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November 15, 2010 FREE (additional copies $.50) www.thefiatlux.com Art school’s wood shop controversy escalates Vreni Gust Opinions Editor Senior art and design students George Vidas and Stephen Denman cre- ated their own wood shop in the hallway of Binns- Merrill Hall in protest of its temporary closing, at noon Nov. 11. Art students from all di- visions use the wood shop for various purposes. From painters making frames and stretcher bars, to ce- ramicists making brackets George Vidas stands outside the Dean’s Photo Provided by Vreni Gust to hang their tiles, to stu- office with his tools. dents making pedestals for their senior shows, the wood shop. This provided rules. These rules included wood shop is an extremely flexible hours including the decree that the wood important facility for art hours in the evening and shop could only be open majors. weekends. when Ewald was present, In previous years, ad- However, with the ar- which, according to Dean ministration allowed un- rival of the new dean of Bellavance, was based on dergraduate work-study the School of Art and liability issues. Because students who worked with Design, Leslie Bellavance, the weight of monitoring George Vidas prepares for a canvas pulling demonstration behind Photo Provided by Vreni Gust the wood shop technician came the arrival of a much caution tape outside School of Art and Design Dean Leslie Bellavance’s Eric Ewald to monitor the more strict set of safety Continued on page 4 office.

Violent crimes rise substantially in Alfred village Eric Hudack while downtown. The office “Security isn’t convenient maximum safety. Students on to explain how theft or people who just need Managing Editor of student affairs held a and it is not inexpensive,” at the meeting agreed that goes through “peaks and money find themselves Alleged incidents in the focus group on the issue of Pollard said. However, at a “security fee” could be valleys” where there will be stealing at this time,” Village of Alfred, most “feeling safe on campus,” what point does security useful in adding a feeling waves of reported theft for Dougherty said. recently the assault and demonstrating the admin- become an issue worth the of safety on campus. a period of time, then no While the AU campus robbery of an AU first year istration’s commitment cost? Over the last three theft at all. Unfortunately, has not been immune to student on Nov. 7, sparked to security on campus. According to Pollard, weeks, Public Safety of- we are currently in a peak, the assault epidemic that growing concern amongst University officials are cost for cameras is going ficers responded to four Dougherty added. Yet, of- is seemingly running faculty, staff and students. taking the occurrence of down and proposals are domestic disturbances or ficers see trends and are through the community, “There has been a series recent events happening in the works. At the focus alleged assaults involving able to make arrests. Pollard and Dougherty of disturbing incidents over off-campus and using it group, Pollard asked stu- AU students. With the trend When it comes to theft, believe it is not a problem the past couple years and as an opportunity to ex- dents for their reaction to of violence in the Alfred Dougherty maintained that plaguing AU, but more we have had students vic- amine security measures a possible “security fee” community, the issue of there is “no trend, but this of a threat to the Village, timized, which is very trou- on-campus. added to their student theft on campus has also is the time crime of oppor- considering the majority bling,” Alfred University One solution to crime, accounts, much like how been in the conversation. tunity does go up.” Before of the incidents have been Dean of Students Norm or a hopeful deterrent, airline tickets added an Accordi ng to Joh n holiday breaks, crime on occurring downtown. Pollard stated. would be additional cam- additional security fee to Dougherty, Chief of Public campus has a tendency to Pollard hopes that recent eras and security on and ticket prices in a post-9-11 Safety on the AU campus, rise. events will create raised off campus. Unfortunately, world in order to provide theft on campus is “not an “People need Christmas awareness in students cost becomes an issue. the necessary service for epidemic.” Dougherty went money, money to go home, Alfred StUn slam dunks their way to success Proposed dining changes Gillian Lichter Copy Editor spark debate Alfred University and Alfred State College stu- Adtian To a new hood system and dents joined forces this Advertisement Manager drainage systems. The year for the AIDS Charity Stephine Hunt, sopho- rest of the money would basketball game, hosted by more English and history be upgrades to equipment, Alfred University’s UMOJA major and head of student for instance, a brick oven and Alfred State’s Black representatives of the AU for the pizza station. Student Union. Food Committee, presented Hunt added, “Equipment The Alfred StUn took on updates from the com- changes in Ade are criti- the Harlem Wizards on Nov. mittee to the Senate Floor cal, especially a new hood 6 at McLane Center. The during the late October system, for better food Harlem Wizards are a less- Student Senate meeting, quality.” She also men- renowned version of the stirring a heated debate. tioned there will be chang- Harlem Globetrotters, their The Food Committee es in the salad bar for Ade shows being spectator- meets with John Dietrich, Dining Hall, which might interactive, part comedy Harlem Wizards Photo Provided Director of the Dining turn into an “order-salad and part basketball stunts Hall Services, every other bar,” like the sandwich — impressive to say the their own. Everyone in at- had the opportunity to Troop, Left Lane and the Monday. Recently, Dietrich station. least. tendance, players included, participate on the team. Alfred Dance Team. proposed two development The possible brick oven For the past 14 years, AU seemed to be enjoying She also mentioned that BSU and UMOJA were projects to the committee, for pizza will be placed and ASC have participated themselves. “seeing four or five of my proud of their event’s suc- including the enhancement near the large windows in friendly competition to “Our mission this year residents out there was cess, and everything went of Ade Dining Hall and facing Miller; a new oven raise money for AIDS re- was all about change and really cool.” according to plan -- minus changing Powell Dining would allow the pizza to search. This year, however, unity. I think this year The final score was 110 the fire alarm that went Hall into a retail operation, be less greasy. The current the tradition was broken for the 15th annual AIDS StUn to 118 Wizards. Not off just as the game was described as a larger ver- pizza station in Ade would in an attempt to bring stu- Charity event, we showed bad, although the Wizards getting started due to some sion of Li’l Alf. turn into a vegetarian sec- dents closer, so the schools how much A-State and AU were kind enough to throw burnt concessions being Enhancing Ade Dining tion, allowing more choices united as one team. Their have changed from our us an extra 40 points at the sold upstairs. Hall will be phase one of for vegetarians on campus. efforts were successful, past, from competitive- start of the second half. “It was almost just the the proposed development, The second phase of the not only bringing students ness to unity,” stated BSU Before the game started, way I expected it. It was and is scheduled to happen project will be converting together for a good cause, President, Julian Fox. as well as during the half fun, a lot of families came during the summer of Powell to a retail opera- but the community as a Audience member and time show, the crowd was out to see the show, and 2011. Half of the money tion, scheduled to happen whole. They played a strong RD of Openhym, Carla entertained by dance teams they got involved. As for invested in Ade would go during the summer of 2013. game against the Wizards, Pennello, thought it was including the Alfred Step into facility-type issues, throwing in a few tricks of great that all students Team, the African Dance Continued on page 4 including electrical issues, Continued on page 5

Faculty Soapbox: AU Graduate Four Loko Dr. Gary Ostrower Student Senate to Page 4 Page 4 fund Movember Page 6 2 Fiat Lux l TheFiatLux.com November 15, 2010 Editorial group on academic ally Editorial and then Olin way off in Letter to the Editor: the boonies. Seems like prerogative Who’s “Right” and who’s “rabies” and “republican” have far more in common Much has grown over the least just enough so as to wrong? than their first letter. The course of today’s preceding understand the following entire campus seems to be eight weeks. Subsequently as words (perhaps jumbled) I was raised in a rather to be a place of education, it’s everyone’s right to part of the mentality that if leaves have fallen, perhaps of wisdom. conservative family my not brainwashing, and I choose what they believe you isolate us long enough grades have risen, memo- Growth isn’t always mea- entire life, and when I got recall a specific incident in. Freedom of speech is an we will just shrivel up and ries lost, friends gained sured in size, but no one to Alfred it didn’t occur to where my Spanish teacher amazing thing… if you’re fade away. and maybe first years have in the history of this fine me that there was any way (who, I was convinced, was a liberal. I remember the Now I am technically not matured ever so slightly nation has had problems that my upbringing would a socialist hell-bent on de- 2008 election. Obama even a republican, I’m a – more likely they remain with a pleasant surprise. affect my college experi- stroying capitalism) began Nation was plastered all libertarian. That’s the best unchanged. No, growth isn’t always ence or my education. “educating us” about how across the campus along part. I am just far more con- Nonetheless, most papers measured in size but it sure Needless to say, I was horrible this country was, with signs telling you to servative than the majority have been submitted grades is a fine way to represent very wrong. and how President Bush vote. Interesting, that you of people on campus, and most likely still delayed change. It quickly became very was to blame for everything should go out and vote, because of this I must be and teachers’ retinas still When the United States apparent that college life horrible in not just the USA, while the other political a gay-hating bible junky glossing over ∞ fluff. made the Lou isia na was chock-full of people but the world. I also recall parties that make this fascist that needs to con- Football team took thirty Purchase, the country more with different opinions and asking her if this had any- country a democracy tinue my war mongering for years worth of time to than doubled in size, allow- from different cultures. I thing to do with Spanish, were suspiciously absent nothing but my own selfish achieve two years of the ing Americans to expand loved it: I thought it gave and then promptly ripped in most aspects. If I had desire for destruction. On nearly sublime. Staff, fac- and fill up the new open me a much better view of her a new one when she said stood outside of Powell with a far more personal level, I ulty and departments are pockets of land. society than the rinky-dink no. I didn’t rip her a new a McCain sign campaign- cannot bring up my point of continually restructured Westward expansions, little town I grew up in. one because I was a right- ing for who I was going to view in any class discussion while grand buildings are these the manifest des- The only issue that came winger, but because I didn’t vote for, well I have a pretty without being assaulted erected and translucent tinies, we as a people all about was the fact that it need to hear her political good feeling that every self- by at least four others in facades donned by a hand believe and hope to achieve, really wasn’t that diverse… beliefs in my Spanish class. righteous left winger on class that are determined more refined. for bigger is better – until it it was just opposite of me. If The incident concluded campus would have tried to eradicate the right wing Up and past the cemented is obese, smells, dies and is I was a quiet, timid person with me, in a rather im- to stone me to death. menace, while speaking hollows cranes stretched boxed away dyed and pack- that wouldn’t have been a mature fashion, telling my There is only really one of civil liberties and the down into hardwood taut aged with formaldehyde problem, but anyone who teacher that I didn’t have area on campus where re- freedom of speech. bowels, once more past (but enough of the spoils knows me knows that is to listen to her “defecation” publicans aren’t socially It’s the hypocrisy of the construction and a few of gluttony, we here have far from the truth. and I promptly left the class isolated… and that’s the situation that drives me steps toward realization serendipity). I remember my high room to discuss my issues business school and Olin, up a wall. of another nearly final test. The Americans’ acqui- school experience pretty with the principal. where they are physically Dan Barlotous Testing for aptitude more sitioned dream flooding well. In a public school, In a private univer- quarantined. You have B.S. Student individualistically than the the earth with its fleeting political bias was “frowned sity, I didn’t really have every other academic standard and hopefully fiat of 1, a single dollar upon”. School was supposed this defense. After all, building in a tight little more inspired than the last standard so threatened, time this test was taken by teetering, tottered and a too familiar hand. propped. So buy for the Thanksgiving sand- holidays a new this that wiched between tests, and all of those studying for finals that Before the box slams It is what it is turned up too fast over shut and nails banged in Griffin Taylor no mention of it by either increasing number of teens (go figure) another con- days rendered too long. because they stopped put- Staff Writer anchor on SportsCenter are plucked from the dirt tract year, in which Beltre Minds strained through ting bells in those things. This past week, the San that evening. fields in Latin America and batted .321 and drove in nights and made news for No signal’s clang to sound Francisco Giants declined Then again, why would shipped to cities with which 102 runs for the Red Sox. an extra 22 percent of our through soils a 2011 $9.5 million option the media bring to light they have no familiarity A free agent this offseason, days. With the expansion for the services of its 2010 such an anti-climactic end or affiliation, except that the second team who will Exasperated the down- of mind there is no dis- World Series MVP, Edgar to the fairy tale that was the it is where the paychecks be lured into the trap that trodden masses of return- placement of peoples wars Renteria. 2010 San Francisco Giants? reside. In 1996, eighteen is Adrian Beltre remains ing students may mope begot or trials between the From an apathetic, profit It would contradict every year old Vladamir Guerrero to be seen. about down, trodden feet haves and the have-nots. driven standpoint taken by facet of the agenda main- was plucked by the Expos From an ownership fumbling, through AU’s As nails are tapped down most GM’s still employed, stream media instill upon from the warm confines standpoint, bad contracts academic’s alley for a few and epitaphs chiseled in they were wise to do so. us fans; players represent of his native Dominican are awarded to players on a more final weeks of stum- what survives mortality The aging, oft-injured more than just a dollar sign Republic and cast as the frequent basis. More times bling: plus one finals week. are the minds the deceased shortstop would almost to the organization which chilly city of Montreal’s than not, these “busts” will Papers for us to again planted ideas within. certainly not produce at a employs them (and visa last great hope. Fourteen continue to play on a con- realize it’s all just, or at Having produced news level to justify that salary, versa), and Hollywood and years and over 400 home sistent basis no matter how least mostly, fluff. for some time now, it may and ownership had already the world of professional runs later, Guerrero speaks much of a detriment they The truth is this fall has best be described by these reaped the benefits from sports are not indeed a little to no English, and are to the team, because been newsworthy and so typist’s hands as the ac- Renteria’s pair of game- single entity. has been rumored to often ownership must attempt to our ideas have been in- complishment forced winning home runs that As fans, we are all too be unaware of the city in justify the bad investment. flated by a sum of five through adversity. brought San Francisco its eager to immerse ourselves which his team is playing Mets fans have now been inches more equaling a With that, through all first title in 54 years. Why in the media frenzy. Sports that night. But he is good, subjected to three consecu- page size change from 17 quizzes, exams, papers and return the favor? are our escape from reality. so like his fellow all-stars, tive seasons in which pitch- to 22 inches. unexpected pleasures the The news that the Giants We place “our” players on advertisers mold his iden- er Oliver Perez has been Yes, the fiat has grown Fiat wishes all well through declined Renteria’s option a pedestal and demonize tity to be one with the city unable to find the strike up by 22 percent and hopes their following adventures broke on ESPN as a single the opponent, forgetting he plays for and the media zone with a hundred foot its more spritely readers caption at the bottom of that both are employees follows suit. The image is pole, but he is owed $12 have matured to match; at the screen. No cover story, of the same business and meant for some to love, million in 2011, so odds thus one in the same. It is and some to loathe. Both are he will once again find necessary for us to do so, will watch. his way onto the CitiField of course; our hometown There is no greater evi- mound. heroes cannot exist with- dence of the fact that pro- Whether it is the player out a villain to fight. fessional sports is simply or the owner or the general Fiat Lux But who is really fighting a cost-driven business and manager, the fans’ best in- whom? we are all along for the ride, terests are seldom in mind. Vol. 105, No. 6 Next issue: December 6, 2010 In 2004, Johnny Damon than the effect contracts The media encourages Next deadline: December 2 by midnight was Yankee fan enemy have on the game. Free fans to hold double stan- JERICHO SHACKELFORD Editor in Chief number one. His Jesus of agent 3B Adrian Beltre is dards towards players. ERIC HUDACK Managing Editor Nazareth fashion state- walking proof that players’ Some are everything that’s ADRIAN TO Advertisement Manager ment was an easy target allegiances are to the dollar wrong with sports, and J.P. MCCOMBS Sports Editor for drunken bleacher crea- and not the fan. some can do no wrong. NICKELINA NOEL Features Editor tures unwilling to dig too From 1998-2003, Beltre We must remember that MELANIE BAKER Arts & Entertainment Editor deep for material. His home never hit more than 25 professional athletes com- VRENI GUST Opinions Editor run off Yankee pitcher homers, drove in more pete for a living, and not REBECCA SPITZ Head Photographer Javier Vazquez in game 7 of than 85 runs, and batted our pleasure. GILLIAN LICHTER Copy Editor the ALCS capped the most greater than .290. In 2004, As Johnny Damon dem- EDDIE BROWN Copy Editor improbable comeback in his contract year (the last onstrated, rivalries such JEFF SLUYTER-BELTRÃO Faculty Advisor sports history, and almost year of his current deal as the Yankees and Red certainly earned Damon a at the time), Beltre batted Sox are really between the beefed up security detail .334, hit 48 homers, and fans, not the players. As in the Bronx that night. drove in 121 runs. We live far as they are concerned, Damon represented every- in a “what have you done it’s strictly business and Editorial Policy thing Yankee fans hated for me lately society,” and nothing personal. about the city emblazoned for his ’04 efforts Beltre No matter how the The Fiat welcomes your opinion. Anyone may write a letter across his grass-stained was awarded a lucrative media tries to convince to the editor. Submissions must include name, address, phone chest. 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The Fiat can be reached at (607) 871-2192. welcomed him as one of Personal Health in 3 Intro to Alcohol & Substance Abuse their own. Intro to Chemistry The New York media weeks Intro to Literature referred to him no longer Intro to Microcomputer Applications 3 Intro to Poetry as an idiot but rather an Algebra Concepts Did you know that November 15 is America Recycles Day? honorable New Yorker for Courses start at College Algebra Green Alfred and other members of the community will be escaping Boston, and the $ .20 Statistics I 195 Liberal Arts Math I celebrating by assisting Kacie Dean in a waste audit of the Boston media? Perhaps College Trigonometry Alfred University campus. This will include collecting bags of a sign that circulated Physical Science Survey trash from various dumpsters across campus and taking an amongst Red Sox faithful General Psychology inventory of how well the recycling and composting programs says it best: Online Winter Session are working. 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Throughout Tomas’ came with tropical storm The NHC described the path, at least 41 people force winds. The NHC initi- weakening pattern as being are known to have been ated advisories on Tropical “difficult to explain.” killed, 14 of which were Storm Tomas late on Oct. 29 On Nov. 5, Tomas re- in St. Lucia. Damages are when the system was about gained hurricane status estimated at over $572 mil- 290 miles east-southeast between Cuba and the west- lion USD. of St. Vincent. Three hours ern tip of Haiti, wreaking Numerous property after it was classified that more havoc on the recover- and agricultural damages Tomas was expected to ing nation. Health workers throughout the islands re- attain hurricane status feared that Tomas’ damage sulted in large monetary within 36 to 48 hours, could intensify the cholera losses. the winds had already outbreak in Haiti. Cou ntries affected increased to 60 mph. The devastation oc- by Tomas include the The tropical storm warn- curring in the Caribbean Windward Islands, ABC ing was set for Dominica islands has also affected Islands, Costa Rica, and was replaced by a students on campus, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican hurricane warning in since AU has a significant Republ ic, Cuba a nd Barbados, St. Vincent and Caribbean population. Bahamas. the Grenadines, St. Lucia, “I’m still not sure what On Oct. 25, a tropical and Martinique. happened in Jamaica, but wave excited the west- On Oct. 31, Hurricane I’m aware of the tragedy ern coast of Africa and Tomas hit Saint Lucia, as and all the damages Tomas Photo provided soon moved within the a cyclone with winds of 92 caused throughout the these damages, especially and I hope that the U.S. major. Intertropical Convergence mph which later increased islands,” said Brittany weakened economies which will be able to help with If you would like to help Zone. to 100 mph. Tomas was Gardner, a junior from the depended on agriculture as the rebuilding, especially the countries affected, The National Hurricane forecast to strengthen School of Liberal Arts and their main industry in the seeing that the damages donate at www.redcross. Center (NHC) acknowledged into a major hurricane, Sciences. Caribbean,” she continued. are worth over 500 mil- org the wave on October 27 but weakened due to the “The islands affected by “I was unaware of the lion USD,” stated Akeem when it was located about dry air. By Nov. 1, Tomas it are all suffering from damage that was done Caballero, senior Marketing

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What I Know Wednesday: Choosing a great wine Victoria Flood is a presentation held professional atmosphere wine glass is by the stem. temperature leaves a bad chardonnay or a cabernet Staff Writer regularly at the Women’s or at a family dinner, know- Gripping the bowl of the impression of both the wine sauvignon. This is because Leadership Center designed ing the “do’s and don’ts” glass not only warms the and the host, no matter the the tannins in the wine cut The art of wine tasting not only to entertain, but to of the wine world can wine, but gives the impres- quality of the wine. the fat and compliment and selection is an impor- inform. Last week’s meet- make or break you. Well, sion that you know nothing Grosso also mentioned the flavor. For a lighter tant part of social etiquette. ing provided invaluable perhaps it is not quite about it. that there was a time when dish, pair it with a lighter However, according to information on selecting that dramatic, but some Another easily avoidable people drank wine for the wine like a pinot grigio or Dawn Grosso, there is no and serving wine. While people pride themselves wine blunder is serving mere fact that it was safer a syrah. As a precaution, no such thing as the wrong there was no actual wine on wine connoisseurship, it at the wrong tempera- than drinking water, but matter what is on the menu, wine for an occasion, which during the wine presen- and might hold a simple ture. Serving white wine the concept of wine tasting provide alternatives for she discussed during her tation (surely, that would mistake against the unwit- before it is cold enough and pairing food with wine guests that have a strong “What I Know Wednesday: have been distracting), it ting offender. seems like the obvious became more popular in preference for either white Choosing a Great Wine” was very educational. Learning to understand issue, but red wine can be the 1980s. or red. presentation on Nov. 10. This is the perfect time and appreciate wine - in just as easily spoiled. Many Generally speaking, There are too many great “There are no rules, it’s of year for a holiday tuto- moderation of course - does people assume red wine lighter wines are better wines out there to list them only about what kind of rial on how to choose wine not merely allow you to should be served at room for less experienced tast- all, but as long as you are taste you like,” said Grosso, for an occasion. It is also enjoy the beverage more, temperature. This holds ers, but it is important responsible and use caution debunking the notion that a useful opportunity for but it can demonstrate true if the room is about to consider what food is when drinking, learning red wine must be served aspiring professionals to manners. During a busi- 65 degrees Fahrenheit, being served. For example, about them is a fun and with meat and white with make a good impression ness lunch for example, but many rooms are not a heavier dish with more worthwhile journey. fish or chicken. in social situations. it is good to know that quite that cold. Serving fat pairs better with a more What I Know Wednesday Whether it is in a the proper way to hold a either white or red above full bodied wine like a Blundell speaks on Thatcher Mexico: Drugs and Violence biography

J.P. McCombs graves have begun to show $13 billion a year. U.S. “Some of the handbags Sports Editor up; the bodies found would reports have shown that Thatcher happened to use Drug trafficking in add even more figures into 90 percent of consumed to hit anyone have sold at Mexico has become a the Mexican murder rate. cocaine inside of our coun- auctions for thousands.” huge problem and the Mexican President, Felipe try comes straight from Blundell is the former over pour of violence Calderon, has deployed Mexico over the southern Director General of the threatens to spill into more than 50,000 troops border. There is a possi- Institute of Economic America. An August along with federal law en- bility that violence could Affairs in the U.K. and well- report released by Mexico’s forcement agents. Since the cross the border as well. known British economist. National Intelligence Chief, deployment, huge amounts Although drug-related He answered questions Guillermo Valdes, said that of drugs have been seized v iolence has main ly after his presentation and more than 28,000 people and many trafficking stayed inside of Mexico, offered to sign copies of have died from drug- leaders have been put in there have been attacks the book. related crime since 2006. prison, or killed during on American border patrol During his stay in The estimated 28,000 is raids. The numbers seem agents by traffickers. There Alfred, he visited several

3,000 more than the esti- like the deployment has has also been an increase Photo provided Photo provided political science classes mate released in a report been working, but the con- in drug-related shoot- and talked about the that came out earlier in sequence is that the cartels ings and kidnappings in British political and eco- the summer. have started to fight back, south-western American Sonya Ellison she began her career in nomic system, and took Mexican officials claim adding even more violence cities. This violence comes Staff Writer politics. She started out as any questions students most of the killings involve to the mix. from tighter relationships Author John Blundell a tax attorney and then ran had. people who are active in the Corruption among the between Mexican and spoke at Susan Howell as a Conservative for a seat B l u n d e l l ’s b o o k , trading of drugs or people police is another issue American gangs. Hall on Nov. 11 about his in Dartford in 1951, before “Margaret Thatcher: A who were killed by police being raised. Distrust in The U.S. has began to in- recent book, “Margaret she eventually worked her Portrait of the Iron Lady,” officers. Regardless, these the local law enforcement crease the prevention of the Thatcher: A Portrait of the way up through parlia- is available for purchase figures are enormous and is one of the main reasons flow of illegal weapons and Iron Lady.” The biography ment and then cabinet at the Alfred University demonstrate firsthand how why Calderon has sent drug profits between the takes a very intimate look positions. In 1979, she bookstore big this problem really is. troops. With the cartels two countries. This was an- at England’s most impor- was elected to the high The areas experiencing the large amounts of money, nounced in March of 2009, tant prime ministers. profile office of British most issues with violence they are able to pay police followed by the Merida Thatcher’s life began in Prime Minister and are right on the northern even more than what they Initiative, an agreement England right after World would hold the office border of Mexico and already receive from the between the U.S., Mexico, War II in the small town of for a whole decade. southern border of Texas. government. This is going Central American nations, Grantham in Lincolnshire. The book takes a Ciudad Juarez, just south on at all levels of law en- Haiti and the Dominican She came from a working look at the politics in of El Paso, seems to be the forcement. To combat this, Republic to assist Mexico class family, of which her Thatcher’s career, as area that is being targeted the government has began on fighting drug traffick- father owned a village well as the personal most. Other places experi- to rebuild the Mexican law ing. Overall, $400 million grocery shop and was stories of a British encing large amounts of enforcement structure, has been given collectively. involved in local politics. citizen who rose from violence are Michoacan and although it will take years. Hopefully the plan will At seventeen, Thatcher a provincial life to one Guerrero. However, Mexico The Mexican cartels work, decreasing violence began her education of the most powerful is very large and there are have control of drug trade in Mexico and preventing at Ox ford to st udy positions in the world. probably more areas expe- that extends from South violence from entering the Chemistry. At this time, There are moments of riencing violence that have America all the way up to U.S. few women made it into humor that Blundell yet to be exposed. Another the U.S. On a whole, the the prestigious school. brings to the story. alarming fact is that mass process is worth roughly It was after college that He mentioned that 4 Fiat Lux l TheFiatLux.com November 15, 2010 Faculty Soapbox Politically-Correct Religion Bible offers us the Truth. Muslims for the actions years can’t be dismissed contemporary terrorism. Murfreesboro, Tennessee, The universe, he said, is of just nineteen Muslim so quickly. Just as the New One colleague even argued or--to use a non-American about 6000 years old, and radicals who steered those Testament was used to pro- that America is the main example--an incident twen- we need to put our faith planes into the towers and vide a justification for the problem, highlighting the ty-five years ago when an not in science but in, well, the Pentagon. The panelists Crusades centuries ago, role of U.S. Air Force drones Israeli settler in the West faith. It was a good debate. damned what they saw as the Koran today is used firing missiles that kill Bank gunned down nearly The outcome? Of the growing Islamophobia in in much the same way to Yemeni or Pakistani civil- thirty Muslim civilians. I 16 students in the class, this country, a tendency to justify terror as a legiti- ians, leading to retaliatory repeat: exceptions. eight initially more or blame Islam as the sole root mate method of warfare. terrorism. The problem is Which is why we really less professed to believe of terror and, by extension, In fact, we often fail to un- that those drones hardly need a serious conversa- in the existence of God to blame all Muslims for derstand that most Islamic explain the frequency with tion about religion around while seven doubted the terror. terror is not even aimed which Shi’ite mosques have here. Maybe we’ll change existence of God. One I agree wholeheartedly, at non-Muslim “infidels.” been blown up by Sunni no more minds than were Gary Ostrower student abstained. At the and if the panelists had There’s a civil war going on militants and vice versa. changed in my classroom. Professor of History end of the hour, not one stopped there, I’d not be in corners of Islam today, Nor, contrary to sug- I hope, however, that we’ll A few days ago, I asked student had changed his writing this column. By the and the recent history of gestions offered during not minimize the role of a philosophy prof and a or her mind. end of the discussion, how- Iraq and Pakistan where the panel discussion, are religion as a root of terror Baptist minister to debate I was reminded of the ever, two things happened: radical Islamic Sunnis have Jewish or Christian fun- when it suits us politically, the question of God’s ex- power of fixed belief when some panelists had—im- been slaughtering Islamic damentalists remotely as whether that religion is istence in my FYE class. I thought about another plicitly if not explicitly— Shi’ites (and Sufis), and violence-prone as their based on the Koran or the The prof, an atheist, based recent campus event. About minimized the Islamic where Shi’ites have been Muslim counterparts. Bible or any other text. much of his case on sci- three weeks ago, forty of roots of terror, while some killing Sunnis, reminds However twisted the mind Mark Juergensmeier wrote entific evidence, rejecting us attended a panel discus- audience members defined me of the wars between of that Florida pastor who an unsettling book a few as myth things like the sion about the subject of all religious extremism as Catholics and Protestants urged us to burn Korans, years ago called Terror in miracle stories. Such sto- 9/11 and memory. Perhaps equally violent. back in the 16th century. few evangelicals have the Mind of God. Read it. ries may make us feel good, inevitably, the subject of Yes, it was only a tiny Unfortunately, too many actually tried to blow up Then let’s reconvene that he allowed, but let’s not religion came up, with minority of Muslims who American academics want mosques or synagogues or panel. confuse feeling good with the panel majority taking flew those planes on 9/11, to ignore the religious strapped on suicide bomb reality. The minister, on the pains to emphasize that but the connection of Islam roots of terror—or at belts. Are there exceptions other hand, argued that the we must not blame all to terror over the last forty least the Islamic roots of to this statement? Sure: see additional news Four Loko: Tipsy, drunk, wasted, knocked out Akeem Caballero & Studies have shown which is something Four caffeine is added to al- Loko along with other while you can before the Vreni Gust that drinking caffeinated Loko has come to be known coholic drinks users are alcoholic beverages; this buying rush hits like it did Staff Writer, Opinions Editor alcoholic beverages make for. Based on this informa- twice as likely to drive led to the ban of Four in Spokane, Washington, Controversy surround- drinkers less aware of tion, it is easy to see how drunk, be injured, or be Loko in Washington. Many where within only a few ing the health risks of how drunk they are actu- studies have found that sexually taken advantage other states and college hours of the announcement caffeinated alcoholic bev- ally getting. According people who drink caffein- of. Another study done campuses are following of the ban, Hamilton Market erages has been on the to Harris Stratyner, an ated alcoholic beverages by Wake Forest University suit. New Jersey’s Ramapo near Gonzaga University rise, with one particular addiction specialist on are twice as likely as other showed that students who College has already banned sold 30 cases of Four Loko. drink, Four Loko, bearing Good Morning America. drinkers to binge drink. combined alcohol and caf- the drink, as well as the Each can of Four Loko is the brunt of the blame. This is because the caffeine A study done by the Loma feine were more likely to state of Michigan. New York equal to two cups of coffee While Four Loko may be may make drinkers feel Linda University Medical suffer alcohol-related in- state officially banned Four with the buzz of four beers, viewed by many college like they aren’t getting Center which surveyed juries than those drinking Loko on November 14, and which is more than one students as a win-win -- it drunk as quickly so they 1.4 million Californians, alcohol without caffeine. stores will be required to mug of beer at Alex’s. is both a cheap way to get may drink more alcohol showed that 25 percent Recently, nine Central stop shelving the bever- Here at the Fiat Lux, we buzzed and stay awake -- its to compensate. This leads of men and 10 percent of Washington University age by December 10. If you only condone drinking inherent health risks make to drinkers reaching the women admitted to binge students were hospital- are a responsible drinker, of responsible and legal it a lose-lose. black out stage faster, drinking. However, when ized after drinking Four you may want to stock up nature. Students tour local Saxon chef cook-off and StUn Elizabethfarms Wager hormone-free milk, organic Contributing Writer beef and maple syrup are continued Green Alfred sponsored all sold there. auction tastes success the Wizards, they did just two field trips for students Wi ndy R idge Fa rm Jericho Shackelford simple problem of single building first with thermal what we expected. It wasn’t to tour local organic farms specializes in free-range Editor in Chief pane windows, making the film for all the large west- just to play basketball, but in order to learn about sus- chickens and organic In a grassroots move- building uncomfortably ern exposure windows, to perform and have fun. tainable and organic farm eggs. The chickens are ment to promote “green” hot during the summer. replacement of all the light They made the crowd laugh practices on Oct. 21 gain- fed organic grain and are awareness at the Women’s The Saxon Chef competi- bulbs. Overton-Healy’s plan until some cried. They did ing a chance to meet local allowed to roam and eat Leadership Center, Saxon tion turned out thirteen is to exhaust these funds great tricks and explosive farmers and learn more around the large pastures. chefs and participants met dishes, twelve competitors first and hopefully earn alley-oops and dunks,” Fox about their community. Tim Kogel, owner of Windy at the Knight Club on Nov. in four categories, as well as more to install ceiling fans said. Vans took a group of in- Ridge, demonstrated how 2 for a live fund-raising an overall winner deemed and a roof vent. A commendable $2,040 terested students to Sunny the eggs from his chickens auction. the Saxon Chef. Saxon chef Green Alfred co-spon- was raised for research Cove farm and then took a compared with those of The gala featured a cook- category winners included: sored the event after being and support, according tour of Windy Ridge Farm. an industrial farm. Tour ing competition with four for soups and stews, Dean of one of the many contacts to Director of Student These local farms imple- attendee, Kara Kuntz, was categories, and a final Students Dr. Norm Pollard, Overton-Healy enlisted for Activities, Dan Napolitano. ment organic, sustainable shocked by the difference. overall prize going to the Assistant Professor of help. Green Alfred con- Vice President of UMOJA, methods of producing The “eggs were much Saxon Chef, followed by Political Science Bob Stein tributors were president Candace Turner, felt “the meat, produce, eggs and thicker, opaque and orange the auction led by Sherry for his entree, Bachelors of Kacie Dean, Kara Kuntz, event turned out very well other natural products. colored. This is apparently Walton as auctioneer. Fine Arts student Michael Sandy Lowden, Ean Rice- because a lot of families Sunny Cove, run by the due to the amount of graz- Director of the WLC, Julia Stevenson for his vegan Mitchell, Ryan Kellas, Kimi and students came to sup- ubiquitous Snyder family, ing that the chickens are Overton-Healy, hosted the dish, and Director of Cook, Martin Wong, Cassie port UMOJA’s and BSU’s produces milk, beef, apple, allowed.” Kogel’s eggs are benefit in hopes of gain- the Career Development Klipera, Arianna Carrini cause. Overall, having the and maple products—all available at Kinfolk, Quest ing enough money to fund Center Mark McFadden and Elizabeth Wager. event was a success!” organically. The cows are and the Wellsville Giant improvements for the now for his dessert. The Saxon As the idea met ground- free to roam and graze in Food Mart. energy inept WLC dwell- Chef overall winner was swell, the initiative to get large pastures, not only Both farm tours provided ing. The gumption for Professor of Philosophy green in the WLC is branch- producing happy cows, valuable information about green benefit grossed a Emrys Westacott for his ing out from its grassroots but also healthier milk organic farming and gave total of $1700. While the beet loaf. support. Students from all and beef. When the milk students a chance to inter- event was not free to the Overton-Healy conceived schools supplied items for comes out of the cows, it act with their community. WLC, it stands to gain ap- the event in an entrepre- auction to match the gen- is at a very high tempera- Green Alfred would like to proximately $1,300 in net neurial effort to make the erosity of Area merchants ture—it then pours into a thank all those who partici- donations. Women’s Leadership Center who also donated products, Freon tank, which provides pated, especially the Snyder Built in 1974, the build- more energy efficient. baskets and gift-cards. enough heat to heat the family and Tim Kogel. ing currently housing “Rather than dig into the “The benefit piece was water and the rooms of the If you want to learn more the WLC suffers from the general budget, I decided to important, but it was also farm house, providing a about Green Alfred’s up- same plight that many show some entrepreneur- a nice kind of event to sustainable and eco-friend- coming events, or if you older buildings do: energy ial spirit and try to raise raise community,” said ly source of energy. Their want to become a member, inefficiency due to poor money with the benefit,” Overton-Healy on the store -- located at 1444 e-mail greenalfred@alfred. insulation and imprudent said Overton-Healy, recall- event’s outcome as she Randolph Rd. -- is open on edu, or attend a Thursday architectural decisions. ing her initiation of the offered a final thanks to Tuesdays and Fridays from meeting at 7:15 p.m. in the Green Alfred President project. everyone involved. 2 p.m. to 5p.m. Apples, Student Organization Suite Kacie Dean explained The money ra ised beef, non-pasteurized and in Powell. the situation as structur- through the event will be ally redundant due to the put towards supplying the Wood shop controversy continued the woodshop now falls in the School of Art and monitors, and gives the rest protest in front of Dean take a long time.” with students about these solely on one man’s shoul- Design. On Sept. 10, stu- of the student body more Bellavance’s office. When Denman ques- issues through email. ders, the hours of access to dents delivered copies of freedom to complete their Students gathered to tioned her about the It appears that the the woodshop have been a petition (signed by 116 work.” watch and listen, as a con- possibility of graduate Denman and Vidas’ dem- severely decreased. All graduate and undergradu- Dean Bellavance re- versation between Denman, students being monitors onstration was effective evening hours have been ate students from the art sponded on Sept. 15 with an Vidas and Dean Bellavance Bellavance suggested “If in provoking the admin- cut and it is only open four school) to the dean’s office, email to the student body. on the issues of surround- you’re in the position that istration to take action. days a week. provost’s office, the uni- In the email, she responded ing the woodshop followed you have a graduate student On Nov. 12, 57 days after Frustrated by lack of versity president’s office, to each point from the peti- the demonstration. as a teacher’s assistant, ask her September 15 email communication and action, the chair of the three di- tion individually, and also Denman and Vidas your faculty about it and promising communication, Vidas and Denman set up a mensional studies division, stated that she agreed that argued the recent closure I think that would make a Dean Bellavance emailed work table, a chop saw, and and Ewald. Among many more hours of access were of the wood shop due to huge difference.” the student body notify- all of the necessary safety other points, the petition necessary and that she Ewald’s absence was forc- Bellavance also stated ing them that a substitute equipment in the hallway stated that limiting hours was working on solutions ing students to take des- that she had just learned of supervisor had been found outside of the dean’s office, decreased safety by forc- to the problem. She also perate measures in order Ewald’s long-term absence and that new hours to the where they intended to as- ing more students to use reiterated her emphasis to get their work done, that day, and that she had woodshop would start im- semble stretcher bars for the woodshop at the same on safety. She closed the including using Sawzalls previously planned on mediately, including hours some of the junior painting time. The petition asked email by promising fur- in the hallways. waiting for him to return of access on November 12. students. This performance for a return to a system of ther communication and Dean Bellavance agreed before she looked into The email also stated that came as a complete surprise student technicians/studio updates about the status that the situation was dan- replacements. an additional staff member to the dean’s office, and monitors. of the woodshop. gerous, and once again When Dean Bellavance had been approved to su- Dean Bellavance quickly “Trusting students with However, two months stated that she was search- asked Vidas and Denman pervise the woodshop. came into the hallway to part of the responsibility later, the hospitalization ing for part-time employees what they would suggest To the relief of many address the situation. for keeping studios safe of Ewald and inability of to monitor the woodshop. as an immediate solution, art majors, Denman and This was not the first in- and open helps everybody: administration to find any Bellavance added she was Denman replied “having Vidas’ performance ef- stance students expressed it lowers the burden on additional support staff, “aware that there are not it fixed before it started.” fectively spurred a much concern with the growing staff, gives great work forced the students to enough hours… [but that]… Vidas and Denman im- needed response from the issue of limited access experience to the student take action in form of the administratively things plored her to communicate administration.

Photo provided November 15, 2010 Fiat Lux l TheFiatLux.com 5 Additional News Dining debate continued Li’l Alf will close and Ade AVI’s contract with AU the request for proposals, explained. on campus,” worrying in exploring changes to will become the only “all- was brought up as this review the proposals and For the likelihood of re- about over-packed situa- Powell.” Woughter added. you-care-to-eat” facility. academic year is the last make a recommendation to newing the contract, Hunt tions in Ade. She is currently working AVI Fresh is considering year of AVI’s contract with the president,” she added. replied, “I feel like it will Hunt believes that with AVI to see how the five or six concepts that the school. Woughter also mentioned renew, because it’s easier Ade could still handle dining plan structure is would be set up in a mar- Some students would like that although the decision for the school and to set the people regardless of at a few dozen similar ketplace style: a sub shop, to see changes and pos- is fully a business decision, the prices. Changing the being the only dining campuses. a coffee bar with a bakery sibly a new supplier for student opinions have been whole supplier might even hall on campus. “Only if Not many students are case, a bistro, an inter- the dining services. “As gathered through different cost more than staying with there is a random event, or aware of the existence of national section, a local/ far as I know, the school means during every year of AVI.” But Woughter stated people aren’t really packed the Food Committee. Hunt organic section and a fresh is not looking into anyone the contract, and student that it is too premature to together, especially after said the committee cur- grab-and-go section. else. It is not a direct stu- feedback does factor into answer this question now, the proposed change of rently consists of three According to Dietrich, dent choice; it’s a business this decision. because the school has not dining plans.” student representatives “The Student Dining choice for the university.” When asked if all of the yet received the proposal AVI Fresh also proposed and Mr. Dietrich, “The com- Advisory Board did some Hunt added. proposed changes are going from AVI. changing and creating new mittee wants more student research a few years ago Tom Delmonte, sopho- to happen in a few years’ Dietrich stated that “the meal plans, including “spe- voice in order to improve and found that many more psychology major, time, Stephine Hunt said relationship between AVI cial plans” for first year the performance of dining schools with more dining another student represen- it is a “definite possibility, Fresh and Alfred University students. Keeping both hall service.” plan members than AU tative, added that whether but I cannot guarantee all is a strong one and I be- Powell and Ade open “There are improvements operated only one “all-you- or not the university is the changes are going to lieve that the relationship during weekends is also made by the committee. care-to-eat” dining facility. seeking a new supplier will happen.” Dietrich replied will last for many years,” included in the proposal. For instance, when student After some brainstorming, depend on the survey that that this is the decision of regarding the likelihood Other students were con- representatives suggested the idea of changing Powell comes out in a few weeks the university. of contract renewal. cerned about whether AVI the pizza was too greasy, into a larger retail restau- time. Many people are also con- Though the food com- is trying to make money by AVI then changed the rant was a popular idea.” “Students are a big part cerned about how the pro- mittee is “interested” in changing and if the prices pepperoni on the pizza to Adding new computer of the decision, but not the posed changes will affect the new proposal, not will go up, as Lil’Alf is al- make them less greasy” stations for ordering are sole decision.” Delmonte the decision of whether every student is on board. ready expensive. Woughter Hunt stated. Woughter also being considered in added. “If the survey or not to keep AVI. “The Some students from the replied that the goal of would also like students the development of the showed that the students decision about whether senate floor wanted to the changes is to reduce to attend the focus groups, second phase. The current do not like the current to renew or extend the see changes, but some meal plan costs and save respond to questionnaires meal plans and dining dol- services, for sure, there contract is really separate did not like the changes everyone’s money. Hunt and attend the Food lars will also be reworked; will be changes.” from the decision about and thought it would be also added that the price Committee meetings to there will be a marketing Whether AVI Fresh will whether to move for- inconvenient for people to would not go up and might get more feedback. class next semester regard- renew its contract or not ward with these specific walk across campus just for even be cheaper. The Food Committee ing the changing of meal will be decided by the proposed changes. The another dining experience. The cabinet, consisting will next meet on Nov. 15, plans and dining dollars. president of the school, changes would be looked Bethany Dickerson, fresh- of the president and vice 6 p.m. in Lil’ Alf. Everyone On the proposed devel- in consultation with the upon favorably if they are man art and design major, presidents, will recom- is encouraged to join and opment and changing of vice president, accord- in the best interest of AU, said she liked the idea, but mend a meal plan structure share opinions directly to Powell, Hunt said “the Food ing to Kathy Woughter, and if they seem to meet agreed that it may be very to the Board of Trustees, Mr. Dietrich and with the Committee is interested in Vice President of Student student, faculty, staff and inconvenient. who are responsible for rest of the committee. it, and it might be really Affairs. “If we made the other constituent needs Some brought up the approving that structure. popular among the student decision to go out to bid, we as expressed through the issue that Ade may not have “There would definitely body.” would assemble a commit- years of data collection and the ability to be the only be some changes to meal In the discussion on the tee of about 10 people in- feedback since we began dining hall to handle a large plan structures if we senate floor, the topic on cluding students to develop our contract,” Woughter amount of “mealplanners were to move forward sports AU to host NCAA New York State of Mind eliminated the prospect of quarterback. Hopefully, day, the game is still won a winless season, but with management will not be or lost by the man under playoff game the Lions’ 37-25 victory over as disillusioned as its fan center. Eric Hudack interception) each had eight Washington, Buffalo now base next April. If this team is to do more Managing Editor tackles to lead the defense. has some breathing room If Luck is not avail- than reach its lofty goal, The Alfred University Junior linebacker Wes in its quest for the first able, Buffalo could opt Sanchez must do more than football team improves to Smith had seven tackles overall pick in the 2011 NFL to shore up the defensive not lose the game. He must 8-2 on season with a per- and an interception, and Draft. Buffalo controls its line with its first pick. win the game. Against a fect Empire 8 Conference senior linebacker Chad own destiny; keep playing The Bills run defense was playoff caliber team and record of 5-0 after a 37-20 Pieri had six tackles. to its full capabilities every once again non-existent a potential Super Bowl op- at Utica College Nov. 13 in With the regular season week, and the top pick will Sunday, allowing Kansas ponent, Sanchez got a taste the Saxons’ regular-season now complete, Alfred turns no doubt belong to the Bills. City’s two-headed backfield of what January will look finale. its focus to playoff football Beyond the realm of play- monster of Jamaal Charles like. He had two chances to After earning a bid to the as AU will host Maritime Griffin Taylor off contention since, well, and Thomas Jones to com- engineer the offense to a NCAA Division III football College in a first-round Sports Writer 2000, a pair of victories bine for 254 yards on the game winning drive in the championship tournament NCAA Division III football K A NSA S C I T Y 13, the past two weeks would ground. Which makes the fourth quarter, but could last week against Ithaca, the championship tournament BUFFALO 10: Alas, it was have done little but hurt slim margin of defeat all not get the job done. Alfred University Saxons game Nov. 20. heartbreak city once again Buffalo’s draft position. the more admirable. Yes, his receivers cer- maintained momentum The NCAA announced in Buffalo. One week after Bills fans should begin GREEN BAY 9, NY JETS tainly did not help him and staved off the Utica seedings and bracket the Bills were a decent of- sending Stanford QB 0: The Packers exposed out, dropping at least five attack with a dominant pairings for the champi- ficiating crew away from Andrew Luck postcards the Jets glaring weak- catchable balls, but of- offensive output. onships and Alfred picked a victory in Baltimore that highlighting the amenities ness on Sunday. Sure, it fensive coordinator Brian Junior quarterback Tom up the sixth seed in the would have caused a few that Buffalo has to offer has been a promising Schottenheimer must take Secky completed 12 of 24 East Region and will take jaws to drop around the (lie if you must). Luck, the sophomore campaign for the training wheels off the passes for 189 yards, put- on third-seeded Maritime league, the Bills fell to top prospect in the nation, Mark Sanchez, and sure, playbook, and allow his ting up three touchdowns College. Despite being the Kansas City, 13-10, on a would no doubt change the Jets fans no longer worry franchise quarterback to along the way. Chris Lopez, higher seed, Maritime is 35 yard Ryan Succop field luck of the franchise, no that Sanchez will lose the take some shots down- sophmore tailback, earned unable to host, so the game goal with one second left in pun intended. The problem game for New York. But field. If growing pains are a fair share of the work- will be played at Alfred. overtime. The gods appear is, the junior appears as look ahead to January for to result, so be it; better load carrying the ball Alfred was seeded third to shine upon whomever though he may be lean- a moment. This Jets team now than in January at 19 times for 140 yards, in the East last season and the Bills’ opponent is each ing towards a return for is built for a Super Bowl, Pittsburgh or New England. with one touchdown, and lost at home to Albright week. Before disheartened his senior campaign. A as head coach Rex Ryan NY GIANTS: Bye Week freshman tailback Austin in a first-round game. If Buffalo fans take a plunge Bills fan assured me this so eloquently reminds us Dwyer rushed 20 times Alfred defeats Maritime, into the depths of Niagara past week that after Ryan every week. No matter how for 86 yards. Senior wide the Saxons would play the Falls, let’s analyze what Fitzpatrick’s monster dominant Gang Green’s receiver Ryan Thon caught winner of the Cortland- positives would have arisen performance at Baltimore D may be, and no matter six passes for 93 yards and Endicott game on Nov. 27. from a victory Sunday. (fluke?), Buffalo had no how powerful the rushing two touchdowns. If Alfred and Endicott each Sure, it would have doubt found its franchise attack is, at the end of the Junior linebacker Nick win, Alfred would host the Clark (forced fumble) second-round matchup. and sophomore corner- back Reggie Pressley (one AU Swimming and Diving off to a good start

J.P. McCombs More wins for the Saxon second in the 100-yard City) also finishing in third Phillips-Jones and Noll Sports Editor men came from sophomore free (56.88) and third in in the 200-yard butterfly The AU men’s and wom- Nate Chapman (Hornell, the 200-yard free (2:08.54). (2:36.43). Sophomore lead Saxon cross- en’s swimming and diving NY/Hornell) in the 500-yard Sophomore Katie Ganley Shelby Remington (Pike, teams hosted Fredonia on free (4:58.57) and freshman (Syracuse, NY/Westhill) NY/Letchworth) finished country in Saratoga Nov. 12. The men came out Peter Sowinski (Akron, came in second in the 200- third in the 500-yard J.P. McCombs NY/Hornell) finished with on top 123-113 while the NY/Akron) in the 50-yard yard breaststroke (2:48.29) free (5:53.66). Sophomore Sports Editor a time of 22:14, followed women fell 137-78. free (22.43 seconds). The to help the AU women (0-3, Kylie Smith (Abington, PA/ The AU men’s and wom- by junior Tiffany Buck Leading the Saxon men men also came away with 0-2 Empire 8). Abington) was third in one- en’s cross country teams (Freeport, ME/Freeport) were seniors Tyler Olsen relay wins from the team Freshman Paige Citarella meter diving (2:07.30). competed at the Empire who completed the course (Saratoga Springs, NY/ of Richard Guarniero (New (West Islip, NY/West A team consisting of 8 Conference champion- with a time of 24:06. Saratoga), Zach Mix (Mt. York Mills, NY/Thomas Islip) came in second in Hoops, Blair, sophomore ships in Saratoga Springs, Junior Ken Noll (Valatie, Morris, NY/Mt.Morris) and R. Proctor) and Warren the 200-yard backstroke Eryn Matich (Johnson City, NY on Nov. 7. The women NY/Ichabod Crane) led the Matt Lobban (Pittsford, NY/ Dolben (Rye, NH/Berwick (2:25.52) followed by fresh- NY/Johnson City) and came in sixth on the five- Saxon men with a 27th Pittsford Mendon) who each Academy), sophomore Brett man Heather Remchuk Remchuk finished second kilometer course, while the place finish and a time won two events a piece. Irwin (Springwater, NY/ (Hornell, NY/Hornell) who in the 400-yard medley men finished seventh in of 27:45.00. Senior David Olson won the 200-yard Wayland-Cohocton) and finished second in the 50- relay (4:27.59), along with the eight-kilometer course. Cogswell (Afton, NY/Afton) freestyle (1:48.02) and senior Dan Steere (Hornell, yard free (26.90). Junior the team of Citarella, The Saxon women were finished 61st (31:09.00), the 100-yard free (49.18 NY/Alfred-Almond) win- Donna Hoops (Geneseo, Remchuk, Remington and led by junior Elisabeth followed by sophomore Eric seconds). Mix came out on ning the 400-yard medley NY/Geneseo) finished Asmo who finished second Phillips-Jones (Watertown, Shormann (Batavia, NY/ top in both the 200-yard relay (3:42.70) along with third in the 200-yard back in the 200-yard free relay MA/Watertown) with a Notre Dame) who came in individual medley (2:04.77) Sowinski, Chapman, Mix (2:25.53) along with senior (1:50.78). time of 18:56.00 and an 65th (31:35.00). Senior Eric and 200-yard butterfly and Olsen who won the 200- Calista Merritt (Conesus, Both teams will be at 11th place finish. The time Hudack (West Seneca, NY/ (2:03.58). Lobban was also yard free relay (1:30.74). NY/Livonia), third in the home against William broke her personal goal St. Francis) finished with victorious in the 1,000-yard Sen ior Sa ra h Bla i r 1,000-yard free (11:55.79) Smith on Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. of the 19 minute mark a time of 33:06.00 and a free (10:15.25) and 200-yard (Auburn, NY/Auburn) led and senior Cailin Asmo and she claimed that the 68th place finish, followed backstroke (2:02.86). the Saxon women finishing (Johnson City, NY/Johnson Saratoga Springs course by sophomore Eric Selzo is “the most beautiful (Shoken, NY/Oneonta) who course we see during the came in 73rd (38:09.00). ALFRED SAXON SCOREBOARD season.” Senior Melissa Results from the men’s Haahr (Owego, NY/Tioga) a nd women’s NC A A came in 31st (20:06.00), fol- Atlantic Region champion- lowed by senior Kate Lepore ship meet, held in Oneonta, Team Last Opponent Result Record Next Opponent (Port Jefferson Station, NY/ will be posted in the next Swimming/Diving Fredonia W, 123-113 2--1--0 RIT Invitational Comsewogue) who finished issue. Football Utica W, 37-20 8--2--0 Maritime College 51st (21:48.00). Sophomore Amy Morrissey (Hornell,

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Photo provided by Patrick Baynes Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. alterations to his life plan being to drive up revenue runner. Before the move we look at.” Jericho Shackelford The confidence Baynes occurred following a study for clientele. Freesource has to Philadelphia, he volun- Editor in Chief learned while attending AU abroad trip. also begun a sales train- teered as a cross country Having graduated from was very much the same “When I came back to ing program that has been coach as well as a big broth- Alfred University a semes- stuff that has given him the US, I was more self and gaining a lot of traction in er with the Big Brothers ter early, in December 2006, professional success. globally aware than most the market place. Big Sisters Foundation. Movember to take over Café Za

Jericho Shackelford of pints and some sincere inspire grass roots mus- Editor in Chief ponderings. tache growing movements Community members The idea aimed to find a in the United States, the are planning to take this tangible representative for United Kingdom, Canada, Thursday, Nov. 18 in the a good cause. As the mis- New Zealand, Ireland, name of the international sion solidified, the found- Spain, South Africa, the men’s health movement, ing movement decided to Netherlands and Finland, Movember. emphasize cancers that and to date, has donated A l f r e d Un i ve r s it y predominately affect men, $42 million to various Graduate Student Senate is which resulted in the Mo organizations. bringing the dynamic duo Bros growing for the sake Save lives the Mo way of mustache and November of prostate cancer research. with a mustache and beer together, along with help “Inspired by the women to brighten your night and from the Alfred commu- around them and all they fund cures for another day. nity to raise money for two had done for breast cancer, For more information good causes: the Prostate the Mo Bros set themselves email [email protected] or Cancer Foundation and on a course to create a see the official Movember LIVESTRONG. global men’s health move- website at movember.com The Mo Bros and Mo ment” – movember.com Sistas of Alfred will be as- Even though the original sembling from nine until 2003 Mo Bros earned no close for the twenty-one photo provided donations, the next year and over fundraising event Mo Bros and Mo Sistas of the season. to cancer research,” said biologically indisposed, you can buy one for $1 at donated $55,000 to the “There will be mus- Alfred University Mo rep- mustaches will be available. the door,” said Muñoz. Prostate Cancer Foundation tache drink specials all resentative, Mateo Muñoz. “If you don’t have a mus- Movember was conceived of Australia. From auspi- night long. $3 donation at For those that would tache or don’t want to make from Australian inspiration cious beginnings the Mo door, all of which will go like to go, but may be your own or paint one on, augmented by a number movement has grown to

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MelanieVia Baker Audio & finds a new fan base in Alfred Eric Hudack A&E Editor & Managing foursome from Brooklyn Audio was born to play at take an edgier, more punk- and pulse quickening After playing their last Editor started their set with a AU – in fact, they look like pop approach, what “No set, Via Audio blazed song, students demanded slow, soulful and dance- this could even be their Doubt” would sound like if through tracks from their an encore from the four- It’s 11 p.m. on Saturday able track that warmed Alma Mater. they possessed the capabil- first big-label album, Say some, who made it worth- night in Alfred, New York. up both the band and the Via Audio often tran- ity to write better melodies Something released in 2007 while, jamming out for a Do you know where your Alfred audience. In no scended genres through and produce more complex, and their most current re- spot-on, extended version hipster is? Oh, at Via Audio, time, of course, Via Audio out the show, sometimes smarter arrangements. lease, Animalore, which of the 80s cult hit, “Don’t of course. tapped into Alfred’s energy altering their sound mid- As entertaining as the hit the scene this year. You Forget About Me,” As soon as electrifying quickly, getting the hipster song, playfully fusing jazz musicians of Via Audio The crowd fell instantly made famous by Simple lead singer of Via Audio, population pumped, “We and a Tom Petty “Mojo”-like are, the band’s unique enamored with tracks like, Minds and featured in the Jessica Martins, beckoned came all the way from New rock in one instance, then sound and refreshing ar- “Babies,” and “Lizard Song,” movie, The Breakfast Club. audience members with York to hang out with you, experimenting in the 70’s rangements are the direct a cheeky synth-fest ode to It was the perfect ending to her microphone, students so let’s have some fun!” wah-guitar factory of clas- result of the immense tal- Godzilla. On these tracks, a practically perfect set. Via emerged from the shadows Martins insisted. sic-disco-era Rod Stewart ents of the drummer. Like the Demetri Martin look-a- Audio impressed the lively to create a comfortable Guitarist (and three-piece or ELO that could be best Wilco’s Glen Kotche, Adam like bass player ditched his crowd with their array of sized crowd in the Knight suit wearing extraordi- described by this writer Sturtevant does not just prime instrument (which musical talents and ambi- Club, once again proving naire) Tom Deis witfully as “baby-making music.” provide the songs with a had a raccoon tail attached tion with genres, styles the old adage “they only added, “We’ll musically Still other times, the simple beat, but adds a level to it!) to essentially make and willingness to amp come out at night” as a interpret your dancing.” band sounded like a fu- of percussion to the song love to his Korg synthesiz- up every single member gospel truth at Alfred Within the first five turistic Fleetwood Mac on that allows for the dynamic er, putting his face against of the crowd. University. minutes of their interactive their more soulful songs, changes to occur. all the keys to produce a The up-and-coming set, it was evident that Via or, when the band chose to Throughout the brief robotic, melodious sound. 8 Fiat Lux l TheFiatLux.com November 15, 2010 Arts & Entertainment Matt & Kim: Brooklyn’s finest are heating up Kim’s unique sound and writing “Sidewalks” while dynamic. Part of what constantly on the road, the makes the two so captivat- album feels fuller and more ing is how they play their rounded out than their respective instruments. past two records. Matt still Self-admitted not great milks his keyboard for all singer, Matt Johnson wails it’s worth, but has layered on clever scenester vocals his sound with a more or- and plays every function chestral base to the tracks. of his keyboard until he Kim continues to reign on is blue in the face, his the drums, making listen- counterpart, Kim Schifino, ers’ ears spin with rapid is the queen of the drum and complicated beats. kit, tapping out fast-paced, The premier single, impressive percussive lines “Cameras,” plays into a Melanie Baker to every song. slower, more campy side Arts & Entertainment Editor Three years later, Matt of Matt & Kim with an abun- Before 2006, Matt & & Kim exploded onto the dance of horns mixed with Kim were just two hipster mainstream circuit with bells against Schifino’s Brooklynites, making their highly acclaimed steady drum beats. Johnson it big playing shows in record, “Grand,” featuring gets sweet and deep with their friends’ basements cult hits like “Daylight,” the lines, “I see that we’re and garages. No one was “ G o o d O l ’ Fa s h i o n made of more than blood prepared for their launch Nightmare,” “Don’t Slow and bones, see that we’re to fame, which is now so Down,” and the now infa- made of sticks and stones.” massive, even MTV is a fan. mous “Lessons Learned” Lyrically, Matt & Kim are The musical duo could not (the two stripped down in entertaining, but it is the be more charming, or the the middle of Times Square instrumental quality of music more catchy. Yet, for the music video, causing this track and the album with each album Matt & quite a stir.) The album’s as a whole that radiates Kim release, their sound “no excuse but to dance” and make the group so becomes more addictive. vibe further catapulted successful. Their newest release and Matt & Kim onto seemingly Upbeat tracks include third full-length album, endless tour dates. “Block by Block” and “AM/ Photo provided “Sidewalks,” is everything In the midst of a packed FM Sound,” two standard to breathe.” fun, the angst, the desire consistent, fun-loving style. fans have come to expect live show schedule, the Matt & Kim songs that will Later, Schifino, who for finding the perfect The charming drum queen from the twosome, but with drum kit and keyboard certainly satisfy previous rarely chimes in vocally, words and simply living. and synth keys master keep an extra helping of new are back and better than listeners and create a new joins Matt for an epic round Living with an awesome delivering the goods and sounds. ever with “Sidewalks.” fan base. Personal favor- of heart-filled and freeing soundtrack behind you all listeners keep eating it up Their first album release Matt & Kim have taken ite “Good For Great” has lyric repetition, shouting, the time, of course. like hipster crack pie. This in 2006 shook up the indie their signature sound of a rich chord background “We sing along, but the I highly recommend Brooklyn duo is becom- scene with the feel-good innovative drum beats and Johnson chants all notes are wrong.” the entire Matt & Kim dis- ing explosive and they single, “Yea Yeah.” With and electronic keyboard the right lyrics, “So many Matt & Kim capture every cography. “Sidewalks” is are making every minute that same album, listeners magic and elevated it into books I didn’t read, but aspect of young adult life a great addition to their count. were introduced to Matt & a grander sphere. Despite there’s so much air I chose through their songs: the growing repertoire with it’s

AU to stage Six Characters in Alfred Alum Search of an Author Ade Adu Melanie Baker to perform and taken in conflict in everyday life. Dowd, Holly Durand, Joe Zach Hamm provided performs Arts & Entertainment Editor by an author. Despite im- Professor of Theatre Dr. Edizel, Nate Gibson, Jackie technical direction for the Sonya Ellison The College of Liberal mediate rejection of the Becky Prophet directs the Goertz, John Hamolsky, production. Contributing Writer Arts and Sciences and the far-fetched idea, the head production. Although the Kaysey Hinkle, Ramona General admission is $5, Singer/songwriter and Division of Performing director is intrigued by the play was written in 1921, Kingsley, Anna Kowalczuk, student admission is $3, Alfred University graduate, Arts will present the dark arrival of the “characters.” the Alfred production will Justin Pietropaolo, Javier and AU student admission Ade Adu, performed acous- satire, “Six Characters In After much coaxing, the include a modernized ele- Pritchard, Kate Truini, with ID is $1. For tickets tic songs for his audience at Search of an Author”, by director agrees to put on ment to tie together both Rachel Rutledge, Sanders and reservations, please the Knight Club on Nov. 6. Luigi Pirandello, Nov. 17-20 their play using her own the primary text and cur- Sikorsi-Schneider, Sharnea contact the Performing With no backing band, at 8 p.m. company’s actors. As the rent societal familiarities. Spencer and Martin Wong. Arts Box Office by e-mail he got the crowd to clap Ita l ia n play w r ig ht characters, director and The large and talented The stage management at [email protected] or and sing along with just Pirandello presents the acting company work cast of “Six Characters” team consists of Amanda call (607) 871-2828. his rhythm, powerful voice, scope of “a play within towards uncovering the includes Jessica Antrobus, Lynch, Nathan Abel and and guitar. a play” as “characters," conclusion to the play, both Keriann Bellamy, Tyler Chelsea Channandais. He shared some origi- abandoned by their the- parties engage in thought- Mackenzie Cummins, Professor Marketa Fantova nal material from his atre company, dramatic provoking discourse re- Kate Dermody, Jessy designed the scenery and newly-released album, storyline in tow, waiting garding reality, truth and Dosch-Evangelista, Emily lighting, while Professor as well as a few popular favorites. Among those, he covered the Jackson DiCaprio, Ellen Page and The plot is surprisingly multimillion dollar science Five’s “I Want You Back,” Joseph Gordon-Levitt, to easy to follow consider- fiction film. With that said, R. Kelly’s “Ignition,” “I’m Inception! name a few. Dominic Cobb ing that much of it takes the hotel corridor fight Yours” by Jason Mraz, Victoria Flood (DiCaprio) and his partner place in an imaginary “fun- scene was pretty amaz- and “Somewhere Over Staff Writer Arthur (Gordon-Levitt) run house.” It is easier to watch ing and if that can be done The Rainbow,” by Israel a freelance espionage busi- than describe, but the trick sans the CGI, bravo director Kamakawiwo’ole. ness, which runs smoothly is to keep track of whose Nolan. Adu currently lives in until Saito (Ken Watanabe), dream the characters are The only issue I had with Wellsville and will be doing a powerful Japanese busi- in and why they are there. the film was that some a few upcoming shows in ness tycoon makes an offer Bear in mind this is not of the characters were the area. that Cobb can’t pass up. Freddy Kruger’s dream somewhat transparent. Adu described how 10 The cast of dreamy mer- world in which death brings For example, it would have years prior, he had put cenaries delves into the eternal torment within been nice to have gotten together a show for Terra subconscious of Robert Kruger’s ribcage. Instead, a little more background Cotta’s Open Mic Night on Fischer (Cillian Murphy), the disturbed sleepers will on Ariadne (Page) before the very same stage. In the son of Saito’s dying be either kicked out of the she starts telling the more that performance, which business rival, within dream into the safety of a experienced “dream weav- he worked hard for, he came whom Cobb is hired to chair (in some cases, flop- ers” what for. Of course, in third place. “It’s funny plant the idea of breaking ping around the inside of there is nothing wrong how I can come here on this up the Fischerl company. a falling van), or plunged with the DiCaprio show, stage tonight and know that Photo provided Cobb must navigate his into limbo, where they but the movie has other even if you don’t come in “Inception,” last sum- combines action and bril- team through the various are unaware they are still great actors, too. first place one time, nobody me r’s psyc holog ica l liant cinematography with levels of Fischer’s dream sleeping. “Inception” keeps you is really a loser. We’re all thriller, plays at Alfred a brain twisting concept and accomplish the mis- While it is difficult to guessing throughout the winners when we do what University on Nov. 19 and that viewers never could sion, all the while avoiding believe, “Inception” is film, but is entertaining we love.” His new album, Nov. 21 in Nevins Theater. have dreamt. the psychological firewall rumored to have much no matter how many times “Winner,” can be purchased Writer and direc- The film’s impressive and the late Mrs. Cobb’s less computer-generated you have to watch it. I give online at www.adeadu.com. tor, Christopher Nolan, cast includes Leonardo hostile antics. effects than your average it two thumbs up. He also encouraged ev- eryone to friend him on Facebook and to tell all of their friends about his music.

“Crime Scene at Cardwell Ranch”: An Entertaining Read Jonathan W. Zora shot and then left to die. thoughts of Dana and Hud, pathetic character, since with Hud. Nothing could read. Contributing Writer Seventeen years later, which are either about she still gets upset about beat that.” This passage A lthough roma nce While walking through Dana Cardwell discovers themselves or about who Hud five years after they've alone does more justice novels are not my cup of Powell last Thursday, I no- her bones. It is up to Dana, the killer possiby could be. broken up. toward the book’s inane tea, I really did enjoy this ticed a stack of books on the heroine of this story, For example, after Hud and By far the biggest crux in comparisons than I could novel. Even though it had a table next to the lounge, and her former fiancé, Dana discuss her engage- the book is the comically possibly hope to explain its fair share of weak plot marked “TAKE ONE”. I the seductive cowboy Hud ment, Dana kicks him out bad metaphors and similes in this article. devices and horrifically glanced down to see the Savage, to find out who was of the house only to cry that are used to describe Despite having laughable awful metaphors, it was cover, picturing a rugged the culprit of this decades- about their lost love and Dana’s relationship with characters and unrealistic a fun, slightly engrossing cowboy manfully contem- old crime. bemoan about her birthday, Hud. When Dana arrives relationships, the book ac- read. If you can find this plating something that I After reading the novel, "she felt hot tears course home and finds a box of tually does set itself up as book for free like I did, I myself did not know. It was I felt that while the book down her cheeks. She wiped chocolates, presumably a decent mystery. The book somewhat recommend that then that I decided to read had a good mystery plot, at the sudden wetness, from Hud, she compares gradually reveals more and you read “Crime Scene at the passionate harlequin the overall story fell flat. biting her lip to keep from the chocolate to love-mak- more clues, until Dana is Cardwell Ranch”. You might romance novel, “Crime None of the characters in breaking down and bawl- ing with Hud by saying that, face-to-face with the mur- not regret it. Scene at Cardwell Ranch”. the story change, except ing [...] this birthday was “These chocolates made derer! The killer wasn’t The book begins with for the dynamics of Dana’s destined to go down as the you close your eyes and completely obvious, and Ginger Adams being relationships. Much of worst.” Exchanges like this moan and were right up the action scenes, although thrown down a well, the book focuses on the portray Dana as a laughably there with sex. Well, not sex brief, were an entertaining