Fiat Lux February 7, 2012 the student newspaper of alfred university vol. 106, no.7

College of What’s Inside Business Ball a Hit Malcolm Walters staff writer

In the various arenas of life there are winners and losers. From 9 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, February Drake vs. 4, the “Mind Your Own Business Ball” put clean and sheen winning on Common display. Well over 100 inspired indi- viduals floated around Susan Howell Pg. 4 Hall with high spirits, celebrating their enduring efforts to cultivate creative innovation in Alfred. After brandishing the customized black rubber bands that served as tickets to the event, guests entered into an elegant atmosphere perme- ating with contagious positivity. Susan Howell Hall, which typically MYOB Business Ball, Photos on pg. 8 gives off an eerie aura that leads to photo by: Amanda Tutill countless myths of paranormal ac- tivity, was transformed by the decor Cheap designed by members of the ever- From Alfred to Africa, A Lending Hand growing BYOB movement. Glass College Cooking vases filled with a combination of Griffin Taylor via YouTube or Vimeo. large, white-colored tree branches Editor in Chief Of course, the site is a two-way Pg. 6 and transparent beads housed bulbs street; legitimate scouts and NCAA that gave ambient lighting to the There are those who talk about it, recruiters can create their own pro- amenities placed throughout the and there are those who are about it. files on the site, which provides free environment. The lower level served AU Mechanical Engineering student access to tomorrow’s stars today. as the stage for tuxedo clad, karaoke Prosper Mogboruko is definitely the The idea for the site came to champion, Professor Sangjoon Lee. latter. Mogboruko, who moved to the Mogboruko back in 2008 while While being serenaded, students United States from Nigeria in 2008, he was working at Standard helped themselves to finger foods has recently launched a social media Microsystems headquarters in New courtesy of catering by AVI. network to provide an opportunity York. Two years later, he decided to While the first floor gave a pacify- for African youth soccer players in put his benefits accrued from work ing pleasure to guests, the upstairs dire need of one. toward a college degree. gave way to classy yet uninhibited The site, RacleMail.com, attracted “I chose Alfred because my uncle, Meeka Bromfield fun for all in attendance. Strobe some 11,000 views in its first week Alfred Okoigun, was my family men- lights visually supported the sounds live. It serves as an avenue for teenage tor,” said Mogboruko. on Fashion Trends selected by DJ SKINNY, and Patrick footballers in Africa to market them- Mogboruko has prior business Camilien unwaveringly wielded the selves to professional and collegiate experience in Africa. He founded Pg. 6 microphone to narrate the festivities. clubs. Most important, it offers the Prosper Mogboruko Prosper’s Seafood, a service which If not grooving on the dance floor, first legitimate response to “Lost photo by amanda tuthill delivered fresh seafood and chicken those aged 21 and above were able Boys,” Maria Van Zeller’s harrowing to restaurants throughout Nigeria, NEWS to surpass public safety to the bar 2008 documentary which revealed sans visa. in 2004. to purchase their choice of Coor’s, the underbelly of the sport -- black RacleMail allows youths to create Mogboruko has a feel for the social State of the Union Address Labatt Blue, red wine, or white wine. market trafficking of West African a profile, with an ‘info’ section simi- media landscape in Africa, and he P. 5 The bar area fit the description of a soccer players which has left some lar in layout to that of Facebook and thinks it is growing at a rate which cont. on pg. 7 20,000 stranded throughout Europe, a space for uploaded video content cont. on pg 3

that he will be able to successfully EDITORIAL/OPED Student Senate: Meet the Candidates fill the shoes of Gauthier, who has Maimoona Rahim done an outstanding job during her Walk of Shame Staff Writer term. He believes that everyone has P. 4 a voice and Senate was made so that Senior Ana Devlin Gauthier has students can voice their opinions and been Alfred University’s Student make change. Senate President since fall 2011. “I was appalled when I was A&E During her time in office, she ac- asked what my political party is, complished a lot, but like most good because it’s neither Democrat nor Lana Del Rey Album things, Gauthier’s presidency is com- Republican,” said Defranco-Norton. Review ing to an end. “It’s Alfred.” P.2 The time has come to elect Alfred Running against Scott DeFranco- University’s new Student Senate Norton is Brian Pierce, a sophomore 2nd Annual Dream representatives. The upcoming elec- Psychology major. He is currently Gallery tions include Secretary, Treasurer photo by Maimoona rahim the president of AURS (Rescue P.2 and Publicity Director, along with Squad), Alfred Outreach, Habitat for the more publicized Vice President Horowitz Leadership Development President. Humanity and Defensive Boxing, and and President of Student Senate. Program, is an intern at the Judson DeFranco-Norton is a sophomore the vice president of MEDO, in ad- SPORTS Running unopposed for Vice Leadership Center and a Resident Biomaterials Engineering major and dition to being a Resident Assistant. MLB Stove Report President is junior Marketing ma- Assistant. As Vice President, she is currently Treasurer of Student Pierce is interested in continuing P.7 jor Jessica Seyfried. Seyfried is hopes to work more closely with Senate. DeFranco-Norton is also what Gauthier has started. He be- currently the Publicity Director of the President and get more people President of the AU pep band, a mem- lieves that filling Ana’s shoes and Lacrosse Preview Senate and President of SOMA- involved in Student Senate and on- ber of the Alfred University Ultimate continuing her legacy will prove P.8 AMA (Students of Marketing at AU). campus activities. Frisbee team, and actively involved in somewhat difficult, but his commit- She is also an avid participant in the Both Scott DeFranco-Norton and the G.E.A.R. Club. DeFranco-Norton ment to the university and experience Pinstripe Blues Woman’s Leadership Academy, Gary Brian Pierce are running for Student wants to be President because he feels in multiple leadership roles will make P.7 Miller Stretched Thin Kim Rau in Rochester hosts similar facilities Managing Editor to ones found at Alfred. They have THE ALFRED BEAT a main stage theater that seats 552 In October of 2010 the second people and a smaller second stage Philantrophy part of the Miller performing arts that seats 180, which is a similar size Profile: Megan Sconiers center opened up to the public. to the CD Smith III Theatre. P.3 The state of the art facility, cover- Although the Geva Theatre puts ing 31,000-square-feet, included a on far more productions than Alfred Brain Food with 498-seat theater, green room and University, the numbers still speak. Eston Adams dressing rooms for performers, a new On the technical side they employ P.3 costume shop and a choral rehearsal a technical director, master carpen- Photo Provided room. In a 2010 interview President ter, master electrician and an audio Charles Edmondson claimed the the- engineer. On the artistic side they multiple house managers who work on the workload maintained by up ater, “rivals anything found at much employ an artistic director, general to maintain the facilities. At Alfred to ten people in a normal theatre larger schools, and even theaters in designer, costume designer, props the responsibility of maintenance space. Fantova alone does costume, major cities.” artisan and scenic artist. A mere falls primarily on Zach Hamm, the light, set and make-up design, the While we have the facilities to two people at Alfred University do technical director of the spaces. focusing and hanging of lights, pro- rival much larger institutions, we are the jobs covered by nine people at Hamm, along with Marketa grams lights into the computer for sorely lacking in staffing and sup- Geva Theatre. In addition, the the- Fantova, the designer for both the- shows, purchases items needed for port. For instance, the Geva Theatre atre also has a facility manager and ater and dance productions, take cont. on pg 4 2 FIAT LUX February 7, 2012 Arts & Entertainment 2012: The Year of the Movie AU Holds 2nd Annual Bridgette Ortiz Staff Writer Dream Gallery 2012 is going to be one hell of a year Maimoona Rahim for movies and box office achieve- Staff Writer Alfred-Almond 3rd graders began ment. Now, we all know the headliners an art project in which they provided coming out: “The Avengers,” “The On Wednesday January 18th, Alfred a visual of the dreams in their head. Hobbit,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” University held its 2nd Annual Dream The purpose of this Dream Gallery “The Hunger Games,” “The Amazing Gallery in commemoration of Martin was to inspire others to dream big like Spider Man,” and the unfortunate Luther King Jr. and the power of his Dr. King. Those in attendance at the Transformers clone “Battleship.” dreams. The event was open to the event began by viewing the dreams However, let’s not forget the smaller entire Alfred community, and had a of the third graders. Afterwards, guys who will be coming out this great turn out of students and local they learned about famous dreams, year. Here is a rundown of those 2012 residents. Many of the workers were and participated in drawing lessons movies: students from the Drawn to Diversity where they too were encouraged to put “Shame” (which was screened in Program, a program that uses com- their dreams on paper. To finish, they early December but had a wider release munity-based art to change the world. created a dream candy bar. Over 50 in January): About a sex addict, played Back in early December, Director of people and over 15 families came to by Michael Fassbender, grappling Student Affairs Dan Napolitano went the event, an indicator the night was with his compulsions, his sister Sissy, with Drawn to Diversity members to an overall success. played by Carey Mulligan, arrives visit children at surrounding schools, “A large part of Drawn to Diversity’s unannounced for an indefinite stay. teaching them about inspirational mission is to inspire artists and that’s This film has been getting rave reviews dreamers throughout history. The how we succeed,” said Napolitano. on the movie festival circuits, despite it’s NC-17 rating. “Norwegian Wood” (January 6th): Based on Haruki Murakami‘s novel of the same title about finding love, even during the hardest times of one’s life. Untitled Osama Bin Laden Project (TBA): At the helm is “The Hurt Locker” director Kathryn Bigelow. photo by Maimoona rahim This project has been kicked into high- gear after the death on Bin Laden and by David Mitchell, this movie stars by Johnny Depp, and the second, a will star Chris Pratt, Jessica Chastain, a knock-out cast of veterans includ- continuation of a Burton short about and Joel Edgerton. ing Halle Berry, Tom Hanks, Hugo a child who uses science to bring his “Being Flynn” (March 2nd): Paul Weaving, Ben Whishaw, and Jim dog back to life. Dano and Robert De Niro unravel Sturgess “Nero Fiddled” (TBA): Not just a dysfunctional father-son relation- “Seeking a Friend for the End of your typical Woody Allen movie – ship. Nick Flynn encounters his father, the World” (June 22nd): Odd couple consisting of four interconnecting Jonathan, a self-proclaimed poet, in a Keira Knightley and Steve Carrel stories in Rome and starring Woody shelter and struggles with the decision star in this romance/comedy about a Allen, Penelope Cruz, Jesse Eisenberg, to reach out to his father. A promising man who goes on a road trip to find and Ellen Page. movie starring two great actors. a special someone as an asteroid is “Django Unchained” (December “Cloud Atlas” (set for October): headed for Earth. 25th): The one, the only, the master- Directed by Tom Tykwer and the “Dark Shadows” (May 11th ) and mind that is director and all-around Wachowskis about the impact of de- Frankenweenie (October 5th): A good brilliant auteur, Quentin Tarantino cisions and actions that affect the past, year for Tim Burton fans with the with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie present and future, but on a grand release of two movies: the first based Foxx. Enough said. scale. Based upon the award-winning on a television series of the same name science fiction novel of the same name centering around a vampire, played

Lana Del Rey’s Born to Die Bridgette Ortiz Contributing Writer

Unless you’ve been living without internet - today’s equivalent to living under a rock - then you’ve probably caught a glimpse of the most over- hyped phenomenons in recent time: indie-pop starlet Lana Del Rey. Since the release of her first single “Video photos by Maimoona rahim Games” this past summer, Del Rey has been on the radar of blogospheres and audiophiles alike, awaiting the official debut release of her album Born to Die. The Beards Got it Right Originally performing under her Raffi Jansezian like that!” which I followed with roars maiden name, singer-song writer A&E editor of laughter. For instance, the third Lizzy Grant released her first album Beard, Andy Sandford, mentioned Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant Comedians Dave Stone, T.J. Young, that he was getting healthier by doing in 2010. However, after being signed Joe Zimmerman and Andy Sandford sit-ups everyday… but only because to Interscope within the year, Grant took on the AU audience Saturday he lays down a lot. The difficulty of underwent a label makeover, coming January 28. making the everyday funny is eye- out as Lana Del Rey. Thus began the Every comedian in the troupe had opening and is what humor should be. internet phenome. A self-described his own respective style, but they all A short round of improv was memo- “gangsta Nancy Sinatra,” Del Rey Photo Provided loved being the butt of their jokes, rable, but not the highlight of the eve- caught flack for her image and for which, let’s face it, is always refresh- ning. Their five minute skit focused her music, thus building the hype that vapid song into an emotional lament: work as a whole is because her lyrics ing. A combination of observational on a doctor’s office involving patients culminated with her album being one “Who else is going to put up with me are too superficial when she is trying humor and improv proved to be a win- with malaria, hemorrhoids, and male of the most pre-sold albums of the this way? / I need you, I breathe you, to be sentimental, such as in her song ning combination that ultimately won pregnancy. After a wave of, “My ass year so far. I’ll never leave you.” “Blue Jeans“ which goes “But you fit over the AU crowd. What made the hurts!” and, “I got malaria three min- After being given the pop gloss Del Rey’s talent is at its best when me better than my favorite sweater, show great was the fact that every utes ago because that girl over there treatment, Del Rey’s songs can be de- she sways on the side of depressed, and I know/ That love is mean and love “Beard” had his own distinct style, shouted it out,” the office was closed scribed as an odd coupling of retro and introspective, observer instead of shal- hurts.” Unfortunately lyrics such as but those styles worked seamlessly for business and their quality stand- futuristic sounds. On the first listen, low hipster in love. Her first single those are more prevalent in the album with one another: one was pessimis- up continued. the beats and productions of the songs ”Video Games,” a hauntingly stunning than the introspective ones. tic, daring even, another was purely In all, the Beards of Comedy was a are striking and catchy. Unfortunately piece, represents this perfectly, justify- Overall, what is fascinating and optimistic and sweet. great show with interesting and unique the problems in the album, mainly Del ing the initial interest that the blogo- engaging about the album is overshad- Their brand of observational humor characters. It was a breath of fresh Ray’s lyrical material, overshadow its spheres had for this refreshing singer. owed by vacant, materialistic lyrics. put a different spin on the things in my air: something new and un-expected. beautiful production. However as the album progresses, The beats are addictive and beautiful life that I’ve always felt were pretty I think they would a great addition to There are some standout songs on that interest unravels when songs like but, unfortunately for Del Rey, her straight forward. Their jokes made me any list of acts for Alfred. Bring them Born to Die. Notably songs where Del “Carmen,” “National Anthem,” and lyrics are too superficial to be taken think, “Oh! I never thought of a dog back soon, SAB! Rey explores darker material with “Summertime Sadness” play. seriously. When she croons seductively depth such as “Dark Paradise” and There is a false sentimentality about some long unrequited love with “Off to the Races.” Her darker songs, within the album that borders on ri- a bad boy, it comes off as superficiality reflect a pensive side that is capable diculous. Oddly enough, these seem trying to be sentimental. The album of churning out melancholic, lost love, to be the songs that have become her isn’t consistent: some songs flop with ballads. Take for instance “Off to the singles like “Born to Die.” The big- senseless lyrics while others shine Races,” Del Rey takes this somewhat gest reason why Lana Del Rey doesn’t with their pop-beats and catchy lyrics. 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The Alfred Beat Brain Food Philanthropy Profile: Lydia De Martino Features Editor Megan Sconiers Mariah Evans Senior accounting major, Eston columnist Adams, is the face of a fresh new student cooking service calls, Alfred University’s Megan “Brainfood” (3rainfooD). Sconiers, a senior psychology major Regarding Brain Food, Adams says, from Rochester, NY, is a natural at “The mission is to create a widely philanthropy. accessible food ordering service ex- “Philanthropy is having a certain clusively through Facebook to extend amount of wealth and giving it away the convenience and flexibility to to charity,” said Sconiers. college life.” In her case, compassion and time It is no secret that the AU dining is her wealth, in which she gives to halls are terrible. In fact, the Princeton anyone in need of some attention or Review ranked Alfred University at simply a friend. As the president of number nine on their list of top ten Umoja, Sconiers has helped to promote worst college dining halls in America. unity in Alfred; This past December, Not only is the food’s quality sub she collaborated with Alfred State to par, the meal plans themselves are host the 16th Annual AIDS Charity photo by sarah shafer expensive. Basketball game. In this event, “I’m not in it to make money,” says Alfred University and State students making small impacts in the lives of Adams, “I just want to help my fellow combined to form Alfred STUN, a those around us. students become healthier and have basketball team that played against “It is important to step outside of better access to good food.” the Harlem Wizards. The game netted yourself, have empathy and realize As a method to keeping costs down, $1,890 for AIDS charity. that there are others who are going he is running his cooking service Sconiers has always been interested through crazier things than you are,” through the very handy, and conve- in helping people, especially children. said Sconiers. niently free, Facebook. Brainfood is She was inspired at a young age by Sconiers believes that anyone can a delivery only service, and, to social the Rival Classic, an annual charity be a philanthropist; it simply involves media savvy students, is easily acces- basketball game held between two taking a step back and listening to sible. Students will be able to place high schools which raises money for others. She would like to issue a chal- orders, ask questions, and find useful the Golisano Children’s Hospital in lenge to the student body: think about health tips through the designated Rochester, NY. Sconiers says philan- a time someone has helped you, and “Brainfood” page. There will be a thropy was instilled in her upbringing then pay it forward to someone else. choice between three pre-made meals, and that community service is part of Throughout February, Umoja will all cooked by Eston himself, and each Eston Adams the culture in nearby Pittsford, NY, be promoting Black History Month, will have different health benefits. Photo By Amanda Tuthill where she grew up. and will be sponsoring several events “If someone is tired or stressed there Though known for large scale this semester. If you would like to get will be a specific meal designated to well-being. Adams hopes that in more been surrounded by cooking, and charity acts like the AIDS Charity involved with Umoja and help promote their needs. Same goes with weight stressful situations students can seek I developed a passion for it,” said Basketball Game, Sconiers also shows unity, this club meets at 6pm, every loss, or weight gain,” explains Adams. out the proper “comfort foods” that Adams in regards to why he created us that philanthropy can be done every other Friday in the Multicultural Suite. The idea sparked out of Adams’ will give them more energy rather Brainfood. day by getting involved on campus and Everyone is welcome! Independent Study class he is taking than weighing them down. He is not Make sure to keep an eye out for this semester with Professor Amy only concerned with helping other Brainfood posters coming soon around Rummel. Through his own research he students, but Adams has a genuine campus, or if you see Eston don’t hesi- found that most students are unaware love for cooking and wishes to share tate to ask him about his plans! Alfred To Africa, of how healthy foods and well-rounded that with the Alfred community. meals can directly affect their personal “Ever since I was younger I have A Lending Hand continued from pg. 1

Griffin Taylor Editor in Chief

rivals no other continent. He hopes goes by the motto “Individuals, to elicit a shout-out for the site from Inspired” is fortunate to have such a famous African athlete -- think an inspired individual among its stu- Hakeem Olajuwon or Didier Drogba. dent body. In the meantime, RacleMail.com continues to grow, and a school which 4 FIAT LUX February 7, 2012 Opinions The Crossover Ask Anonymous: Griffin Taylor Editor-in-Chief Dignifying the Walk of Shame Last month, Common caused a slight ripple in the millpond which It’s Sunday morning. You open your has become the rap game when he fired eyes. It’s happened again. You look shots at Drake. Common followed around and it becomes clear; you’re proper ‘beef’ protocol: come at another definitely not in your own room. So rapper’s vital organ, his machismo. what do you do? You don’t think you But the hype generated was galax- can stand another walk of shame back ies from Big/Pac, light years from to your dorm, but you don’t see any Jay-Z/Nas and miles from 50 Cent/ other option. And that my friends, is Jadakiss. Which begs the question WHERE YOU’RE WRONG. -- is a Canadian born, Bar Mitzvah’d We have all heard the stories or former Nickelodeon star a rapper? Photo Provided experienced that walk at 8 a.m. across To answer one question, we must ask campus, when you’re wearing that another -- what is rap? the controllers of rap’s medium pre- deserves to be heard, but not in place same outfit or (even worse) costume Since this university is in the state of sented the art form to pop culture of the voices out there who narrate from the night before. Everyone stares New York, let’s insert a little bias here with a fourth word attached to the the struggle. A ghetto whose plight and you feel like they know what you Photo Provided and take you back to the 1973 South pain, perseverance and pleasure which goes unspoken of in the 21st century did last night. Most people feel like Bronx. Urban developer Robert Moses pulsed its lyrics: censorship. There (outside of Hurricane Katrina and The there is no way to avoid that walk smile, and keep your head high. The has just completed the construction of were the higher-ups (see Gore, Tipper) Wire) cannot afford to lose its vital of shame, but I have a set of steps to best advice I ever heard was “fake it the Cross Bronx Expressway, a central who played the moral card in their avenue to our culture’s consciousness. follow, to make you feel better about ‘til you make it.” You have nothing avenue for Long Island and New Jersey censorship efforts. These were the When Nas pronounced hip-hop dead yourself and make your walk much to be ashamed of because college is commuters to get to Manhattan, and a subscribers to the ethnocentric view in 2006, another beacon of ghetto better: the time to make some mistakes and nod by the city to suburban interests -- that drugs were illegal and women culture began to perish: Allen Iverson. 1. Get Up, Get Clean, Get Gone. have fun, so why should you care what above its own -- the project destroyed were not objects -- rather than an exo- At the turn of the century, Iverson Once you’re up, you know what has others think of you? Besides, who else the homes of 150,000 Bronx residents. centric one -- that drugs were the sole was the king of the crossover dribble, happened, then you know it’s time is up on Sunday morning at 8 a.m.? And so a neighborhood which was profitable resource in the ghetto, and and the crossover dribble ruled the to leave. If this is a first time you’ve They obviously weren’t out last night once among America’s most gentri- that gender slurs were really just young NBA. There were video games named stayed with the guy (or girl), get up having a great time like you were! fied saw many of its Jewish, Italian black males’ fear of female rejection, after it, YouTube became a sensation quietly and don’t make a big produc- 3. Stay safe and respect yourself. and Irish families make a mass exo- stemming from a lack of social and among basketball fans because of it. tion. You know how hungover you are; As embarrassing as it may be, every- dus. Left behind in the rubble were economic status. By transitive property, Iverson was why would you want to wake up the one has their moments. But you must a number of African-Americans. And then there was the record in- the face of the NBA. guy who is feeling equally as terrible? make sure that you’re taking care of Toward the end of the decade, rioting dustry, which took the green route. What was the crossover dribble? Get your clothes on and see if it is pos- yourself physically and emotionally. in the area was on par with the pre- The demographic that related to the It was the ghetto kid’s answer to the sible to get to a bathroom. Pull your While having your fun, remember segregated south. It was a motorcade struggle of which rap spoke, and its crooked playground rims the subur- hair up into a pony, wipe off excess to stay safe and to have respect for tour through the South Bronx which youth that turned to hip-hop for an ban jump shooter never faced; it was makeup on your face. Leave a little yourself. Don’t do something that prompted president Jimmy Carter to education that the public school sys- a move to assure a clear path to the note that says “Last night was fun!” you don’t want to do or that you may make his famous declaration toward tem failed to provide, was not the basket so that fate would not be placed and your number, but only if you did regret in the morning--it will make “the rebuilding of cities.” demographic spending money at the in the hands of lackluster resources. have a good time ;-) . that walk much worse. From the ashes was born rap in its record stores. The rap demographic Just like rap, it was perseverance over 2. No extra clothes to put on? Put Surviving the walk of shame ba- truest form, defined by Professor of was recirculating a single album from environment. on a smile. sically comes down to acceptance, Africana Studies at Brown University project to project, bootlegging the But the rules were made (“They Alfred is a small place, and every- confidence, and moving on. Realize in her 1994 book Black Noise: “A nar- album all over the streets. So the ques- even put a zone in the league to try one will know as you’re walking back what happened, put on a smile, and rative of political and social divide.” tion for the record industry became and stop him” -- Jadakiss), and the to your dorm that the skin tight mini keep moving forward with your life. Fast-forward to 1996, when rap was how to reach the more lucrative target crossover’s innovator, as well as its skirt and sequin top is not what you College is all about new experiences, exploding on every street corner. Nas market that was White America. imitators, were limited in their abil- wear to Sunday church. They’ll know meeting new people, and growing as talked of ruling the world, Notorious Enter the suburban rapper. Kanye ity. As a result, the NBA has been it’s what you wore the night before. a person, so make sure you take time BIG of being its king, and Jay-Z of was the face of the movement, Drake censored. A league that, ten years ago, But so what? Rock that look. Put on a to enjoy it! being its number one hustler. But the and Wiz Khalifa represent its staying was the extension of hip-hop is hip- above names and all others atop the power. The suburban rapper speaks of hop no more. Dwindling amounts of A Message from game preached a common order: pain, pleasure, but hardly pain and persever- players are hailing from inner-cities. perseverance, pleasure. The pain of, ance. He speaks of the affordability to Check out an NBA press conference; the Bias Response Team in the words of Nas: “I would be Ivy get ‘fucked up,’ but not the importance players are sporting Carlton Banks League if America played fair.” The of staying sober on the way up. and Steve Urkel attire. Craig Arno and will do all it can to diminish its perseverance of Machievellian logic, “Today’s hip-hop tells me about Just as rap has undergone a cross- Coordinator of Diver- presence on our campus. or in the words of Jay-Z: “Whoever having it, but not how to get it, or over, so too has the NBA -- a crossover sity Programming The Bias Response Team, a uni- said illegal was the easy way out, how to maintain it,” said Malcolm from the crossover, if you will. In the versity-wide committee of faculty, didn’t understand the mechanics of Walters, a Senior AU Business major process, two avenues of ghetto culture Many students aspire to make their staff and students, works diligently the underworld granted...Nine-to- and aspiring rap artist. are ghetto no more. mark on campus before they gradu- to address actions and behaviors that Five is how to survive, I ain’t tryin’ Today, the demographic to whom But here’s the problem -- there’s still ate. As of late, some students have adversely affect our campus climate. to survive, I’m tryin’ to live it to the mainstream hip-hop speaks need not a ghetto, and there are still voices out taken that aspiration all too literally. The team stands ready to provide edu- limit and love it a lot.” Pleasure of, worry about getting it, or maintaining there to narrate that ghetto, and are Graffiti seems to be appearing at an cational responses and meet perpetra- in the words of BIG: “And my whole it. Today, the talent of hip-hop is in in dire need of airplay. alarming rate across campus. As if tors with judicial action if they have crew is loungin’, Celebratin’ every its sound, not its journey. And then there is Drake’s voice. vandalism of school property wasn’t violated the Student Code of Conduct. day, no more public housin’... And boy does Drake sound good. The voice of a talented young artist bad enough, many of the messages in- One program that the Bias Response Thinkin’ back on my one-room But let’s revisit Rose’s definition of with a bright future. Just not the voice scribed in various locations are seeth- Team is working on in light of re- shack, Now my mom pimps a Ac’ rap -- a narrative of political and social of a rapper. ing with racism, sexism, homophobia cent incidents is a forum on strategies with minks on her back.” divide. A supremely talented indi- Somebody tell that last part to and general hate. The perpetrators of and skills for bystander intervention; But a message is at the liberty of vidual, Drake represents the crossover Common. this hate-based graffiti often choose look for more about that this semester. its medium: that’s Comm 101. And of hip-hop -- from rap to pop. And he private areas such as restrooms and Also, you can read more about the Bias elevators to tarnish with their appall- Response Team at http://my.alfred. ing words. Why decorate our buildings edu/brt. Faculty Soapbox: Learn to Teach with such powerful statements in such Furthermore, everyone can help in cowardice? Do the vandals know that promoting our community values by Garrett McGowan a special ed. teacher. Teachers many Alfred University will not tolerate reporting vandalism and any other Associate Professor of us, students all. such acts, fearful of retribution should act that disrupts our campus. Please of Chemistry Students, you have so much to learn their identities be known? contact Public Safety at 607-871-2108 through your classes, clubs, athletics, Alfred University has a long tradi- if you witness a crime in progress. If and environment and I encourage you tion of endorsing equality and con- you notice graffiti or other discon- Here we are early in another semes- to take advantage of each of them. tinues to do so with pride. That very certing behavior, you can report it ter at Alfred University; professors Rejoice in the learning process and message will never be eschewed be- through the ‘AU Report It’ link on back from fall sabbaticals, students count yourselves among the fortunate hind elevator doors or in the privacy http://my.alfred.edu –reports can be rejoining their class, transfers joining to be at college. I remind my classes of a restroom stall. Our community filed either anonymously or with full us for the first time, all of us ready early in the fall semester that a good actively strives for an environment disclosure. Be a champion for our to learn, many of us ready to teach deal of what is learned on campus does where all feel safe, welcome, encour- community and stand up for equality something different or try out some not come in the classroom. Scheduling aged and empowered. The words of by reporting any conduct that does not unique pedagogy. Alfred University your life, getting along with a room- equality are not etched in the corners belong at Alfred University. Don’t let is once again alive with the learning mate, fixing your computer, getting of campus, but are practiced and her- the cowardly acts of a few individuals and growing that accompanies every home by way of a different route, alded ubiquitously throughout. Our blemish the reputation of our campus. college campus across the world. Professor McGowan maintaining long-distance relation- community does not value hate speech If you see something, say something! Being asked by members of the Fiat Photo Provided ships, and establishing new ones are Lux and being granted carte blanche, just a few that come to mind that will I could use this space to ramble about a certified teacher in New York State serve you indefinitely as you flow my children, politics, world prob- and taught for many years at a school through school and subsequently, life. lems, and what I hold most dearly for under-privileged children from Some of what I learned in school I -- my children. Instead I will give a New York City. The school was called have not used since, like the opening little background on who I am and Little Flower and is in Wading River, bass riffs for Led Zeppelin’s “Dazed encourage each of you to never stop NY. As the last of eight children, there and Confused.” It was not taught in learning. It is my hope that many of was not much money in the house but the classroom where I went to school; you on campus are like me and know there was plenty to be taught while I learned it from a good friend by the there will always be an opportunity to I watched my brothers and sisters name of Yvan Denoncourt. Learning learn, and more importantly, to teach. develop. It seemed at every opportu- how to kayak from my German pro- Maternally, I am considered a nity there was an occasion to learn. fessor and his son (Mark Zollitsch first-generation US citizen; my Mom Our parents instilled in us a lifelong – Olympic altermate 1996) is a skill came over from Germany in the early love of learning, and the knowledge that I will use throughout my lifetime. 1940’s. My Dad was born and raised that education is often the “golden Everyone at Alfred University has in Astoria, Queens, NY. His grand- ticket” to a better life. At this point additional knowledge to gain, but father emigrated from Ireland in the in time, one brother is a professor of from my perspective, you each have 1880’s and his mother came from philosophy, one brother a professor of something to teach. Take the time to Czechoslovakia around 1900. After business, a sister is now a retired art learn and teach; we are ready to learn! serving in WW II, my father became teacher (MFA), and another sister is February 7, 2012 FIAT LUX 5 News Ask Anonymous: Miller Stretched Thin continued from pg. 1 Nevins Screens State Dignifying the Walk Kim Rau To bridge the gap, the perform- and dance production put on by the Managing Editor ing arts department is often forced to university requires a stage manager, of the Union Speech of Shame rely on students for help in setting up a role always occupied by a student Sonya Ellison production, and oversees props, all productions. In other academic areas, which requires a dedication of more News Writer in addition to teaching two classes a such as biology or chemistry, student than 20 hours a week. Furthermore, semester. The show-load Hamm and success relies on fully staffed labs and there is no faculty member who spe- Fantova maintain is done by an up- facilities in order to provide sufficient cializes in stage management, often wards of five people at other colleges. education and a quality lab experi- forcing students to learn on their own The requirements to maintain two ence. Success in theater also relies or from each other. theater spaces forces faculty members on practical experience. At Alfred, Aside from stage management, it to go above and beyond the normal students step into a professionally is also common to find students in demands of their positions. The size focused environment, which prepares charge of or aiding in costume, set, of Miller II alone calls for at least them for a focused career. This in- lighting and sound design. It provides five people to manage it, yet there are clusion of practicum is not included students with invaluable practical none. Despite this lack of support, the in the LAS mission statement, yet it experience, but the quality of this spaces continue to be properly kept happens anyways because there is no experience if often sacrificed due to because Hamm refuses to compro- other choice. an inefficient amount of staffing to mise, employing incomparable work “We’re asking students to keep facilitate it properly. ethic and organization that happens us afloat,” says Fantova. In the end “We have amazing potential here,” entirely behind the scenes. The spaces students end up being drawn into says Fantova. “But we’re not living would not remain in functional order demanding jobs they don’t fully un- up to the potential because we can’t” without him. derstand. For instance, every theater Photo Provided

Nevins Theatre hosted a viewing Airing on C-Span, the speech ap- of the State of the Union Address on peared with Twitterfeed displaying Tuesday, January 24. Students, faculty tweets of Congress members present Student Senate Meet the Candidates and community members attended. at the event. Perhaps this was due to Maimoona Rahim The event was hosted and organized a recent NPR article that suggested Managing Editor by Prosper Mogboruko, who is a sup- that the State of the Union speech is porter of President Obama. He intro- “outdated.” Perhaps the Tweets were it possible. duced and welcomed people as they an attempt at a more “interactive” Both President and Vice President came in and provided refreshments, viewing experience. are very important positions, and it’s which were provided by RacleMail, Obama’s speech was met mostly up to the student body to determine Mogboruko’s new website (see front with applause, approval and positive who is most fit to lead and represent page for article). feedback from those in the audience us. In an effort to help students be- The main highlights of the presi- on the Democratic side. Only one come more informed, Student Senate is dent’s speech include his ideas for Republican, Rep. Jeff Flake, stood be- holding a “Meet the Candidates” night economic solutions to unemployment, cause he aided former Rep. Gabrielle on Wednesday, February 8. The event his introduction of a trade enforcement Giffords who required assistance to is a great opportunity to see who is unit, and new education mandates for stand. Most of the criticism came from running for all positions on the execu- both high-school and college students. C-SPAN’s questionable “twitter-feed” tive board as well as hear candidates’ He also proposed tax deductions for style of presentation. pitches and proposed changes to AU. employers that created jobs here in After viewing the speech, a few The event will also serve as an open the US. Alfred University Ron Paul student forum where students can have their Photos By Maimoona Rahim “My message is simple. It’s time to supporters handed out literature that questions answered. stop rewarding businesses that ship promoted the Republican candidate Student Senate has the opportu- important to them in order to better through Wednesday. Winners will jobs overseas, and start rewarding by the entrance to the theatre. nity to help make changes around educate themselves on the candidates be announced at the upcoming senate companies that create jobs right here in After the speech, Prosper thanked campus, but without student input it before voting. meeting. Student Senate meetings are America. Send me these tax reforms, everyone who came to the viewing, cannot do so. Hopefully students will Student Senate voting will com- held at 8pm on Wednesdays in Nevins and I’ll sign them right away,” the which he had been planning since attend and ask the questions that are mence this Sunday, and will run Theater in Powell Campus Center. president said. winter break. “There will be more inspections “During the holiday, the Obama for to prevent counterfeit or unsafe America team sent me an email ask- goods from crossing our borders,” ing if I would be interested in hosting said Obama introducing a Trade the event in Alfred, which i accepted Task Force Shares Possible Gen Ed Models Enforcement Unit, “This Congress by applying online, and was [then] Sonya Ellison year experience class that focuses the arts, history, social sciences and should make sure that no foreign com- approved a few days later.” Prosper News Editor on writing and community building. natural sciences as well as a First Year pany has an advantage over American explained. Students then engage with a “second Experience Requirement. manufacturing when it comes to ac- Prosper went on to say, “Later, in Recent developments in the pro- year experience” that includes 6-8 “Whatever changes that will be cessing finance or new markets like Alfred, I met with Griffin Taylor who cess of the College of Liberal Arts credits drawn from two linked courses, made to the model are likely to be Russia.” gave me some vital advice on how I & Sciences,CLAS for short, General which students bring together within more incremental rather than a full- The president said he would propose should go about it, like the booking Education model update have been a single portfolio. During the junior fledged overhaul, but this is expected legislation benefiting college students; of the venue for the event.” made by the General Education task year students are asked to participate since general education models should this would include doubling work He hosted the event as an opportu- force. Currently, the project is in the in a “keystone experience” that moves be open to evolutionary changes,” study jobs, working with universities nity to educate the community. phase of deciding upon possible new beyond the classroom. For example, Harriss noted. to keep tuition costs down, as well “What really inspired me is that general education requirements. students might engage in a service AU’s new mission statement and as increasing financial aid. He noted these days young people are not aware “It seems likely that the CLAS learning or study abroad experience. learning outcomes were established in that, on the state level, financial aid of what is going on around them. I faculty will vote to change the gen- This model culminates with a capstone the previous semester by the task force. should not simply be a federal effort. think that they are too detached,” he eral education program at AU, but the project that is to be determined by There is also a possibility that some “Of course, it’s not enough for us said. question is how much will it change,” the student’s major, thereby linking change may be adopted by AU’s other to increase student aid. We can’t just Prosper’s main goal in organizing Dr. Chad Harriss said. “The General the general education experience to schools (Art, Professional Studies, keep subsidizing skyrocketing tu- the screening was to get young people Education Task Force is currently the major. and Engineering). ition; we’ll run out of money. States informed about the country’s current working on answers to this question, The final model draft proposes The existing task force’s charge also need to do their part, by making events in order for them to grow into and we hope to arrive at those answers a general education experience that ends in May unless the faculty votes higher education a higher priority in future citizens and possible leaders. within the next 2-3 months.” Harriss includes: development of foundations to extend that charge. Harriss says that their budgets.” “What I really want to accomplish is the student liaison member of the in reading, writing, and math; an ex- it is likely that a new task force will As for public schools, his main is to make young people to win the Gen Ed task force. posure to courses in the humanities, emerge. This new group will focus agenda was to stop forcing educa- future ...to let them realize that the During a January 20 workshop, social sciences, natural sciences, and on refinement, implementation and tors to simply teach to the test, Obama policies politicians makes shapes their three drafts of general education art; the acquisition of skills and lit- governance of whichever model the stated that, “To teach with creativity future and the only way they can win models were revealed to CLAS faculty. eracy involving writing, expression and CLAS faculty adopts. and passion; to stop teaching to the the future is to first of all be aware of The faculty scrutinized these models the self; a connected course experience Harriss also says that task force test; and to replace teachers who just what is going on.” and provided the GET with its first similar to the one described above; an is currently reaching out to students aren’t helping kids learn.” wave of feedback. intercultural, engagement and aware- in various ways in order to gather The first model draft is quite similar ness component that encompasses their input. to AU’s existing model, except that it global and American diversity, and Harriss strongly encourages stu- includes a second-year interdisciplin- culminates with a sharing and expe- dents who are interested in disusing ary liberal arts poster session, as well rience component that is similar to this topic to send him an email at: AU to hold as a senior presentation that allows the “keystone experience” described [email protected] or to comment on students to display their cumulative above. the blog established by the task force. work and results of their studies as In comparison, the existing gen ed The complete models, information Career Fair undergraduates. requirement model consists of nine and upcoming events concerning the Griffin Taylor The second model draft progresses attributes: written communication, General Education updates are avail- Editor in Chief across all four years of the undergradu- foreign language, quantitative reason- able on this blog, which can be found ate experience. It begins with a first ing, literature, philosophy or religion, at http://alfredgened.wordpress.com/ On Thursday, February 16, the Career Fair serves as proof that, in College of Liberal Arts and Sciences the words of CLAS Assistant Dean at Alfred Unviersity will sponsor the Jennifer Posener, “there are many dif- annual Major/Minor Fair in the Knight ferent paths to many different goals.” College of Business Ball a Hit Club from 10am-12pm. The event is AU suggests its students wait until continued from pg. 1 open to students from all colleges spring semester of sophomore year to Malcolm Walters across the university, and is designed decide on a major. In the meantime, staff writer movements catapulted the crowd’s creativity. BYOB is an acronym which to show students that the daunting Posener recommends students make energy to its peak position. The party stands for building your own brand, process of selecting a major is not so, use of all available resources. lounge, where one could relax and ob- would rock on until midnight.The and never having to apologize to ex- well, daunting. This year, computers “Academic advisors and the coun- serve the aesthetics of the engagement. celebration of the night did not dis- ternal pressures for doing so. Winning will be on hand, as Director of the seling center can also be of big help When surveying the scene, the sight tract from preparation for tomorrow’s is the result of a coalition of creative Career Development Center Marc in the process,” said Posener. of group photographs, battery lit hu- progress however, as students and forces that recognize a particular goal. McFadden and other members of the So don’t be shy -- come out to the la-hoops, and a relaxingly reclined faculty graciously donated to Sawyer They put forth the necessary effort to CDC staff will be on hand to intro- Knight Club next Thursday and reach Dean Evangelista gave a feeling of McFadden, who is currently recovering overcome gigantic odds and achieve duce the Strong Interest Inventory, a one step closer to that dream job. accomplishment for anyone remotely from leukemia. success despite any litter of shortcom- system which suggests potential career involved with the event. This gesture was the final ingredient ings that delay their pursuit of happi- paths based on a detailed survey of a A highlight of the night that reeled to the formula for success concocted ness. This event showcased many of student’s interests. in all eyes was a seemingly sponta- by the BYOB movement led by Dr. those who invest their energy in the The CLAS is all about exploration, neous dance performance by Eston Amy Rummel, who continues to rise business of winning, without ever and while it is of benefit for students Adams, whose well choreographed through her rigorous support of student losing sight of worthy goals. to eventually choose a major, the 6 FIAT LUX February 7, 2012 Features Cheap College Cooking MYOB Fashion Tips Megan Brzustowicz Meeka Bromfield Your Own Business!” One could have a night out like a celebrity. A Opinions Editor Columnist imagine my puzzled face: “Me?” I dream come true for a fashion-lover thought, “mind my own business?” like myself: beautiful women rocking Eating is my favorite part of my Ah Alfred, such Then it was explained to me that there gorgeous dresses while being courted day; the problem is, eating when you a serene and peace- was going to be ball called “Mind by handsome men in suits. Let’s face live off campus and have a budget ful place that’s Your Own Business,” on February it ladies, what’s sexier than a guy in of eighteen dollars a week tends to known for its laid 4th. A Ball at AU! I cannot explain a suit? That’s right, nothing, unless complicate my foody passions. I’ve back and relaxing the excitement I felt when I heard of course it’s a sexy pair of shoes. reached some pretty low points this the word “ball,” and “AU” used in Anyway, for the next time you plan year: eating a can of beans—out of environment--there’s not much excite- the same sentence. Not only was this on heading to a ball or to any classy the can, reusing the morning’s coffee ment in this neck of the woods. So you going to be the most extravagant event function for that matter, keep these grinds for late-night writing mara- wouldn’t believe my surprise when a of the semester, but I would also get easy fashion tips in mind: thons, even stooping so low as to eat Photo Provided little birdie told me that something was to see my fashionistas looking their Solid Colors: instant Ramen because of its 28 cent going down on the weekend! When I very best! Most importantly, this gave Solid colors are always classic and price tag (a food I swore off years ago chopped cilantro (optional) asked about it, the birdie said “Mind me an excuse to get all dolled up and easy to accessorize. With patterns, it after seeing the salt content.) I’ve eaten sour cream or plain Greek yogurt can be easy to go overboard, especially so many eggs this year that I’m sure (optional) when you start piling accessories on. my arteries are screaming, and I’ve It’s better to avoid confusion and go for “conserved” bread by only eating half Directions: simple and elegant sophistication. Try a piece in the morning so I can have Add olive oil to a large skillet, heat channeling your inner Holly Golightly! the other half at lunch. These examples over a medium low temperature. Add Avoid Whites: are depraved, sure, but they’ve also onion and bell pepper, then sauté for It’s a party! You’re probably going been the catalyst for me learning how four minutes. Add garlic to pan, sauté to be eating finger foods and enjoying to cook on a dime. an additional one minute. Place cans brightly colored drinks, so you don’t This first recipe I’m going to share, of beans (one can with liquid retained, want to have to pay close attention to Black Bean Soup, can be made for one can drained), into the pan. Add stain-attracting whites. Try darker about four dollars, will feed you sev- chicken broth. Allow ingredients to colors instead. An LBD or a black eral times, and, I’m not going to lie, is simmer for about five minutes. Stir in suit is always classic and will always a big step up from a cold can of beans. cumin, salt, and pepper. Remove pan keep you from the worst dressed list. Easy Black Bean Soup from heat, and add all ingredients into A Smile: Ingredients: a blender. If no blender is available, al- The most inexpensive accessory, 2 tbsp. olive oil (or butter/margarine) low all ingredients to simmer for about and it looks great on everyone! 2 cans black beans (drain one can) fifteen extra minutes, or until beans Follow these helpful tips and you ½ cup finely chopped red bell begin to break down, mash beans up will be one of the most dashing and pepper with a fork. Garnish with chopped fashionable attendees at the ball. From 2 cups chicken broth (if no chicken cilantro and a dollop of sour cream the runway to the streets, make the broth, use water) or Greek yogurt. Photo by Amanda Tutill streets your runway!! ½ cup of onion, finely chopped Tip: rustle up some rice for a full- 4 cloves garlic, minced fledged meal that’s reminiscent of 1 tbsp. cumin the classic college staple of rice and ½ tbsp. pepper beans. Eat rice as a side dish or add Wait for Weight ½ tbsp. salt it to the soup. Garnish: Cole Boje Columnist

Many people are deterred from entering a weight room due to the Beyond the Classroom: belief that other people lift signifi- cantly more than they do. This may Becky Prophet be true, but it somehow leads people Ana Devlin Gauthier to feel they will be embarrassed in Contributing Writer relation to others, and that they are not worthy of being there. In reality, Becky Prophet embodies the spirit people that lift more weight often have of Alfred, NY. In fact, she played a shabby technique, and they get less out large role in its evolution. Eccentric, of their workout than someone who but warm and smart as a whip, a the- concentrates on their form. ater professor at Alfred University, We have all seen the person doing to plateau faster, be less flexible, and his time, is not in a hurry to increase champion of Alfred, and mother of curls as if he’s trying to throw the more susceptible to injury. weight until he can perform the lift two, Prophet still manages to find weight over their shoulder, hip thrust- Speeding up your muscle growth be- through a full range of motion, and time to simply be kind, doing things ing. This leads one at least 45-degrees fore your body is capable of handling isn’t afraid to lift lower weight if that like baking bread for students during short of a proper 90-degree angle the weight leads to weak tendons and is what his body requires. This will finals week. while squatting. We have also seen brittle muscles. These people haven’t strengthen the ligaments and tendons “There is this absolutely kooky the person that spreads his hands so properly adjusted to the weight they attached to the muscles, while the and insane person in there, but she has far apart while benching that he’s lift, which makes them more prone muscles become more elongated, an amazing intelligence,” said Craig Photo Provided severely limited his range of motion. to injury. The result resembles the dense, and defined. This person will Prophet, Becky’s husband of 41 years. People that have bad form have rushed effects of steroids on the body, but to be able to increase weight for a lon- Becky’s intelligence shines with a smile. “I prefer to say we’re into increasing weight before they are a lesser degree in this case. This may ger period of time, have significantly throughout her work both on the geographically challenged.” properly able to handle the weight not always be true, because “freaks of more definition, and will have reduced stage and in the community. After When Becky is not doing philan- responsibly. That’s not to say these nature” exist who benefit from such susceptibility to injury. graduating from AU in 1970 with a thropy projects for the Village, she people will hurt themselves, but they methods, but poor form is likely to Patience and self-confidence is key bachelor’s degree in English, Becky can probably be found in the Miller aren’t doing themselves any favors in never get you anywhere. in the weight room. That is why it is left the town she had grown up in and Performing Arts building, directing the long run. These people may get The person getting the most out of important to concentrate on your form, travelled around the U.S. with Craig. young minds in a production or shar- bigger faster; but they’re also going his workouts is the person who takes pay attention to what your body can After receiving both her master’s and ing advice. doctorate degrees in theater from the “Becky is always extremely knowl- University of Michigan in 1978 and edgeable about not only the acting, 1986 respectively, having two children but also how she wanted the lighting, and exploring the vast world of theater, sound and general atmosphere of the Becky and Craig returned to western theater to correspond and enhance New York in 1992. the production,” said Zach Grosser, “We returned because we knew an AU graduate who worked with we could raise our family here,” said Becky doing sound and for multiple Becky. “We knew we would be a part productions. “As a director she knows of a community where we could make what she wants, and is able to work a difference.” with the actors to combine their vision And make a difference they did. with hers.” Becky’s involvement with the Village Becky believes that theater is a of Alfred speaks volumes of her caring, political act. Having directed a number spunky and smart character. She is of controversial plays, Becky has found the brain behind momentous Alfred a way to keep the sometimes hard and events like “’Bellebration’, a unique negative influences in the produc- celebration of all of Alfred’s bells,” the tions from affecting her students. Her “’Lake Alfred Festival’... celebrating 1996 stage adaptation of poems titled the glacial lake that drained for the American Dolls, was based on the valley now known as Alfred, New role of Barbie, and included themes of York” and the famous Traffic Light misogyny and unhealthy body image. Festival where she chaired a committee “If you play a role, you will take on to hold a birthday celebration for the that role and feel sympathy for that one traffic light in the village. character,” Becky said. “I know I can “I really believe that Alfred and help them [my students] take on a role, its surrounding areas are a unique and I know that I can de-role them in way to be,” said Becky. “Anything post-production. I don’t teach them we can do to bring us together…to to become the character.” celebrate something we share is really Becky Prophet will continue to important.” enrich the lives of Alfred University Becky hopes that her enthusiasm for students, community members and Alfred is contagious. She spreads her visitors for a long time. She truly message through lively and engaging believes in the community and all projects in hope sharing her love for those in it. the village with others. She calls this “We are our own social organiza- mission her secret agenda to helping tion,” Becky said. “We are our own people, especially students, see how base. We are small enough to make it unique and special Alfred truly is. happen and large enough that it needs “Some people say we’re in the to happen.” middle of nowhere,” said Becky, February 7, 2012 FIAT LUX 7 Sports

been his consistency; he has surpassed Carl Crawford are nearly identical 30 games started every season since players. In terms of market value, MLB Hot Stove Report 2004, when he started 29 games. After Reyes’ increased propensity for injury that, Arroyo’s numbers are markedly is offset by the scarcity of his position The Big Red Blueprint average, and his 1.5 average WAR the in comparison to that of Crawford. Yet past four seasons does not merit the the terms of Reyes’ deal were for one Griffin Taylor $12 million he is due to make in 2012. year and $30 million fewer than those Editor in Chief A week after the Latos deal, the Reds handed to Crawford. One might infer made a move to solidify the bullpen, that Reyes was adversely affected Cincinnati is not dealing Travis Wood to the Cubs in by Crawford’s dismal first season in usually relied exchange for lefty Sean Marshall, Boston. If this were the case, Reyes upon for its winter who led all relievers in WAR the past may have been undervalued by $1-2 contribution to the two seasons. Such an accolade is not million a year per the terms of his sports world. The necessarily what it seems, as past per- deal; not an exorbitant sum of money Royals are now formance has proven to be no predictor to those who play a game for a living, the Sacramento Kings, and the Bengals of future returns when it comes to but far from an insignificant amount are, um, the Bengals. But every rule relief pitching, but the move made to those who don’t. has its exception, and we bring you sense from a personnel standpoint Without Reyes, Cincinnati still boasts the Cincinatti Reds offseason, dorky for Cincinnati, as the Reds traded a an elite infield, albeit one with sig- numbers style. position where it had an excess for one nificant health concerns. While both Atop the Christmas list of those where it had a dearth. Wood posted Joey Votto and Brandon Phillips have within the Cincinnati Reds organi- a solid half-season in 2010 (5-4, 3.51 been beacons of consistency and Votto zation should be Los Angeles Angels ERA in 17 starts) but regressed a good is now objectively the best first base- owner Arte Moreno. In shelling out deal in 2011. Though still young at man in the division, the Reds’ October a quarter-billion dollars for Albert 24, Wood was not as good as fel- hopes may hinge on the ability of Scott Pujols, Moreno not only removed the low youngsters and No. 3&4 starters Rolen and Ramon Hernandez to stay game’s most feared slugger from the Homer Bailey and Mike Leake, and on the field. The optimist says both NL Central, he kept him from signing Bronson Arroyo is too expensive to are due for injury-free seasons, the with Miami, which could prove of be on the outside looking in. pessimist says one getting hurt is right equal importance to Cincinnati come And then, on January 10th, the Reds up there with death, taxes and the 2013, when a second Wild Card slot “2012 Contender” identity was of- Volquez predicament. is implemented into the postseason. ficially legitimized when GM Walt In regard to Hernandez, the terms of The Marlins have a Pythagorean win Jocketty won the third-party benefi- his deal ($3.2 million) suggest he need expectation of 85 victories in 2012, ciary prize in the “he said, she-said” produce a WAR around 1.0 to make and forecast to join the Reds as pri- spat between Scott Boras and Ruben GM Walt Jocketty look good, and mary contenders for the new playoff Amaro Jr. The Reds inked closer Ryan Hernandez has doubled that production birth the following season. Photo Provided Madson to a one-year, $8.5 million each of the past two seasons — while The Reds followed the addition-by- deal. Coming a 2.25 FIP and a 4/1 averaging just 94 games played. subtraction which comes from a di- over 350 innings and posted a strike- in Boston and Clemens in New York). Strikeout-to-Walk ratio, and in an The Cardinals’ regression will be vision now sans Pujols and Prince out rate above 23% the past two sea- Cueto produced a WAR of 4.3, good offseason which saw Heath Bell (good somewhat offset by the return of Adam Fielder with some addition-by-addi- sons, company shared only by names for sixth in the league, in just 24 starts. not great) get 3 years, $27 million, Wainwright from Tommy John sur- tion, acquiring Mat Latos from the Lee, Hernandez, Greinke, Hamels Perhaps it is because Cueto plays in an Joe Nathan (washed up) 2 years, $15 gery and a full season of at-bats for Padres to bolster the front-end of the Verlander, Gallardo, Lester, Weaver underwhelming media market, perhaps million and Matt Capps (Matt Capps) postseason studs David Freese and rotation. The Reds paid a steep price and Jimenez. More, Latos Home/ because in the classic little-brother- one-year and $5 million, I must revert Allan Craig. But Lance Berkman will for Latos, shipping a package high- Road splits show his success is not wants-to-show-big-brother-he’s-not- to an old cliche -- the Reds got a steal. not offer a repeat performance as the lighted by prospects Yonder Alonso a product of cavernous Petco Park; so-little-anymore brawl between the Oh, and one more thing. Madson 9th best hitter in the game, and the (the 73rd best prospect in the game, his numbers are slightly better away Cardinals and Reds in 2010, Cueto posted a 48.8$ Ground Ball Rate last best hitter of the decade is no longer according to Baseball America) and from San Diego. opted for a move reserved for Snooki season; The Reds infield combined around, so there will be regression Yasmani Grandal (the 12th overall Rather, the issue with Cameron’s title in the Jersey Shore, but Cueto is crimi- for a 2.8 dWAR. Don’t expect much nonetheless. pick in the 2010 Draft) as well as right- lies in the premise that Cincinnati did nally underrated. regression from the 31 year-old closer. The Brewers are, well, poor — at least handers Brad Boxberger and Edinson not already have an ace on staff. If I Cueto earned $3.4 million in 2011. On the offensive side of the spectrum, in comparison to competitors for the Volquez to San Diego. Volquez is were to ask a casual baseball fan who For those without a calculator in hand, Cincinnati should again place above services of Prince Fielder and Zack four seasons removed from a 2008 led the NL in ERA for a majority of Cueto averaged $790,000 per win league average at the plate. Assuming Greinke. All things equal, it is unlikely campaign which saw him post a 17-6 2011, he would probably answer the produced, a far cry below the MLB Dusty Baker is able to create upwards Greinke will want to remain pitching record, 206 K, and a 4.3 WAR sea- man to whom Johnny Cueto was once going rate of $4.5 million per win. of 500 plate appearances for Chris in front of an inept Milwaukee defense son. Since, only the strikeouts have compared — Pedro Martinez — before Latos’ rate the past two seasons has Heisey’s bat, the only gaping hole which makes his BABIP an eyesore. remained — Volquez has posted a he would answer Cueto. This is where been cartoonish: $150,000 per win. in the Reds lineup comes from the The Pirates are improving, and the 22.2 K% since 2009 — and Volquez’s the skeptics shout that ERA is not an Though both figures should regress a shortstop position, where Paul Janish Cubs have Theo Epstein and cash, but abhorrent walk rate of 13.4% (second accurate gauge of a pitchers perfor- bit as both players’ salaries increase needed a stellar season in the field the Reds are better than both those to only Carlos Marmol among pitchers mance, and yes, Cueto’s FIP would incrementally in 2012, the Reds will (1.3 dWar) just to scratch replacement clubs in 2012. who have thrown at least 220 innings) indicate him to be a pitcher of around still boast perhaps the most under- level status. As the one rule of October is that any- and resulting struggles have lent to a 3.20 ERA, almost a full run higher valued 1-2 rotation punch in baseball. It would have made sense for thing happens, a weakened NL Central a third guarantee in life along with than the 2.31 clip the right-hander The rate of return atop the Reds rota- Cincinnati’s name to be one attached and a strengthened Reds rotation make death and taxes — that all the stuff posted in 2011. But much as Mike tion is somewhat offset by the lack to Jose Reyes during the Winter Cincinnati’s current 2012 World Series in the world gets you nowhere if you Scioscia’s ballclubs have proven a ten- thereof at the back end. In few sectors Meetings. While market value is often odds of 25/1 rather enticing. If they can’t throw strikes. dency to outperform their Pythagorean of the job market do we get rewarded set on a what-have-you-done-for-me- do not make the postseason, please do Dave Cameron of Fangraphs titled his win expectation, so too has Cueto’s for just showing up to work, but such lately basis, and Reyes’ .337 batting not contact me. If they do, feel free piece on the Latos acquisition “Reds ERA outperformed his FIP. And even is the case with starting pitching, as average in 2011 — 45 points higher to say thanks Finally Get Their Ace.” My gripe if he were to be valued as slightly evidenced by the 5-year deal handed to than his career clip of .292 — was with Cameron’s word choice lies not above a 3.00 ERA pitcher, there are Bronson Arroyo prior to the 2009 sea- probably an outlier, it appears Reyes’ in the premise that Latos is a bonafide plenty of aces in major media markets son, which will pay Arroyo upwards asking price may have been slighted ace; as evidenced by Cameron, the who have posted similar ERAs and of $50 million when it is all said and by outside factors. 24 year-old right-hander has thrown still been hailed as aces (think Beckett done. Arroyo’s greatest attribute has As noted by Fangraphs, Reyes and

by excellent run support and for a and the Angels with their newly ac- Pinstripe Blues while was only a pitcher who could quired Albert Pujols and C.J Wilson last four innings. Has he grown out out of the AL West, leaving the Red Alex Hoffman of this or will his win total again be a Sox and the Rangers to fight over the Staff Writer product of the team’s surging offense? wild card spot. Can the Yanks realisti- I would predict anywhere between 12 cally take on these any of teams and After an offseason which has felt and 14 wins for Nova which is still make it to the World Series? I would like an eternity, baseball is again right respectable. Then we have recent ad- say Pineda’s right arm is going to around the corner. Since October, dition of Kuroda who will be making determine that. If Pineda lives up to Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder lhave the transition to the American league expectations and performs well then left their respective teams for $200 which I think will be a positive for the Yankees have a great one-two million contracts, the Marlins of- Kuroda and could translate into more punch that could put them in con- fered a deal to every free agent with a wins and more strikeouts. I would tention. But let’s not forget that they pulse, and the Angels have become a predict somewhere between 13 and Tigers have the MVP and CY Young powerhouse in the American League. 15 wins for him. Then there is Freddy award winner Justin Verlander and the But surprisingly one team that made Garcia, Phil Hughes and A.J Burnett, Angels have now added C.J Wilson almost no moves this offseason was each of whom will compete for the to an already formidable staff.. This the ever dominant New York Yankees. no. 5 starter slot. Hughes will be com- is where the Yankees offense comes The Yankees did make one sur- ing off surgery and trying to have a into play. prise move, trading away star catch- bounce back year, Garcia looking for Let’s start with Alex Rodriguez, ing prospect Jesus Montero, who hit Photo Provided another solid but unexpected year, who needs to remember he is in the .328 with 4 home runs and 12 RBI and Burnett to finally reach expec- midst of a $275 million dollar contract in 61 major league at-bats last sea- also threw in reliever Hector Noisi to in the name of the game -- pitching. tations bestowed upon him when he and play accordingly. A-Rod has seen son. Montero was rated in the top sweeten the deal. This season is not going to be based signed that 5 years, $82 million deal in a decline in average and power over 20 major league baseball prospects Many would say that any deal with on how many home runs the Yankees 2009. I don’t expect any of the above the past years and a variety of inju- and most analysts and sports writers Seattle involving Montero should hit nor their team average, but rather three pitchers to go above 12 wins on ries have caused him to miss a fair have deemed Montero to be the next have landed King Felix Hernandez, on a pitching staff that was a question the season if that much. Let’s face it, amount of playing time. Then there is big power hitter to come up from the who is due to hit free agency after mark for much of 2011. CC Sabathia Hughes belongs in the bullpen as the Mark Teixeira who has MVP ability, minor leagues. Montero was traded the 2013 season. But the Yankees is a bonafide ace, and should be good future closer and always has, Burnett but needs to finally get off to a fast to the Seattle Mariners for starting were in dire need of pitching help, for 18-20 wins. Pineda was plagued is over rated and over paid and Garcia start if he really wants to have a great pitcher Michael Pineda, a 23 year-old and one could argue Pineda was the by the worst offense in baseball last is in the twilight of his career. So if year. Consistently Teixeira has been a right hander who posted a 9-10 recrod best arm to change uniforms this off- year , and the transition to one of you add it up, the new pitching staff slow starter and the Yanks will need with 173 strikeouts and a 3.74 ERA in season. On the heels of the Pineda the best offenses should translate to forecasts somewhere between 95 and him to put up serious power numbers an impressive rookie campaign. On deal, the Yankees added veteran right somewhere between 15-17 wins in 100 wins which, with a collapsed Red starbehind in a stacked AL East. Then paper, this seems like a fair trade, as hander Hiroki Kuroda, who has been a 2012, if his other peripherals remain Sox team, would mean the American there is Robinson Cano and Curtis both teams got something they des- mainstay in the Los Angeles Dodgers the same. Then the pitching staff be- East crown should potentially go to Granderson, who must again put up perately needed. The Mariners got rotation the past few seasons, to a one comes a little bit more questionable. the Yankees. But what does this mean MVP numbers to ensure a Yankees a real offensive threat to help their year deal. Coming off a wildly successful rookie for the playoffs? division crown. struggling offense and the Yankees So given the lack of noise made season in 2011. Ivan Nova will be I would project the playoff teams Overall, the Yanks are looking got a solid starting pitcher who has the by the Yanks in free agency this off- expected to man the no. 3 starter slot. to be the Yankees out of the East, pretty good for now, but the season capability to become one of the elite season, the question is how are they However, Nova is not yet a proven the Tigers with their newly acquired hasn’t started yet and the beauty of pitchers in the league. The Yankees going to fare in 2012? The answer lies commodity. He was often bailed out Prince Fielder out of the AL Central, baseball is that you just never know. 8 FIAT LUX February 7, 2012 Sports MYOB Formal in Photos

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Former Saxon Schuster is alternate official for Super Bowl XLVI

AU Press Release Schuster was umpire for the AFC Divisional playoff game between the Bill Schuster, a 1981 Alfred Patriots and Denver Broncos on Jan. 14. University graduate, has been chosen Schuster graduated from Alfred in as an alternate official for Sunday’s 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in busi- Super Bowl XLVI. ness. He played four seasons (1976-79) A veteran National Football League for the Saxon football team, during umpire, Schuster is among five of- which he was a two-time All-American ficials listed as alternates for Sunday’s wide receiver who once held the school game in Indianapolis, IN, between the record for career receptions. An as- New York Giants and New England sistant coach on the 1981 team that Patriots. earned the school’s first-ever NCAA Schuster is in his 12th season as playoff appearance, Schuster was an NFL umpire, having begun his pro elected into the AU Athletics Hall of officiating career in 2000. He offici- Fame in 2003. His younger brother, ated his first NFL playoff game - a Bob, was an All-American quarterback Wild Card contest between the Atlanta who played for AU from 1977-80. Falcons and Green Bay Packers, in A native and resident of Livonia, January 2003. A member of referee NY, Schuster is owner of the William Gene Steratore’s officiating crew, Schuster Insurance Agency in Livonia. Photos by Amanda Tutill

Saxons Lacrosse Ready to Make Noise in 2012 and Murphy as their top middies pro- Charlie Engleka vide AU fans with reasons for excite- Contributing Writer ment. “This is the best team we’ve had since I’ve been here”, professed Well it’s February and lacrosse sea- the two-time captain Murphy. This son is right around the corner. I had is also the biggest roster the Saxons a chat with AU midfielder Brendan have had in the last four years, which Murphy about the upcoming season is a sign the program is improving. and got even more excited than I al- Murphy confessed that he realizes ready was. that AU still isn’t the most talented Murphy, who is training to enter lacrosse team in the Empire 8. In order the U.S. Marine Corps, is a senior to beat the ultra-talented teams like who has been selected as a team cap- Stevens and Nazareth in the confer- tain for the second consecutive sea- ence, Murphy explained, “We need son. The Saxons have been engaged to work harder than everyone. We in preseason practices for several need to sell out on groundballs, be weeks now. The uncommonly warm in better shape and be stronger than weather we have been experiencing in everyone else”. Alfred has done nothing but benefit When I asked the senior midfielder the Saxons. what the biggest difference will be “We’ve been lucky enough to get for this team compared to last year, outside a lot. When we’re inside, it the answer was simple; Matt Oakes. takes us longer to get things down. The accredited clinical instructor and Being on turf helps a lot”, said Murphy. certified athletic trainer in Alfred The Saxons being ahead of schedule University’s Athletic Training program in their preparation for the season AU Lacrosse Team served as the strength and conditioning is a very good sign considering the Photo Provided coach for the AU men’s lacrosse team conference AU plays in. With pow- this past off-season. The Saxons have erhouses like Stevens and Nazareth prior. “No matter who we play in the experienced another boost in skill never had the luxury of a strength and in the Empire 8, the Saxons can use Murphy and his teammates were Empire 8, we feel we can go out and level to rival that of last year. conditioning program to go by in the all the help they can get. not content with more than tripling get a win. There are games that we The Saxons have added another off-season before. Last season, AU got off to a very their win total from the year prior. expect to win, and there are games talented freshman class along with a “Oakes putting in time and helping impressive 7-0 start. But that success The captain midfielder expressed we feel like we can win. We’re on our few veteran transfers, most notably our endurance and getting us in bet- did not continue for the latter part of how the collapse in the second half way up, we’re closing the talent gap”, big time acquisition Brendan Sullivan, ter shape will be the difference this the season as the men in purple and of last season has left a bad taste in Murphy commented. a midfielder who was previously at season”, exclaimed Murphy. gold lost six of their last nine games. this team’s mouth. Murphy professed A big reason for the massive im- Division I Navy. The Saxons also get No matter how you want to look at The Saxons unfortunately did not how he and his teammates plan on provement that AU had last year was back senior midfielder Dave Malave, it, there are many reasons to be excited make postseason play despite their improving their record from last the talent boost the Saxons roster un- who missed all of last season with a for the Alfred University Saxons men’s immense improvement with a 10-6 year, especially against conference derwent. Murphy explained how the torn labrum. lacrosse team this season. record compared to 3-11 the season opponents. already talented Saxons squad has The Saxons having Malave, Sullivan