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BY RACHEL KAPLAN person’s movement and the SENIOR STAFF virtual response of a gaming system in order to create a Last week, the Computer lifelike and accurate portrayal of Science HapTech Research Team physical activity on a television worked to become one of four screen. teams to make it to the U.S. finals HapTech was originally created round of the Microsoft Imagine as a competitive entry to the Cup, a worldwide competition Intel-Cornell Cup competition, of technological innovations an intercollegiate event hosted by among student teams. Intel in Florida for robotics and Seniors Lucian Copeland, embedded systems teams across Jordan Brooks and Alexander the United States. Matthers; juniors Morgan Sinko, Head of Hardware for the Christian Freitas, Gary Ge and HapTech team Jordan Brooks Minsoo Lee; and sophomores said, “our system is a virtual- Kian Jones and Casey Waldren and augmented-reality suite that

CHI HUANG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER have been working in the field aims to change how we interact of haptics since the fall of 2013. with data, virtual environments, Haptics is a field involving the and even each other by allowing DANCERS PERFORM AT CELEBRATION OF CHINESE NEW YEAR science of touch, which can free motion unbound by the China Night, in Strong Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 14 featured skits, cultural dances, and student performances. be modeled using a variety of range of a camera and providing sensors and other devices to haptic, or touch feedback, to its cause vibrations, which in turn users.” produces a feedback response. HapTech users wear a suit SA passes resolution for better The team has been working composed of gloves, elbow on a major technological project pads and a vest lined with tiny they call HapTech, a virtual feedback actuators that allow a funding of counseling services system that aims to combine person’s physical movement to BY ANGELA REMUS of the problem lay in a lack increased funding for UCC. sensing and feedback to facilitate be detected and thus projected PUBLISHER of funding: with the current “We’re hoping that the relevant the relationship between a SEE HAPTECH PAGE 4 level of funding, which affects parties will see the resolution as After representatives on the staffing, only a limited number a cry for help,” Holloway said. Student Advisory Committee of cases can be handled. While all In the event that UCC does learned of lengthy waits to receive students are given a preliminary receive increased funding, the a weekly appointment schedule appointment within a week of resolution also requests that such with the University Counseling contact with UCC, they may funding be used “to expand the Center (UCC), the Students have to wait to schedule a regular hours available for appointments Association (SA) took action and weekly appointment. to better accommodate students’ passed the “Resolution Urging When the problem was academic schedules, and to the Expansion and Improvement brought before Senate, they increase staffing for the purpose of UCC Resources” on Feb. 9. created a resolution calling on of expanding student access to Class of 2016 Senator and University Health Service, the individual and group counseling Wellness Coordinator Melissa Office of the President, the sessions.” Holloway was involved in Board of Trustees and other Ultimately, the SA resolved to bringing the matter before the relevant parties “to increase support expanding the resources SA Senate. funding for UCC to allow allocated to students’ mental “I was hearing from students for the betterment of [UR’s] well-being. that there was a long wait counseling services.” “Hopefully we can increase list at the counseling center,” In the upcoming weeks, the resources for students on Holloway said. “I met with members of the SA, including campus who need this support,” Paula Reynolds at UCC and had Esce, will reach out to Holloway said. “You don’t want a conversation with her to ask administrators to ensure that to be one of those kids who are about the process and see where they are aware of the resolution moderate priorities. Having the problem might lie.” and its contents. While the the resources to get all students SA President and senior resolution itself will not alter support when they want them Antoinette Esce also met with funding, it may encourage will create a safe environment Director of University Health administrators and other parties for all students.” Service Dr. Ralph Manchester. to put the matter on their Remus is a member of PHOTO COURTESTY OF HAPTECH RESEARCH TEAM They discovered that the root agendas and perhaps encourage the class of 2016. A member of the HapTech team demonstrates the virtual reality suit.

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BRIAN CAPUTO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER BY ANGELA LAI fire coming from the box. The NEWS EDITOR Rochester Fire Department PANEL DISCUSSES POLAND'S TRANSITION TO DEMOCRACY (RFD) and University Facilities A panel discussion on Feb. 16 commemorated the 25th anniversary of the transition to democracy in Poland as part of 1. On Feb. 13 at 2:12 p.m., a staff responded to the alarm. 1989: The End of the System, which also featured an exhibition in Rettner Hall. Department of Public Safety The cause for the alarm was (DPS) officer responded to the burned wires in the box. The report of a person flying a drone panel was taken out of service THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS in the Eastman Quadrangle until it could be repaired. The area. The officer made contact RFD confirmed there were no THURSDAY with a student who was flying a other issues in the building. FEBRUARY 19 drone on the quad. The student There were no injuries and the RACHEL MADAN: CORPORATE DIGITAL HUMANITIES SPEAKER was advised that the Federal fire alarm was reset. RESPONSIBILITY MOREY HALL 321, 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Aviation Administration (FAA) SCHLEGEL HALL EISENBERG ROTUNDA, 4:45 P.M. - 5:45 P.M. Laura Mandell, director of the Initiative for Digital has restricted the use of drones Taxi sideswipes bus Rachel Madan ‘99, sustainability officer at International Humanities, Media and Culture at Texas A&M or other model-type aircraft. Finance Corp., will discuss corporate responsibility as University, will give the talk, “Scaling Up: Search as The FAA states they cannot be 3. On Feb. 13 at 5:29 p.m., a career path. A reception will follow the talk. Research.” This talk is free and open to the public. flown within five miles of any DPS officers responded to airport. The student did not the report of a motor vehicle FRIDAY accident between a UR bus FEBRUARY 20 realize he was within five miles of the airport. The student was (operated by First Transit) and HIP-HOP DANCE CLASS A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES cooperative and said he would a car on Wilson Boulevard near SPURRIER DANCE STUDIO, 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. WILSON COMMONS MAY ROOM, 8:00 P.M. - 10:15 P.M. not fly the drone in the area Ford Street. Officers found that An accomplished teacher and choreographer, Rodney No Jackets Required will present “A Night at the again. the bus had been sideswiped by Hill has taught in universities and dance studios locally, Movies,” featuring music from popular movies such a taxi trying to pass it. There nationally and internationally. Admission is free. as “The Graduate,” “Footloose” and “Titanic.” Admission is $5 for the general public. Burning wires set off fire was minor damage to the bus alarm in Strong and the taxi lost its passenger side mirror. The bus had UR SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21 2. On Feb. 11 at 3:03 students and staff onboard at p.m., DPS officers responded the time of the accident. There BENEFIT DINNER: HOPE IN HEALTH ROYAL RAAT: A NIGHT OF ROYALTY to the fire alarm in Strong were no reported injuries and MEDICAL CENTER FLAUM ATRIUM, 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. WILSON COMMONS MAY ROOM, 7:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. GlobeMed will host its 4th annual benefit dinner to ADITI presents the 5th Annual Formal Dinner, Royal Auditorium. Upon arrival, Rochester Police responded to advocate for healthy relationships for youth in the Raat: A Night of Royalty! Tickets are available at the officers encountered a strong take an accident report. Rochester area and the communities of Iquitos, Peru. Common Market for $12) and at the door for $15. burning odor coming from an Lai is a member of Tickets can be bought online. This event is open to UR students only. electrical breaker box in the the class of 2018. lower level auditorium area. Information provided by SUNDAY There was no actual smoke or UR Public Safety. FEBRUARY 22 BLACK HISTORY MONTH FAMILY DAY CHORAL EXTRAVAGANZA MEMORIAL ART GALLERY, NOON - 5:00 P.M. OFF CAMPUS, 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. All ages are invited to celebrate Black History Month The event features a choral concert by UR’s Men’s with hands-on art activities, storytelling, guided Glee Club, Chamber Singers, Gospel Choir and Want to make tours, music and dance performances, family Trebellicious at First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford, tours, international cultural displays and more. The 21 Church Street. Contact UR’s Department of Music suggested donation is $5 per family. at (585) 275-2828 for more information. If you are sponsoring an event that you wish to submit for the calendar, the headlines? please email [email protected] with a brief summary, including: the date, time, location and cost of admission. 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When asked if he Inspiration for the recent A URMC research team led believed that the study would study also came from outside by professor of Environmental prompt regulation within URMC faculty. “Two summers Medicine Dr. Irfan Rahman the e-cigarette industry, Dr. ago an undergraduate student released a study on the health Rahman was unsure but added working with us discovered hazards of e-cigarette vapors that “if regulation does occur it there was no product that suggests that their will probably focus initially on information, government inhalation can lead to lung flavorings and e-juices such as regulations or guidelines on damage. candy and cinnamon.” how to recycle or dispose of The study, published on Feb. Continued reassurances of the e-cig components,” Dr. 6 in the scientific journal PLOS safety from manufacturers, Rahman said. “This student’s ONE, shows that e-vapors can widespread belief that astute observation raised a big cause damage to lung cells in e-cigarettes are benign concern about the potential humans and mice, especially by (particularly when compared environmental hazards and the dripping the flavored liquids to regular cigarettes) and a lack of research into the topic.” (known as e-juices) directly lack of regulation around The e-vapor study began onto the heating element of e-cigarettes has led many in 2012. According to Dr. the e-cigarette. institutions to research the Rahman, research will continue “URMC is the first to long-term health effects of beyond this study “to further PHOTO COURTESY OF UR COMMUNICATIONS yield results on the specific these devices. Johns Hopkins explore the hazardous health SEE DATA PAGE 4 Professor of English Russell Peck was awarded the 2015 Robert L. Kindrick-CARA area of e-vapors inducing University previously linked effects of e-cigarette vaping Award for Outstanding Service to Medieval Studies. toxicity, oxidative stress, the toxic chemicals generated and secondhand exposures BY ANGELA LAI want to do in literary studies or and inflammation,” Dr.in e-vapors to immune system to children, teenagers and historical studies,” he said. “And as NEWS EDITOR Rahman said in an interview problems. individuals who are susceptible a medievalist, it seems to me very conducted through URMC The impetus for UR to to allergens and irritants.” The Medieval Academy of important that you continue to be Public Relations and conduct research in this area The study was funded by America recently chose Russell a modernist as well. It’s an area that Communications. “We were stemmed from a question a grant awarded to RIT. Peck, John Hall Deane Professor the 20th and 21st century writers the first to discover that regarding the environmental Collaborators on the study of English, as the recipient of the are perpetually going back to for ‘dripping’ of e-juices onto the impacts of e-cigarette disposal. include RIT’s Risa Robinson 2015 Robert L. Kindrick-CARA allusions and entertainment.” heating element generates free The toxins and metals in and URMC’s Chad Lerner, Award for Outstanding Service Peck has been instrumental radicals and oxidative stress e-cigarette vapors and waste Scott McIntosh, Deborah J. to Medieval Studies. Peck will in expanding the accessibility that leads to lung damage.” are a safety concern, according Ossip and Alison Elder. be sending Susanna Fein, who is of medieval texts at UR and According to the study, to Dr. Rahman, prompting an Ransom is a member of the head of The Chaucer Review, elsewhere. certain flavors of e-juices cause earlier study into the effects of the class of 2017. to receive the award in his place In the 1980s, he met Rossell at the University of Notre Dame Hope Robbins, a book collector in Indiana on March 13, as he who was looking to give the will be in London teaching a collection to a university which New shape-shifting polymer could theater course and unable to come would keep it all together and himself. name it after him. Peck convinced Upon learning that he had him to bring it to UR, and received the award, Peck said that Robbins’ donation in 1986 then be used in medical, robotics fields he “was very surprised” and that “it became the Robbins Library of BY SAM PASSANISI came out of the blue,” especially as Medieval Studies in 1987. When asked about possible a soft interface between the NEWS EDITOR he is “on the verge of retirement” Around 1988, the Consortium applications of the new robot and its surroundings. after 54 years of teaching at UR. for the Teaching of the Middle Researchers in UR’s polymer, Anthamatten said “We’ve been studying shape- Of his passion for the medieval, Ages (TEAMS) was just getting Department of Chemical in an email, “Shape-memory memory polymers for years Peck explained, “It is a subject organized. TEAMS’ founders Engineering recently polymers have been considered now,” Anthamatten said. which interests me in terms of the knew of the Robbins Library and developed a new type of for many roles in biomedical “More recently, we’ve been literature itself,” which has “a lot asked Peck if he would be the synthetic, shape-shifting science [...] Artificial muscles working with crystallizable of romance and adventure.” chairman of an editorial board. material that exhibits many must actuate in a two-way shape memory polymers, “Studying medieval literature “We needed a project to start improvements over existing mode, and many technologies whereby crystallization upon has enabled me to branch out and with, so I wrote to 250 medieval technology. Associate Professor demand that materials are cooling is used to stabilize a do about anything that I would SEE MEDIEVAL PAGE 4 of Chemical Engineering electrically wired for power temporary deformed shape.” Mitchell Anthamatten worked or triggering. Our technology Generally speaking, shape- with Chemical Engineering is based only on a thermal shifting materials are networks graduate student Yuan Meng stimulus and would require no of polymers connected by and senior Jisu Jiang to wiring.” linking chains of molecules. design and synthesize the new Anthamatten added that The shape-shifting properties polymer, a material consisting the material could also have can be induced by a change of long, intertwined chains of applications in robotics, where in temperature or by the molecules. the polymers could serve as SEE POLYMER PAGE 4

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POLYMER FROM PAGE 3 change shape. application of stresses to the Anthamatten described the material, depending on how shape-shifting mechanism, the polymer was designed. saying it involves the formation Most shape-memory polymers of crystalline patterns need to be “programmed” within the material. “The in order to work. During forces involved in forming programming, the material is crystalline domains are contorted into a temporary large enough to significantly shape and then cooled to a stretch the material by over low temperature in order to 15 percent,” Anthamatten maintain that shape. When the said. He explained that polymer is heated, it reverts to when the material is cooled its original shape. In the past, below about 50˚C, it forms this has limited the application crystalline structures known of shape-shifting materials. as lamellae. “By biasing the Anthamatten’s polymer, on chain configuration, we have established the direction that ‘Due to its unique the lamellae will stack into.” In the laboratory, the construction, the researchers worked with polymer can switch square films of the polymer, about three inches on a between two different side and between 100 and 300 micrometers thick. shapes solely by Anthamatten noted that the heating or cooling.’ crystallization occurs on a very small scale, with the polymer the other hand, is a “two-way chains packing together in shape memory polymer.” Due nanometer-scale structures. to its unique construction, the “I would guess the behavior polymer can switch between could be shown for length two different shapes solely by scales as small as a micron, but heating or cooling, without we’ve never tried anything that needing manually contortion small,” Anthamatten said. or programming. Anthamatten, Meng and The unique behavior of Jiang published their research PHOTOS COURTESY OF HAPTECH RESEARCH TEAM Anthamatten’s polymer is due Top: The members of the Computer Science HapTech Research Team pose for a group picture in Goergen Hall. in the journal ACS Macro Above: Senior Lucian Copeland interacts with a virtual reality environment. to the way it was made: during Letters, and plan to attend the synthesis of the material, the March meeting of the HAPTECH FROM PAGE 1 the researchers added crosslinks American Physical Society. into a virtual world. Unlike constructing and polishing their markets as possible, this lineup to the material to form what There, Anthamatten said, they other gaming systems that current model, as well as looking will include a stripped-down Anthamatten described as a will “share the results to the combine the physical and virtual for a media supervisor to manage version for computer users such “soft, rubber-like network.” polymer physics community. worlds, HapTech may be sold at their digital presence. as digital sculptors and CAD They then stretched thisFurthermore, we have a relatively cheap price. It also The project, initially a pair of designers, an exo-skeleton model network and added more cross- submitted a grant application combines sensing and feedback gloves and a basic motion sensor for gamers that will include linking chains. This technique to the National Science processes. television set, has expanded to impact simulation through creates internal stresses in the Foundation to further study HapTech began through UR include full upper body coverage, weight shifts, and a low-impact polymer, which can then be this phenomenon.” Robotics club, and has since providing kinetic feedback to the athletic model for fitness users.” manipulated with temperature Passanisi is a member of evolved since to become perhaps chest and arms, as well as high- Sinko said, “The team is very changes to make the polymer the class of 2017. one of the most prestigious resolution service to the hands. hopeful for the future of virtual and advanced technological For the future, the HapTech reality, and looks forward to endeavors UR students have ever team “envisions a dramatic establishing HapTech’s place taken on. The team, advised by expansion of their product line to in this exciting and innovative professor of Computer Science capitalize on the current lack of marketplace.” Randal Nelson, and led by Sinko, competition in the virtual reality Kaplan is a member of is currently in the process of market. To hit as many potential the class of 2018. Peck wins award for work with medieval texts at UR, elsewhere

MEDIEVAL FROM PAGE 3 Endowment for the Humanities, with texts for all of those things literary scholars around the METS began publishing five which you never would have world, asking if they thought the volumes each year. been able to do otherwise,” Peck creation of a series would be of “They have been very generous,” said. interest to them,” he recalled. Peck said. “It’s been sustained Peck’s office personally oversees Peck said he remembers that at by the U.S. government, the the editing process for each text. the time, the selection of texts with National Endowment, for over 20 In receiving the award, therefore, which one could teach medieval years now. We have our proposal he said he feels happy not just literature was severely limited. out for one further extension that for himself but for the “dozens Peace Corps The idea for the Middle English would run until 2018.” and dozens of people” involved Text Series (METS), a non- At present, METS has in making METS possible, Visits University of Rochester profit organization, was to make published 78 volumes in print including “very involved graduate Choose where you want to go. Apply in one hour. individual and inexpensive texts and electronically and currently students.” Make a difference overseas as a Peace Corps Volunteer with the original Middle English has four more at the printers. Additionally, if there were a text, glosses, detailed notes and “It’s completely revolutionized single book in the METS that he more so that it would be possible the teaching of medieval would recommend to everyone, Tuesday, February 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a person–an undergraduate, literature,” Peck said. “You may he suggests “Robin Hood and Hirst Area A in the Commons for example–to study and read a have a particular slant, you may Other Outlaw Tales,” edited by text with considerable ease. be in women’s studies or feminist Stephen Knight and Thomas After the first five years, METS literature or in the sciences in Ohlgren. published six volumes. Then, after some form of critical theory, and Lai is a member of Peace Corps getting support from the National you could put together a syllabus the class of 2018. peacecorps.gov - 855.855.1961 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 / OPINIONS campustimes.org / PAGE 5 OPINIONS EDITORIAL CARTOON EDITORIAL BOARD When it comes to SA, every minute counts

In trying to achieve a minutes available online for forward in making the process greater good, people often public viewing. This policy is of accessing this important overlook the bigger picture excellent in every way—except information more streamlined, and neglect to address crucial for the fact that the most it should not excuse the fact issues. Governments often recent minutes uploaded to that minutes will not be fall into this category, and, the Senate website were from accessible for students and the in the case of its minutes, SA its Nov. 4, 2013 meeting. UR community for another is no exception. With this When you do the math, that few weeks on top of the past in mind, we would like to adds up to a gap of over 15 15 months. All members sincerely remind Senate of its months without publically of Senate are accountable obligation to be transparent to available and accessible to their constituents—the the student body. minutes—something that is student body. It goes without Transparency is a key unacceptable. saying that students should ingredient in any effective We acknowledge that the know what happens at Senate CHRISTIAN CIERI / ILLUSTRATOR democracy. In order to have problem of Senate minutes meetings. Minutes are the a government truly for the not being systematically easiest way for students to get EDITORIAL OBSERVER people and by the people, uploaded is a very specific one, this information; accordingly, constituents need to know and we don’t want to blame they should be easy to find, what goes on within the halls one particular individual. not shrouded behind cloaks of of their legislatures and behind But, it is inexcusable for bureaucracy or hidden within Yak in moderation the doors of their councils. an organization in Senate’s mazes of links. We appreciate Individuals have the right position to disregard its duty that Senate’s Communications to know how their elected to the people who give it power & Public Relations Committee principals in Monroe County representatives feel about in the first place. In doing so, is working to make it easier to asked students to pledge that certain issues and, critically, Senate is hurting not only the view the archive. But, in our they would delete the app how they vote on them. How student body, but also itself. opinion, the real issue here is entirely. else would one know if his Minutes effectively represent even more basic than the issue It’s true that college students or her interests were actually all members of Senate, and of organization itself—the are (hopefully) more mature being represented? therefore all Senate members minutes are simply unavailable. and less inclined to misuse The first answer that comes have a stake in wanting to see It’s also important to the app, but Yik Yak’s effects to mind is simple: individuals their publication. recognize the responsibility BY ANGELA LAI at high schools highlight how should attend meetings of It’s worth noting that of the student body in this NEWS EDITOR a platform where users don’t their government. Luckily, Senate’s Communications & situation. Students need to worry about the repercussions Senate has lived up to this Public Relations Committee take an active role in their Yik Yak, a popular, of their posts perpetuates “the basic tenant of transparency; is working on mitigating the government and should be anonymous social media online disinhibition effect.” usually, the body meets on problem—their plans to revamp diligent about both reading application that lets users post Dr. John Suler’s study by the Monday nights in Wilson the website would include minutes and keeping their and vote on “yaks” within a same name describes this in its Commons’ Gowen Room. But, the archiving and uploading representatives in check. If ten mile radius, allows people abstract: “While online, some this is not the most convenient of minutes. The project is that was the case, perhaps this to share and detach themselves people self-disclose or act out option for many students, yet expected to be completed issue would have been picked from their thoughts. Since more frequently or intensely alone the most practical. by the end of the month. up immediately, rather than downloading it last semester, than they would in person.” Senate makes its meeting Though this is certainly a step months later. I sometimes feel a faint sense Rather than giving users a of shame when I open it, chance to reveal their “true whether it’s while I’m waiting selves,” the study writes that in line for food at Danforth or this disinhibition creates a Driving for safety sitting with a group of people different environment for enjoying each others’ company users to interact in and that Since last Thursday, twoand similar breakdowns in expressed interest in working in dead silence and tapping neither in-person nor online separate accidents have occurred communication. with Parking and Transportation away at their phones. It’s an interactions reveal more of involving UR shuttle buses—one The Campus Times urges Services, an action we applaud. We easy and thoughtless way to our “true” identities. Judging this past Friday and one this past Parking and Transportation urge them to work more closely in pass the time. by some of the yaks on our Monday. Though the accidents Services to move forward with the future. While it makes the area’s feed, Yik Yak creates an themselves were unfortunate, these improvements and offers Second, an opt-in alert system University community more environment where people are what was more troubling was the up a few ideas to include in any to let students know of accidents, accessible, and it’s usually more open about sexuality, fact that, during this week’s Senate upgrade plans. incidents or delays would go a long filled with jokes, the “yakarma” drug use, bodily functions, meeting, Director of Parking and Some of the suggestions were way in soothing student discontent system means popular yaks grievances against student Transportation Services Hugh aired at this week’s Senate meeting, and letting students know about are regularly recycled, and the groups and the occasional Kierig admitted that he had little but we would like to reiterate their incidents that affect them. app’s anonymity encourages racist or sexist thought. This knowledge of whether and how importance. Third, as was expressed during its users to harass others or crudeness can get old quickly. the Monday night accident had First, we think it would be useful this week’s SA meeting, it is also air offensive thoughts without On the plus side, however, happened. for Parking and Transportation the responsibility of drivers to fear of backlash. This effect is Yik Yak provides a free forum While it’s worth noting Services to collaborate more closely ensure that students are promptly so pervasive that Rochester that’s accessible to most UR that he said that this instance with SA in order to better provide and safely transported to their area school districts have students. Where else is it so easy was exceptional, the lack of the student body with options destinations. Time spent on a expressed concerns over Yik and perhaps even therapeutic communication between all for input and suggestions. There slow or delayed shuttle can prove Yak’s popularity among their to complain about the weather, parties involved is problematic. should be a clear outlet for students detrimental to a student’s schedule, students. our workloads, professors and With the bus stalled, many to give feedback regarding their particularly if they end up late to a For instance, Timothy other students, or to share students were left waiting for transportation needs, and students job, class, quiz or test. McArdle, principal of Le witty comments the minute shuttles that never came, and should be informed about how We commend UR’s drivers for Roy Junior-Senior High they come to us? Even some students were left in the cold they can voice their thoughts and their dedication to helping our School, told the Democrat officers in the Department of as they waited for shuttles to things they feel parking should be community thrive, but we urge & Chronicle about the anti- Public Safety like to check Yik be redirected to their locations. concerned about or checking. them to strive for greater heights. bullying awareness campaign Yak. Admirably, Director Kierig An easy way this could be done In conjunction with existing he recently waged against Yik So, while Yik Yak’s acknowledged these mishaps in would be through the inclusion of solutions that Parking and Yak in response to reports anonymity can foster a cruder handling the issue, saying that a submission form or link on SA’s Transportation Services have in from students being bullied and sometimes demoralizing Parking and Transportation laudable new Student Essentials stock, these suggestions could help through the app. Yik Yak’s environment, it also creates an Services would look to avoid website. At this past week’s Senate make our shuttle system both safer rules tell its users to “not bully odd sort of community. I say: future incidents of this nature meeting, numerous Senators and more effective. or specifically target other enjoy in moderation. The above editorial is published with the consent of a majority of the editorial board: Aaron Schaffer (Editor-in- yakkers,” but this is hard to Lai is a member of Chief), Adam Kadir (Managing Editor), Justin Trombly (Opinions Editor) and Jeff Howard (A&E Editor). regulate—McArdle and other the class of 2018. The Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board make themselves available to the UR community’s ideas and concerns. Email [email protected]. PAGE 6 / campustimes.org OPINIONS / THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 War-weary America doesn’t deserve another fight President Obama is asking Congress to approve a new plan to fight the Islamic State

BY C.J. VAN HUBEN threat. accepted that something needs the name of “freedom.” Sadly, this is a narrative that The new AUMF is much to be done to combat IS and Part of President Obama’s America has heard many times his past Wednesday, more limited in scope than help those under its reign of plan includes the further since the end of World War II. President Obama sent the ones from 2001 and terror. The Iraqi death toll equipping of “moderate” However, President Obama’s a draft joint resolution 2002. It sets a three-year time Syrian rebels to fight IS. plan still needs to get approval T Though it seems like the best from Congress. Democrats are to Congress. For the first time limit for military operations in almost 13 years, Congress against IS before the president But, while there alternative to having American worried about the vagueness will have the ability to approve would need a congressionally needs to be a boots on the ground, let us of the AUMF, fearing an Authorization for Use of approved extension. In not forget how we provided another post-9/11 Patriot Act Military Force (AUMF). This contrast, the 2002 resolution sense of urgency in arms to Mujahideen freedom nightmare. Surprisingly, in AUMF will allow President had no time restriction, and it moving forward, it is fighters in their fight against a twisted act of irony, many Obama to continue his also authorized the president the Soviets, and how we Republicans do not think that campaign against the Islamic to “use all necessary and important to not let directly aided Osama bin President Obama is giving State (IS), also known as ISIL appropriate force against those Laden. By providing arms himself enough power: the and ISIS, in Iraq, Syria and nations, organizations or our emotions get the to these Syrian rebels, we are restrictions that President other countries in the region. persons he determines planned, best of us. only making it less costly for Obama is trying to place on American forces have been authorized, committed or continued aggression in the himself to prevent the mistakes engaging IS targets in Iraq aided the terrorist attacks region, possibly keeping it as of his predecessor may lead to using airstrikes since August. that occurred on September from war related violence in unstable as it already is. There a less desired outcome than if In September, the deployment 11, 2001.” The resolution 2014 is estimated between is also the issue of continuing he were to let loose America’s of airstrikes broadened into also promises that the United 21,000 and 47,000 persons. the training of Iraqi troops to military might. Syria. President Obama has States will not be dragged into IS is guilty of carrying out the help combat IS. America has its hands tied, been relying on the AUMF another ground war in the systematic murder of civilians The reliance on local troops facing a barbaric group whose resolutions that Former Middle East. US troops will be from nearly every religion and has been one of the key factors total destruction is necessary President Bush passed in 2001 limited to rescue operations, background. Many fear that in the lengthening of the War and needs to come quickly. Yet and 2002. special ops missions to take with Western citizens joining on Terror. Iraqi troops do not after a decade-long military There has been some concern out IS leaders and the training IS forces, its campaign can have the skill, discipline or campaign, which has allowed about President Obama of allied troops. spread out of the Middle East resources to match the strength for the dismantling of many overstepping his constitutional Certainly, this AUMF does and into Europe and America. of American armed forces. The of the personal freedoms that boundaries with his actions seem to do a better job of But, while there needs to be fight against IS could begin we used to take for granted, against IS. President Obama limiting the carte blanche a sense of urgency in moving to have striking similarities another war in the Middle maintains that he has done antics that plagued Bush’s forward, it is important to not with the Vietnam War. All it East just does not sound nothing illegal, and that this war on terrorism. While let our emotions get the best would take would be a future appealing regardless of the new resolution is to show “the America is wary of sending of us. It is easy to forget some president to request further consequences of inaction. world that we are united in more soldiers to die in the of the actions of the United ground support to “hasten” Van Huben is a member of our resolve to counter” the IS Middle East, it is widely States that were committed in the defeat of the enemy. the class of 2018. United States should stand its ground on GMOs BY ZACHARY TAYLOR modification can lead to pesticide and herbicide use. a political decision that the Zambia in 2002, numerous unintended health and But that is a reason to regulate EU’s scientific bodies now countries have refused food aid rguably, the most environmental consequences. chemical inputs, not GMOs, containing GM crops during underreported story in However, millennia-old which can also reduce pesticide lethal famines, driven by the media these days is conventional breeding and herbicide use in many Until genetically pressure from environmental theA ongoing negotiations over techniques change many contexts. modified foods gain groups based in the developing the proposed United States- more genes than transgenic Many commentators believe world. European Union Transatlantic technology, in an inherently that the U.S. will cede ground greater acceptance Over half a million children Trade and Investment less predictable way. It is on the mandatory labeling of die each year from Vitamin Partnership (TTIP). Thiswidely believed that genetically GMOs, since few consumers in the countries A deficiency, and even massive free trade deal would modified organisms (GMOs) vocally defend GMOs. This where they were first more go blind. The deficiency increase U.S. and EU gross are untested, but there have would be a mistake. Many is common where rice is domestic product (GDP) been thousands of independent people, even those who are developed, it will be the staple crop. Monsanto, by about 0.4% and 0.5% a studies on the safety of not afraid of biotechnology, Syngenta, smaller companies year—a $100 billion annual genetically modified foods. mistakenly believe that impossible to stop and several charities, including windfall for the United States, Moreover, every country that mandatory labeling has a the export of lethal the Gates Foundation, have compounded. Politically, the permits genetically modified minimal impact. However, funded versions of a crop called deal is interesting because foods approves them on a studies have shown that labeling ignorance. golden rice, which contains the primary trade barriers case-by-case basis with more can significantly increase the the precursor to Vitamin between the U.S. and EU hurdles than newly bred price of food, because labeling A. All of these companies are not tariffs but redundant conventional foods. There are requires the separating of GM oppose. (One could argue offered to waive license fees regulations. Companies that also environmental concerns and non-GM ingredients at that European consumers so that farmers can grow it for wish to participate in both and concerns about the alleged every stage in a supply chain. have different preferences, but free. markets have to wrangle with unethical behavior of biotech Moreover, it adds nutritionally- for reasons I lack the space to The crop was first developed two regulatory systems, which corporations. I lack the space to irrelevant information to food elaborate on, this hypothesis is in 2000, then substantially could be streamlined (much address them here, but most of labels, misleading consumers unlikely.) improved in 2005 and could as the EU has done between these (especially the “Monsanto into believing that there is a If you’ve borne with me so have saved thousands of lives European countries). randomly sues farmers for scientific basis for fear of GM far, you might be wondering by now. (A bowl of Golden Although trade policy puts trace contamination” myth) crops. There is precedent for what the big deal is if TTIP Rice 2 provides 60% the daily people to sleep, the issue of this sort of problem: when impedes the growth of recommended value of Vitamin biotechnology regulation Moreover, anti-GM the FDA removed thimerosal GM technology. Surely the A.) Its introduction has been has struck an emotional from vaccines in response to impacts of biotech science delayed by Western activists chord, especially among the hysteria has spread scientifically baseless public denial pale in comparison who have fought its approval European far left. Publics on from the developed fears that the additive caused to anti-vaccination and and even destroyed test crops. neither side of the Atlantic autism, the move backfired and climate change denial, right? Until genetically modified have a particularly rational world to the increased the public’s irrational Wrong. Conservatively, GM foods gain a greater acceptance relationship with genetically fear of vaccines—despite the technology increases global in the countries where they modified food. For example, developing world, in FDA’s assurances that this was a farmer productivity by about were first developed, it will one recent poll showed 82% of an ironic and tragic purely precautionary measure. $20 billion a year, driving down be impossible to stop the Americans support mandatory Europe itself is the best food prices. Moreover, anti- export of lethal ignorance. labeling of genetically modified form of left-wing evidence that mandatory GM hysteria has spread from It is important that socially food, but 80% of Americans labeling of GMOs is crippling. the developed world to the conscious and scientifically also support mandatory neo-imperialism. The entire continent grows developing world, in an ironic aware citizens speak up for labeling of food containing about 0.2% of the GM crops and tragic form of left-wing GMOs, just as they have for DNA—i.e., all plants, animals, fall apart under scrutiny. The the United States does. This neo-imperialism. Out of 54 vaccines and climate change bacteria and fungi! legitimate environmental can be primarily attributed to African U.N. members, only mitigation. Americans and Europeans worries about GM crops the European Union’s decision four countries have approved Taylor is a member of often fear that genetic concern their relationship to to enforce mandatory labeling, GM crops. Beginning with the class of 2015. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 / FEATURES campustimes.org / PAGE 7 FEATURES Engineers Without Borders travel to Don Juan for first assessment trip

BY RACHEL KAPLAN junior Christian Freitas, former conquered perhaps one of their crisis of water sanitation. and Friends of the School), SENIOR STAFF President and current Vice biggest endeavors just two weeks The school is a public as well as the Santo Domingo President. ago, when they went on their institution of over 400 students, Rotario Bella Vista Club (an Engineers Without Borders The program aims to build first ever assessment trip–a trip ranging from pre-K to 8th grade. international Rotary community is a worldwide collection of a relationship between what 14,700 students representing students learn in lectures and 39 countries who use their how to apply those skills to knowledge of science and improve communities around mathematics to improve the lives the world that perhaps do not of millions of people around the have the capabilities or resources world. to do so. As a top-tier engineering Beyond engineering, the school, the University of program teaches students Rochester has its own chapter to manage their budget, within Engineers Without deposit checks and decide Borders. on the appropriate allocation The UR team is comprised of of materials and plan for 35 members who hail from many fundraising. different disciplines, ranging Through money management from engineering to psychology, and engineering planning, to violin performance to film. students are taught to work as a

UR’s group poses with others working on the project. PHOTO COURTESY OF UR ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS service organization). that allows members of a specific Rochester’s Engineers Engineers Without Borders Engineers Without Borders Without Borders stepped into finally signed the official chapter to assess the economic, the community after learning program contract with social and environmental risk about the school’s inability to Associación de Padres, Madres factors in a community. Using distribute clean water to its y Amigos de la Escuela and two these factors, they decide what students, which stemmed from a non-government sponsored type of sustainable design to deficiency of electrical durability organizations, Father Ron implement in order to solve and water maintenance Faesser Projects and Daughters these problems. technologies. of Our Lady Mercy. These programs must be The students spent ten days “We are helping communities PHOTO COURTESY OF UR ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS approved by the national testing the water’s sanitation and achieve the level of life they want A UR Engineers Without Borders member works. Engineers Without Borders chemical properties, bacteria by the means they see fit,” said board, and entail a five-year content and contamination Grace Caza, one of two project They meet weekly on Tuesdays cohesive unit in order to design commitment to a specificlevels and then went to local chairs for the Don Juan trip. at 8:00 p.m. to “try to tackle the and build sustainable systems. community. plumbing stores to seek out “It’s a learning process, and next steps for the program and Since 2009, UR’s Engineers From Jan 3–12, the Rochester resources that they could use to just being part of that process for our member development, Without Borders team has been chapter ventured to Escuela develop sanitation systems. has motivated my desire to including planning workshops working relentlessly on multiple Taller Santa Maria Josefa The team also met with study engineering and pursue and events, documenting and projects to improve the lives of Rossello, a school in the town of local organizations, including a career in community driven planning the current step of the 2.5 million people around the Don Juan, located in the Monte Associación de Padres, Madres development programs.” project and securing funds for world. Plata Province of the Dominican y Amigos de la Escuela (the In addition to meetings with our endeavors,” according to Engineers Without Borders Republic, in order to solve a Association of Fathers, Mothers SEE ENGINEERS PAGE 8 Guest athletes play during halftime at women’s basketball game

BY MICHAEL GULSTON to fifth grade. “We are excited to have local CONTRIBUTING WRITER UR Women’s Basketball kids at games as they bring Head Coach Jim Scheible a lot of energy and support. This past Spirit Week,was excited to have these girls In addition, it is fun for our UR came out on top with working with the University players to get out into the electrifying victories against team. community to promote UR NYU from both the Men and “Our team did a clinic at and our team. These are some Women’s Basketball teams. the Eastside YMCA on Jan. 4 pretty good players for their Their victories were inspired and they were in attendance,” age and you never know if by their supporters, covered Scheible said. “They wanted to they might want to play at UR in face paint and spirit come see the team play after we someday.” merchandise. conducted the clinic. Several All told, who would’ve During halftime of the of them also come to the [UR] imagined that a fifteen-minute Women’s game, free t-shirts camp in the summer.” appearance could have such an were flung into the crowd What does their appearance impact on our campus spirit? while a group of girls came mean to the UR campus Moving forward, the UR onto the court to play. community? For one, they Women’s basketball team hopes These girls are members brought their spirit and passion to continue to make an impact of a fourth grade team from for the game of basketball to on the Rochester community Penfield Youth Basketball. our campus for a short period by supporting youth programs This youth league based of time. to help develop young girls in Penfield, a suburb of Small gestures like this can into athletes and to foster a Rochester, aims to develop the create an ongoing network community that encourages skills of youth in the local town with the Penfield community them to stay physically active. by conducting clinics, training and the University of Rochester Gulston is a member of sessions and competitive league Athletic Department, the class of 2016. games. The teams consist of according to Scheible. girls ranging from third grade Coach Scheible commented, NATHANIEL POTREPKA/ ILLUSTRATOR PAGE 8 / campustimes.org FEATURES / THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 UR Tech: The power of squee BY LUCIAN COPELAND and has serious implications designing a human-driven driving car, users were more capable of, and become STAFF WRITER for how the future of human- system can overcome some likely to rate their experience frustrated by its inevitable computer interaction can play significant psychologicalpositively when the experience limitations. Over-empathizing Google’s smart car looks out. hurdles. Simple additions such was narrated by a robotic voice with an unthinking system a bit like a marshmallow. It’s On the one hand, it makes as rounded physical shapes, rather than when they were can cause real problems with round, puffy and aggressively the use of pervasive robotics pervasive use of faces, voice driven silently, even though replacements and repairs as unaerodynamic. The lightsmuch easier to pitch to the responses and spontaneous both groups experienced the well, since users often end up in the front and back look same virtual accident. keeping anthropomorphized like slightly crossed eyes, Relating with the user can technology long after it giving the whole car an air help too. IT researchers have becomes broken or obsolete of comic buffoonery, despite discovered that if a piece of out of sentiment alone. the deeply complex hardware software self-deprecates on Like it or not, we can build and algorithms that dictate its occasion, or takes the user’s real bonds with our lifelike little motion and steering. side, it can assist in offsetting robots, and the idea of tossing But despite being perhaps a user anger at software bugs or one for a new model could bit embarrassing to climb into, technical failures. be heartbreaking for some the poofy-cute look might be When Clippy the Microsoft users–not exactly the attitude one of the best tools for keeping Office Assistant is programmed a company wants when trying you safe on the road–a look to politely remind you to to launch their new product specifically designed to charm submit an error report, users line. It’s a philosophy that and pacify other drivers as can’t stand him; but when requires restraint, leveraging they navigate around the slow researchers programmed the just enough affection that you speeds and sluggish reaction same icon to chew his own can reap the positive benefits, times of the smartcar. company out a bit (“Let’s tell but leaving enough emotional As it turns out, the more Microsoft how bad their help breathing room for the user to adorable the vehicle, the less system is!”), user reactions feel comfortable tossing an old it gets in accidents with other soared. system. drivers. Spontaneity is surprisingly So, while the dawn of cute

This leveraging of our CHRISTIAN CIERI/ILLUSTRATOR critical to these interactions– robots might not sound all that penchant for the cute and it’s only when we feel we can’t threatening or unpleasant, at lifelike within everyday consumer public. Nobody actions are all ways to make fully expect what a robot or least try to at least understand technology is hardly new. wants a Terminator vacuuming a machine seem lifelike, program is going to do next what you’re getting into. A Humans anthropomorphize their house after they’ve and in doing so, change our that our brains start to respond system’s babylike features and practically everything they left for work, but a puppy- expectations and behaviors as if it is a real person. But chirping voice might be good can project a face onto–even sized Roomba making happy while using it. making robots seem human for improving your mood, images as simple as an electrical chirping noises and clumsily Anthropomorphized robots can come with risks as well. but keep your sympathy in socket have been proven to bumping around is a much are easier to trust, harder to Giving a machine too wide check–no matter how cute and elicit positive reactions from easier sell. get frustrated at and more a breadth of social options cuddly, it’s still just lights and viewers. And when considered for inclined to be regarded well in can end up being frustrating, clockwork underneath. But use of the power of squee more advanced applications, hindsight. When put through a as users can begin to expect Copeland is a member of in robotics is relatively new, using the power of cute when simulation of crashing in a self- more humanity than it’s the class of 2015. EWB travels to Don Juan ENGINEERS FROM PAGE 7 Gaesser and the Marcellus Rotary ORDERED official organizations, Engineers Club Representative Jim Gascon Without Borders further to discuss future fundraising plans, interviewed and administered program design and budgeting. surveys to faculty and students of Junior Emily Kwan, a member my pIzzA the school. since her freshman year, former While in the Dominican Secretary, Vice President, Publicity ONlINE THANK GOODNESS FOR FRONTIER!

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IF YOU THINK YOU’RE SMART, TRY SOLVING THIS CROSSWORD. MAYBE WE’LL GIVE YOU A PRIZE. MAYBE. PAGE 10 / campustimes.org FEATURES / THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 Student attends first European Student Conference

Left: The Transatlantic Relations workshop at the ESC (Tepper is third from right). Right: Tepper poses with colleagues at the end of conference. PHOTOS COURTESY OF PHILIPP ARNDT BY CARLY GORDON Europe they would like to live at Columbia Law entitled EU to the United States; and Russia and Sweden alike. CONTRIBUTING WRITER in, and which kind of Europe “Harmonizing Standards and Karel Schwarzenberg, former “I made friends a lot more they would like to contribute Regulations of the TTIP.” Minister of Foreign Affairs of easily than I thought I would– This past weekend, 80to.” The paper will be published the Czech Republic. people who could in the future undergraduate, business and Tepper said that “A lot of alongside other papers from the Tony Blair, former Prime be my colleagues, or people law students from across the reason I am so engaged in conference in a forthcoming Minister of the United who I look up to in the world Europe and the United European politics is because academic journal. Kingdom, provided a video of foreign politics,” she said. States attended the European of my opera training, and Tepper said, “In our policy message to conference The conference culminated Student Conference (ESC) at studying French, German and paper, we had to make participants. with plans surrounding an Yale University. Italian. That’s why I’m so observations about the current Tepper drew inspiration emerging student-run think- Among them was junior interested in those cultures.” state of regulation, and then from the speakers. tank, European Horizons, Kate Tepper, a dual-degree According to Tepper, “It come up with our own policy “David O’Sullivan said to us which aims “to foster senior studying International was interesting because I was proposals for the EU to that diplomatic success is more discourse in the United States Relations as well as Voice at the only person there from execute, or in this case, for about the process and opening of America on the future of a the Eastman School of Music. a conservatory. I live in the negotiations between the U.S. up networks than it is about united Europe,” according to Tepper was selected to attend music world 24/7, and this and the EU.” landmarks or single successes. the ESC website. the conference from among gave me a chance to step out Work on the policy I loved that,” she said. By connecting students, hundreds of applicants. of it a little bit, and be in my paper began well before The conference was an eye- scholars, young professionals “I was super honored, because other academic realm.” the conference, with Skype opening experience for Tepper, and EU policy leaders, the there were five applicants for Tepper was part of the sessions allowing the team to encouraging her to explore think-tank will organize every available spot,” she said. Transatlantic Relations brainstorm and coordinate. possibilities for her future. an annual conference and The conference, held at the workshop. “I ended up actually getting “It definitely made me think maintain a network of Yale School of Management, The other workshops covered really close to the two people a lot harder about the idea of forward-thinking members was entirely student-run. a range of EU policy issues, that I wrote my policy paper getting a master’s in public from universities across the Workshops, guest speakers and including borders, democracy, with, because we had to policy or global affairs,” she United States. collaborative projects allowed economy and identity. cooperate a lot before the said. “I loved engaging with Conference participants participants to engage with Students in each workshop conference and then during other people to come up with were encouraged to return to political and economic issues worked together to compose it,” Tepper noted. “Sharing policy visions, and it felt like their home universities and facing the European Union policy papers, which were ideas was really great and something I could actually be establish their own European (EU). presented at three workshop productive.” good at.” Horizons chapter. “I’ll try “There hasn’t been asessions and two plenary The team then presented Though her backgroundand make a chapter of the conference with this particular sessions. their paper to the Transatlantic as a music student made her think-tank at U of R,” Tepper focus before,” ESC Logistics “In the Transatlantic Relations workshop, receiving stand out from her peers, said. “So if you’re interested in Director Alex Co, an Relations workshop, we feedback from Ignacio Garcia Tepper enjoyed the rigorous European politics, watch out.” undergraduate at Yale, said. concentrated on the upcoming Bercero, Director General environment of the conference. “With the founding of the “The idea was born out of Transatlantic Trade and for Trade of the European “With all these Ivy Leaguers new student-led think-tank, discussions about the future of Investment Partnership Commission and the chief and people in law school, I the work that was done before the E.U. and the role that we (TTIP), which is a trade negotiator for the impending felt really special to be around and during the conference as students can play in shaping partnership between the U.S. partnership on which the them” she said. “I was around does not have to stop,” Co that.” and EU that is going to make paper was focused. a lot of people who are in law added. “In many ways, I see ESC President and Yale trade between the two much Bercero was one of many school or business school, and the conference as a symbolic senior Igor Mitschka told the easier and much cheaper,” illustrious guests at the ESC. I loved the way they thought mediator and bridge,” he said. Yale Daily News, “The impact Tepper explained. The conference hosted aabout things.” “I hope to see this dialogue of the conference lies in the Tepper was assigned a theme number of EU policy leaders, Throughout the conference, continue in the future, both fact that students around the on which to focus the policy including Pascal Lamy, former Tepper befriended other through the think-tank and United States of America… paper, which she wrote in Director General of the World students, from Yale and other will start a debate on their the future of the conference.” collaboration with a Stanford campuses about which kind of Trade Organization; David U.S. universities to those from Gordon is a member of University senior and a student O’Sullivan, Ambassador of the places like Austria, Germany, the class of 2015. UR OPINION “CRAZY MAD LIBS! GIVE US A WORD!” BY TANIMA PODDAR & PARSA LOTFI “THE ______.” FEATURES EDITOR & PHOTO EDITOR

STEVEN TAU ‘16 KATIE WARD ‘17 JOEL HOWARD ‘16 JACKIE ALBRIGHT ’17 MARY ASKHAM ‘15 TYLER WEISS ’18 ...creepy...” “...sock...” “...vaulted...” “...over...” “...orange...” “...crocodiles.” (adjective) (noun) (verb) (preposition) (adjective) (noun) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 / HUMOR PAGE 11 / campustimes.org HUMOR Let’s play on words Winter parking: BY CHRIS HORGAN 8. You drive me crazy, but you HUMOR EDITOR will always be my sunshine, which UR’s commitment to student fitness is why I can’t look at you for more 1. Every now and then, I stop and than three seconds. BY KARAN ARUL students skip Leg Day. Whether you with a white pile of compact snow become concerned that my brain is 9. Never play a game of “She CONTRIBUTING WRITER are isolating your hamstrings, calves that used to be your car, remember missing, but then I realize that it’s loves me, she loves me not” with a or thighs, Park Lot is the place to that the school is only thinking all in my head. four-leaf clover. They say that Rochester has two park. As students descend from their about your health. 2. Right before his nap, my 10. Cannibals are what they eat. seasons: winter and construction. cars, they are advised to start out Wednesday and Friday— golden retriever ate my favorite pair 11. I went to bed freezing, wishing Well, the architects who constructed slow and quickly build their speed. It’s all about the cardio! of argyle socks but won’t admit it. that it would become warmer. So the University of Rochester parking Eventually, they will be greeted with For those students who park on Then again, it’s probably best to let when I learned that Rochester was system definitely had winter on an unexpected sensation during the the other side of the Genesee and a sleeping dog lie. covered in a blanket, I was happy, their minds. Although the parking cold Rochester morning - warmth! walk to campus, there is still hope 3. A picture paints a thousand until I realized it was of snow. lots were created for students to Unfortunately, this warmth is the to become a fit Yellowjacket. The words, so all you need to reach that 12. If oil could marry their kind it park their cars, they also have a burning sensation of lactic acid parking system was designed to 1,000 word requirement for your wouldn’t last because there couldn’t health-conscious motive. Winter building up in the muscles as the provide every student an option to big paper is one picture. be a spark in the relationship. parking was designed to help body trudges through several feet of become a dedicated athlete, whether 4. My friend Mike told me that 13. Show some more compassion students become fit through intense snow. Anyway, just remember that they live on campus or across the he found the greatest french fry on for horses. We always seem to be workout sessions. Think about the you will have the legs of an Olympic river. During the winter months, the planet. It would be best to take getting on their back. outrageously far Park Lot—ice- track star because of this. when the snow might deter students that with a grain of salt. 14. Take small steps to achieve covered sidewalks, and mounds of The leaders of the University of from walking to class, the Genesee 5. I went out into the ocean with your goals, unless you are a long- snow covering your car. These facts Rochester are experts at fitness, so serves as an exiting ultimatum. some friends, but our ship capsized, jumper. are summed up in one purpose: a they know how to tempt students Why not work out all of the muscle and we were left stranded swimming 15. Pride cometh before the commitment to fitness. Why else with shortcuts to weed out the groups and swim to class? How else in the middle of ocean. And yet, we fall. Fall cometh before the winter. would there be no indoor parking weaklings—whether they are in the do you think Seligman obtained the found ourselves all in the same boat. Pride cometh before the winter. options? classroom or in the parking lots. Take body of an Olympic God? 6. I had to do laundry so badly it 16. Bringing attention to a Few know this, but parking a look at President Seligman—145 On the other hand, students also was as if the washer was screaming dangerous bee is as easy as “A is actually President Seligman’s pounds of pure Rochester muscle. have the privilege of an intense my name. So I put a sock in it. bee, see?” code word for “Georgen Athletic President Seligman is a dedicated session of dry-cardio if they live 7. My pal is a walking dictionary, Horgan is a member of Center #2.” The parking system athlete, so he has added a few near the 19th Ward. By using this but he wouldn’t let this define him. the class of 2017. was designed in the best interest of buses around Park Lot to take less- scenic passageway to reach campus, students. Thanks to the workouts determined students from their cars students will have the chance to of winter parking, you will have to their classes. Don’t give in to his run at blazingly fast speeds amidst Poking fun at the news personal trainers wanting to know trickery! If you are interested in gunfire and bloodthirsty murderers. your secret or wanting to kill you. joining the University of Rochester’s In fact, the University actually BY CHRIS HORGAN pulling a tooth. In fact, they may want to do both. elite core of gold-star athletes, run encourages students to wear their HUMOR EDITOR “I was out of money for the You may be used to certain workout away from these buses. Why else Rochester apparel whenever they toll and there was a pillow in the routines to work out each muscle would they name this bus route use the “19th Ward shortcut” in 1. The Utah House of passenger seat,” said the driver. group. Well, the University has the “Silver Line?” order to attract potential chasers. Representatives has voted to 6. Former Knicks guard JR actually constructed the parking Tuesday and Thursday— After all, the more people chasing restore the use of execution by Smith participated in the NBA’s lots with workouts in mind! So, Time for Bicep Day! you, the faster you will run! firing squad. first fashion show in New York be sure to drink your pre-workout After an exhaustive day of classes, Saturday and Sunday — Although this leaves convicted this past weekend. smoothie before driving to school, labs and recitations, students Rest Days criminals on the wrong end of This marks the first time in because your trek to class will be will have the pleasure of moving After an eventful winter week things, it most importantly gives a while that JR gave a solid a testament to the University’s their focus toward their arms. In of trucking through endless snow, aspiring executioners a shot. performance in Madison Square dedication to student fitness. fact, Bicep Day is unique in that digging your car out and swimming 2. An Ohio man pleaded Garden. Monday and Wednesday — it can take place at any student across the Genesee, your body will guilty to selling fake urine for 7. A gun found inside of a Don’t forget about Leg Day! parking lot. At the University of be quite sore. The University advises drug tests. book was donated to a Maine The school week starts out with Rochester, Bicep Day consists of students to spend the weekend That’s what you get when your Goodwill store. Leg Day—the most important, brushing and shoveling your car away from the frosty conditions career entails watching your hard This was the book’s attempt yet neglected, day of the week. As out of unbelievable piles of snow. in order to have adequate rest and work go down the drain. to scare off anyone who tried to a result, it is advised that students Yes, the University has the option to complete endless amounts of 3. An Australian woman won judge it by its cover. park their cars in the University’s to build an indoor parking lot with homework. But, don’t worry if you the annual race up the Empire 8. Police in New Hampshire largest and most distant lot, Park its exorbitant amount of funds, but end up putting your fitness before State Building with a time of have issued an arrest warrant Lot. As you can tell, school officials then you would be embarrassed to your schoolwork. After all, the just 12 minutes. for Punxsutawney Phil for not are very creative when it comes wear short sleeve shirts. Bicep Day University’s main goal is student When asked how she felt after predicting the “mountainous” to names. Leg Day begins with a is especially rigorous in the middle health. Why else would they have the race, she replied, “It feels good amounts of snow. brisk walk through endless fields of of February, when students are such terrible parking? to be on top.” For Punxsutawney Phil, we can snow-covered concrete. According encouraged to bring a shovel to Arul is a member of 4. A gigantic sign reading, expect at least six more weeks of to officials at Rochester, too many class. So, next time you are faced the class of 2017. “Keep your eyes on the road” prison. is being put up on a highway 9. An angry owl in an Oregon in the Midwest. park attacked its fourth victim. Again, a big, distracting sign is Witnesses claimed that the owl If nature could interact with humans being put up to ensure that drivers proclaimed, “filthy muggles,” after BY CHRIS HORGAN displaying other mythological Octopi would be no fun at a creatures working in buildings. parties because they’d win every keep their eyes on the road. the unexpected attack. HUMOR EDITOR 5. A crash on an interstate in Horgan is a member of Oranges, if juiced, would be game of Twister. Volcanoes would Alabama was caused by a trucker the class of 2017. Certainly, if trees could talk, hard to keep a conversation with, have tense friendships because at you would never be able to win depending on whether they’re any moment they could blow. an argument against them because concentrated or not. Ultimately, Elephants would be able to pick they would only stand their orange juice would clarify that out good cars because they know CT scratch and sniff ground. All around the world, the O.J. Simpson gave them a bad a lot about trunk space. Sloths Scratch the image and see if your nose can detect the aroma. sky would look down upon us but name. would take forever to text back. would have enough compassion Rainbows would wonder Years and years will go by before BY SAM PASSANISI to give us some occasional snow why they make everyone smile humans devise a way to faultlessly days. Rain would rub in our face despite always being in the shape communicate with animals. that it gets to sky dive every day. of a frown. Blue whales would On the bright side, though, Lakes would probably be that facetiously thank whoever came some scientists have created friend who always wants people up with their creative name. a computer program that can to go for a swim. Icebergs would have a few almost translate what a dog Yellow snow would do its best to complaints, and they’d know is thinking. Until scientists make us think of something other just how to break the ice. Grass perfect this, however, we can than a white Christmas. Yetis would be horrified of humans; only speculate what animals’ or would tell their children stories or, more specifically, humans’ nature’s first words to humans of strange mythological creatures lawnmowers. Lily pads could would be. who worked in building and spent be good friends, on the surface Horgan is a member of their free time staring at boxes at least. the class of 2017. PAGE 12 / campustimes.org A&E / THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Festival of Food, Film and Culture delights the senses BY SAM PASSANISI This is mentioned offhand in NEWS EDITOR the beginning of the film, in between two slapstick gags, After fifteen years, the but it doesn’t feel strained or Festival of Food, Film and insincere, because that’s how Culture has returned to UR— life really works. The tragic and it was worth the wait. and the comic exist side by Delicious, authentic food side, and the characters of from around the world is “Udon” are a little more real paired with foreign movies in because they know that. the four-week series presented So, if you check out “Udon,” by the Department of Modern make the effort to suspend

Languages & Cultures. / ILLUSTRATOR your disbelief. Pretend, for a Spanish professor Claudia moment, that there could be a

Schaefer said that the CHRISTIAN CIERI nation-wide craze over noodle department first tried to start soup, and you will realize that the festival fifteen years ago, there there actually could but the program died due be a nation-wide craze over to lack of interest. Recently, noodle soup. There have been UR Language Coordinator stranger fads. There have Teresa Valdez joined the also been weirder comedies project and the festival was and sadder tragedies than re-inaugurated. This semester “Udon,” but the movie holds features a foreign film and free its ground and the audience’s food every Friday in February. attention with believable, The series kicked off on Feb. specifically, one that focuses struggling Japanese comedian Rarely does a movie in the three-dimensional characters 6 with Mexican dishes and a on the importance of food in named Kosuke Matsui, is “dramedy” genre actually fit and just the right amount of screening of the 1992 film society. When it first came out, forced by mounting debt to into that dubious category— humor. “Como Agua para Chocolate.” rather than being reviewed in leave New York City and return but “Udon” does. It’s funny, If you missed the first two On Feb. 13, the theme the U.S. by a movie critic, the to his rural hometown in campy at times, and a installments of the Film, country was Japan. Delicious film received attention from Kagawa Prefecture on Japan’s little bit nonsensical, like Food and Culture series, don’t udon (Japanese noodle soup), food critic Jonathan Gould, southern island, Shikoku. when the movie stops in its worry–you can still catch up. pork and chicken dumplings, who complained that the There, he is reunited with old tracks halfway through and On Friday, Feb. 20, stop by eggplants and rice were on the film offered too many shots friends and relatives, but fails launches into a bizarre ten- the Gowen Room at 6:00pm menu, served by off-campus of noodles and soup at the to impress his gruff father, minute tangent in which for some delicious French caterer Susan Plunkett’s expense of the story. Anderson the owner and sole operator Kosuke is reimagined as a dinner and a screening of the Fabulous Foods. The film noted that the film depicts a of a small noodle factory in Power Ranger-type superhero 2012 film “Haute Cuisine: was “Udon,” a 2006 Japanese fictionalized account of a real- town. One of Kosuke’s friends named “Captain Udon.” On Les saveurs du Palais.” On drama-comedy. Visual & life “udon-craze” in Japan, finds him a job at a local the dramatic side the film is Friday, Feb. 27, the series will Cultural Studies (VCS) in which citizens became magazine, where he elaborates powerful and poignant. One conclude with a Brazilian/ graduate student Joel Neville obsessed with what the film on the udon craze by sending of the reasons Kosuke’s father Portuguese-themed event. Anderson introduced the film. calls Japan’s “soul food.” the magazine’s readers on a won’t talk to him is because Passanisi is a member of Anderson described “Udon” “Udon” begins with an scavenger hunt for the best Kosuke’s mother died while he the class of 2017. as a “food-centric” film; ending: the main character, a local purveyors of the dish. was away in New York City. Oscar Predictions: Everything you should know

BY SCOTT ABRAMS Best Director Will Win: Michael Keaton, COPY EDITOR Nominees: Alejandro “Birdman or (The Unexpected G. Inarrritu, “Birdman or Virtue of Ignorance)” Ok, y’all, Oscar Sunday is (The Unexpected Virtue of Should Win: Michael Keaton, coming. Get your ballots out, Ignorance);” Richard Linklater, “Birdman or (The Unexpected your bets drawn, and let’s win “Boyhood;” Bennett Miller, Virtue of Ignorance)” (lose?) you some money! “Foxcatcher;” Wes Anderson, Eddie Redmayne’s been “The Grand Budapest Hotel;” sweeping the awards for his Best Picture Morten Tyldum, “The Imitation transformative work, but I think Nominees: “American Game” that the Academy will go for Sniper;” “Birdman or (The Will Win: Richard Linklater, Keaton, who, at 63, has never Unexpected Virtue of “Boyhood” been nominated before and may Ignorance);” “Boyhood;” “The Should Win: Alejandro G. never again. If Keaton does not Grand Budapest Hotel;” “The Inarrritu, “Birdman or (The win, look for “Boyhood” to take Imitation Game;” “Selma;” Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” Best Picture over “Birdman.” “The Theory of Everything;” Despite Inarritu’s visionary “Whiplash” style, Linklater’s massive Best Actress Will Win: “Birdman or accomplishment (filming over Nominees: Marion Cotillard, (The Unexpected Virtue of twelve consecutive years) will not “Two Days, One Night;” Ignorance)” go unnoticed. There has been Felicity Jones, “The Theory of Should Win: “Selma” divergence between Best Picture Everything;” Julianne Moore, This all comes down to and Best Director for the last two “Still Alice;” Rosamund Pike, “Boyhood” vs. “Birdman.” Will years, and I expect this trend to “Gone Girl;” Reese Witherspoon, the Academy go for the former, continue. “Wild” the critics’ favorite, or the Will Win: Julianne Moore, latter, a favorite of the industry? Best Actor “Still Alice” “Boyhood” won the Golden Nominees: Steve Carell, Should Win: Rosamund Pike, Globe and BAFTA Awards, but “Foxcatcher;” Bradley Cooper, “Gone Girl” “Birdman” won the Producers “American Sniper;” Benedict Julianne Moore is great as Guild, Screen Actors Guild, and Cumberbatch, “The Imitation a woman with early-onset Directors Awards, suggesting Game;” Michael Keaton, Alzheimer’s, but the film widespread support. “Birdman or (The Unexpected surrounding her never rises to the I’m going to go with Virtue of Ignorance;” Eddie same level; this is just an excuse to “Birdman,” but this is the Redmayne, “The Theory of finally allow Moore, a four-time closest of the major races. Everything” SEE OSCARS PAGE 13 CHRISTIAN CIERI / ILLUSTRATOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 / A&E campustimes.org / PAGE 13 87th Academy Award predictions ‘Student artists speak:’

OSCARS FROM PAGE 12 Will Win: Patricia Arquette, “The Imitation Game” is the nominee, to win. There was “Boyhood” most obvious choice here, but Yang Yang a time when Rosamund Pike Should Win: Emma Stone, its shocking BAFTA loss makes looked like a challenger, but, “Birdman or (The Unexpected me wonder if the two British BY JEFF HOWARD JH: So it sounds to me like with “Gone Girl”’s near- Virtue of Ignorance)” films (“Imitation Game” and A&E EDITOR Asian Fusion is a collective shutout in nominations, that Another win that’s as “The Theory of Everything”) made up of UR's best. ship has sailed. Too bad, as much for a career as it is cancel each other out. Jeff Howard: So, you Pike’s given one of the most for a performance, Patricia recently performed with your YY: We try. complex performances I’ve ever Arquette’s heartbreaking work Best Original Screenplay: new project, “Asian Fusion,” seen: easily the best of the year. in “Boyhood” (well, her last Nominees: Alejandro G. at Montage Music Hall this JH: So, in addition to scene in “Boyhood,” at least), Inarritu, Nicolas Giacobone, past Saturday. I find the singing, you play the harp, Best Supporting Actor: will add a deserved Oscar to her Alexander Dinelaris Jr. and band name very intriguing. and I'm pretty sure you’re the Nominees: Robert Duvall, trophy mantle. Emma Stone Armando Bo, “Birdman or What inspired the project only UR student to play the “The Judge;” Ethan Hawke, has so many great moments in (The Unexpected Virtue of and where are hoping to go harp... “Boyhood;” Edward Norton, “Birdman,” though. Ignorance);” Richard Linklater, with it? “Birdman or (The Unexpected “Boyhood;” E. Max Frye and YY: That's possibly true. I Virtue of Ignorance);” Mark Best Adapted Screenplay: Dan Futterman, “Foxcatcher;” Yang Yang: Well, that's only picked it up last year. Ruffalo, “Foxcatcher;” J.K. Nominees: Jason Hall, Wes Anderson (screenplay) and actually a very temporary Simmons, “Whiplash” “American Sniper;” Graham story by Wes Anderson and name because I was asked if JH: What was it like to pick Will Win: J.K. Simmons, Moore, “The Imitation Game;” Hugo Guinness, “The Grand I wanted to do the montage up the harp? When did you “Whiplash” Paul Thomas Anderson,Budapest Hotel;” Dan Gilroy, show but it was [...] super start? Should Win: J.K. Simmons, “Inherent Vice;” Anthony “Nightcrawler” short notice. I was in an “Whiplash” McCarten, “The Theory of Will Win: Wes Anderson, Asian fusion restaurant off YY: The decision was made J.K. Simmons, a veteran Everything;” Damien Chazelle, Hugo Guinness, “The Grand campus when I said yes to last summer; [...] because character actor, is finally getting “Whiplash” Budapest Hotel” Dan. harps are extremely expensive, his due with Damien Chazelle’s Will Win: Damien Chazelle, Should Win: Wes Anderson, I was in Parallax last year, plus, I wanna utilize it in exquisite “Whiplash.” If there is “Whiplash” Hugo Guinness, “The Grand but somehow music studies contemporary music, [so] a surprise, it’s Edward Norton Should Win: Damien Budapest Hotel” in depth during these past I went for an electric harp. for his hilarious portrayal of a Chazelle, “Whiplash” Wes Anderson’s wondrous, years in college had a huge It's really exciting because narcissistic actor, but that isn’t I’m going out on a limb profoundly weird film has impact in the way I look it's like I’m a kindergarten happening. This is the easiest here: while “The Theory of inexplicably struck a nerve this up music, so I wanted to do kid again, everything is so category to call of the night. Everything” took the BAFTA awards season, garnering nine something new. exciting. But because I knew Award in this category last week, Oscar nominations. Anderson, theory and everything now, Best Supporting Actress: and “The Imitation Game” a three-time nominee in this JH: That's awesome. I love communicating with teachers Nominees: Patricia Arquette, (which, it should be noted, is category, is due for a win—it how school can do that to is very efficient and I've been “Boyhood;” Laura Dern, a favorite film that many will also helps that approximately you. How did music studies moving fast as a beginner. “Wild;” Keira Knightley, “The want to win somewhere) won half of the nearly 1,200 person open you up? Imitation Game;” Emma Stone, the Writers Guild Award, I’m Acting Branch of the Academy JH: Are the strings on a harp “Birdman or (The Unexpected thinking “Whiplash,” which seem to appear in the film. YY: I had no music studies laid out similarly to keys on Virtue of Ignorance);” Meryl should really be in the Original Abrams is a member of background prior to college. a piano? Streep, “Into the Woods” Screenplay category, takes it. the class of 2017. No singing class, no theory class, nothing. Classes here YY: Yes...or no. It does make made me see what music a lot of sense to me because does to society, how it was I play the piano. But, first ‘I’ll Be Your Pilot Tonight:’ progressed in response to of all, it's a lever harp, so politics, art, literature, assuming it's tuned in F (it religion...etc. I really feel like is, with all levers down), you ‘Better Call Saul’ I can get a sense of the world have to set a key prior to by studying music deeply. playing but lefting up certain BY SAM GILBOARD five years younger than fans him as a man still all about It also makes me aspire [to levers. Also, the texture of STAFF WRITER might remember, and with make] better music because harp music is completely considerably more hair. As a ‘Better Call Saul’ is I know how much it can do. different. It starts where it left off in public defense attorney, he is the pilot episode of “Better a godsend for Easter at the court’s whim, a slave JH: Nice. I noticed that you JH: Different instruments Call Saul.” A Cinnabon. In to the judicial system. Due to egg lovers. In the guys heavily drew from a jazz lend themselves to being fact, it is the Cinnabon that financial concerns, we play and soul vibe at the show, played differently. I learned Saul Goodman imagined premiere episode, the witness to the events that with some rock tendencies that when I switched from he’d be managing in the create the titular character. in there too. Do you have a guitar to bass. A killer guitar penultimate episode of viewer is treated to at “Better Call Saul” is a stylistic direction you want line could sound stupid on “Breaking Bad.” Behind the godsend for Easter egg lovers. least two ‘Breaking to take the group in, or are the bass, and vice versa. counter is the sad, drone-like In the premiere episode, the you just going to see where shell of what used to be Saul Bad’ alumni viewer is treated to at least the project goes? YY: Yeah, I totally agree. (now Gene, according to his two “Breaking Bad” alumni plastic nametag), kneading appearances. appearances, while there YY: We definitely wanna JH: I see you'll be busting the gooey dough for which are dozens of other nods to infuse jazz into it. It's the the harp out for the next Cinnabon has built its the sequel series. These are the money, but quite lousy at "new" of music, like a No Jackets Required (NJR) empire upon. The scene the kinds of goodies that it. Odenkirk does a standup prospering business where show. Sounds like it could plays out in a dreary black define a successful spinoff job detaching from the Saul [the] best musicians gather. make for some real majestic, and white that contrasts series. Saul Goodman, aka we know to the Saul we never But we’re attracted to all cinematic moments. the searing brightness of James McGill, aka Gene, aka knew. kinds of music, like Brazilian, his previous life. What your friendly neighborhood “Better Call Saul” will be Australian, may be even YY: Yeah, I'm excited for that. was once a life filled with sleaze-ball lawyer, is a strong an exceptional series because, Asian...I like the rhythmic "Moon River" is one of my corruption, drugs and greed enough character on his own, for all the tributes it pays to variety of progressive rock all time favorite girly songs. has been watered down to but the fact remains that its successor series, viewers music, so I definitely wanna So cool, just I-vi chords. making Caramel Pecanbons. people miss Walter White can still watch this show incorporate that as well. I At night, he drinks in front and Jesse. Whatever can with fresh eyes having never guess that’s where the fusion JH: The first two chords of of a flickering screen in his reanimate their essence is the seen “Breaking Bad.” Sure, idea comes from, literally “Earth Angel.” My "comfort home while watching his old top expectation of the fans. it will stir emotions seeing a fusing everything that feels food" chord progression, if commercials. Bob Odenkirk delivers familiar face now and then, inspiring. you will, is I-IV. Then we are transported a solid performance as but the story progresses to a world of color, but no Saul Goodman. A reliably whether you know who JH: Interesting that you YY: So many classical, sound. A courtroom. The funny guy and single-season Mike Ehrmantraut is or not. liken it to a business. romantic pieces man, VI judge is waiting. The jurors “Saturday Night Live” writer, It is tough living up to the is like the revelation key or are waiting. The prosecution Odenkirk knows how to success of such a power show, YY: I mean, don't get me chords. My history teacher is waiting. But waiting present the package of Saul. but “Better Call Saul” will be wrong, I'm cynical for bad now is obsessed with the for whom? Practicing his We were first introduced to the spinoff series that stands music being good business, subdominant. I like it more defense in the bathroom him in “Breaking Bad” as a out as a confident, comedic, but economy teaches you as a key area. is a dainty brown haired man all about the money— contemporary powerhouse. that best human resources Irishman named James but a confident one at that. Gilboard is a member of are usually gathered among McGill. He looks about Now, we are reintroduced to the class of 2015. the newest filed. SEE YANG PAGE 14 PAGE 14 / campustimes.org A&E / THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 ‘Student artists speak’ ‘Year Walk:’

wisdom that I grew up with. The food, the architecture, the dark mythology redux philosophy. Everything makes me access ideas a different way. BY NICOLAS BROWN out on this journey with two Languages make certain ideas CONTRIBUTING WRITER accessible items: a map and an more accessible, I believe. encyclopedia, both of which are “Year Walk” (Simogo, essential to the game experience. 2013) is one of those games The map guides the player Classes here made that completely passed me by and makes note of particular on its release. When a friend landmarks useful in puzzle me see what music recommended it to me early this solving, and the encyclopedia does to society, how year, I assumed it to be relatively provides information about the new, and only later did I discover key forces in the game, including a it has progressed in just how late I was to the party. folklore professor, a bloodsucking It’s precisely because I only forest goddess and a monster in response to politics, recently discovered “Year Walk” the form of a horse that drowns art, literature, etc. I that I’ve chosen to write about it, its victims, to name a few. as I’m sure there are many people All of the game’s mythological really feel like I can who, just like me, entirely missed figures seem to be, at least in this fantastic game. part, rooted in genuine Swedish get a sense of the If I had to narrow this game folklore. The real origins of these world by studying down to a few common genres, figures, when combined with I would call it a puzzle-based the gorgeous and imaginative YANG FROM PAGE 13 CHRISTIAN CIERI / ILLUSTRATOR music deeply. horror game. But, that doesn’t art style, give the game a very JH: So, is this gonna be your do the game much justice. mystical quality. The eerie but first time playing with NJR? JH: Sounds like you stay true Really, it’s an exploratory, puzzle- beautiful atmosphere and clever It’s really exciting to your roots. And absolutely, based adventure into dark (and writing work together to create a YY: Oh no, I’ve done plenty it’s amazing how different ideas sometimes horrifying) Swedish haunting atmosphere that serves of shows with NJR in the past, (to learn harp) and mindsets are conveyed folklore. The gameplay involves to remind us why so much horror but only not last semester. because it’s like I’m through different languages. walking through a snowy fiction originates from folklore landscape and solving puzzles. and myth. I highly recommend JH: Gotcha. Also, I noticed a kindergarten kid YY: If I give my roots up, I’m What drives the action, though, this game to any players interested you had the Chinese flag lofty in the air! is the folkloric foundation of the in the origins of horror, in game on your Nord keyboard at all over again. game. The player’s character has narrative, or in interesting visual montage. Does your Chinese JH: That’s all on my end. embarked on a mysterious occult style. As of now, the game can descent play an important role JH: Interesting... how so? Anything you want to add? ritual known as a “year walk,” be picked up for between $4 and in your music? which involves, among other $6 on iOS (that’s right, this is a YY: I see my difference and YY: Nope. Thank you for the things, carrying out a solitary mobile game) and Steam (both YY: Not so much the music, see how it’s unique, how it opportunity! night walk on New Year’s Eve in PC and Mac). but more of the spirit with gives me confidence because Howard is a member of order to earn mystical knowledge Brown is a member of which I approach things. there’s thousands of years of the class of 2017. of the future. The player sets the class of 2015.

CT RECOMMENDS BLADEE - ‘GLUEE’ BY JEFF HOWARD FREAKY A&E EDITOR FAS T ! “GLUEE,” the debut mixtape from Bladee, a member of the Swedish rap/electronic music collective Gravity Boys, is a tough pill to swallow. The mixtape’s opening track, “deletee,” is a 3-minute long iced-out autotune casserole where Bladee moans, “Gucci lenses on my eyes / Bank account match my clothing size.” Much of “GLUEE” is moaning–that's the point. Part of the mixtape's allure is in its otherworldly presence, which comes across both musically and lyrically. FREAKY® On “GLUEE,” Bladee is light-years away from reality, existing within a matrix of ice, clothing brands and internet culture – a world where his heartbreak is expressed through eternally frozen apathy. While it's not entirely consistent, “GLUEE”’s highlights make the mixtape one of the most futuristic, original and intriguing musical recordings I've ever heard. GOOD! Admittedly, “GLUEE”’s front half contains its strongest material. On “eBay,” one of the best, if not the best track on the album, reverbed-out 808 snares and woodblocks create a cold, dystopian and claustrophobic setting–this is what music from the year 2199 sounds like. “Pulling up in electric cars / Sailor moon, falling stars / All I see is my avatars,” spits guest rapper Ecco2k on the track, sounding like a straight-up humanoid with layers of autotune and vocal processing. Another highlight is in the track “Spellbound,” a melancholy electro ballad which is more of a tortured ode to capitalism than to a human lover. It's hard to tell whether Bladee is trapped or empowered by money, rapping “Snowboard on my MasterCard / I shine like a star / Coast guard, surfin' Hollister / I'm in money world.” The track has a beautiful chord progression and some seriously poetic lyrics, making it one of the most chilling moments on the album. While “GLUEE”’s back half is more of a hit-or-miss affair (the aimless “Freeze” could have been scrapped), it ends on a strong note with “Unreal,” the most human and vulnerable moment on the mixtape, yet also the hardest to understand Bladee on, with its layers of reverb and delay. Like the comedown from a massive high, “Unreal” is a return to cold, hard, confusing reality, TM and it hurts. Bladee's vocal delivery on the track is righteously tortured, bringing to mind John SERIOUS DELIVERY! Frusciante while still feeling entirely original. Hopefully “Unreal” is a sign of authenticity to come ★ JIMMYJOHNS.COM ★ on Bladee's upcoming follow-up mixtape, slated to come out this year. Howard is a member of the class of 2017. TO FIND THE LOCATION NEAREST YOU VISIT JIMMYJOHNS.COM

©2014 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 / SPORTS campustimes.org / PAGE 15 ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Becky Galasso - Track and Field BY MAX EBER record from that meet last year. myself and make the most of my SPORTS EDITOR 5. How does it feel to be the top last year of competitive running. 500 meter runner in Division III? Since the 500 isn’t an event in 1. How did you first get I honestly cannot believe I’ve the NCAA Championship meet, involved with running? gotten to this point. It’s taken a lot I guess it’s time to see if I can I’ve always done sports, but I of hard work, but I never thought make Nationals in the 400 now! honestly started running because I would get anywhere near this, 6. Do you have any my older brother enjoyed it, so no matter how hard I worked. rituals prior to running? I figured it might be fun. I soon I was good but not anything I don’t do a dance like Michelle fell in love with track and field. special in high school, then at UR Jenneke or anything. I always try to 2. What has been your a knee injury prevented me from eat pasta the night before a meet. proudest moment in the sport? PHOTO COURTESY OF UR ATHLETICS running (or even really walking) Other than that, I just try to visualize I don’t know that I can pick Becky Galasso ’T5 strides toward a double record-setting performance. all freshman year. After surgery, I the race, do a normal warm-up one moment. Any time I get 3. Who do you look 4. How did it feel to break wasn’t even sure I would be able to and focus on getting out fast. to help my team win an event up to most? Why? two records at a single meet? run again. I came back sophomore 7. Would you rather roast or score points (particularly at I probably look up to Claire I don’t think it has sunk in yet. year and was suddenly faster than marshmallows with Dr. NYSCTC Championship meets) Crowther the most. She was the I’m still trying to wrap my head I had thought possible, and I’ve Seuss or Harry Houdini? is pretty awesome. My favorite previous UR record holder in the around that 500m time... I’m gotten stronger and faster every Definitely Dr. Seuss, race is coming from behind in the 500m, a great athlete, a wonderful just glad I had enough strength year since. That knee injury gave his books were some of my 4x400m relay, when I get to chase captain, and an all-around amazing left to make my teammates’ me eligibility for my Take Five favorites growing up! down the other team’s anchor leg – person. Even after 2 years, I still efforts worthwhile and help year, so I guess it was a blessing in Eber is a member of especially if she’s from a rival team! miss running with her every week. them break our previous 4x400 disguise! I’m just trying to enjoy the class of 2017. Swim team competes in UAA championship BY EMILY LEWIS out of eight teams, while Emory, place finish in the 400-freestyle. a school record and obtaining two senior James Frauen also qualified STAFF WRITER the host of the championships, The ‘Jackets also excelled on NCAA provisional qualifying results. for UAAs, finishing in tenth place finished first. All-American senior the diving front. Sophomore Freshman sensation Gunnar in the 200-yard backstroke. As a With the four-day-long UAA Lauren Bailey excelled in the Danielle Neu came in third place, Zemering surpassed the school result of these stellar performances, championship events taking place 200-yard butterfly, coming in while seniors Joanna Wallace record in the 100 yard freestyle– both Frauen and Zemering received in Atlanta, it has been an exciting seventh with a time of 2:05:56. and Carrie DeMoulin ended that he originally set at the Liberty League honors including week for the Rochester Swimming Additionally, the Rochester eighth and tenth, respectively. Liberty League championships Swimmer of the Week and and Diving Team. The Yellowjackets Women broke the school record Successes were not only limited in December–by nearly a full Rookie of the Week, respectively. performed extremely well, earning in the 400-yard freestyle. With to the women’s side, however. The second, and finished fourth place The Yellowjackets look to one NCAA qualifying score as contributions from Bailey, junior Men’s Swimming and Diving in the race itself. Zemering’s continue their success in the well as breaking a school record. Vicky Luan and sophomores team, who finished seventh out rookie season has been exceptional upcoming NCAA tournament. Overall, the Women’s team Khamai Simpson and Emily of eight teams, had exceptional and only continues to improve. Lewis is a member of ended the weekend placed sixth Simon, the women earned a fifth accomplishments as well, breaking Adding to the list of achievements, the class of 2016. LAST WEEK'S SCORES Men’s Squash looks to playoffs FRIDAY, FEB. 13 • Men’s Squash vs University of Western Ontario W 9-0 • Women’s Basketball vs University of Chicago L 66-76 • Men’s Basketball vs University of Chicago L 63-72 SATURDAY, FEB. 14 • Men’s Tennis vs Rochester Institute of Technology W 9-0 SUNDAY, FEB. 15 • Women’s Tennis vs Colgate University L 1-8 • Men’s Basketball vs Washington University in St. Louis L 87-94

• Women’s Basketball vs Washington University in St. Louis W 76-75 PHOTO COURTESY OF UR ATHLETICS • Men’s Tennis vs Colgate University L 2-7 Meng Xiaomin reaches to backhand the ball during Saturday’s match. BY NATE KUHRT winning the majority of matches 3-0. STAFF WRITER This past week concluded the final matches of the regular THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE This past week, the University of season, giving the Rochester Men’s FRIDAY, FEB. 20 Rochester Men’s squash team was squash team a final record of • Men’s Squash vs Harvard University (Quarterfinals) - Hartford, CT - 5:30 P.M. back in action after a nearly two-week 10-4. This season’s performance break from matches. They took on was strong enough to qualify the • Women’s Basketball vs Carnegie Mellon University - 6:00 P.M.* Cornell and University of Western Yellowjackets for the Potter Cup, • Men’s Basketball vs Carnegie Mellon University - 8:00 P.M.* Ontario after a tough, hard fought the College Squash Association’s • Men’s Swimming and Diving at University of Chicago Midwest Invitational - Chicago, IL - 7:00 P.M. loss to Franklin & Marshall College. National Team Championships. The team clearly demonstrated UR is seeded sixth entering • Women’s Swimming and Diving at University of Chicago Midwest Invitational - Chicago, IL - 7:00 P.M. that one loss was not going to the tournament and has its first SATURDAY, FEB. 21 impact the continuation of a great match scheduled for Friday against • Men’s Track and Field vs College at Brockport - Brockport, NY - 10:00 A.M. season, as they showed their depth third-ranked Harvard University. with dominant victories over both Although the team is positioned • Men’s Track and Field vs College at Brockport - Brockport, NY - 10:00 A.M. opponents. The team won by a in the lower half of the bracket, • Women’s Tennis vs Ithaca College - 10:00 A.M.* score of 8-1 against Cornell, with they have the potential to pull off a • Men’s Diving at Kenyon College Invitational - Gambier, OH - 1:30 P.M. the only loss coming from the one few upsets and make a great run. In position. Cornell’s top-ranked the past, they have beaten both the • Women’s Diving at Kenyon College Invitational - Gambier, OH - 1:30 P.M. player, Aditya Jagtap, who is in number one and three seeds in the • Men’s Tennis vs Ithaca College - 2:00 P.M.* the top 10 individual rankings in tournament and should be entering • Men’s Squash vs CSA Potter Cup (Second Round) - Hartford, CT - 2:30 P.M. the College Squash Association, confident that they have the potential was able to overcome Rochester to take down any team in the nation. • Men’s Swimming and Diving at University of Chicago Midwest Invitational - Chicago, IL - 12:00 P.M. reigning All-American Mario Yañez Rallying behind the team’s three • Women’s Swimming and Diving at University of Chicago Midwest Invitational - Chicago, IL - 12:00 P.M. in Cornell’s only win of the day. former All-Americans and great play The ‘Jackets added a second win from freshman Tomotaka Endo SUNDAY, FEB. 22 to their streak after taking down throughout the season at the number • Men’s Basketball vs Case Western Reserve - 12:00 P.M.* Western Ontario with a score four position, the Yellowjackets are • Men’s Squash vs CSA Potter Cup (Third Round) - Hartford, CT - 1:30 P.M. of 9-0. Rochester also won the potentially set up to make their best • Women’s Basketball vs Case Western Reserve - 2:00 P.M.* exhibition game in both matches. run yet at a national championship. Against Western Ontario, the team Kuhrt is a member of *DENOTES HOME GAME dropped just three games in total, the class of 2017. PAGE 16 / campustimes.org THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 / SPORTS SPORTS FROM THE ATHLETE’S PERSPECTIVE UR athletes give back to Rochester community

PHOTOS COURTESY OF UR TENNIS Left: Members of the UR Men’s Tennis team work at the telethon to benefit the Golisano Children’s Hospital. Right: Julian Danko converses with Bob Lonsberry, the host of WHAM 1180. BY BEN SHAPIRO community and form a stronger in to the donation hotline, a last second search for some The fundraiser was only the SENIOR STAFF bond with the rest of campus. where we were waiting at Valentine’s Day dates–we also beginning of a busy weekend With this in mind, on Friday, the phones ready to answer. had the chance to explain in our for Men’s Tennis, as we took on As varsity athletes at the Feb. 13, the Men’s and Women’s By the end of the two own words exactly why we were crosstown rival RIT the next University of Rochester, we Varsity Tennis teams, joined by day event, the stations had participating in such an event. day to begin our spring season often find that we lose sight the Women’s Varsity Lacrosse raised almost $250,000. “This is one of the best hospitals with a 9-0 win, before falling to of exactly what we represent team, took part in Strong Many of the athletes were also anywhere,” senior Men’s Tennis Division I Colgate University when we compete. Beyond Memorial Hospital’s Drive given the chance to enagage captain Julian Danko said. “And 7-2 on Sunday. Despite the ourselves and our teammates, for Miracles Radiothon for in conversation live over the it’s great to be able to help out.” mixed results on court, any we are also playing for the the second consecutive year. airwaves with the hosts, a Echoing Danko’s sentiments, weekend where we can help UR community as a whole. With 100.5 The Drive and News unique and fun experience for sophomore Matt Golub told raise almost a quarter of a This connection between Radio WHAM 1180 broadcasting us that hopefully was amusing WHAM 1180 host Bob million dollars for a children’s varsity athletics and the rest of the event live from the hospital, for listeners as well. While Lonsberry that the team is glad to hospital in our own community UR is not always felt as a close radio hosts encouraged their there was certainly no shortage give back to the local community, is an undisputed success. bond, which is why we cherish any listeners to donate to Golisano of playful banter between the especially for a cause as special as Shapiro is a member of opportunity to give back to the Children’s Hospital by calling hosts and athletes–including the Golisano Children’s Hospital. the class of 2016. NBA award frontrunners at the mid-season BY JESSE BERNSTEIN SG, Chicago Bulls Defensive Player of above 10 points per game. Player A: 27.4 ppg/5.7 rpg/6.8 STAFF WRITER It’s really not even close. Butler, the Year: Tony Allen, His defense, though a little apg, .455/.383/.870, 27.3 PER who was known for so long as a SG, Memphis Grizzlies frenetic at times, has been Player B: 23.6 ppg/4.7 rpg/7.9 It’s hard to believe, but we’re guy who played great perimeter There are a host of players pretty much as advertised, and apg, .481/.399/.900, 27.4 PER about to enter the home stretch D but didn’t do much more on who could lay claim to this he’s displayed a strong shooting You can’t right? Player A is of the NBA season, and awards- the offensive side of the floor, has award. Draymond Green, game. If he could eliminate Harden, and player B is Curry. wise, there’s a lot left up in the broken out of his shell this year. Anthony Davis, Tim Duncan some of the tougher shots that Both are having absolutely air. It’s now time to pretend While playing the most and DeAndre Jordan have all put are customarily taken by otherworldly seasons, and that I was “just kidding” about minutes per game in the league, together dominating seasons rookies, he could each has a legitimate claim my early season predictions he’s averaging over 20 points per on the defensive side of the really become a to the MVP title. When you and make some new ones. game, the highest number of his ball, and it wouldn’t be an real threat by this consider that Curry plays for Sixth Man of the Year: Isaiah career, while continuing to play egregious mistake if any of time next year. the best team in the NBA Thomas, PG, Phoenix Suns his usual suffocating defense. them were rewarded for Most Valuable this year, you might even be This past offseason, the He’s getting to the line more than their successes. However, Player: James inclined to give him the award. diminutive former Sacramento ever, and shooting at around it’s Allen who plays Harden, SG, But let’s take a second to starter found himself traded to 46% percent and taking the for the number Houston Rockets compare the teams that each a team with two of the most most shots per game of his career. one defense in In my mind, player leads. Curry’s cast includes exciting young point guards Although he’s had some the league in besides Harden, All-Star starter Klay Thompson, in the league, Goran Dragic shooting issues lately, resulting Memphis, there’s really DPOY candidate Draymond and Eric Bledsoe. Thomas from a sore shoulder and bringing his only one Green, Andrew Bogut, super- seemed to be the odd man out, general fatigue, Butler has particular other possible sub Mareese Speights, Harrison doomed by the prospect of proven himself to be a central brand of candidate. Barnes, Andre Iguodala and being “trade bait” and having a tool for the Chicago Bulls. insanity every He plays for Shaun Livingston. Meanwhile, permanent “disgruntled” status. Coach of the Year: Mike second of every Golden State, Harden has played largely However, Thomas’s play has Budenholzer, Atlanta Hawks night he’s on the and his name’s without his best teammate – a been one of the most important It’s been said a thousand times floor. Trick-or- Steph Curry. hobbled Dwight Howard – factors in Phoenix, staying in already, but that’s only because Treat Tony has been Let’s play a little spending the majority of his front of Oklahoma City and it’s true: what Mike Budenholzer doing this for years game: pick the time on the floor with Josh New Orleans in the West playoff has managed to do in Atlanta now, and it’s time for him MVP out of Smith, Donatas Motiejunas, race. In just 25.7 minutes of is a modern basketball miracle. to be officially recognized. these two stat Trevor Ariza and Joey Dorsey. play a night, he’s chipping in This roster isn’t much different Rookie of the lines. If both Curry and Harden went 15.2 points, dishing out 3.7 than last year’s, yet they’ve Year: Andrew down with injuries today, whose assists and getting to the line already surpassed last season’s Wiggins, SG, team would be in better almost five times per game. His win total and are on pace for Minnesota shape? Golden State might per-36 numbers are comparable the best season in team history. Timberwolves even still make the playoffs to his starting numbers back in Budenholzer has molded the No rookie without Curry, whereas Sacramento, and he continues already talented Hawks roster into has shown the Houston would be lottery- to improve passing the ball and something more, incorporating improvement and bound without Harden’s slowing down enough for his own the Spurs’ brand of motion flashes of brilliance Herculean effort. For that teammates to catch up to him. offense and staggered minutes that Wiggins has. reason, this year’s MVP Though he ultimately may in Atlanta with stellar results. He has gotten has been James Harden. get squeezed out of Phoenix While Steve Kerr certainly better with each Bernstein is a member of in a deadline trade, whoever has an argument to be made passing the class of 2018. gets him will be receiving an for the success of his squad, game and CHRISTIAN CIERI / ILLUSTRATOR absolute offensive sparkplug. he has the benefit of having a is the oly Most Improved much stronger top-to-bottom rookie Player: Jimmy Butler, roster than Budenholzer has. averaging