unable to forget “operetta” would be a more ap- the mistakes he made in the past, propriate term, since there are and simultaneously, unwilling to only a handful of lines that are fully remember them. Rather, not sung, much in the fashion of Zero finds solace in his numbers musicals like “Les Miserables.” that have always remained con- However, if ticket buyers expect to stant in his life, affirming to him- see a stereotypical musical, they self, “Now this is freedom. I don’t should prepare to be suprised. hear no voices running around in Whereas when leaving the the- my head.” ater after most musicals the final Not surprisingly coming from song of the show undoubtedly Co u r t e s y o f J. Ad a m Fe n s t e r , UR Ph o t o g r a p h e r Todd Theater staff, Maister, Set repeats itself in audience mem- “Adding Machine” plays with the minds of both the characters and the audience in Todd through April 28. and Costume Designer Marsha bers’ brains, the primary theme made many of the compositions customary expectations of musi- ing him with an adding machine. Ginsberg, Lighting Designer of “Adding Machine” remained in seem almost like minimalist cal theater, though. The plot also This event spurs Zero to murder Thomas Dunn, and Video Design- my head for about five minutes, works, though there were a few remains oddly unresolved at the his boss, which lands him in jail, er C. Andrew Bauer employ many then faded away. Although most exceptions, primarily in the music play’s end and did not outline sentenced to execution. techniques to spark the audi- of the show was fantastic, the of Daisy, played by freshman Zoe a traditional story line by any Upon dying, Zero unexpectedly ence’s interest. Individuals are score did not leave a lasting im- Netter, and Shrdlu, played by means. Mr. Zero, played by KEY reaches the Elysian Fields where immediately drawn into the show pression. junior Chris Urquiaga, in which Scholar Andrew Polec, held a he reunites with his previous when walking through the door The sparse instrumentation of composer Joshua Schmidt in- job adding numbers together for crush and coworker, Daisy, as well to the theater as zero’s and one’s piano, keyboard and percussion voked 1920s jazz club and gospel eight hours a day. On his twenty- as his ex-prison mate, Shrdlu. projected onto the floor establish paired with complex, repetitive, styles fifth anniversary of work, his After Zero and Daisy exchange the mathematical setting. Videos and staccato rhythms that con- The score alone did not cause boss, played by sophomore Jacob some touching love confessions sporadically projected onto the sumed the majority of the music “Adding Machine” to thwart Goritski, surprises him by replac- — including Zero revealing he Se e ADDING, Pag e 14 ‘Reverie’ is a dream come true YellowJackets show mance far more interesting and unique than most dance events. spreads itself too thin The dance numbers were set to a wide array of songs ranging By Mike Pascutoi Houston’s “I Wanna Dance from Avicii’s “Levels” to “Dream- Contributing Wr i t e r With Somebody.” The number ing With a Broken Heart” by John On Saturday, April 14, stu- opened with a beautiful four- Mayer. The numbers did tend to dents who were able to attend part harmony, accelerating into lean toward being a little slower the UR YellowJackets show a fast dance number and ending and softer, but when the songs in Strong Auditorium, which in a rousing standing ovation were upbeat the dancers of Louvre featured guest groups Howard for the performers. had no trouble keeping up. University’s Afro Blue and The YellowJackets returned One of the most beautiful Committed, arguably two of the to the stage following Afro numbers was by guest choreog- best groups to ever compete on Blue’s final number for a short rapher Samantha Johnson ’11, NBC’s hit se- set of four and was also the senior number. ries “The Sing unique and en- The dance was set to “Angel” by Off,” were joyable songs. Sarah McLachlan. This number able to see The most unfor- By far the was incredibly emotional, which three distinct- greatest high- the audience clearly picked up ly different tunate about light, though, on. Senior Emily Hart’s facial styles taken this spring’s was their cov- expressions were heartbreaking from the dif- er of “Some- and, combined with the intense ferent eras of YellowJacket one Like You” choreography and heartrending a cappella. by Adele, in music, made it impossible to not After a brief show was how which soloist be effected. opening num- little time they junior Mi- Another dance that exhibited ber from the chael Pittman Louvre’s range was a number cho- YellowJackets actually spent seemed to add Drue Sokol • Ph o t o Ed i t o r Louvre dancers showed off their astounding skills on Sunday, April 15. reographed by freshman Rebecca — a creative- on stage. every ounce Tran and set to “Les Vautours” by ly-arranged of emotional By Erika Howard props, including pillows, blankets John Metcalfe. The costumes were mashup of strength to his A&E Ed i t o r and some stuffed toys. A narrator black with feathers and masks, Katy Perry’s already power- At times, it seems as though explained the concept of reverie to which instantly grabbed the audi- “Last Friday Night” and Jessie ful voice to wow the audiences there are a million dance groups the audience, by saying that it’s a ence’s attention. This number J’s “Domino” — Afro Blue took into a stunned silence. on the UR campus. However, place “where you will never know showed off the technical abilities the stage. The end of the set was few have the incredible talent of if you are awake or asleep.” of Louvre, combining remarkable From the second bass Reggie marked with a fan favorite: a Louvre Performance Ensemble, The theme continued with a dancing with characterization and Bowens opened with a beauti- medley of Disney tunes which a ballet, jazz, and contemporary short solo or duet dance between acting skills. The dance consisted ful, minute-long scat solo to brought out the absolute best of dance group, which was clearly every number, where dancers of six girls, broken into two groups the moment they left the stage, the group. The medley caused displayed in their show “Reverie,” would wear nightgown-esque of three, though it eventually be- they asserted while retaining audience members to experi- on Sunday, April 15 in Spurrier costumes and seem to be in the came an all-out “battle” between their classy jazz, a cappella ence a whirlwind of positive Dance Studio. Their opening show throes of a dream, reading a sto- the dancers. It was a different side style, reminiscent of an actual emotions over the course of was also performed in Spurrier on rybook or playing with their teddy of Louvre, the only number not 1950s jazz band. Behind Bow- five minutes, from nostalgia for Saturday, April 14. bear. set to a pop song, and really dis- ens and their smooth backing childhood to laughter over their The room was filled to capacity These short pieces were per- played the fact that they could do vocals, Afro Blue were able to performance to awe for soloists with an excited crowd, dying to formed to “Cristofori’s Dream” by the classics as well as their more wow the audience with classic senior Jamal Moore, freshman see how Louvre would follow-up David Lanz, as were the introduc- modern numbers. oldies. Josh Huang and junior Galen their unbelievable fall show. The tions for both Act 1 and Act 2. The The closing number to Act 1 Though they opened to Dole. dancers certainly did not disap- lighting during these interludes was also fascinating. Set to “This strong applause with the hit After intermission, it was point. was always soft and mysterious, Bitter Earth” by Dinah Washing- “American Boy” by Estelle, the Committed’s turn to take over The show began with the danc- and keeping the theme through- ton and Max Richter and number that most impressed the Strong Auditorium stage. ers sleeping on stage with various out the show made the perfor- Se e REVERIE, Pag e 14 was a cover of the late Whitney Se e YELLOW, Pag e 14 Thursday, April 19, 2012 A & E Page 13 ‘Girls’ reality check a breath of fresh air By Becky Rosenberg tendency to chose the wrong one. Se n i o r St a f f Hannah is self-destructive, a Do you know any female in her writer incapable of finding her early 20s that calls herself a wom- way around her own life. Marnie an? Chances are, probably not. is self-involved and uninterested Most of us are still just girls. in a boyfriend that throws every Lena Dunham captures that ounce of his attention her way. exact premise with her young Jessa doesn’t care if she’s hours comic voice as the late for a dinner thrown writer, director The Idiot Box in her honor and Sho- and star of HBO’s shanna still wears Juicy new half hour comedy tracksuits and claims “Girls.” At 25, Dun- ADDICT to be Carrie with ham certainly seems a bit of Samantha to be living the dream, once in a while. but this is not true of The inevitable her character, Hannah comparisons to “Sex Hovarth. and the City” have been The pilot episode, made, but are seem- which aired on Sun- ingly ill-informed. Yes, day, April 15, opens “Girls” is about four friends as Hannah’s parents decidedly cut trying to make it in New York Drue Sokol • Ph o t o Ed i t o r her off from their bank account. City. But these are girls in their “For Colored Girls” provided an emotional night of healing for the audience in Drama House on April 13. As a struggling artist and unpaid early ’20s, fresh out of college. intern, Hannah believes that her Dunham has created a brutally parents are committing an act of realistic comedy about the mod- cruel and unusual punishment. ern generation of girls entering ‘For Colored Girls’ not afraid to “I can last in New York for the so-called real world. The three and a half more days, maybe apartment is cramped. The jobs tackle uncomfortable topics seven if I don’t eat lunch,” she are far from glamorous. There is says. This is not a woman speak- a distinct lack of high-heels. And By Chantelle White cents. After reading the poems ing and moving on. ing. It is a girl. the sex is not good. It is really not St a f f Wr i t e r and watching the movie, they From the beginning to end, What is immediately recogniz- good. This past weekend, a group of were determined to bring the the performance was filled with able throughout the pilot is that Hannah’s friend with benefits UR students proved once again production to campus. At first, several memorable moments, Hannah is not the most likable of is not really much of a friend that if there is a will, there is a their vision was just of a group one being when Lady in Orange, characters. Nor is her best friend and the sex doesn’t appear to be way. On Friday, April 13, Drama of women on stools reading dif- played by sophomore Zeleyka Marnie (Allison Williams) or her a benefit. Adam Sackler (Adam House was packed for the open- ferent parts of the play, but that Fowler, took the stage. She per- other friends, Jessa (Jemima Driver) attacks Hannah for her ing night of “For Colored Girls quickly changed as they realized formed a combination of a poem Kirke) and Shoshanna (Zosia appearance while squeezing the Who Have Considered Suicide / that they had more support than and dance number with a Latin Mamet). They are each distinctly fat on her back and taunts her When the Rainbow Is Enuf,” a they had originally anticipated. influence, which was all about flawed characters who, when personality all in the course of an choreopoem written by Ntozake The girls received sponsor- the power of movement. It spoke given a decision to make, have a Se e GIRLS, Pa g e 14 Shange to highlight the many ship from several organizations, of dance being used as a means struggles of black women. including Delta Sigma Theta of expressing oneself when The production was a com- Sorority Incorporated, Zeta Phi words are not enough, and as a pletely student-run initiative. Beta Sorority Incorporated and form of coping and survival. Sophomore Makia Green direct- the Susan B. Anthony Institute Freshman Christine Wright, ed, sophomore Erica Williams for Gender and Women Studies, who played Lady in Blue, per- was the producer, sophomore among others. All proceeds from formed a piece entitled “Abor- Kathy Edouard was the business the performance went to the Al- tion.” The words of this poem manager, sophomore Lakiesha ternatives for Battered Women were raw and uncensored when Holyfield was the assistant organization. they spoke of a girl who had a director and sophomore Asia The program began with all of backyard, under-the-table style Ingram and senior Kimberly the ladies on stage, all of them abortion. Although the words Campbell choreographed the looking lovely in their dresses, themselves were powerful, they show. each one was a different color to were nothing compared to the Green and Williams were the represent the characters in the pure emotion Wright brought to masterminds behind the entire show. The play was divided into them, though. Everything from project. The idea came to them two distinct parts. The first was her facial expressions to her on a routine Saturday trip to about awareness and bringing to body language fully expressed Wegmans Plaza. They stopped light many of the issues facing the bone chilling pain any wom- Co u r t es y o f 0.t q n .c o m at Borders, where they found minority women, and the second en in that situation “Girls” showcases 20-somethings who haven’t quite become women yet. two copies of the play for 69 was focused on acceptance, heal- Se e CHOREOPOEM, Pa g e 14

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Some days you just want to listen to really brilliant, original music. Others, you just need it to be loud CT Re c o m m e n d s ... and fun. The British band The Pigeon Detectives is perfect for the latter. Hailing from West Yorkshire, England, The Pigeon Detectives is made up of vocalist Matt Bowman, The Pigeon Detectives guitarists Oliver Main and Ryan Wilson, bassist Dave Best and drummer Jimmi Naylor. No one would ever accuse this particular band of being overly creative or high-art by any means, but they are the kind of By Erika Howard group you can sing along to in your car, dance to in your room or just use to perk you up any day. The structures of their songs are simple, rarely varying from the typical verse-chorus-bridge staple, A&E Editor but are overwhelmingly catchy. Their choruses are simple and half-chanted, making it easy to sing along. This does get a bit repetitive (since just about every song they’ve done follows this model), but somehow it never feels stale. Their lyrics follow basic themes present in the lives of teenagers and 20-somethings, such as ex-girlfriends, rebellion and attraction. Subtle, they are not. One of their more prominent songs, “You Know I Love You,” includes the lines “you wanna wait til it’s right, I wanna do it tonight . . . you know I love you, take off your clothes.” How- ever, the band never imagines they’re something they’re not. They don’t try and argue that they’re a musically sophisticated group — they’re smart enough to recognize what they’re good at and stick with it. They might not be a critical darling, but their success in the UK speaks for itself. So, at your next party, when you’re getting a headache from the whiney robots blaring out of your speakers (that’s right, I’m looking at you, Ke$ha) but don’t want to lose the energy, put on some Pigeon Detectives. You’ll learn the songs in minutes, and won’t have a musical hangover afterwards. Page 14 A & E Thursday, April 19, 2012 Yellow: Show a success, but fails to adequately feature namesake group Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 12 song being arguably the stron- the YellowJackets have been Rochester community, was dedi- songs and were on stage for no Committed, a sextet from Hun- gest performance of the entire working with for over a year. cated to 11-year-old School 58 longer than forty minutes, even stville, Ala., performed a very night from any of the performing With the help of the YellowJack- student Sammy Parker, who is with the three songs they per- diverse set, utilizing a Motown- groups. ets and its former director senior fighting an aggressive form of formed with The Buzz. style sound. The second set was surpris- cancer. His performance, as well The YellowJackets did have a They proved they were enter- ingly short. After a surpris- as his struggle with the cancer, strong performance reminiscent tainers as well as singers, amus- ingly disjointed and awkward The YellowJack- inspired the YellowJackets and — of their pre- “Sing-Off” days, ing the audience with planned performance of Destiny Child’s after Sammy’s story was shared but more and more it looks skits and interesting dialogue “Say My Name,” talented vo- ets proved those with the audience — the audi- like the future YellowJackets between group members. The cal percussionist junior Jordan ence members themselves. will be fronted by a couple of balance, though, always seemed Fontheim got his five minutes who saw them as The general consensus on the stars — Pittman, Fontheim and a bit off, with a little too much of fame with his own beatbox- a group on the YellowJackets’ performance was sophomore Matt Carlin easily coming from the vocal percus- ing solo, astounding audiences positive overall, with many audi- come to mind — with a fantastic sionist and not enough from the with his skill and creativity. The decline wrong. ence members noting their pro- supporting cast, rather than a backing vocalists. graduating members — Moore fessionalism. The blend of their well-rounded group as they once The most impressive aspect and senior Matt Francis — were voices is still fantastic, even after were. Regardless, they proved of their performance was their given dedications by the group Aaron Sperber, School 58 has experience a tremendous blow of those who saw them as a group cohesion; every note from every for their four years of service to created an a cappella group called losing seven members in the last on the decline wrong; the Yellow- person was perfectly in place and the YellowJackets. The Buzz, featuring its students, year. The most unfortunate part Jackets are and will remain the they were able to slide between They ended their concert with who look to the YellowJackets as about this spring’s Yellowjacket professional, seamless and enter- chords as if they were one voice a three-song set with an a cappel- inspiration as they continue to show was how little time they taining performers they always rather than six. This was clearly la group from School 58: World of achieve and learn through music. actually spent on stage. Despite have been. evident in their cover of Max- Inquiry School, a Rochester ele- The concert, as well as the it being billed as a YellowJackets Pascutoi is a member of well’s “Pretty Wings,” with the mentary and middle school which Sunday performance for the show, they only performed eight the class of 2015. Adding: Musical examines death and madness Reverie: Fantastic talent

through the air. Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 12 ber at the same time made this Throughout the entire scene, choreographed by junior Sarah dance unbelievable. the company makes an appear- Canny, it featured the dancers all Louvre once again pulled off an ance to provide choral com- moving as one, with one or two incredible show that displayed the mentary from behind the raised breaking out at a time. However, talents of all 13 of their members, blind of a window. All members watching the dancers move togeth- while still being able to create and of the cast did an excellent job er was the most beautiful thing stick to a theme. Few groups could of enforcing the mechanical tone aspect of the piece. The mere fact do this — virtually no others could latent throughout the play with that they didn’t stumble over each do it so well. Louvre continues their rigid movements and bleak, other while dancing so close to to impress, and it seems that it’s yet hungered, facial expressions. each other was astounding — add- destined to keep doing so. Polec played Zero’s progression ing in the fact that they were able Howard is a member of from possessing an obsessive to perform an extraordinary num- the class of 2013. need for order to a maniacal one well. Goritski, as well, makes a cynical and ruthless boss, with Choreopoem: Bold emotions his roaring merciless orders and Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 13 Melanie Wilkens McFalcon. She unforgiving expression. would be feeling. did a phenomenal job, drawing Although I enjoyed the perfor- So many women have fallen the audience in with every word. mance immensely, I cannot boast victim to heinous sexual crimes, After the final line, an audible to leaving the theater with a par- which is perhaps why the poem exhale could be heard through- ticularly light heart. The dark “Latent Rapist” hit home for out the crowd, and there was themes of the show left me feel- several members of the audience. not a dry eye in the room. That Co u r t e s y o f J. Ad a m Fe n s t e r , UR Ph o t o g r ap h e r ing only slightly hopeless about Many people assume that it is poem was by far the highlight “The Adding Machine” provides an insight into a man’s life and death. the state of humanity. Luckily, the creepy man in the black van of the evening and it was also a Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 12 very effectively when the boss the innovative, theatrical and whom they should fear, but it is testament to the power of spoken back wall of the set throughout fires Zero. During this scene, technological features employed often the father, the brother, the word. the show added another layer of the boss explains how efficiency by cast and crew, as well as a teacher, the friend, the men who The cast and production team meaning to what occurred in the is the first priority now and sac- good balance of comic relief, kept are there to protect us, that end will be presenting at this years’ scene. As Mrs. Zero attempts to rifices must be made. Coherent my spirits and interest afloat up being the greatest predators Diversity Conference. There, share the gossip of the day with sentences eventually devolve into throughout. “Adding Machine” of all. The stranger we always they will be talking about the her husband, videos of close-ups the boss barking words at Zero will be performed until April 28, expected could be the friend we play, but will be focusing on the on women’s blabbering mouths like “opportunity,” “economy” and would serve as an entertain- never saw coming. concept of inclusion. They also comment on how Mr. Zero truly and “business.” While the boss’s ing study break as the semester The evening was filled with hope to use this opportunity to feels about the “daily news” his angry domination prevails, the draws to a close. several well-performed pieces, highlight the black female expe- wife wants to impart to him. back wall displays a video of Dickerson is a member of but the one that had everyone rience and answer the question The projector was also utilized a revolutionary fist spearing the class of 2012. on the edge of their seats was of what it means to be a “colored the poem entitled, “Beau Willie girl.” Brown.” In this poem a woman Calling this production a suc- Girls: Promising start, though hardly charming is telling the story of when her cess would be an understate- Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 13 ence. Nor should they. Hannah females in television. Dunham has deranged husband dropped their ment. It is truly amazing to see a afternoon post-sex. And she still says this while she is completely developed a show that looks at two perfectly healthy children plethora of different people from doesn’t understand why he won’t high on opium tea and trying characters whom you don’t im- out the window of their apart- different backgrounds and cul- text her. her very hardest not to pass out. mediately love, but ones that you ment, which just so happened to tures, coming together to experi- This is what we get in a genera- She may be an artist, but she’s may recognize bits and pieces of be located on the top floor of a ence this production, which was tion that lacks in-person conversa- an artist that doesn’t quite know in your friends and in yourself. high-rise apartment building. As also a celebration of the fact that tion. As Marnie puts it, our gen- what to do with herself yet and They are characters that are one can imagine, this is a very a student can have an idea that eration plays by the rules of the the audience can feel that in all its lost. And aren’t we all on the dramatic, traumatic, horrific mo- can flourish and become a reality. “totem of chat.” ugliness. verge of being lost when we teeter ment. This poem was performed White is a member of “The lowest, that would be Fa- To some, this may be the most off that cliff after graduation? But by Lady in Red, RIT student, the class of 2014. cebook. Followed by Gchat. Then relatable show they’ve ever when we do step off the edge, we texting, then email, then phone. watched. To others, they might have friends alongside us. Han- Face-to-face is of course ideal, but have no idea how these girls could nah and Marnie are those friends, it’s not of this time,” she says. treat their bodies and emotions in clinging to each other for dear life “Girls” manages to capture an such a way. Either way, Dunham while they try to make their own honest and candid openness about has created a conversation. For way. the 20-something girl. Dunham years, flawed male characters The profoundly talented has brought her vision to the have been heralded as icons of cast alongside Executive Pro- television set and she isn’t about television. I’m talking about Don ducer Judd Apatow has propelled to hold your hand while walking Draper, the men of “Entourage,” “Girls” into a spotlight, with only through the abyss of post-college even Big from “Sex and the City.” one episode aired to the audience life. This is what has everyone But a female character steps out thus far. But, with an outlook as talking about the new HBO com- of line and she’s a bitch. This is strong as Dunham’s, I think we edy. not true of all shows or all charac- can expect more unfiltered wit, “I don’t want to freak you out, ters — however, it is a stereotype intelligence and humor to come. but I think I may be the voice of that has persisted. Dunham’s voice may not be the my generation,” Hannah says The recent landscape of televi- voice of all girls, but it’s the voice to her parents while trying to sion is changing that. You don’t of some girls, and it’s definitely all convince them to reconsider the have to look far for all the “girl”- her own. cut off. “Or, at least, a voice of a dominated works. “New Girl” and “Girls” airs on HBO on Sun- generation.” “Two Broke Girls” along with days at 10:30 p.m. They don’t take her quite seri- the movie “Bridesmaids” have Rosenberg is a member of Drue Sokol • Ph o t o Ed i t o r ously and neither does the audi- begun to shape a new horizon for the class of 2012. “For Colored Girls” unapologetically delves into struggles and emotions. Thursday, April 19, 2012 SPORTS Page 15 Softball swings three of four games against opponents By John Bernstein Katie Sorochka a taste of déjà son took the loss in the opener, Se n i o r St a f f vu, launching the ball out of GLC lasting 1.2 innings before junior After finding themselves un- Field to up the lead to 9-1 and pitcher Madeline Skellie arrived lucky in a pair of down-to-the- knock Sorochka from the game. to shut down the Saints. Skel- wire losses against the SUNY Tume got her turn to swing for lie allowed one hit, one earned Cortland Red Dragons last the fences in the third, when she run and struck out six over 5.1 Friday, April 13, the women’s crushed Skidmore relief pitcher innings to keep the game close softball team bounced back in Abby Fuhrman’s pitch well out to the end. style this week, going 3-1 in a of reach of the Thoroughbreds’ As with her start Saturday, four-game home stand over the outfield to score three. The Grage carried the bulk of the weekend. The Yellowjackets Yellowjackets scored six runs in pitching load Sunday when she swept the Skidmore College the inning to put away the visi- started the second game. And, Thoroughbreds (15-3, 2-0) on tors early. on Saturday, she was a dominant Saturday, April 14 before earning Game two was a far different force on the mound through most a tough split against the talented story, though the end result was of the game, only faltering in the St. Lawrence University Saints the same. The UR bats managed seventh inning. Through the first (4-5, 7-6) on Sunday, April 15. two runs in the first inning — six innings, the Yellowjackets’ Having managed to produce courtesy of a Skidmore throwing star pitcher allowed just one just five runs in the Cortland error which scored sophomore run in the fifth, but the heavy doubleheader, the Yellowjackets’ Meghan Hennessy and Tume’s workload from numerous days bats came out swinging from the double on the next play to score of play began to take its toll in start in the home team’s match- Korn — but little else as Grage the seventh, when she loaded the up with the Thoroughbreds. In sparred off with the Thorough- bases and surrendered a grand the first inning of game one alone, breds’ Sam Crose. Crose limited slam to Saints’ pitcher Aisha the yellow and blue stormed to the ’Jackets to just four hits in O’Connor to bring the visitors a 6-0 lead, as freshman pitcher six innings while striking out five, within a run, 6-5. Brittany Grage notched a pair but couldn’t match the five-hit Grage was also a presence at of RBIs with a double, junior complete game Grage delivered. the plate, knocking in three runs infielder Gena Tume singled Grage also struck out seven in in the game, including a two-run in Grage and senior outfielder her game. homer in the fourth. Co u r t e s y o f UR At h l e t i cs Natalee Sassaman capped off the On Sunday, the ’Jackets re- Wayson then replaced Grage Freshman Brittany Grage had a standout pitching performance inning with a homer. turned to the field to tackle the and promptly got two outs. St. against SUNY Cortland in game one on Saturday, April 14. Yet Sassaman wasn’t done Saints. Some sloppy defense Lawrence’s Rebecca Allen would SLU batter, Wayson took to the Softball’s next double header with the Thoroughbreds’ pitch- early on the part of the ’Jackets not go down so easily, however, plate and, like her predecessor is away against Rensselaer Poly- ing staff. After Tume hit an led to four unearned runs for sending a long shot over the left Grage, proceeded to deliver what technic Institute (RPI) at 1 and 3 RBI double to score sophomore the Saints in the opener, giving field fence to tie the game at six proved to be a decisive blow, sin- p.m. on Saturday, April 21. infielder Nina Korn in the second, the visitors a narrow 5-4 win. a piece. gling in Sassaman to the shock of Bernstein is a member of Sassaman gave Saints’ pitcher Freshman pitcher Sarah Way- After putting down the final an unsuspecting SLU infield. the class of 2014. Strike: Baseball’s not out yet Th i s We e k i n Sp o r t s Don’t strike out! Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 16 aged to get the tying and winning game of the day two double header, runs on base in the bottom of FRIDAY, APR. 20 game four was a slugfest, with the ninth, but Clarkson’s relief •Men’s Golf at the Fred Kravetz Invitational, 9:30 a.m.* Clarkson winning 8-7. Unfortu- pitcher was able to get out of the •Track and Field v. SUNY Cortland in Cortland, N.Y., 10 a.m. nately, UR was unable to main- jam. Sander had another big game •Baseball v. Vassar College (DH), 1 and 3 p.m.* tain their 5-1 lead going into the for the Yellowjackets, going 3-5 sixth inning. The Golden Knights with 2 RBIs and a run scored. SATURDAY, APR. 21 scored seven runs over the course UR’s overall record is now 7-17, •Men’s Golf at the Fred Kravetz Invitational, 11 a.m.* of the sixth, seventh and eighth and they are 4-11 in the Liberty •Softball v. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., 1 and 3 p.m. innings. A significant portion of League. The team plays a four •Baseball v. Vassar College (DH), 12 and 2 p.m.* those runs came from Clarkson’s game series against Vassar College •Women’s Rowing v. Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon first baseman David Kinney, who on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, and Duquesne in Pittsburgh, Pa., 9 a.m. blasted three runs in the seventh April 22. to tie the game at 5-5. Holden is a member of SUNDAY, APR. 22 Fighting to stay alive, UR man- the class of 2013. •Women’s Rowing v. Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., 8 a.m. Run the bases •Men’s Tennis v. Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., noon •Women’s Tennis v. Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., 10 a.m. as a sports writer! Meter: Track finishes faster •Softball v. Union College (DH) in Schenectady, N.Y., 1 and 3 p.m. Contact us at Co n t i n u e d f r o m Pa g e 16 Both teams travel to SUNY TUESDAY, APR. 24 Eng won the 100-meter hurdles Cortland this Friday, April 20 and •Softball v. The College at Brockport (DH) in Brockport, N.Y., 3 and 5 p.m. [email protected] for the second week in a row, in Saturday, April 21 to compete in •Baseball v. The College at Brockport, 4 p.m.* an ECAC time of 16.05 seconds the Cortland Classic. and junior Carina Luck repeated Lane is a *denotes home competition a second place finish in the triple Take 5 Scholar. jump with an ECAC jump of 11.02 meters. The final two qualifiers came from the distance events. Senior Lauren Norton dominated the 5,000-meter run, leading from gun to tape (17:57.47), while ju- nior Meg Ogle had a strong finish in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (11:59.50). The UR women also had a strong throwing day, with sophomore Emersyn Pullan win- ning the javelin with a throw of 35.28 meters and junior Ashanna Lynch placing second in the ham- mer throw, second in the shot put and fifth in the discus. Even the UR track alumni had an impressive showing. Megan O’Connor ’11 finished second in the 10,000-meter run while Brian Lang ’11 finished third in that event. The alumni also had finishers in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, the 5,000-meter run, and were able to field a 4x800-meter relay team that qualified for the Connecticut High School State meet. “Saturday was a tremendous day for both teams,” Coach Sam Albert remarked. “We were thrilled to have so many ECAC qualifiers and event winners in front of our home crowd.” C a m p u s Ti m e s Sp o r t s Pa g e 16 Th u r s d a y , Ap r i l 19, 2012

Re s u l t s Tennis takes down Saints without a sweat all easily defeated their op- They were the only pairing Ba s e b a l l ponents, only dropping two to come out victorious. Junior (8-18) or three points. Frances Tseng was the only The women’s victory other UR player to also finish Liberty League standings: proved to be a bit more of successfully in straight sets 1. St. Lawrence (12-3) a challenge. However, the at No. 1. 2. Skidmore (10-6) ’Jackets were ready to over- With this team win, the 2. Rensselaer (10-6) come their opponents, who men sprang to a 6-10 record 4. Union (8-8) only had one loss prior to this and No. 18 ranking in the 5. Clarkson (7-9) competition. Northeast Region. Despite 5. Vassar (7-9) The Saints went down strong efforts, the men lost 7. RIT (5-11) with a fight, winning two 3-6 against Rochester In- 8. UR (4-11) of the singles and doubles stitute of Technology on match-ups. However, UR Wednesday, April 18. Their April 13: Clarkson stayed strong during several next competition is away University (DH) against Vassar College on 7-0 (W), 3-5 (L) three-set matches to secure April 14: Clarkson the one-point win over St. Sunday, April 22 at 12 p.m., University (DH) Lawrence. Both freshmen before they head to the Uni- Rachel Suresky and Cara versity Athletic Association 3-2 (W), 7-8 (L) Co u r t es y o f UR At h l e t i cs Genbauffe endured long (UAA) Championships in April 17: Ithaca College Senior Matt Volkov won his singles match in straight sets on Saturday, April 14. 7-5 (W) matches before finishing Orlando, Fla. at the end of April 18: St. John By Kait Holden during a tiebreaker in the straight sets. Magill, Danko, victorious. The ladies’ efforts this month. Fisher College Sp o r t s Ed i t o r second set, senior Brian Rice Allen and Volkov were all dou- paid off when Suresky won The women’s record im- 5-8 (L) UR tennis exemplified the was defeated 6-1, 7-6 (7-3) at ble winners, bringing home 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-4 at No. 5, while proved to 8-3 overall, thereby Yellowjacket spirit of winning No. 1. Senior Alex Magill at victories in both their singles Genbauffe triumphed 6-7 (3), maintaining the team’s No. So f tb a l l on Saturday, April 14 against No. 2 secured the win with the and doubles match-ups. 6-1, 7-5 at No. 6. 14 ranking. They will play (21-10) St. Lawrence University with second and third sets of his The Yellowjackets had Senior Danielle Shreck was Williams College away on dominating victories on both match, while freshman Julian a clear advantage over the a double winner against the Sunday, April 22 at 11 a.m. Liberty League standings: the men’s (8-1) and women’s Danko at No. 3, junior Joel Saints in the doubles compe- Saints. She defeated her op- This is also their last match 1. Rensselaer (6-0) (5-4) sides. Allen at No. 4, senior Matt tition. Allen and Rice at No. ponent in straight sets 6-2, 6-0 before heading to UAA Cham- 2. UR (5-1) The men’s team won all but Volkov at No. 5 and junior 1, Magill and Danko at No. 2 at No. 3 for singles and won pionships. 3. Union (3-3) one of their singles matches. Jonathan Lieb at No. 6 all and sophomore John Lewis 8-2 in doubles at No. 2 with Holden is a member of 4. RIT (2-4) Despite a great effort put forth won their singles matches in Etter and Volkov at No. 3 senior Alexandra Goodman. the class of 2013. 5. St. Lawrence (2-6) 5. Skidmore(2-6)

April 13: SUNY Cortland (DH) UR wins with top- Track and field obtains18 5-6 (L), 0-2 (L) April 14: Skidmore College notch pitching qualifiers for ECACs (DH) 15-3 (W), 2-0 (W) By dan lane Championships. Fleisher’s (7:55.79) and sophomore April 15: St. Lawrence Baseball earns split with Clarkson St a f f Wr i t e r winning time of 9:29.21 Adam Pacheck, who took University (DH) By kait holden second, with Sander driving The men’s and women’s places him at 27th in the second in the event at a time 4-5 (L), 7-6 (W) Sp o r t s Ed i t o r in LeSuer for yet another track and field teams had a nation, just seven spots away of 31:58.84. Strong perfor- April 18: Utica College (DH) UR left Potsdam, N.Y. RBI, but Ludwig was thrown gala day on Saturday, April 14, from qualifying for the NCAA mances came in the field 4-3 (W), 7-6 (W) as winners in two of four out at the plate by Clarkson defeating fifteen other teams Championship meet. Take 5 events as well from junior games in a weekend series left fielder Dan Lenney as he and earning 18 berths to the Scholar Frank Ramirez had Jeff Benton, second in the Wo m e n ’s La c r o ss e on Saturday, April 14 and tried to score from second ECAC Championships at the one of the more impressive javelin (48.40m) and junior (2-10) Sunday, April 15 against base on the Sander single. UR Alumni Invitational. The individual performances of Jon Richardson, sixth in the Clarkson University’s Gold- Clarkson tied up the men edged out crosstown and the meet, finishing first in high jump (1.83m). Liberty League standings: en Knights. The Liberty game in the bottom of the conference rival Rochester the 800-meter run with a time Not to be outdone, the 1. Rensselaer (6-0) League match-up saw three third on a solo home run. Institute of Technology by of 1:53.59 and anchoring the women’s team had nine 2. St. Lawrence (4-1) tightly contested games and fifteen points (159 to 144.5), ECAC qualifiers of their 2. William Smith (4-1) The game remained tied winning 4x400-meter relay one big win by UR, behind while the women pummeled 2. Union (4-1) until an eventful inning by team to an ECAC qualifying own. Like the men, all three 5. RIT (5-2) a gem of a performance by the Golden Knights in the the competition, scoring 169 time of 3:21.99. Ramirez’s relay teams qualified for 6. Vassar (2-3) junior pitcher Jon Menke. sixth, during which they points to second place SUNY time in the 800 places him the ECACs, finishing first 7. Skidmore (2-4) Menke went for a complete put four runs on the board, Brockport’s 108.5. The multi- at 22nd in the nation. in 4x100 (50.91), first in the 8. Clarkson (1-4) game shutout, giving up only making it 5-1. UR attempted tude of ECAC qualifiers and Accompanying Ramirez 4x400 (4:05.80) and second 9. Rochester (1-6) three hits and not allowing a comeback in the top of the meet victories on both teams on the 4x400 meter relay in the 4x800 (10:00.80). Two 10. Bard (0-5) a runner past second base eighth with two on base and support the high scores from was senior Nick Chisholm, runners from the 4x400, after the first inning. With no outs, but ended the inning UR’s track and field teams. who also qualified for the sophomore Becky Galasso April 13: St. Lawrence the win, Menke improves to with only two runs. The final On the men’s side, the ECACs individually in the and junior Claire Crowther, University 3-4 this season. The offense score was 5-3. showcase event was the 400-meter dash (49.57) and qualified for the ECACs in 6-14 (L) was also dominant in game Game three of the week- 3,000-meter steeplechase, led the 4x100 meter relay to the 400-meter dash, finishing April 14: Clarkson University one. The first run came in end series was a low scor- in which seniors Andrew a time of 43.66, good for an first and third respectively. 9-17 (L) the top of the second, when ing endeavor, with UR Fleisher and Jason Zayac ECAC qualification. Galasso’s time of 58.77 sec- April 17: Rochester Institute of sophomore second baseman winning 3-2. Two of the and junior Justin Roncaioli Other ECAC qualifiers onds places her at 47th in the Technology and shortstop Ethan Sander Yellowjackets’ three runs took the top three spots included the 4x800 meter re- nation. Junior Breanna 11-18 (L) singled up the middle to were batted in by senior in- and qualified for the ECAC lay team, featuring Fleisher, Se e METER, Pa g e 15 drive in freshman infielder fielder Robby Barnard, one e n s o l f M ’ G Tim LeSuer and sopho- on a sac fly giving sophomore more first baseman Nick shortstop and second base- April 14-15: NYU/Manhattan- Carlson. man Nate Mulberg a chance ville Invitational The Yellowjackets con- 3rd of 13 to tie up the game in the tinued their onslaught in fifth, and a game winning Me n ’s Te n n is the third, with freshman single up the middle in the (6-11) outfielder Josh Ludwig bottom of the seventh. UR’s singling home sophomore other run came after senior April 14: St. Lawrence outfielder Sam Slutsky. outfielder Alex Caghan was University Sander’s third RBI of the hit by a pitch with the bases 8-1 (W) game drove in Carlson to loaded. April 18: Rochester Institute of put UR up 4-0, with all runs Yellowjacket starter, ju- Technology being unearned. Clarkson’s nior pitcher Corey King, 3-6 (L) sloppy defense led to an er- had a solid outing, giving ror and a wild pitch, which up two runs on three hits Wo m e n ’s Te n n is helped the Yellowjackets add in five innings, but junior (8-3) three more runs in the top relief pitcher Adam Sullivan of the sixth. got the win. He pitched two April 14: St. Lawrence Clarkson got its act to- innings, allowing no hits and University gether in game two of one walk. Co u r t es y o f Co n n i e Mi s t l e r -Fe r g u s o n 5-4 (W) the first doubleheader. UR In contrast with the first Freshman Connie Mistler-Ferguson, far left, and junior Sim Cheema, far right, struck first in the top of the Se e STRIKE, Pa g e 15 hurdle to the finish line at the UR Alumni Invitational on Saturday, April 14.